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Highlights From The Winter Bridal Extravaganza At The Grand America

Melissa — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:31:27 +0000

Wedding show month has now ended and we had a great time participating in three of Utah’s Best Shows. It was great meeting so many brides and grooms and hearing about their wedding plans.

We will be posting pictures from each of the shows over the next little bit. Here are some of the photo highlights of The Winter Bridal Extravaganza at The Grand America.

Almost 1000 brides and over 3000 people came through the doors at this show. The Grand America is second to none when it comes to class and elegance. This was a beautiful show, there were thousands and thousands of dollars in prizes given away and one lucky bride, Tessa Karrington, won an amazing dream honeymoon to The All Inclusive El Dorado Royale in The Mayan Riviera – Compliments of All Points Travel.

Here are some of the highlight photos.

ALL PHOTOS ARE COURTESY OF MAGNIFIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY

Make sure to check them out if you are still in need of a fantastic photographer.

Thanks again to all the wonderful brides, grooms & guests who attended the show and the 133 marvelous wedding professionals who were a part of it as well.

Also, thank you again to Magnifique Photography for these great photos.

We wish all you brides and grooms out there the best of luck as you plan your wedding and as you begin your new lives together.

Pro Vs. Joe ~ Advice on Hiring Professionals For Your Wedding

Melissa — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:16:11 +0000

By Brian Barney – CEO Bride and Groom Marketing

With my apologies to anyone named Joe (especially if Joe is a professional in his industry) I would like to address the issue of hiring a professional vs hiring your uncle, aunt, friend, neighbor, or average Joe to help with your wedding in one way or another.

Having been in the wedding industry for over 15 years in one capacity or another I have seen my fair share of horror stories when it comes to not using a professional. Now I need to preface what I say by stating that if you don’t really care what your pictures look like or what your decor looks like or what the food tastes and looks like etc etc then it probably doesn’t matter if you read this or not. However, if you do care about those things when it comes to your wedding day then I can’t strongly emphasize this enough, GO WITH A PRO!

Your wedding isn’t a trial run, this is a day that you hope to keep with you for years and years to come. The wonderful memories of a day filled with friends and family is a once in a lifetime thing. For that reason I want to share with you some of the things I have observed over the years.

Cake Decorated By Mom Giving it A Try

Professional Cake By Sugar Kisses Cakes By Design

1 – For the most part your wedding day is a complex day with a lot of moving parts. Professionals do this for a living. They know how to handle the complexities of the day. A professional photographer has more than likely shot at the location you are at and knows the ins and outs of the best place to get photos. A caterer is licensed and understands the proper times to have food ready. A professional DJ has a back up plan if there are problems with the system. Professionals are prepared issues arise. Your uncle/aunt/friend more than likely doesn’t know these things or isn’t ready.

I can’t tell you how many times I was at a wedding and it was obvious that a non professional was shooting the pictures, or working on the video. Again, if it doesn’t matter to you then it isn’t a big deal, if it does matter to you then make sure you do it right.

2 – Peace of Mind and Good Memories – Professionals know where to be and when to be there. They are dedicated solely to making your day memorable. If you are waiting on your aunt to get her kids ready and then come photograph your wedding you might have to hang on for a bit and keep everyone else waiting too. If you have to stress over whether something will be done right, then you are not going to be having any fun at your wedding. One of the best business minds that I look up to was asked why his business was so successful, his reply was very simple, he said, “I hire good people who know what they are doing and then I get out of their way and let them do it.” For your wedding that couldn’t be any more appropriate. Let the professionals do their jobs, let your friends and relatives have fun.

3 – Quality – Lets face it, you get what you pay for. I can’t stress it enough. If having fantastic pictures is important to you then don’t skimp on the photographer, if having great food is important than make sure your caterer has been around the block, if music and entertainment are a must then don’t bring an ipod, the list goes on and on. As someone who is close to so many wonderful wedding professionals I have heard horror story after horror story of someones friend or relative messing up their part of the wedding.

4 – Problems – No one is perfect. Even the best professional can not be on his/her A game. However they typically have a back up plan or can correct problems if there are any issues. If your aunt/uncle/friend messes up not only are there hard feelings afterwards there could be resentment for a long time. Don’t put the pressure on someone who doesn’t know what they are doing.

5 – Cost – There are professionals for all budgets, obviously you don’t want to break the bank, but I can’t tell you how many times I have seen brides contact a professional photographer after the wedding to have pictures retaken, some times the fact that you are trying to save money can in the long run cost you more money.

