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Coolest. Couple. Ever.

These two Tinder lovebirds became an official Mr. and Mrs. last October. “It was my second and last Tinder date!” Kaitlin says. “We clicked instantly and talked for four hours that night, and we’ve been best friends ever since. We have philosophical discussions daily, as well as binge on Netflix. I truly don’t think I could find a better match.”

Cutest fun fact: Kaitlin saved her doorbell video from that first date, so she has a recording of the first time they met! See what we mean? They are the coolest.

Kaitlin and Drew’s wedding was stylish, stunning and sentimental — and photographed so chicly by Alyssa Sorenson Photography. Not only is Kaitlin a DIY queen who designed and decorated her wedding with her twin sister, she also donned two wedding gowns worn by two women she loves.

The first dress and gold headband were her grandmother’s wedding outfit. (You can see a picture of her grandmother below!) “They were both handmade by my great grandmother, so that was super special,” Katilin says. “The length of the dress wasn’t altered at all. All we did was take it in a little bit, so it was close to 100 percent handmade from 1946!”

Her second dress belonged to her twin sister, who got married two years prior. And Kaitlin and Drew were married by her twin sister’s brother! “It was a close-knit wedding,” Katilin says.

Guests danced the night away, dined on ice cream sandwiches from The Penguin Brothers, and had an altogether delightful time. And then Kaitlin and Drew departed amidst sparklers and loved ones.

Come scroll with us, friends. And happy wedding, Kaitlin and Drew!

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Photography Alyssa Sorenson Photography

Venue The Bright Building

Catering The Penguin Brothers (a #UVBvendor!)

Cake Baked by Em

First Gown Vintage, Kaitlin’s Grandmother’s gown — including the fabric crown!

Second Gown BHLDN (worn by her twin sister two years prior!)

Decor + Flowers + Light-Up Letters + Details DIY by the bride, Kaitlin

MAGAZINE MONDAY: ALICE CANNON + KELLON PARK // Nov. 22, 2017

For Alice Cannon and Kellon Parkinson, it was insta fate. Alice is a popular photographer (Alice Shoots People) here in Utah, and after Kellon messaged her with hopes of a meet cute (IRL, obviously), the two met up and quickly went from Likes to love.

DARLING DATE “We both loved our first date because of how pleasantly surprised we were at how fast we connected. He asked me out over Instagram. I receive a message that said, ‘So Alice, you don’t know me Haha, so I’ll keep this short. You’re beyond gorgeous, so I’m wondering out of alllll the messages you’re probably getting all the time, what are my chances of actually being able to take you out sometime?’ So he took me on a date! He is a total foodie, and he took me to Art City Trolley, then we went bowling at Provo Beach Resort, then back to his apartment to watch ‘Heavyweights’ because I mentioned it was my favorite movie.”

PERFECT PROPOSAL “I had just flown in from photographing a wedding in Alaska and then spending nine days in Hawaii, and when my plane landed in Idaho Falls, my name was called by a flight attendant and I was told to go to the customer service desk. As I stepped off the plane, a worker asked if I was Alice Cannon, and then he handed me a letter. It was a letter from Kellon. As I made my way through the airport, various people who I did not know were handing me letters from Kellon that I was to open and read. As I got my luggage and walked out of the airport, Kellon was waiting there for me. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

SPECIAL SONG “‘Say You Will.’ When we were dating, I remember telling Kellon that we had never danced, and I would love to slow dance with him. A few days later, as I walked him to his car, he asked if I had just a few more minutes. He pulled out his phone, started playing that sone, and we slow danced in the middle of the street.”

PICTURE THIS As a wedding photographer, Alice has attended her fair share of nuptials. So when it came time to plan her own, she knew exactly what she wanted. The result? A truly unique affair with vibrant colors, hanging pretzels, a showstopper paper chandelier, endless candles, and a hanging headboard with the Instagram message that stated it all. “Now we use that headboard for our bed, and it is really special to us,” Alice says. “For her gown, Alice had a custom-made fitted dress from Nouvelle Vie, as well as an over-sized tulle skirt from Fantasy Bridal she could take on and off. “I wanted the best of both worlds!” she says. For her bouquet, she had a mix of real and paper petals — courtesy of Bushel & A Peck Floral and The Lovely Ave. The majority of her vendors were close friends from the industry. “It was really special to have everyone a part of our wedding process,” she says.

Scroll through Alice’s incredible wedding photos by Jordi Jerae Photography, which include endless sessions in the coolest locations from Joshua Tree to the craters to the Salt Lake Temple to her reception at The White Shanty.

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Photography Jordi Jerae Photography

Bouquet Bushel & A Peck Floral (a #UVBvendor!)

Paper Flowers The Lovely Ave (a #UVBvendor!)

Reception Florals Tracie at Flower Bar Co. + Robyn Wolley

Cake Kyle Borcik

Paper Suite Jill King

Ties DAZI

Reception Venue The White Shanty

Gown Nouvelle Vie

Gown Overskirt Fantasy Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

Earrings Borcik Jewelry

Rings Wilson Diamonds

Videography Jed Thunnel + Taylor Galbraith

Letter Board Love & Oak

Headboard Sign + Sign-in Board Greg Brooks

Great Scott(land)! Alec and Lindsey Olsen are something out of a fairy tale. The high school sweethearts got engaged at the McRae family castle in Scotland, which is the most photographed castle in the world. Lindsey is half Scottish, and her mom’s maiden name is McRae, so it was extra sweet and personal.

