Perfection For Sale

Photo Courtesy The Perfect Dress

Try this sample sale on for size. 


Our friends over at The Perfect Dress are hosting their semi-annual sample sale Aug. 3 and 4! They'll be selling gorgeous gowns at marked-down prices, and even new gowns will be available for off-the-rack purchases. 


Oh, and the first six brides at the door EACH DAY get an extra $100 off the purchase of their gown. 


While the first two brides to set up appointments for those days also get $100 off the purchase of their gown. 


We believe the word you're looking for is ... squee! 

THE DEETS
Where The Perfect Dress, 6973 S. 1300 East, Cottonwood Heights
Times Friday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. 6 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For Appointments Call (801) 568-3737
More Info www.theperfectdress.com

A Fair To Remember

Here comes The Bridal Fair! 


This Saturday, April 7, get your engaged self to Provo High School for The Bridal Fair's Tri-Annual Wedding Showcase. Have a "meet cute" with hundreds of local vendors, get inspired for your wedding, and pick up the 2012 issue of Utah Valley Bride. (You're welcome.)


Oh, and did we mention admission is free? Because it's totally free. 


THE DEETS
Date Saturday, April 7
Time 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Provo High School, 1125 N. University Avenue in Provo
Admission FREE
Pre-register At www.thebridalfairs.com

Get your copy of our Spring 2012 issue at The Bridal Fair this Saturday!

Cover Photo By: The divine Rebekah Westover

Something Blue

Oh, hello Tiffany & Co. 


Utah Valley Bride would like to officially welcome you and your gorgeous 3,500-square-foot self to Utah. (Specifically, the new City Creek Center in the SLC.) Just the thought of your little blue boxes has us all verklempt. 


Ladies and gents, the iconic jewelry center opens Thursday, March 22. (As if you so didn't already know that.)

Gorgeous For Sale

DRESS BY The Perfect Dress (www.theperfectdress.com)

PHOTO BY Alixann Loosle Photography (www.alixannlooslephotography.com)

It doesn't get more perfect than this. The Perfect Dress is hosting its semi-annual SAMPLE SALE! 


The when? Black Friday, Nov. 25
The time? 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The what? Divine wedding gowns, belts, bolero jackets, bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses. 
The prices? Stunning gowns from stunning designers starting at $299. 
The why? Um, hello! 


The FIRST 15 CUSTOMERS on Friday will receive a certificate for an additional $100 off any sample gown. (Some restrictions apply.)


Plus, there will be extended store hours on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.


Appointments fill quickly, so call (801) 568-3737 to schedule your bridal appointment! 

Going Strong (Contest Alert!)

JUST DREAMY

PHOTO BY Dan Hixson Photography (www.danhixsonphotography.com)

There's no need to pinch you. Because this is so totally real.


The good folks over at the Utah Commission on Marriage are hosting a StrongerMarriage.org DREAM WEDDING CONTEST. 


The contest will follow one Utah couple through the most important steps of marriage preparation and education, and then reward them with a dream wedding. 


Umm, OK!


To enter, couples can logon to www.facebook.com/strongermarriage, upload a photo and explain why they deserve to win a dream wedding. The deadline to enter is SUNDAY, OCT. 9, so get your engaged little selves to Facebook pronto. 


Commission board members will select five finalists to be announced on FOX13's Good Day Utah on Oct. 14, after which fans and viewers will be invited to vote for the winning couple on the Stronger Marriage Facebook page. 


What are you waiting for? Make this dream your reality!


To learn more, click here. 

Fancy Meeting You Here

Hey vendors! Do you know what time it is?


WedSmith registration time, that's what. (Hurrah!)


The lovely owners of Alta Moda Bridal and Lily & Iris are making wedded bliss once again with their annual conference to "forge a better business, craft better weddings." 


And mark our blog — you'll never witness a prettier meeting. 


The big day is Tuesday, Oct. 4, the speakers are to gush for, and the attendees are must-mingle. So what are you still doing reading this? Go register! (There may even be an early bird discount in it for you.)

www.wedsmith.com

Set Sale

Five words: Avenia Bridal Spring Sample Sale


Squee!


Select designer gowns (from the gorgeous likes of Badgley Mischka, Junko Yoshioka and Tara Keely) are going for 10 to 50 percent off at Avenia Bridal, so grab your mom and your best girls and sample yourself stunning. 


Also to note: The gowns are available as sampled or customized with sleeves as needed. Plus, there are BOTH temple-ready and strapless gowns available for purchase. Who could ask for anything more?


