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I sort of feel a little awkward about this next wedding. Because it's quite clear that I have fallen madly in love with the bride. When I know good and well that I should give equal play to both the bride and the groom (who isn't too shabby himself by the way). But I can't help it. I love her. I want to look exactly like her. I want to steal her perfectly lovely style and keep it as my very own. I love her. I really do. And I supposed that I have the beauty of the photography captured flawlessly...

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Thanksgiving. It has to be my favorite holiday of the year. Its underlying sweetness. Its celebration of friends and family. Its ridiculous spread of food that I can devour for literally days on end. And for many of you newlyweds & soon-to-be's this will be the first time that you host a Thanksgiving of your very own. So we've come up with a bit of easy-to-steal inspiration for newbies and seasoned pro's alike based all around the concept of Organic Elegance. And really simple, approachable...

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Talk about an all star wedding team. Images from IRIS Photography, planning by Chocolate Creative Design, blooms from Hana Floral Design, a gown from The White Dress by the Shore, and SO many other all stars - all at a gorgeous wedding on...

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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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And just like that, I am obsessed. There are no words for how fast my heart fluttered when I first set sight on this shoot. Not a one. It's everything I swoon over day in and day out captured in the dreamiest way by the talented Leila Brewster. With the gorgeous island of Nantucket serving as the perfect of backdrop for Desiree Spinner Events and...

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It's almost impossible to imagine a backyard as amazing as this one. We're talking serious gorgeousness here! And even though the entire day was planned outside and the rain gods poured down on the lucky couple, their series of fabulous tents by Sperry Tents kept everyone, including their four legged friends, nice and dry. This dog friendly wedding was captured perfectly by...

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Beglittered orange, anyone? Yes please. Don't mind if Blue Ivy do (no, not Jay and Bey's babe, the event design team, silly). We know mom said not to play with your food, but these Forevercandid Photography shots say it's not just OK, it's down right pretty.  Using bedazzled paint dipped fruits and handwritten sweet-nothings-penned-upon plates, they're proving edibles have...

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