Julia Powers and Edward Weld’s wedding at the New York Botanical Garden, designed by Colin Cowie Lifestyle
Guest editor and wedding-planning expert Colin Cowie gives you all the resources you need to create the wedding of your dreams. Plus: We provide some of our own local favorites to ensure that your old, new, borrowed and blue are anything but ordinary.
Wedding Dress Picks by Colin Cowie
Bridal reflections reopened its Manhattan bridal salon in a new space on Fifth Avenue that’s twice the size of its previous space to make room for its ever-growing dress collection. The salon features couture gowns from designers such as Ines Di Santo, Anne Barge, David Tutera by Faviana and Badgley Mischka. Priding itself on offering personal service and a luxurious selection for 37 years, Bridal Refl ections owner Tony Micari says, “We offer brides an experience they will cherish and remember long after their wedding day.” We say “happily ever after” starts here.
Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
Mark Ingram not only has an impeccable eye for choosing the most stunning gowns on the runway, but he has a way with a bride that is truly unique. When she finds herself in Ingram’s presence she will immediately be put at ease and be treated like the elegant woman she is. Ingram has a way of making a woman feel like she is the only bride in the world and confidently works with her to find the gown of her dreams. Call 212-319- 6778 or visit bridalatelier.com.
Don't Forget: Grooming
Gents, don’t phone it in when it comes to personal care. Go on—treat yourself to a shave and a haircut from one of these pros:
The Art of Shaving, 373 Madison Ave., 212-986-2905; theartofshaving.com
F.S.C. Barber, 5 Horatio St., 212-929-3917; 8 Rivington St., 212-673-3209; fscbarber.com
Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes, 39 W. 54th St., 212-956-2990; martialvivot.com
Truman’s Gentlemen’s Groomers, 120 E. 56th St., 212-759-5015; trumans-nyc.com
Bridesmaid Picks by Colin Cowie
Twobirds Bridesmaid
I love the colors, the versatility and the ability Twobirds gives a woman to create her own look in a way that allows her to be a unique part of an important group that supports the bride. Twobirds Bridesmaid dresses are truly wearable and would look amazing coming down the aisle or at a cocktail party. Wedding dresses have continued to evolve and challenge the fashion market and I am thrilled to see bridesmaids dresses doing the same. Call 212-633-1384 or visit twobirdsbridesmaid.com.
Don't Forget: Makeup
Most hair salons also have a team of makeup experts on hand who are more than equipped to handle weddings. Trust us: Leave this task to them!
John Barrett Salon, 754 Fifth Ave., 212-872-2700; johnbarrett.com
Privé, 310 W. Broadway, 212-274-8888; privesalon.com
Rita Hazan, 720 Fifth Ave., 11th Floor, 212-586-4343; ritahazan.com
Warren-Tricomi, The Plaza, 1 W. 58th St., 212-262-8899; warrentricomi.com
Hair
Cristiano Cora Studio
Cristiano has been my hairstylist of choice for the past five years. He understands glamour and how to make a bride look her most beautiful in a timeless way. As we know, the base of every great hairstyle, whether up or down, starts with precision cutting. You won’t be disappointed here. 3 W. 13th St., 2nd floor, 212-414-1333; cristianocora.com
Sassoon Salon
We recently paid a visit to Sassoon’s chic new home in Midtown for a few of creative director Clint Wilson’s bride-to-be hair tips. To boost strength and shine, Wilson suggests applying a conditioning treatment (like the ultrahydrating Kérastase treatment offered at Sassoon) two to three weeks before the big day. Need updo inspiration? Tear sheets from fashion magazines (especially Oscar issues) offer more modern looks than their bridal counterparts. 7 W. 56th St., 212-535- 9200; sassoon.com
