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Have a Great Memorial Day

Melissa — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:39:17 +0000

Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored. ~Daniel Webster

We hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful Memorial Day.

From Bride and Groom Marketing

These heroes are dead. They died for liberty – they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars – they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead. ~Robert G. Ingersoll

Dessert Series ~ Part Four ~ Shapely Desserts ~ By Taylor Made Weddings

Melissa — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:35:43 +0000

Thanks again to Taylor Proctor of Taylor Made Weddings for this great blog about different kinds of desserts for your summer wedding.

Some key elements in wedding design are to remember and incorporate color (obviously,) texture and shape. Desserts offer all three elements in a yummy package! Today’s blog and round out our dessert series (Snow Cones, Macaroons, and Mochi) is all about shapely desserts and how cool little details can make your desserts colorfully textured works of art! I can’t give these little lovelies justice by writing about them, so let’s take a visual look! I hope you are inspired and have a happy Thursday!

Ps- All these photos were found using Pinterest so be sure to follow us for more great photos and ideas!

We also wanted to share some of the photos from the past dessert blogs.

SNOWCONES

MACAROONS

MOCHI

Special thanks again to Taylor Proctor of Taylor Made Events for these amazing blogs. She is an extremely talented wedding designer and we are grateful for her contributions to our blog. (she has some more fun ones coming up t00).

We hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.

About Taylor Proctor

I am a hopeless romantic. To me, it is romantic and rewarding, to bring a couples dream wedding to life on the day they vow their love to each other and the world. I love the rush of new ideas coming to life, making dreams come true and making your wedding Taylor-Made to you.

Summer/Early Fall Wedding Dress Trends ~ By The Perfect Dress

Melissa — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:43:59 +0000

Special thanks to Danielle from The Perfect Dress for providing us with today’s extremely informative blog on Summer and Early Fall Wedding Dress Trends. Make sure to check out the Perfect Dress if you are still searching that “you know it when you see it” gown, they will take great care of you.

All Photos Were Provided By The Perfect Dress.

SUMMER/EARLY FALL WEDDING DRESS TRENDS BY THE PERFECT DRESS

For summer most brides opt to wear light flowing fabrics. Chiffon, Organza, soft satin’s, and simple or lightly beaded laces are excellent choices for a summer or early fall wedding. These fabrics drape beautifully; can be fun, romantic, classic, or flirty; they are light enough that a bride can feel comfortable in her dress in warm weather or in an outdoor setting; they also exude a sense of excitement.

Another big trend for summer/fall 2012 is the sheer lace sleeve and keyhole back. Incredibly classy and yet light and airy. At The Perfect Dress we have beautiful lace gowns with this look already or you may opt to add this unique touch to any lace gown. We also offer phenomenal seamstresses who are very skilled in adding all sorts of custom alterations to our gowns. Simply Elegant, Uniquely you. That is what we are all about!

These first 3 photos are some examples of beautiful Chiffon dresses. One sleeved, one with a bolero, and on strapless.

Chiffon has a really light and beachy look. Perfect for outdoor weddings or a destination wedding.

Organza is a very structured yet light material. Perfect for the bride who wants the slim fitting mermaid gown with a fun skirt or the bride who wants a ballgown that is light and not too heavy. You’ll often see organza skirts woven into beautiful ruffles or textured designs.

Lace is incredibly elegant, and when paired with the right satin can be very light. It creates a timeless look. Beaded lace is for the bride that wants to really stand out and wants that perfect balance between classic and modern. Rich Spanish or hand knit laces are for the bride who wants to look sophisticated and romantic.

Soft , shiny satin’s are excellent for summer/early fall. The material breathes well, and is incredibly chic. This type of fabric is for the bride that wants the ultra glamorous old Hollywood feel.

Keyhole back and sheer lace sleeves. This is a huge trend this year. The sheer lace sleeve adds a very couture look and feel to any gown while a keyhole back adds whimsy and interest.

Special thanks again to The Perfect Dress for this very informative blog. Make sure to get in touch with them if you have any questions regarding your wedding gown.

