I'm not quite sure what your Monday agenda entails, SMPers, but do me a favor and set aside some time to really, really soak in this beautiful day captured by Shaun Menary Photography. Because this isn't just any drop-dead gorgeous wedding. No, it's a drop-dead gorgeous wedding set against a stunning Hill Country backdrop boasting beautiful DIY details, a fab BHLDN gown...
Details obviously make me weak in the knees, but what really makes me fall in love with a couple's big day are the simple nods to what weddings really are about. The love, the families, the little moments that make them memorable. So when a wedding like this one captured beautifully by Twin Hearts Photography lands in my lap, I feel like the luckiest lady around.
This is one of those crazy cool weddings where tradition meets romance meets all kinds of awesome. A wedding which happens to be set against one of the prettiest backdrops I have ever laid my eyes upon (The Mount) and mixes lush blooms from Crocus Hale with a classically stunning Pronovias gown and all kinds of amazing moments between two sweeties who are so...
Virgil Bunao is the kind of photographer I love to know. Not only is he nice as can be, but his images are something of wonder and every time he sends them our way, it really makes my day. The way he captures a wedding is, for lack of a better word, magical. You get every ounce of emotion, every laugh, every smile, every tear... and all in...
You know those mornings you wake up and know it's going to be a really good day? That's kind of how I feel about this one. Mostly because this whimsical Louisiana wedding is first up on today's agenda, and filled with about a million special touches that'll Rock. Your. World. Knowing there wouldn't be a dress on the market to perfectly suit her style, this bride and her mama set out to make their own. And boy, did it deliver! But that's only the beginning. Read on for even more and don't dare...
You've been warned: this series of photos will, without a doubt, make you crave a teeny tiny newborn of your own. Those sweet baby cheeks? I just can't get enough. And just when I thought I was starting to tire of light grey interiors, this gorgeous nursery landed in my lap and I find myself falling in love all over. Captured by the incredible Gracie Blue Photography , you may want to get lost ...
When opposite styles mix and mingle in a wedding, beautiful things happen. Take this gorgeous little party at The Foundry captured by Entwined Studio for instance. It's this lovely combination of industrial and uber romantic, which just so happens to result in a wedding worth spending some serious time with.
Having spent the majority of my childhood + adulthood in the landlocked state of Montana, beach weddings (and the sunny blue skies that accompany them) have always been some of my favorites. Maybe that's because attending one always feels like the best vacation ever, with family and friends joining forces with acres of sand and fabulous locales perfect for celebrating. This is one of those awesome weddings. A Key Largo affair with vibrant hues, gorgeous stylings and a bride and groom who...
Morning lovelies! Grab another cup of coffee, because we have someone up our sleeve we promise you'll want to bestie-up with. Her name is Marcela of Escapes by Marcela, and she is a vacation planning genius. That, my dears, is a skill that shouldn't be ignored. [dotted] I'm not going to lie, as much as I love my job - I would travel every second I could. I've always had a case of wanderlust; and it's something I hope to never...
It's a gorgeous fall Saturday in New York, and we can't think of a better way to spend the morning than cuddling up close with some of our favorite talents on SMP New York. And when that talent happens to be Unique Visions Studio, you can consider it time well spent. [dotted] Capturing your wedding on film is pure magic. My hubby and I were so close to not hiring a cinematographer for our wedding. I know, scary. Three years...
I don't mean to brag, but we sort of have this "awesome Saturday" thing down to a serious science. A little something that has a lot to do with a very special meet and greet with two of our brand new advertisers, The Follans and Aravina Estate. I'm talking drop-dead gorgeous photos and one seriously breathtaking setting here to pretty up your weekend to the...
I like to think I inherited my love of all things sparkly from my always-stylish grandma, and when it comes to jewels and gems, there's rarely a bauble I don't swoon over! So imagine my excitement when I find out Platinum Guild International has partnered with fashion + style site Refinery29 to identify and share with you, our lovely readers...
When it comes to everyday beauty, I'm what you would call a complete novice. I throw my hair back in a low pony, slap on some bronzer and mascara, grab my lip gloss and call it a day. Which is why I go just a tad bit crazy when I meet beautifying geniuses like the team over at Toronto Bridal Style; stylists who know a thing or two about making you glow on your big day. I'm talking a "Bridal Beauty Philosophy" that means you'll...
I fully admit to being that girl that still has every copy of Domino Mag proudly on display on my bookshelves. Obsessed is a total understatement but those babies have been through it all with me; three apartment re-do's, a cross country move and a new home to completely renovate. They have the ear marked pages to prove it. Soooo you can imagine my excitement upon finding out that Domino Magazine is back my friends and it hits newsstands...
I can honestly say never have I ever come across a DIY vintage Lakers themed wedding. But you know what? It's kind of amazing. Think a mix of that signature purple and yellow paired with the chandelier draped backdrop of the Carondelet House in Los Angeles and it takes the Lakers into a new realm of romance. Who would have thought? This baby is 100% DIY crafted and definitely Groom approved. Have a look at all of the...
It turns out that when Clayton Austin and Panacea Event Floral Design team up, magical things ensue. Things like this farm to table dinner party which is so immaculate. So incredibly beautiful. So beyond anything I could have ever envisioned I almost don't even know where to begin. So instead of going on and on, why don't we all just breathe in the...
Inspired by this mornings date night idea, we thought it'd be fun to round up a mini al fresco dinner for two of our own. Let's face it, not all of us have the option to put together an elaborate catered meal for your loved one. So here are a few simple ideas for an elegant and incredibly romantic...
This is genius, I tell you: a short lace dress from Madewell paired with a tulle skirt overlay and voila! wedding dress perfection. The other genius part of this day is the uber sweet, totally love-filled picnic wedding complete with blankets in the grass and peach favors from The Peach Truck. It's beautiful and the photographs from Lily Glass are guaranteed to leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling.
When I heard there was an orange and grey nautical octopus wedding on the line up for today, lets just say I was more than a little curious. Sure, all great design elements, but I just could not, with all the wedding blogger power in my mind, picture it. Well consider me utterly amazed. Mirelle Carmichael Photography captured the soiree which is not only unique but quite possibly one of...
I feel like it's my civic duty to warn you that this week's Living Spotlight may cause a spur-of-the-moment shopping urge. It just might. Because when we're featuring fall fashion must-haves, amazing paint colors for your home (hello, Benjamin Moore!), plus this week's best dressed blogger -- well, it's only natural to want to spruce up your wardrobe and walls in a similar way. And of course, if you can't get enough head on over to...
