The word glamorous doesn't really do this wedding justice because it's so, so much more than that. It's a balance between the elegance of Bacara Resort and Spa and the natural beauty of the shores of Santa Barbara. That is a combo that can't be beat – ocean air, sunshine and a gorgeous white wedding captured by Matt Edge Photography. See so much more...
"Laura Hooper Calligraphy"
As Spring starts to show its pretty face, my mind is in a constant la la land dreaming of warm days that seem to last forever in places where the salt air is just the norm. So when this Nantucket beauty came across my desk, I was basically in heaven...and I set everything aside to allow myself to get lost in all the lovely worthy of any la la land. Planned to perfection by this beautiful Bride all the way from San Francisco with the help of the talents behind ...
Alchemy Fine Events crafts some of the most gorgeously executed weddings we come across. Combining the ultimate in glamour with jewel tones and crazy beautiful flowers by Krista Jon, this affair is the sparkling definition of Old Hollywood. And what better backdrop then the Bel-Air Bay Club? Take a peak at all the beautiful...
We can spot a Beth Helmstetter celebration from a mile away. A little bit because we've been semi-stalkers of hers for a while now and tend to love everything that her group touches, but mostly because of the simply beauty behind every last detail. The way that she seemlessly integrates the most beautiful colors, textures and moments into the backdrop of the space so it seems as if they've been there forever and ever. So when we spotted...
We're all huge fans of nautical weddings here at SMP. There's just something so fun and flirty about them and this next little nautical number is no exception! The contrasting navy blazers and gorgeous coral colored bridesmaid dresses make for one amazing eye candy session and Turn Loose The Art captured it all in their fabulously lovely way. Oh, and the flowers? Beyond beautiful.
When chandeliers mix and mingle with the prettiest of al fresco settings, there really is no hope for me - my radar for lovely just can't ignore that level of fabulous. It would be close to impossible to turn a blind eye to all the pretty Mimosa Flower Studio whipped up for this jaw-droppingly gorgeous affair, and really why would you every want to look away from something this stunning? Actually, I recommend doing quite the opposite -...
Going out for dinner at awesome restaurants is probably one of my all time favorite things to do. In fact, it's probably a too-close-to-call tie between dining out and wonderful weddings, which is why this wedding at The Italian has me beyond excited! This couple opted for a garden ceremony under a gorgeous oak tree and then walked through the city streets with their guests (I love this!) to the restaurant. I love the modern vibe of...
You know, in five years of writing about beautiful weddings designed by artists and designers that leave me FAR more starstruck than celebrities, I still get butterflies when one of those very names come through my inbox. Photographer, Jose Villa, of course, who I gush about regularly and who has become a real friend to me in this industry. But also Beth Helmstetter...
I'm pretty sure that in the history of SMP we've never featured a wedding with quite so many steal-worthy details. We're talking off the charts, hold the phone. slap-your-neighbor-they-are-so-good details. Okay, don't slap your neighbor, that would be weird. But you get the drift. This wedding is the brain child of Beth Helmstetter and the girls at Holly Flora, two of our favorite...
You've no doubt spent the last couple of hours of your work day swooning, nay, obsessing, over this glorious Beth Helmstetter soiree captured by Samuel Lippke, because, well. It is just that good. And since we feel the exact.same.way as you lovelies, we knew we couldn't officially wrap up our evening without sharing this dazzling stop-motion film from...















































