AMERICA’S TOP WEDDING MAGAZINE
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CONTENTS Bridal Guide November/December 2023
WEDDING PLANNING 28 ASK DAVID TUTERA
Hair dos and hair don’ts from our guru.
29 PLANNING NOTEBOOK
Planner David Anthony’s ground rules.
30 PARTY PLANNER
A fully sustainable celebration.
34 PLANNERS WE LOVE
We’re putting our favorite wedding pros in the spotlight. by Carol Straley
38 PLEASE BEHAVE
How to dial down the pre-wedding drama. by Michele Bender
54 WEDDING ALBUM
Gianna and Sam’s “Oceanside Elegant” Westhampton wedding.
NEWS & FEATURES 13 WEDDING Q&A
Etiquette questions and answers.
40 SMALL MOVES, BIG SAVINGS Painless ways to trim that ever-growing wedding budget. by Sharon Naylor
82 ALL-INCLUSIVE GUIDE
Genius tips from top resorts that have it all.
34 Get more online at bridalguide.com INCLUDE YOUR BRIDAL PARTY Get your attendants more involved in the planning with these creative ideas at bridalguide.com/bridalpartytasks PLAN YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING Discover a picture-perfect spot to tie the knot at bridalguide.com/fortmyers
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60 WEDDINGS AWAY
A beachside resort promises happilyever-after events for every type of bride.
62 RESORT ROUNDUP
These resorts deck the halls in festive style with fun seasonal offerings.
72 REAL DESTINATION WEDDING This grid-skipping couple celebrated with friends and family at a memorable Caribbean destination—Turks & Caicos.
88 FIRST LOOK
A private island resort welcomes guests to pristine Bocas del Toro.
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