"Chewing The Cud"

A good whimsy wedding is like the perfect chocolate, or ice cream, or cupcake break for the start of your work day. Filled with bright colors, pinwheels, love, and fun, this California wedding has that ice cream factor that so many of us need to get us through to the weekend. And I'm loving it. The second I laid eyes on the fête, captured by Gertrude & Mabel Photography, I felt energized, ready to face the rest of my day, and...

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This next little soiree is pure love. Pure, unabashed, wish-I-was-there kind of love. It's one of those weddings that can warm up even the most discerning wedding aficionado, where beauty and personality come shining through each and every detail. Photographed by Meredith Davenport for Christian Oth Studios, I think you guys are going to fall pretty hard for this bride and groom...

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Love sending notes to people? Obsessed with your iphone? Well then, today is your lucky day! Chewing the Cud has just released their Bon Bon Mots iphone App and it is just about the cutest thing we’ve ever seen.  With this App, you can send witty icards to all your besties, personalized with your photos and notes. We think these are just perfect for brightening...

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I am officially declaring this the most innovating wedding idea I think I have ever seen. From the wall of butterflies in lieu of a guest book that chewing the cud came up with, to the ridiculously awesome cake that Sugarcoat it Studio designed, the flowers and tablescape that...

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I've been working with Viola at chewing the cud for a long time. She is the talent behind our new logo, our header and so much more. So, although I wasn't terribly surprised that her From Inspiration to Reality shoot turned out this spectacular, I was still completely and totally blown away. I think I actually cried a little bit. Together with vendors like Atelier Joya...

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You guys are going to DIE when you see today's From Inspiration to Reality feature. I was literally speechless when I discovered what the incredible team led by Viola at chewing the cud, along with Atelier Joya Event Design and Flora...

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Do you remember that commercial where the girl is trying on shoes and she ever so timidly pulls off her boots, then her socks. Then slips her very shy foot into a perfect slingback. Well, that's exactly how we feel on SMP today. We've found ourselves a pretty, simple, clean, new look and although we are a little bit nervous to unveil it...we couldn't be more proud. We feel like we've put on our big girl pants with a logo that will stand the test of time, a header that is as clean and easy to...

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Any day that chewing the cud cozies up with Elizabeth Messina is a really good day in my book. These two ladies are what I consider to be THE most talented artists in our industry...with Viola designing the most beautiful wedding invitations and paper goods, and Elizabeth photographing in the most romantic...

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While we wait for the gorgeous vintage inspired affair that I sneak peeked a little earlier, I thought you might enjoy this really great holiday DIY project that Viola over at Chewing the Cud put together for us. It's the perfect cost cutting gift for family and friends and done on a smaller scale, would make for pretty awesome favors! Oh and the gorgeous packaging...from her adorable line of...

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It's time to announce yet another From Inspiration to Reality Contest! Our latest spread was so insanely gorgeous, I can hardly wait to see what our vendors come up with for upcoming shoots. Our next team to tackle the challenge of turning one of your inspiration boards into a real life photo...

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