The Main Event
How to Have a Wedding in a New York City Apartment
You’re already sleeping in the city’s best venue.
- 32 Great New Ideas for Your Wedding Registry
Portuguese coffee pots, cheese-of-the-month clubs, and more.
- The Art of Compromising in Wedding Planning
An everything guide to give-and-take � among couples, future in-laws, and sensitive bridesmaids.
On a Budget
Invitations
9 Wild Invites
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Painterly floral motifs are everywhere this season.
- Ask a Stationer
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�I’m the etiquette police. I make sure the invitations are beautiful and reflect the couple, but I’m also very involved in choosing the text. It sets the tone for the event.�
Flowers & Centerpieces
Subtle Bouquets-
Ocean Song roses, baby-blue eucalyptus, and more.
- Ask the Florists
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Sierra Yaun and Juliet Totten on choosing seasonal flowers, and more.
Photography & Videos
- The Drone Photographer
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"When I go about 400 feet up, I can see four miles away."
- Ask a Cinematographer
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Andy Biscontini of Kiss the Bride Films on highlight reels, and more.
- Ask a DJ & Photographer
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Kenan Juska and Ro Agents on film, digital photography, and more.
Music & Dancing
How to Tear It Up-
Whether you have two left feet or just appeared on Dancing With the Stars: the best Lindy Hop and samba New York has to offer.
- Hey, Mr. DJ
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What music-industry insiders requested at their own nuptials.
Ask the Band-
The 45 Riots on finding the right band, and more.
- Their Song
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Nine brides and grooms reveal the story behind the choice.
- The DJ-or-Band Debate
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It’s a conundrum for the ages. To settle the score, we liquored up two seasoned DJs and two veteran band leaders and let them take it to the mats.
- 8 Other Acts Guaranteed to Pack a Dance Floor
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The Dexter Lake Club Band, DJ Gaza, and more.
Cakes
The Topping Makes the Cake-
Be it confetti sprinkles, stratified s’mores, or chamomile-and-bee-pollen icing.
- Makes You Actually Want to Eat
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Lemon poppy, Chocolate pistachio, crushed berries� and no flavorless fondant in sight.
Food & Drink
Look Who’s Catering-
Dry-aged beef from Aska, Inked linguine from Barano, and other menu options.
- Rehearsal Dinner Finds
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Hot restaurants that will host you the night before.
Getting the Booze Right
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A helpful questionnaire.
- Don't Spill This on Your Dress
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A pickled martini, beet sangria, and other savory cocktails from local drink-makers.
Organization
What to Do If It Rains on Your Wedding Day-
How to ensure the photos turn out okay, the dress stays dry, and the groom can still ride in on a horse.
- Ask a Venue Finder
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"You shouldn’t have to fill out a massive inquiry form in order to get information about a venue. By the time you’ve finished, someone else has already booked it."
Notes on a Toast-
Lauren Lumsden gave the crowd-pleasing speech below at her best friend’s wedding. In the footnotes, Lumsden reflects on her strategy and how a Val Kilmer reference came in handy.
- The Day-of Emergency Kit
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How stylist Jacqueline Weppner of Merci New York wards off disasters.
Engagement
It All Starts With a Question-
Here, the stories behind seven memorable New York engagements.