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A Beautiful Blend of Cultures in the Mountains of Utah!

Surrounded by breathtaking backdrops, this couple brought their families together in a Colombian and Jewish wedding in the mountains of Utah at Blue Sky Ranch. With unforgettable views and a stunning chuppah adorned with florals by Brya Designs, the bride and groom became official! Whitney Hunt Photography captured the magic planned by Marae Event Management as they danced the night away with their nearest and dearest!

From the Planner…Eveyln and David often visited the little mountain town of Park City, Utah for family trips. When they started looking at destinations to host their dream celebration, this beautiful location easily climbed to the top of their list. They were drawn to the breathtaking landscapes and wanted to create an experience where their guests not only enjoyed the festivities but their surroundings too.

The wedding was hosted at Blue Sky Ranch and afforded the most stunning backdrop for their celebration. The bride spent the day getting ready with her daughter, mother, and dearest friend at The Lodge at Blue Sky. Once we were ready for the ceremony, the bride was ushered over to the Arena and tucked away so she wouldn’t be seen by her groom, David.

The ceremony took place on the Arena lawn, with sweeping views of the adjacent mountains. Floral pieces capped the ends of the aisles and an aspen chuppah was adorned with soft cream, blush, and tangerine hues. The cocktail hour was hosted on the Arena Terrace. Lounge groupings from Restoration Hardware were placed in a central location, so guests could participate in all aspects of the celebration, but still converse and enjoy the space. Sutherland Linens from BBJ La Tavola provided the perfect texture and tone for the cocktail hour tables, each topped with a collection of small blooms and candles.

Everyone moved into the Arena for a fabulous dinner. The mother of the bride wanted the tablescapes to feel warm and inviting. BBJ La Tavola Tuscany linens were paired with gold accents, terracotta votives, and floating candles. Three large hoop chandeliers with greenery lined the center of the barn.

The musical aspect was such an important piece to the bride and groom. Evelyn spent hours working with her DJ, curating selected options which we broke down into segments for the evening. During one of the first segments, we brought out plush stick ponies and handkerchiefs to play up the ranch aspect. A surprise interlude, later in the evening, included Evelyn and David‘s favorite salsa singer from Miami.

Evelyn and David’s wedding celebration was a beautiful melding of religious and cultural experiences for their guests to enjoy!

Planning with Evelyn was such a fun experience too. Evelyn is an amazing businesswoman; she is the owner of her own company called Hatch and Bloom. She is a Child Development Expert and Therapist, helping parents navigate interactions, experiences, and vital discussions. She’s very focused on the relationships between parents and their children and creating a healthy environment full of love.

Photography: Whitney Hunt Photography | Event Planning: Marae Event Management | Floral Design: Brya Designs | Wedding Dress: Rime Arodaky | Ceremony Venue: The Lodge at Blue Sky | DJ: Elliott Estes | Beauty: Lesley Lindq | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola

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Luxe Opulence In Park City In Dark And Moody Colors

If you’re ready to go from the runway to your wedding day, then this is the inspiration for you! East Made Co conceptualized, designed, and photographed a day filled with so much fashion-forward detailing we can’t get enough. From the opulent Marchesa gowns adorning our bride and her bridesmaid, to the dramatic and moody florals by Daylen from Sweet Root Village this editorial is opulence all the way. Fall in love with all the elegance in the full gallery.




From East Made CoThis entire gallery was shot on medium format film, and my goal in design was to infuse a luxury, East Coast-inspired style into the mountains of Park City, at an iconic ranch venue, 4U Ranch. Overlooking the changing autumn leaves and gorgeous mountainside, every element was truly a juxtaposition of opulent and rich design elements.



From the velvet tablecloth to the rich floral tones, and from the beaded Marchesa gowns to the moody yet modern sugar-flower cake, each detail was overflowing with a luxury wedding feel. Our bride wore a nude dress with voluminous tulle sleeves and beaded bodice, and her bridesmaid donned the most magnificent midnight blue cape we’ve ever seen.



Straying from typical tradition and allowing the bride and bridesmaid to both shine, there could be no better wedding fashion for the truly confident bride.



Floral Design: Sweet Root Village | Cake: Ballerina Baker | Stationery: Isidore Augustine | Rings: Victor Barbone Jewelry | Backdrops: Ultra Violet Backdrops | Film Lab: PhotoVision Prints | Gowns: Marchesa | Hair/Makeup: Caitlyn Meyer | Hairpieces: Erin Rhyne | Linen: BBJ La Tavola | Location: 4U Ranch | Model: Krongthong Chantarasompoch | Model: Blair Jones | Model: Courtney King | Photography/Host/Creative Direction/Styling: East Made Co | Ribbon: East Coast Trimming | Styling Surfaces: Locust Collection | Tabletop: Wild Event Studio

Modern Romance Mountain Resort Wedding In Utah

Inspired by both the mountains and the architecture of The Lodge At Blue Sky, this editorial tells the story of modern romance. This tale is set in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range, where the design of the lodge and rustic scenery of the mountains were tied together in a carefully curated day planned by Alexa Kay Events. Elevated florals by Intertwined Floral, in bold and beautiful hues, bring the romantic details to life. Every incredible moment is perfectly captured in the imagery by Megan Kay Photography, visit the full gallery for a closer look at all the fun.




