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with love, the Hamptons T H E R E I S N OT H I N G Q U I T E L I K E S U M M E R O N T H E EA S T C OA S T. And there may be no better place to enjoy it than where sea meets sand, where long sunny days unfold at an almost dreamlike pace, attuned to the rhythms of the waves and tides, the world beyond but a distant memory. Those who know the Hamptons understand that worldapart feeling well. With a signature blend of wild beaches, historic villages, quiet ponds, and fresh breezes, if the world offers a more romantic wedding destination, we have yet to discover it. For those who haven’t yet discovered this special place—or are considering it anew through the eyes of a bride-to-be—we invite you to explore, and to be swept away ... again.

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Hamptons Fresh Unveiled: Behind the scenes with event planner Jill Gordon................ {72} Pick Your Palette: Color schemes and decorative complements.. ............ {79}

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The Table: Ship to shore................................................................... {131} Green Weddings: Simple, sustainable choices for stylish brides............{141} Wedding Weekends: Dream getaways near and far.......................... {176}

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Tips & Advice “I Do” Etiquette................................. {34} Style File Décor & Flowers..................... {155} Style File Cakes & Cuisine.....................{165} Made in the Hamptons........................ {184}

Additional Resources More..............................................{187} Advertiser Directory........................... {190}

Fabulous Hampton Weddings Kaitlin Thanhauser to William Flynn.. ...... {42} Grace Koo to Kieran Heffernan............... {50} Lisa Albaneze to Robert Misa.. ................ {58} Donna Savattere to Nahill Younis............. {64}

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little over a year and a half ago, a close friend and coworker started to put a bug in my ear about the Hamptons—telling me how I would love the wine country of the North Fork, the quiet of Shelter Island, the beaches of Amagansett and East Hampton, and last but certainly not least...the food!

By last January, she had made such a persuasive case that after a quick trip to get to know the area, I was encouraged to create a new magazine, and website, dedicated to showcasing Hamptons wedding venues and professionals. And now—a very busy year later—I am pleased to present you with the result—our premier issue of WellWed The Hamptons.

Here you will not only find the names of the best, most-respected caterers, florists, planners, and photographers in the North and South Fork, but you’ll actually see their work too, in all its full-color glory. We had a great time meeting and working with many of them this summer, and can offer our personal assurance that there is a huge pool of top-notch local talent to draw from.

It is my sincere hope that these pages fill you with inspiration and provide you with “Hamptons fresh” ideas to make your celebration special. No matter what part of the Hamptons you choose for your wedding, I am confident that your experience here will be unforgettable.

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contributors {wellwed the hamptons} Offering stellar cuisine and professional service, Peter Ambrose, the chef/owner of Food for Forks, has catered everything from rooftop clambakes in Manhattan to a country barbeque wedding in Montauk.

Miche Bacher, owner/chef of Sacred Sweets on the North Fork of Long Island, uses local and organic ingredients to create delectable cookies, divine chocolates, and sumptuous wedding cakes.

Keith Battaglia is the director of sales and marketing for the Montauk Yacht Club Resort, which offers 35 acres of picturesque waterfront property with countless scenic backdrops for your special day.

For nearly 20 years, Claire Bean has been one of the Hamptons’ most influential floral and event ­designers, garnering kudos from the likes of Brides magazine for her winsome creations.

Gary DePersia of the Corcoran Group specializes in Hamptons luxury real estate. Ranked the No. 4 broker in the nation by the Wall Street Journal, Gary offers top-notch service and unparalleled expertise. ellen watson

Denise M. DeSarlo and Maria Roussos are the co-owners of DMD Design Group, offering full-service floral and decor services.

Suzee Foster, of the award-winning firm WordHampton Public Relations, provides expert counsel on communications strategy, with worldwide experience that spans the United States, Europe, and India.

Jill Gordon, owner of jill gordon celebrate, has been providing wedding planning and consultation services to brides-to-be for 15 years, helping create unforgettable weddings where each client’s individual style shines through.

Pamela Gurman is the founder and creative director of Fat Cat Paperie in Center Moriches. With 15 years experience as a graphic artist, Pam excels at helping customers find stationery that expresses their style and suits their budget.

Floral designer Karen Lenahan brings over 20 years of experience to her work crafting captivating floral centerpieces and bouquets that reflect each client’s unique style.

From understated romantic gatherings to more dramatic affairs, Matt Murphy Event Lighting takes lighting design to the next level, turning events throughout the Hamptons into luminous works of art.

Stacie Pierce, co-owner and chef of elite caterer Food & Co., has been serving the Hamptons and New York City for 15 years. Her passion for food comes through in menus and presentations that set the stage for life’s most special occasions.

