St. Regis Princeville
Photo Credit: Matt Andrews Photography
Tip of the Day: When you greet wedding guests at the reception that you don't know very well (your groom's long-distance cousins, colleagues' spouses, etc.), compliment them on something they're wearing and ask if they're having a good time. This will put you both at ease and they'll think you're a delight!
Photo Credit: Disney Cruise Line
We recently photographed a fashion feature on the Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic ship, where Captain Mickey and his crew have been welcoming sailors since the late 1990s. And while the Wonder, Magic, Dream and brand new Fantasy are certainly family friendly — with daily character meet and greets, awesome kids’ clubs and PG entertainment — each of the ships also offers honeymoon perfect areas and activities.
A perennial favorite is Serenity Bay on Castaway Cay, a private island that’s a port of call on all the Caribbean sailings. This white sand cove with nearly translucent water is aptly named and peacefully adults-only, offering chaise lounges in the sand, a barbecue eatery and a beach bar.
All Disney ships boast sea-view spas (the steam and sauna rooms are amazing), as well as fine dining restaurants, nightclubs and pools that are exclusively enjoyed by passengers 18 and over. No matter what your age, don’t miss the on-deck pirate parties they end with a bang). This year the line welcomed New England, New York and Hawaii sailings in addition to their wildly popular Caribbean, European, Alaskan and Mexican itineraries (stateroom rates start at $471 per person, per night; disneycruise.disney.go.com).
Guest blogger: Alison Bernstein, the founder of The Suburban Jungle Realty Group, the only real estate firm solely dedicated to working exclusively with buyers looking to leave New York City for the suburbs of Westchester, Connecticut, Long Island, and New Jersey.
Here, Alison shares her advice on how to find the perfect first home.
You chose the perfect partner, dress, venue, and honeymoon retreat, and now you’re looking for the perfect neighborhood and home to start your new life. But where to begin? The home search process can quickly become a daunting and overwhelming task. There are so many aspects to think about and even more that can creep up if you’re not careful.
After going through several houses, multiple towns, and four pregnancies before finding our perfect neighborhood, I learned that our home-search difficulties weren’t unique and, in fact, many families could benefit from guidance and educated know-how during the process. So in 2008, I founded The Suburban Jungle Realty Group, the only real estate firm solely dedicated to buyers needs as they move from Manhattan to one of the over 500 towns within commuter distance with the help of consultants and personal strategists.
Here are some tips developed by the experts at The Suburban Jungle Realty Group to help you avoid any hassle when setting up your new life!
Don’t want to have a first look? You can still take photos together before the ceremony — without seeing each other!
How is marriage going to affect your finances? We checked in with Terry Jorde, senior executive president and chief of staff at Independent Community Bankers of America.
We got an exclusive backstage pass to Ines di Santo's bridal runway show—check out our photo diary below! Damali NYC created a retro-glam beauty look that was every bit as striking as the Baroquesque Spring/Summer 2013 Collection.
The emphasis was placed on bold, matte brows and lips (the first strong lip we saw at the bridal runway shows this season), with fresh, clean skin. Damali NYC also created the beauty looks shown at Randi Rahm, Pnina Tornai and countless other shows this season.
The makeup artists used a variety of different products to achieve this look, including Bobbi Brown lipstick, Chanel highlighter and Josie Maran concealer.
Makeup artist Heidi Evora-Santiago (not pictured) advises that when it comes to your bridal look, "Bump it up a notch from what you normally wear—don't try something too dramatic that you don't feel comfortable in."
"Have a makeup trial and bring photos of looks you like. You may ask for 'natural' makeup, but everyone's idea of 'natural' is different," said Evora-Santiago. For example, take this striking brow—not every bride may want theirs filled in.
Photo Credit: Casey Fatchett Photography
Tip of the Day: Forge a relationship with your groom's siblings to make married life that much happier. They're going to be your siblings too, so ask his sisters to lunch or invite his brothers over to watch the game. Don't just be Facebook friends—it's crucial to spend time together in person with them.
Jennifer Aniston made headlines for her blinding engagement ring and covetable flaxen locks (she just signed a deal with Living Proof, a high-end haircare label), but when it comes to her upcoming nuptials, the 43-year-old actress is just as giddy as any other bride-to-be.
On Monday night, the normally ultra-composed star of Meet the Millers got choked up while discussing her engagement to fiancé Justin Theroux on E!'s Chelsea Lately. "I just got verklempt," she said, fanning herself and blinking back tears.
Longtime friend and comedienne Chelsea Handler, 37, refers to the famous lovebirds as "the greatest couple ever." As per usual, the jokesters also found time for some good-natured ribbing: Who wouldn't want to copy America's Sweetheart, even if it means tearing your ACL and stealing her yoga teacher?
However, there's one copycat move Aniston approves of, and that's Handler putting a ring on it. "That would be a good thing to do—make an honest woman out of you! Any takers?" she said to the audience.
—Stefania Sainato
No doubt you’ve worked hard to stage a wedding reception with tons of individual style, so why should your ceremony be any different? Get personal, and consider writing your own vows.
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