From Megan Kay PhotographyWe began our day by getting ready in one of the rooms at The Lodge At Blue Sky. The room offered an abundance of natural light and beautiful views through the windows and on the balcony. Any bride would enjoy getting ready in such a setting.



Both dresses were from Utah based shop, The Perfect Dress. Our groom can be seen in two different tuxes. Don Morphy provided us with a more fashion-forward, textured tux for our scenes surrounding the Lodge and Generation Tux offered us a timeless and classic black tux for our mountainside and ceremony look.



The architecture of the Lodge includes notable lines, symmetry, and a great mix of harsh light and shadows. The property surrounding offers incredible mountainscapes and nature scenes. The sunset over the mountain this evening was one to be remembered. The team did an amazing job pulling everything together.



Photography: Megan Kay Photography | Event Planning: Alexa Kay Events | Floral Design: Intertwined Floral | Dress: The Perfect Dress | Invitations: Lyons Paperie | Shoes: Manolo Blahnik | Tux: Generation Tux | Tux: Don Morphy | Venue: The Lodge at Blue Sky | Alcohol: High West Distillery | Beauty: Janelle Ingram | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: Wild Event Studio

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Romance In Vogue At This Magical Wedding Inspiration In The Mountains

Welcome to wedding magic in the mountains of Park City, Utah. East Made Co. designed a day that’s every romantic’s dream come true, with soft pink touches, flowy fabrics, and an ethereal aesthetic we can’t get enough of. Lush blooms by Le Bloomerie create fashionable floral art that tells a tale of true love. The beauty of the day shines in the elegant imagery by Lost Coast Photography. Visit the full gallery for a closer look at every artful detail.




From Lost Coast PhotographyA mountain romance comes to life, with not one, but two stunning Marchesa gowns set against the backdrop of Park City, Utah. Creating wedding inspiration that’s a must-see for the modern bride.



Show-stopping fashion and elevated styling with East Made Co. made this editorial hosted by Julie Paisley, truly romance in vogue. What was captured is dreamy movement with an elegant bridal feel.



Inspiration was drawn from the mountain landscape, local foliage, and the way soft fabric moves in the breeze to create stunning imagery that will evoke true feelings and emotions. A true romantic’s dream.




Photography: Lost Coast Photography | Cinematography: Saltrock Studios | Event Design: East Made Co | Floral Design: Le Bloomerie | Wedding Dress: Marchesa Fashion | Cake: Ballerina Baker | Invitations: Isadore Augustine | Backdrop: Ultra Violet Backdrops | Beauty: Caitlyn Meyer MUA | Conference: The Hybrid Co | Host: Julie Paisley | Linen: BBJ La Tavola | Location: 4U Ranch | Model: Paityn Chynoweth | Model: Kayden Hoss | Surfaces & Ribbon: Locust Collection | Tabletop: Wild Event Studio | Weddings Rings: Victor Barbone Jewelry

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Autumn Wedding Inspiration In The Mountains of Utah

Autumn colors perfectly painted the mountains of Utah in this fall wedding day editorial. The colorful foliage was the perfect backdrop for a bold tablescape of overflowing blooms designed by Shean Strong. A mix of sun-kissed joy and emotions can be felt when scrolling through the stunning imagery by Megan Kay Photography. This dreamy, mesmerizing inspiration is for every autumn bride to behold, see it all in the full gallery.




From Megan Kay PhotographyA floral covered arch in an autumnal color palette made for the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. Ending their nuptials, the bride and groom romantically posed in the mountains surrounding the High West Distillery at the Lodge at Blue Sky.



The colorful leaves paired well with florist Shean Strong’s dynamic floral palette, made up of a range of unique varieties. The al fresco reception was the perfect mix of elegance and organic touches.




High West Distillery is known for its Whiskey. Our couple toasted to a beautiful day and new beginnings with Old Fashions in the distillery’s beautiful signature glassware. It was a magical day to behold in the mountains.