Simon Sheridan, owner and chef of Exquisite Food, a boutique caterer in the Hamptons, offers ­creative, custom-designed menus for events that range from intimate gatherings to formal events for 600.

Jerri Woodhouse and Jane McCahill, are the owners of A Taste of the North Fork, a specialty food store that offers unique product lines that embody the region’s sophistication and down-home warmth.

Designer Richard Udice and owners Chini Alarco Whitmore and Charlie Whitmore of C. Whitmore ­Gardens in Amagansett are known for their exceptionally creative floral designs and a customer ­experience that is flawless.

*For advice from some of the Hamptons’ top wedding professionals, visit wellwed.com.

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{1} THE INN AT QUOGUE Seeking the perfect spot for a well-deserved rest? Colette Porcelli and Rocco Lettieri, owners of the main house at the historic Inn at Quogue (innatquogue.com), have an absolutely stunning space to offer guests who crave creature comforts, Old World charm, and stellar service.

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{3} WELLWED WEDDING AFFAIR On February 21, 2009, WellWed will introduce its popular ­bridal-show format to the Hamptons, with an event at the Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York.

Sample food from local caterers and cake makers, meet top wedding professionals in person, and survey the best in everything the Hamptons has to offer, all in an intimate, beautiful setting. An inspiring alternative to the typical expo-style bridal fair, The Hamptons Wedding Affair is a can’t-miss occasion for the discerning bride-to-be. For tickets visit aweddingaffair.com. {4} AMBER OCCASIONS BAKERY At 30 West Water Street in Sag Harbor, Amber Kopcza has opened a new bakery that’s a magical blend of Parisian patisserie and cozy coffeehouse. With the warmth of your grandmother’s kitchen and specialties that range from crusty artisan loaves to ­personal-sized cakes and pies, the bakery is a welcome addition to an already-charming neighborhood. Details are online at amberbakery.com.

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{1} FILIPPA SCOTT SHOES A fixture in the world’s most exclusive bridal boutiques, the fresh, ­sophisticated shoes of Filippa Scott have brides buzzing. Scott, one of Britain’s top designers, graduated from Cordwainers College (which also produced greats like Jimmy Choo) and has spent 13 years honing her craft to produce incomparable wearable art. Your dress might get jealous—but it’s worth it! Visit ­filippascott.com to find out more.

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{2} THE DIY BRIDE We’ve fallen for Khris Cochran’s new book, The DIY Bride, which helps you plan the wedding of your dreams without burning a hole in your pocket. Considering scrapping little touches you desperately want? With wonderful cost-comparison sidebars, Cochran lets you know which items you’re best off buying, and which projects you can make yourself without sacrificing quality. It’s like having a world-class wedding planner in your pocket—sans the exorbitant price tag. Visit diybride.com to find out more. {3} THINK PINK FOR YOUR SHOWER Want to make your bridal shower even more special? Why not host a Pink Envelope Bridal Shower? It’s an easy way to spread the love. Simply include the ­Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation’s donation envelopes in your invitations, collect them at your shower, and send them in. As your dreams are coming true, you’ll be helping someone else who’s struggling to fulfill a wish as well. Visit pinkenvelopeproject.org for more information.

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{wellwed.com} LOG ON & LEARN MORE! We’ve launched our new website! With new tools to help you save all of our great finds and best-of-the-best resources, it has ­never been easier to pick your favorites and create your very own personal wedding catalog. Log on to wellwed.com and see for yourself.

1 VISIT OUR BLOG

Looking for fresh ideas for your special day? Check out our blog to find regularly updated content—everything from cakes to favors to outtakes from high-fashion photo shoots.

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We’re here for you! Whether you’re looking for expert advice from the industry’s leaders, or maybe just some inspiration from our beautiful online albums, it’s only a click away.

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Would you like the chance to sample food from local caterers and cake makers, meet wedding pros in person, and survey the best in everything the Hamptons has to offer, from fine table settings to elegant bridal fashions? Then mark your calendar, because WellWed is excited to announce a very special bridal show in the Hamptons this winter, our first in the region. Featuring lavish decor, innovative floral and tabletop designs, a dazzling runway show of bridal couture, planning seminars, makeovers and manicures, and even a groom’s lounge, this is sure to be an “affair to remember,” an intimate and inspiring alternative to the typical expo-style bridal fair. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Not content to feed the body without nurturing the soul, Bacher has also added “charitable favors” to her repertoire. A ­portion of the proceeds from each delectable favor is donated to a charity of the bride and groom’s choice. Bacher notes that these charitable favors “offer us all a way to give something back, [allowing the couple] the opportunity to share an intimate piece of their lives with A former teacher and acupuncturist, Bacher their guests. Often the charities we choose, is invested in caring for others. For eight the ones that have special meaning to us, say years, Sacred Sweets has carried on that tra- something about us that even those close to dition through its commitment to producing us don’t know.” the highest quality baked goods, “using the best ingredients, especially local and organic Bacher urges brides-to-be to make sure ones.” The results are positively scrumptious. the professionals you work with not only self-taught chef, miche bacher has

