Ella Bella

Catherine and Ben

2011-09-24T00:18:00.015-06:00

There are so many things we could talk about with this wedding ... it's hard to know where to begin. The ravashing bride! The fabulous mountain venue! The incredible food! The heat! The swollen river! The closed road... which led to the footbridge... which led to the football field (and a half )long walk to the lodge(repeated 15 times)... which led to the swollen feet. And did I mention that Hailey was 7 months pregnant! Oh... and I almost forgot the wind! Yes... everything was perfect:)Before we say anything else though we must give a HUGE "THANK YOU" to Brittany and Brian of Cascio Photography who without batting an eyelid lent us their camera when they heard that we had broken ours, just so we could take a few pictures for you, our faithful readers. I mean who does that!!! Lends their livelihood to a couple of photographic kindergarteners. So just for the record these images were taken by Hailey, then edited by Cascio . We get by with a little help from our friends:)

Hopefully we'll follow up with the photographers pictures at a later date...

so you can see this stunning couple in their entirety.

So these hand written windows for the seating charts were actually meant to be hanging from the tree outside but due to the incredible wind gusts we found a nice safe place in the entry.

These coral charm beauties were the most amazing I have ever seen. I think I would consider planning my wedding around their season just to have them.

Catherine is from Brazil and her father is from Belgium so guests flew in from all over. The tables were seated by language. The english speaking... the portuguese speaking and the french speaking tables.

A true foodie Catherine made flavored salts for her guest favors.

This one was Tangerine... yum!

All kinds of pretty cakes made by the ever popular Tulle Bakery

Thanks also to Dolly and Doug who not only were amazing help but got us safely home by

4 o'clock in the morning.

There was so much more to this wedding. Hopefully we

can share the rest with you when we hear from the photographer:)

Congratulations Ben and Catherine!!!

Vintage Violet

2011-07-18T23:23:00.031-06:00

Nothing excites like finding an extraordinary specimen. This particular bunch of Nigella (sometimes referred to as "Love in the Mist") caught my eye for this very bloom. As perfect as I've ever seen, the rest of the bunch was pretty straggly but worth it for just one gorgeous blossom. It echoed the gorgeous bride Shea. She is a rare and exquisite bloom ... lovely in every way.

Thanks to Stacey Richards Photography for these two beautiful images of Shea's bouquet.

Vintage becomes more meaningful when heirloom pieces like this brooch are passed down from those who love us.

Next three images courtesy of Stacey Richards Photography

Thinking of you Shea...

2011-07-08T18:34:00.002-06:00

They don't come any nicer than Sasha and Ace... a "MFEO" pair who were the most gracious, kind, selfless, fun-loving couples we've ever come across. We can't wait to see the pictures of their incredibly zaney wedding from Alana Lange Photography... until then, enjoy this fun video from Doug Larson of Pointe Digital

Sasha & Ace - Logan Temple Video from Doug Larson on Vimeo.

Bliss Wedding Blog Shoot

2011-05-20T13:17:00.025-06:00

There’s definitely something about the color pink that is innately feminine. We’ve loved it from the time we were little girls… and even though we may rebel against it once in a while we find another way to acceptably “hue” it back into our circle of trust by giving it new names like, Raspberry, Fuchsia, Crimson, Rose, Watermelon, and even “Pantone’s 2011 color of the year… Honeysuckle Pink”. It can be as soft as a baby girl’s booties or some just like to call it “Hot”. However you like to take your pink, “Shell” or “Shocking”, there’s one thing that’s been clinically proven… Pink just makes us happy. So with that knowledge securely in tact, pull up a chair and come smile a while with us as we drool over these dreamy images by the very talented Brittany of Cascio Photography :)

One of the easiest ways to design a wedding is to start with an inspiration board…. a gathering of magazine tears or online images that you compile into a storyboard collage. This particular board started with the color pink… raspberry pink to be exact. Next came the secondary color in the form of this aquamarine lantern found at Z Gallerie. Both of these could be considered rather strong and bold colors so the challenge was to not over power the room with too much of a good thing.

Seeing this wedding would be more of a party styled event rather than a traditional line reception, there was no need for a focal backdrop so we chose to make the food area our focus. With an Amy Atlas styled approach the cake became the centerpiece of the table. Becky Mendoza of “Sweet On You Cake Shop” nailed the look with this two tiered simple design in the palest shade of pink and ivory then flanked it with two smaller ruffled cakes on their own stands.

I've yet to taste a macaron better than Hailey's...

these were delicate, moist and chewy all in one bite:)

Lamingtons!!! A nod to our down under heritage. Kiwi and Aussie readers will appreciate what I am talking about... let us know if you love them too:)

Guaranteed to be the hit of the party, simply made Ice Cream Soda’s become super chic when served in old-fashioned soda glasses and sipped ever so slightly through vintage striped straws.

For the veteran waitress, grabbing an armful of overflowing plastic drinking cups may be a no sweat event, but you might consider making it a little easier on your guests with this grab and go idea of tableside beverage bottles. Easily refilled from a chilled container in the kitchen, these pink lemonade bottles were not only convenient but pretty darn cute… don’t you think!

Although the tedious process maybe somewhat time consuming you’ll always get extra points for hanging points of interest from the ceiling. These pretty umbrella rentals from “Peter Loves Jane” created a glowing ambiance over the fireplace. Single stemmed flowers in a collection of glass bottles were displayed in gradient fashion across the Riter Mansion mantelpiece.

to choose a layout: Let’s see… we need to seat 64 people at any given time. That’s 8 round tables of 8 people, right! Well that’s ok but if you can think outside the circle… it could also be 2 rectangles of 12, 4 rounds of 6, 2 rounds of 4, plus 2 squares of 4.

Add a lounge area and you’ve gone way past breaking the mold and your guests will thank you for inviting them to the loveliest reception they’ve ever been too. Nothing quite says “inviting” like a cozy conversation area smack dab in the middle of your social soiree.

Signage is fast becoming a must for today’s weddings… it gives a couple an opportunity to not only personalize their event but is a great way to communicate. The signage and stationary elements of this shoot designed by “Peter Loves Jane” established a cohesive style to the reception. The use of prints, colors and fonts are an amazing medium to convey an impression… a thought or feeling

Thank You !!!

We get to work with some of OUR most favorite people.

Nikkol of Bliss Wedding Blog and Bliss Magazine

Peter Loves Jane Invitations and Graphic Design

Brittany of Cascio Photography

Marcie of Marcie Taylor Events

Becky of Sweet on You Bake Shop

Arlette and John of The Riter Mansion

Thanks also to our wonderful readers...we hope we made you happy:)

Katelynn and Tyler

2011-05-11T11:20:00.000-06:00

Katelynn's first "love" was figure skating and long before she and Tyler became an item, she confided in a friend that she thought it would be really cool if someday, "someone" would propose to her on the ice. As fate would have it Tyler was that "someone".

Brittany of Cascio Photography is an amazing photographer with an eye for detail. Thanks to her Katelynn and Tyler will have many great memories of all the special touches from their wedding day.

