Bridal magazine steps up in status

With simplistic advice columns and reams of cheesy honeymoon cruise ads, bridal magazines have long been the ugly stepchildren of the publishing industry. But for the first time, one has been nominated for a National Magazine Award.

Elegant Bride is in the running for an award in the photography category to be presented May 7, alongside Vanity Fair, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic and GQ.

“We talk to our readers in a language they are used to from other national magazines and give her equal or better photography,” said Deborah Moses, the editor in chief and creative director of Elegant Bride.

The National Magazine Awards are sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

-- Booth Moore