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March 15, 2016 Issue
Cover Story
New York Weddings
How to have a New York wedding: Despite the overwhelming number of options in
New York, getting married here doesn’t need to give you an ulcer. Want to throw a last-minute Fire Island beach wedding on a Tuesday? See the couple who planned their nuptials in a few days. Prefer a cake that’s gooey and smeared in lemon-buttercream frosting rather than stiff fondant? How about an overgrown bouquet that could’ve been just picked from the garden? Or a gown so easy to move in you’ll want to dance all night? And talk about easy: In addition to a host of new outdoor reception venues, we’ve also rounded up the best destinations for having a wedding and a honeymoon all in one spot.
On the Cover: Photograph by Bobby Doherty for New York Magazine. Styling by Rebecca Ramsey. Silk boatneck gown with detachable dégradé pearl Watteau by Lela Rose, $4,995 at Gabriella New York, 155 Wooster St.; 212-206-1915. Diamond engagement ring set in platinum, price upon request, and cultured-pearl necklace with 18-karat-gold clasp, $34,000, both by Tiffany & Co. at tiffany.com. Hair by Linda Shalabi using Oribe at See Management. Makeup by Allie Smith using Nars at Sarah Laird. Manicure by Roseanne Singleton using Dior Vernis at Art Department. Clooney ranunculus from Stems Brooklyn. Market editing by Lori Keong. Model: Erika Pattison at Marilyn Model Management.
Features
Gowns That Dance
These dresses are meant for moving. By Rebecca Ramsey
Overgrown Bouquets
Unfussy flowers for walking down the aisle.
Cakes You Actually Want to Eat
Gooey and moist dessert options.
Now on the Menu
Let David Chang do the catering. By Lauren Schwartzberg
Ask the Experts
Professional Know-It-Alls
A baker makes the case for mousse verrines, a dress designer shares very Parisian gown wisdom, and more advice from industry bigwigs.
Style Guide
Post-Modern Gowns
A return to traditional embellishments � with some 3-D-printed florals and ice-cream colors thrown in.
Groomswear
From shawl collars to pastels.
Dressing Your Parents
Hip moms and frugal dads get the paper-doll treatment.
Flowers in Your Hair
No Coachella-esque garland crowns here.
Album
Why Your Pet Should Be Invited to Your Wedding
My bridesmaid, the red hen.
A Cinematic Event
�We found a supercut of wedding scenes from different Hollywood movies, and the museum let us screen it twice before the procession.�
A Rooftop Party
�We didn’t even call it a wedding. It was �McLean Party of 2.’�
A Nontraditional Production
�I knew I wasn’t going to be an all-white bride. I wanted to create a dramatic look, something different.�
A Woodsy Wedding
�We adore the house � even more so now that this is where our story started,� says Andrew. �We wanted the woods to be our backdrop.�
A Cozy West Village Affair
�We wanted our pre-wedding photos to have an �old New York’ feel.�
A Last-Minute Beach Bash
After a quick ceremony on the dunes, people ran into the surf.
A Backyard Celebration
�We met in Fort Greene Park for our first date and walked through Brooklyn for 18 hours. Our venue, iCi, was right around the corner.�
The Checklist
Mint Is the New Black
Cool-green shades have moved from the runway to your invites.
The Art of Compromising
An everything guide to give-and-take � among couples, future in-laws, and sensitive bridesmaids.
What to Do If It Rains
How to ensure the photos turn out okay, the dress stays dry, and the groom can still ride in on a horse.
How to Have a Very Vintage Wedding
Party like it's 1899.
Reception
In a Field, on a Rooftop, Under a Waterfall
Fifteen new outdoor places to get hitched.
You’re Married! Now Take a Shot
Five local bartenders concoct classy alternatives to the lemon drop.
Buzzy Rehearsal-Dinner Spots
Hot restaurants that will host you the night before.
Honeymoon
A Wedding That Is Also a Honeymoon
In which a destination reception among friends and family � in Bora Bora, in Tasmania, in Wisconsin � gives way to a party for two.
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