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October 23, 2017 Issue
Cover Story
New York Weddings
For the lucky (and brave) ones who decide to get married in New York, there is no request too specific or demand too outlandish. A Mexican-Jewish couple, for instance, can find a caterer who’ll appease both of the families with papaya- sofrito-topped latke. Venues exist for every sensibility, price point, and guest list � even for those who want to invite 1,400 friends to a gala at the refurbished Ziegfeld Theatre or throw an all-night rave (complete with wind machines) at an industrial loft in East Williamsburg. Oenophiles can hire a wine consultant to pick out their Bordeaux and Champagne, and Francophiles can visit the Parisian dress designer who recently set up shop on Wooster Street. And for the couple who’d rather forget the requests and demands altogether: Just elope.
On the Cover: Photograph by Hailun Ma. Styling by Rebecca Ramsey. Soft-white one-shoulder draped crêpe gown by Vera Wang Bride, $3,590 at 991 Madison Ave.; 212-628-3400. Silk-gazar flower crown by Cappellino Millinery, $396 at cappellinomillinery.com. Makeup: Nana Hiramatsu using M.A.C Cosmetics. Hair: Kiyonori Sudo. Market editor: Lindsay Peoples Wagner. Fashion assistant: Indya Brown.
Features
Dreamy Dresses
And delicate hats that will float down the aisle. By Rebecca Ramsey
The Unsubtle Bouquet
For an explosion of color.
Perfectly Imperfect Cakes
Smeared with buttercream, coated in cookie crumbles, and sticky with s’mores � with no stenciling or airbrushing allowed.
Married Menus
Mexican-Jewish brisket tacos, a Scandinavian-Korean fish feast, and other delicious cross-cultural mash-ups.
Ask the Experts
A Wedding-Gown Designer
Insider tips from dress designer Laure De Sagazan.
A Wine Consultant
Insider tips from wine consultant Kristen Lee Sergeant.
A Wedding Registry Specialist
Insider tips from Shan-Lyn Ma, CEO and founder of registry site Zola.
A Henna Designer
Insider tips from Mangala Bühler-Rose, founder of Mehndi NYC.
An Elopement Planner
Insider tips from Janessa White, co-founder of Simply Eloped.
The Checklist
Envelope-Free Invitations
Pretty postcards that say it all.
How to Plan a Wedding in Six Weeks
Tips for pulling off a very brief engagement.
Wedding Trends From Around the World
From dogs in kilts in Glasgow to Renaissance-style gowns in Milan.
The Style Guide
Gowns That Mix Something Old, Something New
Tradition (lace sleeves, big veils) and novelty (blue gowns, sheer skirts) mingled on the winter bridal runways.
Two-pieces Bridesmaid Dresses
That they might actually want to wear again.
Modern Grooms
Featuring tie-less looks, black-on-black, and jewel-toned velvet.
Light-Up-the-Dance-Floor Shows
Sparkly flats, heels, and slides for the disco hour.
Something Blue
Newly married New York women (including two New York editors) share the navy, cobalt, and cornflower items they wore and carried.
The Album
The Archives
Ten couples share the memories of crying dads and dancing moms that made their wedding days so memorable.
A Highland Fling at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
�It was like we were a century back in the past,� says the bride.
A Pop-Up Wedding
On Labor Day, the pair were married near the Castle Williams fort on Governor’s Island.
A Woodland Wedding
The couple ended the night with a cheese tower instead of a wedding cake.
A Cultural Commingling
�The DJ grabbed the mic and said, �Look at this: A Muslim and a Jew got married! This is love!’ �
A Trip to the Movies
Before the ceremony, guests settled in for a screening of Tootsie, during which they were fed tater tots and prosecco.
A Hallowed Eve
�We told our guests they were welcome to wear costumes or at least a masquerade mask,� says the bride.
An Intimate Appointment
After the ceremony, their 17 guests slurped dan dan noodles at Han Dynasty.
A Cozy Celebration
Bachelorette director Leslye Headland and actress Rebecca Henderson wanted their wedding to have a �homey and low-key� vibe.
A Brightly Colored Bash
�I’m a bit offbeat. A wedding that looked like a wedding was unappealing,� says the bride.
A Fashionable Fête Overlooking Central Park
�The space had 30-foot windows, so we timed the ceremony to the exact moment the sun was setting behind us,� says the groom.
The Reception
Ballrooms, Barns, Tiki Bars
The newest wedding venues in all shapes, sizes, and styles.
The Honeymoon
Newly Wed in the Wild
From backcountry snowboarding in Japan to swimming with pink dolphins in the Amazon Basin.
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