Okay. It's true. If I could have a wedding day do-over it would most certainly have to be in Napa Valley. I'm totally convinced there is no location more timeless and elegant as Napa. And this gorgeous wedding, designed by the geniuses at Laurie Arons Special Events and photographed by the equally talented Meg Smith is certainly no exception to that rule. First of all, her dress? [MORE]
Oh how we love ourselves a glamorous Napa Valley Wedding. Especially one designed by Rosemary Special Events, decked out in florals by Nicole Sillapere and all tied up in a pretty photographic bow by Jose Villa. [MORE]
Okay ladies and gents, this wedding is so super duper fabulous and first class that I have to refer to you all like that. Picture delicious champagne, glittery chandeliers, ruffly Vera Wang, romantic mercury glass, sparkly Jimmy Choo's, and adorable men in bow ties. I know, I know. It's out of control amazing! My heart is legit jumping for joy for this stunning southern féte. Luckily for us Kristin Vining was there to capture all... [MORE]
There is just something about Docuvitae. Every wedding they touch just works. Remember this gem? It doesn't matter if they're in the middle of nowhere capturing a intimate, DIY wedding or in a big, busy city, working their magic on a luxe, elaborate affair, simply put, they create magic. So when this California wedding hit my inbox, I... [MORE]
One of the things we hear the most from our brides-to-be is just how stinkin' difficult it can be to pick your colors. There are so many things to consider when concerning the color palette of their big day. What sort of ambiance you want to portray? What colors will work well with your surroundings? What time of year are you marrying? Does orange really work with your maid of honor's skin tone? It can easily become the topic you least want to discuss. But what are we here for, if not to give... [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]
When a couple is young at heart, there's no end to the amount of fun they can have together. This Napa Valley Wedding, with coloring books and cartoons, is proof that loving the right person can mean never having to grow up. The adorable couple wanted their wedding to be filled with sweet details everyone, from the youngest of children, to the most experienced of adults could enjoy. And I can't speak for the guests, but we had a blast with this one! ... [MORE]
This next little soiree is pure love. Pure, unabashed, wish-I-was-there kind of love. It's one of those weddings that can warm up even the most discerning wedding aficionado, where beauty and personality come shining through each and every detail. Photographed by Meredith Davenport for Christian Oth Studios, I think you guys are going to fall pretty hard for this bride and groom... [MORE]
Sylvie Gil has this magic way of capturing an event. It's the kind of photography that stops us right in our tracks, that makes us forget about any other gorgeous wedding we've ever seen and has us focus all of that "for the love of weddings" adoration on this... a Napa beauty complete with a wondrously ruffled dress and polka dot linens. Oh be still our detail loving hearts. The pretty doesn't stop here people. [MORE]
I definitely have tomboy tendencies but show me anything with a Parisian flair and I turn into a big squealing girly girl. This Napa Valley wedding by Michelle Walker Photography definitely got my heart racing with blue and white Parisian street signs, French-inspired postcards and an all around feeling of whimsy and enchantment. And how cute are those custom cake toppers made to look like the bride and groom down to her... [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]
Dear Napa, I need to come visit ASAP. It just seems as though everyone that hangs out in that beautiful part of the country has some serious style. Take for instance, this sophisticated yet fun affair captured beautifully by Meg Smith Photography - it has all the fixin's for a wondrous wine country wedding. Gorgeous aubergine hints mixed with the natural color palette of the breathtaking surroundings makes for one stylish wedding, and... [MORE]
I'll never forget the first wedding that we featured from photographer, Yvonne Wong. That wedding has become one of SMP's most loved affairs and I'm pretty sure that this next one will creep high up on your list of favs too. Sent to us by the beautiful bride and her equally dreamy hubs, it's Napa Valley at its finest, with pretty pops of color... [MORE]
We have the distinct pleasure, today, of introducing our newest voice on Style Me Pretty ~ that of Mallory! She's been with Style Me Pretty for quite awhile, and so she's already well-acquainted with many of our Little Black Book members. She's also a pretty recent newlywed herself, and that ~ in and of itself qualifies her as quite wedding-savvy. We figured, what better way to highlight her talents, than on The Little Black Book Blog. You'll be hearing more from Mallory a little later this... [MORE]
It's WPPI and we really wish we could be joining all our photography friends in Vegas. There's a lot of action on the strip this week and although we can't be there to bring it to you live, we can share some important happening from some of our industry faves. Our good friend Lisa Lefkowitz, together with the ridiculously talented... [MORE]