When the Bride came across Rancho Las Lomas, with its lush, romantic gardens that reminded her of her favorite childhood book, The Secret Garden, this al fresco affair followed suit. Captured by Anna Costa, along with florals by Jenny B. Floral Design and coordination by The Charming Little Event Company, it’s an open-air charmer loaded with pretty flower details and the perfect vintage vignettes curated by Found Vintage Rentals. See it all here.

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Our October wedding was an intimate affair shared with family and close friends. Rancho Las Lomas, nestled in the foothills in Silverado, reminded me of my favorite childhood book, The Secret Garden. The location was romantic, whimsical and a little mysterious with its lush gardens, rustic buildings, fountains, and hidden corners. It was the perfect environment in which to hold our wedding and I wanted our decorations to echo these surroundings. Our floral decorations had a mixture of eucalyptus, garden roses, dahlias and hydrangeas. Our ceremony, cocktail, and reception areas were accented with beautiful, rustic wooden tables and doors from Found Vintage Rentals. We wanted soft and warm hues to bring out the fall season without the usual yellows and oranges, so we chose a neutral palette consisting of cream, taupe, pink and burgundy. Our reception area was decorated with strings of lights hanging above and we lined a nearby bridge with numerous candles. This venue, combined with the décor and lighting, created a truly magical ambiance for us.

For a whole year and half previous, I had put so much thought and care into creating our beautiful day. With the help of our wonderful vendors, it was so satisfying to see everything finally come together and we couldn’t be more thankful.

Photography: MICHAEL + ANNA COSTA PHOTOGRAPHY | Coordination: The Charming Little Event Company | Floral Design: Jenny B Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Watters | Cake: Sweet & Saucy Shop | Rings: Tiffany & Co. | Catering: Giracci Vineyards Farms | Make-Up: E2 Beauty | Hair & Makeup: Katie B Cosmetics | DJ: ProKreation/Paul Kim | Brides Hair: Katie B Cosmetics | Bridesmaids Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Bridesmaids Hair: E2 Beauty | Ranch: Rancho Las Lomas | Rentals: Found Rental Co.

Welcome to the world of the eclectic farmhouse! Where no corner is left undecorated, not tschotke left unthought of. Old and new, modern and quirky, an artists paradise, if you will. Each item has been carefully curated throughout the years, and the home is a seamless blend of fabulous, effectively creating the perfect family home. With photos from Aliza Rae, there’s more treasure to be seen right here. 

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This is our first home together, and it woke me up to my inner decorator (who came exploding out, never to be tamed again). The proof – I’m now taking interior decor classes & am obsessed. We wanted our home to be a calm refuge from our busy lives, so when we moved in, I began creating artwork for our home. I create calm, dreamy abstract paintings, & boho feather wall hangings. In our home, and in life, I tend to be drawn to cooler colors – I especially love any color found in the ocean & in nature. My style is eclectic mostly. I love mixing antique & modern, and believe that is the way to keep a home feeling current, yet livable. I love love using metallics in decor. It’s like adding jewelry to a room. I also believe it’s okay to mix different metals. I think it’s essential to layer in a room & add in lots of different texture – it’s interesting & keeps the eye moving.

I fill our home with treasures from our travels, and of course, things we love. The vase on our stairway is filled with shells I’ve collected all my life. The flower imprint I made in our family room is from our garden. I keep the bottle of wine we enjoyed when we got engaged on our bookshelves. I also love flea market finds!

From the photographer…Kristen has been a friend of mine for some time, and I have adored her home for years. She is super talented! I just had to share her style and art with the SMP crowd. She finds a way to keep her stylish home livable and I truly admire her. I just have to mention that Kristen’s wall hangings are for sale on Chairish, Etsy and One Kings Lane (for the holidays).

