Girl About Town

Styling by Janine Maggiore/Ennis
Illustrations by Veronica Lawlor

Photograph by Conor Doherty

A slim silhouette and a graceful, fluttering train sweep a bride off her feet against the Boston skyline. Vineyard Collection Tasha silk charmeuse gown, $1,850, Priscilla of Boston; Leah C. feather-and-flower hair pin, $285 per pair, Tulle; Christian Louboutin satin d’Orsay heels, $895, Neiman Marcus; marquise-cut diamond ring, $15,000, and diamond drop earrings, $6,000, Barmakian Jewelers.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

Sparkling details and a full skirt echo the romance of a stroll on Commonwealth Avenue. Monique Lhuillier Meriah tulle gown with crystal -encrusted bodice, $8,140, Yolanda’s; Alexis Bittar Lucite and Swarovski crystal earrings, $145, and bracelets, $95–$295, and Gary Shteyman platinum engagement ring (price upon request), all Persona.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

Victorian-style glamour befits a Back Bay wedding. Carolina Herrera mist silk taffeta gown with full skirt, $7,290, L’elite Bridal Boutique; diamond drop earrings, $28,000, Barmakian Jewelers.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

With eyes rimmed in soft plum shadow and lips stained the slightest shade of peach, the bride’s cascade of giant curls—and showstopping hairpin—take center stage.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

Clad in a fairy tale–worthy gown, she has the Public Garden as her own Swan Lake. Carolina Herrera handpainted tulle gown with water lilies, $8,990, and custom flower hair accessory, $450–$650, L’elite Bridal Boutique; platinum and sapphire estate ring (price upon request), and Gary Shteyman white gold and diamond ring, $5,425, Persona.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

She hits it out of the park in an effortlessly cool column dress. Reem Acra gown with beaded cap sleeves, $5,150, L’elite Bridal Boutique; diamond tennis necklace, $30,000, and diamond eternity band, $15,000, Barmakian Jewelers.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

Adorned with the most intricate embroidery, a simple sweetheart dress goes from ballpark to ballroom with ease. Oscar de la Renta embroidered gown with powder blue satin organza underlay, $14,590, L’elite Bridal Boutique; marquise-cut diamond ring, $15,000, Barmakian Jewelers.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

A babydoll-style gown reinforces the notion that this bride is the ultimate catch. Lela Rose library gown, $7,495, by special order from Tulle; ruffled comb, $125, Galvin-ized Headwear Boston; Gary Shteyman platinum, white gold, and diamond necklaces (prices upon request), Bow ring, $4,500, and Clover ring, $6,200, all Persona.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

In smoky black shadow and augmented with lash extensions, the eyes have it.

Photograph by Conor Doherty

All-over pleats—and a skirt with a modern twist—evoke the crisp geometry of the Zakim Bridge. Pleated mermaid gown, $9,800, Vera Wang Boston; Liv Harris beaded belt, $395, Vows Bridal Outlet; diamond drop earrings, $28,000, and diamond eternity band, $15,000, Barmakian Jewelers.

Hair, Michael Albor/Ennis and Donna Hamilton/Ennis; Makeup, Lauren Genatossio, Sarra/Team; Flowers, Winston Flowers; Model, Cameron Lloyd/APM Model Management; Props, Mari Quirk; Swing, Eric Levin.