When summer camp style mixes and mingles with a touches of glamour, I can’t help but take notice. How can you possibly ignore all the sweet details sitting pretty in these images from Cassi Claire? I definitely wouldn’t want to, because between the pretty florals by Jaritas and the sweet setting of Full Moon Resort – it’s safe to say I’m smitten. See it all here.

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From the Bride… Stay with us for the weekend, and it will be like the summer camp you never experienced. When planning our wedding, our hope was that it would be a very special event in a place that allowed our closest friends and family to gather both formally in celebration of our marriage and casually to get to know one another and the big family we’ll all become. Fortunately, we found a place that allows us to do just that — The Full Moon Resort in the Catskill Mountains: a rustic retreat located in upstate NY, one of our favorite regions to escape the city and “unplug”.

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Photography: Cassi Claire | Venue: Full Moon Resort | Floral Design: Jaritas | Hair + Makeup: Karen Neblung | Wedding Dress: White by Vera Wang | Veil: David’s Bridal | Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal |Anniversary Wine Box: Uncommon Goods | Ceremony Music: Chad McLoughlin | Paper Goods: Designed by Melissa Kent | White Vases: BHLDN | Salted Caramel Favors: Homemade by Bride + Groom | Favor Box Stamp: ChattyPress | DJ: JTD Productions | Cake Topper: DIY by the Groom

There’s the Marie Antoinette you think you know, and then there is this dazzling photo shoot from the ah.mazing Jacqueline Pinto, which can only be described as a crazy awesome ode to the world’s most famous queen, with a decidedly retro twist.  I’m talking pastel hues, yummy treats from Sugar Fancies and all kinds of gorgeous rentals from Unearthed Vintage coming together to create the prettiest of days, complete with fab jewelry.  See every last dazzling moment captured by Michelle March right here in the full gallery.

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From Jacqueline Pinto… Most of us know the story of Marie Antoinette, but do we really? There are certain things in history we can not change, however one Sunday morning in sunny Miami, FL a group of wonderfully talented women helped me, Jacqueline Pinto, a jewelry designer, create my latest photo shot. This could only transpire from a dream. I wanted to tweak the story of Marie Antoinette and make it my own. I had Marie Antoinette “redo” the famous moments that lead France into a hoopla and turn it all around while having the present collection of JP jewelry present there for the turnaround. Marie Antoinette also helped us tell the story of our latest packaging and show just how much sweeter our jewelry can make life be.

I have a great love for designing jewelry and it is only magnified when I get to tell a story with my jewelry pieces.

My pastel dream came to be in the most enchanting bakery in Miami, Sugar Fancies. Here, my dream turned into reality. I saw “my” Marie Antoinette come into her ornate pastel dream of a kitchen, open her tiffany blue refrigerator. As she opens her refrigerator she stops, eyes all her “JP” ingredients, then passes her finger through the ones she likes the most and goes to her baking table and bakes away for her people while drenched in Jacqueline Pinto jewelry. After her job is done, and all is well, she then enjoys the sweetness of life.

I knew the day would be a hit from the moment I first stepped foot into this jewel of a bakery. The graceful owner, Sandy, opened her doors and left us wide eyed! She revealed her exquisite pastries that we would use for the shot. I knew that these pastries had nothing to envy of the pastures that must have grazed the mouth of the real Marie Antoinette.

To tell our story we had to create a kitchen worthy of having Marie Antoinette! So as we started to rearrange the scene and make this ornate queen’s kitchen a reality. I knew we had done well when we contacted the our wonderful local rental company, Unearthed Vintage. They supplied this retro refrigerator that showcased our new creative packaging designed by Llorente Design. In the style of Marie Antoinette, we like to dream ornately and out of the box. So, when we put our heads together we knew that there was only one way to deliver our jewelry. We had to deliver it sweeter than ever and drive home our slogan, what other than ice cream boxes!

Along with Marie’s wonderful retro refrigerator we also used a one of kind piece from Unearthed Vintage, a vintage cooler that was converted into a baking table top. This soft mint table was styled in a way that only Marie could have ordered. We layered the table with decorated plates, strawberry milk in tall hand carved glass goblets and styled our jewelry like so. I only thought it appropriate to have choices of jewelry accessible to Marie Antoinette so that she could change her jewelry as she saw fit, while cooking for her people.

Michelle March was in the midst of capturing the final scene of Marie relaxing as we took a quick break to let Cristina Vidal put the final touches of makeup on our model, Dawn, and then suddenly at that moment, it hit me. We had done it. We were shooting a jewelry shot that allowed us to readjust history to our liking and all while showcasing that, “LIfe is Sweeter with JP.”

We hope you enjoy and find that life is a little sweeter while you dream.

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Photography: Michelle March | Dresses: J Crew + BCBG | Furniture Rentals: Unearthed Vintage | Hair + Makeup: Cristina Vidal | Jewelry + Styling: Jacqueline Pinto | Packaging: Llorente Design | Pastries: Sugar Fancies | Model: Dawn | Shoes: Jessica Simpson

They write songs about all white weddings and with good reason…they’re stunning. A layered approach to pretty neutrals is all at once timeless and taking a page out of the modern book. It’s a duality, if you will, that works each and every time; especially with vendors like NK Productions  and Lexia Frank Photography on the job. They take stunning details and perfectly plan them and capture images as light filled and pretty as they come. See all that beauty together in one spot right here.

