Good morning, SMPers and a happy, happy Monday to you! The holiday weekend may be officially over, but we are still in a very festive mood here on SMP Georgia... and all because of two uber-adorable lovebirds and one cute as can be Save-the-Date video by JAMS. Yes, this darling stop motion film will leave you grinning from ear to ear with its delightful soundtrack (which I may or may not have just downloaded) and sweeter than sweet... [MORE]
I swear couples are just getting cuter and cuter by the day. Y'all are seriously adorable out there and creative to boot! It's is so fun to see darling duos partner up with rock star vendors like Rising Moon Films to make their entire wedding experience from engagement ring to wedding ring a completely personal experience. This little save the date video is the perfect example - so go ahead and take a look and prepare to have your... [MORE]
Okay, let's face it. Your save the dates are the very first impression your guests will have of your upcoming wedding so don't disappoint them with a boring piece of paper and a date. Instead, set the mood for your big day by injecting your personality into these oh-so-important little pieces of mail. Give your guests something to smile about. Give them a save the date from Shutterfly. With so many options to choose from... [MORE]
If you haven't had your morning coffee yet, don't fret, because we have an extra special treat for you that will certainly have you buzzing through the rest of the day. We all know and love the stellar designs of California paper goods designers Wiley Valentine around here. They were part of the genius team behind... [MORE]
Abby featured the lovely Laura Hooper's engagement party plus her sister's equally awesome rehearsal dinner yesterday on Style Me Pretty ... and as Abby said, we honestly can't rave enough about... [MORE]
Yep. You read that right! We've teamed up with one of the greatest resources for brides of all time...Wedding Paper Divas. The site that allows super style savvy brides to choose from literally hundreds of invitations (many from some of the industries top designers) all without leaving the comfort of your sofa. And although the concept itself is nothing short of genius, we do understand that sifting thru that many... [MORE]
I fell hard for these perfectly adorable save the dates that the hugely talented Marilyn Chien designed. She and her fiance are total foodies and wanted to find a fun way to capture that in their save the dates. Here is what they came up with! From Marilyn... The story of our Save the Dates is quite simple. I love baking (especially cupcakes) and my fiance is a pastry chef at Nobu. We're definitely foodie people and what better way of personalizing that than designing... [MORE]
One of our readers, Rachel, sent me THE cutest pictures of her handkerchief save the dates and I had to share. Especially since it goes with our shabby chic theme for the day. Here's how she did it! I'd previously seen handkerchiefs and other bits of fabric printed on and really liked the idea of texture. I also wanted to create a keepsake. I ended up scouring ebay for about a month, collecting vintage handkerchiefs. In the meantime, I created a vintage-y layout using... [MORE]
So excited to announce the winner of the Peculiar Pair Press Save the Date Giveaway! And the winner is...Melissa! Who said: John and I are having a September wedding in Northern Virginia when the weather is still warm, but the eaves begin to pick up their autumn hues. Using this transitional time as inspiration, I am envisioning rich chocolate and raspberry colors, accented with citrusy orange and green... [MORE]
Since our blog posts are becoming more plentiful, I thought we could try doing a weekly wrap-up for all of you whose bosses peak over your shoulder or for those who want to catch up on their weekend reading! image by Karen Wise...a peak into one of next week's gorgeous real weddings! *A sneak peak of... [MORE]
LOVING today's designs by Chewing the Cud. Here are a few more to get you happy and inspired... From Viola...This invitation suite is based on the concept of recipes. Beloved family recipes, passed on from generation to generation is a metaphor for sharing and enjoying. Recipes conjure images of sharing good food, good company, good conversation, good times ... much like a wedding yes? photos by... [MORE]
This DIY project is strictly for those of you who have a steady hand and some serious patience. BUT, if you can pull it off, I think that it's such a great gift for your guests...a custom block print inspired by your own unique personalities. From the bride... My amazingly artistic fiance, Josh Lowe did three block prints for our upcoming wedding on November 1, 2008. A landscape of where we are getting married for the save-the-date, a nest for the invitation and a... [MORE]
We have yet ANOTHER giveaway to celebrate Pink Week on SMP! Didn't I tell you that today would be great! Our next giveaway comes from PaperZest out of the DC/Virginia area... Christina, the owner and designer of PaperZest, is completely in tune with what real brides are looking for...simple, chic designs that celebrate their own unique occasion. And, she's giving away 100... [MORE]
I am more excited about today's posts than I have been about any other post in SMP history. Why, you ask? Well, not only are we doing a ton of giveaways, we are also featuring some absolutely beautiful invitations crafted by some of my favorite designers...all to honor those who have been touched by breast cancer. It just feels like it's going to be a good day. To kick it all off, I wanted to tell you about this great new project that Viola of... [MORE]
I have to say, I knew from the minute I received Erich and Debra's save the date, that this wedding was going to be good. They had a vintage Palm Beach postcard replicated with their save the date printed on the back side. It was absolutely adorable... When the invitations came, I knew instantly that the wedding would be filled with cute personality and fun little touches. They were designed by ephemera press with pale... [MORE]