From the beautiful bride, Marissa…

Michael and I got married at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford, CT by Rev. Gary Miller.  I walked down the extremely long isle in a gorgeous dress by Anne Barge and a cathedral length veil with 4 inches of antique lace.  My dress has pockets… need I say more?!?!  I wanted a very vintage look as you’ll see in our choice of the 1956 Cadillac from Black Swam Limousine and my antique fur stole.  The ceremony was beautiful but flew by so quickly, which is why we are so happy we chose the BEST photographer in all of CT and we’re 99% sure she’s the best in the world…Carla Ten Eyck and her crew took some amazing pictures that will remind us of just how happy and loved we are.

I’m completely enamored with the bride’s accessories. The fur stole and the antique jewelry are sensible but still so elegant and add just the right amount of vintage-glam to her classic style.

We went to the City Hall in Hartford to take some unbelievable pictures (I’d like to take credit for how truly unbelievable they are but it was the work of Carla and her photographers along with a building that takes your breath away).  Next stop was the reception at The Hartford Society Room.  The food was amazing, the building is exquisite, and the band (Clarke Eno Orchestra) had everyone dancing the night away with their mix of the old (Sinatra) and new (Black Eyed Peas).

Michael and I could not have asked for a better way to begin our lives together. Everything ran smoothly and there is not one thing either of us would change except to do it all over again! A special thanks to Carla Ten Eyck and her photographers, Clarke Eno Orchestra, Dana Montanari at The Society Room, and Shear Artistry in Avon for an awesome job styling the bridal party!

Carla’s style really adds to the vintage quality of the whole day. She completely captured the drama of each location and the pure joy of the couple. Congratulations to Marissa and Michael and a big thank you to Carla Ten Eyck for sending her always beautiful photographs our way!

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From Sanderson Images…

Jenny and Evan are true artists through and through. Evan is a woodworker who makes fabulous, original items. (in fact he made the mustaches, for which they have a funny obsession with!) Jenny is a painter with an amazing sense of style. We knew right away that they were going to have a fun and unique shoot that would exemplify all of their wonderful, creative attributes. They told us they had a blast picking out the perfect outfits and we sure had fun photographing them!

I think a few props are a great accessory in a photo shoot. Sometimes a balloon, a cute hat, or a great outfit is just the thing you need to help you loosen up in front of the camera. Oh, and really cool shoes, don’t hurt either. If you can’t get enough of this couple’s light-hearted, whimsical style head over John and Kimberly’s blog to see more of these amazing photographs.

We are also featuring several great e-shoots on the Little Black Book Blog today if you’re in the mood for even more great engagement session inspiration.

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Mr. Boddington’s also has a fabulous new line up of engagement/rehearsal dinner, bridal showers, and thank you notes… all just as sweet and chic as the wedding invitations.

A little bit about the collection from owner, Rebecca Schmidt Ruebensaal…

Through the past year, Mr. Boddington traveled around the globe collecting all sorts of musings to inspire his new collection: vintage wedding invitations from Bombay, typography from Shanghai, preppy fabrics from sailing camps in New England, pine needles from Eastern European forests… and the list goes on! He also bent an ear towards what the most fashionable brides chatted about in connection with their wedding correspondence… it appeared that they were chasing not only smart paper designs but those that may save them some pennies.

Wedding, engagement, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower invitations, save-the-dates and thank you notes are offered in both letterpress and flat matte printing. All letterpress is printed on one hundred percent cotton paper (tree-free), and the flat-matte using rich, slightly saturated color palettes. Envelope liners are hand-cut and tailored to each piece of correspondence.

It’s not easy to do playful and elegant… and it’s even harder to do it really well, but Mr. Boddington’s Studio has it down to an art. All of their work is sophisticated and fun… the silhouettes, the envelope liners, the fabulous fonts, I love every square inch of these charming little pieces.

So, get your bookmarks ready, Mr. Boggington’s (seriously adorable) new website and blog are full of even more invitation eye-candy. Enjoy!

