Latest Dress Trends that Flatter: Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses

“The dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following the shape of the dress.”

—Hubert de Givenchy

 

Dear, Mothers of soon- to- be brides and grooms, search no longer — you asked, we answered. Look and feel your best with these style tips  from your wedding fashion experts at Utah Bride & Groom.

 

 

Color blocking and high contrast around the waist creates a slimming effect at the midsection. Look and feel stunning in this long-sleeved black and white gown by Tadashi Soji. Neiman Marcus | $508.

 

 

A belted dress will accentuate the tummy and enhance your hourglass figure. The embellished neckline of this cocoa colored La Femme woven faille gown will also highlight your décolletage. Ooh la la. Neiman Marcus | $478

 

 

Lace draws in the eye to your most desired characteristics while a mermaid cut elongates the waistline creating a sleek, classic look. Tadashi Soji | Neiman Marcus | $508

 

 

Vertical lines elongate while an empire waist helps to conceal the tummy. A sequined top also accentuates the neckline | Kay Unger New York Evening Gown | Neiman Marcus | $199

 

 

Lighter colors call attention to the areas they touch and accentuate an hourglass shape. A sequined lace bodice adds a hint of glamour while the coordinated three quarter sleeve jacket finishes the look for a polished and refined combination. Alex Evenings Sequin-Lace Gown. Macy’s | $179

 

 

A short dress is great for showing off a nice pair of stems. Draw attention to your favorite feature in this navy colored gown by SL Fashions. The embellished, high collar and flowing chiffon attached cape overlay, creates a graceful and elegant look— short dresses are also great for a summer wedding. Macy’s | $119

 

 

Off the shoulder and illusion neck line dresses enhance the neckline and collar bones. Look and feel glamorous in this chic Illusion boat neckline with sweetheart bust gown by Decode 1.8 | Dillard’s | $248

 

 

Dresses aren’t your thing? Opt for this airy chiffon cape with gemstones. Pair with a black tank, black skinny jeans or leggings, and heels for a sophisticated yet comfortable style. Calvin Klein | Macy’s | $48

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written by: Ashley Baker

Check ’em out! Salt Lake Hardware Building and Rye Diner & Drinks

When shopping for downtown venues in Salt Lake City, these two hip locales are must-sees. Salt Lake Hardware Building and Rye Diner & Drinks flaunt edgy, urban spaces ideal for couples looking for a non-ballroom wedding experience.

Fuse Weddings & Events invites brides, grooms, moms, dads, and wedding vendors to experience both venues this Thursday.

WHEN: Thursday, March 9th

TIME: 4:30-7:30 pm

WHERE: Salt Lake Hardware Building, 155 North 400 West, SLC

RSVP: events@SLCHardware.com

WHAT: Experience Salt Lake Hardware Building‘s open industrial space, hors d’oeuvres by the venue’s newest approved caterer The Blended Table, linens by Creative Coverings and the newest rentals from Diamond Rental. Salt Lake Hardware Building can seat 250 for a formal reception or host 350 for a cocktail reception.

Salt Lake Hardware Building images via Jessica Kettle Photography

 

WHEN: Thursday, March 16th

TIME: 4:30-7:30 pm

WHERE: Rye Diner & Drinks, 239 South 500 East, SLC

RSVP: ignite@fuseweddingsandevents.com

WHAT: Enjoy downtown’s hippest venue—along with a cool drink and menu samplings. The restaurant is ideal for a small wedding, rehearsal or any pre-wedding gathering. Rye can seat 75 or host 125 for a cocktail reception.

Singular Sensations: Cabernet

“You can really focus on texture and foliage with monochromatic colors,” explains Soil & Stem’s Nicole Land, who just recently returned from a floral workshop in New Zealand. “You don’t need a green-base bouquet. This plum branch is that special element you can’t buy.” Ornamental plum foliage—foraged straight from Land’s garden—not only adds a shade of burgundy, but it also shapes the entire bouquet comprised of peonies, ranunculus, roses, carnations, heather and hellebore. “I love the diagonal feel of the shape,” she says. “It’s meant to be held comfortably at an angle, to cascade comfortably at her side or in front of her.”

