Photography: Natalie wtih Lindsay Jane Photography
Venue: La Caille
Rings: Charleston Alexander Jewelers
Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Hair and make-up: Chelsea Needs
Flowers: Studio Stems
Invitations: Pink Piggy
Event Rentals: Alpine Event Rentals
Cake: Bayshore Cakes
Candy Buffet: Studio Stems & Pink Piggy
Entertainment: Allurish Audio
Featured Wedding {Brittany & Richard}
flower friday {walking down the floral aisle}
Your walk down the aisle is THE moment, its the reason for the event. It can and should be a place of beauty, elegance, and uniqueness. What better way to dress it up then with flowers and/or petals? the possibilities are endless. Petal pattern aisle trends are popping up in every well designed event in paisley, scroll, checkerboard and monograms like patterns. The traditional shepherd hooks are still dressing this long awaited walk but with creativity! chair clutches, pomanders, ribbon, fruit, garland, vases & other containers, as well as architectural pieces or large arrangements have also been known to adorn the aisle and they continue to do so. I hope today’s floral inspiration board is of inspiration to you as you plan your walk down the aisle.
images courtesy of: the knot . wedding by color . explosions 500 . beautiful beginnings events . jose villa . wedding on the brain
arrive in style: {something borrowed}
Meet Daisy a beautiful vintage blue Buick. She and a few other beauts can be yours on your wedding day. These gorgeous cars belong to a family owned and operated business here in Utah, Something Vintage Something Blue. They specialize in the hire of chauffeur driven classic cars that are very photogenic with classic sweeping lines, creating a unique wedding experience accompanied by unique memories. Enjoy a peak at the cars along with descriptions from the owner Sam ….
DAISY – 1937 Buick special series 40, suicide doors
This car is unique in many ways, one of the early designs of the legend Harley Earl,
gangster style with the trunk back design.
She came originally equipped with a straight 8 fireball engine mated to a 3 speed manual transmission. The car still has that old engine and tranny. She’s one of the
very few still on the road today.
This car is roomy in the back seat with plenty of leg room, I recently added a nice stereo and speakers with an I Pod hook up for you to enjoy.
Although she’s pretty – she had some work done a while back – she’s no trailer queen;
she drives on the road often and does her job well despite of a few laugh lines here and there.
Just ask yourself, when was the last time you’ve seen one like it on the road? Maybe
never!
IRIS – She’s a 1972 Rolls Royce, and she is a VERY nice and an original example silver shadow finished in Ivory white with burgundy fine lines to the waist rails and hub cap beauty rings. The interior is finished in Burgundy Connolly hides with contrasting carpets and hand made finished wood.
This ultimate status symbol was a Rolls Royce Owners Club (RROC) member’s car and it is simply a nice, clean, original Silver Shadow that shouts class and exquisite taste. You are not going to forget the riding experience and the pleasure of arriving in such style any time soon.
DAHLIA – the modern classic British Jaguar is a stylish wedding carriage. 2004 was the year this classic design was last updated from the ground up, the interior offers supple luxury, plus the prestige of being in a Jaguar always meant something special; which is proving popular for not only the main bridal car but also for transporting the parents as a thank you present, bridesmaids or guests.
Being a Vanden Plas edition XJ model adds a certain plush, the interior offers real luxury, finished with the finest leather and wood veneers making her ideal as a Bridal Car.
Jaguar, it’s their flag ship of luxury. Now in its seventh generation classic design XJ, and being the last time this model design was upgraded forever, I am sure you’ll agree this Vanden Plas edition is by far the best yet.
Something Vintage Something Blue has a current promotion worthy of mention: Book a 3 hour package and get 1 hour photo session time complimentary. Visit their site today or contact Sam @ 801.815.4871
Photo credit: ashlee raubach photography
Fresh New Photographer Feature {Christine Olson}
We are so excited to announce a new featured post we will be doing on UBB! There are always new photographers sprouting up every day…. and some of those really have an amazing natural talent and an eye for detail! We will be featuring Fresh New Photographers that we feel have that natural niche and are rising stars!
To start things off… today we will be featuring Carolee and Brittans wedding shot by the fresh new talent, Christine Olson. I first became familiar with Christine about a year ago when we featured her wedding on UBB and she mentioned that she was also a new photographer in the local wedding industry. I have watched her blog over the months and really fell in love with her unique style and her attention to detail. She does an incredible job on capturing all the little details and the couples style that truly make an event. Check out one of my favorite weddings by Christine and make sure to keep an eye out for her!
