From Inspiration to Reality: The Design, II
From Jubilee Coppola…We had so much fun styling and planning this shoot– it really took us out of our comfort zone and allowed us to style something modern, minimal and chic! I was inspired by the white on white, citrus colors and shapes, and minimalistic approach of the board. That look was translated into the selection of a ghost table for our tablescape, which really showed off the citrus chargers and amazing citrus centerpiece created by Tony. We collaborated with the other vendors to capture those minimalistic, citrus color and shaped details.
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The Loading Dock space itself is raw– with white walls, concrete floors, and great natural light. It provided the perfect backdrop to our shoot. As with most photoshoots, we set out with an idea and create many details on site. We used the beautiful natural ribbon from Paloma’s Nest to add a detail to the white napkins. They also created custom wooden napkin rings, which we re purposed on top of oranges as escort cards. For the drink displays, we submerged tulips and edible flowers and brought out fun colors inspired by the inspiration board. In all, the look is amazing for late spring and into summer, with a crisp and fresh citrus look! –Event Designer, Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events
For the papergoods, we decided on a clean, minimalist design that made use of the bright citrus color palate and hard, architectural lines of the industrial venue. We wanted to create something that felt understated and contemporary for this chic couple. Pops of whimsy in the form of citrus hang tags and a bold wrap-around label gave the invitation suite some personality without being cutesy or overly feminine. We were inspired by the use of the ghost chairs and loved the idea of things disappearing into the scene – which is why we chose to knock out most of the type and use a velum outer envelope. Overall, we wanted to convey a feeling of urban, outside-the-box romance using color and type as the dominant graphic elements of this citrus-infused trousseau. –Gus & Ruby Letterpress
I was inspired by the crisp, clean lines and the fresh contrast of the citrus shades against stark whites. Candice set the perfect stage with her choice of table, chairs and tons of unusual accoutrement. I loved the way the tall branch centerpiece extended into the industrial style ceiling at The Loading Dock and the use of citrus as escort card holders; it added to the overall sense of cohesion between the contemporary space and our modern tablescape. The seamless collaboration between vendors was matched only by our Brides’ sense of whimsy and willingness to play. –A Modern Garden
Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Photography / Flowers: Datura: A Modern Garden / Event Design: Jubilee Events / Event Planning: Jubilee Events with help from 14 Stories / Reception Location: The Loading Dock / Invitations: Gus & Ruby Letterpress / Shoes: Zappos / Model Styling, Dresses and Accessories: The White Dress by the Shore / Catering: Jordan Caterers / Hair & Makeup: Dana Bartone & Co. / Furniture Rentals: Taylor Creative Inc. / Cake & Confections: Ana Parzych / Ring Bowls, Place Cards, Ribbon, and Thank You Notes: Paloma’s Nest / Edible Champagne Flowers: Wild Hibiscus / Tableware, Glassware & Chargers: Party Rental Ltd.
A note to readers…please please pretty please know that everyone is welcome at SMP no matter what your beliefs are. We live in a wonderful country where we are free to feel however we want. It’s a great, great thing . Our comments are a place for a discussion on design, style and all things pretty.
67 Comments about “From Inspiration to Reality: The Design, II”
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May 3, 2010 at 12:22 pm
That centerpiece! WOW!! I love the whole design. And kudos for showing a same-sex couple! :)
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May 3, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Awe. My heart skipped a beat when I was taking in these photos! Everything is flawless and lovely. Thank you to SMP for your forward thinking. Its steps like this that will lead us in the right direction! Congrats to Kate and Lindsay as well as all their vendors involved!
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May 3, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Love the tangerine and crispness of the white. elegant!
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May 3, 2010 at 1:04 pm
I love this! Also, I left an award for your blog on my blog! :)
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May 3, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Hey Abby! Wanted to say thank you for putting up a same-sex inspired shoot! It is really important and fantastic that SMP, with it's very large audience, helps show the world that everyone is equal and deserves love. As you know, in my "progressive" state of California we are waging a battle over this very basic civil rights issue. Thank you again for having the courage to stand up for equality! ...... Aaron Delesie
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May 3, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Beautiful post! So well done. I absolutely love the orange details. Also, A BIG thank for showing a same sex couple! Love is love! We all deserve it and should be able to show it openly!
