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 ... [MORE]
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 ... [MORE]
When you feature one gorgeous wedding after another, it's easy to become a bit jaded. Well some people might I supposed. But when you sincerely love weddings, in all of their many layers and textures, it's like living in a candy store. And this wedding is such a treat. It's one stunning chapter after another of beauty. It's expressive, it's thoughtful, it's utterly gorgeous and as the story unfolds, you realize just how very soulful it is. Photographed beautifully by... [MORE]
I planned on gushing about the gorgeous peach + steel grey combo woven throughout this affair because honestly, it's drop dead gorgeous and such a lovely addition to the backdrop of the Historic Mankin Mansion. But my words left me the very second I spotted the Bride and my thoughts immediately turned into a gush fest about the leading lady and her veil. So pretty. SO, SO WILDLY PRETTY and all captured beautifully by ... [MORE]
This gorgeous wedding was designed all around the couple's favorite tv show, Mad Men with a twist of old Hollywood glamour and the outcome is all out fabulousness! The pretty white florals, the amazing champagne tower, and the beyond beautiful vineyard location all add up to nothing short of amazing. And when you put Michael + Anna Costa Photographers behind the lens, well, you've got wedding gold. [MORE]
Gone are the days of The Great Gatsby but the elegance and glamour of the roaring twenties is living on in this Pasadena affair captured by Picotte Weddings. It's tuxes and floor length gowns, twinkling chandeliers and shimmering candlelight all coming together for one classic wedding crafted by the crazy talented Events by Heather Ham. And this couple, my oh my are... [MORE]
This wedding totally makes my heart happy with its carefree attitude and super pretty surroundings. I'm loving the rustic meets vintage meets whimsical elements that blended so perfectly in what can only be described as Malibu's most coveted wedding location. Heather Kincaid snapped up all the goodness planned and designed by the lovely ladies at ... [MORE]
It has been another whirlwind Wedding Wednesday full to the brim with unforgettable inspiration and we are ending on the highest of notes. This Palm Springs wedding by Mi Belle Photography has quickly made its way to the tippity top of my most favorite weddings list and soon yours too, I'm sure. The luxe and modern, poolside garden party is the perfect match for the sophisticated beauty of the Colony Palm Springs and I'm eating up... [MORE]
If I could wrap up all of my many wedding loves into one picture perfect wedding...this would probably be it. It's the soft, romantic style that I so adore, a dress so lovely I could cry and all mixed with some of the best of the best vendors in the biz. They have that that golden touch and the result is nothing short of wedding perfection. From the the ultimate in romantic details crafted by Joy de Vivre to the heart-ackingly pretty florals... [MORE]
Peonies and weddings are like peanut butter and jelly in our book. They go hand in hand like a trusted classic and one that we never, ever get sick of gazing at. So it's no surprise that we can't take our eyes off this gem held at one of the prettiest spots in California, Beaulieu Garden. It's classic elegance with a layer of pretty, pretty pink florals by ... [MORE]
When masterminds get together to create a modern inspired shoot, it looks a little something like this spread of gorgeousness. The masterminds would be Jasmine Star on the camera helm and In The Now Weddings & Events on the design, florals and invitation front. And their spread of inspiring goodness would be vibrant hues, a completely awesome spin on the table... [MORE]
From the moment I read that this gorgeous Healdsburg Country Gardens wedding was inspired by the bride's love of birds AND her pet cockatoo, Humphrey, I was a goner. Yep, it just might be the sweetest thing I.have.ever.heard and I am LOVING the way A Bride’s Best Friend weaved the theme throughout the entire affair. From the gorgeous paper products by... [MORE]
Stripes just might be (ok, they totally are) the fastest way to my style-loving heart. Stripes paired with classic Easy Coast style IS officially like taking the fast lane way to swoonsville for me. So this chic little photo shoot by The Green Ribbon Party Planning Co. and Studio 28 Photography has caused a me to go into full on style obsession mode, and it will, without... [MORE]
After a long holiday hiatus, we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome all of you lovelies to a new, sure to be gorgeous, year at SMP. Whether you have been reading for years, or are new to the wedding planning scene (congrats on that sparkly new bling by the way! eek!) we'll help you ease into the new year with what we do best - inspiring the pretty. You'll find we are a group that believes in fairytales. We believe in the magic of a good love story, and romance on repeat is how we prefer to... [MORE]
As we bid 2011 adieu, it seems only right that we end it on the highest of (pretty) notes. This New Year's Eve wedding captured by The Youngrens just seems like the perfect send off for what was a fabulous year, and a great way to help ring in the sure to be pretty year ahead. With an Oscar de la Renta gown that has a hold of my heart and won't let go, flower girls with... [MORE]