Photography: Megan Kay Photography | Floral Design: Shean Strong Design | Cake: Sweet Cravings Marcia Hill | Invitations: Alisha Crossley Photography | Reception Venue: High West Distillery | Bride's Shoes: Valentino | Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Amanda | Bourbon: High West Distillery | Bridal Gown: Martina Liana | Bridal Model: Jasmyn Gina Smith | Dress Boutique: Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique | Earrings: Brackish | Groom Model: Kayden Hossfield | Groom's Shoes: Prada | Hair & Make Up: KC Witkamp | Handmade Deckled Paper: Paper Journeys Shop | Lipstick: Gucci | Perfume: Hermes | Rentals: Wild Event Studio | Ribbon: Cocoon Silk Ribbon | Shoot Host: Alisha Crossley Photography

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Scenic Fall Wedding Inspiration Among the Aspen Trees of Park City

Crisp mountain air, a vibrant Fall palette, topped with a delicate Pinterest-worthy cake! These are just a few things you can expect to fall head over heels with in today’s full gallery from Lost Coast PhotographyType A Society brought a fresh take on autumnal weddings with a vibrant blue and yellow palette, perfectly complimenting the towering Aspen trees at the open-air ceremony and reception. Flower Bar Co. created effortlessly beautiful arrangements to blend in with the natural beauty of their surroundings. To say we’re obsessed would be a serious understatement…

From Lost Coast Photography… All the raw and unparalleled beauty that Utah has to offer, set the stage for this botanic inspired afternoon. 

Incorporating movement with a light and relaxed atmosphere, made this chilly day a nature lovers dream. The Bride and Groom nestled in a grove of aspen trees, in a scenic valley with endless views. 

Hosted by Clay Austin, every detail was brought to life by the one and only, Carrie Moe of Type A Society. Check out Carrie’s one of kind fern sun print, for a unique editorial backdrop you won’t want to miss!

Photography: Lost Coast Photography | Event Design: Type A Society | Event Planning: Type A Society | Floral Design: Flower Bar Co. | Wedding Dress: Katherine Tash Bridal | Cake: Annie's Cakes | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J Mendel | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Shop Gossamer | Beauty: KC Witkamp | Bespoke papers and invitation: Idyll Paper | Film Lab: The Find Lab | Film Stock: Fuji 400H | Host: The Hybrid Co. | Host: Clay Austin | Jewlery: EraGem | Location: Wow Trail, Park City, UT | Painted backdrop: Ultra Violet Backdrops | Rentals: Alpine Event Co. | Styling Mats: Chasing Stone | Styling Mats: Locust Collection | Styling Mats: JRD Artshop | Sun-print Backdrop: Type A Society | Tabletop: Wild Event Studios

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Here’s Proof That Mountain Weddings and Film Photography Are a Match Made in Heaven

For an instant dose of zen, breathe in the crisp mountain air in today’s gorgeous styled shoot from Rachael Ellen Events at The Lodge at Blue Sky. From the bride’s textured, off-shoulder gown to the organic blooms that look as if they naturally sprouted right there, straight from the ground up – it’s mesmerizing to say the least. Mountain brides, prepare to fall in love with every last detail at the full gallery, all captured by Belinda Jean Photography.

From Belinda Jean Photography… Having been intrigued by The Lodge at Blue Sky for its charming aesthetic, we sought to illustrate our editorial story amidst the splendor of the mountains. Ultimately, our focus was to capture the sensual love between an Old World bride and groom in an outdoor mountain setting perfect for a destination wedding, elopement or intimate wedding. The mountain setting created pure magic for this ‘Al Fresco’ dinner! The cake features glass flowers with a beautiful bronzy gold effect enhanced in beauty by the lovely glow of sunshine from behind the table. 

The old world feel was subtly incorporated into the groom’s attire with a tweed suit, the perfect touch for brisk mountain fall air. The bride’s Leanne Marshall ceremony gown featured textured ivory silk organza with a draped bodice and off-shoulder puff sleeve. Full A-line skirt with a stunning side slit. This inspirational wedding shoot features an outfit change with more formal reception attire and the bride’s delicate and feminine dress with removable sleeves for bride’s looking for glam & grace. 

The dreamy golden hour light was catching the details of the mountain wedding tablescape creating a lovely ambiance.The florals looming up onto the table linen was the perfect touch of beauty for the mountain feel. The invitation suite featured is the Fragonard Suite by Ink and Press Co. Inspired by Fragonard’s exuberance, frivolilty of the subject matter and his soft carefree settings to iconic to the French Rococo style we all adore. The custom gold foil rose’ bottle label was cut into the shape of the French inspired crest seen on the invitation suite and incorporated throughout the day-of elements. Such magic comes from cohesive details! The design elements created for the invitation suite were weaved throughout details like this French shaped bottle!

Photography: Belinda Jean Photography | Event Design: Rachael Ellen Events | Event Planning: Rachael Ellen Events | Floral Design: Rachael Ellen Events | Dress: Leanne Marshall | Dress: New White Bridal | Cake: Lustr | Stationary: Ink & Press Co. | Jewelry: Nicola Bathie | Wedding Venue: The Lodge at Blue Sky | Dress Boutique: Alta MODA | Hair & Makeup Artist: Katie Gurley | Host: Mary Claire Photography | Lab: The Find Lab | Linens: Diamond Rental | Model: Sydney Cutler | Rentals: Wild Event Studio

This Editorial Will Inspire Any Couple Who Had to Change Their Wedding Date to Another Season

There is so much beauty to be found in the changing of seasons – if you’re a bride or groom who had to change their wedding date to a transitional time of year, allow this gorgeous styled shoot from Rachael Ellen Events to inspire your wedding design. Read on for more tips and tricks from Rachael and don’t miss out on the full gallery captured by Whitney Hunt Photography!