Here are the deets.


WHAT Avenia Bridal Spring Sample Sale (Squee!)
WHERE Avenia Bridal, 228 E. University Parkway, Orem
WHEN Now!
WHO You!
HOW Make an appointment by calling Avenia Bridal at (801) 373-0194.
MORE INFO www.aveniabridal.com

GOWN BY Badgley Mishka

GOWN BY Tara Keely

PHOTOS COURTESY Avenia Bridal (www.aveniabridal.com)

Flower Power

We smell a success, brides and grooms.

Flower Patch is hosting a Bridal Open House this Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From flowers to cake testing (yum and a half) to a bridal fashion show, you're going to want to set this date.

Check out the flier below for details ...

Show-Stopper

LOVELY LOCAL BRIDE Jessie   
PHOTO BY Dan Hixson Photography (www.danhixsonphotography.com)

PHOTO TAKEN AT Thanksgiving Point (www.thanksgivingpoint.org) 

Have plans for this Saturday? 

Move them. Cancel them. Have nothing more to do with them. (Sorry, we get dramatic when crucial bridal events hit the town.)

But seriously — rearrange your schedule because it's showtime!

We're talking the Utah Wedding Expo at Thanksgiving Point. And we just can't let you miss this epic expo at one of our valley's loveliest landmarks.

The deets, if we will ... (and we so will)

EVENT DETAILS

What Utah Wedding Expo

Where Thanksgiving Point Show Barn

Date Saturday, Jan. 15

Time 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost FREE with pre-registration, $5 at the door

More Info www.utahweddingexpo.com

Fashion Find

Couture bridal fashion show? Yes, please.

Christian Garcia Couture is hosting a bridal fashion show Saturday, Oct. 16 — and the Utah County bride world is invited. They will be showing 15 one-of-a-kind wedding dresses, and one lucky bride in attendance will win a free wedding dress.

OK, twist our arm.

Here are the details ...

When Saturday, Oct. 16

Where Provo City Library Ballroom

Time 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Cost $5, although brides, buyers and press are free

Web site www.christiangarciacouture.blogspot.com

Fun Fact Christian Garcia has been designing and sewing since the age of 12!

PHOTOS BY Kim Guanzon (www.aesonica.com)
MAKEUP BY Laa Guanzon (www.makeupbylaa.com)
HAIR BY Karla Artigas
STYLED BY Christian Garcia Couture (www.christiangarciacouture.blogspot.com)
DIRECTED BY Roldan Din
MODELS Rebecca Wadley and Abbe Wadley

Attn: Local Wedding Vendors

Do you know Hilary, owner of the divine wedding dress shop Alta Moda Bridal? Please tell us you do. Everything she touches turns to gorgeous gold.

And she's tapped into something new. Hilary and her husband, Justin, have created WedSmith — an annual conference designed to "Forge a better business, craft better weddings." Anyone and everyone in Utah's bridal industry will be there. And you should be, too. 

There will be a dream team of speakers — including the likes of Anne Barge, David Perry and Sylvia Weinstock — and the chance to mingle with local (hear that, local!) vendors that you need to meet and greet.

It's a wedding gift, really.

Here's the deets ...

When Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010

Where Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City

Time 8 a.m to 6 p.m.

Cost $249

Web site www.wedsmith.com

The Bridal Fair

BRIDE Kristen

PHOTO BY Photography By McKenzie (www.photographybymckenzie.com)

Now you may want to kiss us this is so exciting. 

The Bridal Fair is next week Saturday, so mark your calendars and start your bridal engines.

And go kiss your groom instead.

EVENT DETAILS

What The Bridal Fair

Where Noah's Lindon

When Saturday, July 10

Time 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost It's so free

More Info www.thebridalfairs.com

Vera Wang Trunk Show

DRESS BY Vera Wang (www.verawangonweddings.com)

PHOTO COURTESY OF Alta Moda Bridal (www.altamodabridal.com)

Vera Wang + Alta Moda Bridal = You're welcome.

EVENT DETAILS

What Vera Wang Trunk Show

Where Alta Moda Bridal, 637 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City (across the street from Trolley Square)

When Friday and Saturday, April 23-24

Time Call to schedule an appointment

More Info Call (801) 531-1215 or visit www.altamodabridal.com.

Thanksgiving Point Wedding Expo

 PHOTO BY Annalisa Photography (www.annalisaphotography.net)

TAKEN AT Thanksgiving Point Gardens (www.thanksgivingpoint.org)

It's time, once again, for the Thanksgiving Point Wedding Expo! (You brides have all the fun.) 