Katelynn wanted a dramatic yellow and black palette for her wedding

Rings by Jerrick's Fine Jewelry

Lot's of bling to make a statement!!

This simple modern and very chic structure was the perfect backdrop to the bold colors. Thanks to my incredibly clever husband who will whip out whatever I can draw up, in next to no time:)

Individual yellow orchid blooms played against the crystal curtain.

These arrangements looked so striking as they flanked the curved staircase at Castle Manor, creating a dramatic entry for Katelynn.

A heavy band of rose petals lined the stunning aisleway.
These 4 images compliments of Tiara... the groom's sister)

These aisle arrangements would later become the reception centerpieces... maximizing the use of the flowers while minimizing the budget.

Can't say enough about the ever popular use of lounge areas to help your guests feel welcomed. Not only do they create interest to the room but they bring an inviting atmosphere that will leave friends and family with a lasting impression.

We can't stress enough about making sure you schedule enough time for pictures on your wedding day. Cascio Photography was able to capture all these images before the onslaught of guests. Once they arrive it makes it very difficult for the photographer to record all the details that you have been slaving over for the past few months. The day comes and goes so quickly, but having it captured on film is the way you get to keep everything! Thank you Brittany:)

Working with Bliss vendors provides a client with a teamwork of specialists all working together for a cohesive look that flows. Marcie Taylor Events does an excellent job of making sure that everything is above standard. We love the way she tied these yellow sashes to her black chairs bringing in a modern twist.

These Damask linens make a bold statement against the white with black tied cocktail tables. All provided by Marcie Taylor Events.

This was one fabulous candy bar. Katelynn's Mom went to great lengths to find the perfect containers and candies to create this fabulous display.

Hailey's signature Macaron's

It's all about presentation... perfect placement Dolly and Kyrell:)

Cute cupcakes by Julie Stenquist:) Adding the damask wrappers made all the difference!

Loved these Abba-Zabba's which fit perfectly into the color scheme and happened to be Katelynn's favorite candy

Tyler's favorites!

The toss bouquet

Hamilton's catered a delicious luncheon at the restaurant (which we can attest to... thank you Kris :)) and then brought over these wonderful cheesecakes served with your choice of additional toppings for the reception. We love working with Hamilton's... their food is always fabulous and their staff are professional and great to work with!

One of the great privileges we enjoy at Ella Bella are the people we meet along the way. Being able to be a part of this most important day in such a personal way has been a huge part of why we love what we do. Thank you Katelynn and Kris for allowing us to be a part of your celebration... it was an awesome day:)

Darsie and Shon Wedding Day

2011-02-03T14:19:00.023-07:00

Fall doesn't always have to spell Red, Orange, Yellow and Brown... especially when you've always dreamed of having a soft romantic affair. Adding lots of textural elements and a dark accent really complimented this spring-like palette.

Peaches and cream with blackberries... sounds like a good cobbler...yum!

We always know that we can count on fabulous detail shots when we team up with Cascio Photography

Groom's boutonniere was an eclectic mix of white ranunculas, tuber rose, blackberries and a signature fern curl

The Riter Mansion was the perfect venue for this elegant event!

In today's economy Brides really appreciate being able to repurpose flowers for more than one use. These aisleway arrangements would shortly become the reception centerpieces.

Adorable little people are guaranteed to get you the "awwwwh" factor. You might consider borrowing some if you don't have your own:)

Custom made flower purse with arranged petals

Marcie Taylor's silky soft peach table linens and coral chair ties were a nice contrast to the black Chiavari chairs

A single crystal pendant hung suspended down the middle of each glass tower.

Like the centerpieces these Ceremony arrangements would now flank the crepe bar

It's easy to see why brides are loving these ever popular garden roses in soft romantic shades.

This "pretty in peachy pink" fondant cake by Becky Mendoza of Sweet On You Cakeshop was masterfully decorated with ivory accents and chic black ribbon.

Thanks Brittany for your wonderful pictures and also your chairs for the lounge were perfect:)

Whitney and Aaron

2011-01-28T00:20:00.029-07:00

In honor of "V-Day" we bring you these two adorable Love birds with a notion for any shade of pink, although you will notice that they kept it restrained and not overdone. I love that they styled their own attire in a classy neutral palette. Enjoy these gorgeous images from Jessica's Photography!

This lovely shot by Nickie Graybill Photography

Pink Peonies, and Piaget garden roses, with a mix of various shades of pink roses.

Calla boutonnieres with pearly like Rice Flower

A little fuzzy but these Ranunculas and Garden Rose corsages looked rather striking accented with Hyacinth buds and Black and White stripped ribbon

Soft pink blushy anemones were a nice accent to the black glass containers

It's rare that we don't get to team up with Marcie Taylor Events. Her linens are always the perfect addition to any venue. The Damask runner edged with black was softened on the full length Ivory Tablecloths.

Thanks also to Andi Saxton for the feather and Eiffel Tower vases which, by the way, were quite adaptive as windmills with even the slightest of breezes. Something to keep in mind;)

Another beautiful image from Jessica's Photography

They don't call it a love seat for nothing:)

A whole lot of love on this seat too:)
All the little people!

Whitney made for one gorgeous bride and lucky for you she specializes in doing hair and makeup, plus all the extra girly stuff you should do to pamper yourself on your 'once in a lifetime' day. You can contact Whitney at whitney.tippetts@yahoo.com
or give us a call if you want more info:)
We highly recommend her!

Whitney and Aaron were able to pull off their dream of an outdoor reception in spite of patchy rain all day... well sort of! With about 30 mins remaining that looming black thundercloud decided to bust loose and everyone ran for cover. No worries though... we were able to save a few key elements and the 'last dance' and 'cake cutting' became a cozy intimate indoor finale. Thanks to the Riverwood's staff for their quick thinking:)

As you can see it wasn't able to dampen any spirits:)

Kakes by Karen

Katie and Taylor

2010-12-30T17:24:00.016-07:00

If you are a Utah Bride Blog fan you may recognize Katie and Taylor from being featured on their banner. One of the perks of doing weddings outside the valley is having the opportunity to meet more of the fantastic vendors we have here in Utah. We really enjoyed getting to work with Crave Photography who did not disappoint. Take a look at some of these beautiful images.

Doesn't Katie look gorgeous!

We absolutely loved getting to know Katie and her fabulous mom. They were 'the' nicest people ever!!!

We always try to repurpose flowers when possible. These bridesmaids pomander balls became centerpieces during the reception as seen below.

Even though the wedding was in Bountiful Katie chose to rent the gorgeous Ivory, Wisteria and Silver linens from Marcie Taylor Events another valley vendor. Adding specialty linens always makes such a difference.

These cute favors made especially by Katies Grandma. Mmm... these were really good!!!

We love adding lounge areas to an outdoor celebration. This one added such an inviting element to the lovely patio area of Eldredge Manor in Bountiful. Thanks also to Andi Saxton for the black chairs.

