New York Magazine: Winter 13 Weddings Issue

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Winter 13 Weddings

Cover Story

New York Weddings

New Yorkers like to do things their own way—“me too” doesn’t cut it here—and weddings are no exception.

On the Cover: Round-neck, cable-knit sweater by Joseph, $575; ivorysilk-taffeta skirt with pockets by Carolina Herrera, priceupon request; Caresse d’orchidées earrings, $10,250, andBallerine platinum-and-diamond solitaire ring, priceupon request, both by Cartier. Caroline roses and mangocalla lilies, by Elan Flowers, $175.

Features

One & Only

Outrageously unique wedding dresses you’ve been waiting your whole life to wear.
Timing Is Everything

Twenty-one beautiful bouquets overflowing with blossoms, precisely at their peak for your big day.
Smorgas-d’oeuvres!

Vendors from Brooklyn Flea’s Smorgasburg create delectable bites for cocktail hour.
Au Revoir, White

Take your color palette to the next level with vibrant ombré cakes.

Ask the Experts

The Suit Makers

“We’ll do custom linings, pocket squares, and tuxedo shirts for groomsmen or all the men in a family so they’re color-coordinated with the wedding.”
The Gown Designer

“You don’t dream about the cake, the band, or the invitations—you dream about the dress.”
The Registry Pros

“This is a tremendous opportunity to get what you want and what you love. Embrace the process.”
The Stress Buster

“Don’t compare your wedding to anyone else’s. Take your intuition seriously and focus on what is appropriate for you.”
The Caterer

“Some people want a pig roast, others a tapas menu. No one wants cookie-cutter. Attention to detail is key.”
The Party Planner

“You can’t cue the quartet when you’re walking down the aisle. You can’t be the director and the star that day.”

The Checklist

Congrats! You’re Engaged! (Now What?)

Three paths—plus shortcuts to tackle the major tasks on your to-do list.
Meet Your Match

You got the ring of your dreams—and now you get another. Herewith, six wedding bands that pair perfectly with your engagement ring.
No Gym Required

Want toned arms, a sexy back, or six-pack abs? There’s an app—or podcast, online video, or MP3—for that.
Get Loud

Brilliantly colored invitations are having a moment.
Vow to Be Different

Officiants recall the most romantic I Do’s they’ve had the honor to preside over.
The New Etiquette of Same-Sex Weddings

Finally, it’s legal. Experts and recently married (or engaged) couples talk rules.

Style Guide

Wedding Belles

Browse 140 wedding dresses, from peplums to oversized lace accents.
Make Your Own Entrance

Why should she be the only one to wear something bold and beautiful?
Outré Shoes

Sure, you can go traditional. Or you can make a statement.
In the Clutch

Your beauty arsenal in evening-bag proportions.
One Wedding, Three Dresses

If only there were one dress to buy! Don’t let the rehearsal dinner and day-after brunch be an afterthought.

Reception

Check Out the View

Seventeen venues that overlook sprawling cityscapes, breathtaking river sunsets, rolling hills—even a world-famous planetarium.
“Chicken or Fish?” Not Here.

Eight great restaurants that will host your reception.
Drink Specials

Five local watering holes suggest signature cocktails with your favorite booze front-and-center.
Rectangular or Round?

The first is less formal, the second more so. Whichever you choose, here’s how to make the most of each.
One Singular Location

Get married, celebrate, slumber, and brunch without leaving the building.
Their Song

Nine brides and grooms reveal the story behind the choice.
One 9-Year-Old’s Tips for a Happy Marriage

When the fourth graders in Caitlin Fitzsimon’s class at P.S. 234 in Tribeca heard she was getting married, they wrote her letters filled with advice.

Album

The Toast Chronicles

Nine New York couples recall the laughter, tears, and, of course, embarrassment.
Waterfront Celebration

Mollie Cohen and Andrew Berman’s waterfront celebration.
Gastropub Dance Party

Ed Hambleton and John Martinez’s gastropub dance party.Mollie Cohen and Andrew Berman’s waterfront celebration.
Indie Bookshop Bash

Jenny Hageman and Ken Young’s indie bookshop bash.
A Persian Affair

Azadeh Jamalian and Ala Alavi’s Persian affair.
Farmstead Fête

Yvette Fiore and Connor McLaughlin’s farmstead fête.

Honeymoon

Choose Your Bliss

Scale mountains, nap on the beach, or lay seige to a city with these ten getaways for every type of traveler.

Issue Contents

Table of Contents

Winter 13 Weddings

New York Weddings

Features

One & Only

Timing Is Everything

Smorgas-d’oeuvres!

Au Revoir, White

Ask the Experts

The Suit Makers

The Gown Designer

The Registry Pros

The Stress Buster

The Caterer

The Party Planner

The Checklist

Congrats! You’re Engaged! (Now What?)

Meet Your Match

No Gym Required

Get Loud

Vow to Be Different

The New Etiquette of Same-Sex Weddings

Style Guide

Wedding Belles

Make Your Own Entrance

Outré Shoes

In the Clutch

One Wedding, Three Dresses

Reception

Check Out the View

“Chicken or Fish?” Not Here.

Drink Specials

Rectangular or Round?

One Singular Location

Their Song

One 9-Year-Old’s Tips for a Happy Marriage

Album

The Toast Chronicles

Waterfront Celebration

Gastropub Dance Party

Indie Bookshop Bash

A Persian Affair

Farmstead Fête

Honeymoon

Choose Your Bliss

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