Bold statement alert: this is my favourite DIY we've ever featured on SMP Living. That says a lot considering there are a number of them that have completely knocked me off my feet. But I would pay big bucks for this gorgeous gilded number in a high end store. The best part? With just a little elbow grease, you can do the whole thing for virtually nothing! Ah, Ikea hacks - how I love thee.
We saved this wedding for today, just in case you aren't super excited to be sitting in your office in front of your computer after you holiday weekend. Mirelle Carmichael Photography's images are enough to make your desk chair a little more comfortable and your day a little more cheery. The wedding is an ear to ear smile from beginning to end!...
In my humble opinion, one can never have enough trays. I honestly couldn't even count how many I have laying around corralling various objects of all shapes and sizes. They add instant class to any ol' room, especially when they've been decked out in a hint of gold. So, naturally, that's just what we did. And we've got the full how-to just for you! White tray of your choice (we got ours from...
The BAD news: Labor Day weekend has officially drawn to a close. The GOOD news: this Sarasota wedding is more than enough to put the pep back in your pretty little step. Because when two photographers say "I do" with The Anti Bride and SRQtees by their side, the result is amazing. I'm talking an absolute overhaul of gorgeousness brought to life behind the lens of ...
Because art is one of those things that can quickly deplete a budget, when it came to Stephanie's apartment we knew we had to get creative. When we stumbled upon this stunning botanical inspired calendar we felt like we had hit the jackpot. Beautiful floral graphics filled pages that were simply ripe for the picking. And for just a few dollars we were able to outfit Stephanie's office with an entire wall...
There are some weddings that grace the pages of SMP that I just want to live in forever. This is one of those weddings. It's perfectly sweet, and filled with the kind of love that just makes you smile from ear to ear. It's the type of wedding that you just want to wrap yourself up in, and thanks to all the gorgeous images from Joshua Mikhaiel Photography, you can do just that...
Mark your calendars, my dears, because Southern California's newest high-end wedding showcase is just around the corner! Something Lovely Wedding Event will launch on Sunday, September 29th, 2013 from 12pm until 4pm at gorgeous Laguna Beach venue [seven-degrees]. The curated event will be filled to the brim with high-end wedding vendors + resources, luxe gift bags and...
This Bride is one lucky lady. Not only did she get to marry the man of her dreams, she also had one talented team of family and friends behind her to make every moment nothing short of perfect. That's right, a sister who just so happens to be the talent behind Created Lovely Events and mother who also does makeup. Oh, and did I mention the stunning images sitting in this...
Ok so before we get to Stephanie's big reveal, we have a few pretty wonderful DIY's we need to share. First up: this awesomely simple gold leafed art, inspired a bit by Lovely Little Details + Song Ink's gorgeous print and a bit by this fun print we saw on Art.com.
This is the kind of wedding that I live for. That traditional meets whimsical meets all kinds of romantic wedding that you Chicago bride and grooms have down pat. The sort of affair that stops your day in the best kind of way with crazy gorgeous DIY details, glittery gold accents (YES) and moment after moment of pure perfection planned by Sweetchic Events. This, my friends, is take your breath away pretty and you...
I have what one might call a serious case of travel fever. So it shouldn't be a surprise that SMP Destination is my happy place. It's like getting the chance to go somewhere new every single day, and today we are headed to Brazil by way of these gorgeous engagement pictures from Weber Photography. Love and travel in one pretty place? Consider me one happy lady.
Austin is one of those crazy cool cities that you don't even have to visit to know just how extremely awesome it is. The kind of city that houses some of the world's most stunning couples and hosts some of the world's most amazing weddings, too. Weddings like this sweet Antebellum Oaks affair from the ever-wonderful Forever Photography Studio; an affair so pretty that sweet purple hues, lush florals from...
We love a good barn wedding around these parts, but when that barn wedding is sprinkled with a whole lot of glam? Well that's when you hit our wedding sweet spot. Think rolling country fields mixed with layers of Vera Wang ruffles. It's a stunning barn setting with a chandelier thrown in for good measure. It's all around lovely, and...
You know what makes for one seriously awesome combo? Two adorable high school sweethearts, the amazing city of Atlanta and one breathtakingly gorgeous wedding. That's what we here at SMP call the trifecta of wedding goodness and this pretty little affair has all three. Not to mention it's a day that is seriously brimming with pretty, from the sweet romantic details to the traditional reception bursting with elegance to the fabulous gallery from...
It's kind a party in the SMP offices today because one of our (super gorgeous!) LBBers just tied the knot and we've got the amazing images from Michelle Gardella Photography right here. Chelsea of Everthine Bridal Boutique married her sweetheart in a soiree that has our hearts racing and the...
It might not feel like fall just yet, but after five seconds with this Georgia "I do," a mug of cider was calling. my. name. Factor in all the autumn-inspired florals from Twigs, Leaves & Flowers plus every picture-perfect moment caught by Red Fly Studio, and I'm feeling an oh so sudden urge to cuddle up in a cardigan and watch the leaves change outside my window...
Today is such a fun day on SMP. Last week, we took a peek at Erin's apartment overhaul... and now we're back in action with our dear Stephanie. Stephanie is a Weddings editor and has more talent and taste in her pinky finger than most people I know combined. But, much like our beloved Erin, she's busy. Like, burning the midnight oil on a daily basis type of busy. And her sweet...
It's a well-known fact that returning from a holiday weekend isn't always easy, but a beautiful bride with an "aversion to all things boring" and a drop-dead gorgeous Fort Lauderdale wedding can make the transition much, much easier. Believe you me. Especially when that wedding happens to be filled to the brim with vibrant hues, succulent-filled lovely from Victoria Park and one breathtaking image after another...
When it comes to giving couples unsolicited wedding planning advice, I tend to be a broken record: spend your money on the things you'll keep forever (photos+film) and the elements that will guarantee your guests a fabulous time (awesome tunes). So when I came across Lovesick Inc, the DJ and alternative wedding film company based out of Philly, it was like my wedding stars had aligned. Started in 2008 by two...
Sometimes it's a bouquet, other times it's a cake, and it can even be a simple DIY rosette that wins over my décor-loving heart... and then there are times like this where I get all three. T.H. Jackson Huang of Ikonica captured a wedding that is the complete trifecta of wedding décor and you are seriously going to be floored when you click here!...