Keri and Randy

2010-11-19T13:08:00.017-07:00

For the last couple of years here at Ella Bella, Hailey and I have been living our dream, so to speak. No matter where we go... when asked what we do for a living the reaction is often attached to the word "Lucky". Lucky to be in the Wedding industry.... lucky to play with beautiful flowers... lucky to be a part of the most special day of somebodies life. Well... call it what you may... we are grateful!!! Thank you...thank you!!!
Keri and Randy were the cute couple lucky to catch our "bouquet toss" at the 2010 Spring Wedding Showcase good for a free bouquet for their formal shoot.

It's happened more times than we care to remember but nothing is quite so frustrating than to realize that even though we packed the flowers... the candles... the lighters.... the extra pins, tape, wire, ribbon and safety pin for the mother-of-the-groom's drooping hem, we have once again forgotten the CAMERA!!! Thankfully we are so very lucky to work with amazing photographers (check out the sidebar) whom we love and appreciate so much. They take our work to a new level as they zoom, click, shoot and focus all the fabulous details that you and we have been stewing on for the months prior to the big day. For you, and us, that day disappears in a flash and without a great photographer, all those things you spent your hard earned money on are gone... just like that. It is on film that you get to relive that joyous moment... the day you changed your life for the rest of your life. Get a good photographer... you wont regret it. Nobody ever says "I wish we hadn't spent so much on these fabulous photos".
We are grateful to all the the wonderful wedding vendors we get to work with! Thank you guys!

These vibrant details brought to you by the amazing Brittany Cascio of Cascio Photography
Thanks Britt for always being willing to share your beautiful images with us!

What would a blog be without readers... yes that's YOU! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and acknowledging us with your "shot in the arm" comments. Many of you are fellow vendors and know the value of finding those little messages of encouragement. You make our day:)

People often ask us about what it's like working with the "Bridezillas". In all honesty we've never actually seen one in action. The opposite is probably more the case. We are usually more impressed with how kind and considerate the Brides and their Mom's are to each other. It's been a pleasure for us to see that respect is alive and well here in the great state of Utah and we are so grateful to have been able to work with all our amazing couples.

On that note we must say how grateful we are for the great "institution of marriage". Yes it keeps us all in business:) ... but for me personally it is where it all began. Here is my list of things I am grateful for~
My kind amazingly patient husband Doug... thank you for 31 great years
My three handsome sons, Jesse, Carson and Matt ... I'm so proud of who you are
My two beautiful daughters, Dolly and Hailey... you are both such incredible human beings
My oh so wonderful son and daughter-in-laws, Jeff, Jamie, Kyrell and Matt... I consider you my own and lucky to have you each in our family
My "melt your heart" grandchildren... Dylan, McKenzie, Addie, Ethan, Sahara, Livy, Mason, and the soon to be ? (Gracie Noelle) ... the sun shines out of you... and you know how I love sunshine:)
My parents... who gave me life and the key to happiness
My one and only sister Susie and her family... always there for me... thanks for your footsteps!
My in-laws and extended family... all of them... near and far... such good people.
True friends... you know who you are:)
Above all I am grateful for my Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ who gave me everything!
Happy thanksgiving everyone... Love you all to pieces!!!

Darsie and Shon

2010-11-16T11:52:00.015-07:00

Sometimes we wonder how we got so lucky... being a part of the most important day of your life! It's such a privilege! We have come to love this awesome family for multiple reasons. Darsie is the "Mom" of our good friend and co-vendor the amazingly talented and super nice, Brittany Cascio of Cascio Photography. We got to know them last year doing Brittany's sister, Chelsea's wedding, and have become good friends ever since. So we were totally excited to get the call from Darsie announcing her engagement to the man of her dreams, Shon! What an attractive couple you make! So happy for you both:)

If you're not a fan of orange, reds and golds... there's no need to feel stuck with a typical fall pallette just because you have an October date.

Blackberries and purple grasses were the perfect way to add a fall feel to colors often thought reserved for springier weather.

Adding some dark accents to the soft corals and peaches kept her flowers dramatic and elegant with an organic twist.

Thank you so much Darsie and Shon for allowing us to be a part of your fabulous wedding. Thank you Brittany for always being so willing to share your beautiful images with us. We love you guys:)!!!

Utah Bride Blog Feature

2010-10-20T21:07:00.005-06:00

Thank you Audrey and Meagan for featuring Kelli and Sean's amazing wedding! We appreciate it!!!

"Style Me Pretty" feature

2010-10-13T12:09:00.009-06:00

We are sooo very excited to have Kelli and Sean's wedding featured on the internationally acclaimed bestest Wedding Blog evaaaa!!!! Be sure and check it out here on Style Me Pretty and leave us some comments please:) Thanks to Jenny Moloney for submitting this wedding and making us look so good:) Thanks also to Kelli, Sean, Leslie and Ed for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this incredible day. Thank you, thank you, Style Me Pretty!!! Enough said:) go check it out!!!

More detail pics below:)

Kelli and Sean

2010-10-13T11:20:00.048-06:00

Some brides are lucky enough to have a second shooter. Actually there seemed to be photographers everywhere at this wedding. Here in this post we are featuring images from Logan of Zuma Photo who was gracious enough to share her stellar pics with us courtesy of Culinary Crafts catering. The clicking doesn't stop there. Sean and Kelli also had a budding new photographer all the way from Australia, Ari Muir (my lovely niece) who took these first two images... thank you Ari! So hope you enjoy this photographic tour of one of our favourite weddings to date... and thank you everyone for sharing your amazing craft with us!!!

Watch out for these baby blues!

Adorable!!!

Pointing the way to Rose Sachs Gardens... a great little venue tucked away in the cliffs of Parley's Canyon

Kelli put her artistic talents to work on this welcoming chalkboard,

inspired by a Style Me Pretty post

Guests were invited to leave their wishes on this Manzanita Sign-in tree that we anchored into a large hollowed out Birch bark tube which became a wonderful container for the florals

These rock candy sticks went perfectly with the rock crystal votives on the tables and the awesome rock crystal firepit

A tender moment between father and daughter right before giving her away... beautifully captured by Ari

Free floating orchids hung as a simple backdrop from the trees

Pretty Cafe au Lait Dahlias

We featured succulents in birch bark tubes from Rob at Birch World Creations on Etsy

One of our lounge areas

Cafe tables from Marcie Taylor Events helped to create a more intimate setting.

They also mixed well with the vineyard tables from Diamond Rentals

Indoor tables

A gentle breeze kept the lace pennants and fabric streamers in motion

In lieu of one wedding cake, Kelli chose to go with a selection of cakes all on pretty cake stands

Delicious Gelato cones were a welcome sight on this hot August evening between events

Fabulous food by the highly recommended award winning Culinary Crafts

Please note the very cool disposable wooden plates on the left. No two plates alike!

This dessert crepe action station was a hit with guests especially as the night began to chill off.

