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contentsYou’re engaged! 13

Avoiding The Wedding Bill Blues 15Twenty-five tips to keep the wedding of your dreams from turning into a budget nightmare. By Kate Miosky

Speaking From The Heart 19Whether your ceremony is a traditional church wedding or a simple civil affair, the moment you become husband and wife is the one you’ll cherish most. By Nicole Fiero

A Grand Plan 23No time to mastermind a wedding? Recruit a pro to pull everything together. By Sydney Schuster

Etiquette Q-and-A 29So many guests, so few manners. Got a tricky problem? We’ve got your back.By Sydney Schuster

Deconstructing The Registry 33Advice for choosing things you need, things you love and things that make you happy. By Diane M. Sterrett

Showers That Shine 37It’s not about the loot, although heaven knows there’s that. Bridal showers should be fun. We’ve got suggestions to help you plan an unforgettable get-together. By Megan Fulweiler

The Beauty Countdown 43These new treatments guarantee that on the big day, you’ll look and feel your best from head to toe. By Dara Chadwick

Your Wedding Dress, Part Deux 49When you absolutely can’t decide which wedding gown you love best, just say yes to the dress, twice! By Kari Molvar

You Ought To Be In Pictures 50More than anything else, your photos bring back memories of the big day, and capture moments that last a lifetime. By Kristina Reardon

Get inspired! 59

How Sweet It Is 60Dreaming of a romantic ceremony by the sea? We played to the windswept allure of Watch Hill’s Ocean House with a little bit of sparkle, a touch of whimsy and plenty of understated glamour. Photography by Angela Coppola, Styled by Janine Maggiore/Ennis ®®

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Getting Personal 92A creative couple on a budget makes their Bristol wedding distinctly theirs. By Jennifer Swanson

Seaside Soiree 94An East Coast-Chicago romance ends in a Jamestown wedding and proof that some things are just meant to be. By Jennifer Swanson

Staying True 98Two environmentalists host a locally sourced, green wedding in Jamestown. By Jennifer Swanson

A Marriage of Cultures 100A celebration of family, heritage and love in beautiful Watch Hill. By Jennifer Swanson

Let’s celebrate! 103

Rethinking The Reception 104An alternative to the traditional, a cocktail reception adds a party atmosphere to the wedding feast. By Nicole Fiero

Sweet Treats 112Can’t decide on just one dessert? With a dessert table, you don’t have to.

The Right Soundtrack 114Whether you opt for a band or a DJ, here’s how to guarantee your guests will dance all night. By Dara Chadwick

Bon voyage! 119

The New Love Boats 120Cruising no longer means cramped quarters and dining with the masses. Set sail on a sea-going honeymoon that’s as romantic as you are. By Kari Molvar

Advertiser Index 143

One Last Look 144

Designer “I Do” 72Rhode Island’s own Jonathan Peters dishes on what makes couture and what a bride should look for when choosing her gown. By Courtney Anderson

Dare To Dazzle 76Set the scene for celebrating with a shimmering array of shine, color and dazzling details. Styled by Serena Gaitskell

With This Ring 80Mark this special day and express your everlasting love with a statement wedding band. Styled by Serena Gaitskell

Fresh Picks 82Planning a green wedding? Go local with your flowers.

It’s A Snap 84Creating a wedding album or scrapbook is a wonderful way to tell the story of your big day and the journey ahead. Styled by Serena Gaitskell

You’re Invited 86Your invitations should reflect the theme and personality of your wedding day. Take a lookat these twelve unique pieces to help spread the word.

Destination: Providence 88A geologist and an engineer channel their inner artists to create a vintage-themed Providence wedding. By Jennifer Swanson

A Country Affair 90A family estate in Little Compton sets the tone for an elegant afternoon celebration. By Jennifer Swanson

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PHOTOGRAPHY:

Angela Coppola, Coppola Studios

STYLIST: Janine Maggiore, ENNIS

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Christine Morse,ENNIS; Lori Green, ENNIS

STYLIST ASSISTANT: Nicole Folino, ENNIS

MODEL: Lauren Fitzgerald, Maggie Inc.

LOCATION: Ocean House, Watch Hill

FASHION: See page 63 for details.

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Dreaming of a romantic ceremony by

the sea? We played to the windswept allure

of Watch Hill’s Ocean House with

a little bit of sparkle, a touch of whimsy and

plenty of understated glamour. The final

vision: timeless and simply breathtaking.

G E T I N S P I R E D ! Wedding fashion

Sweet I tIs

Photography by A NG E L A C O P P O L A

Styling by JA N I N E M AG G IOR E / E N N I S

HOWHOW


Pure by Justin Alexander, $1,812, Bridal and

Gift at Shear Style, South Attleboro, Mass.,

bridalandgift.com. ● Fendi Skinny glasses,

$325, Nordstrom, Providence Place,

Providence. ● Fourteen-karat white gold

mint amethyst ring with diamond accents,

$1,300, Adornment, South Kingstown, the

adornment.com. ● Satin and crystal open

toe, Alessandra Gold, $289, gokadesign.com.


On the bride: Justin Alexander tea-length gown, $1,000, at Bridal and Gift. ● Silver T-strap

shoe, Alessandra Gold bridal, $289. ● Eighteen-karat white gold filigree art deco pearl

earrings, $450, Adornment; Akoya pearl bracelet strung on silk $390, Adornment.

