alessandra gold bridal featured on 'engaged' rimonthly bridal magazine - jan 2011
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FROM THE EDITORS OF
ENCHANTING GOWNS
for every budget
Set sail on a romantic
HONEYMOON CRUISE
How to throw a
COCKTAIL PARTY
RECEPTION
6 inspiring
LOCAL WEDDINGS
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Your guideYour guide to planningto planning thethe perfect wedding!wedding!
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contentsYou’re engaged! 13
Avoiding The Wedding Bill Blues 15Twenty-five tips to keep the wedding of your dreams from turning into a budget nightmare. By Kate Miosky
Speaking From The Heart 19Whether your ceremony is a traditional church wedding or a simple civil affair, the moment you become husband and wife is the one you’ll cherish most. By Nicole Fiero
A Grand Plan 23No time to mastermind a wedding? Recruit a pro to pull everything together. By Sydney Schuster
Etiquette Q-and-A 29So many guests, so few manners. Got a tricky problem? We’ve got your back.By Sydney Schuster
Deconstructing The Registry 33Advice for choosing things you need, things you love and things that make you happy. By Diane M. Sterrett
Showers That Shine 37It’s not about the loot, although heaven knows there’s that. Bridal showers should be fun. We’ve got suggestions to help you plan an unforgettable get-together. By Megan Fulweiler
The Beauty Countdown 43These new treatments guarantee that on the big day, you’ll look and feel your best from head to toe. By Dara Chadwick
Your Wedding Dress, Part Deux 49When you absolutely can’t decide which wedding gown you love best, just say yes to the dress, twice! By Kari Molvar
You Ought To Be In Pictures 50More than anything else, your photos bring back memories of the big day, and capture moments that last a lifetime. By Kristina Reardon
Get inspired! 59
How Sweet It Is 60Dreaming of a romantic ceremony by the sea? We played to the windswept allure of Watch Hill’s Ocean House with a little bit of sparkle, a touch of whimsy and plenty of understated glamour. Photography by Angela Coppola, Styled by Janine Maggiore/Ennis ®®
2011 edition
FROM THE EDITORS OF
Special Insert
Rhode Island Monthly’s
Engaged
Wedding WorkbookA step-by-step guide to
planning a flawless
wedding in Rhode Island.
Sponsored byDream Wedding Group
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Getting Personal 92A creative couple on a budget makes their Bristol wedding distinctly theirs. By Jennifer Swanson
Seaside Soiree 94An East Coast-Chicago romance ends in a Jamestown wedding and proof that some things are just meant to be. By Jennifer Swanson
Staying True 98Two environmentalists host a locally sourced, green wedding in Jamestown. By Jennifer Swanson
A Marriage of Cultures 100A celebration of family, heritage and love in beautiful Watch Hill. By Jennifer Swanson
Let’s celebrate! 103
Rethinking The Reception 104An alternative to the traditional, a cocktail reception adds a party atmosphere to the wedding feast. By Nicole Fiero
Sweet Treats 112Can’t decide on just one dessert? With a dessert table, you don’t have to.
The Right Soundtrack 114Whether you opt for a band or a DJ, here’s how to guarantee your guests will dance all night. By Dara Chadwick
Bon voyage! 119
The New Love Boats 120Cruising no longer means cramped quarters and dining with the masses. Set sail on a sea-going honeymoon that’s as romantic as you are. By Kari Molvar
Advertiser Index 143
One Last Look 144
Designer “I Do” 72Rhode Island’s own Jonathan Peters dishes on what makes couture and what a bride should look for when choosing her gown. By Courtney Anderson
Dare To Dazzle 76Set the scene for celebrating with a shimmering array of shine, color and dazzling details. Styled by Serena Gaitskell
With This Ring 80Mark this special day and express your everlasting love with a statement wedding band. Styled by Serena Gaitskell
Fresh Picks 82Planning a green wedding? Go local with your flowers.
It’s A Snap 84Creating a wedding album or scrapbook is a wonderful way to tell the story of your big day and the journey ahead. Styled by Serena Gaitskell
You’re Invited 86Your invitations should reflect the theme and personality of your wedding day. Take a lookat these twelve unique pieces to help spread the word.
Destination: Providence 88A geologist and an engineer channel their inner artists to create a vintage-themed Providence wedding. By Jennifer Swanson
A Country Affair 90A family estate in Little Compton sets the tone for an elegant afternoon celebration. By Jennifer Swanson
cover style
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Angela Coppola, Coppola Studios
STYLIST: Janine Maggiore, ENNIS
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Christine Morse,ENNIS; Lori Green, ENNIS
STYLIST ASSISTANT: Nicole Folino, ENNIS
MODEL: Lauren Fitzgerald, Maggie Inc.
LOCATION: Ocean House, Watch Hill
FASHION: See page 63 for details.
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Dreaming of a romantic ceremony by
the sea? We played to the windswept allure
of Watch Hill’s Ocean House with
a little bit of sparkle, a touch of whimsy and
plenty of understated glamour. The final
vision: timeless and simply breathtaking.
G E T I N S P I R E D ! Wedding fashion
Sweet I tIs
Photography by A NG E L A C O P P O L A
Styling by JA N I N E M AG G IOR E / E N N I S
HOWHOW
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Pure by Justin Alexander, $1,812, Bridal and
Gift at Shear Style, South Attleboro, Mass.,
bridalandgift.com. ● Fendi Skinny glasses,
$325, Nordstrom, Providence Place,
Providence. ● Fourteen-karat white gold
mint amethyst ring with diamond accents,
$1,300, Adornment, South Kingstown, the
adornment.com. ● Satin and crystal open
toe, Alessandra Gold, $289, gokadesign.com.