Photography: Aliza Rae Photography

FAMILY ROOM: Black painted windows: Benjamin Moore Black Satin | Walls: Swiss Coffee Benjamin Moore | Beni Ourain shag rug: West Elm | Club chair: One Kings Lane | Grey accent chair: Antique | Pouf: Moroccan Prestige | Henry sofa: West Elm | Bench: West Elm | Coffee table: antique circa1800s from China

LIVING ROOM: Walls: Pure White Sherwin Williams | Bookcase color: Polo Blue Benjamin Moore | Textile on the sofa: vintage Indonesian | Sofa pillows: Robert Allen Ikat & Calypso St. Barths | X-bench: One Kings Lane | Coffee table: West Elm | Bone in-lay bench: vintage Indian | Lamps: Crate and Barrel | Poufs: Moroccan Prestige | Gemma accent bead table | Stool: Serena & Lily | Throw on ladder: Serena & Lily | Ladder: antique | Cane chair: antique | Rug: Calypso St. Barths | Stump table: made by me | Palm print: The Aestate | Windows – West Elm

FOUR SEASONS ROOM: Walls: Sherwin Williams Pure White | Trim: Black Satin Benjamin Moore (draws your eye outside) | Hand painted floor: me
| Antique settee | Throw pillows: Furbish | Butterfly chair: urban outfitters | Antique sewing machine: my grandma’s | African Juju hat: made by me | Antique bird cage: my mom’s

BEDROOM: Accent wall: moroccan stencil | Moroccan wedding blanket: vintage | Duvet: West Elm | Pillows: Furbish, Mint Interior Decor, Etsy (Shibori pillows) | Bed: West Elm | Bench: antique | Dresser: antique | End tables: West Elm | Tchotckes on shelves: One Kings Lane | Wall Antlers on side wall: Ballard Designs | Antlers above bed: a deer my dad hunted | Brass lion: antique | Lamps: Crate & Barrel

DINING ROOM: Walls: Mink Benjamin Moore | Bamboo Table: Crate & Barrel | White Lacquer Sideboard: Crate & Barrel | Mirror: Anthropologie | Sconces: Jonathan Adler | Chandelier: West Elm | Tchotckes: One Kings Lane, Z Gallerie, Anthropologie | Runner: Anthropologie | Emerald rug: Genevieve Gorder One Kings Lane

While my “first day of school” moments might be long gone, there’s something about the start of fall that always feels like a clean slate. A time to get organized and inspired, develop routines and tackle new projects. It’s the perfect time of year to lay the groundwork for your newlywed life, and with their huge selection of traditional and nontraditional products, Target’s Wedding Registry will help you do just that.

From a spic and span kitchen to well-planned closet space, a Target Wedding Registry has everything you need to stay organized in style. Need a little inspiration to get started? We’ve got some great ideas like 15 Ways to Organize Your Pantry and 17 Kitchen Organization Tips & Tricks to get your new space in tip top shape.

Also, don’t forget those items for your home office. Think folders, bookshelves, cork boards and more. And if you want to take things one step further, consider tackling an office DIY like this Gold Leafed Desk that’ll gussy up your space while saving some serious cash. Yep, you can thank us later.

Ready to get in your new groove? Head to Target and start crafting your dream wedding registry together!

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Target Products, Kitchen: 1. Pyrex 10 Piece Storage Set with Lid | 2. Room Essentials® Metal 3 – Bottle Geo Wine Rack | 3. Heritage Hill Glass Jar – 2 gal | 4. Spectrum St. Louis Utensil Holder | 5. Lipper International Bamboo Recipe Box

Cleaning Closet: 1. Whitmor 3-Compartment Chrome Laundry Sorter | 2. 3PK Terry Cotton Towels | 3. Room Essentials™ Heavy Duty Basic Mesh Laundry Bag 24″x36″ | 4. Dyson DC65 Animal Upright Vacuum

Office: 1. The Board Dudes Cork Board Tiles 12in x 12in | 2. Carolina Pad 12ct Flippity Flock File Folder | 3. Room Essentials Metal Mesh Angled Pencil Cup | 4. Nate Berkus Canvas Magazine box | 5. Safavieh Chester Bookcase

I’m coining this day Organic Garden Fairy Tale Magic… it’s absolute ethereal beauty, with the most delicate touches of whimsy. The loveliest of floral crowns, itsy-bitsy flower girls in garden green that will make you melt, paper cranes floating about and so much more. I promise you, Joey Kennedy will surely steal your heart with his gorgeous captures.

