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Key West Wedding at Casa Marina from Jen + Ashley

So, I kind of want to steal this wedding. And when I say “kind of,” I mean I most definitely do. Because this is the kind of day that you think only exists in your dreams, until you see it in all of its gorgeousness in the full gallery captured by Jen + Ashley. I’m talking the perfect mix of preppy and island chic with bursts of billy ball bouquets from Milan Events, a stunning Casa Marina backdrop (where the bride and groom were engaged!) and a fun-filled reception boasting late night treats (sliders and grilled cheese). See it all in the full gallery.

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From Jen + Ashley… Karen and Jeff got engaged in Key West, so it was perfectly fitting for them to say their personal vows overlooking the same pier where he proposed. With the gorgeous Casa Marina Resort and the ombre sea as backdrops, it was everything they had dreamed of when they decided to have a destination wedding. Both living in Washington DC, they knew their guests would jump at the chance to spend a few days in paradise while winter raged on back home.

Surrounded by 110 of their closest friends and family, Karen and Jeff celebrated exactly how they wanted: with an elegant and classy reception with a fun and low-key Key West vibe. Focused on good food, good drinks, and the vibe of the island, Karen and Jeff’s main concern was that their guests feel like they were enjoying a great vacation while a wedding happened to take place. Both the bride and groom are fun-loving, easy-going people, so it was important to them to hand pick vendors that would carry out their vision from hundreds of miles away, without stress or worry.

With a fun color palette that was a contrast to the pastels and colors of the sea, the bridesmaids dresses, billy ball bouquets and succulent boutonnieres added a touch of whimsy and East Coast preppiness to the island affair. With a perfect sunset ceremony, a few minutes together on the same pier where he proposed, late night grilled cheese and hamburgers sliders and a band that kept the energy up and people dancing all night, Karen and Jeff 100% accomplished everything they wanted to with their wedding. We were more than honored to have been a part!

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Hilton Key Largo Resort Wedding from Stay Forever Photography

It doesn’t get much prettier than a beach wedding in Key Largo. Well, actually, I take that back… add in some darling DIY details and a stop-you-in-your-tracks vintage vibe and it’s prettier than you could ever imagine. Case in point? This sweet Hilton Key Largo Resort affair captured perfectly by the talents at Stay Forever Photography. It’s a true labor of love with gorgeous blooms from Flowers By Darenda, a to-die-for cake from Mighty Fine Cakes and ear to ear smiles (of course) complimenting all of the crafty goodness. See every last detail in the full gallery.

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From Stay Forever Photography… Laura and Brian had a destination wedding in Key Largo Florida. They traveled with close friends and family from Michigan to the warm Keys for a fun, vintage beachside January wedding. The Bride made all of the vases and jars that the flowers were in. She also made the place cards, ceremony programs and table decor (burlap and lace). The beautiful wood cross was also constructed by the hotel specifically for this wedding. Guests dined and danced under the stars following the sunset beach wedding.

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Spanish Inn Inspiration Shoot from Amalie Orrange Photography

Inspired by the Spanish tile around the Mission Inn, this shoot is simply prettiness defined dreamt up by one amazing team of vendors. With it’s vibrant color palette, perfectly placed details by Mobella Events, florals that will make your heart swoon from Lee Forrest Design, escort cookies (how fabulous is that?!) from Cookie Cousins, stylish stationery from 5 Thirteen Designs and a cake from The Sugar Suite you’ll be pinning the second you see it – it goes without saying, this shoot snapped up by the talented Amalie Orrange Photography is one fabulous way to spend your day. Do so here.

And don’t miss the behind the scenes look into the lovely from Imprint Cinema…

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From Bonnie from Mobella Events… The shoot was inspired by a Spanish tile from the venue where we did the photo shoot, Mission Inn. We took the elements of a tile – pattern, bright colors & culture and created a modern look with it.

Overall the bright colors and overall fresh feel made this shoot. It is so hard to choose one detail that we loved, I would say the tile with wrap around menu and cookie escort cards were my favorite. They were innovative and something that I feel guest’s would remember after an event.

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Honeymoon Island Bridal Shoot from Rustic White Photography

Sometimes all it takes is a stunning bride, a beautiful location and a drop-dead gorgeous gown to send our hearts into a serious pitter patter… a stripped-down version of wedding lovely with just the prettiest details at play. So, when the oh-so-talented Rustic White Photography sent along this beyond breathtaking Honeymoon Island shoot, we couldn’t wait to share it all with you. From the fab stylings of FH Weddings & Events to the perfect Ivy & Aster gown to the beauty skills of Michele Renee, it’s simplicity at its absolute finest. See it all right here.

