Hey all you design all-stars! We've seen a lot of fun inspiration boards for the Illinois Inspiration to Invitation Challenge but we want to see even more from you! If you thought you missed your chance to build a board for the challenge then today is your lucky day. We are giving you one more week to put together your ultimate inspiration board. Sarah Drake will go through all your boards next week and pick her favorite to...
Oh my goodness, y'all are in for a huge, and I mean HUGE treat this morning! I've been sitting pretty with this little diddy for quite some time and I am so excited to finally share it with all of you. Sent into us by the design and flower gurus of Mimosa Flower Studio, this beyond beautiful fete is sure to knock your socks off. And if you're a fan of anything...
This gorgeous Los Cabos soiree by Floataway Studios is what destination dreams are made of. The breathtaking setting, the rustic meets organic vibe, the soft color palette of yellow and gray, the succulent-filled florals by Florenta Flower Design... There isn't a moment of this charming affair that I don't absolutely adore. Not to mention the very (very) stunning...
Hold on to your hats, SMPers, because there is a whole lot of adorable inspiration coming your way this lovely Friday morning, all courtesy of this very charming photo shoot designed and captured by Katie Cassidy Photography. With a bundle of cute as can be details, a fabulous theme (Game of Love!), oh-so-creative paper goods by Southern Fried Paper, popcorn...
From the dress that has us DYING over every inch of it's gorgeous ruffles to an intimate backyard reception set in historic Savannah, this is one of those weddings that takes effortless to a whole new level of gorgeous. It isn't east to go from glamorous to heart-warmingly homespun but these two pulled it off seamlessly and sealed it with a barefoot cupcake kiss on the front porch. How sweet is that? And with Lauren Kinsey Photography...
When the bride is a freelance stylist and former craft editor for Martha Stewart Living then you know her wedding is going to go above and beyond in the style department. This Cape Cod beauty by Ned Jackson Photography is such a sweet, whimsical, nautical dream. I feel like I'm seeing the nuptials of Ariel and Prince Eric in a romantic underwater celebration and that makes my...
The vibe of this wedding is so... romantic, cool, and what I would imagine as very San Diego. I've never been to the southern California city, but I would imagine on it's best days, it feels a little something like this. Flora'd and designed by the amazing team at I Do...Weddings! this wedding is one of a kind, and over the moon lovely. From the bride's romantic lace gown and broach bouquet, to the beautiful floral...
Today is a very special day and we want to do our part to honor and remember on this Veterans Day by celebrating some beautiful military weddings. We'll start the morning off with one of the sweetest DIY military weddings we've ever seen. This Seattle beauty by Andria Lindquist is full of romance and precious hand-crafted details created by the talented bride. These high school sweethearts spent their engagement miles apart...
Wow, I can't believe it's Friday again already! I guess the weeks just fly by when you stare at pretty, pretty weddings and inspiration all week long. And so to wrap up another gorgeous week at SMP Florida we thought we'd share this super sweet, shabby chic inspired photo shoot by Ashley Daniell Photography and designed by Shannon Reeves Events. We're loving...
This lovely New York City shoot has me thoroughly convinced that a five year anniversary session just might be the greatest idea of all time... and, believe you me, once you take in these sweet as can be images by Allan Summers Photography, you'll most definitely see why. It just doesn't get any more charming than this adorable husband and wife duo and the obvious love they share for one another. Plus, New York City as your...
What do you get when you place photographs by Elizabeth Messina alongside the prettiest of French lace, silks and embroidery a girl could ever dream of wearing? Well, my lovelies, you get the new Heirloom Collection that Claire Pettibone is debuting. Right here on SMP. And gorgeous doesn't even begin to cover it. I have to say, I am admittedly a little shy when it...
Destination weddings are so, so romantic. You and your betrothed, your closest family and friends, jetting away to a beautiful, exotic locale to say your I Do's. And when the destination is Aspen, Colorado, it is promised to be beyond gorgeous. The Rocky Mountain peaks alone can add a total sense of style to a wedding. Add to that a fantastic color palette filled with romantic, soft details, and a bride & groom with style coming out of their ears? Well you got one fabulous wedding as the...
This wedding has a lot of gorgeous things going for it but one thing is for certain Fall and Wine Country are a lovely match. Like peas in a pretty pod those two are and all the fab images from Miki & Sonja Photography have us dreaming of a twinkle light filled dinner with lots of great wine and loved ones alike. And we can't go without mentioning all of the autumnal florals by ...
You know your engagement session is going to be absolutely gorgeous when you have Danielle Capito Photography behind the lens and you're on private and unique grounds where Victoria's Secret once shot a catalog. Complete with ponds, exotic birds, a waterfall, and of course a head over heels in love couple, this e-session has got it all. And I must say, I love how carefree and adventurous they were when they jumped into the...
This vintage, shabby chic inspired wedding is so over the top adorable and seamlessly put together that you may be surprised to read that it was a total DIY affair from beginning to end. Each and every image from Float Away Studios is a study in pure romance and beauty and I literally can't stop staring at them. The gorgeous flowers, the long farm style tables set up next to the church, the super cute bridesmaid dresses, and that amazing...
Oh my goodness, do I wish I had been invited to this charming Kaleden affair. The vintage chic vibe and whimsical details designed by Vintage Origami, beautiful blooms by Polka Dot Door Flowers and the breathtaking garden setting is all kinds of fabulous. Plus, I have never (ever) been more in love with a centerpiece in my life. Those moss covered table runners...
When it comes to a destination for a wedding Napa Valley is never a bad choice. Lovely vistas of rolling hills and vineyards, some of the world's best wine selections at your fingertips, countless ways to pamper yourself and your guests. It doesn't get much more idyllic than that! This fabulously romantic wedding by vendor superstarsA Dream Wedding...
After spotting that cake, the modern, contemporary, delicious looking cake from For Goodness Cakes, I needed more of this Charlotte wedding. And after checking out the traditional with a fun, clean twist affair, filled to the brim with love, style, and some of the most non-DIY looking DIY floral centerpieces, I needed more of this charming couple. And finally after spending some time on the couple's wedding website, I totally fell in...
Let me just say, I would walk a million miles in this bride's oh so lovely shoes - particularly because they are knock out Badgley Mischka's and those pretty pumps got to step in the most exquisite of latte-colored Anne Barge gowns. Not to mention that gown and that beauty of a bride and those shoes all got to attend the prettiest of weddings to...
This adorable bride and groom knew without a doubt that they wanted to say "I Do!" at the Old Field Club in East Setauket... and when you take one look at this amazing venue, it's easy to see why. The gorgeous lakeside ceremony and fabulous reception space have me absolutely head over heels in love... add to that the darling details and paper goods designed by...
