I'm stealing a quote from the fabulous Divine Light Photography, because it's just so accurate: "Springtime is magical in Central Park." A magical place perfect for snapping sweet engagement shots, I might add. And when you have a pair as cute as these two rockin' some bright spring-inspired hues, it makes for a pretty amazing day of pretty. Check it all out in the...
The hottest wedding trend of the moment? Floral crowns, if you ask me. With bride after bride hopping on the boho bandwagon, we couldn't resist sharing this DIY wire and bead crown for a like-minded look with a floral-less twist. You can craft your own in just a few easy steps and thanks to Martha Hatfield and...
It's films like this that remind us of how powerful weddings can be. There's something deeply moving about witnessing someone accepting another person, their past and their flaws, with the promise of building a future together. I don't want to ruin the ending (well...they get married). But still! You should probably keep the tissues close at hand for this one. Mayad Studios was there to capture the inspiring, tear-soaked event.
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Engagement sessions turn me into a big pile of mush in and of themselves. But when they star Carl the French bulldog - A.K.A., the cutest pup that ever lived - my heart swells with seriously absurd amounts of happy. Blue Rose Photography captured all the love, and you can pin it up right here! From...
We've featured a ton of incredible kid-themed birthday parties, but we've yet to dabble in the world of florals. And the little crafter that resides within me would have gone nust-o for this! Throw in some kid-inspired apps and buttercream cupcakes and you've officially got yourself a party! With images from...
I know it seems as though winter literally ended yesterday, but that doesn't mean there aren't Brides out there knee deep in planning their own winter soiree. So if you are just such a Bride, or if you just like super gorgeous weddings (so basically that includes everyone), you'll want to stop and stay awhile at chic Chicago wedding captured by Jill Tiongco Photography. It's winter wedding perfection, and...
Casually cool, intimate and all sorts of pretty, this is the type of wedding that just leaves your heart happy. Maybe that's because it's the perfect mix of laid-back and elegant with a dash of rustic romance thrown in for good measure. Or maybe it's because the lovely duo saying "I do" happens to be awesome (you can just tell). My guess? All of the above. See it captured by Mango Studios right...
From the second I laid eyes on this stunner of a wedding, I knew I was going to be in love. Like, the obsessed kind of love. Where I pick apart each and every layer and find myself falling harder and harder. It started with the Happy Menocal invitations and then every detail after planned by ...
One of the best parts of working here at SMP (aside from the non-stop pretty fest) is getting to introduce our lovely readers to the best of the best wedding vendors. And right now I'm completely smitten with Femina Photo + Design, the Philadelphia based company offering breathtaking photos as well as design services (think invitations + day of paper goods)! Talk about a win-win. Made up of two seriously talented ladies, Noelle (the...
This al fresco fete from Jen Dillender is all the proof I need that a wedding doesn't need to be jam-packed with details to knock it out of the park. It's proof that sometimes all you need is a breathtaking setting like Lillian Farms, a couple of the sweetest photo-bombing donkeys ever, and your nearest and dearest at your side. The darling DIY details are icing on the cake.
Elegance is a common thread that runs through so many of the weddings we feature on SMP. From rustic to classic, barn to beach, these beauties are constantly redefining what it means to be elegant. With this wedding elegant means a garden affair full of so much beauty with florals by Lee James Floral Design, planning by ...
Big weddings are fun, yes. But sometimes a smaller, more intimate wedding surrounded by the reaching sea and your closest friends and family can make it even easier to let loose and enjoy the ride. And I guess having a charming venue like the Bell Haven Club doesn't hurt, either. Thankfully, Karen Hill Photography was there to capture...
Oh, do I love a good proposal story. And when it involves being serenaded with a ukelele and a song written just for you? At Lover's Cove in Catalina? Well, folks it doesn't get much better than that. So it's no surprise these two lovebirds followed it up with a sweet beach e-sesh with Betsi Ewing. See the whole thing right here!...
If you've been tracking with us for any length of time, you probably know we think Sarah of True Event is kind of a big deal. She (along with her fabulous team) plan some of the East Coast's most stunning affairs, and when Sarah recently passed along her own sister's New York nuptials we knew things were about to get GOOD. ...
Breakfast burritos are a fast and easy meal that are fun and ensure that we all get a good dose of protein in the morning. Add the flexibility of using up some of my leftovers and skipping on the not-so-good for you drive-through version and I'm sold. For more recipes, head on over to Audrey’s!
Behind all the pretty details we share day in and day out on SMP, there are the little tasks that every bride & groom must do before the Big Day. Hiring an officiant is one of those tasks—and seeing as the ceremony is one of the most important parts of your wedding, choosing your officiant should important too. Reverend Lorelei Starbuck of Sacred Affairs is here today to give us a few pointers! From...
Working at SMP, you realize pretty quickly that "love at first sight" isn't quite as random as you always thought it was. That adorable duos like this one happen upon each other at parties and know within hours that their lives are going to change for the better. Hearing their stories is one of my favorite things, and celebrating in their nuptials? Amazing. See their story captured by Levi Stolove in...
If there is one thing aside from that glorious white gown that is synonymous with Brides; it's the veil. They're like peanut butter and jelly, those two, and today we're gathering up our favorite looks that run the gamut in styles and price points. From short and pouffy to long and dramatic, splurge-worthy to total DIY, they all have one common thread – they're total show-stoppers.
Oh Napa weddings. They never fail to make me swoon. It's as though they special order the magical California light and stylish couples specifically for their soirees. Because at first look, you think weddings like this one at the Chardonnay Golf Club captured by K Stone Photography can't possibly be real, but then you...
This is one of those weddings that is equal parts crazy fun and crazy beautiful. The kind of affair where all of your friends and family celebrate late into the night, wishing there were just a few more hours left in the evening, even as their feet hurt from dancing and their voices are lost from singing along too loudly to the music. In other words, it's an epic event, all captured beautifully by ...
