"Backyard"

I've known Emily and Rachelle of Wiley Valentine for as long as I can remember. We've sort of grown up together and have watched each other's businesses take flight and babies grow, sort of in tandem. So when I saw this shower that Rachelle threw for Emily - along with some of the most beloved in the business like Jesi Haack...

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Sometimes something as simple as a layer of paper cranes strung around a ceremony spot can make all the difference in the world. It takes this backyard affair from beautiful to seriously breathtaking upon first glimpse of those white wings. And the images from Hitch and Sparrow add a layer of beauty and emotion that brings this day full circle. See it all unfold...

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I think it's safe to say I heart everything about this whimsical Portland wedding. Set in the backyard of the bride's famliy home, this couple opted to skip the stuffy affair for a more relaxed and unpretentious party. Fabulously crafted with a slew of DIY details, the result was a day of unabashed fun. Jessica Hill Photography was there to capture all the cuteness and it's...

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If ever there was a wedding to completely fill your entire weekend with sunshine, it's this darling Ontario affair from Debra Eby Photography.  An affair so darling, in fact, that it has left a perma-grin on each and every one of our faces here at SMP.  That's what tends to happen when we spot a backyard reception boasting mason jars, lawn games and yummy BBQ.  They make us just that happy.  And the beautiful couple behind the I do's?

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A stunning Bride in a vintage-inspired gown, the brightest, happiest bouquet  and a gorgeous upstate New York locale like the Floating Farmhouse: that is this wedding in a nutshell. In other words, the imagery by Redfield Photography will have you at first glance, and second, and third... you get the drift. See all the goodness in one spot...

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This sweet North Carolina couple had just one criteria for their DIY wedding: to be the best day ever. And it absolutely was thanks to the family and friends who came alongside to handcraft every wedding detail, inside and out. From the bride's dress and veil, both handmade by her sister, to the couple's friends who teamed up to coordinate, decorate and design, it's a wedding of stunning simplicity that let nothing outshine the love. The whole day was captured behind the lens of...

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A first birthday party turned gorgeous Maui wedding? That's sounds like one fabulous way to ring in a Wednesday on SMP Destination. Well, when I tell you this little surprise party was planned by Couture Events Maui and captured the seriously talented Wendy Laurel, I think you'll agree that the fabulous level measures off the charts. Which we just happen to love. So be sure to...

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We're currently experiencing that awkward transition phase between winter and spring. Down jackets are too warm, ballet flats too cold... Striking that perfect balance is difficult and oftentimes frustrating; which is why I'm particularly enamoured with this backyard event from Jesi Haack Design. Enjoying a casual outdoor feast of grilled cheese and s'mores, wrapped up in afghans on a crisp spring evening proves to be the perfect way...

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It’s been quite the wonderful week here at SMP. We’ve gushed over gorgeous weddings, got lost in the prettiest of parties, and pinned to our heart’s sweet content. But in this land of all things lovely, it can be easy to lose sight of what makes love so very, very special. Because here at SMP, we believe at the end of the day it’s simply about the one by your side. And in that spirit we’d like to share an English anniversary party so spectacularly captured by...

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There really isn't anything sweeter than bringing a little bundle of joy into the world. And let's be honest, a French-country inspired picnic, complete with a vintage pram (of course!), is just the ticket when it comes to celebrating new life. Designed and styled by the talented Dawn Crothers Cimino of Something Vintage Rentals, this baby shower is pretty much as good as it gets.

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