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inspire you, but listen to you, also. It’s all about making it personal. “Don’t think about the cake, dessert, or favor in isolation,” she says. “Rather, consider it as part of the whole. Let the dessert say something about you, whether it is a favorite dessert flavor, or something your family has eaten forever, or one that has a design element that is yours alone—let it be about you!”

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Thanhauser was on her way to one of her favorite summer­ time destinations with a small group of friends when she ­spotted a friend from college. The friend invited Kaitlin and her ­companions to a barbecue at the house he and some friends were renting in Southampton. There, as luck would have it, Will Flynn was manning the grill. Kaitlin and Will clicked instantly and began dating not long afterwards.

When an opportunity arose for Will to take a job at his company’s Hong Kong offices, Kaitlin encouraged him to seize the chance. Will was equally supportive when Kaitlin got accepted to a competitive graduate program at Duke University. But after a year apart, Kaitlin and Will knew that they belonged together, and she packed up to join him in Hong Kong. Together, they traveled all over Asia, culminating in the perfect moment when Will proposed in their Hong Kong apartment.

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Though much of their wedding was traditional, Kaitlin and Will added their own touches. She anchored the ribbon around the waist of her wedding gown with her grandmother’s diamond brooch, for example, and had her bridesmaids’ skirts made from gorgeous Thai silk she’d brought back from Asia. Each skirt was slightly different, and Kaitlin encouraged her attendants to choose their own tops to wear with the high-waisted skirts.

Kaitlin ­eschewed the traditional bouquet toss, and in place of a ­traditional wedding cake, the couple served a Fudgie the Whale ice cream cake from Carvel.

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Kaitlin and Will also managed to make it through their first dance together with aplomb, after months of practicing and not quite getting it right. As they moved across the dance floor, their friends laughed and cheered—though not exactly about the couple’s smooth moves. “Upon rejoining our table, we discovered the source of their delight was a napkin stuck to Will’s shoe,” Kaitlin says. “Dragging around the dance floor, it looked like a piece of toilet paper.”

“I love East Hampton's quiet beaches, the old friends, the simple get-­togethers—it was exactly what I wanted our wedding to feel like.”

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Kaitlin and Will had to laugh, too. Why not? Surrounded by a small group of their closest friends and family, there was no reason not to enjoy themselves on the day that marked the culmination of their happiness and the beginning of a new life together as ­husband and wife. In fact, that’s exactly what Kaitlin ­encourages other brides to do: “You have spent so much time, so much energy, and so many resources on this event,” she says. “Take it in and have fun.”

A week of heavy rain before the wedding left the field where the reception was to be held completely soaked, but thanks to the seamless efforts of the wedding planning team, nobody even noticed. Lyndsey Hamilton Events quickly transformed an unfortunate muddy pit near the restrooms into a little oasis of bucolic charm with a liberal application of wood and hay. “It was incredible!” Kaitlin says. “Everything was gorgeous.”

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And what Kerry Heffernan noticed about Grace Koo was that she had some pretty strict dining habits.

When one of Grace's colleagues introduced her to Kerry, then executive chef of Danny Meyer’s renowned New York City restaurant Eleven Madison Park, he recognized her as one of the restaurant’s regular lunch customers—and knew that she always ordered the same seafood salad and ­unsweetened iced tea. Ordering the same thing repeatedly was a sure sign of a serious person, Kerry thought, but he was also pleased to notice that every now and again, Grace would tack on a side of pommes frites to her order.

Special Life continued to throw them together, both at the They se Touch: restaurant and at functions for various charities rv family- ed food they supported, and as Kerry began to learn a encoura style to little more about Grace, he was delighted to find ge inter that she was more relaxed than he’d originally ac a t t h thought. He was also excited to discover that e tables. tion Grace had grown up fishing with her dad on Long Island, since he himself was an avid fly-fisherman.

Finally, one evening when Grace approached Kerry about the possibility of catering a reunion party she was planning, Kerry popped the question: Would Grace go fishing with him the following ­Saturday ­morning?

