2018

Sometimes I wonder what life would be like without Instagram. I live and breath it everyday for Style Me Pretty and my own personal brands... I share my work, I shop through it (probably too much), find dinner inspiration, discover vacation spots, make friends, learn about causes that I'm passionate about and so much more. But there's no question it can be a tough nut to crack sometimes—especially when you're trying to promote yourself or your product/service. Thankfully there are a handful of...

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I've been waiting to share this wedding since the moment my husband, Tait, and I reacquired Style Me Pretty. To me, this is a perfect wedding. It doesn't necessarily fit into a box, it doesn't necessarily follow a script. You can simply feel the joy seeping out of every pretty photograph that Lauren Brandon snapped. You can sense the glow, the charm, the unabashed love. You instantly understand the purity and...

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Not too long ago we interviewed Sara from onelove photography about 'natural light photography' and featured the chat on SMP (right here). It's kind of no wonder that we publish her weddings pretty often on the Little Black Book Blog! Today's wedding - at the...

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Give us pretty details and we are happy wedding bloggers. Give us a story that goes along with said lovely deets? And you'll probably find us (literally) jumping out of our seats with joy. Today's desert fete is just that my friends—painstakingly pretty, thanks to Imoni Events and Carte Blanche Design (and allll of the vendors below). But it'll also...

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For my own wedding, I made my paper goods. But I was a stationery designer so that seemed reasonable. For this bride's wedding...she MADE.HER.OWN.DRESS. Well, at least the top and the amazing cape. But, still. To this mere mortal, that is a feat of epic proportions and I stand in awe of the gorgeousness that came from her efforts. Photographed by the lovely, lovely Leila Brewster, fall head over heels in love...

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When I was little, my dad always told me that I should wait to get married until I had travelled the world. It never made any sense to me. But, I think his deeper meaning was that marriage also brings responsibilities and real life in a way that being on your own doesn't. And turns out, he was sort of right...I haven't travelled abroad for pleasure since my honeymoon. Well, this couple is proving his theory wrong with a STUNNING engagement shoot at...

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Lavender always reminds me of Summer. I have lavender plants growing in my own garden and that familiar smell seems to find its way into my home, always making me smile. It's floral and fresh and sort of romantic in a sun-kissed moment kind of way. And Vera Wang has bottled it up to pure perfection with her newest addition to the...

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Come to my house on any given day and you'll likely find HGTV on in the background. When you can do home research and be entertained at the same time, it's a win-win, right? Well, my latest obsession is the uber sweet Jasmine Roth, host of HGTV’s newest hit show, Hidden Potential (airing every Tuesday at 10pm EST)! Jasmine works with families to transform cookie-cutter houses into unique family homes, without breaking the...

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When today's Bride, Lindsay, sent us her wedding, she started out by saying, "SO glad SMP is back!" When we hear that, our hearts sing a quiet little Hallelujah! In case you don't know me, I'm Abby's proud mama! I treasure each and every email that starts out like that!  So thank you, sweet Lindsay (and Jennifer Bagwell Photography), for your support... and for sharing your beautiful wedding with us today! Lindsay...

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Having a toddler, I understand the importance of play time. Although we don't have a playroom of our own (we try to make every room workable for our little guy), if we did—I'd surely be taking a cue from this adorable room that would spark the imagination of any tiny brain. From the statement wall using Livette's Wallpaper to the pops of blue throughout...

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From engaged to I-Do in five months, the aaaaaah-dorable Ashley Torres - blogger boss behind the beloved brand Everyday Pursuits - is here to share her boho chic, totally steal-worthy SoCal wedding with us and we couldn't be more thrilled. Aside from the fact that she is entirely lovely, she's also super real. Super cool.

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We asked our bride, Grace, to describe her personal style, to which she said: Classic, feminine, simple, timeless. There's nothing that give us more joy than when we see that our couples are able to successfully project their personal styles and preferences into their wedding. Grace and Stephen's wedding at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, VA was a gorgeous display of delicate and simple...

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I'm in the midst of planning my daughter's 10th birthday - and if you've been a fan of SMP for any length of time, you know that I spend an embarrassing amount of time on my childrens' birthday parties (Audrey's 4th, 5th, ...

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The secret sauce for a Style Me Pretty wedding? A standout something. A detail, a moment, a story, a capture that simply puts you there. For today's Australian fete from Amelia, for me, it's the first look. It's a sweet flip on the traditional bride sneaks up behind groom, where instead, he comes to her in the prettiest garden setting as she reads a letter from him. How ridiculously romantic is that?! Those of you doing...

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Raelee and Ryan got married at one of our favorite wedding venues, Loulu Palm Estate. We love the killer sunsets, private beach, and huge backyard for stunning ceremonies and receptions here. We fell in love with the soft tones Raelee and Ryan chose for their wedding, highlighted by Raelee's stunning emerald engagement ring, copper cocktail cups, and the real star of the day, their flower puppy Juniper!  ~Aria Studios...

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Anyone else find themselves sitting in their backyard these last few weeks dreaming up alllll the things you want to do to make your space an outdoor oasis? Picture me: glass of rosé in one hand, phone with Pinterest app open in the other... and dreams that may be a little too big. Truth is though, you don't need a magazine status backyard to create a cozy and enjoyable space. These essentials are sure to get you there.

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I've been saving this inspiration shoot for the perfect day. Smack in the middle of Summer where color reigns Queen and sunshine dictates the vibe. This, to me, is the very most perfect July wedding color palette on earth. Pinks and oranges and big old fashioned dollops of yellow that are set in such a shockingly lovely way against the simplicity of The Farmhouse in Texas. With a design by Jennifer Laura, crazy...

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We started planning our wedding a few weeks after our engagement. Our wonderful wedding planner, Mandana from Tres Jolie Events, worked with us to find the perfect setting, Rolling Hills Country Club! She also recommended our amazing photographer, Christina and her team at...

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One of the things that makes my job so fun is the vast range of weddings that we get to be a part of - from a rustic barn in Maine to the shores of Bali, no two weddings are alike. And if you take the time to dig in a little, I've never seen a single wedding story that directly mimics another. The people, the emotions, the moments are all different, all entirely unique. This wedding - photographed to dreamy perfection by...

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Allison and Kyle are an incredibly gorgeous couple both inside and out. They're an inspiration of love and instantaneously spread joy to all those around them with their kind personalities and infectious beautiful smiles. Best wishes to these newlyweds – may the warmth of your everlasting love surround you both forever. ~ Bear Hands Media

I am so glad you are here. It helps me realize how beautiful my world is.

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