"Macy's"

It should come as no surprise that when planning your DIY wedding, the more help, the merrier! This lucky couple is surrounded by so many who love and support them and they had no shortage of helping hands when it came to crafting all those pretty, little touches they saw on Pinterest. Day 7 Photography captured all the details, including the most gorgeous blooms from SCF Events....

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When Jen Fariello sent us this intimate wedding at The Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia , I have to admit I had a really tough time selecting the pics to use in the feature. You see, this wedding isn't just about the marriage of two people. It's the story of a family joining together in a quiet place, with the realization that none of their lives would ever be the same.

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If I could rush off tomorrow and tie the knot at the Peconic River Herb Farm, I totally would - and it has everything to do with these two sweeties and their beauty of a day captured by Love by Serena, or what I'm calling an organic meets DIY meets simply elegant masterpiece.  Trust me, spend just one moment in the gallery of pretty, pretty images and you'll feel the exact same way.

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This film from Velare Imaginarium has left me nothing short of breathless. Adding cinematography to a wedding allows you to hang onto every syllable during the vows, and to pause at your favorite parts that you never ever want to end. And oh, Lake Tahoe, with it's effortless blend of sandy beaches and snowy mountain peaks, it truly is heaven on earth. This gorgeous affair is the perfect addition to this day of wedding bliss, and don't mind me...

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DIY has come such a long way, and I swear Brides are getting craftier by the minute. Take this gorgeous girl for instance. She DIY-ed detail after detail for her Spanish-inspired soiree at Villa del Sol in such a fashion you would never know she didn't pay a pretty price for it all. Instead we get image after image of envy-worthy inspiration from Bryan N. Miller Photography...

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Weddings built for two, or in this case three, are some of my favorite posts to get lost in. They have soul and are paired down to only the most meaningful moments. This elopement is a wee bit different than your average though. It's family style. The Bride and Groom wanted to include the Groom's daughter in their big day and decided on a family elopement to California with The Why We Love in tow for gorgeous picture taking...

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What Cinco de Mayo day wedding would be complete without a late night margarita bar + Mexican food spread? Certainly not this Chicago wedding from Orange 2 Photography! The bride + groom chose to say "I do" in Chicago after a surprise Paris proposal, and brought on the incredibly talented Anthony Gowder Designs +...

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Every year I get excited for Valentine's Day to come around the corner- not just because of the romance, or the break from the winter blahs, but because it's practically required to decorate in the prettiest manner possible. Well, lucky me! This year we decided to go all out and throw an SMP Valentine's Day party to get the girls together and get crafting for our sweethearts. We were inspired by pale ombré blush tones, pops of copper, vintage dishes, charming pastries, and ladylike cocktails.

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Take your average Valentine, and take your average Valentine goody- now combine them. Didn't everything just get doubly better? We think so. We've got the steps to make these super cute sewn envelopes so you can pass out Valentines with a little more pizzazz. They make the perfect gift for coworkers, teachers, classmates, mailmen, and anyone you'd like to spread a little Valentine's cheer to! And if you're just popping on, get Valentine's Day inspired ...

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Sometimes only a thoughtful, clever little Valentine will do, and these adorable packets of sweet pea flower seeds fit the bill perfectly! They're quick, easy, and they definitely won't break the bank. Plus, long after Valentine's day has passed, your sweetheart will have some of the prettiest & most fragrant flowers around! And if you're looking for the rest of the party fun?  Get inspired here, get the recipes ...

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