"Ventura"

There's something to be said about a bride who rocks a fabulous headpiece, designs each and every detail of her own big day (even crafting branch candelabras) and dances the night away under the stars (+ twinkle lights) with her uber-dashing groom.  And that something?  She's fabulous.  As is the wedding she crafted at the ever-gorgeous McCormick Ranch, which is nothing short of amazing with rows of maidenhair ferns lining the...

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This wedding is not just perfect. It's perfect for today. For a day when Fall feels like it's slipping away and we (read: I) are clinging to the sweetness of pretty wraps, bottles of wine and a gorgeous al fresco celebration. So guess what you get when you layer on beautiful, utterly romantic photography by Frame 36, a bride who literally can't contain her gorgeousness and a groom who is entirely adorable? Well, you get me. A very...

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You know those weddings that grab a hold of your heart from moment one and never EVER let go? Those weddings that are filled to the very brim with SO many heartwarming moments, SO many beautiful details and SO much love, the happiness is literally bursting from your computer screen? Well, lovelies... brace yourselves.  Because this glorious Carpinteria soiree?  It's most definitely one of those weddings.  And the sweet combo of pretty grey hues, devastatingly gorgeous images by ...

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I'm not sure what all of you lovelies have on the agenda for this upcoming Labor Day weekend, but I can guarantee you one thing - you'll be adding "beach time with my honey" to your calendar the very SECOND you take in all of the pretty that is this Ventura e-session from Chaffin Cade Photography.  Yep - this is most definitely the kind of shoot that gets you in the mood for a little romance with the ocean waves crashing in the...

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I love all weddings. I really do. There isn't one type of affair that makes me swoon over the next. But I must say, there is a spot in my wedding-loving heart reserved solely for those of the al fresco variety. A wedding that is really like one large dinner party under the stars celebrating two people that just can't get enough of each other. So it's safe to say I have definitely made room in my heart for this pretty party by ...

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Amber Gustafson is the designer behind one of my all time favorite Budget Friendly weddings that we've featured on SMP. She is known for her completely unique, personality driven approach to weddings and this one is no different. It's rustic charm with elements of Eastern influence that celebrate the brides upbringing in a Hindu Community.

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If you're just now jumping on to the SMP train...lucky, lucky you! We are completely devouring the most gorgeous wedding that Amber Events sent us, with elements that are a little bit rustic, a little bit Eastern...a lot pretty!

Photographed by Suthi Picotte, this wedding gives me butterflies!

Details from Amber...

Mallika grew up on a Hindu...

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I know that a lot of you guys are desperate for some chic, modern affairs. Or some elegant, completely refined soiree's. And I swear, we have lots on the way. But this rustic beauty was just too gorgeous to pass up. Planned by the fabulous Amber Gustafson of Amber Events in record time, this wedding is all about the lovely!

photography by Suthi Picotte

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Today's wedding is really unique. It's the rustic chic style that we love and yet it's been infused with Eastern elements that celebrate the bride's Buddhist upbringing. It's a combination that I haven't ever seen and I have to say...it's completely lovely, completely elegant.

The wedding was designed by the amazingly talented bride, with the help of Amber Gustafson of Amber Events (fabulous by the way). It was photographed...

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