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contentsV O L U M E 7 N U M B E R 2

Features

O2 THE SWEETEST THINGSThese gorgeous gowns and glamorousaccessories are a royal treat.

AN AMERICAN CLASSICFor sweethearts Lillian Albritton andCharles Briant, getting married was anelegant, old-fashioned affair.

I O2 NIGHT & DAYThese sumptuous settings are sure to makeyour reception a day to remember.

IO6 ROUGHING IT

For a destination wedding without airfare,Ashley Davis and Aaron Blanchette bookeda long weekend at Rough Creek Lodge.

IIO STRIKING POSIESHeaven meets earth in these natural — yetethereal — bouquets.

Departments

RECEPTION: BITE SIZETreat your guests to a greatlate-night menu.

INSPIRATION: STEAL THIS IDEADallas brides share special memories.

T9 HONEYMOON: FRENCH KISSTravel like royalty in romantic Paris.

io2, RUNWAY REPORTThe latest styles from the catwalks.

•jj. INTERVIEWA Q&A with Carolina Herrera.

K> EVENT PLANNER

88 RECEPTION CHART

BRIDAL GUIDELocal resources for a dream wedding.

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feddings

Photographer: Alex Ham

Model: Lisa Bull/Kim Dawson

Stylists: Stephanie Quadri, Krisfin Hull

Art Director: Jamie Laubhan-Oliver

Hair & Makeup: Al Tidwell/Kim Dawson

Flowers: Bella Flora

(left)Jim Hjelm gown/StarDustCelebrations, braceiets/Blush Couture,earrings/Warren Barren, veil/StarDust

Celebrations, ring/Eiseman Jewels.[right] Caroline DeVillo gown/BlushCouture, veil/SiarDust Celebrations,

braceiet/StarDust Celebrations,ring/Eisernan Jewels.

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Elizabeth Fiilmore "Georgina"

gown j$6,160/Warren

Barron); Lanvin necklace

($2,610/Neiman Marcus

Downtown); Eiseman white

and pink diamond ring

($13,600/Eiseman jewels).

(opposite) Betsey Johnson

corset gown ($l,600/Betsey

Johnson Galleria Dallas); Sarte!

cross necklace ($324/Sartel);

Manolo Blahnik shoes ($685/

Neiman Marcus Downtown).

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of Boston Dallas); original Tom

Binns chunky diamond necklace

($320/V.O.D.); Paris "Five Pennies"

belt worn as headband ($^450/

Warren Barron); Carolina-Amato

leather gloves;($375/

Neiman Marcus).

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