Here’s to your happily ever after. Here’s to your first married dinners together and to the ones you’ll dish up twenty years from now. Here’s to a happy home, to beautiful basics that will get you through adventure after adventure. Here’s to your life.
Our favorite part of wedding planning is the ever after. What happens after the party, the send-off, the honeymoon. At New Orientation, we create custom online and in-store wedding registries that help you build a beautiful life, from the table to little details all through your home. Pop in and let us help you build your world.
And because we really believe in celebrations, we’ll deliver each and every gift to your doorstep, wrapped up in the perfect bow.
“In an already humbling and special time of my life, the women of New Orientation made registering for dishes, serveware, and home decor so easy and personal. Store owner, Neena Ashton, and registry manager, Sarah Hardman, met with me to discuss my individual style and assist me in finding the perfect items for my registry. They even took the time to explain the significance and history of beautiful and unique pieces I had selected, like the double happiness jar. To this day I walk around our home and smile thinking of the generosity of our family and friends on our wedding day when I see our treasures from New Orientation.” – Liz Elliott Jonke
“As the veteran of four weddings, two as the MOB, two as the MOG, I have dealt with all kinds of wedding-related businesses. None surpasses the service and quality of New Orientation. One daughter-in-law told me how happy she was that I introduced her to New Orientation. She commented on the attentive, personalized service: “At other places, I felt like it was all about checking a box and making money for the big store. At New Orientation, Sarah took time to get to know us and our taste and made helpful suggestions.”
Our family loves that New Orientation is local and offers truly elegant, classic inventory. If they don’t have something you want, they will try to get it. Everyone who works at the store is friendly and helpful. I thought gift wrapping and delivery were things of the past. Not so with New Orientation. They offer incomparable service. I am always pleased to introduce friends to this wonderful store.” – Lisa Ramsey Adams
Special: We’re so happy to be creating online registries to extend the experience couples get in our brick & mortar to their friends and family across the country. To celebrate, we’re giving couples who register at New O before September 1 an extra boost toward their happily ever after. After the wedding, we’ll add an extra 10 percent off their registry’s value to their gift pile, to help them get those last few plates, or the perfect frame for their favorite wedding photo.
Imagine walking down that aisle in a halter neck gown, only to reveal a stunning strappy back once you’ve reached the altar. A loose updo is a must to showcase the gown’s wow-factor.
A boho dream. Easy-to-wear—and easy-to-hike-up-the-hillside—silk and tulle make the perfect pairing of comfort and elegance. Instead of ribbon, scissor-cut raw silk wraps a bouquet filled with air plants, thistle and lamb’s ear.
Silk crepe bodice with pleated cap sleeve, low back with bow detail (not shown) plus soft silk tulle skirt, $2,050, Chantel Lauren, SLC; bouquet by Artisan Bloom, Draper
I have been married to one of the most amazing men for just over 10 years. We got married young—not by Utah standards, but on the east coast (where we lived prior to moving to the Beehive State), we were young. We met in college and, bam, got married shortly after. We made it through grad schools in Boston, work in Miami, and now a new life in Utah.
Ten years later, we’re still having fun. We often get asked how we make a marriage work—especially after ten years. It’s hard to put into words what it means to be married to Travis Peterson or how we make marriage work. But here it is.
I can’t say this enough: Marriage is whatever you make it.
This has been and will always be our motto. Marriage is between two people and ONLY those two get to decide what that looks like—not society, not your family, not your friends, not your strangers. And so we did and have made our version of marriage.
Every day we try to learn something new about each other and do something new with each other so that it still feels like we are dating each other. But at the same time, we know each other on a raw and deep-rooted level that makes us feel like an old married couple. I thank Travis for letting me be crazy, free-spirited, creative, loving, passionate and wild. But I also thank him for letting me be angry, sad, frustrated, hurt and annoyed. I thank him for both, because that is all of me and he let’s me be me. I love what we are and I am excited to see what we will become.
Don’t take my word on it. We reached out to several Utah brides to find out what they have learned about marriage be it one year or thirty one.
