Real Wedding: Elegant in Red at St. Regis Deer Valley

Cheeky themes and vivid colors can oftentimes interrupt and distract from the most important elements of a wedding day: the wedding itself! With neutral outdoor tones as the décor backbone for this fall wedding, Fuse Weddings & Event and Artisan Bloom created the perfect setting to put focus on the bride. Her larger than life Vera Wang gown brought her personal style and simple elegance to the big day! 

Alexandra Moresco & Daniel James McKerr, Jr.

St. Regis Deer Valley, Park City
September 9

THE COUPLE

This Chicago couple met by accident. “I lived near DePaul University’s campus while attending college there and used to frequent a small bakery called Floriole,” Alex recalls. “I kept running into D.J. at Floriole and eventually we started chatting. We had our first official date there a week later.” Four years later, D.J. proposed in Lincoln Park at a spot overlooking the Chicago skyline, where Alex and D.J. had gone on their second date. “He proposed after dinner and drinks at our favorite cocktail bar, The Aviary.”

THE WEDDING

Alex and D.J. invited sixty guests to a destination wedding in Park City. “People were shocked when we told them Park City, considering D.J. and I are both based in the Midwest,” says Alex. “As a publicist, I worked at Sundance Film Festival for clients. I never got to see anything but the inside of a press tent, so D.J. started taking me back the first week of September, every year. We totally fell in love with it, and Park City has become our special place.”

THE MOOD

Alex and D.J. asked guests to come prepared for a relaxed, mountain event. “It was like a big party for all of our closest friends,” Alex says. The four-day celebration incorporated intimate meals, whiskey tours, fly fishing, a bridal brunch and concluded with the ceremony at St. Regis Deer Valley. No cheeky theme or vivid colors interrupted the natural landscape alive with Park City’s aspens, blue sky and mountain vistas. For the patio reception, the duo opted for a single long table so they could dine with everyone, instead of being separate from the guests. “I never wanted our reception to feel overdone,” Alex says of the natural decor elements. “We did not have strict colors, but Fuse (Weddings & Events) and Artisan Bloom brought in neutral outdoor tones like blush pink.”

THE MENU

“We wanted our guests to eat amazing food and drink amazing wine,” Alex explains. “I think we accomplished both of those things.” During cocktail hour, guests snacked on tuna tartare, beef tartare, mini grilled-cheese sandwiches, blue cheese and fig bites, croquettes and bacon-wrapped shrimp. “We had a full bar and served our two favorite drinks as signature cocktails: a gin Eastern Standard and an Old Fashioned.” For dinner, guests chose from steak, roasted chicken and wood-plank grilled salmon paired with a wine selection that the St. Regis sommelier customized with D.J. and Alex. Alex selected a red velvet cake, then surprised D.J. with a University of Michigan “M” lemon cake.

THE TUNES

“We had a Tuscan string quartet play current hits varying from Bruno Mars to Taylor Swift,” Alex explains.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS

“When we went out to the grand lawn to see how it was set up, we both had this moment that just took our breaths away,” Alex says. “I know it’s non-traditional to spend the 24 hours leading up to a wedding with your significant other, but we couldn’t picture it any other way.”

Loving this red gown? See more colorful inspiration here!

VENDORS:

Photography: Pepper Nix | @peppernix
Planning, Design, Rentals: Fuse Weddings &  Events | @fuseweddingsandevents
Venue, Catering: St. Regis, Deer Valley | @stregisdv
Flowers: Artisan Bloom | @artisanbloom
Rings: Cartier | @cartier
Invitations: All She Wrote | @allshewrotechi
Gown: Vera Wang | @verawang
Entertainment: Tuscan String Quartet | @greenlightbooking
Hair and Makeup: Vivian Hair & Makeup |
Favors: V Chocolates |
Rentals: Tavolo Rentals | @tavolorental
Linens: Creative Coverings, Sparks, Nevada | @creativecoverings
Calligraphy: Karli Noel |

One in a Million: Riverside Bridals in Gunlock Park

Taking advantage of a weekend wedding shoot in sunny St. George, photographer Stephanie White created a red rock bridal shoot that is unlike anything we’ve seen before.

On site

Model Addison Kanoelani suggested Gunlock Park, because the waters were flooding down the rocks, making for some stunning backdrops for the shoot. According to St. George natives, this is not a phenomenon that happens every year. In fact, several years can pass without water passing through the Gunlock at all, so this team got the chance of a lifetime. When you combine that luck with the perfectly angled shots White was able to capture, you get a shoot that is a rare beauty in itself.

