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Golden Girl: Metallic Gowns & Accessories for Your Wedding

Step into the spotlight in glittering gowns and sparkling accents.

By: Kayla Hayes

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  • Wedding Dress

    Wedding Dress

    Gown by Dessy.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Wedding Dress

    Wedding Dress

    Gown by Calla Blanche.

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  • Wedding Dress

    Wedding Dress

    Gown by Bari Jay.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Wedding Dress

    Wedding Dress

    Gown by Tara Keely.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Wedding Dress

    Wedding Dress

    Gown by Lazaro.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Earrings

    Earrings

    Gold filigree earrings by Kendra Scott.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Shoes

    Shoes

    Gold heel by Nine West.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Clutch

    Clutch

    Glitter clutch by Kate Spade New York.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Invitation

    Invitation

    Gold foil invite by Oscar de la Renta.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Gold Foil Lingerie Set Angent Provocateur

    Gold Foil Lingerie Set Angent Provocateur

    Gold foil lingerie set by Agent Provocateur.

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  • Champagne

    Champagne

    Nicolas Feuillatte NV Brut Réserve Champagne.

    Photo courtesy of designer

  • Cake

    Cake

    Taupe and gold floral cake by Sky's the Limit Bridal Sweets.

    Photo Credit: Jordan Maunder

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25 Ways to Show Off Your New Name

Looking to personalize your wedding décor? Enter: the monogram. No matter the wedding style, no matter the venue, there’s always a place to display those new letters. Whether you choose to brand your and your spouse’s last initial on the dance floor, a monogram on a napkin, or the first letters of your names in big marquee lights, we really can’t think of a sweeter or more romantic touch. And after looking through these ideas, you won’t be able to either.

By: Hillary Hoffower

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  • Welcome Sign

    Welcome Sign

    The ceremony entrance sign is the perfect place to show off your new initials. This one gets a minimalist touch with a sprig of greenery.

    Photo Credit: Elyse Hall Photography

  • Escort Cards

    Escort Cards

    Give your escort cards an official touch by stamping your initials on them. We love how these double as sparklers for the wedding exit — resourceful!

    Photo Credit: Jenny Moloney Photography

  • Bar Backdrop

    Bar Backdrop

    This bar is getting lit, thanks to a glowing scroll of initials. Placed on turf and framed by white ferns, it makes for one lush backdrop.

    Photo Credit: Melissa Jill Photography / Event Planner: The Eventeur

  • Sweetheart Chairs

    Sweetheart Chairs

    How adorable is this springtime inspired setup? Adorn your sweetheart chairs with the initial of your and your spouse’s last name, a thick swag of foliage, and trailing ribbon for pure prettiness.

    Photo Credit: Katie Stoops Photography

  • Favors

    Favors

    Personalize your favors, like these cute koozies, with your new family crest. Guests will never forget where they got them from!

    Photo Credit: Mustard Seed Photography

  • Welcome Table

    Welcome Table

    An oversized monogram in greenery makes a statement against the glitzy backdrop of a welcome table.

    Photo Credit: Michele Beckwith

  • Table Napkins

    Table Napkins

    Cloth napkins embroidered with your monogram are traditional and classic. Plus, they’re something that will get a lot of mileage post-wedding in your new home!

    Photo Credit: Jose Villa

  • Candles

    Candles

    Rustic birch candles engraved with initials evoke the sweet memories of young love.

    Photo Credit: Orchard Cove Photography

  • Dance Floor

    Dance Floor

    Gilded initials on the dance floor lend an elegant touch in this luxe reception setting.

    Photo Credit: Melia Lucida

  • Ceremony Backdrop

    Ceremony Backdrop

    Modern meets rustic in this minimalist ceremony backdrop complete with the bride and groom’s initials.

    Photo Credit: James Moes

  • Wedding Cake

    Wedding Cake

    A traditional white wedding cake gets a unique touch with gilded fondant initials.

    Photo Credit: Caroline Lima Photography

  • Getaway Car

    Getaway Car

    We’re loving that this getaway car is a golf cart! Perfect for a country club wedding. Even better is that it boasts a charming wreath monogram on the front.

    Photo Credit: Rachel Red Photography

  • Aisle Marker

    Aisle Marker

    We’re feeling all the romance with this wrought iron gate, beautiful wreath, and monogram trifecta of an aisle marker.

    Photo Credit: Brumley & Wells

  • Ceremony Chairs

    Ceremony Chairs

    Sleek and chic, these acrylic ceremony chairs stamped with initials have a contemporary vibe.

    Photo Credit: Our Labor of Love

  • Lounge Area

    Lounge Area

    Spruce up your lounge area with marquee letter lights. It not only adds a bit of personalization but an industrial vibe as well.

    Photo Credit: Anagram Photo

  • Cocktail Accessories

    Cocktail Accessories

    From drink stirrers to napkins, don’t forget your cocktail accessories! They need some monogram love, too.

    Photo Credit: Ryan Ray Photography

  • Table Numbers

    Table Numbers

    Know what else your table numbers need besides a number? Your initials, of course!

    Photo Credit: Paul Francis Photography

  • Bouquet Ribbon

    Bouquet Ribbon

    Personalize the ribbon on your bouquet with your new monogram for some sweet Southern charm.

    Photo Credit: Aubrey Marie Photography

  • Bar

    Bar

    A monogram gets even more personalized when it’s hand-painted on a bar with artsy designs in pretty pastels.

    Photo Credit: Hunter Ryan Photo

  • Gobo Lighting

    Gobo Lighting

    Use gobo lighting to dress up a blank wall. It makes a statement while saving you money on decorations.

