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Our picturesque campus is the perfect place to walk down the aisle and celebrate with your family and friends. Our in-house event services team can take care of your event needs and details so you can focus on the most magical day of your life.
Contact Westminster to plan your wedding:
Elyse Correa – Events Manager
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Couples with a passion for sustainability now have more options than ever for an earth-friendly celebration. Utah’s latest industry push, Utah Premiere Flower Collective allows wedding florists to source blooms locally, cutting down on shipping emissions and making good use of the state’s rich environment.
The Utah Premiere Flower Collective, which had its first full season in 2022, is the cooperative effort of 10-15 flower farms from around the state who have come together to create a sustainable specialty floral market right within Utah’s wedding industry.
“Before this year, local flower farms all operated independently selling direct to florists or doing bouquet subscriptions,” says Stephen Workman, one of the collective’s founding members. “In order for florists to get an amount that would make any impact for event needs, they would need to get flowers from five to ten farms. We knew that there needed to be a better option.”
Workman had discussed a dream of a floral collective with Jessie Westover, and in 2020 they signed up for a webinar to learn how to make it happen.
The pair determined that a locally-grown wholesale model was the best option for Utah’s designers.
“We wanted to replicate what florists were already used to shopping out of,” Workman says. “And now we have a locally-grown option that florists can shop from alongside the national wholesale chains.”
The Utah Premiere Flower Collective now has its own marketplace on 3300 South in Salt Lake, which will open once again in April 2023 for Tuesday and Friday morning shopping. This year, the growers will also sell in Farmington on Wednesday mornings.
With one season under their belt, Workman and other growers look forward to perfecting their model in the 2023 season.
“We’ve now learned which growers produce the best of each crop, we know what sells best, and we know when we can expect different blooms to be ready.”
At the collective’s launch, the main goal was educating florists and more on the workings of the local wholesale model. While the first season allowed the collective to support around one-third of an event florist’s needs, by the end of this year Workman hopes to be able to contribute closer to 60% to those needs, as well as to change the conversation around local flower growing.
“Up until now, local growers have mostly been hobby farms,” he says. “With this model, they don’t have to stop their hobby after a few years. We want to showcase flower farming as a real career that can generate real income to support the passion of growing.”
Without shipping costs and emissions, blooms that come from just down the road are far more sustainable for the environment at large. Be still our Earth-Loving hearts!
2. Commerce.
“You’re creating a whole commerce and line of job opportunities that didn’t exist before,” says Workman. “Even without our final sale numbers, the industry impact is apparent. There were a lot of dollars spent locally that would normally have gone to big-box wholesalers.”
3. Quality
High-volume floral production companies have the capacity to produce mass amounts of blooms, but between transport and cost-cutting measures by international wholesalers, quality and variety are sometimes lacking in an order shipped from mass farms.
“Smaller growers have more capacity for seeds from specialty seed developers, which allow us to produce a lot of unique niche blooms that you don’t see as frequently.”
4. The Story
Locally grown flowers make the big day so much more special for the client. There is a lot more connection from bulb to bride, and knowing exactly who grew your blooms makes for a perfectly personalized wedding day.
Lovers Alli and Kolton were all smiles in their carefree bridal shoot, complete with a stunning setting in the sand dunes.
The couple set off on a journey up north to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes just outside of Rexburg, Idaho, with their photographer Carys Haslam in tow.
For their bridal sneak-peek, Alli revealed a breezy wedding gown with short flutter sleeves and the daintiest sequin treatment you’ll see all season. This bride finished off her look with deep navy heels and a lush bouquet from Reta Jane’s Bloomers.
Kolton sported a navy suit to match his bride’s accessories, with the perfect hint of plaid pattern for timeless visual interest.
Throughout the evening, photographer Carys Haslam captured pure joy from this couple with the help of the epic dunes and an unforgettable sunset as her backdrop.
Vendors
Photography: Carys Haslam Photography, @caryshaslamphotoandfilm
Gown: Janelle’s Bridal, @janellesbridal
Floral: Reta Jane’s Bloomers, @retajanesbloomers
Luciana and Tyler, both California natives, met during their freshman year of college. But it wasn’t until after graduation their relationship blossomed. “Tyler was playing baseball for the Chicago White Sox and spent his off seasons training with the team in San Diego, where I lived,” Luciana says. “What started off as a friendship turned into several dates and now here we are today.” Though Luciana makes their coupling sound somewhat random, once you dig a little deeper into these two go-getters’ personalities, it makes perfect sense how they got together.