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From Yelena of The Stylish Soiree…

Carissa from JL Designs created the lovely vintage vignette with items sourced from thrift stores and I brought in an old vintage side table too. Jesi Haack also helped by bringing the great green velvet chairs and the tall lanterns. All of the gorgeous florals were done by Carissa at JL Designs, and incorporated succulents, reindeer moss, dahlias, black and white anemones and scabiosas and some great berries for a rustic, vintage feel. Vintage clocks, trays, typewriters and vessels rounded out the decor.

During the party, guests enjoyed signature “ISy Kiss” cocktails with IS Vodka (pronounced ‘ice), tray passed appetizers and desserts from the amazing Sweet & Saucy dessert table. The table included fun seasonal items like Pumpkin Cupcakes, Coconut Cupcakes, Pumpkin Pops, Chocolate Mousse Dessert Shots, Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecakes.

Carissa and I bought these great unusual pumpkins that have a cool vintage vibe to complement the rest of the decor without using the typical Halloween orange pumpkins. The pumpkin on the welcome table pictures are a special type of ‘Australian blue’ pumpkin that have a great green/gray/blue hue.

Credits: Venue, Nature Center Courtyard in Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills, Photography by Meg Perotti, Planned by Yelena Johnson, The Stylish Soiree, Floral & Event Design by Carissa Jones, JL Designs, Catering by Nathaniel Neubauer of Contemporary Catering, Dessert Table by Melody Brandon of the Sweet & Saucy Shop, Photo Booth from Mint Photo Lounge, Calligraphy by Calligraphy Katrina, Entertainment: by DJ Crash, Rentals from Town & Country, Classic Party Rentals, Linens from Wildflower Linen, and Candy Bar by Special Events by Luz Pencyla.

Okay, now I’m really excited for the weekend… and desperately in need of satisfying my sweet tooth. Thank you to Meg Perotti and Yelena Johnson for sharing this stunning event with us. If you’re like me and can’t get enough of these images… head over to Meg’s blog, to see even more of this Halloween eye-candy. Have a great weekend and a Happy Halloween!

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From Yelena of The Stylish Soiree…

The park is tucked away in a canyon between Beverly Hills proper and the Hollywood Hills, and the actual event took place in the Nature Center courtyard. The vintage typewriter setup was on the welcome table at base of the park, and guests followed a dark winding path lit with luminarias up to the courtyard.

Credits: Venue, Nature Center Courtyard in Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills, Photography by Meg Perotti, Planned by Yelena Johnson, The Stylish Soiree, Floral & Event Design by Carissa Jones, JL Designs, Catering by Nathaniel Neubauer of Contemporary Catering, Dessert Table by Melody Brandon of the Sweet & Saucy Shop, Photo Booth from Mint Photo Lounge, Calligraphy by Calligraphy Katrina, Rentals from Town & Country, Classic Party Rentals, Linens from Wildflower Linen, and Candy Bar by Special Events by Luz Pencyla.

More to-die-for details and a killer dessert table on your way in just a few…

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Another really important part of the equation was the hair and make-up that Jennie Fresa designed. Here’s what Jennie had to say…the makeup features smooth, matte skin with subtly contoured cheeks. Eyes were kept simple with champagne shimmer on the lids, a touch of black eye liner, and two coats of mascara for long, flirty lashes (and we added a few falsies!). Cherry red lips finish the look with a dab of clear gloss to make for a kissable pout. For hair, we paid homage to the beehive, with volume at the roots and a soft, simple twist in the back. We allowed the hair accessory make the statement.

Next up…the AMAZING team of photographers, Justin and Mary Marantz. I don’t really have to say much about this duo as the images speak for themselves. But, what I do want to tell you is just how graceful they were throughout the day. Pitching in when needed, quietly capturing little pieces of perfection for us to enjoy. I cannot say enough about just how talented they are, just how lovely.

And last but SO far from least, the lovely and ridiculously talented Karen Bartolomei, creative force behind Grapevine Invitations. Karen whipped together the adorable little “Life is Sweet” gift tags for our pies and the ridiculously clever name tag + menu combination that we tied to the back of each chair. Super, super cute.  Karen is one of those people that can design perfect details in her sleep…and she actually has a pretty awesome book devoted wholly to this concept! She’s a genius and I’m thrilled to call her a friend.