From Rachael Ellen Events This design was inspired by changing seasons. Often so many brides are set on having a fall wedding, or a summer wedding or whatever it may be – but there is so much beauty to be found in the transitions! I think especially at this difficult time in our world, we have to find the beauty in change and the beauty in transition. This design is to inspire any couple who had to change their wedding date to another season or even an in between season so they can realize the beauty found in that very change. 

For the color palette, I wanted to use both dusty, muted tones seen in winter as well as brighter tones found in the first of spring. Paring this year’s Pantone color of the year, blue, with winter mauve, caramel, and rust gave the design an intimate, cozy feeling. I added in a shade of blue that could be used in a winter or spring setting as it paired beautifully with our spring blush, lilac, and yellow. The tables were adorned with blue linens, tall taper candles, and gorgeous tableware. We used modern china and flatware as well as streamlined glassware from Wild Event Studio to create this organic yet modern look. 

Our lush arrangements featured both winter textures and new spring blooms to highlight the beauty in this transition. Each setting was adorned with a navy and gold pressed menu card, velvet table number, and gold pressed name card. We styled the bride in a full classic strapless Amsale gown. We wanted the look to be very bridal and traditional. To emphasize the seasonal transition, we paired a lace body suit under it. This gave the look bit more edge and made it seasonally appropriate. Her soft bridal makeup paired perfectly with her incredible high bun and cathedral length veil. She wore gold hoops and a classic engagement ring. The groom wore an incredible velvet blue paisley suit. It was fitted to perfection. The velvet drew on winter themes while the paisley gave it a playful spring feel. We created two bouquets for the bride – a small posy bouquet for the ceremony and a fuller bouquet for portraits. This is a trend I would love more brides to get into! Having a smaller bouquet for certain wedding moments is perfect just as having a large, lush bouquet is great for other moments! Why choose?! The cake was adorned with the couples monogram that was also seen in the paper goods. Paired with an organic gold leaf design, the cake was regal yet organic and forward thinking. This paired perfect with the velvet invitations that were pressed with gold. The mountain scape liner created an added detail that was perfect for this ski resort location.

Photography: Whitney Hunt Photography | Videography: Jen Affleck | Event Design : Rachael Ellen Events | Event Planning: Rachael Ellen Events | Floral Design: Rachael Ellen Events | Dress: Amsale | Cake: Flour & Flourish | Jewelry: J Brooks Jewelers | Suit: Kenneth Boggs | Wedding Venue: Montage Deer Valley | HMUA: Janelle Ingram | Paper Goods: Lettering by GRG | Rentals : Karley Parker for Scenemakers | Table Rentals: Wild Event Studio

Don’t Miss The Breathtaking Views At This Deer Valley Wedding

Deer Valley might make you think of winter, but this beautiful wedding amidst the mountains will convince you not to sleep on their summer months. The bride and groom chose the Stein Lodge in Park City as their venue without hesitation as it has always been their “happy place” regardless of the season. Located in the heart of the mountains it’s easy to see why. With the help of Jacin Fitzgerald, the couple filled the ski lodge with earth tones and shades of blue that complemented the mountain setting perfectly. Tec Pataja exquisitely captured the essence of the day, see it now in the full gallery.



From the bride… We spent the day of the wedding at my family’s home in Deer Valley, where all of my bridesmaids and I had been staying. My mom gave me a compilation of letters to open during momentous occasions in life – I will treasure the letters and look forward to opening more. Paul and I exchanged heartfelt letters and gifts prior to our first look.



Our ceremony was held in a very special spot overlooking the mountains. We wanted to make sure the decor didn’t take away from the beauty of the surroundings. Beautiful white florals and a light blue aisle runner were the perfect touch.



The reception decor was stunning and when we first saw it we were speechless. Everything about it was perfect, from the antler chandeliers to the gorgeous flowers, to the velvet linens, to the beautiful cake. It was exactly what I had hoped for!



One of our favorite moments of the night was watching everyone walk into the reception as the room was revealed. The room was stunning and it made us so happy seeing everyone else love it as much as we did!



Photography: Tec Petaja | Videographer : Gruen Weddings | Wedding Planner: Jacin Fitzgerald Events | Floral Design: Jacin Fitzgerald Events | Stationary: Southern Fried Paper | Band: The party craters band | Venue: Stein Lodge | Chairs + Chandeliers: Diamond Rental Events | Crest, save the date, invites: Karla Lim (Written Word) | Custom aisle runner + altar stage, rentals: Alpine Event Co. | HMU: Bella Cosa Beauty | Linens: Latavola Linen | Lodge: Stein Lodge | Strings: We are string love | Tabletop Rentals: Borrowed Blu

Guests Wore White for this Glam Winter Wedding!

