I'm a bride who chose to wear flats on her wedding day. My husband, though very manly, is a little on the petite side. And so I find it absolutely endearing when brides choose to wear flats for the same reason. It warms my heart in the best way. But that's not the best part of this wedding. Nope. Not even top ten. The day was so gorgeous (and obviously, since...
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Ever since her design graced the cover of our SMP Weddings book, I've been wholeheartedly obsessed with Samuelle Couture. Because she doesn't just create dresses. She creates moments. And certainly isn't afraid to break the traditional "wedding dress rules" along the way. We caught up Sam to talk everything from bridal trends to...
Now here's a notion I could happily get on board with. A Thanksgiving feast with your closest friends in addition to the one surrounded by family? It may be the most brilliant idea yet. Not only do you get to wine and dine with your nearest and dearest, you get to do it twice! I do believe that Melanie & Myka are on to something. Oh, and there's more where this came...
You loyal SMPers are probably ol' regulars over at our LBB blog. But for any newcomers to this place of pretty, you're in for a treat. Because today we're setting aside some time to spotlight a few of our amazingly talented LBBers, and the weddings they've helped bring to life. It's just a tiny taste of all the lovely happening on the...
I crave inspiration like some people crave chocolate, so this shoot from Natalie and Parker Bray is acting as my delicious dose of prettiness for the day. With music as the inspiration, this talented team of vendors dreamt up a shoot that is sure to pretty up your day, and you can see it all right here. From ...
Weddings like this one are perfect for many reasons. They're stunningly intimate, gorgeously styled and brimming with soooo much pretty, it's hard to even put into words. But beyond all of the mesmerizing details and oh-so-lovely decor is a beautiful bride and groom who know a thing or two about facing challenges head on... with the help of each other and their amazing friends and family. This, my friends, isn't just a wedding, it's a testament to true love, all captured by...
I think I love this wedding. Actually, scratch that... I know I love this wedding. Because this is a wedding that isn't just chock-full of beautiful details (it sooo is), but is brimming with those kind of touching moments that will make your heart sing. In other words, it's a master class in vintage chicness with an awesome side of modern lovely, all set against a glamorous meets romantic setting. Bask in the lovely captured by ...
I'm just going to go out and say it - I am pretty much obsessed with this wedding. With a palette that makes my heart pitter patter, and images from Kina Wicks Photography so beautiful I could cry, there isn't a prettier place on the internets than this gallery today.
We get to swim in pretty weddings day in and day out on SMP Texas, but this beauty by Shaun Menary is one that will stick with me for awhile. It all started with the brides stunning Vera Wang gown, and then I just found myself surrendering to all the pretty from there. From the gorgeous florals by Bella Flora of Dallas to the...
I've decided that I need a vacation. I mean, don't get me wrong... I love this crazy gorgeous fall weather we've been having, and all of the hot cocoa sipping that goes right along with it. But doesn't a trip to the lovely land also known as Puerto Rico sound just soooo awesome? Especially if that trip was anything like this drop.dead.gorgeous wedding captured by 13:13 Photography, a literal non-stop day of pretty with one totally fun...
It's been over three years since I was a Bride, but this stunning shower designed by Cape Cod Celebrations and captured by Hike Photography for The NotWedding would have been my bridal shower dream come true. Overflowing with florals from ...
When your engagement begins with an uber-romantic proposal in Paris ("love locks" included), you know your wedding is going to be something extra special. The kind of wedding that exudes pure beauty from start to finish and is chock-full of heartwarming moments between beloved friends and family. This, my friends, is that wedding; a gorgeous purple-hued day set against the stunning Gardens at Great Oaks with an entire gallery of...
What you're about to see is the trifecta of beauty: Oregon's natural, rustic landscape. A peek into Erich McVey Photography's special workshop. And the images of Perry Vaile Photography (we're big fans). The workshop was featured recently on Wedding Chicks through Erich's lens, and judging by what...
So I'm not sure if you knew this, but on Thanksgiving calories don't count. It's true. I double checked. And that's especially good news because Waiting on Martha's recipe for sweet potato au gratin is anything but low fat. With layers of cheese and cream and all sorts of incredible delicious goodness. But I swear it's worth every calorie laden bite. My stomach's rumbling already.
Before meeting this sweet Arizona "I do," I didn't know so much pretty could be packed into one single day. But sure enough, when you've got Victoria Canada Weddings & Events, all the odds are defied and wedding magic is put in motion. And from first look to the last dance, it's one pin-perfect moment after another. Melissa Schollaert Photography snapped the whole day...
So this is what happens when an uber-stylish duo joins forces with a seriously talented team of photogs and frolics around the gorgeous Jacksonville countryside... pure magic. A day of drop-dead gorgeous magic, to be exact, complete with towering Spanish Moss trees and one totally adorable puppy. It's what we're calling a love-fest to the extreme and you can see every last glamorous moment captured by J. Layne Photography right...
There is so much to love about this Alder Manor wedding captured by The Melideos I don't even know where to start. But maybe we should start with that stunning blush gown from Monique Lhuillier. It's what wedding gown dreams are made of. Or maybe we should just sit for awhile to soak in the...
This is sort of the end-all, be-all of weddings. A crazy beautiful day that gets prettier by the minute featuring soft pastel hues, an eternally happy bride and groom and all kinds of amazing images (and I mean amazing) captured by the always-wonderful Alicia Swedenborg. In other words, it's the literal definition of lovely... and you can bask in every last ounce of goodness...
I would imagine that a fairytale wedding come to life would look a little something like this affair. It's a glimpse at East Coast tradition meets all out beauty as seen through the lens of Justin & Mary Marantz for our latest edition of the SMP Fashion and Beauty E-Mag. A dash of pink, loads of peonies by...
It's hard to believe, but the holidays are just around the corner! And with the most wonderful time of the year comes weekends full of festivities; which clearly call for, ahem, sparkly new duds! When it comes to pretty-as-can-be dresses and separates that are perfect for this winter season, look no further than the new Ann Taylor Events Collection.





















