I am so excited to show you today’s real wedding…not only because it’s simply a gorgeous affair, but also because I get to introduce you to the bride, Kim Gray…a stylist who has provided hours of inspiration for me since she first introduced herself a few weeks ago! Before we get into all of the details though, here are some of the lovely ceremony photos from Kim’s recent wedding…

photos by emielke

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Here are a few more images and details from Annette’s gorgeous New York City wedding…

Photos by Kate Leigh, Candy Photo by Envi Photo

More from Annette…

-My flower girl and ring bearer weer carried bird’s nests that I made myself using materials from Michael’s Arts & Crafts. They were about 6 bucks each. I also had a set of wings ;made by a designer on Etsy for my...

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One of our loyal SMP readers, Annette, recently emailed me images from her gorgeous New York City wedding…and I was floored. Annette designed a wedding that could easily be featured in a magazine, all while sticking to an under $20,000 budget…a feat nearly impossible for a New York City affair!

Photographs by Envi Photo and Kate Leigh.

Here are some of the cost saving tips that Annette...

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And now for the finishing touches on today’s featured weddings….the details. As cliche as it sounds, and as many times as I have said it on SMP, it’s the details that transform a pretty wedding into a spectacular wedding.

Here are some notes from Rebecca, the planner behind this gorgeous day…

Welcome – As guests entered the grass from the dusty gravel road, they were greeted with lavender garnished...

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Okay, now for the black and whites from today’s featured wedding. Each one of these photographs seem like they were taken right from the pages of a magazine…they are artistic and yet deeply intimate, fun and yet so romantic.

Thank you so much, Anthony, for sharing these gorgeous images with us!

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When Anthony Manieri of 5ive15ifteen Photo Company sent me this next real wedding, I fell in love. It’s SO Style Me Pretty…one part chic, one part personality. I love the gorgeous vibrant colors, the oh-so-chic wedding dress, and the slightly untraditional vibe of the affair…

Although the detailed color shots are gorgeous, the black and white photographs from this wedding are beyond magazine-worthy. They are show stoppers....

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Here are a few more detail shots from the beautifully designed wedding that James Abel sent me…

all photographs by the lovely and talented Jodi Buren

From James

The wedding took place at the Monteverde in Peekskill on the Hudson River…absolutely beautiful. One aspect of the color palette was inspired by the “hot spot” of yellow on the bride’s high heels, which...

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If you have been reading my blog for the last year or so, you’ll already know that I am a HUGE fan of James Abel…an absolutely delightful planner, event designer and florist based in New York. We have been friends for a couple of years now and I have to say, I am beyond impressed with James and his talent to constantly create stunning affairs that are each unique and fabulous in their own right.

This real wedding that James recently...

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When the girls at Allison Events in San Francisco sent me this wedding, I swooned. The colors are so rich, the style is this perfect rustic elegance…everything just seems so beautiful.

Planning done by Alison Events, Event Design by Nicole Sillapere, Photography by Mel Barlow, Venue...

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Today is my last guest post over at Design*Sponge…what a great week it has been! Before we begin here on SMP, I wanted to just say a HUGE thank you to all of our Little Black Book members that sent me images and inspirations from their homes and their studios. It was so difficult deciding who would be featured on D*S as so many of them were absolute gems. The good news is, I am...

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