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Incorporate couture

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The groom decoded Five great places for
coed bachelor parties
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Why a designer bridal Picking the proper 30
gown costs so much wedding flowers Registry splurges

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Ask Carley Tips for brides on a
budget

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Beautiful wedding cakes 26
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The groom decoded
What to do if he starts acting strangely
Don’t worry – it’s totally normal if your guy has started acting a The Mama’s Boy
little crazy. We’ve delved inside the groom’s brain to give you simple He says things like: “A teddy-bear theme could be cool”– just
strategies for dealing with his strange behavior. because your future mother-in-law made the suggestion.
How to deal: Work out the details with him behind the scenes
The Groomzilla and let him be the one to stand up to his mom. Keep in mind that
He says things like: “I don’t know, I’m just not feeling peonies ... she just wants to help, so give her a task that will play to her strengths
succulents might be better.” (come on – everyone’s good at something!).
How to deal: Relax; no one is suggesting that you take his
balloon-centerpiece idea seriously. He’s probably just coping with The Big Talker
inner panic, and he’s overcompensating. So make him feel like the He says things like: “Don’t worry. I’ve got it covered.”
equal player that he is and assign him a few tasks to oversee all on How to deal: Resist nagging. Instead, have weekly check-ins
his own. where you both can give progress reports. Real progress reports, not
just “I’ll get to it” or “Don’t worry.” When all the wedding-task talk
The Social Secretary takes place at one time, you’ll be less tempted to bring it up
He says things like: “I just invited a cool guy from the gym. repeatedly and risk becoming ... yep, a nag.
Make sure you add him to the guest list.”
How to deal: Hello! His exuberance may be adorable, but there
are better ways to express it. Here’s what to do: Show him the cold,
hard numbers. There’s nothing more sobering than seeing just how
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Why a designer bridal gown costs so much
While you might feel overwhelmed the first time you check out
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Ask Carley
Q. My groom wants a groom’s cake, but I don’t think we can Q: The bridesmaid dresses are really expensive, but I love
fit it in our budget. What other ways can we compromise? them! Is it too much to ask my friends to pay for them?

A. Work together on your cake and compromise. For a multi- A. You know your bridesmaids well enough to know whether
layered cake, you can each choose a flavor that you like. If or not they can afford the expense. If some can afford it while
he’s totally into chocolate with raspberry filling and you’re all others can’t, it might be smart to choose a different gown that
about coconut with cream, alternate layers of each flavor. fits in their price range. You can find hundreds of options on
If he insists on having a groom’s cake, consider ordering TheKnot.com. Or, you can mix it up and let the girls who want
cupcakes arranged in a tier. Or let him choose the cake for to wear the pricier dress do so, and the other girls can choose
the engagement party. something similar. Even better, you can cover a portion of the
dress cost as your gift to them for being in the wedding.

Q. Is it okay for couples to take photos before the


ceremony? Carley Roney, co-founder and
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great idea. You’ll be looking your best (no running mascara advises millions of brides on
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moments alone. Seeing each other might help relieve some
of those pre-wedding jitters. Even better, after the ceremony,
you’ll be able to enjoy the cocktail hour right alongside your
guests! It’s more time for you to spend with them.

Q: Do we need to have a receiving line?

A. Whether or not you have a receiving line is totally up to you.


If you’re not planning to walk around and speak with guests
individually during the reception, then a receiving line is great
way to greet everyone – especially for a large wedding.
Not into the receiving line? During dinner, go table to table
and say hello. As long as you reach everyone to thank guests
for coming to your wedding, it doesn’t matter how it happens.

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Beautiful wedding cakes
From bold, graphic flowers to sweet all-white designs,
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Crimped Tiers
To get a wedding cake like this one (with rolled fondant, royal
icing embroidery and gold, crimped tiers) that both steals the spotlight
Black & White Patterns and looks the part, send your cake baker a copy of your invite to use as
Give your round cake a couture look with a black-and-white Parisian a guide. Cake by Jan Kish of La Petite Fleur, Worthington, Ohio.
pattern. The design on this cake was inspired by a stylish wallpaper Photo by Antonis Achilleos.
pattern. Cake by Truli Confectionary Arts, Philadelphia. Photo by
Anastassios Mentis.

