So as dense as this makes me sound...I fell in love with Ojai from a television show. Brothers and Sisters. I know, I know. We've featured Ojai weddings on SMP that would make even the most discerning bride swoon with delight. But it was ABC's Brothers and Sisters that first got me. That first made me think that there just might be a heaven right here on earth. So when I see a wedding like this next one, photographed to shockingly beautiful perfection by...
I freely admit that I am one of San Diego's biggest fans and it's not just because of weather. All sunny beaches aside, it is this awesome little spot on the west coast with the loveliest infusion of all things Mexico. Great food, beautiful architecture and margaritas worth a plane ticket home just to guzzle. So you know when this Coronado beauty from We Heart Photography landed in submissions, I scooped it up and instantly began...
We are big fans of all our Little Black Book Photographers. Number One Fan status even. But there is something about Brooke Courtney Photography's images that I always recognize. They catch my eye in a way no one else can. They warm my heart. They make me smile. It doesn't hurt that she gets unbelievably good looking couples in even more unbelievably amazing weddings, like this Pennsylvania fête. The love just grows and grows, each...
When Catherine Hall Studios sent over this Napa beauty, I squealed with delight. Because I swear this bride and I are kindred spirits. Her pretty pup was just about enough to send me over the giddy edge, but when I saw her glam-fest of a gown, her bow-tied groom and her vibrant choice of wedding hue - I just about died. How can you not love a Bride that plans a day like this with the help of...
Does it get more fun than walking through Crate & Barrel with the infamous scanner registering for all the new beauties that will live in your home with your soon-to-be-spouse? It definitely doesn't get more fun, but it's just gotten easier with Crate & Barrel's new App that lets you...
Fate totally brought this traveling pair together one night in London and set the stage for their future wedding that included guests from all over the world. They chose the gorgeous Bird in Hand barrel room for their reception and added loads of elements to pay tribute to the groom's Taiwanese heritage like traditional candies as favors and lots of red for good luck. Karen Pfeiffer Photography snapped up all the pretty including a...
I'm pretty sure that this little spot is the number one fun place to get married in California. With everything from Bocce ball courts to lavender gardens to wishing wells, there's tons and tons to keep your guests busy and happy all day long. And that's exactly what this couple did. With lots of pretty DIY details like a 100 year old French door to hold the seating charts, this wedding is beyond gorgeous and there's way more to see...
It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and forget just why this big party is in the works, but for this couple (who you may remember from their engagement shoot!), giving back was the theme of their big day! The bride bought her dress at a fundraisher where proceeds were donated to children's cancer research and her bridesmaids...
What better way to plan your wedding than surrounded by family and friends? After living in Thailand for three years, this couple returned to their roots for a home spun wedding by Jess Dewes Photography, whose images will melt your heart. Nearly every element from this celebration were {impressive} DIY projects by the bride and groom, along with exquisite flowers from ...
Picture this. A glorious Costa Rica setting, a breathtaking barefoot ceremony and an amazing First Dance in the sand. Sounds romantic, no? Well, prepare yourselves, SMPers, because that's just the beginning of the lovely coming to us straight from this gorgeous Manuel Antonio soiree. I'm talking an adorable Mr. and Mrs., a lovely chiffon gown and the fab stylings of Supreme Weddings - all wrapped up in ah.mazing images captured by ...
Love tents and flower crowns are about as bohemian as you can get and a look that Gypsy Floral and Events pulls off impeccably. They teamed up with InkedFingers Photography for a picnic shoot full of love and barefoot dancing with a ton of cute details to inspire your next boho fête. Whether that be an engagement shoot or a full blown wedding love fest, you can find so much...
This couple provided more than just super cute thoughtful DIY touches for the guests at their Oakhurst Farm wedding. When their big day turned out to be the hottest one of the year, they moved the waterside ceremony they had planned indoors for the comfort of their guests, keeping only the releasing of the doves outside afterward, complete with sweet custom hand fans made by the bride, of course. ...
If you've ever been to Newport, Rhode Island you know there is something special about that city by the sea. A wee bit of magic, if I may say. So couples that decide to snap their engagement portraits here are super smart. Because when you mix unreal backdrops and love, you get a session that turns out as gorgeous as this one by Mikhail Glabets Photography. And you can see it all...
So often we get caught up in the amazing details of the wedding. Making sure everything is perfect and pretty. And while we definitely think the details of the wedding can be a fabulous way to show off your personality and love in a super sweet, super unique way, the words on the back of the groom's + groomsmen's' ties say it all: Be Happy. We love this wedding from Sweetwater Portraits for reminding us that the biggest, most...
This gem is all about the lace. Gorgeous, intricate, want to cover everything in your path lace. And event planner Carrie Glascock, of A Charleston Bride, totally did. From a gown that fits this Bride like a beautiful glove to a cake that was made to be front and center, this is a Charleston lace fest with a big dose of Southern hospitality ( sweet tea sipping on a rocking chair clad porch included). The images by ...
I'm a lover of all things vintage (aka, completely and totally obsessed), so when AmaraFix Photography sent along this stunning Brooklyn soiree, I almost fell right out of my chair. An insanely gorgeous ode to Old Hollywood, this lovely little number is boasting rich, dark hues, a sophisticated candlelit reception and an Alberto Makali gown that will knock.your.socks.off. Plus...
There's nothing quite like the breathtaking crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to set the stage for your Big Day... well, that and the oh-so-talented team at URBANcoast. Together they make one VERY fabulous combination of wedding goodness - and this gorgeous Clearwater soiree is the perfect example of what I am talking about. A beautiful blue and green color palette, a stunning ceremony setting and seaside chic every which way you...
This wedding is darling. Pure and simple. Darling down to every last detail - most of which the bride handcrafted herself - with a sense of chic built into the very foundation of the day. Held at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club, it's the kind of wedding that simply makes you smile. Because you can actually feel the love and the happiness and the joy behind every moment, every perfectly crafted touch. And with...
Peonies and sequins seem like a match made in wedding heaven and when you add crisp, contemporary details like ghost chairs and lucite name tags into the mix, it's all out modern romance as seen through the lens of Yasmin Khajavi Photography. Take one idea like sparkling linens or the whole shebang crafted by Zest Floral and Event Design to incorporate into your big day. And this...
Good floral design can stop me in my tracks. A pretty peony, a romantic garden rose, when pulled together in the most fabulous way, can fill your wedding with amazing smells and photographs pretty enough to hang on anyones wall. When Stacy K Floral teams up with Erich Camping, the images are so stunning, I'm dying to hang a few on MY wall.
