"Hana Floral Design"

It's a nautical stripes, pink peonies + gingham bow-ties kind of morning here at SMP and let me tell you, I'm head-over-heels in love! Lindsay Flanagan Photography snapped up all the pretty from this preppy Guilford Yacht Club wedding with gorgeous blooms from Hana Floral Design. And that...

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It's been quite a day! But the reason that we wanted to break apart this particular party is because we want you to see what a fun and creative process planning something special in your own home can be. This was my first grown-up, I can't believe we hired a chef and actually had rentals in my home, definitely a splurge kind of party but it was so worth it. Sitting in such a warm and familiar spot, all gussied up and glittery, with the people that you love, sharing wine and laughs and a sense of...

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Okay, you've seen the inspiration board and the invitation sketches and I'm hoping that you love the concept as much as I did. Organic, glamorous, intimate, warm and modern. All wrapped up into one big ball of pretty. Two of the areas that we really wanted to concentrate on for our Surprise Party were the bar area - which would include a fun pink champagne +...

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Once you have your vision nailed down, it's time to start conceptualizing each piece. Starting with the paper goods, as it's those invitations that have to be popped into the mail before the rest of the party comes to fruition. And the paper pieces for this wedding ended up taking center stage. When we were conceptualizing everything, we really felt inspired by watercolor and calligraphy. Handcrafted pieces that addes a sense of art to our...

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We have such a treat for you today. It's a party, of course. But it's so much more than that because today, we're really breaking it apart, getting down to the nitty gritty and showing you how to design a beautiful celebration from inspiration to the last toast. Starting the way we always start on SMP...with an inspiration board. Because we whole heartedly believe that whether you are planning a wedding, or a surprise birthday party like this one, that having a refined inspiration board will...

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For a girl that is tethered to her desk the vast majority of the time, I'm pretty close to a kid in a candy store when we get to help host an event in our own hometown of Boston. Especially when it's on Newbury Street at the fabulous Crush boutique and literally overflowing with the most absurdly good cupcakes and pretties a girl could ever want. Designed and executed by our sweet friend...

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Anna Sawin has a way with the camera. That we know. She also seems to attract some of the most gorgeous, timeless brides who just happen to plan gorgeous, timeless weddings. It's a fabulous combination, and when you add the pretty blooms of Hana Floral Design it just takes it to another level. A level I am quite fond of actually, and that ultimately leads to...

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If drop dead gorgeous florals, pretty navy blue bridesmaids dresses, and beautiful vineyard settings are your cup of tea, then your in for an amazing treat this morning! You can't even tell from the amazing images from Justin & Mary that this couple said their I Do's just hours before Hurricane Irene hit the Connecticut coast. These two, along with their wedding party and guests are cool as cucumbers. And lucky for them, the storm held...

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Here is a riddle for you. What is better than a wedding filled with so many gorgeous flowers, from Hana Floral Design no less, you'll be sneaking sniffs of your computer screen, a bride and groom who met on parallel mats in nursery school, and a tent lit up like the starry night sky to dance the night away under? Answer: All of the above plus Sarah Bastille Photography...

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A beautiful wedding comes in so many shapes and sizes. It can be big and grandiose or, in this case, a sweet, understated whisper of a thing. And seaside Connecticut is probably the most perfect spot on the planet for this type of affair. It's all quaint and charmy and is matched perfectly by everything from the lovely floral halo by Hana Floral Design to the elegance and ease in ...

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