Bride & Grooms: Carolee Coy & Britton Lee Beckham
Wedding date: September 5, 2009
Wedding ceremony location: Salt Lake City LDS Temple
Reception location: McKay Events Center, Orem Utah (September 4, 2009)
Wedding song: Ingrid Michaelson, The Way I Am
Wedding colors: Various shades of orange, cornflower blue and cream/ivory
VENDORS:
Rings: Wilson’s Diamonds, Provo Utah
Photography: Christine Olson Photography
Videography: Brandon Beckham; Slate Films production
Tuxedo Rental: DC Tuxedo’s
Hair & Make-up: Vanessa Hill; email: vilos_v@yahoo.com
Flowers: Aaron Andrews; 435.559.8107
Entertainment: Katie Brandeburg
Accompaniment: Preston Pugmire
Catering: Leesa Bridges (from Eagle River, Alaska)
Cake: Nancy Weller
Note from the Bride: ”As a photographer, I knew how I wanted the overall Wedding and Celebration to be remembered. Having the experience of photographing weddings, I knew what kind of elements would create the best photos. I was very picky in this regard and really catered our decorating etc… to the photography. Overall, as I think about how everything came together, I know that it was a miracle. We had a million dollar wedding, while staying in our budget. The photographs speak for themselves and help to showcase the hard work and planning that went into our Celebration and Wedding. It was all about the details. As a photographer I love focusing on the details in my work. See caroleebeckham.com or Carolee Coy Beckham on Facebook.”
Brideology: a {must attend} educational party!
Brideology by definition: the science of bridal planning in all its forms and phenomena with reference to wedding, beauty, romance, entertainment, and education.
A must attend bridal education party will be held on the evening of February 18th 2010 at an exquisite location between Salt Lake and Utah counties. {want location? Visit site} Eight of Utahs leading wedding vendors will be gathering in this place, at this time {seven to nine pm} to share with you {the planning bride} a priceless no pressure educational experience.
You will learn the short & long term value of a professional photography . what to wear to maximize your engagement pictures . the difference between film makeup and everyday makeup . bridal hair trends . current bridal gown and accesory fashion trends . the value of event design and great rental pieces such as linens . cake tasting . floral trends & the difference between your aunt betty’s flowers, a shops flowers, and a designers flowers . costco catering or profesional catering and so much more!
These vendors are providing a priceless education to the planning bride, something that has not been done before. No strings attached just a night of fun! If you want to attend you must visit the brideology site and register, seating is limited.
visit brideology @ www.utahbrideology.com
or email info@utahbrideology.com
Featured Bride {Kelli}
When Sandy Landon emailed me about this bridals session featuring Kelli I instantly fell in love with every unique image! Kelli has danced here entire life and was a primary dancer in High School Musical 1, 2, and 3. Currently she is a professional dancer in Vegas for the new Cirque de Soliel “Viva Elvis” so she wanted to incorporate this love for dance into her bridal session. Sandy Landon did an increadible job capturing Kelli’s talents and beauty!
flower friday: florist feature {studio stems}
So its time to introduce another one of UBB’s prefered & recommended florists, Studio Stems. This one is a hard one for me, some of you can imagine why and for those that cant … its a challenge to write about myself, in this perspective, when I am so used to writing on the blog about other vendors. Embrace the struggle is my motto this week and it seems to carry eloquently into this task.
So a little about me {dba} as Studio Stems. I have been working in the floral design industry for more then 10 years now and primarily in Utah. My background stems from interior design, but floral design is my passion. My business was born from a good friends inspiration and a part time job at a local wholesaler that taught me the beginnings of flower care. Many years have since passed and with my floral endeavors has come many achievements and awards. You can find my work on my site, blog, here at UBB, style me pretty, pink blossom list, utah bride and groom magazine & blog, latter day bride magazine, and several other local & national blogs & publications.
Things that are important to Studio Stems … my clients of course! I couldnt do what I love without them but close second is my industry relationships and education. I believe in education and strive to experience business and design education every year, this has evolved into a little teaching as well, you can find workshop opportunities on my blog posts every spring as well as what I attend for my own education. I also believe in practice and design development, I have a few ways to achieve this and benefit the brides of this great state too! So check out this blog post here for a FREE bouquet.
