Garden Party Wedding at St. Regis Deer Valley

St. Regis Deer Valley, Park City 

June 18 

Planning and Design by Bluebird Event Destination Management

Photography by Sparkle Photography 

THE COUPLE 

Katy, a marriage and family therapist, met her husband William, who works in fulfillment for an e-commerce brand, on the rooftop bar of the Georgia Theater in Athens, Georgia. After eight years of long-distance dating off and on, Katy and William rekindled their sparks mid-pandemic and moved to Dallas to begin a more permanent life together.  One Friday night, William enlisted a special helper (their goldendoodle, Dash) to present Katy with an engagement ring. After a romantic evening at her favorite restaurant, the couple returned home to find Dash posed perfectly with a ring on his collar. Spoiler alert: Katy said yes! 

THE WEDDING

When it came to choosing the wedding venue, The St. Regis Deer Valley was a no-brainer. It is a destination Katy’s family has been frequenting for decades. Bluebird Event Destination Management and Artisan Bloom teamed to complement the mountain peaks with Katy’s dream décor: a garden party fit for royalty. “Flowers, flowers, flowers—that’s what I wanted” Katy says. “Our vendors really understood how much I love color and a bright environment.” 

Katy walked down an aisle framed in rosy blooms wearing a fitted Monique L’Huillier gown with flourishing floral lace and off-the-shoulder straps. On her way to join William, she had her father on one arm and a blushing bouquet in the hand of the other. At the pink-backed altar, a wedding party 32-strong stood in support, with groomsmen in sharp blue suits and the maids each clad in a unique petal-hued dress. The couple was married by Katy’s best friend Jordan, who led a ceremony filled with sweet memories and laughter.

Guests followed a New Orleans-style processional to a tent on the hotel’s terrace for dinner and dancing. From the top down, the event’s design was a celebration of femininity, florals and classic beauty. At the peak of the transparent tent, dazzling crystal chandeliers glittered from all angles. The main focal point was a 12-foot floral wreath encircled in sprays of pink peony, ranunculus and rose. Garlands of greenery wound each fence pole, drawing the eye to the towering centerpieces atop sleek gold stands.

 

THE PARTY 

The couple selected a classic wedding menu, with beef filet and Chilean Sea bass as main courses, and grilled cheese at the afterparty. Dessert included a cookie bar and two impressive cakes: a six-tier snickerdoodle cake dressed in large blossoms and a groom’s cake in the shape of The Master’s logo. 

The Party Crashers crooned covers of classics as the couple and their guests danced together at the reception. “We didn’t love the idea of all eyes on us for a first dance, so we invited everyone to join in.” Shortly after the reception, a DJ began an hours-long University of Georgia-themed afterparty in the Deer Crest Club, where black and red balloons and Bulldog memorabilia celebrated the new couple. All through the night, Katy and William danced, cheered and partied with their guests. 

THE HONEYMOON

Katy and William celebrated their marriage with an adventure in Maui, which included equal parts lounging by the ocean and touring the island’s landscapes and volcanoes by both bicycle and helicopter. 

Get inspired with more Park City weddings here!

The Details

Wedding Planning and Design: Bluebird Event Destination Management, bluebirdparkcity.com

Photography: Sparkle Photography, sparklephoto.com 

Videographer: Jared Wortley,
jaredwortleyfilms.com

Floral: Artisan Bloom, artisanbloom.com

Venue and Catering: St. Regis Deer Valley, marriott.com/en-us/hotels/slcxr-the-st-regis-deer-valley/overview

Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Kimball Terrace, kimballterrace.com

Rehearsal Dinner Catering: Culinary Crafts, culinarycrafts.com

Bride’s Attire: Monique L’Huillier via Warren Barron Dallas, warrenbarron.com

Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Simon’s Formal Wear, GA, simonsformalwear.com

Bridesmaids Gowns: Bella Bridesmaids, bellabridesmaids.com 

Stationery Suite: Paper Affair Dallas, paperaffairdallas.com

Signage: Zazzle, zazzle.com

Rentals: Vault Event Rentals, vaulteventrentals.com; Diamond Event & Tent, diamondevent.com; All Out Event Rental, eventrentalutah.com; WILD, wildeventstudio.com

