Now this is how you return from Christmas vacation: with a jaw-droppingly gorgeous Maui affair overflowing with pretty, from the modern meets al fresco reception to the seaside ceremony. It's a day that was planned to absolute perfection by Opihi Love and captured in amazing images by Mirelle Carmichael. In short, it's destination perfection and you can see the...
December 2013
With the way the holidays fall this year, I have a feeling the festivities will continue well into the weekend and straight through New Years. So we thought we should keep the holiday pretty coming here too. And this shoot from Jen & Chris Creed and Event 29 at CJ's Off the Square is filled to the brim with ideas...
If there were anything that could get you back into the swing of things after all the pie and ham and cookies I'm sure we all consumed yesterday, it's this Holman Ranch wedding from Coastside Couture. It's fresh and beautiful and the party is one you can feel through Carlie Statsky's...
In our household, boxing day is a day reserved for pure relaxation - it's time to unplug, sit back and unwind. And I can't think of a better way to do so than with a heaping plate of piping hot cinnamon rolls coated in sticky frosting. Bonus? They make your house smell UH-mazing. There's really nothing better. [dotted] Adapted from:...
Although many of you are tucked away in your pajamas, opening gifts by the fire with the people you love most, we wanted to take a moment to wish everyone who is celebrating, a very Merry Christmas. And to all of you who are so lovingly checking in with us, we saved a little something special for you. A sneak peak into our own home on Christmas morning. With my two favorite people in the whole world. Plus a complete holiday content round-up! It's been 7 years, almost to the month since I...
Although many of you are tucked away in your pajamas, opening gifts by the fire with the people you love most, we wanted to take a moment to wish everyone who is celebrating, a very Merry Christmas. And to all of you who are so lovingly checking in with us, we saved a little something special for you. A sneak peak into our own home on Christmas morning. With my two favorite people in the whole world. Plus a completely holiday Cooking + DIY + Entertaining round-up! It's been 7 years...
Pink peonies make my heart happy - period. They're the prettiest wedding bloom on the block and lucky for me, this Maleny Manor wedding is chock-full of 'em. CL Weddings And Events and Mondo Floral Designs are to thank for the stunning design and florals, and our girl ...
There's nothing like the magic in the air the night before Christmas. It's a special kind of magic that gets us giddy unlike anything else. So when Something Gold Photography, Juniper Designs, Leslie Herring Events and a crew of fabulous vendors sent over...
Bold statement alert: This holiday shoot is going to be your favorite thing today. I know that's a big exclamation, being Christmas Eve and all, but Sapphire Events, Mrs. Vintage Rentals, Kim Starr Wise, and SO many more talented pros pulled together the...
Not only is this couple flat out adorable, but their engagement shoot is as festive as can be. Opting for a tree farm as their backdrop, these two lovies managed to take their adorableness to a whole new level. The Flower Factory whipped up a stunning bouquet for the occasion and the talented Nadia Hung tagged along to capture. Crank up those Christmas carols and...
Some people just seem to have style that comes so naturally it just feels effortless, and this gorgeous couple is a lovely example. Every stunning image from Benj Haisch paints the most stylishly perfect image of their holiday fête, and you can devour all of them right here. [iframe http://player.vimeo.com/video/56945448 600 338] From...
With mere hours until Christmas morn', we couldn't help but dish out our favorite festive content all day long. *Enter* this adorable holiday-inspired love shoot complete with acorns, mistletoe and pretty poms galore. It's all captured through the lens of Brittanee Taylor Photography, and there's SO much more waiting right here. Christmas...
If you are looking for last minute ways to really spruce up your festivities this week, you've come to the right place. Because this gorgeous shoot from Amanda Hein Photography is overflowing with fabulous ideas to deck your halls. With florals from Petal Play Design, design from Violet & Pearl Vintage Revival...
We're inside the 24-hour mark to my personal favorite day of the year and that makes today almost as exciting. Happy Christmas Eve loves! And to celebrate this special day, we have an adorable Christmas tree farm engagement session from Feather & Twine Photography. I think it's gearing up to be the happiest of Eve's ever! From the...
The second I laid my eyes on this beautiful fashion designer bride, I knew this wedding was something special. Because this is the kind of bride who wears a stunning gray gown from Metal Flaque Paris and ties the knot to her handsome beau in a vintage meets romantic meets rustic chic kind of affair... all set against the stunning backdrop also known as Belgium. And with an entire...
Even though the world is knee-deep in last-minute holiday hustle and bustle, here at SMP Mid-Atlantic, we are at a complete and total standstill. That's because this gorgeous gem of a day is the kind of breathtaking affair that really makes you stop and take notice; a day that is overflowing with DIY details, lush blooms from Tre Bella and a whole lot of amazing imagery from the talented ...
Winter weddings are the bees knees to me. They are filled with layers and layers of gorgeous texture on top of layers and layers of love, and really - how can you just not love that? This beauty from J. Harper Photography is the perfect example of why I'll never tire of cold weather weddings, and you can see all the reasons why right here.
Okay, truth be told, this isn't a Christmas wedding. It's a 1940's, Old Hollywood inspired wedding, but you're about to see exactly why I've been saving it for today. It's filled with magic (thanks to Cedarwood Weddings) and that magic is perfect for a special day like Christmas Eve.
When celebrity event planner Lisa Vorce invites you to peek at her home, all decked out for the holidays no less, you know it's going to be good. Christmas pretty of the loveliest variety adorned every surface, and we are beyond smitten. While we were at it, we took the chance to pick her brain on all things holiday entertaining and her advice is some you don't want to miss! Captured by the wildly talented...
Lisa Vorce was the first designer I fell head over heels in love with when I became certifiably obsessed with weddings. She just gets it, and then some (and then some more). So when we had the chance to pick her brain, and discover how celebrity event designers do it, well, we jumped. And if you want a little peek into her home all dolled up for the holidays (trust me, you do) make sure to...




















