New York couples recall those jittery morning-of moments—stubborn zippers and all—in the final hours before the wedding.

How seven New York couples celebrated the big day.

A rooftop farm high above the East River, a lighthouse on the Long Island Sound, a barn amid the rolling Catskills, and other spots with sprawling vistas.

Five local, slightly off-the-beaten-path itineraries for every type of bride-to-be.

Newlyweds reveal the wedding gifts they actually use.

An old-timey phonograph, a tepee, and other out-of-the-box bonus entertainment for your guests.

Five insiders explain how to pull off a wedding without a hitch.

Whether you have just three days or a luxurious three weeks, a getaway for every culture vulture, beachcomber, and wine snob.

Rainbow sprinkles, Marie Antoinette ruffles, a donut tower, and other nontraditional takes on the dessert course.

Casual dishes (dry-rubbed ribs, fried chicken and waffles) get dressed up by the city’s top caterers.

Fizzy-cocktail recipes from five local drinkmasters.

However obscure your tastes may be—nineties Pavement tracks, twenties jazz standards—eight hyperspecific wedding bands are up for the challenge.