From the beautiful Bride… When we began planning our wedding, Patrick and I wanted to create a beautiful but relaxed day focused on celebrating our love with our families and closest friends. We wrote our own ceremony, selecting readings, songs and traditions that reflected who we are as a couple and where we come from. The entire day was saturated with personal touches and hand-made details with an overall organic, vintage feel. With the help of a family friend who did our calligraphy we created our own wedding invitations. I spent months collecting vintage china and brass candlesticks for the reception. We were very lucky to have our talented friend and chef create a beautiful meal for our guests, served by the most amazing crew who made our reception seamless. We designed and created all the floral arrangements, bouquets, boutonnieres and crowns with the help of our family on the morning before the wedding. Other projects included our paper mache table numbers and oversized initials, favors, custom match-boxes for our sparkler exit, our dessert table ribbon back-drop, paper crane ceremony backdrop, and our pressed-leaf escort cards hung from gold tree branches. But the most amazing personal touch that I will treasure forever was my talented mother who designed and hand made my wedding gown using mostly antique fabrics that belonged to by grandmother. She also hand made the bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses and groomsmen ties. It was a labor of love, and it made the whole experience of being a bride so very special for me.

We were very happy with our venue choices for our day. We let the beauty of the Walled Garden in Mellon Park shine on its own, and the Pittsburgh Opera, a renovated Westinghouse air-brake factory with an industrial feel, gave us a blank slate for us to create our dream reception. The few vendors that we did use were wonderful, with the whole day captured by the extremely talented Joey Kennedy.

Photography: Joey Kennedy Photography | Invitations: Judy Tamagno | Ceremony Venue: Mellon Park Walled Garden | Reception Venue: Pittsburgh Opera | Catering: Chef Kevin Klingensmith | Makeup: Rachael Ryan Makeup | Hair: Metamorphosis Salon | Calligraphy: Judy Tamagno | Groom's Attire: J.Crew

I don’t know about you, but come September I spend as much time as physically possible outside. Before we know it, the leaves are going to fall and winter will be here. So let’s take a cue from Rani Hoover and soak up the late summer harvest while it’s still here! With photos from Brian Leahy, there’s more from this bountiful event right here. 

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Leonardo cooked a gorgeous meal as a faux-hosted luncheon on the Veranda of the Victorian home at the Crossroads Estate. The shoot included an expansive tablescape, lawn bocce and of course Leonardo preparing and serving the most delicious edibles to the guests.

Photography: Brian Leahy Photography | Coordination: Rani Hoover Inspired Weddings & Events | Floral Design: Shawna Yamamoto Event Design | Cake: The Butter End Cakery | Catering: Leonardo Curti, Trattoria Grappolo | Furniture: Elan Event Rentals | Location: Firestone Winery | Tabletop: Coast 2 Coast Collections

I think brunch weddings are the best idea since sliced bread. Seriously, morning vows followed by mimosas is about as good as it gets, and this backyard affair from WINK! Weddings and onelove photography is all the proof we need. From the bride’s pale blue Oscar De La Renta to the waffle and bacon-filled menu, this is one wedding I would die to attend.

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From The Bride…Jimmy and I aren’t stuffy people. Having a nighttime extravagant affair just wasn’t us. We are fun-loving and casual…and love to spend our weekends being social together with friends and family. That’s how we landed on the idea of doing an elegant brunch. Rather than spending the entire day apart, having our ceremony at 10 am allowed us to spend the most important day of our lives together and with the ones we love.

Being that our reception was held in early afternoon in a family friend’s backyard, I decided to go for a short dress. I searched and searched both bridal salons and off the rack and found only reception dresses (short, beaded, fancy frocks…not what I was looking for). I realized I may need to think outside the box a bit and when I saw the pale blue Oscar de la Renta, I knew that would be perfect. It really became the backdrop for the entire theme of the wedding. We stuck to various shades of blue, pink, and orange from our invitations and signage to our flowers. One of my favorite finds was the cobalt blue cake stands that we found at Archive Vintage. They elevated the floral centerpieces and added a bold pop of color to every table!

Photography: onelove photography | Coordinator: WINK! | Florals: Jody Carr | Wedding Gown: Oscar De La Renta | Ceremony: St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church | Reception: Private Residence | Shoes: Oscar De La Renta | Caterer: Monrose Catering | Hair and Makeup: Delilah Beauty | DJ: Dart DJ | Gelato Truck: Sweet Lucie's | Rentals: Archive Rentals

We are holding onto summer as long as possible in New England, but I’m afraid it is officially feeling Fall-ified around these parts. So what better way to revisit those endless summer days then with this sunny sailboat session captured by Melanie Gabrielle. And you’ll love the engagement story as told by the sweet Groom. He’s a keeper, that one. Have a look here for even more. 