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Charla Cochran and John Bocchicchio – Married 1 year
“I wish I had fully understood the fact that John is perpetually running a few minutes behind. We can’t ever get out door on time, but I adjust my expectations or I tell him everything is happening 10 minutes earlier. As long as we are laughing and communicating, life is grand.”
Jan and Dave Willams – 31 years
“Take it one day at a time. There will be ups and downs. Don’t do anything rash during the down times or the really up ones either. Save big decisions for the stable, level times. Take time each day to remember why you married your spouse. Be grateful.”
Maureen Conroy and Kit Webber – Married 8 years
“Designing your own wedding rings is completely impractical and unnecessary. And strapless gowns are BS.”
Stephanie Howell and Eric Peterson – Married 20 years
“That the things I fell in love with—the kind eyes, the unexpected laugh, the sharp intellect, the dry humor—are the things I would fall in love with again, 20 years later…in the faces of our kids.”
Anne Lee and Claude Halter – Married 4 years
“Every marriage is different. People may try to tell you how your marriage should be, but it’s whatever you build together with your partner and what makes the two of you happy.”
Jessica Ohlen and Stephen Bronson – Married 10 years
“Habits are really hard to break and you really need to accept your partners habits. Ten years in, I still can’t get Stephen to put down the toilet seat. I will forever have to check before I sit down in the middle of the night.”
Our beauty experts here at Utah Bride & Groom magazine, have teamed up with a local hair and make-up stylist to bring you the hottest hair and make-up trends for 2017.
Shar Mitchell, hair stylist, beauty educator and consultant, has worked in the hair and beauty industry for over 10 years. Mitchell has spent her time designing looks for a high end clientele including A-list celebrities who have visited Utah. She has spent many of her days, years – in fact, ‘behind the chair,’ in places like Deer Valley’s renowned Stein Eriksen Lodge spa & salon. Mitchell’s looks have also donned the runway at Utah Fashion Week, various photo shoots, television commercials and several weddings throughout the Wasatch Front.
2017 is all About Loose, Romantic Waves
Image: Keri Michelle Photography | HMUA: Abigail Hill
“Loose, romantic, soft waves are requested [by brides] a lot,” says Mitchell.
Get the Look: Begin by applying a workable hairspray to freshly washed and dried hair. Next, add texturizing powder by sprinkling it on at the roots and work it in — this gives the hair a gritty hold while adding volume. For perfect Waves: Mitchell suggests a couple different techniques: 1. Curl hair with a low heat flatiron and brush through, OR 2. Wrap the hair around a wand or iron that’s designed specifically for beachy waves, polish the look with a shine spray and a strong hold hairspray.
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Loose, Twisty Fishtail Braids are Kind of a Big Deal
Image: Brushfire Photography | HMUA: Lesley Lind
Get the Look: Loose twisty fishtail braids are in high demand this wedding season. ICYMI: How to fishtail – begin wit a ponytail, split hair into two sections – clutching both sections of hair in each hand, weave 1/4 inch sections from the outside of each strand into the opposite section and continue braiding. Tug some of the pieces from the braid to loosen and voila! To create the look from the image above, end the braid halfway down, secure and curl remaining hair. For a little glitz and glamour, try adding a rhinestone ribbon.
“To keep hair from fraying out, I use a workable paste or wax,” says Mitchell.
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2017 is the Year of Throwing Out the Rules
Image: Adam Finkle | HMUA: Morgan Scheer
2017 is the year of no rules, there are less requests for conventional, traditional hairstyles and more demand for edgier, less constructive looks.
“Everyone I work on is a little bit different, in what look they’re after,” Mitchell says.”Soft up-do using a lot of loose waves and natural body,” she says. ” Hair requests [from brides] are a lot less constructive than previous year’s wedding hair styles.”
Make-up trends — Less is More
Image: D’Arcy Benincosa| HMUA: April Benincosa
“Any look that enhances the eye – winged eyes and false lashes…Eye brightening looks are popular, as well as matte nudes [eyeshadow and lipstick],” says Mitchell. “A lot of contouring and highlighting is really in right now. Brown and peach smokey eyes, more of a natural look is requested often,” she says.
