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A dramatic one-shoulder, floral-printed silk chiffon gown with beaded embroidery, about $4,850, by Badgley Mischka Couture. Satin evening bag, $695, by Christian Louboutin. Peking glass bangles with enamel design, price upon request, by Melody NYC. 18K gold– and-coral ring, $6,700, by Di Modolo. 18K gold, coral and diamond ring, $1,200, by Soho Gem.
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word s of love White silk charmeuse and chiffon bias gown with layered chiffon-and-lace bodice, drop back and waterfall train, about $2,950, by Saeyoung Vu Couture. 14K gold–andgarnet drop earrings; Chinese cuff with amber stone, prices upon request, both by Melody NYC.
poetry in motion White spaghetti-strap gown with plunging back, lace bodice, and tulle skirt with silk organza swirls, about $5,400, by Lara Hélène Bridal Atelier. Silver necklace with enamel, amethyst and jade drop pendant; crown bracelet with green agates; bracelet with enamel overlay and marcasites, prices upon request, all by Melody NYC. 552
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memoirs of a moment Multicolored traditional vintage wedding kimono, about $1,000, from Kyoto Kimono. Victorian ring with rose-cut diamonds, price upon request, by Melody NYC. 18K gold, and black- and cognac-diamond band, $1,710, by Sarah Graham. 18K gold, coral and diamond ring, $1,200, by Soho Gem. Velvet and Indian ribbon shoes, $790, by Christian Louboutin.
pillow book Ivory dress with Calais lace, about $2,100, by Cymbeline Paris. Carnelianbead collar necklace, $900, by Elle W Collection. Gold-filled snake bracelet, price upon request, by Melody NYC. 18K gold, rubellite, green beryl and diamond ring, $9,200, by Valentin Magro. 22K gold vermeil over sterling-silver tassel bracelets, $425 each, by Jennifer Miller. Suede shoes, $1,890, by Christian Louboutin. 554
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romantic couplets White Italian silk taffeta gown with draped bodice, ruffled skirt and high hemline at thigh, about $6,600, by Carmela Sutera. 18K gold–andjade ring, $1,395, by Di Modolo. Garnet-andtourmaline floral ring, price upon request, by Melody NYC. Minaudiere with rhinestones and silk tassel, $900, by Elle W Collection. Satin sandals with jewels, $795, by Giuseppe Zanotti Design. 557
write back White antique flocked silk column gown with dramatic deep V-back, about $2,900, by Anna Maier-Ulla Maija Couture. Lucite flower pin (in hair), $495, by Alexis Bittar. Thin coral bangles, $30 each; green bangle, $60, all by Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. Peking glass bangles, price upon request, by Melody NYC. For more info, see page 646. Hair by John Ruidant for Cutler NYC/Redken at See Management. Makeup by Regina Harris for MAC PRO at L’Atelier NYC. Set styling by Sonia Niki.
words worth White silk charmeuse sheath with side gores, and gathered waist with crystal embroidery, about $2,453, by Jim Hjelm. Necklace with carved crystal, crysophase and 14K gold rondells; matching bracelet; Peking glass bracelets with onyx and agate rondells, prices upon request, all by Melody NYC. Platinum, diamond and jade ring, $2,695, by Fortunoff. 18K gold–and-jade ring, $1,395, by Di Modolo.
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