The Perfect Dress
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Amazing Yet Affordable Destination Weddings ~ By Glade McCombs of Still Timeless Photography

Melissa — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:41:23 +0000

Destination weddings are a very popular thing these days for many reasons. Many brides dream of an exotic location with stunning views that can set as their backdrop for their wedding ceremony. Others like the idea of a more quaint wedding where only very close friends and family attend at a distant location that makes it a memorable experience for everyone. However, that can obviously be costly. We want to thank Glade McCombs of Still Timeless Photography for this wonderful article on affordable destination weddings that can give you everything you want but not break the bank.

All these beautiful photos below are courtesy of Still Timeless Photography

By Glade McCombs of Still Timeless Photography

LAKE TAHOE

Azure blue waters and granite boulders knit together with stately ponderosa pine trees and beautiful sand beaches provide a majestic backdrop for your dream wedding. Beautiful Lake Tahoe is close to the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey for the perfect romantic honeymoon.

Great accommodations are available around the lake, from extraordinary luxury hotels and suites to secluded vacation rentals on the beach. At Lake Tahoe there is something for everyone.

Summer weddings are fabulous, with cool mountain air and the chilly waters, even in the summer heat. Winter weddings provide opportunities for skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling through some of nature’s greatest natural preserves.

A beachside wedding is not expensive. There are dozens of beautiful pristine beaches offering seclusion for your wedding party. State parks offer an affordable option, but there are also great resorts that have complete packages to cater to your most discriminating tastes.

ST.GEORGE, MOAB, ZION’S, OR ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

Having a wedding in the winter, late fall or spring, but you are afraid to have it outside? St. George, Zion’s Canyon and Moab are close enough to home that you and your guests can easily drive there for a day trip or for the weekend. The red rocks are a stunning backdrop for pictures of a bride and groom.

Zion’s National Park requires a $100 permit for weddings held in the Park, but what a gorgeous setting for a spectacular wedding! You must submit your application for a permit at least two weeks prior to the wedding and there are special fees for a park ranger in sensitive environmental areas. This would be perfect in the spring or fall, but avoid the hot summer months. There are many beautiful locations in the park and a pre-wedding visit to Zion’s is highly recommended to select the perfect spot for your wedding and to obtain information about wedding services and lodging.

You might consider renting a cabin for the wedding and reception. VRBO.com is a great place for vacation rentals, many at secluded and scenic locations just outside the park, which eliminates the permit fees. Check locations for rentals in Springdale, Virgin or the East Park entrance.

For additional information on weddings in Zion’s Park, you can contact the Special Park Use Office at 435-772-7820

Moab is also a spectacular backdrop for your perfect wedding. There are so many places close to town with amazing red rock scenery, vast canyon overlooks and beautiful vistas. Arches National Park is just minutes away from Moab. Special permit fees will apply in Arches Park, starting at $85.

PARK CITY

Looking for a location closer to home? Park City and Snowbasin are fabulous places for weddings, summer or winter. There are great services and accommodations available at reasonable summer rates. The ski resorts offer wedding services and will even arrange lift rides for wedding guests when the ceremony is held on the mountain. We photographed a wedding at the Canyon’s resort and the setting was beautiful. I was also invited to a wedding of a friend that was held atop a mountain peak near Guardsman Pass. A local shuttle service transported guests from the Park City Resort parking lot to the location. It was a spectacular, breathtaking location. Park City has great shuttle services, restaurants, lodges and wonderful venues that are largely unused during the slower summer months.

WEST YELLOWSTONE

Last year we were invited to photograph a wedding in West Yellowstone. The couple had family members in the area and thought it would make for a wonderful wedding location. West Yellowstone is a quaint woodsy town on the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park. The reception was held in the Union Pacific Dining Hall, built in 1926 and designed by renowned architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood, who designed some of the great lodges in the national parks. There is great lodging and rustic eating establishments nearby.

There are so many scenic venues available for your wedding. Get outside and venture to some spectacular wedding locations in your own back yard. You will be glad you ventured past the local wedding halls.

Special thanks again to Still Timeless Photography for this great article and these amazing photos. Make sure to visit their website for more information.