Ed (Father of the Bride seen sitting with the grey suit) really went the extra mile in putting together this fantastic fire pit. The top was covered with beautiful white rock crystal in the middle of a granite surround. Fitted with a propane tank this enabled blue flame to flicker up through the white rock yet nothing was consumed. Truly a beautiful sight in the evening light.

Mason jars illuminated the pathways up the moutainside where guests could enjoy the terraced waterfalls coming down through the rock cliffs

Guests danced the night away to a live band under a canopy of lights and tissue pom poms.

Jocie and Cam

2010-10-12T00:04:00.011-06:00

Jocie and Cam were lucky enough

to have the fabulous Alisha Ekstrom from Oakstream

as their photographer

We are lucky enough that she shares her beautiful images!

Thanks Alisha:)

Jocie wanted her bouquet to look

freshly picked from the garden

A dahlia boutonniere for Cam

Click here to see more of their wedding day pics and dinner at Hamilton's. Click here to see their amazing "Up" inspired Groomal session... pure fun!!! Check it out!

Mikala and Mister Right

2010-09-14T15:40:00.008-06:00

This gorgeous couple came to us last fall and sadly we missed posting their pictures, as is often the case here at Ella Bella. Soooo behind... sorry:(

Mikala and her man (who will remain nameless unless someone out there can fill us in :))

Thanks again to Jessica's Photography for these fabulous fall photo's!

We love the touch of Scarlett these Gloriosa Lilies add to this classic fall palette

Jenny and Ross

2010-09-07T23:30:00.009-06:00

*photo courtesy of Jessica's Photography

Most brides come to us with a color in mind but once in a while we get a bride who already has a clear picture of a specific style in mind. Jenny and Ross' "Great Gatsby" wedding gave us an opportunity to break away from the typical trendy colors and do something very classic "Black and Ivory".

*Photo courtesy of Jessica's Photography

As always... thanks Jessica for these beautiful images!

There is something to be said about using flowers in season. Luscious white Peonies, heady scented Gardenias, Lily of the Valley, English Garden Roses, and full sized Ranunculas, teamed with Lisianthus and white Hydrangea never looked better in this traditionally romantic bouquet. Cuffed with black feathers and a stripped pearl studded wrap this design was a fun deviation from the norm.

Ross looked completely debonair with this Ranunculus and Fern Curl Boutonniere.

It's probably safe to say that the corsage is the least photographed flower at the reception, but this Freesia, Ranunculus, Lisianthus and Lily of the Valley design deserves a special mention.

"Holiday in Spain"

2010-08-29T22:48:00.020-06:00

It's about time I share a bit of the gorgeous inspiration I found while on holiday in Europe!

ITALY

When in Rome... and in Florence...

Eat lots and lots of Gelato!

Enjoying the Tuscan Sun surrounded by gorgeous vineyards! Anyone up for growing one of these in Logan? Oh how I would love you!

Driving along the Italian Riviera we passed along Cinqua Terra. These towns are full of gorgeous melon colored buildings with rolling hills of vineyards. Did I mention the deep blue ocean on the otherside? You can't get much better than this!

Can you believe this bougainvillea? No words can describe how beautiful this was...absolutely breathtaking!

They grow everything here... from palm trees to evergreens to cactus! Did I forget to mention all the flowers in between?

FRANCE

MACARONS!

Flower markets in Nice along the French Riviera... and look at that awesome black and white stripe. Who's ready for a full on French wedding? Oooo I am!

I wish I could go bake something with all this beautiful fresh produce.

Celosia at its best

SPAIN!

We had plans of going to a bull fight in Lardero... but we past a wedding in session on our way. We couldn't just walk on by and miss out on all the fun!

Yes... that would be plastic wrap around those light poles. They were saving balloons to throw at the couple as they walked out but they kept popping on the ground... so they got creative.

Now that's some good flutter fetti! Fireworks and all! Awesome exit... I got the chills!

It's only fitting to see the world cup finals going on in the background.

This church is in the main plaza where we spent a lot of our time in Spain.

TAPAS!

I never really understood what "tapas" were until I experienced Calle Laurel; a little street lined with tiny 'hole in the wall' restraunts, full of music, people and lots of good food!

Honey Pork Brochettes

Chicken Guacamole brochettes with fleur de sal.

They ALWAYS put corse salt on tapas.

Grilled Mushrooms

Peaches, dark chocolate ganache and hazelnuts

Lavender by the Masses! So beautiful, I was ready to pick some and bring it home.

PARIS!!!

LAUDUREE!

This shop makes the BEST MACARON's in the world! Ask me if I'm excited!

Seriously... I'm in HEAVEN!!!

I'll be keeping this little black box too

Look at all the beautiful colors!Orange blossom, Licorice, Raspberry, SALTED CARAMEL, chocolate, BLACK CURRANT, Pistachio and coconut... just to name a few!

We went to this awesome chocolate museum in Paris. We learnt how to make it from the cocoa bean. These flower sculptures are made entirely out of chocolate.

Brooke and Garrett

2010-07-26T14:09:00.021-06:00

We often get asked if working with "Brides" is a difficult task... you know... the "Bridezilla" factor and all that? Well I am happy to report that they are a rare thing indeed! Take Brooke for example... talk about grace at it's best. Let's just say "Garrett... you are one lucky guy!!!"

Every now and then we get to work with somebody new. Shayna Collier is a fantastic photographer from Utah Valley and it was a pleasure getting to know her. Thanks Shayna for sharing these beautiful images

Brooke is one of six girls

We love it when we get to work at the Riter Mansion. It's just a nice clean pallette and John and Arlette are so great to work with!!!

This lovely little vintage table is compliments of Nikkol from the Wedding Showcase. She has lots of intersting things she is always willing to rent out for a good cause. Thanks Nikkol:)

Maize pintuck runners from Marcie Taylor Events really added a buttery soft yellow to this creamy pallette

If you hadn't noticed... we kind of had a lemon thing going on here. One little grandchild said at the beginning "I think they're going to have a lemon hunt..."

Lemon bars of course... pucker up!!!

These delicious raspberry banana cupcakes with lemon cream mousse (made by Hailey) went perfectly with the refreshing lemon sorbet from Hamiltons.

So many of our Brides are choosing smaller simpler cakes displayed on a vintage cake stand.

This feminine two layer cake decorated with lace from "Kakes by Karen"... so pretty!

Two Patience Garden Roses adorn the top.

Soft yellow lisianthus, freesia, ranunculas and so lucky to find snowberry in season.

Thanks Marcie for keeping us "tied up in knots"... you're awesome:)

Such a pleasure working with both these families. Congratulations Brooke and Garrett.

May you have an awesome life together:)

Living my Dream!

2010-07-23T16:48:00.008-06:00

I'm just making sure you're all still there... is this a good teaser? I've been off tasting *MACARONS* wishing you could all enjoy this sweet life in Paris! More to come soon...!

Lindsey and Aaron

2010-06-30T11:03:00.010-06:00

We feel so lucky to be on the Dream Team for this ridiculously stunning couple... Some people might think that living in a small town you get small vendors but I just want to say that the only thing smaller about Logan vendors compared to the big city guys, is the number you write out at the end of the day:) Don't you just LOVE living in Logan!!!

