Bright and Cheery Inspiration

“As a wedding planner and designer, I am fortunate to have my mom as a business partner. This styled shoot was a nod to her love of classic British novels. We worked to bring vignettes from her favorite 19th century books to life, but with a distinctly modern sensibility,” says Becca Dupaix of Blondie Events. 

“Nestled among the sunny windows, manicured terrace, and antique details of Heritage Gardens, we wanted to entice our guests with playful colors and effortless elegance. Spring in an English Garden, like the mountains of Utah, can be unpredictably cool, grey, and damp. We embraced the moody tones of rain clouds with dusty blue, soft ivory, and heather purple. We brought the garden indoors by adding early spring blooms like hellebore alongside barely budding branches arranged in loose, dynamic, and almost wild shapes.”

“A balance between formality and modern whimsy was applied throughout the design, from the refined place settings with their subtle leather details, to the bespoke stationery with cheerful accents, the classic tiered cake with delicate marble details, and even the reserved A-line silhouette of the bridal gown and it’s exuberant beading.”

The result was a chic, inviting and joyful styling that would warm even the cloudiest days.

Vendors…

Planning & Design: Blondie Events | @blondie_events

Photography: Nicole Wimmer Photography | @nicolewimmer

Venue: Heritage Gardens | @heritagegardens

Hair & Make-up: Youify You by Brittany | @youtifyyou_bybrittany

Bridal Gown: Something Borrowed Bridal Rentals | @somethingborrowedbridals

Cake: Heritage Cakes | @hertage_wedding_cakes

Calligraphy: MK Designs | @megkathleen_designs

Floral Design: Cranberry Lane Floral Design | @cranberrylanefloral

Lounge Furniture: Shabby Chic Sisters | @theshabbychicsisters

Models: Anjellica and Parker Hamrik (Bride & Groom), Katheryn Hawley and Ryan Travis Cook (Bridesmaid & Groomsmen)

Vintage Glassware, Linens, and Chairs: Diamond Rental | @diamondeventandtent

Menswear: The Black Tux | @theblacktux

Bridesmaid Gown: Rent the Runway | @renttherunway

Table Runners: SnassyCrafter 

Bride & Bridesmaid Shoes: Betsey Johnson | @betseyjohnson

Real Wedding: Jay & McKaylae

 

Vendors…

Photographer: McKenzie Deakins@mckenziedeakins

Autumn Elopement

Vendors…

Photographer: Taylor Dempsey | @tmayesphotos 

Florals: Nancy Williams | @nan_will

Edgy Bridals

Photos by Valen Lee Photography 

Sand Hollow State Park

You’ve probably heard other brides telling you about how important it is to feel like you on your wedding day but it’s a very valuable piece of advice!

The beauty of your wedding is that it’s unique to you and that you have the freedom to omit any traditions that you just don’t vibe with. Thinking about forgoing traditional bridal white for a black wedding dress? We’re in!

Don’t get us wrong, we’ll always have an affinity for the traditional ivory gown but with so many gorgeous black dresses out there, we get wanting to switch it up.

P.S. Scroll to the bottom for a VERY cute story from the photographer.

Vendors…

MODEL: Brittany | @brittanyence
FLOWERS: Jocelyn’s Floral@jocelynsfloral
DRESS:  Lulus@lulus
PHOTOGRAPHY: Valen Lee Photography@valenleephotography

P.S. Cute Vendor Story…

“This shoot was so much more special than I could have imagined. I am a Seattle based wedding photographer who was born in St. George! Utah has always had a special spot in my heart. I was visiting St. George with my fiance and decided to set up a styled shoot while I was down there.

Before the shoot my fiance told me he was “scouting locations” for the session while I was getting some work done in the car. He came back and said he found the perfect spot and wanted me to come see it. We started walking towards this gorgeous plateau by the water. Then he helped pull me up onto the lookout in Sand Hollow. There was a white canvas blanket, with a vase of flowers, a professional photographer and my family watching from afar. Next thing I knew, he was down on one knee PROPOSING!  It was the best day of my life. 30 minutes after getting engaged was my styled shoot. My sweet model Brittany texted me “I’m here!” and when I told her I just got engaged she asked if we should reschedule. I said “no way, this will be the best styled shoot I’ve ever done”. I went into this styled shoot absolutely elated and inspired.

Brittany Ence was a dream to work with, Jocelyn’s Floral did a stunning job with the flowers, and Lulu’s is always a good place to get high quality dresses on a budget. This was the most amazing day and I couldn’t be happier.”

Valen Lee Photography

Western Boho Bridal Inspiration

The warm, organic lines and colors in the landscape offer the perfect contrast for the intricate lace detailing on the Raw + Golden gown. Then–because western wedding inspiration is about more than just the perfect cowboy hat–Wild Escape Florals offers a pop of color in the form of jewel-toned florals. 

Pro-tip: If you’re looking for inspiration for your own boho western bridals, take note of the tassels on the bride’s jacket and the groom’s bolo tie. These two understated style choices pack a punch and complete the look.

