Like everything that Amy Nichols gets her hands on, today’s featured wedding was simply delicious. The perfect flowers, the incredible photographs, the details, the fashion, the venue…I could go on and on. But, the best part, is that amidst all of that beauty, the couple still found a place to add a bit of spunk!

all images by Jose Villa

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If today’s early wedding was sweet and utterly pretty, this wedding is ALL about the elegance. Traditional, beautiful, no-holds-bar elegance. And I would honestly expect nothing less from Amy Nichols, the event planner behind the affair. From the incredible flowers that, who else by Mindy Rice crafted, to the perfect photographs by Jose Villa, every bit of this wedding is flawless.

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Remember that absolutely adorable rehearsal dinner that we featured yesterday. Well, as promised, we have pictures from their equally beautiful wedding. If the rehearsal was casual and laid back, the wedding that Amy Nicols designed and Jose Villa photographed is pure, unabashed elegance.

The oh-so-talented Amy Nichols put such TLC into this affair, it’s hard to believe that it isn’t right off the pages of a glossy. Together with vendors like Mindy Rice and Jose Villa, the entire wedding, which took place at The Hahn Estate in Cali, was breathtaking! And it doesn’t hurt that the bride and groom are completely lovely!

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And speaking of great rehearsal dinners, I am head over heels for this Mexican inspired affair that Amy Nichols designed! It’s the perfect way to welcome your guest…a few margaritas, some great music and a casual but festive vibe. Love. Love. Love.

Timothy Teague shot these perfect photographs and completely captured the spirit and fun of the day. You know, sometimes, the rehearsal dinners are like mini-weddings in and of themselves. Although it’s important to not let the rehearsal dinner upstage the main event, it’s a really great time to infuse some creativity and whimsy into your wedding weekend. Guests will SO appreciate the effort and you’ll be able to kick back and have some fun before the big day!

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In celebration of our new site, today is all about the pretty on SMP. We started with the loveliest DIY favor box that our favorite guest editor, Kathleen of Twig & Thistle, crafted for us and now, we are on to the most beautiful wedding you’ve ever seen. Of course, it was photographed by two of my all time favorite photographers, Aaron and Jen Delesie and it was designed by one of the very best event planners, Lisa Vorce of Oh How Charming!…so obviously, it’s more than a keeper!

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We keep saying, “No more winter weddings!” It’s spring … it’s May … the lusty month of May …!” But when Jenna Walker and Katie Thurmes sent us the photos from Joanne & Jake’s Colorado wedding in April … well, it was snowing. Regardless, we fell in love!

But rather than let that deter the so-so-so- happy couple … they chose to embrace the day!

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Earlier today … much earlier today … we told you we’d have a fabulous wedding for you … SO sorry it took so long to get it posted! Please enjoy!!

Lorraine & Sanders were married in April at the Legare-Waring House in Charleston.  What an amazingly beautiful place!!  The day was captured on film by the super-talented Richard Israel …

This beautiful day was choreographed by another Little Black Book member, Melissa Barton and her terrific team at A Charleston Bride! They pretty much do it all … event decor and design, coordination, AND floral design. Wow. What a gorgeous event this was!

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Little Black Book Event Planner, Table 6 Productions, sent us today’s wonderfully whimsical and warm wedding! Tracy & Paul were married in the Loo Family Wing of the Colorado Fine Arts Center. Between Tracy’s creativity, Table 6’s expertise and Otto Schulze’s fantastic photography, we think you’re going to go ga- ga over the details!

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Today’s post is an out-and-out-plug for all of our Little Black Book Wedding Planners!

We know that times are tough for most couples planning weddings right now. We know that hiring a wedding coordinator may seem out of the question.  But we implore you to look at our Little Black Book for Wedding Planners in your area and call a few. Our Little Black Book vendors are all thoroughly screened and to be trusted. We spend an inordinate amount of time researching these guys … so if you haven’t made the decision TO enlist a planner’s aid, hear me out.

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There are none more fascinating or vibrantly rich in tradition as a classic Hindu wedding. SO filled with meaning and overflowing with symbolism. Karina & Nehal’s wedding celebration, sent to us by our Little Black Book ~ Orange County Wedding Consultant ~ Stephanie Lairson is about as good as it gets!

Karina and Nehal were married at the St. Regis in Monarch Beach last fall. I can’t even begin to imagine how long it must take to plan a celebration like this! As Abby would say, “Sheer gorgeousness!”

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