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It’s Show Time!!

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:42:38 +0000

Make sure to attend the wedding event of the year.

Saturday July 17th, 11 am – 5 pm

At La Caille

9565 Wasatch Blvd. in Sandy

Over 80 of Utah’s best wedding vendors will all be in one of the states most elegant locations to help you plan your dream wedding.

Reasons To Attend The Bridal Extravaganza at LaCaille

First 150 brides to arrive will receive a 2 night getaway.
Thousands of dollars in gifts will be given out that day.
One lucky Bride will win the wedding of her dreams valued at $100,000.
Special musical performances and fashion shows featuring some of Utah’s top wedding gown and tuxedo companies.
Everything you need to plan your wedding in one of the states most famous and elegant locations.
One lucky bride will win the wedding of her dreams valued at $100,000

There is no other wedding show like the Bridal Extravaganza.

See you there.

Pre Register Here

View Photos of Past Summer Bridal Extravaganza Shows Here

For Tips on Attending A Bridal Show Click Here

For over 15 years The Bridal Extravaganza has been producing Utah’s best wedding shows.

Tips For Attending This Weeks Summer Bridal Extravaganza

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:19:13 +0000

Are you ready for the summers biggest wedding event? The Bridal Extravaganza at La Caille is like no other show in the valley. First of all the setting is unmatched by any other location. Sitting on 22 acres this French Style Chateau is one of the most picturesque places in Utah. Secondly no other wedding show rolls out the red carpet like La Caille does. With servers roaming the show passing out hors de oeuvres, fashion shows from the states best bridal gown companies, musical acts and so much more this is the one summer wedding event you do not want to miss. Did we mention that one bride will win a $100,000 wedding of her dreams at this show?

Why attend a bridal show? Save time and money, meet with wedding industry experts, get ideas, and see the latest wedding trends. We have prepared several bridal show tips to help you get the most out of the show. Bridal Shows are a fun way for girls to plan their weddings. In one day you can meet with every type of vendor and see some new ideas you may never have thought of that will help make your wedding day unforgettable.

1. Arrive early

Those that arrive first to the bridal shows automatically receive some of the coolest prizes. Many Utah bridal shows offer discounts and incentives for arriving early to the show. The Upcoming Bridal Extravaganza at La Caille is giving away a 2 night get away to the first 150 brides who arrive. Not a bad deal for just showing up early.

2. Pre-register before the show

Save time by registering before the show. Registration only takes a few minutes and will save you from having to fill out a registration form at the show.

3. Bring your friends

Bringing your friends to the bridal show will help them feel involved and also give you a chance to bounce ideas back and forth. Many brides bring their maids of honor and their brides maids to help them with decisions. Many others will bring their mothers or mothers-in-law as this helps them feel more a part of the planning process. Plus, in many cases they are the ones paying for it all.

4. Contact info labels

Wedding vendors will often have drawings for prizes at their booths. Instead of having to fill out multiple forms with your contact info, prepare some electronic labels before the bridal show. Information to include: your name, address, phone number, wedding date and email address.

5. Bring a notebook and pen

Bring a notebook and pen so you can take notes. Write down contact info of vendors you talked to or thoughts you have while attending the bridal show. You will visit with a lot of vendors. Make sure you write down things that really jump out and impress you. Realize that if you don’t write it down you could likely forget something important.

6. Bring a digital camera

Bringing a simple digital camera will allow you to quickly remember some of the great things you saw at the show. Did you see a great dress during a bridal fashion show? Maybe there is a great cake from a wedding cake designer.

7. Know your budget

Setting your wedding budget and knowing who is responsible for each thing will help you make decisions and know what you are looking for while attending the show. Shows tend to feature vendors of all kinds that fit into many different wedding budgets. While one vendor could be more expensive than your budget allows, the next one you meet with could meet your needs just fine.

8. Bring your checkbook

Many wedding vendors will offer a special day-of-the-bridal-show-only discount. This will help you save even more money if you are able to find your vendor at bridal show. The Bridal Extravaganza also gives you an additional incentive for booking your vendors at the show. You can receive a 3 day, 2 night getaway when you book 3 of your vendors at the show! Most vendors will require a deposit to secure your wedding date. Please be aware that certain dates fill up very fast so if you find a vendor you want to work with, put the deposit down because chances are if you don’t someone else will book them.

