Candy Crush: Wedding Design with Stripes

We Utahns are famous for a sweet tooth. The state’s refined taste for sugar has made national celebrities of bakers—Sweet Tooth Fairy, One Sweet Slice and The Mighty Baker—all winners in various TV baking competitions, all from Utah. Utah’s party scene featured candy buffets before they were cool and is currently creating a soda fountain revolution.

Cavity jokes aside, wedding stylist Allison Baddley of Le Fete says candy is more than corn syrup and sugar. It’s a, dare we say, sweet inspiration for a wedding. “Wedding inspiration can come from anywhere. With
so much neutrality the past few years, wedding design is begging for color and pattern,” she says.

If you are ready to party with colors aplenty, Baddley and her photographer friend Heather Nan shed new light on wedding design with four sugary-sweet patterns—bold stripes, iridescent waves, geometric kaleidoscope and monochromatic color blocking.

Breton, ticking, jailbird, barcode or pin. No doubt, stripes make for a timeless trend. Today, pastel stripes get a fresh look with velvety chocolate and ivory hues like wedding stylist Alison Baddley with La Fête found in these old-fashioned coconut bars, cola rambos, lemon puffy pole marshmallows, and dark and milk chocolate malt balls from Maison Confiserie et Boutique.

How to Design with Stripes: Don’t overdo it.

It’s easy to get obsessed with a trend, but you know what they say about too much of a good thing. Leave some white space within stripes for the eye to relax. Invitations above—flaunting a serif font printed on 100-percent cotton card stock—by Ink & Press Co. reveal that a pastel is far from passe when paired with nominal type to unveil a fresh look. “This is a modern, bold design highlighting minimal typeface balanced with vibrant-colored paper,” says owner Mikyla Marie Manu.

How to Design with Stripes: Shake it up.

Move over candy buffets—mix things up with an over-the-top shake station instead. “It’s all about the freakshakes right now,” says Cuisine Unlimited’s Derek Deitsch of these thick-layered milkshakes. “Along with our colorful ice cream sandwiches, these definitely make a statement.”

 

How to Design with Stripes: Color outside the lines.

A bouquet by Sage Florals arranges old-fashioned petals—including roses, carnations and dahlias—in a loose ombre pattern against an ultra-modern Bitsy Bridal gown ($2,970). Complemented by Mikimoto cluster diamond and pearl drop earrings in 18k white gold ($23,000) and Rahaminov necklace set with round diamonds in 18k white gold ($18,000) from O.C. Tanner Jewelers.

   

Utah Wedding Vendors

Photography: Heather Nan

Styling: La Fête

Paper: Ink & Press Co.

Flowers: Sage Floral

Gown: Bitsy Bridal

Hair and makeup: Janelle Ingram

Desserts and shakes: Cuisine Unlimited

Model: Abigail Johnsen

Linens: La Tavola

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Going Custom? Suit yourself

As the groom, the spotlight on your wedding day also shines on you. But shopping for a great suit is no easy feat! Finding the perfect fit, color, and fabric is more difficult to achieve in a rental or off-the-rack suit. As a result, we’ve seen more grooms choosing to go custom.

But why should you go custom for your wedding day? Bespoke suits are an excellent way to get a perfect fit to highlight your best features. Since custom suits are made with quality materials, they’re a great long-term investment too.

Joshua Kamp, founder of JP Couture shares, “A typical groom is normally starting out in his career and doesn’t have a decent suit or a suit at all. A bespoke suit can double as a wedding suit and a suit that he can use for other important times in his life. If you are willing to pay for an off the rack suit and tailoring, you might as well get a quality custom suit that will last.”

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Photo Credit: Carolina Lindsay Photography

When Joshua couldn’t find a great suit option for his sister’s wedding, he knew that custom was the way to go. But great custom suits in Utah were hard to come by and that’s when he began JP Couture.

With JP Couture, getting a custom suit is easier. Your personal clothier will come to your home or office. At your appointment, you’ll select fabrics and options to personalize your suit. After 4 weeks, you’ll have a fitting. Once it’s perfect, it’s all yours!

