Well SMP’ers, we’re well into August, at the height of summer and wedding season, so we thought we’d slow down for a quick minute and take an extra special time-out to welcome our brand spankin’ new advertisers this month. So whether you’re heading out to do some dress shopping, getting ready to attend a fabulous wedding, or are just catching up on some much-needed rest this weekend, check out our newest additions to SMP and join us in extending a big, friendly, SMP Welcome! [MORE]
This post is for all the bridesmaids in the house. This is not your typical bridal shower with cucumber sandwiches and G-rated parlor games. Friends of vintage-loving brides take note! Throw your babe-of-the-hour a pastel pajama party with plenty of poufs and pastries! Like this sultry shower with a '50s sex kitten vibe put together by bombshells Melissa of Pow Wow Vintage Rentals and... [MORE]
In a time when wedding TV shows choose to feature over-the-top displays of opulence or stressed-out, screaming brides it is refreshing to see a little inspiration for the laid-back, unfussy couple. Adrianne Smith Floral and Delphine came up with the perfectly adorable reception idea of a tailgate party with a twist. This playful pair incorporated bright colors, fun games, and... [MORE]
Erika, over at Delphine, let me know that ForYourParty.com is offering 15% off all orders over $50...this means that you can pick up your favorite fans, coasters, matches, the works at a great discount. Just enter DEL08 when checking out. It's the details that really count people, so make sure you really look through the site. They partner with SO many talented designers, it's hard... [MORE]
I actually saved my favorite Delphine post for last...how stinking cute are these coffee stir sticks and customized napkins? LOVE (shouting from the rooftops!). They sticks can be used for coffee, cocktails or as skewers for olives, cheese, you get the picture. Erika, the mastermind behind all of these gorgeous designs, even thought to stick the shorter ones in cupcakes as a cute topper! You can buy all of these products... [MORE]
A few more invitation designs by Delphine to inspire your Monday! This first one is based on that charcoal grey that I love so much, though this time paired with a clean white. The end result is, well, stunning. I love that there is basically an invitation for every style of wedding...from the clean and modern, to the sweet and feminine, the palettes and the designs offer something for everyone really. So... [MORE]
I am sure that most of you know by now, I designed a line of wedding invitations called Abby Jean before launching Style Me Pretty. I stumbled into stationery design after working at this cute little paperie in San Francisco...it was hard not to fall in love with the gorgeous letterpress, the unbelievably exquisite engraved designs, the lush papers, the incredible colors and... [MORE]