That Scottish magic continued in their wedding, with all the boys in the family wearing kilts. Thistles were imported from Scotland for the bouquet, cake and center pieces. And Lindsey’s oldest brother, Steven, played the bagpipes throughout the day.

They wed at Alec’s family cabin in the Utah mountains — and the wedding was full of sentimental touches. Alec’s mom gave him a pin to wear on the inside of his jacket with a photo of his late Grandmother. For her part, Lindsey wore her mother’s wedding veil from ’70s, and she wore Alec’s grandmother’s wedding and engagement band from the ’50s.

Congrats, Lindsey and Alec! Thanks for sharing your beautiful day with us.

P.S. Why yes, Lindsey’s two oldest brothers did come bounding out of the cabin in their kilts with massive horse heads on and start dancing Gangnam Style. Who wouldn’t?

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Photography Kyle Loves Tori

Officiant Family Pastor

Ceremony + Reception Venue Private Family Residence

Gown Fantasy Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

Bride’s Ring Sierra West Jewelers (a #UVBvendor!)

Groom’s Ring Sterlings Silver Shop on Etsy

Bridesmaid Necklaces SNDJ on Etsy

Groom’s Suit + Tie Tailor Cooperative

Videography Luke Porter Films

Wedding Day Florist Breezy Floral

Catering Costa Vida

Cake Kelly Carpenter

Favors BrossieBell on Etsy

Bridal + Wedding Hair Haley Merrill

It’s Magazine Monday, friends! Here’s a closer look at Caitlin and Thomas’ stunning soiree from our glossy pages.

Sept. 16, 2017

Caitlin Updike wed Thomas Joyce with a divine destination celebration. The bride is from Manhattan Beach; the groom is from St. Louis. And they brought their nearest and dearest to Park City to start their marriage off with an unforgettable night of dinner, dancing and I dos.

PERFECT PROPOSAL “On a Friday summer night at Lake Winnipesaukee, Thomas and I set out for a sunset boat cruise. This was a common ritual when we were spending time at the lake — to enjoy the sun going down on the water with frosty beverages in hand. I had no idea this trip would be any different, until Thomas dropped to his knee and asked me to marry him! And after some tears and hugging (and a proper ring inspection!), Thomas broke out some champagne his brother stashed on the boat before we left. The night only got more special when we came home to a beautifully decorated dock, complete with my parents who had made the surprise trip from California to join in the celebration!”

SOMETHING OLD “My veil. A family friend took lace from my first communion dress, dyed it in tea to match the color, and sewed it to the edge of my veil. It was a very special ‘something old.'”

SPECIAL SONGS “Our wedding song was ‘Better Together’ by Jack Johnson. I walked down the aisle to ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by The Beatles. Our bridal party walked down the aisle to ‘May I Have This Dance’ by Florence and the Lights. I choose that last one after falling in love with the song at my bachelorette party when we saw it performed live at Lollapalooza.”

FAVORITE IMAGE “Walking down the aisle right after we got married. Thomas stopped to kiss his mom and I stopped to kiss my dad. The first time I saw this picture from Alixann Loosle Photography I teared up. It is such a beautiful image of our union and the love we both have for our families.”

PICTURE THIS The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Joyce was a night of delectable details. The exquisite menu from Culinary Crafts included salads, corn on the cob, mini tacos, an onsite pig roast, and endless bread. “To celebrate that we could finally eat carbs again, we had bread pairings with every course!” Caitlin says. The decor had serious flower power. A phenomenal garland graced the head table and gorgeous watercolor flowers donned paper details, signage, and the Vans the bride and bridesmaids wore on their feet during the reception. Speaking of shoes, guests kicked off their heels, put on provided flip-flops, and shimmied the night away. “There was an unexpected moment when Thomas and I were hugging in the corner of the dance floor. When we let go, we saw a small group of friends raising their glasses. Before we knew it, half the dance floor had stopped dancing and raised their glasses. It was a moment filled with so much love that it felt like a dream the next day.”

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Photography Alixann Loosle Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Design + Planning Fuse Weddings & Events

Catering Culinary Crafts (a #UVBvendor!)

Reception Venue Private residence in Park City

Ceremony St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Floral Artisan Bloom

Cake Flour & Flourish

Gown Ines Di Santo

Bride’s Jean Jacket JN by JN Lovelet

Groom + Groomsmen Attire Indochino

Wedding Party Attire BHLDN

HMUA Versa Artistry

Paper Suite Hi Notes by Kristen Beals

Videography Elements in Motion Films

Rentals Diamond Event & Tent (a #UVBvendor!)

Linens La Tavola Fine Linens

Restrooms Royal Restrooms

Lodging Westgate Park City Resort & Spa

Band New Soul Brigade

Classic. Beautiful. Elegant. Timeless.

This first look and formal session of Mackenzie and Blake is beyond stunning and sweet. Their looks of love (and Blake’s first-look giddiness!) are happiness personified.

We’re dying over the lace sleeves on Mackenzie’s Pritchett Bridal gown, and we especially adore the scalloped lace at the hem.

We’ll never tire of bridal sessions at the Utah State Capitol and Salt Lake Temple, and these images from Whitney Hunt Photography are precisely why.

Come scroll with us!

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Photography Whitney Hunt Photography

Gown Pritchett Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

Makeup Beauty by Whitney

Floral Foxglove Flowers

Suit Jos A Bank

Oh, 2018. You were ENGAGING.

