Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

FEATURES

I Do, I Do
Draw inspiration from a fairy-tale fete in Ireland, a traditional Hindu ceremony held (where else?) on a Texas ranch, a vintage do in Palm Springs, California, a Florida-kitsch affair complete with pink plastic flamingos, a lavish Bahamas beach bash and a seaside soiree in Cancun, Mexico.

Wedding Planner Picks
There’s a whole world out there, and it’s your wedding oyster. But how do you narrow down all the options to that one perfect locale? We called on our team of trusted experts, DWH’s A-List Planners, to share their top 25 ceremony spots around the globe.

Fashion Forward
Want to really make a statement with your wedding gown? These four trends — asymmetry, sleeves, texture and color — were scorching bridal runways this season. Opt for one of these 32 dresses, and we guarantee all eyes will be on you. (Bonus: Five are under $1,000!)

DEPARTMENTS

Aisle File
Three etiquette experts answer the tough questions on everything from invites to gifts to social media (yes, you have to mind your tweets!).

Beauty To Go
Our favorite essentials for your wedding-day makeup bag to keep you fresh-faced and camera-ready through the after-party.

Global Style
Holiday season is here! Add some sparkle to your event with these silver and cranberry frills, from sequined accessories to a disco-inspired cake.

At A Glance
How many readers consider themselves vintage brides? Who’s dreaming of an overwater-bungalow honeymoon? Our annual readers’ poll results are in!

Bride Ideas
Kleinfeld Bridal’s new line of jewelry (no trip to NYC required!), top gift picks for the whole bridal party and fancy customizable flip-flops with interchangeable bling. Plus three hot all-inclusives in the Mexican Caribbean and venue spots in California, Ireland, Jamaica, North Carolina and Vermont.

Grand Entrances
Whether you’re making a dramatic debut, departing with panache or just posing for photos, these eight elegant staircases add just the right amount of opulence.

Groom’s Room
Our go-to hubby dishes on everything groomsmen: picking an all-star lineup, pre-game coaching and rewarding the team’s loyalty.

Love At Large
Three chic new addresses are making waves in the Big Apple, Vera Wang unveils a stylish new luggage line, and these national-park properties mingle nature and romance — with absolutely no need to rough it. Also, dreamy getaways in Bermuda, Curacao, Hawaii and Turks and Caicos.

Destination Spotlight
Will and Kate brought the Seychelles into the spotlight by choosing the island chain for their royal honeymoon. Follow suit at a chichi resort in the archipelago known for unspoiled beaches and Creole style.

HONEYMOON GUIDE
Global Style
Packing for your honeymoon? We’ve narrowed down the essentials — the perfect shoe, bag, dress, swimwear and tech toy for five different destinations: the French Riviera’s cobblestone lanes, the edgy streets of New York City, the dusty South African plains, the surf breaks of Costa Rica and Cancun’s cerulean shores.

2012 Honeymoon Adventure Countdown
If lazing on a beach seems a little too been there, done that, our handpicked honeymoon quests, from climbing Maya ruins in Mexico to diving for Tahiti’s legendary black pearls, are sure to get your blood pumping. Find inspiration for your honeymoon escapade, or challenge yourselves to one of these 10 romantic feats.

Honeymoon Help 101
Should we hire a travel agent? Where can we find the best specials? Is travel insurance worth the expense? For the answers to these and other pressing planning questions, we sought help from the experts — three Virtuoso travel agents with the experience and know-how to get you on your way.

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