Little Black Book
Update: We are going to be adding new featured vendors to this post throughout the day! Just scroll down to see these gorgeous designers…
It’s a little hard for me to contain my excitement about the Little Black Book. We set out to find our favorite three designers in each major bridal category, in each major city…and you know what, we’ve had incredible feedback from brides and vendors alike. It’s developing into a beautiful resource for any bride, filled with stunning inspirations and brilliant wedding vendors.
Over the last few months, we’ve added new cities and states…we’ve got most of California covered, we’ve added great wedding cities like Charleston, Lake Tahoe, beautiful spots in South Carolina, North Carolina and a great selection in Florida. And really, that’s not even cracking the surface! We are working hard on Canada, on Texas and on just about every other city that you’ve mentioned.
Here is a sneak peak at some of the vendors that we are loving. Verbena Flowers in Austin does absolutely beautiful work….
All of these gorgeous photos were taken by another one of our Little Black Book members, the oh-so-talented Steven Karlisch from Dallas. Check out both Steven and Verbena’s sites today when you have a minute!
I am also madly in love with Mindy Rice’s Florals, out in Los Angeles…
all of these gorgeous photos were shot by Melissa Musgrove
How amazing are these flowers? And the color palette? And let’s be serious…the menus and the hanging lanterns are just about as incredible as they come. Check out Mindy’s site for some serious inspiration!
Izzy Girl is one of my favorite Seattle Invitation Designers…
Her work is clever and yet refined. It’s the perfect combination of creativity and elegance. Check out the Izzy Girl site for more great ideas!
And just look at these beauty shots featuring make-up done by MakeUp NV in New York…
Remember that the Little Black Book is a work in progress! We are constantly researching new vendors, new cities and new regions. We want to make sure that we can put our SMP stamp of approval on every listed vendors, knowing that they are doing innovative, beautiful work in their industry.
If you have a city or a vendor recommendation, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to leave a comment or email me at abby at style me pretty dot com!
I love the shot of the couple next to the lake. Beautiful!!!
I just want to suggest Phoenix AZ. Big city. Lots of weddings.
I'd like to specifically nominate Melissa Jill Photography.
www.melissajill.com
Her work is gorgeous, and she is one of the sweetest ever.
thanks!
Thanks so much, Amy! Pheonix is on our list of must-have cities and we will definitely check out melissa's work:)
I'd like to suggest my photographer, Jessica Johnston from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jess and Nate did a wonderful job on our wedding day!
www.jessca-johnston.com
Hey Amanda! Thanks for the tip...Jessica is great and she is already listed in our Reno/Tahoe book:) Her work is gorgeous!!!
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Jessica will also be listed in Detroit when we launch that city in a few days:)
I would love to see a Newport, RI site (although sometimes vendors are included in the Boston or NYC section). I love our venue, Belle Mer, and florist (Flowers by Semia).
Thanks!
I can't wait to see the Detroit section of the Little Black Book. Jessica definitely deserves it :)
Hey Laura! We are launching Rhode Island in just a couple of days, on March 30th. I will definitely check out your picks!
I've been reading your blog since I started planning my wedding in June. Since then, I've opended up a Bella Bridesmaid boutique in Madison, NJ. We'd love to be added to your Little Black Book. THANKS!
I would love to see Atlanta added to your LBB! Thanks!
I'm near Asheville North Carolina and I'd love to see any reccommendations you might have for this area. Thanks! :)
I like the vendors on the Austin page since I live there, but I would love to see Houston too, since that's where my wedding will be.
Love Nam Vo for makeup --- but I thought she was based in the San Francisco Bay Area? I didn't realize she was also in NY. She does amazing work.
BEAUTIFUL, wished i was here earlier :)
Check out www.stylesbyann.com She's great!
Oh and i believe she helped out with the wedding photo that is shown here. The blonde bride with the red bridemaids.