All right, y’all …. so we love engagements. Like, LOVE love. They are bursting with joy and the promise of dearly beloved days to come. Here are our top 18 engagements + proposals we featured in 2018!

1. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // PHOTOGRAPHY Emli Photography // COUPLE John + Lauren // UVB SAYS An “Up”-themed proposal? We’re walking on air right along with them.

Emli Photography

2. AS SEEN IN Stunning Romance // PHOTOGRAPHY Sloan Olivia Photography // COUPLE Carol + Patrick // UVB SAYS The most glamorous + glorious engagement session we ever did see.

Sloan Olivia Photography

3. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // COUPLE Salaia + Lance // UVB SAYS This proposal story involves a giant video projector and the opening of a time capsule, which the couple buried four years prior. SOB! Love, love, love these two.

Courtesy of the bride

4. AS SEEN IN Proposal Story: Hannah + Lawsen // VIDEOGRAPHY Ariel Ray Hamilton // UVB SAYS There’s a reason ice skating is in every single romantic Christmas movie in existence, because this surprise proposal gave us CHILLS.

5. AS SEEN IN Surprise Engagement // PHOTO Jessica E. Photography // COUPLE Taylor + Devon // UVB SAYS Like sands through the hourglass, so are the surprise proposals of our lives.

Jessica E. Photography

6. AS SEEN IN My Whole (Foods) Heart // PHOTO Archived Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // UVB SAYS An engagement session in a Whole Foods Market? Cuteness on aisle 4!

Archived Photography

7. AS SEEN IN Wild Love + Laughter // PHOTO Summer Taylor Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // COUPLE Paul + Carlie // UVB SAYS This jaunt through the woods had us smiling + sighing all the scroll long.

Summer Taylor Photography

8. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // COUPLE Sidney + Braden // UVB SAYS A surprise Paris engagement? Just say OUI!

Courtesy of the bride

9. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // PHOTO Gideon Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // COUPLE Rachel + Kallin // UVB SAYS Engagement shoots with personality + unforgettable moments always win in our book.

Gideon Photo

10. AS SEEN IN Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // VIDEOGRAPHY Jessica Bohacek // COUPLE Whitney + Parker // UVB SAYS Rose petal proposals FOREVER!

11. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // COUPLE Ali + Micah // UVB SAYS The location! Her face! This moment! Absolutely, positively unforgettable.

Courtesy of the bride

12. AS SEEN IN Brrrring It On // PHOTO Cecilia Harvard Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // COUPLE Gabi + Derek // UVB SAYS Engagement sessions in the snow are forever cool.

Cecilia Harvard Photography

13. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // PHOTO Corbin Ballard // COUPLE Sydney + Chris // UVB SAYS Red heart balloons and a surprise proposal where the bride is already in a wedding dress? We do, we do, we do.

Corbin Ballard

14. AS SEEN ON Engage With Me // PHOTO Emilie Ann Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // COUPLE McKell + Cole // UVB SAYS The mountains! The orange frock! The cuteness! The love! We are smitten with this session.

Emilie Ann Photography

15. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // COUPLE Jenna + Talyon // UVB SAYS WE REPEAT: Rose petal proposals FOREVER.

Courtesy of the bride

16. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // VIDEOGRAPHY TJONESY FILMS // COUPLE Kelsie + Boston // UVB SAYS Another surprise proposal, another few minutes of weeping. Gah! We love engagements.

17. AS SEEN ON The Road To You // PHOTO Madison Elle Photo (a #UVBvendor!) // COUPLE Whitney + Tanner // UVB SAYS This long and winding love sesh drove straight into our hearts.

Madison Elle Photo

18. AS SEEN IN Proposal Story: Mary + Bryan // PHOTO Mary Jessica Photography // UVB SAYS We heart NYC. We heart Mary + Bryan. We heart this surprise proposal story with the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge backdrop.

Mary Jessica Photo

Picking our favorite real weddings is like picking a favorite child! You can do it, but it just depends on the day. Ha!

Here are our favorite real weddings from 2018 — a mix between ones featured in our print issue and ones featured right here on UtahValleyBride.com. And once again, we tried to pick a mix of our favorite wedding styles and trends.

Thank you for sharing these moments with us that our near and dear to your hearts. We love you. And we LOVE love.

1. AS SEEN IN Katelin + Cameron // PHOTO Rebekah Westover Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // WEDDING PLANNER Wendy at The Flower Affair // UVB SAYS Our cover girl Katelin will forever have our hearts — from her stunning springtime formals to her effervescent wedding at Sundance. Every detail was an absolute dream.

Rebekah Westover Photography

2. AS SEEN IN Alice + Kellon // PHOTO Jordi Jerae Photography // UVB SAYS These two met on Instagram and quickly went from Likes to love. They also had the most epic bridals sessions and a unique and meaningful reception where they displayed the first Instagram message Kellon sent to Alice. We ADORE them.

Jordi Jerae Photography

3. AS SEEN IN Caitlin + Thomas // PHOTO Alixann Loosle Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // WEDDING PLANNER Fuse Weddings & Events // UVB SAYS This destination Park City wedding was filled with an unforgettable night of dinner, dancing and I dos. (And such an incredible menu from Culinary Crafts.) Plus, it has one of our most favorite images in the entire 2018 print magazine — the emotional, beautiful moment featured below.

