When I imagine the perfect approach to laid back style and casual, unfussy festivities, a ranch wedding comes to mind. And when you add to this equation totally adorable wheat bouquets, maids in a melody of colors and horses, well lets just say I am in my blogging happy place. Approachable, light-hearted yet totally beautiful, this Arizona Ranch Wedding photographed by Anda Marie has it all and there is a ton more where this came from in...
This day has ben chock full of pretty parties and rehearsals but I ask you, what girl doesn't love a great fete? You see, for every amazing wedding out there, there is usually an equally fantastic rehearsal dinner and this little ditty from Denise Sikes of Big Events Wedding is case in point. We love it so very much because it encompasses all the great things about Nashville (food, music, southern charm). Plus it is completely...
Today has run the gamut from pretty hats to yummy cakes and every shade of blue in between. Thanks to Lucia|Paul Design and the awesome team of Michigan based vendors that brought the pretty today. We hope you are feeling inspired and have tons of details tucked away for safe keeping. That is what these From Inspiration to Reality features are for, after all and we love every second of them. We are going to end the inspiration ride...
Still yearning for more of those bold, beautiful blues in todays From Inspiration to Reality feature? Well you all are in luck. We have loads of gorgeous details, perfect bridal fashion, and a sweets table from Dooby Design Group that dreams are made of. The cake alone by Sweet Heather Anne is enough for its own feature. Bold, modern, over the top pretty...this is what we like...
We are back with our favorite part of the From Inspiration to Reality series...the gorgeous photographs that are bursting with so many perfect details. This Michigan team, led by Lucia|Paul Design with photography by Jess + Nate Studios, wanted to create a shoot that is equal parts glamorous and gorgeous while staying true to what a real wedding would entail. We happen to be...
To our loyal readers ... a little déjà vu ... all over again?
Lindsey and Kristin Vining thrilled us long, long ago with the photographs from...
Another thing we love? We LOVE it when we get nearly a hundred wedding images to chose from for our Little Black Book Blog features! We LOVE it when our brides (or grooms) send us their story. And Corinna. We LOVE...
It's hump day my friends which means that it's a GOOD day on SMP. Get your mind out of the gutter people, I'm talking about Real Wedding Wednesday! The only day of the week where we feature one real wedding on the hour, every hour. The thing is, we get so many gorgeous weddings submitted to us each day and we have been desperate to find a way to share more of them without totally overwhelming you. Thus came the concept of Real Wedding Wednesday. The one day where we throw caution to the wind...
This absolutely adorable couple makes me smile. This sunny color combination makes me smile. Pretty much every single element of this sweet, sweet wedding makes me smile and the dreamy images from Sarah Yates combined with the styling from the ladies at Sitting in a Tree just add to that warm and fuzzy feeling. Held in Southern California, though steeped in...
You know, writing a wedding blog can be tough. Every day I pore over THE most beautiful images, THE most beautiful brides, THE most beautiful details. And every day I wish that I could do it all over again. Don't get me wrong. My wedding was one of the best days of my life, and definitely the most beautiful. But seeing the creativity that comes from our readers and our vendors is always a recipe for jealousy. Well, today's first featured couple just might have solved my "I wish I could do it...
Is it just us or is that not the hottest little white dress you've ever seen? Myka and Georges had a FABULOUS modern white wedding in a rustic old barn and the contrast is so very easy on the eyes. From her yummy cocktail engagement ring, to the DIY ribboned booties and that big bloom atop her head, Myka is all about steal-worthy style and we are taking notes. Of course she is a fellow wedding blogger and...
There are sooooo many beautiful things about today's featured wedding. Not really sure where to start! Sent to us by California Event Planner, Melissa Panico of MAP Events, Kara and Chris' winter wedding was just an enormous array of pretty!! And as usual, I have to start with the killer shoes ...
photography courtesy of...
So in honor of St. Patrick's Day, Shannon Leahy put together THE coolest Irish inspired photoshoot ever and we loved it so much, that we've asked her to stick around a little bit longer today and share the secrets behind the gorgeous handfasting ceremony. It's such a lovely tradition and one that I know so many of you will find pretty freaking awesome.
Another little known fact. Sometimes, I dance around the house singing "Tim Finnegan Lived in Walkin' Street..." Okay, not sometimes. A lot. So much so, that my daughter starts giggling the minute I put my arms in their appropriate jig position, knowing exactly what's coming next. So, when I saw this amazing Irish inspired shoot that the insanely lovely Shannon Leahy designed and...
Little known fact. Abby Larson, previously Abby McLucas, is about as Irish as they come. From my fiery temper to my love of the Clancy Brothers, my Irish heritage is one that I am very, very proud to call my own. As is the ridiculously talented Shannon Leahy, the designer behind our next bit of inspiration. It's a modern Irish wedding done SO so right, with steal-worthy details that would fit just about any style of wedding.
It's hard to imagine saying no to anything that Meg Fickling of La Partie Events sends our way. From the AH-AH-MAZING do-it-yourself flowers that we featured last year to the incredible weddings that she styles, it seems...
After finishing up formatting today's first post, I turned to my husband and said "We should move to California." And maybe live at the Parker Palm Springs. And get Megan of La Partie Events to bring us pretty flowers every day. And have Albert Lewis of Mulberry Photography pop by for a photo session now and...
Seems as if we've had a slew of Colorado weddings on the LBB Blog lately, but we really couldn't pass this one up! Shot by the fabulous Jenna Walker and submitted by today's beautiful SMP bride, Lacee ... well, it's simple and chic with a casual flair ~ done perfectly!
From Lacee ...
After losing our planner it was all on me in the last 30 days on a super tight budget to pull off the amazing wedding I had always dreamed of.
The weeks leading up to the...
Well, before we leave Lindsey & John to their happily ever after, we want to show a few final details that speak volumes to the style of the entire affair!
Lindsey made the aisle decor (and bridesmaids 'puffs')! Their fantastic stationery and paper pieces are from Three Little Birds.
Stunning Carnation Centerpieces from...
