Brides USA

STYLE

189 RUNWAY REPORT

We break down Bridal Fashion Week—the trends, the style

tricks, and the runway highlights.

210 BETTER TOGETHER

Check out the chic new class of ring-and-band sets, as well

matched as you and your groom.

216 LULU FROST X BRIDES

We teamed up with buzzy jewelr y designer Lisa Salzer to create

an exclusive line of statement pieces for you and your ’maids.

220 RUNWAY TO REHEARSAL

For maximum cool-girl appeal at your pre-wedding party,

channel the flirty fun of Gucci’s Spring 2016 show.

222 HEAD OVER HEELS

Shoe designer of the moment and CFDA/Vog u e Fashion Fund

award winner Paul Andrew goes bridal for his haute new heel line.

IN EVERY ISSUE

82 EDITOR’S LETTER

90 THE LIST

98 ASK US AN YTHING

114 BRIDES POLL

126 WANT. NEED. LOVE.

145 GET INSPIRED

432 SHOPPING GUIDE, ETC.

460 THE EDIT

FIRST PERSON

162 HAPPILY EVER BEFORE

There’s no such thing as glitch-free wedding planning,

but as one writer learned, if you approach the process with

positivity instead of a bridezilla ’tude, you’ll enjoy ever y

step of the way. By Amy Spencer

ON THE COVER

Photograph by Chloe Mallett. Styling by Eleanor Strauss. Styling assistant, Emma Sousa. Hair by Jerome Cultera using R + Co./See Management.

Makeup by Eric Polito using Diorskin Star/Art Department. Manicure by Maki Sakamoto using Chanel Le Vernis/Kate Ryan Inc. Production by Ray

Brown Productions. Set design and bouquet by Theresa Rivera/Mary Howard Studios. Floral beaded lace gown, price upon request, Naeem Khan;

Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300. To get the look, try this makeup by L’Oréal Paris: True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation, Brow Stylist Prep &

Shape Pro-Kit, True Match Lumi Powder Glow Illuminator in Rose, and Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss in Statement Nude.

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