Donovan and Santini wanted their wedding “to be a type of event guests had never attended before.” And man did they deliver. Thanks to industry legend, Colin Cowie they designed a black-tie affair with the women in white gowns to complement the snowy mountains of Utah surrounding them. Annie McElwain photographed this perfectly nontraditional day and you can find even more right here!

From Annie McElwain Photography… When I met with Donovan and Santini at their offices at CAA, they told me they wanted their wedding to be a type of event guests had never attended before. They wanted things to be a little different than at an average wedding. The first thing they told me was that they wanted the ceremony to be AFTER dinner, when guests were relaxed and already seated. The two long dinner tables created an aisle that each groom walked down with his mother, meeting in the middle on a stage for everyone to see.

As a photographer who has shot weddings for over 10 years, I had never seen a couple have such freedom from a traditional timeline. Starting immediately with cocktail hour allowed for a relaxed flow to the evening that everyone enjoyed. Donovan and Santini said the most important thing to them was that their guests, who came such a long way to celebrate with them, have a great time.

Next, for their black-tie affair, they asked the women to wear white gowns, which created an incredibly chic look against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains of Utah. Then, once the ceremony was finished, the guests were lead through a sparkler arch to the reception area, where everyone danced through the night. The whole event was classy and incredibly stylish and Colin Cowie helped them design and plan the wedding of their dreams.

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Photography: Annie McElwain Photography | Event Planning: Colin Cowie | Rings: Cartier | DJ: DJ Neza | Tuxedos: Tom Ford | Wedding Venue: Montage Deer Valley | Tent: All Out Event Rental | Lighting and Audio : Alliant Event Services | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Photo Booth: Tap Snap | Props and Decor : Bluebird Event Destination Management | Rentals: Diamond Rental | Singer: V Bozeman

Modern Mountain Wedding Set at a Distillery

With a ceremony set in the Utah mountains followed by a reception in a chic new distillery, it’s safe to say Traci and Michael’s wedding day was not your average “I do.” Instead, it’s a celebration designed one part modern and one part vintage as an ode to Traci’s love of heirloom treasures – including her mom’s lace veil. More from D’Arcy Benincosa Photography waiting in The Vault.

From the Bride…When we started talking about what we wanted for our wedding we both kept coming back to the same words, “Simple, understated, classy and timeless”. I guess you could say our wedding theme was restoration hardware meets vintage chic.

We were having a really tough time finding an outdoor venue in Orange County, CA so when Mike’s good friend, Eric Leblang who is also the F and B Operations Director at High West suggested we come look at the new HW Distillery, we did. It was love at first sight! We knew after being there for almost 4 hours and not wanting to leave, we had found the perfect place to get married!

Mike’s family has a home in Park City, which has always held a special place in his heart. The stars aligned and everything felt meant to be. We had our first look there in the backyard next to the old log cabin. Even our dog Duke came running out to be part of the pictures and celebration. It was perfection!

I grew up going to antique swap meets with my mom and sisters and just love vintage treasures. I wanted to find a way to incorporate some of these timeless pieces into our special day. My mom and I had so much fun collecting over 200 brass candlesticks for the tables, old windows to write the seat assignments on, vintage crystal for our wedding glasses and fun old linens to cover the hay bales for the ceremony.

My mom surprised me and let me wear her veil made of French lace that she had made and wore for her/my parent’s wedding over 40 years prior! We also were fortunate enough to use their cake cutter and server from their wedding day too.

Our wedding was all about incorporating little things that are important to both of us in subtle ways. On our first date we challenged each other to an artichoke cook off so we had our table numbers sitting in raw whole artichokes. Traci’s favorite color is yellow so her bouquet had hints of yellow. We literally tied the knot during the ceremony, which is symbolic to both Traci’s many years of sailing in Southern CA and also Mike’s Irish heritage. Mike loves fly fishing so all the guys had fly boutonnieres instead of flower boutonnieres.

The other thing that was really important to us was to make sure our wedding party was as comfortable and had as much fun as possible! We all know being a bridesmaid or a groomsman is an honor, however it can come with some eye rolling requests. We didn’t want that. Our groomsmen wore mismatched gray suits that they already owned and our bridesmaids got to pick out and/or buy a dress of their choice that they would love to own and wear again. This way we knew everyone would feel as beautiful and handsome as possible! When you feel good it shows and our wedding party was on point!

We feel extraordinarily lucky to have D’Arcy as our wedding photographer, Amber as our florist, Megan Zeitner as our videographer, DJ Pauly and the staff at High West to bring our vision to life! It was the Best. Day. Ever and we loved every minute!

Photography: Darcy Benincosa Photography | Floral Design: Amber Reverie | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Invitations: Minted | Hair + Makeup: Bella Cosa Beauty | Venue: High West Distillery | Signage: The Heart and Hand

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Mountain Luxury Wedding Inspiration That Scales New Heights

Can we please discuss how incredibly beautiful this inspiration from Lexia Frank Photography is? Combining the talented planning of Tracie Domino Events with the undeniably breathtaking scenery of Park City, it’s a gallery so beyond beautiful that words simply won’t do it justice. Add in some pretty stationery from A&P Designs and we’re pretty much speechless. See it all in The Vault!