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May 3, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Fantastic shoot! Loving the crisp orange details.
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May 3, 2010 at 2:05 pm
What a stunning wedding! I'm so honored to see a same-sex couple being featured on such a widely read blog! Thanks for featuring them. They are gorgeous brides!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:05 pm
OMG I love love those shoes...the grey ones with the angled t strap and beautiful flower at the ankle strap...who makes these...went on Zappos and didn't seem them. If you could tell me where those shoes are from that would be great!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Super Fabulous! Minimalist is really showcased here. Just simple and graphic...stunning!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Thank you so much for posting this gorgeous wedding. I hope this is just the beginning and we will be able to see more same-sex weddings featured on the site. Don't you think it's time to feature love of all definitions?
THANK YOU!!!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:35 pm
This is so crisp & fresh- I adore it!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:46 pm
What a gorgeous wedding. I am so happy to see two people celebrating their love, no matter who they are. Thanks for featuring a wedding that includes ALL of us!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:49 pm
So glad to be a part of this amazing photo shoot. All the pieces came together beautifully!
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May 3, 2010 at 2:57 pm
That orange colored sorbet and their dresses are to die for. I love this entire look, so PRETTY.
Sigh*
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May 3, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I love the flowers and the clementines!! Adorable. Are those fringed tulips? How were they attached to the clementines?
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May 3, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I love this!! Those placecard oranges are brilliant!
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May 3, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I can't say thank you enough for featuring these two brides. I have been reading SMP for a couple of months now and love it - but was always a little sad that none of the weddings/photo shoots/inspirations featured same sex couples. As a lesbian planning a wedding it is so encouraging to see this on such a top notch wedding blog. Thank you again! I did a jump for joy out of my office chair when I saw this.
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May 3, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Oh man that invite suite with its little orange wedges is too cute! And the cake looks delicious...
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May 3, 2010 at 5:59 pm
oh i am just dying over the beautiful minimalism in this shoot. (love the tangerine floral pieces) it's all so very fresh & chic! love love love!!
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May 3, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Loved the stationary! Beautiful!
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May 3, 2010 at 10:15 pm
First of all - this takes my breath away. Secondly, I think all shoots should have 2 brides. Twice as much stylespiration to save for a rainy day. Thanks!
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May 4, 2010 at 12:24 am
thanks, christina -- i was thrilled to be a part of this shoot. they are frill tulips and they are cut right at the base of the flower and attached to the clementines with a pin. they lasted all day.
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May 4, 2010 at 7:23 am
wish I was there to see Marcy (who commented above) do her office jump for joy at work!! I am still laughing about this, how cute! And I am so glad I was a part of this shoot as well!!
thanks everyone for all of the sweet comments!
XO
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May 4, 2010 at 9:41 am
Abby, I applauded you when you featured your first same-sex wedding many moons ago. I applaud you again for doing this gorgeous shoot. Congrats to the brides who will use this for this wedding.
BRAVO!
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May 4, 2010 at 10:27 am
i've always been a fan of the weddings on your blog, but i'm so sad to see this post as one of your wedding inspirations. out of hundreds of posts about stylish brides and grooms, why do you also promote weddings of gay couples? it makes smp seem like any other media outlet that caves to the pressure of accepting the exception. i can't imagine that when you started this blog, this was the kind of post you envisioned.
you have such great talent & a huge fan base, i hope that you'll return to the original premise of your site - as inspiration for brides & grooms. until then, i'm sorry to say you've lost a loyal patron. -
May 4, 2010 at 10:31 am
So sorry you feel that way Maggie. Though I do understand that we are all allowed to have different viewpoints and beliefs. With that said, this wasn't really a post about same sex weddings. It was a post about beautiful wedding inspirations...design ideas, palette ideas, detail ideas. So although we'll be sad to see you go, we hope that everyone can just come together in knowing that this was simply gorgeous inspiration. EVERYONE, no matter what their belief on the issue is, is welcome at Style Me Pretty.
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May 4, 2010 at 12:37 pm
absolutely stunning! this is a completely refreshing in every way. well done!