Moments By Kellee is one of the most sought after photographers in the valley
and it's easy to see why from this beautiful formal shoot

When Lindsey described her color scheme and style to us, we were estatic. Lots of Ivory White with hints of Soft Pink Blush and Black accents to compliment her
European Elegance inspired wedding.

In case you can't tell, we are mad about stripes lately. There's something so incredibly tres chic about black and white striped ribbon. Look around in the wedding world... you'll see it popping up everywhere!

Her flawless look and gorgeous tresses are the result of

fabulous Hair and Make-Up artist Carrie Purser

Thank you so much Kellee for sharing these beautiful images with us.

See you at the wedding!

There's something so delectible about these sensational shoes

Just a few close-ups...

In this fast paced age of Jets and Fedex it's not so unusual to be able to get flowers from all over the world... but there's nothing quite as perfect as getting flowers a bit closer to home when they are in the peak of their season. Kind of like getting fresh seafood when on the coast:)

Peonies have been fabulous this season along with Garden Roses, White Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Tulips, and Ranunculas... so papery... so delicate.

"POSTERITY".... pass it on!!!

2010-06-23T09:35:00.006-06:00

Thirty-one years ago my husband and I started our journey together... now we have this! That's what I love about weddings... so much to look forward to! This is my favourite picture of my favourite people in all the world ... and I owe it to Brittany of Cascio Photography who did an amazing family shoot for us a few weeks ago. She did such a fabulous job of keeping all 18 of us "in focus" :)

(click on the picture for a better view)

Each child gets a chair made by Grandpa for their first birthday

Love this next one Brittany:)

Here's one for Hailey

Having fun keeping it all together!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Brittany!!! You are soo adorable and such a gifted photographer, we feel "oh" so lucky to be among your clientelle. Love you tons!!! It was so much fun! Let's do it again:)

Tonya's Formals

2010-06-21T11:18:00.007-06:00

One of the best parts of our job is the friendships we get to have with other vendors.
Although Tonya is not a client of ours, her bouquet came as a favor to her very talented photographer Brittany Cascio, who we owe big time (which we will tell you about in an upcoming post:)

Tonya's fabulous look made by another super talented local vendor that we just adore... the ever popular hair and make-up artist, Carrie Purser

One thing you should know about Brittany... she will go to great lengths to aquire all the best props and find the best locations just to make sure you have a uniquely awesome shoot.

I believe she approached the owner of this cool-looking auto while pumping gas.

Thanks Brittany for the photo op!.. and good luck Tonya ...

it was fun to be a small part of your wedding even though we didn't get to know you:(

Katelynn and Tyler Formals

2010-06-15T21:23:00.006-06:00

We love it when a bride is brave and bold enough to venture past the norm. Yellow, Black, and White can be seen all over the pages of the wedding mags and blogs... but we here in happy valley like to play it safe:). Way to go Katelynn for breaking the "ice"

Pics coming soon from their fabulous wedding

Lou and Phil

2010-06-05T00:25:00.009-06:00

Interestingly enough Lou grew up just up the road from us on the corner and have been good friends for years. When it was broadcasted around the neighbourhood that "Lou had met the love-of-her-life" the new boy that just moved in down the road from us on the corner, Hailey was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was the same boy she had met while living on Maui a few years earlier. What a small world we live in:)

Such a perfect match:)

Lou is an amazing artist and knew exactly what she wanted... a vibrant mix of of papery flowers like Sweet Pea, Anemones and Ranunculas mixed with the more tropical Orchids, Callas and Gloriosa Lilies. Then insert lots of greens!

If you look closely can you tell what's missing from this boutonniere?

Now if you know us... and I think you do... you would know that right at the top of that protruding stem would have been a perfect little Fern Curl... and believe me for the first 5 mins of their "coming out", it was there. I saw it... Hailey saw it... and then the hugging started... as you do... Little nephew entered stage left. Phil picks up little nephew. I say to Hailey... "I don't think that's going to last". She says " There it goes".

Special thanks to the fabulous Dani Galbraith Lamb for sharing her beautiful Photography.

Jenni and Nate

2010-05-18T21:19:00.010-06:00

It's always exciting when we get to hook up with a new vendor and Becky Reed of Ravenberg Photography did not disappoint. She is an awesome photographer who shoots all over the State. Thank you Becky for sharing these beautiful images with us:)

Jenni was a stunning bride in this fabulous dress

Love the little ones:)

The Old Rock Church was the perfect venue for their vintage style intimate ceremony

The Anemones are amazing at this time of the year. We love to take advantage of this artful flower while in season.

Kenzie and Kalob

2010-04-12T15:35:00.019-06:00

McKenzie was the perfect bride for her color scheme... red, pink, black and BLING!!!

Chillin' with her man on the stairs, Alana Lange captured these awesome images of our happy couple

Thank you Kalob for being man enough to wear pink for us:) Quite frankly we thought you looked stunning with your Ranunculas, and Ostrich Boutonniere:)

These ever so chic pomander balls were perfect for giving the girls a touch of Bling!

Love this pic Alana!!! You certainly know how to get the shots!

Are we hot... or are we hot!!!

The staircase at the Castle Manor made for a grand entrance for this
"in the round" ceremony.

The wedding party circled around this petal design, keeping it perfect until the bride and groom stepped into it, ready to make their vows.

Relaxing on one of our black leather lounge areas... fast becoming the new look in wedding seating. Such a sophisticated yet practical way to add decor to your venue.

Kenzie's bouquet was comprised of 7 different varieties of Roses including the ever popular Garden Roses, bi-colored Yves Piagets, and Vogue roses which we actually chose for their uncanny ability to turn black along the edges...

Keeping up with the Jones' with these personalized sodas

So that's why they call it the "Bridal Party"

Pretty maids all in a row

I believe this "Catch of the Day" actually worked:)

Wedding Showcase 2010

2010-03-30T19:37:00.015-06:00

It was so fun to meet all you cute brides at the Wedding Showcase last week. There were so many fantastic vendors to get inspiration from... and for those of you who couldn't make it... be sure to check out the Wedding Showcase blog for more great ideas!

We decided to go with a Parisian theme, adding shades of pink and peach to a black and ivory palette .

One of the best parts about being a "Wedding Showcase" member is the "Team" factor. All the vendors are "team players" which will help ensure that your wedding has a cohesive feel to it as we coordinate together. The Riter Mansion were happy to let us feature their beautiful black Chivari chairs, which come standard when you choose the Riter as your venue. Thanks Arlette!

Mens Wearhouse went above and beyond to supply us with this handsome tux ensemble. They have such a great selection to choose from and keep up-to-date with current wedding trends.

There was lots of buzz about these pink ranunculas paired here with the ever popular garden rose. The berzillia usually comes in silver or green but we were lucky to find it with a little bit of both.

Marcie Taylor Events has an endless supply of beautiful linens sure to enhance any decor. This ivory tafetta is flocked in a black damask design.

