Our Spring 2016 Real Weddings issue features work from Kate Osborne, Erin Kate, Jacque Lynn, Brittni Willie, Michelle Leo, St. Thomas Floral, Soil & Stem, Gatherist and more.
Click here to browse the entire issue online, any time.
Proposals: Heading To The Altar
If there is a creator with her finger on the pulse of wedding fashion, it’s Danani’s Dani Hagemeister.
Since the headpiece designer launched her first bridal collection last year, it’s been full steam ahead. Requests for the Salt Lake native’s veils and bridal caps flock in from national and international brides seeking unique complements to their wedding day ensembles.
“I may start with a theme, then an inspirational gown, then I’ll move on to create pieces based upon what a bride would feel most special wearing,” says Hagemeister. “Since weddings are once in a lifetime events, brides should be able to look back and think, ‘Everything was so me.'” Her handmade adornments also include pins, bobbies, hair jewelry, headbands and headpieces.
What’s next in bridal fashion? Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all bridal style. “Personal fashion is becoming even more intertwined with bridal style,” says Hagemeister. “Uniqueness is going to be the THE trend, which is perfect because the more bespoke and less mass-produced styles have the ability to stand the test of time.”
Danani’s handmade bridal caps range in price from $150 to $420. For a complete collection, visit dananionline.com.
Pin of the Week: Dapper Duds
Let’s be honest, brides get most of the attention during the wedding. The dress is always a show stealer.
That being said, grooms need some of the spotlight too. And a classic tailored three-piece suit mixed with modern details—like a fashionable pocket square and charming bow tie—will be just the thing to give him some attention.
The combination of vintage and contemporary will impress both your great aunt and your quirky cousin as you greet them in your line. And, as an added bonus, he’ll feel so much like James Bond he won’t want to take it off. 😉
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Seal the Deal
“When I’m with her, I feel happy to be alive. Like I can do anything.”
Find a memorable venue that complements your love and keeps you in bright spirits throughout your entire wedding day.
Sound off below and give us the scoop on your favorite wedding venues (or email us to share stories of your big day!).
Venue: Thanksgiving Point
Photography: Jessica Kettle
Think Pink
Allison of La Fete Floral & Design and I fell in love with Finca the first time we stepped in the door.
The contrast of feminine and dark is simply jaw dropping. Impeccable design from Cody Derrick and the unrivaled passion of owner Scott Evans, coupled with modern elements, creates a perfectly cool and romantic vibe. It’s the ideal spot for stolen glances and whispered words … the quintessential venue for a stylish wedding.
— Heather
Photography: Heather Nan Photography
Floral Design: Allison Baddley/La Fete Floral & Design
Gown: BHLDN
Bride’s Shoes: Rachel Zoe
Groom’s Attire: Beckett & Robb
Groom’s Shoes: Allen Edmonds
Groom’s Watch: Rolex
Groom’s Hat: Goorin Brothers
Jewelry: O.C. Tanner
Invitations: Wildlfield Paper Co.
Place Settings, Glassware, Silver & Linens: Anthropolgie
Makeup: Kristen Packard Artistry
Hair: Kali Chris Hair
Ribbon: Silk & Willow
Venue: FINCA
Models: Elizabeth Pynes & Blake Robinson of Niya Model Management
Instagram Champs: Five Best Spring-Inspired ‘Grams
Mid-March means spring is just around the corner. We’ve rounded up the five best Instagram posts this month that are making us feel like it’s already here.
Daylight and pressed florals via @anndesan
Browsing for buds via @caitlinwatsonboyes
See Caitlin’s self-crafted florals here.
Dreamy garden via @soilandstem in New Zealand
“Springtime fever” via @mieshphotography
Nothing says spring like watercolors, via @wildfieldpaperco
It’s Go Time: Planning and Pinning
Full disclosure: I’m not a planner.
Now that I’ve spent a fair share of time in the wedding industry, I understand every wedding—mine included—benefits from a little planning. Mile-long guest lists. Pesky wedding invitations (complete with RSVPs and save-the-dates). Dreamy florals. Spirited tablescapes. Flavorful food. Not to mention the gown—a one-time dress meant to induce a memorable first-look reaction from my fiancé that competes with Earth’s seismic waves.
This all requires a hearty amount of planning.
Many wedding pros warned me: When it comes to throwing my dream wedding, a capable, visionary planner is the TLC my special day needs.
But alas, my slim budget doesn’t make room for the luxury of an in-the-flesh planner. I’ve had to make do with the always friendly, highly efficient, free alternative: Pinterest.
My fiancé started a secret Pinterest board for our wedding a few months ago and since then, we’ve both pinned our hearts out. Dozens of flowers, gowns and paper goods are splashed across our board and remind me that, while stressful, wedding planning is a terrifically fun sport we’re lucky enough to share.
Now let me excuse myself. I’m headed back to Pinterest to pin—ahem, I mean plan—away.
— Ashley
Meet Ashley and her sweetheart here.
Utah Winter Wedding Submission Call
Utah has the greatest snow on Earth, now let’s see some of those snowy weddings.
Our editorial team is on the hunt for a fabulous winter wedding to feature as a six-page story in our summer/fall print edition.
Does the bride and groom have a unique story? Is the color scheme unusual? Will the menu have us salivating? Is the scenery breathtaking? Is the fashion to die for? Maybe the bride has pink hair or the cake has ten tiers. Wow us—and our readers—with a Real Wedding Utah has never seen.
Submit wintertime Real Weddings online here by March 16th.
Check out this Sundance winter wedding by Heather Nan Photography here.
White Party: You’re Invited!
Celebrate good times—come on!
Folks involved in the wedding world love to host a party and we’re no different. As blooms sprout every spring, we kick off the wedding season with our annual White Party for wedding vendors.
Are you a wedding pro? Join us as we celebrate your work—as well as the work of wedding gurus across the Mountain West—and treat you to an evening free from your wed-based work.
Don white and come sample the latest and greatest in wedding stationary, decor, food, flowers, transportation, makeup and music.
The White Party is an invite-only event. Click here for more information.
Sponsors
Venue and cuisine: La Caille
Planning and design: Fuse Weddings & Events
Fresh flowers: Esprit Raw Flowers
Event rentals: In the Event and Alpine Event Rentals
Photography: Angela Howard, a Pepper Nix photographer
Floral design: Artisan Bloom
Paper: Ann Elizabeth
Entertainment: Gold Standard and Couth Booth
Table Manners
Botanical Eden throws an orchard wedding fusing old-fashioned details with six modern-day twists.
1. Procure Thrones
First up, plan a spot fit for a king and his queen. What better seats for newlyweds than a pair of vintage velvet wingbacks like this one from Refined Vintage Events.
2. Ditch the Banquet Look
Speaking of luxurious lounging, forget the picnic benches Provide quests with elegant perches like cross-back farmhouse chairs.
3. Add Height
Votives and pillars are expected but tapered candles add a tailored touch to a rustic scene. Hardcastle Photography captures every angle and without these flickering sticks the tablescape falls flat.
4. Vary Vessels
Stage fresh stems in vintage-inspired containers of assorted shapes and sizes. Milk glass urns and medicine bottles pair beautifully to showcase farm-fresh succulents, apples, clematis, Queen Anne’s lace, lavender and garden roses.
5. Mandate a Menu.
Wet guests’ appetites with a menu listing cuisine to come. Handwrite the offering or hire a pro like Karli Noel Calligraphy to pen the fare on raw-edge organic paper.
6. Display Dessert
Create a multi-level dessert vignette like Hansen did with Sweet Things Cake Shoppe, using creates, bud cases, and traditional cake stands.
