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SPRING 2024 DIGITAL LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
In Shelly’s poem Ode to the West Wind, the poet beautifully proclaims “If winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” signifying the culmination of anticipation. That line comes to mind as we finish preparing the content for this Spring issue where we highlight and celebrate among other things, the Engagement experience.
Couples from around the world choose to travel and explore new places and locations with a sense of adventure, anticipation and excitement, and at each destination, wonderful proposals and unique experiences flourish.
Whether privately, between two people, or in the presence of family and friends, fiancés are planning and delivering creative proposals setting the stage for the wedding day. The focus is on creating meaningful moments to be remembered and cherished throughout the entire process- from proposal to the wedding to the honeymoon. Embellished with creativity that stems from the inspiration of mutual love, couples are defining what is important to them and joyously celebrate that ancient ritual of hope and promise.
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1 Benedetta Bruzziches Elsa Hot Pink Satin Slingback. 2 Ole Lynggaard Crane Brooch in 18K gold with ruby and diamonds. 3 Ole Lynggaard Love Bands Twirl Earring. 4 Ole Lynggaard Boho Ring in 18K gold with blue-green aquamarine and diamonds. 5 Guerlain Rouge G Customizable Jewel
SPRING 2024 EDITOR’S HOT PICKS
1 Ole Lynggaard Gipsy Earrings. 2 Lugano Diamonds Princess Cut Diamond and Ceramic Earrings. 3 Benedetta Bruzziches Elsa Black Satin Slingback. 4-6 Benedetta Bruzziches Ariel Collection in Giunone, Hera and Stardust.
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1 Cartier Les Necessaires a Parfum Red Case. 2 Brackish Parades Statement Earrings. 3 Benedetta Bruzziches Cossyra White Mules.
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1 Jan Leslie Tube Sterling Silver Cufflinks. 2 Giberg Alagaro Metallic Watch. 3 Brackish Rice Bow Tie. 4 David Oscarson Les Quatre Couleurs Pen in Translucent Grey. 5 Christian Louboutin Dandelion Queenie Black Satin Loafer.
MEN’S ACCESSORIES: FOR HIM 2024
1 Rampley & Co Pocket Squares. 2 Pisterzi Tonstrina 367 Cologne. 3 Pisterzi Grooming Collection. 4 Cartier Declaration Haute Fraicheur Eau De Toilette Spray.
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1 Lugano Diamonds Pink and White Toi Et Moi Pear-Shaped Ring. 2 Graff Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring. Photography: Elizabeth Messina Photography
DESTINATION ENGAGEMENTS – CELEBRATING LOVE AROUND THE WORLD
Every couple has their own vision of the ideal engagement scenario. Some people love the idea of their friends and family being nearby to celebrate, while others would prefer their proposal to be a private moment in the comfort of their own home. Over the past few years, more couples have been choosing to celebrate love around the world by combining surprise engagements with a romantic getaway.
1 Harry Winston Classic Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring. 2 Harry Winston Bridal Couture Emerald-Shaped Diamond Ring. Photography: Paola Colleoni
With a bit of planning and foresight – not to mention, a top photographer in tow – destination engagements can be a unique opportunity for couples to experience a proposal amid beautiful surroundings, different cultures, and away from the distractions of their daily lives.
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WEDDING DRESSES 2024
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A ROMANTIC WEDDING IN ROME FILLED WITH CLASSIC ELEGANCE
It was a December night in 2018 – Christmas time in the heart of New York City. For Alexander Tan, it was the last Friday that everyone was in the office before heading home for the holidays. Alex had arrived to his office building on Madison Avenue, only to be sent home soon thereafter, because the Christmas decorations in the lobby quite literally went up in flames.
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Along with his co-workers who were abandoning the city, there were two courtside tickets to that evening’s Knicks game, which happened to be abandoned as well. Fortunately for Alex, he wasn’t planning on heading home to Ohio until the next day.
A CLASSIC WEDDING AT VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD INSPIRED BY FIRST LOVE
Yan Qiao and Charles Dequeker were attending school in Nice, France when they first met in September of 2010. For Yan, her first impression was that Charles was a “cute and friendly classmate.” For Charles, it was more along the lines of love at first sight.
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Just over seven years later, the couple was enjoying a trip to Iceland in November 2017. Charles booked an Icelandic opera show, followed by dinner at a romantic restaurant where he proposed.
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