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Pictured: JP Couture’s suit lining personalization| Photo Credit: JP Couture

“With a personal clothier from JP Couture, you can go as personalized as you want. You can choose fabric to match your wedding day colors. You can also get your name and wedding date embroidered in the suit lining,” says Joshua.

“Our goal is to make someone’s special day less stressful. We have all types fabrics, colors, buttons, and styles for you to choose from. You’ll end up with a that showcases your unique style. And it won’t be cookie cutter at all!”

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Photo Credit: Carolina Lindsay Photography

If you’re looking for something that you’ll wear over and over, a custom suit is the way to go. To learn more about getting your own JP Couture suit, find them on our vendor listing or check out their website.

 

Feature image above: Carolina Lindsay Photography

Hey Meghan Markle! Here’s how we would plan your Royal Wedding

Dear Meghan,

I realize you have a Royal army of protocol directors, historical curators, celebrity wedding planners and, oh, a finger-waving Monarch “advising” you what a Royal Wedding is and is not, but we have some notes to consider, too. Want to impress the Queen? Here’s how we’d do it.

A Royal Wedding Gown

You’ve chosen your gown, but if you’re having second thoughts or need a second one, how about this foxy number? Assuming bare shoulders are a Royal faux pas, this Sareh Nouri (available in SLC via Bitsy Bridal) breathes the perfect balance of sexy and sophistication with peak-a-boo-lace long sleeves. Plus, a pleated ballgown in an ivory hue makes this frock as iconic as Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton.

Photo by Jacque Lynn. Gown by Bitsy Bridal. Click for full feature.

A Royal Wedding Bouquet

Sure, a white bouquet is all the rage for a Royal Wedding, but dearest Meghan, you’re Hollywood icon. I think you can ditch the stephanotis and Lily of the Valley this time around. May we suggest a pretty pastel bouquet made with springtime favorites? Our favorites include foxgloves, astilbe, ranunculus, peonies, Distant Drum shrub roses, cottage yarrow, blueberries, Sally Holmes heirloom roses, heucherella and spirea foliage.

Photo by Heather Nan. Flowers by Tinge Floral. Click for full feature.

A Royal Wedding Updo

Again, Meghan, you need to go for iconic with a twist. Literally, a twist. The classic chignon never gets old, but this one—with added loops and fresh blooms—flaunts a little more personality.

Photo by D’Arcy Benincosa. Hair by City Style Bar. Click for full feature.

 A Royal Wedding Signature Cocktail

A wedding isn’t a wedding without a Champagne toast. The Royal Wedding is sure to have sparkling wine pouring through the high-brow crowd. But a 2018 wedding isn’t a wedding without one—or even two or three—signature cocktails. Since springtime is all about new life and sunshine, we’re toasting the season with a refreshing lavender and cucumber vodka spritzer. Why not give it a try?

Photo by Linsdey Shaun. Cocktail by Cuisine Unlimited. Click for full feature.

A Royal Wedding Groom’s Cake

The groom’s cake certainly plays in the shadows of the main attraction (we hear you’ve chosen a lemon elderflower pastry), but that doesn’t mean it goes unnoticed. The groom’s second-fiddle status welcomes carte-blanche creativity. Infuse Prince Harry’s dessert with British flare like executive chef Steve Ulibarri of Cuisine Unlimited did here. He transforms a Pimm’s cocktail into a liqueur-spiked vanilla cake layered with cucumber, strawberry and mint buttercream, frosted with orange buttercream and garnished with fresh cucumber, strawberry, orange and mint.

Photo by Adam Finkle. Cake by Cuisine Unlimited. Click for full feature.

Opener image via Forbes

The Park City Wedding Venue You Didn’t Know About Until Now

by Melissa Langford

Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club is one of Park City’s secret gems. Only fifteen minutes up Parleys Canyon from the foothills in Salt Lake City, they are the closest Park City venue to SLC. Our editorial team here at Utah Bride & Groom sat down with Jeremy Ranch’s Angela Livingston to talk about what makes their venue unique and ways to incorporate landscape in a wedding, here’s what she had to say.