6 – Industry knowledge/connections – I remember a wedding I was at where the uncle photographer couldn’t make it because of a sick child. I was able to get on the phone and immediately get a photographer there. Reason being is those involved in the wedding industry are very well connected with each other. It is a tight knit industry and for the most part all your wedding pros have people they know and trust. If someone “drops the ball” then these people will know and most likely have others they can contact immediately to help you out of a pickle.

7 – Get Samples, Examples and References – This is very important. Reason being is because there are many “professionals” who I would not consider professional. Make sure to see samples of their work, taste samples of their food and get references from others in the industry as well. I can’t tell you how many “professionals” are just amateurs in disguise. Just because someone takes money from you does not make them a professional.

It is your wedding, it is supposed to be a wonderful day for you to celebrate with those who are closest to you. I can’t tell you how to do it, but I can tell you that after having participated in and attended hundreds of weddings over the years that I have seen my fair share of problems and almost always it has been because an amateur was doing something that they shouldn’t have been doing.

Remember you get what you pay for

It Takes An Expert To Make Your Wedding A Masterpiece – Photo By Tiny Comet

Photo By Swensen Photography

Make Sure To Hire A Professional For Such An Important Day

Final Bridal Show of the Season Starts TODAY!!!

Melissa — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:06:54 +0000

Today is the start of the final bridal show of the season, YAY!! What a great way to finalize all your wedding plans & book your vendors today & tomorrow at the bridal show. Come find vendors you have met before as well as new vendors waiting to show you just what they have to offer. We hope you find just the right wedding vendors to make your dream wedding complete.

Pre-registration closes today at 1:00 pm, so register online today while you still can. If you miss the online registration you will be able to register at the door, but it is less expensive to register online.

Pre-registered brides $3.00, brides at the show $5.00

All Guests $8.00

PRE-REGISTER FOR THE SHOW HERE!

Show times:

Today (Friday), January 27th from 4:00-8:00 pm

Tomorrow (Saturday), January 28th 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

REMEMBER ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 1:00 PM TODAY!! (If you miss the online registration, you will be able to register at the show)

Don’t miss out on meeting incredible wedding vendors to plan your day, here are a few reasons you won’t want to miss it:

Special Bridal Show Offers by wedding vendors for those attending the bridal show

Fashion Shows

Lots of Prizes& giveaways

Yummy tastings

Wedding Inspirations

Wedding Experts to help you plan your dream wedding

One Lucky Couple Will Win A Dream Honeymoon To The All Inclusive Barcelo Resort in Puerto Vallarta

PRE-REGISTER FOR THE SHOW HERE!

Wrap Up The Wedding Show Season With Utah’s Longest Running Wedding Showcase – The Wedding Festival

Melissa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:33:23 +0000

Attention Brides!! – The wedding show season is coming to a close this weekend and Utah’s longest running wedding showcase, The Wedding Festival, is a fantastic way to finish up your wedding planning.

Located in one of Utah’s most convenient locations, The South Towne Expo Center, over 115 of Utah’s premier wedding professionals will be on hand to help you finalize your wedding planning.

The Wedding Festival is Utah’s longest running wedding showcase, over 30 years, and is currently being produced by the team at Bride and Groom Marketing who also produces The Bridal Extravaganza shows.

If you have attended other bridal shows this month you will want to make sure and attend The Wedding Festival because you will find a whole bunch of new professionals that you probably have not seen at other shows. Some of these professionals have deep roots in the local wedding industry and you will find some incredibly unique ideas.

The Wedding Festival runs for two days – Friday, January 27th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and Saturday, January 28th from 11:00 – 6:00.

Here are a few other reasons to attend the show.

Over 115 of Utah’s Very Best Wedding Professionals Will Be On Hand
Four Fashion Shows (One of Friday, Three on Saturday)
Food sampling from Utah’s best Caterers
The First 75 Brides Through The Door Each Day Receive a Complimentary Two Night Get Away
Thousands of Dollars in Gifts and Prizes Will Given Away At This Show
No Running Around Town, Wrap Up Your Wedding Planning In One Location

PLUS

One Lucky Couple Will Win A Dream Honeymoon To The All Inclusive Barcelo Resort In Beautiful Puerto Vallarta.

