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The Perfect Tie for Every Style

Whether it’s a bow tie or a bolo tie, the one you choose communicates a lot about your personality. Here, Catherine Bachelier of Catherine Bachelier StyleMaker serves as a translator. By Becca Jones The tie tie is for classic men, oftentimes with …

Bridal Veils Are Making a Long-Awaited Comeback

Yes, the veil is popular again—but choosing the wrong hairstyle to go with it can throw off your whole look. Thankfully, Alexis Dunnigan, the hair and makeup maven behind XO Beauty Co., has the formula for a winning combination. For starters, short veils …
reusing an old wedding dress

How to Make an Old Wedding Dress Fresh and New

Puffy sleeves, off-white hues, and tea length hemlines—the past hundred years of wedding gown designs have been a wild ride. And Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski, owner of Barrio Logan sewing studio Sew Loka, has taken in and even revamped them all. To some brides, …
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Your Wedding Dress Code Cheat Sheet

By Becca Jones   Ever received a wedding invite and been at a loss for words? No, not because of who’s getting married but by word combos like: black tie, California casual, semi-formal, cocktail attire? What does it all mean? Fret no …

2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral

To the tune of this year’s hottest hue, living coral, we’ve corralled together a few elements and ways to help brides and grooms vividly approach their big day. Bare the Bling Desert Nights Sunstone Ring, $2,150, Marrow Fine Jewelry Lacquer Up Living …

8 Necessities for the Groom’s Wedding Day

It’s not as simple as strutting down the aisle. There’s the musk, the ’do, and yes, the tears to consider. As regional manager and event planner at Friar Tux, Eric Acuña has coached grooms through them all. Pore over his must-haves that …

8 Bridal Must-Haves for the Big Day

Getting ready with your girl squad can be one of the best parts of your big day. And Haydee Olea knows it best—as the lead hair and makeup artist at Bridal by Haydee, it’s kind of her bread and butter. Here, the …
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Her Moment: 15 Stunning Gowns for Fall and Winter

Just as a generation of women are finding their voices, so too can a dress speak for herself, embracing seasonal details with her embellishments and setting the scene with her accents. Hear that? She’s inspiring you. Lela Rose “The Windsor” gown, The …
Woman with dark hair in romantic, classic curls

3 Wedding Hairstyles for Your Big Day

There’s never a better time than your wedding to let your hair down—because loose and low is in. Here are three ’dos for your big day. Romantic With finger waves that harken back to the Gatsby era, this down ’do is a …

4 Elements to a Well-Suited Wedding Look for Men

Go beyond the bare bones of a button-down, jacket, and trousers with elements, accents, and accessories tailorable to every groom. Seriously, suit yourself!  “One of my favorite trends is for the groom to set himself apart from the groomsmen and dads. Wear …