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new in the industry: crave photography {engagement session}

03.10.10

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This is a classic shoot … something you would expect from modern day engagement session, but it has just enough edge and creativity to maintain its versatility and be unique. We asked Andrea Tate the owner of Crave Photography to give us a itty spill on her …

“Its all in the name …. CRAVE PHOTOGRAPHY! I love everything about the process from shooting to editing to connecting with my clients. I adore working with couples and I view each session as a collaboration between your vision and mine. My goal is to provide you with outstanding photographs, to preserve your memories forever through custom photography.”

Thanks Crave Photography … {gorgeous bride!}

PS news update: UBB is looking for guest bloggers who have insight they want to share, vendor or bride! email us! and thanks to those that have emailed us suggestions, many of those suggestions will be upcoming posts!

Posted in Engagement Photos, Photography, Uncategorized, Utah Vendors

by Audrey

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Vintage Groomal

03.09.10

A few weeks ago we introduced you to one of our new favorite “IT” photographers Ashlee Raubach. Today we are featuring another stunning session by this creative talent that is some seriously delicious eye candy! Chauntelle and Andrew are just about the most gorgeous couple on the planet… thanks in part to the amazing hair and make-up by: Angela DeStJore Matson. Get ready for some over the top images that I adore!

Special UBB Promotion!

The first 5 brides who book with Ashlee Raubach, and mention that they saw this promo on the Utah Bride Blog will get a free 16×20 canvas gallery wrap for booking!! You don’t want to pass up this great offer!

Posted in Bridal Trends, Bridals, Groomals, Hair & Make-up, Photography, Utah Vendors

by Megan

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smile now

03.08.10

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Smile! Click. Kiss! click. Cross eyed! Click. Pucker! Click. Ah! The excitement brought on by a spontaneous 30 second stint in the photobooth. It never gets old, its classic, fun, exciting, and perfect for your wedding day – especially that kissing part!

So how do you round up a photobooth for your big day? and not just the booth but unlimited photos and a technician to help with any difficulties? and maybe even set up and take down of the booth? Easy as cake! Talk to Smile Now Photo Booths.

But wait your the bride who wants it all? What about a cute n’ fun candy buffets with cinnamon bears, jelly beans, or lemon heads galore? (you pick) Treat bags included as well as just for you labels. An attendant will be on hand too? No my dear your not asking too much. Once again Smile Now Photo Booths is at your service.

Here’s the scoop…. these guys will hook you up with a photobooth and/or candy buffet and with all the bells and whistles to make your wedding day as cinchy as possible for you and your mom!

Smile Now Photo Booths . 801.949.4021

Posted in Utah Vendors, Wedding Trends

by Audrey

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UBB spring news

03.08.10

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Every once in a while its necessary to catch you up on some UBB news. We are always evolving and want your perspectives & involvement. We also want to maximize the blogs potential by informing you of changes and guidelines. To some degree this is more a post for the professional wedding vendor, but if your a bride read on, I think seeing the guts of how we all work is very informative, and believe it or not we dont hide much!

Submission guidelines … now that UBB has been up and running for more then a year we want to create posts that coincide with the planning bride. We have always aimed to do so, but this can be hard to do, which is why we need your help, it makes things seemingly skiwampus, but in reality perfect for our readers. We will try and focus all feature and post material on summer weddings during the spring time {now} so those are the kind of events we are looking for, bring on the summer! During the summer months we will be posting mostly fall related stuff and during the fall winter and winter spring and so on and so on. Should any of you planning brides have input PLEASE DO comment! And vendors TOO we welcome your suggestions. So reach into those archives and look for something pertinent for the season in which we are showcasing. There are plenty of fabulous winter shoots or in the actual season shoots, feel free to send those to us as well but keep in mind they likely will be filed away and posted much later in the year. There are the exceptions to the rule so if you have something that doesnt apply to this guideline but you think we must see or is time sensitive because of other submission desires, please go ahead and send it to us.

Another submission guideline … what is UBB looking for? Well we want high quality work both in images and the work the images are capturing. We also want something catchy and unique that will appeal to our readers. We often get submissions which contain great work but really capture the norm and we like to see the norm spinned a little.

