The Reception
Standout Ideas
How to have an unforgettable wedding, from ceremony’s end to the wee hours of the after-party.
I Love It, I Love It Not-
A cost-benefit analysis of four wedding venue types.
- Pray for Good Weather
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A mini-guide to pulling off a wedding reception outdoors.
- Outward Bound
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Great spots for a wedding en pleine air beyond central Manhattan.
Invitations
Graphic Material-
Wedding stationery that’ll jump out of the mailbox.
- Shop-A-Matic
Stationery -
Embossing, engraving, offset, and more to up the ante on your invites.
- Ask An Expert
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The graphic designers from Swayspace say when too many typefaces are enough.
Flowers & Centerpieces
Quite a Handful -
Bouquets so beautiful you won’t want to toss them.
Photography & Videos
- Ask an Expert
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Photographer Christian Oth picks his favorite outdoor portrait locations.
Music & Dancing
Wedding Sound Machines-
Band and D.J. options arranged by cost and proclivity.
- My Big Fat ? Wedding
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Musical nods to heritage, whichever yours may be.
Organization
Ask an Expert-
Planner Loulie Parker on which wedding traditions are over.
- Decisions, Decisions
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One hundred married couples on the wedding choices they made and what they wish they had done differently.
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Cakes
Top These-
Cakes, cookies, and confections to end the night with a wow.
Catering
Ask an Expert-
Hudson Yard's Stephan Baroni on the wildest party he's ever catered.
- Chicken or Beef?
Neither, Thank You -
Inspired seasonal menus designed by top New York City toques.
A Drink for All Seasons
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Death & Co.'s seasonal concoctions sipped, swilled, and scored.
Guests & Entertaining
- Remedies for Hazardous Guests
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How to deal with surprise plus-ones, feuding parents, and too-tipsy friends.
So many choices...
Sharpen those minds.
Seasonal specials.
Great gifts for Dad.
Feeling good. Looking great.
