Men’s Fashion – Dressed for Success

On-the-street, scene-stealing fashions that suit every man’s style, mountain to metropolitan.

No longer is a guy’s look second to his bride’s. The same can be said about dads and groomsmen. With a plethora of options—patterns, colors, fabrics—Salt Lake’s men’s fashion scene is exploding. Thanks to local boutiques Utah Woolen Mills, True Gentlemen Supply and Beckett & Robb, shoppers from all over the world are taking note. Just take a look at their global social media followings. Why the buzz? Bold style in the Beehive State. Whether your guys is a mountain man or city slicker, the following behind-the-scenes gallery of on-trend looks proves he has a lot of options as he dresses for the big day.

Keeping Tabs
Stay up-to-the-minute on local men’s fashion. But, beware. It can be addicting.

@True Gentleman Supply Co
True Gentlemen introduces a line of minimalist watches, plus a new online design-your-own suit shop.

A white suit can be just as classy as a formal tux. Adding light brown buttons helps bring in just enough color and offers a good accent to pair with any color. A double-breasted look to any suit is a unique way to stand apart. True Gentleman Premium Suit, $849

This electric blue suit is vibrant and young, different than your average navy blue. The look is more suiting for spring and summer seasons. For every custom style like this one, adding detailed colored button holes and a ticket pocket are subtle details that help make it one of a kind. True Gentlemen custom suit, $849

A classic navy blue suit is a staple in every man’s closet. Navy can be worn year-round and paired with season-appropriate accessories. A subtle pattern offers character while maintaining a polished look. Here, wide-peaked lapels and picked stiching make it unique. True Gentleman custom suit with Loro Piana fabric, $2,200

@BECKETT ROBB
Beckett & Robb’s flagship store in SLC now boasts sister shops in Provo, Farmington, San Francisco, Boston, New York and Seattle.


Formal events are best in dark colors like black and midnight navy. Classics range from $695 to $1,895.

Doing a multi-day event? Is she wearing something other than her dress to a luncheon or reception? Try a well-made jacket instead of a full suit. Jackets start at $665.

You can balance the formality of a three-piece suit with the casual appearance of bolder patterns. It’ll ensure a unique look that won’t look dated. Three-piece suits range from $1,000 to $6,000.

@UTAH WOOLEN MILLS
Utah Woolen Mills recently added 1,800 square feet of retail space and opened a new outdoor patio space for swanky downtown gatherings.

This unique spring look has just enough pop without being too ‘in your face.’ Eidos Suit, $1,595; Eton Shirt, $265; Byron Tie, $145; Robert Talbott Pocket Square, $45

This burgundy suit is easily one of our favorites for the season. The color is making a huge comeback. Custom Isaia suit, $4,995; Eton shirt, $265; silk knit tie, $125

A light blue sport coat can be an easy go-to for any occasion. Citizen of humanity jeans, $205; Isaia Shirt, $595; Isaia Sport Coat, $4,295

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Sweetening Your Wedding with Polished Pastries at the Grand America Hotel

Meet Grand America’s Pastry Chef.

There are so many things to be wowed about when it comes to a wedding: the couple’s love, the gorgeous dress, the epic venue, the merry entertainment and the taste-teasing menu. Be it a casual barbecue-inspired buffet or formal plated meal; the wedding dining experience almost always ends with one thing: an impressively-designed, architecturally-built, meticulously-concocted wedding cake.

The multi-tiered confection does not just appear out of nowhere. It takes time, detail and years of experience. Grand America’s Executive Pastry Chef Xavier Baudinet checks off each one of those on the list.

Pastry, chocolate, gelato, and confectionary—all these creations he exceeds at with ease and skill.

Chef Baudinet began his culinary adventure at the young age of 16 in Metz, France. He says his father was his ultimate motivation. “We worked together in our family-owned bakery called Baudinet Boulangerie-Pâtisserie,” Baudinet says. Pastry became his life-long passion as he eventually went to study at the International Culinary School and honed his craft traveling from France to Florida, Virginia and then finally joining the team at the Grand America in 2014.

Chef Baudinet finds inspiration not only in the roots of his culture but also the beauty of nature.It is hard to get away from the mountains that surround Salt Lake City. In fact from almost every corner of The Grand, one has a view of the Wasatch or the Oquirrhs.

He takes his work seriously. “For me, working at the Grand, you always have to be consistent and the best in what you do,” he says. Baudinet’s pastry expertise operates at the highest level for every single bride and guest that passes through the hotel’s elegant ballrooms.

You are in great hands with Chef Baudinet when it comes to creating the delicious spread that will wow your guests. “Honestly, the best part working for weddings is meeting amazing and kind people,” Baudinet adds. “When I create a wedding cake, it is key that the form and taste of the cake are the top priorities.” However, if you have a particular craving, fear not, he loves collaborating with brides and grooms as well. “Not so long ago, a couple requested a crêpe wedding cake and another couple wanted a chocolate wafer wedding cake.”

