The Main Event
The Ultimate Venue Guide
Twenty-eight venue ideas for food-worshipping, loft-dwelling, tree-hugging, do-gooding New Yorkers.
- Who Knew?!
Six unlikely reception locations.
- A Brutally Honest Seating Chart
One newlywed explains the rationale behind her floor plan.
- 201 Bridesmaids Can’t Be Wrong
A tell-all survey.
- Public Displays of Affection
Five couples share the details of their New York weddings.
On a Budget
Invitations
- Paper Trail
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Set the tone for your celebration with city-or country-inspired invites.
- Ask a Stationer
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“Throw out all the ‘should’s and expectations,” says stationer Mackenzie Sala of KenzieKate.
Flowers & Centerpieces
- Worth Diving For
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The new breed of bridal bouquet is embellished with rocks, sheet music, and other unlikely add-ons.
- Ask a Florist
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Sandra Taurina on working with a budget and fielding oddball requests.
Photography & Videos
- Ask a Cinematographer
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Adam Forgione on lame wedding videos, blooper reels, and more.
- Album Perfection Is Possible
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Just follow these rules for photos you’ll always love.
Music & Dancing
- The Pandora of Wedding Music
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Whatever your musical predilection, there’s somebody willing to play it.
- Anything But Wagner
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Three music gurus suggest wedding-march alternatives.
- Consider These Gimmicks
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Reception acts your guests will never forget.
Advertising
Cakes
- Any Way You Slice It
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Thirty-three cakes that toy with convention.
- Ask a Baker
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The Cake Man on his famous red-velvet cakes.
Food & Drink
- Urban Spoonfuls
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Small bites inspired by four pillars of the local restaurant scene.
- Ask a Caterer
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The Owners of Red Table Catering discuss why wedding food often gets a bad rap.
Organization
- Ask a Wedding Planner
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Bryan Rafanelli on menu choices, favors, and more.
- Unload Your Guests
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City itineraries for four types of out-of-towners.
- Cancel That Limousine
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Eight alternative ways to commute from altar to dance floor.
Engagement
- See It, Scan It, Love It
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Eight retailers that make registering (almost) effortless.