Sep
2010
Falls Biggest Bridal Show in Utah is Almost Here
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See The Latest in Wedding Fashion By Utah’s Best Wedding Gown & Tuxedo Companies
Make sure to attend next weeks Fall Bridal Extravaganza at the South Towne Expo Center.
The Bridal Extravaganza is Utah’s largest producer of wedding shows and their fall show is one you do not want to miss. Over 100 of Utah’s top wedding experts will be on hand to help you make your wedding day magical.
One lucky bride will win the honeymoon of her dreams to the amazing El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera – Compliments of All Points Travel.
Aerial Photo Of El Dorado Royale
Here are a few more reasons you do not want to miss this show.
- The First 150 Brides To Arrive Will Receive A 2 Night Get Away
- See The Latest Trends And Styles During The Extravaganza Fashion Shows
- Visit With Over 100 Of Utah’s Top Wedding Experts Who Are There To Help You Plan Your Day
- Entertainment From The Daniel Day Trio
- A Bridal Boutique where you can pick up wedding gifts and favors
- Food From Some Of Utahs Best Caterers
- Thousands Of Dollars In Prizes Given Away Throughout The Day
- Vendors On Hand Offering Excellent Day Of Show Discounts
- One Lucky Bride Will Win The HoneyMoon Of Her Dreams
- Book Your Services With Multiple Vendors At The Show And Receive A 2 Night Get Away
- No More Running Around The Best Wedding Experts Are At This Show
Typically vendors at wedding shows offer incredible day of show deals for their brides allowing you to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your wedding. Because thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away during the day you could easily leave the show with multiple gifts.
At a recent Bridal Extravaganza show one couple won 3 different prizes. This helped them cut their wedding expenses by over $1000 and allowed them the opportunity to put that money towards a honeymoon they didn’t think they were going to be able to plan.
No other show does it like The Bridal Extravaganza.
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To read more about the El Dorado Royal Click Here
The Fall Bridal Extravaganza – September 11th 2010 – 11:00 – 5:00 at the South Towne Expo Center
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Aug
2010
Photography By: Garzand Photography
We couldn’t resist sharing this gorgeous shot from Garzand Photography. This is one of their beautiful brides, Crystal, that was married this past Friday. The Bride and Groom.com want to give a big shout out to Crystal & Grant. We wish you both lots of love & happiness in your new life together.
Be sure to check out wedding dress gallery on our website The Bride and Groom.com.
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Aug
2010
The initial realization of winning the $100,000 grand prize was only further reinforced today. Today we met with the kind people from www.theBrideandGroom.com and Rachel from Swensen Photography. This meeting was of great importance to both my fiance and myself, as we were given the list of all the prizes and vendors we are to receive for winning the grand prize.
The first steps to begin the planning of this Dream Wedding was to learn fully the gifts that we were going to be given. Words can’t describe the excitement once the list was presented with certificates. It was a realization that it DID happen and we were going to have a wedding to remember.
Rachel from Swensen Photography was very fun and easy to talk /work with. We felt that she was really there to support us and was ready to do what needed to be done to make sure all the photography would be amazing for the wedding.
Image Provided by: Swensen Photography
The package Swensen Photography offered for winning the grand prize is called the “Fairy Tale” package. That’s a fitting description considering the amazing options and quality of the photography we will be given. Pictures are truly worth a thousand words and we are ecstatic to have Swensen capture our amazing moments on our wedding day and night.
Also among the elite wedding vendors named above, we were given the pleasure to “re-meet” Michael Gonzales from “All Things Included”, which is his amazing wedding planning company. This is an outstanding gift to both my fiance and myself as we are unfortunately not burdened with an over abundance of extra time to plan this wedding ourselves. When we met Michael at the booth, both my fiance and me had a good feeling about his personality and presentation. Lucky for us, we found out he was going to be our wedding planner for the Dream Wedding and we couldn’t be happier.
Michael was gracious enough to come to our place of work and go over the initial wedding check list and details. The wedding planning process has begun and we cannot tell you how excited we are to continue the journey!