Also, shows sometimes have boutiques where vendors are selling anything from pants, shirts, jewelry, bags etc. This is a great way for you to pick up gifts for your brides maids or to pick up something extra for your wedding day or for any day.

9. Do your research

Know which wedding services you need before the show. Also try to find out which wedding vendors will be exhibiting. This will help you know what questions to ask and allow you to visit those vendors you are particularly interested in.

10. Take part in the prizes offered during the show

Many shows offer prizes that are given away throughout the day and a grand prize drawing at the end of the day. I know of one bride at a recent show who won three different prizes provided by the show vendors. Because of it she was able to save almost $1000 on her wedding. Money she said she used to pay for a honeymoon they didn’t think they would be able to take. Grand prize drawings at the end of the show are an exciting thing for the brides, imagine having your wedding in a location you never dreamed of or taking a honey moon trip to an all inclusive resort that you never thought you could afford. These prizes are incredible and one lucky bride will win. It very well could be you. The upcoming Bridal Extravaganza also offers a 3 day trip to an all inclusive resort for the brides mother or mother-in-law. What better thank you gift could you give your mother or mother-in-law then sending them on a vacation of their own.

11. Make a day of it

Plan on attending the bridal show for several hours. This will allow you to visit all the vendors and find everything you need. With all the fashion shows, live music, guest speakers and all the free food being passed out you can spend several hours at a show and still feel like you missed something. Bring your fiancé, let him feel a part of it. Believe it or not most guys do care about their wedding day, they just pretend they don’t. Most importantly and above all – have fun!

The Summer Bridal Extravaganza at LaCaille is this coming Saturday, July 17^th from 11:00 – 5:00 we look forward to seeing you there.

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Click here to pre-register.

Weddings at La Caille~Utah Weddings

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:22:43 +0000

THE SUMMER BRIDAL EXTRAVAGANZA HOST

Do you want to escape to another country, somewhere romantic, somewhere beautiful? Have you thought about La Caille? You may just think you have escaped to France, but you are still in Utah. It is such an intimate, romantic setting. You just can’t go wrong.

La Caille Restaurant is a 17th century chateau on an idyllic 22 acre estate complete with vineyard, fountains, peacocks and swans. grounds offer breathtaking views, gardens, and exotic wildlife. La Caille is Utah’s premier destination luxury restaurant. Nestled stream-side in the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, La Caille sits on some of Salt Lake’s most coveted property with breathtaking canyon views and just 10 minutes from the Snowbird and Alta ski resorts.

If you want to come & check out the beautiful La Caille for your wedding or next event a great time to come would be on July 17th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Wedding Event of the Summer is being held here & you don’t want to miss it. Go to our website to register thebrideandgroom.com.

Photography by: Swensen Photography

Unique Wedding Ring Photography & Ideas

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:17:15 +0000

Photography by: Monarch Photography

Our friends over at Monarch Photography sent us some great, fresh, wedding ring images. Ashley at Monarch Photography is so creative. I can always count on her to come up with some fun ideas & send us fun images. Thanks Ashley for sharing these with us. Check out Monarch Photography on our website thebrideandgroom.com.

For more Wedding ring images check out our gallery on our site thebrideandgroom.com. We have the most amazingly talented & creative photographers, check them out.

Photography by: Monarch Photography

The Movie “Up” Themed Engagement~Creative Engagement Idea

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:58:34 +0000

Photography by: Wildflowers Photography

We could not resist blogging about this amazing engagement shoot. It is a themed shoot based around the Disney/Pixar movie “Up”. This couple loved the movie so much that they decided to create their engagement using the idea from the movie. I have to admit that we just watched the movie recently & I loved it. It is a really cute movie, a must see for sure. We contacted Joy Harmon Prouty, with Wildflowers Photography, who is the talented photographer who helped create this incredible shoot. We want to thank her for sharing her talent with us.