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Photo Credit: As Ever Photography

Tell us, what’s it like to host a wedding at Jeremy Ranch Golf Course & Country Club?

“What’s great about hosting a wedding with us, is the fact that you don’t have to be a club member to have a wedding here. We have reserved dates throughout the year so that anyone can enjoy the beautiful landscape that our members love and cherish for your wedding or special event.

As a premier Country Club we offer award winning cuisine, high quality service and the special attention to make your dream wedding come together. We can help you with all or part of the planning process. You also have the advantage of our relationships with the best vendors in the industry.”

 

Photo Credit: As Ever Photography

What makes Jeremy Ranch different from other wedding venues in Utah?

“One of the special things about Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club is the landscape. Unlike any other Park City venue, our clubhouse surrounded by a stunning golf course with expansive views of East Canyon.”

 

As a premier golf course and country club, do you host weddings year-round?

“Even with golf tournaments and club-exclusive events, we do host weddings year-round! Our large indoor and outdoor spaces make it easy to accommodate the changing seasons for any wedding.”

Photo Credit: As Ever Photography

What’s your best advice for brides trying to incorporate a venue’s natural beauty in their wedding?

“The mountains in Utah are a great bonus to any outdoor wedding. Using the correct lighting and minimalist décor sets the tone and makes the space more inviting. The beautiful scenery should not take away from your big day. In fact, it should add to it.”

What is your best advice for couples who are venue shopping?

“Know your budget and limitations of the venue before you say yes. Also, always be flexible with outside space and weather. Your venue should help you with a plan B just in case weather isn’t on your side.”

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Photo Credit: As Ever Photography

To learn more about Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club, find them on our vendor listing or check out their website.

Featured Photo: As Ever Photography

 

 

 

Mountainside Gem: Silver Fork Lodge

Couples, if you’re looking for that quaint mountain locale for your wedding, Silver Fork Lodge & Restaurant encompasses that! Located in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains, there is a towering pine, aspen, or mountain top everywhere you look. The scenery at Silver Fork Lodge is just breathtaking. 

The Big Day

You’ll start your big day by checking into their bed and breakfast, which is complimentary on the night of your wedding and is the perfect place for you to get ready. While you relax in your room and put on your gown, the Silver Fork staff is busy setting up the tables, chairs, linens, china, stemware, silver, food and beverage for your big day.

You can bring in any flowers and décor, so you can have the look and feel that “you” want for your wedding day. Every couple is unique and you want your wedding to reflect you! At Silver Fork Lodge & Restaurant you can easily achieve the perfect mountainside wedding.

Photo Credit: Morgan Leigh Photography
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Photo Credit: Dezember Photography
Photo Credit: Morgan Leigh Photography

Want to know more about this fabulous wedding venue? Find out more at Silver Fork Lodge & Restaurant’s website here.

Featured image above: Dezember Photography

Heavy Metal: Bands for the Groom

With this ring, I thee wed. Now more than ever, there’s a ring for every guy’s personality. A groom has hundreds of options, whether he plays guitar or hikes the canyons, opts for traditional or modern or joneses for platinum over gold. Need help narrowing it down? We loop you in with these hot ring trends.

Rose Gold

The fashion world can’t get enough of this rosy-hued metallic.

1. 18k rose gold and platinum brush finish band, $2,050, O.C. Tanner Jewelers, SLC 2. 14k rose gold flat band with a brushed center and high polish rims, $1,385, Bennion Jewelers, SLC

Hammered

Perfect for an artist or outdoorsmen, this rugged-yet-refined option could be the one.

3. Titanium beveled edge band, $215, Ever-Rings, SLC 4. Two-tone flat band with hammered center in 14k white gold, $1,010, Bennion Jewelers, SLC 5. Handmade hammered sterling silver band, $85, Sharpwerks, SLC

Embedded

Customize a band with a favorite motif or noted Utah hot spot.

