There's always one thing about every wedding we publish on SMP that stops us in our tracks and makes us go "woah... that's AMAZING." For today's wedding - it's the gorgeous black and blush barn reception. Everything about it is breathtaking - the greenery adorned chandeliers, Rachael Ellen Events' soft, feminine blooms, not to mention that insane CAKE. We don't about you, but this day made us completely rethink what styles were possible at a ranch venue. Head on over to the full gallery to see all the inspiring details - beautifully captured by Sophie Kaye Photography!
When we say this might be one of the most gorgeous, inspiring weddings that's ever graced the pages of SMP, please know we truly could not be more serious. I mean, just one look at the full gallery captured by Luna de Mare Photography and you'll understand why. With planning from Green Ribbon Parties, the design for today's garden fΓͺte was inspired by the bride's beautiful butterfly and floral Monique Lhuillier gown. Lilacs, Dogwood, Hellebores, Roses and Sweet Peas were used to create jaw-dropping floral arrangements by The Loved Co. Trust us, it's even more stunning than it sounds.
Spring is a period of rebirth and awakening, a time where everything that was once barren turns to buds and brand new life - it was the perfect inspiration behind today's stunning editorial. For the color palette, Lisa Silva Photography and Champagne Pop Events were particularly influenced by Claude Monet's Sunset on the Seine - the mix of warm and cool pastel tones played out so beautifully in Moonstruck Florals' arrangements. After scrolling through and pinning every picture, don't forget to head on over to the full gallery to see every last detail of this mesmerizing Spring day!
When a global pandemic brought their original 400-person wedding down to just 10 of their closest friends and family - this gorgeous couple made the absolute best of it! You would never believe this was a "COVID wedding" judging by their insanely beautiful ceremony, dripping in white blooms by Kiku Floral! It's the perfect reminder that just when things don't go according to plan, they might just turn out even better than your dreams. Check out the full gallery captured by Justice Film to see all the can't miss moments from their day.
It’s still hard to believe that we’ve been social distancing for more than three months now, but, in the same breath, we’re kind of getting used to these new rules (or at least not feeling totally trapped by them). Zoom calls are keeping us in touch with our favorite people, streaming services are keeping us [Netflix and] chill, more downtime spent outside and less behind a desk is giving us the Vitamin D we’ve been deprived of for far too long, and online shopping+on-demand food & beverage deliveries are giving us whatever ‘life’ we’ve felt like we’ve lost since March. It’s not ideal, for sure, but we’re finding ways to make it more doable. And by the time this virus is a distant memory, brides are going to have the whole engaged-in-the-time-of-quarantine routine all figured out. COVID: you can take the wedding (as we used to know it) away from the bride, but you can’t take the party away from her and the girls…
Julia and Franz' fairytale destination wedding is probably one of the most personalized events we've had the pleasure of sharing here on SMP! I mean, it just doesn't get more bespoke than the actual faces of guests drawn on each individual place card - are we right?! Gifts of homemade limoncello welcomed everyone to a weekend they'd never forget, all thanks to the crazy talented team at A Very Beloved Wedding. To see all the magic from their day, including an abundance of romantic arrangements from A Very Beloved Bloom, head on over to the full gallery - captured to perfection by Ashley Ludaescher Photography!
After living abroad and traveling the world together, this adventure-loving duo decided to tie the knot much closer to home. Cherry Blossom Events turned their dreams of a "warm, organic, and elegant" wedding into a reality - and the results truly couldn't have been more beautiful! Our favorite part? Briar Loft's stunning "perfectly imperfect" floral arrangements, featuring the most swoon-worthy toffee roses we've ever laid eyes on. Read on for more from the bride and don't forget to head on over to the full gallery of images to see all the details - taken by Clary Pfeiffer Photography!
When a beautiful New Yorker meets a handsome California native, they knew their wedding had to be the perfect blend of the two coasts, and thanks to Tyler Speier Events, they totally pulled it off! When they found a Dose Pueblos Ranch, a venue complete with a rustic barn and private beach - it was a match made in wedding heaven for these two. The entire day was sprinkled with personalized details, like all of the stationery was a DIY project by the Mother of the Bride! How sweet is that!? Head on over to the full gallery to see it all - captured by the ever so lovely Natalie Bray Studios!
The hills are alive with the sound of wedding bells! We couldn't be more obsessed with today's romantic real wedding from A Very Beloved Wedding, set in the hills of Southern Austria. The three day celebration began with a lakeside welcome dinner in typical Austrian attire and ended with a jaw-dropping firework show! Hana Holdener blew us away with her floral installations, from the ceremony staircase to the towering table centerpieces. Don't miss out on the full gallery to experience all the beauty this destination wedding weekend has to offer - taken by Sotiris Tsakanikas!
What could be sweeter than tying the knot in charming Charleston? Today's wedding planned by Samantha Anderson Events is the epitome of traditional elegance. A classic color scheme of white and green with pops of yellow lemons and On A Limb Florals brought the couple's stunning Lowndes Grove reception to life. Head on over to the full gallery captured by Tenth & Grace to take a little trip to Lowcountry.
