The first time I laid eyes on this field of lavender was when we featured this beloved SMP wedding that Jose Villa and Lisa Vorce did. Aside from the fact that the wedding was CRAZY gorgeous and the bride + groom were basically supermodels, it was those jaw droppingly gorgeous backdrops that made a... [MORE]
It's no secret that Lake Tahoe is a great spot to ski, swim, hike, and vacation. But thanks to this little number from Carrie Richards Photography, we are now in the know. Tahoe is more than just a great family trip - it's a ultra special place to get married too. The moody, dark skies played against the deep, blue lake and it was magic. The beautiful florals from... [MORE]
Phew! Another week at the California Weddings blog has flown by! We sure have run the gamut of gorgeous over here from classic vineyard to modern rock n' roll. We'll wrap up all the pretty with this adorable event put together by the ladies at The Collection Event Studo in Sonoma. The Collection is a genius, creative meeting and design studio that showcases a... [MORE]
There is nothing like spending a Friday soaking up a healthy dose of inspiration! Especially when that inspiration comes in the form of a subtly '60s, clementine-hued, modern collection from one of our amazing inspiration board mavens Mfrezza. If you are new to the block, we’ll bring you up to speed before we immerse ourselves in total inspiration. Today is the... [MORE]
This Napa Valley wedding by Lisa Lefkowitz has left me completely and utterly breathless. Gloria Wong Design certainly succeeded in creating a magical dreamland that feels both whimsical and familiar. Even though there are countless little details and vignettes each one feels adored and cherished. I love that they borrowed so many of the couple's favorite things... [MORE]
Hello Wednesday and hello seven (yes, seven!) SMP weddings to inspire. For those of you new to SMP, here's a little refresher - we use Wednesday to pretty up the mid week by showing snip-its of several gorgeous soirees. But have no fear, simply click on the full gallery of images to get the entire fete in full. Now that's a day I am ready to start! And start we will - with this beautiful blending of cultural traditions by... [MORE]
Hold onto your hats ladies and gentlemen, because I have a feeling you are just going to love this beauty of a rustic-meets-elegant barn wedding captured by Mark Brook Photographers. The Santa Barbara gem of a celebration embodies all that is beautiful about countryside weddings, and Joy de Vivre really hit the ball out of the barn with the design on this one. Have no fear, there is... [MORE]
As promised, we are back and bearing gifts of the delightful wedding kind. If you thought the first part of this picture perfect Maui wedding was to-die-for, you are going to go absolutely bananas over the rest of this day. They say the magic is in the details and we couldn't agree more. From Jose Villa's gorgeous way of... [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]
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 are starting the New Year off with a bang. An absolutely gorgeous, pick-your-jaw-up-off-the-floor-lovely kind of bang. So even if you are still recovering from a weekend of craziness, this little gem will bring you back down to earth and make you SO glad to be here. Crafted by Joy de Vivre, with photography by Michael and Anna Costa, it's the... [MORE]
Can I please, pretty, pretty please call a wedding do over and make it look EXACTLY like this shoot? This over-the-top GORGEOUSNESS was sent to us by Joy de Vivre and it has completely captured my heart. There isn't one little crumb that I don't absolutely adore. The organic, soft flowers from Florette Designs are spot on. The scrumdidlyumptious cheese table...heaven. AND can... [MORE]
Smell that? It's the smell of crisp, fresh mountain air. And it's seeping from these photos along with an immense amount of wedding inspiration. Yosemite National Park is the grandiose setting for today's forest wedding by Kate Miller Events. The majestic mountain backdrop for Steven and Lisa's ceremony is complete paradise, isn't it? And did you see him? The unexpected guest at the wedding? Yes, Mr. Deer! Just adorable. More... [MORE]
Jessica and Gavin met in England. Little did they know that their romance would end up with a glorious Fall wedding on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe at Jessica’s family’s lakefront home. Little Black Book wedding designer and planner, Merrily Charles Rocco and her fabulous team at Merrily Wed helped them choreograph a beautiful celebration filled with stunning colors and picture perfect details![MORE]
Napa, a.k.a. wedding and wine country, set the scene for this purple infused soiree at The Carneros Inn. The day was filled with charm and a delightfully cute couple captured by Tiffany Fosnight of Adeline & Grace Photography. This is but a snippet of loveliness. Be sure to check out the... [MORE]