Studio McGee said it best... "Define trend. Is a trend something goes in and out of style? Or is it something that is having a moment? Design choices can be both classic and popular..." I'd like to think (and hope) that the design choices I'm making in my home now will stand the test of time. I'm sure there'll be some "why in the hell did I do that?" moments 10 or 20 years from now, but overall? I'm down with the timeless...
Kestral Park is a magnificent gem in Santa Barbara, California and sprawls over 100 acres of the most beautifully manicured grounds you've ever seen - complete with an orchard, a guest house and a tree-lined path to the sweetest horse stables. It also just happened to be the idealic backdrop for Kristy and Jared's classic celebration, photographed flawlessly by Tenth & Grace and planned to perfection by...
This late Spring, open air wedding in the heart of Perth, Western Australia was an absolutely stunning day. Lisa and Anthony chose the city centre historic venue for it's location and vibe and it housed both their ceremony and reception. Feted Events styled the event to perfection with lush florals, clean whites, and a modern-luxe finish. A gelato cart greeted guests at cocktail hour and they enjoyed the evening under...
Funny story. The other day, I was chit chatting it up with the sweetest chica ever, Leslie Mitchell, about her work and the incredibly cute/chic/all-good-things line of fine art prints that she has in her shop (please look, you will die) and she mentioned...
The wedding world is changing. We are seeing so many more refined, contemporary weddings that capture both a traditional vibe and a contemporary sensibility. And this wedding did just that. Perfectly. Inspired by geometric shapes and a STUN.NING. metallic & blue color palette and set against a gorgeous Chicago skyline, it's one of those weddings that the guests will never ever forget. Photographed beautifully by...
Isn't it so magical to think, “With all the stars in the sky, somehow I found you?” Couples have been looking to the stars when it comes to love for years. Whether it be to wish upon a star to bring you the one of your dreams or to find out if you and your new love are a good zodiac match, the magic of the stars has always been there to lend a helping hand. Love is written in the sky... And that, friends, is the inspiration behind today's wedding vision from...
Engage! en·gage | inˈɡāj,enˈɡāj [noun]: A luxury wedding business summit like no other, held at the world’s top resorts, bringing together the best in the industry for three days of inspiration and opportunity. And yours truly just got to celebrate her TWELFTH engaging summit. Yep, the perks of running a wedding blog run far and wide and this season's event was in Banff, Canada. Which is basically like partying in a...
While there is no doubt that finding your own perfect wedding gown is a big decision, the pressure is also on for the other ladies in your life, too! After all, how many times can your mom/sister/friend/insert-favorite-girl ask the age old question... "What should I wear?" Thankfully, you can leave it to the experts at...
From Mustard Seed Organic Photography... The Bride loved the idea of an outdoor wedding, so they transformed their reception venue to flood the space with beautiful outdoor elements from tall tree centerpieces to glowing lights to represent a star filled night. Sentimental items from the couples relationship made for the sweetest details as guests entered the reception: they incorporated little "artifacts" from their...
If you follow Noelani from Lattes + Lavender, you know that she's kind of awesome. Her laid back, but always chic approach to life and style is something that I have totally gotten on board with so when she offered to open her doors and invite us into her classic Kansas City home, you better believe I was the first in line! With a mash-up of big box items and vintage finds, Noelani has managed to marry antique...
When I got engaged, many moons ago lol, the only thing I wanted to do was find my gown. It makes the whole "I'm getting married" thing feel real. And to this day, despite looking at tens of thousands of weddings with the prettiest of details, for me...it's always about the gown. Always. And this gown, is spectacular. Seemingly made just for her. Photography by The Edges and planning by...
After meeting in Paris and traveling across the globe to start an Interior Design and Architecture firm in Hong Kong, this wickedly talented duo returned to the land where it all began for their dream wedding. Dream being a key word here. Planned by Et Voila Weddings, with florals by Laetitia C., get lost in the...
From Katie Grant Photography... Shin and Jason married in an intimate chapel on a stunning vineyard property in the heart of the Yarra Valley. The day was full of emotion, tears, smiles and endless joy as the two promised to spend the rest of their lives together. A soulful ceremony was followed by a candlelit and energetic reception where the two danced the night away with their guests. Shin wore three stunning gowns...
I've written so many weddings of couples I've never met, but somehow I feel like I get to intimately know each and every one. Through the heartfelt captures, the wedding style, the details, the traditions... I become a virtual guest of sorts, and so do you. Today's event is no different. I've gotten to 'meet' one of the sweetest couples, Patrick and Veronica. With the help of Cavin Elizabeth...
Christine Dovey's home was first featured on SMP a few years back. And y'all. The joy that I got in sharing it was a little embarrassing, a little fan-girl stalker-ish. I can admit that now. But I was sitting at my computer last night, going through the TONS of home tours that we've gone on and boom, there it was again. Just as pretty. Just as forever. And here I am, gushing all over again, like I haven't missed a...
Master Plans Events & Designs was so excited to be a part of the Koman Photography Workshop at an enchanted private villa tucked away in the rolling hills of Palos Verdes! Villa Narcissa was the perfect backdrop for the stylized shoot with the purpose of teaching photography while capturing a real engaged couple...
Instagram is by far my biggest daily tool. I utilize it for inspiration in every aspect of life, from fashion and travel to food and home. Especially the latter. Most of the inspo I find comes from following some pretty amazing interior design hashtags. I'm sharing ten favorites today, along with beautiful scenes from Studio McGee's 'Calabasas Remodel' captured by...
A wedding brand? I know, it sounds so very corporate and not romantic. BUT, if you look back at some of SMP's most beloved weddings...a sometimes obvious or sometimes subtle sense of branding is pretty much always happening. Perhaps it's the family crest that is woven into the details. Or the clean black and white color palette. Maybe it's an icon or a monogram or theme that helps guide the design in a way that feels cohesive. Bottom line is that a "wedding brand" can pull your look together in...
From Sandy and Odysseas Photography... We had such a great time capturing Christina and David's wedding in Mykonos. They were so wonderfully tuned with the vibes of the island and their style choices were impeccable. We loved the fact that they were so thoughtful towards their guests and their whole wedding was oriented in pampering their loved ones every way possible, without exaggerating on their church or table...
Modern and bohemian are only the beginning of this wildly sweet celebration planned by Kindle and Gather. Because behind the brightly hued florals by Bristol Lane, the ever so strong sign game and the burger food truck eats, is immeasurable amounts of love. You can't fake infinite happiness and the proof is in the pudding. See all the beauty and...
