This next litte fete brings together three things that I obsess over on a daily basis...papel picado perfection, the genius that is Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Company and flowers that will make your wedding heart sing. And the result? A completely adorable and yet decidedly chic celebration that reflects the bride and groom flawlessly. Add to that a series of gorgeous photographs by... [MORE]
Michael + Anna Costa....how do I count the ways. You've given us SUCH a lovely day of wedding gorgeousness, with photographs that would make even the grumpiest of wedding gurus smile in total delight. And this next fete is no exception. With the modelesque bride and groom, the intimate but oh-so-romantic styling, the flowers that Camilla Svensson Burn crafted with pure love. And, of... [MORE]
Another week of loveliness has come and gone here at SMP. We've seen enough pretty to last a lifetime and we are pretty sure that our heads are spinning with images perfect bouquets and first kisses swirling around in wedding heaven. And even though the weekend is here and we're ready to kick off our heels (or in this case, our slippers and yoga pants), we couldn't resist sharing one last bit of wedding goodness. So pretty that you just might in fact squeal out loud or spontaneously combust or... [MORE]
Black Swan seems to have taken the world by storm and its reach can even be seen in the wedding world with ballet inspired bridal fashion popping up everywhere we turn and we aren't complaining. The glamour, the romance, the ballet shoes...the girly girl in us is squealing with delight. But honestly, once we saw this shoot styled so, so beautifully by the awesome Jill La Fleur we forgot about the movie or any other ballet inspired... [MORE]
Brooke Keegan always manages to hand-craft the most STUNNING affairs. The kind of affairs that we mull over long after they make their SMP debut and this particular wedding has us wishing everyday was a sunshiny Santa Barbara day. Not to mention, the gorgeousness that is every.single.image captured by Beaux Arts Photographie. Oh pretty, pretty pictures + the... [MORE]
As promised, we are back with the most lovely of films to end this day of gorgeous weddings and really, we couldn't think of a better grand finale than this masterpiece from Joel Serrato. He has this way of making films that not only take our breath away each and every time but also make us feel as if we were there, celebrating the happy, happy day. So grab some coffee and your favorite cozy seat for this heart-warming number. You'll... [MORE]
This next wedding may not be south of the border per say but it definitely has the festive flavor of Mexico tucked into every perfect corner as well as a team of really talented vendors behind the scenes. Jill La Fleur lent her amazing eye for design to this fete and created what can only be described as the most colorful, most creative, most knock you out of your seat wedding we've seen in a long time. Add to that... [MORE]
When you are invited to a wedding at the Four Seasons in Santa Barbara, you know it's going to be spectacular. When you hear that Imagine...Weddings and Special Eventshas designed & coordinated it ... [MORE]
All one has to do is take a look at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa's website to see what a spectacular site this would be for a wedding. Combine the beauty of the venue with some extraordinarily talented wedding vendors and ~ voila! One exquisite wedding. From Ariel Yve Design, Robert and Jenna's wedding ...[MORE]
There is something undeniably gorgeous and alluring about the central coast of California. It is quite possible that it was made specifically for joyous celebrations; at least it looks that way every time I see another breathtaking wedding from this region. Allyson Magda, who works magic with a camera, sent over this perfect, perfect wedding for us to gaze upon. The lovely couple was married at Calcareous Vineyards in Paso Robles... [MORE]
I wanted to highlight a few floral details that I think are just so pretty... I love the muted elegance of each of these images. There is something so soft and ethereal about these details. First Row (top left)...I love this gorgeous tea setting by La Fleur Weddings. So completely elegant. Jill has a TON of inspiration on her website so definitely check out her gallery of recent weddings when you have a... [MORE]