Step into the virtual SMP headquarters and you'll find a bunch of leaf-peeping, apple-picking, pumpkin pie-making fall fanatics. It's no secret that we're all pretty smitten with the current season and today we're sharing our very favorite traditions that make us love autumn so. What's yours? Tell us in the comments below! [dotted] [dotted] You might also love...
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A new marriage is reason enough to celebrate, but for this couple, their wedding day joy was twofold. In fact, they used the traditional cake cutting as an opportunity to reveal the gender of their baby. In the words of the bride, "The idea of a gender reveal/wedding cake came to mind when we realized that we were having our big ultrasound a couple weeks before the ceremony...The photos capture the surprise so well. It was a moment...
This wedding is beautiful. Insanely beautiful... and filled with those crazy cool details we sooo love here at SMP. But beyond all of the gorgeous + intricately planned moments is the story of Claire and Alex, two people whose immense love for one another goes beyond those lush florals and stunning blue hues. It's a "loyalty" that shines through each and every...
The practice of planning perfect parties is very much alive and well when it comes to the Newport Yachting Center Marina. Take this lovely affair captured by Elizabeth LaDuca as the pretty little proof. For it's nautical meets Newport and we've got it all waiting for you to fall madly in love with via...
It's one of those stories you hear about from time to time but wonder, is that how it really happened? In this case, it sure did! These two met in the elevator of their apartment building and well, after a couple more run-ins... let's just say the rest is history. But not before they kicked it all off with a...
If you were a guest at Dana and Edaan's wedding, not only would you enjoy the design magic of Moonmilk Event Studio, but you'd be indulging in a carefully curated menu of jalepeño margaritas and pomegranate mojitos alongside eats like braised tacos and sashimi. These two foodies wanted a wedding that gave their people a party to remember, and Nicole Clarey photographed...
This 2nd birthday is bringing it back to the 80's, hip-hop style. Designed by mom + event planner, Leslie Bruce , who knew her days of planning birthdays were numbered, decided a pastel graffiti and Rapper's Delight infused shindig was perfect for little Lu. Next year might be Elsa all the way but this year, it's all about cheeky decor and pastels that...
It's official. I want to steal everything about the bride, Britta's style. The Gossamer blush gown. The Miu Miu peep-toe shoes. And the vintage gold crown fit for a princess. "Obsessed" is putting it lightly and thanks to the dream team of Lindsey Brunk on design and ...
Bridal Fashion Week is not for the faint of heart. It entails five days of running around New York City from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., frantically trying to make it to every runway show, presentation and appointment you can squeeze into your day. But when you get to see hundreds, if not thousands, of gorgeous wedding dresses, it's so worth it. And when you own Lovely Bride and get...
Best news you'll hear all week? Allure has just launched their newest bridal collection and not only is it insanely beautiful (as they do), but it's also MIX AND MATCH. Yes, mix and match, aka, everything you've ever dreamed with a never-ending lineup of flawless skirts + tops that...
Brian and Alanna have a love story for the books. These high-school sweethearts wed the summer after graduation but dreamed of an anniversary that involved one key moment missing from their wedding day...a first look. “All I want for our ten-year anniversary is for Brian to see me in a wedding dress for the first time," Alanna said. Jenna Joseph, Miguel Garcia, ...
Julie Paisley said it perfectly when she captured these two lovebirds: "If someone asked me to describe the perfect Southern wedding, I would just show them pictures of Katy and JT's wedding." And we couldn't agree more. It's the epitome of...
Loading up on soft, fuzzy, furry, knitted and woven textures is a sure fire way to get your home ready for cooler temps. And if you have a phobia of color or prints, it's also a great way to style your space without straying from neutrals. Think layered rugs, faux fur and woven baskets... all of which...
Matthew and Natalie really, really, really know how to throw a wedding. They took inspiration from their dream vaca (hello, Italy), joined forces with an uber-talented team of vendors (think 24 Carrots Catering and Events, Bliss Productions and The Bloom of Time) and chose a breathtaking venue like Giracci Vineyard and Farms to make it...
There's something about Paris that pulls at our heart strings and thankfully Loli Events and Sylvie Gil Photography agree. Creating and capturing beauty in the city of lights, this is one imaculate inspiration that you're sure to go mad(eleine) for. See it all in The Vault! From...
I'd like to think of myself as a pretty organized person (thanks Mom!). But for me, it's not enough to be organized—I aim for style in my everyday. The to-do lists, the desk accessories, you name it. Because really, no one loves doing bills or having a million things to do on a Monday, but when those tasks are graced with pretty? It's all the easier. [dotted] [dotted] You might also love...
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It may be fall but that doesn't mean that spring's colors have been forgotten. Far from it. And how can they be lost when they're as lovely as these stunning shades right here. Stephanie Vegliante captured all the colorful, beautiful blooms created by...
When it comes to renovating an entire house, it can be quite the challenge to creative a cohesive look throughout. That's exactly why these home owners sought out the expertise of Austin Bean Design Studio, who took their expressed love for blue and designed a fluid home. From one room to the next, they nailed it. Revamping your own home? Grab their tips below for a smooth reno and catch...
If you woke up wanting to see something different, then you're in luck because Nick and Natalie's lovelier than ever vineyard wedding is just that. For these two opted for a ceremony in the woods and invited Brumley and Wells along to capture every stunning second. It's the perfect balance of rustic chic romance and thankfully we've got every beautiful snapshot to share in...
If you're going to have a destination wedding in the south of France, you better make a weekend out of it and you better have Greg Finck there to capture every magical moment. We had the glamorous wedding of Natalie and Joon this morning and now we're relaxing with...