On the ring bearer: Vineyard Vines white dress shirt, $39.50, Michael Hayes, Newport,

michaelhayesnewport.com. ● Hartstrings woven shorts, $24.50, Teddy Bearskins, Wickford

and Barrington, teddybearskins.com. ● Sperry Top-Sider boat shoe, $65, Crewcuts, jcrew.

com; faded madras square tie, $24.50, crewcuts. On the flower girl: Glorimont light blue

sleeveless sundress, $69.95, Teddy Bearskins. ● Rock star bangles, $14.50 for a set of three,

Crewcuts; grosgrain ballet flats, $55, Crewcuts. ● Large silk blossom pin, $18.50, J. Crew.


Shantung strapless Mikaella gown, $1,480, Ana’s

Bridal Boutique. ● Badgley Mishka Randall

pump in blue satin, $200, Nordstrom. ● Eighteen-

karat white gold diamond band, $1,299,

Adornment; two-carat diamond studs set in

fourteen-karat white gold, $15,000, Adornment.

● Birdcage veil with silk rosette, $65, Sara Faella

Artist Designer Stylist, sarafaella.com.


On the bride: D’amour gown in ivory silk georgette with Swarovski crystal neckline,

$1,250, Ana’s Bridal Boutique, East Providence, anasbridal.com. ● Benjamin Adams

Charlize ivory wedding shoe, $399, Bridal and Gift at Shear Style. ● Two-carat

diamond studs set in fourteen-karat white gold, $15,000, Adornment; eighteen-karat

white gold diamond band, $2,299, Adornment. On the flower girl: Steel blue and

brown trim silk Luli Me dress, $126, Teddy Bearskins. ● Gold crushed glitter belt, $22,

Crewcuts. ● Pink ballet slippers, $16.99, Payless, various locations, payless.com.

On the bride: Eve of Milady

gown; $4,638, Ana’s Bridal

Boutique. ● Eighteen-karat

white gold and diamond

band, $1,299, Adornment;

two-carat diamond studs set

in fourteen-karat white gold,

$15,000, Adornment. ●

J. Loren black d’orsay heels,

$49, Krystal Shoes. On the ring bearer: Classic tuxedo,

$49.95, Teddy Bearskins. ●

Converse All Star sneaker in

black, $24.95, Nordstrom.


On the bride: Be Social dress in periwinkle blue,

$190, East Greenwich Bridal, eastgreenwichbridal.

com. ● Aquamarine and diamond ring in fourteen-

karat white gold, $1,300, Adornment; aquamarine

and diamond studs in fourteen-karat white gold

$729, Adornment. ● Badgley Mischka Randi sandal

in pink satin, $215, Nordstrom. On the ring bearer: Hartstrings woven flat front pant, $39.95, Teddy

Bearskins. ● Vineyard Vines blue and white striped

dress shirt, $39.50, Michael Hayes. ● Red silk bow tie,

$19.50, Nordstrom; Sperry Top-Sider colten loafer,

$44.95, Nordstrom.

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Christine Morse,

ENNIS; Lori Green, ENNIS. STYLIST

ASSISTANT: Nicole Folino, ENNIS.

MODELS: Lauren Fitzgerald,

Maggie Inc., Maddox Bo, Model

Club, Ariel Greenberg,

DynastyBoston. FLOWERS:

Blooming Blossoms, Providence.

LOCATION: Ocean House, Watch

Hill, oceanhouseri.com; Flying

Horse Carousel, Watch Hill.

PHOTOGRAPH OF OCEAN HOUSE

(page 60): Snap! Photography


G E T I N S P I R E D ! Shoes & bags

DARE TODazzle

This page: Red shoe with bow, $100, by Hollywould, J. Marcel,

Providence. Opposite page: Red rose bag, $248, by Moschino, Michael

Hayes, Newport, michaelhayesnewport.com. ● Pink pump with back bow,

$100, by Hollywould, J. Marcel. ● Pale pink felt bag with brooch, $90, by

Glenda Gies, Homestyle, Providence, HomestyleRI.com. ● Purple peep-

toe pumps with bow, $40, Tropical Gangstilettos, Newport. ● Fuchsia pink

pump with back bow detail, $100, by Donna Karan, J. Marcel.


Set the scene for celebrating with a shimmering

array of sparkle, shine, color and dazzling

details. For the bride looking for a hint of glitz or

colorful accents for the bridemaids, these bags

and purses have never been more party-ready.

Styling by S E R E NA GA I TS K E L L ,

Photography by C H R I S VACCA RO


Pewter strappy sandals, $99.99; pewter

pumps, $99; cream petal bag, $64.99; cream

glitter two-strap wedge sandals, $69.99;

sequin sling-back shoes, $65; pewter crystal

clutch bag with chain, $69.99, all from Krystal

Shoes, Warwick. ● Bronze ballerina bow clutch

bag, $20, J. Marcel.


Blue satin peacock with feather

detail, $378; navy satin shoe with

rhinestone detail, $293, both by

Goka Shoes, available at Di Moda

on Main, East Greenwich, East

Greenwich Bridals, Warwick, and

Stefania’s Boutique, Cranston,

gokadesign.com. ● Teal sandals

with ruffle front detail, $38;

turquoise satin peep-toe pumps

with bow detail, $40, both at

Tropical Gangstilettos. ● Navy satin

pleated bag, $100, Michael Hayes.

● Lime green floral clutch bag-style

wristlet, $38, Angela Moore,

Newport, and Homestyle.

alessandra gold bridal featured on 'engaged' rimonthly bridal magazine - jan 2011

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