You guessed it, today is Magazine Monday! Here’s a closer look at Cassie and Blake’s whimsical backyard wedding — featured in our 2017 magazine.

Cassie Christensen + Blake Laker // August 11, 2016 

For Cassie Christensen and Blake Laker, it was love at first fate. They both grew up in Draper and attended the same middle school and then rival high schools. But it wasn’t until the two lovebirds met in a physical science class at BYU that their chemistry ignited. Cassie thought Blake seemed nice and friendly, while Blake thought Cassie was “too cute for him.”

A friendship emerged, and true love quickly followed. Blake took Cassie on an adorable date that involved baby pictures and meeting his parents. He was worried about it being too much for a first date, but Cassie was smitten.

A few months later they were engaged — and the proposal was perfection. Blake decorated an entire cabin with twinkling lights, candles and hundreds of rose petals. On the table he spelled out “Marry Me” in rose petals.

Her answer? Y-E-S.

When it came to wedding planning, Cassie’s dress was a dreamy decision. She loved the very first gown she tried on! The food was just as easy to plan because Cassie’s dad owns a catering company and IceBerg restaurants throughout Utah. With plenty of help from friends and family, Cassie’s wedding day was even more perfect than she imagined.

GET THE PICTURE Wedding planning and Cassie Christensen were meant to be. She chose a venue that gave her the outdoor vibe she was after, and then she added a gorgeous, eclectic backdrop made from wood planks and draped with flowing floral garland. Cassie chose a color palette of cream, light pink, gold and shades of brilliant blue that were incorporated into her bevy of bridesmaids.

SOURCES

Photography Emilie Ann Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Venue River Oaks Golf Course 

Gown Mary’s Bridal

Ceremony Salt Lake LDS Temple

Groom’s Attire Macy’s

Floral L Floral Studio

Event planning +Catering Caley’s Catering

Cakes Sprinkle A Smile

Videography Breea Guttery of Tell The Birds

Paper suite Beautiful Wedding Announcements

Bride’s Accessories  Mary’s Bridal + Tiffany’s

Wedding Party Attire Nordstrom Rack

Hair Elyse Peterson

Makeup Kari Hawker

Selected Signage Writing On The Wall Co. 

Rings Niche Jewelry

Rentals Diamond Rental (a #UVBvendor!)

Photo Prints Persnickety Prints

DJ Myke Johnson

Dream a little dream of me. 

This first look and formal session is straight-up magic. Every detail is dreamy — from the gorgeous green mountains to the heavenly haze to the stunningly stylish couple.

These images are simultaneously timeless and current (one of our most favorite combos). And Tess and Kade are ridiculously charming.

Happy scrolling, friends! And sweet dreaming.

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Photography Megan Robinson Photography

Wedding Planner Leslie Dawn Events

Gown Alta Moda Bridal (Designer: Monique Lhuillier)

Floral Sax Romney

Film Lab The Find Lab

Videography Corbin Ballard

Couple Tess + Kade

It’s Magazine Monday! And what a gorgeous one it is. Here’s a closer look at Melanie and Greg’s wowza wedding from our glossy pages. And spoiler alert! Her catering, cake, flowers and photography are TO DIE FOR. 

Melanie + Greg // May 14, 2016

Melanie Ferguson is an artist, and her work is inspired by growing up in the beautiful landscapes of Utah. So it’s only fitting that she married Greg Ferguson in the rustic and romantic setting of Maple Ridge Ranches in Oakley. The couple met through a mutual friend, and Greg proposed to Melanie on California’s Manhattan Beach at sunset. Melanie started the day getting ready with her bridesmaids — daughters Nichole and Carly. And she stayed true to her roots with her wedding day shoe choice: cowboy boots. “It fit with our ranch style wedding theme and I loved not having to wear heels I couldn’t walk in,” Melanie says. Then it was time for the wedding ceremony performed by pastor Anita Gordon. The couple’s friends and family looked on with happiness and well wishes — including Melanie and Greg’s pup Joey, a two-year-old Golden Retriever. Then the couple did a sand ceremony that signified the blending of their lives and families. After dining on truly glorious cuisine from Culinary Crafts (gourmet salmon and waffles, Chinese stir fry, beef tri tip with chimichurri), they danced the night away. “The dancing was a riot,” Melanie says. “Everyone dances at my house even if you don’t think you can dance that well.”