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From Rustic White Photography… Honeymoon Island was the perfect backdrop for this simple and elegant beach bridal styled session shot in Dunedin, Florida.

In “The 4-Hour Chef,” author Tim Ferris talks a lot about simplify, simplify, simplify. He uses cooking as the vehicle to share his belief in breaking down any venture into it’s most simple elements, and describes when learning how to cook you need to separate out ingredients and taste them individually to better understand their complexities and strengths. Through all of his books Tim shares the common held belief of less is more. With “The 4-Hour Chef” Tim talks of how people often tend to over-season in the belief that more is better, but sometimes all you need is a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon to allow the beauty of the flavors that are already there to shine through.

This was our thought process when collaborating with FH Weddings, Malindy Elene, and Michele Renee for this beach inspired bridal shoot. We wanted to strip away any excess and allow the organic beauty of the blue water and white pebbled beach to simply accent the details and highlight the strong, beautiful features of our model.

We quite simply wanted to simplify. Separate out the components and allow the beauty of each to stand and be seen for how lovely it can truly be. The graceful overlays of a fishtail braid. The light and timeless feel of an Ivy & Aster gown. The fresh and enticing feel of a Delphinium Daffodil bouquet against a sea of white pebbled stone. There is so much beauty in each of these components that until you take the time to see how beautiful each one is on it’s own you are simply standing in the kitchen and running the risk of over-seasoning.

From FH Weddings & Events… If loveliness could wash up on the beach this is what you would find…

Our antique rustic white loveseat and side chair along with a custom made driftwood coffee table. Large pieces of driftwood dripping with pure white orchids and a touches of blue Delphinium. The brides bouquet has blue Delphinium, Daffodils and gold Brunia Berries.

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Central Florida Cross Creek Ranch Wedding from Amalie Orrange Photography

This morning’s dose of sweetness comes to us via the lens of the oh-so-talented Amalie Orrange Photography, and for that I couldn’t be more grateful. Because their images are not only beautiful, but they also tell a story of two people, two families coming together all because a little love was sprinkled on them. Surrounded by the most precious of details and the most stunning of ranch settings at Cross Creek Ranch, it’s pretty obvious this couple was just beyond happy to say I do. And honestly, what’s more fabulous than that? See it all here.

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From Jeff & Amalie Orrange from Amalie Orrange Photography… Driving to Cross Creek Ranch from our home in Orlando felt like we are on our way to the middle of nowhere, and that got me thinking. What the middle of nowhere is for one is the center of life for another. When wedding days happen, no matter where they happen, that time, that place and those people who partake are in the center of the universe. To the couple getting married, even if the closest other person isn’t for miles, it wouldn’t matter. The only thing that would matter is the love and the laughter and the friendship that only a wedding day could bring.

I saw first hand the center of the Universe for Jamie and Josh on their wedding day. I saw the family gathered, the friends rejoicing, and the love that was being witnessed by all. I saw the nerves, the smiles and the dances. I saw old friends give speeches, I saw a mother dance with her son, and father dance with his little girl, I even saw a horse head photo-bomb the portraits. Yes, even though it felt like a long drive for me, it did not feel far away at all.

These two love each other, that is apparent as soon as you meet them and I hope it is as apparent in the images that we took. Their day was fun, laid back, and even had a bonfire for roasting marshmallows. The beautiful Cross Creek Ranch could not have fit these two any better. Yes, I have to say, this was right in the center of everything. Jamie and Josh, thank you for inviting us in and letting us share this amazing day we will never forget it.

Here’s to Jamie and Josh: May wherever you to are be home, and may home always be the center of the Universe.

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Miami Beach Wedding at The National Hotel from 13:13 Photography

13:13 Photography? They truly never disappoint. Whenever I spot their name floating in my inbox, I know I am in for the prettiest of treats. So I was just a tad bit excited when I stumbled on this beauty at The National Hotel. Classic with the prettiest of beachy twists, it’s the type of fête that makes my heart pitter patter faster than I ever thought possible. I couldn’t love these sweet nuptials more, and one peek at the pretty in this gallery and you’ll be singing the same tune.