Luciana co-invented the AirFort, an inflatable kid’s fort sold in big-box stores and at airfort.com. And in spring 2022, she launched Luciana Emilia, a luxury evening wear label based in San Diego. For Tyler’s part, after spending two years as a professional baseball player, he founded both Barkley’s Bag, a raw dog food company sold in grocery stores nationwide, and TS3 Logistics, a premier freight and logistics brokerage. Tyler is now vice president of Golden Valley Industries, a meat processing plant in California’s Central Valley.
After they’d been dating for about three years, Tyler proposed while they were on vacation in Newport Beach, California, at the Lido House Hotel’s rooftop lighthouse. “Little did I know, Tyler had flown both of our families out to surprise us and celebrate with the most amazing dinner afterward at Malibu Farm overlooking the boats and docks at Lido Isle,” Luciana recalls. “It’s a night I will never forget.”
Well before their engagement, Luciana and Tyler had dreamt of a winter wedding at Deer Valley Resort. “We had spent many winter vacations there skiing with my family and loved the idea of bringing our family and friends to a place that was so special to the two of us,” Luciana says.
The couple looked at several venues in and around Park City, but ultimately landed on hosting an intimate celebration for 45 guests at a family friend’s private, slope-side home in Deer Valley.
Luciana and Tyler’s vision was to host a timeless and classic black-tie wedding with a twist of 1950s glamour. After struggling to find just the right dress to fit the scene they were going after—and that was winter-appropriate (“It’s definitely not easy to find a winter wedding dress in California,” Luciana says.)—Luciana decided to make not only her own dress, but her bridesmaids dresses and the dress her mother wore as well.
For her wedding gown, Luciana chose silk Mikado fabric, long sleeves with pearl detailing at the wrists, a plunging open back and an oversized bow with ribbons running the length of the train. Her bridesmaids dresses were navy blue one-shoulder silk gowns with a draping shoulder bow (which paired stunningly with navy blue fur coats the bridesmaids wore during the outdoor ceremony). And her mother’s dress was timeless taffeta and velvet. Tyler wore a smart navy velvet tuxedo while his groomsmen were clad in traditional black watch tartan plaid tux jackets paired with black trousers.
As guests arrived, they were greeted with steaming hot toddies and live saxophone music. The couple’s family friend, Ray Dutchman, officiated the wedding outdoors in the snow under a clear, bluebird day sky. Crews dug out snow “stairs” that led to transparent Lucite chair ceremony seating—every other draped with a white fleece blanket.
Pine and boxwood garlands, draped with white satin bows, lined the aisle to the ceremony arch made from aspen branches and more greenery garlands. Inside, dining tables were set with off-white velvet tablecloths, snowy white florals and crystal candelabras. At each place setting was a velvet ribbon bow embroidered with the guest’s name. “We loved how from the two long dining tables guests had a view of the slopes and the classic Deer Valley trees lit up in the distance,” Luciana says.
To honor both Luciana and Tyler’s Italian heritage, the reception menu included veal osso buco, roasted branzino and butternut squash ravioli. In addition to chocolate wedding cake, the dessert service featured a cannoli tower and hot chocolate bar. “And, as true Italians, we topped off the meal by sipping limoncello,” Luciana says.
A tradition in Luciana’s family is giving guests a “pillow present,” or gift placed on the bed in the room where the guests are staying. At the two homes in Deer Valley that Luciana and Tyler rented for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to stay, they placed black watch plaid J. Crew pajamas, tied with a large blue bow, on each bed to greet members of the wedding party as they arrived for the weekend of festivities.
PLANNING & DESIGN: Marae Events, maraeevents.com
PHOTOS: Heather Nan, heathernanphoto.com
DAY-OF EXECUTION: Canvas Weddings & Events, canvasweddingsandevents.com
REHEARSAL DINNER: Courchevel Bistro, courchevelbistro.com
BRIDE’S, BRIDESMAID AND MOTHER-OF-THE BRIDE DRESSES: Luciana Emilia, lucianaemilia.com
BRIDE’S GETTING-READY PAJAMAS: Crepe-de-chine Party Pajamas, the-sleeper.com
BRIDE’S SHOES: Bella Belle Georgia Ivory kitten heel bridal shoes, bellabelleshoes.com
CATERING & BAR SERVICES: Culinary Crafts, culinarycrafts.com
CAKE: Flour & Flourish, flourandflourishcake.com
FLORIST: Artisan Bloom, artisanbloom.com
RENTALS: Diamond Event & Tent, diamondevent.com
LINENS: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental, latavolalinen.com
STATIONERY SUITE: Tori Frey Art + Design, torifrey.com
HAIR & MAKEUP: Janelle Ingram, janelleingram.com
MUSIC: Rob Bennion, echotalent.com
VIDEOGRAPHY: David Perry Films, davidperryfilms.com
CEREMONY SNOWSCAPING: Moonlight, moonlightutah.com
Coleen and Roger first connected on the basis of their mutual Scottish Heritage. The couple had their first meeting in Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina, at a national gathering for the Clan Kincaid Association International — an American clan society for those of Kincaid Scottish descent.
