They certainly are adorable when bearing your rings or tossing petals, but there are moments when these little babes can steal the show in more ways than one. Between tantrums and tears and TV appearances gone silly, it's a reminder that life (and weddings) aren't always diamonds and rosé - which is why it's important to laugh off and embrace those less than frame-worthy moments! So in honor...
This collection of yard games is perfect for whipping up come Labor Day or any day that finds you out in the backyard hosting a little get together. I mean flamingo croquet? How could you possibly go wrong with those cuties? If you missed it, check out Abby gabbing with Hoda and Jenna on the Today Show about fun outdoor games plus a few hilarious ...
Who doesn't love Yahtzee!? We just supersized ours so that guests could play on the lawn while enjoying a cocktail. We used 3.5" wooden cubes adding traditional dice dots to each using round Avery labels, then sealed them with all weather sealant so that we could enjoy them for years. It's fun, it's crazy simple and it will provide tons of entertainment for your guests and it also makes a really cute gift when bundled into a tin can jazzed up with gold duct tape! est. time to make: 1 hour...
Our large scale version of Jenga is made by cutting 2 x 4's down to size. And while I'm never afraid to get my hands a little dirty, this was a job for our local hardware store. Most box hardware stores will cut down wood to whatever size you want - in this case, you need 48 7.5" pieces of wood. We sanded the edges, painted them in fun colors and a jenga we had! est. time to make: 4 hours for 1 set of 48 blocks (6) 2”x3”x8’ boards Sandpaper or sander Exterior paint in various...
I have three children and the art of building a fort that can withstand their squeals and wiggles reigns queen in our house. These fort kits make the process SO much easier, with ready to hang bed sheets that we fitted with grommets that can either be tied with rope to trees or even chairs. We used really inexpensive, easy to find ingredients for this project making fort building totally doable inside or out then included a few fun add-ons like a pretty lantern and some glow sticks. We give them...
Koby & Terilyn Brown of Archetype have this way of capturing scenes that completely transcend beauty. It's elegance drenched in seaside details that'll have you perusing The Vault for more. With styling and blooms by the talented Roxanne Hallstrom of the Foraged Fern, it's a gallery of...
Elegant in the way that will truly never go out of style, this Chicago affair captured by Britta Marie Photography at the River Roast is pure perfection. With florals from Pollen, beauty by Carly Pribich and entertainment by ...
If you've ever dreamed of running away with your love, escaping to the nearest mountaintop to declare your love, then this wildly romantic inspiration shoot is just what you've been dreaming of. Brimming with Flower Factory florals, soft smoky eye inspo and dapper details for the...
I love love. I'm a hopeless romantic, big gesture, heart-over-head kind of girl, which is probably why I love this romantic Parisian elopement so much. After a long distance relationship, a fantasy trip to Paris and the Groom's near-fatal car accident, this gorgeous duo returned to the City of Love to celebrate the most important thing of all: love. Fall for it all thanks to Coco Tran's stunning photography...
You can take the couple out of New Orleans, but you can't take New Orleans out of the couple, and this festive affair is proof. Infused with Big Easy touches—from the brass band to the beignet desserts and magnolia-adored cake—this wedding, captured by Weddings By Sasha, is the...
A Southern daytime wedding is my cup of (sweet) tea! Overflowing with love and sweet looks, these two said "I do" at Fearrington House and toasted with Southern comforts from cornbread to grits galore. We...
Although their offices were literally across the street from one another, it wasn't until they attended the same sermon that these NYC cuties crossed paths. What soon followed was a nautical affair bursting with bright blooms and beauty around every corner. From the Ceci New York paper goods to the gorg gallery from the lens of...
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. ...
