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When a Wedding Planner Goes Above and Beyond for the Perfect Day

Sun Valley is one of the Bride's favorite places on the planet and with good reason... it's crazy gorgeous. For this celebration, it's all about rustic elegance and embracing the beauty of the Idaho mountains with the help of Debbie Geller Events and Tara Bella Flowers. And after poring through the images by...

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5 Fall Wardrobe Staples That Will NEVER Go Out of Style

In my years of closet curating, I've come to learn that rather than keeping up with the trends, timeless staples are way more worthy of investing in. Pieces that you can mix and match and ones that'll take you from season to season—and what better season to mix and match than fall?! The five wardrobe must-haves below are sure to shine for years to come. This outfit styled by Freckles on Fillmore and captured by...

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3 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Day Beauty Team

Wedding day beauty is one of the most important—and most concerning—parts of the day. As brides, we want to feel our best and that has a lot to do with how we look. Which is why the team we pick to make us feel beautiful on our important day makes a big difference. Here are three things to consider before deciding on your beauty team.

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A Classically Elegant Los Angeles Spring Wedding

The day may have been a scorcher but you would never have known it from these pics by Rebecca Yale. With a Bride so cool and collected, seamless planning and coordination by Pryor Events, and...

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How to Do Paris Like a Honeymooner

Paris is always a good idea...especially for honeymooners. It is the land of romance after all. But even if your next French getaway is not of the romantic variety (girls trip!), this guide is a must. Thanks to these travel tips from photographer Molly Carr, you will be staying, eating, seeing and shopping the City of Light like a pro wanderluster. Pick up tasty macarons at famous Lauderee, explore the bohemian beauty...

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How to Pick the Perfect Floral Designer with Whitney B.

From SMP blogger bride, Whitney B.... If you are anything like me, when it came to envisioning my wedding day, I knew I wanted an abundance of flowers, but I had no clue where to begin with searching for a floral designer. After researching several different designers and looking through hundreds of pictures and websites, I finally narrowed it down to my #1: Shawna, owner of...

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Fog + Florals Make This Engagement Shoot Absolutely Stunning

I moved to the Pacific Northwest a few months ago and to say I've been struck by how stunning the scenery is would be an understatement. Sophie Epton captured it in full force with this engagement shoot and the only thing more eye catching are these two cuties. See...

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These Globetrotters Picked the Most Magical Spot to Say “I Do”

Greg Finck has a way with gorgeous imagery. Now couple that with the tropical beauty of Bali and the result is picture perfect. For this wanderlusting couple, the Istana Villa proved a dream backdrop for their romantic, garden style wedding designed by...

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Bridal Week Recap: The Necklines We Can’t Stop Thinking About

When it comes to Bridal Week, we're always on the lookout for the latest wedding fashion trends - and this season, we were struck by the gorgeous and varied necklines we saw on the runways. The one collection we could. not. stop. thinking about? The stunning lineup from Morilee by Madeline Gardner. She's the queen of creating timeless gowns for the modern bride, so we turned to her to get the 4-11 on the updated...

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Go Off the Grid With These Unplugged Honeymoons

Ever find yourself relaxing on a secluded beach with a good book, your significant other, and calm waters drifting away into the bliss, but still reaching for your phone? We’re in a constant stream of noise now more than ever and it’s getting increasingly harder to get off the grid and escape everyday check-ins with your social profiles and inbox.

It’s okay, it happens to all of us and as technology progresses the few quiet moments that we have seem to be slipping away, which is...

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Get a Closer Look at Marchesa’s Oh-So-Dreamy Fall 2018 Bridal Collection

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A Balloon Installation + Glittery Aqua Kicks – What’s Not to Love?

How do we love this Bride? Let us count the ways. We love that she wore a romantic, 3-D floral masterpiece of a dress by the incredible Mira Zwillinger. We love that she chose glittery aqua kicks for her adorable flower girls. We love her vision for a balloon escort card display, brought to life by Balloons by Tommy. We love the...

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Individual Bridesmaid Bouquets + Inspiring Details For This Elegant Barn Wedding

We've seen our fair share of fresh ideas around these parts so it's safe to say that when something brand new makes it's way across our desks, we get pretty excited. Case in point: this wedding's approach to bridesmaids. Instead of following tradition, our bride let her girlfriends wear...

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5 Ways You’re Damaging Your Hair (and How Not To)

One of the biggest beauty features that we as women worry about on the daily is our hair—but it's also one of things we strain the most. From coloring and heat styling to teasing and product overuse, our locks take a beating. Take our advice and stop doing these five damaging habits below! Using a brush after you shower (or roughly towel drying!). Hair is at it's highest elasticity (and weakest) when wet and the last thing you want to do is brush it or towel dry. Instead, use your...

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Flowers Galore + a Bespoke Bridal Gown!

Flowers galore AND a bespoke bridal gown? This celebration planned by Asheville Event Co., lovelies, is what wedding dreams are made of. Floressence Flowers bedecked every available inch of this North Carolina wedding with fluffy pink and white blooms – from climbing arrangements on the side of the bridal hut to a grand hanging display at the...

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Modern Meets Classic With This French Inspired Elopement

Do you dream of baguettes and croquembouche? Yeah, us too. But all french deliciousness aside, this elopement inspiration crafted by Et Cetera Event Company and Clayton Floral gives a fresh, modern twist to Old Montreal. Bringing together the classics along with a stunning, sculptural gown and elegant, minimalist details, the beauty of this...

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We Have the Secret To the Perfect Garden Wedding

If you dream of a wedding filled with cherry blossoms, daffodils, forsythia and hydrangea, you're definitely not alone. The question is - where exactly to host this bloom-filled wedding, and when? We'll let you in on a little secret. Before the Montauk summer crowd gets crazy, May and June are the perfect months for that garden party you've always wanted. And Solé East Resort is the perfect locale to host. If...

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Simple + Beautiful Sonoma Vineyard Wedding

As a wedding planner herself, this Bride knew exactly what she wanted for her own wedding day. She planned a casual, al fresco fête with the help of her team at Sip and Twirl – think a mix of round and rectangular farmhouse style tables bedecked in romantic La Tavola linens and topped with fresh arrangements by...

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5 Things Most Women Feel Insecure About

If my 16 year old self was able to see my 32 year old self, I think she would have been pretty damn proud. But yet, I still have to remind myself on a regular basis to let go of insecurities that creep in. We all have them. Whether it's worrying about how we look in a picture a friend posted on Instagram, getting engaged or moving up the ladder in our careers, here are five insecurities we face as women and how to kick them to the curb. Our Social Media Appearance As an editorial stylist...

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5 Tips For Merging Heirloom China With Modern Registry Items

My Mimi never had "everyday" china. For her, every meal was a formal occasion. Lunch, dinner, or dessert – she served guests on the appropriate piece from her own wedding china. My Mimi, always the quintessential Southern Belle. When she left me her collection, I knew it would be so special someday to serve my guests on those same plates. The only problem: her intricate pattern is a far cry from my more modern taste. onelove photography I...

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