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October 24, 2016 Issue
Cover Story
New York Weddings
In a city of infinite possibilities, the question for a person getting married is where to begin. Perhaps by browsing the nooks and crannies of a reclaimed barn in Chelsea, a brownstone-cum-bed-and-breakfast in Bed-Stuy, and other cozy, winter-ready venues? Or by sampling smoked rib-eye roasts and pimento mac ’n’ cheese from New York’s top caterers, followed by classic cakes oozing chocolate ganache and white buttercream? If you’re still up for trying on dresses after all the tastings, we’ve got the season’s most gorgeously detailed peplum ball gowns and ’90s slip dresses, along with a parade of statement earrings and elegant-yet-not-treacherous shoes to wear with them. And after obsessively gathering every option for your wedding, we pulled together a calendar of sorts for your honeymoon with destinations for every month of the year that can make it seem like all the planning was just a dream.
On the Cover: Photograph by Erik Madigan Heck for New York Magazine. Styling by Rebecca Ramsey.
Tulle dress with microbead embroidery by Valentino, $6,500 at 693 Fifth Ave.; 212-355-5811. Diamond solitaire ring set in platinum with brilliant-cut pavé diamonds by Cartier, price upon request at cartier.com. Rose from Saipua. Hair: Yoichi Tomizawa using Bumble and Bumble at Art Department. Makeup: Aya Komatsu using Tom Ford Beauty at Bridge. Manicure: Roseann Singleton using Chanel Le Vernis at Art Department. Market editing by Lindsay Peoples.
Features
Gowns That Pop
Bring on the oohs and aahs. By Rebecca Ramsey
The Minimalist’s Bouquet
So all eyes are on you.
Black & White Cakes
Vanilla buttercream, chocolate ganache and other classic and graphic options that look as good as they taste.
Comfort Fare
Something about a winter wedding just makes you want to eat brick-oven pizza and French-onion grilled cheese.
Ask the Experts
The industry A-list, from a ring designer to a spray-tanner.
The Checklist
Moody Invitations
Draw them in with a dramatic palette.
What Can They Buy You?
Portuguese coffee pots, cheese-of-the-month clubs, and beautiful umbrellas plus a few favorite items of recently married couples.
Let Them Come to You
A range of new and unexpected in-apartment services, including dance lessons in your living room, makeup in your bathroom, and a bridesmaid-for-hire.
The Woods Are the New Vegas
Tips and tricks on taking the party far, far away from Caesars Palace.
The Style Guide
Classic Gowns With a Kick
The dresses of the season are finished with organza ruffles, sheer clavicles, and lots of other little surprises.
Unexpected Suits for Grooms
Fresh-from-the-runway looks that incorporate texture, shine, and patterns in new ways.
Fancy Flats
As pretty as stilettos, but less tripping down the aisle.
Light-Up-Your-Face Earrings
Add the ring, and your accessories are done.
The Album
The Archives
Legendary New York couples with their wedding cakes.
A Dumbo Event
We knew we wanted a club feel, but still elegant.
A Musical Evening
A mariachi band got the party started, followed by a New Orleans marching band, a seven-piece orchestra, and a DJ who played funk and jazz tunes.
A Snowed-In Sleepover
I was expecting that people couldn’t get there, so when I walked in and saw everyone, I burst into sobs.
A Fall Farm Gathering
There were turkeys and goats running around. It was very different for a lot of city folks.
A Rope-Factory Party
We wanted it to feel comfortable and homey not that sense where people couldn’t touch anything.
A Cross-Country Affair
We wanted something slightly alternative, but not to the point where our family was like, Is this a wedding?’
A Chinese Banquet
I was happy to accommodate any Chinese tradition because I know it’s important to Kristina’s family. Plus, Jews really like Chinese food.
The Reception
Cozy Venues
A barn in the middle of Chelsea, a tasting room in Carroll Gardens, and a B&B in Bed-Stuy.
Getting the Booze Right
An everything guide.
How to Cut Off the Drunk Cousin
Plus other ways to manage intake.
The Honeymoon
The Escape Calendar
You'll have Corsica to yourselves in September and fields of blooming bluebells in Ireland come April. Here, getaway options for every month of the year.
Deals
My 90-Percent-Off Wedding Dress
One bride’s Century 21 coup.
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