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Byline: editor: Meredith Melling Burke
What's happening in fashionmixing the aspirational with the attainable has filtered into the utterly inspired plans of three VOGUE brides for their Big Days. We're talking about thoughtful consideration of where to exhibit restraint in order to spend a bit more on what matters most to you. Pare back in certain areas, and you're allowed an indulgence or two in others. Here are seventeen ideas for every bride looking to hold a truly chic affair befitting the times. Compromise and balancenow, isn't that what marriage is about?
"Elegance doesn't have to be extravagantI'm opting for simple bouquets of wildflowers for the bridal party."
SYLVANA SOTO-WARD, Accessories Editor
Wedding date: August 1, 2009
her SPLURGE
A wardrobe of nude Christian Louboutins (with monogrammed shoe bags) for herself and her attendants. Slingbacks, $965; Christian Louboutin boutiques. D. Porthault shoe bag with monogram, $260; D. Porthault, NYC.