You know the wedding was enjoyed by all when even Mother Nature cooperates and sends a magical sunset in honor of the happy couple. And you know you're a lucky couple when you've got talented Sweetwater Portraits to capture said magic. This was just one of those weddings that is filled to the brim with gorgeous light, gorgeous details, and most...
Happy Monday, SMPers! We've got a morning full of fun announcements that have us giddy as can be. Besides being nominated for InStyle's Social Media Awards (totally blushing!) we're thrilled to announce our 2013 Fashion & Beauty e-mag is right around the corner. That's right - a SMP mag devoted to all things style. And in light of such exciting news, we thought -- what...
It's been a few weeks since we shared our last nursery and I'm secretly glad that we're back with another. Because as far as I'm concerned, there isn't much that beats a case of the Mondays than tiny baby toes and adorable leg rolls. Esther Sun has captured sweet baby Theo and his beaming parents in his equally amazing nursery and I just can't get enough. And there's...
I know I don't need to tell you just how much we truly adore Judy Pak and her devastatingly beautiful work here at SMP. It's something we kind of like to shout from the rooftops on a daily basis, because, well... she's just that fabulous and her work is just that pretty. So when Judy sends us a little somethin' like this gorgeous e-session shot at the The New York Botanical Garden, we go a...
Monday mornings call for an extra dose of adorable, if I do say so myself. So today, Jason Mize is helping us serve up the style in an extra cute way with this super fab Florida engagement session. It's a little bit vintage and a whole lot of adorable, and it's all right here for you to enjoy. From the Bride... Chris and I met...
It's no secret that we are head over heels for bridal fashion here at SMP. Give us a room full of beautiful gowns, gorgeous veils and seriously stunning accessories and you'll see one group of very happy ladies. So when we realized that we'd be spending our Saturday with the ever-awesome Bella Bianca Bridal Couture, we threw a little virtual dance party. Because ...
As we bid farewell to the final days of summer, here at SMP we know what's just around the corner: engagement season! For that reason (and that reason only!), we simply can't wait for the leaves to fall and the weather to cool. And when it comes to announcing your upcoming nuptials to excited family and friends, let me give you a piece of advice — head right over to...
I'm just going to come right out and say it: Carolina Rivera is a genius. And by "genius" I mean that her work is BEYOND fabulous. The kind of fabulous that will literally bring tears to your eyes the second you take in the sweet, sweet moments she is able to capture so beautifully. And I am not kidding, lovelies. One look at her breathtaking portfolio and you'll want to spend your entire day swooning away. So turn off that...
Happy weekend SMP California! And you know what makes it even happier? The fact that we get to spend it getting to know the fabulous folks at Ponte Winery and Ponte Vineyard Inn. That is if you don't know them already. So fill up your wine glass and join me in toasting this fabulous little spot! [dotted] Both of my siblings got married at a winery. So it's safe to say, wineries hold a...
I love weekends as much as the next girl, but a weekend filled with a big ol' welcome to two of our favorite folks? Well it doesn't get better than that. So sit back, relax and get cozy with the talents behind Erin and Tara and The Wedding Boutique, it will be a weekend well spent, trust me. [dotted] Oh photography. If there is something that makes us swoon more...
San Ysidro Ranch is one of those places that kind of looks like heaven on earth. I'm talking scenery that looks straight from a movie, and weddings so perfect it could bring you to tears. It's a place made all the more heavenly in the hands of La Fleur Weddings and through the lens of Brandi Smyth. Have a...
Can we just forget the fact that the weekend is knocking at our door and get lost in this beautiful image from Elle Jae Weddings? Seriously, I've been sitting here taking it in for far longer than I'd like to admit. It is so dreamy. I promise to let you escape off to your weekend, but you have to promise me to peek at the rest of this engagement shoot first. Until...
You know what I love? A great dress flipping pic. Scrumptious layers of tulle floating in the air – it gets me every time. And this Holman Ranch wedding so beautifully captured by Edyta Szyszlo Photography has not one, but three very fliptastic images tucked inside. Oh happy, happy day. Get your dress flips, your alfresco dining details and everything else wrapped up in this...
As far as I'm concerned, Jennifer Chong can do no wrong. The girl simply breathes beauty. Whether it's in the form of a recipe (like this Thai papaya salad - holy yum!) or incredible photography, everything she touches simply turns to gold. So I'm beyond excited to have her here today sharing one of her delicious treats. And I, for one, know what...
What you are about to see is a lesson on how to plan the perfect wedding weekend. Rehearsal dinner, wedding, brunch... tie it all together so the images (like these gorg ones from Melissa Hayes Photography) flow in a way that is beautiful. This is a rehearsal dinner and a wedding all in one post, and even I am learning so much about honing in on your...
We tried to get our hands on Jimgermanbar's paella recipe from this beautiful dinner party (because, um, how good does it sound?!) but apparently it's an old family recipe that they're just not ready to divulge. I know! Crushing! BUT they were sweet enough to give us one of their fabulous cocktail recipes straight...
Taking rustic farm inspiration and raising it to a level that shines through with elegance is the name of this photo shoot's game. And it's infused with a dash of French flair for good measure because, really, who doesn't love a little dose of Frenchy goodness? With Kristyn Hogan behind the camera, Cedarwood Weddings behind all the design and decor and ...
It's only recently that the idea of throwing a dinner party has become appealing to me. I suppose that means I'm growing up? But when I'm surrounded by inspiration of the prettiest variety day in and day out, can you really blame me? Designed by The Pen & Anchor and beautifully photographed by Ali Walker, this sophisticated dinner affair is...
Around these parts, nothing says "Happy Friday" like a Living spotlight. Don't get us wrong, we love, LOVE the wedding world, but the happenings over on our home-driven sister site get us all sorts of giddy. And this week hits home in more ways than one. From Abby's daughter's darling birthday to my little ol' abode, we're giving you an up close and personal look at life behind the blog. I ask you, could anything be...
Let's face it: the week after a holiday weekend is always a little crazy. The kind of crazy that comes from trying to frantically pack five days worth of work and activities into into ninety-six awesome hours, rather than one hundred and twenty. It can be madness. But when a sweet dose of inspiration like this adorable 1930's tea party shoot from Catie Coyle comes your way, you can't help but stop and soak it all in. Because with lush...
