Fashion: Ivory taffeta dress with a ruched bodice, asymmetrically cascading pleated ruffles, and a sweep train, $1,125, Wtoo Brides. Floral hair comb, Sara Gabriel. Pearl earrings, Faye Kim Designs. Pearl bracelets, Mikimoto. Turn to Shopping Guide.
Makeup: All makeup by L'Oréal Paris. Magic Smooth Soufflé makeup in Nude Beige, Double Extend Eye Illuminator mascara in Brown Copper, and Infallible Le Rouge in Blazing Sangria.
Flowers: Bouquet of peonies, ranunculus, and "Faith" roses, LMD, Lewis Miller Design.
Hairstylist: Kristan Serafino at Kristanserafino.com for L'Oréal Professionnel
Makeup Artist: Elaine Madelon for Nars Cosmetics
Photographed by Naomi Kaltman
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