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From the groom… After spending 5 and a half years with Kayla I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. Being a lawyer, I thought it would be clever to, “subpoena” Kayla to spend the weekend with me. On Friday night I took her to dinner, where we shared a perfect night in each other’s company. We had dinner at a local restaurant and we walked under the giant Christmas tree. Of course, Kayla was aware that something special was soon to happen. While I had the engagement ring, I had planned to pop the question the next morning. I had a special, more intimate, date planned for the love of my life. As Friday night’s date had come and gone I knew that Saturday would be a day neither of us would ever forget.

I arranged for a boat, complete with our own personal captain, to take the two of us out on the Intracoastal waterway. I packed a picnic basket complete with wine and snacks. The captain took us on a tour of the Intracoastal, which led to our ultimate destination, a secluded beach on the north end of the waterway. Now it was slightly rainy and overcast that day, which actually worked to my advantage. Due to the weather, the beach was empty. When we walked over the dunes to the ocean side of the beach, we saw that we had what was essentially our own private island all to ourselves. There could not be a more perfect setting for what would be one of the best moments in both our lives. I laid out the blanket and we had some snacks before I asked Kayla to take a walk on the beach. It was right there, on that private beach, where I got down on one knee and asked Kayla, the absolute love of my life, to spend the rest of her life with me. Luckily, she said yes!

Photography: Melanie Gabrielle | Museum: Vizcaya Museum Gardens

Layered in lots of peach, thanks to Prive Floral, this rustic ranch wedding is as cute as they come. With details like rock candy and corn hole, the affair was both romantic as well as comfortable for family and friends. Crush on all the quaint details here with a look at the full gallery from Two Times Photography.

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Photography: Two Times Photography | Floral Design: Privé Floral | Wedding Dress: Watters | Cake: Pennington's Cakes | Shoes: Steve Madden | Bridesmaids Dresses: Sosie | Hair And Makeup: Belle Mariee | Bridal Jewelry: Kendra Scott Jewelry | Cake Topper: The Path Less Traveled | Ranch: Red Corral Ranch | Wedding Programs: French Press Mornings

This couple took their destination wedding, sprinkled in a whole lot of romance and covered it in a beautiful pink hue – leaving us with a wedding so gorgeous we could spend our entire day getting lost in Jen + Ashley‘s images. Planned and hosted by the gorgeous Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Hotel, Punta Cana, we pretty much love every image sitting in this gallery.

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From Jen + Ashley…We are SO excited to send over this elegant and chic, garden destination wedding! Kim + Clark both live in Chicago, but wanted their wedding to be a celebration not only for them, but for their closest friends and family in a tropical paradise to give all of their guests a chance to step back from the hustle and bustle of city life. With fun activities planned all week, including a catamaran voyage with fresh coconut drinks and dinner served on the sea, they truly wanted their guests to be able to experience all that the gorgeous Punta Cana has to offer. Not wanting their destination wedding to be too “beachy”, they opted for a gorgeous, intimate garden setting on the grounds of the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe hotel, with swaying palm trees and wild peacocks roaming during their heartfelt and sweet ceremony. With their open-air reception space draped in perfect white linens, a whimsical ombre cake, and just the right amount of pink spread around the room, the setting tied in perfectly to the lush gardens that surrounded the venue.

Photography: Jen And Ashley Photography | Floral Design: Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Hotel, Punta Cana | Wedding Dress: Casablanca | Wedding Dress: Maya Couture | Cake: Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Hotel, Punta Cana | Reception Venue: Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Hotel, Punta Cana | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Macy's | Hair + Makeup: Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe Hotel, Punta Cana | Cinema: Jeremy Mitchell Cinema

Complete with roses and hydrangeas in the summeriest of shades, it’s safe to say the fiercely talented Belli Fiori knocked this one out of the park. She put together every gorgeous floral moment, and thanks to Cary Klein, we get it swoon it all for ourselves. Have a look in the gallery and don’t miss the video from Analogue Films!