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From the Bride… Being a Venezuelan/Israeli couple we knew from the start that we wanted our wedding to be near the beach and in a modern and classy setting! Miami seemed like a perfect place to be “in between” to welcome our international guests in a destination wedding setting. As a young and independent couple we knew exactly what we wanted for our wedding: delicious food, lively music and great people (plus of course plenty of DIY details from me and my mother!). Junior’s Band was a must for the Latin live music as well as bottles of Venezuelan rum that my father brought from home. We knew that the National Hotel would serve an excellent menu and we were so pleased with the food and especially with our chocolate and Dulce de Leche cake from Ana Paz!

We were inspired by classic traditions but with modern twists, so we went for a “beach formal” vibe with black, white and Tiffany blue accents to pick up the ocean colors. The wedding had to be outside and on the beach, which in Miami is definitely a risk! We were lucky enough to get a sunny (but very windy!) gorgeous day to be married. We ordered sunglasses with our names printed on the sides to tie in the beach with the bridal party as there was plenty of sun during the ceremony. Venezuelan superstition dictates sticking two forks in the ground to prevent rain overnight and it worked!

Definitely one of the special touches from our ceremony was that we used two sets of weddings rings to be married: my grandparents gold pair from 1933 (who were married for over 70 years!) and one pair of platinum rings that Yoni purchased with my father. We also used a wooden “Mazel Tov” platform sign that my mother hand painted to break the glass easily in the sand.

We incorporated our mother’s talents for crafts and originality into every detail of our ceremony and reception. Yoni’s mother is an accomplished ceramic and pottery designer in Tel-Aviv and we were so happy we could use her black and white ceramics to compliment the flowers on the tables. Meanwhile, my mother doubled down as “MOB” and event designer by making most of the wedding touches herself. She DIY lots of little details such as: spray painted tiered Tiffany envelope gift, coordinated match boxes for the cigars, tissues, water bottles and give-away bags. Not only that, but she found 120 tiny Tiffany blue boxes with white ribbons to put two macarons in as the wedding favors!

In the end, all the planning paid off as we had the time of our lives that day…every single detail exceeded our expectations. All of our vendors worked perfectly together to welcome our close friends and family and to create a magical Jewish Latin modern and beachy wedding that we will never forget!

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South Beach Wedding from JCG Events

South Beach is probably the most perfect spot on the planet for a chic, warm-weather fête and this one boasts a whole cocktail hour full of fresh mojitos to boot. Sign us up! With a group of talented wedding warriors including Ines Naftali Floral and Event Design behind the florals + decor and JCG Events working their magic on the planning and coordination side, this wedding was crafted into a modern poolside affair dripping in glamor. See all the images captured by 13:13 Photography right here in the full gallery as well as a film by Fandango Studio below.

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From JCG Events…Liz and Chris wed on November 17th surrounded by their family and friends at the iconic art deco National Hotel in Miami Beach. This was a destination wedding for all of their guests, so the couple wanted to make sure to create an entire weekend long experience for them that reflected the couple and their love. We accomplished just that!

The first step in creating this overall experience for guests came with the design of the invitation. The wedding invitation is the first impression made upon guests. Liz and Chris took care to make sure that everything stayed true to them and their keen eye for design. Given their love for graphic design we offered them the flexibility of designing their own invitations through the invitation line we offer, Smock Letterpress. This fresh design was then carried throughout the rest of their wedding weekend and was highlighted throughout all of the signage, programs, menus and accents for the wedding. They also created a custom “QR” code for their wedding, where guests were able to download a free app and then upload their personal photos throughout the weekend to share with one another. Afterwards guests were able to download all the photos from the wedding weekend. This just added to the overall experience and connectivity among their guests.

Everything about their wedding was thoughtfully planned and designed. In staying true to the idea of togetherness, we designed the ceremony space so that guests instead of being in the “traditional” theater style seating we had the chairs set-up facing the couple and the aisle. At the ceremony the experience started when guests entered the ceremony area and were greeted with a limeade station at one of the iconic black and white striped cabanas of the National Hotel. They then were welcomed to take a wedding program that also served as a fan and had fun puzzles and brain teasers about the couple on them. They were invited to solve these puzzles during the ceremony prelude. Solving puzzles are one of the couples’ favorite pastimes and it was a fun way to have guests partake in something that they love.

