"Claire Pettibone"

We have some time carved out today for a few hours of sheer beauty and that beauty goes by the name of Claire Pettibone; mastermind of some of the most glamorous gowns we've ever laid eyes on. For her latest collection, Claire teamed up with Kristy Rice, the artist behind Momental Designs for papergoods that fit right in with all those gorgeous gowns. Watercolor, gold...

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I am not sure what could enhance a love story more than the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy; a place that holds family, love and wine to the utmost importance. It is clear from Studio Impressions' photographs that this day was no exception. I want so badly to close my eyes and be transported behind that birdcage veil so I can see this day through the bride's eyes. The delicate...

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Long, long ago we hosted the most amazing contest from Dior. And the prize was fabulous. It gifted wedding day makeup to one lucky bride, and guess what? This is THE gorgeous bride, Ashleigh. I'm pretty certain she needs not a stitch of makeup to look beautiful but all jazzed up by Dior is a whole other...

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Meandering boardwalks, fans of palm and white wash buildings set the scene for this down-to-earth soiree. Although there were crowds of family and friends witnessing these love birds' special day, Julia Wade Photography's photos suggest that it was just the happy couple on this gorgeous island soaking up every single second of the best day of their lives. Oh, and all the details! The butterfly hovering in some tall grass and the young...

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I spend a lot of time drooling over beautiful gowns here at SMP.  That's just part of my job.  (I know, I know... I'm lucky.)  But, if I had to (had to) choose my all-time favorite gown, it would most definitely be this stunning Claire Pettibone number, which never EVER fails to make me smile.  Especially when paired with an uber-elegant barn wedding chock-full of personal details (Harry Potter, anyone?), the planning expertise of...

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So, we've all dreamt of running off to Tuscany to say "I Do" to the love of our lives, right?  I mean, that's just a given.  A given, because Tuscany just so happens to be an uber-romantic spot for vow exchangin' and a drop-dead gorgeous locale, to boot.  Case in point?  This breathtaking Badia di Campoleone affair planned to perfection by...

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It's freezing in Boston right now. I mean reeeeally cold (and I'm a girl who loves winter). But it's days like this that spending a Friday night cuddled up close to your sweetie is totally justified. And if I close my eyes tight enough maybe I can even transport myself into this sophisticated 20's inspired photo shoot by the lovely, Kate Triano and ...

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It's been a tough few months for the East Coast since Hurricane Sandy delivered her wrath, but when this shoot from Christina Lilly Photography graced our inbox, it was the perfect reminder of what was-and what will be again. The gorgeous light reflecting on the calm, coastal New Jersey water sets the stage beautifully for the lovely table design + florals by...

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There are so many things to be thankful for today. 2012 was an enormous, exciting, fun, challenging, crazy, wild, beautiful year for all of us at SMP.  There was The Book of course, all shiny and new and filled with such prettiness from real brides who love reading our blog. There was...

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Claire Pettibone is a true artist and time and again she proves this with her gorgeous collections. This latest installment straight from the Bridal Market Runway embodies all that we love about Claire's designs: ultra romantic with a dash of whimsy. A dash, might I add, that can bring out the woodland princess in all of us. Here's a few of our favorites from her Spring 2013 collection appropriately titled "Earthly Paradise" and you...

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