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Meet your new wedding planner, the Caribbean. Imagine breathtaking backdrops, soothing steel pan drums, vibrant island florals, and flavors that captivate your tastebuds. Hear yourself saying “I do” at a beach ceremony infused with the warmth and joy of the Caribbean. We have everything you need to make your wedding uniquely your own, let us help you make it unforgettable.
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22 THE PERFECT REGISTRY Check out our foolproof ideas for the perfect wedding registry. 28 OPEN BAR We tapped Omar YeeFoon, Beverage Consultant for Sandals Resorts, to whip up fresh cocktails and mocktails your guests will love.
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32 IN AN EMERGENCY Be prepared for any hiccups on your big day with these must-have emergency supplies. 36 FATHER OF THE BRIDE Barry Rosenbloom introduces us to the “parentmoon.” First stop: the Amalfi Coast.
38 MEET JEAN DOUSSET The Cartier descendant is making his own luxury mark with gorgeous diamond jewelry.
40 STORES WE LOVE Meet 15 independent bridal stores that are worth the trip.
44 BEAUTY OF FOREVER Our favorite gowns from NY Bridal Week—timeless, stunning designs coming soon to stores near you. 52 SWIFT IDEAS With her big day around the corner, we teamed up with designer Idan Cohen to imagine what she might wear.
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16 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Introducing the new BG: Bridal Guide.
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88 VISIT VIENNA This jewel-box capital is the ultimate honeymoon destination, with opulent architecture, vineyards, and dreamy gardens. 98 REAL WEDDING: HANNAH AND GIL A fashion executive and a rising star in the art world show how art sparked not only a love story, but an entire wedding.
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106 REAL WEDDING: ANNIE AND VALERIA At this Saint-Tropez celebration, see how the couple blended a vegan lifestyle with Peruvian traditions in a dreamy French affair. 114 BEYOND THE BLOOMS Floral designer Amanda Luu channels the pure beauty of the natural world into memorable wedding landscapes.
56 THE BRIDE’S GUIDE TO GLOW The best advice for looking your absolute best—from a leading plastic surgeon, dermatologist, and aesthetician.
72 REAL WEDDING: NICOLE AND CHRIS Two San Francisco locals throw the ultimate wedding at a Georgian Revival–style mansion known as the “Downton Abbey of California.”
120 DESTINATION FLORIDA Discover our ultimate guide to Florida—the premier destination for extravagant weddings and luxurious honeymoons, where pristine white-sand beaches and world-class dining create the perfect backdrop.
64 IN THE STUDIO: IDAN COHEN Inside the atelier of designer Idan Cohen, whose couture creations are coveted and worn by discerning brides.
80 PLAN IT LIKE BECKHAM Event-planning superstar Michelle Rago shares her top 10 dreamy destinations—so spectacular she recommends a full-property buyout for weddings.
132 SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND Everything you need to know when shopping for the hottest sparklers couples are choosing today: labgrown diamonds.
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Honeymoons are better on island time. Watch the vibrant sunrise from the serenity of your overwater villa. Try bamboo river rafting through calm waters and soft breezes. Unwind with couples massages and candlelit dinners under the stars — just the two of you. At Sandals, no matter how you spend the day, the memories last a lifetime.
Honeymoons. Made of Caribbean. At Sandals®, we sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to: a cocktail before you ask, a bed so soft the day disappears, a lounger positioned for the setting sun. And behind every moment? Over 18,000 Caribbean-born team members who make this place feel like home. Here, the first days of your new life together dance to our Caribbean’s natural rhythm. Mornings begin with Blue Mountain coffee fresh from the source, afternoons linger with jerk spice and a Red Stripe, and evenings end with island rum and reggae guiding the night. ATV to adventure in Curaçao, sink your toes into The Bahamas’ soft white sand, or drift down Jamaica’s Martha Brae river on a bamboo raft.
Every island has its own story, and every stay is filled with the best of it. Globally inspired dining, top-shelf spirits, and island hospitality come standard, no matter which resort you choose. And when you retreat back to your suite, Sandals butlers are prepped for your pampering, as is our Red Lane® Spa. When you stay at our resorts, your first journey as a married couple is more than a getaway. It is made of Caribbean. And we know paradise is hard to leave, so when you book 7 nights at select resorts, we’ll throw in an extra one, on us. Come fall in love with what we do best.
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Say “I do” at Beachview Club. Beneath moss-draped oaks and steps from the ocean, your wedding becomes an unforgettable celebration of love, beauty and Southern charm. Begin forever with us. www.beachviewclubjekyll.com
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Tie the knot beneath century-old oaks, celebrate in historic ballrooms or private cottages, and let Jekyll Island Club Resort turn Southern charm into an unforgettable, one-ofa-kind wedding experience. www.jekyllclub.com/georgia-weddings
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