“Various cultures have different standards of beauty and it’s always fun and interesting to create a look that is cohesive with the different types and styles of their culture’s beauty.”
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Tips + Tricks for the Bride-to-be
When it comes to hiring the right HMUA for your wedding day, our advice is to try to sit down for a trial run of your look prior to your wedding. This will not only prevent any possible hair and make-up catastrophes that could happen on your wedding day, but also allows for your stylist to be prepared to make you look and feel your best.
Salt Lake residents Christina and Ryan met in Chicago while attending Northwestern University for their doctorates in physical therapy. After five years of dating, Ryan proposed during a vacation with his family at Cannon Beach, Oregon.
THE WEDDING
Before moving to Utah, Christina and Ryan planned their wedding from Chicago. “I had always dreamed of a late-fall or early-winter wedding, but in Chicago, that meant it would be have to be indoors,” Christina says. “I had fallen in love with the mountains on our previous trips to Utah.” Two days before the wedding, they treated the bridal party to a tour of Olympic Park, where they met athletes from the World Cup Skeleton Team. The Riverhorse hosted a rehearsal dinner.
THE MOOD
“Stein Eriksen Lodge offered everything we could wish for, from the outstanding service, an outdoor ceremony with the mountains as our backdrop—as well as the ability to have all of our guests within a close proximity at the mid-mountain resort,” Christina explains. “The ballroom has a glass-paneled wall that opens up to a perfect view of the mountains. This was critical for the balance of elegance and rustic lodge flare.”
THE CUISINE
Passed hors d’oeuvres included smoked-salmon mousse, Creminelli salami, fried artichoke hearts, Maine crab cakes, Kobe-beef short ribs and pork belly. The dinner menu featured mushroom soup and heirloom tomato arugula salad with a choice of tenderloin and sea bass, rack of lamb and shrimp or wild mushroom vegetable risotto. A taco cart offered late-night party nosh.
THE TUNES
DJ Craig Chambers emceed the evening music list that included Kodaline’s “The One” for Christina and Ryan’s first dance.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT
“From inside, I watched our photographer position Ryan for our first look,” Christina recalls. “Instead of feeling nervous, I felt this overwhelming sense of calm knowing that the man that I love unconditionally and who had supported me over the past seven years was going to become my husband.”
As our annual White Party proves, the only reception rule is that there are no rules.
Want to throw an extraordinary wedding party? Throw out the rule book. Design duo Mara Marian of Fuse Weddings & Events and Kellie Jackstien of Artisan Bloom prove soirées like our annual White Party can and should be extraordinary. Think of a reception as a lounge party with an entertainment surprise around every corner. Need ideas? Marian and Jackstien share a few of their faves.
Moving Menus
Don’t just eat the food. The key is to experience it. Waiter-passed hors d’oeuvres and a “Champagne Bride” score the ultimate cuisine win.
Enchanted Canopy
La Caille’s Grand Pavilion is spectacular on its own, but add a delphinium-covered canopy to make it even more magical. Treat guests to a dessert bar, photo booth or, in this case, a card reader and caricature station.
Opening Statements
Striking floral vignettes placed front and center foster a party’s vibe. Lush hydrangea and bold phalaenopsis orchids (from Esprit Raw Flowers) spill from stately urns.
Throwback Thrillers
Everything old is new again, right? Take the carnation. This bloom once adored by baby boomers makes its comeback in a modern, vibrant form.
Crowd Flow
No guest wants to be stuck in a receiving or buffet line. Scatter lounge areas, table rounds, high boys and buffets—like the team did inside La Caille’s Grand Pavilion—to keep your guests moving
freely throughout the venue.
7. Globo table lamp, $995, Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com
“Acrylic furnishings are high-style and never boring. They work in just about any setting or style of décor.” — Jessica Bennett, Alice Lane Home Collection
Upcoming nuptials? Need wedding planning ideas? Check out our interactive online issue filled with our five favorite epic real weddings. http://digital.utahbrideandgroom.com/.