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From the Bride…We were first introduced by a mutual friend at the gym, but didn’t reconnect until several months later after finding each other online. We dated for five years before mike finally got down on one knee on Christmas Eve during a walk down a beautiful street with homes decorated for the holiday. We knew we wanted to get married at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota immediately since we had visited several times in the past and loved it. Our amazing wedding coordinator, Nicole Kaney, helped us pull everything together so we could relax and enjoy the process. As for the decorative elements of the wedding, we both prefer things that are simple and streamlined but elegant. We wanted to be sure that everything was timeless, so that we’d never look at pictures and wonder what we were thinking. We chose a neutral palate of ivory and black with touches of red. Flowers by Fudgie created stunning table arrangements for us using a variety of cream colored flowers, mercury glass, and plenty of candlelight. In the end, we got the timeless elegant wedding we wanted while keeping the focus on our love and commitment. It was truly the best night of our lives!

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Photography: Lexia Frank Photography | Coordination: NK Productions | Floral Design: Flowers by Fudgie | Invitations: The Write Stuff | Ceremony + Reception Venue + Cake: Ritz Carlton | Cake Pops: The Lolicake Queen | Make Up: Nina Vega | Hair: Courtney Franklin | Cinematography: Rising Sky Productions

It’s no secret that a good wedding film gets the waterworks started over here. Cinematography gets me every single time. But this Montana wedding from Moonstone Pictures really got me. You know that half pout, half smile that happens when you see the sweetest thing ever? Yeah. That’s happening.

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From the gorgeous bride… Chad and I both worked in Pittsburgh and I would often see him walking around the city during the lunch hour. I always thought that he was so handsome! One Friday evening at happy hour with my girlfriends, I saw him there. We ended up talking and exchanging business cards. I worked for attorneys at the time and Chad happen to be an attorney. We said that we could do “business together”. The following Monday, Chad had emailed me and asked me to lunch. I accepted his offer! While walking to lunch, I had told him that I was going to look at an apartment that evening on Mt. Washington. He said that he lived there. It just so happened, that I was looking at an apartment in his building and his roommate was the one that was showing me the place! I took the apartment and we spent everyday together since.

My favorite flower is a lily. Chad would often get them for me and said once I got 12 of them, that is when we would get engaged. I was stuck on 11 lilies for 5 years! One random January weekend we took a trip to a resort called Nemacolin. We would go there a few times a year, so I wasn’t really expecting anything to happen that weekend. On our way to dinner we ran into a couple that we knew and said that we would meet up with them afterwards. We hadn’t heard from them, so Chad recommended that we go to our room, freshen up and order desert until they call. When the desert arrived, there was a lily in a vase on the tray. I said, “Chad, look there is a lily, does that mean that we are going to get engaged?” I said it joking around. Nemacolin was a nice resort, I thought that there was a lily just because it was a nice touch for room service. He looked at me and said, “Actually, yes that is what it means.” I was totally shocked and felt so bad that I ruined the special proposal. At least we have a funny story to tell our friends!

We knew that we wanted to do a destination wedding and travel west every year on vacation. Chad loves to fly fish and the outdoors. Our families have never been out west, so we thought that our wedding would be the perfect opportunity for them to see why we love it so much. We had seen Paws Up on the travel channel and thought that it looked amazing! While visiting there, the wedding coordinator had so many great ideas! The food and service was beyond our expectations and we loved that each of our guests would have their own house to stay in, rather then all be in a lodge together.

I arrived to the ceremony in a horse drawn carriage. We had each of our guests drink a glass of Moet and hold a lily during the ceremony. Jay Straw played our ceremony music on acoustic guitar and played all Beatles songs. The Mayor of Missoula, John Engen, married us.

At the reception, we had a long elegant table set up on the Blackfoot River. We had a band, The Tom Cats, who were amazing and so much fun to dance to! We also had an old western style photo booth.

After the reception, we went to a different location on the resort and had the band come back and play acoustic around the fire. We had more food, a bourbon tasting and cigar bar set up and fireworks!

Our wedding day was actually the best day of our lives and we often say that we wish that we could do it again, because the day was so perfect. I have so many awesome memories from that day. I loved arriving at the ceremony site and seeing Chad standing there with our all of our family friends supporting us. It meant so much to both us, that our family and friends traveled so far to be with us that on that day. It was totally worth the wait!

Photography: Loneman Photography | Cinematography: Moonstone Pictures | Flowers: Habitat Floral Studio | Wedding Dress: Stephen Yearick | Wedding Cake: Wedding Cakes by Ambrose-Barton & Brown | wedding shoes: Badgley Mischka | Jewelry: Kate Spade | Catering: The Resort at Paws Up | hair and makeup: Canvas Studios | Officiant: Missoula, MT Mayor John Engen | Ceremony and Recepton: The Resort at Paws Up | music: The Tomcats

You girls remember when we gussied up Erin & Stephanie‘s apartments? Well, we had a few little returns that we had to make and one of them resulted in kind of an amazing pay day. A $550 giftcard to Jonathan Adler kind of payday, to be more specific! And we’ve been saving it all for one very lucky reader! Grab all of the entry details below. And in the meantime, check out some of my current Jonathan Adler faves (truth: I had to cut myself off – my list would have gone on and on if I had let it).

