Carly Heitlinger of The College Prepster is our kind of girl. Not only does she have a blog on our daily read list and a cozy New York city pied a terre, but her doggie? Yeah, you're going to want to steal him. We chatted with Carly about inspiration, the business of blogging and important things like her go-to recipe. Read all about it below including a glimpse of her doing her thing from...
If I were to attend this alfresco affair, I would never leave. For starters, it's at Arista Winery (hello dream venue) and with birchwood and mercury glass accents, I'm bound to pin every. single. image. With vendors like...
Beautifully elegant but equally personal, this Botanica wedding has so many pretty and heartfelt little details I don't even know where to start. Planned by Bel Amour Events with florals from Moore Flowers , there isn't an image in this...
We love photo shoots of all shapes and sizes, but rehearsal dinner inspiration from the lens of Chris Cornwell? Well, that's something worth celebrating. Decked out in vintage glamour this garden soiree has no shortage of pretty-filled moments and Doug Smith Designs and Events was behind every last bit. Treat yourself to...
I see a whole lot of wedding photos everyday but you know which ones are my absolute favorite? When the bride is laughing, wholeheartedly smiling. And this beautiful bride, captured by Laurie Bailey, looks like she is having the time of her life. Decked out in a Vera Wang gown and saying her vows at the stunning...
I call it The Pucker Planter. Too cute? You be the judge! Spruce up your home this Valentine's Day by adding a little something to your plants! You can be on trend with the love-y theme without going over the top! xoxo Lexy of The Proper Pinwheel ceramic planters in assorted pink colors (mine from IKEA!) liquid gold leaf paintbrush There really isn't a science to the art of painting lips. It's really just a...
A storybook day at Chatham Bars Inn is romantic enough, especially when Jen Huang is behind the lens. Lauren James ensured this Capeside affair went off in the prettiest way possible, and those ...
I'd be willing to bet that this wedding day had some of the best weather imaginable. With crystal clear skies, the Manhattan views are absolutely stunning, taking already beautiful photos and elevating them to breathtaking. W Studios New York captured them all and city celebrations going forward have a new level to strive for. Mondays can be tough but...
Shopping for your wedding gown is a cause for celebration and here at SMP, we've been known to ogle over a dress or two. Speaking as a bride-to-be, finding the dress is memorable beyond measure, and it's best to go in prepared. With our easy step-by-step guide, you'll have a tote full of goodies and sustenance, the perfect kit that'll have you ready to say "Yes!" to your dress. [avery_logo]...
With a love story that began underwater, it only feels fitting that a Ritz Carlton St. Thomas ceremony followed suit. Strawberry Milk Events came alongside the couple to plan their dream seaside soiree bursting with ...
Here at SMP, we forgo traditional methods and instead warm our winter chill with layers upon layers of beauty. From red carpet romance, to bejeweled gowns, we've rounded up your Pinterest and Instagram favorites to share in what we've deemed as Social Hour. So it's time to say goodbye to those winter blues...
Thank you Sorella Muse Photography for bringing me such joy on this dreary day. This colorful photo shoot, planned by PopUp Weddings By HME with fabulous florals by Missy Fine, all at the Santa Monica Pier, has given me the boost of energy I needed... and provided some bright ideas for my next soiree as well. The...
This wedding is the epitome of romantic. It's soft and ethereal with a jaw-droppingly gorgeous locale (hello sweet Castell De Tamarit), pretty pink blooms from Phlox and some of the most amazing details you will ever lay your eyes upon from...
Dress blues have a way of making me weak in the knees. Military weddings in general do, seeing as my own sweetie has dedicated 10 years of his life serving our country, and I've been proud to stand beside him 9 of those years. So when Rachel Pearlman and...
A girl's closet is something to be cherished but if you are anything like the majority of the population, a morning spent looking for something to wear can turn that wardrobe haven on its head lickity split. Well fear not, Nancy Soriano of Rue La La is dishing the secrets of a gorgeous closet and showing us just how to transform it into the prettiest spot in your home. And when you're done gobbling up this how-to, you can find...
To say I love this Barr Mansion affair would be an understatement to the max. Complete with textured-filled bouquets by Gypsy Floral and blush pink bridesmaids all in a row, there's no shortage of pretty moments captured from beginning to end. ...
Registering for your big day is like getting the chance to fill your home with all the fabulous things you and your honey need to get started in your newlywed roles. And when it comes to building the most dreamy wish-list imaginable, we're head over heels for West Elm. Take a peek below at some of our faves from...
If I could take this shoot and with the snap of my finger turn it into my wedding day, I would in a heartbeat. To say that it's everything I want my wedding to encompass is quite the understatement. Raw, simplistic beauty, flow-y dresses, utterly gorg florals from Lucy MacNicoll, ridiculously captivating coastal views, oh and the imagery, of which...
Lisa Dolan has it right; a simple breakfast of buttermilk biscuits and honey butter is the key to happiness. It's a mouth watering type of goodness that everyone should have in their cooking arsenal. Especially when you hear they take a mere 20 minutes to whip up. Twenty minutes of your time for a scrumptious honey butter infused treat? We're in!
What I'm deeming as the perfect combination of elegance and rustic charm, with just a dash of preppiness for good measure, gets you this beauty below. 2Chic Events & Design worked their wonders and created a Napa Valley masterpiece that keeps getting better. Marin Kristine snapped every sparkle and stripe and the final product...