From Tracie Domino EventsSince my first visit to Park City a little over 13 years ago – and MANY trips since, I’ve been inspired by the gorgeous setting of this fabulous mountain town. Home of the Sundance Film Festival and one of America’s favorite ski towns, Park City and The St. Regis Deer Valley offer the perfect blend of small town hospitality paired with big city luxury.

The St. Regis Deer Valley provided a spectacular backdrop for this styled shoot. Shot entirely on film by Lexia Frank Photography, we wanted to incorporate the natural elements with a bit of glam. A style that is the perfect match for the fashionable city couples who chose Park City for their destination weddings. We assembled a dream team of creative partners from as far away as Florida and Oregon to make sure every detail was flawless.

MMD Events designed the most beautiful table with luxurious ruffle linens, rose gold silverware and decorative accents, a romantic mountain-inspired centerpiece of florals and drift wood, antique details, candles, wooden chargers, satin napkins and sequin napkin bands.

A and P Designs created the most beautiful letter pressed invitations and menus to compliment the design.

The gorgeous Reem Acra gown by Blush Bridal Sarasota added to the elegance and was a perfect compliment to the destination.

We wanted to create a piece of work that demonstrates how you can utilize the natural beauty of the surroundings and this spectacular venue to bring a soft, romantic glamour to the mountains.

Photography: Lexia Frank Photography | Event Planning: Tracie Domino Events | Wedding Dress: Reem Acra | Stationery: A&P Designs | Hair + Makeup: Versa Artistry | Venue: The St. Regis Deer Valley | Bridal Boutique: Blush Bridal Sarasota | Chargers: Set Event Rentals | Decor: MMD Events | Flatware: Panache Party Rental | Linen Rentals: Nuage Designs | Rentals: Diamond Rental

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Summer Wedding Inspiration With a Splash of Navy

Raise your hand if your oh-SO ready for summer. Well, you’re in luck because we’re about to jumpstart the season and it’s all thanks to D’Arcy Benincosa Photography. Scroll for it all because we’ve got saturated yellows and dreamy dark blues (a.k.a. the ultimate seasonal inspo) waiting for you to peruse in The Vault!

From D’Arcy Benincosa PhotographyThe heat and warmth of summer time leads to a new idea for your wedding day. Instead of traditional whites and ivories, what about a navy base with a splash of summer orange and pink and vibrant yellow? These colors are bold and oftentimes difficult to capture with the right mood, however, styled here effortlessly by Ashley of Tinge Floral, the colors work to create a vibrant summer wedding theme.

Photography: Darcy Benincosa Photography | Floral Design: Tinge Floral | Wedding Dress: Emily Riggs | Cake: Pippa Cakery | Invitations: La Happy | Venue: Town Lift Plaza | Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic | Table: West Elm

Cozy Flannel Themed Bachelorette Weekend in the Mountains

It’s official, this Bride-to-be (who also happens to be the real life Collins from The Blind Side!!) had the best bachelorette party ever. Because honestly, what’s better than a cozy getaway with your favorite girlfriends? That’s right, nothing. Unless said getaway included a mountain escape, flannel theme, and of course endless bubblySorella Muse captured it all so pin the pretty and see it in The Vault!

From Sorella Muse… When Collins got in touch with me about the idea of documenting a bachelorette party, my first thought was of bandage dresses and clubbing and one too many drinks. So when she explained that what she had in mind was actually a relaxing mountain getaway in the snow-capped mountains of Deer Valley, Utah, complete with matching plaid pajamas, snow tubing, games, mimosas, brunch, and curling up beside the fireplace with hot chocolate, I was immediately in! I loved that she chose spending quality time with her bridesmaids by planning an alternative weekend to the typical bachelorette. And as I quickly learned, whenever and wherever you get a group of sorority girls from Ole Miss together, it’s always a party!

From the Bride-to-Be… When thinking about places to have your bachelorette weekend, it is assumed it will be in a party city like Vegas, or on a beach somewhere like Miami. Since we all had already attended quite a few beach bachelorettes I wanted to do something different…and since I also wanted to include a bit of relaxation we decided on a snowy mountain getaway. My fiance’s family vacation home in Deer Valley, Utah seemed like the perfect place. We are all Southern girls, so the change of scenery to the beautiful snow-capped mountains right outside of Park City was a welcomed idea.

Setting the weekend itinerary was easy as we all had one goal, to spend quality time with each other. Most of my 18 bridesmaids live in different states across the country; Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, North Carolina, New York, and California. We know our time together is precious, and really wanted to take advantage of this long weekend to simply enjoy being together. I wanted a theme that was fun, would set the tone, and would make people think of the mountains. We started with the buffalo plaid pattern. We then wanted to bring in the snow aspect so we used this vintage snowy mountain paper, and brought that into the theme. I love all things sparkly so we threw in gold glitter details to be the final touch.

