A new display from Leslee Mitchell is reason alone to celebrate, but add in the craftsmanship of Big Events Weddings draped with Southern Events props and you've got yourself one perfect party. From the autumn inspired centerpieces to the unplanned hot air-balloon ceremony, it's the type of day we've deemed...
There is no sweeter party than the baby shower. They are just so darn adorable, and the gifts? Don't even get me started. So when a party planner is in charge of bringing such a day to life, that level of darling goes up about ten notches. Which is precisely what happened when Little Miss Party Planner planned her sister's shower. With the help of ...
A couple years back my hubby and I visited the little mountain town where this wedding takes place, and it's the ultimate combo of scenery and charm. The kind of place that's just tucked away enough to feel like a hidden gem, and certainly a cozy spot to say "I do." Luckily this sweet couple felt the same and brought along great...
Elegant and timeless yet filled with personality, this Prospect Park Boathouse wedding captured by CLY BY MATTHEW is the kind we can't get enough of here at SMP. It's a wedding where, by the time you've scrolled through all the gorgeous images, you feel like you really know this couple, and you want to be their best friend. It's filled with style and love, and...
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better than their autumn-inspired rehearsal, I saw Heather Waraksa's captures plus Buzz Media's film of the big day and officially found my new favorite wedding. It's an ode to all things fall (read: an...
Our last stop on this incredible, fabulous Circus extravaganza is the DIY Circus Wagon. Wagons are great for little ones who can’t walk the whole time and it proves a great landing spot for gobs of candy. The Circus Trio can be mixed and matched - just the lion and the cage, just the...
We all want to look flawless on the Big Day. That's easy. But finding the right makeup to achieve that stunning face you've always dreamt of? That part's a little trickier. Enter MAKE UP FOR EVER, your one-stop shop for seriously amazing products that will take your look from every day fabulous to wedding day ready in an instant. Bridal beauty inspiration in one, two, three? Yes, please. Created in Paris in...
In terms of Halloween costumes, this circus trio is bringing its A-game. First we had the fierce (read, adorable) circus lion and now the gold epaulettes adorned ringmaster. It's a super simple DIY made...
Fall is upon us, friends and we're savoring up all the cozy touches the season has to offer in weddings, engagements and the surrounding events like...
Their families were longtime friends, and this handsome Groom even attended his future Wife's first birthday party back when they had no idea what the beautiful future held for them. I'm a firm believer in fate and if you ever had any doubt, this sweet story could convince you in seconds.
This cute little lion is perfect all on its own but when you add in a circus wagon and a fire loop wielding ringmaster (coming up next!), it takes this getup to a whole new level of awesome. Starting with a furry snowsuit, faux fur and a feather boa, this fierce little lion was born. It's a show-stopper, costume contest winner kind of costume, which is totally the best kind. For more DIY halloween ideas...
If you're a design lover with a flair for pink, then you've going to need to bear witness to this beaut. Because when the Bride wears a dream-worthy Monique Lhullier gown you know you're in for a treat. From the lush bouquets bursting with creamy blush blooms, to the sun-drenched shots snapped up by ...
The soft golden glow of autumn combined with the beauty of these lovebirds makes for one fabulously festive engagement shoot by Katie Nicolle. It's romantic and sweet, intimate and casual, and I can't think of a...
Fair warning—this wedding is about to give you a serious case of wanderlust. Set against the natural beauty of Costa Rica, these high school sweethearts said "I do," in a beachside wedding the Bride had been dreaming about since the fifth grade. With vibrant pink flowers, gold spray-painted flamingos and a celebratory reception back in...
Letting your wedding location inspire your color palette is always a good idea. Case in point? This earthy lakeside editorial from Kayla Barker and The Southern Table. It's a blending of rough and smooth, jagged and flowing, warm and cool and it works sooo very well, from the ...
This styled shoot couple? They're actually a real life duo, and that "groom" had a ring hiding in his pocket the entire time Julie Paisley was snapping behind the camera. He ultimately decided to seal the deal a few days later, but that just made these captures of sweet anticipation all...
Have I mentioned I love the Behind the Blog series? Because I totally do. Getting to know the folks behind some of my favorite blogs never gets old, and I am beyond thrilled that we get to cozy up with the darling duo behind A Couple Cooks today. I've been a big fan for some time now (constantly wishing they would appear in my kitchen right around...
Friends, I've officially been bitten by the travel bug in a serious way. Because not only is this wedding stop-in-your-tracks pretty, but those Bay of Kotor views are straight from a postcard. To top it all off, this wedding photographer turned bride...
I'm always looking for a good excuse for a girls night, and let me just tell you, if I saw this paint night hosted by the lovely Kari Rider, I would have my girls signed up in a hot second. But since Kari is just as sweet as they come, she's giving us tips on how to recreate just such an evening in the comfort of your own home, cocktails included. Don't you just love her? Here at Kari Rider Events, we’re always on the hunt for an...
