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Drawn Together

To make the perfect picture, keep in mind the Five Ps of drawing—proportion, placement, perspective, planes, and pattern. The same principles can apply to selecting the perfect wedding dress—but we’d add one additional “P”: personal. Pick the dress that makes you feel the most beautiful. All together it creates a work of art.

FASHION STYLING Janelle Erlichman Diamond Art Direction Staci Lanham ILLUSTRATIONS Francesca van Stolk || Feramics PHOTOGRAPHY Stephanie McLaughlin PRODUCTION Revolution Event Design & Production BEAUTY Amie Decker Beauty MODEL Ayana Pagan, Q Management STYLING ASSISTANCE Megan Duffy

Focal Point

Lis Simon “Olympia” gown with lace overlay illusion V-neck and A-line skirt ($2,200) at Gamberdella. Floral ring with emeralds and diamonds ($3,150), aquamarine cocktail ring (inquire for pricing), 14-karat yellow gold diamond bracelet ($6,950) and 18-karat yellow gold diamond bracelet ($6,150) at Bijoux Jewels. Lisa Nik white gold ombre blue sapphire ($6,300) and pink sapphire ($6,750) tennis bracelets at Smyth Jewelers. Pearl and cluster earrings ($325) at Jill Andrews Gowns. Diamond ring (inquire for pricing) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers.

Portrait

Anna Kara “Deia” dress with three-dimensional opulent floral embroidery over a mini dress with long sashes ($4,000) at Garnish Boutique. Cecila pearl-strapped pointed toe bridal slingbacks ($345) at Bella Belle. Multicolored opal earrings ($5,500) at Bijoux Jewels. Lisa Nik Tsavorite yellow gold ombre tennis bracelet ($7,980) at Smyth Jewelers. Radiant Cut diamond ring with diamond band (inquire for pricing) and 15-karat diamond tennis bracelet ($57,200) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers.

Pose

Lee Lee Studios “Lafayette” satin fit-and-flare gown with a sleek, sculpted silhouette and contemporary neckline ($1,950) at Francesca’s Bridal. Cake by Jason fondant-tiered cake with a playful balance of hand-drawn florals and sculptural sugar blooms. Lisa Nik fancy cut aquamarine drop earrings ($3,990) at Smyth Jewelers. Gumuchian “Moonlight Collection” yellow gold and diamond necklace ($46,000) and The 1916 Company pear-shaped diamond engagement ring (inquire for pricingt) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers. Old Town black slatted round cafe table from Something Vintage.

Space

Locket by Watters “Charlotte” strapless ballgown with a sweetheart neckline and corset bodice ($2,115) at Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection. Replica Baltimore City bench from Recent History Productions. Flower bombed by True Floral Artistry. Presley tulle wedding heels with crystal buckle ($255) at Bella Belle. Moonstone pearl mobile chandelier earrings ($380) at Jill Andrews Gowns. Mattia Cielo 18k pink gold, titanium, and pave diamond wrap bracelet ($19,400) and pave diamond ring (inquire for pricing) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers. Simon G emerald cut bezel set (inquire for pricing) and vintage cigar band ($2,490) at Smyth Jewelers.

Form

Ines by Ines Di Santo “River” intricately collaged halter gown with soft tulle asymmetric draping and low back ($4,500) at Francesca’s Bridal. Pasquale Bruni Bon Ton 18k rose gold, rock crystal, and diamond stud earrings ($9,100) and The 1916 Company bezel-set engagement ring (inquire for pricing) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers.

Composition

Dreams by Lihi Hod “Georgia” A-line wedding dress with tiered dotted tulle layers, a flattering strapless corset, and sweetheart neckline ($6,449) at Garnish Boutique. Tablescape designed by Lauren Corrigan Events. Florals from True Floral Artistry. Rentals from Something Vintage. Pearl ball and chain earrings ($225) at Jill Andrews Gowns. A. Jaffe three-across oval engagement ring and platinum emerald cut eternity band (inquire for pricing) and vintage diamond Riviera necklace ($14,895) at Smyth Jewelers. Pomellato Nudo prasiolite ring ($2,800) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers.

Balance

Essence of Australia “D4133” modern mini strapless wedding dress with corseted bodice and detachable tulle overskirt ($800) and Toni Federici “Comet” veil ($420) at Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection. Chriselle ivory crystal bow mesh slingback heels ($355) at Bella Belle. Arzano triple row diamond earrings ($15,800), Mattia Cielo diamond ring ($20,900), and Flexi white gold and titanium bracelets ($1,250-$5,650 each) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers. Three-carat oval eternity band set in platinum (inquire for pricing) at Smyth Jewelers.

Contour

Guipure lace dress with custom slip ($3,200), embellished white leather jacket, and custom fishnets (inquire for pricing) at Jill Andrews Gowns. Bouquet from True Floral Artistry. Diamond floral stud earrings ($3,190) at Smyth Jewelers.

Shape

Mikaella “M255” modern crepe fit-and-flare wedding gown featuring a draped halter neckline ($2,700) at Gamberdella. A. Jaffe domed ring with diamonds ($3,020) and LAGOS baroque pearl drop earrings ($1,800) at Smyth Jewelers. Norman Silverman oval cut diamond eternity band and The 1916 Company emerald-cut three stone engagement ring (inquire for pricing) at The 1916 Company | Radcliffe Jewelers.

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