Inside Look: Jeremy Ranch Venue Tour

Jeremy Ranch Weddings and Events takes pride in adding the personal touch to make your event special. Their onsite Event Manager can organize any type of function seamlessly,  keeping your budget and style in mind, and the clubhouse features rooms to accommodate both small and large events.
In an effort to make all events even more special, Jeremy Ranch has recently renovated their venue spaces to fit the style of the modern bride and groom. Come with us on a tour of the facility, to see where you can host your next event!

Bridal Suite

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The private, newly built Bridal Suite is a peaceful place for you to get ready for your special day. Before the remodel, Jeremy Ranch didn’t have a private space for brides to prepare for their event, and brides prepared in the locker room with the club members. When remodeling their fitness center, the management at the club decided that it would be an advantage to have a private suite built to make the day more special for their brides. The suite includes 5 vanity stations, a closet for bridal and bridesmaid gowns, full length mirrors and a display hook for the wedding gown. 

Bar & Deck

Jeremy Ranch’s newly renovated Pier Bar and outside deck will be perfect for you and your guests to enjoy the views and beverages on your wedding day. The last time this area of the club got a facelift was 25 years ago, so it was high time for a modernization. The wood stains were darkened, and the club purchased new stylish furniture, replaced the carpets and repainted to fit the color schemes more on trend today.

 

Kitchen & Dining

The full service, award winning kitchen is ready to handle whatever your food and beverage needs may be. Voted Best of Utah for Private Dining in 2017, head chef Paul Schwartz and the management will work with couples in consideration of their budget and their unique tastes to create a custom menu for the big day.

Miniature Naan Platter
Apricot Roast BBQ Chicken

 

Ceremony Locations

A ceremony in the beautiful Canyon Room will feature expansive views of East Canyon, will leave your guests in awe of the rolling hills. The Canyon Room is perfect for intimate ceremonies, and any of the indoor spaces can be paired together for small ceremonies and receptions. The indoor locations are limited for space, and are best for intimate events, with seating for up to 150. Outside, a brand-new Club Courtyard is the perfect setting for a warm-weather ceremony.

Last but not least, the spacious courtyard and fire pit will supply unforgettable charm that will leave a lasting impression on your reception guests and your beautiful night. If you have a bigger event, this space can accommodate upwards of 230 guests.

Photo by Rebekah Westover

To get up close and personal with the space or to plan your event, you can reach out to the event management team at Jeremy Ranch here!

 

 

 

Wedding Inspo: Majestic Mountain Bridals

 “I am personally inspired by being in the mountains 95% of my sessions are held there. There is just something about capturing beautiful memories with such grand backgrounds. My favorite moments of this shoot were just watching how sweet Kelly was with Laynee. He gave her his suit coat in between shots, because it was a little chilly, and saying how beautiful she was!” – Photographer Tarrin Monson

There is something about the Uinta Mountains that adds instant majesty to any image, and this beautiful mountain bridals shoot by Tarrin Monson is no exception. I love how the simple yet breathtaking backdrop of the Utah wilderness highlights the gorgeous details of this couple’s wedding-day attire. The evergreens offer just enough color to be interesting, but don’t distract from the main focus of the shoot — the lovers!

 

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Dress & Jewelry: Fantasy Bridal, Vernal UT
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hotography by Tarrin Monson Photography

The Party Starts Here

Rehearsal dinners used to live in the shadows of the wedding reception. Now, they complement the big day. At Park City wedding venues, where destination couples host guests from all over the world for a weekend (not just the wedding day), rehearsal dinners launch the wedding and provide a festive welcome for guests visiting Utah, often for the first time.

Luckily for Park City couples, the mountain resort town boasts legendary restaurants available year-round. “These are the most-shot rehearsal dinner venues in Park City,” photographer Pepper Nix explains. “Not all couples hire a photographer for their rehearsal dinner, but they should. The night’s vibe is so different from that of the wedding day.”

