When Jose sent over these images from his recent trip to Cuba, I told him that they deserved to be in a gallery. We all know Jose Villa thanks to his beloved wedding photographs, though what we don't always get to see, are the images that he captures along the way. The photographs that tell a story beyond white dresses and fairytales and capture life in a slightly different way.
So I don't know about you, but lately I feel like been dying to spend every spare minute pouring over the pages of SMP Living. Don't get me wrong, I can never ever get enough of the world of real weddings, but when it comes to my other loves (fashion, travel, food, and the like), it's really the perfect place to be. And this week has been a pretty darn good one on...
Photographers are a rare breed. They see the world through the lens of a camera, always aware of beautiful shots, stunning vingettes, powerful moments. And if ever there was a photographer whose lens I wish I could peak into, it would be Jose Villa. Because his life - and every nook and cranny within it - has soul. And texture. And a sense of space and life and history. So when he gave us this rare glimpse into his travels to Morocco -...
Weddings at the art gallery tend to lean a little closer to the modern side of the romance spectrum, so when a wedding that leans the other way, with just the right amount of vintage to pop against the clean museum vibe comes along, we swoon. It's the little surprises that get us. The unexpected juxtaposition of a lace veil and the contemporary white walls. The classic chiavari chair in lucite. The extra fluffy, pink bouquets set against a grey backdrop.
There's no denying that the vast majority of us over here at SMP are girly girls at heart. I mean, it's essentially our job to gush over pretty, and I don't believe any of us have ever met a sparkle, a gold bangle or a bauble we don't like. So you can only imagine our reaction to the launch of the oh so glorious JewelMint Collective. What began with...
This next sentence has been uttered from my lips probably a hundred a times at least and always manages to send my husband into fits of worry but here it goes. I call wedding do-over. Because this wedding of adorable blogger Vmac + Cheese is pure genius. A chic penthouse backdrop at The Fairmount Hotel, an intimate gathering with your nearest and dearest and loads of...
A big, huge thank you goes out to Nikki Langmead Photography for sending along this sweet engagement session that truly focuses on what I adore more than anything about sessions such as these - love. Love that seems to seep through each and every image, and that will most definitely give you the warm and fuzzies when flipping through this gallery.
I simply don't know of a bride who doesn't fantasize about her big day looking like it fell straight from the pages of an inspiration shoot - with each detail meticulous thought through and every element styled to perfection. And for you lucky Canadian couples, that dream may be closer to reality than you'd ever imagined with the incredibly talented wedding planners + stylists at Prelude to a Kiss. Around since 2007, this...
Crisp, clean loft weddings get me every.single.time. I just adore them. So this Greenhouse Loft wedding captured by Christy Tyler Photography? SO up my alley. It's understated yet perfectly refined, letting the couple in the middle of it all truly shine. Five Grain Events was on hand to make sure the entire...
At the corner of casual elegance and beachfront beauty lies Shutters on the Beach, aka the place for your dream Santa Monica wedding. With simply breathtaking ocean views, crazy-good food and wine, top-notch amenities and reception spaces that are anything but ordinary, you're already halfway done planning the day you've been mentally planning your whole life! The laid-back California vibe paired with all...
Nautical anything pretty much rocks my socks off, but when it's a nautical engagement session or wedding? That's amazing and then some. Take for example this pretty little Seabrook shoot from the always divine Mustard Seed Photography which is ranking high atop my list of favorites with a beyond adorable duo and some serious seafaring fun. I'm talking champagne, cupcakes and sweet navy blue hues, all set against those sunny...
Invitations are like a sneak peek into your wedding's heart + soul — a tiny glimpse for your guests of what's to come. And when it comes to portraying a bright, modern + unique soiree, look no further than amazing boutique stationer, Avie Designs. Known for their gorgeous, hand-made + high-quality paper goodies, the creative geniuses at Avie Designs live by...
I love First Looks. Love them. So, when I read that this adorable bride and groom opted on a First Look at the high school where they met, I quickly decided that they were awesome. I mean, how amazing is it to spend the morning of your wedding frolicking around the very place you fell in love? Pretty, pretty fabulous. And their wedding? All kinds of crazy gorgeous with the sunniest of yellow hues, a yummy cake from...
Oh my heavens, this shoot is take-your-breath-away beautiful. Honestly, I think I've gone through each of the perfect pictures in this gallery captured by Libelle Photography about 100 times, and it doesn't seem enough. It will never seem enough. I need one of you sweet Georgia peaches to take this pretty party and run with it, because it's southern charm done beyond right.We have ...
Having lived through three of them myself, I can fully attest to the fact that Colorado autumns are the most magical location/weather duo you will come across. Ever. Anywhere. The colors are phenomenal and the weather is better than perfect. All the makings of a wedding day for the books. And when Sapphire Celebrations is involved, especially when...
Everything about this windy city wedding just happens to be my cup of tea. I'm talking about those sweeping city views, layers upon layers of sparkle, and romantic details galore that add up to maybe the best wedding ever. But the only thing better than this crazy awesome day are all the vendors behind it. Vendors like Birch Design Studio, Kehoe Designs, and...
Today we're talking all things travel and I couldn't be more excited. We've got some incredible travel diaries coming up this afternoon and I'm pretty sure you don't want to miss em' (I don't know about you, but I'm totally living vicariously through our travel posts). In the meantime, we thought we'd round up some of our very favourite travel essentials, SMP styles. While we all know that comfort is of...
Brooklyn weddings are amazing in a way that is sort of indescribable. Like your first day of a week-long vacation or the best piece of chocolate cake. There are no words. Which is exactly why I have been stumbling around this intro for what seems like hours, trying to communicate to each and every one of you just how much I ADORE this Wythe Hotel wedding. And you know what? I think I'll let the breathtaking images from...
My very own big day was a seaside soiree with a touch of tradition, so it should be no surprise that I fell head over heels in love with this beauty captured by Liga Photography. It's dripping in that old Florida charm that never fails to leave me speechless, perfectly curated details from MMD Event and of course enough l.o.v.e to fill up that gorgeous blue ocean.
Ten years in the making, now that is a beautiful reason to celebrate. And these Brides did so with a mega-dose of style. Blush pink, classic pink, dark pink - you'll find the whole pink hued family decorating this barn from blooms to linens and all topped off with sparkling chandeliers. It's a vision crafted by Joy de Vivre Event Design Boutique + NLC Productions and brought to life...