Barceló Puerto Vallarta, More Than You Imagine

“Located at the most romantic destination: Puerto Vallarta, between the Pacific Coast and a tropical jungle, this resort is made up of 316 luxurious Suites, each with a private terrace offering breathtaking views. Four pools, Spa, Fitness Center and tennis courts. There are four Restaurants, three of them a la Carte, and three bars. Enjoy the activities including water sports and nightly entertainment.“

The Wedding Festival

Friday January 27th – 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturday January 28th – 11:00 – 6:00 pm

SAVE TIME AND MONEY PRE REGISTER TO ATTEND!!

CLICK HERE TO PRE REGISTER

Tips and Ideas For Brides Attending Upcoming Bridal Extravaganza Shows

Melissa — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:49:57 +0000

2011 A Wedding At The Grand America Display

Winters biggest and best wedding show is this weekend at Utah’s most elegant and classy location, The Grand America. With over 130 wedding professionals on hand, fashion shows and live music this is the show you do not want to miss. That being said here are some tips to help you get the most out of the show. There will also be some amazing hair and makeup professionals available to give you a quick little make over or updo. You will be able to sample food from some of Utah’s best cake decorators and caterers. You will be able to chat with the states best photographers and wedding gown designers and see so many other things you may never have thought of for your wedding You will also be able to see what A WEDDING AT THE GRAND AMERICA looks like as they set up a room for brides to see first hand. Here are a few key things we HIGHLY recommend you do when attending the Bridal Extravaganza.

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 The South Towne Expo is giving away a 2 night get away to the first 150 brides who arrive. Not a bad deal for just showing up early. Many times brides show up towards the end of the show thinking they will just check it out. Little did they realize there is so much to do and see that they wish they would have arrived earlier.

Parking - The Grand America is conveniently located downtown but it isn’t in the middle of all the confusion. There is plenty of parking in The Grand America’s parking garage. However, you can also avoid the parking garage and its parking fees by parking across the street for FREE at the Little America. Another suggestion is to take Trax. The Trax line stops directly in Front of The Grand America. Even better if you were to go somewhere else downtown The Grand America stop is part of the FREE FAIR zone in down town Salt Lake. So if you wanted to park at The Gateway and then come on over, you could do so at no cost on TRAX.

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. While the line to get in may seem long before the show starts, once the doors open, those who are already registered and checked in are simply able to walk in. Make sure those attending the show with you pre-register online as well. There are separate check in tables for those brides and guests who are pre-registered and those who still need to register and pay. Click Here To Pre Register.

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. This is something that will really help you as you go through the show. Trust us on this one, you will be so glad you did this.

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. There are many times where we get phone calls from brides after the show asking who the vendors were in the show because they didn’t take down any notes.

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. This will allow you to go back and see some of the things that impressed you the most.

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 – Extra Incentives to Book With Vendors Day of Show.

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 the bridal show.

The Bridal Extravaganza also gives you an additional incentive for booking your vendors at the show –Extra entries into the Grand Prize Drawing! 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. For every vendor you book with at the show you will receive 1 entry into the Grand Prize Drawing. This is a great way for you to not only solidify your wedding vendors but to also give you a better chance at the Dream Honeymoon.

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.

To see a list of participating vendors for this show go here.

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. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away at The Winter Bridal Extravaganza. Many brides will leave with some incredible gifts. It very well could be you. Not only will one lucky bride win the honeymoon of her dreams but the upcoming Bridal Extravaganza also offers a 3 day trip to an all inclusive resort for the brides mother or mother-in-law, all they have to do is register for it. Pretty great way to say thank you to your mother or your fiance’s mother.

All Points Travel provides us with the amazing Dream Honeymoon to The All Inclusive, Adults Only, El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera. This incredible resort was recently named one of the top 100 Resorts in the World AND one of the Top 10 Relaxation Resorts in Mexico.

We are excited to see you at the show this weekend. A reminder to register early, it will save you money and it will also save you a lot of time. Brides and Guests that are pre-registered are able to just walk in once the show opens.

Go HERE to print your FREE printable Wedding Planner

We are excited to see you this Saturday at the Grand America for Utah’s biggest & best bridal show of the YEAR!!

2012 Wedding Trend Tips & Ideas ~Hot Wedding Trends for 2012

Melissa — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:25:24 +0000

The Perfect Dress

(Allure Bridals)

We asked some of our wedding vendors what hot wedding trends they are aching to see this year. We had some fantastic responses & wanted to share of few of them with you to help you get excited for your own 2012 wedding.