It's a plain and simple fact that every event Amorology touches turns to magic. Today's gorgeous couple was inspired by the iconic style of Carolyn Bessette and JFK for their wedding day, mixed with a dash of coastal flair. Guests celebrated the beautiful bride and groom under a tent dripping in heavenly blooms and greenery from Honey and Poppies. From a Pinterest-worthy sun hat escort display to an inspiring color palette of soft pale blues, warm tones of green, and pops of tangerine - there's so much pretty to admire at the full gallery, captured by Scott Clark Photography.
Raise your hand if velvet bridesmaids dresses make you swooooon. (HELLO, over here!!) Then Revelry’s brand new collection is tailormade for you. The line includes 13 new timeless styles in 12 heavenly colors - think earthy tones and rosey ombre’s from terracotta to royal blue, perfectly fitting for any wedding palette. In case you thought it couldn’t get any better, they’re also introducing midi styles to complete the collection - that’s right brides, now your ‘maids can be looking chic while feeling ultra comfortable wearing velvet at any time of year. Our favorite part? Every style is available in sizes 0-32 and can be shipped straight to your door for an at-home try on sesh. Ready to shop? Click through the collection to find your dream bridesmaid fit!
There are a lot of things about being a bride that can make a girl feel smiley all the time. Of course, with COVID-19 still calling the shots, several of those mood-boosting bride benefits have been hijacked for the time being. And while we can’t wait for social distancing to become a part of our past, since it’s such a present priority, bonding with bridesmaids isn’t exactly doable the way it once was. The after-work happy hour to celebrate your new bride status - on hold; the bottomless brunch to bring everyone together for that big ‘ask’ - postponed until further notice; the shopping trip to find the fashion your squad will slay in - not exactly #essential enough to book now.
Are you the kind of couple who wants to keep your wedding day look timeless classic, while still having a little fun with playful colors and textures? Then this stunning Palm Desert wedding at Empire Polo Club from Tessa Lyn Events is your perfect inspiration. From a classic green and white floral ceremony with blooms by Butterfly Floral to a super cute, hot pink "P.S. I love you" escort display - there's so many details to obsess over. Head on over to the full gallery to see it all - taken by Katie Shuler Photography!
Beach weddings will always hold a special place in our hearts. Today's wedding is proof that a sandy-toe wedding is truly the perfect fit for any style, whether you're more of a classic bride or boho is more your thing. Grit & Gold made this couple's dream Cabo destination wedding a reality, leaving no detail unturned. Just 53 of their closest family and friends watched as the couple exchanged "I do's" under a blooming floral arbor by Lola del Campo and danced the night away under a canopy of magical strings lights. Head on over to the full gallery to see it all unfold - taken by Luna de Mare Photography!
14 guests, a cheerful summer color palette, floral magic by Flow and a stunning, sun-soaked indoor reception... these are just a few things we're falling head over heels for in today's gorgeous wedding planned by Splendida Weddings. Don't miss out on the full gallery for every inspiring detail for your intimate wedding - taken by Diane Sotero Photography.
Talk about views - The Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, CA never ceases to amaze us with it's jaw-dropping 180 degree views of endless sparkling sea. Today's beautiful couple said "I do" at this dreamy place under a lush pergola covered in blooms by Honeycomb Affair in airy shades of blue, pink, green, white, and hints of gold. Later, guests danced the night away at an elegant reception complete with a floral inspired dance floor, all planned by Master Plans Event Design. You're just going to have to check out the full gallery captured by Ether & Smith to truly experience all of the beauty this day has to offer.
Like so many others, we have spent the past week listening, learning, and coming together as a team to establish a clear action plan in order to champion change in our community we truly stand behind. Don’t get us wrong, we are very aware that SMP has a long way to go. But this is a start. And we will only continue to get better, that’s a promise.
It’s now time to take our place as a leader in this industry and stand up against racism, both in the wedding community and the world. That being said, we are beyond excited to share our 6 initiatives with you today. We say initiatives, but they are truly our promises. Please know that we wholeheartedly welcome you into the conversation, if there’s something more that we can be doing - please reach out to us! We invite you to share any and all thoughts as to how we can invoke lasting and meaningful change. We look forward to a brighter, more diverse, and most importantly - EQUAL future for all… in the wedding space and beyond.
Throughout this week - we have listened to the voices that needed to be heard, created our 6 initiatives to champion and true change in our industry, shared countless incredibly talented BIPOC wedding professionals and their work, but now it’s time to go even deeper - it’s time to share some of their personal stories. With that, we couldn’t be honored to have been able to interview some of the most influential BIPOC vendors in the wedding community for this special editorial. We hope this shines a bit of light on their experiences in our flawed industry, and how we can be doing more to inspire and encourage inclusivity in our everyday lives.