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May 4, 2010 at 1:34 pm
I completely agree with Maggie. This post was a major disappointment for me. I am such a huge SMP fan and now I don't know if I want to follow your site any longer because of this post. Many of my friends also saw this post and told me that they will no longer visit your site. I congratulate you Maggie for voicing your opinion even though it was one in the minority as everyone else seemed to applaud this post. I think the fact also that both of the brides were wearing wedding dresses just goes against decency.
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May 4, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I can't believe in this day and age that people are still so xenophobic. Kudos to SMP for featuring a beautiful photo shoot, two beautiful brides, and most importantly, the freedom to choose whom to love.
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May 4, 2010 at 3:16 pm
I can't wait to replace those readers who have left with a new group of more accepting and open readership for Style Me Pretty.
thanks to everyone else for being so supportive and seeing what these posts are truly about- style, elegance and beauty no matter who the couple is.
XO
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May 4, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I've never been to the site before but would be glad to replace one of the readers who cannot seem to get over the fact that the true beauty of a wedding is when two people love each other and commit to one another for a lifetime... If those two people happen to be of the same sex the beauty of their love and commitment is the same. Rock on SMP and shouts to Carla for yet another kick ass shoot.
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May 4, 2010 at 3:34 pm
I fully support SMP & hope that rather than censor your featured weddings based on sexual preference, that you will continue to feature weddings based on stylistic merit and creativity. I am a long-time follower and have often felt SMP did a disservice to 10% of the population by seeming to deliberately exclude same-sex couples. Reading some of the comments, I can see why you may have previously felt stifled in your features. BRAVO. Beauty is beauty and as was said above - Love is love. Please continue to feature love & lovely events, no matter the sexual orientation of the couples! SMP, I love you more than ever for proving you love all equally.
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May 4, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Rock on SMP! It's obvious that those who don't support your cause are not your target audience anyway. Great post and collaboration!
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May 4, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Excuse me target audience? What are you trying to say? Just because I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman only as the Bible clearly states means that I am not a true wedding fanatic or lover of all things pretty? Just as you have all had the right to state your support of the post I too have the right to express my disapproval of this post. We do still live in a country where freedom of expression is allowed, or have you forgotten that!
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May 4, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Didn't mean to start a fight, definitely not. Everyone has a right to their opinion, absolutely. I don't want to lose sight of the gorgeous ideas and inspirations that this shoot brought our way.
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May 4, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Thanks to all for your kind comments! It was a great inspiration board to work off of and we all had a wonderful time collaborating on this shoot. We love the way it came together and especially love our couple. Thanks to SMP for featuring our work! I couldn't be more proud of all of those who participated!!!
xoxo
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May 4, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Firstly, the styling and design are just beautiful! Truly one of my favourite paper and overall looks I've seen in a long time.
And kudos, of course, for being inclusive in the shoots you show! I have been lucky to meet some wonderful same-sex couples through my work who are just as kind and in love as my heterosexual couples, who are planning the most stunning and creative of weddings, and I am very happy to see these shoots and events given proper (and long due!) press on blogs like Style Me Pretty and magazines like Martha Stewart Weddings. Looking forward to seeing more!
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May 4, 2010 at 5:03 pm
i do disagree, but it is not out of hate or fear that i think differently on this topic.
i agree that we are all born with the right to love whoever we choose. love is love. and it is a special feeling that should be celebrated. but that doesn't make it a marriage, or a wedding for that matter.
i have to disagree with tait, that this post was only about beautiful wedding inspirations. many of the comments before mine gave kudos for the mere fact this is a gay couple. thats what makes me sad... smp -a wedding blog- glamorizing lesbian relationships. gay marriage is the "trend" that speaks louder in this post...not the fashion.
i'm disappointed to see that even a blog about weddings, brides and grooms, and girly fashion, feels the need to push a social/political/religious issue onto its readers. -
May 4, 2010 at 7:36 pm
beautiful work as always carla! I love the clean, minimalist approach, and the orange pops perfectly...such satisfying pictures to look at! I don't know that I have the expertise to comment on the design and decor, but I love it! The centerpiece climbing into the ceiling is just plain awesome! Excellent work all around!