Some of his favorite ingredients to work with are chocolate. “With chocolate, you can do everything. I love creating chocolate candy, showpieces, chocolate entremets,” he explains. “Also for me, chocolate reminds me of its great history known as a delicacy.”

It is not all sugary sweets for Chef Baudinet. Some of his guilty pleasures include foie gras and classic French cheese with a well-baked baguette. When the kitchen closes, you will not see him lit by the glow of a freezer digging around for a frozen midnight snack. For him, it is “simply just fish, beef, vegetables with a fresh salad and, of course, my French baguette.”

There is an entire team of energy and creativity supporting Chef Baudinet both in catering and weddings, as well as, working in the hotel’s bakery La Bonne Vie. “Sharing my passion and communicating with others and giving happiness to people is truly heartwarming in my field. At the Grand, I feel we are all true builders of happiness.”

You do not have to go to a Grand wedding to sample Chef Baudinet’s pastries. La Bonne Vie is open to the public and filled with fresh-baked pastries, cakes, cookies, gelato and delicious macaroons.

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The Grand America Hotel

555 South Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Call 801.258.6770 to learn more about weddings and events at The Grand America Hotel.

Dress:  Gateway Bridal

Florals: Grand America Hotel Floral Team

Mountain High: Grand Slam

Worried an outside soirée can’t handle a little glam? Bring it. There’s no shortage of style with a rouge lips, voluminous curls and a lace bordering a chiffon and tulle skirt and train.

Non-beaded lace V-neck front neckline with sheer lace bateau back neckline, low V satin back with chiffon sheath skirt accented with sheer tulle godets and lace appliques, $1,135, Gateway Bridal, SLC

Photography by: Brushfire Photography

Real Weddings: Uptown Classic at the Salt Lake LDS Temple & Utah State Capitol

Jasmine Lynch & Erik Nilsson – 5.7.16

THE COUPLE
Jasmine and Erik met through mutual friends when they were sophomores at the University of Utah. “The first official date was a Greek date night that his fraternity, Sigma Chi, hosted in the fall at the Utah State Fair,” Jasmine says. Two and half years later, Erik popped the question one evening in his parent’s garden. “The whole backyard was lit up with twinkle lights and photos of us. A trail of lanterns led to a gazebo at the back of the property. He walked me to it and then from the house came our dog, Beau. The ring was tied to his collar!”

THE WEDDING
“I really wanted to hold our dinner and reception somewhere that had a grand feeling unlike anywhere else in the state,” Jasmine says about selecting the Utah State Capitol building for their May wedding. The ceremony was held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Salt Lake City Temple and then the couple hosted a private dinner and open reception in the Capitol’s rotunda.

THE MOOD
“I didn’t want a specific theme,” Jasmine states. “I wanted everything to be cohesive through color tones of whites and creams. Simple and elegant.” The mother of the bride designed the bridesmaids’ gowns and bridesmaids made succulent pots for favors.

THE CUISINE
“Marvelous Catering from Provo was incredible,” Jasmine says. They served Erik’s mother’s “Famous Pink Salad,” which refers to the color of the dressing. The main course included pan-seared herb chicken or New York strip roast with sides of mashed potatoes, asparagus spears and dinner rolls. A four-tier cake featuring layers of raspberry swirl, chocolate, vanilla and coconut rounded out the menu.

THE TUNES
Live band Gold Standard played classic crooner-style tunes with Sinatra-esque vocals, drums, sax and flute.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT
“Looking out across the rotunda at everyone’s tables during dinner,” Erik explains. “I felt incredible love and support from our family and friends.”  the details.

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Photography: Gideon Photography, St. George
Wedding planner: Leslie Dawn Events, SLC
Catering: Marvelous Catering, Provo
Cake: Carrie’s Cakes, Sandy
Ceremony site: Salt Lake LDS Temple, SLC
Reception site: Utah State Capitol, SLC
Flowers: Sax Romney, SLC
Rentals: Diamond Rental, SLC
Flower wall: Blissful Charm, Bluffdale
Rings: Sierra West Jewelers, Orem
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Gown: Alta Moda Boutique, SLC
Suits: Men’s Warehouse, Murray
Entertainment: Gold Standard, SLC
Videography: David Perry, South Jordan
Beauty: Vivian Makeup Artistry, SLC

Proposals: Glamping it Up for Your Honeymoon

Ignite summer-camp memories with a luxe wedding weekend ‘round the campfire.