    Photo Credit: Mustard Seed Photography

  • Seating

    Seating

    If you have unique seating during cocktail hour, emblazon it with the initial of your last name. This bucolic bench has some farmstyle charm thanks to double wagon wheels.

    Photo Credit: Joey Kennedy Photographer

  • Aisle Runner

    Aisle Runner

    As if an aisle runner of flower petals couldn’t get anymore romantic, this one gets a special twist in the form of a pink petaled monogram.

    Photo Credit: Steve Steinhardt

  • Sweetheart Table

    Sweetheart Table

    What better place to put your initials than right on the sweetheart table? These ones combine with romantic candles for a magical effect.

    Photo Credit: Ether and Smith

  • Cake Topper

    Cake Topper

    Forget the old-fashioned miniature bride and groom cake toppers — modern, edible initials are so much more fun.

    Photo Credit: Emily Delamater

  • Doors

    Doors

    Thick letters of greenery displayed across entrance doors are the perfect way to greet guests at the venue.

    Photo Credit: Brumley & Wells

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Secret Garden Wedding Gowns

These aren’t your garden-variety gowns: Lush textures and ethereal silhouettes bursting with ultra-feminine blooms will have you falling in love all over again.

By: Kayla Hayes

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  • Natural Wonder

    Natural Wonder

    Lace appliquéd, long-sleeve gown with pleated A-line skirt, V-neckline and illusion back detailing, price upon request, by Calla Blanche. Headpiece by Sara Foldenauer.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Belle Fleur

    Belle Fleur

    Tulle A-line gown with deep-V neckline and long lace sleeves, price upon request, Calla Blanche. Crown by Boutique de Voile.

    Beauty tip: Get garden-gorgeous with easy-breezy locks and a neutral palette to complement any outdoor affair by pairing soft, brushed-out beach waves with a subtle smoky eye, natural lip and touch of rose on your cheeks.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Field of Dreams

    Field of Dreams

    Embroidered floral appliquéd gown with illusion bodice and sweep train, price upon request, by Atelier Pronovias. Baby’s breath (in hair) from The Bouqs Company. Flower by Sara Foldenauer. Ring by Laura Preshong.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Spring Awakening

    Spring Awakening

    Beaded lace and embroidered tulle gown with floral appliqués, about $4,295, by Eve of Milady Boutique. Headband by David’s Bridal. Earrings and ring by Kate Spade New York. Bracelet by Fervor Montréal. Ring by Laura Preshong. Belt by Cheryl King Couture.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Full Bloom

    Full Bloom

    Gown with bodice of French Alençon floral lace on netting, illusion shoulder straps and layered tulle skirt, about $1,400, by Chic Nostalgia. Headpiece by Tadashi Shoji.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Avant Garden

    Avant Garden

    Cap sleeve lace sheath with illusion V-neckline and back, price upon request, by Casablanca Bridal. Headpiece by Sara Foldenauer. Earrings by Jennifer Behr. Belt by Cheryl King Couture.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Entrance Maker

    Entrance Maker

    Lace and tulle A-line gown with flower appliqués, crystals and detachable diamanté beaded belt, about $2,198, by Randy Fenoli. Baby’s breath (in hair) from The Bouqs Company. Earrings by Maria Elena Headpieces. Bracelet by Chloe + Isabel.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Wild Flower

    Wild Flower

    Fit and flare gown with all-over three-dimensional silk flowers, about $3,880, by Oleg Cassini. Bracelet by Monica Vinader. Belt by David’s Bridal. Headpiece and large flower by Sara Foldenauer.

    Photographed at Wave Hill, a public garden and cultural center in New York, New York. With its celebrated grounds and scenic views, the 28-acre estate offers a romantic setting for an unforgettable wedding. Exchange vows under the lushly planted Pergola overlooking the Hudson River, celebrate your first dance in historic Armor Hall at Wave Hill House and photograph the bridal party at the Aquatic Garden. Armor Hall welcomes up to 130 guests with room for a small band and dance floor. For more info, go to wavehill.org.

    Art Director: Mary Cate Godfrey, Fashion Editor: Kayla Hayes. Prop Stylist: Sets by Sara Foldenaur, setsbysara.com. Hair: Maggie Connolly using Bumble and Bumble & GHD Hair. Makeup: Kateri Giehl at Utopia using MAC Cosmetics. 

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Free Spirit

    Free Spirit

    Silk and tulle ballgown with silk flowers on asymmetrically tiered skirt, about $3,078, by Justin Alexander Signature. Necklace by Maria Elena Headpieces.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Sweet Seduction

    Sweet Seduction

    Tulle ballgown with ruched bodice and three-dimensional organza petals on skirt, about $4,220, by Jim Hjelm by Hayley Paige. Head- piece by Maria Elena Headpieces. Stacking rings by Chloe + Isabel. Bracelets by Fervor Montréal. Ring by David Yurman. Flowers by L’Atelier Rouge.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

  • Into the Woods

    Into the Woods

    Tulle and organza A-line gown detailed with silk organza flowers, crystals and a silk satin ribbon waistline, about $3,995, by Yumi Katsura. Headpiece by Maria Elena Headpieces. Bracelet by Fervor Montréal.

    Photo Credit: Lisa Loftus

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These Roses Will Last For a Year After Your Wedding Day

Roses are not always red, and you don't always have to toss them out after a few days. Enter Venus ET Fleur, offering beautiful, real roses that last for one year. Why waste money on blooms from the bodega (that you'll have to constantly replace) when you can enjoy one of these arrangements all year long? This thoughful gift is worth the splurge. 

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