I'm pretty sure this next wedding will take your breath away with all its stunning images by the super talented Three Winks Studio. This wedding is definitely the kind that you dream about when you're a little girl...you know the one where you're wearing a long, lace veil, your hair is braided just so, your groom has a super cute bow tie on and you have a super cool cake with an even cooler topper. Yup, this is the one and...
August 2012
I've been waiting for a wedding like this one, for oh...about a hundred years. Because to me, this is exactly what style looks like. Exactly what it means to put your own personality stamp on your special day. The bride - who crafted all of those crazy beautiful reception flowers herself - and groom looked only to their own loves to dictate their approach to wedding day style...and I couldn't be a happier blogger because of it. The pair...
So we told you this morning that this week was going to be good. Five full days of wine country weddings, good. That's right, thanks to Viansa Winery we'll be filling your week with feature after feature from that gorgeous region of your stylish state. And we've only just begun...
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What happens when the little girl who decided it was time to join this pretty world in a Lilly Pulitzer store (seriously... you have to read the story) grows up and gets married? Why, she invites her nearest and dearest to join her handsome hubby-to-be and her in sunny Costa Rica for a wedding with the style sense of Lilly. Captured by A Brit & A Blonde, this soiree is...
Each and every time we get to delve into a wedding by Desi Baytan Photography, we're the happiest of happy. Soft, romantic images are Desi's specialty and mixed with a setting like Casa Romantica, it makes for a really gorgeous affair. Coastal views meet the stylings of Open Box Designs meet pastel florals...
Big announcements - we love 'em. And when we have a little something special up our sleeves, we like to shout it from the rooftops as loud as we can. And today's oh-so-exciting news? Well, it's a doozy. Because, not only are we featuring our usual dose of pretty here on SMP California, we've joined forces with one of our favorite venues, Viansa Winery, to bring you FIVE FULL DAYS of Sonoma + Napa Valley goodness. I'm talking...
These dream-like images from Natalie McComas tell the story of a couple clearly head-over-heels in love and a wedding (hand)crafted to perfection with the help of family and friends. The etherial setting at Byron View Farm proved to be the perfect place for this Mr. and Mrs. to say their vows with it's laid-back vibe + rustic charm. See the rest of this beauty for yourself...
I love this bride. LOVE her - and I am thoroughly convinced that she is my wedding-obsessed soul mate (she sooo is). Not only that - but, she and her dashing groom really know how to throw a chic soiree. Their modern bash is what contemporary dreams are made of - and features bundles of killer style AND some of the most amazing DIY projects you will ever see. It's bright yellow hues meets a crazy cool venue meets beyond fabulous images captured by...
There's no better cure for a case of the the Monday's than a bright yellow, happy-as-can-be e-session dripping with gorgeous Texas sunshine and the absolute cutest bride and groom-to-be! The Bird & The Bear sent over these gorgeous images (there's a whole lot more right here) and a short film that will keep you smiling all afternoon!
A little glitter is always a fab way to start the day in my book, and glitter mixed with rustic farm goodness? Well, that's enough to make Monday feel like Friday. This pretty little ditty captured by Crissie McDowell Photography is the perfect example of just what I'm talking about, and will surely make all of your vintage-loving souls do a little jig. Filled to the brim with the prettiest of vintage pieces from...
Call your travel agent and get ready to book the next flight out to Playa del Carmen because this wedding by Krista Photography is going to melt your heart. How can you possibly make the picturesque setting of Hacienda Tres Rios Resort any more beautiful? Bring in an incredible team of pro's such as Canteiro to help...
At SMP, we know just the right cure for the common Monday blues, and it comes in the form of this splendid wedding courtesy of AMW Studios. The sheer classic beauty (um, hello gorgeous Monique Lhuillier gown) and flawless color palette are the perfect ingredients to create something so wonderfully traditional while still remaining...
I could seriously hug Melissa Schollaert Photography for sending this breathtaking Wimbish House wedding our way. And not just any hug - one great BIG bear hug. Because not only is this one of the most gorgeous affairs I have ever laid my eyes upon, it also happens to be chock-full of heartwarming moments and classic inspiration that will you have swooning from...
I want the inside of my home to look like this wedding. There - I've said it! The romantic designs mixed with rustic furniture (like the slanted birchwood ladders holding pillar candles) are simply amazing. If I could pluck everything out of the refurbished barn where this lovely wedding took place and put it all in my home, I would! The bride is glowing with happiness too, and it's impossible not to get caught up in this fairytale of a wedding. See for yourself, thanks to ...
What you are about to see is not only as sweet and charming as any good Southern wedding should be, it is also gorgeous as all get out. With yellow and grey details (a favorite, for sure) it's casual yet stunning - and we love every moment captured by Virgil Bunao Fine Art Weddings. Love them all a lot. The gallery is filled with pure love, gentle smiles, and...
Your Monday morning is about to get a whole lot prettier and waaay more fun thanks to this super playful and oh-so-beautiful e-session by Kaye English Photography. This fab duo had so much fun prancing along the Brooklyn bridge with a big ol' bunch of balloons and taking trips on the merry-go-round...and if that isn't the best way to celebrate your engagement, I don't know what is!
This blue and white wedding is so fresh and pretty, I could stare at it all.day.long. I love how it's traditional yet playful, and there's just a hint of whimsy, which, in my opinion, every wedding totally needs. Szarmack Photography captured all the lovely details down to the fun striped ribbon on the bride's bouquet. Want to see more? I don't blame you one bit!
We know you all adore weddings just as much as we do and we know you all have beds, maybe some that need some love and pizzaz so today we are taking some of our most beloved weddings and reworking them into bedding masterpieces. The kind of spot perfect for snuggling in on a sunday and drinking your weight in coffee. It's a Wedding to Bedding showdown and up first is a...
Any morning that starts off with chocolate is a good morning by us. It's a love affair that's been going strong since we were the ripe old age of five and today it's found its match. These scrumptious musings come courtesy of Hawes Photography who teamed up with Modern Meals for Two for a Banana Chocolate Muffin recipe that Sunday morning dreams are made of. Dessert in...
Although the fact that I actually have to climb out of bed on this glorious Sunday morning is a bit tragic, it's been made infinitely better upon seeing this magical, breakfast-in-bed moment. A boy. A girl. A stack of pancakes. And more smiles, laughter and unabashed lovey doviness than a girl could ever wish for. The photographs are by Scarlet O'Neill and the styling is by...





