6. Titanium flat band with granite inlay from Little Cottonwood Canyon, $450, Ever-Rings, SLC 7. Titanium flat band with guitar string inlay, $450, Ever-Rings, SLC

Classic

Timeless metals that can be dressed up or down.

8. 18k yellow gold brush finish band, $2,080, O.C. Tanner Jewelers, SLC

9. 18k white gold band with coin edge, $2,350, O.C. Tanner Jewelers, SLC 10. Handmade sterling silver flat band, $75, Sharpwerks, SLC

Charcoal

These black rings boast durability, comfort and are darkly handsome.  

11. Zirconium beveled band with sandblasted center, $250, Ever Rings, SLC 12. Zirconium domed band with Wood Inlay, $625, Ever Rings, SLC

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For more inspiration, check out our magazine. 

Ski Engagement Session at Solitude Ski Resort

Wintertime photoshoots have their challenges, for sure. Scary driving conditions, freezing temperatures, not enough snow, too much snow, not enough light, too much light. And if you’re a skier, you get it. It’s not easy to nail a dreamy winter engagement scene.
Leave it to photographer Austen Diamond to perfectly capture Eric and Justine’s ski-centric romance. The duo fell in love on the mountain, so naturally, the two set their sites on those ski hills as the backdrop to their engagement session. Justine describes the scene.
My fiancé Eric is an avid skier and moved to Utah from New Hampshire in 2011. He was working as a sushi chef at Sushi Blue when I moved to Park City from Louisiana in 2013. I was trying to tick some items off my bucket list and learning to snowboard was on that list. We met when I started working in Sushi Blue as a server where Eric was a sushi chef. I knew right away that Eric was special when he, a skier for over two decades, was the only person willing to stick by my side all day learning to ride blues at PCMR, yes, even on powder days :). 
It was very meaningful to me to have our engagement photos in the mountains since I think of meeting and falling in love with my fiancé in the beautiful snowy mountains of the Wasatch during winter. We’ve had fun dates at Solitude riding and skiing and even ice skating in their outdoor skating rink so we jumped at the opportunity to take our photos at Solitude. 
Our wedding ceremony will be August 18, 2018 at the top of Empire Pass in Park City and mountain biking away down the nearby mountain bike trails (TG, Corvair, and Payroll). We’ll be having our reception in Washington Park down Parley’s Canyon with a southern style pig roast. 
   
 
Need more winter wedding ideas? Check out Chill Factor.
Looking for more ski resort venues? Ski Utah has some new venue offerings.

Bridal Beauty: Tame that Mane

Hair and makeup by April Benincosa |  Photos by D’Arcy Benincosa

Sister team—photographer D’Arcy Benincosa and hair and makeup artist April Benincosa—runs Salt Lake’s City Style Bar for on-the-go gals needing blowouts, updos, waxing and makeup. The world-traveling women have seen their share of style in fashion-forward cities like Paris, Scotland and Tokyo and, luckily for us, bring their expertise to Utah brides seeking chic, elegant, romantic big-day looks. Up or down, side swept or straight, find a look that’s uniquely you. citystylebar.com

Add Nature

Nowadays, florals go beyond the bouquet. “One of the best trends over the last three years is hair artists tying the wedding day theme to hair and makeup. Taking blooms from your bouquet and working them into your hair brings cohesion to your entire wedding look,” says D’Arcy Benincosa. Take note: Desert heat zaps blooms fast, so have a bridesmaid remind you to swap out the blooms midway through the day.

Harness Your Inner Queen Bee

Bridal crowns became the new veil years ago, but practical brides soon discovered the Pinterest-gorgeous wreaths were often bulky and juvenile. “A favorite natural look of mine is tying blooms together to create understated flower crowns. Most high-fashion brides are finding that a big flower crown that circles the entire head is often too much for the big day,” D’Arcy says. “Try adding subtle hints, like a few fall leaves on the side of your bun, or a little vine twisted through a braid rather than huge roses placed all around your head. The larger crowns are going out of style, but the subtle hints of nature are truly a classic look to last through the ages.”