I wanted to keep the gift bags in line with our snowy weekend, so I included all the mountain getaway essentials. I found buffalo plaid bags at Abercrombie and Fitch, and loaded them up with fun goodies. You have to have slippers around the house because its so cold outside, so I found fuzzy slippers at Five Below, as well as the EOS eggs lip balm, and the tech touch gloves. I found the lotion and the buffalo plaid pajamas at Target. The black coffee mugs were from the Dollar Store, but my bridesmaid Kimber added a special touch by adding everyone’s monogram in gold. The buffalo plaid gloves were from Urban Outfitters and my maid of honor Catherine Ann provided the t-shirts.

Most of the girls arrived late Wednesday night, so we decided to keep Thursday low key. We had a delicious brunch at Zoom (Robert Redford’s restaurant on Main Street in Park City) walked around, shopped, and went back to the house to enjoy some wine and the beautiful views. We regrouped at dinner and went all the way up the mountain to Burgers and Bourbon at the Montage. I really encourage eating bad and drinking too much on your bachelorette. We were the last ones at the restaurant and finished off the dinner with bourbon filled milkshakes and lots of laughs!

Going with the relaxing stress free weekend theme my mom surprised us and booked a chef for breakfast Friday and Saturday morning. If you can swing this I would heavily recommend it. It was such treat to be able to wake up to the smell of bacon, and walk out to a fully prepared meal that we could all sit down and enjoy together. Friday afternoon we put our ski gear on (which was a reality tv episode in itself with all the parts and pieces) and headed out to snow tube. By far the best decision of the weekend! We played in the snow, flew down the mountain on tubes, and obviously acted like we were five years old for two hours. Being able to get out in the snow (and yes it was actually snowing the day we went) laugh at each other and tube was just the amount of silly we needed.

For dinner we went in to Park City and ate at River Horse on Main Street. The food was fabulous and the entertainment was just as good. There was an awesome acoustic guitar player who we loved so much we booked him to fly in for our post wedding dinner entertainment this coming April! After dinner we went to Downstairs Club and danced the night away. After our big night we needed a relaxing Saturday so we had masseuses come to the house and everyone laid around in their PJ’s and got massages. We ended the weekend with a fun dinner in town at Fletchers then headed over to Rocken Rileys for post dinner drinks. One of my favorite memories of the weekend was definitely the dance battle that ensued here between one of my bridesmaids and another vacationer. It was all in good fun but lets get serious…. obviously my bridesmaid won! Sunday we woke up, all said our good byes, and swore we would all be back the same time next year for a reunion weekend. It was a magical time and I am so thankful to have such special friends to share this fun season of life with!!

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Photography: imdb | Photography: Sorella Muse | Event Planning: Merren Events | Venue: Private Residence: Deer Valley, Utah | Coordination + Styling: Anne Claire Allen Planning & Design | Custom Desserts: Whimsy Cookie Company | Paper Goods + T-shirts​: Hi Y'all

Park City Destination Wedding on Top of a Mountain

I’ll always love a beautiful blush wedding, but there’s something about fall weddings that just begs for jewel tones. And, this Park City destination wedding is proof why. Amidst the rich hues of Park City in the fall, this duo became husband and wife in the most beautiful day, including illustrated maps from Hilary K Designs Inc. and hand-painted invitations from Momental Designs, a stunning mountaintop setting, romantic florals and so much more! Don’t miss a single detail from Carla Boecklin and Haugen Creative in THE VAULT!


From The Bride & Groom…The most important thing to us for our wedding was to throw a fun party where everyone who had travelled from afar would get a taste of the Utah we have grown to love over the years. We hosted our welcome party at the High West Distillery, our favorite place to grab drinks and food after a day on the slopes. We stuffed our welcome sacks with Park City-made trail mix and Utah honey. We served Utah trout as part of the dual entree for the wedding dinner. And we scheduled activities throughout the weekend that helped our guests experience Park City the way we would want to (Historical tour of Main Street, Group Hike through Deer Valley, mountain biking & yoga). So in a way we were acting as tour guides and also part advertising agency for the town we spend so much time in and see as our second home. And in part, we did a pretty good job because everyone wants to come back!

For the decor, we wanted to incorporate as many aspects of the mountain as possible, while also achieving a modern aesthetic. My top search words on Pinterest while looking for inspiration were “rustic” and “mountain” although we knew from the start that “rustic” was not exactly what we were going for. More specifically, we wanted to exhibit harmony with our surroundings while fully recognizing that we are New Yorkers throwing a wedding at a hotel in 2015. The ceremony was easy. The St. Regis Grand Lawn already had an unbeatable view. Our florist brought in lanterns and potted plants to line the aisles. All the plants were different, which we loved. For the reception, we opted for a clear tent because we wanted everyone to continue enjoying the beautiful mountain view until the sun went down, and going tent-less in September was too risky. We brought some vegetation into the tent (our florist wrapped the chandeliers with leaves she had foraged locally) so it blended with the mountain and trees outside.