Photo Credit: Pepper Nix

High West Saloon is Park City’s rehearsal-dinner darling. Enlist the cowboy band “Hired Guns,” and instruct your guests to come in cowboy casual attire—boots and cowboy hat encouraged. On cool nights, gather ‘round the whiskey-barrel fire pits and sample the whiskey selection. The ski-in gastro-distillery is housed inside two preserved historical buildings.

350 Main is a strong, pre-wedding favorite. The boutique restaurant offers light fare and seafood in a historic building. It serves local and sustainable food, largely sourced in the Wasatch Mountains. To keep the party going (or to get the party started), head next door to 350 Main’s sister establishment The Spur Bar & Grill where guests can listen to live music and enjoy wings, burgers and brick-oven pizzas.

Despite being one of the oldest restaurants in Park City, the Riverhorse on Main features an industrial-contemporary interior and serves up “eclectic” American cuisines including local rainbow trout, macadamia nut-crusted halibut and filet mignon. The celebrated venue boasts an outdoor patio overlooking Park City’s historic Main Street.

Daly’s at Montage Deer Valley is a casual option offering brick-oven pizzas, darts and bowling. For larger rehearsal dinners, the grand Mountain Lawn glows with patio lights in the summertime. The Vista Lounge, a popular site for wedding receptions, is also an option.

Speaking of bowling, Jupiter Bowl at Kimball Junction offers private spaces for parties upto 400 guests. The alley offers bowling, billiards, an arcade, a sports bar, 32 screens of live sports, bar food and cocktails.

Stein Eriksen Lodge’s Flagstaff Deck boasts one of the best views of Deer Valley Resort’s Flagstaff Mountain—white in the winter, yellow in the fall and evergreen in the summer. Long, family-style dining tables, bistro lights and gourmet cuisine encourage guests to relax and linger.

Photo Credit: Pepper Nix

Golden Opportunity

Reema Padia & Spencer Reed
Traditional Indian wedding at Temple Har Shalom, Park City

Photos by Jessica White Photography

THE COUPLE

“I bought a one-month subscription to Match.com,” Reema says. “I created a search and saw Spencer on that list. I thought he was very cute and saw that he had completed college in North Carolina, which is where I’m from. A few messages back and forth led to our first date at a lunch spot in Salt Lake City.” After that initial three-hour date, the duo dated for two years before Spencer proposed to Reema atop a Sugar House Park hillside. “Spencer set up a large canopy tent and a grilling station for salmon. We ate dinner and drank my favorite wine. I then saw a group of our closest friends walking up the hill.” Oblivious to Spencer’s big surprise, she greeted their friends, then turned around to see Spencer on one knee.

THE WEDDING

“The Temple Har Shalom is a blank canvas with a beautiful [Park City] backdrop, and it allowed us to really personalize our wedding and reception to be exactly what we wanted,” Reema says. “We chose the date because all of our other big relationship events—the day we started dating and got engaged—were in June, and we wanted to get married before I graduated from residency on June 23, and we moved to Seattle.”

THE MOOD

A baraat—an Indian wedding procession for the groom—led guests from the Westgate Hotel to the Temple Har Shalom. Reema’s mother greeted Spencer and performed a blessing to welcome him to the venue. Next, the procession followed a path adorned with flower petals and intricate designs made of white flour. A mandap, or altar, made of aspen trees and light drapery sheltered the Hindu ceremony. Guests blessed the newlyweds with white rice and petals.

THE CUISINE

Utah’s legendary Indian restaurant Bombay House catered the affair. The menu included saag paneer, chana masala, chicken makhni, naan, raita, chili paneer, samosas and tandoori chicken. Instead of cake, Reema and Spencer opted for brownies (from Hatch Family Chocolates), gulab jamun and ice cream.

THE TUNES

DJ Tej played a medley of Indian and American music.

