Rustic meets elegant meets one adorable duo, and the result? Well it's prettiness defined. The Riviera Country Club set the stage for the prettiest of parties, and with the help of Occasions, ...
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This is why I love Illinois weddings. One minute I'm basking in a contemporary rooftop soiree in downtown Chicago, the next I'm seriously swooning over a classically gorgeous Winnetka Community House affair with vibrant hues, lush florals from Morning Glory and the perfect dash of whimsy. It's the the reason I adore my job (with a...
This Quebec wedding at Le Belvédère by Dallas Curow is just pure lovely. Pure, oh my goodness I can't believe this is real, lovely. It's the type of wedding that seems like a fairytale from the first image to the last, and you have to pinch yourself to make sure it's all real. But oh it is, and it all makes for one completely stunning...
When rustic and romantic join forces, it's always a beautiful thing. Especially when they come together in a crazy gorgeous wedding set against the industrial awesomeness that is The Filter Building. That's what we call beyond crazy gorgeous, and when you tie it all up with some sweeter than sweet details, seriously stunning hues (I'm looking at you vibrant green) and one love-filled image after another captured by...
Maui equals magic to me. And no, I've never actually been, but after drooling over many a Maui wedding on SMP Destination, I just know it's the place where dreams are made reality. Take this couple, for instance. The day they walked down the aisle was the first time they ever saw their venue, but really how could they go wrong? It is Maui after all. See every gorgeous image by Maria Hibbs Photography right...
This wedding has amazing written all over it. The kind of amazing you can only see in a sea-inspired shindig with bursts of vibrant poppy hues and one of the most adorable duos you will ever virtually meet. I'm talking a Jim and Pam-esque adorable with smiles for miles and one serious ability to throw a pretty party. In other words, they are awesome, their wedding is breathtaking and the full gallery of beautiful images captured by ...
I love rehearsal dinners. The air is full of excitement and everyone wears smiles as if it is their most prized accessory. So when I come across such a dinner like this one snapped up by Bre Sessions, Scobey Photography, I get a little giddy. Ok a lot giddy. Because when you combine happiness and prettiness, it doesn't get any better to me.
Fans of The Great Gatsby, I've got a treat for you. This wedding was planned before the new movie was filmed, and set to take place less than a mile from the original Gatsby. Keeping that in mind, the couple planned a party that looked to be a roaring good time, and we've got the inside scoop from Meghan Sepe Weddings. From the...
First looks are my favorite part of any wedding. But when the bride and groom plan a secluded first look at sunrise, it makes for a moment that's seriously special. Woodnote Photography captured a layer of intimacy and emotion that only the best photographers can do. And the words from the groom? Well, they're enough to bring a girl to tears. "When I saw Jessica in the field for the first time that morning, I was very...
The way I see it, Labor Day isn't as much the end of summer as it is a way to celebrate the season with one last warm-weather hurrah. Though this long weekend is typically associated with all things red white and blue, we thought we'd change it up SMP style. And with that we present a simple backyard celebration in pink, white and teal! So grab your nearest and dearest, your cutest sarong, and some...
Weddings like this one make my heart skip a beat. Maybe it's the preppy chic meets classically gorgeous meets dash of contemporary awesomeness of it all... or maybe it's because it's just so darn pretty. Either way, I've been hooked ever since the very moment I spotted these beautiful images from Brklyn View Photography, and I haven't looked back since. It's a day that is boasting more than its fair share of...
If you need a big ol' dose of summery color this morning, look no further than this Sanibel stunner captured by Laura Elizabeth Photography. Laura was not only the talent behind the lens of this beauty, but she also just so happens to be the Bride's sister. So it's no surprise that the heart in each image sitting in this gallery shines just...
We could let our last post slip away without stealing a page from that gorgeous dessert buffet. Namely, the blueberry cheesecake that is causing me to sit on my hands as I type this so I don't go raid the fridge and make some variations as this sweet cream cheese blueberry filled goodness. Ok not really, but almost. So here you go my friends. The best way to cheat on your diet since these little cakeletts from the lovely dessert gurus of...
This is what it looks like to have all of our loves in one pretty spot. Gold, gold and more gold, pink florals galore by The Little Branch and glamour for miles. This wedding has SMP written all over it and a team of vendors that whipped the Bride and Groom's vision of the Rat Pack meets Under the Stars into a gorgeous reality. That team includes design by ...
If you asked me what my favorite thing in whole wide world was, I would answer without hesitation - love. It fills me up with the greatest of joys, and it's what makes my adoration for weddings never-ending. It's why after looking these stunning images Amanda Megan Miller Photography I know I am in the right business, because getting to witness love like this everyday is simply an honor.
There are two beauties in this California engagement session, the light (and honestly, this whole gorgeous locale) and that blushing bride to be. Don't get me wrong, the groom is quite the looker too, but Ryan Ray Photography captured this leading lady in a way that captures her natural beauty, accentuated by a love-induced glow, and the gallery is gorgeous.
Do you ever have dreams of being outside, on a lazy hazy Summer day, walking barefoot with your closest girlfriends, eating copious amounts of cake? Me neither. But what I do dream of is a gorgeous picnic that feels both thoughtful and yet wildly effortless. With fresh from the garden food and people that make me smile. Exactly like this shoot from Southern Couture Weddings & Catherine Guidry. A perfect picnic overflowing...
Understated elegance is my end-all be-all. Plain and simple. So when I come across a wedding like this beauty at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers by Brklyn View Photography, my heart immediately surrenders to all the pretty. I can't help myself. I wave my wedding-loving white flag proud, and plan...
Aren't you always on the forever quest for the perfect chicken recipe? I am. Because chicken is sort of just a canvas for all of the goodness that you can sprinkle on top or tuck within. And done well, it's one of those every day dishes that can be worth licking your plate. Well the lovely Kathleen of Jo Photo sent us her version of the perfect chicken with this gorgeous recipe from Chef...
I swear, Palm Springs is the capital of style. Where people flock to display their chic-ness. And the couples that tie the knot there? Well they are the kings and queens of the trends. This dashing duo is just such a couple, and their wedding at the Smoke Tree Ranch is stylish and then some. Thankfully every gorgeous moment planned to perfection by ...