After the ceremony, guests were invited to a lavish cocktail hour where they were welcomed with fresh mojitos. These were garnished with striped straws and adorable custom tags matching the designs the couple created. During the cocktail hour, guests were invited to write advice to the couple with a set of prompted questions. Following the cocktail hour guests were invited back to the reception where we transformed the space from what once was the ceremony area. Liz and her Mom share a passion and love for orchids and they were in wonderful hands with Ines Naftali of Ines Naftali Floral and Event Design who shares the same passion. The tables were dressed in “white crush” linens with acrylic chiavari chairs to give it the modern take. The centerpieces were white phaelenopsis orchids, with air plants and succulents surrounding them. There is true beauty, and something symbolic, in seeing a centerpiece that has life and guests can cherish as well as they were able to take them home after the wedding. The centerpieces were surrounded by mini steel lanterns, which also helped keep the votives lit, given the wedding was close to the ocean breeze.

Guests danced the night away on the beautiful black and white checkered dance floor and under the café stringed lights. Towards the end of the evening we opened up a Smore’s station, which was a huge hit with all of the guests. As favors guests received guava “pastelitos” which is a delicious treat from the famed Cuban restaurant Café Versailles, a true Miami staple. This was the perfect conclusion to a truly wonderful wedding experience for all of the guests, and especially the newlyweds.

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Statement Headpiece Shoot from Agnes Lopez Photography

We’re of the belief here at SMP, that every Bride should feel like a completely gorgeous and utterly stunning beauty on her wedding day. That means go all out, make a statement, wear what makes you feel beautiful and most importantly–happy, because really, that’s what beauty is all about. When Agnes Lopez Photography sent us this amazing shoot from a few local Florida vendors, we couldn’t help but stare at the pure beauty of these headpieces, paired with the most lovely dresses from Bella Bridesmaid + Daniel Thompson Bridals. We’ll be staring at the the gallery all morning, come join us.

We love this sheer bow from Beatrice Couture Designs attached to a polished + elegant up-do. It adds a bit of whimsy to a classic look, especially when paired with a one shoulder dress from Bella Bridesmaid.

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How can you not love this giant flowy bloom from Beatrice Couture Designs?! So feminine and romantic and utterly gorgeous with this satin thin strapped dress from Daniel Thompson Bridals.

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You can’t get anymore romantic than this feathery, garden rose headpiece from Subculture at Five Points + lace overlay dress from Bella Bridesmaid.

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We love a girl who can rock the side braid and this floral crown from Gray’s Gallery by Weston Gray is a perfect pairing, along with that stunning gold + lace dress from Bella Bridesmaid.

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From Agnes Lopez Photography… We wanted to offer a set of romantic bridal images that showcased the talents of accessory and headpiece designers in Northeast Florida. Hairstylist Casey Powell and makeup artist Carrie Wilson collaborated to create a delicate and soft look that we paired the custom pieces with dresses from Bella Bridesmaid and Philadelphia and St. Augustine, Florida-based gown designer Daniel Thompson Bridals. Gray’s Gallery by Weston Gray is one-of-a-kind jewelry and headpieces, created from antique and found items. Beatrice Couture Designs is a mother/daughter team who also use vintage elements to make their headpieces, veils, sashes, embellished vintage purses, and cuff bracelets. Subculture at Five Points creates custom corsets and tutus but also offers other custom accessories as well.

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Coral Gables Engagement Session from Cristobal Ceron Photography

Hawaiian vacations are always, always a wonderful thing, but when you happen to meet the love of your life while soaking in the sun and strolling along those pristine beaches? That’s a vacation of a lifetime, if you ask me. Which is exactly what happened with these two cuties, who met amidst the breathtaking landscape of Oahu and began a long-distance relationship (Australia to the States!) that would span two years, six trips, a fab engagement and a whole lot of Skyping. See their beautiful e-session captured by Cristobal Ceron in the full gallery.

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From the Bride-to-Be… We met in Waikiki Beach, Oahu, while Seth was in college and I was visiting from Australia – It was love at first sight! We decided that this was definitely something worth pursuing, so we spent the next two years saving every penny we had, and taking turns traveling between Australia and the United States to see one another (about six trips in total!). The happiest day of our lives was in December of 2011, when Seth asked me to marry him with a handmade engagement ring, designed and made by a family friend who has known Seth since he was a boy, in his hometown of Lake Chelan, Washington – everything was perfect! I then returned to Australia, to start planning our new life in the US together and our gorgeous dream wedding… all over Skype of course!

By the time these engagement photos were taken, we had not seen each other for a little over 10 months (i.e our entire engagement!) as we were not allowed any visits while I had a fiance Visa processing. These pictures were not only special to us because we were finally together, but because they were taken where we now live in Coral Gables, Florida, around the neighborhood of our first home, and provide a backdrop to a very happy time in our lives.

