If the DIY projects that we put together for you weren’t enough to inspire, this next feature will most definitely get the wedding excitement brewing. We are so very delighted to introduce the new collection of wedding stationery from the fabulous Mr. Boddington’s Studio in NYC. Everything about this quirky little design studio is charming… their invitations, their website, even their name is catchy. But of course...

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Abby is in Texas this week, so I have the pleasure of bringing you today’s wedding, an eclectic, diy event full of fabulous details. Brought to us by the always amazing Blooms by Martha Andrews, this wedding is a colorful nod to 1940’s vintage style. Plus, the bride is a graphic designer, sooo we get the extra treat of some really fabulous invitations, programs, and stationery. Just look at the inside of the...

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Okay, so we are all a little jealous of Lisa’s sister’s wedding. It was totally glamorous, totally chic. And well, if you thought the envy would end with the last post…WRONG! Check out these invitations that Lisa of Ceci New York designed for the big day…

Aren’t they stunning. The creamy paper, the gold calligraphy accents, the pure romance and elegance behind the style. These babies are fit for a...

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We have a REALLY fun, totally fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants giveaway for you guys. Sarah Drake, one of my favorite invitation designers, is looking for one lucky bride to help her with a brand new invitation design…called, “love letters.”

Before we unveil the invitation, I wanted to share some of the history behind this invitation. The inspiration with a little movie called Harold and Maude.

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The AMAZING team at Elum just sent me a preview of one of their new Fall inspired letterpress invitations. And I got so excited, I did a quick little inspiration board to showcase the design in all it’s glory…

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You guys know what big fans of Wiley Valentine we are here on SMP. I love their clean, design savvy approach to wedding design…offering brides with many different budgets a little piece of perfection. So, when they told me that they running a pretty awesome promotion, I jumped at the chance to tell you guys!

Through June 30, the girls at Wiley Valentine are giving...

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I am so beyond happy to have Mimi Woo of the ridiculously great invitation studio, Mika 78 on SMP today. She is a complete genius when it comes to beautiful, fresh design work…kind of making me wish that I could get married all over again, just so that I could order one of her invitations!

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I have been meaning to share this amazing new designer with you for some time, so needless to say, I am really excited about today’s first post. Lynn Russell, the designer and creative brain behind Satsuma Press, is pure talent. Her work reflects a modern sensibility, paired with a soft, elegant aesthetic that is all about the pretty.

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And I mean REALLY loves. Discovered via {frolic!}, this brand spanking new collection is so lovely, so unbelievably innovative. Her simple, clean approach is accented with perfect little details, wonderful little accents that make her work unlike any I’ve seen. Definitely worth a cup of coffee and a more...

It’s time to announce the first winner in the Ceci New York discount giveaway! So, without further ado, the winner is…James!

As a New Yorker I walk by the Ceci Store and dream of the amazing designs behind the beautiful second story storefront. I completely understand your love for their work! Unfortunately because of this crazy economy my wedding has been scaled back and the reality of Ceci invitations is no longer...

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