I couldn’t tell you the story better, so here is what Joy shared about this cute couple & creative shoot:

“The movie, “UP!” is a quirky love story that begins with Carl and Ellie meeting as children, falling in love and embracing the trials of life with that same childlike excitement. the movie recounts the beauty of the simple things they enjoyed together… picnics under their favorite tree, finding pictures in the big puffy clouds, grape soda, painting their house, sitting next to one another in their favorite chairs and dreaming of going one day to paradise falls – the dreamland they had saved their pennies to travel to since they were children. the darling twosome had saved (he had a balloon cart at the zoo and she was a zoo tour guide) in a big glass jug that they had to break over and over again to pay for house repairs, flat tires and hospital bills… and sadly, sweet ellie passed away before they could ever make it to paradise falls. it is then that carl wakes up one day and decides to tie thousands of balloons to his house to float to paradise falls on his own (and you will have to watch the movie to find out the rest)! i will say that at the end of it all, you see that when you find the love your heart has ached for your whole life, you don’t need a floating house for the adventure of a lifetime. :) the idea of this photo shoot came from lynnette and james, the sweet engaged couple featured here. their favorite movie is UP and i really could not pick a movie that could remind me more of them than that one. their love is genuine, comfortable and full of joy. i really do see them sitting on the park bench together, in 40 years, holding hands, laughing hysterically and holding a big bunch of balloons. if the photos don’t convince you that these two will stand the test of time, read this INCREDIBLY touching letter that james wrote to lynnette and so kindly shared with me to share with all of you (break out your hankies, girls):”

“Lynnette… I have a confession, I am in love with you. It is not the ‘usual’ love, but the love that makes me remember the little things, the ‘boring’ things. It is the boring things in life that I will remember the most. The memories of jumping over sidewalk cracks to how the clouds talk to us. You make me remember the moments. It is that love that makes me believe. Belief that I was there when you were a toothless kid. Dancing through life, only stopping to hold my hand. Letting me know that anything is possible. I am in love with you, ‘my greatest adventure’. – James”

This is such a great idea and their love story is a must read. I hope their story inspires other brides and grooms to create their own creative love story and it doesn’t have to be just for this one movie, or even a movie at all. Brides, think outside the box & if you have a great idea don’t be afraid to share with your photographer. Some ideas can take little props that you can pick up on your own before you shoot. When talking with your photographer be sure to let them know of any ideas or desires before hand to make sure they are on the same page with you. You can simplify any idea you see or you can expand & making even bigger. The sky is the limit. Have fun planning your big wedding adventure.

For more images with this creative engagement, check out the full gallery showcased on our website thebrideandgroom.com.

Photography by: Wildflowers Photography

This fun idea is also showcased at BridePop.com.

Unique, Gorgeous & Fun Wedding Cakes~Utah Wedding Cakes

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:19:51 +0000

Created by: Christina’s Cakes

I have to say, I love wedding cakes. I tend to be drawn to the wedding cake area at wedding receptions just to see what kind of cake the bride and groom chose. We asked a couple of our incredible vendors, Christina’s Cakes & Cake-A-Licious to share some of their unique cakes with us. Christina from Christina’s Cakes & Tasha from Cake-A-Licious are both incredibly talented. Be sure to check them out on our site thebrideandgroom.com.

For more incredible cake images check out our cake gallery on our site thebrideandgroom.com.

Created by: Christina’s Cakes

The pillow cake is definitely not your everyday wedding cake. The great thing about pillow cakes is they look absolutely amazing in any color combination and are gorgeous in whites and ivories.

Created by: Cake-A-Licious

The ruffle cake was a cake to mimic a dress. A lot of brides like to bring some sort of element of their dress into their cakes, whether it’s a simple flower pattern or an entire lace pattern that is similar on their dresses.

Created by: Cake-A-Licous
The basket cake is very unique because obviously it doesn’t look at all like a cake and that’s what’s so fun about it. It’s totally unexpected and people are blown away when they realize they can eat that basket of flowers! The basket is the cake and the flowers are all handmade sugar flowers. This is also a great cake for not only weddings but bridal showers too!