It was beyond a pleasure to work with all of these talented vendors. And with the beautiful model Lindsey who brought our story to life. We will have lots of fun DIY projects from this photo shoot next week.

Stay tuned to hear all about our next inspiration board weekend challenge coming up in just a bit!

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I am so totally and hopelessly smitten with this concept…literally bringing your ideas, your inspiration boards to life…that I am going to dive in head first and make it a regular feature on SMP. My hope is that it will give all of you the tools and confidence to bring your own inspiration boards to life. That it will inspire you to continually hone your inspiration board, using it as the platform to which you convey your style ideas to vendors, friends and family members. I could go on and on and on with pure glee, but instead, I’ll just share a few more gorgeous pics from our latest From Inspiration to Reality!

Sarah True, the event designer behind the day, has stopped by to share a bit of her vision…

Inspired by the bold colors and perfect combination of details, making the board come to life was so much fun.  The design board created the perfect mood for an event, using color to create energy and ice cream, cherries, and the beach to illustrate a feeling of whimsy and nostalgia. Some of my happiest memories are at the beach , eating ice cream and soaking up the Summer.  This is the emotion that this board taps into.  So I thought all of those details were incredibly important at bringing the table to life to create the mood that was designed in the board.  We used bright cherry red latte bowls for the bases of the flowers and a mix of vintage pink cut glasses. We found a polka dot linen from Party Rental to capture the playfulness of the board.  Layering vintage linens from Yumiko’s personal collection over the polka dot linen helped us to blend the details of vintage and modern.

As for the fashions…let me just say that they were INSANE. Beth at The White Dress by the Shore is ridiculously talented and has an eye for super chic, undeniably fabulous pieces. Like that adorable Melissa Sweet dress and the oversized bobbles. Love, love, love. Beth has been sweet enough to share a few more details…

When reviewing the amazing inspiration board that was selected, It evoked a 1950’s feel. The overall look that we were striving for was sweet and playful with a vintage twist. We selected a whimsical gown by Reverie by Melissa Sweet and styled it with 1950’s inspired oversized pearls, dainty white gloves and fabulous red shoes. We finished off the look with a custom made cherry red cage veil and brooch.

So much more to come!!

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It’s time to unveil our absolutely incredible photo shoot, all inspired by Bran Coprata’s ridiculously fun inspiration board. Before I get to the photos, I have to say that we had an insanely talented team of vendors working on this shoot with us. Photographers Justin and Mary Marantz, event designer Sarah True of True Events, florist Yumiko of Hana Floral, fashion guru Beth of The White Dress by the Shore, make-up and hair artist Jennie Fresa and invitation expert Karen of Grapevine Invitations helped us put together a shoot that is filled to the brim with gorgeousness, filled to the brim with so many steal-worthy ideas.

all of the images were shot by two of our very favorites…Justin and Mary Marantz

Our shoot was held at the Back Porch Restaurant in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. It’s this great little spot right on the water and served as the perfect backdrop. We wanted to throw a really girly, vintage inspired affair that was affordable and accessible on any budget. For the most part, everything was salvaged or DIY. We used vintage juice glasses for vases that we filled with an effortless collection of garden flowers (more on that later), little ice cream bowls packed tightly with carnations and a collection of mismatched found plates (you can also rent things like this). We used the restaurant’s flatware, homemade pies (baked by your truly), colanders filled with strawberries and old perfume and apothecary jars to accent the table.

all images by Justin and Mary Marantz (who I love, love, LOVE)

The centerpiece of the table was really those AWESOME poms. Aside from being a breeze to put together, they brought that huge pop that we needed. Love, love, love them and will definitely be using these a lot going forward. We accented the table with some ridiculously adorable details…old coke bottles (found at the grocery store), pies that we tied with yarn, and tucked a wooden spoon into, and the most adorable menus/seating cards that Karen at Grapevine did for us that we tied to the back of each chair.

We have lots more coming up from all of our vendors…including info on the ridiculously fabulous dress that our cute model, Lyndsey, was rocking. Stay tuned!

