For as un-southern as I am, I am fully obsessed with the elegance and traditions of the region right down to the way my Southern friends add y'all to just about anything. And this Louisiana affair is the poster child for Southern elegance. Photographed in that gorgeous Erich McVey way with styling and vintage vignettes by Mrs. Vintage and grand, sweeping...
June 2014
It goes without saying that we see a lot of weddings on a typical day, but when a wedding like this beauty lands in our lap, we stop everything we are doing to soak it all in. This, my lovelies, has SMP written all over it. From the stunning pink peonies by Exquisite Linens And Florals to the elegant spin on a typical beach wedding to the model-worthy Bride and Groom, this...
Looking and feeling great on your wedding day is a major do on most bride's to-do list, the other is mastering the art of taking a great photo. It is much easier said than done but with a few tricks and a confidence booster like Invisalign's® teeth straightening system, your wedding day...
A party this pretty could only have been designed by a group of wedding planners! A Savvy Event threw a baby shower for one of their own in a sun-dappled winery, complete with a buffet of stylish sweets, gorgeous calligraphy, and oversize peonies. There are even more delightful shower details from Milou and Olin photography in the gallery! From Milou and Olin...
Lovelies, if you're just stopping by now, we've been having a bit of a primping party on SMP today with makeup maven Lori Pinsky. She's already given us the dish on how to get a bohemian glow and how to master the...
Though we know that protecting our skin from the sun is imperative, mistakes do happen. Whether you accidentally miss a spot or simply forget to re-load after a dip in the pool, there isn't much that ruins a hot vacation like a nasty burn. And with the official start to summer merely days away, we've come prepared with Henry Happened and her 5 natural remedies for immediate sunburn relief!
Ladies, mark your calendars for June 27-28, and get ready to find the dress of your dreams! Love and Lace Bridal, located in Orange County, California is hosting a fabulous trunk show featuring the new Fall 2014 collections by Encore and DID of Watters Bridal and Rebecca Schoneveld. Sounds pretty amazing, if I may say so myself! Two beautiful lines will be shown at the amazing...
This, loves, is elegant simplicity at its very finest. The sort of inspiration that mixes ferns and flowers, rustic barn tables and pies galore. It's a fab team of vendors (think Paper Bloom, Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals and Jamie Rae Photo... to name a...
There isn't a single thing I don't love about this wedding. And when I say love, I mean head over heels, squeal-worthy love. With the help of Estera Events and HMR Designs this couple took tradition and gave it a gorgeous twist of their own, leaving us with a gallery from ...
I've attempted the winged liner more than once and admittedly, have ended up looking more like I was going to a Halloween party than an elegant event. But to my own defense, I never really followed a tutorial—but just winged it (no pun intended!). So you can only imagine my excitement when the lovely Lori Pinsky offered up her secrets to get that perfect 'wing'. Trust me, with gorgeous imagery from ...
I have this pipe dream of moving to the UK, settling in a quiet seaside town and having each and every day look a little something like this. So today, m'dears, I'm fully immersing myself in this Cornwall wedding snapped by Sarah Falugo. It's everything you'd expect from an English "I do" with sweeping views that'll soothe your soul.
Weddings in the woods get me every time. Not to mention the story preceding these lovely newlyweds - years of long distance over different countries and continents, Tim Hortons, advanced degrees - and they made it through! With some help from Make My Day Count, this ceremony certainly made for one beautiful homage to their past and future. Just take a look at...
When we talk about weddings being all about the details here at SMP, we mean it wholeheartedly! From the dress to the table setting to day-of transportation, you simply don't want to miss a thing. And that, my dears, is where Uber comes in. Using an incredible mobile technology platform that connects riders with drivers with the click of a button, Uber makes...
Gibson Events never ceases to impress us. We see a lot of color schemes here, but the pops of crimson and green against the subdue blush tones is a new one, and we love it! The arrangements from Poppy Lane are also brilliant and give the overall event a feeling of jubilant loveliness (you can see what I mean in the...
As a proud Bostonian, I get a little extra giddy every time a bride selects the city as her wedding day backdrop. And for this Art Deco glam affair, Boston's State Room couldn't have been a more stunning choice. Thanks to a few choice vendors (looking at you, READYLUCK and ...
Gorgeous real weddings grace our pages on the daily, but we get super excited to see a chic engagement party like this one. Tucked inside this gorgeous gallery from Greer G Photography are so many steal-worthy ideas for your next soiree beautifully designed by the gorgeous bride-to-be herself (who happens to be the lovely Elyse...
Around these parts, we like to think that summer is all about an easy breezy makeup routine. No frills, no fuss, just a laid back glow that you can take from day to night and of course, from ceremony to reception! So when beauty guru Lori Pinsky sent over a little how-to for a gorg beachy-bohemian look, we jumped at the chance to share with all of you...
If I were to marry tomorrow, this would totally be my wedding. A modern meets industrial love fest with just a dash of traditional thrown in for good measure. Think the epitome of a romantic NYC affair with the fab stylings of Erganic Design, some crazy cool Jimmy Choos and the beyond gorgeous captures of ...
No matter how long I work at SMP, rustic meets romantic weddings will always be some of my favorites. The sweet details and breathtaking settings mixed with the sweetest couples you'll ever meet? Gets me every time. And this darling day is certainly no exception with soft lavender hues playing nice with a fabulous ranch setting. See it all captured by Robin Jolin in the...
With each new season, there's an onslaught of color palettes, styles and trends, especially in the ever-changing world of weddings. Well we have just the thing– Style Me Pretty's Seasonal Wedding Trends hub page filled to the brim with inspiration, real weddings, and so much more for each and every season of the year. And now that we are in full Summer swing, we're kicking things off with tips...





















