Mother Dearest: Watters Collection 20 for Mothers of the Wedding

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Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, and we’ve got mom on the brain! Today we’re sharing spring and summer fashion ideas for MOBs and MOGs from Collection 20 by Watters. 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 [...]

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: Winter Wedding Tips and Ideas, Part III

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On this chilly, icy Friday we’re sharing part three of our “Cold Hands, Warm Hearts” series. Over the past two weeks we’ve offered tips and ideas for winter weddings in Utah, from a tasty seasonal appetizer menu to the perfect pre-wedding facial. Today, we’re talking winter bridesmaid fashion with Lily & Iris and stylish decor [...]

From the Mag: Jessica + Christian’s Park City Country Club Wedding by Blush Photography

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  Remember local bride Jessica VanderMeyden from the Look Smart section of our summer/fall 2012 issue? We fell in love with Jessica’s braided hairstyle and natural makeup when we saw her wedding photos, so we chose the Cottonwood Heights gal for our “real bride, real beauty” feature (page 32). We focus on Jessica’s wedding day [...]

Live From New York Bridal Market: Modern Trousseau

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Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Lenni Stratton of Alta Moda Bridal and Lily & Iris. Lenni is blogging for us live from Bridal Fashion Week in NYC! We started our morning off with a trip to see one of our favorite U.S.-made designers, Modern Trousseau. First to their showroom, located in the heart [...]

Featured: Our Summer/Fall 2012 Flowers Photo Shoot on Ruffled Blog

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Oh happy day! We were so excited when we got word that Ruffled wanted to spotlight the Flowers feature from our current summer/fall 2012 issue. We loved working on this feature and were thrilled with the final product, so we love being able to share it with even more brides and grooms! Hop on over [...]

Sneak Peek: The Cover of Our Summmer/Fall 2012 Issue

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There are some images that make you laugh, others that make you smile, and still others that make you swoon. The image on the cover of our new summer/fall 2012 issue would be the latter of the three: Swoon-worthy, wouldn’t you agree? And it’s even prettier in person! Our lovely new cover was captured by [...]

Ask the Expert: Dressing Mom for the Big Day–Ideas and Advice from Lily & Iris

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Mom knows best–except sometimes when it comes to her wardrobe selection for your wedding. Whether she’s too busy helping you plan to think about herself, hates shopping, or thinks, ahem, a white bedazzled ballgown is a perfectly acceptable ensemble for your walk down the aisle, Mom could use a little guidance in the wedding fashion [...]

Dress(es) of the Week: Alfred Sung ‘Firecracker’ Bridesmaid Dresses

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Today we’re shining a spotlight on not one, not two, but three fantastic frocks! It was love at first sight when I spotted these Alfred Sung bridesmaid dresses in ‘Firecracker’ from Dessy. (The reddish hue reminds me of Pantone’s 2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango.) The dresses are made of Peau De Soie (French for ‘skin [...]

Weekend Update: Lily & Iris Sample Sale Today and Tomorrow!

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  Brides, maids, and moms–this is your friendly reminder that this weekend Lily & Iris in Salt Lake City is hosting a Sample Sale! Lily & Iris carries fashion-forward frocks for bridesmaids and mothers from designers like Dessy, Amsale, Lela Rose, Lynn Lugo, and more. These dresses are perfect for cocktail and holiday parties, too, ladies! During the [...]

Save the Date: Lily & Iris Sample Sale, December 2-3

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Happy Monday! With Thanksgiving just a few days away, the holiday countdown has  officially begun. Time to start thinking about holiday decorations, gifts, parties…and, best of all, sales! Today, Lenni Stratton of Lily & Iris is sharing the scoop on L&I’s upcoming Sample Sale on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. If you’re shopping for [...]