When Greg Finck and Lavender And Rose join forces, amazing French weddings unfold. Case in point? This summertime chateau affair nestled in the heart of Provence. Complete with a host of pretty blooms by Wayne Riley Flowers and the most...
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On any given day you'll find me, the Mom-arazzi, happily snapping images of my babies doing things like drinking milk or playing with a ball. It may not be the most riveting material but it's the moments I want to tuck away and remember forever. And my go-to for making sure I don't die under a pile of all those photographs is photo books and albums. Lots of them. Now enter...
This wedding had me at Malibu, but then totally ran away with my heart when I laid eyes on all the gorgeous images from B&G Photography. That's when I knew I was going to fall head over heels in love with this fête. And let me just say, I enjoyed every second of that fall. With Amber Events planning every perfect moment...
This panoramic mountain wedding captured by Christine Pienaar Photography is pure pastel perfection. It's impossible to pick a favorite moment. From the Mori Lee donning Bride's 'First Look' with the couple's daughter, to those sweet as can be blooms by ...
I like to think of Hilton Head Island as my secret vacation spot. It has beautiful beaches, great golfing and stunning scenery but it's not overly touristy. This wedding by Spencer Special Events captured the low country vibe perfectly and didn't try to compete with the Island's natural beauty. And while it's my hidden gem, I'll share...
Winter is upon us New Englanders so I'm officially in hibernation mode. For the next several months I'll be daydreaming of warm weather and beaches, starting off with this beautiful wedding in Jamaica. Under the guidance of Travel & Events With Style and captured by Dwayne Larson Photography, this celebration has me soaking up every single seaside photo and...
These floral antlers are a necessity on your wall this holiday season. A simple DIY from Floral Design By Erin + Dani Hagemeister along with images by Loblee Photography that combines rustic beauty...
When this BHLDN Bride and her Ralph Lauren clad Groom chose a venue, they didn't have to look very far. Significance surrounded by beauty, this lovely couple wed at the Groom's childhood estate with Michelle Lange behind the lens. From the bespoke blooms by ...
Combine a lovely wedding gown with stunning veils and chic lingerie and you just can't go wrong. Created and styled by Mandy Forlenza Sticos, with delicate florals supplied by Blooms By The Box and props from Little Vintage Rentals, this bridal boudoir shoot is overflowing with pretty. As we cozy up with winter...
Darlings, if you're on the hunt for a gorgeous winter color palette, search no more, because this one is a stunner: pale mint and blackberry, paired with a sweet peach and forest green. Perfection, right? And it's completely elevated by the glowing candlelight and quaint architecture of this shoot set at The Merrimon-Wynne House. Dreamt up by Nancy Ray Photography and ...
The only thing more beautiful than this wedding - and believe me, it's stunning - is the love story leading up. It's what happens when love surpasses 5 years and 5,000 miles to an "I do" that was most certainly worth the wait. Scroll on for the story in the bride's own words, and brace yourself for full gallery perfection designed in the hands of ...
The holidays are officially in full swing around SMP HQ and we're celebrating with champagne, holiday tunes on repeat and the SMP Holiday Magazine brimming with ideas for baking, gifting and DIY'ing your way through December. We teamed up with a bevy of fabulous contributors and pulled the very best ideas and inspiration for celebrating in style.
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I don't know about you, but the crazy person that resides inside my brain finds it terribly difficult to focus on work when my office is in disarray. However, over the years, I've unearthed a handful of super easy, totally chic tools, that have helped keep everything at bay, allowing me to really focus on my daily tasks at hand. And today I'm here to spill ALL the beans! And these may just be the prettiest beans ever. PS - A whole plethora of...
The months leading up to wedding day include celebrations of all shapes and sizes. From engagement party to bridal shower, rehearsal dinner and of course, the Big Day itself, there are countless occasions to raise a glass...and thanks to Domaine Carneros choosing the perfect bubbly has never been easier. We're breaking down four ways to gussy up this sparkling wine for your wedding style, and make each sip even more special.
If I had to reach into the wedding vault and pull a few soirees that encompass what pretty means to me, you'd find me with a handful of weddings that shine with a simple kind of beauty—a day filled to the brim with love and accented with darling bits of detail, like this one from the The Knot In Italy team. With a breathtaking Tuscan scene, olive branch detailing and florals from ...
Back in college, I sort of prided myself on being an art history buff. And when one summer program took me to the city of Florence, studying the greats like Botticelli, you better believe that love of Italian Renaissance stuck with me. *Enter* this Primavera-inspired shoot put together by the fabulous Kate Weinstein Photo, ...
We've teamed up with our friends at HomeGoods for gift ideas perfect for the holiday season. First up we dove into creative gift baskets and now we're tying those beauties up with a bow, without breaking our budget! We take our wrapping very seriously around these parts. It's not just a paper and tape affair. No, no it's so much more. Think sparkling accoutremements and boxes topped...
Pink peonies are always a winner, but toss in a breathtaking chapel and an adorable couple, and I'm absolutely swooning. Under the guidance of Orange Blossom Events and the floral magic of The Little Branch, this wedding had me begging for more. With Birds Of A Feather capturing every picture...
Every time I see Virgil Bunao's name, I stop whatever I am doing so I can pay full attention to his work. He captures weddings in a way that literally makes me heart leap, and this Marie Gabrielle garden wedding proves my point in the prettiest of ways. Filled with love and gorgeous details, this...
A trip to HomeGoods makes everything better. It's our own little slice of home decor heaven and just the place for gifting all the favorite people on your list. With a little creativity, you can take a simple gift and turn it into a show stopping production and one that's personalized to a T. For the baker extraordinaire in your life, think a basket full of baking essentials. Things like the cutest flour sifter, red velvet cupcake...
