Inspiration

It’s no wonder explorers have a love affair with the mountain west. Utah seduces outdoor romantics with its easy breezes, mountain sunshine and majestic wildlife. But it takes a strong-willed adventurer to really conquer the rough habitat. Need tips on how to win over the West? We say, hats off—or in this case on—to prairie-inspired fashion and unfussy beauty. Photos...
  Raise your hand if your Christmas decorations are still up, and it's January! (Guilty as charged). If you're anything like us, you have the hardest time letting go of the holidays every year. So, we're trying to keep the cheer in this chilly winter weather with this festive bridal shoot by Jackie Siggard photography. The best way to chase away the...
We are welcoming winter with a romance-packed shoot from Hawkeye Photography. Ashley Hawkes, the photographer, shared a bit of their inspiration: "When the world is cold and sometimes it seems colorless, mother nature still finds a way to provide little pockets of colorful beauty such as a bright singing cardinal bird, or in the enticing winter berries that seem to...

Back in Matte

Matte black is having a moment. Velvety, sleek and rich, the finish can take a palette from dark and harsh to sophisticated and elegant. While we've often seen it paired with gold for a trendy combo, we are loving the surprisingly chic black-and-blue combo put together by stationer Elizabeth Santa Cruz and photographer Breanna White.   Those table settings (especially the...

Making a Splash

“I want to be a mermaid when I grow up.” A common dream when a girl is young, but usually outgrown by the time their nuptials roll around. But what if that need not be the case? Madison Lauren Designs brought new meaning to mermaid style with this photoshoot at the Saratoga Hot Springs.  “For this photo shoot, we wanted...
Fall is in full bloom, no question. What better way to usher in the season, than to create with autumn's showiest petals. Whether you need ideas for tablescapes or weddings, Cactus & Tropicals gives "wild side" a whole new meaning. During the garden boutique's annual event showcase, we spotted wild, neutral-toned, Utah-inspired fall blooms. Here's what Cactus & Tropicals suggests...
Looking their best is at the top of every bride's priority list on their wedding day, and hair can often be the biggest hurdle in that goal. Up or down? How do I make it stay? What if I don't have enough volume for my dream style? Jennifer Johnson, owner and stylist at ProDo Blow Dry Bar in Draper...

Desert Oasis

A struggle that every Utah florist knows all too well is the battle to keep bridal bouquets from wilting in the hot and arid climate. For this Zion shoot, Bloomers Flowers & Decor skirted the issue by keeping things minimal (but still gorgeous!). This stunning bride totes a dream-catcher inspired, macrame-dripping ring of cherry-branch florals in lieu of a...
It's officially holiday season, and for those in the U.S.A, Halloween is just around the corner. For those in Mexico, however, the next big celebration is Dia de los Muertos, "the Day of the Dead" from October 31 to November 2.  According to photographer Brittny Hart of Love Brittny Photography, because the dates overlap America’s Halloween, American culture has...
Whether you're a Rapunzel lover or a classic Cinderella kind of gal, every princess at heart dreams of having her very own happily ever after, from the first Disney movie she finds to the moment she finds a Prince Charming of her own. Our team is all about fairytale weddings of every style, but we can't help falling extra...