Winter 2009

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Inside this issue

Features

124

Fashion Runway

We reveal the new bridal styles for spring 2009, plus the motivation behind the designers' fresh collections.
190

Weathering The Weather

Protect your wedding from the wrath of winter with pre-planning tips from consultant Mistyka Garcia.
196

Anna Post On Etiquette

The great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post gives wedding-attire guidelines for the next generation.

Real Weddings

82

Erika Sussman & Romain Cohen

February 23, 2008 Palm Beach, FL
91

Robyn Blum & Blair Douglas

April 13, 2008 Lake Success, NY
98

Christina Duggan & Christopher Osborne

December 29, 2007 Montecito, CA
108

Kasey Penski & Nicholas Leclercq

June 7, 2008 Carnation, WA
116

Jeanne Roberts & Jay Johnson

August 30, 2008 Paradise Island, Bahamas
162

Susan Iddings & David Colman

May 24, 2008 Agoura Hills, CA
170

Kendall Shoffner & Jason Earnest

November 17, 2007 Atlantic Beach, NC
178

Jude Steele & Derek Clark

December 1, 2007 Aspen, CO
184

Kristin Deasy & Dane Streeter

April 26, 2008 Pasadena, CA

Departments

27

Discoveries

33

WishList

41

You're Invited

49

Gracious Gifts

57

Jewelry Box

65

Finishing Touches

75

HotSpots

COVER: Photographed by Danilo Hess. Hair by Lisa Caccavale for Edris Salon. Makeup by Landy Dean for Edris Salon. Bias-cut mermaid gown in silk charmeuse with low V-front bodice, soft pleating, and flowing satin tails beaded in a paisley pattern with Swarovski crystals. Plunging, open back features beaded crisscross straps, while shirring embellishes the derriere above a flowing train, $3,950 by Amy Michelson; amymichelson.com, 888.755.2553. Chandelier earrings with 12.30cts. of pear-shaped diamonds, $525,000; 5.01ct. diamond ring with emerald-cut center stone accented with two trapezoid diamonds, $685,000; bracelet with over 330 fancy brown and white diamonds, $176,750; all by Chopard. Available at Chopard Boutiques nationwide; chopard.com, 800.CHOPARD.