When I was little my mom used to make all of our Halloween costumes. And as I got older I begged her to let me buy one out of a bag just so that I could look like everyone else. I used to swear I would never say to my child "I could totally MAKE that." Fast forward 25 years and here we are. A mother who has fallen hopelessly in love with the wonder of handmade everything. And her daughter who is still young enough...
To be honest, I feel like I've been living under a rock having NOT yet seen a full episode of Downton Abbey. Don't get me wrong -- I get the gist, but when amazing vendors like Stacy Able and Jama Finney start planning entire shoots around the show, you know you're a officially out of the TV loop. Soooo, besides binge watching the last four seasons to play catch up, my week will be...
If you've been waiting for a sign to take that scary leap into the world of business ownership, consider this it. Yes, it's scary. Yes, it's volatile. Yes, you may feel as if you're putting your heart and soul on the line. But I promise it's all worth it. And the sweet, talented, beyond inspiring Roxy Owens, of Society Social, is sharing her, personal, tips on exactly where to start. Oh, and for more photos, be sure to...
Driver Photo is to thank for my smiles this afternoon, which I just couldn't wipe off my face from the first moment I looked at this gorgeous wedding planned by La Boheme Events at the Malibou Lake Mountain Club. It's just the type of soiree that has the perfect mix of style and sentiment (and it's overflowing with beautiful...
Dedicating our days to all things pretty? It's what we do. A task made decidedly easier by this drop-dead gorgeous compilation of fashion, glamour and some downright amazing stylings, aka, one seriously beautiful inspiration shoot. From the sophistication of the 1920's all the way to the daring 60's, this is a shoot that takes four amazing decades and combines them with beautiful blooms from A Sculpted Leaf and a ...
Chicago and chic just seems to go hand and hand, so it's no surprise engagements snapped up in that stylish city are some of the prettiest around. And when that engagement session is captured by Emilia Jane Photography, we know we are in for a real treat. So it goes without saying, all the images sitting pretty in this gallery are must sees.
Obsessed with DIY weddings? Me, too. And it's days like this darling Calgary affair that keep me coming back for more. I'm talking everything from lovely succulent centerpieces to yummy treats to gold-dipped vases that simply scream "uber-chic," all crafted with love by the beautiful bride, her amazing groom and her awesome friends and family. See it all captured by Blair Marie Photography right here in the...
Dog attendants at a wedding propel said weddings to the top of the heartwarming list. Dogs really just make everything happier, don't they? So I was already in love with this wedding, thanks to the sweet pooch, when I read bride's words and fell in love with their story. Sprout, the lady behind the lovely flowers, was the groom's second grade teacher. Everest Road Photography...
The moment I laid eyes on this stunning Serenbe Farm wedding by Carla Gates I knew it needed to grace the pages of SMP Georgia ASAP. It has that level of lovely that is sure to inspire everyone who scrolls through this gorgeous gallery of images, and it's topped off with so much sweetness you can't help but smile. It's pure prettiness from start to finish, and you can see why I was...
The beautiful Bride of this stunning Connecticut wedding describes her big day as "modern, country chic", and I couldn't agree with her more. Although I would probably add charming, timeless and absolutely drop dead gorgeous to that description as well. Because every image captured by the talented Sara Wight is a vision of perfection, and you can see them all...
I've made it pretty clear over the past few weeks that fall and I are the very best of friends. Any excuse to hunker down with a big ol' mug of tea is aces in my book, let's be honest. And trailing high on my list of fall-appropriate behaviour? Cute boots of course! [dotted] 1. Tory Burch Boot: ...
There's really nothing I love more than a good ol' Southern wedding. But this one, SMPers, is a little extra special. It's smothered in that southern charm sauce, with the cutest B&B setting you EVER did see. But even more than that are the photos from Gabe Aceves, captured in the most gorgeous, artful fashion. They tell the story all on their own -- making a trip to...
I adore the couple who stands the test of time before they even set one foot down the aisle. It's just such a testament to the love that they will have as a married couple. Today we've got all that and a gorgeous wedding to boot! Both Kortnee Kate Photography and Voila Cinematic were on the scene of this...
Is there anything better than celebrating your "I do's" in paradise? I think not. Especially when that paradise happens to be the ever-wonderful St. John and those "I do's" happen to be sprinkled with pretty pink hues, fab paper goods from Carina Skrobecki Design and drop-dead gorgeous blooms from Roses Too, Inc.. That's what we call a love-filled...
You know those proposal stories that sort of leave you speechless? Those stories that are so incredibly thoughtful + beautiful, it's like a fairytale is literally coming to life in every last amazing moment? This is one of those proposals. A surprise journey to the Big Apple meets a gorgeous candle-lit backdrop meets two people who are so in love, it's seriously bursting from every last mesmerizing second captured by...
This beautiful bride right here? She wore five inch suede heels on her Big Day. Five inch suede heels in a gorgeous pink hue with a stunning Anne Barge gown from Lovely Bride that will sort of take your breath away. In other words, she's awesome... and her wedding to her dapper Mr.? Just as amazing, with a whole host of pretty styled by ...
This wedding is pretty much my idea of paradise. I mean -- a destination shindig on the beaches of Jamaica with the ocean breeze blowing as you swap the I Dos? Well, it sounds like heaven. And while I can't help but be a wee bit envious as the temps here in Boston slowly drop, I think I'll head over to the gallery from Reign 7 Photography and start my...
I think a happy dance might in order. Why, you ask? Because our friends at BaubleBar are ready to gussy up you and your girls in a serious way. Yep, one lucky duck will be walking away with $1,000 in gems to BaubleBar Weddings. You read right -- a thousand buckaroos towards that Big Day bling! So let's get this party started, because...
I have a bit of a love hate relationship with Halloween. I love the candy aspect (obviously), and the whole costume thing is fantastic (my inner child is so in). But the designer within has issues getting on board with all things ghoulish and gross. So when our in house designer came up with the idea of carving our pumpkins using cute calligraphy quotes? Well, it really doesn't get much better than that. [dotted] Pumpkin Serrated knife Large spoon Linoleum cutter Masking tape...
Two years ago I said "I do" to my honey, and since then, life's been good. And when I'm feeling nostalgic and want to relive my best day ever, it's as easy as flipping through my album of wedding photos. As we wedding-obsessed know oh-so-well, it makes all the sense in the world to invest in a fab photographer, and when the time comes to compile all your favorite images? Look no further than...