GET THE PICTURE Melanie enlisted an all-star team to make her wedding dreams come to life: Kristina Curtis behind the camera, Mary Crafts of Culinary Crafts for cuisine and wedding planning, and Roots Flowers adorning the aisle with the prettiest of petals. “They were all so professional and cared about every detail,” Melanie says. In addition to the main dishes served, Greg and Melanie’s wedding day fare included a smattering of small bites to snack on as well as a candy bar station for the kids. Turquoise flower boxes (that matched Melanie’s boots) filled to the brim with spring blooms made for stunning centerpieces. And that floral arch? Next level. Melanie’s wedding invitations, ordered on Etsy, came all the way from Poland. “My postmaster got a kick out of that!” Melanie says.

Photography Kristina Curtis Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Wedding Planner + Catering Mary Crafts of Culinary Crafts (a #UVBvendor!)

Venue Maple Ridge Ranches

Floral Roots Flowers

Pastor Anita Gordon

HMUA Myrinda Dunn

Groom’s Attire Ermenegildo Zenga

Cake Carrie’s Cakes

Rings Denton’s

Rentals Diamond Rental (a #UVBvendor!)

DJ Party Animal

Lavender gown. Pink blossoms. Colorful sunset. Katelin and Cameron have it made in the shade. 

This formal session is both classically beautiful and gorgeously on trend. It’s also romantic as all get out. Every image — from the Salt Lake Temple to the Salt Flats — is straight from swoon town.

And did we mention Katelin’s lavender Hayley Paige gown? Because it’s lavender, people! I think we’ve died and gown to wedding gown heaven.

Now what are you waiting for? Go scroll this dreamy couple.

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Photography Rebekah Westover Photography

Gown Alta Moda Bridal

Designer Hayley Paige

Hair Darcy Moody at Suggestions Salon (a #UVBvendor!)

Makeup Maddie Thompson

Floral The Flower Affair

Couple Katelin + Cameron

Today’s feature is everything — serene, fun and drop-dead gorgeous. 

We love how Lizzie and Ryan are at the edge of cliffs and the tops of mountains, and they just look completely safe (and stunning) in each other’s arms.

Also, her sleeves are happiness.

Go scroll through these images, which are both charming and breathtaking.

Happy Friday, friends!

SOURCES

Photography Cory Devenney Photography

Gown David’s Bridal

Suit Formed Fit

Couple Lizzie + Ryan

And we’re back with the best part of Mondays — Magazine Mondays! Today we’re sharing a closer look into our cover bride Abby’s gorgeous wedding from our glossy pages. Scroll (and squee) at will …

August 5, 2016 // Abby + Alex

When Provo’s Abby Payton met Alex Larsen, she was preparing to serve an LDS mission — but a game of sardines changed her plans. After eating at Bombay House with a group of friends, Alex and Abby ended up squished in a cabinet for a solid half hour. “That’s when I started to crush on him,” Abby says. Abby loves Alex’s drive and determination, and one of her favorite dates was when they went to Utah Lake and released Chinese lanterns with their goals written on them. The couple’s proposal also happened at the lake where Alex set the mood with tiki torches, candles, and family and friends hiding in the trees. Abby enlisted Jana Lynn Kofford from The Flower Affair to plan her wedding. “I feel so lucky I had Jana every step of the way,” Abby says. The big day included the sealing at the Payson LDS temple, a ring ceremony, dinner and a dreamy reception at a park just across the street from where Alex grew up in Pleasant Grove. “It was surrounded by trees and a total hidden gem,” Abby says. Nothing could rain on Abby and Alex’s parade — not even rain. “I downloaded every weather app in the app store because I was so stressed it might rain,” Abby says. “It only rained for 25 minutes during the ring ceremony, and then the rest of the evening was perfect weather.”