Lorna with Design Elite shared:

“In 2012 we will see a continuation of the vintage theme which started making a strong comeback for the past few year. The great thing about this trend is that every bride interprets it differently. “Vintage” can reflect 60-70 boho style to classic 40-50 Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly, so it really adds to the unique quality of each wedding. I have no doubt that we’ll continue to see timeless influences inspired by Kate Middleton, Edith Head (my all time favorite designer) and the Princess bride, for quite some time. Unique Collections and antique papers inspire this decor. Be influenced by your grandmothers wedding dress, or really embrace your vintage diva and use your great-grandmother as your muse. The basic rule of thumb keep it is a soft almost monochromatic color pallet. Choose a basic neutral such as white, black ,ivory, taupe or beige and and add a soft accent color such as the palest blue, lavender,

sea-foam green, or dusty rose. Don’t fall victim to one of the classic blunders! “The most famous is Never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well known is this:” Don’t be matchy matchy! This is a look that longs for a pallet of neutrals, and a range of color intensity.

In the words of the great Miracle Max: “true love is the greatest thing in the world. Except for a nice MLT”- The key is to reflect romance, and your feeling for each other.”

Lorna Reid with Design Elite

Michelle with Utah Events by Design Shared three things she is watching for in 2012:

1- Custom, personalized (even hand-crafted) wedding favors that reflect the personality of the bride and groom and are related to their unique story.

2- Unconventional bouquets including everything from jewels, feathers, fruit, grasses, and natural, earthy greenery imitating English garden styles.

3- Tangerine Tango is the Pantone color of the year so I imagine we’ll see a lot of weddings utilizing this fun color within the color pallet. Other popular color combinations include reds, purples, and “romantic color” pallets. Also, I may be going out on a limb here but I feel like we are going to see some bright, bold color pallets that include the metallics such as copper, gold, silver, and pewter colors.

Michelle Cousins with Utah Events by Design

The Perfect Dress shared:

The owner Robyn Dunn of The Perfect Dress gave this quote in reference to trends for wedding gowns in 2012:

“No matter what trends are in or out this season remember you always want to be timeless! The Perfect Dress offers the latest, most fashion forward trends. From jeweled belts; to lace; to bolero’s; jewelry with turquoise, pearls, and crystals; headpieces; and veils. We all want to be an individual and include the latest trends, however, remember this is a timeless moment in your life and you want to reflect that elegantly in years to come.”

The Perfect Dress also shared these gorgeous images with us to help you visualize some of these timeless pieces that will be perfect for 2012 weddings.

The Perfect Dress

(Tammie Coburn)

Photo by Jessica Janae Photography

The Perfect Dress

(Belts from Enzoani)

The Perfect Dress

(Lisa Flannigan)

Photo by Alixann Loosle Photography

The Perfect Dress

(Pearl belt is from Pronovias)

The Perfect Dress

(Sheer beaded bolero is from Rosa Clara)

The Perfect Dress

(lace and ruffle bolero is Stephanie Fox)

Photo by Photography by Harmony

The Perfect Dress

(Lisa Flannigan)

Photo by Alixann Loosle Photography

Remember it is YOU, the BRIDE who creates new wedding trends. Are you going to be a trend maker & create your own fabulous, new, fresh & fun wedding trend for 2012? If you are remember to keep it simple, fun, elegant & most importantly be YOU!! You can’t go wrong if you are staying true to your own style & look. This way it really doesn’t matter if you are keeping up with the latest trends. All that really matters is what you want & how you feel about it. Good luck in all your wedding plan. We wish you all the love & success not only in your wedding plans but in your soon to be marriage.

If you have a fun trend idea to share with us you can email us at melissa@brideandgroommarketing.com. We would love you to share your ideas, images & input with us.

For more tips & ideas for 2012 wedding trends, be sure to visit the upcoming Bridal Show this Saturday, January 14th at The Grand America Hotel.

Pre-register HERE for the upcoming bridal show!

A special thank you to Lorna Reid with Design Elite, Michelle Cousins with Utah Events by Design & Robyn Dunn with The Perfect Dress for sharing these great wedding trend tips & ideas for 2012.

Destination Weddings to St. George, Utah~ Weddings at Zions National Park

Melissa — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:22:15 +0000

Photo by~Posh Photography

Destination Weddings~St. George (Zion’s National Park)

Written by~Taylor Proctor of Taylor Made Weddings & Events

St George Utah is the perfect backdrop to your special day. With fantastic weather and several different types of locations (red rocks, orchards, forests, Zions National Park, etc…) it is the perfect location to pull off your dream wedding. While St George is first appealing with its fantastic scenery and weather, it is also appealing to brides because of the wonderful vendors and style that can be found here. For anyone looking to St George UT for a close to home but destination wedding there are a few things you need to know and do first!

