Summer 2007

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Inside this issue

Features

146

Showstoppers

Embrace your starring role with a gown that craves the attention.
158

In Full Bloom

Romantic dresses with some serious flower power.
168

A Short Story

Why go long when a short hemline is just the thing for a summer fling.
178

Beautiful Bridesmaids

The best dresses for your stylish ladies, plain and simple.

Real Weddings

72

Sarah Siebert & Orlando Juarez

September 9, 2006 Annapolis, Maryland
84

Dena Beber & Reggie Arvizu

May 13, 2006 Dana Point, California
94

Lauren Halperin & Michael Halperin

November 11, 2006 South Beach, Florida
108

Carrie Gugger & Jay Kelley

June 3, 2006 La Jolla, California
118

Stephanie Statham & Christopher Collins

July 1, 2006 Chicago, Illinois
128

Sharifa Adham & Eduardo Burillo

June 3, 2006 Beverly Hills, California
138

Emilie Mardigian & John Little

August 26, 2006 Birmingham, Michigan
188

Jeanne Hoffman & Christopher Lynch

May 20, 2006 Sonoma, California
198

Allison Connolly & Eric Oishi

September 8, 2006 Westport, Massachusetts
208

Heather Rutt & Ryan Schamerloh

July 2, 2006 Santa Monica, California
220

Courtney Martin & David Braun

June 17, 2006 Atlanta, Georgia
226

Karee Kolitz & Loren Jones

February 19, 2006 San Antonio, Texas

Departments

35

Discoveries

41

Gracious Gifts

47

Jewelry Box

53

Beauty School

63

Wishlist

196

Couples Coach

204

Consulting

214

Entertainment

240

Last Word

COVER: Strapless gown with empire bodice of shirred ivory Chantilly lace and midriff inset accented by AlenÁon lace and Chantilly lace skirt bordered at the hem in AlenÁon lace, $10,550, by Anne Barge Black Label Collection; 404.873.8070 or annebarge.com. 18k white gold and diamond open work earrings, $1,425, two 18k white gold diamonds by the yard necklaces, $3,950 each, and 18k white gold and diamond tear drop pendant, $3,050, all by Chad Allison; chadallison.com. Three-row Flatband engagement ring with diamond tips, $11,000 for mounting only, by Michael B; michaelbjewelry.com. Photography by Marlena Bielinska. Hair by Algene. Makeup by Lea Siegel for Ford Artists.