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12 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Help! My Family Can’t Put Their Shit Aside to Celebrate (Two Weddings)

Q: Growing up, I lived in close vicinity to a lot of cousins, and we spent a ton of time together. Every holiday, birthday, and backyard BBQ we celebrated together, and it was wonderful. Even after we eventually all moved away, we’ve done our best to keep in touch and love each other very much. …

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12 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our Huge $110K Wedding In An Antique Warehouse Was Full of Love

Aja, Teacher & Steve, Grad Student Sum-up of the wedding vibe: Eclectic and mismatched vibes to accompany a sweaty love fest on the dance floor. Planned budget: $75,000 Actual budget: $110,000 Number of guests: 210 LOCATION: Los Angeles, California Where we allocated the most funds: Our intentions for our wedding and budget started out much smaller. Then …

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12 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Glittery & Gorgeous Same-Sex Wedding Filled with Pure Love

My number one priority with this new SMP, is in taking care to build a site where everyone – no matter your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, budget or beliefs – feels at home. When I came across Kate and Maya’s breathtakingly beautiful wedding over on Jackson Grant’s insta feed, I basically begged to …

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12 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How To Recreate Your Own Sonoma-inspired Summer Picnic

Every year at the start of June I write out a summer bucket list. So far, it’s shaping up to be a happy season-to-be with s’mores, pool parties, a guac off, beach bocce and more on the list. And you can bet your booty I’ll be adding this Sonoma-inspired picnic crafted and captured by Garrett Richardson and …

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11 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Get a Look Inside the Coolest Condo in Los Angeles

I haven’t watched one episode of Mad Men, but after seeing this condo (inspired by the era of the series) I’m convinced it’s probably the best. show. ever. Designer, Lindye Galloway is giving us a fun behind the scenes interview of how this space came together. From the blue accent wall to the eclectic patterns and …

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11 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Modern and Romantic Riviera Maya Wedding

From Sean Cook Weddings… Bianca and Derek’s destination wedding blended their California style with timeless black-tie attire for the wedding party, all in a stylish oasis in the Mexican jungle. Unico 20°N 87°W has a modern Mexican energy and was the perfect backdrop for it all, including their pool-side reception. 

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11 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

What Wedding Planning Problems Are Plaguing You Right Now?

A few weeks ago, I was catching up with my sister when we fell down the rabbit hole of wedding planning problems. After getting married last year, she is now currently a bridesmaid in… too many weddings for me to count. On this call, she was lamenting the frustrations of trying to plan a bachelorette …

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11 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How To Plan A Bachelorette Party: Tips From The Trenches

I’m currently in the middle of planning a bachelorette party. This is the second bachelorette party I’ve planned, but it’s the first bachelorette weekend away that I’ve been in charge of. And y’all? You know that Hey Ladies satire of emails women send during bachelorette party planning? It’s funny because it’s real. So, so real. And …

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11 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

3 Secrets You Need to Know for Styling the Perfect Pillow Combo

I’m currently in the process of revamping the throw pillows on our couch. And by currently I mean for the last six months… who knew something SO seemingly simple could actually be SO freaking difficult?! Are you with me on this? From size and scale to colors and patterns, putting together a pillow puzzle can be …

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11 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Two of the Best Days of Their Lives Unfolded in This Very Spot

There is something undeniably magical about White Sparrow Barn. It needs little adornment aside from its bright white interior with soaring ceilings and sparkling chandeliers. But when it’s all gussied up with the happiest yellow florals by Blushington Blooms (the Bride’s floral and event design company) and captured by Kayla Barker, it soars to new levels …

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