Our photographer, Cristobal Ceron, is a dear friend based in Miami, who has a particular aesthetic that we both admire and love – he allowed us to simply mess around and be ourselves, and in turn, was able to capture the most amazing moments without anything looking posed or set up. Everything was completely natural and beautiful! We are so happy with how everything turned out and had a blast during the shoot.

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Miami Wedding from 13:13 Photography

Let’s face it, saying goodbye to the week here at SMP isn’t always easy. That’s what happens when your job includes gazing at lovely weddings day in and day out – you don’t necessarily need those two days off. But making up for the Saturday and Sunday sans pretty? This beautiful Miami affair from 13:13 Photography, which is sooo full of sweetness (here’s looking at you, DIY details), it was well worth the wait. Start your week off right in the full gallery of pretty.

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From the Bride… A little bit of a rustic, vintage country feel while also wanting an ocean breeze was a vision I thought unattainable until I googled endlessly one night. I came across the photos and website of our photographers, turned friends, that turned my dreams into reality. We would soon be married under that gorgeous oak tree at Matheson Hammock Park and what other venue besides the amazing Red Fish Grill would be more perfect to host our special day. My dream wedding along with my details and DIY projects began unfolding.

Our bridal party consisted of my sister Tara, matron of honor; two nieces, Rayna and Rachel, junior bridesmaid and flower girl. The groomsmen were my husband’s brother Tom, father Joe and soon to be stepson, Nick. My uncle Rick escorted me down the aisle along with my adorable ring bearer, Benjamin, the son of our officiant, my cousin and best friend, Pastor Michael Porter.

Although I’ve always loved the paper lantern look, I wanted to hang something else from the tree so with the assistance of a couple dedicated friends, Simi and Danielle, we created some really cool DIY balloon yarn chandeliers. At the ceremony little sprigs of baby’s breath were tucked in them to add an extra touch that tied them into my theme. Vintage galvanized buckets which were filled with the baby’s breath lined the aisle. My dress and veil were from Alegria’s in Coral Gables and shoes were Badgley Mischka in a seafoam color that paired with our overall color palette of the wedding. My accessories were quite simple including my grandmother’s vintage bracelet and a classic set of pearl earrings.

The atmosphere of Red Fish Grill is romantic and needed minimal décor, however just for an extra touch to the dinner tables my stepmom, Reba, and I wrapped tea light candleholders in different styles of lace. The centerpieces were weathered wooden boxes that included our magnificent floral arrangements; between them was my favorite Volcano candle from Anthropologie. The traditional escort card was replaced with our “giveaway” CD including songs from our wedding and a few that just had meaning to my husband and I. On the CD’s, which were wrapped with jute, was a thank you message and an attached leaf with the guest’s name and table number on it. There are a multitude of other little details that captured our vision such as our photo table with vintage typewriter, a rustic bird cage to hold guest’s wedding cards and our fingerprint tree sign-in canvas (which hangs in our living room), that I utterly adored. We truly had the wedding of our dreams and will cherish the memories of that day forever. Thankfully we had the 13:13 family there to capture every moment and every detail. They are by far the most genuine talented people to work with and know. We were blessed to have found them.

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Florida Keys with Jeremy Harwell

I had the pleasure of spending a ton of time in Florida as a child, and it’s one of those places that I hold dear to my heart. Chock full of fantastic memories, complete with balmy weather and sunshine almost year round, it’s one of those spots I’d be happy to return to again and again. And until that moment presents itself once more, I’ll soak up the Florida sun through Jeremy Harwell’s gorgeous photos. Heading to the Keys yourself anytime soon? Don’t miss a few of his tips below! And be sure to spend some time in the gallery for a dose of vitamin D.

From Jeremy… I had such an amazing time in the Florida Keys visiting my baby sister and her husband! My son, Jack, caught his first sailfish which he was pretty excited about, and we saw such beauty, from exotic birds to the sweet “key deer” (who are the size of a small dog.)

We also got to tour one of my most beloved writers homes, Ernest Hemingway! We even saw the famous six-toed cats which are direct descendants of Hemingway’s cats. It was truly a magical trip, I hope you enjoy the images!

Places to stay: Checca Lodge is the best!

