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Getting Hitched? Banish Bridal Stress with the Ultimate 10-Step Wedding Style Checklist

By Natalie RiggEdited by Kelly Connor
Carolyn Murphy Bruce Weber
Photographed by Bruce Weber, Vogue, April 2013

According to the cardinal Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, getting married charts at a nail-biting number seven on a lengthy list of life-changing events. So, to guarantee that sheer elation trumps anxiety in the lead-up to the Big Day, it’s vital that the bride-to-be makes astute planning her top priority. While it’s impossible to account for spontaneous glitches or squabbles that may arise (demanding in-laws, dubious bachelorette activity), making sure that your closet is fashionably prepped for every step of the journey, from wedding dress hunting to wine tastings, is the most practical way to break it all down and avoid any angst-ridden bridezilla behavior. Take note and navigate our wedding style checklist.

1. Wedding dress shopping
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J.W.Anderson linen midi-dress, $980; stylebop.com; Le Couvent Des Minimes everyday deodorant with alum stone, $14; amazon.com; Marie Meli high-waist control brief, $15; houseoffraser.co.uk; Maison Margiela square-toe heeled mule sandals, $695; selfridges.com; Bamboula Ltd. & Madewell striped tote bag, $78; madewell.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top Left) Courtesy of stylebop.com; Courtesy of amazon.com; Courtesy of Houseoffraser.co.uk; Courtesy of selfridges.com; Courtesy of madewell.com
2. Venue scouting
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Isabel Marant Étoile Silo blouse, $291; alducadaosta.com; Ahlem Goncourt classic turtle, $395; ahlemeyewear.com; Diane von Furstenberg Genesis gingham pants, $348; stylebop.com; Veja The Volley white London red, $126; veja-store.com; Smythson Pocket Notebooks Collection Panama 'Wedding Planner,' $80; smythson.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top Left) Courtesy of alducadaosta.com; Courtesy of ahlemeyewear.com; Courtesy of stylebop.com; Courtesy of veja-store.com; Courtesy of smythson.com
3. Ring shopping
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J.W.Anderson blue stripe beach bodice dress, $1,065; avenue32.com; Dolce & Gabbana closed toe, $548; shoescribe.com; Essie sheer nail color in ballet slippers, $9; beauty.comPhoto: (From Left) Courtesy of avenue32.com; Courtesy of shoescribe.com; Courtesy of beauty.com
4. Engagement photos
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Rochas long dress, $1,239; yoox.com; Irene Neuwirth gemstone triple marquise earrings, $1,560; barneys.com; Clinique Airbrush concealer, $27; harrods.com; Stuart Weitzman Nudist ankle-strap sandal, $398; for information: stuartweitzman.comPhoto: (From Left) Courtesy of yoox.com; Courtesy of barneys.com; Courtesy of harrods.com; Courtesy of bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Bridal shower
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Simone Rocha tulle blouse with brocade trim, $795; modaoperandi.com; Tibi Purl merrow-edge on organza layered pencil skirt, $675; modaoperandi.com; Tabitha Simmons metallic leather perforated leather ankle-strap sandals, $557; saksfifthavenue.com; M2Malletier fabricca in lunar silver, $1,275; modaoperandi.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top Left) Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of saksfifthavenue.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com
6. Cake tasting
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La Garçonne Moderne painter coat, $475; lagarconne.com; Isolda Santo Domingo silk midi dress, $1,457; matchesfashion.com; Aqauzzura Belgravia espadrilles, $495; barneys.com; Pepto Bismol upset stomach reliever (50 caplets), $23; walmart.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top Left) Courtesy of lagarconne.com; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of barneys.com; Courtesy of walmart.com
7. Wine tasting
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Gianvito Rossi lace-up sandals, $1,505; ekseption.es; Smashbox Be Legendary lipstick, $20; beauty.com; Trademark choker, $218; trade-mark.com; Opening Ceremony Siege spaghetti strap minidress, $325; modaoperandi.comPhoto: (From Left) Courtesy of ekseption.es; Courtesy of beauty.com; Courtesy of trade-mark.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com
8. Marriage license
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Tory Burch smocked silk pencil skirt, $495; toryburch.com; Tory Burch smocked silk wrap top, $395; toryburch.com; Chloé mini Faye cross-body bag, $685; harrods.com; Chloé mules, $695; shoescribe.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top Left) Courtesy of Tory Burch; Courtesy of Tory Burch; Courtesy of harrods.com; Courtesy of shoescribe.com
9. Bachelorette party
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Isabel Marant Myriam silk-chiffon blouse, $780; matchesfashion.com; Rodarte brocade fringe shorts, $1,150; modaoperandi.com; Saint Laurent metallic snakeskin platform heels, $615; bysymphony.com; Gucci iconic black magnetic color shadow mono, $37; gucci.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top Left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of bysymphony.com; Courtesy of Gucci
10. Ballroom dancing
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No.6 blush Scarlett wrap dress, $445; bondadrag.com; Trademark spiral small hoop earrings, $58; trade-mark.com; Donna Karan crisscross bodysuit, $595; modaoperandi.com; Oscar de la Renta Aubree feather-detail suede high-heel sandals, $743; modaoperandi.com; Altoids Curiously Strong mints, $24; wrigleyshop.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top Left) Courtesy of bondadrag.com; Courtesy of trade-mark.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of wrigleyshop.com