Fall 2008

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Inside this issue

Features

116

Bride Nights, Big City

See the latest elegant, sophisticated, and simply classic gowns that command attention and exude glamour.
126

A Flair for the Dramatic

Discover all of the details that are making wedding dresses decadent from top to bottom this fall.
136

Thoroughly Engaging

Find over five hundred impressive engagement rings from the top jewelry designers around the globe.
214

Anna Post On Etiquette

The great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post tackles wedding decorum for the next generation.

Real Weddings

74

Gazelle Javadi & Farhad Ashofteh

September 22, 2007 Napa, California
82

Lauren Balkin & Daniel Cohen

September 29, 2007 New York City, New York
91

Marcella Hofelich & Nicholas Chambers

September 29, 2007 Scottsdale, Arizona
98

Kerri Campbell & Scott Henley

September 22, 2007 Homer, Georgia
108

Heather Zand & Bart Rachmil

November 10, 2007 Pacific Palisades, California
161

Alana Edelmann & Javier Marmanillo

October 20, 2007 Yountville, California
169

Colleen Mahlmann & Brad Durkin

October 27, 2007 Houston, Texas
177

Ashley Reeves & Brandon Saller

October 19, 2007 Los Angeles, California
184

Nicole Zuckerman & Ken Morris

September 29, 2007 Tuscon, Arizona
192

Gina Mondello & Brad McCarthy

September 15, 2007 San Francisco, California
200

Melissa Wise & J.P. DiMisa

October 5, 2007 Palm Beach, Florida

Departments

29

Discoveries

37

You're Invited

45

WishList

51

Gracious Gifts

57

Jewelry Box

63

Finishing Touches

69

HotSpots

208

Floral Design

COVER: Photographed by Danilo Hess. Hair by Lisa Caccavale for Edris Salon. Makeup by Patrycja for Make Up For Ever Cosmetics. Manicure by Sandra Hopp for Edris Salon. Ruffled jacket in pleated tulle with lace and beaded appliquÈs, $600 by Pronovias; pronovias.com. Rings from left to right: Michael B. platinum-and-diamond ìFlorenceî ring with 6ct. brilliant-cut round stone. Custom-mounting price (not including center stone) of $21,175; michaelbjewelry.com, 800.969.9949. VARNA ìLadyî platinum ring with 5ct. diamond surrounded by pavÈ-set diamonds. Price upon request; varna.com, 877.58.VARNA. Beaudry Couture platinum ring with 4.02ct. oval diamond and pavÈd bezel half-moon side stones by Beaudry. Price upon request; 877.BEAUDRY. Cushion-cut 3.01ct. diamond surrounded by brilliant round diamonds set in platinum, $78,000 by Kwiat; 212.725.7777. Ring of white gold with round, 4ct. diamond center stone surrounded by round and princess-cut diamonds, $66,000 by Supreme Jewelry; supremejewelry.net, 800.827.7464. ìUnmistakable Solitaireî diamond platinum ring with a Hearts On Fire 3.84ct. center stone flanked by diamonds, $224,795 by Hearts On Fire; heartsonfire.com, 877.PERFECT. A 5.03ct. cushion-cut diamond centered on a platinum setting and surrounded by diamonds, $350,000 by Jack KelÈge; jackkelege.com, 877.6.KELEGE. Tacori platinum ring with square channel-set diamonds, a 6.16ct. emerald-cut center stone, emerald-cut side stones, and pavÈd diamond accents on crescent-silhouette details. Price upon request; tacori.com. Kwiat round 2.50ct. diamond stud earrings set in platinum. Price upon request; 212.725.7777.