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Here are a few last bits of eye candy for all of you. If you are anything like me, this will not be nearly enough…so head on over to Jose Villa’s blog in just a bit to check out even more images, Jessica Claire’s blog to get even more behind the scenes details from Jessica herself and Angel Swanson’s blog for the designer’s perspective. The full list of vendors is below.

From Angel Swanson…

Guests collected their seating arrangements on the most fabulous escort card display, created using a salvaged door, some metal hooks, vintage keys and tea-stained tags. Each guest’s name was written on the door in metallic gold ink, and stationer Kari Dyas installed hooks next to each name. On the hook, a guest would find an aged skeleton key attached to a tea-stained tag simply noting their table assignment. The door was propped up against an old piano for the perfect makeshift stand.

The dining space itself was an area mowed out (in the shape of a keyhole, no less!!) in a meadow of tall grass. The site owners at 3 Stones graciously went along with our request to let the rest of the meadow run wild with the growth of the tall grass so it was like an outdoor “room” surrounded by walls of wispy stalks of grass. Incredible. Guests entered the area by crossing the threshold of an old door (still attached to its frame!), completely bedecked with magnolia leaves and florals by Gilly and his team. An old coat rack proffered various shawls and scarves, as well as vintage hats, to “rent” for the evening. A vintage suitcase sat at the rack’s base to collect the accessories at night’s end.

Guest seating was at a mix of long and square rough-hewn wooden tables, topped with custom-made burlap runners edged in lengths of wide velvet ribbon. We brought in a playful selection of mismatched china for the placesettings, where guests discovered personalized menus that had been aged with tea, letterpressed and designed with burned edges and a wine glass stain. It was yet another genius element brought to life by stationer and artist Kari Dyas.

Lush tablescapes brimming with whimsical details graced each table. An astounding collection of vintage tins, copper vessels and apothecary glass were was pieced together for months and Gilly Flowers filled each one with wild, organic-feeling arrangements using uncommon blooms, branches and foliage. Jeweled bug brooches were gingerly poised amongst the florals as another layer of delightful design. There was a fabulous detail everywhere you turned!

The decadent dinner menu featured butternut squash soup, roasted halibut, and lamb chops with a pomegranate orange reduction. A masterful cake created by Napa’s own renowned bakery, Perfect Endings, was an ideal dessert paired with fresh milk shooters and an assortment of freshly baked cookies. The cake’s fondant design was inspired by the wedding china, Jeff’s shoes, and the ubiquitous skeleton keys. Jessica’s favorite singer, Kyler England, entertained guests with two live music sets and DJ Mark of Denon & Doyle kept the dance floor packed until the couple’s formal grand exit at the end of the night.

It was a perfect day from start to finish and guests were truly immersed in an extraordinarily styled environment that oozed inspiration. Not a single thing was left undesigned. Watching Jess and Jeff sway back and forth during their first dance (performed by Jeff’s brother, photographer Michael Norwood!), lovingly gazing at one another, is a poignant memory. It was a joy to be a part of and I will never forget the way I felt as the sun set and we dined under the stars.

Vendors
Venue: 3 Stones / Photography: Jose Villa / Wedding Planner & Event Designer: Angel Swanson of Events of Love and Splendor / Event Stylist: Kabrel Polak / Florist Gilly Flowers / Catering: Alex’s Catering / Cake by Perfect Endings / Videography by Elysium Productions / Rentals by Classic Party Rentals, Town and Country Rentals / Stationery by Kari Dyas / Lighting: Got Light / Custom Linens: Cindy Guillermo / Signage: Family Attics Shop / Candy Girl: Peachy’s Puffs / DJ: Denon and Doyl

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Although we have LOTS more on the way, if you simply can’t wait…head on over to Jessica’s blog for her very own behind the scenes look at a day that will go down in wedding history. And Jose Villa is also doing a big spread on the wedding that is sure to leave you in complete and total awe.

Jessica hand-picked the genius that is Jose Villa to shoot her day and I have to say, this just might be one of Jose’s best pieces of work to date. His photographs are flawless…simple and yet filled to the brim with emotion. Elegant and yet still completely vibrant. They are the kind of photographs that will inpire and inspire and inspire.

