Sunday typically ranks as my favourite day of the week. Though it means that the weekend is coming to a close, it's usually low key and casual (most often complete with pyjamas in our home). But when Pressed Cotton suggested the idea of a Sunday brunch, paired with a fabulous juice bar with a handful of friends, my interest was immediately piqued. Though this particular event is slightly more elegant (hello champagne & ice...
You know what we adore more than anything here at SMP? Love... honest to goodness true love. That you know. But did you know that when true love comes a knockin' in the form of a heart-filled engagement session styled to absolute perfection by Twinkle Twinkle Little Party, our hearts pound just a little bit more? Well, it's true. And when you add in some sweet DIYs, a table of yummy treats and one gorgeous image after...
After you've spent months researching, shopping, purchasing + obsessing over your dream dress, it still may need a little love! From simple fixes and last-minute steaming to repairs + preservation, Slate NYC, the incredible cleaner + alteration specialist used by over 5,000 couture designers, boutiques, stylists + brides, can do it all. My dears, the seamstresses and cleaning professionals at...
For those of you who absolutely adore "The Biggest Loser" (read: all of you), we have a little something special for you today here on SMP California. A little something special that may or may not include two Season Nine cuties (Stephanie Anderson and Sam Poueu) and their drop-dead gorgeous wedding. I know, I know... we are excited, too. Because even if you didn't fall head over heels for this stunning duo during their time on television, this beautiful film from ...
France is place of magical possibilities. That's a given. But while Paris always gets my heart ever-pounding, it's the stunning landscapes in the South of France that truly take my breath away. With layers upon layers of lovely woven throughout the day by Mary Lee Herrington Celebrations, this intimate affair is the picture of perfect when it comes to destination "I dos." ...
If there is one thing we love here at SMP, it's a good sparkle. And a good sparkle is a given at a New Year's Eve Wedding. Not only is there a little glimmer in the eyes of everyone looking forward to the new year (and a little on the ground at midnight) but there is a whole lot of glitter, glitz, and of course, sparkle in the way the love birds look into each other's eyes. This wedding captures it all, and it's all captured by...
I love a long, gorgeously styled reception table. It sends this blogger's heart into insta-flutter. And one populated with peonies and strung cafe lights? Even better! This work horse of reception dining is perfectly fit for open air affairs. You know the ones where the sun is shining, the birds are singing and everything is feted under a bright blue sky? That is exactly the style of wedding we get to dive into right now. Crafted by ...
Ah, the white kitchen. My designer love language, if you will. It's bright, it's airy, and it acts as the perfect backdrop to allow those culinary skills of yours to really shine through. Some might consider it boring, but I say bring it en masse! It's guaranteed to remain timeless (which is kind of a big deal if you consider how expensive kitchen remodels can run), and a few colourful accessories can change up the entire feel in a quick minute. Calcutta d'Oro Stone |...
One thing is for certain, Sunstone Winery Villa needs a little visit from yours truly as soon as humanly possible. Because after soaking up every last gorgeous detail of this sunlit shoot dreamt up by Davia Lee Events and captured by Danielle Capito Photography - I do declare it's one of...
There's absolutely no denying it - this wedding film is amazing. Like laugh, cry and hit repeat three or four times amazing. That's kind of what happens when a stunning duo like this one joins forces with a group of talented vendors to create a day that was a serious vision. And when Me and My Camera Wedding Films is on hand to capture every last second? Beautiful things happen... six whole minutes of it. Push play to devour...
Here's how I knew this wedding was going to be awesome: the bride wore a pink dress. A seriously stunning, stop-you-in-your-tracks, glam-filled pink dress that was designed by her sister (Dana Normand Bridal) and rocked in ways I can't even explain in words. Also awesome? Her crazy amazing wedding, which was planned to perfection by Toast Special Events and featured beautiful blooms from Teena Bedard, stunning images from ...
I know I've said it a million times before, but I learn a little something new every.single.day here at SMP. I like to call it Weddings 101, because I am constantly taking note of some amazing new venue, stunning dress or a gorgeous color combo that I didn't even know existed. And today's darling lesson? When you mix some crazy cool DIY projects with a whole lot of pink, the result is nothing short of amazing. Especially when those DIY projects happen to include fab paper goods, peony...
Do me a favor on this beautiful Monday morning, lovelies. Take a moment from all of the chaos that Monday mornings typically bring and really dive into this East Texas wedding. I mean, really dive in. Read the beautiful description (it's amazing), soak in all of the meaningful moments (there are plenty) and learn all about these two cuties (they're adorable). And when you're done doing that, head on over to the...
When you combine Tuscany and a wedding planned by two people who just so happen to plan weddings, Il Cerimoniere Italian Weddings, you can basically guarantee you are about to see some serious magic happen. And one look at the images from Sarah Falugo and you'll know, that's precisely the case. ...
Reading love stories simply never will get old to me. And I do believe my heart will always pitter patter when I come across a story as sweet as this couple's. That darling tale lead them down the aisle of their perfectly Cape Cod wedding, which is something I'll simply never tire of either. Forever Photography Studio was on hand to captured every gorgeous moment, leaving us with a gallery that shouldn't be missed.
From the very moment I started reading this darling bride's description of her day, I knew I was going to love her AND her wedding. Because not only is she one of the sweetest brides you'll ever have the privilege to virtually meet (she sooo is), she and her Mr. crafted a day that was literally overflowing with meaningful details, heartwarming moments and, of course, a whole lot of pretty. Swoontastic? Yes, indeed. See it all captured by...
This gorgeous wedding takes place in the town where I grew up. I spent my girlhood days daydreaming about all the beautiful soirees that happened at The Henry Ford, convinced they all embodied the romance of the history of the place. And today my dreams have finally been brought to fruition, as this sweet wedding, from...
Art deco is quickly becoming a major do when it comes to wedding day decor and fashion and here's why: It's a beautiful mix of glamour and vintage beauty but now with a fresh, modern twist. This shoot captured by Caroline Tran as part of her Propel Workshop is all of that mixed into one happy piece of inspiration designed by ...
You know how we feel about Divine Light Photography here at SMP (we love them) and you know how we feel about Brooklyn (it's the best), so when the two combine for a stop-you-in-your-tracks engagement session? We get a little excited. Excited, because we just know it's going to be chock-full of devastatingly gorgeous images, stunning backdrops and moment after moment of pure, unadulterated bliss. See all the pretty in the ...
What should be your first step when planning a destination dream wedding? Hire a dream team of vendors. Which is precisely what this couple did, and the result? A day chock-full of gorgeous details with a style that is beautifully timeless. Those moments were planned to perfection thanks to Sugar(ed) Occasions, and we get to enjoy every last one thanks to the sweet images snapped up by ...