The Look

We adore the flowing layers of that gown from Bell Tower bridal – doesn’t it match that majestic river just perfectly?! And we didn’t think it was possible to bring any more beauty of those red rocks, but Karen J Florals sure proved us wrong. That dusty-hued bouquet takes all the beauty of the Southern Utah desert and packs it into one sweet-smelling bunch. With the rusty-orange ribbons too?! Pure magic, right? Photographer Stephanie White shared that having gorgeous florals truly adds more than people realize to a session. We couldn’t agree more!

Scroll through to see more of this sunny, sultry and oh-so spectacular session!

Get more inspo for a Southern Utah wedding here! 

Vendors:

Models: Addison and Ryan Kanoelani  | @kanoelani.allure
Gown: Bell Tower Bridal | @belltowerbridal 
Florals: Karen J Florals | @karenjflorals 
Suit: Mr. Tux St. George | @mrtuxstgeorge 
Photographer: Stephanie White | @stephanielorrainephotography

Peachy Keen: Springtime Florals for Your Bridal Shoot

Just in time for the warm front coming in, Azalea Flower Co. and a team of brilliant vendors created a bright and uplifting styled shoot to ring in Spring in style. Drawing inspiration from those ever-bridal-worthy peachy hues that are peeking through in blossoms throughout the state, the team captured the freshness of a life-giving greenhouse and the delicate femininity of spring blossoms flawlessly in one fell swoop.
“The first thing I put in the vase was the peach and then built the florals around it,” says florist Heidi Ostergaard. “I love that peaches have so many different hues of pinks as well as lighter shades of orange and a touch of yellow. I thought they were the perfect inspiration based on the variety of color alone.”
Heidi of Azalea Flower Company chose the perfect location, placing their models (the darling Miss Utah County herself, Ansley Vasquez, we might add!) among fresh heather greens for a simple, chic shoot to inspire springtime brides and floral fiends alike. The arrangements are bursting with garden roses, essential spring tulips, and texture from delicate Japanese Andromeda and hanging amaranthus. Throw it all on a modern-chic hoop arrangement, and you have florals fit for any pink-loving bride.

 

 

 

VENDORS

Florist: @Azaleaflowerco

Invitations: @Jessallredcreative

Venue: @highlandgardens

Photographer: Clarity Lane (@Clarity.lane)

HMUA: @AnsleyFun

Dress: @Hannahsclosetdresses, @Sherryhill

Décor: @Urban_Blush_Events

Models: @ansleyfun, @tylerv007

Windswept Bridals at Little Sahara

“A whimsical location, a beautiful couple, a flowy gown and a whole lot of magic.”

The prime recipe for a perfect bridal shoot, as described by photographer Melanie Loitz. Shooting with Amanda Wood in the Little Sahara sand dunes, the team fell in love with the location, and it was just the right fit for the style of the couple, creating these gorgeous shots was a breeze.

Speaking of breeze, one of the most swoon-worthy details of this shoot is the way the wind catches every stunning ripple and fold in the bride’s gushing bohemian gown (custom-made by Betsy Couture), which is perfectly complimented by a faux flower bouquet crafted by Kendall of @lovekendall.co. Some of the florals are even carved out of wood- keeping them in flawless shape for the entire romping, rolling, adventurous shoot.

“We wanted to capture the flow of the dress, so we did a lot of running and action shots,” says Loitz. “It only made sense, because do you see that train? Holy Cow!”

 

Both the train and sleeves on the gown make for the boho bridal look of our dreams. Add in a striking brush of blue ribbon against the gown and landscape’s neutral tones, and you get a gallery fit for a fairy queen.

Scroll on down to see more magical moments:

 

VENDORS

Photography: Melanie Loitz Photography | @melloitz.photo
Gown: Betsy Barker | @betsycouture
Slip: Lizzy Slip | @lizzyslip
Florals: Kendall | @lovekendall.co
Location: Little Sahara sand dunes

Send It: Snowboard Bridals at Snowbird Resort

Ruby and John Tran are mountain-folk.