Vendors:

Photography: Jessica White, Lehi

planner, invitations and rentals: Hoopes Events, Murray, UT

Flowers: Fleur & Stems, SLC

Wedding caterer: Hruska’s Kolaches, SLC

Reception caterer: Bombay House, SLC

Ceremony and reception site: Temple Har Shalom, Park City

Suits: Tuxedo Junction, SLC

Entertainment: Tejmohan Bhatia, DJ Tej, SLC

Videography: Forevermore Films, Monroe

Officiant: Brijeshkumar Raval, Las Vegas

Want to see more? Check out our magazine! 

Mountainside Romance: Erin and Joe

The Couple

Erin and Joe met as neighbors while they were both living in Texas. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they went to college at each other’s hometown. As they went on dates, they realized that they could have met years ago and were inseparable ever since.

After getting married, they decided to move back to Utah together to take advantage of their love for the outdoors and to be closer to family and friends.

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Photo Credit: Heather Nan Photography

The Wedding

Enlisting the help from Soirée Productions, Erin and Joe held their romantic mountainside nuptials at the St. Regis at Deer Valley in Park City.

Kristin Spear, from Soiree Productions, commented, “We were lucky to be involved from the get go. Erin and Joe had a clear vision and we helped them take it a step further. Together, we expanded some of their wedding ideas to include details like an escort table, a string quartet, and chandeliers in the reception tent.”

Erin also added a few personalized touches to the wedding by incorporating her family’s Celtic cross in the ceremony and the bagpipes to celebrate her Scottish roots.

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Photo Credit: Heather Nan Photography
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Photo Credit: Heather Nan Photography

The Mood

One of their favorite things about living in Utah is the breathtaking scenery. They really wanted their wedding to exude the romance and quiet elegance that can be found in nature.

“They not only wanted their day to reflect their love for one another but also incorporate their love of nature. As we planned, they picked out elements of their wedding that would showcase this,” noted Kristin. “We thought it’d be a great idea to incorporate a clear tent for the reception space. Not only did it incorporate more nature into the reception but also provided their guests with protection from the elements.”

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Photo Credit: Heather Nan Photography
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Photo Credit: Heather Nan Photography

The Menu

St. Regis’s brilliant catering team provided the wonderful plated dinner for Erin and Joe’s special day. But when it came to cake, they decided to go one step further. The couple wanted something nontraditional with their wedding cake. They asked Carrie’s Cakes to make five smaller cakes of some of their favorite flavors so guests would have an assortment to chose from.

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Photo Credit: Heather Nan Photography

Featured image above: Heather Nan Photography

Need help planning your wedding day? To find out more about Soiree Productions wedding and event planning services find them on our vendors list or check out their website.

 

Vendors

Wedding Planner: Soirée Productions

Florist: Artisan Bloom

Invitations & Printed Pieces: Ann Elizabeth Print Studio

Photography: Heather Nan

Videography: Nathan Picket Films

Hair & Makeup: Versa Artistry

Calligraphy: Ron Tate

Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party: Riverhorse on Main

Tent: All Out Event Rental

Chandeliers: Moonlighting

Band: Salamanders

Ceremony String Quartet: The String Quartet

Ceremony bagpipers: Salt Lake Scots

Cake: Carrie’s Cakes

Linens: La Tavola Linens

Venue: St. Regis Deer Valley

Food & Beverage: St. Regis Deer Valley

Real Wedding: Marissa + Tory

“Tory and I met through my brother and  mutual friends, it wasn’t long before we fell in love. He proposed to me by taking me into the mountains to what I thought was a campsite bonfire with our friends, but instead I happened upon a path of roses and lanterns leading across a river bridge.

At our wedding reception we had small stars sprinkled on the tables with lanterns surrounded by flowers. Our colors were ivory, sangria, lavender and navy, colors that my husband and I picked together. And I love  sparkles, in the flowers, the shoes, the dress and the rings.  I made my wedding flowers myself and my mom made my veil, so they were both very sentimental to me. There were so many special moments, I loved stepping out of the Salt Lake City Temple to the cheers and excitement of all our friends and family. My bridesmaids laughing with me and helping me get ready, and of course sharing smiles and kisses on a gorgeous day with my wonderful husband.

