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Modern Wedding Day Shoes by Sergio Rossi

Sergio Rossi knows our soft spot for shoes here at SMP, but their lineup of lovely modern-inspired pairs are just be-YOND. High kick inducing, call your girlfriends, order immediately type of amazing. These show-stoppers are perfect for any type of wedding, and better yet – you can keep rocking them long after you say “I do”. Trendy yet elegant, you are SURE to find a lovely pair of Sergio Rossi shoes that you’ll be head over heels for. The sparkle on these lovelies is enough to make us giddy with shoe love, and we can’t think of anything better than prancing around in a pair of these dazzling beauties on your big day – or any day for that matter.

2: Sergio Rossi Swarovski Crystal Covered Clutch / 3: White Swarovski Crystal Satin Chichi pump / 5: Ivory Swarovski Crystal Satin Mermaid Sandal

So what are you waiting for? These works of art are just begging to be added to your surely gorgeous shoe collection!

1: Photography by Augie Chang / 4 and 6: Photography by Abby Jui / Product Images: Photography by CreateThe Studio

Backyard Palos Verdes Wedding by Richelle Dante Photography

Lovelies, get your favorite-folder ready. If you happen to be a fan of GORGEOUS al fresco affairs, the kind that make you want to jump up and down, then this fête as seen through the lens of Richelle Dante Photography has your name written all over it. A backyard beauty if there ever was one, Sugar and Fluff Design House hit the ball out of the backyard wedding park with this pretty party. Ombre-colored lanterns, lush florals, cakes-a-plenty, a downright darling duo – it sounds too good to be true, but you can see it all in the full gallery of images!

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From the Bride… Andres and I wanted our wedding to be memorable, unique, and personal. I knew creativity was the key ingredient and I knew just the people for the job. Since I grew up in the wedding business, I wanted something different for my event. My sister and I launched our own wedding business, WeddingCollectibles.com, a few years ago. The Fluffs were some of the first contacts and friends that we made back at a wedding industry networking event in 2009, and ever since we have been very fortunate to see both our friendship and businesses flourish and grow together. Inspired by the architecture, design and romantic ambience of Disney’s film Tangled and Fantasyland, Sugar & Fluff translated our vision into art. The theme was heavily carried throughout the wedding, from the location to all of the smallest details. Hand dyed ombré lanterns in rosy peachy pink colors hung over the dance floor. Bistro tables filled with wildflowers nestled into gnarled branches and drip-painted jars of white for centerpieces. Candle-lit table numbered votives added for a romantic and cozy ambience.

As the sun began to set, guests settled into cozy lighting for coffee and cake. I remember I had told the Fluffs that I didn’t know how to choose my cake topper. I had so many options from my business, mostly designed by me, but their answer was simple — why have just one? Yes! So I picked five! Andres and I still feel like the luckiest couple in the world. We owe the success of our wedding to all the love and support our families and friends gave and continue to give us. My family was involved in every detail of the wedding,  creating veils, headpieces, and wedding accessories. I even had the opportunity to design my own wedding dress! Last but not least, I need to thank the Fluffs, who really went out of their way to make our wedding special, and our bridal party, who helped complete so many of the details that we put together. Did I mention the beautiful mehndi/bridal shower my bridesmaids threw for me?

Wedding Photography: Richelle Dante Photography / Wedding Venue: The Groom’s Parents’ Home in Palos Verdes, California / Event Coordination, Event + Floral Design: Sugar and Fluff Design House / Bridal Bouquet + Boutonnieres: Bunch Studio / Wedding Accessories + Cake Toppers: Wedding Collectibles (Owned by the Bride & Her Sister) / Catering: Barcelona on the Go / Hors d’Oeuvres + Wedding Cakes: Porto’s Bakery & Cafe / Rentals: Create-A-Party Rentals (714-996-3805) / DJ: DJ Steve of Mindscape Entertainment / Wedding Dress: Custom by Rose DeSimone Bridal

Los Angeles Wedding Reception by Amber Events + Caroline Tran

Does this couple look familiar perhaps? They just so happen to be the duo from our last post (remember that Playa del Carmen beauty) and now we get to take a good long peak at their Los Angeles reception. Where their Mexico wedding met the sand, this dreamy reception meets the glam all at the hands of Amber Events along with florals and feathers galore by Butterfly Floral & Event Design. It’s jazz-era sophistication with a dash of wedding bliss all captured by Caroline Tran. See so much more from the day right here.

