My friends, be ready for the tears to well up. Be ready for your heart to swell and for your morning to be filled with the sweetest love of two Grooms who vowed their forevers to each other at beautiful Rancho de los Caballeros. Thanks to...
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When you are a lover of film photography, no distance is too great to travel for a gorgeous engagement session. Even if that trip means jet-setting from Hong Kong to the Canadian coastline. And when you pore through Nadia Hung's stunning sunset photographs infused with the loveliest blooms by...
The bride, Erika knew exactly what she wanted for her Temecula-set wedding. "My inspiration was Kate Middleton with a bohemian garden rustic twist. After watching their fairy tale wedding, I knew right away that one day my dress will have the similar long lace sleeves and a tiara with a veil that covered the top of my head," she said. "I even decided to wed on April 29 since that was the day Kate and Prince William wed!" Erika and Casey pulled off their own version of the royal nuptials and...
This Charleston wedding by Pure Luxe Bride is pretty in peach, from the Bridesmaids' dresses to the delicate florals by Petaloso. The delightful main hue was complemented with gold and white accents, including fresh linens from Nuage Designs and...
While individual elements and traditions vary both by religion and within a religion, all religious ceremony traditions are time-honored and serve to celebrate the couples families, communities, and cultures. Elements often have historical meaning and significance and choosing to incorporate these traditions is both a nod to the past as well as an embrace of the future! Here is a look at religious...
If I could do it all over again, I'd go for a two-piece number like this Limor Rosen beauty. It takes center stage in this modern shoot styled by Madix & Co, pairing perfectly with blush, ivory and buttery yellow roses from Tango & Foxtrot. Experience the beauty of the full collection through Lynette Boyle's imagery...
Who says you have to have booze to have a good time? More and more couples are opting for alcohol-free receptions for a variety of reasons. Among them is religion, health concerns and cost effectiveness. "Even in New Orleans, a town that loves a cocktail, we've seen a number of dry weddings," says Sarah Hall, president of Joel Catering &...
You're engaged and ready to start planning for the big day! The process is fun, but stress can easily creep in when trying to figure out how to pay for it (the average cost of a wedding is upwards of $30,000). Avoid feeling overwhelmed (and going into debt) with this roadmap for bringing your vision to life without compromising your financial health.
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If you married your childhood or high school sweetheart, we have to make a case for the hometown anniversary session. Erika Brown Photography captured these two in the Italian town where they grew up, and the images are incredibly swoonworthy! You'll see in each and every photo, there's something so...
From the gorgeous Bride all dolled up by TEAM Hair and Makeup to the prettiest stationery by Goodheart Design, this Ojai Valley Inn wedding is a sea of pastels and spring blooms by...
It's no secret The McCartneys are one of our favorite creative husband-wife duos, so when they sent us this Door County celebration photographed to perfection we knew it was meant for the pages of SMP. They captured the very essence of Ann-Marie and Kyle's sweet love and you can watch their big day unfold in...
This Bride originally thought she wanted a neutral palette for her spring wedding in Houston – that is, until she saw a photo of a romantic and colorful bouquet that completely changed her vision! We are so glad she entrusted F. Dellit Designs with the task of incorporating pops of color into her gray-toned wedding, because the final look captured by...
We've featured plenty a Santorini soiree boasting views of the gorgeous underwater caldera, but did you know this Greek island also home to stunning beaches as well? The kind of beaches that are perfect for eloping, which is exactly what this San Francisco couple did with the help of Tie the Knot Santorini. Under a floral-adorned teepee from Betty Flowers Santorini they said I do with their toes in...
From SMP Blogger Bride, Paige of Studio Bicyclette... As we near our wedding date, the details of the big day are starting to fall into place and the vision is really coming to life. I've learned that each and every decision you make when styling a wedding helps to tell the story of your big day and showcase your own personal style.
Alyssa Rosenheck is one of my most favorite people on the planet. She is all talent and sweetness wrapped into one. So when she filled us in on her latest project, "The New Southern", which highlights a fresh twist on traditional Southern style, we were alllll in. Today she is sharing a...
As an event producer-turned-bride, Carolina had a pretty clear vision for her big day. Alongside Masi Events and a crew of fabulous vendors, she planned an effortlessly chic celebration infused with Latin culture and the result was a nothing short of perfection. Take a peek at Carolina and Lisandro's "I do" with even more captured by ...
The wedding dress search should be the most fun part of wedding planning, but it can at times be an overwhelming process! Bridal stylists strive to make it a fun and painless experience focused on helping the bride find a dress she feels the most beautiful and completely herself in! I've rounded up a few bridal stylists to share what to expect and tips to find the perfect gown!
After the months of planning to pull off our perfect wedding weekend, my husband and I set off on our dream honeymoon. Now that we're home, unpacked, and starting on those thank you notes, we took a moment to reflect on what made our honeymoon so perfect, and what tips we'd pass along to our friends in the future. love is my favorite color There are five things we'd definitely do again (and we'll remember for...
This editorial from Claire Duran sums up the kind of wedding I love the most: no fuss, no frills—just packed with classic elegance all the way. You simply can't go wrong with black and white, and a gorgeous splash of green. Emily Artistry kissed the Bride with her beauty skills, while Love Blooms infused a heavy dose of florals, making for...
French girls may have that je ne sais quoi, but California girls have that cool factor, and it's a factor that designer Claire Pettibone captured to perfection in her Spring 2017 Romantique Collection. Inspired by her home state, Claire Pettibone's California Dreamin' Collection is full of flowing silhouettes, feminine off-the-shoulder sleeves, delicate embroidered...