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Forest Park is truly one of the most beautiful places in St. Louis and somewhere we love to spend leisurely Saturday mornings, so we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get married at the historic World’s Fair Pavilion. Clean lines, candlelight and the most amazing trio of floral arrangements provided by Belli Fiori for our reception at the Palladium brought to life the “modern elegance with a hint of romance” that I had been dreaming about for years. The beautiful stationery helped set the stage from the very beginning, and was all designed by one of the bridesmaids. We DIY’d the table numbers to add a pop of color and coordinate with the coral ribbon on our cake.

It was important for our wedding to feel personal, very us, and a glimpse into who we are as a couple. We love to entertain and are considered the “party planners” of our group, so everyone was expecting our wedding to be the social event of the season. Talk about pressure! The day was filled with details of our life together. We love to travel and Ben had originally planned to propose on a hot air balloon (thanks, “high winds”), so that inspired our hot air balloon/world map guest book. The cigar bar was a nod to Ben and one of his favorite weekend activities. I love sparking wine, so instead of an expertly crafted signature drink we were very excited to pass flutes of Cava during our cocktail hour. Ben said he wanted to look like James Bond in Casino Royale, and I think we accomplished that goal too!

We also wanted to celebrate our friends and family and the relationships that have made us who we are today. Our toasting flutes were an engagement gift from a bridesmaid, one of my best friends and my roommate all through college. The homemade limoncello favors were most certainly a labor of love! Our best man and a groomsman helped us peel 160 lemons for this magical liqueur, made to honor our four Italian friends that traveled across the pond from Italy and Finland to be a part of our special day. The ceremony was officiated by my uncle and written by the three of us. One of our favorites parts of that ceremony was the wine box unity ritual. Many of our family outings revolve around wine! We asked both sets of parents to add a note and bottle of wine to the box to be opened on our first and fifth wedding anniversaries, and Ben and I wrote notes to each other and included a bottle of wine to be opened on our tenth anniversary. My dress and accessories also had a few special touches. My mom surprised me with earrings made out of diamonds from my late grandmother’s tennis bracelet, and also cut a small piece of her wedding dress to pin inside my dress next to my heart. I wore family wedding bracelets down the aisle that have been worn by generations of brides on my mom’s side, including my sister just 7 months prior to our wedding day.

The day ended with one big party! I’ve honestly never seen more people dance at a wedding, which is probably due to the fact that Ben and I are usually the first people out on the dance floor at any and all weddings we attend. Obviously we’d expect all of our guests to follow suit! It was truly a day of celebrations—between myself and Ben, and between us and our favorite people in the world.

Photography: Cary Klein Photograhy | Videography: Analogue Films | Wedding Coordination: Proposing Dreams | Floral Design: Belli Fiori | Wedding Dress: Essense of Australia | Wedding Cake: Sarah's Cake Shop | Stationery: Julie Vaughan | Ceremony Venue: Catering St. Louis | Reception Venue: Palladium Saint Louis | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Joanna August | Makeup: Phi Trinh | Hair: Kim Khot | Calligraphy: Tracee Wolter | DJ: Tom Rotter Of Block Rockin' Beats | Bride's Veil: Alisa Brides | Ceremony Musicians: Serenade St. Louis | Garters: One Fancy Day | Signage, Guest Book, Limoncello, Table Numbers, Wedding Photo Di: DIY | Wine Box: Wine For A Wedding

Southern weddings have charm down to a science, and this wedding from White Rabbit Studios couldn’t be a better representation of those sweet soirees. Overflowing with romantic yet personal styling and a couple totally in love, this gallery is a perfect example of why we can’t get enough of southern weddings.

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From White Rabbit Studios…The afternoon in which Sonia and Matt tied the knot was a warm one for May, but that can be expected here in Alabama. The beautiful antebellum home, called Creekside Plantation, is situated right along Limestone Creek. The oak leaf hydrangeas were in full bloom, the birds were chirping, the bees were busy between buds, and every single person had a smile on their face! It was such a wondrous occasion to be a part of – a winning combination of magical and whimsical, carefree and blissful!

From the pops of color in the beautiful florals, to the stunning sunset ceremony, to the romantic newlyweds, to the fun with family and friends – this was a day to remember! Sonia and Matt were surrounded with joy as everyone came together to celebrate the love they have for each other! It was such an honor photographing their wedding and Sonia and Matt are wonderful subjects to capture! Their wedding was shot on Portra 400, which makes the colors absolutely sing!

