Summer 2009

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Inside this issue

Features

100

Romantically Involved

See gorgeous lingerie that's deceptively sweet, and add some heat to your honeymoon.
108

Fashion Runway

We unveil the new gown collections from the top bridal designers in the world.
160

Anna Post On Etiquette

Get expert advice on registering for gifts, and how to handle the give and take.

Real Weddings

63

Danielle Goss & Adam Schiff

April 5, 2008 Chicago, Illinois
72

Louisa Eckersley & John Kimble

June 27, 2008 Malibu, California
78

Kristin Bromley & Douglas Fitzgerald

June 21, 2008 Pine Valley, New Jersey
86

Ashley Schoff & Jamie Iglehart

October 4, 2008 Del Mar, California
94

Elizabeth McDowell & Blake Cleveland

June 21, 2008 Sonoma Valley, California
131

Sabina Chechelnitsky & Joubin Bral

September 13, 2008 Santa Monica, California
136

Juliane DiRamio & Joseph Sebastiano

July 20, 2008 Newport, Rhode Island
145

Jessica Finney & Gary Engel

June 6, 2008 Golden Valley, Minnesota
152

Jessica Edwards & Jesse Skinner

July 19, 2008 Laguna Beach, California

Departments

19

Discoveries

25

WishList

31

You're Invited

37

Gracious Gifts

43

Jewelry Box

49

Finishing Touches

55

HotSpots

COVER: Photographed by Ron Contarsy. Hair by Eloise Cheung for Artists by Next. Makeup by Viktorija Bowers for Kate Ryan Inc. Using LORAC Cosmetics. Set design by Ron Hansford Design LLC,ronhansford.com. Strapless mermaid gown in French tulle with pleated bodice and silk-organza fan detail accented with a hand-beaded belt encrusted with crystals and pearls, $4,200 by LIANCARLO; liancarlo.com, 305.591.7332. Silver floral comb with crystals, $110 by Bernie of New York; 212.764.3320. Oval-link eternity bracelet handcrafted in white gold and diamonds, $4,590; Dantela Collection diamond ring with platinum setting featuring a round center stone (not included), $3,800; both by Tacori; tacori.com. Crystal drop earrings, $75 by Nadri; available at Bloomingdale's.