Ready to step inside a secret garden? This wedding filled of wonder, designed by Javier Valentino, is about to stop you in your tracks. A Las Vegas golf course was transformed into a fairytale. Hedges in various heights created an entrance, to an aisle covered with white petals, that lead to a lush ceremony arch overflowing with greenery. All of the dreamy details were expertly curated by...
Editors Note: More time at home means more time with the kiddos....which is a blessing and a WHOLE ton of responsibility all in one. If you've been following along with our fearless leader, Abby Larson, on her social media — you may have seen a few savvy tips and tricks she's teaching her three kids. Well, lucky for you, she dished out all the good deets for us to share over here on SMP Living, and you might want to consider adding these to your arsenal of "how to keep the kids entertained."...
Our hearts have fallen head over heels in love with this stunning summer wedding at...
We're on our second week of working from home, and for many people, this is where the romance of the situation starts to wear off a bit. But hang in there! While the novelty of the situation might be gone, we've got some tips and tricks to make your days work for you. 1. Separate Out Your Work Location Have you been working from your bed? How about your couch? The first week of working from home — that's practically a right of passage. You've got to do that at least once to just to say...
With everything that's going on in the world right now, sometimes it helps to feel like you're not alone. To all the brides out there who are thinking about or have already postponed their wedding due to COVID-19, take a deep breath - you're doing amazing, and it's all going to be okay. Today we're sharing an interview with of our very own here at SMP, Meredith, who sadly needed to postpone her June wedding due to the virus. We hope hearing her story will help you in some way. Read on to find...
As we go through this difficult time amid the spreading of COVID-19, our hearts and prayers are with everyone in Italy and around the world affected by this disease. Today, we're celebrating the beauty and strength of Italy with this stunning Tuscan wedding at Villa Medicea DI Lilliano planned by Anne Laure Weddings. It's the perfect recipe for a...
Warning, these garden-inspired editorial shoots may cause some serious daydreaming. The romance, the attention to detail, the floral umbrella! We can't stop starring at it all from the all-talented Claire Duran Weddings & Events, who has brought us not one but two shoots that have left us utterly speechless. None other than wedding photographers...
When it comes to blank canvases - color is your best friend. And this inspiration shoot from Callista & Company with floral design by Remi and Gold proves just that. The full gallery, captured by...
A winter wedding, filled with Arizona sunshine, just four days before Christmas is sure to be magic! The high school sweethearts exchanged vows at a pine tree-filled chapel where their love story first began. The merriment continued at a reception filled with unique touches, like hand-painted acrylic ornaments tied with gold ribbon to create a stunning escort card display. Imoni Events brought the happiness of the holiday...
Two weeks to wed! This incredible fairytale come true was put together by Tan Weddings & Events with only 14 days notice. The team worked their magic to create a romantic California wedding perfect for any princess bride, horse-drawn carriage included! Set against the majestic Mayacama Mountains, the images by...
We're almost through the first week of social distancing! This is certainly unprecedented, and honestly, we don't know how long it's going to last. But over at SMP living, we're so glad to get to connect with all over you over the web! This week's ask the editor, we're addressing the questions we've seen floating around along with some other tips and tricks we've seen floating around the internet! In SO many ways, this is bringing out some good in humanity, and we're ever so thankful for...
No matter how many weddings we’ve attended, regrammed real wedding photos of, or written about, whenever the cake cutting comes around, we can’t help but eat it all up 😋. And why not? It’s one of the sweetest, happiest moments of the day, reducing us to tears… over the tiers. There’s usually a cheesy, yet relevant song playing in the background, a debut display of the couple’s together-forever teamwork in that premiere, perfectly-coordinated cut, and adorable, frosting-fated...
For all our pastel lovers, your heart just might skip a beat once you see this French chateau wedding. With the help of event planning extraordinaire Ceremonize, the bride's vision of a fairytale came to life at the impeccable Château Bouffémont. From the lush and vibrant ceremony arch to the explosion of florals inside the...
For every person being affected by the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic… we see you, we support you, we feel you and we’re here for you. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging social distancing and restricting large gatherings, sadly, many weddings that were planned to take place in the next 3 months will need to be postponed to a later date. If you’re a bride or groom who’s reading this - inhale a deep breath and exhale all that negativity, fear and...
The softness and romance of ranch weddings will always hold a special place in our SMP hearts. From snow capped mountains to enchanting meadows, to lush blooms by Newberry Brothers - the pretty planned by Bella Design & Planning is truly endless, see it all, captured by...
We're experiencing a tricky time that is fairly unprecedented. The idea of social distancing makes every extravert cringe, every newly established homeschool mom have a small panic inside — and devastatingly, every small business owner is wondering if they'll be able to ride the storm. The thing that sets this economic event aside from ANY other economic event in history is the fact that, even though we can't physically communicate in person, we can still communicate online. And for...
We're currently crushing over the dreamy desert vibes at this Palm Springs wedding. With warm-toned details, rambling florals, and an open-air reception complete with a canopy nestled head table, it's easy to see why! Set at the La Quinta Country Club, the team at Haroun Events made all of this couple's wedding dreams come true.
For all the moms out there suddenly finding themselves with kids home and who need to be entertained — we get it. Idle time is tricky to navigate under normal circumstances, but especially when it comes unexpectedly. Throughout the years at SMP Living we've put together different kid-oriented DIYs because we totally understand how daunting this is, and how fun activities and crafts are! Our fearless leader and founder, Abby, knows first hand what it's like to have three kiddos at home all of a...
Where are our pizza lovers at?? 'Cause this one's for you! Today's adorable and creative couple took some inspiration from their love of everyone's favorite Italian dish and dreamed up the most delicious escort display of. all. time. CCL Weddings & Events brought their vision to life along with many other equally amazing personal touches you just have to see.
It's no secret that St. Patrick's day is going to look a little different this year. So while we may not hit up a pub for a green beer with 100 of your closest friends, that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the holiday! This is a very unique situation to celebrate St. Patty's day at home this year. And while it does look a little different then the normal celebrations of going out, there are a few little things you can do to make it feel a little special. With the 14-day isolation request, any...
