ON THE COVER
Photograph by Tony Kim. Hair by
Gianluca Mandelli for Kérastase at the
Wall Group. Makeup by Munemi Imai
for munskin.com, styling by Jenny Capi-
tain, both at Brydges Mackinney. Mani-
cure by Mar Y Soul for the System by
Formula X at raybrownpro.com. Prop
styling by Theresa Rivera at Mary How-
ard Studio. Strapless silk column gown
with bow accent, $4,650, Austin
Scarlett; austinscarlett.com. Earrings,
bracelet, and ring, Harry Winston; harry
winston.com. To get the look, try this
makeup by L’Oréal Paris: Brow Stylist
Plumper, Infallible Eye Shadow in
Amber Rush, Voluminous Mis Manga
Black Angel Mascara, Visible Lift Blur
Blush in Soft Peach, and Infallible Pro
Lip Color in Permanent Blush.Behind
the Scenes
A FIRST LOOK AT
“TURN UP THE
VOLUME” (PAGE 442)Cover model
Mia Woolrich gets
zhuzhed by stylist
Jenny Capitain.BEAUTY
229 YOUR OTHER BOUQUET
Scent is a powerful memor y maker, so make
sure yours doesn’t clash with your flowers!236 5 STEPS TO THE
PERFECT BLOWOUT
From the engagement party to the vows, this
DIY style looks gorgeous at any event.238 SOLE SURVIVORS
Go ahead and wear those showstopping heels.
Our tips help keep your arches happy all night.240 LIGHTS, CAMERA, GORGEOUS!
Red-carpet pros teach you how to nail your
makeup and look flawless in photos.244 ASK DREW
Get the scoop from our beauty guru on
shrinking pores and wedding-worthy updos.DETAILS
255 TA K E YOUR PICK
Make any bash a garden party with our sweet
floral escort cards.256 PICK YOUR PALETTE
Complement a bold jewel tone with a softer hue.292 PLAN LIKE A PRO:
PHOTOGRAPHER
A-list wedding photog Jose Villa shares his
secrets to getting your best shots ever.298 BEYOND THE WHITE ALBUM
Creative ways to show off your wedding photos.306 SPLURGE VS. SAVE: BOUQUETS
No matter what your style, we have the right
blooms for you—and your budget.326 WILL YOU MARRY US?
Picking the right officiant can be almost as
tricky as finding your groom. Choose wisely!330 YOU’RE INVITED!
Chic save-the-dates give guests a sneak peek
at what’s to come.340 ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE BUDGET
We show you how to bring dream-wedding
spending down to earth. By Rebecca Webber392 THE BEST VENUES IN AMERICA
We polled more than 800 brides to find the
most spectacular places to tie the knot.GETAWAY
359 RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE
Book the perfect post-wedding escape for any
time of year. By Heidi Mitchell378 MIAMI THREE WAYS
See why this sultr y city is hot for
bachelorettes, honeymoons, and I do’s.REAL WEDDINGS
474 CURTAIN CALL
One couple brought the glitz at L.A.’s smoking-
hot Ace Hotel. By Elizabeth Jenkins478 MODERN LOVE
A museum backdrop turned this Chicago
soiree into a work of art. By Lambeth Hochwald480 GLAMOUR ON THE DOCKS
Two doctors’ nautical do at Philadelphia’s
Nav y Yard was filled with whimsical details.482 BACKYARD BOHEMIAN
See how The Insider’s Keltie Colleen Knight
threw a vintage-inspired bash on a budget.364
The twin Piton moun-
tains in St. Lucia—in a
word, breathtaking.44 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015 BRIDES.COMCONTENTS
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