AMERICA’S TOP WEDDING MAGAZINE
421
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020
PLUS S P E C IA COVI D -1L RE PORT9
REAL BRID ES PLAN DURING TH PANDEM E IC
GENIUS WEDDING IDEAS CAKES, FLOWERS, DECOR, VENUES & MORE
GORGEOUS
GOWNS
WE HELP YOU FIND “THE ONE”
love... ALL YOU NEED IS
HAVE THE MOST ROMANTIC DAY EVER!
NICE SAVE! 25 Smart ways to slash spending GLOW ON Expert tips for flawless skin
GUEST LIST S.O.S. Easy rules for guilt-free invites bridalguide.com
CONTENTS
Bridal Guide September/October 2020
FASHION & BEAUTY 16 STYLE FILE: BRIDES
Pearl, feather and crystal details; safari-inspired dressing.
20 ALL THAT GLITTERS Alt-glam engagement rings.
22 BEAUTY FILE
Our favorite glow-inducing products; the power of skin serums.
49 FASHION & STYLE GUIDE
Three takes on lace: beachy and sea-inspired; fresh and floral; vintage with an urban edge.
52 RUNWAY REPORT
One-shoulder gowns; diagonalhemmed skirts; two-piece dressing.
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54 MASTERPIECES
A roundup of runway-inspired headbands, rings, bags and more.
54
COVER STYLE
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ON THE COVER • 421 Genius Wedding Ideas: Cakes, Flowers, Decor, Venues & More, p.40 • Gorgeous Gowns: We Help You Find “The One,” pgs.16, 49 • Plus Special Covid-19 Report: Real Brides Plan During the Pandemic, p.32 • Nice Save! 25 Smart Ways to Slash Spending, p.46 • Guest List S.O.S. Easy Rules for Guilt-Free Invites, p.30
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Fit and flare gown of allover beaded lace appliqués with scallop-edged train and crystal-trimmed illusion details on straps, deep-V neckline and low back, about $2,014, by Kitty Chen; kittychencouture.com. Jewelry by Nina; ninashoes.com. Ring by Berricle; berricle.com. Bouquet by Designs by Ahn; designsbyahn.com. Photography: Terry Doyle. Hair: Paul Warren using Oribe Hair Care at Judy Casey. Makeup: Keiko Hiramoto using Chanel at Bryan Bantry.
HEADPIECES
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BELTS
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HIGHLIGHTERS
ALL SYSTEMS GLOW!
Put your best face forward with one of these skin-perfecting brighteners. by Anna Smutny I DEW Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Radiance Drops These hydrating radianceboosting drops can be used as a primer, mixed in with foundation or dabbed onto bare skin.
LIGHT TOUCH YSL Beauty Touche Éclat All-Over Brightening Pen The tip of this makeup-artist favorite allows you to lightly highlight key areas with expert precision.
SHINE ON Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face Liquid Highlighter The product name says it all: You can get an almost otherworldly, glassy finish with this high-tech highlighter that can be used on both face and body.
BEST OF BOTH Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter This cream and powder hybrid ensures a long-lasting luminous finish that will take you from morning to after-party.
DUAL EFFECT Wander Beauty On-theGlow Blush and Illuminator Get the best of both worlds with this double-sided blush and highlighter duo that’s ideal for on-the-go, wedding-day touch-ups. BRIGHT IDEA Guerlain Meteorites Light Revealing Pearls of Powder Use a fluffy brush to dust these multicolor highlighting “pearls” across your cheekbones, nose, temples and collarbones for a fairy-tale, princess-bride effect.
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REAL DESTINATION WEDDING The couple smiles under a rainbow of flags.
SAN MIGUEL SNEAK A PEEK AT THIS FESTIVE FIESTA OF A WEDDING WEEKEND IN THIS CLASSIC COLONIAL MEXICAN DESTINATION. BY JENNA MAHONEY
exudes romance. It’s a place where classic Colonial architecture is accented by pretty flora and leafy trees, and cobblestoned streets wander in the shadow of Mexican mountains. This jewel of a destination is San Miguel de Allende, a Mexican national monument and site of the wedding of expat Katharine Hibberts Quero and local José Antonio Quero. The couple, who each work in the travel industry—she’s the owner of Premier San Miguel House Rental & Concierge, a villa rental company; he’s the owner of SMXperience, a transportation and tour outfit— live locally and wanted to share the photogenic destination with their guests. And in addition to celebrating their love, Katharine and José Antonio toasted to local cuisine and traditions.
PHOTOGRAPHY: CAPTION HERE BRETT BUTTERSTEIN
IT’S A PLACE THAT
Oversize puppets are part of the rehearsal parade.
A grand Colonial home.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BRETT BUTTERSTEIN; (COLONIAL HOME ) COURTESY OF PREMIER SAN MIGUEL HOUSE RENTAL & CONCIERGE
come marching in One of the most memorable moments of Katharine and José Antonio’s wedding weekend is also one of San Miguel’s most memorable traditions. The callejona is a procession of the wedding couple, guests, a mariachi band and mojigangas (giant puppets and streamers). The couple’s parade featured dancing by the participants and began in the main square, El Jardín.
The bride in a classic car in the classic city.
AS A TRAVEL PRO, Katharine often gives advice on the best bets in town. Some of her favorite San Miguel spots include the pool at Casa Hyder— “it’s so romantic positioned under the Jacaranda tree.” The couple hosted their rehearsal dinner dance party here. She also says the Luna Rooftop Tapas
Bar at the chic Rosewood Resort is the top perch for watching the sunset. “The views of San Miguel are amazing and they have live music,” says Katharine. And “La Parroquia de San Miguel Árcangel— the iconic church that has become the symbol of San Miguel de Allende,” is a must-see for all visitors, she claims.
The houses of San Miguel de Allende are Colonial style, with understated facades and oversized doors that open onto manicured courtyards.
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