I must admit though, that I find some of the comments sad. It is everyone's freedom to speak their mind/opinion and by the same token it should be everyone's freedom to get married if they want to- same sex included. The fact that it is an issue up for "debate" is disheartening. If we're going to talk about "freedom" how can we, in the same post, talk about suppression of rights. Although the "trend" seems to be marriage as recognized by God and the Bible, not everyone gets married under those circumstances, and everyone should have the freedom to do so. That being said, even if they do want to get married under those circumstances, again, they should have the freedom to do so. Freedom is an all encompassing word and if you're going to use it, then use it correctly.
To maggie, the reason gay marriage is a "trend" that speaks loudly in this post is because it is not widely accepted and it should be and people are using their freedom to express their opinions. I don't understand why you would boycott a wedding blog for featuring a wedding. Whether it's a same sex wedding or not, shouldn't matter in the least. SPM did not push a social/political/religious issue onto it's readers, they published it. Clearly it hasn't been showcased enough and people are responding to that. You could boycott or keep an open mind...
Great work to Carla, her crew and everyone involved and a BIG CONGRATS Kate & Lindsey!!!!! Rock on!
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May 4, 2010 at 8:05 pm
This is absolutely beautiful! The photos and stories featured on SMP always provide wonderful visual inspiration, and part of the reason they are so moving and beautiful is that they showcase real couples whose love is authentic. Thank you for sharing Carla's lovely photo shoot.
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May 4, 2010 at 8:27 pm
When I first saw the link to this post on fb, ALL I saw was the AMAZING work that I KNOW Carla does I even Commented right away on FB....and then my EYES went Straight towards her fantastic images and the colors and the moments that she captured. I don't think it was until the end that looked to see the names of who got married, and when I did I SMILED huge because I saw the beauty of the woman, the images and the amazing talent that went into this post, and said to my self now that is AWESOME.
And SMP Thank you for Sharing all that you do! ;0)
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May 4, 2010 at 8:31 pm
The C10 team and other amazing CT vendors did such an amazing job! Gorgeous brides, too--amazing job, all!
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May 4, 2010 at 9:21 pm
yesterday = civil rights and women's rights. today = gay rights. BUT ultimately, civil rights = gay rights = women's rights, no? tomorrow's hope and fight = acceptance and equal rights for all. i am hoping and praying for open minds and open hearts for all, but especially for those who have a hard time affirming and accepting. thanks and cheers SMP, you not only posted a beautiful shoot but you also opened a vessel to discuss some really important things. SMP = beauty + inspiration + design + talent + love. thank you.
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May 5, 2010 at 6:00 am
True Love is beautiful and so is this shoot!!! Thanks for sharing SMP!!!!
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May 5, 2010 at 8:13 am
Let me add my voice to say that this is just a simply beautifully styled and fabulously stylist shoot - exactly the high quality of work that SMP aims to promote.
Bravo to all the vendors involved in this - you hit the nail on the head!!
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May 5, 2010 at 8:39 am
Once again Candice and Carla put together a lovely shoot with impeccable details and great style. I was so focused on the beauty of the work I did not notice the same sex couple. I feel this post is in line with other SMP posts.
This is not a political statement, but a beautifully styled shoot geared toward wedding industry. Keep up the good work!
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May 5, 2010 at 8:58 am
This shoot just adds to yet another amazing recreation of such a beautiful and important day in another's life. Everyone deserves to be happy and in love and to experience this moment... Carla and Candice did a BEYOND PERFECT job of portraying the couple in such a way that any person should be excited to get married after seeing this.
INCREDIBLE idea, pictures, details, etc.!!!!!
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May 5, 2010 at 9:17 am
obviously you can do without the wackos who are offended by this, so think of it as a good house cleaning!
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May 5, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Wow. Beautiful wedding. Ditto what Jeff Riley said.
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May 5, 2010 at 2:54 pm
C10 et al - beautiful work. I'm inspired and speechless. Nice work. Forget the politics.
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May 5, 2010 at 3:04 pm
This shoot is particularly beautiful. I'm a graphic designer and read SMP for inspiration when designing invitations for clients - no matter what their sexual orientation is, I know they will appreciate the goodness I am able to dig up for them on SMP, which I know serves as a starting point for creative people everywhere. The paper orange slices, "Take Me To" envelope label and that gorgeous chunky orange necklace literally make me go weak in knees!
Keep doing what you're doing SMP and don't let the haters get you down! For everyone who leaves I'll send 10 clients to your incredibly beautiful, brave, charming hodgepodge of style and creativity!