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Aug
2010
Nothing But Bliss- What to Expect On Your Wedding Day at Noah’s
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Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life; so why not sit back, “relax” and let Noah’s services take some weight off of your shoulders. One of the many beauties of Noah’s is the event coordinators are there to assist you with as much as you want or as little as you want. You have the freedom to decorate, plan, bring in your own catering service, decorating team, or hire Noah’s Event Specialists and let them take care of everything for you. Tables, chairs, linens, and audiovisual equipment are included with every wedding reservation. Catering kitchens are provided to fulfill the additional perks as a guest of Noah’s. We assure you Noah’s will make your wedding a memorable and timeless experience.
Is there a particular restaurant or type of food you love, but you are worried about bringing in your own caterer or chef from your most favorite restaurant, due to venue rules and regulations? Maybe you have no idea where to begin looking for a caterer, or perhaps you would like to participate in a tasting before you make your decision? No matter what category of food connoisseur you fall under, Noah’s is there to assist in all of the above. You may hire any caterer you wish, and if you do not know catteries, Noah’s event coordinators will provide you with a list of preferred vendors, that we assure will not let you or your palate down.
Noah’s meets the expectations for the most extravagant and formal wedding galas. However, it is affordable for virtually every wedding budget. Noah’s provides a beautiful and high-end environment where you can decorate and create the perfect setting in every aspect of your wedding day affair. Noah’s truly is your place on your wedding day.
Take time to enjoy the most important day of your life. Noah’s has rooms prepared for every bride and groom, giving you a place to get ready, rest, and enjoy your day.
With so many things happening on this important day, eliminate stress by knowing that Noah’s will have your room(s) arranged with tables, chairs, and linens by the time your reservation begins. Make sure to include some additional time in your reservation so that you, your decorator, florist, caterer and entertainment have the time they need to prepare. Our goal is to make “your day” as perfect and comfortable as possible and that your wedding meets you and your guest’s utmost potential.
You may have a vision, or in most circumstances many, and perhaps even none, why not hire a wedding specialist to make your mental picture come to life, or create your wedding day from a blank canvas? We assure you, Noah’s wedding specialists will meet your individual, financial and professional vendor needs while making your visualization come to life.
We know what you may be thinking, or perhaps we “ had you at hello.” Why hire a wedding specialist? Judy Jackson, Noah’s National Director of Special Events says, “Planning your wedding can be overwhelming and stressful. So many decisions, so much to do, so little time. Wedding Specialists help soothe your nerves, calm you down, and cut to the chase. They know where to shop and how to execute in an efficient and expedient manner. They work daily with professional vendors helping to negotiate the ‘best’ price for you. It is important to share with them your budget and your vision. A true wedding professional should be able to enhance your vision, stay within your budget, and guide you along the way.”
Remember, you are surrounding yourself with people who love and adore you, and want nothing but the best for you. Go ahead and express your ultimate personal style and individuality at Noah’s, the ultimate venue for all life’s events.
For more information and to see more pictures of weddings at Noah’s visit their photo gallery on TheBrideandGroom.com or go to their website www.mynoahs.com
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Aug
2010
Creating the Perfect Pink Wedding~Wedding Color Pink
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Creating the Perfect Pink Wedding
Images Provided by: Opie Foto, ShutterBooth, Swensen Photography, Christina’s Cakes, Monarch Photography & Polka Dots & Daisies
Some may think pink is too girly for an entire wedding. I must disagree. Pink is a fantastic wedding color. Pink has several meanings here are just a few that come to mind: romance, sweet, delicate, & playful. I like to take the meaning of the color & incorporate that in the decorating. Romantic, sweet, delicate & playful are all great when planning a wedding.
The great thing about pink is there are so many amazing shades to choose from. In my opinion any shade of pink at a wedding is beautiful. One of my favorite wedding color combinations is deep brown & a darker pink. It looks so classy & I love the outcome. Brown tablecloths with pink accents everywhere look incredible.
