I am really excited about today’s featured affair for two reasons. The first is that it just happens to be the perfect way to kick off Fourth of July weekend! And second, it was sent to us by a wedding planner whose work is forever charming and stylish, Candice Dowling of Jubilee Events.

Photographs are courtesy of Kelley and Todd Whittaker (website coming soon)

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Holly Andres and Paul Rich sent us today’s featured wedding from Blue Hill at Stone Barns, NY and we just have to show you the fine images of the food first!

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This just happens to be one of my favorite weekends of the entire year, so I thought I’d be just touch cheesy and feature a couple of absolutely fabulous red, white and blue affairs! The weddings themselves are all about the chic and are sure to inspire you no matter what your color palette happens to be.

Up first, a fabulous nautical inspired wedding that the forever talented Candice Dowling of Jubilee Events sent...

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So…guess who made the COVER of Bride and Bloom Magazine? ME!! Yep, Style Me Pretty has a huge, awesome feature in this incredible magazine and needless to say, we are blushing.

Are you squealing with glee yet? I am! I was giddy as a school girl when I bought my copy (or three) today announcing to everyone within ear shot that I was on the cover. And, it’s a huge spread to boot. For those of you who are interested...

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I la-la-love this wedding. It’s so girly, so charming, filled with perfect details that would make any girl completely swoon. I am thrilled that the photographer, Jeremy Harwell, sent it my way!

The incredible flowers were designed by Virtu, a great floral studio out of Atlanta. Their portfolio is filled with absolutely gorgeous designs that hint but don’t...

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Little Black Book member, Gia Canali describes herself as a globe-trotting photographer and writer who, along with her husband and dog, calls Los Angeles her home. She is, in our opinion, one of the best … photographer and writer! Her blog is entitled, “Pursuing The Picture Perfect Wedding”...

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I took one look at this lovely wedding and knew that it was an SMP feature. There is something so sweet, so precious about the 40′s inspired affair. Jeremy Harwell, the photographer behind the day, did a spectacular job at telling the beautiful story of the day.

The location itself, Dunaway Gardens, is unbelievably special…it was originally established...

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The weddings that are hands down the most popular on SMP, are those that seem approachable, that resonate with brides in all different areas working on all different budgets. Those where inspiration is found tucked within every corner. Those that have a clearly defined color palette and easy to replicate ideas. And those that are undeniably fabulous.

This wedding, photographed by Sweet Monday,  is just that…and so...

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I love this wedding. It’s that perfect Navy and Yellow palette that we have only fallen more and more in love with on SMP, with details that are one part whimsy, one part sheer elegance. Sent to us by the incredible photographers at Sweet Monday, this affair is all about the gorgeous.

From the lovely Lyndsey and April of...

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The lovely Megan Fickling of La Partie Events in Santa Monica is stopping by today to share some of her favorite tips for designing your flowers around your wedding venue.  An approach that is so important to creating a wedding that is cohesive and effortlessly fabulous.

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When choosing your wedding flowers, keep the style and feel of your venue in mind.  Ask your florist to do a  walk-through of your venue with you...

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We are blogging with Megan Fickling of La Partie Events today, who is sharing some of her own inspirations and ideas. She is pure talents so I love that she has taken the time to empart some of her wedding wisdom with us!

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If you’re just tuning in, I’m guest blogging today and sharing what a difference it makes when your flowers complement your venue. This venue is the Mountain Gate Country Club in...

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Today, the fabulous Megan Fickling of La Partie Events in Southern Cali is joining us for a morning guest blog. I heart Megan in a big way and I know that some of you do to, thanks to her chic but simple style…and for the fabulous...

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A HUGE thank you to Marianne Taylor for sending me today’s featured wedding. It’s official, you are one of my new favorite photographers. If you guys haven’t already pored over Marianne’s site, it’s a must! Here are a few more photos from the simple, but stunning reception…

Simple, but sophisticated centerpieces set on classic white linens in an undeniably beautiful...

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A few more bits of eye candy from today’s beautiful British affair that the FABULOUS Marianne Taylor photographed (doesn’t it just kill you that even the guests are chic!)…

I mean, seriously! How gorgeous is this. A pretty little garden party with some serious edge. I love when guests can add another dimension to an already stunning party. They can truly bring a wedding to life!

More from the reception on the way!

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There is something so dreamy about this wedding. The venue itself is a little piece of heaven, but then you add in a chic style, a gorgeous bridal party and details that make you swoon. It’s the recipe for total perfection.

From Marianne Taylor, the amazing photographer behind the affair…The ceremony of Claire & Hywel’s wedding took place in St Andrew’s Church in Chelsea, London. It...

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