We fall in love with weddings on the daily. It comes with the territory and this last installment of Erich McVey greatness is guaranteed to be a fast favorite. From first glance at the tulle and lace Mira Zwillinger gown to the open air vineyard reception designed by Ginny Au and...
We are so pumped to have Erich McVey taking over SMP today! I met Erich at a workshop many moons ago and knew pretty instantly that he was the good stuff. Obviously all talent. But also incredibly kind and authentic which to me is the special sauce. So, when he sent us over this amazing engagement shoot, I squealed. Because A. It's beautiful. But B. it's also the photographs of an amazing photographer and great friend of...
From Angelica Marie Photography... There are many brides who may be wondering how to incorporate Pantone's Color of the Year, Ultraviolet, into their wedding design. After all, this bright and saturated color is a far cry from the muted tones we've seen in recent years, such as rose quartz and serenity. Chic + Pretty Events, ...
You all are in for such a treat because today we are diving into three insanely beautiful features from friend and photographer extraordinaire, Erich McVey. First up is a destination affair like no other. When we think of Bali, it's all tropical beaches and lush greenery and this wedding definitely has all of that. BUT, it also incorporates a fully decked out black tie celebration designed by...
School's almost out, the sun is shining bright and the margs are full, cold and with a hearty dose of salt - if only I had a backyard that looks like Amanda's over at Fashionable Hostess! Seeing that she probably wouldn't love it if I pitched a tent, I'm doing the next best thing and diving deep into all of the pretty pics captured by Simply Lively...
From the Bride... Family is the most important thing to us; having our wedding reception at the same venue where my parents were married was a dream. We also worked hard to make the ceremony a reflection of our beliefs as a couple – the wedding took place in a glass chapel built by the son of one of our favorite architects, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We have spent the last ten years driving up and down the coast together, so it felt like home. The ceremony itself blended our humanist...
When I first reached out to Sonja over at JS Life & Style about potentially sharing her home with us, it was in thanks to her amazing dining room that I spotted on insta. The chandelier, the rustic wooden table, the chic approachability. Beyond. When I saw all of the imagery though, I was hard-pressed to choose a favorite room (I'm looking at you Master Bedroom) and I was 100% convinced that you would feel the same way.
If you only scroll through the gorgeous imagery by Kelsea Holder, you'll fall in love. If you scroll through the gorgeous imagery and then watch the AHHH-mazing video from Anchor Pictures, you will be truly moved. The vows..."I promise to never settle for anything but our best.
From the Bride... We liked the idea of having a morning ceremony and hosting a brunch reception afterwards not only because we love brunch food and mimosas, but because it would allow us to spend all day with our friends and family. It was the perfect decision for us, and the Four Seasons did an amazing job with all the food. Robert loves Voodoo Doughnuts, so we thought...
Often in the South, brides choose to have formal bridal portraits taken. It can be so beneficial because the bride then knows how everything will look together on the day of her wedding. Such a fun tradition! For Jerika's bridals, we rented Villa Del Lago. Jerika absolutely loved the European elegance, it's romantic and natural vibe. Nestled on the edge of a hill overlooking Lake Travis outside of Austin, Villa Del Lago...
I am so excited to share today's feature with you because not only is it filled with awesome entertaining tips that we will all keep in our little arsenal, it's also highlighting one of my favorite interior designers, Marie Flanigan. Marie's work is the very definition of elegance, as she approaches each project with a sense of grace and timelessness that can literally be felt. In her words, "Magic is found in the balance of...
The Bride behind this affair is an interior designer at Harper Gray Design and it makes so much sense when you see the chic restaurant venue. Mostly because I want my house to look just like this - sleek and modern with a mix of masculine and feminine details, french flair and all gussied up with florals and greenery by Sweet Woodruff. Plus...
The main reason that Sara and Eric decided on the Pilot House at Discovery World for their wedding reception was because of the incredible 360 degree views of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s beautiful Calatrava. From almost every spot in the room, you can see the blue waters of the lake with the Milwaukee...
When you flip open most magazines, you see homes that are gorgeous. And wildly unachievable. And that bugs me. Because who can afford to do what most glossies consider pretty? But here on SMP Living, it's different. You get that same magazine-worthy home though instead of Picasso's and $1500 bar stools, you get ideas for your home where products come from regular ole home stores, styled to look impeccable. Such is the case with...
I cannot even IMAGINE the stress/joy/omg/YES! of planning your own wedding when you just happen to be a celebrated wedding florist. The fact that you get to choose all of your dream flowers and build a wedding for yourself with no boundaries or limitations seems both thrilling and terrifying all wrapped up into one beautiful package. But for Rachel, the owner and designer at Floral and Bloom, it looks like she took it all in...
Some may say that what we do on Style Me Pretty - obsess over flowers and gowns and pretty things - is insignificant. But that isn't at all what we do. We celebrate. We celebrate love and family, tradition and ceremony. And on a day like today, where we have the honor of also celebrating the incredible people who have given their life for our country - we remember just how important those very pillars of our lives are to all of us. After all, it's love that is at the very root of what we honor...
Even though temps soared well over 100 degrees, Abby and Jeff’s guests were perfectly content celebrating the day. A wedding that dreams are made of. Seriously, who wouldn't enjoy a yummy outdoor Tuscan dinner party, great Italian wine, surrounded by their close friends and family? Enjoy these sun-soaked images from Les Amis Photo and film by...
For us Americans, Memorial Day is significant in two ways. First and far more important than anything else, it's our day to honor our Fallen Soldiers. And show our deep, unwavering gratitude to those who have lost their lives defending our freedom. That should and always will take center stage. Second, it's also our way to celebrate the unofficial start to the Summer Season! And all of the crazy sales that are happening. Here's what's on my wish list and as we're whipping our our credit cards...
Who doesn't like a good surprise? That's just what Jordan and Eric got when their floral-framed escort card board revealed a surprise painting of their beloved dog, Tucker, by Social Alchemy. To the delight of all, Tucker also...
I'm so happy that Style Me Pretty is back up and running. I'm happy for the vendors that we get to showcase. I'm happy for the pretty that we get to preserve. I'm happy for myself that I get to once again, dive into the rabbit hole of the interwebs, saving one beautiful something after another and calling it work. So selfishly, this post is for me. Because I'm currently in the VERY beginning stages of thinking through a kitchen remodel thus, I wanted to visit my list of All-Time Favorite...
