Our man on the scene: Longtime style critic Clifford Pugh, a veteran of fashion week spectacles in New York, Paris and Milan, takes you on the runway and behind the scenes of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which offers the first look at the fall 2015 collections from more than 300 designers.

In this special editorial series CultureMap presents a guide to planning the perfect wedding. We ask experts on the tips for the best venues, eye-catching wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses, great food and flowers. And we'll showcase some unique and wonderful weddings — in Texas and beyond.