Viva SMP!
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May 5, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Where is her ring from?
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May 5, 2010 at 9:09 pm
STUNNING! Cheers to all the talented vendors for bring such a beautiful vision to life. Bravo to SMP for showing that love knows no boundaries. Everyone deserves the right to love, to be loved, and to marry. I am saddened that some people still don't want equal rights for all. I hope that in the very near future, all couples can marry and love without being judged. Once again, I applaud Style Me Pretty for sharing this with us. May there be many more same sex weddings featured!
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May 7, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Normally I'm not a fan of minimalist weddings. Hey, I like my bushels of flowers and, well, things! But this was just so, so pretty. I love the combination of grey with any pop of bright color, and I think the orange is so different but still pretty and feminine. Just lovely. And that TREE. Oh my goodness.
Lovely all around. Well done!
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May 7, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Kudos to Candice for styling another fabulous shoot! The details were amazing & honestly I did not notice the couple because the centerpiece took my breath away! Love that Style Me Pretty is open to sharing beautiful images for a diverse readership! "Let go & Let love Flow"
Score!!! You guys knocked this one out of the park!
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May 8, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I'm a recent reader so before this post I hadn't seen a same-sex couple featured yet on SMP. Just the other day I was considering sending SMP message encouraging you to do so! But you beat me to it. My friends will be planning their same-sex nuptials soon and I'm definitely going to send this link along to them!
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May 8, 2010 at 5:30 pm
That's a gorgeous wedding! Modern and minimalist and yet colorful and warm at the same time. I must show this post to a friend who is planning her wedding and loves the color ORANGE! I think she'll get a few ideas from this one.
What comes to the other part of the conversation this post has generated, I can not believe that in this world of ours, where we shout out FREEDOM at every turn, we would be against two people committing to each other for life. Because that's what wedding and marriage are about. It's not about god or bible. It is only about two people committing to each other. And there are no rules to who is allowed to commit themselves to who. Period.
For some people marriage is religious and they are more than welcome to read their bibles over and over and live by it. For others, like me, wedding and marriage are not religious - and thus I couldn't care less what a bible says about it. Thus the bible argument just doesn't fly; not for everyone bible is the basis of life.
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May 9, 2010 at 5:44 pm
I want to thank you and your team for your continued inclusion of diversity and all things fabulous on your site! I will be having a Same Sex wedding in 90 days and it was fantastic to see the pictures and options for posing vs. candid shots...it was extremely helpful and wonderful to view!!! Your site is my go to site and makes me smile that you allow everyone to be represented here! Thank you so very much!!!
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May 10, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I'm glad that SMP focuses on weddings of great style and welcomes readers, whether they agree with same-sex marriage or not.
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May 15, 2010 at 10:52 am
I love that chunky orange necklace! Any chance of finding out where that is from?
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May 16, 2010 at 7:18 am
As always, a gorgeous shoot. Please let that be the focus of people looking at this.
There will be people angered and hurt on both sides of this argument and it is not something that is necessary on this site. Appreciate the SMP is a site where anyone can gain inspiration for weddings or other events regardless of their opinions on marriage and regardless of the sex of those involved. There is no need to go beyond this in the comments. -
May 25, 2010 at 9:46 am
Aon,
I feel sorry for you. :( :(
People need to realize that this post was about the beauty of the styling of this wedding. Not about who is getting married.
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May 25, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Oh boy!!!
It saddens me to know that these ladies are bringing religious views into this beautiful commitment ceremony. But some people have nothing better to do but judge others with very old point of views from men who didn't even know what a dinosaur was or that that the planet is really billions of years old rather than thousands LOL. Yeah they missed the mark and so have these opinionated ladies with their comments on here. John Lennon had it right with "Imagine" but a lot of people have not evolved for this to actually become a reality. Love Love Love !!! These 2 brides have just as much a right to commit and enjoy their special day and live happily ever after as anyone else on this planet. Oh People !!! Live and Let Live. Congrats to the couple !!! and Style Me Pretty. You're all wonderful and making this world a better place:-) -
December 5, 2010 at 4:30 pm
So wonderful to see this on SMP !! Clean design & composition. Elegant and and bold at the same time.
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