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Letter from the Editor – Fall 2024 DIGITAL EDITION
In the wedding world, autumn always signals two highly anticipated events: New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week, and the lead up to holiday engagement season. It’s the perfect time for couples to kick off their journey to the altar, as new brides-to-be can immediately start perusing the latest designer bridal collections in search of their dream wedding gown.
For the Fall 2024 digital issue, I wanted to highlight fashion, accessories, design, destinations, and love stories that have a global appeal. With 84% of Wedding Style couples choosing to host destination weddings around the world, we continue to feature the top hotels, resorts, and unique places that our brides and grooms love.
Stateside, regions off the beaten path like Paradise Coast in Florida offer a true destination experience without having to venture overseas; and 5-star hotels like The Breakers Palm Beach are a favorite among local and international couples alike. The real weddings featured in this issue will take readers to four top wedding destinations in particular – New Zealand, Italy, Mexico, and New York City. Now is an ideal time to start planning a destination wedding for Fall/Winter 2025, and these love stories provide plenty of inspiration.
One of our recent travel highlights was when our Managing Editor had the opportunity to visit Jamaica, and immerse herself in the island and its colorful culture. As our featured honeymoon destination in this issue, Jamaica is undoubtedly the Land of One Love – the perfect place for couples to unwind, indulge, explore, and soak up lots of feelgood energy as they begin a new life together.
Finally, this hurricane season has been a difficult one for many of our friends and partners in the affected areas. Our hearts are with everyone who is spending this Fall rebuilding, and I wish you a peaceful remainder of 2024 filled with support, comfort, and love.
Sincerely,
Grace Ormonde
Editor-In-Chief
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OCTOBER 2024 EDITOR’S HOT PICKS
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Diamond Expressions
Diamond jewelry is a timeless, versatile, and luxurious way to express individuality, offering a unique blend of elegance and personal style. Each piece – be it a cocktail ring, statement necklace, or custom bracelet – can be tailored to reflect one’s personality, interests, and life milestones. With designers creating so many unique diamond expressions, from cuts to colors to shapes, the wedding experience presents many opportunities for brides to showcase different facets of herself through her jewelry selections. Whether she chooses to wear a ladylike tennis bracelet for her bridal shower or a whimsically shaped brooch for her reception dinner, these diamond jewelry picks are a beautiful way to add some luxury and sparkle to the wedding journey.
DISTINCT ACCENTS FOR HIM
An Intimate Wedding in Italy with Classic Tuscan Charm
Coachella 2016 was in full swing when Emily Bonham and Peter Marcucci first met. The two were introduced through mutual friends, and they instantly connected while enjoying the music and atmosphere of the festival in Palm Springs. Despite having to head back to two different cities separated by more than 1,000 miles, both Emily and Peter realized there was something special happening between them.
Eclectic Elegance – Fall 2025 Designer Wedding Gowns for Every Bride
As the luxury fashion industry moves away from temporary trends, and designers focus on embracing concepts and aesthetics for their collections, each season brings a growing variety of wedding gowns for every bride. From historic periods like the Renaissance and Impressionist eras, to the celebration of heirloom fashion houses, the latest Fall 2025 bridal collections are an eclectic mix of gorgeous gowns and bridal looks.
Historic Icons
“Suivez-Moi,” the Fall 2025 collection by Galia Lahav, reimagines the Rococo era of fashion. Inspired by Rose Bretin, the iconic dressmaker for Queen Marie Antoinette, this collection is glamorous, ornate, and features some stunning corsetry.
Ines Di Santo also payed homage to history this season, premiering her “Renaissance Reimagined” collection at New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week. With wedding gowns that embrace texture, proportion, and grandeur, this collection is Ines’ own retelling of the Renaissance and its artistic spirit.
A Destination Wedding in Zihuatanejo, Mexico with Neutral Décor and Breathtaking Views
McKenna Frenzel and Robert Sieh’s love story began in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, during spring break of their senior year in college. McKenna, attending college in North Dakota, had traveled with a close group of six girlfriends. Robert, attending school in Southern California, was there with six of his college friends. It was one of those fateful moments where paths from two completely different worlds converged.
A Private Estate Wedding at Colpo Di Fulmine in New Zealand
When Trish Peng was celebrating her 21st birthday in a room filled with friends and family, she had no idea her future husband would be at that party. Tim Begg was an unfamiliar face at the celebration, but – 12 years later – the two would find themselves getting married during a private estate wedding in New Zealand.
A Spectacular Country Club Wedding with Green and White Decor
Lydia and Solomon first met during a trip in July of 2023. While they were both tasked with caring for orphans and children who came from broken homes, they also had some free time to get to know each other.
“The first moment I laid eyes on him was at a beach club the minute he landed off the plane,” Lydia recalls. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow, what a good-looking man.’”
Be Loved and Be Loved – Honeymoon in Jamaica
Of all the Caribbean honeymoon destinations to choose from, one country stands apart for its identity, history, and iconic contributions to global pop culture. As the third-largest island in the Caribbean, Jamaica is rich in everything couples could hope to experience during their honeymoon travels. Friendly smiles and rum punch are presented upon arrival at many luxury resorts. Fine dining and comforting, down-home favorites like jerk chicken and festival (a deep-fried bread) are both available in abundance. Rainforests, mountains, and crystal-clear waters are ready to be explored. Whether newlyweds are looking for adventure, culture, relaxation, or the ultimate combination of all three, a honeymoon in Jamaica allows them to experience one of the world’s most beloved destinations in their own unique way.
Statement Furniture for the Modern Home
For many couples, the wedding planning process also coincides with another milestone event – setting up their first home together. Even for those who have been cohabiting before their engagement, a wedding marks a new chapter in a couple’s life; and it’s the perfect time to refresh the home with statement furniture for a modern look.
Modern Home Décor Trends
After years of stark minimalism having its time in the spotlight, modern home décor trends are now shifting in favor of maximalism. Rather than sterile surfaces and monochrome looks, designers are embracing various textures, mixed metals, and unique pieces that reflect craftsmanship and eco-consciousness.
