And speaking of dessert tables, the most talented of them all, Amy Atlas, recently sent us a few pics of her latest design…made especially for Mindy Weiss’s Most Ridiculous Wedding Ever. Elizabeth Messina shot the drool inducing images and I have to say, I think that this might be...

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I am working on THE prettiest feature you’ve ever seen. Really, they photographs could be the prettiest photographs I’ve ever put on up SMP. Of course that isn’t terribly surprising considering the oh-so-lovely Elizabeth Messina shot them and the stars of the shoot are the perfect headpieces that Myra from Twigs + Honey crafted. Here is a little sneak...

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I’ve have to admit, I’ve save the best of today’s images for last. The really delicious details from Elizabeth Messina’s A Lovely Workshop, the ones that make what I do everyday so much fun.

Viola of Chewing the Cud is written ALL over this affair. And together with Eden of End Design, they...

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I just emailed Elizabeth because I swear, I’ve looked at these images for 4 hours straight and am STILL getting chills. If you’re just now checking in on SMP, we are featuring Elizabeth Messina’s most gorgeous new adventure, A Lovely Workshop. Filled with details that will make your heart skip a beat, Elizabeth is sharing her love and knowledge of photography with up and comers through this new photography workshop....

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We are featuring Elizabeth Messina’s most recent little piece of heaven…A Lovely Workshop, geared at bringing photographers together to shoot a staged, real wedding with some of the most innovative and talented vendors across the wedding industry. In a word, the event was perfection. From the incredible styling to a cake that will make you cry…

The Kenwood...

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Elizabeth Messina is kind of the IT girl of all things beautiful. Her photographs are loved by bloggers, by magazine editors, by celebrities, by brides. She has an innate sense of style and design and always manages to capture photographs that could grace the walls of any home, that could make any bride turn pink with pure joy.

But the best part about Elizabeth is that she spreads the love. From her more...

So today’s affair was all about the details. Those perfect little touches that take the wedding style to a whole new level. Of course, like one of our readers said in the comments, a wedding really is all about the bride and the groom and the love that they share. BUT, in terms of style…the weddings that people always remember are those where the details shine.

Remember, details shouldn’t push your budget. They should not cost more than you are really comfortable...

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There is so much to love about today’s featured affair. From the simple, but absolutely lovely color palette filled with blues, white and other neutrals, to the unbelievable details…every element is simply flawless. Add in Elizabeth Messina’s incredible photography and you have a jump-for-joy worthy affair!

One last little bit from today’s wedding...

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There is something so unbelievably cohesive and yet so wonderfully effortless about today’s featured affair. The decor blends seamlessly with the natural surrounding and doesn’t at all seem over styled or designed.

The white and teal palette, paired with the silver and natural hues is FLAWLESS. Placing huge hurricane vases with pillar candles in the sand is genius and added that touch of romance that every reception needs. I can’t say enough about this gorgeous...

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When I talk about “the details” on SMP…what I really mean are the little things. Thoughtful touches that make a wedding truly memorable…perhaps it’s simply serving food that reflects your personalities or designing menu cards, place cards and programs that are charming and sweet, favors that are so “you.” The details are the little things that truly elevate a wedding.

Although not everyone can have a wedding in paradise, everyone can find...

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