GET THE PICTURE Abby and Alex’s August nuptials had it all — from good grub (Marley’s sliders and fries) to delightful decor (floral table runners) to decked out groomsmen and bridesmaids. Abby’s dress? Amazing lace, people! When Abby first slipped on her Alta Moda gown, she thought she wasn’t going to love it. But as soon as they pulled it tight, she was in love. Abby picked excellent vendors and then let them do their thang, while adding personal touches like her own collection of turquoise rings. The couple’s first dance to “Can’t Help Falling in Love” was one of Abby’s favorite moments. After dancing the night away and cutting that #amaze wedding cake, Abby and Alex exited with a sparkler send-off.

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Photography Hunter K. Fowler

Ceremony Payson LDS Temple

Gown Alta Moda Bridal

Wedding Planner + Floral The Flower Affair

Catering Marley’s (a #UVBvendor!)

Videography Caityln Cutler

Shoes Sam Edelman

Cake Jenkins Cakes

Makeup Vivian Johnson

Hair Sheree Pearson

Groom’s Suit H.M. Cole Custom

Paper Suite Print-Mark (a #UVBvendor!)

Bridesmaids’ Attire Clad & Cloth

Rings Rocky Mountain Diamond + Wilson Diamonds

Rentals Susan’s Party Rentals

Rehearsal Dinner La Jolla Groves

Let’s take a walk on the wildly gorgeous side. 

This Moab engagement session is fun and flirty (one of our favorite combinations). The photography is charming, her dress is flowy and fabulous, and the scenery is a backdrop wonderland. Utah is such a show-off.

Scroll on! Scroll long! And happy weekend!

SOURCES

Photography Angela Hays Photography

Couple Paige + Cameron

We’re on top of the world. 

Today’s bridal feature is equal parts elegant, playful and romantic. These two lovebirds, Hannah and Josue, are at the top of Cottonwood Canyon looking gorgeous and completely in love. The scenery is stellar, the photography is powerful, and the styling is stunning. And the florals! Oh, the florals. From the incredible flower shawl to the bride’s floral crown to the petals on the ground, we are smitten with these stems.

Now, what are you waiting for? Go scroll your heart out.

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Photography Kandice Breinholt

Floral Sweet Grace Floral + Bachman Floral

Gown Bridal Image (a #UVBvendor!)

Couple Hannah + Josue

These lifestyle engagements are making our hearts burst. Kyston and Mikyla are cute, fun, playful, moving and romantic — and we love how they are captured here in so many lights (pun totally intended). 

For engagement sessions, a change of clothes, decor and mood is the perfect way to mix things up and express all sides of your relationship. So our advice? Engage with your engagements, y’all.

But back to the images at hand. This photography is gorgeous. This love is gorgeous. And you scrolling along with us? Also gorgeous.

Happy Friday! Happy love!

SOURCES

Photography Eden Strader

Studio Miesh Studio

Blanket Sarah Lou Co

HMUA Marisa Rose

Couple Kyston + Mikyla

It’s Magazine Monday! Here’s a closer looks at these gorgeous garden nuptials from our gorgeous glossy pages. 

Amanda + Sam // September 16, 2016

Amanda Fisher met Sam Miller in the grocery store of all places, where he helped Amanda reach something on the top shelf. Being 6’ 7’’ has its benefits! Little did they know, that tall order was the beginning of true love. 

Amanda and Sam dated for two years and bonded over their love of Disneyland and Rockwell Ice Cream. When the time came for Sam to propose, he invited Amanda to go stargazing in Hobble Creek Canyon. When they got there, he had a romantic setup prepared and he dropped to one knee.

After the proposal, Amanda and her mom got to work planning the big day. Amanda, who grew up in Draper, chose The Gardens at Dry Creek for its abundance of tall trees and twinkling lights. And she picked Rockwell Ice Cream Co. to cater their reception — making sure her husband’s favorite flavor “The Snicker to My Doodle” was served.

