Spring 2008

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Inside this issue

Features

122

A Moment in Time

See how a blush of color adds elegance to the most dramatic gowns of the moment.
132

Modern Romance

A lingering look at the ethereal gown designs that update romance and exemplify the contemporary bride.
144

Maids in Manhattan

From the runways of New York, discover the most beautiful bridesmaid gowns of 2008.
158

From Here to Eternity

The symbol of his eternal devotion can be just as distinctive as he is. From timeless to modern and platinum to gold, discover the array of available options (most in your choice of metal) in ring designs for grooms.

Real Weddings

76

Isabelle Bridges & Brandon Boesch

July 7, 2007 Santa Barbara, California
86

Kathryn Foley & Michael Rafferty

June 23, 2007 New York City, New York
97

Shannon Snyder & George Argyros

June 2, 2007 Santa Barbara, California
106

Jennifer Mong & Yiu Lee

June 30, 2007 Half Moon Bay, California
114

Colet Abedi & Farzin Toussi

May 12, 2007 Pasadena, California
172

Cynthia Rae & Andy Slavens

August 4, 2007 Jackson Hole, Wyoming
180

Sky Reynolds & Brett Brewer

April 29, 2007 Pacific Palisades, California
190

Tanya Boyle & Jonathan Goins

October 6, 2007 Atlanta, Georgia
198

Grace Choi & Jonathan Koh

May 19, 2007 Beverly Hills, California
210

Melissa Rogal & Eric Wasserman

June 16, 2007 Ojai, California
218

Jenna Muns & Casey Maynard

June 30, 2007, Aspen, Colorado
226

Tina Lally & Eli Carmona

July 7, 2007 Laguna Beach, California

Departments

31

Discoveries

37

Invitations

45

WishList

53

Jewelry Box

59

Finishing Touches

67

The Honeymooners

238

Floral Design

244

Couples Coach

COVER: Photographed by Danilo Hess. Hair by Lisa Caccavale for M. McLeod Hair. Makeup by Nichole Servin using M.A.C Cosmetics. Italian silk taffeta gown in antique ivory featuring ruched bodice with French tulle overlay, and silk roses tucked along a lace appliquÈd pick-up skirt. Also available in white and pale ivory, about $5,800 by Ines Di Santo; 866.899.INES or inesdisanto.com. 18k white-gold shawl necklace featuring diamonds and South Sea cultured pearls, $80,000; 18k white-gold diamond pave earrings with large South Sea cultured pearl drops, $43,200, both by Assael International, Inc. For more information, contact madeleine@assael.com.