Pixilated Flowers
The new way to add
flowers to your cake? Dot by
dot – here, purple flowers
piped onto a three-tiered,
white fondant cake add a
contemporary feel to a
classic shape. Cake by Ellen
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New York City. Photo by
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Lace-Inspired Fondant
How do you keep an eyelet-inspired, all-white cake from looking
too delicate and dainty? Decorate it with alternating, abstract
patterns. Cake by Lovin Sullivan Cakes, New York City. Photo by
Antonis Achilleos.

Gift Cakes
Serve these mini cakes tableside, or have them wrapped and sent
home as favors. Looking for an alternative to the bouquet toss? Serve
them to your most eligible friends – guys and girls. The one who
finds the ring inside is next in line to marry. Cakes by Gail Watson
Custom Cakes, New York City. Photo by Mary Ellen Bartley.
Mod Polka Dots
When it comes to polka-dotted cakes, choose a color and vary
the shades. Orange, apricot, ivory and white fondant dots play up Want to see thousands more?
this cake’s modern shape. Cake by Vanilla Bake Shop, Santa Monica, Go to TheKnot.com/cakes.
Calif. Photo by Antonis Achilleos.

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Incorporate couture
Want to feel like a celebrity on your wedding day? Make the aisle your very own red carpet
by incorporating one of these couture trends into your look. From black details to amazing
embellishments, these over-the-top styles are sure to excite the inner diva in every bride.
Touch of Black
On the runway: Dark details are the perfect way to add
excitement to a basic white wedding gown. Black waistbands are
simple yet stunning on every silhouette, a graphic floral hem can be
quite flirty and charcoal-colored blooms give a lace gown some
serious edge.
Down the aisle: These accents may be rock-and-roll-inspired, but
don’t even think about going gothic. This means forget the smoky
eye and focus on a makeup palette full of soft pinks to keep your
look elegant and fresh.

Tiers of cascading crystals, dazzling sequined dresses and intricately


beaded designs made their show stopping debut this season. (SHNS photo
courtesy Alisha Clark, Jennifer Davis, Erik Ekroth, Tat Leong and Luke Walker)

Over-the-Top Beading
On the runway: Nothing says “glamour” like head-to-toe
embellishment. We’re especially enamored with tiers of cascading
crystals, dazzling sequined dresses and intricately beaded designs
that made their show-stopping debut this season.
Down the aisle: The key to this alluring trend is keeping
Dark details are the perfect way to add excitement to a basic white
accessories minimal. Stud earrings are the perfect way to
wedding gown. (SHNS photo courtesy Alisha Clark, Jennifer Davis, Erik complement, not compete with, an overly embellished dress.
Ekroth, Tat Leong and Luke Walker)

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Avant-Garde Bows
On the runway: You
don’t need charm school to
take note of this adorable
detail. Petite and pristine or
ornate and oversized, bows
are certainly making bridal
headlines. These girly
touches are super sweet,
whether decorating a
bodice or securing the band
of an exaggerated dropped-
waist gown.
Down the aisle: Let
the style of the bow
determine your other
accessories. A big floppy
bow as a bustle shouldn’t
be covered. A more
structured style calls for
preppy accessories like a Petite and pristine or ornate and
satin headband or gloves. oversized, bows are certainly
making bridal headlines. (SHNS
photo courtesy Alisha Clark,
For more ideas, go to Jennifer Davis, Erik Ekroth, Tat
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Selecting flowers is just one of many big decisions you’ll need to make. Fortunately, the time of year you’re getting married and the tone of your wedding
can help narrow your selection. (SHNS photo courtesy Mary Ellen Bartley)

