Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Southern Utah Wedding-McKenzie+Jon

McKenzie and Jon were so much fun to work with. The first time I met with them they only had colors in mind. As we talked I got a feel for their personalities and designed an inspiration board for our next consult. They loved all the ideas and we hit the ground running!


The whimsical feel of their reception made for such a fun night


The love birds perched upon the cake was one of my favorite little details






Jones Soda's were a huge hit with the guests




Congratulations McKenzie and Jon, you are a darling couple
All my best, Laura

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ammon + Hayley-St George Utah Wedding

I LOVED EVERY DETAIL OF THIS WEDDING!!


Beautiful Velvet Red LinenThe Ball Room is complete!The most gorgeous mantle display I have ever seen by Cristy at Bloomers The Groom's BoutonniereWe love working with the ever so creative staff at Bloomers



Anyone for an ice cold Italian soda? Marvellous Catering



The kids were so happy to have a landing spot for treats and fun!





I love these black and whites of the highlighted moments by








We had so much fun planning this wedding! Hayley and Ammon, what a sweet couple you are....thanks for letting us share your day with you!!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Masquarade-Southern Utah Wedding

We knew.... from the moment that we were brainstorming about ideas for Sammy and Jared's wedding that their love for "Phantom of the Opera" had to be incorporated into their day! Sammy and Tracey getting ready for the big day





The beautiful dress




Here's a little phantom...oh so cute...or what?




Marvellous Catering with "marvelous" food as always






Oh, so fun ,photo op for all of the guests !




"Mask" elements were part of the overall decor





I absolutely love this "Father and Bride" moment!


Dance!




Dance!



Dance!





I always tell a bride and groom that if they really want to have fun at their wedding they have to take the lead by being out on the dance floor.....


Sammy and Jared were absolutely the life of the party!



This irresistable cake was the design of
Heidi Smith Icings Cake Design



All of the single ladies were anxious to catch this bouquet




Jared tossing the garter



Sammy and Jared on their way to the beginning of their new lives together

We had so much fun planning your wedding....we wish you all the best!



















Saturday, October 10, 2009

Nicole + Colton-Part 1

Colton and Nicole

Wedding Ceremony

at

Color Country Ranch

Absolutely Gorgeous Location






The Wedding Party



The Ring Bearer-Joshua




The Darling Flower Girl-Olivia





"The Girls"






The Father of the Bride

and

Nicole







Sneak Peak of the Table Design

All of the tables were named for a different fort where Nicole and Colton have served in the Military
Check back for more images of the
Wedding Reception
coming soon!

Thank you so much to Laurie Terry of


for providing us with these beautiful images

that she captured of the wedding ceremony!








Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Puttin on the Ritz

Although this was a wedding that I coordinated last November I just received this wonderful surprise in my inbox from their fabulous photographer....Jimmy Bishop of
Gideon Photography!
I loved working on this wedding, with this beautiful couple, Emely and Chris at
The Ritz Carlton in Lake Las Vegas. I wanted to share these photo's and felt it an honor to have been part of their momentous occasion!


The Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas



Emely Getting Ready

The Dress, The Shoes, Gorgeous!


The Ceremony



Captured Moments of the Reception


The Sparkler Send Off to a Gondola Ride on Lake Las Vegas

A Fairy Tale Wedding!!!

Bridals in Spain
One of the Priceless Moments of this Wedding was when we were interviewing Jimmy of Gideon Photography, the conversation turned to the honeymoon in Spain.
Jimmy was going to be in Spain at the very time that Chris and Emely would be there for their honeymoon. It sealed the deal!

Style Team:
Venue-Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas
Photographer-Gideon Photography
Videographer-Document Life
String Quartet-Zion Belles
DJ-Steve Baca

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Why You Wouldn't Hire a Wedding Planner!

Photo by One Memory at a Time with Alisha Shaw
Check out the article in The Spectrum neighborhoods
by Julie Hinton at Forevermore Events

In these economical times we are all trying to cut back. This concept even applies toward your special day. Weddings that use to be lavish events are now turning to simplistic trends.

One thing still rings true: whether you are trying to conserve or splurge, there is a long list of to-dos before you can say, "I do". These lists can sometimes feel endless and take away from the excitement during your engagement. This is where a wedding planner eases the pressure.

Is a wedding planner right for you, your budget and your overall event?

Do not hire a wedding planner if you want to spend more money. You heard me right, you can save money with a wedding planner. In the past, planners have been perceived for only indulgent couples with money to spare. This is not the case these days.

Wedding planners are becoming affordable and can even get you discounts and special rates by consulting through them. Wedding professionals build up relationships with each other and will sometimes give benefits for referring them.

On multiple occasions I have seen free services thrown in by a vendor or a price even deducted in half because they went through a wedding planner.

Planners can also help you get more bang for your buck. They know how to cut back on certain expenses to make your event look like a splurge even though you might be on a tight budget.

Another reason you would not hire a wedding planner is if you can be in two places at once. Brides have a large role. That is, of course, being the bride. On a wedding day it is not uncommon to have a 16-hour work day, a mop in one hand and an iron in the other.The last thing a bride needs to do is to be steaming linen or polishing silverware before she is about to walk down the middle aisle.

Finally, don't hire a wedding planner if you already spend eight or more hours a day reading, writing, researching and dreaming about weddings.

Wedding planners are professionals that obsess over weddings, daydream about wedding and are always scheming new trends for weddings. They are full-time wedding guru's that have been doing this for years, not just for a few months of engagement.

By tapping into their skills and involving them from the beginning of your initial planning, you will be amazed at the creations that will come to surface giving you the wedding you did not even know was in your reach without breaking the bank.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Tere + Will: Great Gatsby Wedding



The Ring Ceremony
Bell Tower Reception Center Gardens




The Ring Bearer
Holly, The Family Pet








The Beautiful Shoes
A Fun Pop of Aqua and Green with Jewels



The Maid of Honor
Chellsey









The Reception



The First Dance
Mr and Mrs William Shake






The Father Bride Dance
An Emotional Bob and Tere




The Wedding Cake
Bridal Cakes by Yvonne











The Floral
Gorgeous Towering Arangements by TaiPan Trading






The Table Decor
Beautiful Osterich Feathers with Elegant Black and White Damask Linen



The Send Off
Aqua and Lime Green Ribbon Wands



The Get Away Car
The Green "Thing"
Will and Tere....your photo's say it all....it was a "GREAT' Gatsby wedding!
I wish you all the best that life has to offer and more.....
Laura


Of Course, a "GREAT" many thanks to "Moment to Moment" Photography for the sweet images and the pleasure of working together. Check out Toni's website to see more of her work!