Created by: Cake-A-Licous

Created by: Cake-A-Licious

If you liked this article you may also be interested in All About Cakes from a previous blog entry here.

Watercolor Bridal Photography by Garzand Photography

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:15:50 +0000

We had to share this gorgeous picture by Garzand Photography. The best part of photography is you can do so many things with your pictures after they are taken. Watercolor is just one of the great ways you can have a unique picture. Special thanks to Garzand Photography for sharing this image with us. Be sure to check them out on our website and be sure to check back for more great images from Garzand Photography. I have added it to our Unique Images page on our website thebrideandgroom.com. Check it out for other great shots.

Photography by: Garzand Photography

Vintage Wedding’s are HOT!!~Popular Wedding Theme & Other Wedding Trends for 2010

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:56:03 +0000

Photography By: Swensen Photography

I have been hearing more and more about people wanting to have a vintage wedding. The vintage style dress is becoming really popular. It is a fun look for a bride that wants to be different from the traditional bride. You don’t have to have everything vintage if you just want the look for you & your groom. But if you want to go all all out on the themed wedding then by all means, Do it! I have been seeing more and more of the blushers rather than the wedding veil and the shorter wedding dresses are ever so hip. So whatever you style make it yours.

The vintage look is a fun, flirty look that many brides are falling in love with. One of our amazing bridal gown vendors, Modest Couture by Elizabeth will be giving us more information about dresses soon, so be sure to check back soon.

In searching for other vintage weddings I found a fun blog post about the vintage trends on Intimate Weddings.com. She has a great link to an article by The Knot about 2010 hottest Wedding Trends.

Photography by: Swensen Photography

Spring Weddings~Great Tips & Ideas for Spring Weddings~Utah Weddings

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 03:23:09 +0000

Photography by: Swensen Photography

I love spring weddings. Fresh, clean & new is what i think of when I think Spring. Spring weddings are so beautiful, especially in Utah. The tulips are just starting to bloom and the trees start to have their blossoms as well. I love the fresh crisp air in the spring. And of course the rain. I love the rain. “April showers bring May flowers, ” is the old saying. The weather in Spring is quite unpredictable. But there are always ways around it when planning your wedding.

Backyard weddings in the Spring~ So you want a spring time wedding, FANTASTIC! Be sure to plan accordingly. Often times especially if you have a March or April Spring wedding you can expect rain and sometimes even snow. Today is a rainy day & it is May so you just never know. When choosing your date you KSL has created a great wedding weather planner, check it out at ksl.com. It is really easy to use, just put in the date you are hoping to have for your wedding & it will give you the averages for that date from the past 30 years. This way you have a better idea of what you can possibly expect. Obviously, you can’t count on your day to be perfect weather so make sure you have in case of inclement weather on your invite with an indoor location.

Spring Wedding Favors~There are so many fun things you can do for spring weddings. I went to my cousins wedding a few years back & she had the wedding luncheon in her parents gorgeous backyard. They had the cutest little note tied to a small (4 inch’s long) hovel, or other garden tools and a packet of seeds. I can’t remember what the note said but you could use something like this “We are starting our marriage today just like this package of seeds we will need to nourish our love for each other. Our love will continue to grow as we hope to have children in our future one day. Thank you for sharing our special day with us. ” Or you could simply say ” Our love will continue to GROW! Thanks for celebrating with us.” I found a great website to purchase wedding favors check it out at www.favorideas.com they are have some really cute favors, especially for Spring weddings.

Spring Colors~ I love the bright colorful weddings. You don’t have to use spring colors when having a spring wedding but you can. Here a few suggestions for spring color pallets.

Photo courtesy of Cake-A -Licious

Pastel~ I love the subtleness of pastels. Any pastel color goes for a spring wedding. You can choose just one color such as a pastel green or blue or combine multiple colors together. There are so many choices and combination’s to make. I like the combination of pink, purple & yellow, this is one of my favorites. This pastel green & purple are absolutely gorgeous as well with the cream on top- Love it!!

