Private Residence, Salt Lake City Sept. 10 Planning and Design by Norman Weddings Photography by Kiana Bates Photography THE COUPLE  Michajah and McCabe met in the design program of their college in St. George Utah. The pair, along with Michajah’s best friend and roommate Nayvi, became fast friends through the duration of their college experience. After graduating in May 2021 and breaking off a long-term relationship, Michajah discovered possible feelings for her former college friend McCabe. After reconnecting, McCabe eventually admitted he had had feelings for her for a long time. “Ever ..read more

Weddings deserve a visual treat as enchanting as the show-stopping bride. At Cake by Alessandra, each creation features top-quality ingredients, exceptional design, and a personal touch reflecting the couple’s unique love story.  Since 2007, owner Alessandra Wortmann has captivated her clients through superior design and flavor, a skill formed and nurtured throughout her childhood in the family kitchen where she honed her culinary skills. “Many of my best memories center around growing up in Brazil, and I believe that’s where my passion for baking cakes began,” Wortmann explains. Beneath ..read more

Head to Southern Utah for a distinctly desert wedding experience at Under Canvas. Are you ready to get your glamp on? Under Canvas creates an unmatched setting that will immerse your entire celebration in adventure. Say “I Do” under a romantic starlit desert sky, or at high noon with the landscapes of some of Utah’s most iconic natural monuments as your backdrop.  With locations in Moab, Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, Under Canvas camps can accommodate nearly any size of celebration, from an intimate elopement-style ceremony to full property buyouts tha ..read more

Shower your bridal party with a host of locally-sourced and Utah-focused gifts Few things are as important as selecting your bridal party. When tying the knot, you want only your most beloved friends and family by your side. Whether you propose to your party with a full gift box, or give them each a personalized item to thank them after the event, these local items make the perfect expression of affection and appreciation for a Utah wedding celebration.       Treat your bridesmaids to self-care items to help them primp before the big event. Make it personal by offering cust ..read more

Thank you again for attending our 2024 White Party, in celebration of the kickoff of Utah’s wedding season! Photos by Ashlee Brooke Photography. This year’s event theme, dreamed up by Duet Weddings and Events, played on the Italian coast vibes of Draper’s Siempre Venue. Brilliant blues offset by cheerful lemon yellow beckoned guests to enjoy every moment. For the showstopper of the decor, the pros at Artisan Bloom built towering green lemon trees from the ground up for an impressive spread of greenery at every table. We want to extend a special thank you to Kacey Lauchnor of Twelve30 Creative ..read more

Whether your celebration is downtown or out in the iconic Southern Utah deserts, our state is host to a full range of pre-wedding event spaces, each equipped with catering, furnishings and all the elements needed for a stress-free wedding weekend. RED ROCK ROMANCE AT ENTRADA As one of Southern Utah’s premier private golf clubs, Entrada (golfentrada.com) is surrounded by world-renowned landscapes. And while the idea of planning at a private club may sound daunting, you don’t need a membership to access the club’s stunning indoor event spaces.  The Entrada clubhouse is home to two bal ..read more

THE COUPLE Utah natives Paige, a manager at Biolife Plasma Services, and Chris, a Software Engineer, met in their high school’s robotics club. Though they didn’t speak much at first because they were nervous, they both had crushes on one another. After a year of not talking, the two attended Rocky Picture Horror Show and have been best friends ever since.  THE PROPOSAL Chris’s elaborate and thoughtful proposal plan started with a call to Paige’s boss, asking for her to be released from work early. After having a “weirdly insistent” conversation with her boss, Paige was greeted by Chris ..read more

COMMERCIAL CLUB, SALT LAKE CITY, MAY 20 Planning and Design by LA FETE FLORAL AND EVENTS Photography by KATE OSBORNE PHOTOGRAPHY THE COUPLE Camille and Tommy’s love story is a modern “Hinge Happily Ever After.” After connecting on the online dating platform, Camille (a Salt Lake City native) and Tommy (a transplant from Littleton, Massachusetts) dated for seven and a half months before taking things to the next level. Tommy had just moved to San Francisco and was visiting Camille in Utah during October when he decided to do something extra special. The pair took a drive through the Alpine Loop ..read more

Non-alcoholic wine is leading the trend in cocktail hour alternatives. There are many reasons you might offer your wedding guests non-alcoholic beverage choices at your reception, but that doesn’t mean they can’t indulge in a glass of something special to match the occasion. Put down the Martinelli’s and Shirley Temples and, instead, consider non-alcoholic wine as an elevated alternative for non-imbibers. Created by people who know and love wine, non-alcoholic vino embraces full-bodied flavor without the buzz. “It’s a compelling product that checks a lot of boxes for Utahns,” says Tracy Thomps ..read more

When it comes to wedding dresses, the focus is always on the finding. The process of seeking out and selecting the dream wedding dress is always front and center of the conversation. As it should be, right? It’s a big, important process, and it’s a crucial part of having the wedding of your dreams.  But still, there’s more to it than many people think. It’s not just about finding the right dress–that’s the first step. It’s about finding the right dress and finding the right alterations–that’s the real, less-discussed kicker.  All it really takes is finding the right seamstress.  ..read more