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ON THE COVER

Photograph by Derek Kettela. Styling by Eleanor Strauss. Hair by Seiji using Bumble and Bumble/the Wall Group. Makeup by Suzy Gerstein using

Chanel Rouge Coco/Honey Artists. Manicure by Francis Valdes. Production by GP Productions. Embroidered crepe dress, $6,160, Angel Sanchez;

angelsanchezusa.com. Earrings, Blue Nile; bluenile.com. To get the beauty look, try this makeup by Neutrogena: Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Broad

Spectrum SPF 20, Nourishing Long-Wear Eye Shadow + Built-In Primer in Classic Nude, Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black, Healthy Volume

Mascara in Carbon Black, Healthy Skin Blush in Rosy, Healthy Skin Blends in Clean, and Moisture Smooth Color Stick in Pink Nude.

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CONTENTS

IN EVERY ISSUE

66 EDITOR’S LETTER

68 THE LIST

76 ASK US AN YTHING

80 BRIDES POLL

86 WANT. NEED. LOVE.

96 GET INSPIRED

258 THE EDIT

FIRST PERSON

108 PLANNING WITHOUT MY MOM

Having lost her mother in her early 20s, one writer dreaded

tackling her to-do list without her best friend and confidante.

But by focusing on what she had rather than what was missing,

she learned to love the process. By Michelle Ward Trainor

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STYLE

119 FRESH FLOWERS

An eye-catching floral hairpin is the quickest way to take an updo

from simple and sweet to sparkling and spectacular.

120 RUNWAY TO REHEARSAL

To infuse your pre-wedding ensemble with retro-Riviera flair,

channel Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2016 collection.

124 THE BRIDESMAIDS’ EDIT

Of the endless new options in bridesmaids’ gowns, we found the

ones your friends are guaranteed to love (and, yes, wear again).

130 SHORT & SWEET

Pair an LWD (that’s a little white dress) with rose-gold

accessories for a fun, unfussy wedding-day vibe—or a perfect

reception look.

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