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Summer BreezeOn Sophie: Gown, price on

request, J. Mendel. Necklace, $1,560, Miriam Haskell.

Earrings, $2,700, Roberto Coin. Shoes, $59.95,

Chinese Laundry.

features 40 i do, i doThese real brides put their own unique spins on beach weddings, throwing one-of-a-kind fetes in California, Hawaii, Mexico and Turks and Caicos.

48 12 perfect caribbean beachesThe Caribbean ranks high on many couples’ lists of possible wedding locales. We tell you the region’s best beaches for swapping vows, according to what you value most, from dramatic scenery to easy accessibility.

56 beach beautifulSoft seaside hues of blue, green and beige complement the latest bridal fashion, shot on location at One Ocean Resort, in Jacksonville, Florida. Plus, we take you inside the area’s top restaurants, parks and ceremony sites.

66 choose your beach equationStart with an inviting beach. Toss in another sexy draw, like desert adventure, wildlife discovery or a happening music scene. Do the math, and it adds up to a sun-filled honeymoon greater than the sum of its parts.

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15 aisle fileTo help you prep for your beach bash, we pinged our DWH A-List Planners for their best tips on oceanfront affairs, from choosing sand-appropriate attire to anchoring your reception decor.

21 beauty to goFascinators are red-hot right now, and we couldn’t be happier! Here are four of our favorite drama-inducing headpieces to add the perfect touch of panache to your wedding-day look.

22 global styleThese turquoise and coral beach-inspired accents, from seashell soap favors to smooth sea-glass decor, will truly pop against the hues of sand and sea.

24 at a glancePlanning an aloha affair? Our guide covers do’s on the five main isles of the 50th state.

27 bride ideasNew designer dresses without hefty price tags; chic vintage-umbrella rentals; cute wedding-day emergency kits for you and your ’maids (and even one for your hubby-to-be); and coastal venues in Mexico, Jamaica, Anguilla and the Bahamas. Plus, scope a signature cocktail with these five recipe books.

32 ocean overlooksEight places around the globe to say I do with dazzling views of the sea below — no sand required!

35 groom’s roomThis time, our groom takes on the ever-important topic of music for the big day. The big question is: DJ, band or iPod?

37 love at largeSupreme luxury comes to Thailand with the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, an Italian cruise line serves up royal treat-ment, and we spy five sexy swimsuit styles (for the times you’re not skinny-dipping).

Also, fresh places to play in Hawaii, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico and Turkey.

95 ever afterCape Cod, Massachusetts, proves to be the perfect destination for the laid-back nuptials of this same-sex couple.

106 do not disturbA sumptuous bed under a thatch roof awaits at Verana, a secluded boutique hotel near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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