Grace accepted, but the date was postponed a day thanks to a passing hurricane. When they met on Sunday, the windy, blustery weather was hardly conducive to good fishing, but it proved to be a chance to get to know each other better. Watching Grace cast her own line competently and confidently, Kerry thought, “Now this is an independent woman.” When Kerry offered to carry Grace over the enormous puddles on the beach so she could keep her feet dry, Grace thought, “Now this is a gentleman.” Neither one caught a single fish, but a second date was pretty much inevitable.

In fact, that first date went so well that Kerry and Grace can’t actually pinpoint the moment they decided to get married. “­Getting married was a conversation that came up from time to time, and we just decided to make it official at some point and went out to buy a ring together,” Grace says.

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The proposal might have been spontaneous, but Grace and Kerry knew they wanted to create a memorable wedding. They immediately thought of the Hamptons and their second home in Sag Harbor, where they had enjoyed spending time for years.

They also spent a lot of time planning the food, which they knew they wanted to serve family-style to create a more casual dining experience and encourage interaction at the table. With Kerry’s career in food—he is now the executive chef at South Gate in the Essex House—and Grace’s obvious strong tastes, the couple knew food would play a big role in their wedding. They chose Tom Colicchio’s acclaimed restaurant Craft to cater their wedding, and Grace and Kerry agree that the amazing food—some of which was prepared by their chef friends—was one of the highlights of their wedding day.

seeing all their favorite people—friends, family, and colleagues—together in the same tent, eating, drinking, and dancing, was definitely the highlight of their day.

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Grace wanted a wedding palette that would blend with the lovely gardens of the Longhouse Reserve, so she opted for organic colors and styles that would really play up the splendor of the surroundings. Long, country-style tables helped create the warm, welcoming feel of an Italian kitchen.

Their wedding was everything they had hoped for, and seeing all their favorite people—friends, family, and colleagues—together in the same tent, eating, drinking, and dancing, was definitely the highlight. Not even the unexpected presence of Hurricane Hannah could put a damper on the wedding celebration—after all, their first date had been drenched by a hurricane, too, and that had turned out pretty well.

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Obviously the beach is a special place for Rob and Lisa, so when the time came to plan their wedding, there was no question that the Lisa Albaneze to Robert Misa June 5, 2008 Atlantica Westhampton Beach

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married Robert Misa, she’d be Lisa Misa. Introduced by a mutual friend, Lisa was serious about Rob almost from the first time they met. At the time, Rob wasn’t looking for a steady girlfriend, but Lisa was persistent because she felt that they had a real connection. They became friends and then, at a Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concert, there came a magic moment, says Lisa, when “we both just knew we had found the person we were supposed to spend the rest of our life with.”

Still, Lisa was shocked when Rob proposed during a ­morning walk on the beach. She had no idea that Rob’s mother and ­brother had been up at the crack of dawn setting the stage for the proposal. Lisa—not knowing what was in store—wasn’t ­nearly so helpful, grumbling at Rob’s suggestion that they take a ­romantic stroll. “I just wanted to get a tan!” she laughs. And when Rob started rooting through what she thought were a stranger’s belongings on the beach, she yelled at him.

And then, she saw it. “Right there in front of me there were tons of shells making the outline of an enormous heart,” Lisa says, “and inside the heart, it said, ‘Lisa, will you marry me?’” When Rob got down on one knee, he got his answer, and he and Lisa cried with happiness.

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Obviously the beach is a special place for Rob and Lisa, so when the time came to plan their wedding, there was no question that the ocean would figure into the location. Lisa briefly considered the idea of a tropical wedding, but in the end, Long Island won their hearts. Not only had Rob grown up there and brought Lisa there to visit throughout their relationship, but it was also the perfect summer vacation destination—it would be easy to relive a little of their wedding romance each year. Atlantica, in Westhampton Beach, was the first place they visited, and Lisa and Rob knew immediately that they’d found their spot.

Lisa wanted a celebration that was laid-back but elegant. They decided that their wedding would be a whole week of parties, with the couple and their guests renting neighboring houses and spending the week before the wedding soaking up the sun, cooking out, and hanging out with good friends and family.

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For the wedding itself, Lisa wanted the spectacular ocean views to be the focus, and so she decided on a simple, mostly white ­palette highlighted with hints of blue and crystal accents.

“We both just knew we had found the person we were ­supposed to spend the rest of our life with.”

The setting also figured into their wedding in another way: Instead of the traditional candle-lighting ceremony, Lisa and Rob’s mothers poured separate vials of sand (blue for Lisa and white for Rob) into a single vessel, a representation of their union.

