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Amanda Fitzsimmons

15 Sep | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Best Places To Have Your Wedding

Image Source Having a wedding is a monumental occasion, it’s binding you and your partner for the rest of your days and solidifies your relationship with them! Because of its emotional importance, you’re going to want to make sure you have it in the right location for you, but what are your options? Well, keep …

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diy Projects: Flower Wrapped Favors

Materials Needed: Tissue paper Double sided tape Ribbon Scissors Instructions: To Make Flower: To make flower, cut a 9-by-30-inch piece of tissue paper. Fold, accordion style, in 5-inch-wide layers. Cut petals in smaller end; unfold and lay on flat surface. Wrapped Favors: Fill a 3 5/8-inch-high acetate cylinder with candy. Place cylinder on tissue paper …

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Calling All Winter Brides…Let This Snow-Filled Celebration Be Your Guide

Don’t shoot the messenger but the holidays are going to be here before we know it and as winter brides are in the thick of planning, this Austrian celebration crafted by A Very Beloved Wedding is just what the doctor ordered. From the prettiest snow-filled landscapes to a candlelit palace and pretty pomegranate details, even the most …

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APW Happy Hour

Hey APW, Does it feel like the first full workweek in ages to anyone else? Or maybe that’s just because the last couple of weeks have had me feeling like I was being tossed around in a cement mixer (hello, baby going through the dreaded four month sleep regression). I’d be lying if I said …

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Tropical Glamping Wedding Inspiration with Moody Hues

We’ve seen some beautiful bright + cheery tropical inspo shoots lately, but today’s shoot takes on a moodier tone with editorial styling. The magical team of Izzy Hudgins Photography, Emily Burton Designs, and Flower General created a truly lush scene, welcoming us into the fall season with inspiring looks and great outside-the-box ideas. From the …

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Magical Elegance is a Pool Filled with Coral Peonies

“Magical elegance” was the Bride and Groom’s inspiration for this wedding and they most certainly hit the nail on the head. Combining the classic beauty of the Bedford Post Inn with moments of brilliance like a pool dotted with coral peonies and bright blooms by Sandra Taurina, this celebration planned by Eventavli toes the line between …

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The Joy of Capturing Honest Moments

09.15.17 The Details CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW From the Stylist: For this photography essay, our starting point was the word “ambivalence” and the meaning behind it. So what’s the definition of this word and why do we feel so drawn to it? In a very basic way, ambivalence is the coexistence within an individual of …

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DIY Giant Paper Peonies and Spider Mums

I confess I have just as much of an obsession for oversized than I do for miniature everyday items. These crepe paper flowers are no different. We played with a few variations and also created a paper spider mum (or juju hat inspired wall decor!) to boot. As per usual, Fiskars‘ tools made yet another …

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1 Year Later, This Blogger Bride Shares the Best Marriage Advice

We’ve officially been married for a year on September 18th! It’s fitting to share on SMP some things we’ve learned over the past year because this is where our wedding day was first shared as well. Since our big day, we have honeymooned in Maui, celebrated Christmas in Michigan with my husband’s family and in California …

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We Had a Perfect Boho Barn Wedding for Just $17K

Amy, Clinical Laboratory Educator & Scott, Presentation Team Lead SUM-UP OF THE WEDDING VIBE: An intimate, fun, and relaxed celebration of love, reflective of who we are as a couple. PLANNED BUDGET: $10,000 ACTUAL BUDGET: $17,000 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 70 Where we allocated the most funds: Photography, including prints, albums, engagement photos, etc.: $5,500 All-inclusive venue, including food and beer …

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