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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