Alixann Loosle Photography

4. AS SEEN IN Taryn + Caleb // PHOTO Hickenlooper Photography // WEDDING PLANNER Leslie Nelson Design // UVB SAYS These two went from friends to forever. Their natural, easy-going courtship led to casually glamorous nuptials in the heart of Provo that were filled with flowers, mismatched furniture, a seer-sucker suit, and their name in lights.

Hickenlooper Photography

5. AS SEEN IN Alexis + Nathan // PHOTO Mikki Platt Photography // UVB SAYS This backyard soiree was elegant and divine. The wedding was overflowing with love and florals (from UVB fave Over the Top Events). Bride Alexis wanted flowers to “overwhelm her reception” — and they most certainly did in the prettiest way.

Mikki Platt Photography

6. AS SEEN IN Alta + Chris // PHOTO Tyler Rye Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // UVB SAYS With two musical families, gorgeous greenery, a celebration in the mountains, and endless singing and dancing, Alta and Chris Osmond were a little bit romantic, a little bit rock n’ roll.

Tyler Rye Photography

7. AS SEEN IN “Mallory + Jacob” in our 2018 print issue // PHOTO Emilie Ann Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // UVB SAYS These two high school sweethearts married with bold and bright colors, a Kate Spade-vibe, and the dreamiest striped frock from Pritchett Bridal you ever did see.

Emilie Ann Photography

8. AS SEEN IN “Sidney + Braden” in our 2018 print issue // WEDDING PLANNER Sage and Thistle Events (a #UVBvendor!) // PHOTO Kenzie Victory // UVB SAYS This celebration at Sundance was the perfect mix of rustic charm and classic elegance. Also, bride Sidney wore the same pearl earrings her mom, grandma, and great grandma wore at their weddings — and she plans to pass them down to future generations. LOVE.

Kenzie Victory

9. AS SEEN IN “Mercedes + Tyler” in our 2018 print issue // PHOTO Blake Hogge // UVB SAYS We adore this backyard reception that was filled with emotion, beauty, love and the most amazing florals and backdrops from The Potted Pansy.

Blake Hogge

10. AS SEEN IN Abby + Garrison // PHOTO Kristina Curtis Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // UVB SAYS These two wed on the beach with the gorgeous Utah mountains as their backdrop. Their ceremony and reception were overflowing with gorgeous details, and then the two sped off in a speedboat as husband and wife.

Kristina Curtis Photography

11. AS SEEN IN Lauren + Josh // PHOTO Peyton Byford Photography // UVB SAYS These two cuties PROPELLED. DOWN. A. MOUNTAIN. after their beautiful, emotional marriage on a mountaintop. We’re pretty much obsessed with them.

Peyton Byford Photography

12. AS SEEN IN Baylee + Paul // PHOTO Zibetti Photo + Film // UVB SAYS This gorgeous couple celebrated with family, friends, stunning decor, and a downright delightful dance party at a beautiful barn in Mapleton. Plus, their first date story is one of our all-time faves!

Zibetti Photo + Film

13. AS SEEN IN “Abbey + Andrew” in our 2018 print issue // PHOTO As Ever Photography // UVB SAYS Abbey married Andrew at La Caille on a day filled with elegant decor, endless emotion and everlasting romance. Plus, the florals by Bushel & A Peck Floral Design are some of our absolute favorites.

As Ever Photography

14. AS SEEN IN Megan + Seth // PHOTO Kenzie Victory // WEDDING PLANNER Rachel Derman Events // UVB SAYS Seth and Megan wed with elegance, grace, and heart. Her flowers were a gorgeous green and white. Her decor was classic sophistication. And her Pritchétt Bridal gown was long-sleeve loveliness — perfect for their brisk but beautiful spring wedding day.

Kenzie Victory

15. AS SEEN IN Stacey + David // PHOTO Chantel Marie // UVB SAYS Rustic meets radiant romance in the gorgeous wedding of Stacey and David. The beautiful couple wed amidst candles, rugs, flowers, and antlers.

Chantel Marie

16. AS SEEN IN Madeline + Zak // PHOTO The Visionary Co. // UVB SAYS This radiant reception celebrated the couple’s summer adventures in the mountains with its ethereal, eclectic wedding theme and colorful, boho vibes.

The Visionary Co.

17. AS SEEN IN Amanda + Dom // PHOTO Kenny Dawn Photography // WEDDING PLANNER Belle Bodas // UVB SAYS Amanda and Dominique’s wedding was minimalist magic. With exposed white brick, glamorous greenery by the incredible The Potted Pansy, and the bride and groom’s impeccable style, less is definitely more, more, more.

Kenzie D. Photography

18. AS SEEN IN Alexandria + Todd // PHOTO Zibetti Photo + Film // UVB SAYS Mr. and Mrs. Schwartzman are beauty, class, grace, and a whole lotta fun. Every wedding detail is beyond fabulous — from their stunning mountain bridals, to their delicious menu of pizza and ice cream, to the epic dance party, to the killer jean jackets for the new Mrs. and her best gals.

Zibetti Photo + Film

“Love Grows.”

That was the theme of Brenna and Sam Willis’ wedding this past February — and it seriously suits them. Every image is bursting with that happy-go-lucky, high-in-the-sky love.

For reals, though. These two can’t stop smiling, laughing, jumping and celebrating. We’re high-key obsessed with them.

Our favorite details and moments? Brenna’s sleek and stunning Fantasy Bridal gown. That gorgeous geometric cake from Granite Bakery. The fun-filled and beautiful images by Sloan Olivia Photography. And that movie-worthy snow and sparkler exit.

