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40 i do, i do
These 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 beaches
The 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 beautiful
Soft 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 equation
Start 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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To 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 go
Fascinators 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 style
These 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 glance
Planning an aloha affair? Our guide covers
do’s on the five main isles of the 50th state.
27 bride ideas
New 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 overlooks
Eight places around the globe to say I do
with dazzling views of the sea below —
no sand required!
35 groom’s room
This 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 large
Supreme 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 after
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, proves to be
the perfect destination for the laid-back
nuptials of this same-sex couple.
106 do not disturb
A sumptuous bed under a thatch roof
awaits at Verana, a secluded boutique
hotel near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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