Archive for August, 2009


SMP Welcomes…Our Advertisers!

August 8th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 9 comments

Today, we are taking a time-out to say a huge and hearty welcome to our latest and greatest advertisers. We pride ourselves on only partnering up with the brands that we love, so we hope that you’ll take some time to visit their sites and show them a little SMP love!

First up, the fabulous, needs-no-words-of-introduction…Hello! Lucky!!!

Hello! Lucky has been a longtime favorite of mine….as there is just...

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Multi-Cultural Wedding in Southern California, IV

August 7th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 10 comments

A HUGE thank you to Beth Helmstetter for sending us such incredible inspiration. And to Steve Steinhardtfor the show-stoppingly beautiful photographs. For those not already familiar with Steve’s work, you really must check out his portfolio. He is a HUGE talent and I can’t wait to feature more from him!

And one more last look for all of you…

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Multi-Cultural Southern California Wedding, III

August 7th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 20 comments

I am on cloud nine because of this ridiculously gorgeous wedding. Beth Helmstetter designed the picture perfect affair and I am loving…every…bit.

photographs by the amazing Steve Steinhardt

More from the fabulous Beth Helmstetter

For entertainment the bride walked down the...

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Multi-Cultural Southern California Wedding, II

August 7th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 12 comments

There are so many reasons I love this wedding. The flowers, designed by Holly Flora, are PERFECTION. The tables are whimsical, they are interesting, they are unbelievably gorgeous. There is something sweet and approachable about the style and yet you know that so much thought went into every detail. Beth Helmstetter is all together fabulous and I am just thrilled that she sent...

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Multi-Cultural Southern California Wedding

August 7th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 16 comments

This wedding is going to make you fall out of your chair. It’s definitely one of the prettiest little events I’ve ever seen and there is a chance that it is now topping my list of all time favs. Beth Helmstetter is the genius behind the day and although the bride and groom would rather not have their picture up, the details alone are enough to induce jumping, whooping and more high kicks than you would ever think...

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Surprise Wedding by Studio Z

August 7th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 10 comments

This next little piece is kind of funny, kind of crazy, kind of awesome. It was filmed by the hugely talented Steve Zugelter of Studio Z and was a wedding that literally came out of nowhere!

Daphne + Jason: The Surprise Weddng Concept Film By Steve Zugelter

Here’s what happened for those of you that are stuck at work...

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Intimate, Rustic Affair, II

August 7th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 13 comments

This wedding, photographed by Jessamyn Harris, was simply lovely. The bride and groom infused so many elements that reflected their own personalities and gave their guests a window into their lives. From the brass band that the couple hired to celebrate the bride’s New Orleans roots, to the cheese station catered by the AMAZING Cow Girl Creamery…the wedding was ALL about the pair.

I would kill to be a...

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Intimate, Rustic Affair

August 7th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 16 comments

I know that we’ve been featuring a lot of rustic chic weddings these days. I swear, I am going to start bringing in lots of different styles, but this one was just so sweet I couldn’t resist. It was photographed by Jessamyn Harris and is ALL charm.

From the lovely bride…

We wanted to make sure that our quirky, upbeat personalities shone through for our wedding. In other words, for a day so...

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Aspen Wedding At The Little Nell From Todd Pellowe Weddings

August 6th. 2009 by Eddye | 9 comments

Sally and Ted were married on a beautiful day in Aspen, Colorado. Their wedding just goes to show you, the beauty of your wedding day will shine through, no matter the bumps along the way!

from the beautiful bride …

The weather in Aspen was perfect the entire week of our wedding, including the morning of … then the clouds started rolling in and an hour before we had rain, hail, and thunder. Our guests were to ride the gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain and when...

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Inspiration Board 10

August 6th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 10 comments

Our last featured inspiration board from our Look Book Contest is all yellow. Picture perfect yellow style.

#1 – The Knot / #2 – Get Married Blogger Brides / #3...

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Inspiration Board 9

August 6th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 17 comments

I love this next board because it’s SO Audrey…with a bit of edge. Paris, Fashion, Fabulous…

First row: dress by Vera Wang on SMP’s Look Book / metro picture via Bloom Grow Love second row: Chanel bottle via Vogue / eiffel tower and...

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Inspiration Board 8

August 6th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 8 comments

Based on that FABULOUS Vera Wang dress, this next oh-so-lovely board is as chic as it is timeless. It’s flirty and feminine while still being all about organic style.

Dress by Vera Wang from SMP’s Look Book / Table and Chandelier...

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Inspiration Board 7

August 6th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 7 comments

The next board is all about sweet, effortless whimsy…and I adore it!

Dress by Christos Bridal, Ceremony set-up via The Knot, Invitation by Smock, Bridesmaids via Weddings by Zoe Lingard (photo by...

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Inspiration Board 6

August 6th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 4 comments

So, as I promised yesterday, I am going to be featuring 5 of my favorite boards each day through tomorrow. There were SO many amazing boards, all inspired by a dress in our pretty new Look Book. Let’s get started with today’s favs…

Dress – Lela Rose on SMP / Invitation by...

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Vintage, Elegant Wedding, V

August 6th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 7 comments

Thank you so very much to Laurin and Kenny for letting us share in their celebration. If your wedding is any indication of what’s in store…you are in for a lifetime of beauty. And to Meg Baisden for sharing the STUNNING photographs. You captured their story to perfection!

Last words from Laurin, the lovely bride…

Our wedding turned out to be exactly the kind of day we hoped for. We had great weather all...

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