The sweetest "how they met" story of all time, a romantic modern barn setting, and thoughtful personalization in every beautiful detail, sprinkled with Disney magic... these are just a few things we're in love with from today wedding planned by Erganic Design. Keep on reading for words from the bride and don't forget to head on over to the full gallery to get inspired, featuring pretty in pink blooms from DESIGNS BY AHN - all taken by Susan Elizabeth Weddings!
We have listened. We have learned. And now it’s time to show up and do better. Plain and simple. If you have been following along on our Instagram for the past week, we’ve been sharing our 6 promises to encourage a true change in our community. As a leader in this industry, it’s our job to do our part in standing up to the injustice our brothers and sisters in the Black community have been facing for far, far too long.
Here at SMP, we believe the wedding industry is deeply flawed. It is so obviously not representative of the colors that so beautifully construct our world. Without a shadow of a doubt, we’re doing a disservice to our readers by under-representing the Black community on our site. So, now and forever, we’re making it our priority, our mission in fact, to showcase the extraordinary talent of Black and POC wedding professionals from across the globe. Starting today.
A few days ago, we asked YOU to send us your favorite Black vendors that you’d like us to highlight on SMP, so we can give them the love they truly deserve. Thanks to you, we received so many mentions that we can’t wait to share! Below you’ll find a list of Black-owned businesses in the wedding industry that we will be continually updating as more come in. Please, give them a follow, support their work with likes and comments, or by any means you can, and head on over to their website’s to learn more about them! Trust us, the sheer talent in this list is truly mind-blowing.
Nyachia is a luxury event designer working her magic in the beautiful French Riviera and Italy. She known for her love of 'all things fabulous' and a bit a cosmopolitan flair.
Nicole designs, plans, and executes ultra-chic weddings and events in beautiful Canada. Chic by Nicole has been named "Top 30 Wedding Planners" in Laval, QC.
Samantha is a wedding photographer based in both Atlanta and Toronto (but wanders, camera in hand, everywhere in between!). She is a former lawyer, coffee enthusiast, and hopelessly passionate about capturing the real moments between two people in love.
Hailing from the Midwest, Faith designs and plans beautiful weddings, events, and celebrations of all kinds. The Love Weds has a heart for all people in love, especially multicultural affairs!
Sok Vision takes wedding cinematography to the next level. This husband and wife team films incredibly touching memories for luxury wedding events all over the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
Elizabeth Austin is an exceptional wedding photographer, specializing in medium format film. She's been named one of Rangefinder's 30 Rising Stars and Honeybook's 20 on the Rise.
DJ Will Gill has an impressive background as the facilitator of good times with 7 seasons as a DJ with The Voice and 2 seasons with the Kelly Clarkson Show! He creates the ULTIMATE wedding party atmosphere for LA weddings and beyond.
Lily V Events, creator of luxury weddings in PA and beyond, has been seen in publications like People, Inside Weddings, and the Grammys... just to name a few!
Terri is a wedding photographer, based in Virginia but traveling worldwide, with a passion for classic wedding memories that will stand the test of time.
Head Chef Justin Bush masterfully creates the most delicious culinary creations for weddings and celebrations in the DC area (and beyond). His specialties are in American, Southern, and Carribean cuisines ... and now we're hungry!
Sabrina, self proclaimed 'sugar artist' (omg we love that...) dreams up the most stunning wedding cakes for celebrity couples anywhere the sugar takes her! Her cakes are as artistically impressive as they are delicious.
Favored by Yodit is a wedding designer, planner, and 'Creator of Magical Moments'. Hailing from the DC area, Yodit and her team create the loveliest celebrations!
Jasmine is a petite boutique florist who arranges the sweetest combinations of whimsy and romance in every bouquet. She is based in the DC area and also works as a graphic designer.
If you're in the market for a wedding gown, The Bridal Room is NOT to be missed! Based in Virginia, this dress boutique offers an impressive array of gowns and accessories for any bride.
Crystal, founder of Fab Created Events an upscale wedding planning and design company, not only creates the loveliest weddings, but also has a wedding planner mentorship program that we're all about!
Joy Proctor is one of the world's most highly sought after wedding and event designers. Her work has been featured in countless publications, she's designed several celebrity weddings, and has been named one of Harpers Bazaar's Top Wedding Designers in the world.
Harold James is one of the industry's leading Hair and Makeup Artists, based in Paris. His previous client work includes the likes of Liya Kebede, Kendall Jenner, and Karlie Kloss to name a few - incredibly beautiful work, focusing on the natural beauty of each and every client of his!
Alea is a wedding and portraiture photographer based in New York City. She is completely self taught and believes you can capture one's true essence and soul in a photograph - so romantic.
Adrienne and Hearts Content Events is based in the lovely state of Virginia, creating and designing equisite weddings for all people in love. Not only does Virginia plan weddings, but she is a floral designer as well!
Renee has been photographing luxury weddings for the last 10 years - her aesthetic is sun-drenched, dreamy, and tells the sweetest story. She is based in Florida but travels worldwide!