“A raw bar with an ice sculpture of a giant clamshell is appropriate, but stay away from dolphins.”

“Hair extensions are great, but lash extensions? No. They bend, clump, and wear down the natural lash.”

“Any place that’s small and dark is hard to shoot in. And venues with too many mirrors are a nightmare, frankly.”

“Marriage is a public gesture toward society. Now is not the time to let it all hang out.”

When it comes to their twice-yearly trips to New York, Milan, and Paris, editors are herd animals—eating, drinking, and gathering at the same spots time and time again. Here, the well-worn paths.

Space NK, 99 Greene St., nr. Prince St.; 212-941-4200

Zagats give bad review.

Other Music, 15 E. 4th St., nr. Lafayette St.; 212-477-8150

“When shopping for a veil to match your gown, one-sixteenth of an inch trim is the ideal.”

"Consider things not intended for wedding-industry consumption."