The first thing to do is to hire a local planner! Hiring a planner in the area can help your planning process immeasurably. A planner in the area, of course, knows the area, the venues, the vendors and even what the typical weather may be for the day of your wedding! Instead of searching and researching tons of different vendors in an area you don’t know, hire a planner who you trust; they already know and work with vendors who are trust worthy and can suit your style.

The second thing is to know your budget and what it includes. This may seem rudimentary but with destination type of weddings you must ask yourself what you are paying for. Planners are great for helping with budget management but some questions to ask yourself are these: Are you paying for guest’s rooms and activities? Are you paying for any travel expenses of the bridal party? Are you remaining in the area to honeymoon and if so, is that included in your budget? Is it part of your budget to travel to the area at least once before your event?

One of the coolest things about St George is it is an inexpensive trip to stay here and to have a wedding. Just four hours from Salt Lake City, guests can enjoy that destination wedding experience without the hours and hours of what seems like endless traveling. And as far as cost goes, weddings in St George do not cost more than those in SLC, therefore you can spend the same amount as you would in SLC and get a great location, great weather and look like you spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a destination wedding.

The third thing is to be very aware of just how much time you really have. Destination weddings can be pulled off in a remarkable amount of time but to remain stress free and happy, be sure to plan things out in advance and give your planner plenty of time to work with you on creating your special day. If you have not hired a planner, and do not plan on it, give yourself plenty of time to research and find vendors and venues in the area. And always plan on meeting with your chosen vendors at least once (if not more) before the wedding day.

I have helped brides with complete planning from afar as well as coordination with services similar to what’s typically called a “day of.” When I’ve worked with “day of” clients, I often find they are still planning and working on things up to a month before, which is where I come in and we work together to make sure you are not stressed! But believe me, you want to spend up to a month before your big day, relaxing and getting ready to look beautiful, not stressing! So If I can leave you with one very sound piece of advice in planning you destination St George wedding, it is to hire a planner.

Photo by~Bronson Bailey Photography

Photo by~Gideon Photography

Photo by~Bronson Bailey Photography

Photo by~Posh Photography

Photo by~Mikki Platt Photography

Photo by~Envy Foto

For more information about Taylor Proctor & Taylor Made Weddings & Events be sure to visit her website HERE. She has a vast knowledge & connections to the Southern Utah Wedding community. We have had the privilege of working with Taylor & love watching her in action. She does great & beautiful work & we enjoy working with her. ~Love The Bride and Groom.com

Shutterbooth’s Biggest Giveaway Ever~Enter to Win at The Grand America Bridal Show January 14th, 2012

Melissa — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:05:43 +0000

3000 “Likes” = A Free Photo Booth from Shutterbooth!

Help us get to 3,000 “likes” by January 13^th and we will give away a FREE photo booth package to one lucky couple at the Grand America Bridal Show! This is the first time we have ever done a giveaway this big, so make sure you enter to win!!!

The “Grand” Prize includes the following:

- 2 hours of photo booth fun

- Unlimited photos

- Choice of color, B & W, sepia, or guest choice photo colors

- High Resolution DVD of all the photos

- Logo

- Onsite host

- Event gallery online at www.Shutteryou.com

Here is how to enter:

- “Like” our Facebook page, and get your friends and family to do the same (the giveaway can only happen if we get to 3,000 “likes”)

- Come to our booth at the Grand America Bridal Show on Saturday, January 14^th and tell us this keyword: Lucky 3000. You will then have your name entered into the drawing for the free booth giveaway

For more information about the Bridal Show held on January 14th at The Grand America visit our website: The Bride and Groom.com.

To register for the bridal show go HERE.

If you have questions regarding this giveaway or want to reserve services from Shutterbooth, please contact Kelly at: kelly@shutterbooth.com or you can visit their website at: HERE

Utah’s #1 Wedding Showcase at The States Most Luxurious Location

Melissa — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:48:17 +0000

The Grand America – Host of The 2012 Winter Bridal Extravaganza – Photo by Swensen Photography

If you haven’t noticed the month of January is wedding show month in Utah and there are some good shows out there. But no show compares to The Winter Bridal Extravaganza at The Grand America. First of all you have The Bridal Extravaganza, Utah’s largest producer of Bridal Shows teaming up with the incredible luxury, elegance and class of The Grand America and its staff to bring you one amazing wedding showcase.

