Making Waves

Elegant gowns with of-the-moment details—illusion necklines, graphic lace, asymmetrical sleeves—shine against the Charles River and the very modern Harry Parker Boathouse.

MODERN OUTLOOK

Water Wedding

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Rosa Clará “Cloe” satin bodice, trousers, and train, $3,750, Ceremony; Simon G. 18-karat-white-gold ring with diamonds, $3,080 (without center stone), Homsy Jewelers; gold-plated earrings with mirrors, $78, Isharya; “Abaih” leather pumps, $110, Guess.

Wedding

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Matthew Christopher “Josephina” Swiss-dot-netting-and-lace gown, $5,510, Allegria Bridal; “Conrad” jacket, $468, and copper-and-cord necklace with acrylic-and-glass stones, $128, both BCBG; Galili & Co. for Forevermark “Tree of Love” 18-karat-white-gold ring with diamonds, price upon request, DeScenza Diamonds; gold-plated studs, $30, Karine Sultan.

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Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Hayley Paige “Shaye” satin gown, $3,740, JLM Couture; 18-karat-gold bib necklace with diamonds, $37,820, Amrapali. 

 BOLD SHOULDER

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Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Sareh Nouri “Marie Antoinette” tulle gown, $4,485, Allegria Bridal; lambskin gloves, $297, Carolina Amato; “Spike” gold-plated-and-powder-coated studs, $125, Alexis Bittar.

Wedding Dress

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Lela Rose “The Swing” silk-chiffon-and-lace dress, $5,995, Ceremony; Erickson Beamon “Bette Davis Eyes” gold-plated earrings with Swarovski crystals, $505, gold ring with iolite, $340, gold ring with blue topaz, $320, white-gold rings, $120 each, and gold ring, $120, all M. Flynn.

ROCK THE BOAT

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Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Rivini “Valentina” Chantilly-lace-and-organza gown, $4,790, Musette Bridal Boutique; Erickson Beamon silver-plated earrings with Swarovski crystals, $345, M. Flynn.

DETAIL-ORIENTED

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Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Gemy Maalouf tulle-and-Chantilly-lace top with leather, $1,410, and silk-charmeuse skirt, $830, both L’élite Bridal Boutique; Forevermark “Guggenheim” 18-karat-white-gold ring with diamonds, price upon request, DeScenza Diamonds; Hearts on Fire “Reflection Marquee” 18-karat-white-gold earrings with diamonds, $7,900, Lux Bond & Green; 18-karat-white-gold cocktail ring with black onyx and diamonds, $4,950, Ivanka Trump.

Wedding

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Carolina Herrera “Astrid” handpainted organza gown, $7,990, L’élite Bridal Boutique; Hearts on Fire “Acclaim” 18-karat-white-gold ring with diamonds, starting at $5,490, Lux Bond & Green; Le Vian gold-plated ring with obsidian, $495, Lord & Taylor; “Ophelia” Lucite earrings with crystals, $295, Alexis.

GRAND ILLUSION

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Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Naeem Khan “Valencia” embroidered lace-and-chiffon gown, $15,995, L’élite Bridal Boutique; Simon G. 18-karat-white-gold ring with diamonds, $4,290 (without center stone), Homsy Jewelers; “Delano” hinged metal cuff with white quartz, hematite, and Swarovski crystals, $495, Alexis Bittar; Malis-Henderson silver-plated earrings with crystals, $62, Shoes to Dye For & More.

Wedding

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Peter Langer “Celebration” silk-organza-and-tulle gown, $7,880, Musette Bridal Boutique; Hearts on Fire “Copley” 18-karat-white-gold right-hand ring with diamonds, $16,990, Lux Bond & Green; Alexis Bittar “New Wave” gold-plated earrings with labradorites and crystals, $169, M. Flynn; gold-plated bracelet with crystals, $275, Alexis Bittar; Kristen Elspeth gold-vermeil bracelets, $155 each, Good.

SHIPSHAPE

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Photograph by Scott M. Lacey  / Styling by Annie Cavallo/Ennis

Oscar de la Renta “Anastasia” Chantilly-lace-and-silk-faille gown, $7,990, L’élite Bridal Boutique; Sara Gabriel “Edie” tulle veil, $150, Allegria Bridal; Hearts on Fire “Beloved” 18- karat-white-gold ring with diamonds, price upon request, Lux Bond & Green; L’Indochineur horn cuff, $65, Good; Malis- Henderson silver-plated drop earrings with cubic zirconia, $72, Shoes to Dye For & More.


Makeup by Maryelle O’Rourke/Team; hair by Heather Cohen/Team; models, Iliana/Ford Models and Chris and Zachary/Maggie Inc.

Shot on location at Community Rowing’s Harry Parker Boathouse. Community Rowing, a nonprofit ­organization dedicated to teaching and promoting rowing, offers ­programs for adults and children of all skill levels. The Anmahian Winton–built boathouse can also be booked for private events.
20 Nonantum Rd., Brighton, 617-779-8267, communityrowing.org.

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