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October 27, 2015 Issue

Cover Story

New York Weddings

Those with a flair for the dramatic are in the right city for a wedding. The venue choices include at least a dozen new or newly renovated hotels, complete with majestic rooftops, Versailles-style salons, and scraped-oak dancing floors. On the menu, Cabernet-braised Angus short ribs can be served up alongside equally delectable (yet vegetarian-guest-friendly) winter-squash risotto, and then followed by a gothic chocolate cake for dessert. The gown options — silk-embroidered organza skirts, crystal-embellished capes — are ready for the runway and an enchanted forest. And when all the decadent celebrating is over, escape to one of the 12 foodie-focused honeymoon spots and indulge a little more.
On the Cover: Photograph by Shae DeTar for New York Magazine. Crystal-beaded floral-lace cape with Swarovski crystals by Naeem Khan, $20,000 at Bergdorf Goodman Bridal Salon. Styling by Rebecca Ramsey. Set design by Tara Codgen. Hair by Travis Speck for White Rose Collective. Makeup by James Boehmer for Nars Cosmetics. Market editing by Lori Keong. Model: Jordy at Elite.

Features

The Full-on Fairy Tale

Over-the-top (in a good way) gowns.

Winter Greens

Woodsy bouquets and centerpieces.

“I’ll Have the Beef...” “...I’m a Vegetarian.”

A feast for all eaters.

Archives

Kids in Tuxes

The case for inviting lots of little ones.

Ask the Experts

Industry Knowledge

A makeup artist on getting that dewy look, a dress dealer on going vintage, a drone photographer on the ultimate first-look shot, and more.

The Checklist

RSVP for a Good Time

Splashy invitations for your destination (or festive local) wedding.

Power Registries

Take a page from these notable New Yorkers' wedding-gift wish lists — one of which includes an RV.

In Conversation

Real talk between newlywed (and New York senior fashion editor) Rebecca Ramsey and soon-to-be-wed Jordan Bolden.

Consider the Day Wedding

It's cheaper, and you can eat scrambled eggs. Here, five experts offer tips on how to pull one off.

Bachelor/ette

Take heed from an anonymous groomsman who helped plan a very unsuccessful bachelor party.

The Social-Media-Optimized Wedding

What to tweet, how to Instagram, and when to put the phone away.

The Style Guide

The Neo-Hippie Bride

The runways bring '70s lace and other romantic throwbacks.

The Dandy Groom

Three-piece suits, earl grays, and more.

Shoulder Warmers

Because the walk from taxi to aisle can get chilly.

The Rehearsal-Dinner Dress

From super-short to super-long.

The Album

A Farm Party

The outdoor ceremony was timed to start just before the golden hour, and afterward guests moved inside the barn for a farm-to-table dinner followed by dancing and a bonfire.

An International Affair

When the groom's father saw the bride, he said, “You should just get married!”

A Snowy Penthouse To-Do

The weather was “blustery and a real wintry mix,” but there was something ethereal about being on such a high floor.

A Burlesque Bash

The ceremony at Acme Studio took place in front of a palm-tree backdrop, with three taxidermy deer heads observing the proceedings.

A Neighborhood Dinner

Before the couple were engaged, they knew that if they were to get married, they’d do it at the Beatrice Inn.

A Gowanus Barbecue

The ceremony and reception were kept short to allow ample time for friends and family to dance to a mix of hip-hop, house, and R&B by DJ Mother Brother.

A Nine-Person Celebration

The couples' families flew in from Ohio and Ireland to join them for a nine-person ceremony and dinner in Lafayette’s Salle Privée.

The Reception

Celebrate in a Hotel

They're new or newly renovated (one hasn't even opened yet), and the best part is your bed is just upstairs from the dance floor.

Smoky Cocktails

Five drinks with mezcal, Scotch, and tequila that will make your guests feel warm and fuzzy.

Anatomy of a Seating Chart

A couple explains how they split up tables among exes, co-workers, and someone who didn't know any of the 179 other guests.

The Honeymoon

Eat the World

You didn't touch a carbohydrate for the past six months. Now it's time to devour Sicilian spaghetti and Taipei pork-belly buns.

Something Blue

Something Borrowed

A pair of underwear to the rescue.

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