Dance Floor: Queen of Wraps,
queenofwraps.com

Makeup: Lesley Lind, lesleylind.com

Cake: Ballerina Baker, ballerinabaker.net

Reception Band: Party Crashers, partycrashersband.com

DJ: DJ Dolph, djdolph.com

Transportation: Driver Provider,
driverprovider.com

Photo Booth: Clementine Photo Booths, clementinephotobooth.rentals

Ceremony Music: Maywood String Quartet, maywoodstringquartet.com

Dinner Music: Eric Anthony,
ericanthonymusic.com

Wedding Balloons: 2023’s Trendiest Wedding Decor

Up, Up, and Away!

Invite a touch of whimsy to your wedding celebration with an over-the-top balloon installation. Once small additions to bridal showers and bachelorette parties, balloons are now popping up full-scale on wedding days to add fun-loving flair to ceremonies and beyond. Fixtures like this reception decor by Pop Park City capture the posh, playful vibe of a celebration, and elevate it in a brand new fashion. 

For more wedding tips, trends, and talents visit here!

Maggie & Andrew’s Country Club Wedding

THE COUPLE

Salt Lake City native Maggie and Palo Alto native Andrew met in fall 2019 in sunny California while Maggie was completing her studies at Stanford University. Now graduated—both from university and from girlfriend to Mrs.—Maggie works in finance for a work management software company. Andrew’s career continues at a Bay Area venture capital firm.  

THE PROPOSAL

Knowing that Maggie has a love affair with flowers, Andrew took her for a weekend walk along the breathtaking paths of Filoli, the bay area’s historic gardens. Midway through their stroll, the couple came upon a full meadow of sunny daffodils. Before Maggie could catch her breath from the stunning view, Andrew got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife. Gifted with a beautiful ring, Maggie said “yes” to a beautiful life together.

THE WEDDING

Salt Lake Country Club holds a special meaning for the bride’s family as it was the venue for both Maggie’s parent’s wedding and her own, on the same date exactly 25 years apart. “I owe so much to my parents, and it was so special to be able to share this day and this place with them,” Maggie says. After a morning ceremony in the Bountiful, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the couple and their guests reunited at the Country Club for a whimsical reception full of color. 

Beneath elegantly monogrammed banners and garlands of playful dangling wildflowers, tables robed in sky blue linens welcomed guests to the reception dinner. Florals of all colors and arrangements filled chic rose-gold vessels. A sunny yellow cake sat center stage, adorned with a deluge of vibrant petals, capturing Maggie’s vision of perfect summertime hues. 

“We wanted something fun, celebratory and floral-focused,” Maggie says. “At the same time, we wanted a classy and timeless look. I loved the whimsy and elegance that came from this design.” 

Maggie and Andrew arrived at their reception in a greenery-laden golf cart, dressed to the nines in a classic black tuxedo and a sparkling, floral-patterned gown with a flowing train and delicately detailed cap sleeves.

THE PARTY

Music was a must for these lovebirds–Maggie grew up studying classical music and Andrew loves to bust a move. Because of her love for music, Maggie opted for a live band from the West Coast to provide the soundtrack to their wedding party, rather than a DJ playlist. The band delivered an energy-packed evening filled with tender moments, including dancing with their parents to Nat King Cole and raucous surprises like a fully choreographed groomsmen number set to a Bruno Mars hit. Atop a brightly lit dance floor and backed by striking mountain views, the newlyweds shared their first dance to “If I Ain’t Got You,” by Alicia Keys. 

“We discovered the lighted dance floor while planning, and thought it was the perfect way to enhance the dance party,” Maggie says. Throughout the night, the stage shifted colors based on the mood of the song, luring guests to join the fold with every tune. 

The wedding celebration for Maggie and Andrew became a de facto reunion for friends and family from across the country. “It was amazing to have an in-person celebration with everyone we love, and to finally be able to introduce people from throughout our lives to each other.” 

