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.
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. 😉
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bam! Walk into any gown shop and at first, it may be overwhelming. Ball gowns explode from one section; bohemian sheaths coo in another. Mermaids flutter on one rack, while fit-and-flares flirt from a turn-style.
Wait. Consider yourself lucky. Like fashion’s runways, today’s wedding scene bursts with styles to fit any personality. “Lace is still all the rage and I don’t see that phasing out anytime soon,” says Gateway Bridal manager Barbie Berg. “Gowns with dramatic backs are another big trend I see. Also, flowing sheaths made with soft tulle and chiffon have garnered much attention.” And the princess brides need not worry. Berge says, extravagant ball gowns are staging a comeback.
So, relax. Untangle yourself from the frock-filled forest. Let us introduce some high-altitude fashion that will have any bride thinking this gown-shopping gig isn’t so bad after all.
Mountain Fever
Opt for lace served up with a side of boho. And don’t forget an all-green bouquet. Beaded Chantilly lace bodice with silk organza ballgown skirt.
Summit Siren
Add drama–and maybe sound an alarm or two– with an exaggerated sweetheart neckline and edgy jewels. Strapless gown with empire waist, fitted bodice and long a-line skirt.
Windswept
Style hair down and let nature–the Park City Mountain Resort breeze in this case– do what it wants. To offer some alt-mountain flair, Enzio founder Cynthia Dean says, “Add volume to hair and use a deep red lipstick for a sexy, vamp look.”
Waist Deep
Keep the ‘rock’ in the Rockies. This studded stunner shows off the back and glitters in the sun. Ivory pleated English net A-line bridal gown featuring studded trim detail, a keyhole back and a halter illusion neckline with lace applique.
Wanderlust
Surrender to snowy white. With all the rage in off-white gowns, polar-hued ones– like this 1940s-style dress–remain classic. Chiffon micro-pleated full-length gown with natural waist, wide midriff and blouson bust.
Fireside Fox
Go with the flow. Take in all the mountain majesty in a flowing sheath that shows off sun-kissed shoulders. Halter neckline, chiffon gathered bodice with satin-jersey soft A-line skirt.
Pocket Full of Posies
Add hillside color. Before an aisle walk, pluck a few wildflowers and quickly tuck into hair. Bateau neckline with pockets of silk satin organza embellished with Alençon lace.
Mountain Fever
Suprise him. An outdoorsy girl can like ruffles, too. Laser-cut lace applique through the bodice with ruffled full tulle skirt.
Golden Rule
Style hair half-up, half-down. Enzio‘s Cynthia Dean keeps ends loose and wavy, but slicks back the top for formality. Say farewell to the bridal updo for now. She says, “I’m drawn to simple, effortless [hair] styles on brides.”
Crop it Like it’s Hot
Try a two-piece. Customize a look all your own with a skirt-and-crop-top combo. And better yet, trade out one or the other for an entirely-new reception ensemble. Champagne silk dupioni pleated full skirt.
Need housing for your wedding party or family? With 11,400 square feet and seven bedrooms, Colony Home #116 is an entertainer’s paradise. This Park City luxury mountain chalet sits slope side offering ski-in/ski-out access in the wintertime and a bubbling stream plus large pond in the summer. Contactresortpropertymanagement.com to reserve.
