Last week we asked you a pretty big favor. We needed your help voting in our SMP Hot Groom Awards, and thanks to your selfless act of kindness we've narrowed it down to the top eight handsome hubbies. This time around? The stakes are EVEN higher because only four grooms can advance to the next round. VOTE, share, and even nominate your own man on...
August 2016
Every engagement ring is beautiful, but if you want that extra wow factor, there’s nothing like a custom design from Dana Walden Bridal. The husband and wife duo, who’ve been designing together out of NYC for the past 8 years, have a track record of creating some of the most beautiful engagement rings you’ve ever seen. Get the Ring You've Truly Always Dreamed Of At...
When designing your baby's nursery, making it one-of-a-kind is usually on the top of the list, from the cutest wall hangings to the perfect hue on the walls or a bit of wallpaper to wow. But making that sweet space efficient too is SO...
Friends, the SMP Living Dream Home Awards are fully underway and we are so excited to announce our first round of homes moving on in the bracket this week! You all sure did pick some beauties out of the bunch for a fabulous eight remaining. Cast your vote this week to help us determine the final four!
To simply say that pair planned one heck of a party would be the understatement of the century. Because not only did their wedding include a dance down the aisle, but it also featured a flash mob. With Jana Williams Photography behind the lens and...
This is not your average hometown wedding. It's the kind of wedding you'd swear was straight from the pages of a magazine and it has everything to do with Katie Grant, Bows and Arrows, Hey Lovely Makeup and the entire vendor crew. Think lush florals, a...
We've got a major, stage 5 clinger kind of crush on Rita Donahoe's most recent seaside beauty. Every last Nantucket infused moment of it is pure gold. But even if you're no where near the wildes of this New England beach community, it doesn't mean you can't bring all that charm and classic...
For these New Yorkers, planning a wedding meant one thing and one thing only. That being? It was time to return to their roots. Swapping the concrete jungle for the Ohio Countryside, this lovely pair headed to the Midwest to celebrate their truly beautiful beginning. With Studio Elle Photography behind the lens snapping up every stunning second, we've got it all waiting for you in...
When a romance begins with the words, "There's no way a girl as pretty as you isn't going to dance tonight," you just know the proposal story is going to up the ante for all couples forever. With every detail crafted to perfection by Lola Event Production and captured by Emilia Jane Photography, see why this glamorous wedding completely took our...
The Bride of this stunning affair just so happens to be a travel blogger, so it's no real surprise that her wedding took place in one of the most sought after destinations in the whole wide world. Enter *Italy*. Complete with rolling hills and regal atmosphere, this darling duo wed in one stunning celebration that's sure to delight. From the dreamy details dreamt up by the...
Here at SMP, I learn something new everyday. Today's lesson? Bury a bottle of bourbon at your wedding site and you'll keep the rain away, regardless of the forecast. It's the sweet southern tradition that this gorgeous bride's father followed to a tee, and guess what? It worked. What followed was a rainless celebration with lush blooms from...
The sea is mysterious, it's both frantic and fantastic, calming and captivating... it's a million different emotions rolled into one glorious, beautiful beast and this shoot by Almond Leaf Studios captures all that and more. Bohemian Ink created...
If you need me, I'll be spending the rest of the day (if not the entire week / month / year /decade) in this perfect little gallery. Because when you combine the incomparable talents of Bows and Arrows and Greg Finck Photography at the incredibly inspiring...
Engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette shindig - whatever the occasion, a pretty celebration is always a must. Luckily we've got the entertaining experts at TRUE Event here to dish a few tips along with industry favorites, Hartford Prints! They're recapping a recent ...
A low country wedding with high style, now that's what we call a serious celebration. With Love by Serena and Josh Gooden Cinematography on hand, every moment proves that this South Carolina soiree is everything a girl could ask for. From the stunning ceremony in a historic courtyard, to their boat ride getaway, W.E.D planned every bit of this...
Over the past few seasons, we've seen designers bringing sexy back to bridal fashion with plunging necklines, sheer fabrics, strategic appliqués and curve-hugging silhouettes. But, there's a fine line between looking sexy and revealing a little too much. So to help us navigate...
I think we're all a little jealous of this bride. Not only is she beautiful as can be, but her mom just so happens to be a wedding planner - AKA, Kim Talbot Events. With mom by her side, they designed the most stunning celebration and Michael + Anna Costa + ...
What do you get when you combine an elegant historic estate like the Swan House Mansion, show-stopping florals, and the timeless Southern tradition of burying a bottle of whiskey to ward off bad weather? A dreamy outdoor ceremony under perfect blue skies, captured flawlessly by Still55 Photography. See all the loveliness and more in...
Palm Springs weddings? They make my heart happy. And so does this handsome duo, who, along with Artsian Events Floral Decor, threw one of the coolest weddings ever. Think al fresco dining at its finest with a crazy cool ceremony and pops of bright orange. Head to...





















