Let me preface this next wedding by saying this...if I wasn't friends with Jose Villa, he would DEFINITELY be a little scared of me. Every time I get one of his weddings, I automatically become a class A lunatic, gushing like gushing was going out of style. I don't know whether he is simply the world's best photographer and can make any wedding look spectacular or he is blessed with super cool clients that know what style is all about... [MORE]
We are so, so unbelievably excited to share this next wedding with you but be forewarned that it is REALLY GOOD. Like take your breath away kind of GOOD. It is Parisian meets vintage Hawaii as seen through the lens of of one of our favorite photographers, Jose Villa. Now add the rockstar of gorgeous design and styling, Beth Helmstetter, into the mix and we have ourselves... [MORE]
As promised, we are back with the most lovely of films to end this day of gorgeous weddings and really, we couldn't think of a better grand finale than this masterpiece from Joel Serrato. He has this way of making films that not only take our breath away each and every time but also make us feel as if we were there, celebrating the happy, happy day. So grab some coffee and your favorite cozy seat for this heart-warming number. You'll... [MORE]
This next wedding may not be south of the border per say but it definitely has the festive flavor of Mexico tucked into every perfect corner as well as a team of really talented vendors behind the scenes. Jill La Fleur lent her amazing eye for design to this fete and created what can only be described as the most colorful, most creative, most knock you out of your seat wedding we've seen in a long time. Add to that... [MORE]
We've got a feeling that today is going to be a really, really good day on Style Me Pretty. Our favorite photographer extraordinaire, Jose Villa, has sent TWO blissful weddings our way and our jaws literally had to be picked up off the ground when we first laid eyes on the goods. So grab a comfy seat, hunker down and prepare for a full day of JOSE. First up is a dreamy destination wedding held on the beaches of Los... [MORE]
It's rare that we reserve an entire day for a single wedding on SMP. But frankly, that's exactly what Jose Villa's work inspires us to do. We really couldn't imagine layering a wedding on top of this little slice of heaven, so instead we've just decided to kick back, put our feet up and let Jose photographs and Mindy Rice's styling, entertain us for hours on end. Oh and we've put... [MORE]
Jose, Jose...let me count the ways. I love you as the sun loves the bright blue days. Really, I mean it. I have a total obsession for all things Jose Villa and I make no secret of it here on SMP. So whenever he sends me one of his straight-out-of-a-fairytale weddings, the giddiness starts and the butterflies take off within about 2 seconds of seeing his email. Which is exactly what happens when I laid eyes on this perfect Jose affair. So... [MORE]
If ever there was a match made in wedding heaven, it just might be between Jill La Fleur and Jose Villa. With Jill's insanely stylish approach to design and Jose's flawless approach to photography, we simply can't imagine it getting any better than this. Oh wait. Add to that duo a little bit of Joel Serrato's... [MORE]
I've been really excited about this feature for a long time. If you read SMP you know that we're kind of obsessed with Jose Villa and Joel Serrato. Both are total geniuses (is that a word?). So when we heard that they teamed up with none other than Kate Holt of Flowerwild to document... [MORE]
To me, there is something so magical about renewing your vows. I tied the knot when I was 25 years old and although it was and will always be the most incredibly meaningful day of my life, I think that time and the chaos of life often make the words fade away a bit. Plus, you get to wear a pretty dress again and have a great reason to throw a gorgeous party. Oh and the romance. Ahhh, the romance. Well, Jill La Fleur and her cute... [MORE]
What better way to end the day than with the prettiest little wedding you've ever seen. The sweetest little details. The loveliest of lovely brides. Designed by Jill La Fleur, with photographs by Jose Villa and Event Design + Florals by Mindy Rice...it's the picture perfect wedding to end the picture perfect week. Stay... [MORE]
Jose Villa is a name synonymous with absolutely gorgeous photography so when he sent us this dreamy photo shoot we couldn't wait to share. He teamed up with Joy Thigpen, the goddess of beautiful styling, and together they created this New Orleans inspired Honeymoon shoot. Anything these two touch turns to gold and this little gem is no exception. What could be more romantic than a... [MORE]
I always get really excited when I get something from Joel Serrato. And today is one of those lucky days. Joel was actually on hand to film the entire photoshoot that Jose and Enjoy Cupcakes put together and when I tell you it's genius, I am barely scratching the surface. There is just something about Joel and his... [MORE]
It's hard for me to imagine a more perfect feature than this next one. And since we are a blog filled to the brim with eye candy, that is saying a lot. I've been a little bit obsessed (ok, totally jealous) of Amber Vandervliet and her mobile cupcakery for some time. It's kind of like the dream business of all dream businesses, rolled up perfectly into one absolutely adorable RV. Based in Southern California, Amber has built a little... [MORE]
I always get excited when people ask me to speak at various events. It's always an awesome experience, as you get to meet such great people, connect with some of the brightest industry folks and of course, shmooze with readers! But this time, if it's possible, I am even MORE excited than usual. I am bursting at the seams actually. This upcoming November 7th thru the 11th, 2010 Tait and I will be packing it up and heading to Ahualulco del Mercado, Mexico to speak at one of... [MORE]