From the capiz chandelier, to the Anthropologie dresses, to the just-stepped-out-of-a-magazine-gorgeous couple - this wedding has it. That wow factor, that sense of grandeur, that beautiful glow that only a couple in love can add to a room. The whole day was filled with that special glow, and Alders Photography captured every single moment of it - as she always does. The... [MORE]
I adore Temescal Gateway Park in Malibu. Going to a wedding there is like going to summer camp for adults. Tucked away in the gorgeous Pacific Palisades, there is a cozy, intimate, laid back feel that definitely creates the ideal atmosphere for an awesome, fun party. This adorable celebration by Alders Photography perfectly embodies the casual chic ambience that makes the park so special. I'm just wild about the paper flower... [MORE]
Ahh, California weddings. I do love thee. So filled with beauty, with light, with romance, California brides have it made. And this bride in particular had is double made. She chose Alders Photography to capture all the perfect details of her big day, and let me just say that was one great decision. Alders Photography has a way of capturing the perfect... [MORE]
Lord knows I'm no fan of science and that I still cringe at the thought of the periodic table of elements...but that didn't stop me from falling head over heels in love with this adorable "perfect chemistry" themed bridal shower! Brought to us by the talented folks at Alders Photography and Bunch Studio, this shower is filled with incredible inspiration. I'm a big fan of the... [MORE]
This California wedding is one of those weddings I wish, wish, wish that I could have been on the guest list. The colors, the setting, the cake, the everything - it's all pretty fabulous. There were even a couple guests of the canine variety present - and they dressed for the occasion. To top it all off, it was captured stunningly by one of our favorites, Alders Photography. This wedding is the equivalent of the butterflies in... [MORE]
Imagine a wedding so infused with a couple's personality, you feel more like you're meeting the couple, rather than looking at pretty wedding photos. That is what we have for you today. This couple injected so much of themselves into this wedding, it is a perfect representation of who they are. From the hockey puck cake topper to the trail mix buffet, everything is so unique it could only work for two special lovebirds. That being said, the wedding, brought to us by the wonderfully... [MORE]
And here we are on the eve of another weekend! It's crazy how fast it falls in our laps every week. Phew, being knee deep in pretty Monday thru Friday makes the days go surprisingly fast! And what a beauty of a week it has been - my head is still spinning from all the inspiration, and that is just how I like it. As we take a pretty pause for a few days of rest and ride off into the internet sunset for the weekend, here is a fun and flirty Engagement Session from... [MORE]
Being born and raised in Texas, I sometimes have to do a little bit of research before I can get started on a wedding feature. I'm well acquainted with Jenny at Alders Photography ... we've seen many of her weddings get rave reviews on Style Me Pretty! But this wedding venue - Adriana & Gene's downtown Los Angeles venue was new to me ~ Marvimon. What I... [MORE]
A quick Monday morning preview of the lovely to come a little later this afternoon on The Little Black Book Blog ... Adriana and Gene made the decision to see each other before their ceremony to take some romantic pre-wedding photos on LA's oldest street ~ Olivera Street and Union Square. Captured by the ever-talented Jenny Smith at Alders Photography, these images will forever be a... [MORE]
SUCCESS is when we see one of the SMP Inspiration To Reality features turned into true REALITY! Today's newlyweds saw an ITR on Style Me Pretty {here} ~ and used it as a springboard to their own fab Maine destination wedding. Their good, good friend Jenny Smith of... [MORE]
We're delighted to begin this week with a beautiful wedding from Alders Photography ~ a wedding set at the wonderful Dana Powers House & Barn. As you'll see, Sara and Isaiah had the time of their lives! First the pics ~ then their story ... ... [MORE]
This next wedding from LBB photographer, Alders Photography is simply gorgeous! Courtney & Abdul were married in an outdoor ceremony at Southern California's Padua Hills Theatre. There isn't one little detail about this day that wasn't picture perfect! According to... [MORE]
I've always been a little horse crazy... Needless to say, when I saw this sweet-as-can be wedding from Alders Photography, I. was. sold. And then there's the totally beautiful bride who DIY-ed the details for the whole event at a stunning stable in California. Good afternoon perfect rustic touches, feminine florals, and adorable paper goodies. Seriously, you have to read the sweet details from the bride... it will make you want... [MORE]
Thank you so very much to the hugely talented Jenny Smith of Alders Photography for sending us this adorable wedding. I LOOOOVE to see affairs that are handcrafted, that are lovingly designed, that are so thoughtfully built. And this wedding was a labor of love that resulted in an absolutely gorgeous day. Here are a few more of the vendors that helped to make this day so special... Photographer: Jenny Smith of... [MORE]
The fabulous Jennifer Smith over at Alders Photography sent us today's second featured wedding. It's no wonder she fell hard for the cute style that this bride infused...it's charming, it's approachable, it's whimsical and completely handmade. If you are willing to dive in and get your hands a little dirty, there are so many fun ideas to steal from this day! From... [MORE]