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On the bride: Justin Alexander tea-length gown, $1,000, at Bridal and Gift. ● Silver T-strap
shoe, Alessandra Gold bridal, $289. ● Eighteen-karat white gold filigree art deco pearl
earrings, $450, Adornment; Akoya pearl bracelet strung on silk $390, Adornment.
On the ring bearer: Vineyard Vines white dress shirt, $39.50, Michael Hayes, Newport,
michaelhayesnewport.com. ● Hartstrings woven shorts, $24.50, Teddy Bearskins, Wickford
and Barrington, teddybearskins.com. ● Sperry Top-Sider boat shoe, $65, Crewcuts, jcrew.
com; faded madras square tie, $24.50, crewcuts. On the flower girl: Glorimont light blue
sleeveless sundress, $69.95, Teddy Bearskins. ● Rock star bangles, $14.50 for a set of three,
Crewcuts; grosgrain ballet flats, $55, Crewcuts. ● Large silk blossom pin, $18.50, J. Crew.
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Shantung strapless Mikaella gown, $1,480, Ana’s
Bridal Boutique. ● Badgley Mishka Randall
pump in blue satin, $200, Nordstrom. ● Eighteen-
karat white gold diamond band, $1,299,
Adornment; two-carat diamond studs set in
fourteen-karat white gold, $15,000, Adornment.
● Birdcage veil with silk rosette, $65, Sara Faella
Artist Designer Stylist, sarafaella.com.
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On the bride: D’amour gown in ivory silk georgette with Swarovski crystal neckline,
$1,250, Ana’s Bridal Boutique, East Providence, anasbridal.com. ● Benjamin Adams
Charlize ivory wedding shoe, $399, Bridal and Gift at Shear Style. ● Two-carat
diamond studs set in fourteen-karat white gold, $15,000, Adornment; eighteen-karat
white gold diamond band, $2,299, Adornment. On the flower girl: Steel blue and
brown trim silk Luli Me dress, $126, Teddy Bearskins. ● Gold crushed glitter belt, $22,
Crewcuts. ● Pink ballet slippers, $16.99, Payless, various locations, payless.com.
On the bride: Eve of Milady
gown; $4,638, Ana’s Bridal
Boutique. ● Eighteen-karat
white gold and diamond
band, $1,299, Adornment;
two-carat diamond studs set
in fourteen-karat white gold,
$15,000, Adornment. ●
J. Loren black d’orsay heels,
$49, Krystal Shoes. On the ring bearer: Classic tuxedo,
$49.95, Teddy Bearskins. ●
Converse All Star sneaker in
black, $24.95, Nordstrom.
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On the bride: Be Social dress in periwinkle blue,
$190, East Greenwich Bridal, eastgreenwichbridal.
com. ● Aquamarine and diamond ring in fourteen-
karat white gold, $1,300, Adornment; aquamarine
and diamond studs in fourteen-karat white gold
$729, Adornment. ● Badgley Mischka Randi sandal
in pink satin, $215, Nordstrom. On the ring bearer: Hartstrings woven flat front pant, $39.95, Teddy
Bearskins. ● Vineyard Vines blue and white striped
dress shirt, $39.50, Michael Hayes. ● Red silk bow tie,
$19.50, Nordstrom; Sperry Top-Sider colten loafer,
$44.95, Nordstrom.
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Christine Morse,
ENNIS; Lori Green, ENNIS. STYLIST
ASSISTANT: Nicole Folino, ENNIS.
MODELS: Lauren Fitzgerald,
Maggie Inc., Maddox Bo, Model
Club, Ariel Greenberg,
DynastyBoston. FLOWERS:
Blooming Blossoms, Providence.
LOCATION: Ocean House, Watch
Hill, oceanhouseri.com; Flying
Horse Carousel, Watch Hill.
PHOTOGRAPH OF OCEAN HOUSE
(page 60): Snap! Photography
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G E T I N S P I R E D ! Shoes & bags
DARE TODazzle
This page: Red shoe with bow, $100, by Hollywould, J. Marcel,
Providence. Opposite page: Red rose bag, $248, by Moschino, Michael
Hayes, Newport, michaelhayesnewport.com. ● Pink pump with back bow,
$100, by Hollywould, J. Marcel. ● Pale pink felt bag with brooch, $90, by
Glenda Gies, Homestyle, Providence, HomestyleRI.com. ● Purple peep-
toe pumps with bow, $40, Tropical Gangstilettos, Newport. ● Fuchsia pink
pump with back bow detail, $100, by Donna Karan, J. Marcel.
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Set the scene for celebrating with a shimmering
array of sparkle, shine, color and dazzling
details. For the bride looking for a hint of glitz or
colorful accents for the bridemaids, these bags
and purses have never been more party-ready.
Styling by S E R E NA GA I TS K E L L ,
Photography by C H R I S VACCA RO
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Pewter strappy sandals, $99.99; pewter
pumps, $99; cream petal bag, $64.99; cream
glitter two-strap wedge sandals, $69.99;
sequin sling-back shoes, $65; pewter crystal
clutch bag with chain, $69.99, all from Krystal
Shoes, Warwick. ● Bronze ballerina bow clutch
bag, $20, J. Marcel.
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Blue satin peacock with feather
detail, $378; navy satin shoe with
rhinestone detail, $293, both by
Goka Shoes, available at Di Moda
on Main, East Greenwich, East
Greenwich Bridals, Warwick, and
Stefania’s Boutique, Cranston,
gokadesign.com. ● Teal sandals
with ruffle front detail, $38;
turquoise satin peep-toe pumps
with bow detail, $40, both at
Tropical Gangstilettos. ● Navy satin
pleated bag, $100, Michael Hayes.
● Lime green floral clutch bag-style
wristlet, $38, Angela Moore,
Newport, and Homestyle.