paper gowns, trips to paris, one-of-a-kind invites, princess headgear. planning can be just as much fun as the wedding.





lovin' spoonful.
you can't always get what you want. but with kate from lovin' sullivan baking your cake, the world is your oyster. really, this girl can whip up whatever you can dream up. and make it look good. call for an appointment. 212.691.4330. www.cakepower.com





hey, dollface.
michelle doll has really perfected the fine art of asian flowers. what better floral power for your wedding cake than an orchid? named for the greek word for, well a sensitive part of the male anatomy. just promise him you won't be breaking them. call for a tasting. 917.374.2791. www.michelledollcakes.com





a mod world.
collette foley's cakes run the gamut from gravity defying ultra-mod square tiers, to a garden-y confection complete with 3-D butterflies. 646.246.6402. www.collettefoley.com





something else.
we love vera and carolina. but yawn. shop suzanne ermann for something all your other friends getting married this year can't top. think twirls of tulle, rampant pleats and visible crinolines. at veka bridal couture. 284 mulberry street. near east houston. 212.925.9044. www.suzanne-ermann.com





be a prude.
yes sister, you want to stand out on your wedding day. carry a bouquet that has euro style, but a modern edge from prudence designs. and let them create your centerpieces using a variety of unexpected containers. no, not a coffee tin. good unexpected. 228 west 18th street. between 7th and 8th avenues. 212.691.1356. www.prudencedesigns.net





kick in the shins.
let shindig do the paperwork, literally. custom designing everything from the save the dates (think cute, lobster magnets in a sand-filled envelope for a beachy event) to the invites, place cards, and thank yous. you'll be saying thank you to these designers across the hudson. by appointment only at the hoboken studio. 917.405.9366. www.shindiginvites.com





si. si.
ceci's lisa hoffman has established herself as the premiere invitationer in the city. her high-concept designs combine old world charm with new school whimsy. by appointment only. 22 west 23rd street. fifth floor penthouse. near fifth avenue. 212.989.0695. www.cecinewyork.com





under-things.
after wearing white all day, you'll be ready to slip into something a bit naughtier. but still sweet. try delicious lacies from felina. available at laina jane. 416 amsterdam avenue. between 79th and 80th. 212.875.9168. www.felinausa.com





that's magic.
the lladró re-cyclos magical collection will save you from the awful miss america tiara. german designer bodo sperlein created 18k gold plated branches and accented them with porcelain birds. think woodlands princess, not cinderella. at lladró boutique. 43 west 57th street. between 5th and 6th avenues. 212.838.9356. www.lladro.com





that's rich.
your slight priss of a maid of honor may be impossible to buy for, but she'll love photographer monica rich kosann's evening cases. these silver plated clutches are inspired by antique cigarette cases. they come with a sterling photo holder she can tuck inside, so you'll win sentimental points, too. at barneys new york. 660 madison avenue. between 60th and 61st. 212.826.8900. www.mrkphoto.com





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