Some of you want to know where to send submissions … submit@utahbrideblog.com and we want the images submitted in 800 pixel wide sizing but its not necessary. Its also very pertinent that you include images for us to review and consider if you dont want to send them all initially, another very important tid bit to include, the information of all the vendors you know of who were involved, and if any projects were DIY, and one more thing the location. We showcase work of Utah vendors, Utah weddings, and Utah couples.

Ask Megan & Audrey … have a question for us? Is there some type of information that you seek or a post you want to see? Please shoot us a question and we will always either respond in a post or personally through email.

We have some new fresh ideas for the blog/industry and we want your thoughts? Utah Vendors would you be interested in a backstage like blog? A place where the in’s & out’s of our business is discussed and or posted? if so email us and let us know what your interest and participation level might be.

Utah floral designers, event designers and all alike … there has been some talk on some of the florists blogs about a summit, an educational gathering to learn and discuss. Who of you are interested in that? there would be a small fee to cover expenses. Also what time of year would be the most beneficial for you and what would you like to learn and be focused on? please send inquiries and interest to audrey at info@studiostems.com

Thats it for UBB news today … have a sunny happy early spring day!

Posted in UBB Announcements, Uncategorized, Utah Vendors

by Audrey

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Flower Friday floral feature {andi saxton event & floral design}

03.05.10

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Event: Kelli & Tyson Ballard wedding

Location: Private residence Providence, UT

Colors: Orange, green, & gray

Theme: Tropical

Photography: Mackley Designer Portraiture

Flowers/Decor: Andi Saxton

Tables/Linens: Marci Taylor Events

Cake: Grace Harvell

dress: Bridal Expressions

Posted in Flower Tip Friday, Flowers

by Audrey

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Monique Lhuillier trunk show {alta moda} this weekend!

03.04.10

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Alta Moda is hosting a most spectacular trunk show this weekend March 5th & 6th – Monique Lhuillier, highly sought after bridal gown designer to the stars! Her fall collection will be @ Alta Moda for these two days for you to fall in love with! No other designer is marching so consistently at the forefront of bridal gown design, always the instigator for new bridal trends. Her new Bliss line with also soon be arriving to Alta Moda, a more affordable yet still Monique signatured option. an event that shouldnt be missed if your still looking for your dream dress. Contact Alta Moda for an appointment.

Posted in Bridal Gowns, Uncategorized, Utah Vendors

by Audrey

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brideology {an educational party follow up}

03.04.10

As many of you know recently an educational bridal party {brideology} was held and the uber luxurious Studio Enizio

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We wanted to catch you up on this unusual and spectacular industry tool. Local wedding pro’s collaborated to create a concept & event unlike any other available planning tool here in Utah. An intimate night to mix and mingle with the pro’s, ask them questions, and hear their expert advice on the do’s and dont’s {and the why’s} of planning your wedding.

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Enizio is one of the most well designed and luxurious salon’s in all of Utah & its filled with the best local makeup & hair artists that specialize in wedding day services. The studio transformed into the perfect platform for this intimate affair. Alpine Event Rentals brought in elegant & pristine silver chivari chairs along with other elements they have available for your wedding day rental needs.

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Hilary & Justin from Alta Moda Bridal brought their favorite gowns in a wide variety and style for display and visually shared with us their insight. {gown pictured ‘confection’ by Monique Lhuillier} The founder of Brideology {Darla Roze Photography} supplied eye candy throughout the studio, she also conducted the evening and gave great pointers to the attending brides regarding photo shoot do’s and dont’s.

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Sugar Kisses Cakes spoiled us with delish lollicakes & of course wedding cake too! They also shared priceless advice about selecting your wedding cake artist. Tessa & Lenni with Utah Bride & Groom graced our evening with the best local bridal publication & pointers on how to get your wedding published!

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Megan with Pink Piggy Designs shared invitation etiquette and valuable time line lessons. What would a party be without food? Brown Brothers Catering graced us with edible delicasies. Their famous Italian soda’s were a hit once again!