The event design was done by two ridiculously talented pros…the lovely Angel Swanson of Love & Splendor, along with Kabrel Polak. And Angel, who also has an incredible feature of this wedding on her own blog, has been so kind as to give us a real, behind the scenes look at the day.

Cocktail hour took place under an immense tree with a canopy that almost formed a natural tent. Golden chandeliers were nestled among the branches for soft light. Guests noshed on delicious gourmet bites, courtesy of Alex’s Catering, but the highlight of the cocktail hour was a Dwelly Farms Heirloom Tomato Exhibition Bar. A staff chef was there to slice fresh heirloom tomatoes and dress them with the guest’s choice of oils, balsamic vinegars, artisan sea salts and cheeses, as well as freshly-snipped herbs! They even put out brioche rolls and crispy pancetta for those who wanted to make a mini-BLT!

It was a fabulous display. Seating was dispersed among more mini vignettes with fabulous tufted armchairs and low wooden coffee tables, as well as linen-covered cocktail tables with bar stools. Vintage timepieces swayed in the breeze, suspended from tree branches with lengths of oatmeal-textured twill tape. A collection of vintage cameras and family portraits, along with unexpected groupings of unique blooms and foliage, adorned tabletops in this area.

We have lots more details coming up in just a bit!

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From the hugely talented Angel Swanson of Love and Splendor, one of the event designers behind the day…

Guests arrived to 3 Stones through a covered trellis leading into a welcoming courtyard. A refreshing beverage station greeted guests with southern sweet tea, French pomegranate juice and sparkling berry lemonades, served with twisty straws and fresh fruit garnish. An old library filing cabinet (an incredible find we discovered at a salvage yard!) was dressed with tufts of moss and floral accents, as well as fresh fruit for ‘picking’ as a pre-ceremony treat. When the ceremony was about to begin, guests were ushered as a group to the site. Along the winding path to the ceremony, guests encountered such conversation pieces as a 6’ wrought iron bird cage (another salvage yard treasure!) filled with florals resembling a majestic bird and its plumage.

The ceremony was held in a beautiful clearing overlooking a lake and the rolling vineyards at 3 Stones. Florist Neil Gilly of Gilly Flowers created an incredible “outdoor chapel” by defining the space using a series of vintage windows, embellished with lush sprays of branches, leaves and florals in autumnal shades. Scraps of an old wooden fence lined the back of the ceremony space, and antique locks were strung on lengths of velvet ribbon along various posts for a whimsical touch. A series of Persian rugs lined the aisle leading up to another dramatic window display.

For guest seating, we used mis-matched wooden chairs (half of which came from an abandoned 1940’s schoolhouse) dressed with turquoise dupioni sashes and vintage brooches, mixed in with mini vignettes of vintage furniture. Stacks of vintage luggage and antique trunks, overflowing with florals, were also featured throughout the seating area. Many of these pieces came directly from the personal collection of Jessica’s cousin, event stylist Kabrel Polak. The bridesmaids wore a unique mix of dresses in various textures and colors that complemented the look of the day, while the men wore ensembles that included suspenders and vests that were a nod to a bygone era.

SO much more to come!

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Jose Villa, who you know I have fallen madly in love with over the years, is giving us the honor of debuting the hugely talented Jessica Claire’s wedding that he recently had the pleasure of shooting. Knowing how incredibly creative and completely talented Jessica Claire is, I not only fell out of my chair…I quickly jumped up and squealed with ridiculous amounts of glee. I am pretty sure the neighbors heard my happiness.

For those of you that are photography junkies like myself, Jessica Claire is basically the cat’s meow. Her work, her style, her business is beloved in the world of photography and we’re simply beside ourselves that we get to be the ones to unravel her positively gorgeous wedding. And it’s not just any old wedding. It’s hands down one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever seen, bursting at the seems with details straight out of a glossy and yet still has a sense of intimacy that will literally make you cry. Yep. It’s that good…maybe even better.

