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By far the oddest request I’ve had for weddings this year was from this couple.
Cliff & Jjana: “Could you NOT shoot pictures at the ceremony?”
Me: “No pictures at the ceremo–…” THUD! I fall to the ground.
When I finally came to I was in a hospital and was told I’d been in a coma for 12 years. That’s weird… I must have traveled back in time during my coma.
But as much as I tried to convince the beautiful couple to let me take pictures during the ceremony, they insisted that as stage actors currently living in DC, they’d become too aware of themselves with a camera clicking away to be natural during the part of the wedding they didn’t want anyone to remember in any way but in their hearts.
I respect that. They knew what they wanted, they knew what they were giving up but felt that what they were gaining was greater.
Cliff & Jjana were an absolute dream to work with. Very laid back and the coolest personalities.
Check out this cool wedding invitation done for Mike & Megan for the 2010 Wedding of the Year. Ann Elizabeth with Ann Elizabeth Custom Invitations worked with them to create this gorgeous wedding invitation/announcement for their wedding. Watch the video and let your own ideas flow…
Ann Elizabeth Custom Invitations
ann@annelizabeth.com
801.262.3605 www.annelizabeth.com
Robin and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at Zermatt Resort in Midway this last weekend. We stayed in a gorgeous Penthouse Suite. We ate at Matty’s Cafe. We ate at Schneider’s for their all you can eat Seafood Buffet. Yum! We played miniature golf on their professionally designed course. We stole away to their Bakerei & Eiss Cafe where they serve up award winning pasteries and gelato ice. We had a couple’s massage at their beautiful and elegant spa. Everything was first class. The atmosphere was wonderful and gave us a fabulous time as we celebrated a milestone anniversary.
When we arrived to our room, I walked in and there were pictures of us and and our four kids scattered in the room. It was a very emotional moment for me.
For a place so close to Salt Lake City, UT, you would have thought that you were in Switzerland or some other European countryside.
While we were there, we also saw the makings of a wedding which was going to happen later the day we left. What a fabulous and dreamy place for a wedding.
We never left the resort and enjoyed a very relaxing time with each other… which with 4 kids… doesn’t happen enough.
Here we are in front of Zermatt Resort
This is the view from the balcony from our Penthouse Suite
If you ever need to pick a beautiful, romantic, European , first-class place to celebrate an occasion or just to get away, don’t miss out on Zermatt Resort!!!
Kate Burton of BrideAccess.com shares another unique wedding decor design idea for weddings. Another great do it yourself design for brides on a wedding budget.
BrideAccess.com features design tips for your wedding cake. Dawna with Weddings Cakes by Dawna brings you suggestions on how to go about getting started with your wedding cake design. She also brings you an idea for your dessert table.
Pointe Digital has been AMAZING to work with, April took my pictures. We met up and it was so windy outside! I knew we would have a hard time getting some good shots with out my hair flying all over the place. As soon as we met up she asked me if I wanted to reschedule for the following morning because of weather (YES!) She was so sweet to reschedule so easily with out any fees or problems. The next morning was beautiful, I am in love with her work. I can’t wait for the wedding day to see more pictures and the video they will be doing of us
Things change. And we’re glad. Every year something new sparks, a trend hits and rules change. Here’s some advice from those who know best on what’s new and improved in the wedding industry—and in modesty.
Simply Irresistible
There’s no need to stick with the traditional “carnation” or “rose” boutonnières. Today, you can do all sorts of unique arrangements to fit your man’s style. He’s already irresistible in his tux – now top it off with something extraordinary!
Flowers by Studio Stems
Photography courtesy of Digital Izatt Photography
Intimate Gatherings
It is common to feel obligated to invite your whole ward, stake or neighborhood to your wedding. This day is meant to be shared with family and friends who have influenced your life, but wedding success is based on substance, not size. And you want to be able to enjoy your celebration without the stress that six or seven hundred guests may carry with them. The good news is that the tide has shifted from massive “stand-in-line” functions to more intimate gatherings. And fewer flowers, fewer invitations and fewer decorations mean a lesser headache. With a smaller guest-list, your budget shrinks in accordance.
