At night I dream of parties. The prettiest, most colorful soirees full of music, laughter and love - SO much love. And when I wake up, I spend my day starring at fabulous fêtes worthy of my wildest dreams here on SMP. This is one of those weddings - seriously dream-worthy, if not better. With a Bride and Groom so in love you can't help but swoon, and gorgeous images by Picotte Weddings that capture every perfect detail - the... [MORE]
If you skipped the title and went straight for the photo gallery you probably confused this Santa Barbara wedding with the Honolulu W and thought you were hallucinating since it no longer exists. Yes, this sleek spread boasts a plexiglass covered pool dance floor and mirrored cocktail tables in a backyard with a beagle in a bowtie to boot. NLC events seamlessly blends the brides love of modern, rustic and Hawaiian styles. Can't picture it? You must not... [MORE]
There is no denying today's Jose Villa masterpiece (seen here and here) moved us to the core. So we just couldn't wait to get our hands on the film of... [MORE]
It's no secret that I'm a full on Jose Villa groupie. Like of the Penny Lane Status. It's fine. I'm not embarrassed. He's genius and I'm officially starting his first legit fan club. Case in point? Today's featured wedding. With photography so full of gorgeousness I would seriously print these out and hang them on my wall even though this is definitely not my wedding. They are just that lovely. Add to Jose's work, a... [MORE]
I'm a girl's girl. The kind that will always find comfort in the color pink. That will forever sigh when I see a bundle of peonies. The kind of girl's girl that can spot a perfect Jose Villa photograph from a mile away. And whose fingers can't ever find the right words to introduce one of his stunning weddings. So imagine my nerdiness when you layer on a bride that is glowing from the inside out, a groom that is all dreaminess and a... [MORE]
If Elizabeth Messina had a fan club, we would be her number ones. Sometimes we just want to tag along and hold her camera bag so we can witness that magic being created. Honestly Elizabeth, CALL US. We’re great bag holders. So before we delve into the knock-out cocktail hour and reception we want to feature some of the beauty that is Elizabeth's art-inspired images. Gallery worthy doesn't even begin to describe them. They're... [MORE]
The minute I laid eyes on this next wedding, I was done. Absolutely, completely, wildly in love done. It's the style musings of Mindy Weiss mixed with the pure, unabashed beauty of Elizabeth Messina's photography that gets me every single time. And the result is total wedding heaven. Like pinch me, is this really my job kind of heaven with a ceremony site that literally stopped me... [MORE]
It's official. Just like these two adorable lovebirds, XOXO BRIDE and NLC Productions, are a match made in wedding heaven. When you add in the sensational photogaphy of Amelia Lyon you have an unstoppable team of vendors and the makings of true wedding magic. This Montecito celebration that this dream team created is all kinds... [MORE]
I'm a girl's girl. The kind that loves pink and peonies and all things ruffled. So when I saw this next beauty, I blushed and swooned and did all of those girly things I do when I see something I really love. This wedding is California chic with Audrey Hepburn style. It's classic and timeless and yet warm, cozy and full of that laidback elegance we've grown to adore on SMP. With photography by Erin Hearts Court that seems to tell the... [MORE]
If there was ever a place where wedding dreams were born it would have to be Santa Barbara. I become instantly obsessed with every wedding that comes out of this Southern California oasis and this little gem by Alexandra Kolendrianos is no exception. It is the ultimate seaside soiree with pops of pink and teal, scrumptious arrangements of flowers tucked into every corner and the most effervescent bride and groom. ... [MORE]
It's no wonder that we absolutely ADORE Saddlerock Ranch here at SMP. This swoon-worthy private estate hosts some of the most awe-inspiring events we have ever seen and never EVER fails to seriously amaze us with its beautiful scenery and drop-dead gorgeous weddings. Trust us, just one look at all of the lovely ... [MORE]
Whenever Simply Bloom Photography, LLC steps behind the camera, a whole slue of loveliness is sure to follow. Dreamy, light-filled images are the Simply Bloom signature and we are giving their latest and quite possibly our favorite a major stamp of approval. It's a killer combo of classic garden details by La Fleur Weddings mixed with bright, fresh-picked-esque blooms... [MORE]
This couple just might be one of the cutest, so obviously in love duos we've seen in quite awhile. They have that shiny, happy sparkle that only crazy in love lovers have and their wedding fits them to a T. It's a lovely combination of effortless elegance crafted by Ariel Yve Design and many a sweet moment caught on film by Jake & Necia Odening of The Collective Photographers. So... [MORE]
Oh, Santa Barbara...you have a serious hold on my heart. I love your gorgeous views and breathtaking light that creates magic everywhere it goes. Add in a wedding with the camera mastermind Meg Perotti and the perfect planners at The Stylish Soiree and you have me in a total and complete crush mode. Modern romance abounds throughout this al fresco stunner and I can't get... [MORE]
Oh Leo, Leo, Leo Patrone, what would we do without your INSANELY gorgeous images? We've been poring over this gem from the moment it popped into our inbox. It's a Santa Barbara classic with PERFECTLY edited details by XOXO Bride. And, of course, one can't go without mentioning the crazy gorgeous style woven throughout the affair. Shoes: killer. Long, lustrous hair: out of this... [MORE]