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Winter 08 Weddings

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Features

  • Coming Soon

    A Walk in the Park

    In New York, finding the perfect wedding dress is a walk in the park.

  • Coming Soon

    Total Naturals

    Bouquets and boutonnieres for every budget.

  • Coming Soon

    Special Requests

    Invitations, save-the-dates, and response cards that will make every guest want to accept with pleasure

  • Coming Soon

    Catering to Foodies

    Four top chefs take us through their fantasy wedding menus.

  • Coming Soon

    Top Ten Reasons to Get Married in New York

    Hundreds of interesting venues, very cool registries, a cinematic backdrop for every photo, and more.

Ask the Experts

  • The Gown Vendor

    “White—white washes most girls out. But if that’s what looks good on you, make sure all your whites match.”

  • The Event Designer

    “Choose seasonal, locally grown flowers to avoid the markup due to a strong euro and rising fuel prices.”

  • The Caterer

    “It is spectacular to have 30, 50, or even 100 guests all seated at one very long table.”

  • The Photographer

    “Props are great. Cheesy ideas are fun, so long as I’m not the one having to suggest them.”

  • The Stationers

    “Some brides say, ‘Oh, I’ll just do it myself and go to Kinko’s.’ Please don’t! We’ll work with your budget.”

The Reception

  • Location, Location, Location

    Planners’ favorite venues and how to party in each, depending on your reception needs.

  • What You Didn’t Know

    New York City wedding vendors disclose the hidden costs and challenges associated with venues.

  • How to Transform a Raw Space

    Event designer Jennifer Brisman takes a loft from blank to swank.

  • Fifteen Great Ideas

    Give your guests something to talk about other than your dress.

  • Concoctions Like Us

    The signature drinks for six soon-to-be married New York couples.

  • They Rock All Night Long

    Bands and D.J.’s who get the crowd on its feet.

  • Not All Musicians Are Created Equal

    Fête’s Josh Brooks lays down the rules for booking a band or D.J.

  • Bowie, Not Mendelssohn

    Three experts refresh your wedding playlist.

  • Crazier Than Croquembouche

    Seven pastry chefs break the wedding-cake mold.

  • Cheap Wedding Challenge

    How to have a beautiful city celebration that doesn’t break the bank.

  • Crisis Averted

    The best way to avoid one is to plan for it.

Style Guide

  • From the Runway

    The fall 2008 collections introduced an array of noteworthy trends.

  • Over the Top

    Quirky hats, snazzy headbands, and other feathery toppers upstaged the traditional veil this season.

  • Make Me a Match

    Jewelry that won’t fight your neckline.

  • Compatible Cover-ups

    What to wear when it’s cold out or you’re still hiding that tattoo from the in-laws.

  • Pumped!

    Heels you’ll be happy to keep on all night.

  • All Dressed Up, With Places to Go

    Get ready for the engagement year’s three other main events.

  • Bridal-Party Frock Finder

    Pretty, sexy, artsy, cool—with so many choices, why default to a dress no one will want to wear again?

The Registry

  • Look What You Can Register For

    Great registry ideas for New York couples.

The Album

  • Weekend Bash in the Country

    On the day of his wedding, beneath his bespoke tuxedo, Jamie was covered in cuts and scrapes.

  • Cocktail Soirée in the Park

    “The people at the jewelry store thought I was crazy because I went back five times to look at the same ring!”

  • Dance Party in Italy

    John and Nilda spent their first date in Sydney and became engaged in Paris.

  • Dinner Party on a Farm

    Sondra and Greg didn’t want a conventional wedding.

  • Streetside Celebration Downtown

    The day after the 2003 blackout, Michelle and Loren ran into each other. The two hadn’t seen each other since high school.

  • Taking the Plunge

    “J.T. and I first met at an illustration conference. We proceeded to send each other letters and strange gifts in the mail for a year or so.”

The Honeymoon

  • Planning the Getaway

    Four destinations and itineraries for different kinds of newlywed adventure.

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