Visit some of the other colors in the spread: Singular Sensations.

Heather Nan Photography -Utah Wedding Photographer

Ivy Gown, $3,350, Harlow Brides, SLC; Rahaminov Diamond Melee Studs in white gold, $14,160, O.C. Tanner Jewelers, SLC and Park City

See more inside the

— Hair and makeup: Janelle Ingram

Planning A Wedding Shoot with Cozy Farm Style

One afternoon we went to visit Quiet Meadow Farms in Mapleton, Utah. This beautiful venue is nestled near the mountains and as we walked through the orchard we were inspired to do a fun Farmer’s Market themed inspiration shoot.

We used fresh fruit and vegetables in fun design elements, including the bouquet and centerpiece. And with delicious pies, and a cake with the most amazing and delicate sugar fruits and veggies how could it not turn out perfectly?!

 

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Sage and Thistle Events | EK Studios Photo & Video | Quiet Meadow Farm Receptions and Events | Albedo Florals | Avenia Bridal | Marisa Rose MPH | Bake Me a Kake | June Pie | Sir Wylde | Bake Me a Kake | Honeyb Paper Co.

Mountain High: Channel Your Inner Goddess

No lace. No beads. No problem. This simple sheath walks down the aisle, then waltzes into the reception with uncomplicated elegance. Phalaenopsis orchids add interest and a pop color.

See some of the other looks: Pop the Champagne, Cap It, and Think Pink.

Chiffon gown with gathered natural waistline and v-neckline with rhinestone shoulder straps, $425, Gateway Bridal, SLC; bouquet by Artisan Bloom, Draper

Photography by: Brushfire Photography

Singular Sensations

Inspired by fashion’s hottest hues, five Utah florists craft their favorite bouquets.

Just because flowers capture every imaginable color doesn’t mean your bouquet has to. Why not build on the tints, tones and shades of a single hue? Utah Bride & Groom asked five talented floral designers to do exactly that, each creating a monochromatic bouquet that’s as dynamic and dramatic as any rainbow arrangement carried down the aisle.

Visit some of the other colors in the spread:

Cabernet

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Florals:

DETAILS

Soil & Stem
Orchid Dynasty
St. Thomas Floral
La Fete
Tinge Floral

Photography & Creative
Direction: Heather Nan
Photo assistant: Sarah Knight
Hair and makeup: Janelle Ingram

Mountain High: Pop The Champagne

We’re not talking bubbly, either. This golden color proves that beige is anything but boring. Plus, it pairs well with dramatic cascades of cymbidium orchids, hanging amaranthus, grasses and pomegranates.

See some of the other looks: Channel Your Inner Goddess, Cap It and Think Pink.

Guipure lace overlay with scallop detail and chiffon skirt with champagne lining, $2,145, Chantel Lauren, SLC; bouquet by Artisan Bloom, Draper

Photography by: Brushfire Photography

Inside Job: A Trendy Way to Send a Message

Make no mistake, a hand-written note tops a text any day of the week. And when delivered inside a beautifully lined envelope, a message means even more.

1. Classica Italiana Peacock Feather, $18 for 10 notecards and envelopes; 2. Kate Spade Flight of Fancy Stationary Set, $45, 10 notecards, 10 cards, 20 lined envelopes; 3. Gift wrap, $5 per sheet 4. Invito Penny and Floral motif, $68 box of 12 cards and lined envelopes; 5. Invito Balloon and Aqua Graphic pattern, $68 box of 12 cards and lined envelopes; Stationery and gift wrap from Tabula Rasa, SLC

Real Weddings: Maggie Gottschalk & Spencer Reid

Kilt Classichy: Oquirrh Mountain LDS Temple  and La Caille 11.7.15

THE COUPLE
University of Utah students Maggie and Spencer were longtime high school sweethearts in Philadelphia. After six years of dating (two of which were long distance), it was no surprise that Spencer proposed the week he returned to Salt Lake from his LDS Mission. While picnicking hillside at Block U—the large concrete letter “U” built on Mount Van Cott in the foothills north of campus—Maggie answered an immediate yes.