There is a unique consultation process here at Studio Stems that ensures a unique & custom design. Its complimentary of course & a little bit of fun. Visit our site, our blog, and then email or call us to schedule an appointment. For now enjoy some floral eye candy from yours truly.
Audrey @ Studio Stems 801.404.0927
Info@studiostems.com
photography credit: Rebekah Westover, Vanessa Millecam, Lindsay Jane, Dustin Izatt, & Jessie Alexis
2010 Color Trend {Turquoise}
Pantone, the leading source in anything that is color has announced that the 2010 color of the year is Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
“In many cultures, Turquoise is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that to many people, Turquoise represents an escape, taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting – even if it is only fantasy.”
We wanted to show our readers different color options that can be combined with turquoise and inspire all you brides planning your 2010 wedding with the IT color! So many options for every type of event!
Turquoise and Sea Green: This perfect hue combo is created by using similar monochromatic colors - A monochromatic color scheme is just one single hue and its variations in terms of tints, shades and saturation. Turquoise and Sea Green would be perfect pair for a fresh, modern, simple wedding. Using classic shapes and lines will create the ultimate event that could be held at a beautiful restaurant, modern lounge or even a destination wedding.
Turquoise and Pink: Different shades of pink and turquoise are the perfect colors for a bright summer wedding. By combining the tranquil turquoise with a romantic pink you can create a very feminine and fashionable event. For some extra Hollywood glam… add crystals and candles to your table decor! If hot pink is a little to bold for you then try a lighter blush pink shade for an even more romantic vintage feel.
Turquoise and Black: A color combo made in heaven… nothing accents black better then turquoise! When I think of these two colors I think bold damask patterns and modern elegant details. This inspiration would be perfect for a sophisticated cocktail hour followed by a sit down dinner at a ritzy downtown hotel. Have some fun by adding different black and white patterns and turquoise pillows to your lounge area.
Turquoise and Yellow: My two favorite colors of the year! This color combo would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding with so many options for details! If you are thinking of having a vintage, rustic back yard wedding these colors are for you! Use yellow candies and fruit to create table and seating decor that is super easy an inexpensive. Turquoise bridal party attire, colorful flowers and lemonade is all you need for a warm and casual event.
Turquoise and Orange: Naturally chic and super beautiful harmonious hues! This color combo would be perfect for a casual but yet bold event held at an outdoor venue or even at a logg cabin in the mountains. Turquoise and orange can be used to create a vintage earthy feel or can be more vibrant and modern just by changing the type of table decor and flower arrangements. This pair can even be used for a subtule tropical beach atmosphere.
In the Spotlight {The Inside Scoop on Submitting Real Wedding Features}
Guest Post By:
Tessa Woolf, Editor
Utah Bride & Groom Magazine
The real wedding “Love Story” features in Utah Bride & Groom are by far the most popular section of our magazine. It’s no wonder—what bride-to-be doesn’t enjoy looking at lovely images of lovely weddings? Truth be told, poring through thousands of photos to put together the real wedding features is one of the best parts of my job (I’m a very lucky girl, I know). But, it’s also one of the hardest. You see, there is so much darn talent among our local wedding vendors and so many creative local brides, that there are an abundance of incredible weddings held every single weekend in this state. So when it comes time to decide which of the many incredible local weddings to feature in the magazine, well let’s just say opinions fly and serious debates ensue in our office.
Considering the popularity of the real wedding features and the abundance of amazing local weddings, it’s no surprise that hardly a day goes by that I don’t receive a phone call or email from a bride/vendor/mother/groom (yes, some grooms take the initiative!) asking me how we select real weddings and how they too can be featured. I figured many of you newly engaged gals might have similar questions, so I thought I would share the inside scoop on submitting your wedding photos to Utah Bride & Groom for feature consideration.
- Anyone can submit photos from a wedding, from the bride to great aunt Sally to the photographer to the limo driver. It doesn’t really matter who submits the wedding, so long as the key players are all on board. Keep in mind we will need editorial information from the couple and high-resolution files from the photographer in order to put the real wedding feature together, so if either party isn’t up for the exposure there’s not much we can work with.