Oh, and they played “The Shoe Game”! What’s The Shoe Game, you ask? It’s where the bride and groom sit back-to-back (so you can’t see each other!), each holding one groom shoe and one bride shoe. The couple is asked a series of questions. Things like: “Who is the pickiest eater?” or “Who is happier in the morning?” And then the bride and groom answer the questions by raising up the corresponding shoe! It’s a real crowd pleaser, folks! The literal newlywed game! So try this reception fun on for size.

Ready for some growth? Plant yourself down and start scrolling the love.

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Photography Sloan Olivia Photography

Gown Fantasy Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

Venue Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Floral Flowers Squared

Cake Granite Bakery

A wedding by the lake. Two people in love. Stunningly sentimental moments.

Leslie and Eric’s wedding is bursting with beauty and heart. Our favorite moments? Eric reading the letter Leslie wrote him while holding her hand. Their sweet marriage by the lake. The delicious wall of donuts. The honeycomb in the bride’s bouquet. The beautifully blue bridesmaids. And that glorious confetti goodbye.

Thanks for sharing your day with UVB, Eric and Leslie! We love your love.

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Photography Calder Photography

Venue Backyard reception in Cache County

Gown Alta Moda Bridal

Floral Hello Flower Co.

Groom + Bridesmaids Rings Rose Anvil

Bride Ring Jewel Luxe Co.

Suits Mens Wearhouse

Bridesmaids Dresses Azazie

Invites Vistaprint

DJ Don Woodbury Productions

Catering Costa Vida

Donuts Tasty’s Donuts

It’s official. Aubrey and Ian vowed to love, honor, laugh and DANCE.

These two radiate happiness — from their tender first look at the Provo City Center Temple to their all-out dance party at The Vista at Cedar Hills. (The first look with Aubrey’s dad is also beyond lovely. Get the tissues ready, people!)

We love the energy. We love the sweetness. We love the letters they wrote to each other, as well as to family and friends. We love the donuts. We love the confetti. We love the love.

And it’s all captured so beautifully and joyously by Alayna Clark Photography.

Does your Wednesday need some lovin’? Start scrollin’!

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Photography Alayna Clark Photography

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

Floral Annika McClure

Gown Designer Allure Bridal

Paper Suite Beautiful Wedding Announcements

Cake Arianne Murphy

Catering Marvellous Catering + Wedding Ice Desserts + World’s Best Corndogs Food Truck

Videography Haley Bateman

Makeup Marisa Rose

Hair Jessica Miller

Rentals Busath Films

Socks Stance Socks

DJ DJ Alive!

Yes to the YES.

UVB shared their engagement session yesterday, and now we have a peek into the proposal of when Travis Bloomfield asked Meg Skalla to marry him.

And y’all? It’s EVERYTHING. Love notes! Nails done! Boat rides! Floating lanterns! Flower petals! Waffles! The ring! Hiding families!

Gah! They’re so in love. And we’re so in love with them.

Here’s the story in Meg’s words … (P.S. Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of the post to see the amazing video of the proposal!)

“Travis and I met about two years ago through some mutual friends. Instantly I had a huge crush on him, but nothing came of it until the summer of 2018. Over that summer, we started talking while he was home in Idaho. We bonded over Rice Krispie treats, and we made plans to make them together one day. School started, and I anticipated him asking me out. I waited and waited, but he never asked!

The end of September rolled around and he finally asked me out! On Sept. 29, 2018, we went on our first date. We put lanterns together, colored on them and sent them off onto Utah lake! After, we decided to go to Waffle Love (our fave place to go now!). While on the date, my brain was racing with all the dating tips my sisters had given me. Ha! Clearly they worked because while we were on the date, he asked me on a second date to go on a canyon drive the next day. From there on out, we went on a date, studied together, or hung out almost every day. Right away I knew Travis had a big heart. I was drawn to his kindness and the way he treated me. No one has ever made me feel the way he does. He is perfect. (I love you Trav!!) We have an endless amount of fun memories together and I can’t wait to create more with him for the rest of our lives.

The week of the proposal, I had this nagging feeling that he was going to propose on Friday. I didn’t have any reason to think that. I just knew! Friday rolled around, and my heart sank. I had a competition with my dancers and would be busy all day. There was no way he was going to propose. At the end of the competition, my friend Shaundee asked me to help her grab a few things from her car. As we walked, I told her how sad I was that it wasn’t going to happen today. She stopped me as we got outside and said, ‘Hey so.. actually…..’ and handed me my first envelope. I WAS DYING! So caught off guard and sooo happy! In that moment I knew exactly what was happening.

Inside the first envelope were two pieces of paper.

The first one said, “The Adventures of Meg & Travis From September 29th 2018 to…” and had a collage of some of the pictures we have together! The other note said that my driver would pick me up at 4:15 and we would be getting our nails done with a few people I might know.

My sister, Amy, picked me up and we went to get our nails done with our two other sisters and my mom. We had the best time! I’ve never seen my sisters so happy and excited for me. They adore Travis!

After our nails were complete, my mom handed me the next note, a Rachel Parcell Collection dress, and beautiful earrings. The note had instructions to stop at Waffle Love, and then drive to his sister Kara’s home where I would get ready.

Travis’s mom, brother-in-law, and nephews were there to greet me and give me my shoes to complete my outfit. Amy helped me get all ready to go, and then his mom handed me the final note!