Pink is also a perfect color to add to black & white. Any shade of pink will look good, so choose your favorite. Here are some great wedding images & ideas for your pink wedding.
Image by: Monarch Photography
Image by: Opie Foto
Image by: Swensen Photography
Be sure to check out our Wedding Color Pink gallery on our website The Bride and Groom.com.
Other articles you may like: Something Blue, Wedding Color Black & All About Wedding Colors.
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Aug
2010
DIY: Tissue Pom-Pom Flowers~Inexpensive Wedding Decorating idea
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DIY: Tissue Pom-Pom Flowers
Written By: Natalie Dew
Picture by: marthastewartweddings.com
Are you looking to decorate & want some great ways to add a splash of color? Tissue pom-pom flowers are a great way to spruce up any wedding. They are easy, inexpensive & lots of fun and you can make them with different colors or stick with just one.
What You Will Need:
1. 20” x 30” sheets of tissue (8 sheets per pom-pom)
-Or smaller if you wish to make smaller pom-poms, use smaller sheets.
2. Cloth-covered floral wire
3. Scissors
Instructions:
1. Stack 8 sheets of tissue together. You can choose to use all of the same color tissue per pom-pom or use some complimentary shades.
2. Make 1-2” wide accordion folds, making sure to crease your folds.
3. Cut an 18” piece of floral wire and fold it in half. Slip this over the center of your accordion tissue stack; twist.
4. Using your scissors, cut the edges of your tissue into rounded or pointed shapes, depending on how you want your pom-pom to look.
5. Separate your folded layers, pulling them away from the center one at a time all the way around, to give your pom-pom the rounded look.
6. If you wish to hang your creations, simply tie a piece of fishing wire or other type of mono-filament to your floral wire.
7. Voila! An amazingly cute and inexpensive decoration for your reception!
Hint:
-Try various sizes and colors for your pom-poms to see what you like best
-You can order tissue in bulk online for an even bigger discount!
-Experiment with hanging twinkle lights with your pom-poms to give them an extra sparkle!
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Aug
2010
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons ~ Making Your Fairytale Dream Wedding a Reality
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons ~ Making Your Fairytale Dream Wedding a Reality
Images provided by: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons®
As a little girl, Daddy always called me his little Princess. Since then, I have been dreaming about my Prince Charming coming & sweeping me off my feet. Now that he has, how do I plan the perfect dream wedding?
Every Bride deserves to have the full Fairy tale Wedding. Have you ever thought about a having a real fairy tale wedding? Why not be your favorite Princess for the day & have your very own fairy tale wedding with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings knows how to throw amazing parties. They can do it all. Let’s face it, you deserve to have your dream come true and if being a Cinderella Bride (Or any of the beautiful Princess’s for that matter) is what you have been dreaming about look no further.
There are so many options for your Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding: Disneyland® Resort in California, Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida, or Disney Cruise Line®. Their most popular location is Disney’s Wedding Pavilion and the Wishes Collection. This package includes vast options in creating your perfect dream wedding. From your entrance to your departure you will cherish the memories starting your adventure as husband and wife with Disney.
You may also be interested in a more over the top wedding at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. They have other incredible packages as well. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings offers Couture Weddings by the incredible David Tutera. David’s attention to detail is impeccable & designs are absolutely stunning.
Endless destination options, ideas & their incredible staff is there to help you design & create your very own personalized dream wedding. So if you are planning your dream wedding, why not make your dream come true with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Whether you are renewing your vows or making them for the very first time, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings can help you create the perfect dream wedding just for you. No matter what you chose Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings won’t disappoint. With your dreams & their imagination and talent, you will be able to create a magical day for you to remember & treasure forever. So don’t delay contact Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings today and start planning your special day at the “happiest place on the earth”.
For Brides wanting a sneak peak of all that Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings has to offer they are having a special event just for you on Saturday August 28, 2010 from 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M at Franck’s Bridal Studio (located next to Disney’s Wedding Pavilion). Come & find out just how easy planning your wedding with Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding can be.
