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Words can’t describe it. In memory, it’s a colorful blur. You have to be there or see the pictures to understand the vivid colors, joyful crowds, glittering traditions and rambunctious music of an Indian wedding.
Paris, New York...Salt Lake? Hot, hip, haute. If you think Utah isn’t on the cutting edge when it comes to high-end wedding fashion, think again. Now more than ever, Utah brides have a plethora of local, high-style options—from seasoned boutiques to up-and-comers like Bitsy Bridal. Akin to big-city couture houses, Bitsy’s showroom boasts natural light and industrial warehouse decor. But the...
Caps sleeves and crew necks aren’t only reserved for the modest bride. Here, sheer peek-a-boo lace exposes just the right amount of skin, keeping the look flirty and fun. See more Mountain High inspirations here. See some of the other looks: Pop the Champagne, Channel Your Inner Goddess and Think Pink. Guipure lace applique on a Chantilly lace bodice with delicate cap sleeves, an...
When it comes to wedding day directions, Michelle Cousins of Michelle Leo Events shows the way. Go here. Wear this. Bring that. Weddings can be confusing for guests, so they need direction. What signs should couples provide at their wedding events? Master planner and designer Michelle Cousins of Michelle Leo Events reports her favorites. Announce the Newlyweds “Chair signage for bride and...
“You can really focus on texture and foliage with monochromatic colors,” explains Soil & Stem’s Nicole Land, who just recently returned from a floral workshop in New Zealand. “You don’t need a green-base bouquet. This plum branch is that special element you can’t buy.” Ornamental plum foliage—foraged straight from Land’s garden—not only adds a shade of burgundy, but it...
No lace. No beads. No problem. This simple sheath walks down the aisle, then waltzes into the reception with uncomplicated elegance. Phalaenopsis orchids add interest and a pop color.
Inspired by fashion’s hottest hues, five Utah florists craft their favorite bouquets. Just because flowers capture every imaginable color doesn’t mean your bouquet has to. Why not build on the tints, tones and shades of a single hue? Utah Bride & Groom asked five talented floral designers to do exactly that, each creating a monochromatic bouquet that’s as dynamic and...
We’re not talking bubbly, either. This golden color proves that beige is anything but boring. Plus, it pairs well with dramatic cascades of cymbidium orchids, hanging amaranthus, grasses and pomegranates. See some of the other looks: Channel Your Inner Goddess, Cap It and Think Pink. Guipure lace overlay with scallop detail and chiffon skirt with champagne lining, $2,145, Chantel Lauren, SLC; bouquet by...
University of Utah students Maggie and Spencer were longtime high school sweethearts in Philadelphia. After six years of dating (two of which were long distance), it was no surprise that Spencer proposed the week he returned to Salt Lake from his LDS Mission.
Think Scandinavian style­—with its blond woods, brushed stainless and sharp geometries—is sterile? Think again. Along with her team, Holly Addi­ artist­—stylist and co-owner of Salt Lake City gallery Arte Haus Collectif­—unveils five ways a Nordic-style, minimalist wedding scene can be clean yet cozy. BOOK A BLANK CANVAS Minimalist design almost always starts with one element: white. “There’s a timeless sensibility to...