Wedding Wednesday is without a doubt my favorite day of the week. It's a day where we kick up our heels and celebrate with a slew of stunning weddings just because we can. And this week it all starts with this Chapel Hill affair set at, designed and planned by the impeccable Fearrington Village. It's a family-centered celebration that Sarah Der Photography captured to...
You know what I love about anniversary shoots (well, besides everything)? They capture that oh-so-exciting time in your life when the whole world feels like it's right at your newly shared doorstep, when there is no other reason to jump in front of a camera other than the fact that you want to celebrate love. And when that special time is captured by Bryce Covey? Well, then I'm a complete goner. Because when you combine...
Priority number one for this darling bride and groom? Sprinkling in as many meaningful details as possible into their big day. Details that not only represented their relationship as a couple, but their rich family history, as well. From the burlap table runners to the antique jewelry to the sweet DIY projects so lovingly crafted with the help of family and friends, this was a day that was a true "labor of love" from start to finish. See every last moment planned to perfection by ...
On its own, this wedding is a stunner but paired with an elegant take on the rustic rehearsal dinner, this HammerSky Vineyards affair is transformed into two days of beauty. Beauty that can be found in the simple details effortlessly crafted by Kelsey West Designs and in the fresh garden blooms by Adornments Flowers + Finery. And most of all, beauty found in the light-filled...
Ms. Jessie Webster, from Sweet Thing, has long been someone I've admired from afar. She simply embodies that serious cool factor that you just can't fake. And while I'm here, confessing my undeniable girl crush, I might as well add that I would give many a things to sit down with her over a cup of coffee and pick that wildly talented brain of hers. Since that isn't in the cards for the time being (you know, geography and all), this fun...
Sometimes it's crazy to me that a wedding, a gorgeous wedding no less, can be planned in less than six months. I know it can. I planned mine in five. But when one like this Old Glory Ranch soiree comes along and I read that it was planned in four months... I'm floored. Every time. Every detail j. cota photography captured was so stunning that I'm actually amazed that it all...
I happen to be all kinds of obsessed with gorgeous old homes overflowing with romance and history, so saying "I do" in a beautiful Victorian mansion like the Inn at Park Winters is kind of like my personal dream come true. Yep, just the thought of spending my wedding day in this breathtaking setting makes my heart pitter patter... and doing it all with the help of the oh-so-talented team at...
If there's anything we can learn from this Malibu wedding, it's that plan B isn't so bad. In fact, sometimes it's even better. With a flooded venue just three weeks before the big day, the fearless crew behind Sugar & Fluff pulled together to transform a contemporary estate into the chicest bohemian-style soiree . The result? A dream-come-true wedding that looked and felt like it was plan A all along.
Every time I have (well I should say had because clearly, if I'm writing a post about setting a table, I better know a thing or two about it) a dinner party, I always found myself second guessing the placement of each piece. And yet, I feel like setting a proper table is one of those things every hostess should know how to do with ease. So, for my benefit and yours, we're breaking it down for you, SMP style. With a pretty watercolor that you can print out and frame for reference of course!
Destination weddings are the ultimate in this wedding blogger's eyes. I mean, what's not to love about saying "I do" in a stunning locale all while giving your nearest + dearest a built-in vacation?! So when it comes time to start shopping the globe for the spot where you'll tie the knot, you can honestly start - and stop - your search with Hawaii. From the secluded, sandy beaches and the incredible accommodations to the tropical waterfalls and romantic sunsets, the islands of Hawaii will...
Whether you're deep in the throes of wedding planning or just getting your feet wet, this post is for you. Consider it cocktail hour 101, which also translates swimmingly into bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and any and every party you might possibly be throwing on your road to "I Do." For this course, we went right to the expert, St-Germain, purveyor of scrumptious cocktailing. With their new cocktail...
I'm the type of person who is on a constant mission to be inspired. Whether it's pouring over the SMP archives or late night pinterest quests for the perfect who-knows-what, inspiration is something I seriously can't live without. So when a photo shoot like this one from Sarzy O Photography, Bella Bloom Floral Design...
This wedding from the talented Victoria Sprung Photography? It's quintessential Chicago. Elegant with a side of style and a dash of fun. It has the perfect amount of tradition, but with some personality thrown in for good measure. The result? A perfectly chic city soiree that you just know their guests are still talking about. See all the fun unfold right here.
Confession time. Every time I see an inspiration shoot, I think "this is exactly how I want my wedding to be." And as someone who surrounds herself with pretty, pretty inspiration day in and day out, it happens on a fairly regular basis. As you can imagine. So, it came as no surprise, really, that this beautiful Vancouver shoot has me completely dedicated to all things yellow, gold and glamorous... with a rustic twist. It's the fab stylings of ...
I know emerald is the official Color of the Year (and I do love it), but I'm thinking a case needs to be made for mint green. A campaign of sorts, if you will. Because every single time I see its pretty little face making an appearance in a Big Day, it sort of steals the show. Take for example this breathtaking Dallas affair from the ever-talented Sweet Pea Events, which just so happens to feature bridesmaids looking stellar in some...
Bluebird Productions + Sanderson Images + Aspen? It's a match made in wedding-loving heaven. And a match we get to reap the rewards from in this seriously lovely gallery. It's sunlight images and love-filled moments circling around this couple and their love for all things travel and yoga. And...
Newport is a place near and dear to my heart. It's just a hop, skip and a jump away from the place I call home so I often find myself hopping, skipping and jumping to the gorgeous city on the sea as often as humanly possible. The reason? It's drop dead gorgeous, and has that coastal east coast charm that simply can't be beat. So my heart does a little happy dance when I come across a wedding that virtually transports me to that fabulous place, particularly when it's done in such a stylish...
There are a lot of reasons I adore this beautiful Clayton wedding, but let me start out by saying this: the bride and groom are adorable. Adorable in a way that makes you happy just looking at them... and filled with an immense joy just to share in their day. And those aforementioned "other" reasons? Well, just one look at their breathtaking affair and it's easy to see. From the sweet DIY details to the stunning florals from ...
I grew up loving Sabrina and wishing I could climb up into a tree and watch beautiful parties every Saturday night, but this bride got the real deal. She grew up behind this gorgeous mansion, which obviously meant she opened her bedroom windows to listen to the music coming from the grounds all wedding season long. The only thing more romantic than that is the grown up girl's wedding, captured beautifully by Melanie Mauer. It took place...
If there were ever a wedding that captured the essence of rusticity and romance, this would be it. We're talking candles and chandeliers, white drapery and crystal, twinkle lights and rhinestones...all sitting pretty amongst Arizona's Sonoran Desert. It's the barn wedding, redefined thanks to the perfect planning and Southwest-inspired design by Ashley Gain Weddings. We've...
