Wedding Resources

New Inspiration Board Builder

Update:  This post is outdated.  Style Me Pretty released a new version of it's inspiration board builder tool in December of 2011.  To use it, go to ourgalleries and click on the Board Builder tab on the right of the page.   Some of you may have noticed our ever so exciting news... we just launched a new and improved Inspiration Board Builder and we think you are going to so completely LOVE it. We definitely have fallen head over heels. [MORE]

Inspiration to Reality: The Film

You are going to be glad you stuck around because we have a treat for you as you head off into the weekend.  Life Stage Films put together one of the most moving, striking documentations of a wedding I have ever seen.  It may be a photo shoot but there is something so organic and soft it just pulls at my heart strings and makes me want to get married all over again! ... [MORE]

Inspiration to Reality: The Design

I am quite enamored with every itty bitty pretty in our latest Inspiration to Reality photo shoot.  Salt Harbor Designs transformed a bare, though extraordinarily beautiful, venue into a warm, rich, texture-filled love fest and Millie Holloman Photography captured every sweet moment.  I love that they were inspired by the sanctuary that marriage can, and should, be and... [MORE]

From Inspiration to Reality: The Board

I love real weddings but I do have a little soft spot in my heart for photo shoots packed full of pretty.  No wonder the Inspiration to Reality series has always been a favorite of mine.  We are lucky enough to get some the most talented and imaginative vendors in the biz together to bring to life an inspiration board created by one of our very own super... [MORE]

From Inspiration to Invitation by Sarah Drake

We are ever so excited this morning to share the final design from the Inspiration to Invitation Challenge by Sarah Drake. A few months ago, we put a call out to all of you wedding gurus who have a penchant for lovely board building to design an inspiration board that would be the building block for a brand spankin' new invitation design by... [MORE]

Modern Charlotte Wedding by Kristin Vining

We were all a bit dazzled by yesterday's Navy Blue and Pink Bahamian affair that Kristin Vining sent our way...and we should all be prepared to be equally as enamored with this next little Kristin Vining number. It's contemporary, it's chic, it's everything a modern bride could ever want...and so much more. Plus you... [MORE]

Wedding Dresses by Michelle Rahn

Good Morning SMP'ers. We have a ton of real weddings coming your way a bit later but first, we thought we would start your Monday off with a little taste of something pretty because who doesn't love a fabulous collection of wedding gowns? This is especially for all of you brides to be who are still on the hunt for "THE ONE." These beauties are sure to make your heart pitter patter with delight. So take a gander at some of the totally romantic, utterly gorgeous dresses we've recently added to... [MORE]

From Inspiration to Reality

We are going to start today off with a lovely display of inspiration from our latest From Inspiration to Reality feature. If you are new to the block, we'll fill you in. This is a capital A-Awesome feature where some of our favorite vendors create a shoot based on an inspiration board straight from the style circle. Before we delve into the shoot, lets take a... [MORE]

BUYING GUIDE: San Ysidro Ranch Wedding by Jose Villa

It's all fine and dandy when we can show off a wedding as gorgeous as today's featured affair by Jose Villa. Insanely beautiful dress, check. Dreamy groom, check. Perfect flowers, beautiful decor and sweet details, check, check, check. But the real question is how you guys can translate that beautiful wedding into ideas reflected... [MORE]

From Inspiration to Invitation Challenge by Sarah Drake

We're constantly amazed by all you style-savvy wedding gurus out there, so today we're recruiting you for a little design inspiration (and the chance at some major bragging rights). The very talented Sarah Drake is back with another From Inspiration to Invitation challenge and we're looking to you for guidance! She is going to create a brand new invitation based totally on one of your gorgeous inspiration boards. [MORE]

DIY Apple Roasting Favors

In keeping with all of the fabulous Fall inspired treats today, we have one of the cutest DIY projects from Vicky Hudgins of City Cradle Design. Pure genius, I tell you. She has put together the most adorable Apple Roasting Favors that would be perrrfect for a Fall wedding, shower, party...we could go on and on but instead we will dive right into the super duper easy details all captured by... [MORE]

SMP Welcomes…Our Advertisers!

At SMP, we take our jobs very serious... we work round-the-clock to bring you gorgeous weddings, stylish inspiration, and lots of fabulous finds.  The same goes for our advertisers!  And we couldn't be more excited to introduce you to a few of our newbies! Let's face, sometimes it's hard to ask for what you really want for your wedding. So the geniuses behind Deposit A Gift have created a cash registry that functions... [MORE]

Wrap It Up Pretty + Weekend Weddings!

Sometimes the only way to follow up a week full of stunning celebrations, amazing inspiration, and super chic weddings... is, well, to blog some more! Our weekend weddings are back by popular demand, so we'll be right back here Saturday and Sunday bringing you even more gorgeousness. But before we leave you for the evening, we wanted to give you a little peek at some of the new dresses we've added to the SMP Fashion Look Book lately... We have an entirely new collection... [MORE]

Modern 8 Films: The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

We love to see gorgeous details, personal touches, amazing wedding gowns and jaw-dropping flowers, but more than anything we just love that so many happy couples are willing to let us in on their big day. Today, we get it all... a chic San Diego affair filled to the brim with loveliness and thanks to a beautiful film by Modern 8 Films, an intimate look at this elegant Southern California affair. Kelsey and Scott were... [MORE]

New Jersey Wedding Inspiration by A Garden Party

As we get those first few days of fall under our belts it's nice to have something pretty to help make the transition into a new season a little bit easier. That's exactly what I'm loving about this inspiration session from the talented sisters of A Garden Party. This super chic shoot is the perfect palette to get us settled into September (so what if it takes until the 23rd for us to get comfy?) We're completely loving the... [MORE]