Photography: Jessie and Dallin
Reception Venue: The Grand View

Most Original Utah Wedding Gifts: Featured on Good Things Utah

Welcome to gift-giving season! Sure, devices are essentials for emails, texting and Amazon Prime, but not wedding-gift shopping. When it comes to scoring a wedding gift that will last for anniversaries to come, think outside the electronic box and opt for a more personal, local option. Where to shop? What to buy? You’re guaranteed a perfect find at one of these hot, local boutiques.

New Orientation: fine china for the modern couple

Don’t let the the term scare you. Made from porcelain, fine china is surprisingly durable, dishwasher safe, easy on the eyes, and ready for daily use. For over 30 years, New Orientation has honored engaged couples by displaying their chosen place setting for gift buyers to see for themselves. Can’t buy the whole set? Offer a partial gift card to apply to build the place setting over time. What if you didn’t get the whole set on wedding day? Save your gift registry for future birthdays and anniversaries.

 

 

New Orientation displays your setting so your wedding guests can see what you’ve chosen
From L to R: Kate Spade Laurel Street porcelain dinner and salad plates and cereal bowl, $19-22/each; Bernardaud Louvre porcelain dinner and salad plates and cereal bowl, $31-$49; Bridesmaid bag, $10; Necklaces, $24-$28/each; “Bride to Be” crown, $15; Flatware caddy, $37; All available via New Orientation, Foothill Village, SLC

Glass House: local artwork and funky home decor

Nothing sets the tone for a new house like a fabulous piece of artwork. Glass House is filled with splashy modern art pieces—all original from local artists—and edgy, trendy decor. Even if you don’t have $2K to invest on a piece of artwork for the lucky couple’s new home, offer a gift card for partial amount or go in as a group.

A look inside Glass House’s showroom in Millcreek
Lambswool blanket, $190; Gold one finger, $160; Balloon dog bookends, $55; Courtney Young (local artist) original art, $160, Glass House, Millcreek, SLC

O.C. Tanner Jewelers: Barware for them, lockets for her and sports memorabilia for him

Gift your guys a piece of sports history with O.C. Tanner Jeweler’s latest collection of cufflinks, wallets and bottle openers. For your mom, his mom or your line of gal pals, choose a silver sterling locket they can wear on wedding day and beyond as a formal statement or with a favorite pair of jeans and tee.

Just in: cufflinks and wallets from University of Utah football games and bottle openers made with the Huntsman Center basketball floor, O.C. Tanner Jewelers, SLC
Copper pitcher, cups and koozies, $120/set (or sold individually); Venetian glass “twigs” champagne or ice bucket, $350; University of Utah game-used football wallet, $100; University of Utah Huntsman Center floor bottle opener, $85; Sterling silver locket; $625; Tudor watch Black Bay on distressed leather strap, $3,10o, O.C. Tanner Jewelers, SLC

True Gentlemen Supply: a tie…AND a jacket

A tie, pocket square and cufflinks are a groomsmen given. Want to really knock it out of the park? Gift your guys—dad included—with custom-tailored jackets. Not only will they all look superb at the altar, the jacket will become attire to wear long after the reception.

 

Mix and match isn’t just for bridesmaids anymore. Groomsmen are getting in on the action, too.
Custom blazers range from $500-$1,200; True Gentlemen, SLC
Setté silk necktie, only 21 of each ever made, numbered like a piece of original artwork. Truly a gift to remember. Call for pricing. True Gentlemen, SLC

Catch me live on Good Things Utah right here.

Real Wedding: Thalia + Ryan

Thalia Condo and Ryan Nielsen Wedding

Traditional Catholic Italian Wedding at the Cathedral of the Madeleine

The Couple

Utah musician, Thalia Condo, originally from Ecuador, first connected with Ryan Nielsen, a New Yorker native back in 2011. Ryan and Thalia met through a mutual friend, and had their first date at a coffee shop. 

