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Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary.(wedding ideas)

Vogue

| June 01, 2008 | Burke, Meredith Melling | COPYRIGHT 2008 All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of The Condé Nast Publications Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: editor: Meredith Melling Burke

Inspired by fashion rebel Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City: The Movie, VOGUE celebrates the bride-to-be with a singular sense of style. Whether she wants to break with tradition or break new ground, these 20 unconventional ideas will set her big day apart from the frills-above-thrills rest (just don't try all at once, please!).

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Be the blushing bride The white gown is forever classic, but a colored one is a modern standout. Sarah Jessica Parker wears a baby-pink Christian Lacroix Haute Couture taffeta-and-organza dress. Fred Leighton earrings. M+J Savitt pearls. LaCrasia gloves.

Update a centuries-old custom A cool way to wear something blue: a jeweled pin that brings good luck and fastens just about anywhere. Lanvin strass brooch; Ikram, Chicago.

Place your best foot forward . . . . . . in an exquisite stiletto embellished with rooster feathers. Manolo Blahnik shoes, $645; Manolo Blahnik, NYC.

Rock on Opt for a bright ruby or a gumball-size pearl as the center stone for a statement-making engagement ring. James de Givenchy for Taffin rings; by appointment, (212) 421-6222.

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