Beach parties are a way of life in San Diego. What else are you going to do with miles and miles of coastline and perfect weather to boot? Rough, I know. But when beach parties meet the design and styling of our resident darling Sweet Emilia Jane, they take on a whole new level of cool infused with a mid-century modern flair and oodles of personality. Captured by Aimee...

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What do you get when the designer of the TOMS Wedding Collection (and brother of the TOMS founder) marries a could not be more gorgeous bride? Why you get this one of a kind wedding. And may I just say, after seeing the little flower girl in kiddie TOMS, my little heart melted into wedding loving mush. Adorbs. That is just the beginning my friends...

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This post is for all the bridesmaids in the house.  This is not your typical bridal shower with cucumber sandwiches and G-rated parlor games. Friends of vintage-loving brides take note!  Throw your babe-of-the-hour a pastel pajama party with plenty of poufs and pastries! Like this sultry shower with a ’50s sex kitten vibe put together by bombshells Melissa of Pow Wow Vintage Rentals and...

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Spring is here, and that means summer is knock, knock, knocking on the door next. If there were a wedding that could completely embody a warm, sunny, summer day, this would be it. The yellow and red palette mixed with the big sunflowers and sweet little ring bearer and flower girl are just as wonderful as the warm sun on your face. Gertrude & Mabel Photography captured the light, the love, and the sweetness of this California...

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Perhaps it’s because I’m a new, very hungry vegan and all this cheese looks delicious. Or perhaps it’s because the styling by Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs is ah-maz-ing. But whatever the reason, all I know is that I want to jump into my computer screen and LIVE in this photo shoot! I can see myself now, sitting at that fabulous reclaimed table, drinking the velvety red wine, and eating hunks...

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Cabos wowbos!  Can you really go wrong with romantic nuptials on the sandy shores of Los Cabos?  I think not.  Add oodles of details full of color and merriment, an amazing Melissa Sweet gown and vibrant photography by Nakai Photography and you have one babelicious Baja beauty!  Click here to see even more in the full gallery!

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A tandem bicycle is the perfect inspiration for a wedding and symbol for the planning process.  I’m sure it takes some coordination and teamwork to get one of those bad boys rolling but once you do it’s a whole lot of fun.  What makes this Delray Beach bicycle-inspired wedding by Alexi Shields Photography even more special is that there was so much meaning and care taken in choosing the theme.  Plus I love that adorable...

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I am SO glad I am not alone in my love for stripes. If you put stripes on a skirt, purse, wall, or really any inanimate object I am automatically smitten. This lovely bride, with fabulous taste I might add, has the same affinity for all things striped and decided to make it a central design theme for their wedding – and for that alone, I love her. This creative duo joined forces and DIY-ed the heck out of this affair, and you can see all of the fabulousness captured by...

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Today has been ALL ABOUT JOSE and I’m sure you all are totally fine with that. But we aren’t prepared to bid adieu to this Lake Tahoe beauty just yet. We’ve gathered some steal-worthy finds from around the web perfect for obtaining the same rustic romance that we’ve just spent hours poring over.

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Sunflowers and cowboys boots. Changing autumn colors and tables of cupcakes. Groucho glasses. And a couple with a serious sense of style. Seriously, that gorgeous Eden Bridals gown the New Jersey bride is wearing? Fantastic. We’re head over heels for this next wedding sent to us by the lovely ladies of A Garden Party. The whole affair is so unique, so fun, so beautiful, and was planned in four months(!) – can you...

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It is not too often that we reserve an entire day for one wedding but with a Jose Villa number like this, we’re almost tempted to reserve a whole week. Instead, we are kicking back and letting the gorgeous images do all the work while visions of the perfect wedding re-dos dance in our heads. And these nuptials of photography talent KT Merry are all out romance. Ohhhh...

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Most of you are fully aware of my not so secret obsession with Jose Villa’s photographs. They instantly send me into a tailspin of giddiness and all out squealing. Of course that is a totally normal day at SMP but believe me, Jose gets extra squeals because his imagery is always perfect. Perfectly romantic, perfectly dreamy, perfectly gorgeous. So much so, that we are devoting an entire day to one undeniably stunning wedding.

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We’ve seen all sorts of wedding themes here at SMP, but I think this couple hit the nail on the head when they honed in on what they wanted their day and theme to scream – “Us.”  Zeroing in on meaningful details, their laid back style and love of their families made for a completely gush-able affair. Add the gorgeous images of Jennefer Wilson Photography, and y’all, I think we have a SMP Texas...

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Maui is definitely the land of pretty and it’s hard to make it look bad, but when you combine that gorgeous island with a bride who also is the talent behind Events by LOVEinc, it takes the prettiness to a whole new level! The color and fabric patterns are killing me in the best possible way. Add a reception under sweet chandeliers and images from...

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Being a lover of pretty things, I adore photo shoots because they are always jammed packed with oodles of goodies to ogle.  Sometimes photo shoots, however, can feel a little unrealistic and not very budget friendly.   That’s why this inspiration from Amy Stone Photography and Jessica Burns is a delightful breath of fresh air.  It would be easy peasy to recreate and...

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