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Bridal Guide November/December 2020
FASHION & BEAUTY 16 COVER STYLE
How to get that beautiful look.
18 STYLE FILE: BRIDES
Airy, ballet-inspired looks ready for dancing; rich, autumnal colors.
22 ALL THAT GLITTERS
Take our quiz and find your ring!
26 BEAUTY FILE
Face the big day in picture- and skintone-perfect makeup.
28 BODY FILE
News from the pre-wedding beauty treatment front. by Natasha Wolff
24 DESIGNER PROFILE
A conversation with Paul Stuart’s Ralph Auriemma.
49 NATURAL BEAUTY
A fresh take on classic lace gowns.
56 RUNWAY REPORT 56
Ethereal organza; off-the-shoulder sleeves; dramatic capes and more.
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ON THE COVER • Love Your Gown! Chic Styles at Every Price, pgs.18, 49
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• Just. So. Pretty. Makeup That Flatters, p.26 • 351 Creative Ways to Personalize Your Day, pgs. 38, 58 • Dance Fever! 20 Easy Ways to Cut Music Costs, p.44 • Your Ultimate Ceremony Guide: All You Need to Know p.34
CONTENTS
Bridal Guide November/December 2020
WEDDING PLANNING 30 ASK DAVID TUTERA
Our guru’s wedding hair dos and don’ts.
32 BRIDAL INSIDER
The best in save (or change)-the-date correspondence cards.
34 STANDING ON CEREMONY
Your wedding service sets the tone of the entire day. Make it perfect with our ultimate how-to guide.
38 PERSONAL BEST
Fifty ways to put a creative stamp on your celebration.
58 WEDDING ALBUM
An event planner’s dreamy, technicolor wedding on the Isle of Capri.
NEWS & FEATURES 14 WEDDING Q&A
Etiquette questions and answers.
42 BUDGET GURU
Celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss breaks down who pays for what.
44 PARTY ON!
Here’s how to (really!) save on entertainment. by Sharon Naylor
TRAVEL NEWS
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66 RESORT ROUNDUP
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What’s old becomes new at these luxe lodgings, each with a unique backstory.
68 EDITOR’S TIPS
Read this now: How to stay healthy on your happily-ever-after vacation.
70 WEDDINGS AWAY
Where to wed in one of the country’s hottest destinations—Nashville, Tennesse.
73 REAL DESTINATION WEDDING Get more online at bridalguide.com SWEETEST IDEAS Check out 25+ wedding ideas that’ll make you smile at bridalguide.com/charming GET COZY Add warmth to your cold-weather wedding with the ideas at bridalguide.com/cozy MUST-READ TIPS Read 50 clever tricks to make your life easier at bridalguide.com/clevertricks
One couple went to camp with a celebration that was all about the local offerings at this pretty Maine retreat.
78 REAL DESTINATION WEDDING They took a vacation to Iceland with friends and got married along the way.
88 STAR RESORT
Channel the bold-faced and host a wedding in sunny Florida.
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FALL
BRIDESMAIDS
IN LOVE
Silk chiffon lingerie by Araks; araks.com
FAME & PARTNERS
BIRDY GREY
Shades of chestnut and marigold make for a crisp, autumn wedding palette.
18k gold-plated ring with large brown stone by Charlotte Valkeniers; charlottevalkeniers.com
18k-gold drop earrings with citrine & diamonds by David Yurman; davidyurman.com
HĂŠritage Eau de Parfum by Guerlain; neimanmarcus.com
REBECCA INGRAM
Three-tiered floral cake by Cake Ink; cakeink.com.au
DESSY
JENNY YOO BRIDESMAIDS
Bella Mia wedding invitation by Petra Kern; minted.com
Brown suede heel with tie straps by Brother Vellies; brothervellies.com 000
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY: TERRY DOYLE HAIR & MAKEUP: THEO KOGAN USING PAT MCGRATH LABS FOR JUDY CASEY
& STYLE GUIDE
Silk faille full A-line gown with a corset bodice and Chantilly lace highneckline and sleeves, about $6,990 by Isabelle Armstrong; isabellearmstrongny.com. Earrings by Nina; ninashoes.com. Engagement ring and rings by Lagos; lagos.com. Flowers by Afloral; afloral.com.
Enliven your fashion senses with this year’s most eye-catching and enchanting styles lavished in lace. Plus, find the dreamiest trends sweeping the bridal runways.
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