This shoot is for all you free-spirited beauties out there. For Brides and Grooms who embrace a raw, authentic kind of vibe that the desert, and Ghost Ranch radiate. With every detail reflecting the earthy hues, from the envelope liners to the Bride's soft gold dress, ...
Holiday weekends are exciting all on their own but when you add in an appearance on our most favorite morning show in all the land (ahem, TODAY Show), it kicks that excitement into overdrive. This morning, Abby Larson is chatting fun, larger than life outdoor party games just in time for Labor Day Weekend. Tune in during the 11 o’clock hour for all the festive DIY details plus a few hilarious...
While this little corner of the Internet is pretty much all weddings, all the time, we're putting a tiny pause on the pretty for some HUGE news on SMP Living. Just in time for your Labor Day festivities, Abby is joining Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on the TODAY Show talking outdoor party games to take your outdoor gatherings to the next level. Tune in during the 11...
I've been a fan of anything Stewart Leishman sends our way for some time now, and the reason is simple. He captures moments and details within weddings that truly make me stop for to take them in. That's impressive to me in this day and age. And this stunning, love-filled soiree is going to make me want to spend the entire day happily right here.
You might believe black and white is only reserved for the ballroom weddings, but this rustic affair is out to prove otherwise. Set at Montana's Flathead Lake, it's a lesson in bringing formal elegance outdoors with no floral detail overlooked thanks to Beargrass Gardens. Follow me to...
These girls are my kind of people. Desperate (in the best possible way) to keep summer alive for as long as possible, and doing so by way of gorgeous dinner parties. See what I mean? We could all be besties. Hosted by The Darling Event with a cake from Sweet Fix RVA and calligraphy by Kathrine Francia...
Congratulations, Ali Fedotowsky! The former Bachelorette took to Instagram to show off her jaw-dropping emerald-cut engagement ring from fellow TV host fiancé Kevin Manno. And to celebrate the couple's good news (and because we just couldn't resist paying tribute to that rock), we rounded up some of our favorite...
When you marry a classic Southern couple with Bamber Photography and a city like Nashville, wedding sparks fly. Dressed in bow-tied gentlemen, a Bride donning Vera Wang, white splashes and scenes like this, this soiree is the epitome of traditional beauty. ...
How do you savor summer? I'm taking note from this pair, who basically walked on sunshine. It's a love sesh from the lens of Honey Honey Photography that'll have you dreaming of fields of gold. Sharing sweet kisses and elegant outfits (an ode to their Viva Las Vegas beginning) the gallery is your jackpot, and it's waiting for you in the ...
Gray is consistently one of the most classic and elegant colors in interior design, and it's no different when it comes to the most important room in the home: the kitchen. This simple hue is the perfect compliment to a cozy kitchen, and we're sharing our favorite ways to use it in the video below!
Have you ever been in a long distance relationship? Speaking from experience, it's certainly not for the faint of heart, but this duo? They endured a 7 year span together proving that distance only makes the heart grow fonder. Their forever began in Santa Monica with Ryon: Lockhart Photography behind the lens. From the hanging lanterns, to walls filled with...
It never surprises me when a Hill Country wedding leaves me at a loss for words. But give me aHill Country wedding awash in pretty pink hues and romantic meets classic stylings and that's an entirely new level of...
You know weddings are the heart of all we do at SMP, but we can never resist a good styled shoot -- especially when it's infused with real life love, like these models who've been married for over 20 years! The groom even wore the same tie in this shoot that he wore on their wedding day! Captured by Imogen Xiana, you want want to miss the full gallery here!
This Bride deserves a round of applause, for not only creating an elegant, romantic affair not soon to be forgotten, but doing it all in only four months! That takes talent, and it was on full display as guest enjoyed every minute of...
We get asked over and over again, "How can I get published on SMP?" and we're always happy to share our words of wisdom to help make your work shine -- but nothing can beat the magic mentoring from our own Abby Larson. Since we all can't have a coffee date with this lovely lady on-the-go, this interview from Braedon Flynn of The Photo Report is the next best thing. Grab a...
With only a few more weekends left of this Indian Summer in which to properly celebrate summer's bounty, we think this recipe is the perfect way to ease into fall. Filled with fresh muddled lemon and apricot, and topped with mint, it's a lighter take on whiskey that the cocktail geniuses at Lauren Kelp devised to be equal parts delicious and easy to...
For those of you totally excited for the arrival of fall (read: me), this darling e-sesh is exactly what the doctor ordered. Think two adorable sweeties frolicking amongst towering trees (in rich autumn colors) and you are sooo on the right track. It's true love meets chilly days meets the breathtaking images of...
After recently hitting the 7-month countdown to my own nuptials, I started my search for the perfect wedding band. My first stop? NYC staple Michael C. Fina, which has been in business since 1935. There, I met Deena, Jewelry Sales Director who helped guide my search and offered some pretty awesome know-how when it came to caring for...
I wish I could tell you I didn't spend hours on end poring through these images by When He Found Her, but that just wouldn't be true. You see, this Canadian estate wedding is a classic style lover's dream, with the heart and soul to match. And to top it all off? The most stunning rose + ivy moments by ...
If there was ever an excuse to celebrate, it would be ringing in another year on this lovely earth. Even better when it's a surprise and executed to complete perfection by your bestie. Your closest girlfriends, some sweet treats, and endless bubbly? It basically sounds like heaven. Planned by one talented half of Harlin & Sparrow Event Design for the other talented half (how sweet is that)...
