CONTRIBUTORS
FELIX FISCHER
CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST “Cosmic Love” (p. 200)
How can a bride nail down her personalized beauty look ahead of her day? It’s so important to have a consultation with your stylist well before the wedding. I ask my brides how they want to feel and what they want their partner to see that day. We then find a style that will make them feel like the most beautiful version of themselves. Having this consultation sets a level of comfort and takes away so much stress. felixfischerhair
Fischer working his magic at our fashion photo shoot
GREG BENSON
LEAD MIXOLOGIST AT THE JEFFREY IN NEW YORK CITY AND HOST OF PODCAST BAR NONE “New & Now” (p. 83)
Any tips for couples looking to create a signature cocktail? Don’t shy away from a flavor you like because it’s weird. Say you both love baby eggplant. You’ve bonded over it, you cook with it—it’s your thing. Find a mixologist to make you the best baby eggplant cocktail ever. Bartenders love a challenge; some of the best drinks I’ve ever made have come from the strangest requests. @gregandcircuses
LIA GRIFFITH
FOUNDER AND CEO OF DIY LIFESTYLE SITE LIAGRIFFITH.COM “Fresh Greenery Backdrop” (p. 130)
BRIAN LEAHY
OWNER AND LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER AT BRIAN LEAHY PHOTOGRAPHY “Under the Sicilian Sun” (p. 194)
How should couples scout photo sites for a destination wedding if they can’t visit ahead of time? Research, research, research—and talk to your photographer. It’s amazing how much scouting you can do from home with today’s technology. And your photographer should be able to tell if a location will work. Keep in mind, not having every spot prearranged is half the fun. Some of my best shots weren’t planned, but created while exploring. @brianleahyphoto
Leahy capturing the golden hour in Italy
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KATIE KORTEBEIN
ASSISTANT EDITOR, RESEARCH
What are some of your favorite wedding trends? Couples are really getting creative now that ceremony locations are so varied. I’m loving all the unique altars, like greenery arches, tapestries from a favorite destination or even an open-air “church” structure. It’s awesome when couples truly incorporate their personalities into their celebration. Even the most out-there hobbies or interests can be turned into beautiful details. @katiekortebein
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FISCHER: COURTESY OF FELIX FISCHER (2); BENSON: JANNE EBEL; GRIFFITH: BRIAN MCDONNELL; LEAHY: COURTESY OF BRIAN LEAHY (2); KORTEBEIN: COURTESY OF KATIE KORTEBEIN; ALTAR: KT MERRY
Sit down and talk about what you love, what brought you together and what you cherish about each other. Once you have a list, you can think about how you might incorporate one (or more) of those aspects into your day. And then make it fun. Invite family and friends over to help—a DIY project is a great way to get everyone involved. @liagriffith
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What’s your best advice for couples who want to create a really unique or personalized DIY element for their wedding?
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