DIY Projects

Paper Heart DIY Tutorial by Naturally Yours Events

How fabulous was that Holi Festival wedding inspiration?  Every detail would be gorgeous at any wedding celebration so make sure you check out the full gallery to see them all.  One of my favorite details was the painted paper heart behind the dessert table made by... [MORE]

Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas + A GIVEAWAY!

Everyone knows Amy Atlas. She's the pretty blonde genius behind the the dessert buffet craze that has literally changed the wedding industry. For the far more delicious of course. Well, not everyone knows that aside from crafting some of the loveliest sweets a girl could ever imagine, she is also one of the loveliest of women who just happened to write... [MORE]

Desert Inspiration Shoot by MegRuth Photography + DIY Goodies

Inspiration shoots are great for pulling ideas and pretty details for your upcoming wedding. But when a shoot is also jam-packed with THREE awesome DIY projects; that's like hitting the blogging lotto. MegRuth Photography teamed up with a bevy of fabulous creatives including Layers of Lovely who whipped up some insane florals and ... [MORE]

Wrap It Up Pretty + Winners!

Well, lovelies.  It's time to bid adieu to another uber-AMAZING week here on SMP - and since we know y'all are still reeling from the big dose of St. Patty's Day inspiration we featured earlier this afternoon, we just HAD to ask the oh-so-lovely Shawna of ... [MORE]

DIY Cocktail Umbrella by Lovely Little Details + Bubblerock Studios

If you are a crafty bride and groom-to-be (and we know you are!), then you are most definitely in for a treat this morning here on SMP California.  Yep, the oh-so-talented Jacin Fitzgerald of Lovely Little Details sent over this darling DIY cocktail umbrella tutorial - and we are loving every last second of handcrafted goodness captured by Bubblerock Studios.  Even better? [MORE]

Modern DIY Inspiration Photo Shoot by Jasmine Star + In The Now Weddings & Events

When masterminds get together to create a modern inspired shoot, it looks a little something like this spread of gorgeousness. The masterminds would be Jasmine Star on the camera helm and In The Now Weddings & Events on the design, florals and invitation front. And their spread of inspiring goodness would be vibrant hues, a completely awesome spin on the table... [MORE]

DIY Gift Wrap from Grey Likes Weddings + Free Download

I'm just going to say it. Summer Watkins, over at Grey Likes Weddings, is a gift wrapping genius. She's a lot of things genius, but gift wrap in particular. She knocked our Christmas paper loving socks off last year with her series on fabric adorned packing and she's come out of the gate swinging again this year. But she's... [MORE]

Sonia Roselli Makeup Tutorial

On your Wedding Day, putting your best face forward is usually on the bride-to-be wish list but unfortunately a makeup artist isn't always in the budget. Well today, Sonia Roselli, makeup artist extraordinaire, is sharing her tricks of the trade. This look is dubbed "Beauty in Bloom" and would be oh so perfect for a garden soiree or outdoor wedding. So get your DIY caps on ladies and take notes. A fresh, gorgeous face is right at your fingertips. [MORE]

Wedding Floral Inspiration from Fleurishes + Krakora Studios

So often, we find fabulous little details that look like they had to have been fairly simple to create, but we haven't the slightest idea where to start. When it comes to cakes, I won't even attempt to pretend that I can do a tenth as well as the professionals - they are just that, after all - professional. And when it comes to floral design? Well let's just say I have a black thumb. But when Andrea from Fleurishes promised an easy... [MORE]

DIY No-Sew Bow Ties

Happy Memorial Day everyone! We thought we'd take a break from our backyard BBQs to share this easy-as-pie DIY with you. This project is so simple that even the most craft-challenged people can feel like a DIY master! A big thanks to Victoria Hudgins for sharing these super cute dessert toppers with us. Grab your glue gun and let's get started! Supplies: fabric
toothpicks
hot glue
... [MORE]

Canada Winter Wedding from Melissa Andre

Many of you may be planning your weekend picnic, or gazing out your window to the beautiful flowers which are indicative of spring. But we know that all the winter brides out there are scouring the internet and magazines for spectacular snowy inspiration. So today's Canadian wedding from the oh-so-wonderful Melissa Andre Events as captured by Little White Dress is dedicated... [MORE]

Simple California Wedding from JL Photografia

We absolutely love featuring weddings like this one in sunny California from the overly talented team of JL Photografia. We love all weddings here at the Little Black Book, but when a bride and groom work so hard to create a wedding that just feels right, we go more than a little crazy. The bride planned, designed, and created much of this affair... [MORE]

Massachusetts Organic Farm Wedding from Studio Foto

A wedding is a celebration of a very special love. This Massachusetts wedding is not only that, but is a true labor of love. The organic farming couple cultivated the both flowers and food for the big day (how's that for the ultimate DIY?) The dress was made by the bride's mother. The bride's veil had pearls meticulously sewn on by her mother and close friends. The entire celebratory day was held at the farm where this couple pour out so much of themselves. I could swoon for days. Paul from... [MORE]

Contemporary California Wedding from Apertura

Who can pull off a sweet puppy flower girl, dressed head to tail in pink tutu's to match the other flower girls? The same California bride who rocked the most amazing Oscar de la Renta gown on the planet. The same bride who was bold enough to not only adorn her own head with a simply fabulous birdcage veil, but also those of her lucky bridesmaids. The same bride who chose the Walt Disney Concert Hall for her... [MORE]

California Oak Canyon Wedding from Alders Photography

Imagine a wedding so infused with a couple's personality, you feel more like you're meeting the couple, rather than looking at pretty wedding photos. That is what we have for you today. This couple injected so much of themselves into this wedding, it is a perfect representation of who they are. From the hockey puck cake topper to the trail mix buffet, everything is so unique it could only work for two special lovebirds. That being said, the wedding, brought to us by the wonderfully... [MORE]