This year the show is even bigger and better than ever. Featuring over 130 of Utah’s very best wedding professionals from all over the state you will find every kind of vendor catering to budgets of all sizes that will be there ready and eager to help you make your wedding day magical.

Over 130 Wedding Professionals From All Over Utah Will Be On Hand

Last year over $20,000 in gifts and prizes were give away at the show and this year it will be no different. Many brides come looking for services to help them with their wedding and end up leaving having won so many prizes that they are able to take money allocated for one thing and apply it to something else for their wedding. One bride at a recent show won a couple of prizes that she hadn’t planned on, giving her the opportunity to take some of the money she would have spent on those services and apply it to a honeymoon she wasn’t planning on taking.

If you have not been to The Grand America you need to do yourself a favor and come check it out. The elegance and class is second to none and The Grand America knows how to host an event, plus they take one of their rooms and decorate it so brides can see what a wedding would look like at The Grand.

Utah’s premier caterers will be on hand providing amazing food samples, local wedding gown designers will be there to showcase the latest fashions and styles. Photographers, videographers, wedding designers, reception centers, cake decorators, officiants, florists and so so many more professionals will be there to give you the ideas, suggestions and advice to help make sure you have the wedding you want.

Catering Samples From Some Of Utah’s Best Caterers

Aside from all the wonderful things you will see here are a few other reasons you do not want to miss Utah’s #1 wedding show.

The First 150 Brides Who Arrive Will Receive A Complimentary Two Day Get Away
One Couple Will Win A Nights Stay At The Grand America
One Couple Will Win a Custom Designed Suit for Him and A Spa Package For Her – Click Here For Details
Over 130 of Utah’s Very Best Wedding Professionals Will Be On Hand, More Than Any Other Show
Day of Show Deals and Specials Provided By Local Wedding Professionals That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Over $20,000 in Gifts and Prizes Will Be Handed Out Throughout The Day
One Couple Will Win The Ultimate Honeymoon Get Away. A Dream Honeymoon To The All Inclusive El Dorado Royale In The Mayan Riviera. – Compliments of All Points Travel.

The El Dorado Royale – The Dream Honeymoon Give Away

SAVE TIME AND MONEY

PRE REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND

Pre Registered Brides and Guests Get In Faster Than Those Not Pre Registered

See Samples of What Weddings At The Grand America Look Like – Photo By Swensen Photography

Thousands of Dollars in Prizes Will Be Awarded At The Show

Picture Yourself Here – The Crystal Blue Waters Of The Mayan Riviera – Actual Photo At The El Dorado Royale

See You There – Photo By Swensen Photography

Click HERE to get your FREE Wedding Planner

Some Favorites of Local Utah Wedding Professionals From 2011

Melissa — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:03:58 +0000

We asked many of the wonderful vendors who are part of TheBrideandGroom.com to submit some of their favorite images from 2011. There is some amazing talent right here in Utah and we are privileged to be associated with some wonderful people. Yesterday we shared some favorites of local photographers today we are sharing some work of some fantastic designers, caterers, cake professionals, florists and other local professionals.

We want to thank those of you who come to our blog on a regular basis to get ideas, learn more and see some amazing work. We also want to thank all those who regularly contribute to our blog giving soon to be brides and grooms ideas, advice and inspiration for their own weddings. We are honored to be a small part in helping to make one of your most memorable days magical.

We wish you the best as you plan your wedding and we look forward to hearing so many of your amazing stories in 2012.

Photo by~Cake Photography.com (submitted by~White Ginger Events)

Photo courtesy of~Sure Fire Pizza

The Flower Valet

Photo by~Cake-A-Licious

Photo credit~Magnifique Photography Submitted by~Utah Events by Design

Twilight Wedding Inspiration

Photo credit~Tonya Peterson Photography Submitted by~Utah Events by Design

Twilight Wedding Inspiration

Photo credit~Tonya Peterson Photography Submitted by~Utah Events by Design

Twilight Wedding Inspiration

Photo credit~Tonya Peterson Photography Submitted by~Utah Events by Design

Copper Harvest

Photo by~Tonya Peterson (Submitted by Utah Events by Design)

Copper Harvest

Photo by~Tonya Peterson (Submitted by Utah Events by Design)