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The Most Iconic Bridal Experience in the World

From personalized styling to exclusive VIP experiences, discover why brides from around the globe choose Kleinfeld for their unforgettable "yes" moment.

VIP VI IP BR BRI RID IDA DAL EX EXP XPE PER ERI RIE IEN ENC NCE CES ES VIP Luxe

VIP Gold 3 hours rrs, up to 8 guests

3 hours r , up to 5 guests rs

Enjoy our elevated 3-hour Luxe VIP experience in a spacious VIP room, complete with a personal bridal stylist, dedicated accessories styling, and accommodations for up to five guests.

This experience offers a luxurious 3-hour appointment in a more intimate setting, with exclusive access to the Kleinfeld salon during VIP-only hours for up to eight guests. Enjoy champagne and light bites by Murray’s Cheese, dedicated bridal and accessories styling, and an exclusive Kleinfeld gift.

VIP Platinum

VIP Diamond

3 hours r , up to 5 guests rs

Take your VIP experience to the next level, featuring a 3-hour personalized bridal styling experience, dedicated accessories consultation, champagne, and light bites from Murray’s Cheese for up to five guests.

3 hours rrs, up to 15 guests

VIP Pearl 3 hours r , up to 8 guests rs weekends d only ds

Available exclusively on weekends, we welcome your bridal party of up to eight guests to our elegant downstairs Bridal Lounge for a semi-private 3-hour appointment with a senior bridal stylist. Complete your experience with champagne, light bites from Murray’s Cheese, and an exclusive Kleinfeld gift.

Experience the ultimate Kleinfeld VIP appointment with exclusive access to the entire showroom for up to 15 guests. This once-in-a-lifetime 3-hour private shopping experience includes dedicated bridal and accessories styling, champagne and light bites by Murray’s Cheese, exclusive gifts and personalization, plus opportunities for additional enhancements upon request.

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E V E RY L I T T L E D E TA I L Distinctive venues. Diverse accommodations. South Walton lets you select the exact spaces to match your fairytale vision. You’ll have refined amenities at your fingertips, plus services such as planners, caterers, florists, and musicians to help make your big day run smoothly.

YOUR HONORED GUESTS From championship golf to award-winning chefs, these 16 beach neighborhoods will create an indelible experience for everyone attending your wedding. There are endless opportunities for exploration in the pristine natural beauty. And it all leads back to the famous sugar-white sand.

No matter your wedding style, the size of your guest list or the special touches you’re dreaming of, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa provides the perfect venue for your wedding celebration.

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FR O M THIS DAY FO RWARD Now that you’ve found your forever person, you’ll need a forever place. South Walton’s timeless natural beauty provides a perfect backdrop for your big day and for many memories yet to come. VisitSouthWalton.com/Weddings

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DEPARTMEN TS

Are you a workhorse or a show pony?

20 The Perfect Registry

Check out our foolproof ideas for the perfect registry.

26 Open Bar

We tapped Omar YeeFoon, Beverage Consultant for Sandals Resorts, to whip up a fresh seasonal cocktail and mocktail your guests will love.

28 Father of the Bride

BG’s Barry Rosenbloom checks into the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.

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30 Trending

The buzziest places and things in beauty, fashion, travel and more that’s on our radar.

36 A Real Gold Mine

Two sisters spin tech trash into fine gold jewelry.

38 Behind the Buy

Ever wonder how a bridal boutique decides which gowns earn a spot on the rack? We followed the team from Trudys Bridal for an inside look.

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TENTS 82 REAL WEDDING: Jeanne and Ted This Palm Beach wedding unfolded over four days of joyous celebration—all a lifetime in the making.

88 REAL WEDDING: Chris and Andrew For this Australian couple, marrying at Lake Como’s Villa Erba was never going to be a simple wedding. Instead, they organized a full-blown production.

96 A Passion for Pearls

A wedding mainstay, pearls are more popular—and varied—than ever. If you know how to appraise and shop for them, the world’s your oyster.

102 REAL WEDDING: Shana and Adi On Blue Stallion Farm, the couple— along with mother-of-the-bride Gany Lalo—turned their Florida backyard into a wedding venue, building nearly every element by hand.

108 Up and Away

50 The Bridal Glow-Up

F EAT UR ES

Jean Godfrey-June shares 13 great ideas for beautiful, glowy skin.

54 Where Zebras Roam & Weddings Shine Danny Seo checks into a 30,000 acre nature preserve that sets the stage for an eco-luxury honeymoon or wedding destination.

60 The Sky’s the Limit

Meet Parisian pastry chef Bastien Blanc-Tailleur who is taking wedding cakes to new heights.

66 REAL WEDDING: Sarah and Adrian This couple didn’t simply search for a wedding venue they wanted a feeling of community, and they found it at a family-run 14th-century castle in Umbria, Italy.

74 Something New

If you’ve seen it before, odds are you won’t see it at a wedding designed by Mindy Weiss, whose creativity in matters of design has made her one of the world’s most sought-after wedding planners.

ON THE COVER: SARAH LEONARD AND ADRIAN WYLAND PHOTOGRAPHED BY AUDRA WRISLEY.

They may be young, but Bianca Hall and Erica Vanco of Estera Events have earned a reputation as two of the country’s top ultra-luxury destination-wedding planners.

116 The Master of Movement, Light & Lace After nearly three decades in bridal fashion, Reem Acra reflects on timelessness and the philosophy that continues to define her iconic bridal house.

122 SPECIAL SECTION: The Caribbean Discover our ultimate guide to The Caribbean—a premier destination for weddings and honeymoons where white sands meet white glove service.

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