No, really: The couple was engaged at the top of Purgatory Mountain in Durango, CO, and two weeks later decided to elope to that very spot. Every year, they take a family trip to the peaks of Utah to bond over their favorite hobby: snowboarding.  This past March, they took their annual winter getaway at Snowbird Ski Resort, and had the most fun, classy and carefree vow renewal in the resort’s stunning event spaces.
“We didn’t want the pressure of everything being perfect,” says Ruby. “It was just the annual trip, with a little ‘oh, by the way, we’re getting married’ thrown in there.”
In fact, the couple was so devoted to boarding on this trip that they couldn’t bear to even take a break for their bridal shoot.
Photographer Jadie Jo Italasano said that this was the one shot that Ruby and John HAD to have.
“Of course, I was so excited for it,” Jadie Jo says. “I always love when my couples are adventurous and want fun, outside the box photos to show who they are and what they love to do together.” To achieve this shot, Jadie Jo waited on a bridge at the lodge, and shot the boarders as they rode down the slope. And don’t they look amazing?!
Ruby and John chose Snowbird because it was the first place they ever snowboarded together, but mostly because it is John’s favorite place on the planet. “He’s the princess, and I’m glad he got the wedding of his dreams,” says Ruby.
The Trans renewed their vows in front of family, friends, and their two children in a space dressed to the nines in burgundy and blue to offset the wintery white backdrop outside. After their “I Do’s” the party continued with dinner and a massive, love-filled dance party.
Scroll on down to see more of Ruby and John’s board-bum big day!
John’s Groomsmen gifts were these personalized flasks from ToonedupGifts.
VENDORS
Suits: ASOS | @asos
HMUA: Ann Tran, Houston | @anntran

Browse more ski-bum love in these Solitude Ski Engagements! 

Wedding Band 101

It’s officially engagement season, congratulations all around! But as we creep into wedding season, another ring question reigns supreme: what kind of bling comes after the proposal ring? We got the scoop on wedding and anniversary bands from J. Brooks Jewelers, to help all those couples who aren’t sure what style to go with next. Victoria Angulo, the Marketing & E-Commerce specialist for J. Brooks, sat down with us with her insights on finding the perfect band to represent your marriage:

The Wedding Band

Fit 

From a designer’s standpoint, some rings are not necessarily made to accompany a wedding band. For example if you are choosing a halo or other fancy-shaped engagement ring, the crown or halo may be set too low to have an anniversary band fit flush next to your ring.   There are two main options here:

If [flush] is the particular style you want, I would be sure to find or make a ring that’s crown is set high enough to have a ring fit underneath, OR plan to have an anniversary band specially made with a curved style to trace your ring.

Style

 

As far as style goes, we are seeing more of an eclectic stack look be very popular! This meaning a combination of shapes, colors & styles. For example, maybe pairing your solitaire yellow gold engagement ring with a platinum geometric band & classic yellow gold pave set band. Mixing colors & styles in very fun way to add variety to your everyday wear.

We always encourage our customers to choose platinum if they like a white-silver metal. Platinum is our preferred precious metal due to its color & durability. Since platinum is a pure white metal, the color will never change like it does with white gold. In addition, the durability of platinum is higher than any other precious metal, making the prongs of platinum rings last typically twice as long.

Rose Gold

Brooks thinks rose gold has officially made its way as one of the classic metal colors. With that said, we don’t see rose gold going out of style anytime in the near future. Historically, rose gold was actually the most preferred metal color during WWII. Whether it be as the entire ring’s metal color or simply an accent, rose gold is simply the perfect color for those with that rosey pink skin tone.

From 2018 to 2019

In 2018, our most popular diamond shapes were round, oval & cushion diamonds. A rose or yellow gold oval halo was the most popular style of the year! Along with that, we saw solitaires make a very real impression, along with geometric shape bands & halo rings.

 

We at J. Brooks anticipate fancy shape center stones, 3 stone rings, stacked rings & distinctive halos to be the next engagement ring trends. As for jewelry in general – all things delicate & stacking!

A parting thought:

One of the ideas our jewelry store has proposed to our clients, is to have a stack band represent each of your children, with hope to one day pass those bands to each represented child. This gives you an exciting idea to look forward to when getting engaged or purchasing an anniversary band – giving you a reason to add an eclectic look to your style while building your heirloom collection.

 

Want to learn about picking the perfect engagement ring first? Try our Engagement Ring Guide on for size!

Real Wedding: Ashley + Staley

THE COUPLE

Ashley and Staley Havili met on Bumble and it was love at first click. After 18 months of chatting and dating, they were engaged! The proposal was sweet and simple: After spending the day at Sundance, Staley popped the question on the Alpine Loop.  Three months later – on September 15, 2018 – they were married in the Salt Lake Temple!

