Real Wedding: Meg & Keegan

January 29, 2016

“Keegan and I both love the outdoors and wanted to incorporate the woodsy beauty of the Utah Mountains into our Fall wedding. Since it was in October, we decided to hold it indoors, but tried to make it feel as natural and minimalistic as possible.”

Although Keegan and Meg both grew up in Utah County—he in Pleasant Grove, she in Provo—they didn’t start dating until college. “I was dating his best friend at the time,” Meg remembers. “But for some reason, Keegan and I just clicked any time I was with the two of them. After things didn’t work out between his best friend, Keegan waited a few months to ask me out.” (Spoiler alert: Keegan’s best friend acted as best man at the wedding.)

After dating for five months, Keegan asked Meg for her hand.“We were living in Alaska for the summer, and Keegan took me out to see the Holgate Glacier on a caravan boat. As we were pulling away, he knelt on one knee and proposed in the heavy mist. Both of us were away from our families at the time, so we really got to focus on experiencing the engagement together. Alaska will forever be our favorite place.”

For the wedding, Keegan and Meg wanted to incorporate one of their shared passions—the outdoors—into the wedding. “We wanted to include the woodsy beauty of the Utah mountains and it turned out just the way we envisioned.”

Bride and Groom: Meg Boshard and Keegan Maurer

Photography: Kate Osborne Photography

Dress: Penelope Perkins
Hair/makeup: Megan Penrod from Amara Day Spa

Shoes & Jewelry: BHLDN

Suit: J Crew
Chalkboard artist: Sara Harding
Invitations: October Ink
Venue: Vista Room at Cedar Hills Golf Course
Florals: St. Thomas Floral Design

Cake: Le Loup Cakery

Real Wedding: Tessa & Cole

January 29, 2016

Live music, boho inspiration and local cuisine help create the magic of Tessa and Cole’s summertime forest fete.

Photographer, musician and artist Tessa Barton grew up with husband Cole, a software developer-by-day, musician-by-night. It wasn’t until college, when Cole became roommates with Tessa’s brother, that Tessa and Cole clicked. “We started playing music together and performing shows,” Tessa says. “The relationship began very naturally after that.”

Two years later, Cole proposed during a surprise trip to New York on New Year’s Day. “We ran around the city all day until our feet just couldn’t walk anymore,” she says. “The sun was right at that perfect moment when everything seems golden. And like magic, no one was around. Next thing I know, I’m screaming, running around like a little kid because Cole is down on one knee.”

As musicians and foodies, the duo dreamed of an enchanted woodsy gathering filled with lively tunes and summer’s bounty. For weeks leading up to the wedding, the bride and groom’s families sewed and erected a food tent—the focal point in the garden—covered with hand-fringed canvas and layered with fabrics that Tessa collected. Tessa says, “We wanted guests to feel as if they happened upon something magical in the woods.”

Photography: Jessica Janae Photography

Catering: Ramblin’ Rose Cafe

Cake: Le Loup Cakery

Venue: private residence

Flowers: Sarajane Johnson for Lily and Company

Rentals: Diamond Rental

Rings: Linda Hoj Rings

Invitations: Chas Barton

Gown: Stone Fox Bride

Suits: True Gentleman Supply

Bridesmaids’ gowns: Urban Outfitters

Entertainment: St. Boheme; Changing Lanes

Videography: Jared Fadel

Paper Goods

January 29, 2016

Catch your wedding guests’ eyes with fancy-free wedding invites, menus and other paper goods.

Chas Barton

October Ink

Michael Fitches

Ann Elizabeth

Antiquaria

Aerialist Press

Gatherist

Coeur Noir / The Love Byrd

Artful Designs by Rachel Nieman

Out of the Envelope

Robin Egg Blue Design & Paperie

Bouquets

January 29, 2016

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.”

St. Thomas Floral Design

Orchid Dynasty

Lily and Company

Mayflower

Lizy Bowden

Soil & Stem

Honey of a Thousand Flowers

Calie Rose

Lilac Floral

Tinge Floral

Real Couple: Natalie & Taylor

January 29, 2016

Photography by Kate Osborne Photography

Real Wedding: Cari & Mark

January 28, 2016

Focused on fun, music and food, Cari and Mark orchestrated a destination wedding weekend set among the simple beauty of Park City’s changing season.

Austin residents Cari and Mark met at a going-away party for a mutual friend. The two had been dating four years when Mark proposed to Cari while boating on Austin’s Lake Travis. While Cari swam with their dogs, Mark set up a surprise on deck: Cari’s favorite charcuterie, cheeses, floewrs and a bottle of old vine Zinfandel from a recent Napa trip. “I remember climbing up the boat ladder and it smelling so good,” Cari says. “It didn’t register right away, but he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry him.”