For more information & incredible images be sure to check out their website at: www.DisneyWeddings.com.
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Aug
2010
How to Plan a Bridal Shower
Photo by: Tres Sucre
1. Who to Invite~ Talk with the bride to get a list of people she would like to invite. If you are having a surprise bridal shower make sure you talk with the groom or the brides Mom to make sure you invite all the right people.
2. What Kind of Shower~ Decide what kind of a shower you want to have for the bride. There are so many options here are a few ideas:
Household Shower (This can be anything goes or you can specify on the invitation which room the guest has. For example: We are having a household shower & your room is the Family Room & be sure to specify colors if the bride has specific colors in her home.)
Intimate apparel shower (This type of shower is usually held with only really close friends & we suggest a small group)
Grocery Shower (This is a great way for new couples to get a start on food storage & a good pantry stock.
Pampered Chef Bridal Shower (If you haven’t been to one of these they are really fun. The bride is the guest of honor & has a wish list. Guests can purchase anything off her wish list or just apply any amount they want to go towards a gift with pampered chef. The guests are also able to purchase items for themselves & the hostess usually gives the hostess gifts & rewards to the bride as well.)
Glitter Toe Bridal Shower~If you haven’t been to a glitter toe party, I highly recommend it. They are lots of fun for sure & having one as a bridal shower would totally work. Many nail technicians will come to your home if you have a certain number of people getting their toes done, so check with your glitter toe specialist or you can contact mine Melissa at The Retreat.
3. Create a Theme~ Whether you want to use the brides colors, season or just make up your own theme keep all your details on the same page so it looks like the same party. Depending on what kind of shower you have you may not really need much of a theme just maybe a touch of color. Keep in mind all aspects of the shower when creating a theme.
4. Who hosts the bridal shower~ Most bridal showers are hosted by the Maid of Honor unless she is direct family then one of the other bridesmaids who is not a relative typically offers to host a bridal shower. However, not every bride these days has bridesmaids or a maid of honor. In that case a close friend typically throws a shower. It really doesn’t matter who throws the party as long as everyone has fun. If you want to throw your friend a bridal shower, ask her. Many brides will have more than one shower. One for different groups of friends like: work, school, close girlfriends, neighbors & family. More than one group may be invited to the shower, just make sure you invite multiple people from each group so that everyone invited will know someone there, besides the bride of course.
5. Location~ Typically, bridal showers are held at the hostess’ home. But you can really have a bridal shower at any location. Here are some other fun spots: Favorite Restaurant (You don’t have to foot the bill for dinner or lunch, just let those invited know drinks & dessert provided lunch is available from $10-$15 or something like that), Local Church, A Tea Room (The Grand America offers afternoon tea that is sure to be a hit for a bridal shower. Having a tea party brings out the inner child & their chocolate drink is heavenly) Wherever you end up having the bridal shower keep in mind how many guests you will be having & plan accordingly.
6. Food~ Here comes the fun part. If you want to plan the food yourself here are some tips. Share the work load, ask some of the other bridesmaids or friends to bring a dish or help with decorations. Don’t be a superhero & do it all yourself. Many hands makes light work. If you plan on catering check out our vendors on our website The bride and groom.com. We have some incredible vendors & they are affordable too. You don’t have to have a full meal, you can have a dessert buffet, appetizers or a light sandwich & salad. Anything goes, but food is definitely a must when having a bridal shower. Here are some of my favorites: Chicken salad croissant sandwiches, fruit platter and Mint Brownies are always a hit. I will share some fun recipes in a future post, so stay tuned.
Photos by: Simply Sweet
7. Games~ Not everyone enjoys playing games at showers. But there are a few that are pretty basic that everyone can get involved in. My recommendation on the games are keep them simple, keep them quick & just let everyone get to know each other & enjoy talking about the upcoming wedding with the bride. After all she is the focus.