THE HONEYMOON

After dancing the night away, Maggie and Andrew exited their reception to classic sparkler fanfare and then embarked on a honeymoon getaway to Lanai, Hawaii.

Utah Wedding Vendors:

Planning, Floral and Design: La Fête Floral and Design, lafetefloral.com

Photography: Mikki Platt, mikkiplatt.com

Videographer: Dane Christensen, @danskerdane

Venue and Catering: Salt Lake Country Club, saltlakecountryclub.com

Bride’s Attire: Alta Moda Bridal, altamodabridal.com

Bridesmaids Gowns: Needle and Thread, us.needleandthread.com

Stationery Suite: The Write Image, thewriteimage.com

Flags: S Martine Design, @smartinedesign 

Lighting: Moon Light Utah, moonlightutah.com

Rentals: Diamond Event & Tent, diamondevent.com 

Dance Floor: In the Event, intheevent.com

Hair & Makeup: Lesley Lind Makeup, lesleylind.com 

Cake: Flour and Flourish, flourandflourishcake.com

Reception Band: West Coast Music, westcoastmusic.com

Rachel & Zach’s Gallery Wedding at Springville Museum of Art

Some couples are ‘hiking couples.’ Some couples are ‘night at the bar couples.’ But sweethearts Zach and Rachel are a ‘museum couple.’ After rekindling a high school romance in their college years, their go-to date nights were always set in art galleries and bookstores around Utah County.

After they got engaged, they took their first voyage to Springville Museum of Art and fell deeply in love with the architecture and exhibits displayed within this historic Utah gallery. By the time they left, they had all but made up their minds to celebrate their wedding at Springville Museum of Art.

“The museum felt like more than a typical wedding venue…[It] felt very genuine to what we love, and something we love to do together,” says bride Rachel Bagley.

After a snowy reception at the Provo City Center LDS Temple, Zach and Rachel celebrated with their guests in the museum’s Spanish-style elegance. The museum spaces offered more than the typical ballroom space for a mix-and-mingle reception. Rather, guests were invited to stroll the galleries and enjoy the art collections as they greeted the couple and danced the evening away.

Rachel’s bridal attire included a beautifully structured column gown from Pritchett Bridal, featuring quarter-length crepe sleeves and belt detail, as well as dangling pearl accessories and a delicate tulle veil. Zach kept his look classic with clean lines and a sharp black-and-white suit ensemble making a bold impact against the ornate walls of the SMA galleries.

Utah Wedding Vendors:

Photographer: Bruna Villagra Photography, @bvillagraphotography

Venue: Springville Museum of Art, @springvillemuseum

Dress: Pritchett Bridal, @pritchettbridal

Flowers: Forget Me Not Floral, @forgetmenot.floral

Videographer: By Bryn, @by___bryn

Cake: Milo Lowry, @milo_lowry

Get more cool-girl gallery inspiration from our Gallery Fashion Feature.

Regal Castle Wedding in Edinburgh, Scotland

You don’t have to travel to Europe in order to have the regal, elegant wedding of your dreams. With a whimsical fairy tale essence and a nod to ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ this castle inspired shoot by Brittny Hart will have you feeling like royalty, but stay tuned for Hart’s Utah-local recommendations.

Featuring 3D floral textured gowns by Aimee Bridal, creamy blush blooms by Elaine Minto and an intricate hand-painted invitation suite by Patrice Papier with the sleek background of Hopetoun House in Edinburgh, Scotland, wedding planning brides are invited to take inspiration from this elevated, dreamy and crisp visual approach to a castle wedding.

Calling back on the imagery evoked through Cinderella’s dash down the castle steps, the bride wears two flowy gowns with floral appliques. Meanwhile the groom’s sharp obsidian tuxedo by Slater Menswear provided a masculine, grounded feel to the images. This feature is a perfect fit for couples dreaming of a nod to tasteful, fairytale inspiration for their wedding day.

Careful to highlight the bride’s face without distracting from it, Brittny chose blush roses for the bouquet, adding a touch of babys’ breath in order to compliment the gowns’ floral designs. The combination of floral motifs creates an ethereal and eternal look.