Under Canvas, the fastest growing adventure-hospitality company in America, announced the opening ofUnder Canvas Zion. Doubling the brands Utah presence, the summer 2017 opening of their newest camp marks the first luxury glamping resort of its kind in such close proximity to Zion National Park.
Nestled beside majestic red rocks on 196-acres, the safari-inspired resort provides a rustic escape with easy access to everything that makes picturesque Zion famous. Steps away from the park entrance, the brands largest property to date will be home to more than sixty luxurious canvas tents giving adventurous vacationers the opportunity to sleep beneath the stars. “2017 marks many firsts for Under Canvas! We are ecstatic to open our second Utah camp and thrilled to bring the African safari experience to one of the most spectacular national parks,” says co-founder Sarah Dusek.
Known as the “Birthplace of Canyoneering,” Zion National Park is the mecca of outdoor adventure. Whether you are a family looking for a guided hiking adventure or a thrill seeker on the hunt for an adrenaline filled climbing experience, Under Canvas offers fully customizable itineraries uniquely tailored for travelers seeking active vacations. “In addition to the regular self-guided activities within the park, guests will also have access to unique, undiscovered areas through expertly guided excursions organized by Under Canvas,” says director of development Jeremy Budge. Activities include scenic helicopter rides, jeep safari tours, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, hot air ballooning and of course, canyoneering. “Zion is such an incredible location,” echoes Dusek. “We are so excited to expand the park experience in this way.”
Along with the newest addition to their glamping collection, for the first time Under Canvas will introduce upscale farm-to-table inspired dining on property. Focusing on locally sourced ingredients and native fare such as wild game and mushrooms, the rustic campfire driven menu is being designed around the experience. “We are catering to people who have come for an out of their minds camping adventure,” says director of food services Hunter Durgan. “We are taking fine dining into the great outdoors and redefining what it is. If we can use food to create an overall sensory experience that matches the landscape, all of a sudden your experience is completely elevated.”
Under Canvas Zionmarks the fourth location with sister properties in Moab, Yellowstone and Glacier national parks.
About UNDER CANVAS®
Under Canvas is a family of luxury tent companies co-founded by Jacob and Sarah Dusek in 2009. Born from a joint love affair with the African safari experience and a passion for design, the desire emerged to create an immersive outdoor escape that would serve as a unique bridge between travel and nature. The Under Canvas brand came to existence with the opening of Sage Safaris, an all-inclusive Montana wing shooting safari experience. Now creating boutique-tented hotels across North America, the luxury wood and canvas tents have continued a western expansion, traveling further and further from their Yellowstone home base.
Retaining the “can-do” Montana attitude, Under Canvas now offers fully customizable itineraries for travelers seeking active vacations while also servicing everything from high-end weddings to large corporate events. The team of adventurers willingly takes on any mission – even the impossible. If you can dream it, Under Canvas will help you create it. Under Canvas was selected as a “Best of the West” pick bySunsetand has beenrecognized as a standout in luxury adventure travel byTime,Travel + Leisure,Condé Nast TravelerandVogue.
Take it from the Parisians: Don’t overdo it. “There’s an art to arranging,” says Shelly Huynh of Orchid Dynasty, who just returned from Paris, “but I’m not doing anything over-manipulative.” Huynh’s approach is simple, yet yields bouquet wow factor. She heads to her 9th & 9th neighborhood greenhouse to find the stars of her bouquet—lime green phalaenopsis orchids. “When going monochromatic, it’s good to have something darker for depth. A transition color like the green phalaenopisis with its white lip and yellow center jumps and blends the colors together.” Blue Star fern and hand fern partner with traditional European garden blooms, including peonies, daffodils, French tulips, ranunculi, hellabores, bearded iris, viburnum and garden spray roses.
Karen Willis Holmes Spandastic slip, $1,082, and Karen Willis Holmes Tillie overlay cropped top, $709, all Harlow Brides, SLC; Roberto Coin Princess Earrings with diamonds in yellow and white gold, $3,000, O.C. Tanner Jewelers, SLC and Park City
THE WEDDING
THE MOOD
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT
Enchanted Canopy
Opening Statements
Throwback Thrillers
Crowd Flow
