Oh They Say When You Marry In June ...

Since June is almost over (it's shocking to us, too), we had to give a shout-out to all of our June brides.


So enjoy this charming clip from "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers," and remember — when you marry in June, you will always be a bride.

Happy Campers

Happy Friday!


And to celebrate, does this picture make you as happy as it does us? We thought so. 


So gleeful. So simple. So love. 

PHOTO BY Rebekah Westover Photography (www.rebekahwestover.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)

What A Treat

DEARLY BELOVED DETAIL Tasty favors!


Having an interactive treat — like the blissfully blue cotton candy below — is a delicious (and memorable) way to love on your wedding guests. 


And a way to get an adorbs pose on, of course.

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

One For The Honey

WHAT TO LOVE Every single thing about it. The bouquet covering his face? His sly expression? Those ridiculously raised eyebrows? We could look (and giggle) at this picture all the day long.


WHAT TO LEARN Convince your honey to loosen up in front of the camera and get in on the fun! You'll have your romantic shots, your serene shots and your epic shots. But silly groom shots? We do, we do, we do. 

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

Wax On

PHOTO COURTESY WixyWax

Does it get more annoying than unwanted body hair? We submit that it does not. But when it comes to your wedding, don't let that hair wear you down. Be free, brides! Be free. 

Here to help you in your cause of freedom is Lana Nielson of WixyWax, a waxing studio in Provo. Her three tips are so great, they'll make the hair stand up on your arms. (Until you're free of it, that is. :)

Wax on, Lana!

1. BARE IN MIND

Decide to be fresh and free. You don't have to be tied to the daily shave on your wedding day — body waxing buys you long-lasting silky smooth skin. Shaving irritation is known to be more common in tropical climates, and salt or chlorinated water can bring on a shaving rash. Thinking forward into your honeymoon, consider leg, bikini and underarm waxing for both confidence and healthy skin.

2. CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES

Know your wax choices. Choose a salon that is dedicated to waxing only. This will ensure your esthetician loves to wax and knows the most efficient pain-free techniques. It also means they will have a good knowledge of waxing chemistry and use both hard and soft waxes (especially important with Brazilian waxing). Know that you have the right to ask about their policy on double dipping (make sure a clean stick is used for every dip into the wax pot). Last of all, beware of the "15-minute Brazilian" wax hype. The pace should be up to you — fast or slow. You deserve to receive answers about skin care and learn some skin prep without being rushed.

3. NOW, NOW

Schedule now. Repeat waxing leads to thinner and thinner hair growth, so you've everything to gain by starting early. If you're already getting close to your wedding, no worries! A specialist will have a plan for that, too. Hitch the man, ditch the razor.

For more information, check out www.wixywax.com.

Wedding Party

Please check out McKenzie's (of the famed Photography by McKenzie) blog to see the recent bridal shoot she did as a fun personal project. 


You have our kind of fun, McKenzie. 


Check out her blog post (and more fab photos) here. You can also see the list of local vendors she used, including the lovely Avenia Bridal for gowns. Gush and a half! 

PHOTOS BY Photography by McKenzie (www.photographybymckenzie.com)