Capital Style Bride

Upfront | Editor's Note

Editor's Note: Friendly Advice

After her quick weekend getaway, a good friend of mine scheduled an im¬promptu Sunday brunch. She was cryptic and short about it. Something was up. I knew she was engaged from the moment I saw her smile...

Fashion | The Bridesmaids

The Bridesmaids: Punch it up

Last year’s weddings had Courtney Leister seeing purple—lots of it. But now, said the owner of Girls in White Dresses in the Arena District, it’s given way to neutrals like mocha, navy and black. But while such classic shades can give bridal parties a sophisticated, timeless look, they can also leave the feeling that something is missing.

Fashion | Bouquets

Bouquets: Puttin’ on THE RITZ

Jennifer Rose Diehl was planning her own 2010 wedding when the idea to make a bouquet from vintage brooches hit her. "I knew that I wanted something different than fresh flowers,” she said. “I wanted something that would last forever."

Jewelry | Wedding Bands

Wedding Bands: Ring Tone

After the proposal there’s still plenty of ring shopping to do. Wedding bands are a great way to capture your personality—whether adding sparkle to a solitaire, finding a band that’ll stand on its own, or giving that shiny rock even more pizzazz.

Planning | The Big Day

Elegant Glamour

With classic details and stunning looks, a simple approach can be more than memorable

Planning | The Big Day

Vintage Romance

Soft and lacey details give this throwback wedding a modern touch

Planning | The Big Day

Country Rustic

We prove down on the farm can be downright chic

Ever After | Inspiration

Personal Touches

This issue, we're inspired by local brides' clever - and sometimes personal - approaches to table numbers.

Experts | Planning Tips

Plan like a Pro: The Count Down

Meet with two or three vendors in each category, recommended Panarello, and set meetings within a day or two of each other. That way your impressions will be fresh in your mind and you can better compare, she said.

Photos | Engagement

Photos: Be Engaging

Forget traditional, over-posed photos. Capture your picture-perfect love with flair

Beauty | Hair, Skin & Makeup

Guide to Gorgeous

BE YOURSELF: Your hair and makeup look should simply be a more polished version of you. “Don’t venture off too far from you,” said Genevieve Francia, hair training department coordinator for The Charles Penzone Family of Salons.