Using soft buttery pinks for the paper suite, overlayed with graceful calligraphy and stately monograms, Brittny was able to capture the princess feel without crossing the line into ‘cheesy.’

In order to create this castle-esque look in Utah, Brittny recommends going to Wadley Farms or Castle Park Weddings, both of which boast grand architecture and majestic views.

Brittny states that her goal as a photographer is to document the event in a way that’s dynamic but also preserves the ‘true’ feeling of the day. She says, “I don’t want the bride or groom to look back and think, ‘oh that’s not as sparkly as I remember.’” Her personal style is ‘true to color and bold and vibrant.’ Whether it’s the texture of the flowers, or touches on the paper suite, Brittny is always thinking about details. If you’re a soon to be bride wanting to feel like a princess on your big day, then Brittney Hart is the photographer for you.

Love Brittny Photography Scotland Wedding from Love Brittny Photo and Video on Vimeo.

Vendors:

Planner – Coleen McKay
@coleeen_mckay
coleen@coleenmckay.com

Photography – Love Brittny Photography- Utah
@lovebrittnyphoto.video
info@lovebrittny.com

Venue – Hopetoun House, Edinburgh
@hopetounhouse
Donald Jackson, Donald.jackson@hopetoun.co.uk

Styling – Mademoiselles Beauty
@mademoiselles_salon_
mademoiselles@hotmail.co.uk

Models
Gail McKinley
@Gailmckinlay1
Christos Koumaradios
@your_lifecoach_chris

Invitation Suite – Patrice Papier
@patricepapier
Patrice Papier, patricepapierco@gmail.com

Ring – Forge Jewelry Works -Utah
@forgejewelryworks
FORGE Jewelry Works, forgejewelryworks@gmail.com

Floral – Elaine Minto Blooms
elaine@blooms.co.uk

Dress – Aimee Bridal, https://www.aimeebridal.co.uk/

Tux: Slater Menswear, https://www.slaters.co.uk/

Planning Your Wedding Day Timeline

The Planner: Rachael Mayo, Photos courtesy of Rachael Mayo, Pepper Nix and Kellie Jackstien

There’s a science to coordinating the schedule for your big day, and some timely elements may come as a surprise. Three Utah wedding pros share tips for orchestrating a wedding day timeline that feels perfectly in tempo. 

THE DAY-OF-TIMELINE

Getting ready is one of the most special parts of a wedding day. Rachael Mayo of Rachael Ellen Events (pictured above) warns brides not to underestimate the time it takes to actually don the wedding gown. “This moment should be special and intentional,” Mayo explains. “If not properly planned, it can feel rushed.” 

When it comes to directing guests to the right place at the right time, Mayo’s top tools are buffering and direction. First, give guests a 30 minute buffer for arrivals: if the ceremony begins at 5:00, write 4:30 on those invitations. At the event, have plenty of signage and staff to ensure your guests aren’t left to wander. rachaelellenevents.com

The Photographer: Pepper Nix
Photo courtesy of Pepper Nix

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

The wedding day timeline fills up remarkably quickly, says seasoned photographer Pepper Nix, and the biggest “running-late” culprit is last-minute additions to the pre-ceremony moments. She recommends that couples make a list of all the getting-ready moments they’d like captured ahead of time, and to budget approximately 15 minutes for each photo, especially when arranging a group is required.

“Many brides don’t realize how much time last-minute additions eat up,” Nix says. With 15 minutes on the clock for each setup, fleeting additions such as a first look with Dad, a bridal party gift exchange or a boudoir shot can easily put you an hour behind schedule. “Plan to begin shooting 5 hours before your ceremony,” says Nix. “That allows for getting-ready shots, group photos of the family and wedding party, a first look and any other additions with plenty of daylight left for your ‘I Dos.’” peppernix.com

The Florist: Kellie Jackstien,
Photo courtesy of Kellie Jackstien

PLANNING YOUR WEDDING DAY TIMELINE AROUND FLORALS

According to florist Kellie Jackstien of Artisan Bloom, a full floral setup can take up to 12 hours. A perfectly bloomed and photo-ready installation requires a lot of planning, sometimes beginning days in advance. “Our florals often sit in various climate-controlled rooms for a few days before the wedding to ensure they will open right on time for the ceremony.” There’s a fine balance between lush and lack-luster. Be sure to give your floral team time to build your backdrop, but don’t leave florals cooking in the hot sun for too long. 