Photo courtesy of Cake-A-Licious

Bright~Bright colors that stand out are always great too- Bright Green & a touch of Eggplant Purple make for a gorgeous color scheme also. Bright Green is becoming one of my favorites and there are so many colors to accent with the bright green, you can just do a simple bright green & black which makes for a great rich color scheme as well.

Photography by: Swensen Photography

There are so many options when it comes to color. Keep in mind what colors you like & what you want at your wedding. Any color goes it is really up to you.

I love Spring weddings. To see some great images from Spring weddings, check out our website thebrideandgroom.com.

Photography by: Monarch Photography

Latest Trend at Wedding~How to Pick Your Photobooth

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:12:15 +0000

Experience. Options. Design. Quality. Personality. Picture Perfect.

People often ask us what makes for a great photo booth experience and we thought we would write a few words about that here. Honestly, a great photo booth is something that will add to the environment and atmosphere that you have created for your guests and help you to have a memorable and fun event! There are a few things, however, that you should keep in mind when making your selection.

Experience. Do the companies that you are considering have extensive experience in ensuring that your expectations are met? Do they have a proven record? Have you asked for client testimonials, survey results, etc.? Ask around! Chances are, if a company is reputable, a friend, family member or even another vendor has heard of them and experienced their services. ShutterBooth will be a part of over 5,000 events this year, nationwide! We ask for client feedback after every event and make all of our survey results available for you to see.

Options. Is your photo booth company willing to meet with you to customize every to detail to make the experience yours? Do they have options to allow your own personal touches show through? Our many options allow you to be creative and customize the experience- we love designing logos, memory books, and adding props and fun! We take pride in making beautiful keepsakes and great memories. Our memory books are priceless and we know that 20, 30, and 40 years down the road people will enjoy and treasure these! We organize these books well in advance so that at the end of the event you can walk away with a completed book… and can enjoy it immediately! Not to mention, your guests get to customize their own favors- they will take photo strips home and remember your event for years to come!

Design. Will the photo booth blend in with and/or compliment your event? How much space will you need to allocate for the photo booth? Is it easily transportable? ShutterBooths have been specifically designed to blend with any event decor- from elegant weddings to birthdays to reunions and more- we are able to join in and add a touch of class! Our photo booths have traveled to the tops of mountains in gondolas, through tight walk-ways to backyards, to the tops of towers and more. In addition, we can customize every part of our booth to match your theme- we can add logos and ShutterSkinz to really bring another dimension to your next event. We don’t have a seat in the back, but this allows us to fit entire families and large groups in. We joke that up to 10 people can “safely” fit in a ShutterBooth but we’ve seen more! Our booths are also accessible by wheelchairs and walkers with no problem- this is great for Great-Grandma and Grandpa!

Quality. Will you have a chance to test drive the photo booth? And, if you don’t have a chance to, have you requested companies to mail you samples? What steps are companies taking to ensure longevity and lifespan of your photos? Our technology and pursuit of perfection also make ShutterBooth an exceptional photo booth experience. The equipment we use is top of the line and our options are always growing! Our photos have archival quality. They are high resolution digital images and our paper and ink allow for a 75+ year lifespan without fading if stored properly. When you compare products be sure to look for red-eye, blurry images, smudges and overall quality of the images. It’s your big day and you deserve big quality.

Personality. Has your contact shown genuine interest in your big day? Have they asked about specific details: color, location, schedule, theme, etc.? Are they willing to address your concerns? Have they told you exactly what to expect from them? With any vendor you want to be certain that all the details, big and small, are addressed. At ShutterBooth, we understand that this is one of the biggest days in your life and we will always treat it as such. We have professionally trained hosts who love to entertain your guests! When you think about it, our hosts will be interacting with your guests one-on-one to give them the best experience. This is why they are “hosts” and not just “attendants”. Well, we could go on… but we’ll let you make the call. We’re serious about photo booths, and we love what we do. If you’re planning an event in Utah, let us know! We would love to help you create a wonderful and memorable experience for your guests!

Follow these guidelines and you’ll have a Picture Perfect Photo Booth Experience!

To view another article about photobooths go here.

Special Thanks to our friends at Shutterbooth for sharing this article & some of their fun images with us.