When they met at the conference, Coleen was living in Salt Lake City, while Roger’s home was in Vancouver, Washington.
“I felt there was a mutual attraction, but living in two different states, we weren’t sure about long distance,” Roger says. “After the conference, it took me about a year to get ahold of her again.”
Upon reconnecting, Coleen and Roger quickly struck up a mutual friendship over email, text, and FaceTime. As the relationship developed, several trips were made between the two locations, and ultimately Coleen’s active life in Utah led Roger to a permanent move to be closer to her.
Because this romance blossomed during the early pandemic, the proposal style followed suit. Coleen was bedridden with a case of COVID-19 when she received a call from Roger.
“He called and asked me, ‘How’s my darling, today?,” Coleen says. “Of course, I told him all about how awful I was feeling. There was a big pause on the phone, and when I asked if he was still there, he tole me: ‘Normally I would do this with respect and with your family, but I lost my wife and I don’t want to lost you. Will you marry me?’”
Roger had been widowed for a decade prior to meeting Coleen.
After a full COVID Recovery and a few more phone proposals, Coleen said yes and the pair began preparing their dream wedding together.
Coleen and Roger brought their closest family members together in October 2021, for a nuptial celebration incorporating all of the traditions of their heritage. As the family was setting up, Roger surprised everyone with a romantic video set to Celtic Thunder’s “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles.)”
“We had a Scottish wedding, a COVID wedding, and an older couples’ wedding,” says Coleen. “And we made it through! We’re here to tell everyone that our love went right through COVID – true love exists!”
Roger arrived dressed to the nines in his full Scottish regalia, kilt, hose, sporran and all. Played in by a bagpipe rendition of “You Are My Sunshine,” Coleen wore a flowing beaded gown with fluttering cap sleeves from The Perfect Dress Bridal, and accessorized with a dainty flower crown.
In true pandemic form, the events began with a traditional ring and vows ceremony over zoom with a minister who came down with coronavirus two days before the wedding.
“I wear the Claddagh ring as a wedding ring,” Coleen says, introducing the first of many ancient traditions incorporated in their ceremony.
The Scottish Claddagh ring is comprised of three symbolic elements, a heart, a crown and two hands, each representing love, loyalty and friendship, respectively.
According to Irish author Colin Murphy, a Claddagh ring is warn with the intention of conveying the wearer’s relationship status. In Coleen’s case, the ceremony saw her ring change from a position on her right hand with the heart pointed toward her wrist (indicating that someone has ‘captured her heart’), to a more permanent location on her left ring finger, showing her status as a “Mrs.”
Following the exchange of rings, the Kincaids also performed a hand fasting, the Celtic tradition symbolizing the joining of two souls, binding them together. The beads on each cord were green, red and black, the primary colors of the Kincaid tartan, which Roger later presented to Coleen in a practice known as the draping of the tartan.
Following their vows, Roger also celebrated his new wife with a royal quaish toast and a vow of loyalty.
“The quaish is a traditional drinking vessel. In the oral history of Scotland, a quaish is something the king would use to toast his queen,” Roger says. “We had one engraved with our names and wedding date, and toasted each other as part of the ceremony.”
To finalize the union, Roger knelt with his blade and recited a modified clan motto for Coleen, promising: “Who thou art, I will defend, my wife, my honor, to the end.”
The couple was vigilant about including all of their loved ones in the ceremony, and had a different family member carry each ring and each cord.
For their wedding dinner, Coleen and Roger enjoyed a menu of Polish dishes from Rise Catering, another nod to Coleen’s ancestral heritage. The venue was clad in greens and yellows to match the new family’s clan tartan.
“I recently retired as the flower manager at Harmons, so naturally I did all of my flowers there,” says Coleen. “They were so easy to work with! I knew exactly which flowers I wanted, and they put it all together perfectly.”