Picking the proper wedding flowers


Nobody said planning a wedding was simple, and selecting
flowers is just one of many big decisions you’ll need to make.
Fortunately, the time of year you’re getting married and the tone and work well in everything from your bouquets to your centerpieces.
of your wedding can help narrow the selection. Looking for something more delicate? Hydrangeas have the fullness
Roses, a longtime wedding staple, are available year-round and to fill out your arrangement, but with soft hues like white, green,
come in a wide variety of colors. Go with yellow, pink or orange for a purple and blue, and are a bit more understated. And then, of course,
summer wedding, or white or burgundy for a winter affair. Another there are daisies, perfect for a casual wedding with a playful vibe.
all-season flower is the orchid, which comes in several varieties and is If you’re looking for something different for your fall wedding, ask
perfect for formal weddings. Calla lilies, stephanotis, lisianthus and your florist about chocolate cosmos. These brown blooms smell like a
chrysanthemums are other blooms without an off-season. mix of vanilla and cocoa. If you want a flower that won’t have you
Marrying in the spring? Play off the fresh feel of the season with trying to lick the bouquet, mums are another option. These flowers
fragrant flowers like peonies and lilies of the valley. Peonies come in can withstand any type of weather and come in a range of colors.
white, cream, peach, pink and burgundy and are great for bouquets. If your wedding is in the winter, consider going with anemones,
The oh-so-delicate lily of the valley is another strong-scented option which have black centers surrounded by petals in white, magenta,
for the spring. While this flower used to be considered an accent, purple, or burgundy.
more and more brides are opting for simple, small bouquets made Having a formal wedding? The structured blooms of ranunculus
entirely of these blooms. might be for you. These can be used as accent flowers or on their
If you’re heating things up in the summer, dahlias are a great own, and work well in round bouquets and in boutonnieres.
choice. These bright, round blooms come in orange, pink and purple For a complete season-by-season guide, check out TheKnot.com/flowers.

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Tips for brides on a budget
Whether your wedding is a casual affair or an all-out extravaganza,
here are 18 ways to save without selling your big day short.
1. Shop Sample Sales 14. Film Just the Ceremony
If you’re a size 6, 8 or 10 (or willing to get major Hire a videographer for the ceremony only and request
alterations), shop for your gown at sample sales. minimal editing.

2. Keep It in the Family 15. Check Out Recommended DJs


Instead of buying accessories, wear a few family heirlooms. A wedding DJ can cost a lot less than a live band – check
prices first.
3. Go for the Gold
Wear a pair of metallic-colored shoes. You can wear 16. Downsize the Band
them again! If you have your heart set on a band, scale it back to four
or six pieces.
4. Think DIY for Bridal Party Gifts
If you’re crafty, consider making gifts for your maids. 17. Skip the Limos
Ask a friend with a vintage car if you can borrow it for the
5. Book Off-Season day as a wedding gift.
Getting married during a slow time is a sure way to save.
18. Register for Your Honeymoon
6. Ask a Friend to Officiate Set up a registry to let your guests pick and choose your
Ask a legally certified (and well-spoken) friend to officiate honeymoon adventures!
your wedding.
To stay on track, check out our budget tool at TheKnot.com/basics.
7. Order Stationery All at Once
Order your save-the-dates, invitations, envelopes and
thank-you notes at the same time.

8. Stay in Season
Ask your florist which flowers are in season and grow
locally.

9. Swap Flowers for Fruit or Herbs


Go with fruit centerpieces for a punch of color, like lemons
or plums.

10. Limit the Bar


Offer a limited bar with wine, beer and your signature
cocktail.

11. Cut Back Courses


Have five hors d’oeuvres instead of six or cut out an early
dinner course.

12. Cup the Cake


Instead of a traditional wedding cake, offer cupcakes as
dessert and display a small cake for the two of you to cut.

13. Hire a Soloist Photographer


Check with your photographer to make sure they don’t
require an assistant.
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Top catering trends
Want an unforgettable reception?
Here’s a little secret: It’s all about the food.
1. Play With Color
Chefs can play with food to match your signature hues. Like red and green? One
caterer filled shot glasses layered with edamame (green) and lobster trifle (red).

2. Let Your Guests Play Bartender


For a bubble bar, set out champagne, prosecco or other sparkling wine. Offer liqueurs
like Chambord and Schnapps plus juices and fresh fruit purees. Don’t forget garnishes.

3. Opt for Family-Style


Serving your guests family-style takes the stuffiness out of a sit-down meal and
encourages guest interaction. Save money by nixing centerpieces – the food is your decor.