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The ceremony itself was everything Lisa had hoped for. Lisa loved walking down the aisle toward Rob with her dad at her side, a sight that had most of the guests at least a little tearyeyed. Even Rob, whom Lisa describes as a real man’s man, got choked up when he saw Lisa coming toward him. Lisa’s uncle Michael Buono performed the ceremony, which he penned with the help of Lisa’s cousin Marissa, and Lisa and Rob wrote their own vows, making the ceremony truly personal. Afterwards, the newlywed couple stood on the beach for pictures together, giddy with happiness.

The reception was full of special moments, too. Lisa and Rob’s first dance was to the Tim McGraw/Faith Hill duet “It’s Your Love,” a song that recalled the moment when they first knew that they had found a lifelong match. Lisa’s dance with her dad and Rob’s with his mom were also highlights for both. And Lisa even managed to surprise Rob this time: After pretending to ignore his complaints about wanting a chocolate wedding cake, she presented him with a chocolate, poker-themed groom’s cake at the reception!

Lisa says that the best advice she got about planning her ­wedding came from her aunt Marie. “It’s so simple, but it’s so true. She said: ‘Savor every moment.’

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It was only a month after that serendipitous meeting in the Bahamas that Donna and Nahill decided to make a commitDonna Savattere to Nahill Younis ment June 28, 2008 Wolffer Estate Vineyard Sagaponack

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across the room at a New Year’s Eve party in the ­Bahamas, she was instantly smitten by his tall good looks and sense of personal style. When she walked up to introduce herself and Nahill told her that he also lived in Manhattan, she demanded to see his driver’s license as proof. Nahill obliged, happy to prove to this forthright stranger that he was in fact, her New York City neighbor, and from that moment on, the two were inseparable.

It was only a month after that serendipitous meeting in the Bahamas that Donna and Nahill decided to make a permanent commitment. But one proposal wasn’t enough for Special Nahill. After proposing a first time, he spent two months hunting down the perfect diamond and Friends Touch: and ­fam setting for the perfect ring for his perfect bride-tot r a v e led from ily be. And during a sunny Saturday morning walk parts of a on the beach in the Hamptons, Nahill surprised the wor ll ld Donna by proposing to her a second time, getshare D onna an to ting down on his knees and ­saying, “Marry me, d Nahill’ Donna.” Hearing the words in “that beautiful s joy English accent that would make any woman’s heart melt,” Donna says, she gladly accepted again.

Donna was already a mother when Nahill met her, and Donna’s daughter quickly became an important part of his life. Donna and Nahill also had a son together before the wedding, and incorporating their family into their love story was an important part of wedding planning for them. “We have a home in the Hamptons and two children, so having a wedding ‘at home’ seemed like a simple way for us to have the wedding of our dreams without having to travel too far with our little ones,” says Donna.

Fortunately, there was no shortage of lovely wedding locations in the area. Donna and Nahill were immediately enchanted by the relaxed loveliness of the Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, whose beautiful outdoor spaces seemed like an ideal location for the family-style wedding they envisioned.

Friends and family traveled from all parts of the world to share Donna and Nahill’s joy, some literally crossing the globe to join the celebration. Guests came to Sagaponack from Texas, California, Florida, Puerto Rico, England, Hong Kong, Switzerland,

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The couple chose orange because it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a traditional wedding color.

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Portugal, the Netherlands, and Singapore as well as from New York and Washington, D.C. And of course, Donna and ­Nahill’s children were there to celebrate the union of their parents.

The wedding was a simple celebration of love, family, and friendship—exactly what Donna and Nahill wanted.

Donna and Nahill wanted their wedding to be a fun, vibrant ­celebration of life and love. They chose orange as the primary color in their wedding palette because it’s not a traditional ­wedding color, and says Donna, “Nothing in our lives together is traditional or about ‘following the rules.’”

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In keeping with their romantic natures and relaxed style, Donna and Nahill wrote their own marriage vows, sharing them with each other for the first time during the ceremony. Nahill ­promised to cherish and cultivate the bond that began when luck pulled them together for that magical New Year’s Eve meeting, while Donna promised to be Nahill’s friend and biggest fan forever.

The wedding was a simple celebration of love, family, and friendship—exactly what Donna and Nahill wanted. And thanks to their savvy planning and the help of the experienced professionals who assisted them, Donna says, “Only one unexpected thing happened at our wedding: Everything went according to plan.”

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Sometimes, a location is so spectacular you don’t want anything to detract from it. That’s when a play of earthy neutrals makes the perfect palette.

