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Playa Del Carmen Wedding from Elizabeth Medina Photography

This is why I love, love, love SMP Destination.  On any given day, we can be celebrating side by side with a darling duo upon a mountaintop, soaking in a breathtaking European locale or, like today, smiling happily with two sweeties as they say "I do" in paradise. Two sweeties, actually, who whisked away their…

Stick Me on a Beach with a Frosty Bev.

Choosing our honeymoon proved to be a very difficult task for us. While Mr. Jet and I do have very similar ideas about how we wanted to spend our honeymoon, the options seemed nearly limitless and trying to narrow me…

New England Shoot from Deborah Zoe Photography + Summer Street Photography

I grew up down south, and although it was beautiful, I've always been in a full blown love affair with coastal New England. We spent our summers along the rocky shores where my family is originally from, and from the earliest of ages, I can remember thinking there is no place more magical. I moved myself up…

Savannah Wedding from Clane Gessel + Morgan Gallo Events

Savannah, Georgia is like this crazy gorgeous place where wedding dreams go to come true.  Where Southern charm and vintage details play hand and hand with heartwarming moments and the most breathtaking of settings.  Put simply, Savannah weddings rock, a statement that was never more true than with today's gorgeous affair planned to absolute perfection…

Aspen Wedding from Kate Holstein + Bluebird Productions

If there were ever a day to save a little extra time for a gallery, today is it. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my absolute honor to be the one to introduce you to the most beautiful wedding in Aspen. Not surprising since Bluebird Productions was behind the planning and the bride's mother's silver trophies,…

Save money on catering: ask about kid food!

Here's the deal: you're having your wedding catered. Your guestlist is starting to look big, and it's filled with children! You need to save money, but you have all these adorable kids to feed, and only so much cash on hand to spend on kale caeser salads and wild salmon. Well, here's your solution, courtesy of an Offbeat Bride named Tammara...

A Design Workshop from Mayhar Design

Having been submerged in the design & entertaining industry for some time now, I'm fairly confident with my abilities to throw together a pretty party. But Mayhar Design? Well, they have certainly shown up any I've hosted in my lifetime. And today we get the opportunity to absorb all of their event throwing knowledge in…

Tuscany Wedding from Lisa Poggi Photography

Tucked beneath the Tuscan sun is a wedding I promise will manage to steal your heart and probably never let go. It's wrapped up in a sense of rustic, hearty elegance that blends oh-so-seamlessly with the landscapes of Tuscany. Lisa Poggi worked her usual magic behind the camera, and we've got all the postcard-perfect captures waiting…

Lemur L’amour: The Day Begins

I’m officially writing my recaps! AHH! I can’t believe time has gone so fast, and I’m thrilled to be able to relive the day a little bit through pictures with you. After such a crazy wedding week culminating in an awesome…

Karen & Frank's elven fairytale wedding

A little D&D, a little Lord of the Rings, and a whole lot of fairytale flourishes make this wedding a dream for any fantasy lover. We've also got sword arches, a sweet and teary first look, an element ceremony, a choreographed first dance, and a challenging custom-made dress (that was TOTALLY worth it!). Get out your Lembas bread and settle in for this one.

Boca Raton Wedding from Hannah Mayo

To borrow a phrase from yesterday's beautiful bride, the library is my "happy place."  A place where I go to unwind, read and just feel all-around wonderful.  I love it.  So, a wedding held in a library?  Probably the best thing ever... and the perfect locale for this darling librarian bride to marry her dapper…

Larchmont Yacht Club Wedding from Robert & Kathleen Photographers

Some little girls dream of beautiful ballrooms weddings, but since the day I could remember, I dreamed of the perfectly preppy, nautical wedding. A wedding where you can smell the salt air, hear the seagulls and where navy reigned supreme - a wedding that looked exactly like this one captured by Robert & Kathleen Photographers. It's…

Unplugging & Work-Life Balance

by Meg Keene, APW Founder & Executive Editor The other night, the baby was in bed, the weather was lovely, and I asked David to come downstairs with me and hang out in the hammock. David’s never been one for sitting and staring into space with me (ruining many a perfectly good vacation moment, if you [...]

Cream, Crystal and Metallic Wedding Color Ideas

For a timeless and elegant wedding, what could be more perfect than fashion and decor in a soft cream, crystal and silver wedding color palette? Sophisticated, welcoming and always a classic! Wedding photos from the Junebug Wedding Photo...Show More Summary

Dallas, Georgia Wedding at Bullock Springs Manor by Viridian Images Photography

It was love at first sight for Rebecca and Luis, and on a bright October afternoon the two were joined in marriage before 100 friends and loved ones. A reception followed at Bullock Springs Manor. Its theme? Vintage lovebirds. An admirer of nature and all things old-fashioned, Rebecca desired the reception décor to give an air Read More... Show More Summary

TTUT-The Man, The Legend

[Robin complains about Marshall's depression after Lily leaves him.] Robin: This has to stop! Ted, we just started dating. We agreed we don’t want to move too fast, and somehow, we have a baby. He can’t feed himself, he cries a lot, he keeps us up all night. Barney: Have you tried breast feeding? Nailed (More)…

Sex Confession: Husband's Flirting Makes Wife Feel Inadequate

Post by Michele Zipp "Sex Confessions" is a series featuring your naughtiest bedroom secrets and fantasies. Some will sound familiar, others may give you ideas, some will turn you on, and some are dark and twisted. You might want to sit down for this. Carol is a 30-something mom of two. Show More Summary

Young Fathers

Here's what it's really like to be a young dad.

Men Are Leaning Out

It's not just women who are leaning out. And this Father's Day, it's time to admit that society won't let us men have it all.

Seeking Help as a Survivor of Sexual Violence by Bonita Soleil

Rape, abuse, and sexual assault are crimes that overwhelmingly target women, so I will be speaking primarily about women who have survived these things, and from my own experiences as a woman who has been assaulted. Through this series...Show More Summary

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