4. Go Green
Serve organic mixed green salads or free-range chicken with sides of organic
string beans. Drink organic tequilas and vodkas or even biodynamic wines.

5. Kick Up the Kids’ Menu


Children these days will eat sushi (yes!) and ravioli in a nice brown butter sauce.
Caterers are creating “interactive culinary kiosks.”Chefs at
Parents will relax knowing their kids are getting a healthy meal instead of chicken different stations give pairing tips. (SHNS photo courtesy
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6. Get Global Goods
Exotic ingredients like wasabi salt, Middle Eastern herbs and
tahini sauces add a zing or richness to a dish. People won’t recall
what flowers you had, but they’ll remember the food.

7. Trim the Fat


For the cocktail hour, think small – like little antipasto
skewers. Add vegetables to your menu to save calories and money.

8. Try a Taste
Tasting menus are showing up at black-tie weddings. Serve
five to seven mini courses – even pair a different wine with each
course. Best for foodie couples willing to sacrifice time on the
dance floor.

9. Spring Into Action


Caterers are creating “interactive culinary kiosks.” Chefs at
different stations give pairing tips. One hot station is the ceviche
bar, which offers a variety of fish in savory cones.

10. Late-Night Snacks


Around 10 p.m., brides and grooms are serving espressos or
mini cartons of milk and cookies. Get sliders delivered from White
Castle, which are sure to be a hit.

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Caterer in Connecticut. photo courtesy Laura Novak Photography)

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Five great places for coed bachelor parties
Our favorite destinations offer pre-wedding fun for both sexes.
1. Adventurous: Manchester, Vt. CHOW: Enjoy nutritious dishes at the hotel or sneak out for
DO: This skiing mecca offers fly-fishing, boating and hiking in chimichangas at El Charro Cafe, the city’s oldest Mexican restaurant.
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STAY: With on-site, all-terrain driving lessons and five
restaurants, the Equinox Resort and Spa is hopping year-round. 4. Sizzlin’: South Beach, Fla.
Slopes and sleigh rides are nearby. EquinoxResort.com. DO: After a day at the beach, stroll down glamorous Ocean
CHOW: Savor steaks at Equinox’s Chop House and sip scotch Drive. Cap it off with cocktails at Rose Bar in the posh Delano
(or hot chocolate) while sampling local cheeses at the Falcon Bar. Hotel. Delano-Hotel.com.
STAY: The all-suites Strand Ocean Drive is the place to be seen.
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cuisines.
STAY: The French Quarter’s Lafitte Guest House offers a three- 5. Lucky: Las Vegas
day culinary vacation for up to eight people. LafitteGuestHouse.com. DO: While the boys play blackjack, check out the spa, pool and
CHOW: For local favorites, head to Arnaud’s. The restaurant’s shops at Caesars Palace. Meet at the clubs later.
Mardi Gras Museum features over-the-top costumes that will make STAY: Poolside DJs spin all day on Sundays at Hard Rock Hotel
your ladies really appreciate their bridesmaid dresses. Arnauds.com. & Casino. Guests have carte blanche over lounge chairs and cabanas.
HardRockHotel.com.
3. Revitalizing: Tucson, Ariz. CHOW: Travel the globe at the Wynn, from Daniel Boulud’s
DO: Majestic mountains and clear skies make this a prime place French bistro to Paul Bartolotta’s Italian restaurant to Hong Kong
for relaxing. barbecue at Red 8 Asian Bistro. WynnLasVegas.com.
STAY: At the luxurious Canyon Ranch, a health-focused resort.
Send the boys to golf boot camp while you and the girls hit the spa. Want more ideas? Go to TheKnot.com/bachelorette.
Reconvene for a coed fitness class. CanyonRanch.com.

There are a lot of places that offer pre-wedding fun for both sexes. (SHNS photo courtesy Riu Palace)

28 Weddings 2009.
Let this majestic view frame you
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Registry splurges
Don’t shy away from those high-ticket items because you
think no one will buy them or you’ll never break them out.
Now is the time to upgrade to ensure that you have
everything you need for those special occasions (like
hosting Thanksgiving dinner a few years down the
road). So get that scanner ready for these five super-
fine splurges.