THE WEDDING

They celebrated at the Grand America Hotel, with over 400 guests. There was no wedding party, as the couple couldn’t pick only a handful people out of their large families.

“While a 400+ wedding seems giant, it was actually small for us,” Ashley says. The guest list included mostly family and very centered around their loved ones. In the ceremony, they dedicated the first chair to Ashley’s mom, who passed away 1o years ago.

“We gave her a bouquet and a sign,” says Ashley. “It was important that I have her there in spirit.”

THE MOOD

The rich elegance of The Grand America served as the perfect setting for Ashley’s vision. She plans corporate events for a living, so her vision was easy to complete. She wanted an elegant, classy and timeless celebration, highlighted by her simple (but stunning) Anne Barge gown, delicate tropical florals and glittering gold accents. With Ashley’s touch, the wedding became the perfect mix of bright Tongan culture and high-class wedding affair!

 

 

 

THE MENU

The only requirement for the food was that the Havilis wanted lots of it! Catered by the Grand America staff, the wedding had plenty of options from salad to short rib, salmon to grilled eggplant rollatini. Sticking with tradition, for dessert they served cake. But not just any cake: a 5 layer wedding cake by Posies for You, with the flavors vanilla pineapple, chocolate raspberry, allspice with cream cheese, vanilla with buttercream and chocolate with swiss buttercream. To keep guests dancing all night long, they also served a “late night snack” of sliders, chicken fingers, french fries and donuts.

 

THE MUSIC

Mr. and Mrs. Havili danced their first dance set to “Giving It All (to You)” by Haley and Michaels. Later in the evening, the party incorporated aspects of Staley’s Tongan culture through dance. Several cultural dances were performed by various family members, but Ashley was the star of the show, performing a traditional Tongan bride dance, a Tau’olunga.  The Havilis ended the night escaping through a tunnel of sparklers to their romantic honeymoon. Scroll on for more of this magical celebration!

Vendors:

Gown/Veil: Anne Barge Designs at Alta Moda Bridal

Groom’s suit: H.M. Cole

Floral/Decor: Every Blooming Thing

Photography: Travis J Photography

Planning Assistance: www.littlebirdeventsbyabh.com

Venue: The Grand America Hotel

Cake: Posies for You

Get to Know Alpine Barn: Korey + Tanji’s Winter Wedding

Groundhog Day told us we’re getting an early spring, but the weather hasn’t really looked that way, does it? In efforts to break through the rainy greys, we want to introduce you to a new, spring-ready venue with a Real Wedding twist!

Say hello to Knot & Pine’s Alpine Barn venue located in Alpine, Utah. If you saw our Malta Bridals post from earlier this year,  you’ll remember our gorgeous power couple, Korey and Tanji Smith. The Smiths were one of the first couples to seal the deal at Alpine Barn. Now we get to tell you their sweet story and share wedding details!

Courtesy of the Knot & Pine website

The Couple

Photographer and now husband Korey Smith told us that he met his new wife, Tanji, on the LDS dating app, “Mutual.”

When they matched, Tanji was living in St. George and he was in Orem, so they did a lot of FaceTime before they met. Their first date? A trip to Vegas to see the Blue Man Group!

As for the proposal, Korey made it a complete secret.

“We tricked her into thinking I was doing a photoshoot for someone the day I proposed,” says Korey.  “I arranged with another photographer to meet me at the Provo City Center temple to take photos of him. He offered to snap a quick shot of Tanji and I and I got on one knee and asked her.  She did not see it coming.”

Talk about a sweet surprise!

The Wedding

Korey and Tanji held their big celebration at Alpine Barn after a ceremony at the Provo City Center temple on December 1, 2018.

Knot & Pine’s Alpine Barn venue holds between 450-550 guests and has a maximum seating capacity of 120. The venue can be reserved for any 6 hours between the hours of 10am-10pm (and they say that’s flexible too!).

Here’s a perk: they only do one event a day, which means that they can try to accommodate early set up times! That’s one less thing to worry about. Alpine Barn’s rustic atmosphere was the perfect backdrop for the wedding’s neutral color palette, complete with brilliant white florals by none other than Provo’s Campus Floral. 

“The venue was also so beautiful,” Korey says. “Natalie the owner was very easy to work with and the final result was more amazing than we could have ever asked for.”

One of the most magical parts of the Alpine Barn venue is the delicate lighting. Those breathtaking string lights are included in the space!