Places to eat: Morada Bay for Lunch (it’s a beautiful little lunch place right on the water). Kaiyo, Green Turtle and Pierre’s are amazing spots for dinner! In Key West, head to Commodore for lunch. It’s right on the marina with excellent views of all of the boards coming in with their fresh catch. For dinner? Louie’s Backyard, Antonia’s for Italian and El Siboney for incredible Cuban food.

I also really recommend sailfishing! We went with Fins & Feathers and it was incredible.
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Miami Beach Soho Beach House Wedding from Gesi Schilling Photography

Intimate weddings have a tendency to make me weak in the knees. And when they are held at the uber-gorgeous Soho Beach House and feature strings of cafe lights and a reception that is like the greatest dinner party you’ve ever seen, that’s a weakness that can’t even be described in words. Case in point? This beautiful affair captured by Gesi Schilling Photography, which happens to be boasting all of the aforementioned pretty, plus beautiful blooms from Epicure Market and a stunning bride rockin’ Ivy & Aster. Click here for sooo much more.

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From the Bride… Marty and I are a vibrant couple who have always enjoyed romance in its simplistic form. We were engaged quietly in our home under a bed of roses while surrounded by tea lit candles as Marty, dressed in his finest tuxedo, got down on one knee. We wanted this intimacy to translate into the ambiance of our wedding. In doing so, we created a rustic, enchanted feeling by marrying under a string of lights in front of our closest family and friends.

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Miami Country Club Wedding from Ever Clear Productions

Looking for a way to let your guests know that they are in for the wedding of the century? Have your bridal party walk down the aisle to the Vitamin String Orchestra’s version of “Bad Romance,” just like these two sweeties did. Because I guarantee that from the very moment that pretty little tune hit the airwaves, friends and family alike knew that they were in for one stellar (+ beautiful) party. A party that was not only filled with dance-till-you-drop Lady Gaga tunes, but a whole host of amazing planned by The Ideal Day Planners and captured in one seriously stunning Ever Clear Productions film. Press play to soak it all in.

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From the Bride….This day was everything that I dreamed it to be. Juan and I wanted it to be classy and romantic and for all the details to be true to who we are. I am a huge Lady Gaga fan so have the bridal party walk down the aisle to the Vitamin String Orchestra’s version of “Bad Romance” was perfect in every way. We had our day captured by the most amazing videographers, Ever Clear Productions and a talented photographer, Robert Rios Photography. Thanks to Vision DJ’s we got to dance the night away with our guests.

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Hearts Inspired Engagement Session from Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

You know what we adore more than anything here at SMP? Love… honest to goodness true love. That you know. But did you know that when true love comes a knockin’ in the form of a heart-filled engagement session styled to absolute perfection by Twinkle Twinkle Little Party, our hearts pound just a little bit more? Well, it’s true. And when you add in some sweet DIYs, a table of yummy treats and one gorgeous image after another captured by Sky Stone Photography, it’s what we like to call the perfect Tuesday. See it all in the full gallery.

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From Twinkle Twinkle Little Party … I was planning a Valentine’s Day Styled Shoot when my friend photographer Sky decided to invite me to style a whole setting for her cousin, David, who had just proposed to his beautiful girlfriend, Stephanie. I was thrilled. It would be a challenge as I have been working primarily with kid-friendly events.

Sky chose a beautiful green location in Brandon and she thought the end of the afternoon would be just perfect for an outdoor photoshoot. She is very familiar with the location, so I knew I just had to trust her. The sun was still shining and the soft breeze made our afternoon even more pleasant.

David and Stephanie make such a beautiful loving couple and I could see the excitement as they make plans to get married in November. The smiles, laughs and the way they looked at each other during the session seemed so genuine – such a lovely couple to work with! I feel honored I had the opportunity to style something special and romantic to celebrate their engagement.

I decided to go with soft tones of blue and green, red and soft pink. I designed the heart balloon printable collection to represent the theme chosen “Love is in the Air.”

The vendors got so excited when they learned they were going to design something special for a couple who had just got engaged!

The cake artist, Dreama, of Dream Cakes, Florida designed a cake inspired by a Valentine’s Day cake I found via Pinterest. I thought the idea of a floating balloon would be perfect to coordinate with the stationery. I absolutely loved the final result.

Vanilla cupcakes were dressed up with mini French Macarons and placed in Valentine’s day inspired cupcake liners.

Mini parfait glasses were filled with layers of vanilla cake and swiss meringue frosting with a heart-shaped dessert spoon attached and decorated with Valentine’s Day-inspired ribbon. Mini french macarons were placed on top of each mini parfait glass.