 

“We talked for hours about music, and we liked each other a lot,” Thalia says. “Our shared love of music is what really connected us. I was recording my first CD when I met Ryan, and he helped me with some of my guitar chords.” 

Thalia and Ryan are both musicians. Ryan is also a mechanical engineer. Thalia lovingly refers to him as an “engineer by day and musician by night.”

 

Thalia moved to Utah from Ecuador to get a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Utah, and worked in marketing for some time before deciding she wanted to pursue music full-time. 

 

The Proposal

Four years after that first date, Ryan proposed during a trip to Italy. The couple took a trip to Europe together, and Ryan had planned to ask for Thalia’s hand while in Paris, but the weather didn’t cooperate with his plans. Once in Venice, the pair got lost exploring and decided to take a gondola ride. Thalia was excited about the romantic ride and hopped in with a gondolier named Manolo, who whistled and pointed out historical buildings and areas in a thick Venetian accent. 

“It was the perfect moment,” Thalia says. “The sunset cast the most beautiful shade of colors across the houses, and they looked magical. The next thing I know, Ryan grabs my hand and I could feel him trembling. He began telling me why he loved me and then asked me to marry him.” 

Thalia looked up at their gondolier and said “Manolo, I think he is proposing.” She said yes, and Manolo quickly dropped them off at the pier to celebrate. Thalia and Ryan then went into a store that made custom masks for Hollywood movies. 

“I knew they cost thousands in the U.S., so I took it as a sign that we needed to buy them. So we did,” Thalia says. The masks later made an appearance on their big day. 

 

The Wedding

The couple were inspired by Pippa Middleton’s royal wedding. 

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altar cathedral of the madeleine“We loved the concept of a traditional catholic wedding, since both of our families are Catholic,” Thalia says. 

aisle cathedral of the madeleineRyan was still in school during their two-year engagement, and got a job in Michigan after graduating. He had no choice but to move, so Thalia stayed behind and planned the wedding alone. 

entrance cathedral of the madeleineOriginally, Thalia and Ryan thought of returning to Italy for the wedding, but they knew not everyone would be able to make it. Instead, they chose the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City to harness the Italian-Catholic ambiance. Friends and family from several cities were able to attend, and the vows and music were in three different languages: English, Latin and Spanish. 

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“We wanted to use the masks we bought in Venice in the wedding, but weren’t sure how we were going to incorporate them,” Thalia says. “Then one day it clicked. The masks reminded us of a theatre play, so we held our reception at the Capitol Theatre on the rooftop.” 


Thalia and Ryan are both foodies, and wanted local cuisine as a part of the gathering.

The couple decided on two dinner options: one vegetarian and one meat dish. 

“I have been a vegetarian for almost 20 years and Ryan is not. We figured it would be a great idea to have options for both our vegetarian and our omnivore friends.” 

Before dinner they presented hors d’oeuvres with assorted cheese and crackers, tomato basil bruschetta and fresh seasonal fruit. Before dinner, guests dined on a salad of mixed greens with cherry tomato, glazed pecans and pomegranate vinaigrette, Ryan’s favorite. The first dinner option consisted of tri-tip steak with chimichurri sauce and grilled chicken with sherry mushroom sauce, accompanied by a side of lemon herb rice or roasted heirloom tomatoes.

The vegetarian option was roasted bistro vegetables and spinach raviolis with sherry sauce. 

Their poppy seed lemon cake made an impression, and Thalia says their guests still talk about it! 

The Music

The ceremony featured Mr. Gabrielle Terrone from Rome, Italy playing at the cathedral with the breathtaking voice of cantor Tyler Oliphant from the Utah Opera. 

The Nielsens were set on live music at their outdoor reception, so they had a full jazz band performing during the dinner and party. 


“We had all our guests dancing to old Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday and many other classics. 

