It's been said that "Bread feeds the body, but flowers feed also the soul". It's true, isn't it? Flowers are an intrinsic part of wedding ceremonies and receptions and with good reason - they're stinkin' gorgeous! Truth is that I'm rather horrible at remembering the names of flowers but that's where amazing professionals like Jaime Giorgi of The Monkey Flower Group come in extremely handy. She's the heart and soul...
Chelsea Nicole ~ of recent SMP Inspiration to Reality fame ~ is sharing one of her fantastic weddings that took place at Las Vegas'...
And while we're on the subject of girly goodness, just LOOK at how pretty this dessert table by Lisa at Delicious Desserts and Desiree Spinner is...it's pretty, frilly, girly perfection! To see the whole spread, click here.
Inspiration is delicious when put into the...
Next up, we have two of the girliest bits of inspiration you've ever seen...starting with this absolutely darling e-session that Kim Le sent our way. I rarely feature engagement sessions, only because I rarely see really new and innovative shoots. But this one, well, it's all about the pretty. Which you know I can't resist.
When I was down in Palm Beach at the Wedding Party Event at the Breakers, I came across this little company called Franklin + Gower. When I tell you I fell in love, well, you have no idea. Paco, one of the adorable faces behind the brand was serving up margaritas and bragging about his totally brag worthy collection of men's attire...and I fell hard. Complete with customized detailing in fabrics that will make you swoon, it's the...
I really have no words for today's first featured affair. Which is weird because I usually have words for everything. And I mean everything. But this wedding, photographed by the always incredible Andrew and Katrina of Sedona Bride, simply took my breath away. The simplicity, the joy, the edited but totally romantic style. It's beyond beautiful.
We have several soap boxes that we will never get off of ...
In addition to firmly believing that every bride and groom NEED to capture their marriage on video (see Friday's LBB post!) ... we firmly believe that everyone needs the added support of a wedding planner. Whether your wedding is small and intimate or huge and lavish ~ you need an...
Oh, Friday! You creeped up on us once again, and this time with a beautiful weekend weather forecast! We Bostonians were beginning to think that sunshine only existed in other people's weddings. I heard someone say the other day, that "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb," and I can hear the sounds of March brides rejoicing! Whatever your plans are this weekend, we hope it includes fun, sun and some pretty, of course!
adorable cake by Juli Stertern-Gill of...
Although I am a little afraid to say it out loud for fear of jinxing it...I think that Spring has finally sprung! And to celebrate, I have the most happy, cheerful, completely adorable wedding shoot that is sure to put a big, fat spring in your step. Designed by Elizabeth Meehan and photographed by Sara Gray, this shoot is all charm.
Cuteness knows no bounds when it comes to DIY weddings. This is especially true of this adorable Californian wedding sent to us by Shannon Leith, a fun-loving and talented photographer. It's a cuteness party. And we're invited.
I really got a kick out of the gorgeous vintage touches that Jared and Claire (our bride and groom) incorporated into their style. Combined with the antique lace accents, vibrant flora, flag...
There are things in life that really get my goat* in a good way - easily at the top of that list would be puppies, chalkboards and old pick-up trucks . (I grew up in Tennessee, hence the love for the trucks). That's why when the completely adorable couple, Amira & Brandon, passed along their engagement pictures I thought two things: 1.)I love them (& their fantastic photographer) and 2.)They knew exactly what elements to use in their...
It's just about that time of year for us to ever-so-daintily step up onto our soap box and begin shaking our pretty little fists toward the skies ... imploring you to hire a professional cinematographer to record your once-in-a-lifetime wedding day moments. It IS, you know. Once ~ in a lifetime moments. With wedding film in hand, you will re-live those goosebumps over and over again. No doubt about it.
But first, before we go there ~ here's a bit about Jennifer and Andrew's...
I putting my pride on the shelf and literally begging one of you super chic brides, planners or florist out there to design a wedding that looks just like this. The super clean palette, the simplicity of the design and yet the utterly fabulous execution...every little bit of this is so me. Designed by the fabulous Desiree Spinner with flowers by Patrice Milley, I am...
We've been pretty happy with the latest collection of bridesmaids dresses to hit the runways (like these impossibly cute ones from Lela Rose), but we were particularly giddy when we heard that Cynthia Rowley is partnering with Dessy to run a new line of adorable bridesmaids frocks inspired by her always chic style. Each...
Alexandra Kolendrianos is behind one of my absolute favorite weddings. And anything that I've ever seen come out of her super chic imagination is always heavy on the romance, heavy on the glam. The details are always flawless and what's more, Alexandra always considers the experience as a whole. She designs so that the flowers compliment the food, which compliments the gown...
When I was planning my own wedding, which feels like decades ago (and man oh man would I love to have a re-do), I had a clear vision of what I wanted. A traditional Boston wedding, with modern touches and simple but chic color palette. But had I taken one look at today's featured wedding that Alexandra Kolendrianos designed and Megan Sorel photographed, I might have jumped ship...
As we said yesterday, when our brides share a bit about who they are, how they came about choosing their wedding venue and other planning details of the day ... well, it just makes it SO much more personal! Today's featured LBB photographers, Hurwitz Photography asked Nicole and Ryan to fill us in on their amazing day ...
Eeeek! Where do I begin?
How we met? Ryan and I met...
We're always excited to have a chance to introduce you to fabulous new vendors, but we absolutely jump at any chance to show off a brand that we already know and love. So when Bella Figura announced their new 2010 collection we were thrilled to have an excuse to bring them by SMP. So to celebrate their gorgeous new designs, Bella Figura is offering one winner 100 custom...
I am officially declaring this the most innovating wedding idea I think I have ever seen. From the wall of butterflies in lieu of a guest book that chewing the cud came up with, to the ridiculously awesome cake that Sugarcoat it Studio designed, the flowers and tablescape that...
I've been working with Viola at chewing the cud for a long time. She is the talent behind our new logo, our header and so much more. So, although I wasn't terribly surprised that her From Inspiration to Reality shoot turned out this spectacular, I was still completely and totally blown away. I think I actually cried a little bit. Together with vendors like Atelier Joya...