A beachside wedding doesn’t need a lot of color—the stretch of sand and surf is enchanting without any decoration at all. Still, a wedding is nothing if not an excuse to gild the lily, and a sophisticated mix of ­ivory, amber, and sun-kissed copper makes for a palette that’s gorgeously nuanced and utterly simple. The lively metallic glint in this

combination—it is the party of a lifetime, after all—dresses things up without drawing too much attention from a perfect view. The neutral palette glows with confidence and exudes class—like your favorite little black dress, it’s always appropriate and never out of place. And when the colors are this simple, the thoughtful details really get noticed.

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This page: A low table set with gossamer-draped ecru tablecloths and clusters of cream and white roses and dusty miller; linens and rentals from Classic Party Rental. Opposite, clockwise from top left: Creamy spray roses mingle with white garden roses in coppery vases, by Sag Harbor Florist; braided jute holds name tags with copper calligraphy in place, from Pen & Paper Calligraphy Designs; amber tea lights illuminate the tablescape; paper lanterns, from Matt Murphy Event Lighting, float above the table.

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Color PALETTE With such a simple palette, minding the details is essential. When using neutrals, investing in quality is a must.

Opposite: A restrained color palette helps highlight the rich play of textures in this bridal bouquet designed by Sag Harbor Florist. The soft ruffled petals of roses that range in color from pure white to ivory to rich ecru find a smooth, sophisticated counterpoint in the creamy silk ribbon that binds the stems. From top: Placecards attached to miniature bottles of artisan sea salt guide guests to their tables, by a taste of the north fork; coarse-textured sea salt gets a stylish presentation in a special wooden serving dish.

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A beach wedding, of course, should embrace the seaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bounty. Here, natural seaweed and fresh herbs season a generous helping of House Lane oysters, Namangue Bay steamers, and Prince Edward Island mussels served clambake-style in a rustic white pail, by Food for Forks.

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neutral backdrop, the vivid color of classic summer foods really popsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Steamed Montauk Point lobsters need little more than lemon slices as a complement. a salad of red, orange and yellow cherry tomatoes tossed with basil tastes as bright as a summer morning. mixed berry mojitos are

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Not just any day at the beach! Sparkling glassware, elegant linens and flowers, and well-dressed pillows to sit on elevate a classic clambake, making for a celebration that is as refined as it is fun. Sophisticated charm is the name of the game here.

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Color PALETTE ABOUT THE LOCATION Wyborg Beach in East Hampton has long been a favorite spot for the sophisticated set: The famous Jazz Age socialite couple, the Murphys, regularly took their morning exercise here, and the beach retains its high-class aura to this day. With its clean sand and cooling breezes from the Atlantic, there are few more perfect seaside spots for enjoying a sunny ­summer ­celebration.

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Food for Forks (page 152) owner Peter ­Ambrose has more than 20 years of experience bringing beautiful food to weddings and is ­committed to making every wedding-day detail

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Sweetly charming or sleek and modern — it’s your call. This palette offers endless ­possibilities for brides who want to summon the sunshine for their wedding-day festivities.

It’s hard to imagine a more modern color combination than clean white and cool gray—but when you add a splash of sunshine, something magical happens: Things get very, very happy. This is not the palette for brides who take their weddings with a side of irony or for those who want solemn faces at the reception. There is something unabashedly, unapologetically upbeat about vivid yellow—

it’s the shade for brides who fully intend to beam as they walk down the aisle toward their happy beginning. Adding gray and white keeps things from getting too saccharine and helps ­elevate simple, sunny yellow to sophisticated heights. The combination can be charmingly rustic or city chic depending on how you use it. You decide.

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This page: An exquisite wreath overlooks a shabby-chic tablescape created by Karen Lenahan Designs.

Opposite, clockwise from top left: Vintage-style chargers lend sophistication to a place setting; whimsically placed lemons brighten up a chandelier; gray and yellow floral print on a place card; hydrangea, phlox, yellow roses, and jasmine star in a summery arrangement, by Karen Lenahan Designs.

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Delicious and visually stunning, palette-perfect napoleons of smoked salmon layered with cream cheese and garnished with caviar and sprigs of fresh dill are served on rounds of artisan bread in an hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvre created by Food & Co.; platters and linens from Party Rental Ltd.

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crème fraiche on brioche toasts; scallop gratin served on the half-shell in a bed of coarse salt; a painterly presentation of appetizers offers a tempting variety of colors and flavors--all from Food & Co.

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White-chocolate cake layered with lemon curd, white chocolate, and buttercream takes on an utterly modern architecture in a three-tiered box cake designed by Sacred Sweets. Monochromatic arrangements pick up on the colors of the cake and tie together this sure-to-wow-them dessert table.

