Walk This Way

WE DO ... shoe-ins!


We've said it before, we'll say it again: Pay CLOSE attention to your dearly beloved shoes, ladies. Don't walk away from an opportunity to make a splash or a statement. (Or, you know, a splashy statement.) 


Those glimpses of fabulous footwear will knock your guests off their feet — which is no easy feat! (OK, we'll stop now.) 


Need more advice? Dip your toe (seriously, last one) into the wedding shoe story of the 2012 Utah Valley Bride. 

PHOTO BY The always delightful Rebekah Westover Photography (www.rebekahwestover.com)

Alter of Love

Do we love wedding gowns? (Answer: We love wedding gowns.) 


So when The Perfect Dress gave us an inside look at some of their fabulous frocks that met an alter-nate reality, how could we not share it with you? (Answer: We could not not.)


The local gem of a store has been altering wedding dresses since 1998, and they have eight (count 'em, eight!) in-house seamstresses who work side-by-side with the bride.  


"It is very important for the bride to feel confident about the type of alterations she envisions for her gown before she purchases it, and we have many options available to her so she does," The Perfect Dress says. "Our work speaks for itself!"


Here's a glimpse at how the store has taken some "beautiful befores" to "happily ever afters."


Psst! You can check out more of their work at the blog: www.theperfectdressutah.blogspot.com


* All photos courtesy The Perfect Dress.

Beautiful Before

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After (Take 2)

Beautiful Before

Happily Ever After

Beautiful Before

Happily Ever After

Beautiful Before

Happily Ever After

Beautiful Before

Happily Ever After

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

Just Inspiring

Hey you local lovebirds! Have we got a giveaway for you.

A handful of Utah wedding vendors are giving away a prize package worth more than $10,000. (Yep. We just said $10,000.) 

The project? Inspired. A Dream Wedding Giveaway. 

The prizes? Photography, cinematography, planning and coordination, stationary and invitations, photo booth, calligraphy, DJ, transportation, hair and makeup, flowers, cake and a spa package. (Yep. We just got giddy, too.)

The how? Write a paragraph that inspires these local vendors to create your dream wedding. Talk about your dream wedding details and submit an inspiration board with at least 10 images depicting your ideas.

The deadline? Midnight on April 1.

The website? www.inspiredgiveaway.com

The bottom line? Go inspire them! (Yep. You can thank us later.)

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.)

Pinterest Interest

We're on Pinterest, folks! And it's a beautiful, beautiful thing.


Want to crush along with us? Follow us here. 

Tall Order

PHOTO BY Ashlee Elizabeth Photography (www.ashleeelizabethphoto.com)

WE DO ... tall centerpieces! 


How much do we love centerpieces rocking the height? So, so much. They bring drama to the tables and joy to the eyes. Just be sure the tall wonders have a little visibility — you don't want your guests playing peek-a-boo the whole night.