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Millennial Falls Event March Madness Sale!! $2,000 off of reception packages any day in March!!

March Madness Sale!! $2,000 off of reception packages any day in March!! Please mention Salt Lake Bride when you contact Millennial Falls Event Center. Millennial Falls is the premier contemporary reception center in Utah. It is a custom built, 12,000 square foot venue with a 40 foot waterfall, located on over two acres of land … Continue reading Millennial Falls Event


Timeless Bridal Nail Designs

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Your big day is approaching, and what better way to complement your classic and timeless bridal look than with exquisite nails? While trends come and go, timeless elegance is forever. In this blog post, we’ll explore timeless bridal nail designs that are perfect for brides seeking a sophisticated and enduring style! The Classic French Manicure: A French manicure is a timeless choice for brides. It”s subtle, natural look, with pale pink and white tips, complements any wedding gown and adds a touch of understated sophistication. Sheer Elegance with Nude Nails: If you prefer a more understated look, nude nails offer a clean and polished appearance without drawing attention away from … Continue reading Timeless Bridal Nail Designs


2023 Wedding Trends We Want To See

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If you are planning a wedding during 2023, here are 3 things that we are hoping to see in the weddings this year! Intimate Ceremonies- After Covid-19, there are many people who don’t want to have a big wedding or ceremony. This year we are hoping to see smaller, more intimate ceremonies with just family and close friends. Smaller ceremonies allow you to be even more personal and can be more comfortable if you don’t want to be in front of a large group. Charcuterie Tables- We all know that charcuterie boards are everywhere and we love them, but have you ever considered doing a charcuterie table for our reception … Continue reading 2023 Wedding Trends We Want To See


The 10 Must-Have Beauty Products for Your Wedding Day Glow

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We’ve all been there… scrolling on TikTok, Instagram, watching your favorite YouTuber do their makeup or sport their best glam looks. Sitting there fantasizing that you could have all the products they have. But guess what? We’ve cracked the code.  We’ve done our research, consulted fellow brides and influencers and uncovered the top 10 wedding day must-haves to make your wedding makeup flawless and long-lasting. We have included the original products for when you’re in the mood to splurge and their wallet-friendly alternatives! No need to break the bank to look amazing. We’ve even added in a few must haves for the grooms, so everyone is looking fabulous on the … Continue reading The 10 Must-Have Beauty Products for Your Wedding Day Glow


Utah Wedding Photo Spots

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  Utah has always been one of the best places for Salt Lake Brides to take their wedding photos. With Utah’s breathtaking landscapes and portraits, photoshoots for couples couldn’t be any more dreamy. Top 10 Best Spots in Utah for Wedding Photoshoots: Little Sahara Sand Dunes The Salt Flats Tunnel Springs Albion Basin Ensign Peak Tibble Fork Jordan Pines Inlet Park Each location has stunning views and beautiful scenery to capture perfect moments with your special person. Find the place that you love for the season you are in so that you can always remember your gorgeous Utah Wedding.



How Much Money Should We Spend On Our Wedding?

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Deciding how much money you should spend on your wedding is a burdensome task. It can seem overwhelming and stressful. However, planning out your budget before is very important. If you are able to manage your budget correctly, wedding planning will be much smoother! One important thing to remember is that everyone spends different amounts of money on their wedding. There is no need to compare your budget to someone else’s. Depending on who is paying for the wedding, how much money they have, or how much you are willing to spend all contribute to the price. Here are some simple tips and questions to ask yourself to figure out … Continue reading How Much Money Should We Spend On Our Wedding?


How to Minimize Stress During Wedding Planning

As we all know, life can be very stressful. We often find ourselves wondering how we are going to fit all that we need to do into our 24-hour days. Life does not stop when you get engaged, which also means that the daily stressors do not stop as well. While wedding planning may be very exciting, it can often come with a lot of anxiety as well. Brides can find themselves overwhelmed with all the decisions they need to make and how they are going to find time to fit their decision-making into their busy schedules. Here are a few tips for Brides as to how to reduce their … Continue reading How to Minimize Stress During Wedding Planning


From Drab to Fab: Create Your Perfect Wedding Venue

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As you have started to plan your wedding, you’ve realized that weddings are expensive!!! But you still want a magical night, right? You still want your venue to take your guests’ breath away when they walk in and to feel like you are dancing the night away just like in a Disney movie. However, when it comes to decorating for your big day, it might be too stressful to manage on your own. Who wants to be worrying about what the venue looks like when you are in the middle of getting prepped and pampered to walk down the aisle?? No one. Decorating a venue is such a large task … Continue reading From Drab to Fab: Create Your Perfect Wedding Venue


6 Tips to Picking the Perfect Wedding Venue

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When beginning the wedding planning process there can be hundreds of decisions to make. So many decisions can leave soon-to-be brides wondering where in the world they should even start, and this is stressful! Wedding planning does not have to be stressful!  So, with that being said, where is the best place to start when beginning your wedding planning journey? We have two words for you: Wedding. Venue.  And why is choosing a wedding venue so important? Once you’ve selected a location for your wedding you can visualize where your dream day will be happening.  All the other decisions for the big day will become much easier. Not only that … Continue reading 6 Tips to Picking the Perfect Wedding Venue


Guess What…You’re Engaged!! Now What?