Vendors…

Photographer: Tiffany Cito Photography | @tiffanycitophotography

Cake: Sweet Temptations by Rashi | @sweet_temptations_by_rashi

Florist: Wild Escape Florals | @wild_escape_florals

Gowns: Raw + Golden Rentals | @rawgoldenrentals

Decor: Tacy Ashby, Urban Blush Events | @urban_blush_events

Rugs: The Boheme Project | @thebohemeproject

Host: Utah Creatives | @utahcreatives

Models: Jaicelyn | @jaicelyn.nicole, Kiel | @rangamazing

 

Tailor Made: Utah Menswear Go-Tos

Did you know that the Wasatch Front suit scene is hot offering the latest fashions and highest-quality customer experience? Whatever strikes your fancy from black-tie formal or colorful casual, here’s a groom’s go-to guide to finding a look that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Hey dads, this one is for you, too.

H.M. Cole

136 E South Temple #100, SLC

hmcole.com

Utah menswear hm Cole

Pick your poison: Two-piece, three-piece or tux? South Temple’s newest men’s stockiest specializes in suits for the big day. H.M. Cole offers quick turnarounds and groomsmen packages, too. Don’t forget to have your name and wedding date embroidered inside your suit jacket.

Their mission: Prestigious brands, detailed measuring and quality construction combine to provide everything you will need to build a proper wardrobe.

True Gentleman

1633 West Innovation Way, 5th Floor, Lehi

truegentlemansupply.com

Utah menswear true gentleman supply

True Gentleman is a bespoke suit shop that services the Silicon Slopes and tailors suits and blazers for the whole wedding party, designed to your personal style.

Their mission: A True Gentleman suit-buying experience is more about learning to embrace a lifestyle; one that starts at the altar.

Beckett & Robb

150 Main St., SLC 

beckettandrobb.com 

Utah menswear Beckett and robb

Beckett & Robb is a men’s custom clothing maker, specializing in tailored suits, shirts and sports coats.

Their mission: For 10 years, this clothier has become the preeminent suit maker in Utah. Offering more than 10,000 cloth options to choose from, and an award-winning measurement and design process, B&R can create the perfect suit or tuxedo for your wedding day.

Tailor Cooperative

333 Pierpont Ave. #2, SLC 

tailorcooperative.com

Utah menswear tailor cooperative

Tailor Cooperative opened in early 2016 on Pierpont Avenue in downtown Salt Lake City. Since then, it has been dutifully serving dapper downtown clients.

Their mission: Crafting no-nonsense, custom-tailored suits for anyone and everyone who wants to dress with a bold and unique purpose for the boardroom, the ballroom or the altar.

UWM Men’s Shop 

59 S. Temple, SLC

utahwoolenmills.com 

Since 1905 (that’s 115 years, folks), Utah Woolen Mills has been Salt Lake’s premium place for making men dapper.

Their mission: To offer renowned luxury brands like Kiton, Brioni, Isaia, Canali Givocci and Eton, paired with phenomenal in-house tailoring.

O.C. Tanner Jewelers

15 S. State Street, SLC 

octannerjewelers.com

Utah menswear oc Tanner JewelersO.C. Tanner Jewelers carries wedding bands and timepieces–Rolex, Patek Phillippe, Omega, Tudor and more–to complete any wedding head-to-toe look.

Their mission: As Utah’s original jeweler since Obert Clark Tanner founded company in 1927, it’s in the business of celebrating life’s milestones, as well as those just-because occasions.

Bespoke

145 E. 900 South #5, SLC 

bespoke-clothing.com

Utah menswear Beckett and Robb
Suit Pictured by Beckett & Robb

Housed in Salt Lake’s hip Maven District (in fact, next door to one of our favorite bridal boutiques, Chantel Lauren), Bespoke is making waves in men’s fashion. Transparency is evidenced by their online pricing.

Their mission: To design clothing that is as unique to the owner’s personality as it is to his body. The only goal is to help all individuals become the best versions of themselves.

Tabula Rasa

330 Trolley Square, SLC 

Tabularasastationers.com

Utah menswear hm Cole
Shoes from H.M. Cole

While hitting up this European-inspired boutique for wedding invitations, be sure to peruse the shop for men’s fashion books, grooming guides, shaving kits and groomsmen’s gifts including fine leather wallets and business card holders.

Their mission: To offer distinctive gifts and exquisite paper for life’s most important events, as they’ve been doing for more than three decades.

See the featured real wedding (photos by Heather Nan) on our blog! 

Adventurous Desert Elopement

The location is the most important part of any elopement – finding the spot that reflects your personality and sense of adventure.

Vendors…

Arches and Floral: Kaitlynn Putnam@sweetaftonfloral
Rugs + Decor + Tablescape: Rustic Urban Goods@rusticurbangoods
Models: Sam + Carter | @salty_peaks
Cake: Sweet Serendipity | @sweetserendipitymoab

 

Western Desert Groomals Inspiration

From the grooms’ matching jewel-toned boutonnieres by Wild Escape Florals to the stark color contrast between the their looks, this shoot offers us a lesson in elevated western casual.

Vendors:

Woodland Bridal Magic

But make it modern.

Vendors…

Photographer: Whitney Mecham | @whitneyalyson.jpg

Model: Aurora McCausland@auroramccausland

Dress: Karen Willis Holmes | @kwhbridal

Florals: Morgan’s Floral | @morgansfloral

Green Autumn Bridals

Lush greenery is the perfect backdrop for punchy early-fall tones.

Vendors…

Photographer: Rachel Reyes Photography@rachelreyesphoto
Florist: Starlie Squires, Blooms and Branches@bloomsandbranches
Dress: Hannah’s Closet | @hannahsclosetdresses
Dress Designer: JOVANI | @jovanifashions
Model: Didi | @silenoidd