Archive for April 14th, 2009

Real Wedding: Jessie and Matt, VII

A HUGE thank you to Gia Canali for sharing today's wedding with us. I think that I speak for all of us when I say that it was gorgeous, it was heartwarming and it was inspiring. And of course, to Jessie and Matt! Here are a few last images of the beautiful couple, using vintage process prints  - a Polaroid emulsion lift and a Polaroid transfer.  Something that Gia and crew specialize in...[MORE]

Real Wedding: Jessie and Matt, VI

As the day turned to night on today's featured wedding, the twinkle lights glowed and the romance of the evening really began to shine. I have loved every little bit of today's affair and these next set of pictures just take the cake... All photographs were shot by the FABULOUS Gia Canali. [MORE]

Real Wedding: Jessie and Matt, V

Now on to the absolutely gorgeous reception that Jessie and Matt threw for their guests at a restaurant in Point Loma, California called Old Venice Restaurant and Cafe. Love, love, love the simple elegance of the decor...from the sweet flower arrangements that the bride designed and crafted to the lovely white linens. Every bit is just beautiful. So much more to come from this gorgeous affair, shot by the... [MORE]

Real Wedding: Matt and Jessie, IV

If you are just now joining us, we are featuring the prettiest wedding that Gia Canali, photographer extraordinaire, recently sent us. Here are a few more bits of eye candy and inspiration (this is my favorite part of today's feature by the way).... From Gia Canali... The bride and groom had participated in a group wedding ceremony (27 couples!!) at a Catholic... [MORE]

Real Wedding: Jessie and Matt, III

I am a little bit smitten with the bride from today's featured affair. She is just so pretty, so effortlessly elegant with her cocktail length wedding dress and chic vintage accessories. From Gia Canali, the amazing photographer behind the affair... The invites were inspired by vintage fabric...I still have the sweet little escort cards hanging above my desk.  Each was adorned with little tiny bells Jessie found on... [MORE]

Real Wedding: Jessie and Matt, II

We are featuring the loveliest wedding today on SMP, shot by the forever talented Gia Canali. The color palette alone is enough to make me jump for joy, then to find out that much of the wedding was crafted by the gorgeous bride, well...it's why I love what I do. From Gia... Jessie's gorgeous dress is vintage, from... [MORE]

SMP Loves…Pew Cards!

Found via Twigs & Thistle, these pew cards are just too cute not to share with the world. Crafted by the fabulous Ellie of the design blog Mint, each card will be handed out to guests that require a reserved seat. The guest then simply shows the card to the usher, so that he knows to seat them in the appropriate location. How great is that!? Thanks for the... [MORE]

Real Wedding: Jessie and Matt

This wedding is a complete dream. It's one of those weddings that is simply easy to love, with its pretty, feminine charm and sweet, elegant style. Gia Canali, the Little Black Book photographer behind the affair, captured the day to perfection and has been lovely enough to share all of the amazing details with us. From... [MORE]

Living Cinema Presents: Amy and Sean at the Crystal Garden, Beverly Hills Hotel

After 14 years of love and friendship ... with 230 of their "closest family and friends" ... Amy and Sean were married at the Crystal Garden, Beverly Hills Hotel. photography courtesy of Cherie Foto ... [MORE]