The wedding festivities started with a rehearsal dinner in the evening, followed by a sealing the next morning at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After an afternoon break and a ring ceremony, the reception began and the dance floor went nuts.

“I was so worried it was going to be one of those weddings where everyone was just standing around, but boy was I wrong,” Amanda says. “We had a blast dancing the night away with friends and family. My mom was showing everyone up!”

GET THE PICTURE Amanda and Sam’s outdoor reception had it all: glowing lanterns, barn tables, flowers galore and a VW bus photo booth. Amanda loved all of her vendors but says Mandy from The Potted Pansy was her MVP. “She went above and beyond what we expected and helped create my entire vision for the wedding.” Even Amanda’s signage was beautiful! She won the menu sign from an Instagram giveaway and then used it as inspiration to craft the rest of the signage on her own. She cut, sanded, stained and lettered her heart out. But that wasn’t the only hand-crafted decor piece. Sam’s grandfather created the wooden arch the couple stood under for the ring ceremony, and Amanda’s grandfather performed the ceremony. Today the arch is sitting pretty in Amanda and Sam’s Bluffdale backyard where it is affectionately called the “Grandpa Arch.”

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Photography Tyler Rye Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Floral The Potted Pansy (a #UVBvendor!)

Venue The Gardens at Dry Creek

Ceremony Salt Lake LDS Temple

Gown Maggie Sottero at Fantasy Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

Catering Rockwell Ice Cream Co.

Groom’s Attire Bar III, Banana Republic, FirstLookFashions, Stacy Adams, Dazi

Wedding Party Attire Nordstrom, FirstLookFashions, ArtByMorgie

Photo Printing Bay Photo

Selected Signage Writing On The Wall Co.

Videography Moonstruck Pictures

Makeup Vivian Johnson

Hair Jordan Shipley

Paper Suite She Coder Designs

Rings The Shane Company

Photo Booth The Photo Booth Bus

It’s like they’re the only two people in the world. 

We are so enamored with these formals — the treacherous terrain, the bombshell bouquet, the perfect photography, and the lovely love. We adore the colors, the gray sky, the cool trees. And we love this couple, with their gorgeous faces and incredibly infectious laughter.

Want to be stranded with us? Come stroll + scroll.

SOURCES

Photography Cassandra Farley Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Floral Bloomers

Makeup Heidi Jane Beauty

Couple Maddy + Jace

Hannah + Parker // June 28, 2016 

Hannah and Parker’s mountain nuptials radiated natural elegance and quaint charm.

Nestled within a grove of towering aspens and lively wildflowers, they exchanged vows beneath a leafy wooden arch in front of close family and friends. 

They partied on a grassy lawn beside a charming barn and beneath bistro lights. Freshly iced cakes were trimmed with bay leaves. Dreamy drapes and flower-filled bottles abounded. And the smell of wood-fired pizzas filled the air.

Indulge your curiosity and take a look at Hannah’s Most Marry Moments.

Divine Decor “The wood arch for our ceremony. Parker made it out of fallen trees from the pasture he kept his horses in at the time.”

This engagement session is like buttah. 

We are dying over the way this sunset dances across the sky, the lake and this couple. The reflections are riveting, the love is lovely, and the images are sincerely stunning.

Come engage with us!

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Photography Elisha Braithwaite Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Couple Madi + Blake

Chaz + NaTaya // October 21, 2016 

Chaz and NaTaya’s wedding was as dreamy as they come — filled with wide open spaces and nostalgic details hidden in every corner. 

Adorned with wilderness inspired decor, from an aspen arbor to tree stump centerpieces, this romantic wedding successfully whisked guests away into a wooded wonderland.

Leafy flowers. Intricate lace. Rustic venue. Happy hearts.

Beneath glittering lights and with adoring guests, they danced the night away.

Take a step into the woods with us as we get a closer look at NaTaya’s Most Marry Moments.