Bulk up

It’s taken some time, but women have finally embraced hair extensions as a part of our beauty culture. “With all the dyeing, cutting and teasing our hair goes through, it’s definitely hard to grow it long and luxurious,” D’Arcy explains.

“Luckily, today’s variety of hair extensions offer easy, affordable options and they can look incredibly natural. We rent Laced Hair Extensions for the day of your wedding, but you can also buy your own set from us starting around $300. These extensions are made from real hair, and we recommend getting them dyed to match your current color,” says the light blonde photographer who found extensions that match her own locks without the tedious dyeing.

“If you’re planning on wearing them often, we suggest bringing them into the salon or taking them to your own hair dresser so they can cut and layer them to blend in with your own locks. Please make sure your stylist is familiar with cutting extensions, otherwise they could cut them too short and you would waste your money. The extensions will give you that full, luxurious look you’re wanting on your wedding day.”

Take notes from your favorite celeb crush

 

Worried about looking too on-trend in your wedding photos years from now? “Look at what your preferences have been over the years, not only since you’ve been engaged,” says Benincosa. Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe brought on the classic set curls of the ‘50s. Meanwhile, Cindy Crawford’s ‘80s-inspired beach waves. “Some of the most classic looks we see are Kate Middleton and Nicole Kidman’s loose curls, Grace Kelly and Carolyn Bassett’s low buns and Jessica Biel and Gwen Stefani’s large chignons.”

Hire Wedding-Specific Stylists Who Use Quality Products

Wedding-day beauty requires an expert who knows what hair and makeup will last through the day. “A well-versed makeup artist will make sure you look your most lovely and will have high-end products that won’t melt off during the day. While getting a mid-day makeup touch up is recommended, educate yourself on supreme products,” Benincosa suggests. “Ask your makeup artist what line of cosmetics she uses, what kind of finishing spray and powder, and if she will prime your lips, eyes and face. All of these need different primers, by the way.

We love Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. Avoid the cheaper brands on your wedding day. The same holds true for hair. Make sure to look through the portfolio of images from the first to the last moment of the wedding day to see how the style has held up.” 

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For more inspiration, check out our magazine! 

White Party (Fete En Blanc) 2018

Attention Utah Wedding Professionals!

 

Get your tickets to Utah Bride and Groom’s annual White Party before they are gone!

 

In partnership with The Natural History Museum of Utah, Fuse Wedding and Events, Eclectic Hive, and Culinary Crafts, Utah Bride & Groom magazine invites wedding professionals—caterers, photographers, planners, designers, musicians, retailers, venues and more—to enjoy an evening filled with the hottest trends, cuisine, décor and entertainment. You will not want to miss this event.

Come celebrate with Utah Bride and Groom magazine and mingle with fellow wedding professionals while sipping some wine, tasting delicious appetizers and enjoying the beautiful event space at NHMU. And don’t forget to snap a picture in our fun photo booths!

 

Did I mention we will also have a little surprise we are thrilled to announce?

 

 

What to wear

We ask all attendees to wear cocktail attire in shades of white.

Tickets to attend are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event, unless they sell out.

A limited number of tickets are available.

 

Advance tickets can be bought through EventBrite HERE.

 

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This year’s sponsors include:

Venue : The Natural History Museum of Utah // Catering: Culinary Crafts // Planning & design: Fuse Wedding and Events // Floral design: Artisan Bloom // Esprit Raw Flowers // Photography: Pepper Nix // Videographer: Chris McClain // Entertainment: Dave Bowen Orchestra, TapSnap and Couth Booth // Rentals: Eclectic Hive // Treats: Cakes by Socorro and Retro Rentals // Invitations: Ann Elizabeth Print Studio // Music: Dave Bowen Orchestra

 

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Tutorial: Natural-Glam Bridal Hair and Makeup

written by Ashley Baker  | photos courtesy of Pritchétt Bridal

We already know that the latest trends in bridal makeup have made a shift toward a more natural look, but the pros at Pritchétt Bridal and I, collaborated to create this step-by-step guide to help you lovely brides achieve a natural, but oh-so glamorous style on your wedding day. 

