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Gone Fishin’on alise: Gown, $9,130, Angel Sanchez. Fascinator, $110, The Feathered Head. Necklace, $268, Elva Fields. Earrings, $180, Ben-Amun. Wedding band, $2,775, Sylvie Collection. on Shaun: Cardigan, $65, and pants, $89.50, Perry Ellis. Shirt, $69.99, J. Campbell, available at Men’s Wearhouse. Tie, $19.99, Stafford Essentials, available at JCPenney. Shoes, $90, Bostonian.

features 46 i do, i doGet inspired by these real brides, who threw exceptional stateside events in Florida, California, North Carolina, Arizona and Nevada.

56 love american styleYou don’t have to cross an ocean to find a great wedding locale. Here are 10 amazing spots for destination do’s, right here in the USA. Plus, we show you how to incorporate each site’s flair into your fete.

64 southern soireeThe historic Ford Plantation, just outside Savannah, Georgia, provides the dreamy backdrop for modern fashion with a hint of Southern grace.

74 america’s most romantic resortsFrom designer digs in California and glamorous camping in Montana to a nautical inn in Maryland and a sunny seaside escape in Florida, these 10 hotels around the U.S. offer major honeymoon appeal.

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14 aisle fileLooking for a photographer who special-izes in destination do’s? We’ve got you covered! Introducing our first-ever A-List Photographers.

23 beauty to goTo make sure your pout is extra kissable on the big day, check out our top lipsticks for a perfect pucker.

24 global styleFall is in the air! These wedding-day accessories, from a wildflower bouquet to a leaf-trimmed cake, will complement an autumn affair.

26 at a glanceYour guide to marrying in the balmy USVI and Puerto Rico. No passport required!

29 bride ideasA wedding planner and travel agent team up (finally!), wedding canopies get personal and a classic Cali resort caters to grooms with its new barbershop. Plus, fab wedding spots in Cape Cod, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii and Santa Fe.

36 pet partyThese eight wedding-worthy hotels are pet-friendly too, with perks like designer pet beds and doggie room service.

39 groom’s roomBelly up to the bar as one of our favorite grooms serves his savvy tips for keeping the bar budget intact.

41 love at largeThree over-the-top suites (champagne-glass-shaped hot tub, anyone?), tour operators with a twist and three fun travel journals. And don’t miss these sexy hotels in Argentina, Barbados, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Italy and Mexico.

83 destination spotlightHow to get romantic in Mexico, from ex-ploring ancient ruins and underground

caves in the Riviera Maya to strolling cobblestone streets in San Miguel de Allende to soaking up the sun in celeb favorite Los Cabos.

101 ever afterHow one couple’s honeymoon in Bali led to an exciting start-up business.

106 do not disturbCozy up in the opulent Carnegie suite at Oheka Castle in New York.

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