So let’s recap: a killer DIY wedding with all the warm, personalized comforts of home.  Sweet, in-between-the-moments photography by the amazing Tec Petaja and playful equestrian, forest touches to boot.  And for the record, I want to dye my hair EXACTLY the color of this bride’s hair!

I just can’t get enough of these photos…

More from Alicia, the bride:

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Guess what today is. It’s the day that we officially introduce one of our pretty new writers to you. And she’s a keeper. SMP-ers, meet Chantale Montgomery, blogger behind the fabulous site, La Belle Bride. Chantale is officially a wedding obsessed freelance writer. Unofficially, she is a style savvy, totally charming, super fun girl who loves eye candy as much as we do. Needless to say, we our feeling pretty lucky to have...

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Whether you’re a bride or an industry pro I’m sure you’ve had a moment where you just wanted to see something different, you just felt like you needed a little change of pace. Well, that’s exactly why we’re so crazy for our From Inspiration to Reality features… and this shoot is exactly why we’re crazy about the results.

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No matter your wedding style, there are countless details you could pull from this shoot. The pomegranate place settings, the charming invites, the sweets in all shapes and size… and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner what fun inspiration for a dinner or engagement party?!?!

From Cynthia Martyn…

Cake Opera Co. had given me a sneak...

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You’re engaged!  Whoo Hoooo! You’ve sooooo many plans to get going on … sooooo many ideas. Lots of time! Not enough time?  Where on earth do you start? Well, I suppose defining the “who what when & where” is uppermost on your list. But you DO know what they say about wedding invitations, right?

Your wedding paper suite will tangibly document the beginning, the middle and the culmination of your once-in-a-lifetime day.  It’s really tempting to...

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If you’re just joining us now we’re bring you a stunning Inspiration to Reality feature from Cynthia Martyn Events, Bella Invites, Fuscia Designs...

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Words don’t even begin to express my excitement about this next Inspiration to Reality feature. Created by a crew of extraordinarily talented Toronto vendors this shoot is FULL of gorgeous, bold details that will knock your socks off. So, I’m going to start with a photo that will give you an idea of just how unique of a day we have in store for you.

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You are in for a treat today my friends. Remember the beautiful pomegranate-red inspiration board from awhile back? Well, it recently joined the esteemed ranks of Inspiration to Reality features and today we’re bringing you the incredible photo shoot. But first (I’m a tease I know), the gorgeous board…

We have the incredible design coming your way momentarily.

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Today’s featured Little Black Book member is Tracey Kumer-Moore of Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge. Planning destination weddings in Las Vegas is Tracey’s specialty!  She’ll help you with everything from start to finish ~ leaving you to bask in the fun and celebration.  Vegas weddings can run the gamut from stylish and sophisticated to theme-based or whimsical and...

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I know I wasn’t the only one going crazy for the adorable Michigan wedding we featured last week. Besides being ridiculously charming, it was loaded with sweet, steal-worthy details that could easily be translated to any wedding style.

Photography by Jessica Johnston

Well, fortunately for all of us, the bride was...

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You’ve thought through all of your wedding accessories right? Jewelry? Check. Shoes? Check. Something warm to throw on once the sun goes down? hmm… well, our Round Up Editor, Carrie, is here with a few stylish suggestions…

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Today’s Round Up is all about fabulous alternatives to keep you cozy on the big day. Whether you’re a bride, in the bridal party, or even a guest looking for...

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Happy MLK day everyone! Given the chilly temperatures, our Round Up Editor, Carrie, decided it would be fun to track down some fashionable alternatives to chattering teeth…

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Taking a cue from many of the brides featured on SMP who don fabulous items to keep them warm on their wedding day, we thought we would do a little Round Up for all of you brides that are getting married this winter or in the early spring and fall. While a cute cardi is perfect for some, a great...

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I always struggle to find that perfect warm (and stylish) cover up to wear over a dress at a wedding, so needless to say, I am thrilled about this little gathering of cold weather accessories from our Round Up Editor Carrie. Whether you’re a bride or a wedding guest, these cozy little numbers are sure to give you that warm and fuzzy feeling. So without further ado, here’s Carrie to share her latest finds…

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Winter’s chilly temperatures can be a great...

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Today, I find myself in a bit of a bind! The need for an LBB blog feature with little (to no) prep time due to an unexpected glitch in my schedule. So ~ where do I turn? No question … the Marantz’ blog!

I LOVE their blog. I know that whether they are posting one of their astonishing weddings or writing about one of their latest adventures, it’s...

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Hello and happy Friday to you! This week was all fun on SMP with so much wedding inspiration it’s hard to know where to start! But before we get into all of the highlights, we have some breaking news. If you are heading down to the Breakers for The Wedding Party Palm Beach this weekend, they’ve just scored two awesome giveaways.

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