The season is upon us. When the leaves change and roadside flea and antique markets become a weekend adventure. So today, we're breaking it all down for you. From what to bring to what to scout, this is your definitive guide to hitting up your local flea markets and walking away feeling like you scored some seriously awesome wares. Without any stress at all. Photos by Ruth Eileen.
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Ruth Eileen is one of our favorite photographers to work with here at SMP - not just because she is entirely lovely, but because we can pretty much bank on the fact that everything she touches turns to wedding gold. Case in point? This stunning beach inspired shoot. A collaboration with Making Me Events & a slew of other talented vendors, this is pure wedding eye candy.
If you've read SMP for any length of time, you know that I have a love affair with Jose Villa. Aside from being a good person and an even better friend, he is so incredibly thoughtful, so incredibly careful with his work that you can't help but walk away entirely inspired to make your life just as beautiful. And this wedding made even more lovely by a team of vendors -...
I think that even more than the photographs - from OneLove Photography, which are absurdly delicious - I fell in love with this wedding because of what the bride wrote. "Our ceremony was very heartfelt, you could feel the happiness, tears, the smiles all over the church." EXACTLY what a wedding should feel like...and beautiful to boot.
While we celebrate all sorts of styles and wedding personalities here at SMP, if we're being honest...we fall the hardest for affairs that pay homage to the classics. Tradition with a hint of sparkle. Black tie with a glittery twist. And this wedding - photographed by Lauren Kinsey - is that, and so much more.
It's been coined the Prettiest Flower that Ever Lived by SMP editors and we're showing you that the Peony lives up to all its hype. Especially when tied neatly into a bridal bouquet. The kind that suit any budget, any style of decor, any personality of bride who might carry it. Thanks to all of the fabulous SMP Contributors who helped us out with...
A single look at this couple and you know that they are one of the most beautiful pair we've ever had on SMP. But look a little closer. Could it be that they are also the most in love? The joy emanating out of these images completely defines what a wedding can and should be. With photographs from Tamiz Photography and stunning florals by Opihi Love, you have no choice but to...
We all know the standard Labor Day culprits. Hamburgers, hot dogs, maybe a potato salad or two. Delicious, sure. But Pinterest worthy? Meh. So we're having some fun with our food this holiday weekend by stick-ifying our favorite Summer classics. Making the littlest guests feel right at home and gifting our guests with one smile after another because let's face it, everything tastes better on a stick!
A backyard wedding is one of those things every little girl dreams of. The white tent, the quiet romance, and the intimate gathering of those you love most. It's exactly what happened when these lovies settled on a celebration at the Groom's family home, and Lauren Fair captured the stunning gallery you don't want to miss. From...
For those of you that are tying the knot in the gorgeous city of Madison, consider yourself inspired. Because this celebration is everything we love about weddings...it's chic, it's intimate, it's chocked full of tradition, glamour and all out loveliness. With photographs by The McCartney's and florals by...
I should probably just go ahead and apologize to the groom behind this next wedding. Because while he is incredibly handsome and I'm sure quite lovely, I can't take my eyes off his bride. Her stunning smile, her relaxed boho chic vibe, her glow that every bride sort of craves. All captured perfectly by Caroline Yoon.
I once wrote in an interview that my dream wedding would feel like a dinner party. Twinkle lights in the trees, dancing to the classic. Good food, great wine and a sense of family built into every detail. And this wedding, is that dream...personified. With photography by Erich McVey, design & planning by...
They say opposites attract. Take this bride for example - her style is all about modern simplicity. A subtle but gorgeous palette, a quiet nod to tradition and a sense of chic built into every detail. But then if you look closely - with photographs by Christine Choi - you see moments of pure whimsy that made the wedding entirely personal, entirely "them."...
Sonoma weddings always seem to dance on the side of lovely. But this one. Well, this one is both lovely and innately personal - handcrafted by California's finest of course. Photographed by Kate Webber with design by A Savvy Event and florals by Nancy Liu Chin - this celebration is exactly what we preach on SMP. Make it beautiful...
Getting married with a gorgeous smile in tow is high up on the priority list for most Brides and now with the the help of Invisalign® and their fabulous clear, removable aligners, putting your best smile forward has never been easier. But don't take my word for it. Have a look at this video featuring our very own gorgeous Bride-to-be, Melissa. She is breaking down some easy tips for prepping for your moment in front of the...
Newly engaged? Get ready to show your pearly whites, my dears, because a bride will have over 300 photos taken in the time from "I will" to "I do!" So naturally, you'll need to look your best. We've teamed up with Invisalign® and TV lifestyle expert, ...
Looking and feeling great on your wedding day is a major do on most bride's to-do list, the other is mastering the art of taking a great photo. It is much easier said than done but with a few tricks and a confidence booster like Invisalign's® teeth straightening system, your wedding day...
Remember when Monica on Friends said she wanted to be the mom who makes the very best chocolate chip cookies? I feel the same way. Add in the mom who throws the best birthday parties and knows the perfect recipes for better than boxed brownies. And though I'm still on my quest for much of this, I have decidedly found the very best...
I'm not sure about all of you, but since the Invisalign® Pin to Win Sweepstakes was announced (here), I've been telling all the brides-to-be I know to enter quick! This contest, my dears, is not to be missed. The grand prize is an Invisalign treatment and a wedding photography package (a total grand prize value of $8,500). Now that's worthy of a big smile! ...
When it comes to being photographed, your wedding day reigns Queen and the proof is in the numbers. In a recent Invisalign® survey conducted by Wakefield Research, it was found that on average, a bride will have 342 photos taken to document everything from the "yes" to the "I Do". That's a lot of...
