Abby Bengtzen, owner of Forever La Fleur on turning floral arrangements into pressed flower keepsakes. Abby Bengtzen, owner and operator of Forever La Fleur, first started pressing flowers alongside her grandmother. In the summer months, the two would go out into the garden and create homemade bouquets before returning home to press them into cards […]
The spotlight is on and you’re the crown jewel. It’s opening night at the museum. contemporary art comes alive in the form of chic sheaths, bleached-out blooms and high-low pairings of jewels. In a Fashion Week replay, photographer Jacque Lynn and stylist Erica Kopp highlight wedding looks that are sleek, sophisticated and aisle-ready. The latest […]
Against all odds, Artisan Bloom‘s new brick-and-mortar opened during COVID-19. Luckily, Kellie Jackstein is no stranger to running a successful floral business. For 20 years, she’s been making a splash at luxury venues with her signature lush blossoms, dramatic ceiling treatments, romantic tablescapes and petal-carpeted aisles. It’s no wonder that two years ago, Jackstien was […]
Mara Mazdzer, owner of FUSE Weddings & Events and winner of 2020’s Equally Wed Award, on allyship and advocacy. Mara Mazdzer’s success can be attributed to years of hard work and an uncompromising sense of dedication to her community. Her strong character and commitment to inclusivity and helping others–from clients to local non-profits to […]
Farm Fresh, family style meals for a party of six or 600. Get moving! Family-style eating–be it from an action station or as a table centerpiece–lets guests choose their own culinary adventure. Flaming skewers? Oh boy. Local ingredients? Delightful. A passed-down family recipe? Heartwarming. Food trends come and go, but certainly some favorites stand the […]
Neha & AJ Sikh Temple of Utah Photos by Branson Maxwell Seven years ago, AJ graduated high school and got a job at a local 7-11. Because his new boss owned multiple locations, he couldn’t train AJ himself so he asked his daughter, Neha to step in and train his newest employee. Neha trained AJ and […]
Utah landscapes–born from sand, stone and salt–inspire noteworthy, minimal suites sure to delight your guests. Life truly is elevated in Utah. No other state can brag about its slot canyons, arches, salt flats and mountains like we can. Utahns are surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty that inspires party scenes big and small. But […]
As the wedding players in Utah’s 2020 Best of State Winners are celebrating their wins in quarantine, they also await word on whether or not their annual Best of State Gala will proceed as planned for July 2020. Congratulations, all! We can’t wait until we get to celebrate you in person. So, without further ado […]
Ingrid & Chris had a rom-com worthy meet-cute: Ingrid went into OP Rockwell for a post-hike drink and struck up a conversation with the handsome bartender. “I was not really interested in dating, and didn’t live in Utah at the time, but Chris changed my mind with his kind spirit, cute smile and killer bartending […]
We rounded up wedding professionals from all over Utah and had them break down their wedding rescheduling policies so that you don’t have to. Like most industries, the wedding industry is feeling the weight of this pandemic. Across Utah, wedding professionals are trying to figure out how they can create magic for their clients […]