By Keely Coxon

The other day, I found myself flipping nonchalantly through a wedding book, as do many writers of my job description during their spare time (hey, we have to come up with article ideas somehow!). Mid-flip on one page, a funny-looking rhyme caught my eye, and proceeded to snare me into reading the ensuing two paragraphs under it. What, pray tell, was this interesting little ditty about? A peculiar wedding myth from Ireland, regarding the “proper” days of the week to get married on. It went a little like, “Monday through Thursday is great, but if you get married on Friday or Saturday, you better watch yourself, and
Sunday equals no way, Jose!”
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By Keely Coxon

Now here’s a quick question: what is the most important part of planning a wedding? If you answered choosing a venue, finding your perfect dress or something along those lines, you’re partly right, but the correct answer is something that is often overlooked-- your wedding correspondence, which includes, but is not limited to, announcements (also known as “invitations”) and thank-you notes. Oooh riiiight, that stuff…
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By Keely Coxon

From tai-chi to permanent makeup and Yogalates (yes, this is an actual word!), personal health and cosmetic options have never been more widespread or available. People everywhere are reaping the benefits of whole-body health, and brides-to-be are no exception. Many popular salons, spas and gyms now offer pre-wedding services, meant to cater to the hordes of girls and guys alike who would rather enlist trained professionals
to help make sure that they look their best for their special day.
Here are some of the local options.
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By Keely Coxon

Back in the day, wedding showers were meant to provide a young bride-to-be with the necessities of everyday married life, and to “shower” her in wisdom from those who’ve been married, and have made it work. Then, at some point during the eighteenth or nineteenth century, these once-informal get-togethers became full-scale girlie soirees, complete with decorations, catering and matrimonial festivities. But what we’re here to examine today is the rising popularity of a certain bridal shower technique, the “multiple shower.”
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By Keely Coxon

Ah, the wedding reception. It is more often than not, especially here in Utah, the pinnacle of a wedding guest’s experience… and why wouldn’t it be? Family and friends are gathered together to celebrate a beautiful event, there’s often music or dancing, and then, of course, there’s the food.
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By Keely Coxon

So, the day has come that you’ve decided to get married. You’re probably happy enough right now to seriously consider running to the top of Mount Olympus and start calling out to everyone, just to let them know how in love you are...right? That’s cool, but before you go heralding all of Utah to your ceremony, take a step back and read on, because there are a few things to keep in mind when deciding who to invite to your wedding… and who to not.
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By Keely Coxon

Let’s get right to it – the venue of your wedding ceremony and reception will probably be the one of the most determinant factors in every other detail of your big day, from your catering to your floral selections and even your dress. Therefore, as things always seem to go, it is also pretty much guaranteed to be one of the most stressful decisions of the wedding planning process.
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By Keely Coxon

So, the time has come that you’ve met that special someone- she’s the girl of your dreams, that stunningly beautiful, gracious girl without whom the world would cease to exist. You’ve been working on the proposal since the day you realized that she was the one; the question is, have you put that much thought into that lucky girl’s ring? No? Not to worry. What follows is a beginner’s guide to hunting down that perfect ring, from the initial diamond-grading stages to the most popular trends in stone selection and jewelry design.
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By Keely Coxon

Leaves, polka dots and flowers…oh my! When it comes to incorporating the wedding season into your cake décor, the limit is the sky. From chocolate leaves to meringue flowers and whimsical spots, season-themed cakes have never been more imaginative than they are right now.
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By Keely Coxon

Gray tulle, raw edges and ruffles – here are three things, that, although fun, are not traditionally associated with weddings. However, with fall just around the corner, many soon-to-be Utah brides are incorporating these and other similarly fall-friendly additions into their special day; indeed, more so than ever, the betrothed are finally taking notice of the shyest of wedding seasons and tying their dress design into it.
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By Aubrey Omen

There’s no denying the romance of the winter season: gently falling snow, softly glimmering lights and sweetly scented evergreens. For brides planning their nuptials around the holidays, we have provided a few tips to have you walking in your own wedding winter wonderland.
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By Aubrey Omen

Get ready. Ceremony. Pictures. Video. Set up. More pictures. Stand in line. Greet guests. Still in the line… Cut the cake. Dance. Toss the bouquet. Fling the garter. Make a getaway. Rush, rush, rush.
As busy as a wedding day can be, more Utah brides are foregoing these statewide traditions and leaning toward the nation’s typical wedding: a formal sit-down dinner. [Read More...]

By Aubrey Omen

This spring's brides are letting their tresses down and pinning flowers up in their hair. For every bride there is a matching flower in taste, style and ambiance. The hottest flowers and hairstyles will be everything from sweet to sultry. With smaller flowers, a couple or a few will do. "It depends on what the bride wants: if you want one that takes the cake
or a few here and there," said Megan Boyle, owner of Petals and
Blooms. From lilies to orchids, the following flowers will
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By Audrey Oman

The wedding cake — more than a simple pastry — is the center
attraction of the reception (except for you, of course). As Franck
says in Father of the Bride, "Because the cake more often determines
what kind of wedding that you end up having.

But this summer’s cakes are taking a twist on the ordinary — they’re bursting with color as never before. Instead the traditional white, brides
are adding funky flair to their frosting. Call it Mad Hatter. Call it Dr. Seuss. Call it topsy-turvy. But whatever you call it, one thing is for sure —these pastries are bold, daring and demand attention. [Read More...]

By Aubrey Omen

He popped the question. The date is set. Now it’s time to plan the biggest bash of the season (besides the wedding, of course): the bridal shower. These intimate gatherings grant close family members and friends time to dote upon the bride, to really “shower” her with compliments, encouragement, support and gifts. Hosting the bridal shower outside of
your home will not only give you the stress-free atmosphere you deserve, but will
also broaden your creative ideas. Utah Weddings highlighted two venues
that might be the perfect spot for your upcoming party. [Read More...]

By Aubrey Omen

Long gone are the days of frilly feather quills and long lists of guests? signatures. Today?s couples are choosing alternatives to the classic sign-in book, with options that add more personality, flair and creativity to the reception. With everything from professional albums to a do-it-yourself scrapbook, couples can find a sign-in book that accommodates their taste and budget. [Read More...]