Smooth, Silky, Stunning
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The hottest trend in wedding gowns: ultra-sleek and ultra-sophisticated.
See how sexy being a bride can be.
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Photography by Darryl Estrine
Fashion Stylist: Louise Graham
Models: Michelle Paige and Sylwia Krol, Bella Agency
Hair and Makeup: Chuck Jensen, Mark Edward Inc.
Hair and Makeup Assistant: Kyungmin Chon
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Shot on location at Caramoor
Center for Music and the Arts
located in Katonah, New York
914-232-5035, www.caramoor.org
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FLOWING AND FABULOUS
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(Left) White silk charmeuse halter gown with covered back buttons by Romona Keveza, available at Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City ? $3,600. Satin-and-crystal flower hairpin by Malis Henderson, available at Kleinfeld Bridal ? $125. “Vernice Color” white patent-leather sandals with jeweled ombre heels by Miu Miu, available at Neiman Marcus, White Plains ? $595. Rose-cut and round-cut diamond pendant available at Desires by Mikolay, Chappaqua ? $6,550. Eighteen-karat white gold earrings with 7.35-carat-weight diamond hoops,
available at Neiman Marcus ? $14,625
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(Right) White chiffon gown with empire waist by Danielle Caprese, exclusively available at Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City ? $4,400. Crystal, pearl, and satin ribbon headband by Maria Elena, available at Kleinfeld Bridal ? $450. Silver
leather and crystal sandals by Renee Caovilla, available at Neiman Marcus, White Plains ? $870. Eighteen-karat white gold choker by Roberto Coin, available at Neiman Marcus ? $14,075. Pear-cut 18-karat white gold and diamond drops, available at Desires by Mikolay, Chappaqua ? $2,350
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Criss-Cross Chemistry
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Satin gown with basket-weave top by Reem Acra, available at House of Botticelli, Bronxville and Reem Acra, New York City ? $3,900. Set of three rhinestone wave hair clips by Erin Cole, available at Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City ? $385. Locket of .5-carat-weight diamond heart in 14-karat white gold exclusively available at Desires by Mikolay, Chappaqua ? $1,190
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Modern Silhouette
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Ivory off-the-shoulder gown with back ribbon tie and gathered chiffon tail by Vera Wang, available at Vera Wang, New York City, price available upon request. Necklace, bracelet, and earrings are “La Magnifica” 18-karat yellow-and-white gold with diamonds by Roberto Coin at Neiman Marcus ? $47,500 (bracelet) ? $22,500 (necklace) and ? $7,750 (earrings)
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Show Stopper
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Ivory silk charmeuse gown with back satin-covered buttons and pearl-covered sweep train by Badgley Mischka for Kleinfeld, available at Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City ? $7,500. Pearl, crystal, and wire double comb by Hershofft, available at Kleinfeld Bridal ? $525. Baroque pearl necklace with 18-karat white gold and diamonds designed exclusively for Neiman Marcus ? $3,300. Baroque pearls with 18-karat white gold and diamonds and diamond-encrusted clasp, available at Neiman Marcus ? $29,250. Baroque pearl earrings with white gold by Assael International, available at Neiman Marcus ? $9,050
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FEMME FATALE
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“Chic” gown in ivory satin with rouching and gathered top by Reem Acra, available at Reem Acra, New York City ? $25,000. Ivory cap and blusher by Lippe Taylor, available at David’s Bridal, Yonkers. Citrine
pendant on sterling silver and cubic zirconia chain with lolite stones by Randi Feder for Ta-Daah! ? $1,200. Scalloped-edge stud earrings with .48-carat-weight diamonds available exclusively at Desires by Mikolay, Chappaqua ? $950
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Romantic & Enchanting
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Couture “Gigi” ivory lace gown over white chiffon with satin mini-bows and sash and grosgrain straps by Reem Acra, available at Reem Acra, New York City, price available upon request. Crystal-and-satin ribbon headband by Maria Elena, available at Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City ? $575. Necklace of 65.03-carat-weight green amethyst with pearls on gold link chain by ZDNY, available at Desires by Mikolay, Chappaqua ? $5,950. Two-strand freshwater pearl and white topaz bracelet with 18-karat yellow gold-and-diamond clasp by Scott Mikolay,
available at Desires by Mikolay, Chappaqua ? $950. Gold dangling
earrings with rose quartz stone, available at Neiman Marcus ? $1,795
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LOVELY IN LACE
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V-neck ivory lace overlay with ribbon sash by Jim Hjelm, available at House of Botticelli, Bronxville ? $2,950. White sling-back heels with clear beading by Manbur, available at Chiara Scura, Mount Kisco ? $265. Necklace: 18-karat white gold-and-diamond chain by Laura Munder, available at Neiman Marcus, White Plains ? $2,125. Pendant: .92-carat-weight diamond and 12-carat-weight aquamarine (on chain) by Roberto Coin, available at Neiman Marcus ? $7,425. Bracelet: 18-karat white gold with .64-carat- weight diamond by Roberto Coin, available at Neiman Marcus ? $7,600. Earrings: Rose-shaped 18-karat white gold with
diamonds by Roberto Coin, available at Neiman Marcus ? $5,200
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Simply Sophisticated
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Ivory silk “Caroline” halter gown by J. Crew, available at J. Crew and www.jcrew.com; $295. Crystal and pearl flower comb by Maria Elena, available at Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City
? $475. “Serpentine Silver” peep-toe D’Orsay heels with crystal embellishment by Manolo Blahnik, available at Neiman Marcus, White Plains ? $995. Necklaces: Pearl, blue sapphire, and fleur-de-lis ? $590. Pink pearls with rubies and fleur-de-lis ? $600. Pearl, ruby, cubic zirconia, and sterling silver with pave hearts ? $600. Pearls, cubic zirconia, and sterling silver with lolite stones in sterling silver ? $590. All Randi Feder for Ta-Daah!, available at www.ta-daah.com.