- Real wedding features are designed to offer ideas, share advice and inspire brides-to-be. With that in mind, we are always on the lookout for weddings that have a little something special. Maybe it’s a unique location, out-of-this-world décor or a great love story—whatever it is, there has to be something that makes the wedding stand out from the crowd, elicit oohs and ahhs, and, most importantly, inspire.
- It’s all about the details. Really. We love (and want) photos of the bride and groom, but without great detail shots (think the cake, flowers, table settings, chairs, favors, etc.) there’s not much we can share with our readers. Remember, real wedding features are all about offering up new ideas, and since design is in the details, all those elements play a major role in our features.
- While we want to showcase amazing weddings, it doesn’t mean the weddings have to be fussy, elaborate or expensive. We welcome submissions of ballroom weddings with $100K budgets, backyard DIY affairs, and everything in between.
- We are Utah Bride & Groom magazine, which means we want to feature local couples married in Utah, or destination couples who chose the Beehive State for their fête. We are all about promoting local wedding businesses, so weddings that heavily showcase the talents of our many local vendors will always rise to the top of the submission heap.
- Ready to submit? Email your wedding submission directly to me editor@utahbrideandgrom.com. Please include the general who/what/when/where/why, as well as the couple’s contact info, the photographer’s contact info, and a list of wedding vendors. Please include a direct link to view all of the wedding photos online, or attach a variety of 10-20 images that give a sense of the overall wedding (again, be sure to include those detail shots not just images of the bride and groom).
I hope these guidelines are helpful! I look forward to seeing your wedding submissions for Utah Bride & Groom 2011!
~Tessa Woolf
Featured Wedding {Lexi & Billy}
Bride & Groom: Lexi & Billy Burgess
How you met: Billy and I both attended Lone Peak High School. He was a Senior when I was a sophomore. We knew of each other but we were more “acquaintances.” He then served a 2 year LDS mission in Brazil, and returned in November of 2008. I had been hanging out with some of his friends when he returned and therefore through mutual friends we got to know each other.
How he proposed: Billy loves surprises and really wanted me to be surprised. We had pretty much decided we were getting married, but we hadn’t gone ring shopping or talked about dates. He had kind of been acting weird, and it seemed to me like he had become unsure about getting married. Of course I was in a panic, because I knew I was supposed to marry him and he had started backing down. Well to my surprise it was all an act! He had asked my dad and was just trying to get me completely fooled. The next morning he carved a pumpkin, he told me he was practicing for our pumpkin carving contest we had planned with his friends. I just thought his competitive side was coming out and he wanted to get a jump start. We spent such a fun day together, we went up the mountains and looked at the beautiful fall leaves, we went to the football game, and went out to dinner. On the car ride home from dinner he brought up his pumpkin carving AGAIN, he was telling me what a good job he did. He then began telling me that it was kind of scary and I might get scared. I was just laughing and thinking; obviously I am not going to be scared of a pumpkin! He kept talking it up, so of course I agreed to see the “amazing and scary” pumpkin. We got back to his house and he told me I had to close my eyes and wait for him to light the pumpkin. He lit the pumpkin and told me to turn it around but I had to promise him one thing: I couldn’t scream. I looked at him like that was the stupidest thing I had ever heard. Still completely unsuspicious, I turned the pumpkin around and carved in it was, “Will you Marry Me!!” I sat there for a moment (billy says it was 30 seconds but it was more like 5) and I turned around and said.. are you serious!?!? and he said yes!! Still completely shocked, he asked me again, so will you marry me? and I said YES!!
Wedding date: December 18, 2009 (Temple) December 19, 2009 (Reception)
Wedding ceremony location: Salt Lake Temple
Reception location: Provo City Library
Wedding colors: Cranberry, Ivory and Soft Aqua (Blue/Green)
Theme: Vintage, Old Fashioned
VENDORS:
Rings: Sierra West
Invitations: For Every Occasion
Photography: Darla Roze Photography
Videography: Happily Ever After Video
Bridal gown: Lehi Bridal Center
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Tops from Karma Boutique, Skirts (made by my grandma)
Tuxedo Rental: Clarks Tuxedo
Hair & Make-up: Friends and Myself
Catering: For Every Occasion
Cake: Kylie Woodley (one of my best friends, also bridesmaid)
by Megan
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