Any mom that handcrafts 1,001 origami paper cranes - a Japanese symbol of good luck - deserves some sort of medal in my book. And when that origami serves as the most gorgeous ceremony backdrop you ever did see? Let's just say I love it all the more. Captured by the lovely Ze Liang Photography with blooms by Hiromi Flowers, ...
Some days you just need a little black tie, big ballroom, beautiful blooms, kind of wedding, and if that's today for you, well you're in luck. Captured by Husar Photography, this wedding boasts big and beautiful blooms from A Stem Above, and an even bigger love. It's the kind of day that will melt your heart and feed your soul, and it's sitting pretty...
Not only is this Historic Cedarwood as pretty as they come, it's as special as they come too. Captured by Sara Kristen Photography, this is the union of two people that have so much heart is seems to shine through every image. And although the details were basically perfection, their focus on charity and their story of love (the description is worth the read) takes center stage...
When you're planning your wedding, and you really want it to ooze the romance, dusk is it. Is there anything more romantic that that fleeting moment between daylight and night sky? (No.) You simply must layer on the love with candles and candles and candles and bring along m three studio to capture it all. Then it will be perfect. From the...
If there's one thing we love, it's a bridal session from the lens of Wendy Laurel. She knows precisely how to get our heart a'beating and this Maui sesh is certainly no different. Complete with stationery pretties by Wedding Paper Divas and floral perfection from Simply by Jes, the...
Despite the fact that there's still snow sprinkled throughout North America, we are officially days into spring and the excitement could not be more palatable. In celebration of this new development, we've got a handful of fun things in store. First? This incredible spring-inspired table from Christina Loucks & ...
Shine Wedding Invitations speaks the language of pretty, pretty paper goods. Which makes them one of our go-tos for all things invitation or programs or save the dates...you get the drift. And for the...
This is one of those weddings we live for here at SMP. You know the kind: a wedding that is soooo full of gorgeous details and love-filled moments, it kind of takes your breath away. It's beautiful blooms from Natalie Bowen Designs meets a stunning Foreign Cinema backdrop (seriously, I love this place) meets one of the happiest bride and grooms I have ever seen. See...
At the end of the day, it's all about the love. The forever and ever, let's grow old together love that remains well after the wedding day comes and goes. So rounding out the week with one ridiculously adorable engagement? Well, it only seems right. Have a peek at all the captures from Carolly Photography, and scroll below for reminders, discounts and...
It's crazy to think that you could literally grow up thousands of miles away from someone and still meet and fall in love. That Cupid is a tricky devil, but once these two sweeties met (she's from Australia, he's from Nebraska), it was sooo obviously meant to be. See their breathtaking (+ crazy heartwarming) wedding captured by Dave & Charlotte Lifestyle Photography in the...
Open air weddings and California are one of the greatest combinations to ever happen to weddings, don't you think? This latest combo photographed by Kurt Boomer is an affair full of culture, family driven details and, all in all, a beautifully crafted day at the hands of a stylish Bride and Groom. See so much more right here.
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High up on a hilltop overlooking Los Angeles is the prettiest little spot for proposing and picture taking. It goes by the name of Griffith Observatory and it has indeed met its match with this adorable couple dressed to the nines and toting image capturer One Eleven Photography. Together they are making some engagement session magic and you can...
Truth be told, I'm a sucker for rich, romantic hues and ultra-luxe styling. And when it's in the context of a modern day Marie Antoinette shoot? You better believe I'll be swooning from beginning to end. Held at Brooklyn's 501 Union and captured by Katie Osgood, the gorgeous full gallery is the best place to...
When tragedy hits a family, sometimes the core can be shaken. But after the shockwaves settle, that core has the opportunity to get stronger, ten-fold. And that's exactly what happened since Amy DeYoung and her husband said "I do" 11 years prior, prompting them to host the ultimate vow renewal celebration. Anne Marie Photography captured the day in gorgeous fashion, and all...
The second I opened this wedding my productivity levels plummeted. You see, I found myself lost in a beautiful sea of English Garden inspired blooms from Courtenay Lambert Florals and every little moment captured by BRAUNPhotography sucked me in. Before I knew it, I had been sifting through...
Little known fact. SMP living has it's very own contributor network! You can check out all of our amazing collaborators right here - which I promise will give you hours upon hours of giddy induced reading. So today, we wanted to introduce you to a handful of them and share some of the goodness happening around the Network this week. I apologize in advance if you now spend the rest of your day sucked into blogland!
I think anniversary sessions should be mandatory for every married couple. It's a beautiful way to document love through the years, and today we've got one session so cute, you'll be convinced to plan your own. The amazing Majesta Patterson snapped the pretty and you can see their entire first-year celebration right over here. From Majesta...
What happens when country club chic and rustic ranch wedding meet? Apparently amazing things. Because that's just what took place at this Rio Roca Ranch wedding captured beautifully by Sarah Kate. Top it all off with florals from Jackson Durham so pretty they'll make you cry, and ladies and gents, we...
I've seen a lot of engagement sessions in my day, but this one from ANIKO Productions has moved straight to the top of my favorites list. It's just captured so beautifully I could cry, and it doesn't hurt that the couple is drop dead gorgeous too. Throw in an adorable pooch, and well, I'm basically a goner.
There are some weddings where I can just feel the love through the computer screen, and this Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery captured by Afterglow Images is totally one of them. It's laid back, but lovely and filled with so much heart I could squeal, so every single image sitting in this gallery is basically the best.
