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Erin and Matt braved less-than-perfect weather conditions for their mid-December nuptials. The couple married at the Salt Lake LDS Temple in the morning, and celebrated that evening with a cozy reception in a unique venue. Guests warmed up with a hearty Italian-themed dinner, a decadent dessert buffet and a gourmet hot cocoa bar.
Before the wedding
Occupations: Matt is a financial representative and Erin is a full-time student working on her master’s degree.
How the couple met: Erin’s brother set the couple up on their first date.
How he proposed: After a nervous breakfast with Erin’s father at Lamb’s Café, Matt got the approval to propose. On the fourth of July, Matt took Erin on a hike to Donut Falls, where he surprised her with a dozen roses, a picnic lunch and a proposal.
Bridal shower theme: Because she studied in Italy for a few summers, Erin celebrated with an Italian-themed shower.
Bachelor party: Poker night with Matt’s friends and Erin’s brothers.
Wedding
Place: Salt Lake LDS Temple
The bride wore: Custom-designed tea-length dress made of raw silk
The groom wore: A Hugo Boss black suit
Reception
Place: Salt Lake Hardware Building
Music: A DJ played soft music and classical songs
Wedding song: “Fidelity” by Regina Spektor and “Don’t Forget” by Kimball Parker
Menu: Guests were greeted with raspberry wassail and Gorgonzola bruschetta. The formally served Italian-themed dinner included a colorful Tuscan salad, fresh mozzarella and Roma tomatoes, and al dente farfalle pasta with a light Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken strips, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parmesan, drizzled with pesto, and topped with a green-and-brown-striped portobello mushroom and asiago ravioli. The reception menu included a dessert buffet of raspberry cream cakes, chocolate mint truffles, Key lime squares, chocolate mousse in Belgian chocolate cups garnished with Mandarin orange, mini cupcakes, and chocolate-dipped strawberries with pale green drizzle.
Cake: Chocolate cake with fondant featuring a handmade fondant embellishment.
Flowers: White birch branches, white calla lilies and white roses; for the bouquet, white hydrangea, ranunculus, calla lilies, and roses.
Décor elements: The couple transformed the Salt Lake Hardware Building into a winter wonderland, including illuminated ice blocks decorated with winter flowers and birch branches, and a large display of aspen trees decorated with lights and icicles.
Colors: Avocado green, cream and brown.
Unique details: A candy table with Erin’s favorite treats in the wedding colors, and a gourmet hot cocoa bar featuring whipped cream, nutmeg and cinnamon shakers, crushed peppermint and chocolate shavings.
Most memorable moment
Erin’s answer: Wedding—“Talking with Matt before the ceremony began. He was nervous, and I was teasing him and trying to help him relax. We had such a beautiful ceremony and it was so wonderful to be there with him.” Reception—“Matt and I were able to sneak away for a few minutes and eat some of our wedding cake together. It was fun to be alone for a few minutes.”
Matt’s answer: Wedding—“Freezing for the outdoor pictures.” Reception—“The few moments I got to spend alone with Erin.”
Bride’s day, hour-by-hour
6:30 a.m. Woke up early to shower and head to the Salt Lake LDS Temple
9:30 a.m. Temple ceremony began
11 a.m. Pictures with family and friends
Noon Met up with friend Tia for makeup
1:30 p.m. Hair appointment at Dexterity Salon in Salt Lake
3 p.m. More pictures at the reception venue
4:30 p.m. Guests arrived for wedding dinner
5 p.m. Dinner served and friends and family gave short speeches and toasts
7 p.m. Reception began
8 p.m. Cake cutting
9:30 p.m. Left the reception and headed to the Hotel Monaco for the evening.
Groom’s day, hour-by-hour
7 a.m. Woke up, showered and headed to the Salt Lake LDS Temple
9:30 a.m. Temple ceremony began
11 a.m. Pictures outside the temple
Noon Drove Erin to get makeup done, then checked bags into the Hotel Monaco.
1:30 p.m. Dropped Erin off at hair salon
2 p.m. Helped with last-minute preparations, and spent the rest of the day as Erin did.
Honeymoon
Place: A short trip to Scottsdale, Ariz., because the wedding was so close to the holidays; the couple is planning a European honeymoon this summer.
A memorable moment: “Playing tennis, sleeping by the pool and relaxing
in the warm sun.”
Sources
Rings: AAA Jewelers, SLC, 801-359-2035, aaajewelersinc.com
Invitations: Michal Onyon Design, SLC, 801-299-8582
Guest book: Floribunda, SLC, 801-359-4013
Photography: Duston Todd Photography, 801-635-6071, dustontodd.com
Videography: High 5 Productions, SLC, 801-915-4299
Reception venue: Salt Lake Hardware Building, SLC, 801-521-1701
Bridal gown: Designed by Erin and made by a close family friend, Cindy Badger
Bridesmaids’ dresses: J.Crew, jcrew.com
Flowers and ice blocks: Designed and made by the bride’s mother, Julie Prince
Catering: Culinary Crafts, SLC, 801-355-6575; Orem, 801-225-6575; culinarycrafts.com
Cake: Cakes de Fleur, SLC, 801-474-2253; fondant embellishment: Michal Onyon Design, SLC, 801-299-8582
