According to Wandeleur this is the only cold cocktail you'll want to make this winter and from the looks of it, we fully agree. Consider this the copper clad, gussied up version of your traditional mule and it comes baring wintertime accoutrements. Grab the ingredients below and cheers away the cold weather blues with a mug or...
If you watch Top Chef as religiously as I do, you know that most of the chefs dread making a dessert. That's because baking is a science. Whereas in cooking, you can improvise with a pinch of salt here and a dash of olive oil there, baking requires specific measurements and precise recipes. Yes, you can find them online (like...
It's the personal touches that make a wedding truly special, and this sweet California fête is full of them. Take, for instance, the ceremony procession. The Bride's brother learned to play her favorite song on the ukelele and walked behind her down the aisle as his partner sang along. Another? The vintage china and Champagne flutes...
Thank you Annamarie Akins, because after seeing (and saving and sharing) these pics, Strasbourg has now earned a spot on my must-see-ASAP list. Add in the surprise proposal you captured and this is a post to be favorited and returned to anytime you need a...
Smoothies are kind of like milkshakes but healthier and more acceptable for breakfast sipping. Plus you can smuggle spinach or kale in them and no one is the wiser. I would probably drink smoothies all day, every day if I wasn't so lazy about having to clean the blender. I literally loath cleaning that beast. This simple mango smoothie from...
As someone who's been a bridesmaid more than once - and already has a few more gigs lined up this year - new styles, colors and collections get me pretty excited. And so, Weddington Way, with over 1,300 dresses to choose from, brings back the joy of being a bridesmaid. From...
Reserving hotel room blocks for our guests was one of the most frustrating tasks of wedding planning. From negotiating rates to reviewing confusing contracts, it was overwhelming. Oh, how I wish I had known about Skipper (formally Jetaport)! This streamlined (and FREE) solution to quickly and easily book room blocks takes care of sourcing the best...
Ask anyone of us here at SMP, "where do I start building my vendor team?" and you'll see all fingers pointed toward our Little Black Book. Not because we're biased (we are), but because we've gotten to know them on a genuine level. Whether we've worked with them for one of our own weddings (...
Ben Higgins has officially won the hearts of ladies around the SMP offices, and it's probably safe to say he's won yours too. So when you happen to be huge fans of the show (guilty pleasure, anyone?) you're bound to dream of what you might wear to those all-important rose ceremonies. We're taking cues from the fashionistas ...
Currently: I'm super jellin on Ojai's version of winter. Where beach days are do-able (and actually enjoyable) and the sun still breathes life into al fresco weddings. Where scenes like this still make their way onto our pretty pages, thanks to Smith + James Events and ...
If Lauren Kelp and I lived in the same city, we'd be BFFs, because (besides the fact that she's ah-mazing), my girl Lauren makes a killer cocktail. Case in point: this Whiskey Fig Sangria. With a bottle of Malbec (my fave), whiskey, cognac, fresh fruit...
Ten years of wedded bliss is a reason to celebrate; even better if it's spent feting under the stars. For this couple, it was less about creating another wedding and more about really celebrating with everyone they love. Add to that a style inspired by rich jewel tones and a group of all-stars including Not My Dish, Bespoke Occasions and ...
What exactly is California cool? It's this Santa Barbara wedding captured to perfection by Carmen Santorelli. Complete with a stunning Bride in a backless Katie May wedding dress, loose, vibrant flowers and colonial-era Spanish touches (how much do you love that...
You guys, this week we went to a dog wedding. You read right - a dog wedding. And let me tell you, when two Instagram starlets (who just happen to be pups) tie the knot, it's serious business. Think a glamorous NYC affair complete with...
Let's just imagine for a second that you find yourself in the incredibly scenic Telluride, Colorado to celebrate your upcoming elopement. You've got Tamara Gruner Photography behind the camera, and a horse ranch as your backdrop. What happens? This adorable engagement session - that's what. See the full gallery inside The Vault! From...
It's easy to race to the fridge when times get stressful (helloooo, all of wedding planning!) but when it comes to snacking make your foods work for YOU. We're talking about foods that fill you up and keep you energized, versus the endless sugar and caffeine crashes any bride is prone to. Scroll below for 15 healthy + tasty snack ideas that'll leave you anything but hangry. [dotted] Healthy...
This Bride is all types of beautiful, but her gown? S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G. It's so out of this world gorge that our words can't do it justice. And if you think this gown is good, just wait until you hear Andrew and Cassi's story. Brace yourself - he has loved her since the 6th grade. If that doesn't turn you into a ball of mush then the captures by the talented Kate Weinstein Photo certainly will. See it all in...
Take our advice and forward this gallery to your hubby, because this right here is what we like to call #anniversarygoals. With the help of Dream Weddings Europe this groom surprised his bride with the ultimate 5th anniversary treat, an unbelievably romantic day in Paris. Complete with...
We're pretty much convinced that Nichole + Matthew planned the perfect wedding. I mean, any day that marries our love of bold modern details with subtle black and white elements is a five star winner in our wedding book. If that's not enough, add in the unparalleled lens of Tennison Photography and you've got yourself a day that rivals daydreams, see...
When a handful of New England's best vendors come together - looking at you, True Event, Hana Floral, Tie That Binds, Sperry Tent, and Katie Slater - beautiful things follow. Set on the Connecticut...