We headed to the Sequoias venue where Travis was waiting for me. As I walked up to him, I had a million butterflies. Seeing him standing there with a beautiful bouquet of pink garden roses, smiling, made me the happiest girl in the world. From there, he led me down the path to a dock filled with candles and flower petals. He helped me into the boat and we headed for the center of the pond. While on the boat, we re-created our first date. We drew on paper lanterns and floated them into the water. (I was supposed to bring the Waffle Love with me, but I was so excited to see him I totally left it in the car!) We talked about our first date, how much we love each other and how excited we are for our future together. It was so sweet and thoughtful. Everything was perfect. HE IS PERFECT! We then went back to the dock, carefully stepped off the boat, and hugged each other. He told me how much he loves me, got down on one knee and said, ‘Megan Leigh Skalla, will you marry me?’ Easiest decision I have ever made. I said yes! I’ve never been so happy and felt so complete.

Our family then came out to congratulate us (they watched the whole thing from inside!). We took some photos and went to my sister Rachel’s home for dinner with both of our families. It was so special to have the people we love most there to celebrate with us. It was the perfect ending to an amazing night. Travis created a proposal I will never forget. It was more than anything I have ever dreamed of! He is the man I have been waiting for, and he makes me so happy. I LOVE YOU TRAVIS!”

And here’s what Travis had to say:

“Throughout the day, everyone kept asking me if I was nervous, but I wasn’t! I was just enjoying it the whole time. Her sisters, my family, and others all pitched in with different ideas and helped out! It was super fun to plan it all and create a moment I knew would make Meg really happy. That was what was most important to me. My jaw started hurting because I couldn’t stop smiling all day long! Our moment was perfect. I love you so much, Meg!”

SOURCES

Photography Kara Inzunza Photography

Videography Claire Anderson

Venue Sequoias (a #UVBvendor!)

Dress Rachel Parcell Collection

Ring J. Brooks Jewelers

It’s Magazine Monday! And today we’re swept away by Brooklyn Fullmer and Cory Calvert’s wedding from our glossy pages! Enjoy a closer look at this celebration filled with love, dancing and tacos!

DANCING ON AIR // August 7, 2018

Cory and I met through social media. I was in L.A. dancing professionally, so the timing wasn’t right, but then in February of 2017 we had our first date. I thought Cory was handsome, tall, kind and had the best smile. I loved that he opened my door and still does to this day. Cory’s first impression of me was that I was talented and beautiful but also kind and humble, too

Cory gave me a dream proposal. He was “out of town” and I was going to a photo shoot with my sister Kenna. The photo shoot involved a helicopter ride to an exclusive spot on top of a mountain. As we got closer to landing, I noticed someone standing on the peak. Then I realized it was Cory with a bouquet of roses ready to propose. Cory is deathly afraid of heights, so he conquered his fear that day. When I got out of the helicopter, I started running to Cory and completely fell to my face through three feet of snow. This is so classic for me. I pulled myself together, said yes and we cruised off into the pink sky back to the airport where our families were waiting.

Because I have been dancing since I was 6, I’ve had hundreds of costumes and dresses. I wanted something unique for my wedding day. Pritchétt Bridal shipped the dress of my dreams from Barcelona. I saw one black-and-white photo of it and knew it was the one. It was a risk to choose it without seeing it in person, but it was the best risk I have ever taken. The bodice was fitted but the sleeves had movement. It was so fun to wear.

One of the most memorable parts of the big day was dancing for Cory with my best friends! Most of them are on “Dancing With The Stars” or “So You Think You Can Dance” and we did one 45-minute rehearsal three months before the wedding. Somehow we pulled it off. I don’t know who loved it more — Cory, or me and my girls!

PICTURE PERFECT All of Brooklyn’s married friends gave her the same advice: Make sure you eat the food at your wedding! Brooklyn and Cory enjoyed amazing street tacos before they spent the night greeting guests at their perfectly-lit Thanksgiving Point reception. One of Brooklyn’s signature details was the personalized denim jacket that read “Mrs. Calvert.” Cory’s suit had a personal touch, too, with the couple’s name and wedding date stitched inside his suit jacket.

SOURCES

Photography Blake Hogge Photography

Venue + Catering Thanksgiving Point (a #UVBvendor!)

Venue Coordinator Megan Saxton

Gown Pritchétt Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

HMUA Danielle Summers + Kacey Blake + Tiffany Pritchett (a #UVBvendor!)

SUIT Ferreira

Floral Madison Murdock

Bridesmaids Venus

Videography KFilms by Kenna Bangerter + Haley Bateman

Cake Stacia Ross

Paper Suite Paper Gatherings by Ann Johnson

Rings Custom Ring Design

Rehearsal Dinner Sundance Resort

Prints Persnickety Prints (a #UVBvendor!)

Couple Brooklyn Fullmer + Cory Calvert

Oh, 2018. You were ENGAGING.

Emli Photography

2. AS SEEN IN Stunning Romance // PHOTOGRAPHY Sloan Olivia Photography // COUPLE Carol + Patrick // UVB SAYS The most glamorous + glorious engagement session we ever did see.

Sloan Olivia Photography

Courtesy of the bride

5. AS SEEN IN Surprise Engagement // PHOTO Jessica E. Photography // COUPLE Taylor + Devon // UVB SAYS Like sands through the hourglass, so are the surprise proposals of our lives.