The bouquet is another day-of consideration. “What you see on Pinterest isn’t always practical,” Jackstien warns. Pansies will wilt in moments, and daffodils will kill off other blooms in a bouquet. Instead, opt for heartier blooms like roses, hydrangea or peony for the base of your hand-held arrangements, and accent with seasonal blooms to add texture and personality to your bouquet. artisanbloom.com

Get more tips from Utah’s top wedding planners.

Sweet & Soulful Engagements at the Great Saltair

When planning their engagement shoot, Colorado couple Taylor and Cody knew they wanted to come to Utah for the stunning natural geography. However, instead of the traditional mountain views that might overshadow the couple, photographer Jackie Siggard suggested that they capture their engagement at the Great Saltair.

Richly textured grasses and a subtle color palette make for a timeless backdrop while perfectly framing the couple as the center of focus, allowing Siggard to fully capture the essence of love and joy radiating from Taylor and Cody.

Meet the Couple


Taylor and Cody met in middle school and officially started dating 12 years ago at ages 16 and 17. “Two dogs, five homes, and two states later we are finally tying the knot!”

The big question came when the couple took a trip to Keystone Colorado for Taylors birthday weekend. When they paused to take photos at the top of a mountain lookout, Cody surprised Taylor with a proposal. Unfortunately, the engagement ring that Cody had ordered was delayed in the mail so he popped the question with a rubber one which Taylor proudly wore for a week until the real deal arrived.

Tips For Shooting at the Great Saltair

Lighting can be a real challenge at the Great Saltair due to the lack of available shade. For the best results, Siggard recommends starting the shoot one to one and half hours before sunset. Couples must also be prepared to walk a ways, or to drive to a separate area, if they plan on taking photos near the water as the shore is far from the beginning of the dunes. Jackie also suggests bringing two outfits, one casual and one formal for varying looks.  

Get more outdoor engagement photos ideas here.

Sundance Mountain Resort Wedding: Brigitte & Daniel

Sundance Wedding

THE COUPLE

Brigitte and Daniel started their journey as coworkers at an aviation software company based in Houston. Brigitte, who works in human resources, saw Daniel, a software developer, as a friend for two years before the couple embarked on their first date. The two were together for five years before tying the knot during their September celebration at Sundance Mountain Resort.

THE PROPOSAL

En route to a dream vacation in San Sebastian, Spain, Daniel treated Brigitte to a stop in London, her favorite city. As a flower lover, Brigitte had Kensington Gardens at the top of her itinerary. While walking the grounds, she heard their song, which is by Kacey Musgraves, and thought it was a happy coincidence created by street performers. It wasn’t until she saw a sign popping the big question that she realized what was truly happening. “It was so sweet to see all of the effort Daniel made to create a complete surprise for me across the pond,” Brigitte says. She responded with the easiest of “yeses” and the couple spent the remainder of their vacation as an “engagement-moon” in Spain. 

THE CEREMONY

Brigitte walked down an aisle laden with brilliant white florals, wearing a dreamily romantic Galia Lahav gown with full length off the shoulder sleeves, a flawlessly fit corset bodice and a voluminous floral lace skirt. The ceremony entrances were set to “Landslide,” Daniel’s late mother’s favorite song. Brigitte was wed to Daniel by a mutual friend, Jonathan English, who was the couple’s host for the London proposal surprise. Daniel surprised Brigitte once again and had the theme to The Princess Bride played to accompany his vows, referencing one of their first dates.