The Prize: One very lucky reader will score a $550 gift card to Jonathan Adler!

To Enter: Follow us on Pinterest and Pin this contest using the hashtag #SMPLivingGiveaway, then leave a comment letting us know what you’d splurge on if you won!

To Win: One winner will be drawn at random and announced right here on Monday, September 23th.

Terms & Conditions: Can all be found right here.  Good luck my dears! xoxo

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PS – as you may know, Jonathan Adler designed the Parker Palm Springs – home to many incredible weddings! We’ve pulled some our our favourites over on SMP Weddings and I think you’ll like what you find over there.

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We’re certainly not shy about our love for Jonathan Adler around here. His designs could inspire the heck out of anyone, and have made their way into most of our editors’ very own homes.  But today, we’re taking our love a little further with a $550 Jonathan Adler giveaway (you read right — $550 buckaroos up for grabs!) in just a few simple steps. To enter, follow SMP Living on Pinterest and Pin this contest using the hashtag #SMPLivingGiveaway, then leave a comment letting us know what you’d splurge on if you won over here. It’s that easy!

And after you’ve entered come right back and cozy up. Because Jonathan Adler isn’t just making waves in the interior design circle. Oh, no. He’s touched the wedding world in a special kind of way with his amazing design overhaul in the Parker Palm Springs. So in celebration of all this giveaway goodness, we’re looking back on our top five Parker weddings to give you a little taste of mister Adler’s awesomeness.

One. Modern with an Edge

Two. Trendy meets Timeless.

Three. Color Happy

Four. Upscale Glamour

Five. Cool and Eclectic

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Photo Credits: One. onelove photography | Two. Jessica Kettle Photography | Three. Docuvitae  | Four. Chudleigh Weddings | Five. Sasha Gulish

My love for all thing bridal inspiration runs deep, that’s for sure. So I couldn’t be more excited to share with you all a seriously fabulous upcoming bridal fair chock full of ideas and inspiration for couples planning pledges + parties: First Comes Love. The carefully curated event will feature independent retailers and vendors that are serious about style and designers of goodness! Sounds fabulous, no?

Founded in 2010 by the award-winning artists and graphic designers of Studio Bomba, First Comes Love will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the iconic St. George’s College in Perth, Western Australia. Filled with fabulousness from start to finish, this bridal fair is the perfect inspiration stop for couples planning alternative and perfectly personalized weddings and celebrations. From vendor displays, fashion shows, a hair + makeup lounge, photography and stationery galleries to sips + bites and even live music, this is an event not to be missed! And get this, lovelies, each attendee will receive a goodie bag including a pocket directory of exhibitors!

Admission is just $10, and can be paid at the door. Head over here for more details about this not-to-be missed inspiration fest! And in the mean time, be sure to enter for your chance to win a pack of Mitchell & Dent prints (valued at $350). To enter, simply comment on this post with which vendor you’re most excited to see at the First Comes Love event! A winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Friday, September 27, 2013.  Best of luck, SMPers! xo

Photo Credits: Angela Higgins

There is no other way to say it – this engagement session from WojoImage Photography is downright adorable. From the sweet stationery by Chykalophia Design (hello save the date kite!) right down to all the nautical touches – each and every moment planned by HeartilyWed couldn’t be cuter. See it all here.

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You know what makes me happy?  A bride who says that her wedding day is the “happiest day of my life.” That is a statement that fills me with pure, unadulterated joy, especially when that bride is the kind bride who, along with her dapper groom, amazing vendors and awesome friends and family, crafted a day that is chock-full of amazing.  I’m talking a pink-hued masterpiece, lovelies.  See every last beautiful moment captured by Oz Visuals right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… Our wedding was, as cliche as it may sound, the best day of my life.  I got to declare my love for my best friend in front of our closet family and friends and then celebrate with all of them.  Joe and I had been dating for over four years when he proposed at Christmas time looking at lights.  Although I had been dreaming of my wedding since I was little, I didn’t jump right into planning, we really wanted to enjoy being engaged.  A few months later when I did began planning there was no turning back, I loved it!  I always knew that I wanted a very classic wedding, I wanted to look back on the day 20 years from now and still love every detail we created.  

The planning process was a labor of love, my Dad’s new favorite saying is “It takes a village to throw a wedding.”  We are so blessed to have such an amazing village of family and friends that helped us every step of the way.  My husband (I still love writing that!) was so supportive of me throughout the process and let me run with any crazy idea that I had.  We wanted a very soft romantic color scheme and picked blush, ivory and gold.   My bridesmaids and I spent hours one evening putting together our invitations, my mom and I glued every cork together for our table numbers, and a good friend created all of our wood decor.  