The lovely, lovely, lovely Angel Swanson of Love & Splendor was the planner and co-designer, with Event Designer and Stylist, Kabrel Polak, behind the day. And she’s been sweet enough to stop by and share some of the incredible, behind the scenes details with us…

When Jessica came to me early this year for help planning her fall wedding to Jeff, I was thrilled. Jessica is a wonderful friend as well as a peer in the industry, so I was delighted to come on board in putting together an incredible event. Jessica sees weddings day in and day out, and has photographed some of the most amazing weddings to date. For this reason we knew that her wedding day had to be extremely unique and special, and a true reflection of her personal style and sensibilities. She and fiancé Jeff sent me an inspiration board that was at once dramatic and whimsical, charming and rustic.Jessica wanted rich, saturated colors, vintage-inspired details and a true feast for the eyes with over the top details, luscious florals and one-of-a-kind décor.

Once the awe-inspiring Napa Valley venue, 3 Stones, was locked in, the design just poured out. It was like a flood of inspiration that kept running down until the day itself! Recurring design elements and motifs included locks and keys, branches, velvet and burlap, vintage timepieces and cameras, jeweled bugs and tea-stained stationery. Every single piece of furniture and décor had a sense of history to it – there was the feeling that each treasured item had been carefully picked out of an amazing vintage estate. The final result was absolutely breathtaking and actually left me with goosebumps. Our incredible vendor team pulled together an intensely styled event and the wedding is instantly one of my all-time favorites!

We have so much more to come…a full day of eye candy that will make your heart pitter patter. In the meantime, check out Jessica Claire’s blog for tons of inspiration and head on over to Jose Villa’s blog for some of the most gorgeous weddings you’ve ever seen.

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They went with the milk & cookies shot for their Save-The-Date cards and carried this idea on through to their wedding (you’ll see this a little later).

Then, we featured Lindsey’s bridal shoot in Miami! Lindsey and Kristin flew to Miami to the Mondrian Hotel for the shoot. Incredibly, incredibly beautiful!

I know, the suspense is killing you ~ right?

Well here’s a couple of final teasers before we get to the real deal …

Lindsey wore Romona Keveza ~ John’s attire is from Penguins.

A few of Kristin’s pre-wedding shots to show you the direction we’re going … now this is some serious aisle decor!

Enough with the teasers! We’ll be back in a jiffy with the whole glorious wedding from Kristin Vining ~ choreographed by her fabulous sister-company Weddings And The City!

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Previous related posts …

The Little Ones (Vintage-Style)

Lindsey’s Bridal Portraits

Lindsey & John’s E*Shoot

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Another little token…mismatched decor. Even if you are having 200 people at your wedding, you can still bring in elements of mismatched elegance. For our wedding, we scoured ebay and flea markets for different variations of champagne saucers and dessert plates. Although we needed a pretty big room to store it all, the end result was SO worth it. Mismatched vases and bottles to hold florals, mismatched china and drinkware, mismatched linens, napkins, votives…the list is endless. As long as you stick with the same general theme or style, the look will be lovely.

Thank you so very much to the HUGELY talented Margaret of Van Damme Weddings. Your work gives me butterflies. And to the always fabulous Katrina and Andrew of Sedona Bride. Yet another example of just how talented you are. To see the entire spread, in all it’s perfect gorgeousness, click right here.

We have so much more on the way!

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Which, of course, is precisely why we are so excited to share this next little tidbit with you. Andrew Hsu, the hugely talented cinematographer that captured the day, just sent me a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot that caused such pandemonium. And it’s BEYOND delicious. You’ll see the vendors putting together a shoot that is so swoon-able it’s almost hard to believe. You’ll see the perfect bride, the perfect table settings, the perfect style behind the day. It’s one for the books and will definitely go down in SMP history as a major fav!

Beltane Ranch – Behind the Scenes from andrew msv on Vimeo.

To see the entire gallery of images from this shoot, click right here! And if you are as inspired as I was by the affair, head on over to the Style Circle and start creating your inspiration board! Here are the original posts from this very day. Love, love, love.

Vintage, Shabby Chic Wedding Part I / Part II / Part III / Part IV / Part V

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