Contributor:
Glade McCombs
Still Timeless Photography

Honeymooning In Paradise ~ Words From Honeymoon Winners

Melissa — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:48:37 +0000

We love getting feedback from brides and grooms. We also love hearing from those who were winners of The Grand Prize Honeymoon that is given away at The Bridal Extravaganza Shows.

Hailey & Jeffrey were lucky winners of the El Dorado Royale honeymoon at last Fall’s Bridal Extravaganza! We were thrilled to send them off to an amazing place for their dream honeymoon. Who will be next to win? Find out the La Caille Bridal Extravaganza this July!

” Our trip was amazing we absolutely loved it!!!. The gentlemen at Lomas travel were so accommodating and helped us with everything!!! We went to Xel-ha/Tulum and Xplor and had an amazing time at all of them!!The days that we didn’t go out we just relaxed at the pool and the beach and it was great! The hotel was absolutely gorgeous and we loved the accommodations! The food at the restaurants was delicious and the service was amazing!! Thank you so much for helping make this happen for us ” – Hailey Bunker Dean

Hailey and Jeffrey were kind enough to share a few photos from their honeymoon. The El Dorado Royale is an amazing location for honeymooners as it was voted one of the top 10 resorts in Mexico for romance. Make sure to register to attend the Summer Bridal Extravaganza on July 21st where you could not only win this incredible honeymoon but an entire dream wedding as well.

We would like to thank our great friends at All Points Travel for not only “hooking up” so many brides and grooms with this incredible honeymoon but they also send one brides parents or in-laws on an amazing trip to this fabulous resort as well. Make sure to check them out for your honeymoon or any vacation needs.

You too could win this amazing honeymoon as well as an entire dream wedding.

Make sure to register to attend the Summer Bridal Extravaganza.

And Make Sure To Visit All Points Travel For Your Honeymoon or Vacation Needs.

The Summer Bridal Extravaganza At LaCaille ~ Win A Dream Wedding

Melissa — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:20:39 +0000

The Gorgeous LaCaille Grounds

As summer begins to pick up the team at Utah Bridal Shows is anxiously getting ready to produce the Summers biggest and best Bridal Show. The Summer Bridal Extravaganza at LaCaille is like no other wedding show you will ever attend.

Situated on over 22 acres of immaculately groomed gardens LaCaille is an 18th century French Chateau sitting at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon. As you come up the cobblestone road you will see one of Utah’s most beautiful settings backed by the Wasatch Mountains.

No other wedding event this summer (except for maybe your own) can even come close to what the Summer Bridal Extravaganza Offers. Over 80 of Utah’s premier wedding professionals will be on hand to help you as you plan your wedding.

Historically brides from all over Utah and other parts of the west have come to this show because of its sheer beauty and what it has to offer. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away at this show and one lucky couple will win the wedding of their dreams (valued at apx $100,000).

The Front Gates of LaCaille – Home to the Summer Bridal Extravaganza – Photo By Swensen Photography

The show itself is amazing, but the chance to win an amazing wedding/reception at one of Utah’s most elegant locations is something that has no equal. (see the reaction from last years winning bride Ami Miyataki)

New this year for brides and guests attending, LaCaille will be providing a buffet lunch so you don’t need to worry about leaving and coming back, you can spend as much time as you want at this beautiful location and enjoy some amazing food prepared by the chefs at LaCaille. You can purchase lunch passes in advance when registering.

Inside LaCaille – Photography By Swensen Photography

If you are planning a wedding for any time after July 21st of this year we HIGHLY recommend attending the show, not only will you meet with Utah’s very best wedding professionals you might actually come away winning the wedding of your dreams.

The La Caille Bridal Show from OneILove Media ~ Jared Wortley on Vimeo.

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Dessert Series Part Three~ Mochi ~ By Taylor Made Weddings

Melissa — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:10:39 +0000

Thanks again to Taylor Proctor of Taylor Made Weddings for this third part in her wonderful dessert series. Today’s dessert is is a fun and unique one that we think you will really like.

To continue our series on fun and unique wedding desserts, (see snow cones and macaroons) I am excited to introduce Mochi!

Mochi is a Japanese food that is made from whole rice pounded into a paste and then molded into shapes. It can be found throughout the world and is most often found surrounding ice cream balls, creating the yummy dessert mocha ice cream (go-figure!)

