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Valentine’s Day Inspiration + Winners!

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, we’re getting a little giddy here at SMP.  An entire day devoted to LOVE?!?  Yep, you guessed it… we adore every little thing about February 14th.  Which is why we’ve decided to dedicate our very last post of this oh-so-fabulous week to Cupid’s Special Day, complete with beyond gorgeous inspiration and fun links from around the web… so, whether you are planning on a night out on the town, staying in with your honey or getting your craft on for the ones you love, we’ve totally got you covered.  So, grab that glass of wine (and that box of chocolates!) and join us for a Friday night of sweet, sweet Valentine’s Day inspiration! xoxo

1. Monique Lhuillier Resort Collection Dress 
2. Geronimo Balloon Troopers
3. ban.do sequin heart
4. Shanna Murray decal
5. Kate Spade Lipstick
6. Heart Paper Straws
7. Madewell Dress
8. Rifle Paper Co. I love you Card

Some Fabulous Valentine’s Day Links from Around the Web…

Recipes
sweet milk heart cubes via A Subtle Revelry
yummy red velvet hot chocolate via A Beautiful Mess
fabulous conversation heart cookies via Martha Stewart

DIY

fun downloadable VDay scratch off cards via Better Homes & Gardens
fabulous DIY Favor Bags via Camille Styles
cute downloadable sweets bags via Twig & Thistle
lovely Je t’ aime’ coffee cup wrappers via Eat Drink Chic

Paper Goods

fabulous Oh Sizzle! Valentine via Christine Wisnieski
fun Valentines fruit Stickers via Twig & Thistle
lovely heart art via Just A Few Prints
sweet Valentine’s card via Oh My Deer Handmades
amazing custom Valentines via Betsy Dunlap
the sweetest love letter via Paperfinger
a V-Day Mr. Boddington’s Way via Mr. Boddington

Decorations

gorgeous valentines wreath via The Glitter Guide
adorable heart place cards via {frolic!}
fabulous glitter banner via BHLDN
colorful paper Twine via BHLDN
fun streamers via Martha Stewart

Pink and Red infused affairs

a beyond gorgeous Napa Valley soiree
a sweet Valentine’s Day wedding
a cute as can be baby shower
a breathtaking Carmel Valley affair
a stunning Napa Valley soiree
a pretty Calistoga affair
fabulous pink wedding inspiration
from inspiration to wedding

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Little Black Book members…

Amelia Lyon Photography
Makeup & Hair by Hanna C.
Sisters Vintage Party
Hudson River Photographer
Hana & Posy
Jules Bianchi Photographers
Paper & Poste
Page Sargisson
Michelle Garibay Events
Cherry Tree Films
All Things Girlie Hair & Makeup Artistry
Kathleen Deery Design
Josh Gruetzmacher Photography
The Cake Zone
Christopher Confero Design
THE LITTLE BRANCH

To apply to become a member of our LBB click here. We’d love to hear from you!

And last, but definitely not least… we have some winners to announce!

The five winners of the the popular knottedrush rings from Bario-Neal (in either silver or 10k gold) are Liesa, Barbara, Mary, Ashley Marie and Courtney!  Congratulations!

Have a happy, happy weekend, lovelies!  See you back here Monday morning!  xoxo

MIDORI Ribbon + A Discount Code!

If you haven't heard of MIDORI Ribbon, you're totally missing out! They are THE go-to place when crafting and customizing your big day. Whether your a DIY bride or a hire someone to do it for me bride, you'll find gorgeous inspiration with MIDORI. They offer custom printing, gift wrap and ribbon galore, all designed to make your day unique and special. Their products can be used to add a little something special to everything from... [MORE]

Temecula Wedding by Erin Hearts Court

Dear Breathtaking Temecula Wedding… you are hands down one of the prettiest little gems I’ve ever laid eyes on. All it took was one brief look, one itty bitty little glance at all that pastel-infused gorgeousness and I was a total goner. The only bad thing about this wedding is trying to decide what to pin first. On my “to pin” list: the wildly romantic Monique Lhuilier dress, the row of perfectly unmatched bridesmaids, the ribbon table runners…actually EVERYTHING. And we have Erin Hearts Court to thank for supplying us with all this Friday beauty. Get your pinning fingers ready and check out the FULL wedding in the gallery.

Gorgeous, right? And it gets even better after a viewing of this lovely film by Le Reve Productions…

Click here for the FULL wedding!

From the bride… Will and I decided to have an intimate Catholic ceremony for immediate family two days before our outdoor ceremony and reception. At first, I was a little anxious and overwhelmed at the idea of two weddings, but in the end the first ceremony was truly beautiful and took a lot of pressure off the big wedding day that I put so much time and energy into planning. Even though most of our guests didn’t know it, Will and I were already legally married at our big wedding, which made me feel a lot more relaxed!

As far as the planning process went, I knew I wanted our wedding to be soft, whimsical, light, and airy from the very beginning.  I had the idea of a beautiful, fantastical tea party set in the middle of a forest and with the help of our amazing planner, Ryan, and our friends and family, the idea grew and changed into something more perfect than I could have ever imagined. Our ceremony location had this breathtaking view of vineyards and mountains, so we really let the backdrop do the talking and kept the space natural and fairly clean for the ceremony and vows. We were able to have a lot of fun with our reception area, however, using the bell tower for our grand entrance and creating an intimate space for dinner, cocktails, and dancing with a long grand table, vintage furniture, floating fabric lanterns, and twinkling lights.

