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everal years ago, weddings were one- Websites including blueprintregistry.com, merciregistry. ceremony-fi ts-all. You could count on com, hatchmyhouse.com and newlywish.com offer you the bridesmaids in taffy-pink taffeta, the freedom to assemble a wish list from hundreds of stores; “honor and obey” spiel, and lukewarm fund a honeymoon; and get experiential presents like a gift chicken languishing in congealed cream. certifi cate to a wine-tasting tour, a skydiving adventure, More often, today’s brides are unlacing or the restaurant where you and your betrothed went on the corset of tradition and personal- your fi rst date. izing their special day with creative concepts. They’re designing nuptials that are more memorable, romantic, DAZZlinG fun, and oftentimes, a better value. enGAGement rinGS First, let’s raise a glass to this here-to-stay trend: Wedding parties are increasingly becoming as co-ed as Justin Trudeau’s federal Kate Middleton made waves with her ocean-blue cabinet. “[We’re seeing] lots of men-of-honor, groomswomen, a best sapphire engagement ring haloed by diamonds, origi- gal or two,” says wedding planner Laurie Cohen of Sip and Twirl. nally chosen by lady Diana upon her own engagement. SWedding parties can promenade up the aisle in any combination When John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier, he of mixed-sex or same-sex pairs or trios. Traditional bachelor and presented her with a ring set with a diamond and emerald bachelorette bashes are also bridging the gender divide, often that recalled his emerald isle ancestry. featuring activities like zip lining or a mixology class. Non-traditional engagement rings have an illustrious One last word on wedding parties: flowers. The ghost of Emily history. While some people prefer the iconic statement of a Post is apparently bedeviling couples into buying $200 bouquets solitaire diamond, others gravitate toward varying riffs on for every lady in their retinue, plus boutonnieres for the lads. the classic. One new fashion puts the diamond front and Many modern couples are letting Emily RIP. “Some brides opt for center but accents it with colorful stones like sapphires corsages or floral crowns for their ladies, and others opt out of or garnets. Another trend trades the diamond for a ruby, personal flowers for everyone except the couple being wed,” Cohen amethyst, orange sapphire or other rainbow-hued gem. says. “Being liberated from traditions means more options on how Some rings surprise with intricate details on the side, to save [money].” from tiny jewels to monogramming or messages. Others The wedding registry is another important component of boast square bands, which look contemporary and can be preparing for the big day that is evolving. Once upon a time, you more comfortable. The cuts are also shifting shape: Some had to be as monogamous about your store as you were about your rings feature any combination of pear-shaped, marquise- marriage. Thanks to the Internet, it’s shopping-polyamory, people. cut, and emerald-cut diamonds.

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Vintage ladies might swoon for a ring with Victorian or Art Deco flair. Nature lovers may fall for botanical flourishes like gold roses or diamond vines climbing up the band. And daring gals may go bold with a black diamond. Taste and style will ultimately drive your decision on a ring but there is no wavering on its symbolism, no matter which form the ring may take.

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Which brings us to the raison d’être of weddings: the ceremony. Recently, a father-of-the-bride warmed hearts across the internet when he grabbed his daughter’s stepdad, and together they walked the bride up the aisle. Some brides are being given away by her mom and dad while others are making the walk alone or even forgoing the aisle alto- gether. in Sweden, the couple enters the venue together, as a symbol of equality – a custom that feels new on this side of the pond. Couples are also incorporating their loved ones into the ceremony in new ways with grandmas serving as flower girls and Fido as ring bearer. As for the guests, Cohen recommends families sit on the opposite side of the aisle as their marrying child. “This break from tradition allows families to look at the faces of their loved one, rather than the back of their heads.” At the reception, some couples are tossing aside the rules like a lacy garter. We’re seeing celebrations that resemble carnivalesque fetes with food kiosks and cocktail tables - Gatsby-themed affairs with gambling stations, outdoor barbecues or picnics with cornhole, food trucks and taco stands. Couples are also breaking the cake mold. The traditional wedding cake dates back to 1703, when London baker Thomas rich impressed his bride by modeling their cake after the tiered tower of St. Bride’s Church. We love Enlightenment- era England as much as the next person, but we don’t think Thomas would mind if you chose, say, a dessert bar centered by a tower of French macarons, cupcakes, or croquembouche, or even a make-your- own sundae stand.

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EXTRAORDINARY of southern France, with scenic terraces, VENUES a rustic villa and cobalt tiles. A trio of packages allows couples to customize When selecting the site, Cohen their ceremony and reception with an says, consider the visual and aesthetic array of amenities. elements, the number of guests that can for a destination wedding close by, fi t comfortably, and the price including consider marrying amid the romantic service and tax. “This is often over- red rocks of Sedona. At Red Agave looked,” she says, “and it will add over 30 Resort, a ceremony stage is backdropped percent to the food and beverage budget.” by towering sienna sandstone, and the The Valley’s fi rst independent wedding reception courtyard is beautifully land- venue, The Wright House in Mesa, scaped. “We take a hands-off approach at features lush gardens canopied by trees, the Red Agave Resort, meaning we leave stone-columned gazebos, and trickling the planning details up to the bride and fountains. “There’s nothing more beau- groom,” says marketing assistant Cassie tiful than a wedding in a garden,” says Bradley. “This makes it more affordable for owner Peggy Wright. “it really touches the couple, and they can make their event all fi ve senses. You have the fragrance of as elegant or as laid back as they want.” flowers, the vibrancy of the color around Whether your vision for the perfect you, the texture of each plant, the lights wedding day embraces tradition, leans in the trees. it all comes together, and toward a new-age bend or a combination it’s absolutely romantic.” The Garden of both, there are many ways to plan for Ballroom venue is a classic fairytale this special time of your life. It’s your big setting, while the Provencal is redolent day. Do it your way!

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