Advice for Brides

Thalia recommends that brides “enjoy the ride, [because] the day goes by so fast that you barely have time to eat or talk to all your guests. Enjoy planning, don’t stress out and have fun!”

Thalia and Ryan were married on September 2, 2017 and had their honeymoon in South Africa the same month at a Safari in Pilanesberg.

ryan & thalia | august 2, 2017 from MØØNSTRUCK PICTURES on Vimeo.

 

Photography: Carolina Lindsay

Ceremony Venue: Cathedral of the Madeleine

Reception Venue: Capitol Theatre

Gown: Hayley Paige

Suit: Jos. A. Bank  

Floral Arrangements: Native Flower Company

Rentals: Hoopes Events  

Veil, Shoes and Bride accessories:  BHLDN

Crown: Mignonne from Paris

Masks: from Venice, Italy

Rings: Etsy

Love Sign Marquee Lights: Caitlyn Ricks

Invitations: Design Lotus

Entertainment: Kevin Flynn and the Svengali Jazz Quartet

Videography: Moonstruck Pictures

Vintage Car: Antique Limo Utah

Catering/Cake: Rockwell Catering

Drinks/Bartending: Cheers and Swizzles

 

 

Fête en Blanc Review: White Hot Design

 

 

written by Val Rasmussen

photos by Pepper Nix Photographers

Take it from the pros who know: White design is hot.

If you want to know what’s next in party design, look no further than the Utah Bride & Groom magazine’s annual White Party. Whether you’re planning a luxe hotel reception or small dinner party, this year’s “Fête en Blanc” showcases the hottest design trends you’ll want next year.

Get those Pinterest boards ready for: White done right. Fête en Blanc boldly goes where no Utah party has ever gone before.

2019 Wedding Trend #1: Book a local architectural gem.

Want to really impress your guests? Go big with the venue. In its short life, the Natural History Museum of Utah has quickly become one of Salt Lake City’s crowning architectural achievements. Departing from the dark and dated museums of yesteryear, the award-winning, LEED-certified icon not only rests it’s copper-clad walls against the city’s foothills, it overlooks a city that locals are so obviously attached.

2019 Wedding Trend #2: Roll out the white carpet (of flowers).

Sure, white flowers are a timeless wedding tradition, but Kellie Jackstien of Artisan Bloom (shown below) ditches the loose leaves and vines in favor of high-impact lush groupings. Esprit Raw Flowers (our favorite local bloom wholesaler) shipped in crisp white blooms—like anthurium, hydrangea, hyacinth and roses from South America—to roll up stairs, sprout out of geometric vases, and cover Couth Booth‘s photo backdrop wall.

 



 

2019 Wedding Trend #3: Get creative with your dress code.

What does one wear to a White Party? You guessed it. Truth be told, I have wedding “friendors” tell me months prior to the White Party that they are already looking for their outfit. It’s a big deal. Because guests must know what to wear anyway, ditch the common “formal” or “informal” request, in favor of “white cocktail attire” or “luncheon florals” or “James Bond sexy” or “Western chic.” Need help in customizing a dress code for your party? Ask your planner. I’m sure they have plenty of ideas up their “white cocktail attire” sleeve.

White Party partners Artisan Bloom‘s Kellie Jacktien and Fuse‘s Mara Marian

White Party partner Mary Crafts-Homer (second from right) with her Culinary Crafts team

   


White Party partner Diamonds Direct

2019 Wedding Trend #4: Craft a menu to arouse every sense.

If you’re hungry, you may not want to read further.

Honestly, I don’t know how caterers do it, but the Culinary Crafts team does it right. Every nibble these days must be perfectly balanced. Sweet and savory. Fresh and filling. Luxurious and budget-conscious. But most of all, cuisine (and cocktails, too) must arouse every sense—sight, taste, smell, touch and sound.

Sound is the story to tell behind every morsel. Whether its locally-sourced, taken from a family recipe, inspired by travels, or sampled from favorite restaurant, a well-rounded 2019 party menu reveals the hosts personalities.