THE WEDDING

“Part of our wedding vibe was a love letter to Utah,” says Brigitte, who was born in Mountain Green. “I am so proud of where I’m from, and I wanted all of our friends from around the globe to experience all of the things I love about my home.” And experience, they did: Utah-local products and people were infused into every part of this celebration. The guests’ welcome bags featured Great Salt Lake taffy, and the welcome party was hosted by High West’s Whiskey Ambassadors while guests basked in the peaceful mountain ambiance of Sundance Resort. 

Then came the party of Bridgerton-ball proportions. Cascading white-and-blush roses and wisteria draped the venue from floor-to-ceiling, pairing with sleek black signage to create the perfect London-esque backdrop for an evening of romance. “I’m a neutrals girl at heart. I didn’t want to select a palette that didn’t feel like me just because I was getting married,” Brigette explains. For added sentimentality, the event details featured blue herons, another nod to Daniel’s mother’s favorite things. 

Brigitte entered her reception in a second simple and modern gown designed by Alyssa Kristin. The couple and their guests enjoyed a plated dinner including braised short ribs, pan seared chicken, vegetable strudel and fruit galette. Drinks included cocktails with a signature flair: each showcased a favorite liquor selected from two of the pair’s favorite bars. Dessert took the form of a show-stopping, five-tier cake in multiple flavors— strawberry lemonade, samoa and carrot cake. 

THE PARTY

DJ Joune brought the celebration to life, ushering in the newlyweds with “Kiss to Build a Dream On.” Brigitte made her grand exit as Mrs. in a third head-turning ensemble, a short and party-ready number by Nadine Merabi, with enough sparkle to last through the couple’s three-week Italian honeymoon.

Utah Wedding Vendors:

Wedding Planning & Design: Fuse Weddings & Events, fuseweddingsandevents.com

Photography: Pepper Nix, peppernix.com 

Videographer: Jared Wortley Films, jaredwortleyfilms.com

Venue & Catering: Sundance Mountain Resort, sundanceresort.com 

Florist: Artisan Bloom, artisanbloom.com

Bride’s Attire: Custom Galia Lahav from Alta Moda Bridal, galialahav.com, altamodabridal.com

Groom’s Attire: The Black Tux and Hugo Boss,
theblacktux.com, hugoboss.com

Rings: Zadok Jewelers Houston, zadok.com

Bridesmaid Gowns: BHLDN and Saks Fifth Avenue, bhldn.com, saksfifthavenue.com

Groomsmen Suits: The Black Tux, theblacktux.com

Stationery Suite: Ann Elizabeth Print Studio,
annelizabeth.com

Signage: Twelve30Creative, twelve30.com

Rentals: Diamond Event and Tent, diamondevent.com; Vault Event Rentals, vaulteventrentals.com

Lighting: Moonlight Lighting, moonlightutah.com 

Linens: Nuage Design, nuagedesigns.com

Neon Sign: Love at 1st Sign, loveatfirstsign.org

Hair & Makeup: Sly Beauty, slybeautycosmetics.com

Cake: Flour and Flourish, flourandflourishcake.com

Ceremony Music: Michael Lucarelli, michaellucarelli.com

DJ/Band: DJ Joune, djjoune.com

Subtle Winter Wedding

A subtle winter style shoot that felt different from a traditional winter wedding. A wide range of colors for the palette, the new and beautiful venue Twenty & Creek, and timeless yet unique accessories, all came together to create this ultra-elegant yet affordable wedding that captures Utah’s transitions from cool winter into vibrant spring.

THE INSPIRATION

For this shoot, the team followed one main concept: an attainable wedding. By renting with affordable vendors they really wanted to show how beautiful a wedding can be without breaking you bank account. With beautiful florals, decorations and accessories they were able to create this non-traditional yet elegant winter wedding.

THE PALETTE & FLORALS

The most unique aspect of this shoot was definitely the color palette. “I was looking for a wide range of colors of about eight to ten, instead of the traditional three to four,” says Kaushay Ford, the wedding planner for this event. With such a wide range of colors she focused on one primary shade: a dusty lilac. From there, splashes of green and blue hues branched off of this neutral purple. You see this primarily in the florals, with a winter-blooming showpiece: sweet pea. Around the sweet peas you see sprouts of cedar to give that wintery feel without gravitating to the traditional pine. This team wanted to show how to have affordable florals at your wedding. With a strong emphasis on the ceremony florals, they wanted to showcase that you can put your spending into one aspect that’s most important to you, rather than overly spending everywhere else.

