Friend to friend, I feel I can let you in on a little secret... I struggle on Tuesdays. Week after week without fail, I suffer from the terrible Tuesday blues but today is special; I've come upon the ultimate solution and it goes by the name Sally Pinera. One glance at this glam shoot and I guarantee you'll agree; she's absolute magic behind the lens. Crafted by...
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Let's talk about wedding registries for a moment, shall we? Or more specifically, let's talk about Blueprint Registry™, the first and only registry that allows you and yours the ability to create a wedding wish list...
Al fresco fetes own my heart during the spring and summer months. Grass sweeping your heels, late evening toasts kissed by the sun and warm breezes wrapping you in love—they're my jam.
The minute Jess told us all she was pregnant, I couldn't wait to see her nursery. Why? Because I knew it would be soo good. And of course she did not dissapoint. Between the ombré pillows, her incredible style and this starry ceiling - I couldn't love this nursery more if I tried. Don't go anywhere, the nursery in its ridiculously cute entirety is coming up next! Blue ceiling paint (I...
Just when I thought this Washington wedding couldn't possibly get any prettier, the gallery proved otherwise. It's the type of union that proves to be sweetly sentimental with each and every vivid bloom and pastel hue. And with affectionate words shared from the Groom below (you KNOW we love that!), Katy Weaver Photography snapped...
We are super lucky to get to feature many shoots with adorable pets, but dare I say that these high school sweethearts -- who will be celebrating 10 years together with their upcoming 2016 nuptials (!!!) -- may own the most photogenic pet ever to be on SMP?! You'll fall in love with their little family after glancing through the Lisa O'Dwyer-captured...
When this darling duo got engaged in 2013, before the real planning even began, they knew exactly what they wanted for their Big Day: a fun, dance-inducing cocktail party, with late night flatbread pizzas and minimal sitting involved. They didn't even have a seating chart! MNC Photography captured all the fun throughout the day and night, and you won't be able to get enough in the gallery right ...
With bouquets of white and blush peonies, this beautiful Bride and her super chic bridesmaids looked more like a scene from a French flick than a wedding party in Pennsylvania. Thanks to La Petite Fleur, the talented design team behind this summer celebration, guests enjoyed...
Beautiful details placed with purpose always makes my heart sing, so this San Clemente stunner at The Casino Estate truly makes me happy. With A Good Affair Wedding & Event Production at the design helm and beautiful florals from ...
It's a fact that each and every wedding gives me a daily pinch-me-please moment. And today that moment was made possible all thanks to this Secrets St. James Montego Bay Resort celebration captured by Natalie Franke. It's so alluring it has officially left me in a tasteful trance of paradise. It's the type of...
You really can't go wrong with an elegant Manhattan hotel filled to the brim with flowers. But when they are beautiful blooms from Designs By Ahn with perfect paper pieces by Tie That Binds and...
If you haven't already noticed, something is a little bit different around here at SMP! We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Vault, an exciting and innovative new way to search and inspire every detail of your wedding. We promise, planning for your wedding just got a whole lot easier! With millions (yes, millions) of real wedding images in our arsenal, we've developed a way for you to search for exactly what you're...
Lady Liberty Events describes this sweet duo's love as "fun, hilarious, exciting and best friend forever kind of love." And their wedding? Well, it's a perfect extension of that energetic love that they share. From moments like this that will make you grin to giant balloons to...
I am a firm believer in homes with history. It may be that growing up in California everything was so new and stuccoed so I forever craved high ceilings and crown molding. This Charleston interior crafted by Liz Damrich checks off all the good bones requirements and is nestled with eclectic furnishings + really great art. See how an...
You know what we love more than anything here at SMP? Simple, elegant + modern wedding invitations that get your guests giddy with excitement for your big day. And for that simple reason, we're head-over-heels for Shine Wedding Invitations. This fabulous paperie offers designs that are...
This morning, we established with this couple's gorgeous engagement session from Michael Ferire that it was entirely possible for the desert to be romantic. Now...
Even if you've only just started planning your wedding, we can basically guarantee you've already discovered the glorious trend of mismatched bridesmaids dresses. Letting your 'maids pick their own from a particular designer or color palette of your choosing is a great way to let them showcase their unique personalities and senses of style, in a dress they love. Trust us:...
Most little girls dream of being a princess, and for Italian heiress Beatrice Borromeo, that dream came true on Saturday when she wed Monaco royalty Pierre Casiraghi in a blush pink and gold lace Valentino Haute Couture wedding dress and sweet...
I am a total short cut encourager; especially when it comes to entertaining. There's no need to reinvent the wheel when that machine has already been party tested and approved. And menus and delicious bites are a MAJOR part of that. These 24 recipes are Abby's go to's; total slam-dunks that range from super easy to complete crowd...