Didn’t your mother always tell you that when you hang around happy people, at the end of the day you’ll be happier … and when you hang around grumpy people, you end up grumpy! Well, the same goes for planning your wedding. Surround yourself with folks who love what they do for a living ~ the wedding professionals who will bring all the expertise of their years and can’t keep the smiles off their faces and we guarantee, you’ll walk away with that same grin...

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As you head off into engaged bliss and start planning the wedding of your dreams, one of the more exciting to-do’s on that ever-growing list will be to register. Woohoo! And NewlyWish should be your first stop. They believe that your registry should be as unique and personal as every other part of your Big Day and we couldn’t agree more. Their curated collection of fabulous shops includes stylish items for your kitchen...

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Why hello again Friday, you sure do look delightful! It’s time to file away another pretty week in the SMP books, and we hope you enjoyed every single second. Before we send you lovelies off into what is sure to be a fabulous weekend, we thought we would give a little sneak peak into a little something coming up next week from the talents of Jessica Claire and...

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There is nothing like an explosion of color to wake the senses and get your mind ready for a fun-filled weekend. Are you ready? This Central Coast wedding is not only color endowed but full of hand-made charm all caught on film by Ahlin Photography. And the florals crafted by April Flowers are beyond words. Seriously this celebration is full of...

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We are so excited to share another DIY project from the fabulous ladies of Posh Paperie. These girls are a creative power house and we love, love, love when they include us in their gorgeous projects. Their latest and greatest? DIY Crepe Paper Blooms! They are not only lovely but they also happen to be super versatile. Dress up your favors, add them to your seating cards, decorate your cake table – heck you could even string them...

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Sometimes it’s not how you want your wedding to look, it’s how you want your wedding to feel. This drop dead gorgeous, design-loving bride wanted an ethereal and intimate feeling affair, and by the looks of the light-infused images from Ben Godkin Photo, I would say she got just what she was looking for. And the guests were no doubt feeling the love with all the personal touches. I personally adore the fact she hid away a pair...

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We are all getting a little weary of winter and looking forward to sunnier days and warmer weddings.  Souder Photography has made the transition into Spring a little easier for all of us with a darling photo shoot full of blueberries and lace.  Vintage My Wedding + Southall Eden put...

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Melissa & John were married on the coast of California, in the quaint town of Tiburon, which is nestled amongst the hills, seaside just outside of San Francisco. The ceremony was held at Old St. Hilary’s, an historic hilltop chapel, followed by a reception at the Landmarks Art & Garden Center. The event took place on September 18th 2010, a perfect day with clear blue skies and incredible ocean views that are as beautiful as they are rare in the bay area. -from...

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It doesn’t happen often, but I am at a loss for words for just how much I love this bride and this wedding captured by the darling Anna Sawin. You may know the bride as the voice behind the lovely blog Sparkle & Hay, but I am lucky enough to know her as a genuine friend and even had the honor of being there to see this beautiful day unfold. It was a wedding...

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There are so many glamy glam details in this New York wedding that instantly captured our attention but the detail that captured our hearts? The fashion! Holy cow, the fashion, the dress, the tuxedo…we are falling for it all. And it marries so nicely with the rest of this city chic affair. DM Events lent their eye for perfect details and whipped up one fabulous party and Meredith Davenport of ...

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If there is one company that knows pretty, pretty paper goods inside and out, it’s Hello!Lucky. Not only is each and every piece coming out of their San Francisco studio insanely beautiful but they happen to  specialize in unique, creative wedding invitations using gorgeous letterpress and digital print methods on thick cotton papers. So you can see why we have been longtime super fans of Hello! Lucky and their newest invitations...

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When we first spied this wedding, our first thoughts were … “They’re so pretty … oh so pretty!” All the pretty maids gathering before the momentous occasion of their best friend’s wedding ~ the makeup, the jewelry, the pretty dresses …

Photography By / DeShelia Spann Photography

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What captures my heart most about this wedding is not the dress or the bouquet or the decor but the incredible, beautiful and strong family at the center of it all.  There is so much love and joy that radiates from each and every image by Hawes Photography.  How wonderful that The Gifted Wedding was able to give them such a spirited celebration of love...

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Romance seems to be born and bred at Saddlerock Ranch and we have tons of gorgeous weddings from that very spot to prove it. The latest edition to the team is this perfect specimen photographed by Bradeon Photography with breath-taking design and styling by...

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Alright summer brides, get ready to soak in some serious, sunny inspiration for your upcoming affair. This Texas soiree by Jenny DeMarco Photography is complete with parasols for guests to shade the hot summer sun, bridesmaids holding fans in lieu of flowers, and a bridal bouquet complete with raw cotton. Y’all, it’s just precious all around, and...

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