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Featured PROFESSIONALS Sacred Sweets (page 97) is committed to ­creating a perfect combination of style and flavor for each event, with an emphasis on ­using fresh flowers, herbs, and spices to make every cake a unique masterpiece.

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Elegant, romantic, and a bit whimsical, this color palette brings ­together the best of summer’s bounty in a country-chic combination that’s A perfect inspiration for outdoor weddings.

What could be more evocative of summer’s sweetness than a ­b lushing, just-plucked peach. Even tempered with a touch of rustic khaki, peach risks being almost over-the-top ­r omantic.

Enter lavender—a bold choice, perhaps, but one that perfectly complements peach’s natural glow and pulls ­t ogether this palette in a way that is surprising and sophisticated at

once. This color combination invites the addition of ­n atural elements—think fresh fruit, herbs, branches and twigs—and fits naturally with an overall décor that revels in whimsical details like Victorian cameos or quirky birdhouses. Like summer itself, these colors come together with an optimistic, anythinggoes elegance that’s sure to inspire the creativity inside you.

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This page: A cluster of classical vases hold lavender and peach roses, purple hydrangea, clematis, lavender lisianthus, and apricot parrot tulips, by Claire Bean Floral & Event Design. Opposite, clockwise from top left: Peach-themed place cards by Fat Cat Paperie are wrapped around lavender napkins; a dressed-up jar of peach chutney is an elegant and delicious favor; luxe paper and a sweet shape make this peach invitation designed by Fat Cat Paperie charmingly sophisticated; fresh peaches and amethyst glassware complement the floral theme.

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by Claire Bean Floral & Event Design ­celebrates nature’s abundance. Inspired by the classic rose gardens of the ceremony site, it features a voluptuous combination of garden and spray roses, lavender ­hydrangea, purple clematis, and other blooms for a look that’s tasteful and timeless. The vintage peach handkerchief adds to its old-fashioned charm. Right, clockwise from top: Exquisite calligraphy enhances the beverage service; peaches preserved in classic canning jars; a cut-glass pitcher holds pre-mixed peach­l avender martinis.

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This page: An artful display of seasonal blooms, including herbs such as mint, chives, rosemary, and lavender as well as more traditional hydrangeas and roses, provide a summery backdrop for assorted appetizers, by Food for Forks.

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of colorful appetizers from Food for Forksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;crab cakes get a sophisticated kick from chipotle aioli; a peach-chipotle glaze enlivens grilled sea scallops in Chinese soupspoons; creamy citrus aioli is the perfect foil for poached shrimp and snow

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For these tiny tiered wedding cakes, Madagascar vanilla-bean cake is layered with lavender-roasted peach marmalade and Italian meringue buttercream, draped in homemade marshmallow fondant, then pearl-dusted and topped with homemade miniature marzipan peaches. Opposite: Peach escort cards are a custom design by Fat Cat Paperie. Handmade with love, each peach and leaf is hand cut and assembled.

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Swept q Away Chart a course for romance with dreamy, oceaninspired gowns that showcase simple lines and exquisite detailing.

A seaside escape has always spelled romance. And with beach themes and oceanside destinations gaining popularity, brides are looking for gowns that suit both sun and sand. These simple yet elegant dresses fit the bill perfectly. Whether spotted on the deck of a yacht or on a sandy stretch of coastline, they are enough to make any sailor long to return from the sea.

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Left: If you want to walk down the aisle barefoot in the sand, the “Arden” gown by Melissa Sweet, available from The Wedding Salon of Manhasset, is the perfect drift of a dress. With creamy layers of Chantilly lace knotted with a fluttery ribbon just below the ruched bust line, it is the epitome of laid-back chic. Opposite: A silk duchess satin gown with trapunto stitching features a silk organza skirt with a grosgrain bow, designed by Carolina Herrera; veil by Jennifer Leigh—available from The Wedding Salon of Manhasset. An onyx bracelet with hematite accents by Louise M. Jewelry is just the right sophisticated accent.

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HORIZONS A tumble of pearls makes even the simplest dress look positively posh.

This page and opposite: A simple, strapless empirewaist dress with an A-line skirt becomes utterly stunning rendered in English laser-cut lace; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaleidoscopeâ&#x20AC;? gown by Amy Kuschel, available at Gabriella. A six-strand pearl necklace from CW Creations adds a note of classic elegance.