Managing even a small guest list can be tricky business, though. One way to streamline your guest list (and allow your budget the greatest accuracy) is to create a wedding web page with an RSVP option. Include the web address on your invitations and have your guests RSVP online. The site will automatically generate a spreadsheet with guest names and total party size. Ten days before the big day, you should have an incredibly accurate guest count and an equally accurate idea of how much you’ll be paying for. Why pay for 250 guests, when you could have easily known that only 208 would actually come? Having a smaller function and tracking your guest count will allow you to have less stress and more budget to go around when the big day comes.
Millcreek Inn
801.278.7927
www.millcreekinn.com
No Need to Cut Corners
Brides often assume they can save money by having a do-it-yourself wedding reception. But not everyone knows the tips and tricks and ways to save that a wedding consultant can help with. Many brides spend $300-$400 too much on wasted food alone! If you do plan on creating a do-it-yourself celebration, do your research to make your budget as accurate and reasonable as possible. And if you find that you need some help, Uniquely Yours can help you stretch your dollars and save your money without cutting corners.
Uniquely Yours
Keep Your Style Hot
A woman’s personal style is continuously changing, and the metamorphosis from chic single to classy wife can be a challenge. When buying new clothes this year, there are a few things that can help you make the most of your time and resources.
1. First, spend more money on classic pieces that are made well. They will outlive the trends. Buy cheaper supplement pieces to spice up your wardrobe. When they fall apart, it won’t matter; they will already be out of style.
2. Second, what looks good on your best friend won’t always look good on you. Stick with styles that are tried and true on your body.
3. Third, find and keep your unique personality. Dressing modestly doesn’t mean dressing boring.
4. And last, don’t get frustrated. Finding modest clothes in a sea of mini dresses and tank tops can be overwhelming, but if you want a cheat sheet of the best in modest fashion, subscribe to Eliza Magazine. It will give you endless ideas that will keep you looking your best.
ELIZA Magazine
Meaningful Location
To make your engagement photos unique and fun, find a location that has special meaning to you as a couple. Look for places like where you had your first date, your favorite hangout or maybe the place of your proposal. Choosing a special location will make your engagement photo session more meaningful and bring out your personalities in the photos. And since the location of your choice will be something special only to you, your pictures will truly be one of a kind!
Lindsay Jane Photography
801.541.0942
www.lindsayjanephotography.com
Planning a Wedding Long Distance
Living in Florida and planning a wedding in Arizona was a bit of a challenge. If you are a bride planning a wedding in a different state or across the United States like myself, your best resource is your family. I know I could not have done this without the help of our two families.
During the wedding planning, I worked closely with my Mom and Dad who were extremely supportive and helpful despite not being a part of the Church. They were such a great team. I remember weeks when I could do nothing for the wedding because of all my class work. I would call my parents and give them lists of things I needed them to work on for me….and they did such an amazing job! They were so good at remembering every little detail from the ring pillow to guest gifts and engraved cake servers. I can’t imagine what I would have done without them.
Valerie and Daniel
Mesa Arizona Temple
Photography courtesy of Sarah Meyers, Professional Photographer
Ultimate One-Year Anniversary Gift
Want to give your spouse a special one-year anniversary gift? Try recording the special moments during your first year of marriage in a personal journal and detail the reasons that you love and appreciate your spouse. On your one-year anniversary, present these thoughts and feelings as a gift in a hardbound journal. It’s certain to be one of the most unique and thoughtful gifts you can provide.
Don’t do well with carrying around a paper journal? No worries, with LDSJournal.com you can record your thoughts for FREE and print your digital journal to a hardbound book at the end of the year.
Robin Saville of BrideAccess.com will now be a regular on ABC4’s Good Things Utah… focusing on creating wonderful relationships while you are planning your wedding.
Her name is Katie Kirkpatrick, 21 yrs old. Next to her is her fiancé, Nick, 23.
This picture was taken prior to their wedding January 11th.