The décor also included posters of Kincaid Castle and other ancestral landscapes, which Coleen captured on a trip to Scotland.
“We brought in the posters to include even more family ambiance in our big day,” says Coleen.
After dinner and a first dance to Foreigner, Coleen and Roger spent the day celebrating with their families.
“When we married, we each had three children: two girls and a boy,” says Coleen. “I have ten grandchildren and Roger has three. He had more names to learn!”
Photography: Pepper Nix Photographers, peppernix.com
Venue: Cottonwood Heights City Hall, cottonwoodheights.utah.gov
Gown: The Perfect Dress Bridal, theperfectdress.com
Catering: RISE by Good Day, risebygoodday.com
Cake: RISE by Good Day, risebygoodday.com
Floral: Harmons Grocery, harmonsgrocery.com
Anything can happen when it comes to love.
That’s the reminder we are gifted from this couple’s glorious winter photo session, complete with a dreamy gown and a few magical snowflakes.
This couple and their photographer, Lekeria McNatt Photography, made the best of the weather and used the peaceful snowfall to create an unforgettable set of bridals.
Bride Ashley stands out against the scenery in an off-white strapless gown from Raw Golden Rentals, wuth ruches sleeves and enough tulle to twirl even the biggest flurries away.
Photography: Lekeria McNatt Photography, @lekeriamcnattphotography
Gown: Raw and Golden Rentals, @rawgoldenrentals
HMUA: Maggie’s Hair and Bridal, @maggieshairnbridal
Bride: Ashley Kenley, @ashleykenley22
Ashley and Dustin first met as coworkers at a restaurant more than a decade ago. After a few years of friendship and flirting, the pair made it official in August of 2016. “It is true what they say: when you know, you know,” Ashley says. “We both knew we were ready to start our lives together.”
In June 2022, these lovebirds set out on a nuptial adventure to Utah’s striking backdrops in the Salt Flats, for an elopement perfectly fitted to their spontaneous, carefree style as a couple.
“Our favorite thing about our relationship is our ability to go with the flow,” says Ashley. “We like to figure things out as we go, we never hold each other to plans we make or get upset when something doesn’t work out the way we planned. I love that we can just wake up and see where the day takes us. We call them our ‘no pressure days.'”
Ashley and Dustin took the ultimate no-pressure day for their wedding vows, celebrating their perfectly matched romance with just the two of them and a photographer in tow.
Steph Marie Photo captured their intimate exchange of vows in impeccable detail, focusing on the couple’s unique rings, vow cards, and every gorgeous detail of Ashley’s For Love and Lemons gown.
The flowing white sleeves and skirts were complimented by a full bouquet of lush lavender blooms, as well as dainty gold jewelry adorning the bride’s décolletage. Dustin wore a crisp black suit and a violet tie in similar shade to his bride’s bouquet.
The result of this dreamy shoot was an eye-catching adventure of an elopement, with the stark landscape leaving all eyes on the bride and groom, and all the focus on celebrating their union.
Photography: Stephanie Marie Photo, @stephmariephoto
Gown: For Love and Lemons, @forloveandlemons
Suit: Men’s Wearhouse, @menswearhouse
Florals: Flower Imagination, @flowerimagination
Weddings are the ultimate haven of love, and soon-to-be-newlyweds Beckie and Taylor have a romance movie meet-cute to prove it. The pair served as bridesmaid and groomsman at the wedding of two mutual friends, and never looked back.
“We walked down the aisle together on the day we met, and we like to say it was practice for our actual wedding,” Beckie says.
Taylor popped the question after a year of dating, and got Beckie’s forever yes outside a restaurant that hosted one of their first dates.
All about the lucky numbers, this couple set their wedding for November 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., captured their engagement gallery on September 11, and took these stunning autumn bridals on October 11.
The couple trekked up Provo Canyon with photographer Lexie Lovell of Lexie Mikayle Photo and captured the full vibrancy of Utah’s fall colors. Beckie’s dress is in a sleek, fitted crepe, featuring sheer sleeves with delicate gatherings of pearl accents. Taylor donned a light suit and a red tie perfect for the landscape’s palette.
To top off her bridal ensemble, Beckie carried a luxurious bouquet filled with flourishing white rose, fiery orange daisies, and smiling butter-yellow ranunculus for the perfect match to the natural beauty of Utah’s mountain peaks.
