There's nothing dreamier than a California wine country wedding and this lovely Atwood Ranch affair is about as fabulous as it gets. The sweet combination of lush, romantic florals by Anne Appleman and the uber-gorgeous stylings of Julie Atwood Events is almost too much to comprehend... and I haven't stopped... [MORE]
California is known for its acres and acres of lush, gorgeous wine country. Probably the most famous vineyards are those up north in Napa and Sonoma so it comes as no surprise that we get a lot of weddings from these areas. With a winery as your backdrop you can hardly go wrong and this smart couple decided to let those breathtaking views speak for themselves. Neutral and berry tones perfectly accentuate the venue and the season plus sweet little touches like the moss letters don't... [MORE]
In wedding-blogger-land, there is nothing better...I repeat, nothing better...than a bride who doesn't take herself too seriously. A bride that isn't afraid to throw a little Carrie Bradshaw into them mix and design a wedding with totally unexpected style. Such is the case for this next little number. The bride is one part fun, one part fabulous and the day that she and her hubby crafted...well, it's total SMP bliss. Photographed by... [MORE]
We are on a short countdown to Thanksgiving which means family, turkey and a full day of eating is in our sights. This also means that you are most likely pondering the various ways to set your holiday table so to gear up for all of the festivities, we are going to delve into inspiration of the fall/harvesty kind. This wedding is gorgeous, rustic, perfect for pulling inspiration for your own Thanksgiving Extravaganza and all caught on film by the lovely... [MORE]
Today is a day of Napa inspired goodness. There are so many styles and ideas that you can take from a Napa wedding and apply to just about any style...the laid back elegance, the warm color palettes, the intimate ambiance. Flowers that are a little bit tailored, a little bit fresh from the garden. Food that is organic and seasonal. Styling that isn't stuffy or overdesigned. The Napa Valley vibe is all about effortless elegance. Creating a warm and totally personal environment. And... [MORE]
If there is one feature that has been obsessed over beyond belief here on SMP, eliciting e-squeals of glee around the world...it would have to be the Vintage, Shabby Chic Photoshoot that the FABULOUS Lisa Lefkowitz and Gloria Wong put together for Brides Northern California Magazine. [MORE]
I want to say a huge thank you, from the very bottom of my heart, to Lisa Lefkowitz and Gloria Wong for sending me this incredible, inspiring, hard-to-put-into-words beautiful wedding shoot. For those of you that have to pick your jaw up off the floor when all is said and done, not to fret. The fun doesn't stop here! The full spread, including TONS of details, will be featured in Brides Northern California in the... [MORE]
This is my favorite group of pictures from the series. Not sure why...I think it's the awesome pops of pink paired with the dark suit. The AMAZING flowers that Nancy Liu Chin designed. The photography by Lisa Lefkowitz that is literally making my mouth water. Or maybe the picture perfect styling by Gloria Wong. [MORE]
I knew you guys would LOVE this wedding shoot. Captured by the oh-so-fabulous Lisa Lefkowitz and styled by the forever talented Gloria Wong, this wedding is total dreaminess. Every detail was thoughtfully designed, every element was perfectly executed. It's hard not to wish you were standing right in the middle of it, spinning around, soaking up every last bit of it.[MORE]
I have to admit, looking at weddings day in and day out is both a curse and a blessing. My bar for what is fabulous has been raised considerably and I've become a bit of a wedding snob. Well, a total wedding snob if I'm being honest. I love all different styles of weddings...$5,000 backyard affairs and $50,000 uber-chic soirees...as long as the details are spot on beautiful. And it seriously doesn't get any better than this wedding shoot that the hugely talented... [MORE]
I really have no words for today's first wedding feature. It's the definition of all things pretty. The definition of perfection. We saw a little sneaky peek of it when we featured the amazing vignette by Andrew Hsu (which was a huge hit) but now we have the photographs that the incredibly talented Lisa Lefkowitz shot. The shoot was for Brides Northern California and you'll be able... [MORE]
Day Two of Carrie and Brian's wedding captured by Photography by Lisa + James... Everyone met again at Moon Mountain Retreat. They were driven back to the BR Cohn vineyard for cocktails followed by dinner in the olive orchard. Carrie was thrilled to have a chance to wear her... [MORE]
When you find your PERFECT wedding dress...don't you just hate it that you only get ONE chance to show it off? And all those friends and family who came SO far to be with you...well, it just seems that day isn't long enough! Wait until you see what THIS bride and groom did about THAT. Check out these images from Photography by Lisa + James... Carrie and Brian were planning their dream destination wedding ... from... [MORE]