Love the outdoors, but hate the planning, prep and cleanup of roughing it? Conestoga Ranch just saved your wedding adventure. Set on a hillside overlooking the brilliant blue waters of Bear Lake, Conestoga houses 11 grand tents with en-suite powder rooms, 14 covered wagons and 11 traditional tents furnished with hotel beds, hand-woven rugs, leather club chairs, Pendleton throws and antique dressers.
S’more kits await arriving guests, and camp hosts are on-call to safely light (and douse) private campfires. Famous Bear Lake shakes are just a complimentary cruiser bike-ride away. Luxury ranch lifestyle at Conestoga boasts an open-air dining tent, a game tent, a new event tent (hosting up to 150 guests) and activities including cornhole, lasso roping, horseback riding, wine seminars and stand-up paddleboarding.
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Mountain High: Easy Does It

A classic gown is always a good choice, but heels and hiking are not a match made in heaven. Ditch the stilettos and go for a comfortable pair of kicks.

Soft chiffon over satin gown with natural waist, butterfly sleeves, ruched sash and pleated skirt, $900, Alyse’s Bridal, Orem; Gladiator sandals, $38, Called to Surf, Orem

Photography by: Brushfire Photography

Inspirations – Tropical Punch Inspired Wedding

Some couples may scurry at the thought of hosting a toasty, midsummer fling in Salt Lake City, but others revel in it—take the Fuse Weddings & Events team, for example. Teaming with photographer Elisha Braithwaite, Fuse planners Mara Marian and Kandace Reader take inspiration from the hot style and luxury of Palm Springs.

Book a Hot Spot
Say ‘I do’ to poolside glamour. Here, Grand America Hotel’s pool courtyard beams with grandiose luxury. A contemporary backyard or country club can offer the same manicured elegance. Ready-made décor including chaise lounges and patio umbrellas create at-ease spots for sipping iced cocktails.

Tap Into Old Hollywood
Palm Springs’ claim to fame began in the 1960s as a getaway for Hollywood A-listers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bob Hope and Marilyn Monroe. This influenced the resort town’s now-famous botanical greens and patio glamour (think Slim Aarons’ “Poolside Gossip”). Here Kartell-style ghost chairs, vintage jewelry and gold-star invitations tap into the same retro luxury.

Turn Over a New Leaf
Palm paradise in Utah? Why not? The banana leaf pattern became a Hollywood icon in the 1940s when it wallpapered the interior of The Beverly Hills Hotel. Naturally, its influence in interior design, fashion and accessories traveled with Hollywood celebs to Palm Springs. How to use this green-leafed pattern in weddings? “If you incorporate any really literal element—in our case the table linen—keep everything else cohesive, but less literal,” says Mara Marian of Fuse. “For instance, I wouldn’t want to have the bride holding a palm-leaf bouquet or add a palm-leaf menu to the table design.”


Make it Modern
Throwbacks are okay for Thursdays, but not for wedding fashion. Give retro an updated and upscale look with a modern head-to-toe look. A two-piece halter-top gown, floral crown, and sensuous hair and makeup bring a city-chic vibe.

Keep It Balanced
“I love that Amanda with Decoration Inc. opted to mix the palm and tropical blooms with more traditional blooms for a softer, less-themed feel,” says Marian, referencing vibrant orchids and punchy pink garden roses. Flamingo pink linen napkins visually connect with the table’s exotic flower lineup of gloriosa lilies, roses, orchids and dahlias.

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Venue: Grand America Hotel, SLC
Planning and design: FUSE Weddings & Events, SLC
Photographer: Elisha Braithwaite, SLC
Hair and makeup: Lesley Lind, SLC
Florals and chair rentals: Decoration Inc., SLC
Table rentals: Diamond Rental, Murray
Paper goods: Ann Elizabeth, SLC
Gown: Harlow Brides, SLC
Linens: Creative Coverings
Model: Sierra Dawn Thomas, Black Crown Models Agency, Midvale

Pop-Up Dinner at Snuck Farm

“Snuck Farm is one of Utah’s hidden treasures,” says Mary Crafts-Homer, founder and CEO of Culinary Crafts. “The vision of a hydroponic farm was the beginning of a masterpiece—a space to create farm-to-table artisan food within the walls of artisan architecture.” Crafts-Homer and her team at Culinary Crafts have hosted and catered three pop-up dinners at Snuck Farm, all of which included the farm’s fresh-picked produce served under the soaring ceiling of the barn’s pass-through.

For salads, she served heads of baby butter lettuce fresh-picked from the hydroponic greenhouse, plated heirloom tomatoes from the garden with fresh pulled mozzarella, just-picked basil and a balsamic reduction sided with herbed olive oil and house-made focaccia. “The opportunity to serve greens, herbs and vegetables at a dinner in the same GPS location where they were grown is a foodie’s dream come true,” Crafts-Homer says.