If you keep up-to-date with the current wedding blogs and magazines you will recognize these "Macarons" not to be confused with the coconut "Macaroon" a hot new wedding trend. Originating in Paris this delicate french pastry comes in an amazing assortment of flavors and colors. Above, one of my personal favorites, the "Peach Melba" hiding a surprise... a fresh raspberry within... c'est magnifique!

So where does one find such delicacies in our little corner of the world... so far from the Eiffel Tower??? Our own petite Hailey is just as creative in the kitchen as she is in our workshop. When she's not designing a tres chic boutonniere... she can be found whipping up a new flavor of divinely taste tempting sweetness. Just one bite and you'll be speaking French in no time!!!

Oooo la la!!! Fresh Raspberry Nutella... see it's working already:)

Now girls... if you are going to spend mega bucks on the dress of your dreams... don't think that just because your hemline hits the ground no one will see those tennis shoes under there "Zoot alors!!!" Haven't you noticed? Shoes are featuring front and center these days. Behind is the bouquet we threw at the end of the show. The lucky catcher of the day "Madamoiselle Keller" who will be receiving a free bridal bouquet come October... Congratulations Keri!!!

The striped ribbon gave this ranunculus boutonniere a "French twist"

...and here we are taking a much needed break on one of our lounge areas. One lucky couple received a free lounge rental in their giveaway package. Give us a call:)

Tables aren't the only way to seat your guests at the reception. Another new wedding trend is the lounge area which has been gaining popularity here in Utah. This was another one we had displayed at the Wedding Showcase, blending these vintage shades of Peach, Apricot, and Depression Blue... up-dated with a

more contemporary style.

This is the new issue of Bliss magazine... pick up your complimentary copy you'll see at many of the vendors in town... or shoot us an email and we'll make sure you get one:)

Colin Botts kept us entertained throughout the day. For more info on music for your event check out the A-List Proffesionals in the back of the "Bliss" magazine found at many vendors throughout the valley.

This is Cascio Photography's way cute booth. Brittany is so adorable and put such a lot of effort into her booth... which is a good clue that she will put a lot of effort into making your wedding pictures perfect!

She enlisted our help for flowers to compliment her vintage look. We loved using unique and eclectic containers to complete her Anthopologie styled booth.

Once again... we feel confident recommending any of the Wedding Showcase Vendors. We had such a great day hanging out with everyone! You are a really nice bunch of people!!! Thanks to those who have referred us... we really appreciate it! Thanks to you who have been our helpful friends... Marcie, Andi. we love you! Nikkol, you're amazing... it was the best show ever... thank you for all your hard work! Best of luck for another awesome season! We'll see you at the wedding;) !!!

Mary and Justin

2010-03-18T11:28:00.009-06:00

Mary has always been a hopeless romantic so of course a vintage theme was perfect for her nostalgic day

Peonies in multiple shades, and various succulents helped bring in some soft muted tones

Mini Cymbidium and Succulent boutonniere accented by Dusty Miller

and of course... the Fern Curl:)

Casey McFarland really is the master of "timeless" photography. Thanks Casey for sharing these beautiful images.

If the shoe fits...

Imagine having your guests sign in on an old fashioned typewriter... this one was a bit out of commission but looked great with a personal message about the couple.

We loved the unfussy buttercream texture of this artisan cake crafted by the illustrious Maggie Malouf. You can always be sure her cakes will be layered full of amazing flavors.

The end!!!

Kristina and Greg

2010-03-08T23:21:00.014-07:00

Kristina and Greg found us at last years "Wedding Showcase"

Thanks as always to Moments by Kellee for "high caliber shooting"

"Lost in the moment" the new Mr & Mrs seem totally oblivious to everyone else around them

Kristina wanted to mix up the typical fall palette with the addition of Lime, Teal and Black accents

This cake by Julie Stenquist was stunning with its black detailing framed by the windows of the Riter Mansion

A successful wedding, like a successful show, is marked by a great finale. Flutter fetti intiated by hand launchers, hung in the air as if in slow motion. This one caught beautifully by MBK

Erin and Jake

2010-02-23T21:56:00.016-07:00

Erin and Jake were determined that their wedding would be tons of fun. Here they are off to a good start ... wouldn't you say? Love this picture capturing the "joy" by their a-mazing photographer Alisha Ekstrom of Oakstream Photography

Succulents come in so many varieties and shades. This one blended well with purple Callas, Hydrangea, Tulips, Lisianthus, Dahlias, Mokara Orchids, Dusty Miller and Silver Berzilia. Oh yes, ... peacock feather and don't forget the monkey tails:)

When Erin described her style as "Audrey Hepburn meets Gwen Stefani" we knew we were in for some fun planning her wedding. Many thanks to our good friend Andi Saxton for the use of these ulta cool ostrich feathers and containers

Lounge areas are definitely the new trend on the wedding scene. While providing additional seating, a relaxing ensemble can create an inviting atmosphere to any reception. This stylishly versatile grouping provided by Andi Saxton

Marcie Taylor's amazing selection of linens always adds the perfect touch to any reception. Here the Wisteria pintuck taffetas added a luxe feel with the Burgundy crinkle chair sashes

Cocktail tables are another alternative to seating... plus they add another dimensional height to a room.

Cake by Julie Stenquist

Purple water towers with floating candles added feature to the Riter Mansion fireplace

Culinary Concepts, always looking their best, and keeping current with the latest wedding trends, served up a delicious crepe station.

Utah Bride Blog Featured Wedding

2010-02-22T10:07:00.002-07:00

Check us out on UBB today. Erin and Jake's fabulous wedding was featured including so many of our great Cache Valley vendors. Thanks to Alisha of Oakstream Photography for her amazing images!

PLEASE VOTE!!!

2010-02-03T16:11:00.008-07:00

We're getting ready to put an ad in the new edition of Bliss magazine. And because we just can't decide on ONE... we need your help! Please vote for the one that you think will be an eye catcher. Thanks so much!

Erin

Mary

Justin

Chelsey - purple

Chelsea - red

Jason

Kristina and Greg's Groomals

2010-01-25T21:46:00.004-07:00

We loved working with this modelesque couple who came to us last year by way of the "Wedding Showcase", a great place to find the best vendors in town. Getting to help transform their "Inspiration" into "Reality" is one of the very best parts of our job.

Kristina and Greg chose a rich Teal to mix up an Orange and Green color palette

This amazing pre-wedding shoot made possible by the ultra talented Kellee Smith of MBK

!!!Rock Star!!!

Kristen & Brandon

2010-01-12T10:16:00.020-07:00

We consider ourselves lucky to be working with so many fantastic vendors in the valley. Once again we are grateful to Jessica's Photography for sharing these gorgeous images with us.

Knowing that September can be an if-y time of year, but still hoping to have part of their wedding celebration at an outdoor venue, Brandon and Kristen chose to perform their ceremony up Smithfield Canyon. Luckily for them the day was perfect! Rather than a detailed map guests were directed to the actual site by following the engaging signs we posted along the scenic byway.