Photography: White Rabbit Studios | Flowers: Sacred Stone | Cake: Slice At A Time | Location: Creekside Plantation | Photo Lab: Indie Film Lab

When it comes to engagements, I love those that capture two darlings doing what they love best. Say, sippin’ on a cup of cappuccino with your sweetie, trolly-ing around one of your favorite cities and lots of hand holding and laughing—that’s how this adorable duo spent their day with Pezz Photo. Take a stroll with them in this lovely gallery!

From Pezz Photo… Meredith and Ancelmo “Ray,” a U.S. Marine, love the history of Ybor City, including its cigar manufacturing heritage.

Photography: Pezz Photo

I enjoy incorporating the flavors of fall into my recipes, especially when they can be found in our own backyard. We recently moved to a home that hosts 3 large apple trees, which we share with the local deer. We have an abundance of apples, so I’ve been getting creative with ways we can use them!

 I adapted my favorite no yeast bread recipe for a flavorful fall breakfast & dessert bread. If you’re a fan of the one for you & one for me philosophy, you’ll love this recipe! It yields 6 mini loaves, great for gifting, freezing & indulging! 

Julie BlannerApple Cinnamon BreadA mouth watering dish that makes your entire home smell like fall

prep time 15 Minute/s

cook time 40 Minute/s

total time 55 Minute/s

Serves 6Ingredients

• 2 c sugar
• 4 c flour
• 2 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 c milk
• 2/3 c vegetable oil
• Topping:
• 1 large apple, diced
• 1 Tbsp & 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 c sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine sugar, flour, baking powder & salt. Set aside.
3. Beat eggs, milk & oil.
4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet until just moist.
5. Grease baking dishes & pour mixture an inch below to the top to compensate for rise.
6. Combine topping ingredients & spoon onto each loaf, swirling it in with a knife.
7. Bake 40 minutes.

Photography: Julie Blanner

When Loli Events and Blossom and Branch join creative forces, good things happen. REALLY good things. They’re the pretty makers behind this rainy day Brooklyn wedding and the photos by Khaki Bedford are all the proof we need. Settle in with your cup o’ joe and prepare for an urban garden affair done right.

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After getting ready at the Wythe Hotel, Dana and Adam walked to the eclectic Jungle Design garden for the ceremony. I love how the photos go from neutral blues and whites of the hotel to an explosion of color and greenery! The ceremony was short and sweet and then they all headed back to the Wythe Hotel for an amazing dinner at Reynard, toasts, and dancing!

Photography: Khaki Bedford Photography | Event Planning: Loli Events | Flowers: Blossom and Branch | Wedding Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal | Ceremony Venue: Jungle Nyc | Reception Venue: Wythe Hotel | DJ: Michael Seidler | Groom's Attire: Michael Andrews Bespoke | Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Getting Ready: Wythe Hotel | Lettering: TucciCursive | Rentals: Ace Party Rentals

The rehearsal dinner: a time to sit back and breathe before the beautiful chaos of the big day. It’s an intimate event for relaxing and celebrating with only the closest of family and friends – which is why hosting a backyard dinner party is such a fabulous idea. With a 43-person long table and a string of globe lights against the June sky, Victoria Clausen Florals set the perfect Napa Valley inspired scene for an amazing affair. Check out all the pics by Living Radiant Photography here.

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Photography: Living Radiant Photography | Floral Design: Victoria Clausen Floral Events | Catering: Classic Catering | Lighting: Event Dynamics | Venue: Private Residence | Linens: Table Toppers

Fall is, hands-down, my favorite season. And autumn weekends? The absolute best. Let’s get it started off right with an introduction to a brand-new member of the SMP advertising family, Love Bird Vintage Jewelry! Offering unique + timeless designs that are perfect for life’s most treasured moments, these pieces are truly special.

Inspired by designer Heather Roth’s love for all things vintage, each and every necklace, bracelet, belt + pair of earrings are beautifully designed and crafted. I’m loving the handmade, brass pendants featuring custom calligraphy engravings which are perfect as a bridesmaid gift! And get this, if you live in the Kansas City or St. Louis area, Love Bird Vintage Jewelry can host a trunk show in your home or event space to see all the jewels in person + earn a complimentary piece! For more information + inspiration, check them out on Facebook + Instagram. Be sure to head over here for more info and to start shopping!

