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30 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

What Does The Wedding Industry Have Against My Size 18 Body?

I want to start by saying that I love my body and I love to shop for clothes. But it wasn’t always that way. I have always been tall and curvy, so finding garments that fit my body has always been a challenge. As a teen in the 1990s, I probably struggled the most, even …

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A Morning Wedding With A Doughnut Brunch

From the Bride… We liked the idea of having a morning ceremony and hosting a brunch reception afterwards not only because we love brunch food and mimosas, but because it would allow us to spend all day with our friends and family. It was the perfect decision for us, and the Four Seasons did an …

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Bridal Portraits at Villa Del Lago Events Pavillion

Often in the South, brides choose to have formal bridal portraits taken. It can be so beneficial because the bride then knows how everything will look together on the day of her wedding. Such a fun tradition! For Jerika’s bridals, we rented Villa Del Lago. Jerika absolutely loved the European elegance, it’s romantic and natural …

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30 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Bridal Portraits at Villa Del Lago Events Pavillion

Often in the South, brides choose to have formal bridal portraits taken. It can be so beneficial because the bride then knows how everything will look together on the day of her wedding. Such a fun tradition! For Jerika’s bridals, we rented Villa Del Lago. Jerika absolutely loved the European elegance, it’s romantic and natural …

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30 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $21K Art Gallery and New York City Bar Wedding

Kate, Teacher & Chris, Grad Student Sum-up of the wedding vibe: Low-key celebration of love and friendship in our local bar. Planned budget: $12,000 Actual budget: $21,000 Number of guests: 78 LOCATION: Astoria, Queens, New York Where we allocated the most funds: Venues: We spent around $13,500, including food and drink. Photography: This cost approximately $2,200. Where we …

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30 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How an Interior Designer Hosts a Party

I am so excited to share today’s feature with you because not only is it filled with awesome entertaining tips that we will all keep in our little arsenal, it’s also highlighting one of my favorite interior designers, Marie Flanigan. Marie’s work is the very definition of elegance, as she approaches each project with a sense …

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30 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

A Modern Eatery Wedding With Handwritten Love Notes to Every Guest

The Bride behind this affair is an interior designer at Harper Gray Design and it makes so much sense when you see the chic restaurant venue.  Mostly because I want my house to look just like this – sleek and modern with a mix of masculine and feminine details, french flair and all gussied up …

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29 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How To Throw A Big-Ass Party In A Roller Rink

As APW’s junior staff member, I am one of the few people on staff who has never planned a wedding. So when it came time to plan APW’s Ten Year Anniversary Party, I got my first taste of what you all go through. And OMG NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY Y’ALL ARE SO STRESSED. So let …

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29 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Light-Filled New England Home of an Interior Stylist

When you flip open most magazines, you see homes that are gorgeous. And wildly unachievable. And that bugs me. Because who can afford to do what most glossies consider pretty? But here on SMP Living, it’s different. You get that same magazine-worthy home though instead of Picasso’s and $1500 bar stools, you get ideas for …

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29 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Lake Michigan Inspired Affair

The main reason that Sara and Eric decided on the Pilot House at Discovery World for their wedding reception was because of the incredible 360 degree views of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s beautiful Calatrava. From almost every spot in the room, you can see the blue waters of the lake with the Milwaukee skyline in …

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