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Enizio collaborated with Alta Moda to actually send a bride down the Brideology aisle in one of the most unique and exquisite gowns{Blaire by Anne Barge}, the look completed by fantastic hair & make up & a Studio Stems fresh peony bouquet.

All vendors involved provided an education to the attending brides that left them a little more in the know how regarding their wedding planning. This intimate event is a must attend for planning brides who want the insight of specific professional’s in the industry, its like GPS for the bride. Want to attend a Brideology event? email info@utahbrideology.com

participating vendors: Alpine Event Rentals . Alta Moda Bridal . Brown Brothers Catering . Enizio . Darla Roze photography . Pink Piggy Design . Studio Stems . Sugar Kisses Cakes . Utah Bride & Groom

Posted in Bridal Gowns, Bridal Shows, Cakes, Event Rentals, Flowers, Hair & Make-up, Invitations, Uncategorized, Utah Bride & Groom, Utah Vendors, Wedding Advice

by Audrey

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Featured Wedding {Sarah & Jacob}

03.03.10

Bride & Groom: Sarah Jane & Jacob Skaggs

How you met: At a little music venue in Provo called the Velour. He was playing a show.

How he proposed: He built a blanket fort on the roof of a building on the 4th of July for us to watch fireworks and he popped the question as the fireworks were happening!

Wedding date: September 19, 2009

Wedding ceremony location: Salt Lake Temple

Reception location: Sarah’s childhood backyard.

Wedding colors: Yellow, Pink, Purple, Green, Gold,

Theme: Vintage, DIY

Menu: Cake and Pie bar!

Special touches / Décor elements: I picked out all of the tablecloth fabrics myself and my mom sewed them!

Most memorable moment for the bride: The entire day was perfect, but riding home from the temple in Daisy, the vintage buick was so nice because the driver just took his time and we got to relax and enjoy each other’s company for a while.

Most memorable moment for the groom: While riding in Daisy on State Street, some people were staring at the car and the lady driving next to us rear-ended the person in front of her because she was not paying attention! So funny
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Rings: Hers was from Custom Ring Design in Provo, UT and His was from Zales.

Invitations: We designed them ourselves and had them printed by Mike Bailey Printing

Photography: Courtney Brooke Photography

Bridal gown: Demetrios gown, from A Bride Beautiful

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Down East

Hair & Make-up: McKall Price

Flowers: Debbie Skaggs

Decorations: Most found at thrift stores.

Catering: Cakes from Lion House Bakery, Pies made by my mom Lynnette and Aunt Lisa!

Cake: Schmidt’s Pastry Cottage

Transportation: Something Vintage Something Blue

Posted in Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses, Cakes, Featured Weddings, Flowers, Invitations, Photography, Utah Vendors

by Megan

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choosing your color {series finale}

03.02.10

So we have provided a little insight into ways to find your colors, how to implement them with your venue as well as into your floral design, there are a few more important color points to touch on and then we will finish this color series up.

Linens – So key. Think of it this way, lets say your using the color hot pink in your wedding pallette. Do you want the color hot pink to drape all your tables? Thats a large amount of color square footage so keep that in mind, I dont mean to imply this is wrong, linens are possibly the best use of color implementation in any event but I do mean to persuade you to catch a grasp on what look your going for and how to best implement your colors for you, powerful color or subtle accent.

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Bridal party attire: This is also a place of could be overwhelming square footage and should be considered. Using a neutral color for attire with your specific color accents is always the way to go should you feel you want something subtle and elegant, if power is your punch go for the color but dont be surprised if your bridesmaids never wear their dress again. The power of bold strong color also really sets the bride in white off and makes her the focus as well as great images.

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Lighting: A powerful too often overlooked not considered color tool. uplighting, downlighting whatever it may be consider this an asset! Contacting a lighting specialist or using a venue that has this capability is a smart choice if color is vital to your event outcome or even if its difficult to implement. Often times an image from an event that used lighting specialist can be deceiving, it creates illusion … the illusion of color, shading, light, depth and so many other things. What you think may be a pink linen perhaps is in reality white!

