Red barns are beyond fantastic, in my humble opinion. They are perfectly American - and paired with a delicious Cherry Pie, a barn can make for the most fantastic fall day. Alanna Scully Photography teamed up with a few of Vermont's greatest, including The Painted Tulip on the florals, to create this tall glass of water of an inspiration shoot for all you farm loving brides and... [MORE]
I planned on gushing about the gorgeous peach + steel grey combo woven throughout this affair because honestly, it's drop dead gorgeous and such a lovely addition to the backdrop of the Historic Mankin Mansion. But my words left me the very second I spotted the Bride and my thoughts immediately turned into a gush fest about the leading lady and her veil. So pretty. SO, SO WILDLY PRETTY and all captured beautifully by ... [MORE]
In our books, classic never goes out of style and this Virginia wedding photographed by Meghan McSweeney is pumping some much needed classic into our Style Me Pretty veins. Vera Wang, Chanel No. 5...we're eating it all up and it is oh la la lovely! Get a megadose of gorgeous in the gallery where the FULL fête awaits.[MORE]
Crisis mode. When the bus with more than half your guests breaks down an hour before the ceremony, you'd better thank your lucky stars you have an expert wedding planner on your side! From Windy at Weddings by Windy ... While the bride, groom & the wedding party were enjoying wine & appetizers in the bridal suite... [MORE]
William Gaff has become one of the master storytellers of our time. Ask any of his peers, and they will more than agree. In today's featured wedding, he has woven the story of two extraordinary people, with the special love they share with family and friends ~ all set to the sensitive lyrics from a song from the musical Wicked. "... because I knew you ... because I knew you ... I have been changed ... for good."... [MORE]
If you're trying to figure out how to combine all that you are ... and all that he is ... and surround yourself with your favorite people in the whole wide world ~ Paul & Teresa's wedding will give you SO much inspiration! The sweet simplicity of family and tradition and a passion for each other. That's really all it's all about ... right? The wonderful Meghan McSweeney has... [MORE]
Today we're finishing up our featured wedding from Dave Robbins Photography with a bit of Abby and Matt's story! But before we get to that, we wanted to elaborate just a bit more on the favors. Abby told us that in the 1800's, sugar was always sold in blue paper-wrapped cones. For their wedding, Abby and Matt were able to find these sugar cones from a historical reenactment company and used them... [MORE]
The wedding that we are featuring today took place last fall at Stratford Hall, the birthplace and home of Robert E. Lee, in Richmond, Virginia. Dave Robbins sent us the sensational images that we've shown you in the previous two wedding posts... [MORE]
Today's wedding is all about timeless, traditional beauty. The bride, the gown, her bouquet, the pearls, her cathedral length veil, the venue, their family and friends ... Abby and Matt married last fall at Stratford Hall, the birthplace and home of Robert E. Lee in Richmond Virginia. I literally spent hours looking at the images Dave Robbins sent us and cannot tell... [MORE]
Monday mornings after holiday weekends ... not typically my best time! Before the day gets any further along, I just want to say that Boston on the Fourth of July is pretty amazing! Being with my beautiful Abby and her family made it over the top amazing! But now, it's back to business with some stunning pre-wedding shots from Little Black Book photographer, Dave Robbins ... and yet another beautiful Abby on her extraordinary fall wedding day! Back in a bit with... [MORE]
Today is a first on SMP. We've paired up with our favorite home design bloggers at This Young House to feature their very own DIY backyard affair. It's a little bit home improvement, a little bit wedding inspirations...a LOT of absolutely incredible ideas from this crafty pair. Since photos (and photobooths) have been a big part of this John and Sherry's relationship, what better entertainment to bring to the wedding... [MORE]
A few weeks ago, I discovered THE most amazing blog. It's actually so amazing that it has become a problem for me. The blog is called This Young House and I am sure that a lot of you are already obsessed but for those that have been living under a rock like myself, This Young House is a fabulous read for the DIY home obsessed junkie. Well, low and behold, as I am surfing around the site, I discover that the pair has... [MORE]
Laura Burlton with D. Jones Photography in Houston sent us two really fabulous weddings that she shot, and it was such a toss-up which one to start with! Their styles are so different. Their locations are so different. But they both stand testament to the fact that with love ~ laughter ~ friends & family ~ and a... [MORE]
I have a few more amazing images and detail from today's featured wedding, sent to me by Holland Photo Arts... From Holland Photo Arts... During cocktail hour in the adjacent garden, everyone lined up to enjoy some signature drinks the couple had helped create while browsing through the rows and rows of beautiful spring blooms while the sun began... [MORE]
I have so many more photos from today's featured wedding to share with you, so let's get right to it! From Anne and Bill Holland of Holland Photo Arts... Marcie & Garrett, who enjoyed a gorgeous outdoor ceremony with close family and friends out at Tuckahoe Plantation, just west of Richmond. They had chosen this spot, in a rustic garden just east of the mansion and at the end of a long dirt road for... [MORE]