Ruffled Cake Pops decorate with super mini hearts and cake balls added the extra romantic touch to the dessert table.

Organic chocolate covered cookies by Earth and Sugar decorated with edible red ribbon added a simple yet sophisticated feeling.

I dressed up mini milk shot glasses with a heart cut-out and wire to translate the theme “Love is in the air.” I also made a garland with over 250 mini hearts we used as a backdrop – an easy and inexpensive DIY idea.

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Delray Beach Wedding from Becca Borge Photography and Sugar(ed) Occasions

What should be your first step when planning a destination dream wedding? Hire a dream team of vendors. Which is precisely what this couple did, and the result? A day chock-full of gorgeous details with a style that is beautifully timeless. Those moments were planned to perfection thanks to Sugar(ed) Occasions, and we get to enjoy every last one thanks to the sweet images snapped up by Becca Borge Photography. Which you can do right here.

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From Becca Borge Photography… An awesome team of vendors and a classy couple created an intimate affair defined by genuine moments, a unique setting, and lots of pretty details! Miranda with Sugared Occasions made sure everything ran smoothly and created a completely romantic atmosphere with soft, white florals, endless candlelight, and personal touches representing the couple. I love the ‘winery-on-the-ocean’ feel, as the groom is from across the sea (England)…and the bride is a “Vino Vixen” from California. :) The wedding was a complete destination wedding with all guests coming from out of state and some overseas. The other vendors that made this day special were Parkland Chef Catering, Unearthed Vintage, Atlas Rentals, and Steel Band Culture.

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Cypress Grove Estate House Wedding Inspiration from Brandy + Beau, Windermere Flowers & The Sugar Suite

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Photo shoots make my heart sing. There’s just something about a group of talented vendors putting their heads together for a day of pretty that never fails to inspire me – and today’s gorgeous masterpiece? Pure lovely. From the mint green and peach hues to the breathtaking florals from Windermere Flowers to the real life couple looking adorable as ever, it’s just one pin-worthy moment after another captured perfectly by Brandy + Beau. Oh, and that yummy cake from The Sugar Suite? Amazing. See it all in the full gallery.

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From Brandy + Beau… We were challenged to do a full inspiration shoot for several amazing vendors in the Central Florida area. We wanted to see if we could do all of it, from getting ready to last dance. The couple that we shot are a real couple and are madly in love. We wanted to capture them in a different way than their original wedding. Inspired by the Old South centered around Cypress Grove Estate House with white pews, bow ties and suspenders. Soft pinks and mint green accented with gold silverware and mismatched china. Milk glass and hand-painted vases holding gorgeous flower arrangements. We loved the dark wood farm table and benches, featuring the bench for two. cypress grove has so many wonderful areas to capture, we hope that we did it justice. We had such a blast shooting a “wedding” that we could do how we envisioned.

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Vera Wang

Spring 2015

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Clearwater Beach Wedding from Liga Photography + MMD Events

My very own big day was a seaside soiree with a touch of tradition, so it should be no surprise that I fell head over heels in love with this beauty captured by Liga Photography. It’s dripping in that old Florida charm that never fails to leave me speechless, perfectly curated details from MMD Event and of course enough l.o.v.e to fill up that gorgeous blue ocean. Which ultimately justifies my obsession with this pretty little number, but if you need more, it’s all waiting for you right here.

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From Liga Photography… Finally the weather is cooling down, leaves are falling, and I’m happy to say, Fall is finally showing it’s much-awaited face here in Florida. And along with the gorgeous weather comes gorgeous Fall weddings! To start the season off, we witnessed the lovely destination wedding of Kristin and Steven. Chicago-based, Kristin and Steven decided to hold their wedding in Kristin’s hometown of Clearwater Beach. Their Catholic ceremony was held at Espiritu Santo and reception followed at the historic Carlouel Yacht Club. I loved incorporating all of the sweet uniquely Florida details of Carlouel into their wedding photographs from the native mangrove and palm trees to the “old Florida charm” cabanas. And the details of their reception were so beautiful. Cathleen Wozney of Cathleen Marie Events did a fantastic job of designing and implementing Kristin’s vision of decor. Glowing candles, blush pink floral, mercury-glass vases, gold chargers, and chivari chairs came together to create a chic romantic setting. The evening ended up being a fabulous party with some amazing toasts, dancing, and cake. I thoroughly enjoyed having the honor to photograph Kristin and Steven’s wedding. And much like the glowing candles which illuminated the room, Kristin and Steve were emitting the warm glow of true love.

