Fall 2009

Fall 2009 /// go back

files/300-cover25.jpg files/toc-25.jpg

Inside this issue

Features

111

Sterling Memories

Sensuous silver jewelry provides a captivating twist on classic wedding-day accessories.
116

Drama Queen

Discover shockingly beautiful gowns designed for making a dramatic entrance.
160

Anna Post On Etiquette

Compare the classic and current ways that couples divide their wedding costs.

Real Weddings

68

Vanessa Isen & Ness Krief

June 22, 2008 Beverly Hills, California
76

Krista Linstroth & Erik Szyndlar

September 27, 2008 Durham, North Carolina
86

Jennifer Brown & Jason Stein

September 21, 2008 Arcadia, California
94

Daneris Jimenez & Hector Hernandez

October 17, 2008 Fairview, New Jersey
102

Catherine Grimm & James Gardiner

November 15, 2008 Bakersfield, California
128

Sherry Jackson Gordy & C.K. Johnson

September 27, 2008 Marina Del Rey, California
134

Margaret Allen & Bernard Huberman

April 18, 2009 Los Cabos, Mexico
140

Shannon Sundberg & Virgil Abloh

April 25, 2009 Chicago, Illinois
146

Michelle Steinberg & Eric Waraftig

November 9, 2008 Los Angeles, California

Departments

21

Discoveries

27

WishList

33

You’re Invited

39

Gracious Gifts

45

Jewelry Box

51

Finishing Touches

57

HotSpots

152

Photography

154

Consulting

156

Entertainment

158

Videography

COVER: Photographed by Ron Contarsy. Hair by Deyke Heidorn for Artists by Next. Makeup By Viktorija Bowers for Kate Ryan Inc., using Benefit Cosmetics. Fitted gown of Italian silk organza featuring a draped bodice adorned with silk ribbon and beaded lace trim, $3,250 by Modern Trousseau; moderntrousseau.com, 203.389.2006. “Moonlight” necklace, $20,000; earrings, $8,300; and bracelet, $9,700 all of 18K Noble gold with citrine, rose quartz, blue topaz, and diamonds. Ring with emerald-cut 5ct. diamond set in 18K white gold, price available upon request. All by H.Stern. 800.7HSTERN, hstern.net; or Gearys Beverly Hills, 800.793.6670.