THE VENUE

Twenty & Creek, a new venue in Sandy, Utah, provided a perfect setting for a timeless and subtle winter wedding. Photographer Amanda Shupe wanted to completely show off this elegant venue, especially the grand staircase, which she called: “A picturesque moment for a grand entrance.” Amanda really captured the bride’s room, but absolutely fell in love with the groom’s room. A navy and cobalt blue colored room, Shupe described it with one word: “Cool.”

ACCESSORIES & FASHION

To complement the subtle winter feel that the florals and venue offered, the team decided to utilize the fashion and accessories. The team selected sage green bridesmaid dresses to match a moss agate ring, which was custom designed for this shoot. More affordable than a diamond, colorful agate can easily highlight a bride’s outdoorsy personality. “The accessories were the finishing touch,” says Ford. As expected, the wedding dress was a show-stopping look, and easy to recreate with just four elements: pearls, lace, sheer details and flowing fabric. However, we can’t forget about the bonus bridal look: a short get-a-way reception dress, offering yet another fun way to showcase a bride’s personality at the end of the night.

THE TEAM

Photographer: amandashupe.com – @amandashupephotography

Wedding Planner and Designer: Kaushay.co – @kaushay.co

Venue: twentyandcreek.com – @twentyandcreek

HMUA: @sarahmichelleartistry

Florist: @tapestryfloral_

Cake: @lustr.creative_

Paper Goods: www.korynne.co/ – @korynne.co

Linens: www.specialtylinensutah.com – @specialty.linens.utah

Table Setting Rentals: @sarahlaynerentals

Gown and Exit Dress: www.utahbrideroom.com – @utahbrideroom

Bridesmaid Dresses: balticborn.com – @balticbornclothing

Suits: dctuxedos.net – @dctuxedos

Feeling inspired? Check out even more fresh wedding ideas here!

10 Bridal Capes from 2023 Couture Collections

INTRO

LaPointe Feathered Bridal Capes

Photos via WWD and Vogue

Dripping with all sorts of cool-girl energy, LaPointe’s latest bridal line leans into the western-inspired boho feather accents. This boisterous veil brings all of the texture a bride could desire, while still leaving room for natural bridal beauty to shine up above.

Lela Rose: Trimmed Bridal Capes

Photos via WWD and Vogue
Photos via WWD and Vogue
Photos via WWD and Vogue

The three bridal capes from designer Lela Rose are all about the simplicity. Delicate embroidered edging and dainty satin ribbons accentuate the elegance and grace of easily-flowing tulle accessories.

Marchesa: Full Lace Bridal Capes

Photos via WWD and Vogue

For the royal treatment on your wedding day, look no further than an ensemble from Marchesa. This densely laced high-low cape perfectly pairs with a slim-fitting gown with three-dimensional floral texture.

Rosie Assoulin: Drama from Every Angle

Photos via WWD and Vogue
Photos via WWD and Vogue

Whether you go for ballgown beauty or a boho-chic vibe, designer Rosie Assoulin offers simple details to elevate any style. Try these two looks on for size: whimsical floral threads offer over-the-shoulder interest for the daisy-chain bride, while a simple tulle scarf with infinite tying possibility brings volume and personalization to a high-fashion base.

Sareh Nouri: Short and Sweet

Photos via WWD and Vogue

Sweet and sophisticated, this vintage-inspired elbow-length bridal cape accents a classic crisp strapless lace wedding gown.

Viktor and Rolf: Applique Bridal Capes

Photos via WWD and Vogue

Let the accessories do all the talking. In a NYFW runway in early 2023, Vikor and Rolf debuted a hooded sheer bridal cape heavy-laden with oversize floral applique details. Paired with a simple satin mini-dress, this accessory speaks for itself: the queen of bridal capes.

See more fashion inspiration from this season’s designers here.

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