Katie has terminal cancer and spends hours in chemotherapy.
Here Nick awaits while she finishes one of the sessions…
Even in pain and dealing with her organs shutting down, with the help of morphine,
Katie took care of every single part of the wedding planning.
Her dress had to be adjusted several times due to Katie ’s constant weight loss.
An expected guest was her oxygen tank. Katie had to use it during the ceremony and reception.
The other couple in this picture is Nick’s parents, very emotional with the wedding and to see their
son marrying the girl he fell in love when he was an adolescent.
Katie , in a wheel chair listening to her husband and friends singing to her.
In the middle of the party, Katie had to rest for a bit and catch her breath.
The pain does not allow her to stand for long period of time.
Katie died 5 days after her wedding. To see a fragile woman dress as bride with a beautiful smile
makes you think… happiness is always there within reach, no matter how long it lasts…..
lets enjoy life and don’t live a complicated life. Life is too short.
Work as if it was your first day.
Forgive as soon as possible.
Love without boundaries..
Laugh without control
and never stop smiling.
Wedding Photographers should be high on your list of priorities. You want to be able to remember the way you look on this most special occasion. Finding the right Utah wedding photographer may take a little research, but it will be well worth it. You want to make sure that your wedding photographer will capture you in the style you want and deserve.
Your wedding photographer will work with you on creating the feel and look you want. There are many wedding photographers but not everyone is a professional. The better your rapport with your photographer the better your pictures will turn out, and the happier you will be when you look at those pictures years and even generations down the road. Having a professional wedding photographer needs to be high on your priority list.
Wedding Dress
The all important wedding dress should be at the top of your to do list. You should allow plenty of time before the day of the wedding to find your wedding dress, as you may have to special order it and/or have special alterations made to your wedding dress. These can all take several weeks or even months to accomplish.
Make sure in choosing your wedding dress that you look not only for a style you like, but that you try on several style's of wedding dresses. The wedding dress you may like in a magazine may not suit your body style. Professionals in the wedding dress store you choose will be able to help you find the perfect wedding dress and make it fit you perfectly!
Utah Reception Location
High on your list should be choosing your Utah reception location. There are many factors involved in choosing your particular special reception location. Is your reception location determined by having it indoors or outdoors (climate pending), can you bring your own caterer, or is your reception location a full-service wedding planning location where they can include almost everything from flowers to cakes to center pieces.
Remember that your reception location is the back drop for your big day. Make sure it will accommodate your decorating taste and ideas. You want your reception location to be part of your unforgettable wedding. Indoors or outdoors it should bring everything together...colors, food, style everything and be an expression of you.
Flowers - Florists
Flowers have always been a romantic part of a wedding. When choosing the right flowers for your Utah wedding, consider your bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, flower girls, centerpieces, as well as other ideas you wish to use flowers in. Some flowers are more readily available than others depending on the time of year. Also, when selecting your colors, keep in mind the flowers you wish to use as part of your wedding. Not all flowers are available in all colors...although a newer trend is to dye certain flowers to accommodate the color scheme you have chosen.
Flowers are often associated with certain significance. Do a little research or ask the florist you have chosen to give you a run down of what certain flowers signify. Perhaps there are some flowers which will reflect an important value to you or feeling, which you can incorporate into your wedding theme. Flowers can speak the unspoken. Make sure to make flowers speak on your special wedding day!
Cakes
What flavor? What style? What kind? Cakes have evolved greatly over the decades to now be an active part of your wedding reception decor. The sky's the limit as far as flavors, everything from a chocolate cake...to carrot cake...to raspberry flavor. Cakes have taken on personalities with the use of colors to match your color scheme and using edible sugar flowers to match ones from your bouquet.
Make sure to look at lots of pictures of various cakes. You may be surprised to find cake styles you never would have thought of with a combination of designs which look almost too good to eat. Cakes can be one of the great centerpieces of your wedding reception. Let your imagination run wild...a wedding cake expert can do pretty much anything. Let them help you make the cake of your dreams. Utah wedding cake designers are some of the best anywhere in the country.
