Elise remains a self-respecting and grounded human—she likes her life, and her privacy. She still doesn’t follow me on Instagram and her account is private, with just a small following of friends and loved ones who she lets in. Fame, or even fame by association, was never aspirational for her; she dedicated the first half … Read more
Fate almost thwarted Emma Thorne and Serkan Piantino’s first date. An hour before they were supposed to meet, Serkan’s car got towed in the streets of New York. While he searched, it began to pour rain—an inconvenience on any normal given day, but an actual problem in September 2020, when restaurants only offered outdoor dining … Read more
Mariel wore Silvia Tcherassi throughout. For their welcome party at the historic art school Instituto Allende, she opted for a custom floor-length white dress paired with custom Gia Borghini gold boots embroidered with their wedding date. (The stylish yet sensible footwear came in handy, as the night soon turned into a dance party DJed by … Read more
Alexandria van Starrenburg and James ‘“Bud” Vallely’s parents knew each other for many years, but it wasn’t until early 2019 when their “kids” officially met, as the latter had been living in China for seven years. “Shortly after he relocated to New York City, and we found ourselves sitting next to each other at a … Read more
In 2015, Polina and Ibrahim Shaker were set up by a mutual friend in London. The two boldly chose Valentine’s Day for their first—and blind—date. It was a good gamble. “Within three months we moved in together and have stayed that way ever since,” says Polina. Seven years later, Ibrahim proposed to Polina on her … Read more
When it came to her wardrobe, Elizabeth wanted to maintain a similarly relaxed approach. “I was trying desperately to be chill about it, but I couldn’t find anything that felt like me,” she says. “To be fair, I never actually went to a store because I am allergic to trying clothes on. I don’t like … Read more
Meanwhile, guests had an opportunity to take the afternoon to rest and change before the evening reception, which was held in a glass marquee featuring an art gallery and secret after-party club. The bride’s reception dress was custom designed by Ese Azenabor, a New York– and Dallas–based Nigerian designer, who incorporated crystals and beading embellishments … Read more
As it turns out, sometimes, the best thing a bride can do is say no to the dress—and slip into a pair of wedding day-ready pants. You could argue it all started with Bianca Jagger, who famously eschewed tradition and wore a YSL smoking blazer to her wedding in 1971 to Mick Jagger. Though she … Read more
In the months leading up to the wedding, Nics ran around New York in search of the perfect wedding dress. After exhausting a lot of her options, Nics made one final stop at Danielle Frankel’s atelier. “As soon as I stepped into the studio, I immediately fell in love with the brand,” Nics says. “Everything … Read more
On March 1, more than 1,500 guests arrived in Jamnagar as the festivities officially began. For the first night, Radhika wore a blush pink custom Versace dress, accented with bespoke jewelry by Parthiv Mehta of Kantilal Chhotalal. Anant, meanwhile, wore custom Dolce & Gabbana. The couple chose not to see any of the venues beforehand, … Read more