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Anne Barge

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Osprey Bay Preserve Wedding from Esther Louise Photography + Day Planners

Priority number one for this darling bride and groom? Sprinkling in as many meaningful details as possible into their big day. Details that not only represented their relationship as a couple, but their rich family history, as well. From the burlap table runners to the antique jewelry to the sweet DIY projects so lovingly crafted with the help of family and friends, this was a day that was a true “labor of love” from start to finish. See every last moment planned to perfection by Day Planners and captured in beautiful images by Esther Louise Photography right here.

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From the Bride… Our wedding was a DIY labor of love involving our closest friends and family. The venue was perfection – just the right balance of a vintage estate, picturesque location on the water and plenty of space outside for lots of dancing, lawn games and socializing. Above all we wanted to ensure that our guests had a blast – what better way to celebrate our love than to see our loved ones with smiles on their faces.

So much love and thought went into each and every detail of the wedding – from the vintage quilt hand sewn by my great grandmother decades ago serving as a tablecloth on the welcome table to the little bags of eco-friendly confetti that were individually stamped, filled and tied by Ryan and my dad just days before the wedding. My sister, mom and I spent months making the decorations, coordinating from opposite ends of the country to create the burlap runners for the tables, the antique window seating chart, yay flags for the guests, corn hole boards for the cocktail hour, table centerpieces named after some of our favorite travel destinations and all of the signage that brought the whole event together. Our wedding coordinator, Anna, and the coordinator at the venue, Gilly, must have thought we were crazy as my mom and I dropped off boxes and boxes of handmade decorations, but they perfectly recreated the vision that we had in mind.

Every aspect of the wedding was filled with memories: I wore my mother’s wedding dress for our welcome reception, my sister-in-law’s veil for the ceremony, my grandmother’s wedding band and engagement ring and her antique pin adorned my bouquet. We used my grandmother’s doilies as tablecloths and we displayed photos of our parents’ and grandparents’ wedding portraits around the cake, serving as examples of strong, beloved, faithful marriages that will be our guidance as we begin our journey together. Our beloved puppy (our furbaby) Coconut walked down the aisle with a fascinator on her little head and a collar of flowers created by the florist.

Our wedding day was more than we could ever have imagined. Surrounded by the people who have shaped who we are today, Ryan and I had the perfect day and our photographer Esther has captured every moment in the most stunning way. As my dad unexpectedly announced that he would not give me away, but agreed that he and my mom would share me with Ryan, we laughed our way through our vows that we’d finalized only the day before and our dog Coconut barked her assent, I couldn’t imagine our wedding being any more “us.” I only wish we could do it all over again!

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Backyard Florida Wedding from Jessica Lorren

I don’t often find myself at a loss for words (some would say I talk too much), but when I do, it’s because of an epic wedding like this one. A wedding that is so incredibly beautiful, the English language doesn’t offer up enough adjectives to describe it. Because this glamorous backyard affair? This gem of a day? It’s breathtaking… and filled to the brim with sooo much pretty, it’s almost hard to believe it’s real. (Almost.) See every last awe-inspiring moment captured by Jessica Lorren right here.

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Classic Weddings Rustic

From Jessica Lorren… Marcia & Gary’s backyard wedding took place on the property they purchased together and will be renovating to become a home for their new family. This particular piece of land holds a good deal of history which they made sure to incorporate into the decor of their day. My favorite part was how the couple’s family was so involved in each element of the day, making it truly a family affair.

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Floral Bridal Shoot from Andi Mans Photography & Design + Makeover Station

Things I go crazy for? Floral wreaths, beautiful brides and Andi Mans Photography & Design. Give me one, two or all three and you’ll see the face of one VERY happy blogger. And when the three combine for an inspiration shoot in sunny Florida? Almost too good to be true. Especially when it means we get to bask in the fabulous beauty expertise of Makeover Station, stunning blooms from Freshly Picked and some crazy gorgeous accessories from Paris by Deborah Moreland. See so much more in the full gallery.

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Casual Romantic

From Andi Mans Photography & Design… I am so excited to share this awesome collaboration I have going on with Simone from Makeover Station! I would like to introduce you to “Me Oh My!” We created this bridal experience for brides to relive their moment. We wanted to capture a beautiful yet natural bride… floral crowns are so trendy right now and they add such a pop of color and style to any bride. We hope this inspires you to try it for your wedding!

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