When I walked into our venue the day of the wedding it truly looked like a fairy tale, everything that I dreamed of came together so perfect.  Our parents were able to give of us the wedding of our dreams and so many others played such a huge role.  My older brother surprised me by buying my wedding dress, Joe’s brother and sister-in-law gifted us our videographer and a great family friend surprised us day of by lining our aisle and alter with rose petals. My Uncle married us and made our ceremony so personal.  He had asked Joe and I to email him the reason we love each other and want to grow old together.  During the ceremony he incorporated what each of us wrote and although others may not have known, I knew when he was reading what Joe said about me and it was such a special moment for the both of us. We had a lot of details that were very meaningful to both of us incorporated throughout the day.  Both of my grandmothers had passed away and I wanted to have something of them near me as I walked down the aisle.  I attached one of their rosary around my bouquet (along with my Moms dress) and wore the others diamond ring on my right hand.  Joe’s Dad passed away when he was young so he carried his pocket watch engraved with our wedding date on him.  We also used the same toasting glasses Joe’s parents used on their wedding day and I used the same apron my Mom used for her honeymoon dance.  

After the wedding a friend asked me what my top three moments of the day were and although it was hard to pick I came up with these: Before my Uncle pronounced us as husband and wife he had us turn towards all our guest as he kept speaking.  Looking at all our family and friends that had come together to celebrate with us was a moment I will never forget.  My Dad had been practicing his speech for over and year and it was perfect but at the end he realized he didn’t have a glass to toast with so he grabbed our champagne bottle and drank straight from it!  Last was when I was opening a gift from Joe and was reading his sweet card about to cry when I realized at the end that it was a birthday card and he crossed it out and wrote wedding day! It really did take a village to throw our wedding and let me say that we have the most generous, loving, fun, caring and unique village there is! 

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Photography: Oz Visuals | Cinematography: Cresent Bay Films | Floral Design: Cinderella Flowers | Event Design: Christin Wilson | Event Planning: Bride + Venue | Ceremony + Reception Location: The Hacienda, Santa Ana | Invitations: Erin Suarez Design  | Chair Rentals: Stephanie’s Linens | Shoes: INC  | Dress: Oleg Cassini | Bridesmaid Dresses: White by Vera Wang | Brides Jewelry: Nordstrom

This lovely lady is a SMP Bride through and through. With her careful attention to detail and love of pink, pink and more pink – her wedding had us at hello. It only takes one look at her oh-so-pretty day by Chelsey Schrader Photography  to see why we feel in love with every single image sitting in this gallery – and you can do the same, right here.

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As we had guests traveling from far and wide–many from California (where the groom and I went to college) and Kansas (where the groom is originally from)–we wanted to make their trip to our wedding completely effortless. Each decision we made for our big day was fueled by trying to give our guests the best possible experience. In that vein, we hired vintage trolley cars to transport our guests from Downtown Austin to Kyle, we had water and lemonade waiting for guests pre-ceremony, stocked the bathrooms with sunscreen and bug spray, and had specialty cocktails and wine awaiting the guests on their stroll to cocktail hour.

But beyond comfort, I also took on several DIY projects to give the day a personal touch. Each of our tables were named after a significant place or event in our relationship, and listed the story of the name on the table card; for example, some guests sat at a table named “Snuggie” (the first present my hubby ever gave me) or “Kebabalicious” (the food trailer we were eating at when we changed our Facebook status to “in a relationship”.) As we’re big fans of hosting game nights for our friends, we also incorporated that with custom cornhole boards and croquet during the cocktail hour. Guests also signed in on Jenga blocks instead of a traditional guestbook. Other small touches abounded, like personalized seed packet escort cards strung up on a lattice work clothes rack, individually made toss bags filled with lavender, and homemade chocolate chip cookies with milk in place of a groom’s cake.

All in all, it was a wonderful day, and one I will never forget, full of everyone we loved, countless smiles, and some (fairly awful) dance moves. When the limo pulled away at the end of the night, we got a text from our day of coordinator that it had JUST started raining at the venue, for the first time that day. I think, at the end, the rain just couldn’t stand up to all that love and happiness.

Photography: Chelsey Schrader Photography | Floral Design: Wild Bunches | Wedding Dress: Mori Lee | Cake: Cakes by Kathy | Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas | Hair and Makeup: Method Salon | Men's Attire: Indochino | Transportation: Carey of Austin | Wedding Venue: The Winfield Inn | Bridal Jewelry: TEJANI | Bridesmaids Fashion: Alfred Angelo | Bridesmaids Jewelry: Kendra Scott Jewelry | Day of Coordinator: Brass Tacks Events | Programs: Minted | Reception Band: Groove Knight

Bride’s often envision bright, sunshiny days for their I dos, but after taking a peek at this pretty from Erika Follansbee Photography they might just start wishing for a little fog on their big day. It created the perfect ambience for this Castle in the Clouds celebration, if I do say so myself, and made this absolutely beautiful wedding just that much more fabulous. See every last minute of the gorgeous day right here.