“My brother moved to Utah several years ago, so my parents, Mark and I met in Park City each winter to ski,” Cari says. “We love everything about Park City, and Deer Valley Resort had everything we needed including cozy, cabin-like accommodations, amazing views, beautiful trails and spectacular food.”

Bride and Groom: Cari Vincent and Mark Eissler

Photography: Jacque Lynn Photography

Wedding Planner: Catherine Bradley

Venue and catering: Deer Valley Resort

Flowers: Tinge Floral

Rentals: Deer Valley Resort

Invitations: Robin Egg Blue Design & Paperie

Gown: The Brides’ Shop

Suits: Black by Vera Wang, available at Men’s Wearhouse

Photo Booth: Six Shooter Old West Photography

Real Wedding: Suzie & Andy

January 28, 2016

Relying on the pristine beauty of a natural mountain setting, Suzie and Andy—with her five-year-old son and his loyal golden retriever next to them—married during a magical December snowfall.

“We thought people who fall in love quickly and know [they’re meant for each other] must be at least a little nuts,” says bride Suzie. “But here we are.” After meeting on Tinder and dating a mere two months, marriage was on the horizon. Internet marketer Andy teased school teacher Suzie with a Ring Pop on every date until so many candy rings accumulated, Suzie finally joked, “These don’t actually fit on my finger.” At that moment, Andy surprised her with a diamond ring and said, “You can try it on for size if you’ll marry me.”

When bride and groom are both from families of eight siblings, a small wedding is out of the question. Pairing long farmhouse tables with classic rounds offered plenty of seating inside Sundance Resort’s large Rehearsal Hall. Suzie’s ceremony entrance with her five-year-old son proved quite grand. “We walked down the outdoor deck so our guests could see us through the barn-door windows,” Suzie says. “Then we entered a side door before coming down the aisle.”

Bride and Groom: Suzie LeCheminant and Andy Larisch

Photography: Heather Nan Photography

Catering: Sundance Resort

Ceremony and Reception Site: Sundance Resort

Cake: Lyndsey Rector, 801-668-6720

Flowers: Calie Rose

Rings: Ari Diamonds

Cake Table: Refined Vintage Events

Tables, Linens and Bistro Lights Rental: Alpine Event Rentals

Invitations: Artful Designs by Rachel Nieman

Gown: Rivini, Bridal Brilliance

Grooms Suit: Beckett and Robb

Entertainment: Gold Box Trio

Minimal Cakes

January 28, 2016

‘Let them eat cake!’ is one phrase every wedding guest can’t wait to hear. Give your guests something sweet to look forward to—choose a wedding cake that’s easy on the eyes and taste buds.

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe

Deer Valley Resort

Le Loup Cakery

Fancy Cakes

January 28, 2016

‘Let them eat cake!’ is one phrase every wedding guest can’t wait to hear. Give your guests something sweet to look forward to—the fancier, the better.

In the Life: Karley Parker

January 27, 2016

STYLE

I spent most of my upbringing in Alpine, UT and have been fortunate enough to travel extensively throughout my youth and adulthood. I’ve taken a little piece of every city with me through things such as a souvenir, a piece of clothing or a simple sketch done while people watching.

My mother is an artist and always filled our house with books, art, collections and history that highly influenced me. I’ve always been drawn to things of the past and mixing them with my present.

I have a hard time describing my style because it is so ingrained in me. I know what I like and I know what I don’t like and have always given myself room to grow and change.

If I had to narrow it down, as much as I like basics and neutral colors I think my true self will always be drawn to a floral print dress.

BEAUTY

I don’t really know a lot about makeup or like to wear it but I do love mascara by Chanel and blush by Bobbi Brown. When it comes to skincare I don’t like to put a lot on my face but I do use Kiehl’s face lotion.

My favorite perfume is Olene by Diptyque Paris. It smells like wisteria on my skin and is intoxicating to me. I also have a candle that is ‘lilac in rain’ and is heaven.

If I’m going out I will usually throw on some lipstick, a dress and try to actually do my hair. I love lipstick; it instantly makes me feel fancy. I’m not really keen on nail polish. Dinner, drinks & dancing with my boyfriend are what I’m happiest doing.

OFF DUTY

I love to paint with watercolor or acrylic, I am currently showing my botanical series at Diabolical Records downtown. I also play shows there and other venues with the band I’m in, Muzzle Tung. I try to read as much as I can, I have a degree in English Literature so books will always be my first love.

I’ve tried to learn to leave work at work since weddings can be very mentally taxing. One thing I have learned is to trust my instinct and eye for color, shape and style and have been lucky enough to work with some amazing brides that have completely trusted me to execute their wedding based on my taste combined with their vision.

As told to Utah Bride and Groom

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