"Santa Monica"

People always ask us what makes a wedding SMP-worthy. But to be totally honest, there's no magic formula. No pretty equation or checklist logic. It really comes down to those weddings that make stop in our tracks and stare. The weddings with perfect moments and unforgettable details...weddings just like this one. It's a winter beach affair that's sweet and simple yet totally gorgeous. Orange Blossom brought this special...

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Number one on our list of loves at SMP HQ is weddings. That's probably a given. And coming in at a close second? Why the resident Zebra at Saddlerock Ranch, of course. That fuzzy little black and white creature is close to our hearts and whenever we see a gorgeous wedding with this extra special guest, we instantly add it to our favorites. Caroline Tran is the talent...

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The beauty of this wedding lies in so many of the vibrant details. It's cultured and magnificently bright; all with a layer of whimsy woven throughout by Orange Blossom Special Events . And I honestly can't think of a better husband & wife duo to capture such beauty than Max Wanger & Margaux Elliott. Together they have given us a glimpse of the magic behind...

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This Santa Monica wedding at The Beach Club is the epitome of all things oceanside chic. Picture perfect from the bride's stunning Carolina Herrera frock to the navy mix-matched maids' dresses - this modern, nautical number has me a little bit giddy! Stephanie Godfrey Photography captured that famous California...

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Every once in a while a shoot comes along that is so ridiculously beautiful it is all we can do not to beg our brides to recreate it for their big days, just so we can see it again, in a totally new + fabulous way. Today is one of those special days. Twine Events teamed up with a phenom team to create the dreamiest elopement shoot Southern California has ever seen. Lane Dittoe's well...

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Elegance with a delicious pop of coral color - this next little number snapped up by Katelyn James Photography is just all around lovely. And with Details Details at the design helm, I suppose that is to be expected. If there is one thing we love over here at SMP, it's a touch of glamour - and when you combine that with some fabulous color, loads of sparkle (hello amazing...

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Jessica Claire knows how to make a wedding blogger smile. Particularly this wedding blogger. Send me a wedding filled with so much lovely and captured to serious perfection, and I can't help but get a little giddy. And goodness, there is a lot to get giddy about floating around this fête! Stationery by Ceci New York that will make you swoon, a...

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Let's face it - Wedding Wednesdays are totally awesome.  Not only do we get to spend our day happily gazing upon NINE gorgeous (and I mean gorgeous) weddings, we have one gallery after another filled to the very brim with lovely little details and heartwarming moments that will ensure an entire day of non-stop swooning.  A swoon-fest and a whole lot of pretty?  This is going to be sooo good. Up first is a sweet Santa Monica soiree by the ever-fabulous ...

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Today, LBBers, we are are learning the first thing you must know about having a casual beach wedding - do not be afraid to shake it up a little with the most perfect dash of elegance. This bride knew exactly how to juxtapose the sandy shoreline with a killer dress and all the details fell into place after that. Captured by Rebecca of Docuvitae, this chic affair is a new favorite, from the fancy flowers to the sunset ceremony under a...

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Our hearts grow and our cheeks blush when brides tell us daily visits to Style Me Pretty were an integral part of their planning process. We're lucky enough to spend the day in a world of pretty, but we only do what we do for you. So when this Lukas VanDyke Photography put this SMP-inspired fête on our radar, we were more than a little full of glee. The bride + groom, with the help of...

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