Major Props

SAGE ADVICE Props, please.

Bringing props to a photo session can really take pictures to a whole new level, says Jessie Evans, of Jessie Alexis Photography. 

See what we mean?

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

Do Come In

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Welcome some advice? Give many a thought to the first thing your guests will see when they arrive. It will set the entire tone for your reception.

PHOTO BY Captured By Mikki Photography (www.capturedbymikki.com)

Season's Greetings

PHOTO BY Meredith Carlson Photography (www.merephoto.com)

WHAT TO LOVE Those fall colors! This stunning picture by Meredith Carlson makes crayons swoon.

WHAT TO LEARN Seasons matter. Whether you have a spring in your step or are fall-ing in love, take advantage of your matrimonial months.

Second That Emotion

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

WHAT TO LOVE How can you not want to fall in love all over again after seeing this photo? (With the same person, obvs.) We have an office of giddy editors saying you just can't.

WHAT TO LEARN The depth perception of the photo matches its depth of emotion. And the bright clothing matches the couple's bright future. Think about the emotion you want to convey in your photos by purposefully pondering your location and wardrobe. Then find an expert photographer to make it happen in a snap.

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

A Head Start

WILL YOU ... wear a veil? A feather headpiece? A flower?

What, for you, is the tops?

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

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