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From Amber Events… The Los Angeles reception was held at the historic Bel Air Bay Club in the Pacific Palisades. As guests drove up to valet, they stepped onto a red carpet and walked past a 1927 Packard parked out front. They proceeded into the cocktail hour, where they were met with bellinis and appetizers and the sounds of an accordion and violinist. Once the 140 guests were seated for dinner, a seven-minute video was shown of their Mexican wedding, and after the video, Mark and Jessica were introduced as husband and wife. The vintage-style band Carte Blanche sang songs in French, Spanish, Italian and English until it was time to turn the evening over to a DJ and yet again, Mark, Jessica and their friends tore it up. Both events were truly magical and overflowing with love. It was such an honor to work with this special couple!

Wedding Photography: Caroline Tran / Wedding Venue: Bel-Air Bay Club in Los Angeles, California / Wedding Planning + Design: Amber Events / Floral Design: Butterfly Floral & Event Design / Wedding Cinematography: Loyd Caloma Films / Wedding Invitations: Copper Willow Paper Studio /Band: Carte Blanche via Elan Artists / DJ: Joseph Swenson (senorflava@hotmail.com) / Stage Draping: Dazian / Photo Booth: Photo Illusion, LLC / Lighting: Stage Labs / Rentals: Town & Country Event Rentals / 1927 Packard: Classic Limos / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Shoes: Prada / Bride’s Necklace: Kate Spade / Bride’s Earrings: Antiques via Neil Lane / Bride’s Feather Hair Clip: Handmade by the Bride’s Sister, Kristi / Hair + Makeup: Leslie Alejandro / Groom’s Tuxedo: Hugo Boss / Groom’s Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo

Playa del Carmen Wedding by Amber Events + Elizabeth Medina Photography

If I could snap my fingers and be anywhere in the world right now, it would have to be sitting front and center at this gorgeous fête on the beaches of Playa del Carmen. Amber Events knows how to whip up an insanely good looking beach party and this wedding is a prime example. Beautiful details at every turn, flowers by Planner 1 Events that can render a wedding blogger darn right speechless (well almost) and images by Elizabeth Medina Photography that will have you spending the rest of the day in the full gallery.

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From Amber Events… Mark, a tech entrepreneur, and Jessica, creator of the popular silhouPETte, a line of custom jewelry featuring dog and cat silhouettes, wanted the best of an intimate destination wedding with their nearest and dearest, as well as a swanky party with all of the people that they loved — so they decided to have both! They brought me on as their planner for both events five months before their destination wedding in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and their reception in Los Angeles, and we created two separate but stunning events within three days of each other.

For their Mexico wedding, they brought just 30 friends and family to the contemporary Rosewood Mayakoba over President’s Day weekend and hosted a four-day vacation complete with karaoke nights and soccer games on the beach, an adventure day at Xplor and a formal dinner at Cenacolo in Playa del Carmen. The wedding ceremony was held on the boat dock at the Rosewood Mayakoba and Jessica, wearing a Rivini dress, made her entrance with her maids on a boat. Their good friend Joe officiated their ceremony. The guests were surprised with a mariachi group playing for the recessional and the cocktail hour on the beach. For the reception, guests left their shoes at the shoe valet and proceeded down the fire-lit path to the reception. Their seating assignments were attached to vintage sea glass bottles on a table set with family photos. They dined on Mayan cuisine at rustic wooden tables with bistro lights strung overhead.

Wedding Photography: Elizabeth Medina Photography / Wedding Venue: Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico / Wedding Planning + Design: Amber Events / Floral Design: Planner 1 Events / Wedding Cinematography: Loyd Calomay Films / Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy: Copper Willow Paper Studio / Adventure Day: Xplor / Formal Dinner: Cenacolo / Transportation, Lighting + Rentals: Mayan Hospitality Services / Ceremony Music: Arpason / DJ: Doremixx Audio Visual & Professional DJ’s / Wedding Dress: Rivini / Bride’s Shoes: Ralph Lauren + Prada / Bride’s Earrings: Antiques via Neil Lane / Bride’s Ring: A Family Heirloom / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent / Bridesmaids’ Cuff Bracelets: Etsy / Charm Necklaces for Maids of Honor: silhouPETte / Groom’s Attire: John Varvatos / Groomsmen’s Attire: John Varvatos / Groomsmen’s Ties: Handmade by the Bride’s Mother, Yori