Don't miss out on meeting and greeting with your favorite local vendors. 

EVENT DETAILS

What Thanksgiving Point Wedding Expo

Where Thanksgiving Point

When Saturday, April 17

Time 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost $5. However, brides that pre-register or register at the door get in free!

More Info Visit www.thanksgivingpoint.org or www.utahweddingexpo.com.

The Bridal Fair

PHOTO BY Sweet Memory Garden (www.sweetmemorygarden.com)

The Bridal Fair is this Saturday! Don't miss this 18-year Utah Valley tradition.

EVENT DETAILS

What The Bridal Fair

Where Provo High School

When Saturday, April 10

Time 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost Free, baby.

More Info Visit www.thebridalfairs.com

Badgley Mischka Trunk Show

 DRESS BY Badgley Mischka (www.badgleymischka.com)

PHOTO COURTESY OF Avenia Bridal (www.aveniabridal.com)

The divine Avenia Bridal is hosting a Badgley Mischka Trunk Show next weekend on March 12-13! Call for an appointment and gain access to the famously fabulous dressmaker's new collection (type that five times fast). 

What's more, Badgley Mischka's lovely gowns can be altered to add shoulders and sleeves if desired. There's a gown for every bride, indeed.

Happy trunking!

EVENT DETAILS

What Badgley Mischka Trunk Show

Where Avenia Bridal; 708 N. 1890 West, Provo

When March 12-13, 2010

Time Call to schedule an appointment.

More Info Call (801) 373-0194 or visit www.aveniabridal.com.

The Bridal Fair

BRIDE Alexis
PHOTO BY Dan Hixson Photography (www.danhixsonphotography.com)

The Bridal Fair is this Saturday! Don't miss your chance to mingle with Utah's finest vendors at the longest-running wedding show in the valley.

On the docket:
* $25,000 given away in prizes
* Free updos, makeovers and massages
* Fashion shows, demos and workshops

EVENT DETAILS
What The Bridal Fair
Where Provo High School
When Saturday, Feb. 13
Time 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost Free (Yes, free!)
More Info Visit www.thebridalfairs.com

Augusta Jones Trunk Show

DRESS BY Augusta Jones (www.augustajones.com)
PHOTO COURTESY OF Alta Moda Bridal (www.altamodabridal.com)

Trust us. You cannot miss this event.

The ever-lovely Alta Moda Bridal (across the street from Trolley Square in SLC) is hosting an Augusta Jones Trunk Show this weekend on Jan. 29-30. You'll get to see the inspired designer's gorgeous collection AND converse with her right-hand woman who will be there to answer any and every query.

Oh, and Alta Moda also announced on their blog that Augusta Jones is doing a brand new style of temple-ready coverage (i.e. not your normal "build-up"). We know, right?

So what are you still doing reading this? Call Alta Moda (801.531.1215) and make your appointment.

EVENT DETAILS
What Augusta Jones Trunk Show
Where Alta Moda Bridal, 637 E. 500 South, SLC
When Jan. 29-30, 2010
Time Call to schedule an appointment.
More Info Call (801) 531-1215 or visit www.altamodabridal.com.

*Editor's Fun Fact Utah Valley Bride's managing editor, Briana Stewart, wore an Augusta Jones' gown for her wedding three years ago. She's been in love ever since — to the gown AND the groom! :)

Salt Lake's Premier Wedding Show

PHOTO BY Dan Hixson Photography (www.danhixsonphotography.com)
TAKEN AT Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Salt Lake's Premier Wedding Show is this Saturday! So grab your bridal entourage and get ready to swoon over the plethora of vivacious vendors.

EVENT DETAILS
What Salt Lake Premier Wedding Show
Where Joseph Smith Memorial Building and The Lion House
When Saturday, Jan. 23
Time 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More Info Visit www.WeddingsAtTempleSquare.com

La Caille Bridal Show

PHOTO BY Swensen Photography (www.swensenphotography.com)
PHOTO COURTESY OF La Caille (www.lacaille.com)

La Caille Bridal Show is this Saturday, Jan. 16. You won't want to miss this gorgeous event (filled with glorious amounts of local vendors) at one of the most glamorous reception locations in the state.

EVENT DETAILS
What La Caille Bridal Show
Where La Caille
When Jan. 16
Time 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More Info Register at TheBrideandGroom.com