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Despite proclaiming herself as “not a flower person,” the wedding bouquets as well as the wildflower arrangements in mason jars at the reception were all DIY by the bride with help from her maids. Sam and Andy also handmade the amazing rustic tealight holders for the reception using four-by-fours found at her parents’ home, staining them, distressing them with hammers, and drilling the holes for the candles. The barn reception resulted in a warm, inviting, casual celebration for their family and friends. [dotted]
Photography: Erika Follansbee Photography | Flowers: DIY by the Bride | Ceremony Location: Castle in the Clouds | Reception Location: Waukewan Golf Club | Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero | Men’s Attire: Calvin Klein | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: David’s Bridal | Makeup: Kelly Jackson, Makeup by Kelly | Hair: Lindsay Johnson, Envy Salon | Catering: Mame’s Restaurant | Cake: Scott Parent, Bride’s Uncle | DJ: Luke Lanigan of The Music Man DJ Service

You know what makes for a pretty amazing engagement session?  An adorable duo, a breathtakingly beautiful Muskoka setting and a sweet pup named Finnegan.  Together it’s a combination that guarantees a gallery of lovely, and when you lay your eyes on every stunning moment captured by Wmac Photography, you’ll know exactly what I mean.  Click here for all of the pretty.

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From the Bride-to-Be… A rustic, Canadian engagement in the Muskoka’s on the spot of our future home and wedding, with our very special fur baby, Finnegan. Our session features photo’s taken in our favourite places (the love put-put), where our wedding ceremony will be held, where our future home will be.

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Photography: Wmac Photography | Dress: H&M | Boots: Aldo | Plaid Shirts: Roots

When traditional and modern elements meet, it’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.  And so is a drop-dead gorgeous Atlanta wedding featuring those aforementioned elements, with a touch of NYC sophistication and dash of Southern hospitality.  All together, that’s a combination that seriously can’t be beat and you can see every last moment captured beautifully by Robin Nathan right here in the full gallery.

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Lainey and Sam met on her first day of Columbia Business School. He was her peer group leader and they spotted each other at once. Sam proposed on a hike in the Santa Monica mountains overlooking Malibu. He had gone on the same hike by himself two years prior and thought it was amazing but just wished he had someone to share it with, he met Lainey two weeks later.

When planning their Atlanta wedding, where Lainey grew up, they wanted to incorporate their home in New York City as well as Sam’s family from New England. They set the tone for the weekend with the guest bags, which included treats from all three locations. Sam and Lainey both love wine; they took a trip to Napa at the beginning of their engagement and to start their honeymoon. They paid special attention to the wines on the menu.

The goal of the wedding was New York style with Southern hospitality. The centerpieces were designed to not block guests view of each other, flip flops were provided for dancing and an after party featuring gourmet grilled cheese and other late night bites were all put in place to make the guests feel welcome and at home.

Photography: Robin Nathan Photography | Cinematography: Wages Films | Event Planning: Magnolia Events & Planning | Flowers: Arrangements By Catherine | Wedding Gown: Saks Fifth Avenue | Makeup: Van Michael Salon | Hair: Todd with Studio Todd G Salon | Band: US Beat | Wedding Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead | Paper: Fontastic | Rentals: Settee Event Rentals

As if I needed a reason to pack my bags for Switzerland (I didn’t) Del Castillo Photography has given me about a hundred. This wedding is absolutely stunning – from the gorgeous couple, to the fabulous decor, to that view – and I will be living out my Swiss dreams in the gallery of ridiculously beautiful images for the next few hours!

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From the gorgeous bride… Today I’m getting married! The Morning of July 20, 2013 is an awakening full of emotions. It’s a hot summer day, the sun’s rays warm my skin and I feel immensely happy.

My stunning Jenny Packham dress is hanging at the entrance, waiting for me. With Mara, my wedding planner, we thought of every detail to make this day a hymn to love and joy of being together. The small wedding bags for ladies are ready; they contain rice, soap bubbles, a ‘waiting for the bride’ cookie and a fun to cool off under the afternoon sun. The doors, hand-made with my father in low, are positioned for my entrance, they are a symbol of this new step, this new life with my husband, together.

The day goes fast, my father comes to pick me. He’s wearing cufflinks custom that we did do for dads, the witness, and of course for the groom! Devis is excited and moved, the Protestant ceremony is outdoors, on the lawn. The breeze coming up from the lake carries the pastor’s words in our hearts, and it excites us. Glass balls hanging from the branches, the big white pillows under the trees, the white lounge on the lawn hosts the refreshments between many laughs and photographs.

And it’s dark now. Dinner is served, the table is so romantic and full of roses all around! There is the menu that I wrote by hand, after a calligraphy class.

We cut our wonderful cake surrounded by tiny lights suspended magically around us, and a sweets custom buffet accompany the evening. Our last dance, to the tune of Chris Isaak, and we let go floating lanterns in the lake, as a symbol of hope to always believe in our dreams. To never lose the magic of life.

Photography: Del Castillo Photography | wedding planner: mara Cirillo | floral design: rattiflora | Wedding Cake: Arte nei Dolci Gaby e Flavia | Reception Venue: Centro Dannemann | catering: Giubiasco | DJ: TM records | furnitures: Kairos allestimenti | sweets buffet: Barbara

I’m what you might call the non-outdoorsy type…the kind of girl who feels a little more at ease with four walls and a roof over my head. But every now and again I like to embrace my inner nature lover and this Rhode Island fete is just the ticket. True Event coordinated every detail to perfection, plus a whole other host of talented LBBers like Hana Floral Design, Ryan Designs, Bella Carta Studio, Sperry Tents and Jennie Fresa who made sure the day went off without a hitch. Loving what you see? There’s a whole lot more from Joshua Behan Photography right here.

