We love, love, love when brides tell us they used Style Me Pretty to inspire their wedding day. It's just what our helpful hearts long to hear. So when the bride of this lovely Christmas affair by Chip Gillespie said she stopped by SMP daily to help create her modern winter wedding, we may have blushed. OK, we definitely did. And to top it off, the talented ladies of... [MORE]
For anyone that has ever visited Austin, you know that it can provide one of THE most gorgeous backdrops for a wedding. So much so, that I'd venture to say we've saved the very best wedding for last today. Designed by Sarah Miller of Caplan Miller Events, with flowers by Petal Pushers and photography by... [MORE]
There is just something about a Texas wedding. Maybe it's the barbeque, maybe it's the homemade jam, or maybe it's the down home rustic charm - whatever it may be, this Texas wedding by Brittney Melton Photography at Vista West Ranch encompasses everything lovable about the ideal Texas wedding (with some fabulous vendors to boot!). We can't think of a better way to start... [MORE]
Today we are featuring the professional talents of three Little Black Book members ~ Amelia Tarbet, Lucie's Events and... [MORE]
SO many weddings are destination weddings. Whether across the country or to some exotic location, weddings usually involve travel for many of the guests ~ and quite often the bride and groom! Now, you might not consider Austin, Texas a typical setting for a destination wedding, but for this bride and groom, it held everything they could possible dream of! Sent to us by stella alesi / photography ~... [MORE]
Oh la la. This is gonna blow your hair back. That's how cool we're getting over here at SMP. This indie Arizona shoot is just pure unadulterated hipster wedding love. And here's the kicker: This insanely gorgeous shoot is not only extremely hip but also budget-friendly! YES! Photographer Stephanie Fay and wedding coordinator Ashley Gain are the stylish geniuses behind this... [MORE]
Earlier today, we brought you Elizabeth & Kevin's fantastic rehearsal dinner at The Ritz in Naples, Florida. Outdoor, brilliant lighting, lush and lovely florals from... [MORE]
In addition to being super-spectacular, this was also a super-special rehearsal dinner, because, you see, Courtney Caplan of Caplan Miller Events was designing and planning it for her brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law! When your sister is one of the premiere wedding planners in the biz, you know it will be one amazing event! Here's a bit of the couples' story from... [MORE]
Caplan Miller Events ... Courtney (the travel guru), Sarah (the domestic goddess), Elizabeth (the socialista), Erika (the fashionista), and... [MORE]
We have a little treat straight from Austin, Texas for you today. Vista West Ranch is a to-die-for venue to begin with and the ladies from Petal Pushers and Lucies Events managed to make it EVEN better. They created a fabulous tablescape that is an eclectic mix of vintage pieces, gorgeous flowers and swoon-worthy... [MORE]
Be still my heart. I love this next wedding so much I could marry it. It is the PERFECT example of an insanely stylish couple mixed with casual elegance and the most perfect rustic detailing. Throw in fabulous photography from our favey faves, The Nichols, and I think we might have a home run here. Scratch that, we most definitely have a home run. And that rose colored dress? Don't even get me started.
If you've been following us on the Little Black Book Blog for any length of time, you know how we love to show-off our vendors' own weddings. And that's just what we get to do today! From Lucie's Events (a.k.a. "the bride" ~ Wendee) ... her own pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty wedding at Vista West Ranch![MORE]
A lot of you know that I live in the beautiful city of Boston, Massachusetts. But for me, it's Texas that will always feel like home. And when I saw this rehearsal dinner that the fabulous Courtney Caplan designed, I instantly became homesick for the Texas style that I know so well. And really hungry for guacamole. The rehearsal was held at One World Theatre in Austin and... [MORE]
My obsession with all things yellow is somewhat new. Even when gray and yellow became color palette staples, I wasn't completely sold. And to be honest, I am not sure what triggered the love affair. But whatever the cause, my love affair with all things yellow has been taken to an entirely new level thanks to this incredible wedding that the forever talented Courtney Caplan sent me... I mean come on. How stinking cute is... [MORE]
Every now and then, I love to take a minute to brag about the incredible vendors that we have in our Little Black Book. It's a part of Style Me Pretty that I am so proud of...the vendors are all handpicked by myself and my wonderful colleague, Michelle, by referrals from Style Me Pretty readers and industry insiders. It's really developing into a beautiful collection of some of the country's most talented vendors. So... [MORE]