Who Reads Elegant Bride?
Elegant Brides reader is a sophisticated, well-traveled bride, often in her late 20s-early 30s, who has an innate sense for the very best and seeks that for her wedding.
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
- Party Scene: Photos and brief recaps of the parties that surround an elegant wedding - the rehearsal dinner, the bridesmaids luncheon, the after-party, the sendoff brunch, and more.
- Expert Advice: A profile of a tastemaker in the wedding industry (dress designers, floral designers, cake bakers), along with his or her wedding-day tips and favorite products.
- 4 Elegant Brides: Portraits and vignettes that capture the emotion and excitement of the wedding day, from the brides perspective.
- Real Weddings: Lush photographs of truly elegant affairs.
- At Last: One gorgeous shot of a fabulous dessert to end the celebration.
- Feature Articles: Topics are of particular interest to the detail-oriented bride and have included "Remarkable Menus," "The Legacy of Lace," and "The Art of the Napkin Fold."
Elegant Brides thoughtfully constructed design is an invitation into a world of unique ideas and sophisticated elegance. Inside its pages is a beautiful balance of white space, playful typography, smartly conceived art direction and gorgeous photography.
Elegant Bride | "Modern Language" | "Sunset View" |
"A Garden of Delights" | "Local Color" | "Sunny Sweet Chocolate Cake" |
"Garden Seating" | "Glimpse of the Good Life" | "Artisanal Details" |
Contributors:
Photographers include some of the most renowned lens-men and -women in the industry, including Mark Squires, Rodney Smith, Roberto DEste, and Cleo Sullivan. Writers come from the world of luxury writing and have been published in the New York Times, Absolute, Food & Wine, Womens Wear Daily, and more.
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Advertising:
The majority of advertising is targeted to the needs of the bride, from wedding-dress fashion and jewelry to beauty products.
Awards:
- 2005 FiFi Award for Excellence in Fragrance Coverage
- 2006 FiFi Award for Excellence in Fragrance Coverage
- 2006 Merit Award, SPD (Society of Publication Designers) for design
- 2007 Gold Ink Award for Excellence in Printing








- One of the better bridal magazines
- Great magazine!