A Return to
Elegance
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Weddings Spring/Summer 2009
By Melissa Colgan
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Eden Gown
Eden gown ($7,370), by Elizabeth Fillmore, from L’atelier Couture. Nude blusher veil ($175), from Che Bella. Rose gold and diamond bangle ($15,800), by Odelia; 2.23 carat Asscher cut diamond ($37,950) in platinum step trapezoids and handmade scroll semimount setting ($7,100), with platinum and diamond beaded band ($2,060), by Martin Flyer, all jewelry from JB Hudson.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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Antigua Gown
Antigua gown ($2,200), by Reverie by Melissa Sweet, from Priscilla of Boston. Hairpins ($25-45) and crystal drop earrings ($95), both from Che Bella. Vorga mules ($695), by Manolo Blahnik, from Neiman Marcus. Philippe Audibert "Anita" bracelet ($148), from StyledLife. 2.23 carat Asscher cut diamond ($37,950) in platinum step trapezoids and handmade scroll semimount setting ($7,100), with platinum and diamond beaded band ($2,060), by Martin Flyer, all jewelry from JB Hudson. Louis XVI style, carved giltwood settee ($1,600), from Claire Steyaert Antiques.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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Navy Suit
Navy velvet jacket ($895), by Paul Smith, charcoal pants ($450) and navy pinstripe vest ($225), by Theory; French cuff white shirt ($565), by Fray; and black onyx and diamond cuff links ($1,550), by David Yurman, all from Neiman Marcus. Victor & Rolf tie ($135), from StyledLife. Satin-finish platinum wedding band ($2,795), by Christian Bauer, from JB Hudson.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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On Noah and Anita
Black Soho tuxedo jacket and Tribeca tuxedo trouser (purchase price: $800/suit, $325/shoes; rental price: $150/suit and shoes); black bow tie and cummerbund set (purchase only $75), by Saavi, all from Heimie’s Haberdashery. Black leather loafer ($695), by Prada, from Neiman Marcus. Kirstyn gown, by Monique Lhuillier ($3,520), and Elegant veil by Toni Federici ($1,125), both from Monique Lhuillier. Satin-wrapped gold chain necklace with large vintage Czech crystal chandelier pendants ($700), by Meridith Griffin, from L’atelier Couture.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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On Nell, Erica, and Megan
Sea Glass sleeveless dress ($160), by Priscilla of Boston. Black patent shoes ($12.99), from Target. Jeweled hairpins ($10 each), from Che Bella. Carolyn duchess shift dress with velvet belt ($290), by Thread Design, from Flutter Boutique. Jeweled necklace (worn as a head band) by Badgley Mischka, editor’s own, find similar styles at Nordstrom. Flower ring ($78), from StyledLife. Silver slingback shoes ($825), by Manolo Blahnik, from Neiman Marcus. Long strapless black dress ($180), from Our Shop. Brooch (worn in hair, $65) and hairpins ($25-45), all from Che Bella. Vintage rhinestone necklace ($78), from StyledLife.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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On Anne and Megan
Ivory and black wrap blouse ($530) and black A-line skirt ($510), both by Marisa Baratelli, from Dugo. 1.20 carat round diamond ($7,265) in round platinum semimount with tapered diamond baguettes ($5,185), by Jeff Cooper, from JB Hudson. Vintage rhinestone necklace ($78) and 1960s Japanese beaded clutch ($78), from StyledLife. Chandelier earrings ($165), from Che Bella. Secco shoes ($80), by Steve Madden, from Steve Madden. Taupe chiffon dress with black ribbon ($250), by Vera Wang, from Bridal Accents Couture. Bernie Mastrangle freshwater pearl necklace ($66), from StyledLife. Hair pins ($25-45) and Vanessa shoes ($195), by Grazia, all from Che Bella.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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Nomsa Gown
Nomsa gown ($3,350), by Adele Wechsler, from The Bridal Salon at Macy’s. Vintage gloves (editor’s own), find similar styles at Via’s Vintage. Estate diamond bracelet ($66,750), from JB Hudson. Earrings ($48), by Sai Brazil, from StyledLife.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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On Anita
Ivory English net and satin 2G144 gown ($2,860), by Vera Wang, from The Bridal Salon at Macy’s. Vintage jeweled headband with tulle ($195), from Che Bella.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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Gold Strappy Heels
($695), by Christian Louboutin, from Neiman Marcus.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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Satin-Finish Platinum Wedding Band
($2,795), by Christian Bauer; 2.23 carat Asscher cut diamond ($37,950) in platinum step trapezoids and handmade scroll semimount setting ($7,100) with platinum and diamond beaded band ($2,060), all by Martin Flyer, all from JB Hudson. Ivory ring bearer pillow ($65), from Che Bella.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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Mother of the Bride Corsage
Mother of the bride corsage; 1.20 carat round diamond ($7,265) in round platinum semimount with tapered diamond baguettes ($5,185), by Jeff Cooper, from JB Hudson.
Photo by Bill Tyler
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