When a Bride says the source of her wedding inspiration came from J.Crew and Kate Spade, I immediately fall in love her and consider her my bestie. So it shouldn't be a surprise that I fell head over heels in love with all the perfectly preppy pictures captured by the talented Kristin Spencer Photography in this colorful... [MORE]
We might be in the thick of winter, but this Connecticut shoreline soiree by Carla Ten Eyck has me day dreaming of those long summer days and warm summer nights. This absolutely darling couple enjoyed the prettiest of summer nights for their big day thanks to a lineup of rockstar vendors including Jubilee Events, ... [MORE]
I dare any of you to spend ten minutes with this wedding and not want to crawl right into the overcast, but so happy and bright, Connecticut wedding. It's impossible. The wedding is so beautiful, and Raw Photo Design did a phenomenal job capturing the ambiance, that I have had the urge to jump into my computer screen and celebrate with these two beautiful people since I first opened it. But since that isn't possible, you will find me, all... [MORE]
My giddy meter is registering some off the charts statistics this morning thanks to Beyond the Lens Photography and this seriously fun seaside soirée. With the most adorable little kiddos in attendance and a couple that you can tell is just head over heels for each other, it's hard not to adore every bit of this party. All the personal details were covered by this hands-on couple - making for... [MORE]
Before I even read her story, I was so taken by this lovely bride's smile. She was stunningly beautiful, and we could feel the love radiating off of her through Maggie Conley Photography's account of the day. And then I read she was one of the Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, and I knew she was genuinely a sweetheart. The whole Jennie Fresa team is. When my attention... [MORE]
Cool venue alert! This just may be the coolest little rustic vineyard slash antique airplane hangar wedding you ever did see. This couple really knew how to infuse their big day with all types of personality and detail including a world map of the places they traveled, postcards and mailboxes for a guest book (a little homage to their fav Disney movie, UP!) and hors d'oeuvres of their most favorite tasty snacks. [MORE]
Rise and shine LBBers! We've got a treat this morning. A few weeks ago, we visited Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park, and I was absolutely floored at the beauty the public state park possessed. Today the amazement continues, this time captured by Robert & Kathleen Photographers... [MORE]
It's the end of another very pretty week here on the Little Black Book Blog. I'm sure you've got one foot out the door, off to your fall-filled weekend festivities. But before you grab your Pumpkin Spice latte and head to the nearest football game - or the quintessential fall wedding, if you're lucky - I've got just one last little bit of beauty to get you through your weekend, and I'm thinking guarantee your timely return Monday morning - when we will be featuring the rest of this superb... [MORE]
Welcome SMPers to the quintessential New England wedding. It's traditional, but not stuffy, casual yet elegant, and held at every New Englander's most favorite spot: the beach! I'm loving the classic navy and yellow color palette and how absolutely adorable are the first mate and captain signs tied to the backs of their chairs with marine lines? The bride is super stunning in her gorgeous applique gown, which, I might add was totally making a huge comeback on the runways at... [MORE]
It's not very often that we come across a wedding sans flowers. Flora and Weddings are like peanut-butter and jelly. That is until we spotted this perfect day captured by Lisa Boggs Photography. It's a beautiful mix of herbs and backyard festivities without a single petal in sight but the pretty factor is soaring right through the roof. This wedding definitely gets the SMP seal of approval for thinking outside of the wedding... [MORE]
A sure fire combo for a lovely fete: one scrumptious Vera Wang, loads of garden-esque blooms by Hana Floral Design and a classic venue like Eolia Mansion. When these things come together for a day of Marrying, it's like the perfect storm of wedding gorgeousness. And the only thing that could possibly make this day better is having every memorable second captured by ... [MORE]
Who would have thought a fantastic RED barn, bright turquoise dresses, sunflowers, peacock feathers, and chalkboards could all fit inside one super chic, fabulously designed wedding? I had my doubts, until I first laid eyes on this Connecticut wedding. I was sold from the first shot from Scobey Photography. It's rustic chic-ness at it's best. It's very best. It's like Rustic Chic put on his tuxedo and bow tie, combed his hair, and... [MORE]
What do you get when you throw a handful or two of some of our favorite LBB vendors into a Connecticut vineyard for a wedding? I'll give you a hint - it's stinkin' spectacular. This gorgeous wedding was planned by TRUE Event, flora'd by Hana Floral Design, beautified by Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, fed by... [MORE]
Having about the blackest thumb one can have, I am always so very, very impressed with floral design. I swear it's magic - what these designers can do. This Connecticut wedding from Datura - A Modern Garden, brings me to another level of floral-awe with it's completely different, completely cool designs. And I suppose Datura HAD to bring it to the table, because the rest of this love fest? Well, let's just say it's amazing, and that's... [MORE]
This morning I am going to ask you to sit back, settle in, and enjoy traditional elegance at its finest via all the fabulous photos from Tony Spinelli Photography. This level of prettiness needs your full attention! With florals by the amazingly talented Hana Floral Design and the gorgeous reception venue that is... [MORE]