Fashion: Soft organza ball gown with a sweetheart neckline, a ruched bodice with a Swarovski-crystal-and-pearl accent, and a ruffled skirt, $1,033, allurebridals.com. Hair comb, shopuntamedpetals.com. Veil, tiamazza.com. Earrings, stephenrussell.com. Bracelet, tiffany.com. On groom (where applicable): Tuxedo, Calvin Klein; menswearhouse.com. Shirt and cuff links, etonshirts.com. Bow tie, thomaspink.com. Shoes, allenedmonds.com.
Flowers: Bouquet of sarracenias, "Yves Piaget" roses, dahlias, hosta leaves, and passion vine, LMD, Lewis Miller Design.
Makeup: Makeup by Elizabeth Arden. Smoky Eyes Powder pencil in Espresso, Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment mascara in Black, Ceramide cream blush in Pink, and High Shine lip gloss in Rosegold.
Hairstylist: Noah Hatton at Kramer + Kramer for Cutler/Redken.
makeup artist Elaine Madelon for Nars Cosmetics
Photographed by Naomi Kaltman
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