If courtship is a dance, then planning a wedding is one big capoeira battle. Minimize the matrimonial missteps with the best of what’s new in the bridal arena.
Suit Up
London-based Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki’s just-launched bridal line ($920-$3,860) is bustling with regal lace, pearls, and puddle-train silhouettes. Wear the pants in the family with Fancy Bridal N.Y.’s elegant trousers or tuxedo-topped frocks ($385-$2,585). Jump the broom without breaking the bank in Ruche Bridal’s new ethereal-meets-hipster accessories ($14-$125) — from beaded lace gloves to chenille bridal jackets covered in ivory rosettes.
Step Ball Chain
Princess settings have never been your style. Phillips Frankel’s chain-link diamond rings ($1,740-$4,610) are an edgy alternative. And a furry ring bearer in an art deco bow tie ($65)? True puppy love.
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Color That Commits
Highlight your gorgeous band with beautifully manicured hands. Ask your salon for new GelColor by OPI. This shine-intense gel is LED light-cured for color that takes you from aisle to honeymoon with ease. |
All That Jazz
Every item you see — gown, centerpiece, or invite — on Tailored is for sale somewhere online. New wish list site All I Really Want lets users create online registries (along with notes and customized lists) using links pasted from anywhere on the Web and snapshots you upload yourself.
Do-si-do
Wherever you hang custom home-state prints ($65-$150) will be home. Hickeys? So seventh grade. Raised messages ($170 each) stating “Marry Me” and “Always” render passion marks that won’t make you blush.
Cake Walk
Cult-loved bakeshop Cupcakes Couture of Manhattan Beach packs and ships decadent jarred, layered creations ($8 each). Jeweler Azature Pogosian does wedding-day bling one better, debuting a line of polished chocolate diamonds ($18-$72) that taste a whole lot better than that rock on your finger.
Rock Steady
Pure spring water spa treatments. Glacial fjord hiking trails. A jaw-dropping, mountainous setting. The Singular’s adventurous Patagonian vacation kicks newly wedded bliss up a notch. Say “I do” to matching sets of getaway luggage ($825-$2,673) from men’s accessories line Libero Ferrero.
Ladies’ Choice
Beachy, prepster tchotchkes ($7-$225), such as illustrated matchboxes, monogrammed desk accessories, and framed vintage scarves, make mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaids gifting a breeze.
Fill Your Dance Card
We popped the question to designer BreeAnn Veenstra about rates for our readers. (She said yes.) Customize your invites with drawn city maps, return-address stamps, and venue illustrations ($300 and up).
Go on, you crazy kids. Hop to it.
Fox-trot through a host of other wedding tips here.
Photos: Courtesy of Ruche; Courtesy of Tailored; Courtesy of Azature Fine Chocolates; Courtesy of Design Darling
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