"Love at Last!"

The field where the ceremony would take place.

Nothing quite sets off an event like the right kind of seating. These fruitwood Chiavari chairs provided by Marcie Taylor Events (formerly Dream Weddings) blended perfectly into the natural setting.

Brandon and Kristen found the most amazing field with this huge panoramic vista. It really required little or no decorating but we came up with a few added touches to frame the ceremony.

A gentle breeze coming down the canyon was just enough to make the flags flutter. They made a striking effect against the sunlit red orchid and manzanita branches... let us know what you think!

The groom did a fantastic job creating this simple but fitting arch! We loved it, nice and rustic.

Most people are looking at the bride but the groom's face is "priceless"

"Love is in the air"

One very talented seamstress custom made all these dresses including the bridal gown. These silk shantung designs by Joylynn Nelson looked stunning in the glow of the afternoon sun.

The Bridesmaids

The groomsmen

The adorable Ring Bearer

...and Zeus...

our first dog collar...

definitely easier to construct than to install.

one happy family!!!

Always delectible cakes by Maggie Malouf. This one for the groom... anything Football!

It's always a pleasure working with Michelle over at Culinary Concepts, who really understands the value of the team effort. They are dedicated to making sure that your cuisine is crowd pleasing and artfully presented.

The reception was held at the Logan Country Club

Chocolate Pintuck linens by Marcie Taylor Events

Congratulations Kristen and Brandon.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your incredible day!

Back Down Under

2009-12-12T05:39:00.013-07:00

Just in case you have been wondering we are presently doing quality control on flower production "Down under". Unfortunately we are missing all the fun and frivolity of frolicing in the festive frosty flakes. Why even today we had to make believe our sand slathered sweaty sandals were slipping through snowdrifts instead of salt mines. No worries though. We will be back just in time to wish you all a Happy New Year!!! Hope you have a great Christmas!!!

Vicki and Hailey

This one and the pink one at the top are actually two different varieties of the passion fruit...

yum!!!

Gigantic pink dahlias

You can see why so many of the hydrangeas we use come from New Zealand... they're growing everywhere, and needless to say... they're GORGEOUS!

Very cool Black Succulents ... growing by the masses!

The pohutukawa tree also known as the New Zealand Christmas tree, flowering in full bloom late to mid December, just in time for the holidays.

Ever wonder why fern curls feature in our designs so often? The koru, as it's called, is a symbol of NZ... it represents the newborn, unfurling fern frond and symbolises new life, growth, and strength. It depicts new beginnings, peace and harmony. Likewise marriage is the beginning of your new life together as it unfolds into a magnificent union... ever stretching upward and providing a haven of beauty and continued life to all around it.

We came across this wedding on the beach at Mt Maunganui. The aisle was lined with seashells, and they had a surfboard for the altar. How fun is that!

What better than a "super cool stylish black surfer's Combie Van" for their getaway vehicle

Gotta go green!

One of our favourite spots. Hope you enjoyed this little detour.

Kaysha & Cam

2009-11-05T22:33:00.007-07:00

Moments by Kellee did an awesome job of showcasing this gorgeous couple

For an organic natural look but still with a touch of the romantic, we included Gardenias, white and green Hydrangea, garden roses and white Dahlias to create this delicate bouquet

Adding a fragrant flower like gardenias will imprint a sensory memory of the day

So good together!!!

Tran and Andy = Trandy

2009-10-26T15:50:00.022-06:00

Before we say anything else a special thank you to Moments by Kellee for the the fabulous images!!!

Tran and Andy live in Houston Texas, and chose Logan for their Destination Wedding. Most of the wedding party flew in a few days before for a relaxing getaway at Bear Lake.

Tran wanted an Asian-esque style to her wedding to honor her roots

They were married at St Thomas Aquinas

A tender moment for the bride with her father

A flower purse so ultra chic for the flowergirl

The crystal pendant echoes the brides bouquet

Culinary Concepts went the extra mile to create delicious asian style appetizers

Hanging paper lanterns adorned with Mokara orchids and crystal pendants

Dream Weddings and Events always has the perfect linens to compliment any decor

Luggage tags... the perfect favor for all of Tran and Andy's traveling guests

Rachel and Cam

2009-10-19T18:05:00.016-06:00

We really enjoyed getting to know Rachel and her family, they were so great to work with.

Our weddings always look better with the addition of the right linens.

Beautiful Chocolate Pintuck linens, chairs and sashes provided by Marcie Taylor of Dream Weddings and Events

A special thanks to Roxie Hancey for the great photography.

Erin and Jake Formals

2009-10-01T12:13:00.008-06:00

I sometimes wonder "Do you think these grafitti artists know that their work is being shot for peoples wedding photography... documented for all time"... Pretty cool, I think!

We are so lucky to work with yet another amazing photographer. Thanks so much to the talented artistry of Oakstream Photography for letting us post these beautiful pics!

Erin and Jake are one of those couples who are just fun and easy to be around.

Can't wait for their very cool wedding coming up in a few weeks!!!

Chelsey and Joshua

2009-09-15T11:25:00.022-06:00

We are so lucky to work with such amazing brides. Chelsey's sense of style and personality really showed throughout the whole day

Chelsey looked amazing in her Monique Lhuillier gown from Alta Moda Bridal

Fabulous photography by Suzanne Plant of Lookie Loo Photography check out her blog here

This is one of our favorite shots from the day... love the color of the shoes to compliment the rich tones of her bouquet.

The mothers opted for wrist corsages as a twist on the traditional pinned on variety

Bridesmaids carried green Kermit Pomanders in lieu of bouquets. These got double use at the reception as part of the flower decor

Poster sized prints from Chelsey and Josh's Groomal session were used inside and out at the new Logan Depot venue

Kenzie's Bridals

2009-09-11T23:22:00.009-06:00

Meet McKenzie... she was a total knock out in her Bridal shoot

Bold and beautiful... bubblegum pink!!!

Love this shot of the sky reflected in the window taken by Alana Lange Photography ... check out her site for some more serious eye candy

Kenzie's all about the color! Looking forward to their spring wedding in May.

Leslie and Tyler

2009-08-21T13:05:00.012-06:00

This is the ever popular Leslie :) ... and Tyler

Leslie won our bouquet for her bridals from the Wedding Showcase . Some of you may have seen their amazing Bridals/Groomals over on Moments by Kellee and also featured on the Utah Bride Blog.

Sparks will fly!!!

This bouquet was for their actual wedding on a cold wet day in August... go figure! Hopefully they warmed up in Florida :)

Lexie

2009-08-10T12:22:00.006-06:00

Lexie was the winner of the $7,000 "Wedding Showcase Giveaway"

Can't wait to see her reception pics coming soon

She looks stunning in this bridal shoot by Jessica's Photography

Chelsey and Joshua Groomals

2009-08-07T09:14:00.007-06:00

July 4th weekend we were out grocery shopping for a big family party we were going to have at our house that night, when I got a desperate call from Chelsey " I'm so sorry I forgot to tell you we're having our bridal pictures taken at 5:oo in the morning". This wouldn't have normally been that big of a problem but we had just cleaned out our coolers, not expecting to do anything over the holiday and so had everyone else. We ran to every place we could think of even Lowe's, Home Depot, Albertsons, Smith's looking for something not Red, White and Blue. Even some of the floral shops had closed early for fireworks. So at 1:00 in the morning here's what we came up with. We put it outside on the patio and her sister picked it up sometime in the middle of the night ready for the early morning shoot. So I guess you could say these were taken in the "Twilight".