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From True Event…Leah and Micheal’s wedding was set on the gorgeous grounds of a Leah’s family’s home and was filled with so many personal details. They wanted their big day to feel relaxed and intimate, with a vintage/rustic-chic flair, mixed with eclectic details. The color palette consisted of peaches, blush tones, creams, and yellows, which blended seamlessly with the serenity of the private grounds. The ceremony in the backyard featured a beautifully rustic Birch chuppah and we tied tin buckets filled with flowers to the chairs lining the aisle. After the ceremony, guests were treated to a cocktail reception, complete with a vintage chic lounge and floating candles and gardenias in the pool. The reception featured a gorgeous sail cloth tent where we brought in farmers weave natural linens, ivory hemstitch napkins, gold flatware and gold rimmed glasses and china. Gold frames were used for the table numbers and other miscellaneous signs which blended beautifully with the rustic touches throughout the decor. The entire night was such a joy to be a part of and was captured so wonderfully by Joshua Behan Photography. Congrats to the happy couple, Leah & Micheal!

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Photography: Joshua Behan Photography | Event Coordination: True Event | Floral Design: Hana Floral Design | Lighting: Ryan Designs | Tent + Lighting: Sperry Tents | Catering: Blackstone Catering | Rentals: Rentals Unlimited | Linens for Cocktail Hour: La Tavola | Paper: Bella Carta Studio | Music: Elan Artists Hudson Project | Late Night Reception Music: DJ Renzo | Accommodations: Biltmore Hotel | Transportation: Fisher Bus Service | Makeup + Hair: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library | Bridesmaid Dresses: Ivy and Aster

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Ever since my bestie honeymooned in Jamaica, I’ve been dying to visit the country I’ve heard is the “most amazing place in the world” to visit.  And this sweet little gem of a beachside soiree from Kristin La Voie Photography has me thinking that trip needs to be sooner, rather than later.  A sun-filled affair featuring pink and gold hues and all kinds of smiling faces, it’s the kind of day that makes packing your bags and booking a flight to paradise a must-do.  See every beautiful moment right here.

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From Kristin La Voie Photography… I am so excited to share with you Patsy and Zach’s destination wedding from this past June in Negril, Jamaica! These two are the sweetest and most gorgeous people you’ll ever meet (inside and out) and to be included in their big day was such a thrill. The color palette of blush and gold was spot on and spectacularly paired with matching bridesmaids dresses, invitation suite, and the most perfect foot jewelry for the girls made by Patsy the bride.

The ceremony was GORGEOUS, with the sun just hitting the water behind them making it sparkle, and enough clouds in the sky to make a perfect soft box for photos. Afterwards, Patsy and Zach opted for a boat reception, where we all cruised the ocean and watched cliff jumpers at Rick’s Cafe (and appropriately so, Patsy’s mother jumped overboard for a swim!). It was amazing. And in a beautiful destination like Jamaica, we had a day after trash the dress session that is SPECTACULAR and STUNNING!

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Photography: Kristin La Voie Photography | Wedding Planning + Coordination: Chloe Manju | Floral Design: Alexis Grace Designs | Ceremony Venue + Catering + Cake: Beaches Negril | Reception Venue: Cattamaran Cruise | Hair + Makeup: Chastity Artistry | Tuxedo Rentals: Al’s Tuxedo | Wedding Dress: Mori Lee

I am sort of obsessed with all-white color palettes.  They’re the perfect mix of classy, chic and traditional, with a dash of fun for good measure.  And when you add in some dazzling silver accents?  Even better.  Which is why this sophisticated Miami affair is right up my alley.  It’s elegant white hues meets a gorgeous (+ yummy) masterpiece from Elegant Temptations meets a gallery of lovely from Lara Rios Fine Art Photography.  Join me there for all of the pretty.

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From the Bride… Ernesto and I met while attending the University of Florida. He had his eye on me for a while but the timing never really worked out. Finally, during our junior year, a mutual friend set us up. My friends and I were having a party at our apartment and he “coincidently” showed up. We ended up talking, I gave him a beer from the refrigerator and we’ve been together ever since. After graduating we moved to New York City where we spent three years. We had enough of the winter weather and decided to move back to Miami. One weekend Ernesto decided it would be a good idea to go kayaking in Brickell Bay. I did not like the sound of it, but figured I would be a good sport and tag along. We ended up stopping at the Mandarin Oriental, a hotel with a path along the water and a beautiful view. Next thing I knew he was down on one knee asking me to spend forever with him. Soaking wet from the kayak ride, in Nike shorts and a white t-shirt, I was in complete shock! Hands down best day of my life. Well, actually, second best day. Our wedding was definitely number one!