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Opposite and this page: A sea-swept mermaid skirt with a chapel train lends the duchess silk satin “­Mallory” gown by Lea Ann Belter, a sense of fairytale romance. And personalized accessories—a slim beaded belt and a pearl and lace jacket, both by Monique Lhuillier—give the look a cosmopolitan twist, available from The Wedding Salon of Manhasset.

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This page and opposite: The drama is in the details of a classic V-neck gown featuring English laser-cut lace, a plummeting back, and an elegant trumpet shape; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roseâ&#x20AC;? gown by Amy Kushel, available at Gabriella. A sleek, stunning seashell bracelet is the perfect complement.

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This page and opposite: The gathered and layered train of this Carolina Herrera gown is a visual tour de force. At once simple and simply spectacular, the dress guarantees a dramatic entranceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and exit. Go ahead and gild the lily with a simple flower hairpiece. Dress available from The Wedding Salon of Manhasset.

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You will weave a spell as enchanting as any mythical maiden in the relaxed, empirewaist “Gazelle” gown by Cymbeline. The coordinating lace headband, also by Cymbeline, echoes the lacy embroidery of the gown, offering a “Summer of Love” take on the traditional wedding veil.

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Golden beaded appliqués add a subtle glow to the “Laurel” gown by Claire Pettibone, a fluttery column of gauzy lace trimmed at the waist with a silk ribbon bow that accents the open back.

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Opposite: A portrait collar and silk ribbon sash lend a certain sophistication to the stripped-down silhouette of the “Fiona” gown by Monique Lhuillier, available at The Wedding Salon of Manhasset. This page: There is something both ­vintage and modern—and utterly carefree—about this knee-length silk taffeta gown with a classic sweetheart neckline and peek-aboo lace hem; “Nell” gown by Melissa Sweet, available at The Wedding Salon of Manhasset.

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Classic forms and soft, playful details add up to a look that’s naturally romantic.

Extravagantly trimmed with oversize roses and layered with rows of delicate lace inserts and pearl beading, the ivory “Etoile” gown by Claire Pettibone was made for your Cinderella moment.

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Use nautical details to anchor a crisp palette of red, white, and blue for a refined take on an all-American look that sets the scene for waterfront summer celebrations.

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Opposite: Silver starfish hold capiz-shell place cards by Pen & Paper C ­ alligraphy Design; a buttoned white “cuff” wraps the red linen napkins. Above Left: Black Magic roses pop in a vintage silver trophy cup. Above: A visually intriguing minature arrangement from C. Whitmore Gardens mixes Black Magic roses with fresh strawberries in antique silver vessels.

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This page: A piquant red and white striped sash provides a graphic backdrop for a romantic bouquet blending white roses, tulips, orchids, vine clematis, succulents, and fiddleheads, designed by C. Whitmore Gardens.

The key to modern regatta style is keeping effusive elements like this bouquet in check with clean lines.Opposite page: An invitation printed on handmade paper features crisp calligraphy in navy ink for a look thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s both sophisticated and organic-feeling; a twine closure subtly evokes the hemp ropes of a tall ship, designed by Pen & Paper Calligraphy Design.

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A festive array of appetizers can be as full of delightful surprises as a walk on the beach.

This page:: Seared tuna served on slices of daikon is garnished with caviar and creme fraiche. Opposite, clockwise from top left: Fried shrimp rest on the edge of a coconut with cocktail sauce poured inside for dipping; topped with crème fraiche, quesadillas are filled with barbecued duck, exotic mushrooms, and caramelized onions and served with mango and pomegranate salsa; sweet beets and savory Stilton pair perfectly in these tiny tartlets; a lobster-salad “cocktail.” All from Exquisite Food.

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This page: Like a castle in the sand, this cake is lavishly decorated with red and blue nautical cutouts, pearl beads, shells, and starfish on vanilla fondant, a classic red velvet cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting evokes the whimsy of childhood beach excursions, by Sugar Sugar.

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ABOUT THE LOCATION The historic Montauk Yacht Club (page 11) is the Hamptonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only full-service luxury ­resort, combining modern amenities with the Old World charm for which the area is renowned.

With a choice of stunning wedding locations, including the newly restored Farmhouse Ballroom with its Atlantic views, and a dedicated wedding planner on staff, the resort is an ­inspiring choice for a Hamptons wedding.

Featured PROFESSIONALS C. Whitmore Gardens (page 135) in Amagansett boasts of a team of talented and experienced wedding designers who offer unmatched creativity, a focus on quality, and remarkable attention to detail. They work closely

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Exquisite Food, (page 21) one of the Hamptonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; premier wedding caterers, starts with sublime food and follows it up with genuine personal service to ensure that guests are dazzled.

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