Jessica E. Photography

6. AS SEEN IN My Whole (Foods) Heart // PHOTO Archived Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // UVB SAYS An engagement session in a Whole Foods Market? Cuteness on aisle 4!

Archived Photography

Summer Taylor Photography

8. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // COUPLE Sidney + Braden // UVB SAYS A surprise Paris engagement? Just say OUI!

Courtesy of the bride

Gideon Photo

10. AS SEEN IN Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // VIDEOGRAPHY Jessica Bohacek // COUPLE Whitney + Parker // UVB SAYS Rose petal proposals FOREVER!

11. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // COUPLE Ali + Micah // UVB SAYS The location! Her face! This moment! Absolutely, positively unforgettable.

Courtesy of the bride

12. AS SEEN IN Brrrring It On // PHOTO Cecilia Harvard Photography (a #UVBvendor!) // COUPLE Gabi + Derek // UVB SAYS Engagement sessions in the snow are forever cool.

Cecilia Harvard Photography

Corbin Ballard

Emilie Ann Photography

15. AS SEEN ON Utah Valley Bride’s Instagram // COUPLE Jenna + Talyon // UVB SAYS WE REPEAT: Rose petal proposals FOREVER.

Courtesy of the bride

17. AS SEEN ON The Road To You // PHOTO Madison Elle Photo (a #UVBvendor!) // COUPLE Whitney + Tanner // UVB SAYS This long and winding love sesh drove straight into our hearts.

Madison Elle Photo

Mary Jessica Photo

Tearful toasts. Stunning smiles. And florals bursting at every corner. This is our kind of wedding, y’all.

Christine and Jon’s dearly-beloved day was full of beauty and emotion. We are in love with her strawberry color palette and all the delicious details. And the florals by The Potted Pansy are seriously DIVINE. From the bouquet in her hands to the hanging florals at the reception, every petal is a work of art.

Oh, and every image from Nicole Aston Photography is a living, breathing, romantic wonderland. Just FYI.

Come scroll with us!

P.S. Christine battled the stomach bug on her wedding day, and she still looks like a wedding goddess of wonder. Christine, WE BOW DOWN TO YOU!

SOURCES

Photography Nicole Aston Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Videography KayeShaye Films

Florals The Potted Pansy (a #UVBvendor!)

Dead Horse Point Bridal Florals Wright Flower Co.

Venue Provo City Center Temple + The White Shanty

Dress Runway Bridal

Cake Cakes by Nat

HMUA Abi Iverson

It doesn’t get more romantic than this.

Anjelica and Joe are straight out of a fairy tale for their first look and formal session. She is an absolute vision, he is dapper, and they are the cutest.

Anjelica’s gown from Mary’s Bridal is a classic showstopper (that lace!). These images from Jessica E. Photography are epic and endearing. And that Utah State Capitol backdrop? Regal as all get out.

Click play on the video below by Dustin Armstrong, and then scroll through this happy session.

Congrats, Angelica and Joe!

SOURCES

Photography Jessica E. Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Floral Sheer Rose

Gown Mary’s Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

Video Dustin Armstrong

Makeup Miguel

Hair Haddy Wade

Suit Jack Suits

Bride + Groom Anjelica + Joe

Happy Friday! Happy pink! Happy love!

Today’s feature has it made in the shade. Those pink blossoms on Temple Square are like cotton candy — light, airy and magically delightful. We’ll never tire of featuring them.

Plus, Mikayla’s Pritchett Bridal gown is classic and pictueresque. And every image from Alyona Oborn Photography is romantic and radiant. This couple is downright darling, y’all.

Come scroll with us, won’t you?

SOURCES

Photography Alyona Oborn Photography

Dress Pritchett Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

Florals Flowers Squared

Hair and Make Up Versa Artistry

Tie Tie One On

Couple Mikayla + Bryson

It’s Magazine Monday, friends! And today we’re sharing a closer look at the wedding of Zoi and Grant — straight from our glossy pages. We love this delightful couple, whose mutual love of music inspired an epic dance party!

I met Grant the night he came home from his LDS mission. His parents threw a welcome home party for him, and I ended up there through some mutual friends. He was a little awkward — but it was a cute awkward. We started dating and bonded over our love of music. One of my favorite dates was going to Sundance’s Bluebird Cafe concert series.

When it came time to propose, we went up Provo Canyon to our stargazing spot. Grant told me that his cousins, who are photographers, needed some models for a project so they met us there to take photos. Halfway through the “photo shoot,” Grant got down on one knee and proposed. I did not see it coming!

My mom was incredible and helped me plan my entire wedding. My sisters helped me pick out my dress and their bridesmaid dresses. I loved the intricate lace patterns in my dress. It’s not the typical lace you see on a wedding dress, which I loved.

We got married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and had our reception in Grant’s parents’ backyard. I always wanted to have an outdoor reception, and I loved the beautiful tent we had set up. We had it lit up inside and it was magical.

The best part of the day was marrying the love of my life for time and all eternity. We have started our newlywed life together in Orem. Grant goes to University of Utah and works at Dental Intel while I work as an esthetician. Life is good.

PICTURE PERFECT Grant and Zoi’s October 4th wedding started off with their sealing at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Lush greenery gave the florals a foraged flair. How do you elevate a classic ice cream sandwich? Make it with a macaron! Chefs Marco and Aubrey Niccoli took backyard fare to new heights. Zoi’s bouquet is proof that sometimes, more is more. Finally, Grant and Zoi’s guests put that dance floor to work! Get it.

