Jane Austen's handwriting on the programs, well loved doilies on the tables, a ceremony written by the couple, and an Italian family vibe buzzing through the entire affair. If your hand is already reaching toward your mouse to get to this fabulous California affair, I won't stop you - but let me just say one last thing before I send your off into the gallery and beyond... [MORE]
When you pair one of my favorite cities, San Francisco, with an off-the-charts-elegant soiree like this one - it's like giving me a heavy dose of my wedding kryptonite. I can't turn away from all the pretty, nor do I want to. I just want to sit and devour all the chic city goodness captured by Hannah Suh Photography, and thanks to the full gallery of images, I... [MORE]
In a word, this wedding by Silvana Di Franco Photography is lovely. SO lovely. It's a wedding that will surely bring out your inner girly girl, and will probably make you squeal a time or two over all of the pink prettiness. Don't worry we'll be right there with you, squealing with glee over all the pretty in the full gallery of images - so go ahead and... [MORE]
Don't you just love a good Art Deco moment? All clean-lined and gilded with deep, gorgeous color for days. We can get on board with that seeing as how gold is probably our most favorite color ever created. Honestly, you should see the sparkling, gold offices of SMP. But back to Art Deco. It's authentic glamour; a style that feels right at home with a luxe wedding and Locally Grown Weddings is showing you how to get the look. [MORE]
Warm sunshine, beautiful blooms and a whole lot of hillside frolicking... my, oh my, does this Spring inspired photo shoot have us celebrating the new season in a big, big way. From the vibrant purple and pink hues to that gorgeous floral wreath (swoon!) to the sweet, whimsical vibe, every.last.moment is downright magical. I'm sending BUNDLES of virtual hugs straight to the oh-so-talented team at Locally Grown Weddings... [MORE]
A bold, contemporary aesthetic intermingled with the dreamy details of what looks to be a modern day fairytale is proving to be crazy gorgeous. It's the Royal Wedding meets a crisp, clean, beautiful affair crafted by a whole team of beauty experts including Gloria Wong Design, Jubilee Lau Events as well as... [MORE]
I am a HUGE fan of the mason jar chandelier and this handy groom has created one of the best I've ever seen! The creativity doesn't just stop at the carpentry. No, no, this is a DIY affair filled to the brim with crafty details all made by this artsy duo. I absolutely love how personal they got with each element especially choosing to serve breakfast instead of a traditional dinner since it is such an important part of their love story. ... [MORE]
Boasting a stunning garden ceremony, a plethora of succulent-filled florals by Larissa Oberholtzer-Gallagher and a too cute for words bride and groom, this intimate San Francisco soiree is the PERFECT start to a sure to be fabulous week here on SMP California. Yep, the exposed brick walls and the pretty yellow hues are enough to leave any wedding lover speechless - and when you add to all of that goodness a bundle of LOVE-filled images by ... [MORE]
A wedding inspired by the merging of two cultures which the couple had visited, lived, and loved. It's brilliant. Chinese and French were tied together by Events of Distinction by a Chinoiserie thread. And the resulting soiree was perfect for the couples love, so rich and deep. Captured by Kevin Chin Photography, this wedding was phenomenal. [MORE]
I totally want to be friends with this bride. She is sassy in the best possible way and undeniably stylish. The proof is definitely in her super fun and vibrant wedding which is almost completely DIY right down to the gorgeous flowers. Yellow and grey have been a hot color combination for a long time and I don't see it going out of style any time soon. It is used perfectly here to create a fun-loving, modern vibe. Each detail captured by ... [MORE]
We're turning the afternoon lull into the afternoon lovely with this oh so stylish San Francisco soiree by Alicia K Designs. And it's LOVELY all caps style thanks to this adorable duo and the bride's short little stunner of a gown. I suppose one should expect such style from a couple that says I do at the San Francisco Design Center - but this wedding takes it to another... [MORE]
Valentine's Day is a very special day around our neck of the woods. We live for the love that floats in and out of our windows as the whole world celebrates this wonderful day. So of course, we had to share a top-notch wedding with you today. Captured by Janae Shields Photography, this San Francisco soiree is perfect for the day o' love. Planned by... [MORE]
We are about to tug on your girly - girl heart strings for the day with this unabashed pretty party designed by Kate Siegel Fine Events. It's full of sparkles, pink peonies and a heavenly dress that had us at the very first ruffle. And all that goodness doesn't even take into account the stunning backdrop of San Francisco or the beautiful images by Lisa Farrer Weddings. [MORE]
San Francisco, how do I love thee. The gorgeous backdrop, the chic approach to design, the coolest of the cool people. And home to some of the prettiest weddings on the planet. Which very much includes this next make you smile, make you gush celebration. Complete with little girls all in blue, a bride that is positively glowing and a sense of cool that just IS. Photographed by Sasha Gulish, this wedding is all love, all... [MORE]
A wedding photo shoot inspired by interior design = my heaven. ESPECIALLY when it is inspired by the designs of Mary McDonald (of Bravo's Million Dollar Decorator fame). And it just goes to show how easily interior design can be translated into wedding details. Plus, it's such a great way to add your own style stamp to your upcoming nuptials. Edyta Szyszlo Photography teamed up with an awesome group of vendors including the design... [MORE]