Congratulations Maggie and Jeff! Thank you, Heather, for sharing this bridal/groomal session with us today! Have a great weekend, friends.

LOCAL VENDOR LIST
Photography: Heather Telford Photography
Location: Sundance Resort
Dress: Maggie Sottero from the Bridal Center
Flowers: Artisan Bloom
Hair and Makeup: Jamie Snelson at Aspen Salon
Suit: Tommy Hilfiger from Macy’s

So, how does your garden grow?

For more bridal fashion inspiration for garden-themed celebrations, check out these new gowns.

{Images: 1 Watters / 2 Crane & Co. for Paperless Post; Elizabeth Anne Designs / 3 Anthropologie / 4, 5 Nordstrom
/ 6 A Country Farmhouse / 7 Food & Wine / 8 eBay / 9 Nordstrom / 10 Mercier Beacoup / 11 Martha Stewart Weddings / 12 Watters}

“Astrid” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Aria” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Adele” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Ava” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Ally” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Ashley” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Annabella” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Amelie” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Aurora” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Alexandra” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Avery” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Angelica” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Alexis” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Alsa” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Alice” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Alyssa” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Abegail” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Acelia” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Audrina” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Arielle” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Audrey” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Amarie” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Abatha” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Adriana” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Anna” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Andrea” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Annemarie” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Aveline” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Anastasia” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

“Amore” by Carolina Herrera | Spring 2014 Bridal Collection

Our favorite dresses in Carolina Herrera’s new collection are Astrid, an off-white strapless hand-painted lace on silk organza gown with cathedral tulle veil, Ava, an off-white silk chiffon column gown with embellished belt, Ally, an ivory silk mikado cocktail dress with side bow detail, and Aurora, an ivory tulle strapless gown with hand-painted gold leaves and matching long veil.

Which styles make your heart skip a beat?

Find Carolina Herrera wedding gowns at Gateway Bridal in Salt Lake City.

WHAT: If you thought My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a good time, wait until you check out Utah’s first big fat fake wedding. Dubbed The Wednesday Wedding, the event is a bridal fair alternative for brides and grooms seeking local resources, plus a fun night out for married couples. Vendors including Bleu Wednesday Floral Design, Heather Telford Photography, Rue de Lis, Danburry Barber Shop, and more have teamed up to create the wedding showcase; just like the real deal, the festivities include an evening ceremony, tasty food, and a dance party reception!

WHERE: The Bell Room (1 North University Avenue, Provo)

WHEN: Wednesday, May 22 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $7 per guest or $10 for two. Purchase tickets online.

WHAT: You switch up your wardrobe with each new season, so why not shake up your hair and makeup routine, too? Get your makeover on at the Koo De Ker + Dexterity Salon Beauty Event. Salt Lake City boutique Koo De Ker is teaming up with the lock stars from SLC’s Dexterity Salon to offer free braids, top knots, and updo’s, plus tips for working pretty (and on-trend) scarves and wraps into your hair style. Sydney Hansen, a regional artist with Trish Mcevoy, will also be at the event dishing out seasonal makeup tips and trends. Consider it a research opportunity for your wedding-day look.

WHERE: Koo De Ker (1037 East 900 South, Salt Lake City)

WHEN: This Thursday, May 16 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free but RSVPs are encouraged. Guests can RSVP via Koo De Ker’s Instagram account or Facebook page.

A stirring warmth flowed from her, as if her heart was trying to come out to you concealed in one of those breathless, thrilling words. –F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

I hope she’ll be a fool–that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool. –F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Life is much more successfully looked at from a single window. –F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

He had come a long way to this blue lawn, and his dream must have seemed so close that he could hardly fail to grasp it. –F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

There was music from my neighbor’s house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars. –F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

They had never been closer in their month of love, nor communicated more profoundly one with another, than when she brushed silent lips against his coat’s shoulder or when he touched the end of her fingers, gently, as though she were asleep. –F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past. –F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Many thanks to Elizabeth Messina for sharing these additional images with us today! For details on the Gatsby-era fashion and finery included in this shoot, check out the original feature from the pages of Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom magazine.

Have a lovely weekend, friends. We’ll see you at the movies!

PHOTO CREDITS
Photography: Elizabeth Messina
Fashion and Accessories: See original feature for details
Event and Floral Design: Sinclair & Moore Events
Hair and Makeup: Erin Skipley

Tomorrow we’ll be sharing exclusive images from our Gatsby-inspired fashion shoot featured in the pages of our current issue, but today we’re stoking the Gatsby flames by sharing images of gorgeous Jazz Age jewels from Tiffany & Co.‘s new Great Gatsby Collection.