Photography: Heather Roth Fine Art Photography | Jewelry: Love Bird Vintage Jewelry

It’s Friday, which means over here the party is just getting started. We’ve pinned and posted a ton of pretty pics this week and rounded up your most loved for an awesome recap. Kick off your weekend with all sorts of inspiration and take a minute to scroll through the gorgeous highlights from Pinterest and Instagram right now. Plus, read on for giveaways, discounts and winners! xoxo

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ONGOING GIVEAWAYS

Something Blue Prize pack from La Marca Prosecco

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This week’s DISCOUNTS…

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For our California brides… Discounts from Love and Lace Bridal and don’t forget to check out  Weddings Unveiled, the free bridal and Wedding fair Sunday, September 14, 2014.

For Our Midwest brides… Discounts from a&bé bridal shop and WASIO Photography.

For our Tri-State brides… A special engagement session offer from Twah Dougherty.

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And WINNERS…

Congratulations to Eden Theodora who won five boxes of boxed Stationery from Vera Wang!

Big congrats to Marsh who won the Alexandra Grecco tulle skirt!!

And finally congratulations to Tali who won the WASIO Photography giveaway!

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You see this collection of photos right here? It’s all the proof in the world I need to know that you guys have the most impeccable taste.  I won’t deny it, there’s been some true gems on our pages over the last week or so, but thanks to your social media love we’ve narrowed it down to 10 of your favourites! From popcorn bars to $10 light fixtures, we’ve got it all and it’s all right here:

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Engagement sessions make my heart melt. I love to see a couple on the verge of their great adventure, and this shoot from J. Hannah Photography is such a fabulous example of why. No props are needed when there is a love like this, just two people totally in love, ready to take on the world. See even more here.

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From  J. Hannah Photography…Please enjoy this beautiful, nature, engagement session with my clients Susan and Luke. Hocking Hills State Park is in the south-east portion of Ohio and has a ton of hiking trails and caves. Luke proposed to his high school sweetheart, Susan, around the most famous area, Old Man’s Cave. That particular area was roped off the day Luke proposed and the day of the session, but we were rebels and headed to that section anyways! We spent the day hiking around the beautiful park and capturing some great shots. My favorite photos are by the waterfall which we discovered by taking a trail we had not seen before. My favorite candid moment was when Luke helped Susan keep her balance as she walked on a stone barrier, so she didn’t have to walk through the mud.

Photography: J Hannah Photography | Location: Hocking Hills State Park

Romantic weddings and Breakers West just seem to go hand in hand. They never fail to make us swoon, and when13:13 Photography is behind the lens capturing that romance, magic happens. It leaves us with a gallery too pretty to miss, and you can see it all here.

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From the Bride…We have been together for over 5 years, and we wanted our wedding to reflect both our own taste for simplicity and to highlight our camaraderie and relationships with our family and friends. Since we are both Caribbean immigrants (Belize, and Trinidad and Tobago) – we also wanted to bring a taste of both our cultures to the event.

From the start we ensured that the events of the weekend would be personal and memorable to us. Stefan’s uncle catered the rehearsal dinner with a range of Trinidadian curries, stews and other dishes local to the island. The ceremony itself was officiated by the mother of one of our close friends. Wedding favors were prepared by our mothers (decorative wooden bowls using native Belizean trees and traditional Trinidadian black cake and Indo-Trinidadian sweets). We asked one of our invited friends to be the official master of ceremonies for the reception.

For music we hired Suenalo, a popular latin fusion band from Miami, who offered the perfect blend of dance and atmosphere that we felt would appeal to the diverse nationalities that made up our guest list – we also felt it was an homage to the region that we have called home for the past decade.

Our choice for photography and videography was also done with friends in mind. 1313 Photography was hired as a referral from one of our friends, whose wedding was also done by Ashley and Philip. Our videographer, Hitched Wedding Films, was similarly recommended.  Lina Portnoy did our flowers and came recommended by our venue but quickly felt like someone we had known for ages.

After all the planning and prepping we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! From getting ready with my mom and sister, my rockstar nephews making the ceremony and dancing the night away with all my favorite people in the world.

Photography: 13 13 Photography | Videographer: Hitched Wedding Films | Floral Design: Lina Portnoy | Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Breakers West | Venue Company: The Breakers Palm Beach