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Your time as a newly wed couple is priceless. It’s your chance to enjoy each other, set life goals, and have fun! This is the time to set the tone for the rest of your marriage.
Apartment Management Consultants (better know as AMC) is a full service property management company that specializes in making apartment home living easy and carefree.
AMC is the largest management company in Utah with a variety of apartment communities conveniently located throughout the state, from Provo to Logan. Each is unique in its own way. There are a variety of activities and amenities that you could do together; there’s the swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, basketball, playground, state of the art fitness center, Wi Fi service, laundry facilities or washer and dryer in the apartment, and even Read more…
Yes, it is that time of year… when Bridal Shows are abundant. How do you get ready for them?
Plan a time to go. Often, vendors are not quite as busy at the very start of the show, which may allow you more time to ask questions and visit with them.
You will be filling out your name and information many times over… be ready with some labels with your information already on them… small mailing labels work great. Include the following:
Bride’s full name
Groom’s full name
Wedding date
Wedding budget
Email address
Phone number
These are the basics, but it will save you a lot of time and hand-cramps!!!
If you know what you are looking for, go to those vendors first, whether it is a particular vendor, or a type of category, such as videographers.
If you are not sure what you are looking for, make sure to keep an open mind to new ideas, that can help you achieve the wedding you want.
Make sure to ask questions, and get information so that you can make sound decisions.
Bring someone along with you… a mother, a sister, a friend, the groom… etc… It is always great to have someone else to help bounce ideas off of. They may catch something that you don’t.
If you are looking for a dress, make sure to not miss out on the fashion shows. Styles change every 6 months or so.
Be prepared to come away with lots of information, packets, handouts, DVDs, business cards… Help keep your planning organized and sift through everything when you get back home and place everything in one binder or folder so that you are not searching for everything.
Of course, last but not least… make sure that you are registered on BrideAccess.com to help you maintain your budget and checklist, get great ideas, so that planning your wedding can be a pleasant and fun experience with the least amount of stress as possible.
Happy Planning… from all of us at BrideAccess.com!
On November 30th - Nick & Whitnee appeared on Good Things Utah today to go over the choices for Whitnee’s wedding gown by Maggie Sottero and Nick’s choice for a tuxedo from Jim’s Formal Wear. Watch it here.
Then go to the Voting Page to watch videos about their visits to Maggie Sottero’s and Jim’s Formal Wear, next to their respective choices. Make sure to also place your vote on your favorite choice before January 8th!!!
The key to choosing an invitation that you will love, just like Whitnee and Nick, is to pick an invitation that reflects your personality as a couple in the colors, fonts and style you select. Whitnee and Nick really love the outdoors and they knew right away that they wanted a photo invitation. Their wedding colors which they wanted incorporated into their invitation are red, black and white. Read more…
This is where we start with Nick & Whitnee. They were guests on Good Things Utah and talked a little bit about how their wedding is being planned! Watch this!
Don’t forget to watch Good Things Utah, next Monday at 10:00am for the first picks… Invitations and Photography!
Where YOUget to help pick you their wedding which will be at The Tower on February 11, 2010!!!
Watch Good Things Utah on ABC4 every Monday morning at 10:00am starting TODAY to find out what the choices for each category will be… cakes… photography… flowers… ect.
Then, starting on November 23rd, you will be able to start voting on BrideAccess.com.
On Saturday, January 9, the voting results will be announced at the Bridal Showcase Event at the Salt Palace, where you can plan your wedding and see what has been chosen for Nick & Whitnee for their wedding day.
Music and dancing are so central to our sense of festivity that it is difficult to really consider an event or celebration without their presence. And this is ever so true for a wedding reception. There are many choices facing today’s bride when it comes to choosing music — and performers of almost any genre imaginable are available in most areas. The first and largest step, however, comes down to a single decision: live band or DJ?
Live Music
Budget considerations aside, live acts are generally the preferred way to entertain guests because of the special status that a band imbues to an event. “Live music just adds beauty, elegance and, frankly, class,” says the renowned classical guitarist Michael Lucarelli. “I can’t tell you how many times Read more…
It happened. I knew it would eventually, but it has finally happened. Sadly, it happened to a good friend of my wife’s family. The bride went about her routine finding the best wedding dress, the best flowers and the best reception venue. Then it came time to decide on the photography.
As a family friend I offered my services. The bride, feeling that she could get a “better deal” opted for a less expensive photographer.
After her engagement portrait session I reviewed the pictures. Immediately, I saw that the pictures were out of focus. I told the bride of my concerns about the quality of the photography. The bride asked the photographer about it and the response was that it was for “creativity.” The bride decided to give her photographer another chance and had her do her bridals. Again, the pictures came back out of focus, poorly composed Read more…
Just a reminder to scale your bouquets to match not only your style, dress, and waist size, but also the size of your hands!
Compare these examples of larger mannish-looking fingers holding oversized bouquets…
…to some examples of some more delicate bouquets that match the sassy sexy brides that hold them! Read more…
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.
Night Engagement Shoot
One hot new trend is the night engagement shoot, which I usually do in tandem with day shoots. We typically shoot about an hour before sunset for perfect warm-golden light, and then as the sun sets I treat the couple to dinner in downtown Salt Lake while the city lights come out to play. Night shots are unique because they allow for really moody lighting and creative techniques that aren’t available in the day. In addition, spending more time with the couple as a photographer helps us build a strong and comfortable relationship that translates into the photos. Digital Izatt Photography
Bring In Your Own Catering
Are you on a tight budget but want a reception center? Look for a venue that will allow you to bring in your own catering. Food is a major portion of your wedding reception costs, and a reception center that will allow you to cater the event yourself will save you a substantial sum of money. These types of venues Read more…