Roasted mushroom cap with house-made kimchi
Razored beef bruschetta with caramelized onions, golden raisin chutney, gorgonzola spread

Sweet pea pesto and roasted tomato on bruschetta

Fresh Utah apple slice with artisan cheese, drizzle with honey and micro greens

Roasted corn cake with spicy mango chutney, cumin cream, and cilantro garnish
Shrimp shooter with gazpacho sauce and lemon zest; smoked salmon and curried egg on rye crostini; polenta and pecans with candied persimmon; skewered watermelon with mint, feta, and balsamic reduction

  

Cache Toffee Collection

Cakes by Socorro
Retro Rentals

2019 Wedding Trend #4: Up your rental game.

Let’s take a moment of silence to let go of the drab party rentals of the past: standard round tables, fold up chairs, polyester linens, clear glass vases and faux-concrete pedestals. Remember those? Yikes.

Thank heavens Eclective Hive recently waltzed into the Salt Lake Valley with a cool breeze of rental collections. Choose from daybeds, hammock, bars, benches, structures, and more in styles like art deco, industrial, Parisian or global.

 

    

2019 Wedding Trend #5: Hire the pros.

One might think that by running a bridal magazine, we would know how to plan our own party. Sure, we know pretty when we see it, but it’s a another ball game when it comes to logistics. Enter Fuse Weddings & Events.

Fuse has done so many events, they have it down to a science. Producing a experience takes more than an eye for design. Crowd flow, vendor timing, parking, space planning, signage, lighting and audio doesn’t equate with most DIY planners. Party “pretty” is a mere sliver of what these pros do. Take our advice: Hire a wedding planner. It will save you time, headaches and, best of all, they’ll keep you on budget.

Once you’ve hired a planner, they can help you select the rest of your party team. Want to know some of our favorites? They’re all listed at the bottom of this post. Good luck and congratulations!

Fuse Weddings & Events

This year’s sponsors include:

Venue: 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 // Jewelry: Diamonds Direct

 

White Party 2018 from Chris McClain Productions on Vimeo.

Real Wedding: Russell and C-Moc

What makes a wedding special is all the details and personality that a couple brings to their big day. One of our favorite weddings was that of Russell and C-Moc, who truly showed us that the key to making your wedding perfect is in the details.

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Photo Credit: Caty Gainer Photography

The Mood

Since the beginning, they wanted their wedding to reflect their personalities, interests, and cultures. With the help of Christena Buonforte, of Snowbird Weddings, Russell and C-Moc planned their special day with a little bit of flair and excitement.

“Working with them was so refreshing. Weddings are meant to be personal and it’s our job to help couples make their day all about them. From the cotton candy machine to the Mariachi band, everything about their wedding screamed Russell and C-Moc,” said Christena.

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Photo Credit: Caty Gainer Photography
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Photo Credit: Caty Gainer Photography

The Wedding

Their big day was anything but boring. The beautiful location coupled with the fun, non-traditional touches made it a memorable day for everyone. The ceremony was emotional as C-Moc and Russell shared personal vows to one another amidst all their dear family and friends. After the outdoor ceremony, all the guests and even the grooms, had fun tapping into their inner child with cotton candy, pinatas, and ball pits throughout cocktail hour and the reception.

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Photo Credit: Caty Gainer Photography
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Photo Credit: Caty Gainer Photography

When asked about personalizing a wedding, Christena commented, “It’s the little touches that make your wedding day feel truly like an expression of yourself and your partner. As a couple, be sure to dig down into both of your personalities because that’s what truly makes the celebration memorable. Not only for you, but for your guests as well!”

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that will cater to your personality then a Snowbird wedding is for you. To learn more about weddings at Snowbird, find them on our vendor listing or check out their website.

Featured Image above: Caty Gainer Photography

 

Vendors:

Flowers & Decor: Holly Parkin
Cake: Snowbird
Cotton Candy booth: Pink Beehive Cotton Candy