Congrats William and Kate! The Royal Wedding Top 5

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The Royal Wedding went off without a hitch this morning! Thank you Will and Kate for bringing class and elegance back to weddings! The Royal Wedding was full of glamour, emotion, love and hope. How could you not be moved watching the beaming newlyweds smile, kiss and laugh on the balcony of Buckingham Palace? There [...]

Royal Wedding Inspiration: The Dress

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It’s the million dollar question: What will Kate Middleton wear to wed Prince William? Her dress has remained a well-guarded secret, and chances are we won’t have any clues as to her gown’s design until tomorrow. But while we anxiously await Kate’s grand entrance, let’s daydream about what her dress might look like, shall we? We’ve seen royal wedding-inspiration for the [...]

Royal Wedding Inspiration: The Cake

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We’ve seen delicious ideas for the royal reception menu, but, of course, no reception is complete without a cake. We know that Wills and Kate will be serving a traditional brandy-flavored fruit cake on Friday’s luncheon, which, according to British-born, Salt Lake City-based pastry chef Martin Perham of Martin’s Fine Desserts, are actually quite delicious. Prince William also requested [...]

Royal Wedding Inspirtaion: The Food & Drink

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Now that we’ve seen gorgeous inspiration for the Royal Wedding repection decor, it’s time to focus on the food and drink–what do you serve 600 hungry Royal Wedding guests? The menu for the reception at Buckingham Palace is said to include hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and canapes. Perhaps cottage pie (a fave dish of Wills) and sticky topping pudding (one of Kate’s fave desserts) [...]

Royal Wedding Inspiration: The Reception Decor

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Following the Royal Wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey and a procession through London, Wills and Kate will make their way to Buckingham Palace for a reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen. The afternoon fete for 600 guests is sure to be a regal affair. I asked Kristin Spear of Soiree Productions in Park City and Mara Marian-Harwood of Events By [...]

Royal Wedding Inspiration: The Bouquet

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What blooms will Ms. Middleton carry as she makes her way down the loooong red-carpeted aisle at Westminster Abbey during the Royal Wedding on Friday? When Princess Diana wed Prince Charles in 1981 she carried a cascading bouquet of gardenias, orchids, lily of the valley, roses, freesia and myrtle, weighing nearly 7 pounds! (Fun fact: Apparently it’s tradition for [...]

Let the Games Begin! Royal Wedding Inspiration Week

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The countdown to the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton on April 29th has begun! I am beyond excited for the big (BIG) day. I may not have received an invitation to Westminster Abbey (must have been lost in the mail, eh?), but you better believe I will obsessing over every detail–eyes glued [...]

Rachel (and Spencer) Had a Little Lamb–Spring Engagement Session by Julie Parker Photography

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It’s not every day you see a lamb in an engagement photo shoot (and no, I’m not talking about a handbag or stiletto designed by Gwen Stefani). But today is your lucky day. Feast your eyes on Rachel and Spencer’s out-in-a-field spring engagement shoot by Julie Parker Photography, complete with a fluffy lamb, perky tulips, and a sunny wide-brim hat. [...]

Score a Perfect 10: Got Beauty Nail Event This Saturday in Sugar House

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Looking for a new nail polish to debut on the Big Day? Whether you want a classic red, a subtle pink or a fashion-forward neon yellow, your polish options are endless. Why not test out a few shades prior to the main event? Grab your bridesmaids and head to Got Beauty this Saturday, April 23 for the Sugar House boutique’s “Spectacular Nail Event” [...]

Vera Wang-Inspired Decor + Details Photo Shoot by MOOD Events

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A few monts ago, I spotted a gorgeous Vera Wang-inspired photo shoot on the Merci New York blog. Come to find out the shoot was designed and styled by Utah’s very own MOOD Events and Production (who happen to be celebrating their first year in the wedding biz this week – happy anniversary, MOOD!) and captured [...]