SOURCES

Photography Summer Taylor Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Videography Hayley Carter

Venue Dunn Residence

Gown Alta Moda Bridal

Cake Flour & Flourish (a #UVBvendor!)

Paper Suite My Moment Design at Print-Mark (a #UVBvendor!)

Hair Mackenzie Guzzo

Makeup Danielle Summers + Ashley Armstrong

Suits ASOS

Bridesmaids Nordstrom

Floral The Flower Affair

Rings Wilson Diamonds

Catering a.m. niccoli

Rentals Diamond Event & Tent (a #UVBvendor!) + Alpine Event Rentals (a #UVBvendor!)

DJ Ricky Barrera at Life of The Party

Calligraphy Jenny McCallister

Couple Zoi Guzzo + Grant Dunn

When it comes to Ashley and Alex Hill, feel the beat … feel the sweet … feel the love.

These two are beautiful, joyful, and downright delightful. From the sand dunes to the Salt Lake Temple to the Grand America, every image from Madison Elle Photography is divine.

The green and white florals by Every Blooming Thing are a vision. (That circular arch? Beyond!) Her long sleeve Bridal Center gown is an absolute dream. And Ashley and Alex’s cutting of that tiered wonder from Carrie’s Cakes? Smash-tastic.

Fun fact! The music had to be turned off by 9 p.m., so for the epic dance party, their DJ brought LED wireless headphones to stream music to all of the guests! Smooth moves, Life of the Party DJ.

Happy scrolling! Happy grooving! And happy wedding, Ashley and Alex!

SOURCES

Photography Madison Elle Photography

Videography Jake Weisler Films

Venue The Grand America

Gown Bridal Center (a #UVBvendor!)

Floral Every Blooming Thing

Cake Carrie’s Cakes

DJ Life of the Party

Makeup Alexa Kait

Rings Rocky Mountain Diamond

It’s Magazine Monday! And we’re thrilled to share a closer look at the wedding of Amanda and Stetson. These two won a wedding giveaway from these incredible local vendors, and we were honored to share their story on our glossy pages.

When Stetson and I first met, our interaction was brief, but we started following each other on social media. Years later, Stetson asked me out. He was goofy and fun, and we both felt comfortable right away.

Stetson knew I loved donuts, so for our first date he took me to try cronuts for the first time — couldn’t have gone better! We dated for over a year and then he proposed to me on vacation in San Diego. He took me to the edge of the cliffs to look out over the water. I worried about slipping on the rocks, but then he got down on one knee to propose — the danger was worth the risk after all.

After we got engaged, we heard about a wedding giveaway from Pritchétt Bridal on Instagram and we entered thinking it was a shot in the dark. When we found out we won, we were in shock. We couldn’t believe something so lucky would happen to us!

Because I am a donut connoisseur, I knew I had to have them at my wedding. I had a vision of exactly how I wanted them to be displayed and my cousin custom-built it for our special day. We served maple bars and square glazed donuts from Lehi Bakery. They are the best around.

I was obsessed with my wedding dress! I found it at Pritchétt Bridal (they are miracle workers) and my favorite part is the train.

It was fun to include all of our family in the wedding. The speeches our dads gave were unforgettable! My dad made it funny and had props, and I loved seeing Stetson and his dad hug after his speech. Because Stetson’s mom passed away a few years ago, he danced with his sisters and it was so special. I will never forget coming out of the temple and seeing everyone we love cheering.

PICTURE PERFECT The best weddings are those with perfectly personal details. Stetson’s custom-made suit had a wild print — and he had the wedding date stitched inside. #welldonestetson The couple’s cake was tailor-made, too. While it served up classic style on the outside, inside were three different flavors: white chocolate raspberry, confetti and peanut butter chocolate. “They were all so good, it was hard to decide,” Amanda says. Another highlight was The Vista at Cedar Hills’ to-die-for view. And just look at that elegant and wistful drapery from 360 Canopy! Magic.

SOURCES

Design + Planning Kindred Rising (a #UVBvendor!) + Cultivated Events Co. (a #UVBvendor!)

Photography Emilie Ann Photography (a #UVBvendor!)

Gown Pritchétt Bridal (a #UVBvendor!)

HMUA Salon Pritchétt (a #UVBvendor!)

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

Lighting 360 Canopy (a #UVBvendor!)

Floral Foxglove Flowers

Cake Baked by Rylie

Paper Suite Invited by L&B

Event Rentals Sage and Thistle Events

Rings Custom Ring Design

Catering Caley’s Catering

Donut Wall A&R Design

Rehearsal Dinner Magleby’s (a #UVBvendor!)

Videography Maddie Bean Films

Photo Bus Gus the Photo Bus

From the red rocks to The White Shanty, Ale and Jim radiate light, love and laughter.

Her flowers are lush and bright (that hanging floral installation is a dream!). Her Alta Moda Bridal gown is a long-sleeve vision (that lace!). The White Shanty is both chic and charming (those barn doors!). The donut wall is a delicious touch. The photography by Katelyn Church is intimate and lovely. And their celebration is just a whole lot of happy.

And how does it end? With bubbles, sparklers and smooches, of course.

Come scroll with us. And happy marriage, Ale and Jim!

SOURCES

Photography Katelyn Church Photography

Gown Alta Moda Bridal

Venue The White Shanty

Makeup Aurora Espinosa

Floral Maia Bjarnson

Donuts Jack’s Donuts