1. Make a Sterling Choice


Sterling-silver flatware was once a fixed item on
wedding wish lists, but these days, couples tend to skip
over sterling in favor of stainless. Stainless, however, will
never hold the value, beauty and heirloom quality of
real silver. Not to mention, silver wears so well: The
more you use it, the shinier the patina grows. Plus,
contemporary silver collections are even dishwasher safe!

2. Fine Dining
Many shy away from fine dinnerware, thinking that
usage once or twice a year doesn’t make the purchase
worth it. But the truth is that porcelain and bone china
are actually tougher and more durable than common
stoneware. So don’t save china for special occasions only
– work it into everyday dining.

3. Slice and Dice


High-quality knives are probably the single best
kitchen investment you can make. They allow you to
prep meals more quickly, easily and safely. If you don’t
want to register for an entire block, then at least invest
in the best of the three basics – a chef ’s knife, a paring
knife and a serrated knife.

4. Stove-Toppers
You need more from a stockpot than the ability to
boil water – inexpensive pots and pans won’t heat evenly
or properly. Upgrade to stainless (corrosion-resistant)
cookware with aluminum or copper cores (great for heat
conduction), or consider any other copper combination,
anodized aluminum or cast iron.

5. Perk Up
Treat yourselves to the sophistication of a shot at
home. Sleek espresso machines often come with a hefty
price tag, so add one to your wish list and look forward
to brunches and after-dinner aperitifs with happily
caffeinated guests.

For more ideas or to create your own registry checklist,


head straight to our Registry Central at TheKnot.com/registry.
Sterling silver flatware was once a fixed item on wedding wish lists, but these days,
couples tend to skip over sterling in favor of stainless. (SHNS photo courtesy Mary
Ellen Bartley)

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Stylish ideas for wedding photos
Lights. Camera. Action. Go high-tech with all things
new and now in wedding photos and videos.
You work hard to make every detail divine, so why not capture winged pages and invisible seams. Digital technology lets you get
the memories in the most stylish ways imaginable? For the latest and creative with image bleeds and spreads. Every page will look unique.
greatest in photo and video splurges, check out this handy guide.
The biggest trend in wedding photography? Better, faster results. Special Entertainment
“At the end of the evening, we present the couple with a brand-new Rent a photo booth or set up a self-portrait studio.
iPod touch – loaded with fully edited and retouched images – Delightfully random moments will be caught on film since guests
charged and ready to go,” says Brian Dorsey of Brian Dorsey Studios tend to be more natural when they’re working the camera with a
in New York City. You can also showcase completely edited wedding handheld clicker.
images on a high-definition screen during the reception.
Textured Photographs
Creative Engagement Shoots Give your photos a textured feel by layering two different images.
Couples are opting for more adventurous photos – set in the The effect varies with every image; some look almost like paintings
diner booth where they first met or on a roller coaster. Brian Dorsey while other shots offer a greater complexity.
Studios prints the photos in a book format so friends and guests can
sign it like a yearbook. The 3-D Photo Montage Show
In the latest reception montage shows, still images are digitally
Return to Style manipulated to appear three-dimensional; special effects and music
Design your wedding album like a storybook with flip-outs, can be added as well.

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Wedding Trailers
Picture a roaring epic movie score,
special editing effects – even a voiceover.
“The trailer has a more intense style than
a highlight reel,” says Adam Forgione,
owner of Pennylane Productions in
Commack, N.Y. “It’s a teaser to show
family and friends while waiting for your
full-length video.”

The Making of the Wedding


This documentary-style wedding
video includes interview clips from the
bride and groom along with their post-
wedding commentary.

Trash the Dress


For fun (and to let off steam from the
planning stages), consider a “Trash the
Dress” video. Brides jump in mud or rip
the dress to shreds with their friends.
While it’s not necessary memorabilia, it You work hard to make every detail divine, so why not capture the memories in the most stylish
could be one of your favorite keepsakes. ways imaginable? (SHNS photo courtesy Antonis Achilleos)

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