Side note did you guys know that Pritchétt  Bridal is not only a great place to buy wedding gowns from, but it also has a full-service salon right in the shop? I know. I know.   

OK, Back to business…

In this tutorial, HMUA’s Morgan Richins and Chandi Featherstone of Salon Pritchétt offer these expert styling tips and tricks for gorgeous hair and beautiful, natural looking makeup that I just can’t get enough of. Scroll on!

 

But First, Hair

You’ll need:

    • A curling iron or straightener
    • Bobby pins
    • Elastic hair ties
    • Hairspray

Directions:

1). Begin by parting your hair in the middle–this creates an illusion of longer hair.

2). Curl the hair in alternating directions using either the curling iron or straightener–this gives the appearance of thicker, fuller hair.

3). Braid a loose crown around your head to create an effortless boho look. Pin any loose hairs back and add a little hair spray. Voila!

“Brides should feel like the best version of theirselves on their wedding day. Creating a natural look that enhances your natural beauty is a great way to accomplish that,” says Richins. “Braids are fun to wear on your wedding day because not only are they elegant, they also create a secure place to pin a veil to. The natural glam look is all about enhancing what’s already there and feeling beautiful.”

Skin Deep

You’ll need:

  • Facial cleanser
  • Toner
  • Pore reducer
  • Primer

Products we love:

Directions:

To prepare your skin:  First cleanse, then add toner, let dry. Then apply primer evenly. 

“The most important step of wedding makeup is to prime and prep your face. Doing so will help your look last for hours through the wedding festivities. Also, I cannot stress how important blending is. Blending is key to making everything look softer and more natural,” Featherstone says.

 

The Eyes Have it

You’ll need:

  • Neutral eyeshadow palette
  • Makeup brushes

Product we love: 

 

 

Directions:

1). After prepping the eyes, apply a lighter shade of shadow on the center of the eyelid. 

2). Gradually build darker layers slowly around the crease of the eye.

Remember: You want it to look natural so try not go overboard with the darker eyeshadow.

3). Apply a layer of shimmer shadow in the center of the eyelid and then blend until even. 

 

Let’s Face it

You’ll need:

  • Foundation
  • Highlighter
  • Concealer
  • Contour powder
  • Blush
  • Setting powder

Products we love:

Base Layer + Highlights

Directions

1) Apply your foundation with a beauty blender.

2). Blend it evenly across the face and into your neck.

 Note: Use a smaller sponge for hard to reach areas, such as underneath and around the eyes. 

3).  Use concealer to highlight underneath the eyes, down the bridge of the nose, across the forehead, and a line down the middle of the chin.

4). Blend, blend, blend!

 

Contour + Blush

Directions

1). After the highlighter, concealer and foundation have been blended in evenly, it’s time to contour your cheek bones, forehead, and jawline. Here’s a quick contouring tutorial, ICYMI. Remember to blend. 

2). Highlight your face with shimmer and then add blush.

“For this look we went with a warmer tone because it enhances the model’s natural beauty,” Featherstone says.

 

Let’s Talk Smack

You’ll need:

  • Lip conditioner
  • Your favorite shade of neutral lipstick
  • Lip liner

Products we love: 

Directions

1). Set your look with powder. Keep your powder on hand during the wedding day in case you need to touch-up.

2).  Apply your lip conditioner

3). Line your lips with your favorite liner

4). Apply your lipstick

“Here, we decided to go with a light pink to complete the look,” Featherstone says.

 

Take a look inside the Pritchétt Salon: #yesplease 

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Richins  (IG: @madeoverbymorgan) and Featherstone (IG: @chandikatebeauty) work at Salon Pritchett (IG: @salonpritchett). To learn more about Pritchétt (formerly Avenía) Bridal, check out their website.

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Melissa Langford contributed to this article.

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