About the wedding… We both really wanted a venue where we could have the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all outdoors. Grove Isle was the first place we looked at and the last. We fell in love with everything about it, how could you not? From the very beginning we knew we wanted to try and keep the dcor as simple as possible. Grove Isle is so beautiful on its own that you don’t really need much. We decided on all-white flowers with gray and silver accents. I wanted a soft and romantic theme with a little modern flare. The most fun about wedding planning was choosing all the little details that reflected our personalities and relationship. The entire day was absolutely amazing, everything came together better than we could have imagined. The day was filled with love, tears, laughter and lots of dancing. And the Miami weather did not disappoint.

Photography: Lara Rios | Cinematography: Bonnelly Films | Floral Design: Floral Productions by Vivian Colls | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Cake: Elegant Temptations | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Hair + Makeup: Makeup By Marz | Lighting: Evoga Events | DJ: DJ Ubi | Groom's Attire: Salvatore Ferragamo | Wedding Venue: Grove Isle Hotel and Spa | Bridal Boutique: Ever After Miami | Chairs: Elements & Accents | Day of Coordination: Floral Productions by Vivian Colls | Garland: Confetti Systems | Invitations + Stationery: Papery & Cakery | Reggae Band: Pokito & Jean P Jam

Before I even get into how much I love every moment of this stylish wedding at Sole East Resort by Skilled Concept – can I just say that this Bride’s Jenny Packham is totally my dream dress. I could write paragraphs on how pretty it is, and she wore it perfectly. The entire day was equally as perfect, actually. From the gorgeous florals by Karen Lenahan Designs to the sweet kisses stolen by the handsome Groom, and every thing in between – it goes without saying this gallery is a must see this Monday. See it all here.

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From the Bride… Gui and I met in New York City in 2006. In 2007 we went on their first holiday to the Hamptons. We arrived in Montauk and instantly fell in love with Sole East. Two and a half acres of incredible back yard, revamped 1970’s architecture and simple white in every room. You instantly feel relaxed and at home. When we got engaged, we instantly knew that is were we wanted to marry. Gui is from Brazil, I am from Colorado and we were living in London through the engagement. New York is where we fell in love. There was no second choice for the wedding.

A laid-back, family affair. A bit rustic, a touch of elegance, plus a first (and last) attempt at DIY! The space is beautiful all on it’s own. We didn’t want to ruin that. Small touches with a pastel palette. Hand-picked and close to the heart.

With only 58 rooms and the weekend after Labor Day, we took over the hotel for a long-weekend of relaxation and fun. We got married under a beautiful tree dressed with embroidery hoops filled with lace. Our best friend married us and we accidentally kissed as soon as I arrived at the alter.

All of our vendors had the same demeanor as us. No stress and absolutely incredible at their jobs. When you hire people to trust, there isn’t anything to worry about. Letting them guide helped me stay sane on a separate continent, planning all by myself.

My dress is my favorite thing in the world. The combination of simplicity and intricacy is second to nothing. And trust me, I looked EVERYWHERE. Jenny Packham is a British designer and that felt very special to me. Living in London while planning my wedding gives me such a connection to that city. My shoes are Charlotte Olympia, British as well. My Bridesmaids all wore the same skirt and a monogram necklace gifted to them the night before. They picked their own top and kick-ass shoes! Gui’s suit was custom-made in London and the boys wore matching suits, pink and white gingham ties and boat shoes of their choice. the ring bearers and ushers wore plaid shorts and pastel pink bow-ties.

Gui is a creative director so his vision and our crest is where everything else flowed from. Invitations, website, menus… all collateral was created by him. I took inspiration from some of our favorite restaurants and my new found obsession with Style Me Pretty for the rest. I sourced 8 vintage fabrics to make the napkins and collected beautiful copies of The Great Gatsby for each table. Along with the flowers, I found pinwheels + the wine holder table numbers on BHLDN. We were gifted the Olivetti typewriter from a friend at work who bought it when she was a teenager to “write love poems on”. This became our guest book.

For the place cards, we collected the corks and documented each bottle of wine or champagne we had from our engagement year. Those, along with gifts from some of our favorite restaurants. I took two corks, tied them with ribbon and secured them together with twine. We printed out the list of memories (almost all with guests at our wedding) to sit at the table as people picked up their cards.

Our traditional cake, created by Momofuku Milk Bar (and driven with care from Brooklyn to Montauk in our backseat) was one of the best decisions we made. I think it is stunning to look at and the flavors were just incredible. That was for Gui. I am more savory. I had seen in London instances where people used wheels of cheese as a cake. To me that is heaven. I called our favorite cheese shop in Brooklyn and they graciously accommodated our request for a 4 layer cake of delicious cheese.

The food was all sourced from The Backyard restaurant at Sole East. All fresh and locally produced. Passed hors d’oeuvres, family-style dinner and late-night food. We heard, and continue to hear over and over- BEST WEDDING FOOD EVER. We agree. We served special micro-brewed Colorado beer and Gui’s favorite brand from Brazil. We also had a s’mores bar at the fire pit later that night. My mom’s family are Hershey’s so this gave a special place to highlight her heritage.

Because you can never have enough photographs, we enlisted a photobooth to capture even more.

The best part? When the tent closed, the DJ moved inside to the bar on the property and we danced until my 6″ heels couldn’t take any more.