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I have by no means covered it all! but I hope that this color series has been of benefit to you the planning bride in the process of what to consider. Its meant to inspire thought and creativity so that you can carry out your color scheme in the most visually affective way.

Ask UBB .. Audrey or Megan or us Both! Do you have questions for us? Are there things you want us to blog about or write about? Things you are having a difficult time with in your planning process? Shoot us an email at submit@utahbrideblog.com

Linen credits: wildflower linens

other credits: millennium music, a sophisticated affair, todd pellowe, wedding guru uk, the knot, brides.com, & manolo.com

Posted in Color Pallets, Linens, Uncategorized, Wedding Advice

by Audrey

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Featured Wedding {Makenzie & Kyle}

03.02.10

Bride & Groom: Makenzie Holt & Kyle Casteel

How they met: We met through mutual friends, at a dodgeball game.

How he proposed: Kyle got down on one knee after an incredible hike through Snow Canyon on a perfect day over Easter weekend. After hiking to numerous peaks, Kyle finally proposed when we got to a peak where we could be alone. It was perfect, with the most incredible view. I had no idea he was going to propose, and thought he was joking at first because the ring was still in his fanny pack – yes his fanny pack. Once he pulled out the ring, I knew it was real, and the surprise made it so special!

Wedding date: August 4, 2009

Wedding ceremony location: We were first married in the Kona, Hawaii LDS Temple followed by a beachside ring ceremony during sunset at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort.

Reception location: We had a beachside dinner for those that came with us to Hawaii. After coming home from our honeymoon, the Casteel Family hosted an open house for us at Oakridge Country Club.

Wedding song: A Hawaiian rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” which was played during our beach ceremony.

Wedding colors & theme: Anything Tropical/beachside

Menu: For the beachside dinner our guests started with a chef salad and assortment of breads, followed by a choice of Pulehu Chicken, Prime Rib, or Wasabi Glazed Salmon accompanied with fresh vegetables and potato. We then served a traditional Hawaiian chocolate macadamia nut tart.

For our open house we had a buffet style assortment of fresh fruit, desserts, vegetables, and sandwiches

Special touches / Décor elements: Rose petals scattered across the beach for our Beachside Ceremony, and traditional Hawaiian leis for the bride and groom.

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Most memorable moment for the bride: My favorite part of that incredible day was having my dad walk me down the sandy beach isle at our beachside ring ceremony, and looking up to see my handsome husband waiting for me with the biggest grin on his face. I honestly could not have imagined a more perfect setting for our ring ceremony.

Most memorable moment for the groom: My favorite part of me and Makenzie’s wedding day was our beachside ring ceremony. A sunset backdrop, the peaceful sounds of the ocean and ukulele playing in the background, and the most beautiful woman walking barefoot down the sandy beach make for the most amazing day of my life!

Honeymoon location: Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu

Honeymoon most memorable moment: Kyle: As for our honeymoon, just spending all day everyday, in my favorite place, with my favorite person was incredible! Oh, and Da Mana Cove Bowls were amazing as well.

Makenzie: Being able to do nothing but relax, laugh and explore the island for an entire week with my best friend was something I will never forget!

Rings: Kyle’s ring came from Aaron’s Jewelry out of Roy, Utah. Makenzie’s rings are from Jared’s. We would highly recommend Aaron’s Jewelry out of Roy where you receive top service from a family run business.

Photography: Camilla Binks did an incredible job on our engagements, bridals, “trash the dress” shoot, and wedding day.. We would highly recommend using Camilla.

Bridal gown: Purchased at Latter Day Bride, which is now Gateway Bride.After my gown was ruined by another boutique in Salt Lake City, Latter Day Bride helped me find the perfect dress with only 4 weeks until we had to leave for Hawaii. I would highly recommend their store.

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Each Bridesmaid chose their own dress, in different colors, while keeping the beachside theme in mind.

Tuxedo Rental: Kyle wore a tailored suit.

Flowers: Provided by the Waikoloa Beach Marriott in Kona, Hawaii. Gibby Floral was used for the open house at Oakridge.

Entertainment: Solo guitarist played before and after the beachside ring ceremony