When it comes to St. Patrick's Day, things can tend to fall a little closer to the cheese side of the spectrum, so we've been saving this beautiful green and gold soiree to class this day up exponentially. Designed by the talented Sweet Emilia Jane, the wedding is packed with so many perfect moments, I can't decide which is my favorite (though I'm leaning to The Little Branch's...
Inspired by the rich beauty of the ol' Emerald Isle, this Tir Na Nog Estate wedding is what St. Paddy's celebration (SMP style) is all about. And while tragedy struck the bride's family just days before the wedding, the result was a love that prevailed even stronger. Read on for the whole story and don't miss the gallery of ...
In my experience, St. Patrick's Day typically encompasses two things: pancake breakfasts and green beer. In recent years, I've since grown out of the messiness of St. Patty's day's past, but still love the idea of commemorating the celebration in some fashion. Enter: Stacie Shea's elegant dinner party. All of the Irish-inspired fun, grown-up style! Captured by Jen Lynne...
On a festive day like today, it only seems fitting to showcase something with a little spirit. And this shoot? Well, it takes that spirit up a notch and sprinkles it with a whole lot of style. Dreamt up by the uber talented Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the Shore, planned by Stacie Shea Events and captured by ...
Evangeline Lane Photography makes me happy. And spending my Saturday welcoming her to the SMP family? That makes me very, very happy. Because, honestly, there's just no better way to kick off the weekend than basking in her gorgeous portfolio of images, from those special moments of pure happiness to those breathtaking snapshots of non-stop pretty. Get to know her below. From...
There's one trend right now that I can't get enough of: mix and match bridesmaids dresses. And honestly, no one makes it easier for you and your ladies to find the most gorgeous, unique + cohesive looks than the Weddington Way Collection and the...
I like to consider myself fluent in the language of weddings, but I have to admit... there are always terms or phrases that I am not familiar with. And that's where Learn to Speak Wedding comes in, a set of gorgeous flashcards that is perfect for all of you newbies (and me!) aiming to master all things wedding. Think acronyms like "FOB" and "OTT" in crazy gorgeous packaging... From...
Fridays call for weddings that will leave you smiling all weekend, and this Santa Cruz stunner captured by Julie Cahill Photography will do just that. With a palette so pretty I could cry, beautiful florals from Country Essences and one adorable duo - this wedding planned by Coastside Couture is...
I was perfectly happy bidding farewell to all things winter for the season. But then KT Merry sent along this snowy Chicago e-sesh and I suddenly changed my tune. Complete with flurries and romance, cozy fashion and one adorable fur baby, this engagement is session is everything I love all in one pretty place. Have a peek at the gallery and don't miss winners +...
Right now, at this very moment, I can hear birds chirping. Birds are chirping, because the sun is shining, the weather is warming and this gorgeous light-filled e-sesh is on my desktop. An e-session that is soooo beautiful and sooo filled with gorgeous images, that it's like the perfect ode to the summer season that is just around the corner. Thank you, Sonya Khegay. Thank YOU. ...
First off, how awesome is the Heritage Square Museum?!? I mean, before today I didn't even know this lovely Victorian wonderland existed and now I am completely obsessed. Which may have a little something to do with this beautiful bride's block party style wedding, which is the coolest affair ever with yummy Bludso’s BBQ and gorgeous images from ...
I carried a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers on my wedding day, so I'm a total sucker for a beautiful floral design centered around the happy bloom. Ulysses Photography captured a day perfectly fitting of the sunflower, and can I just give you a little spoiler alert? It's beautiful. From the beautiful bride... We started our...
High school best friends who lost touch and found each other again the day their team won the world series. It's the makings of a particularly cute rom-com and the finale would most definitely be this casual chic wedding from D Squared Designs! From the stunning bride... We actually met in 2003, during my freshman year and Chad’s sophomore year...
Once in awhile a wedding comes along with so many beautiful moments, it's so hard to edit down. Every single image captured by Rebecca Fishman of Birds Of A Feather is like trying to choose between pretty, prettier and prettiest. Every one. This beauty is a mix of coastal views, a killer dress, bohemian details crafted by La Boheme Events and wildly good blooms...
In all honesty, when it comes to my taste in interior decor, bright and white is typically the name of my game. But every once in a while, a space infused with color will land in my lap and it's all I can do to convince myself not to totally redecorate. And Krista's home tour? Well it's done just that. It's bright and preppy and exactly what we need on this cold wintry day! ...
Art Deco is making a huge come back right now, and it's weddings like this one from Jonathan Young Weddings that is leading the way. Gilded details are only enhanced by the collected, romantic pieces from Brilliant Event Planning brought to the table, and the whole thing has an air of passion...
The Southwest desert is one of those regions that gets all too overlooked in wedding world. With its raw, natural beauty and unsuspecting charm, it's no wonder Ashley Sawtelle, La Bohéme Events, Bare Root Flora and Chairished Vintage Rentals choose it...
With spring around the corner, we can't help but daydream about sitting on our back deck with a refreshing drink. With that in mind, we decided to try this cocktail with a St. Patrick day's twist. We came to find that this is one of those drinks that is easily "eyeballed". A dash of sugar, some club soda, a hearty...
So now that you had some to soak in this couples' rehearsal dinner and realize they are one stylish duo, it goes without saying that their wedding will be beyond. Well, let me just say, it totally is. If there was ever a wedding I wish I was invited to, it would be this one. A camp-themed fête planned perfectly by mStarr event design with stunning florals from ...
We are ending the week with the prettiest of bangs thanks to this gorgeous Montana wedding. And it's an entirely new level of pretty. The kind that makes you want plan a wedding redo (to the same person, of course) ASAP. It's all captured so beautifully by Rebecca Hollis Photography I could cry, and the entire pretty-fest is waiting for you right here.
