We ooh and ahh over wedding submissions all day long (oh what a tough life we lead ;) The days we love the most, are the days we open a submission that quite literally stops us in our tracks. And we know in a flash that this one is "going up" on SMP. You see, we do what we do as a sort of standing ovation to the couple as well as the team of vendors that they hand-picked to choreograph their celebration of love. Today's wedding sent to us by...
Sunstone Villa weddings are no strangers to anyone who frequents the pages of SMP! Sunstone - the vineyards and boutique winery - has become one of the premiere destination wineries on the central coast of California. It is now believed to be the oldest, organically producing vineyard in Santa Barbara County. The story of the Rice Family and...
We've noticed that there are a lot of colorful weddings going on in the SW regions of the US. And as much as the all-white or blush and neutral weddings fill our pages, you have to know that we LOVE weddings with brilliant color! Here's the thing. It can be downright difficult to get the perfect blend of color + energy + ambience from your chosen color palette. The incredibly talented Charity Mauer Photography as well as...
Finding ways to personalize your wedding is one of the top five things we hear when couples share their thoughts on planning their big day. But... what IF that applied strictly to you (as a couple). This couple did something we've never seen before and it was the groom's idea! He wanted a moment, before all their guests arrived, not only for a first look, but also to exchange their own private vows, alone. Just the two of them (plus their photographer, of course).
Welcome back to the Little Black Book Blog! Yesterday we featured a wedding film from one of our beloved LBB cinematographers, Chromata Films ~ a French Riviera Wedding... an enchanting three-day weekend celebration. Today, we have a Sunday Matinee Feature from another of Chromata...
I have to admit that the first time I watched the film that we're sharing today, I was spellbound. Capturing a full destination wedding weekend and sharing it in under five minutes is a powerful job in and of itself. To condense it into a dramatic highlight film that keeps you mesmerized from beginning to end... is huge. But before you see the film from luxury wedding filmmaker, Chromata Films, take a look at these...
The day dawns and you realize it's your wedding day! You're surrounded by those you love dearly. You are about to marry the man of your wildest dreams.... and in mere hours, you will be husband and wife. Today is a day that will live on and on as you replay the memories over and over... The results of all your wedding ideas and plans and dreams are about to unfold. Today is the day you've poured your heart and soul into. You will remember each moment, forever... Join with us as we...
From the Wedding Planner, Honour & Blessing Events... Dorothy and Eric reside in New Jersey but decided to celebrate their love story in Vancouver ~ on the lush grounds of Queen Elizabeth Park. They had always dreamed of having an intimate ceremony, surrounded by nature with their closest friends...
Italy. A land filled with incredible history, indelible charm and a beauty that will capture your heart forever. It's on almost everyone's bucket list... and if it's not, it should be. From the rustic countryside to the old world elegance of such remarkable cities as Turin, Italy offers it all. Today, we'll share some destination wedding inspiration that we hope will remind you of that history... the elegance and artistic expression gathered together by a team of wedding pros weaving the past...
When we open up wedding submissions, we're always prepared to see something pretty. We're alway ready to see happy couples, delightful decor and venues that we'd book for our very own weddings. On the very best of days, though, we open a set of images that puts an enormous grin on our faces from start to finish. This gallery ~ captured by Emily Wren Photography ~ did just that. Aly and Tor's summer wedding at...
We don't feature a lot of engagement shoots, but when we do, they're usually incredible. This one, sent to us by CLY BY MATTHEW Photography was seriously too charming not to share! Setting the scene among the vintage props on the third floor of the Metropolitan Building in Long Island City, New York, was pretty much pure genius. With towering...
Dreaming of a wedding among the lavender fields of Provence? Well... wait one sec. We have some other ideas for you today! There is SO much more to Provence than lavender fields ~ equally lovely in all it's raw natural beauty. Searching for lavender fields should now just be one of the checkmarks on your destination wedding planning checklist! Tamara Gruner with...
Riven Rock Ranch is a terrific new event venue nestled in the serene Texas Hill Country. Our vendor team set out to showcase this rustic spot in all it's country charm... with a little added feminine flair! Although this is a styled editorial shoot, it was as close to the real deal as you can get. Randa and Grant, have been married a little over a year now and their newlywed love was so apparent all day. By including a...
It all began the summer of 2003... Sounds like the perfect intro for a romance novel, right? And although Katy and Hunter's romance is a mere fifteen years old (about the age they were when they first fell in love!), their story, as well as their wedding day, is packed with personality and filled with so many delightful details. All captured to utter perfection by Lauren Fair Photography! Do read on... From the...
From the Bride... Planning our wedding was the most fun, rewarding and exciting project I’ve worked on in my entire life. And now that it’s over, I miss it dearly! My advice for those planning? Cherish each and every moment! Because once it’s over, I guarantee you, you will want to relive it all. Even those minute decisions that took so much longer than they should have. I remember spending an entire Sunday analyzing ribbon length for the bouquets... yikes! A few pointers: #1 Fall in...
Y'all know how much we love everything Michael and Anna Costa Photography sends us! But when they share a two-weddings-in-one-day #EastMeetsWest celebration at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (previously known as the Fess Parker Doubletree) with us... well...
From Kelly Golia Events... If one phrase could sum up Abby and Garrett's charming Charleston wedding, it would be "sentimental joy" -- which is especially fitting because the bride's middle name happens to be Joy! Emotions were soft and sweet as memories of Abby's late mom were present throughout the day, and laughter could be heard in every corner of...
From the bride... From the beginning of planning our wedding day, my husband and I knew we wanted to get married on a vineyard in California's Central Coast. It holds a special place in my heart because my family and I visit the area every year in the Fall. The style, decor and feeling of our special day came quite naturally to us both because we knew we wanted it to be classic, simple yet elegant and intimate. After touring numerous vineyards, we decided...
From Hannah Lane Photography... Ainsley and Michael’s proposal was one of the most captivating, love-filled and joyful days that we’ve ever had the pleasure of being a part of. Set up like an editorial shoot, our “bride” had absolutely no idea that this day was made for her. Leading up to the big day, we spent countless hours plotting with Michael... We talked dates, details, locations… we set up...
From Blushing Joy Events... Our vision for this inspirational editorial, was to create a modern, clean, and romantic look. We were drawn to the big open windows of Gallery 308, which allowed natural light to flow in and created the perfect setting. Gallery 308 is right by the water, so we were inspired to work with a dusty blue and...
