“The key is to make the décor look effortless.”
— Jacque Lynn, Mountain Majesties
We love no-nonsense looks for summertime nuptials, which is why we love the details of this sweet wedding, captured by Britt Chudleigh.
Scroll down to see our favorite dreamy details.
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From Utah soil, nature’s beauty sprouts. Flowers and fruit are in abundance where this glowing romance blooms. A light breeze carries orchard fragrances to luck guests as they are greeted by chalk-written place settings.
Tonight’s sunset treat? Homemade bundt cake cheerfully sprinkled with powdered sugar and sweetened with fresh-picked berries and plums.
Photography: Green Apple Photography
Paper Design: October Ink
Florals: Honey of a Thousand Flowers
Gown: Melissa Blackburn
Suit: Tommy Hilfiger
Hair and Makeup: April Benincosa of Vintage Rouge
Location: Phelps Berry Farm
Berry Crates: Garnish
Styling: Lindsey Stewart, Sarah Winward, Melissa Blackburn, Jayne Swallow and April Benincosa
Healthier, stronger, happier
By Aly Peterson | Photos by Tess Comrie
Cardio is a great way to become healthier, become stronger, and burn calories. I love cardio, but I get sick of being on the treadmill, elliptical, or stair-climber for my workout every day! It’s also tough sometimes to make it to the gym to workout, whether it’s because I’m running around all day or just don’t have the energy to go.
Recently this cardio exercise has been a go-to because it’s quick, effective, and helps me to build other muscles while strengthening my heart at the same time.
Repeat 3 to 5 times.
On a side note: Always remember to exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it! In the world we live in it’s hard not to constantly criticize ourselves and point out the things we wish we could change. Many women tend to focus on cardio only to lose weight and fit in a smaller dress size. Cardio has many other benefits such as reducing stress, reducing the risk of some types of cancer, relieving depression and anxiety, building muscle, increasing bone density, and increasing confidence. Focus on health, not on weight. Respect your body because it’s the only one you have!
Who doesn’t love to feel smokin’ hot in their workout clothes?
By Aly Peterson | Photography by Tess Comrie
Kiava is a Utah company that offers attractive activewear for affordable prices. Recently, I tried out a pair of leggings, a sports bra, and a tank top from the company (I ordered the “Braided Bra” in sea glass, the “Mesh Tank Top” in black, and the “Everyday Capri” in sapphire).
I notice I get excited to exercise and be healthy when I love the fitness gear I have and I found everything I was looking for with Kiava clothing! It’s comfortable, it’s flattering, there are fun color options, there are unique designs, and I don’t feel like I’m breaking the bank when I decide to buy a new item.
How many times do you see the perfect sports bra or cute gym shorts and then look at the price tag and think “Well, I buy the perfect shorts and starve for a month, or I pass on the shorts and eat like a king for a month”?
I have definitely felt that way before.
Don’t worry, when you shop at Kiava you can have both the cute gym shorts and good food!
What I love most about Kiava is their goal to help woman feel strong and beautiful while achieving their fitness goals. There are so many color and design options that will help any woman achieve just that!
And who doesn’t love to feel smokin’ hot in their workout clothes? 😉
Check out the Kiava website to order your fitness clothing.
Hi everyone! I’m Aly. 👋
I am so excited to be the contributor for “Fit Bride Friday” and I can’t wait to share my favorite workouts, healthy recipes and fitness companies with all of you. Healthy living is a huge part of who I am and always helps me feel my best.
I grew up exercising quite a bit—between competitive dance, gymnastics, cheer and pageantry I kept an active lifestyle. I’ve always known health is important, but I became especially fascinated with health during high school and have spent the last few years researching, testing and evaluating several health theories. I love eating healthy and living an active lifestyle and I’m eager to share what I’ve learned with you.
To find out more about me, take a look at my personal blog, “Build Your Beautiful.”
And now, without further ado, I introduce my first “Fit Bride Friday” feature. Enjoy!
— Aly Peterson
Photography by Tess Comrie
It’s time to bend your way into shape
By Aly Peterson | Photography by Tess Comrie
I love yoga because it can be an amazing workout and, as odd as this may seem, I always feel a sense of peace when I’m finished.
I enjoy stretching my body in new ways while building muscle at the same time. Feeling the need to challenge my usual yoga practices, I searched online for the perfect way to do so. That’s when I found Plexus Co.—a company that focuses on “pushing limits, discovering what lies within each of us, and promoting inner peace, all while getting a good sweat.”
To be honest, when I first saw the Plexus Yoga Wheel I was a little bit skeptical.
How much can a wheel really change your yoga experience? It can only push you so far, right? I was SO WRONG. This wheel is killer! Within a matter of a couple minutes I begin sweating bullets and pushing myself in ways I really didn’t know were possible.
The Plexus Co Yoga Wheel has completely challenged my yoga experience. The yoga wheel helps to open your hips, shoulders, chest and back. The wheel is used to create a more intense yoga practice and acts as an aid to most poses. I notice it takes a lot more effort to balance certain poses and my stretches are pushed to the limit.
You can find more ways to use your yoga wheel here.
Pictured is the 12” standard wheel in the color “Aurora”, but there are four different size options as well as four different color options.
All quotes used in this post are from the Plexus Co. website.
“The happiness you feel is in direct proportion with the love you give.”
— Oprah Winfrey
Photography: Russell Alboroto
Because the most striking beauty ideas defy practicality
When your big day draws near, there’s an impulse to switch into high gear and embrace an exaggerated beauty makeover.
(Over)plucked brows.
Hyaluronic-drenched skin.
Pearly-white pearly whites.
Not so fast.
A subtle beauty reboot can be just as effective in terms of wedding day transformation.
Which brings us to MILK, a beauty brand that embraces the “less is more sexy” approach and offers a wide range of “high concept, low maintenance beauty essentials.”
These aren’t your average compact bronzers and lipsticks, folks.
Instead, MILK focuses on creating natural, eco-friendly products with guilt-free ingredients (think sunflower and coconut wax) for laid-back women—or, in your case, brides—with an ingenious, albeit laissez-faire, approach to beauty.
Think emphasized freckles, high-shine lips and splashy cat eyes.
Your groom may want to watch out. This is a match made in heaven.
Bare skin and full-color lips: the OG of beauty.
Laid-back and sun-kissed, courtesy of the perfect trifecta (i.e. tint, bronzer and lip cheek).
Use a little eye pigment, or a lot. It’s your call.
Shadow Liner doodles have got us like: ヅ.
Images courtesy of @milkmakeup
“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.”
— Mata Hari
Concept and photography: Jessica White Photography
Beauty: Steph Brinkerhoff
Gowns: Chantel Lauren Designs
Florals: Schofield Floral Company
Venue: The Loft Studio
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