The Savoy, a diamond and freshwater cultured pearl headpiece with detachable brooch

Inspired by Luhrmann’s film and designed in collaboration with costume designer Catherine Martin, Tiffany & Co.’s Great Gatsby Collection officially debuts tomorrow, the same day as the film. The stunning jewelry is based on 1920′s designs from the Tiffany Archives and is worn by the film’s stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, aka Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan.

Tassel pendants of diamonds, freshwater cultured pearls, and platinum

Hand ornament with a daisy motif in diamonds, cultured pearls, and platinum

Daisy brooch of white diamonds and a fancy intense Tiffany Yellow Diamond and platinum

Mulligan’s Tiffany wardrobe includes swingy tassle pearl necklaces, a hand ornament in a daisy motif, a yellow diamond long-stemmed daisy brooch, and (our personal favorite) the Savoy, a knockout of a headress adorned with diamonds and cultured pearls. DiCaprio’s Tiffany accessories include cuff links of black and green enamel on 18K gold (the finishing touch to his custom Brooks Brothers shirts worn in the film), and a slender card case and flask in sterling silver.

Monogram cuff links of green enamel and 18K gold

Daisy cuff links of white enamel and sterling silver

Flask of sterling silver and black enamel

You can get an up close and personal look at items in The Great Gatsby Collection–and purchase items–at the Tiffany & Co. City Creek Center location in downtown Salt Lake City.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post featuring Gatsby-era finery and wedding fashion!

Dressing mom for the big day can be a challenge–you want her to look beautiful and standout in a sea of guests, but you don’t want her to blend in with your bridesmaids by wearing something too flirty, nor do you want her to feel like she’s part of the old folks table by donning something too frumpy. Enter Collection 20′s dresses and suits for moms: they’re sophisticated and stylish without being boring or too buttoned-up.

Below, check out the full C20 collection for spring 2013, plus fashion advice and top picks from Lenni Stratton of local wedding boutique Lily & Iris.

Lenni shares her thoughts on C20 and her favorite styles for mom this season:

Collection 20 mother of the bride and mother of the groom dresses and suits are the perfect solution for the mom looking for something stylish and classic to wear on the wedding day. This season, we are especially loving C20′s lace. It’s available in flattering colors for mom (think blush, navy, dove grey, and more), it’s super soft and luxurious, and it gives just the right amount of glam to the mother of the bride or groom. Collection 20 dupioni and brocade suits are a great option for moms who want (or need) more modest coverage. C20′s three-quarter length sleeve suit jackets are ultra-flattering and come in a multitude of great colors to match any palette.

Thanks Lenni! Moms and brides, shop Collection 20 dresses and suits at Lily & Iris in Salt Lake City.

To all the moms out there, we wish you a very merry early Mother’s Day!

Did your beloved Fido play a role in your wedding-day festivities? Did you recently attend a wedding where a precious pooch stole the show from the bride and groom? Whether the pup played ring bearer, flower girl, best man, or just acted as an honorary guest, tell us about it! We want to feature photos of local canines at local nuptials in the upcoming issue of Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom magazine.

How to submit:

• For inspiration, check out our previous post on the new book Wedding Dogs–A Celebration of Holy Mutrimony.
• Send us your best pet photo(s), a brief description of the wedding (who, what, where, when), and the names of the bride, groom, and dog.
• Email your submission to info {at} saltlakebrideandgroom {dot} com with the subject line “Wedding Dog Photo”
• We’ll be accepting submissions over the next few weeks. If we choose your photo, we’ll follow-up for more information.

Questions? Leave a comment below and we’ll get back to you. We look forward to seeing your submission!

(Pug image by Dottie Photography via Swoon}

“Then Came You” by Ivy & Aster

“Time After Time” by Ivy & Aster

“Chelsea Morning” by Ivy & Aster

Detail of “Chelsea Morning” by Ivy & Aster

“Endless Love” by Ivy & Aster

“Now & Forever” by Ivy & Aster

Detail of “Now & Forever” by Ivy & Aster

“All My Life” by Ivy & Aster

Detail of “All My Life” by Ivy & Aster

“Wonderful Tonight” by Ivy & Aster

Detail of “Wonderful Tonight” by Ivy & Aster

Back detail of “Shining Star” by Ivy & Aster

“Shining Star” by Ivy & Aster

“The One” by Ivy & Aster

“Heart of Gold” by Ivy & Aster

Detail of “Heart of Gold” by Ivy & Aster

“My Girl” by Ivy & Aster

“Still In Love” by Ivy & Aster

We’re big fans of styles Time After Time, Chelsea Morning, and Endless Love. Which dresses in the Spring 2014 collection are your favorites?

Find Ivy & Aster wedding dresses at Alta Moda Bridal in Salt Lake City.