Congratulations! It’s time to start the next part of your life with your best friend. But not before tackling the beast in the room, wedding planning. When it comes to planning your big day, there’s always so much to do! In one hand you’re juggling invitations while in the other you’re juggling venues and catering. We’re not gonna lie, it will be madness. That’s why we took some time out to create a cute little check list that you can print off to plan your day! Don’t thank us, making your life easier is thanks enough. Here it is! Click it! Salt Lake Bride Wedding Checklist  


Cactus and Tropicals Event

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I want formally invite you to our annual Wedding Showcase at our beautiful Draper, Utah location this Feb. 24 from 11-5pm.  We will have over 20 of our favorite wedding vendors in attendance, from florists, caterers, cakes, officiants, photographers, invitations, djs, and more!


Passport To Love

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Event Page Info: The Utah Marriage Commission and Salt Lake Community College have partnered to offer this awesome online date night experience FREE of charge to engaged and married couples in Salt Lake County. The workshop runs for five consecutive Friday evenings. Space is limited. Register Today!  Event Details: Get ready for an incredible adventure … Continue reading Passport To Love


5 Beautiful Color Schemes for Your Perfect Fall Wedding

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Fall is here, and we are ready for some beautiful autumn weddings! We often associate this time of year with colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and some cozy sweaters. When it comes to weddings, to match the feeling of the season, we often stick to warm colors, especially earthy and jewel tones. We have some great recommendations to make your Autumn wedding unique yet fitting for the season! 1 Eggplant, Sage, and Champagne     This beautiful shade of purple is one color that really works best in the fall. It will stun your guests with its deep elegance. Sage will bring out the depth of the purple and bring a … Continue reading 5 Beautiful Color Schemes for Your Perfect Fall Wedding


Featured Wedding – A Trucker’s Love

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  A Trucker’s Love   On August 12, 2017, two of the state’s largest Trucking families, England Trucking and Godfrey Trucking, joined roads in Holy Matrimony. Megan Godfrey married Clayton England in the Salt Lake Temple. Meghan and Clayton met in high school, but a high school romance wasn’t in the log for them as Clayton was a sophomore trying to “pick-up” a senior. After both serving LDS missions, Clayton in Mexico City, Mexico and Meghan in Santiago, Chili, Clayton finally grew up and age just didn’t matter any longer. They went on their first date to see the Christmas lights at Temple Square and it was history from then … Continue reading Featured Wedding – A Trucker’s Love


2018-2 Wedding So Easy Book Cover

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Here is the cover of our newest book  Wedding So Easy – Utah’s Premier Wedding Professionals and Planning Guide. Thanks to Adilfa from Don Polo Photography for the shot! Also view the online version of Wedding So Easy Utah’s Premier Wedding Professionals and Planning Guide. Thanks to 702west.com for the design What do you think?  Please leave a comment –


Cactus and Tropicals Event

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I want formally invite you to our annual Wedding Showcase at our beautiful Draper, Utah location this Feb. 24 from 11-5pm.  We will have over 20 of our favorite wedding vendors in attendance, from florists, caterers, cakes, officiants, photographers, invitations, djs, and more!



How Much does an Average Wedding Cost?

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  Have you ever thought about what the average cost of a wedding is? Spoiler: It’s not cheap! The wedding industry is a growing one. It’s seeing an annual growth rate of 3.2%, while the whole industry is worth $72 billion and it employees well over a million people. While an average wedding won’t cost nearly as much as some of the most expensive weddings ever, like the wedding between Prince Charles and Princess Diana that cost a whopping $110 million, it will still financially set back the newlyweds significantly. Let’s dig into specific average costs of a wedding: Just the clothes the bride and groom wear cost over $1500 … Continue reading How Much does an Average Wedding Cost?


Louland Falls Event

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Louland Falls open house/wedding show and tasting event.  Come and see this beautiful Utah wedding venue, meet wedding vendors and taste some wonderful food.



Here is a Riddle – How Did He Pop the Question

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A riddle:  what is the only type of rock that a guy should throw at a girl?  Drum roll please…why, a diamond, of course! Of the many different types of proposals that you will make and receive throughout your life, nothing compares to the magical, exciting, life-changing proposal of marriage.  So, I thought it might be fun to veer away from offering advice on things related to weddings, and share some fun proposal stories.  Whether you are knee-deep in planning your wedding and could use a fun distraction, or are in need of some ideas on how to pop the question, I know that you will enjoy these stories. Casey … Continue reading Here is a Riddle – How Did He Pop the Question


3 Questions to Ask Before You Plan Your Wedding

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You said, “YES!”, so now what? Having 20 years of experience in the wedding industry, I can say without hesitation that thoughtful planning is an essential element to a fabulous wedding. You probably feel bombarded with information though, whether it is advice from friends and family, and/or ideas from wedding magazines, Pinterest, etc., so where do you start? Simple…start with the thoughtful part of the planning by establishing a foundation from which the rest of the planning can build upon. Once complete, you will find that the planning process flows naturally and is actually fun! Establish your foundation by both of you answering the following series of questions: 1. What … Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Before You Plan Your Wedding


2015-2 Wedding So Easy Book Cover

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Here is the cover of our newest book  Wedding So Easy Utah’s Premiere Guide to Wedding Professionals   Thanks to Thomas Peek Photography for the shot! Also view the on-line version of Wedding So Easy Utah’s Premier Guide to Wedding Professionals. Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the new cover –


10 Weeks to Plan a Wedding – Week 1

I just got engaged to my best friend and I am way beyond excited!! We want to take you along for the ride as we plan our wedding at Temple Square in just 10 weeks!! My name is Jessica Hunt and I’ve worked as the administrative/marketing assistant for Temple Square Hospitality in Utah for just over 3 years. The president of our corporation set me up on a blind date a year and a half ago with this cute, funny boy named Mike Doxey, and now he is my fiance! We want to take you along for the ride as we plan our wedding at Temple Square in just 10 … Continue reading 10 Weeks to Plan a Wedding – Week 1