Photography: Skilled Concept | Floral Design: Karen Lenahan Designs | Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham | Cake: Momofuku Milk Bar | Bride's Shoes: Charlotte Olympia | Bracelet: Jenny Packham | Catering: Sole East Resort | Makeup: Rachel Wade of Chic to Cheek | Hair: Under Her Veil | DJ: Play Something Good | Groomsmen Attire: Zara | Wedding Venue: Sole East Resort | Bride's Hair Piece: jennifer behr | Bridesmaids' Skirts: BHLDN | Cake Stands: BHLDN | Cheese Cake: Bedford Cheese Shop | Cufflinks: Lanvin | Groom's Ring: David Yurman | Groom's Shoes: Commes De Garcon | Napkins: Dot & Army | Photobooth: Magnolia Photo Booth Co. | Pinwheels: BHLDN | Table Numbers: BHLDN

The weekend is upon us, lovelies, and I simply couldn’t be happier! And to usher in the close to another week of gorgeousness, I’m so excited to introduce you all to three fabulous new advertisers! We’re talking Queensberry Albums, Bario Neal and Riley & Grey! I’m about to serve up some serious pretty, so sit back, relax and get to know these new members of the SMP family!

In today’s digital age, there is something incredibly timeless about leafing through a beautifully made album filled with pictures and stories from your best day ever. Queensberry Albums, the 40+ year old company crafting bespoke books and albums, frees your favorite memories from a life on your computer, a CD or zip drive, preserving them for generations to come. Made by hand with classic, luxurious materials from around the world, couples can choose from six page styles and cover options to create a Queensberry album as unique as they are. Because, let’s face it, with as much as technology changes, a book is forever.

Without a doubt, the best money spent for your big day is that which lets you relive the story of your wedding through physical photographs taken by professional photographers presented in a beautiful Queensberry Album. Based in tradition and offering couples impeccable quality, investing in a Queensberry Album will make sure your wedding photos can be enjoyed for years and years – your future grandchildren will thank you! Head over here to take a peek at some of the gorgeous options, and to get started on your very own album!

A Giveaway! I’ll admit, I’m totally smitten with our next advertiser in the lineup, Bario Neal Jewelry. The gorgeous pieces are handcrafted with reclaimed precious metals, ethically sourced stones, a focus on local workmanship and environmentally friendly practices. From custom engagement rings to unique bracelets, one piece is more gorgeous than the last. Based in Philadelphia since its inception in 2007, Bario Neal has just opened a brand new New York City Showroom in lower Manhattan which will offer custom design services as well as their fine and boutique collections.

The beautiful new NYC showroom is open by appointment. To schedule a time to stop by and for more information head over here! To top this fabulous introduction off, Bario Neal is giving one lucky reader a $200 credit toward their choice of Bario Neal jewelry! To enter for your chance to win, simply comment on this post with your favorite Bario Neal piece featured on their site! A winner will be randomly chosen and announced on September 27, 2013. Good luck!

Once that ring is placed beautifully on your finger, you’ll want to shout it from the rooftops! And what better way to share all those fabulous wedding details than with an amazingly gorgeous wedding website? Enter, Riley & Grey. The invite-only, limited-edition sites make it easy to keep your guests in the loop all while reflecting your personal style. With features like mailing address collection and design customization as well as incredible customer service, you can rest assured that the tech aspect of your big day is covered.

Want something even more unique? Riley & Grey offers a bespoke wedding website option called OAK where they work directly with couples to create a one-of-a-kind site! As the first group to have access to the invite-only site, SMP readers can head over here to activate the link to get started!

I know, it’s like an inspiration overload, and the perfect way to usher in the two best days of the week! Welcome, Queensberry Albums, Bario Neal and Riley & Grey! We are so happy to have you. xo

I’m a major brunch junkie. Not ashamed to admit it. Seriously — I’d take a breakfast feast over a fancy dinner any day of the week. So to me, a post-wedding brunch only makes sense. And with pretty little touches from Rekindled Vintage Rentals, floral perfection by Poppy Lane Design and Caroline Rentzel Photography behind the camera, this particular breakfasty fête is my kind of heaven. See the full gallery here, and scroll below for a special giveaway reminder!

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From Rekindled Vintage Rentals… The idea for this shoot was to create a charming “day after brunch,” something that allowed the couple’s nearest and dearest to be a part of their first morning as husband and wife. From the build your own bouquet bar filled with beautiful blooms and fresh farmer’s market produce, to the delectable dessert station overflowing with sugary sweets, we were smitten from the beginning. An antique china cabinet housed just-picked strawberry baskets that were used as escort cards. And who doesn’t need a honeymoon getaway car, in the form of a vintage 1976 Land Cruiser?

Photography: Caroline Rentzel Photography | Floral Design: Poppy Lane Design | Invitations: No Regrets | Catering: Simply Scrumptious Gourmet Catering and Party Planning | Hair + Makeup: Moxie Shop | Bride's Belt: Monique Lhuillier | Bride's Dress: Reem Acra | Desserts: Brown Egg Bakery | Rentals + Styling: Rekindled Vintage Rentals

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And before you go embark on this fun fall weekend, pop over to Something Lovely Wedding Event’s giveaway and get yourself entered for a pair of tickets — it’s one event you don’t want to miss.

Happy weekend, loves! XOXO, SMP