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CONTENTS
Bridal Guide May/June 2020
WEDDING PLANNING 52 PARTY PLANNER
A pair of creatives design their own wedding in San Jose del Cabo.
56 BRIDAL INSIDER
Wedding inspo from sunny Palm Springs.
58 ASK DAVID TUTERA
Our guru asks many (many!) questions— and so do his couples.
60 WHAT’S YOUR WEDDING STYLE?
A portfolio of ideas and inspiration from renowned designer Neil Lane.
64 PLANNING NOTEBOOK
How to finesse the divorced-parents scenario at your wedding.
66 PLAN LIKE A PRO
Steer clear of these common weddingplanning mistakes. by Stella Katsipoutis
74 COUNTDOWN CALENDAR 90 WEDDING ALBUM A lush island wedding on Oahu; a classic Cape Cod celebration.
NEWS & FEATURES 26 WEDDING Q&A
Etiquette questions and answers.
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Real brides share their best—and most
58regretted—wedding purchases. by Elena Donovan Mauer
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Splurge vs. Save REAL BRIDES REVISIT THEIR WEDDING COSTS AND REVEAL WHAT WAS— AND WASN’T—TOTALLY WORTH IT. by Elena Donovan Mauer
Unless you’re a Kardashian, you’re probably a bride on a budget. And keeping costs manageable will mean deciding what’s most important to you every time another wedding decision is thrown your way (six- or eight-piece band? filet or barbecue chicken? invitations embellished with Swarovski crystals or a simple but elegant design?). Here, some recent brides share what—with 20/20 hindsight—they did right and what they did wrong.
DAY-AFTER PARTY, CHARITABLE DONATIONS, TRANSPORTATION FOR TIPSY GUESTS—THE BRIDES HERE CALLED IT RIGHT FOR THESE EXPENSES. “I’m so glad I paid extra to get my makeup done professionally. I loved how I looked in my wedding photos—so much better than if I’d done my ‘usual’ makeup.” —Stephanie, Durham, NC “We set up a wine tasting for our guests at the reception, and had food stations instead of a sit-down dinner. They cost more, but I liked having something different for our guests to enjoy. They seemed to appreciate it—we got rave reviews for both.” —Meghan, Philadelphia, PA “We hired an excellent videographer who was able to really capture the day for us. We can now relive our memories any time. My kids love watching the video too!” —Kate, Boston, MA
“I thought that the dress and flowers were worth spending a little extra on. I got to feel like the beautiful, perfect bride!” —Karen, Oakmont, PA
“Instead of buying favors, we made a donation to the American Heart Association in honor of my husband’s father who died from a heart attack five years ago. No one seemed to care that there weren’t any favors, and I can’t think of a better way to spend money than to donate to a good cause.” —Beth, Pittsburgh, PA “We spent a lot of money on a talented photographer. She was able to capture all of the ‘action’ shots and got
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good close-ups, too. Now we have amazing photos that are great mementos of that day.” —Mandy, Columbia, MD “We paid to extend the reception an extra hour. The added time with our family and friends was well worth it. And everyone was still in full party spirit up until the very last song was played!” —Emily, Pittsburgh, PA
“We splurged on really good food—and enough of it! That was important to us and well worth it.”