The food isn’t the only draw. “It’s the entire experience that becomes a special memory for guests,” says Crafts-Homer, who hosts pop-up dinners in many settings across Utah. She and her team introduce  each course served, detailing where the foods come from, describing how each course is prepared and explaining what inspired the unique menu for the pop-up they’re hosting.

“We offer pop-ups so more people can experience our unique brand of catering,”  Crafts-Homer says, explaining that before the pop-ups, the only way people could enjoy their catering was to be a client’s invited guest. “Now, anyone can purchase a ticket to experience our one-of-a-kind, multi-course meals,” she says.

Visit culinarycrafts.com for their 2017 pop-up schedule and to sign up for notification of when tickets are available for sale.

A Groom’s Golf Getaway Weekend at Jeremy Ranch

Some say a wedding is about the bride—or depending on your family, the mother of the bride. We disagree. A wedding is to celebrate the couple and their future together, yet sometimes the groom gets overlooked. Fear not, gracious grooms. You, too, can be pampered. Grab your guys, pack those clubs and head to the greens.

Perfectly situated between downtown Park City and Salt Lake City is the hidden gem, Jeremy Ranch Golf and Country Club. It is nestled just up Parley’s canyon, a mere 20 minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City and Salt Lake International Airport.

The club offers the opportunity to add up to 8 rounds of golf in the summer with any wedding package. And this is a nice perk when it comes to playing at Utah’s only signature Arnold Palmer designed course and a private club for members and their guests. You can treat your groomsmen or arrange a father-and-son outing in the challenging, yet breathtaking mountain setting. All of the upgraded golf packages come with a signature gift and a bottle of water for each player in their cart.

Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club official opened in the fall of 1981. Since then, golfers from all over the world have fallen in love with this Arnold Palmer designed masterpiece. For a decade starting in 1982, the best players in history to strike a golf ball came to play in the Shoot Out at Jeremy Ranch. Players like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Ben Crenshaw and Dave Stockton came to experience mountain golf at its finest. No matter what your handicap, players all agree, Jeremy Ranch is a true championship golf course. Nestled in Upper East Canyon of the Wasatch Mountains near Park City, Arnold Palmer created one of the best mountain tracks in the West. East Canyon Creek winds its way through 10 of 18 holes and makes this golf course as challenging as it is beautiful. 

But wait there’s more. Your weekend doesn’t have to end when the sunsets on the golf course. Jeremy Ranch can arrange added amenities, such as cigars by the fire pit, food and beverage services on or off course. And your lady and her entourage don’t have to be the only one’s benefiting from a bit of pampering. Barber services, such as hot shaves and haircuts can also be scheduled during your visit.

Photo courtesy of Logan Walker at Pepper Nix Photography

What would a getaway be without pampering your tastebuds as well? As a 2017 Best of State winner in Private Club Dining, you can rest assure that our full service kitchen can tempt the palate of the sophisticated diner without neglecting the interest in a more casual fare with our house favorite barbecue selections. 

Jeremy Ranch isn’t a one season location. Some of the best times to visit the area is during the colder months of the year. It’s Utah—we get some of the best snow in the nation. And in the winter months the Jeremy Ranch offers Classic and Skate Nordic Skiing, lessons with Olympic and Ski Team athletes, and rentals. 

If your getaway is scheduled at the same time as your wedding—Jeremy Ranch  can arrange an upgrade for access to their brand new fitness facility. Sweat out those wedding jitters with access to an abundance of equipment, a full gym and training rooms. Then feel refreshed to start your new life in their private men’s steam room.

Photo courtesy of Logan Walker at Pepper Nix Photography
Photo courtesy of Logan Walker at Pepper Nix Photography
Photo courtesy of Logan Walker at Pepper Nix Photography and Peter and Shannon Panagos.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“The facility and staff were excellent for my daughter-in-law and son’s wedding. First class. The bar service and indoor/outdoor seating areas and setup for the ceremony was wonderful. I especially enjoyed the bonfire in the early evening afterward. Such a memorable experience.” Mr. Sean Sculley, FB review 5 stars 10/5/16

Photo courtesy of Logan Walker at Pepper Nix Photography

8770 Jeremy Rd, Park City, UT 84098

(435) 649-2700

www.thejeremy.com

Wedding Garland Workshop on July 17

Attention all Utah brides, grooms and party planners!

Cactus & Tropical’s floral team presents a fun and informative floral workshop just for you. Ever wanted to learn to create your own fresh and fragrant garland? Now’s your chance.

Wedding garlands

Garlands are perfect as a table runner, chair decoration or arbor treatment for weddings, bridal showers and engagement parties.

Bring your BFF, bridesmaid, mom or best man and learn from the experts. Best of all, the garland you make is yours to keep.

Details

Date: 7/17

Time: 7 PM

Location: Salt Lake City / Draper

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