The sun, the sand, the breathtaking Atlantic... you spend hours and hours swooning over those gorgeous Key West soirees. And now that it's time to choose your very own island venue, you know just where to turn - the Southernmost Hotel Collection. Yep, this stellar group of fabulous properties has all of the right ingredients for your big day, including top-notch service, a private oceanfront beach and a plethora...
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All posts fromApril 2012
There is something so wonderful about a classic and sophisticated soiree. One that has details that will withstand the test of time and emotion seeping through each image. Well, we have Raquel Reis Photography to thank for sending over just a soiree for us to gush over this morning. Simple yet stunning, it's a wedding that will never go out of style, and we couldn't adore it more.
What do the most beloved weddings ever featured on SMP have in common? Joy. Pure, unabashed, dance like no one is watching Joy. And from the moment that I saw this next little number, I knew that it would be added to that very list. The beloved list. Aside from being quite obviously gorgeous, this particular couple approached their wedding day just as every pair should. With an attention to the people, places and moments they love most. Photographed by...
To call this wedding pretty would be an understatement. It's beyond pretty. It's BEYOND beyond pretty. It's lavender and vineyards, it's romance and love, it's ring bearers and roses. It's perfection, all wrapped up in amazing images from Justin & Mary. And we've tied it with a bow in the gallery just for you!
And now lets delve into some of the projects behind this fab shoot. Get ready to take some notes because we have a whole lot of steal-worthy ideas coming your way in 3, 2, 1... Materials: spray adhesive paper box colored sand paint and paint brush paper with your table number scissors bowls for mixing sand 1. Prep the sand by mixing different amounts of the colors you want to fade into each other. A lot of yellow with a little orange in the first bowl, an equal amount of both...
Inspiration shoots are great for pulling ideas and pretty details for your upcoming wedding. But when a shoot is also jam-packed with THREE awesome DIY projects; that's like hitting the blogging lotto. MegRuth Photography teamed up with a bevy of fabulous creatives including Layers of Lovely who whipped up some insane florals and ...
It pretty much goes without saying that any day spent wrapped up in some Laura Jayne lovely is a glorious day here on SMP. This couture line of stop-you-in-your-tracks bridal accessories sparkles and dazzles in all of the right ways - and when you take a look at their new Spring 2012 Collection, trust us, you'll be over the moon. From stunning veils to oh-so-chic hair adornments to sophisticated jewelry, ...
Not only does this Palm Springs wedding bring glamour, chic style and dramatic flair to the table but some of the most heart string-pulling, joyful, sweetest moments ever. You can't really go wrong with a venue like Parker Palm Springs and Ray Soemarsono of Apertura behind the lens but magic happens when you add one smoking bride in the most...
There is charming, and then there is this wedding by The Youngrens. It's an overload of color and character, and the perfect mix of Texas darling and California chic - just like the couple themselves. And that, ultimately, takes charming to an entirely new level. It makes for a gallery that will leave you gushing, and those just happen to be our...
You know Frank Sinatra's Just The Way You Look Tonight? This wedding has had me humming that song over and over since I first laid eyes on it's pretty factor. It's lovely. From the smiles so warm to the cheeks so soft, everything is just lovely. 2Chic Events & Design were the talented team behind the planning and design, and teamed up with True Love Photo...
Before I even knew this Bride happened to be the talent behind Chandra Abel Designs, I was obsessed with the florals in this wedding. OBSESSED. I may or may not have stared at all the breathtaking bouquets for an embarrassing amount of time. When I found out she arranged them on her own the day of, well that took it to an entirely new level for me. Combine all of that with the talent of...
Have you ever wondered what happens when it's time for one of the world's most gracious, lovely and crazy-talented wedding vendors to host a wedding of her very own? Well apparently, she packs it up, heads to one of the most beautiful places on earth and throws a celebration with her nearest and dearest that even the most skilled wedding connoisseurs would love. When that crazy-talented wedding vendor turned Bride-to-be just happens to be the queen of calligraphy...
If you can't tell just by looking how happy, calm, and fabulous this bride is (facing Hurricane Irene's threats to ruin her wedding day) I will simply have to tell you how amazing she is. See those macarons? Those mouthwatering, stomach-grumbling, delish macarons? She made them (and the flowers on that cake!). And then loved and partied the night away at her gorgeous soiree, planned by Blissful Beginnings Wedding & Events.
Elyse Hall can do no wrong in our book. Nothing but out of this world images come from her camera and she always pairs up with the coolest of weddings. Like this pretty number; an eclectic mix of bright colors and DIY elements and a couple that is radiating a whole lot of love. It's happiness in the form of a pretty Arizona fête and you can see it all right here.
Try and try as I might, I just can't find the right words to describe my complete and total OBSESSION with this darling Gundaroo affair by Thorson Photography. From the gorgeous garden ceremony to the lovely laid back vibe to the too-cute-for-words bride and groom, every last moment is a sweet, sweet lesson in DIY perfection... and I am seriously mesmerized. Even better? You will be, too. ...
This San Diego wedding by Sean Walker Photography is rich with details. Breathtaking, warm your heart, make you giddy beyond belief details. All DIY and made with love by the bride's creative, generous mother. Any one of the elements from the lace embroidery hoops to the antique furniture to the hand sewn tablecloths would look gorgeous by themselves but combined with the rest of these meticulously crafted details...
You know we L.O.V.E. the pretty, pretty details here on SMP - and when it comes to a fabulous pair of shoes, well, we just can't get enough. Thank goodness for ShoeMint, the members-only online boutique that delivers month after month of spectacular shoe collections right to your front door. A phenomenal collaboration between...
One combination that just might be our our new favorite is the coming together of whimsy and elegance. It's succulents and ballrooms like you've never seen. Blue Hydrangea whipped up a myriad of succulent infused centerpieces, moss lined aisle ways and bouquets that would make even the most modern of Brides fall head over heels. And married with gold details and the stately ballroom of ...
Salvage One is one of the coolest little spots in Chicago. A melding of hip urban loft meets grandma's attic filled with vintage gems that all come together for such a lovely marrying spot. Saying I Do under a sea of twinkling chandeliers; there's nothing quite like it. And with a little help from floral genius Pollen and beautiful images by ...
Texas, you are just kicking some serious butt in the dreamy wedding department! We've seen a lot of really beautiful barn bashes recently and this Hofmann Ranch wedding by Ivy Weddings definitely takes the cake. It is rustic romance to the highest possible power with the prettiest of brides, a blush and ivory palette and so many sweet, steal-worthy details. ...
