Archive for February, 2009


DIY Project: Homemade Vanilla Favors

February 20th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 59 comments

My favorite DIY guru in the whole world, Kathleen of Twig and Thistle, is sharing THE cutest DIY project that I have ever seen. It honestly, just might be my new favorite…DIY Homemade Vanilla Extract and Labels!

From Kathleen…”This is a great project if you’ve got some time and want to give your guests something homemade. It takes about 2 months for the Vanilla to mature but it’s a simple...

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Real Wedding: Roseann & Paal’s Unique Philadelphia Photo Session

February 19th. 2009 by Eddye | 14 comments

We have been featuring Roseann and Paal’s absolutely beautiful Philadelphia wedding that began with a drop-dead gorgeous dress transformation and progressed through their...

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Philadelphia: Real Fairytale Wedding – Roseann & Paal, III

February 19th. 2009 by Eddye | 7 comments

Rain may have forced a few last minute changes in the photo-shoot plans after Roseann & Paal’s beautiful wedding, but nothing could daunt the dazzling celebration that Kendall Brown of Eclatante and Donna O’Brien of Beautiful Blooms had going on at Philadelphia’s...

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, VIII

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 9 comments

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Nancy from Brideface for sharing your absolutely beautiful wedding with us. I think that I can speak for most SMP readers when I say that it has inspired us to no end. And, if you are lucky enough to live in the Cincinatti area, Nancy is a MUST have. She will make you look so drop-dead gorgeous…your best “you” EVER.

And a HUGE thank you to the other vendors that helped make this...

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, VII

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 3 comments

I think that overall, aside from the simple, lovely decor, the bride’s fabulous style, the perfect children and the dreamy photographs…what I love the most about today’s wedding is the pure joy that seems to radiate out of every image. It’s a little bit magical and yet undeniable real. I love that.

the stunning photographs are by tm photography

From Nancy of the fabulous...

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, VI

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 2 comments

Here are a few more tidbits and photographs from today’s feature wedding. If you aren’t already in love, you will be after you see these gorgeous details…

images by tm photography

From Nancy

For the tables, I just used random personal collections I had amassed over time; mercury glass, crystal doorknobs, milk glass, cloche jars, vintage...

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Philadelphia: Real Fairytale Wedding – Roseann & Paal, II

February 19th. 2009 by Eddye | 8 comments

Today’s fabulous wedding was sent to us by Kendall Brown of Eclatante and Donna O’Brien of Beautiful Blooms … two of Philadelphia’s wonder-women when it comes to chic, innovative,  and forever-remembered wedding celebrations! We have so many images from...

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, V

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 4 comments

Nancy of the wonderful beauty studio Brideface in Cincinnati has been sweet enough to share her real wedding with us. It was a complete family affair, with the couple’s young children taking a front seat role in the ceremony which was held at her parent’s ridiculously beautiful home. The entire event is just a lesson in love and I am so thrilled that she let us share in her day…

all of the gorgeous photographs were...

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, IV

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 5 comments

LOVING today’s real wedding. The bride, who just happens to be a fabulous beauty guru in our Little Black Book, recruited the best vendors in her area to help with her budget friendly but absolutely lovely wedding.  I love that the happiness behind the event just makes the whole day shine.

So incredibly beautiful. The photographs, shot by the oh-so-talented Tine Hofmann of...

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Real Wedding: Fairytales Do Come True, It Can Happen To You …

February 19th. 2009 by Eddye | 8 comments

There are oh-so-many wedding day moments that will live on in your memories forever. What do you want your friends and family to remember the most about this day? What, from this day, will bring tears to your eyes for the rest of your life? Surely the moment you first see each other. Surely your vows. And surely, the love and passion of the celebration to follow. Putting this all together can be a daunting task. Lucky for us that there are some pretty amazing people who have made it their...

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, III

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 5 comments

I spent a little time checking out the work on the TM Photography blog today, the photographer behind the absolutely beautiful images from today’s featured wedding. Ten minutes turned into twenty which turned quickly into an hour…SUCH lovely real weddings, such incredible photography.

But, what I really loved was the glowing reviews that Tine, the photographer, had to say about Nancy, today’s bride and...

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, II

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 12 comments

Love, love, love today’s wedding. Not only is the bride one of our favorite Little Black Book members, Nancy of Brideface, the wedding itself is unbelievably sweet…filled with perfect DIY touches, the intimacy of close friends and family and touches of simple, straightforward beauty.

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SMP Loves…Wall Street Journal!

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 7 comments

Sound a little strange? Well, one of my very favorite event planners Evonne of Events by Evonne just let me know that Style Me Pretty was featured in the technology section of the famed paper. Much to my father’s delight, he is armed with bragging material for many, many years to come! To see the full article, click here!

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Real Wedding: Nancy of Brideface, I

February 19th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 5 comments

I love when vendors from our Little Black Book send me pictures from their own wedding. Having worked in the industry and seen hundreds of the most gorgeous affairs, there is just something easy and beautiful about a vendor’s wedding. And this one, by the wonderfully talented Nancy of Brideface in Cincinnati, didn’t disappoint!

Relaxed and...

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Real Wedding: Steph & Greg, VIII

February 18th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 5 comments

Thank you so very much to Jessie Broome of j {studios} for sending us today’s featured wedding. The photographs are heart wrenchingly beautiful, which speaks so loudly to your talents. And of course, thank you so so much to Steph & Greg for letting us share in your celebration.

A quick note about the fires that surrounded today’s wedding. From SMP and...

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