Update: We are going to be adding new featured vendors to this post throughout the day! Just scroll down to see these gorgeous designers...
It's a little hard for me to contain my excitement about the Little Black Book. We set out to find our favorite three designers in each major bridal category, in each major city...and you know what, we've had incredible feedback from brides and vendors alike. It's developing into a...
This next set of bridesmaids gifts is all about the monogram. If done in a cute and fashionable way, monograms can be very chic...not to mention, a great way to personalize a gift...
Although monograms have been around for ages, there are now so many great options that are much more stylish and fresh!
1. Those insanely cute lacquer trays made by IOMOI are super cute and are great on their own, or used to...
This next set of bridesmaid gift ideas is all about photos...whimsical ways to create and share memories. If your bridesmaids are a little more fun-going and might not appreciate the oh-so-feminine gifts from earlier today, a great photo gift will definitely make them smile...
I love these photo inspired gifts...one part vintage, one part whimsy. They are perfect for your more fun-loving bridesmaids!
1. A mini...
I've been getting a lot of emails lately regarding bridesmaids gifts...you want something chic and stylish, but also personal. Something that your girls will hold on to for years to come. So today, we are going to help you find the perfect gift!
This first set is all about luxury. A great clutch, a beautiful pair of custom earrings, a stunning stationery set...
All of these gifts are perfect for the chic, modern bridesmaid....little pieces of luxury that they'd...
Thank you so much to Mindy for sharing the last two days of gorgeous weddings with us! As an invitation designer, with Laguna Beach's cutest paper boutique, Mindy has a knack for all things beautiful. And her online shop is no different!
Every bride knows that writing pretty thank you notes are a must...which is why I love having a set of my own personalized stationery. With all of...
A few more pictures from today's earlier wedding for you to devour...
all photos by Trever Hoehne Photography
This wedding is absolutely gorgeous...and the paper goods are just as chic! Take a look at these perfect paper details that Mindy put together for the couple...
all photos by Trever Hoehne Photography
I...
Today, we have ANOTHER real wedding for you to fall in love with. This one took place this past October 2007 at the Lido Isle Yacht Club in Newport Beach, California...
Wedding Dress by Monique Lhuillier, Event Design, Florals & Catering by Vesou, Paper Goods by the oh-so-talented Cotton Idea Studio, Photography by...
This morning I had an interview with Morning Living on Martha Stewart Radio and the girls were chatting all about Spring...those first perfect signs of Spring that let you know it's time to put away your boots and break out your pretty little dresses. So of course, when I saw this May wedding that was sent to me by Mindy at Cotton Idea Studio, I was in looooove.
all photos by...
One last Dear Abby for the day! I am going to begin writing in my answers later this evening and will finish up on tomorrow's AM post. I want to give you guys plenty of time to write comments and brainstorm with these brides!
I am planning a New York City wedding for November. The natural suggestion seems to be to go with a "fall colors" palette but for whatever reason I'm just not that into it -- probably because the church sanctuary where we're having our wedding has a beautifully...
Our next question comes from Catherine...
"I am currently having a color palette problem. I originally was planning on having my bridesmaids wear a burnt orange dress and then incorporate fall reds, oranges and brown into the color palette. My bridesmaid dresses have been decided, and they are a T length chocolate brown. Now, this isn't too far off from my original idea, but I am having trouble with what color flowers to use. I think it is difficult because when discussing...
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Today, we are all about color palettes. Choosing the perfect wedding color seems to be the most difficult part of planning a wedding for many brides. Either the colors that the couple have chosen clash with the reception venue or the bridesmaids don't like the hues that they have to wear...whatever the case, there are always stumbling blocks when it comes to your color palette.
So today, we are doing reader color palette questions. Our first...
Robin sent me this second inspiration board, based on her lovely teal invitation suite, Moderno...
Clockwise from top left - Boutonnière on Brides.com, Maple Sugar Favors on
Martha Stewart Weddings, Jewelry on...
I met Robin about three years ago when she was launching her first line of handmade letterpress invitations, Robin Beth Designs. Robin's attention to detail is truly unmatched, her styles are beautiful and her love of letterpress is shown in every piece that she creates. Robin is as sweet and as talented as they come, so when she sent me this oh-so-pretty inspiration board based on one of her new designs, I had to share!
Clockwise from...
If you haven't already, you HAVE to check out the newly launched Handmade Wedding series on Etsy. Yours truly is the first blogger to kick-off the event, and I've discussed something that SMP readers are starting to know and understand really well...An Inspired Wedding!
Here is a sneak peak...
To find...
I am so incredibly honored that Etsy is featuring Style Me Pretty in today's kick-off of their Handmade Wedding Series! The girls at Etsy were such a pleasure to work with and I had an absolute ball writing this article....
The full article can be...
When Lisa Martin, at Studio del Fiore, sent me these pictures from a recent wedding that she helped design...I literally started clapping. Sounds strange, I know. But sometimes, when I see a wedding that is just this chic, I get really excited! I am totally smitten with this look. That gorgeous dress, the insanely unique color palette, the whole nine yards...
gorgeous images by...
Here are a few more reader inspiration boards for you to enjoy. The first one was designed by Mehan who is combining their American roots with Indian and Pakistani cultures, while also incorporating both Muslim and Hindu ceremonies. The reception will feature a peacock theme with blue and purple hues...
The second board was designed by Marissa who is having a purple inspired Fourth of July wedding...
Thank you to all of our oh-so-talented readers for...
This next inspiration board was designed by Sierra, who is getting married this June in a fun, casual...but still traditional affair. Her colors are dark navy and a pale green...
Kristin is having a green and deep red inspired wedding at her family's bed and breakfast. If she were to put it into words, Kristin would say this..."you wake up in your japanese style open loft, go down stairs jump on your vintage scooter which magically transports you to a prairie field where...
Our next board has been designed by Erin, who is getting married this upcoming August at a traditional Irish Restaurant. She wants to avoid a cliché Irish themed wedding of Kelly green and four-leaf clovers. Instead, she pulled inspiration from her experiences traveling through Ireland: fine linens, precious crystal. a blend of new and old, a quaint sophistication…and most of all, a warm, welcoming environment...
Julina designed this next board...she is going for...
Today we are doing reader inspiration boards! I love the days that we feature your own work...it is forever inspiring me to keep dreaming up new ways to approach wedding style. Our first board was done by Erin, who created this board for her own maid of honor, Catherine. Catherine is looking to have a traditional wedding at home on her family's farm...
So pretty! Erin has a cute wedding blog as well that you guys should check...