Chelsey was such a fun stylish bride to work with. More of her's to come!
Photography by Chelsey's sister, Brittany of Cascio Photography

Meagan and Colby

2009-07-12T00:37:00.009-06:00

Meagan wanted her bouquet to be simple, loose and hand tied.

Love this gorgeous skirt. It belonged to Meagan's grandmother.

Following tradition, she was the 4th member of her family to wear her grandmothers wedding dress. She had a custom top made to match the vintage skirt.

Mini cymbidium boutonniere for the groom

A centerpiece for the luncheon at Hamilton's

Meagan and Colby wanted to have plenty of ambiant lighting so they had a late reception from 8-10pm. The globe light canopy made an inviting atmosphere for guests to stay and visit.

This was such a perfect night for a summer garden reception.
Guests danced to the fabulous live band

We love... love... love... the simple design of this cake with only one feature flower.

A green anthurium

It's a good idea to always make sure your cake table is level...especially when it's outdoors.

This one became the leaning tower of Pisa till they decided they better cut it before it toppled.

Janessa and Nate II

2009-07-01T13:42:00.010-06:00

Janessa is one of those brides who just exudes a quiet elegance.

With a "Grace Kelly" flair she captivated the camera.

Mango callas, white freesia, fern curls, green cymbidiums, hydrangea,

fan fern and aspidistra, wrapped with vibrant orange irridescent silk

Don't you love this fence! It's always a winner! Ever changing with the seasons!

Thanks for the gorgeous pics Wendell.

Rebecca and Michael

2009-06-13T16:40:00.011-06:00

Rebecca's a Louisiana girl with all of the Southern charm.

You wouldn't know it from the adoring look Michael is giving his gorgeous bride... but these moments were interspersed with the unfortunate symptoms of stomach flu.

What a good sport you were Michael

Her grandmother passed away shortly before Rebecca was born, and unbeknownst to her they shared a love for hydrangeas. We love it when our brides incorporate sentimental touches

Soft shades of hydrangea mixed with calla lilies, white peonies and lily of the valley

Thanks to Bodie Brower of Bodwa Productions for his awesome photography

Lee's did a great job of duplicating this Antebellum cake from a picture Rebecca had been saving for her wedding.

Lexie's Bridal's

2009-05-22T10:15:00.004-06:00

Lexie was the winner of the Wedding Showcase $7,000 giveaway

Can't wait to see her Bridals... She looked beautiful!!!

Shanna and Joey

2009-05-22T00:06:00.010-06:00

Shanna's bouquet is being featured today on the Utah Bride Blog

Janessa and Nate

2009-05-18T21:31:00.015-06:00

The groom's boutonniere wrapped in lily grass.

Their chocolate buttercream cake was a nice departure from the typical white fondant

Sneak-Peek

2009-05-09T19:14:00.007-06:00

Here's a sneek peek at Lezlie-Anne's bouquet for her bridals

Utah Bride Blog

2009-04-25T10:42:00.004-06:00

Brides!!! I want to tell you about a new site that is going to be a great source of inspiration to everyone. The best part about it is that it's local to our State. We got asked to guest blog on it yesterday so be sure and check it out. Who knows... maybe you could submit your weddings and have them featured. We'd love it if you'd leave a comment on our post.

Wedding Showcase

2009-03-25T21:35:00.010-06:00

Thanks to all of you that stopped by to see us at the Wedding Showcase. It was really fun to meet with all the glowing brides and their "support groups" and hear about their wedding plans. For those of you that didn't make it here's a few shots of our booth.

The Loft owned by Hamiltons was the pefect setting for the Showcase. They provided lots of delicious food for the guests and vendors throughout the day. Thanks Justin!

We had so much interest in the lounge area.

This is gaining popularity as an alternative seating.

We also loved visiting with all the other amazing vendors... we really feel priviliged to be apart of such a talented group of people who really know their craft.

The success of the Wedding Showcase really goes to Nikkol.

Thanks for doing such a fabulous job. You're the best!!!

Congratulations to Lexie Obray!!! Winner of the $7,000 Giveaway.
We will be donating a bouquet for Lexie's Bridal Shoot by Jessica's Photography.

Thanks also to those who took the time to participate in our

"Color Me Beautiful" competition.

It was so hard to choose just one entry as there were so many fun color palettes... but we have decided to award the free bouquet for your Bridal Shoot valued at $75 to...

Leslie Brown

Her color palette includes Granny Apple Green and Raspberry Pink with Gray suits.
Congratulations Leslie!!!

Tina and Zane

2009-03-24T17:34:00.012-06:00

Ok! So here they are... a few pics from the wedding in Australia in Feb.

Tina was a gorgeous bride and Zane... not too bad either:)

These funky shoes are all the rage down here with the guys!!!

Especially in white.

Or in Black!!!

even the groom!!! Don't you love 'em!!!

The Bride showing off her battle scar from a stingray 2 weeks before the wedding. Ouch!!!

Following the ceremony they had a lovely garden reception at my cousin's home.

She's an amazing gardener!

The wedding party arrived in matching black Porsches.

I think we should start that trend here... don't you?

Their names and the date on the ribbon . Very Cool!!!

Ok! Here's my part...

There's a good story about the cake. It took on several names.

Guess what it's made of ???

Any guesses?

Everyone formed a tunnel for the couple to run through as they left... Tina with her surfboard under arm:)

Off to another shark encounter...

This was an awesome wedding. Filled with lot's of personal touches and toasts.

Here's to you Tina and Zane... hip, hip, ________!

Wedding Down Under

2009-02-14T22:42:00.010-07:00

I'm sooo excited to be headed down to the land of Oz where it's 87 degrees. I'm going to help my cousin with her daughter's wedding. In the meantime check out the Wedding Showcase.

Jeff and Michelle

2009-02-09T09:26:00.009-07:00

Photographer: Hamblin Photography

Chelsea and Jason

2009-01-05T23:34:00.015-07:00

December 20, 2008
Ceremony: LDS Logan Temple
Reception: Riter Mansion
Photographer: Jessica's Photography

These adorable bags were made by the brides sister-in law for all the children in the wedding party. They were filled with things to keep them occupied throughout the evening. What a great idea Crystal!

There's just something about pretty little girls in matching dresses...ya gotta love it!!!

Holli and Corey

2009-01-05T23:23:00.000-07:00

October 11, 2008
Ceremony & Wedding Dinner: USU Sunburst Lounge
Photographer: Jessica's Photography