Amenities included in rental:

10 Farm Style wood tables (measuring 9’x40)

8-12 Crossback Wood Chairs per table (plenty of seating for between 80-120 guests)

Two 9′ Buffet tables

Cake table

2 gift tables

A sign in table

Other features includes a top-of-the-line sound system, a TV in the entryway, a bridal suite AND groom’s room (with TV and lounge space!). 

Alpine Barn also provides a prep kitchen and options for in-house Floral, Catering, Cakes, and event planning services. Sounds like you can just kick your feet up and pick the pretty details rather than worrying about all the technicalities.

 

The Menu

The wedding dinner was catered by Sweeto Burrito (yum!), and cupcakes by Danielle Jones wrapped up the night.

After a long day of love, the newlyweds ended the night with romantic dancing on Alpine’s intimate dance floor, and as they say: lived happily ever after. Keep on scrolling for more images!

If you missed our feature of the Smith’s bridals in Malta (that Korey took himself!), you can peruse them here! 

Vendors

Photography: Cameron Dever Photo | @camerondeverphoto
Gown: A Bridal Center, Provo | @bridalcenter
Tux: Formed Fit | @formedfit
Floral: Campus Floral, Provo | @campusfloral 
Catering: Sweeto Burrito | @sweetoburrito
Cake: Danielle Jones, Wedding Cake by Danielle | @wedding.cake.by.danielle
Venue: Knot & Pine’s Alpine Barn, Alpine UT | @knotandpine

Make History: 5 Timeless Invitation Trends

Every bride craves a classic feel for her big day. If you’re a discerning bride looking to dive headfirst into traditional styles, get ready to kick off your old school and sentimental wedding with historically stylish stationery suites from every era.

Calligraphy

Similar fonts on traditional envelopes and modern elements tie the old to the new with flawless flair.

Taking the usual wedding-day mantra “old, new, borrowed and blue” to heart, Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink & Press, Co. crafts a coordinating suite that is one-of-a-kind. Delicate calligraphy and antique stamps, featuring landmark  buildings and renowned historical figures from Victorian times and beyond. The old styles paired with new trends —set by Manu herself—present a blend of modern and traditional design elements sure to wow every recipient on your guest list. Ultra-modern etched invitation pieces on transparent acrylic slabs make the message crystal clear: Your big day is not a party anyone wants to miss.

Botanicals

Whether it’s Utah’s snow-capped slopes or red rock canyons, the state boasts a long-held reputation as the ultimate outdoors destination for adventure-folk from all corners of the globe. If your wedding is at one of Utah’s many epic destination venues, why not celebrate Utah’s beauty with gorgeous nature-packed stationary?

Thick cards with colorful borders by Smitten by Design at The Write Image deliver a mountain lodge vacation right to your guests’ mailbox. They can ski or ride right into a retro resort postcard from majestic snowy peaks of your ceremony location.

Not a winter wedding? No problem. Lush botanical spreads have local flora of all shapes, sizes and heights sprouting right there on the page, showcasing Utah splendor before guests even arrive.

Hand-Painted

Take a walk on the modern side with artsy hand-painted designs by Ann Elizabeth Print Studio. Today’s artsy brides are about all things locally-sourced and locally-made. Creativity runs wild with layers of whimsical elements.

Watercolor paint pairs with solid metallic gold foil, cursive handwriting meets strong, solid type and bold sweeps of acrylic play with thin, smart fonts. All wrapped up in brightly-colored envelopes with transparent bands. Dainty, hand-painted watercolor ferns on small invites means no two cards you mail will be the same—each will be unique. Just like your wedding.

Monogram

Innovative shapes and cuts of invitation cards catch the eye, even with the simplest designs.

Two names merging as one, a type-set representation of love. Not only does the letter-inspired motif capture the classiness of paper elements, but its subtle addition completes the task that every wedding invite should: It makes the day all about you!  

Tabula Rasa paper suites take all of the swoon-worthy trends of the Golden Age, but with a modern and minimalistic twist. Varied shapes and sizes add just the right amount of dapper, keeping simple suites looking elegant. A healthy pop of color and sparkle spices things up, adding  flair while avoiding the busy appearance of an overkill design. Less is more in this era of wedding style, and these cards prove that simple can be as elegant as ever with the right snazzy design.

Sealed

The perfect contrast: distressed edges add delicate notes to lavish suites.

