It may have been the white-washed studio, the all-in-black audience, or the fact that I could spot a few familiar faces in the crowd (ahem...Desiree Hartsock and Randy Fenoli, to name a few), but there's nothing like attending the Amsale show to make you feel a little like a glamazon. And when it came to the runway? Amsale totally delivered. We saw floaty tulle...
Brunch might just be my favorite time of the day. The food is the best, especially when enjoyed after an early morning walk (or even better, a late morning wake up call). So naturally, brunch weddings are my favorite. They've got that air of relaxation without anything to stress about. Erin Jean Photography captured a brunch wedding on Lake Michigan (which...
Joanna August is basically the Queen Bee of bridesmaids dresses. With designs that are always completely romantic yet right on trend (hello, cut-outs, separates, and lace galore!) it's no wonder she's a favorite of SMP brides all across the board. I caught up with Joanna at market - who by the way, felt like an instant bestie - and picked her brain on...
After watching the last UnReal feature we were feeling inspired. To give one of our favorite treats an at-home makeover. And while I wouldn't exactly call these healthy, they use simple ingredients that you can actually spell and that you can most likely find in your pantry already. This recipes is for peanut butter cups but we also made a few with caramel for my son that turned out...
Lesson of the day? Latin-inspired anything and vibrant hot pink and fuchsia hues make for one crazy gorgeous day of inspiration. Think candle-lined tables filled with the fab stylings of Sparkles and Vintage and festive (+ beautiful) paper goods from Heart and Fox and you're on the right track. Add in a stunning ...
Angie Branch is giving me yet another reason to obsess over Australian weddings with this downright stunning beach wedding at Hastings Point. The light, the gorgeous flowers from Blossoms of Tweed, that ceremony setting - there isn't a single thing I don't love about this stylish soiree, and you can obsess right along with me...
Confession time: I've been a little obsessed with Jenny Packham since maybe forever. Her gowns are like walking works of art, and when I got the chance to attend not JUST her runway show, but head backstage for all the pre-show frenzy. Well, I almost died. But that's only the tip of the iceberg, my friends. You see, while all models, makeup and...
I love the inspiration that comes from this time of year. The colors, the themes, the flavors - it all makes me feel warm and cozy inside. And if there ever was a shoot I wanted to wrap myself up in, it would be this one from Sugar Photo Studios. From the stationery by Savvy Sendables to the design by ...
Sooo... these two are adorable. The kind of adorable that makes soaking in their beautiful engagement session a downright joy-filled affair; one that brightens your day by about 1 million happiness points (that's a real thing). It's one of those days where smiling faces and pre-wedding bliss join hand and hand and the results are captured beautifully by Melissa Hayes Photography. See it all...
Let me tell you why this wedding is completely awesome. 1. A drop-dead gorgeous + elegant "Great Gatsby" theme that channels all of the glamour of the 1920's with just a few modern touches (hello chevron stripes). 2. The amazing duo saying "I do," a twosome who knew just what they wanted and threw a wedding day where details reign supreme. And last, but not least? 3. The to-die-for images captured by Mustard Seed Photography.
Jennifer Blair, I love you. I love the way you capture moments, and the way your images just overflow with prettiness. I'll continue professing my admiration for your talent for as long as you send us gorgeous features like this one, where each image is worthy of the most prized spot on this couple's mantle. If I were them, I would fill my entire house with each of these work-of-art images sitting in this...
This wedding had me at three words: Saltwater Farm Vineyard, aka, the pretty little Connecticut locale perfect for celebrating some downright awesome nuptials. Because this is a place where gorgeous outdoor ceremonies play hand in hand with amazing receptions literally overflowing with lovely, and today's shining example is this beautiful gem of a day captured by...
There are so many things to love about Tuscany... the food, the scenery and the romance! Oh, the romance. Making it the loveliest choice for a wedding backdrop as clearly seen in these photos from Innocenti Studio. It's a shoot sprinkled with rustic touches, nature-inpspired decor and the loveliest florals from Franci's Flowers. Keep reading for Franci's 5 tips on how to...
Seeing as it's almost Halloween and all, we thought it'd be fun to turn our attention to all-things-candy. Not the junky stuff that you typically find around this time of year, but real, honest to goodness, filled with agave and cacao and legitimate ingredient kind of stuff. You should know that I take my chocolate bars in particular very seriously. So when I was first introduced to UNREAL candy, I was a bit skeptical. But scouts honour...
Bridal market is sort of like the Super Bowl of wedding world. It's a week where all the industry greats gather to swoon the new collections of designers big and small...and of course, have a little New York fun along the way. We reported live from the runways, but what better way to spice up a Wednesday than an ALL day recap? Ready, SMPers? One of my first stops on the Bridal Fashion show train was filled with gold and glam. A.k.a wedding accessories heaven. I'm a sucker for a beautiful...
This, my friends, is exactly the reason I love Julie Cate Photography. The reason I swoon on a continual basis over her gorgeous work, and the bride and grooms she so effortlessly captures. It's an ethereal look into the celebration of two sweeties sooo in love and sooo full of joy, it's palpable. From the beautiful blooms from ...
You know what's better than an entire shoot dedicated to 1920's glamour? An entire shoot dedicated to 1920's glamour that also happens to be planned and executed by a serious dream team of NYC vendors. Think the powerhouses that are Violet and Verde, Cake Alchemy, SB Beauty and ...
We've spent most of our day here on SMP Illinois drooling over this gorgeous Loyola University wedding. It's awesome in all kinds of ways (think traditional meets glamourous meets soooo much pretty)... and the gorgeous film from Loudbyte Cinematography? Beyond amazing. Which is why we just had...
Inspired by chinoiserie and intimate weddings of East Asia, Carmen Weddings teamed up with a group of mega-talented vendors including Jada Poon Photography, Bridelicious and Divine Floreal to craft this dream of a shoot. Think a gorgeous...
High up on a breathtaking Malibu hilltop is where you'll find this affair. And as unbelievable as those views are, even more unbelievable is the beauty of this gilded wedding day. With details by Bash, Please that give bohemian a glamorous infusion and florals by Brown Paper Design that cover everything in a blanket of bold color, there's not a single image by ...
