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Fashion: The strapless dress gets a modern rethink from White by Vera Wang. Ivory satin-faced organza-and-horsehair A-line gown with an origami-draped bodice and a pickup skirt with an exposed tulle train, $1,448, and narrow horsehair sash with a knotted bow, $38, davidsbridal.com. Eighteen-karat white-gold three-diamond drop earrings, forevermark.com.
Flowers: Bouquet of garden roses, anemones, ranunculus, geranium leaf, and jasmine, LMD, Lewis Miller Design.
Makeup: All makeup by L'Oréal Paris. Studio Secrets Professional The One Sweep Sculpting eye shadow in Smokey for Green/Hazel Eyes, Extra-Intense eyeliner in Carbon Black, Studio Secrets Professional The One Sweep Sculpting blush duo in Poppy, and Infallible Le Rouge in Beyond Blushing.
Hairstylist: Noah Hatton at Kramer+Kramer for Cutler/Redken
makeup artist Elaine Madelon for Nars Cosmetics
Photographed by Naomi Kaltman

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We're obsessed

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How to create an amazing day that's really you

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Add wow to a simple gown with an exotic statement necklace

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Introducing a chic, subtle way to show some skin on your big day

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Check out elegant bridesmaid looks in the country's favorite wedding hue

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We camped out at a salon to ask brides how they knew their gown was "the one"

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Which famous fashionista will inspire your wedding ensemble?

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It's the most thrilling experience you'll ever have with a credit card. We'll tell you everything you need to know to score the gown of your dreams.

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Embrace country chic in a budget-friendly dress that's at home in a barn or a ballroom

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If you want to dance (after-party!), a short hemline is the way to go

Make your nails look as perfect as that ring on your finger

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These stand-out pastes and rinses will get you photo-ready

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Whether your roots are in Mexico or Mumbai, here's how to honor your sartorial heritage

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What should the dancing queen's big day look like? Check out our vision.

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Monte Durham of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta spills his fashion secrets. Plus, the scoop on The Vow's wedding scene and a new Valentine's Day playlist.

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The Barneys New York style guru shares his favorite memories

This bride wore red cowboy boots for her cozy fete in a Colorado barn

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Fluorescent shades have already electrified the runway. Now they're energizing the wedding world.

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The genius ideas and must-have finds we can't keep to ourselves

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Amaryllises and ranunculus on a crystal cake stand make a modern Valentine's mix

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You don't have to be crafty to make the cutest seating cards ever

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We spotlight two of the bridal industry's up-and-coming talents

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Keep your stationery costs from running wild with these simple tips

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Last year, we asked readers like you to tell us about their fantasy I do's. Nearly a thousand responses later, we've got an eye-opening look at your favorite themes, quirky details, and unique visions.

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Forget ho-hum floral displays: Here are 12 surprising ways to make your day gorgeous

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At San Francisco's spectacular Asian Art Museum, one couple celebrated with chic chinoiserie details and a menu that was out of this world

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Upgrade your dessert table with a sampling of these 15 sweet ideas

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France, Italy, and, yes, Greece—they're the stuff of everyone's honeymoon dreams. We've got their must-visit sites and coolest hotels, plus six perfect bags for sightseeing.