Here are a couple game/activity ideas:
Advice for the Bride~Get some cute paper & let each person share some marriage advice for the bride, let the bride read the advice out loud. You can give prizes for who gave the best advice.
Get to know the groom~ Have a questionnaire about the groom & how they met, the person who gets the most correct wins.
Q & A for the bride~ Here is a chance for those to get to know all about the couple. Open question & answers are always fun. Let the bride tell her relationship story. Everyone loves hearing about how they met & when she knew he was the right guy for her.
You can also purchase games from a fun little website I found called simply wedding stuff.com. They have some really great favors & ideas for bridal showers on their site so be sure to check them out.
All in all just have fun & remember you are all there to celebrate the same thing ~the bride!!
Photo by: Christina’s Cakes
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Aug
2010
A Fantastically Unique Location For Your Wedding – Miller Motorsports Park
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Get your marriage off to a high-velocity start by dropping the green flag on your festivities at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah!
This unique venue is situated on 511 acres nestled between the Oquirrh and Stansbury Mountains, and offers a variety of options for couples. There is a 60×60-foot banquet hall that offers seating for 250, plus a world-class auto museum for receptions/gatherings.
There are a variety of other meeting spaces that can also be incorporated into your event. They offer full-service catering, complete audio-visual capability and decorating options to make your special day one that you will never forget.
They also have a variety of high-performance cars and motorcycles for photo opportunities or thrilling high-speed experiences.
Miller Motorsports Park is also an ideal location for brides or grooms and their friends to come burn off some steam on its Kart Course. Miller Motorsports Park incorporates one of the most spectacular kart road course facilities in North America. At 0.89 miles, with a main straight approaching 900 feet in length and 30 feet in width, the track is one of the fastest in the nation, yet still has a wide range of different-speed corners.
For more information, contact Desiree Rivera, Account Executive 435-277-8628 or visit www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com.
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Aug
2010
Bridal Beauty: Putting your best face forward on your big day
Written By: Natalie Dew
(Flashback to homecoming in 10th grade) You beg your mom to let you go get your makeup done at that fancy salon so that you will look flawless. The night of the dance comes and you are feeling like a million bucks, until you get the pictures back. Who is that wearing your dress, with your date? There is no way you looked like that when you left the house that night?!
Now imagine that happening on the day of your wedding! I think I can speak for every bride when I say that this is the day we want to look our absolute best. However, before hiring a “professional,” make sure you do planning. Do your research to find an artist that fits your style, needs & budget. Many salons and makeup artists will include a consultation and a trial run before your wedding. Make sure to take lots of pictures in both natural light, as well as harsh indoor lighting, to make sure your makeup can adapt. You can also specify to your artist the types of lighting you will be in the most, and they should be able to guide you in the right direction. Most professionals will also have a website, or brochure that you can look at to see pictures of past work, like The Final Touch by Mendi.
Images Provided by: The Final Touch by Mendi
Also, remember that less is more when it comes to applying your face. Your groom chose to marry YOU, not the girl covered in face paint that makes her almost unrecognizable. You will want to look back and remember YOU in your wedding dress, and not some person you thought would look better. Stick to more natural colors and liners that emphasize your most beautiful natural features. There is no need to wear an eye shadow that matches your wedding colors, or wear a ton of eyeliner to make sure your eyes “pop.” This can actually accomplish the opposite effect of what you want. Cameras can pick up almost all lines so make sure to blend especially when you are using a blush or bronzer to give your face dimension.
Finally, make sure your foundation does not photograph “ghostly white.” I have seen way too many pictures of great brides with completely washed out white faces. Yes, you will be wearing a bit heavier face makeup than normal because of photography and lasting purposes, however make sure it matches your skin correctly. Many professionals like Fairytale Hair and Make-up also offer airbrush foundation that photographs perfectly, and looks very light and natural. Just remember that if you decided to do your own makeup, or go to a professional, the secret to true bridal beauty is to look and act like yourself, because that is truly the most beautiful of all.
Image Provided by: Fairytale Hair and Make-up
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