Alluring Accessory “The golden compass hanging above us as we were married. It was a family item and had a lot of sentimental value to us. We travel a ton and are in the wilderness a lot, so compasses were kind of a natural fit for us.”

Divine Decor  “It’s a tie. We used antlers as centerpieces from deer and elk he had bow hunted throughout his life. That was a sentimental touch. We also had logs as seats around fire pits outside. The logs were from trees that had fallen down around the area he had hunted as well. We wanted to feel like we were getting married in the woods.”

Sensational Seams “It was blue and not white. The company I bought it from worked with me on the color and hand died it. I wanted a mix of light blue and grey and they nailed it!”

Most Memorable Moment  “We had a secret ceremony in a mountain grove with our wedding party. We were nervous to say our vows in front of so many people and wanted to say them in nature where we are more in our element. It was up big cottonwood canyon by the Jordan pines camping ground.” 

SOURCES  

Wedding Planner Lindsey Sumpter

Photographer Loblee Photography

Videographer Parker Walbeck

Reception Venue Vista at Cedar Hills (a #UVBvendor!)

Gown Wear Your Love

Hair + Makeup Makeup by Rachel

Groom’s Attire Perfectly Suited

Flowers PB Floristry

Cake Sara Eskelsen

Invitations + Paper Suite Michaela Huber

Her Ring  Luna Skye

His Ring Paul Zozem  

Catering VIP Catering

Photo booth The Photo Booth Bus 

Lights Moonlight Utah 

Rehearsal Dinner Blue Lemon

Hello Folks! We have another fabulous Magazine Monday for you! Today we are getting the inside look at Alexandria and Ethan’s summer nuptials, featured in our 2017 magazine. Feel free to take a peek at this enchanting evening…

Alexandria Pugh + Ethan Evans // June 10, 2016

Highland’s Alexandria Pugh met her husband, Ethan Evans, through mutual friends and later bonded on a “snowshoeing trip gone wrong.” But their love story is oh-so-right. After a year and a half of dating, Ethan proposed after an afternoon of zip lining at Sundance and dinner in Park City. On the way home, Ethan, who is from Logan, suggested a “detour” that led them to a bridge covered in lights, flowers and a giant “A&E” for Alex and Ethan. The couple’s song was playing and he pulled her in for a slow dance before popping the question.

The romantic proposal was followed by wedding planning with her mom at her side. The only trick? Finding the perfect venue. After searching high and low, Alex and her mom decided to host their reception at a friend’s private residence in Orem. Alex loved all the different seating areas, and she added lighting overhead and floating paper lanterns in the pool to set the mood.

“Once we figured out a venue, everything else fell into place,” Alex says.

Alex and Ethan were married at the Salt Lake LDS Temple and their reception was held later that night. The live band and delicious pizza and gelato gave the evening a relaxed vibe that made guests want to linger.

“I was so pleased that people came, stayed and had a great time,” Alex says.

GET THE PICTURE Alex’s gown from The Perfect Dress was love at first sight. “I explained what I was looking for and the first dress they pulled was the one I bought.” Then Alex took that gorgeous gown of hers to the mouth of Parley’s Canyon where her photographer, Alixann Loosle, took magical bridal photos. “Alixann finds the most random places to take photos that end up being absolutely beautiful,” Alex says. For the bride’s wedding day locks, she kept things beautifully natural with loose curls. “I didn’t want something so fancy I couldn’t move my head or that I had to be careful with,” Alex explains. “I just wanted something pretty and simplistic.” Mission accomplished. 

SOURCES

Photography Alixann Loosle (a #UVBvendor!)

Venue Private Residence

Ceremony Salt Lake LDS Temple

Gown The Perfect Dress (a #UVBvendor!)

Bride’s Shoes + Accessories Nordstrom

Groom’s Attire J. Crew

Wedding Party Attire J. Crew + Boden

Floral Bloom by Madison Murdock

Catering Pizzeria 712 + Dolcetti Gelato

Cake The Mighty Baker (a #UVBvendor!)

