Before you rush off to celebrate your weekend with a little sunshine, coffee and shopping (I am just guessing on the itinerary), we thought we'd kick off your Saturday morning with a little extra dose of inspiration, all courtesy of two amazing new advertisers joining our SMP family. I'm talking the uber-talented Charlie Juliet and Femina Photo + Design, here to dazzle you with...
As I sit down to write an introduction to this wedding, I find myself speechless. It's just too special. It's the kind of day that brings tears to my eyes as I remember just exactly what a wedding is. It's the beginning of a marriage. The blending of two lives, two families, into one. For better or worse, for sickness or health. PenWeddings captured a magical day for this special couple and we're just lucky enough to get a little peek.
We have an affinity for any and all things Jim Hjelm here at SMP, and the brand-new Occasions Bridesmaids Spring 2013 is simply no exception. Designed by fashion-guru Francesca Pitera and crafted with stunning fabrics in fashion-forward colors + flattering shapes, this collection is one you'll definitely want to bookmark. From classic + elegant...
Australia, we love you so. Honestly, our daily trips trips to SMP Australia are like a virtual vacation to the place that's sitting highest on our must-travel lists (still can't believe I haven't visited yet, for shame). We love you for your vistas, that's a given, but we adore you for your style. A style that can't be matched or defined, and a style that is perfectly on display in each image snapped up by Maho and Pea. Which is why we...
Good morning, SMPers! We're just popping in on this wonderful Saturday morning to give a big, warm, SMP welcome to some of our fantastic advertisers. We've got BurlapFabric.com, Below the Boat, Midori Ribbon, Barn Light Electric, and...
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Everything about this SMP week has been pretty spot-on fabulous, if we do say so ourselves. So fabulous, in fact, we were at a complete and total loss for how to top it off. With wedding after gorgeous wedding parading through our pages, we knew we needed something extra amazing to send you off into the weekend. And then it happened. We came across this NYC rooftop proposal that takes squeal-worthy romance to the next level. Beautifully captured by ...
Our jobs here at SMP are a bit backwards. You see, we simply can not wait for Monday morning and the parade of pretty that kicks off with our early morning coffee, and Friday afternoon's are a bit sad in our book... as another gorgeous week of wedding inspiration comes to an end. That is precisely why we try to sneak in a little extra something on Saturday mornings, and tomorrow's film from PenWeddings? Well let's just say it comes with a...
Oh California, you do it to me every time. Just when I think I've seen the most gorgeous sunlit soiree from your amazing state, you pop another stunner right in my lap to prove you've got plenty pretty up your sleeve. Today's pretty-fest (and pretty doesn't even do it justice) comes from the talented workings of Wild Whim Design + Photography. They had the pleasure of capturing this dreamlike wedding at ...
I'm crossing my fingers and toes that you all haven't checked out for the weekend just yet because this Bali wedding is deserving of your undivided attention. It's one of those events that takes your breath away at first glance, thanks in major part to the images beautifully captured by Caroline Tran. The other major contributor is a seamless blend of modern details paired with a tropical backdrop so beautiful and a Bride and Groom...
We have a new series here on SMP Living: Party Ideas. Totally comprehensive, totally executed ideas that you can steal right from our blog and put into some serious action. Because like the rest of you, we are party throwing junkies and we're always looking for chic, fabulous, utterly adorable ideas that will knock the socks off your guests. Enter: A Sprinkles Party. Inspired by this here cake (which we didn't copy nearly...
Two of my favorite kinds of weddings are those of high school sweethearts (sweet for a reason) and those in the hills of Napa. So weave the two together and you've got a wedding I have not stopped talking about. Adeline and Grace Photography captured the love between these sweeties on the vineyards of Napa and filled a gallery with gorgeous.
At first glance, this wedding is gorgeous. No question. But take an even closer look and you'll find a story of incredible strength and unfailing love. A love that perserved through the bride's devastating diagnosis and treatment of stage 4 cancer, and came out stronger in the end. It's the kind of love that deserves a wedding so beautiful, SO special that only a team of extra talented vendors like Bethany Belle...
I'm seriously loving all of these creative bridal showers we've got going on (hello adorable brunch & build your own bouquet bar) and this French flea market inspired one is no exception! The prettiest shades of blues, adorable button-inspired...
This wedding is gorgeous, no doubt about it. And it's literally bursting with beautifully crafted moments that are some of the prettiest you'll ever see. But when you peel back the layers upon layers of pretty (and there's a lot of it), shining brighter than ever is the larger than life love between these two sweeties. One that withstood the selfless sacrifice of deployment and an unexpected delayed wedding. See every last moment of their amazing day captured by...
Hands-on. That's exactly how I would describe this darling bride and groom, who pretty much crafted their entire wedding from the ground floor up with a whole lot of love and a whole lot of help from devoted family and friends. I'm talking sewing projects, floral mastering and even a little woodworking, all to create a vintage meets DIY day that will leave you speechless. Oh, and those centerpieces? They made those, too. See every last labor or love captured by ...
Looking to create a "rustic cabin in the wintery woods" feel for their big day, this stunning bride and groom turned to Vista West Ranch, the breathtaking Hill Country locale where hosting drop-dead gorgeous weddings is like second nature. The result? A seriously stunning affair filled with uber-amazing florals from Petal Pushers, sweet vintage details and personalized...
Although one the of the biggest honors you can have is to be asked to stand by your friend's side as she says "I do," the life of a bridesmaid is not always peonies and bubbly. Because there's one little detail that simply can't be avoided: the dress. With so many opinions coming into play, what seems like an easy answer can be much more involved! That is, until we met Little Borrowed Dress, the genius company offering maids...
There is stylish, and then there is the kind of style that's sitting in this gallery. A style that seriously sets the bar higher than you could possibly imagine. It's a DIY dream wedding that makes me think there is a whole new type of Bride out there - one that has more craftiness in her little finger than I could ever dream of having. If it weren't for the fabulous images from ...
Best idea ever? Dusting off that wedding gown, grabbing your honey and celebrating your newlywed bliss with a little something we like to call an Anniversary Shoot. They are awesome. And whether it's one, two or ten years down the road, they are always, always chock-full of some of my favorite moments. Need proof? Take a look at this lovely session captured by the always-wonderful Kristin La Voie Photography. It's the breathtaking...