THE WEDDING
“I always wanted to get married in a castle, and La Caille fit the requirement just perfectly,” Maggie says of the majestic estate. Maggie and Spencer wed inside the Oquirrh Mountain LDS Temple before hosting a ring ceremony and reception at La Caille.

THE MOOD
A glamour-meets-vintage vibe graced the autumn event. “I wanted a timeless and elegant look without overshadowing the beautiful greenery at La Caille,” the bride explains. During a ring ceremony, groomsmen donned kilts and bagpipes played—a nod to Spencer’s Scottish heritage. An antique mirror served as a seating chart for guests. Ditching the usual autumn colors, the couple opted for navy and gold. Sequin table cloths and glowing candles shimmered inside La Caille’s Grand Pavilion.

THE FOOD
Each guest enjoyed beef filet and halibut with an Asian glaze, steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes. “Food was one of the most important things for my husband, so he wanted to make sure that everyone got enough and enjoyed it,” Maggie explains. “Many of the men dined on two or three plates of food!”

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT
“It was absolutely freezing during the ring ceremony and I was shivering under the gazebo,” Maggie says. “Spencer stopped in the middle of the ceremony to give me his jacket, and then all of the groomsmen followed his lead and gave their jackets to the bridesmaids.”

The details

Photography: Heather Nan Photography, SLC
Planner, flowers and rentals: Mayflowers, SLC
Venue and catering: La Caille, Sandy
Rings: Lauria Jewelers, Philadelphia
Gown: Yolan Cris, Alta Moda Bridal, SLC
Suits: Men’s Wearhouse, Murray
Kilts: Edinburgh Castle Scottish Imports, SLC
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, ASOS
Videography: Kevin Ginsberg, Philadelphia

Proposals: Skin Deep Beauty Inside Tips

Gateway Laser Center’s Elise Wilcox reveals some of her favorite skin care products for brides, maids and moms .

Botox, fillers and lasers, oh my. Every gal wants flawless skin, especially for the big day. What works? Physician Assistant Elise Wilcox of Gateway Laser Center breaks it down.

“Skin care is the best starting place for young brides,” Wilcox says. “Depending on what her sun exposure is like from the time she’s in her teens to early twenties, a young woman may need a light-based treatment.” Wilcox suggests photofacials (also known as intense pulse light or IPL) to diminish pigmentations like  freckles, acne lesions and fine red capillaries. “[It] clears the complexion, so you have a refreshed and youthful appearance,” she explains.

“Light-based treatments take about three to four weeks for skin to rid itself of the pigment and metabolize any redness,” she says—complete five to six weeks before the wedding, leaving plenty of time for bridals and other photo ops.
Botox and fillers may also be options, especially for older brides and wedding guests. Botox is injected into the muscle, while fillers are placed into soft tissue.

“Botox takes about a week to start working. Depending on how deep your creases are, you may need a month or two for those wrinkles to soften and flatten out,”  Wilcox says to her older clients.

Fillers are superficial injections that “fill” or plump areas like laugh lines. “Fillers tend to last six months or longer, so you could have it done months before and still reap the benefits.”

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Featured Image: Regenica eye cream, $92; SkinMedica facial cleanser, $34; SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore, $125, Epionce Renewal facial, $94, iS Clinical ProHeal, $90 (trial size shown); Cosmion Acnion pads, $49; Colorscience stick, $64, all from The Apothica at Gateway Laser Center, SLC. Makeup bag, $25 and Rose Petal lip gloss, $15, Tabula Rasa Stationers, SLC

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