Rings S. E. Needhams

Photo Printing Pro Digital Photos (a #UVBvendor!)

Videography Jackson Tait

Paper suite Tabula Rasa

Hair + Makeup Vivian Johnson

Rentals Modern Display

Band Diamond Empire Band

Smooches + salt flats. Who could ask for anything more?

Start your weekend off right by scrolling through this sweet session. From her lace sleeves to the all-white bouquet to their fun and gorgeous glances (the groom seeing the bride for the first time is everything), we are smitten.

Come scroll along, friends!

SOURCES

Photography Madison d’Huart

Gown Fantasy Bridal (a #UVBvendor!) 

Hair proDo Blowdry Bar

Floral Flower Patch Utah

Couple Kyra + Kyle

We’re lost in these bridals — and we never want to be found.

In fact, all we want to do is gaze and gab over every single image. Because this couple emanates happiness — and they have the most impeccable taste.

Their bouquet? Bold, blooming, beautiful.

Her dress? Stunning, stellar, showstopping.

The photography? Romantic, refreshing, riveting.

This backdrop? Fabulous, fresh, fairy tale.

Seriously, people. There are not enough words and alliteration in the world to do this session justice. (And we LOVE alliteration.)

So. Scroll. Now. And. Then. Scroll. Again.

You’re. Welcome.

SOURCES

Photography Eden Strader

Floral Over the Top Events (a #UVBvendor!)

Gown Bridal Center (a #UVBvendor!)

HMUA Ashley Sylvester

Suit Men’s Wearhouse

Groom’s Boots Taft

Location Deer Creek

Bride + Groom Morgan + Tyler

Hey, hey it’s the weekend! And there’s no better way to start partying than to scroll through this pretty session with these pretty people. 

Jeff and McCall met on Tinder.

“I still remember his pick up line: ‘On a scale of one to America, how free are you tonight?’ I thought he was the biggest cheeseball, but I still went on a date with him. I was surprised how well we hit it off on our first date and was devastated to find out he was going to school in Cedar City, which was three hours away. He asked me out the next day before he left for school. I never thought I’d hear from him again, but he called me everyday the next week. We got to know each other over phone calls and seeing each other every other weekend. The rest is history. After 21 months of long distance dating, we’re sealing the deal and couldn’t be happier about it!”

We love McCall’s gown. We love the red rocks. We love the photography. And we love the love.

Now start scrolling and “swipe right” in their honor!

SOURCES

Photography Mariko Kay Photography

Gown The Perfect Dress (a #UVBvendor!)

Veil Etsy

Floral Brent Meisinger

Hair Kacey Blake at Platinum Studio

Suit Men’s Wearhouse

Annie + Michael  // August 13, 2016 

These native Californians escaped to the Utah mountains for their summer nuptials, and we’re so glad they came. 

Greenery was plentiful. Blush accents were weaved throughout (from the bride’s bouquet to the chic bridesmaid dresses). And rose-filled bottles and glass light fixtures dangled from the ceiling, adding an intimate mood to this enchanting mountain soirée.

Annie and Michael embody wholehearted love. And we are wholeheartedly in love with this wedding!

Let’s take a peek at Annie’s Most Marry Moments.

Alluring Accessory “My borrowed best friend’s veil. It was special for me to wear that.”  

We’ve died and gone to bridals heaven. 

These images are vivid, vibrant and vivacious. Kenedi and Dallin are so positively, perfectly in love — and every picture shows it.

Oh, and did we mention they have great style, too? Dallin looks sharp in his suit and floral tie. And Kenedi’s gown is from gorgeous town. (That bodice and sleeve length are particularly fabulous.)

Come scroll with us!

SOURCES

Photography Jessica Janae Photography

Gown The Brides’ Shop (a #UVBvendor!)

HMUA Kirsten Tobar

Floral Shawna O’Grady

Videography Garydee Films

Couple Kenedi + Dallin