(above) The bride is in full bloom in this distinctive Luly Yang gown embellished with an ornamental beaded center Luly Blue Collection. “Gardenia” strapless taffeta gown with beaded floral hem and bust, $1,550, Luly Yang Couture. Ring finger: Past Present Future 3.09-carat diamond platinum ring, $126,075; cocktail ring: Oval 8-carat blue topaz ring with diamond surround, $1,625, both by Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler.
(above) A tiered tulle ballroom skirt and delicate feather appliqué create a wispy, ballerina profile. Luly Blue Collection “Loire” chiffon sweetheart gown with convertible tiered tulle skirt, can be worn as a full ball gown or with shortened skirt (pictured), $2,500, Luly Yang Couture. Roberto Coin Fantacia Collection 3.37-carat total weight micro-pavé diamond ring, $11,300; Gregg Ruth 3-carat total weight diamond ring, $10,620, both from Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler.
(above) This Flirty one-shoulder number evokes a fiery flamenco dancer. Pronovias “Alora” one-shoulder, off-white Catania satin gown with ruffle detail, pleated bodice with A-line silhouette and pick-ups on skirt, $2,019, A Princess Bride.
(above) A lavish train of ornate raw-edge floral rosettes is amplified by a sparkling headband. Luly Yang Diamond Collection “La Vie en Rose” pleated taffeta gown with floral garden skirt, $4,200, Luly Yang Couture. Pinky ring: 5-carat Asscher-cut diamond ring in micro-pavé diamond setting, $125,000, by Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler. On ring finger: Platinum and 14K white gold vintage ring centered by a 16.57-carat emerald-cut aquamarine, $13,930, Isadora’s. Erin Cole Design double sparkle silver headband, $313, La Belle Reve. Benjamin Adams “Yasmin” open-toe ivory satin pumps, $270, Luly Yang Couture.
(above) A cloudlike ball gown with cage veil lends contemporary flair to a classic silhouette. Bellflower by Monique Lhuillier strapless textured silk organza draped bodice gown with hand-tufted skirt, $5,800, Marcella’s La Boutique. Textured 14K white gold, rose de France acorn ring, $2,835, Francesca Lacagnina. Luly Yang ivory horsehair cage veil with pom-poms and feather appliqué, $125, Luly Yang Couture.
(above) A voluminous, throwback ruff adds glamour to this crushed Petal gown. La Sposa “Dalmacia” off-white strapless mermaid gown with Sophia chiffon gathers and morbido tulle ruffles, $2,139; Blue by Enzoani “Davenport” rosette ruffled jacket in magnolia, $250, both from A Princess Bride. Platinum square art deco ring centered by a 0.65-carat diamond, accented by 14 additional diamonds (1.29-carat total weight), $10,230, Isadora’s.
(above) Asymmetrical layers of taffeta on this La Belle Reve gown are tamed by a bouquet of sweet peonies. Watters WTOO Collection “Liane” crinkled taffeta mermaid gown, $1,248, La Belle Reve. Bel Aire 10-row bugle-bead headband, $66, La Belle Reve. Atelier Aimée Alta Moda Sposa silk sandals with Swarovski crystals, $620, La Belle Reve. Bouquet of coral and vivid red peonies, Bella Rugosa.
(above) A luscious vera wang from Marcella’s La Boutique creates a dramatic silhouette with cascading silk cinched by a bow. “Fern” by Vera Wang two-piece gown with multitiered peplum bodice and cascading skirt with ladder-technique detail, $5,900, Marcella’s La Boutique. Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler Signature Line square 5-carat Swiss blue topaz ring with a halo of diamonds, $1,415.
(credits) Stylist: Emilie Maslow | Model/Agency: Caroline Codd, SMG | Hair/Makeup: Marc von Borstel | Stylist assistant: Hilary Folks
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