When it’s your time to shine, there is no reason you shouldn’t pull out all the stops. Make your greetings stand out from the rest with iridescent wax seals and exquisite packaging that exude extravagance and status in the most traditional of displays. Ink + Press Co. goes above and beyond with Old English casings as the memorable and sophisticated trend of customized seals steps back into the modern limelight. And what better way to glam up age-old methods for the modern bride than with a little sparkle? For the romantic and luxurious at heart, glimmering wax, ink and foil take antiqued looks to the next level.

Browse some of our favorite paper vendors in our Vendor Guide! 

I Do, Take 2: The A-Z of Planning a Second Wedding

Chapter one of starting a blended family? Throw a spectacular wedding. This summer, I witnessed two “second” weddings, both very different from each other. One was set inside an enchanting garden with a taco truck and the other was hosted and catered by a country club. One casual, the other formal. Both magical.

As different as the celebrations were, they had notable things in common. Dear Millennials, take note. Gen X knows how to celebrate love and party like rock stars. Here’s what all engaged couples can learn from second-time-around nuptials.

It’s okay to be the center of attention and throw yourself a big party. 

Rachael Hunt married Dave Stockham in August surrounded by 75 guests on the lawn of a family home in Holladay. The couple’s six children took part in the ceremony.

 

As tempting as it may be to play it cool by sneaking off to the courthouse, you’ll disappoint friends and family. Mom, Dad, friends and siblings lifted you as you fell, skinned your knee and ugly-cried until there were no more tears left.

They also rejoiced in watching you be resuscitated by meeting a new partner. They are begging to celebrate you, love and happy beginnings. Now’s not the time to be humble or shy. Send out invites. Buy a gown. Buy a new suit. Hire a taco truck. Go.

Writing love letters never goes out of style.

“In sickness and health” takes on new meaning when you’ve pulled someone out of thier darkest dark or have been yanked out of your own. Waxing poetry on love, playfulness and adventure shouldn’t be reserved for the young. Write your own vows, love letters, toasts, intentions and affirmations. Remind yourselves—and the village protecting you—what loving partnerships are all about.


Asking for favors is cool.

No doubt, hiring party professionals to orchestrate a soiree is a must. Asking for recommendations from your trusted tribe is a cinch. It’s even likely that you have friends that either have careers in or have spent years cultivating the skills of graphic design, floral design, guitar playing, bartending, woodworking, salsa making or writing. They aren’t “in training” to be these things; they are legit talent. Ask for the help. Repay later. Or never. They don’t expect it.

Don’t feel guilty about leaving people out. 

Aly Hill married Matt Wikstrom on a hot September day at the Salt Lake Country Club surrounded by 281 guests, 50 of whom were aly’s kids’ friends.

Once you hit 40, it’s likely you know a chunk of your hometown. Sure, you have hundreds of contacts via social media, the school association, your gym and kids’ activities, but who is it that counts? One of my bride friends said, “We invited the people who were with us from the beginning of our relationship together and supported both of us.” Who champions this new partnership? Who supports the kids? Who can your family lean on in a crisis? That’s your village of support. Everyone else should understand.

Remind your kids how essential they are to the union.

Should you include your children in the ceremony? Yes! Parents instill life lessons to their offspring every day, sometimes every hour of the day. Those little eyeballs watch everything under a microscope. What better way to demonstrate commitment—even through tough times—than to involve the kiddos in the ceremonial pledge.

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

The pressure to impress wears off by midlife. Instead of focusing on superficial details, mid-lifers get right to the point: the words, the ceremony and becoming a married unit. (Food and alcohol are a close second, of course.) Anyone who has planned a party—even professionals—will tell you something will go wrong. Couples who have been through divorce, death, financial challenges or identity crises scoff at the party hurdles and hit the dancefloor.

Aly & Matt’s Wedding Vendors

Venue: Salt Lake Country Club, SLC

Planner: Fuse Weddings & Events, SLC

Photos: Pepper Nix, SLC

Flowers: Blooms & Co., SLC

Band: Millennial Beat

Welcome Dinner: Squatters, SLC

Rachael & Dave’s Wedding Players

Venue: Private Residence

Photos: Reed Rowe, SLC

Rentals: Diamond Rental, Murray

Taco truck: Fácil Taqueria

Bartender: Maxwell’s, SLC

Vase rentals: Native Flower Company, SLC

DJ: DJPauly, SLC

Graphic design: Sarah Boyle Creative, SLC

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