husband and I loved sharing more intimate time with friends and family—and extending the celebration one extra day.” —Kate
“Instead of a six-piece band, we added two extra horn players to make it an eight-piece band. I was afraid to —Erika, Jackson Heights, NY spend the extra money, but in the end it was worth every penny! I think the music was much more vibrant and enjoyable that way. And they played our first dance—“It Had to Be You”—so beautifully. Everyone still talks about how great our band was!” I think it’s worth splurging on a photographer and —Helen, Guttenburg, NJ videographer who produce high-quality work. After the day is over, the photos and video are what you’ll have to remember it. Nothing else lasts!” —Krista, Glenolden, PA “Our DJ was awesome. He brought along two assistants, which upped the cost a little bit more, but they really got the whole crowd pumped up. With his “We had a fantastic party the day after our wedding. assistants helping, the DJ was able to concentrate on One hundred and twenty guests came to my parents’ what he did best: Play fantastic music!” —Beth house for a cookout. It wasn’t a necessity, but my new
Should have skipped it! SOMETIMES THE LITTLE THINGS REALLY DON’T MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND PILING UP DEBT CERTAINLY NEVER MAKES SENSE. HEED THESE WORDS OF WARNING. “The food at our reception was way overpriced and it was only the standard, boring buffet. Sometimes I think we should’ve considered having a more casual wedding and ordered food from an Italian restaurant or even barbecue from a BBQ joint!” —Lynda, Sterling, VA “I could have done without an expensive wedding cake and just served cupcakes. A friend of mine did that, and they were a big hit.” —Meg, Wilmington, DE “Make sure that you and your DJ are on the same page. We went over our playlist with him, but he still ignored most of what we wanted and played stuff we didn’t really like. If I had to do it over again, I’d just program my iPhone and get some speakers.”— Jennifer, Short Hills, NJ “I wish I’d spent less on flowers. All I really wanted was an eclectic mix of herbs and greenery, because that’s more my style, but I got talked up by the florist!” —Melissa, Brooklyn, NY “I had baskets of toiletry items placed in the bathrooms for guests, but no one used any of the stuff. The ceremony programs
“I would have skipped favors. I noticed after the wedding that most guests forgot their gifts on the tables. We gave them away to the kitchen staff.” —Karen, Oakmont, PA
seemed important when I was planning, but in the end I thought they were a waste of paper.” —Kate “I’m probably in the minority here, but I couldn’t justify spending a ton of money on my wedding dress. Of course I wanted it to be beautiful and something I felt good in, but I really couldn’t see spending over $1,000 on something I’d wear once. I found a dress at a chain retailer that I loved for $500 and was very happy with it.” —Erika, Jackson Heights, NY “I was so nervous about not having enough food that I went completely overboard on the cocktail hour with too many stations featuring heavy food, like sliced roast beef and sushi. People had no room for dinner, not to mention dessert!” —Emily
“We had a chocolate fountain. It was nice but not worth what it cost. No one would have missed it if it hadn’t been there.” —Emily, Pittsburgh, PA
“Oh, how I wish my photographer had gotten more photos of the guests. Most of the shots turned out to be of just me and my husband. If we’d had more group portraits and candid shots of friends and family, the costs for the photography would have been more worth it.” —Beth
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Bridal Guide: Bali conjures images of fragrant flowers, emerald jungles, smiling faces, healing waters, surfable beaches and mystical mountains. In short: The Indonesian island is JIMBARAN BAY a true paradise. You’ve said that A super suite’s private pool. Bali has been transformational for you—tell us how. Uday Rao: Bali is more than “Eat Pray Love,” more than the rice fields, the bars or the surf clubs. This is truly a special and moving place. Bali has a soul that thrives in the people, the culture and the rituals. There’s a magical spirit that’s in the air. It is something that means you can’t help but fall in love all over again. The cultural offerings are unique to Bali. Visitors have opportunities to experience such enchanting rituals as blessings, sessions with healers and water purification ceremonies. WARM WELCOME BG: Many people visit Bali with the goal of The main palapa at Jimbaran Bay. transformation. How can they achieve that? UR: To be frank, transformational experiences are more of an emotion, TRAVEL TIP: Bali is located or a feeling one must have. In its truest in the Coral Triangle. Also called the form, changes can happen in Bali if you “Amazon of the seas,” the waters believe, have faith and trust the powers surrounding Indonesia are home to above. Here, there are opportunities more than 600 species of coral and to visit healers, have chakra spa treatmore than 2,000 species of fish. ments or simply receive a blessing. BG: “Life, religion, and art all conAIR TIME verge in Bali. They have no word in their language for A stairway artist or art. Everyone is an artist,” wrote Anais Nin, to heaven at Sayan. when she visited. How do travelers see such artistry? UR: Here, artistry is the way of life. People lead pure lives with defined priorities. We see this in everyday moments of kindness, and in rituals such as daily offerings and blessings. More obviously, wood carvings, stone carving, batik work and jewelry-making exemplify the celebration of beauty and the world around it. BG: What are some of your favorite island activities? UR: In the north, hiking trails up Mt. Batur, river rafting and biking are fun. On Jimbaran Beach, endless walks on the sandy crescent are wonderful. In the early morning you can watch the fishermen at work; the evening welcomes a beautiful sunset. Tours of the fish market are informative. And sunset cruises are a wonderful way to cap the day. Further afield, take an excursion to the crater of Mt. Ijen on neighboring Java Island. It is one of the two places in the world where one can see blue lava. During
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Uday Rao, general manager at two Four Seasons Resorts talks about the magic of this paradiseon-earth island. by Becca Hensley
SAYAN A stately guest villa.
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