Vendors:
Photography: Lexie Mikayle Photo, lexiemikaylephoto.com
Gown: Pritchett Bridal, pritchettbridal.com
Brittny Hart, owner of Brittny Love Photography, uses her skills behind the camera to weave magical stories of romance and whimsy. Whether she is bringing visions of wedding fairytales to life, or helping women on their journey to self-love through boudoir photography, Brittny brings a sense of wonder and authenticity to every project.
To celebrate her contribution to our 2022 issue, we chatted with Brittny about her passion for all things fantasy, tips for capturing candid photos, and advice for future couples.
UBG: Tell us about how you got started in photography. What sparked your passion?
I’ve been a photographer for over a decade. In high school, I bribed my friends to dress up as princesses so I could create fairytale-inspired art. That should have tipped me off to my future career because now my photography and videography are branded toward couples who want timeless art documented in a magical way!
UBG: How would you describe your brand, or your photography style?
I provide whimsical and romantic photography for the fairytale bride and groom.
UBG: You focus on high-end, artistic images, why are you drawn to this style?
Princesses deserve royal weddings —and all of my brides are princesses. I do my best to document the reality of their wedding, but with a whimsical and romantic twist. My hope is that the photos represent the event and the couple’s interactions in a dynamic way.
UBG: A lot of couples express nerves or anxiety when getting their photo taken. How do you make clients feel comfortable when working with you for the first time?
EVERY couple says something like, “We are so awkward in front of the camera!” Yet, every couple loves their photos! The key is documenting their genuine relationship, so they see their true selves in the images. I coach the couple through flattering foundational poses and then prompt conversations and interactions. The laughs, giggles and lovey-dovey eyes happen naturally. Candid, natural poses are the most comfortable for any person!
UBG: What made you pursue Boudoir photography?
I had my own boudoir photos taken as a gift for my husband, but through the process, my perspective of myself changed for the better. In my own photos, I saw a strong, beautiful woman who was waaaaay too hard on herself.
My goal with boudoir photography is to empower women to see themselves with more compassion. We develop perspectives of ourselves that may not be whole or completely true. And good boudoir photography allows us to see ourselves from (literally) different angles. Then, we can choose to assimilate that into our self-view. It can be a very empowering tool in a self-love journey!
UBG: What would you say to someone who wants a Boudoir photoshoot but is a little nervous?
Everyone is nervous! Your boudoir experience is likely going to push you a bit outside your comfort zone…that’s the point! We want you to grow, we want you to become more [fill in the blank] (confident, compassionate, self-assured, etc…). And don’t worry….During the photo shoot, I’ll show you a few pictures on the back of my camera and you’ll be so impressed with yourself! That helps the nerves a lot!
UBG: You travel around a lot to capture life’s precious moments, what made you decide to become a destination photographer?
Couples who prioritize experiencing a magical, intimate wedding often travel to a unique location that fits their ideal “dream wedding.” Because I love working with couples who are committed to creating a magical wedding experience, I’m willing to travel to help them create the look they’re hoping for. There is something soul-filling in bringing your favorite people to a gorgeous location and committing yourself to your person.
UBG: Do you have a dream venue to shoot for a wedding?
Castles are my favorite! The two I really have my eye on are Gloster House in Ireland and The Swan House in Atlanta.
UBG: When creating unique styled shoots, what type of aesthetic do you typically aim to create?
I love all things princess and fantasy! Think of a heroine in a fantasy novel and overlay that onto a wedding. That’s my vibe! That usually looks like pastel colors, romantic poses and whimsical fabrics.
UBG: Do you have a favorite or most memorable project, either wedding related or not?
My brides invest a lot into creating a magical, fairytale wedding, so each of them is uniquely memorable. However, my favorite moment for each of my brides actually happens the day after their wedding when I send them a few sneak peeks of their photos! This is the first time that my bride (who has been stressed over her wedding for ages) sees that all their work has paid off. AND they’re going to have a beautiful album to prove it.
UBG: Do you have any upcoming projects or shoots that you can share with us?
This Fall, I’m doing a “castle & princess” tour through Scotland. In the spring, I’m planning to travel through France, stopping at every castle I can find. We plan to do a few massive styled shoots there as well. Then we’ll do the same thing in Germany in the summer!
UBG: What is one piece of advice you would offer an engaged couple?
Plan your wedding the way YOU want it – not the way your mom wants it. Usually, I recommend choosing your top three priorities and investing to make those perfect. I share a detailed wedding planning guide with each of my clients to help style the ideal look for your wedding!
We featured a styled shoot by Brittny Love Photography in our 2022 issue! You can see every magical photo here.
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