I was really into the little touches that made our day different. My sister Gina created our beautiful ribbon table runner for our head table. We had the idea of making vintage dance cards for our escort cards and included rustic mini pencils so our guests could fill them out throughout the evening. Our amazing graphic designer worked with us to craft some fun vintage Valentine-themed cards that sat at each place setting that either had “five things his family should know about her” or vice-versa. I really enjoyed collecting the mismatched vases, teapots, cups, and containers that we used for our floral arrangements, and one of my favorite touches was the collection of vintage thimbles I acquired over the year that we let our guests take home as kisses for the day (inspired by my favorite Peter Pan quote). As we got closer and closer to the wedding, people kept reminding me that things would go wrong and I should be prepared. And I was completely prepared. But to be totally honest, I was just so thrilled the entire day and could not have been happier. I married my best friend and had the time of my life. The speeches, the dress, the weather, the man … to me, it was all perfect. Right out of a fairytale.  

Wedding Photography: Erin Hearts Court / Videography: Le Reve Productions / Wedding Venue: South Coast Winery in Temecula, California / Wedding Coordination + Design: Savoir Flair Weddings / Flowers: Fiore Design / Cake + Desserts: Cakes to Celebrate / Vintage Furniture: Archive Vintage Rentals / Classic Furniture + Linen Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Ceremony Music: Jory Schulman / DJ: Red Shoe LA / Wedding Dress + Reception Sash: Monique Lhuillier / Gold Shoes: Jean-Michel Cazabat / Hair + Makeup: The Studio Agency / Wedding Paper Products: Kristen Gara / Wedding Invitations: SmallPrinter / Cookies: Magnolia Bakery / Officiant: Rev. Bruce Greene

Mexico Wedding by Brooke Beasley Photography

This gorgeous burst of sunshine is just what the doctor ordered on this chilly February morning. I'm pretty much obsessed with its bright and cheery color palette and how it mixes so beautifully with the subtle tones of the beach. The details captured oh-so-perfectly by Brooke Beasley Photography are so pretty, your fingers will be tired from pinning them all morning. [MORE]

Saddlerock Ranch Wedding by Events of Love and Splendor

Vibrant doesn’t even begin to describe this cultural beauty crafted by Events of Love and Splendor and captured by The Image is Found! Oh no, this fête would need a completely new adjective for all of us to fully grasp the lovely that is this behind the take.your.breath.away details and florals whipped up by R. Jack Balthazar. And I haven’t even mentioned the masterpiece by the cake queens at the Sweet and Saucy Shop - it’s pin-worthy perfection. The entire affair is completely stop and gawk gorgeous. So stop and gawk I shall, maybe for an embarrassing amount of time, because a wedding this new adjective worthy doesn’t come around every day. See it all here!

And because I might just be the biggest fan of  Elysium Productions in the entire world (this is no exaggeration), I would be remiss to not share yet another one of their wedding cinematography masterpieces…hold onto your hats folks, this one is breathtaking…

Click here for the FULL Wedding!

From Angel of Events of Love and Splendor… Vipula and Dan envisioned a quintessential Indian wedding, embellished in vibrant hues and dripping with luxurious exotic details. With a large guest count and the blank slate of Saddlerock Ranch’s Oak Grove, we embarked on creating three unique settings for their day of celebration. Their wedding was held under a custom-created mandap by the floral and event designers of R. Jack Balthazar. The wooden structure was draped with floral garlands and hanging lanterns for a lavish look. Cocktail hour was held on a nearby lawn, featuring a bar staffed by professional mixologists offering signature cocktails with exotic ingredients such as earl grey-infused vodka, thyme, tamarind syrup and mango puree. Upholstered lounge furniture and embroidered pillows made for a luxe yet warm setting for imbibing. I especially enjoyed working on the escort card table design that played on Vipula’s love of elephants. Escort cards were cut using a custom-made elephant-shaped die, and then nestled in shallow bowls of fragrant and colorful spices. The entire table was covered with elephant figures and statues to further play on the theme.

Dinner and the reception were held in a grand “village” of tents. Instead of a single tent structure, we utilized “destination” tents for dining, a custom-built bar, and a dessert and chai lounge. Sumptuous fabrics, abundant florals and plush furniture made for a spectacular setting that was decidedly extravagant while also intimate and warm. Per usual, my dear friends at R. Jack Balthazar pulled out all the stops for this wedding and did not overlook a single detail in setting each opulent table. The overall setting was nothing short of spectacular. It was pure magic to watch Vipula and Dan’s guests, many adorned in splendid saris, mingling in the lavish scene. 

Wedding Photography: The Image is Found / Wedding Planning + Design: Events of Love and Splendor / Floral + Event Design: R. Jack Balthazar / Weddng Venue: Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California / Wedding Stationery + Printed Materials: Kristin of Events of Love and Splendor / Wedding Cinematography: Elysium Productions / Catering: Chakra Beverly Hills + Huntington Catering / Mixologists: The Cocktail Consultant / DJ: Anthony of Red Shoe LA / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Linens: La Tavola / Wedding Cake + Desserts: Sweet and Saucy Shop / Photobooth: Smilebooth / Entertainment: Bollywood Step Dance / Security: Sandman Security / Valet Parking: Premiere Valet

Behind the Veil Savannah Bridal Event

Morning Georgia lovelies! We are interrupting your daily dose of  real wedding bliss to make sure you are aware of an event in your backyard that just can't be missed! With a lineup of experts, guest speakers, local vendors and bubbly to boot - this Savannah bridal event is much more soiree than show. So be sure to mark your calendar and reserve your tickets to make sure you are part of all the fun! Join Savannah’s top wedding professionals for an afternoon of tastings, consultations... [MORE]

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