I don't know about you lovelies, but I have been eagerly awaiting the release of Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" for what seems like forever. I mean, one of my all-time favorite novels brought to life by the always amazing Leonardo DiCaprio? Yes, please. And while I may or may not have already purchased tickets via Fandango, I still have a few hours to wait until I can see it on the big screen. Lucky for me (and you), the oh-so-talented Photography Stylistas have sent over their own...
The bride knew she would wed her true love at Rowena's Inn on the River before she had met him. Luckily for all of us, she met her man, and he was down with the plan to get married at this gorgeous spot, because the resulting wedding was as stunning as the mountains in the background. Captured by the talented Mikaela Ruth Photography...
I'm bad at surprises. Love them! But I can't keep a secret for the life of me, out of pure excitement. So, I love seeing others pull it off, like this sweet Groom did for his proposal to his Bride, immediately followed by a pre-planned engagement party with family and friends (bonus points!). Melts your heart, right? And it all led to the prettiest wedding day captured by Ivy Weddings, so well, that you wouldn't even know a drop of rain...
I happened to grow up next door to a couple that took a week-long vacation to Maui every year. A week-long vacation that included everything from sunning on the pristine beaches to snorkeling in the crystal blue waters. They loved it... and still do. So, to say I've had Maui on my mind since I was a young pre-teen would NOT be an exaggeration. In fact, since my days here at SMP, my love of this enchanted wonderland has only gotten stronger. I mean, take a look at this gorgeous affair...
For those of you just dying to see Pantone's Color of the Year in action, look no further than this sweet Athens affair from Melissa Pepin Photography, which is literally bursting with the pretty little Emerald color from every nook and cranny. I'm talking the bridesmaid gowns, the beautiful florals from European Floral Design and even the candy bar, all drenched in...
Any girl who describes her dream wedding as "soft, sophisticated, and, mostly, pretty" is a girl who would fit in here at SMP without the blink of an eye. And when she handmakes her entire, soft, sophisticated, pretty soiree, well, let's just say we're rolling out the welcome mats. She wed her love in a wedding captured by Pizzuti Studios, that simply put, was a...
It's always kind of been a dream of mine to get married in Manhattan, but as I'm already married and still need a few more years to convince my husband to marry me all over again, I live vicariously through weddings like this. Weddings that happen at the Loeb Boathouse Central Park. Weddings with more glamour in their stilettoed left toe than in my whole life. Weddings with details carefully thought out by...
I'm new to the East Coast, but one thing I've learned quickly is that when it comes to style, these New Englanders don't mess around. So when this charming little wedding came my way, I wan't surprised to learn it was hosted on the coast of Connecticut. It's a preppy chic soiree planned out by the lovelies behind Jubilee Events. With a host of nautical-driven details plus photography by ...
This particular dinner party, beautifully executed by the talented Moira Events, captures everything great in this world: outdoor dining, wonderful wine and grilled (make your own!) pizzas, with fabulous toppings no less. Now that the weather has finally turned the corner, the though of dining al fresco has become less of a dream and more of a reality - and one that needs to be put into action pronto! ...
So, I kind of knew this wedding was going to be awesome the very moment I read that there was a Mac 'n' Cheese station. I mean, let's face it... any couple that includes a Mac 'n' Cheese station in their big day I do's is pretty spectacular, no? And then I laid my eyes on every last detail of their amazing Ribault Club wedding and my theory was more than proven. Because this is a couple who knows how to throw a wedding with...
New York City weddings. Four words that conjure up images of bow-tied grooms, breathtaking cathedrals and ballroom receptions chock-full of glamour. Yep... when I think classic, stop-you-in-your-tracks weddings, I think NYC. Which is why my heart beat just a little bit faster (okay, a lot faster) when I first laid eyes on this beautiful day from the ever-amazing Trent Bailey Photography. The true definition of a traditional...
I 100% admit that I have a major girl crush on Molly Sims. She's just too cool and down to earth not to completely adore. And then her wedding to Scott came along and it sent that crush into overdrive; embarrassingly so. But I'm pretty sure once you have some time to really pore through the whole affair you'll understand. It's in its very own category of wedding; let's call it glamour garden kicked up a few notches with the help of some...
When celebrity chef Katie Lee puts together a Mother's Day brunch menu you don't ask questions, you simply march your way into the kitchen and you get to it, immediately! Because her recipes are just that. Darn. Good. And we count our lucky stars that she was sweet enough to share what she'll be cooking up for her own mother this weekend. Grab all of her recipes below (really, just trust me on this one), and, in case you're looking for...
Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is one of those places that is filled with personality. Which, of course, makes it ideal for a certain kind of romance, namely, a wedding. McCoy Made is here to prove that to us all with a wedding so fabulous, it could have only been held at the stunning hotel. We've got a gallery you definitely won't want to miss...
On its own, the wedding of Molly Sims and her love Scott Stuber is pure beauty, no doubt about it. But, when you add in the fact that it's sprinkled with the prettiest of touches like a lace dream of a dress and a waterfront ceremony spot dripping in flowers by The Velvet Garden, it takes garden "I Do's" to a whole new level. This is a true reflection of a day inspired by love and...
Abby recently asked me to put together a list of things I would consider purchasing if I was given $300 to spend at Net-a-Porter. So I started browsing their site and, to be honest, went a little buck nutty. I legitimately had to give myself a time limit so that my virtual shopping spree didn't end up being 56 items long. I ultimately ended up with this cute collection of flirty, feminine, classic items that are sure to last for years to come. And today might just be your lucky day because we...
We're taking a quick break from the wedding festivities of Molly Sims + Scott Stuber to celebrate the art of cocktail hour. Fun, right? Inspired by both the many beautiful weddings we come across on a daily basis and an undying love for a good cocktail, we partnered with St-Germain for a series on taking the cocktail hour and...
As a girl with an insatiable sweet tooth, one of my favorite wedding planning duties was, you guessed it, cake tasting. I mean, a bride's gotta do what a bride's gotta do, am I right?! So when I was introduced to the sugar gurus at Superfine Bakery and their delectable (and gorgeous) cakes, I could barely contain myself! The bakery recently introduced a new line of easy-to-customize, elegant cakes called...
You know how I know that this Sydney couple is awesome? Well, besides the fact that they are obviously the sweetest duo ever and spent their entire e-session laughing and smiling? Because they went for milkshakes post-session to wrap up their day. Cutest (+ yummiest) thing ever? Yes, indeed. Also the cutest? Every last moment of pre-wedding bliss captured by Skipping Stone Photography. Don't miss a minute in the...
If these two lovebirds look this cute in their engagement photos with Vasia Weddings, they're going to totally rock their wedding day. And with a nod to the speakeasy era, I can only imagine that they'll be serving up fabulous cocktails, to boot. Let's just hope that Le Soirees Weddings & Events is involved again, because we're roaring with delight over...
