Utah Wedding by LMG Events
There is a lot to love about this next pretty little wedding. For one, the bride’s dress has SLEEVES. So stinking cute. They also had a typewriter, they served donuts, and they had the cutest little DIY details ever. Oh and the cake, can’t forget about the cake. Or the shoes. But by far the most lovable part of this wedding is the story behind the day. The garden where the couple was to have their ceremony + reception was nearly destroyed by an oil spill…that literally left them without a space just days before their wedding. But with the help of planner Mara Marian of LMG Events, they were able to pull off a gorgeous wedding that you would never believe was brought together in no time at all. To see how it all turned out, keep reading. And to see more pics, click right here.
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From Mara, at LMG Events…
Utah recently had an oil spill that destroyed the garden of a local LDS church ward (among other properties) called Garden Park Ward where many LDS brides held their wedding receptions after their Temple ceremonies. Needless to say, June, July and August were completely booked Thursday-Saturday for wedding receptions. Not only are the garden and pond full of oil and cleaning crews, the smell is also unbearable.
I am a local Utah wedding planner working with Chevron Pipeline company (yes- the gas station!) to relocate these receptions (some with less than a week to go!). I have been working almost non-stop with brides, their grooms and sometimes their mothers to fix everything while Chevron picks up the tab for relocation costs as well as a wedding planner should they choose to use one (that’s where I come in). I have been the go to gal to call thus far, working with dozens of frazzled brides.
One bride in particular, was amazing to work with – Stephanie Tibbs. Stephanie was married to Kristjan Morgan in the Salt Lake Temple June 25, 2010. Their wedding reception followed and was relocated from Garden Park Ward to The Grand America Hotel Garden Courtyard.
Stephanie’s original reception had a vintage theme that we were able to tweak and incorporate into the Grand America Garden Courtyard’s meticulously landscaped gardens. Stephanie was able to find an old vintage, electric typewriter that guests used instead of a guest book to type their best advice to the newlyweds. We rented the antique teak wood table the typewriter sat on as well as the large turquoise cupboard from a local antique shop, CG Sparks. The cuppboard was used in place of a traditional gift table. By the end of the night, it was buried in gifts!
Christine Olson of Christine Olson photography took these amazing shots, and she’s my absolute favorite new photographer in Utah.
The process of getting to where we ended up was hard. When I get to meet with a new bride, it’s always under excited and positive circumstances. Most brides have seen my events or been referred by someone else so they’re excited to sit down and chat. Working with Stephanie and the other Garden Park brides was different. I was referred to them AFTER they received news that their wedding venue had to be changed. Stephanie and I had just days to completely edit, move and execute a reception at a completely different location. We got extremely lucky and the Grand America had availability outdoors- which is what we wanted since Garden Park is an outdoor garden setting.
Venue: Grand America Hotel, Garden Courtyard / Flowers: Julie Prince Flowers / Planning, Production and Design: LMG Events / Antique Rentals: CG Sparks / Gown: Sottero and Midgley (purchased locally at Mary’s Bridal) / Bride’s Hair and Makeup: Nicole Forsey, Lunatic Fringe Salon / Wedding photography: Dustin Izatt for more photos by Dustin, click here. / Detail photography (shown here): Christine Olson Photography
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You're so right - that dress is to die for! And it looks so perfect on her. All the details are fresh and clean, which I love, and the donuts look homemade! My mouth is watering.
love the hints of turquoise & pink. and the typewriter is a wonderful idea for a sign-in! renting furniture is also a great tip, thanks!
I'm from Utah and I always think it's funny when people refer to sleeves on wedding dresses as something different and unique. In Utah, very few brides get married in anything BUT sleeves. Many brides in Utah belong to the mormon religion and modesty is extremely important. Mormon brides get married in the temple and sleeves are required. In Utah many bridal gown shops boast "modest bridal gowns-temple ready."
That is so interesting Kim! I'd love to see more Morman brides on SMP. I love the more modest style and think that it's really beautiful on so many different types of brides.
such a pretty wedding & colors - and i love that wooden table! (i know, an odd thing to point out!)
I am in love with her dress, and boy oh boy those shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The ruffle accents throughout the wedding, LOVE IT. Does anyone have any idea where her shoes are from, I really really must have them for my wedding shoes.
What a gorgeous bride! Her dress is soooo pretty! Love the hitched sign. Is that a DIY?
Love the piping on that cake!
Exelente Work!!!
Im tired of strapless gowns and I think she looks SO classy and elegant!
Ella Bella--the "Hitched" banner was made by my amazing mom Pam Morgan, the bride's new Mother-in-law (I'm the groom's sis). The chipboard banner pieces were by Maya Road, the ruffled tissue festooning was from SpeckledEgg.com, and the letters, scalloped circles and butterfly die cuts were made using a Big Shot die cut machine from Stampin' Up.
The wedding was BEAUTIFUL! Gorgeous bride, handsome groom, AMAZING dress and charming vintage-style details. The wedding planner, Mara Marian, was a godsend--she was fabulous!
The chocolate donuts are the groom's cake--my little bro has loved chocolate donuts best since he was a tiny boy. :)
PS--I'd love to see more dresses with sleeves too. Even if I didn't need to wear sleeves, I have always had flabby upper arms and never felt comfortable in sleevless/strapless. Surely there are other brides out there who'd love to have more options of beautiful gowns with a sleeve.
Love her shoes and the chocolate donut cake.
Oh, my! This entire wedding is just downright adorable! What an experience they had to go through too. Thanks for sharing the lovely details, as well as the background story of the wedding!
This has got to be one of the most elegant weddings I have ever seen! And the dres...Oh My!
PLEASE tell me where those shoes are from?? LOVE THEM!!
Argh. I'm drooling over the choco doughnut! creative shots!
Gorgeous pictures from a wonderful event! Stephanie and her mother saw to every little detail for a perfect, memorable night.
I had such fun making the "Hitched" banner for them. It was easy and such fun to work on; the perfect DIY project for any bride.
Originally it was going to be strung between their beach-cruiser bicycles, but when the venue changed, the bicycle idea was ditched.
We are over the moon to have Stephanie in our family!
For more info about the banner, visit my website: www.pammorgan.stampinup.net.
Please tell me where I can get those shoes
Bride looking very gorgeous...Fantastic blog....I love wedding cake it's very different & yummyyyy. And also garden decoration is very gud
These are beautiful pictures!!! Where did you get the inspiration to come up with such creative ideas? :)
Once again... Beautiful Pictures!!!!
I absolutely love the typewriter. The images are beautiful.
I absolutely love the typewriter. The images are beautiful!
What a fantastic idea to have shelving units instead of guest tables. Love it!
I loooove that dress - it looks so perfect on this gorgeous bride. Love love her hair too. If only I had such a great fringe.
Great looking wedding!
LOVE the donuts!
What a gorgeous wedding. I love the creative details like the "Hitched" sign and of course the donut tower!
Hey yall! I'm not sure if these are her shoes but I found a very similar pair by Anne Michelle - http://www.urbanog.com/Anne-Michelle-Ignite-08-Ruffled-Bow-Pump_112_5468.html .
Gorgeous wedding!
Peonies and bunting - my absolute fave! Beautiful pictures. Those doughnuts have made me hungry!!!
I love this wedding and all the sweet ruffle details. The bride looks fabulous in her gown!! :)
The wedding was so beautiful, even more in person. Unforgettable evening.
The shoes were actually ones I wore, (I'm the sis in law), and the link that Jenni gave is correct. They are a steal :)
love the blue vintage armoire and the peonies are my favorite flower