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Contents
36 HAPPY DAYS
WEDDINGBELLS METRO NEW YORK SPRING/SUMMER 2001
Special features
20 GREAT NEW YORK WEDDINGS
How real brides and grooms get
married.
46 HE SAID, SHE SAID
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Spread your wedding festivities over
a long weekend-at home, in a
different state or even a different
country.
Couples share their thoughts on sex,
finances and who's going to do what
after marriage. Experts reveal the
long-term realities.
WEDDINGBELLS SPRING/SUMMER 2001
51 WHOSE WEDDING IS IT, ANYWAY?
Will family expectations surface as
you plan your wedding? Here's how
couples can cope.
Planning
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30 WEDDING COUNTDOWN
67 YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED
Real-life etiquette and planning
questions addressed.
70 ISN'T IT ROMANTIC?
An etiquette guide to your
engagement.
72 TELL THE WORLD
Spread word of your union with
an engagement or wedding
announcement in your local paper.
76 SAY IT WITH FEELING
80 GARDEN CHARM
Fifteen ways to make any wedding
a more personal celebration.
Practical tips and creative ideas
to help produce a relaxing and
memorable outdoor celebration.
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82B ATTENDANTS REQUESTED
Reviewing the roles of all wedding
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82F WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PRIMER
Plan ahead to capture every moment.
82) GOING FORMAL... WITH A TWIST
Ten ideas to help make a ceremony
personal when the service and site
can't be.
82N ALL FOR A PIECE OF PAPER
Getting a marriage license in
your area.
820 A STRESS-FREE "I DO"
Style
Your attendants can help ensure
a smooth and gracious ceremony.
84 WHITE MAGIC
The delicate sparkle of tiny crystals
on beautiful wedding gowns casts
a mesmerizing spell.
90 2001
For trendsetting wedding gowns,
the future is now.
100 DECLARATION
Send a head-turning message about
your personal style in an elegantly
understated bridal gown.
108 HEAT WAVE
Temperatures are rising in sizzling
fashions for a Caribbean wedding
and honeymoon.
120 STYLE REPORT 2001
The top trends, the hottest looks,
the scoop on what's right for
right now.
146B A BUNCH OF ROSES
Let roses put a bloom in your look.
146F SHINE ON
If a diamond truly is a girl's best
friend, why not treat it that way?
146H HANG LOOSE
Relaxation techniques to help
your inner and outer self sing.
146] SHOW A LITTLE SKIN
A dermatology specialist's guide
to smoothing the rough edges.
146N TOOTSIES
Treat your feet to a luxurious
pedicure.
Grooms
168 NOIRE ET BLANCHE
The passionate style of Man Ray
and '30s Paris lend the classic
tuxedo an elegant edge.
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176 FORMAL EASE
Your modern guide to formalwear
etiquette.
178 GEAR FOR GUYS
Fun finds for grooms and the
guys in your bridal party.
Celebrate
178B GUEST RELATIONS
Ensure that your guests have
a great time at your reception.
178F IT'S TIME FOR TEA
Celebrate with the special
pleasures of tea.
1783 THEME DAYS
178N CATERING TO YOUR
EVERY NEED
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A veteran professional sha
her insight on working with
a catering manager.
178P HAVE A BALL
Yes, you can learn to dance-
and have fun, too.
178T FLOWERS STEAL THE SHOW
Top florists highlight trends in
centerpiece design.
178X CREATIVE PLACE CARDS
Get inspired with these fast,
easy ideas.
178Z A BLESSED AFFAIR
Inspirations for a reception
blessing.
178BB ENTERTAINING CALCULATIONS
Five factors that will prepare you
for throwing any party.
178DD SOUND SURVEY
DJS divulge the most popular
reception tunes.
178FF WARM TOASTS
Raise a glass to this handy
compendium of eloquent toasts.
178HH AMBIENCE FOR RENT
If you can dream it, you can rent
it for your wedding reception.
178LL THOUGHTS THAT COUNT
Inspirations for thanking your
parents on your wedding day.
178NN I'LL DRINK TO THAT
Follow our lead to crowd-pleasing
wines.
178TT TEAMWORK
Wedding attendan
make a viedding
gracious affair
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planning for h
At home
180 THINK OUTSIDE THE
Gift ideas for every
and
GIFT BOX
budget
184 INITIAL REMARKS
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186 GO WEST
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192 THE FINER THINGS
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198 BEHIND THE SCENES
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202 TECHNICOLOR DREAM
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Reader services
204 FREE BROCHURES
Brochures for the bride
groom, their parents, the
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206 SHOPPER'S BUYING GUIDE
A coast-to-coast directo
retailers carrying the me
featured in this issue.
208 INDEX TO NATIONWIDE
ADVERTISERS IN THIS
209 READER QUESTIONNAIRE
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229 WHERE IT'S AT
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