It's Our Party ...

... and you can advertise if you want to.

The time is fast approaching to say "I do" to the 2011 Utah Valley Bride! Don't miss your chance to reach thousands upon thousands of local brides who are engaged to the wedding planning process. 

They don't call us the local wedding bible for nothin'.

E-mail this address and we'll put you in contact with one of our fun ad reps.

Until then, make yourself merry with this parting shot — courtesy Oakstream Photography.

WILL YOU ... ADVERTISE WITH US?

PHOTO BY Oakstream Photography (www.oakstreamphotography.com)

SIDENOTE How is it that Oakstream Photography's engagement sessions never get old? Sigh.

We Kid You Not

WE DO ... wee ones at bridal shoots!

It doesn't get sweeter than your flower girls and ring bearers, so why not let them in on the bridal shoot fun?

And yes, we are well aware there are a high number of flower girl/ring bearer photos on this blog. We're not going to stop the cuteness anytime soon. :)

PHOTO BY Kristin Michelle Photography (www.kristinmichellephotography.blogspot.com)

Did You Know ...

... the 2009 edition of Utah Valley Bride was voted the No. 1 magazine in Utah by the Society of Professional Journalists?

Well, it so was. 

We don't mean to toot our own horn, but we just can't help ourselves. :)

Thanks, SPJ! Means a lot. 

I Do, I Do, I Do

SAGE ADVICE Plan a wedding, plan a marriage. 

It was my (Briana Stewart, managing editor of Utah Valley Bride) third wedding anniversary yesterday. And I got nostalgically smitten looking back on that most happy of days. My groom! My gown! My photos! My cake! I still revel in it all.

But do you know what makes me even more smitten? My marriage. 

In this gloriously giddy time of planning your wedding (and plan your heart out, baby), remember the marriage.

It's the best wedding gift of all.

THE HUBBY AND ME
PHOTO BY Bryant Livingston Photography (www.blphoto.com)

DRESS BY Alta Moda Bridal (www.altamodabridal.com)

FLOWERS BY Pam's Floral Garden & Design

Make A Night Of It

SAGE ADVICE Take some bridals/groomals in the evening!

Want your photos to stand out? Save a part of your shoot for after the sun goes down. 

We're talkin' a night-and-day difference. 

PHOTO BY Nichole V. Photography (www.nicholev.com)

Oh, Baby

Congratulations to Jessie Evans, of Jessie Alexis Photography fame. She just had a lovely baby girl named Norah. (Don't you just adore the name?)

You can check out a photo of the wee one here.

But in the meantime, we thought we'd celebrate with one of Jessie's purely perfect pics. (Don't you just adore alliteration?)

Congrats, Jessie! Utah Valley Bride is oh, so happy for you.

PHOTO BY Jessie Alexis Photography (www.jessiealexisphotography.com)

Eye Candy

WE DO ... party favor food!

Be sure and entertain your guests with food that is both interactive and delightfully delish. Think of it as a party favor of scrumptious proportions. 

PHOTO BY Bryant Livingston Photography (www.blphoto.com)