"December 2011"

If you are anything like us, right about now the bubbly is on chill and your most festive of outfits are laid out and waiting for a New Year's Eve debut. So while you're putting last minute touches on your evening plans, we thought we would squeeze in one more bit of gorgeous to bid 2011 a proper adieu. It has been a fabulous year after all and we can't think of a better way to send you all off into 2012 than with this bright, shiny, happy shoot captured by...

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The countdown is here, you fancy pants'ed LBBers, and I'm betting we're all getting our glittery stilettos, sequined dresses, and gold dipped champagne flutes ready for Saturday night. But instead of sending you out blindly into your New Year weekend, we've got a little count down of our own - five of our most fabulous New Years Eve weddings from last year (and, man, you ROCKED the NYE weddings last year Chicago). This way, you can infuse your obviously-fantastic NYE soirees with a little...

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New Year's Eve is ALL ABOUT glaming it up and what better way to do so than with some mega gorgeous lippie for your pouter? Alas, not all lipstick is created equal so Mar of TEAM Hair and Makeup, one of our favorite pretty makers in all the land, has stopped by to break down some of her go to lipsticks for ringing in the New Year. Whether you are sipping bubbly, smooching your love or nibbling on all those left over...

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Can you even believe this is the last wedding on SMP Illinois for 2011? Well, if we have to end this year of pretty we might as well end it in some serious style - that is the SMP way. And boy do we have a stylish soiree to end the year with a bang thanks to avery house! They sent along this fabulous, timeless, and flawless fête for us all to toast to - so pop a bottle of bubbly and join me in...

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As we bid 2011 adieu, it seems only right that we end it on the highest of (pretty) notes. This New Year's Eve wedding captured by The Youngrens just seems like the perfect send off for what was a fabulous year, and a great way to help ring in the sure to be pretty year ahead. With an Oscar de la Renta gown that has a hold of my heart and won't let go, bridesmaids rocking...

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If there was ever a wedding to get us ready to ring in the New Year in style it has got to be this San Diego beauty by Ala Cortez of Love Ala Photography.  It is the ultimate glam celebration all wrapped up in the prettiest black lace bow with luscious florals and chic black and white attire.  The drop dead GORGEOUS bride looks sensational in a show-stopper pouf veil and shimmering statement necklace.  I am definitely inspired to get all...

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We've got just the wedding to send you off into a new year that promises to be one full of pretty inspiration. This contemporary beauty, photographed amazingly by Lars Paysen Photography, is simply stunning with its simple color palette of grey, black and white. The dress, the cakes, the invites...everything is so seamless and breathtaking that we simply can't get enough.

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I am a super huge fan of anniversary shoots.  Just because your wedding day is behind you doesn't mean your days of getting dolled up and snuggling with your honey are!  This shoot, styled by the ridiculously adorable wife and event planner extraordinaire, is the sweetest example of how romantic and chic a one-year anniversary session can be.  I am head of heels in love with her sassy sequin dress and the adorable cake for two.  ...

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Wow, I can't believe that 2011 is almost over...In fact, this gorgeous fete by Sweet August Events is the last post of the year and boy, is it a good one! Captured perfectly by Photography by Vanessa, this traditional stunner is filled to the brim with pretty pretty flowers, sparkly heels, and one of the cutest flower girls you ever did see. We're loving the mini...

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This Fiji destination wedding is the stuff that dreams are made of; crystal clear water, sunny skies, coconut cocktails and image after beautiful image by Feather + Stone. Sal and Cal loaded up and shipped off from Australia for a week long celebration at Wananavu Beach Resort Fiji with 90 of their friends and family in tow. What resulted was a picturesque wedding, lots of fun...

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