It’s a fun and non-traditional wedding dessert because it can be found in so many fun colors, flavors and is not only great on its own, but in yogurts (think fun yogurt bar,) surrounding ice cream or fruits and stuffed with a bean paste (yummy and a little healthy!)

Mochi is definitely a fun dessert but it takes a unique, funny loving couple to pull it off at a wedding!

I hope you are inspired and happy Friday!

Ps- All these photos were found using Pinterest so be sure to follow us for more great photos and ideas!

Mochi on Blue, Green and White on Display, Green Mochi Balls, Mochi with Strawberry, Three to a Plate, Chocolate Covered Mochi, Mochi Covered Strawberry

About Taylor Proctor

I am a hopeless romantic. To me, it is romantic and rewarding, to bring a couples dream wedding to life on the day they vow their love to each other and the world. I love the rush of new ideas coming to life, making dreams come true and making your wedding Taylor-Made to you.

Rock Out Wedding Video ~ Chris McClain Productions

Melissa — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:11:52 +0000

Chris McClain has got some serious talent for making wedding videos truly reflect the personalities of the couples.

When he shared this video we knew we had to post it on the blog.

Wedding videos do not have to be serious or romantic or anything like that. Make sure the video you have done for your wedding really reflects your personality.

For more information on Chris McClain and how to have him help make your wedding video amazing make sure to visit his website.

In his own words this is what he said about this couple and the video.

I knew these guys were going to be a lot of fun when they sent me their music. At first I was like….are you sure you want this music? After meeting them I instantly knew why! They really wanted something fun and unique and I think that’s what I was able to do with this one:) Enjoy! – Chris McClain

River Front Property ~ Table Decor ~ White Ginger Events

Melissa — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:47 +0000

Last week we shared with you a Farm Fresh Table Display that our friends at White Ginger Events put together for Park City Television.

This week they are featuring a second table display A River Front Property Design that we think is absolutely amazing.

The second stage we set for Park City Television was for a fun wedding dinner or dinner party. We kept with the organic theme and really let the earthy elements come alive in the decoration. This set up would be great both indoor and outdoor.

All Photos Are Courtesy of The Incredibly Talented Pink Daffodil Photography

The centerpiece was hand crafted and designed by our team. It can hold water above the rocks to feel as though you are eating around a river.

I especially love the succulents planted into the tree trunks and the large leaves used as place mats. It is all about the little details.

The flowers hanging above give a whimsical feel.

Can’t you imagine twinkling lights brightening the sky? Oh how magical.

About Carrie Parker of White Ginger Events

One of my passions is organizing the details it takes to create a perfectly orchestrated event. I make it a goal for each event that I plan, to include the “awe” factor. In my free time, I love spending time with my family. I’m very active. I’ve completed two Ironmans and several marathons. I enjoy being in the outdoors. I also have a passion for baking and being creative with what I make.

White Ginger Events is a complete event design and planning team based in Utah. We offer swank style and custom decor for your event. Let our team help you with your wedding planning or special event so you can enjoy the day!

Designer Men’s Wear~How it’s Done by Dress Code

Melissa — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:07:08 +0000

“EVERY GIRLS CRAZY ‘BOUT A SHARP DRESSED MAN”- ZZ TOP

Dress Code has created such an amazing process for their customized suits you have got to see how it all works. Check out their incredible video & see for yourself just how easy & awesome it would be to have one for your man.

Here is what Dress Code has to say about what they do:

“We do things a little bit differently at Dress Code. And sometimes explaining the shopping experience can be difficult, especially if we’re talking to someone who has been buying off-the-rack their entire life.

This short film that walks through the entire experience, from setting up an appointment with a Style Consultant to the final fitting and our Perfect Fit guarantee.”

Special thanks to Kale Fitch Productions for putting together this great informational video.

Dress Code from Kale Fitch on Vimeo.

For more information be sure to visit Dress Code at: www.DressCodeCustom.com & follow their facebook page for their latest updates at:

www.facebook.com/DressCodeSuits

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Filmed & Edited by Kale Fitch Productions

For More information on Kale Fitch Productions Make Sure To Visit Their Website