"Do-It-Yourself Inspired"

This wedding simply overflows with love. And you can feel it just by looking at the gorgeous images snapped up by STUDIO 1208. With family and friends pitching in to make this day the best day ever for a couple that brought them all together, it will most certainly leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Because this, folks, is what weddings are all about, and it makes my heart so happy to see it all unfold right before my very eyes.

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After spending some time pouring over this wedding captured by It's Beautiful Here and the Bride's sweet description below, I pretty much think I would get married at the Boyd Baker House if I had a destination wedding do-over (to the same hubby, of course). It looks like a dream venue - complete with kangaroos - and this adorable duo deserved nothing less. They...

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Joy-filled weddings are kind of our business here at SMP, and this Toronto Island affair captured by Reannan Ross Photography?  It's delivering all kinds of happy.  Happiness in the form of a cultural love-fest at the dreamy Algonquin Island Association Clubhouse, a nature-filled setting more than perfect for this crafty bride and groom, who DIYed almost every detail...

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My recently engaged sister (+ bestie) called me the other day to ask for advice on domestic destination locales, wanting to know where in the good ol' US of A I thought would make a perfect vacation spot + wedding weekend for all of our friends and family.  My answer?  The Lone Star State.  Fabulous vendors, breathtaking venues and some major experience in throwing pretty, pretty weddings... it's a no-brainer, really.  First on my list of examples?  This fab Houston day from...

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This affair is answering all of my light-filled wedding fantasies. Dreamy is another adjective that comes to mind and it's woven into everything, from the adorable DIY elements incorporated into the day to the images by Foreveryday Photography. It's a happy collaboration of color, smiles and a rainbow of heels. See so much more in the full gallery!

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You know why I love DIY weddings?  Other than the fact that I am decidedly non-crafty and find myself in a serious state of awe every time I meet an oh-so-talented bride and groom?  It's the personalization - the little pieces of YOU that you manage to tuck away into each and every moment of your big day; the details that scream "us" that only you can make.  And in the case of this darling Paicines Ranch affair captured by...

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Sometimes, not always, but sometimes, I get to "meet" you bride and grooms out there in SMP-land.  You send me a sweet email regarding your feature and we chat back and forth about the specific details or just, in general, how very awesome you are.  Because, let's face it, you lovelies ARE awesome - and today's darling Houston bride?  She's like a crazy cool combo of seriously sweet + oh-so-chic, and from the very first "hello" in my inbox, I knew her wedding was going to be one of my...

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The simple phrase "destination wedding" conjures up all kinds of crazy gorgeous images, from barefoot brides to glistening ocean waves.  And what better place to make all of those dreamy visions come to life than Hawaii, a state that hosts its fair share of stunning soirees?  Especially when you're this darling bride and your siblings have joint backyards overlooking the ocean, just outside of Waikiki.  That's more than the ideal location for a wedding that is not only personal, but...

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I know I don't need to tell you just how much we adore DIY weddings here at SMP, but this darling backyard affair from Starfish Studios most definitely makes it worth repeating.  A whimsical meets stunning seaside celebration, every last detail you see is a true labor of love by the seriously sweet (+ seriously crafty) bride and groom, plus friends and family.  From the perfectly imperfect florals to the fab paper goods to those crazy...

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Pairing two high school sweethearts with the breathtaking backdrop that is Savannah, Georgia is kind of like wedding gold.  That's because Savannah only hosts drop-dead gorgeous weddings (fact) and high school sweethearts happen to be the cutest thing ever (also fact).  So, this darling day captured by Kelli Boyd Photography?  Taking our breath away.  And it happens to be overflowing with Southern charm. Prepare for a whole...

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