We used low centerpiece in fall colors because on top of it reflecting the season, the colors brightened up the space just the right amount. We decided early on that we wanted to name the tables after our favorite ski runs in Park City. Finding vendors that could make the signs the way we wanted was a challenge, so with a wood burning kit and some ply wood, we made them ourselves! As we got in the arts and crafts mode,we decided to make the place cards ourselves too. After browsing for some ideas on Darby Smart, we bought 150 wood slices cut in half, applied a few coats of chalkboard paint, and wrote out the names of all our loved ones on custom place cards. We wrote our hashtag (#stylinskis) on the extra slices and strategically placed them around cocktail hour so people would get the word.

For food, we knew we were in good hands with the St. Regis’s catering team. On top of having an excellent tasting, we have dined at the J&G Grill in the hotel several times before. We went for a “dual protein” plated dinner because we wanted our guests to experience more variety. It also made printing the response cards lot easier. We only wish we had more time to enjoy our food on the big day!

Entertainment was a big priority for us. After checking them out at a rehearsal, we hired the New Soul Brigade, a talented young group of musicians that had just formed. The energy they brought to the party was unreal. During dinner hour, they played jazz standards in the background. After dinner, they had everyone on the dance floor the moment the speeches were done until the very end of the night. That was by far our favorite part of the wedding..seeing our friends vigorously dancing side by side with our parents, aunts, uncles and loved ones.

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Photography: Carla Boecklin | Cinematography: Haugen Creative | Event Planning: Jenna Swan | Floral Design: Tulips And Thyme | Wedding Dress: Reem Acra | Cake: Empire Lodge | Invitations: Momental Designs | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Joanna August | Band: New Soul Brigade | Groom's Attire: Tom Ford | Groomsmen Attire: Various | Transportation: Powder Transport | Venue: The St. Regis Deer Valley | After Party DJ: Corey Maxfield | Bride's Dancing Shoes/Platform Sneakers: DKNY | Bride's Hair + Makeup: Versa Artistry | Bridesmaids' Hair: Hair Day | Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music: Small House Strings | Engagement Ring + Rings: Bijules | Illustrated Map: Hilary K Designs Inc | Mother Of Bride + Bridesmaid's Makeup: Versa Artistry | Tent Rentals + Lighting: Diamond Rental

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Waldorf Astoria Mountain Luxury in Park City, Utah

Still on the hunt for a dream venue? Well, we’re about to do you a solid favor by completing your search. Because when it comes to the ultimate location paired with exquisite details, our friends at the Waldorf Astoria know how to throw a spectacular party.With the glamour of Park City playing backdrop to the unparalleled True Waldorf Service, you’re guaranteed to have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.

When it comes to creating an exceptional experience – there’s no place your guests will enjoy more than the Waldorf Astoria. Marrying marvelous mountain views and divine details – your wedding will be made up of many unforgettable moments. Whether you’re looking to plan the ultimate destination fête or throw a local lovefest, they’ve got the best of it all at your fingertips.

From Sparkle Photography… Alyssa Anglin & Jeff Hillman planned their destination at the Waldorf Astoria in Park City for the ambience and intimate feel. The wedding theme was mountain elegance and the Waldorf was a perfect backdrop for their 100 guests. The colors were blue, white and grey and carried across from the flowers to the cork boutonniere’s. Jeff proposed to Alyssa at Relic Winery in Napa Valley. In honor of Jeff’s proposal, corks from Relic were used for the groomsmen boutonnieres. The wine theme continued throughout the wedding with wine table numbers and cork seat chart markers.

The ceremony took place in the luxurious lobby of the Waldorf. A crystal chandelier, dramatic staircase, marble floor and string quartet in the lobby created an elegant entrance for the bride. The reception continued under a white tent on the Waldorf property overlooking the gorgeous mountains. Cocktail hour overlooked the stunning landscape with chilled cantaloupe soup, marinated local tomato crostini’s and pork carnitas. A sit down dinner was served of kale salad, roasted sea bass, summer corn and squash ragu, peppercorn crusted prime rib tenderloin and seasonal cobbler. Local Utah honey was the favour for the out of town guests.

The couple met at Stanford University where they both studied economics. After college, they lived in New York for four years before spending two years apart — Jeff relocated to Omaha, Nebraska to work for his family agriculture business, JD Heiskell, and Alyssa moved to Boston to attend Harvard Business School. After graduating with her MBA this past May, Alyssa reunited with Jeff in Omaha and took a job with Nebraska-based sports startup, Hudl. The couple enjoys traveling, sports, and sharing good food and wine with family and friends.

Photography: Sparkle Photography | Wedding Planner: Lobby Of Waldorf Astoria | Floral Design: Lindsay Olsen | Wedding Dress: Mori Lee | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Catering: Lobby Of Waldorf Astoria | Hair & MakeUp: Lobby Of Waldorf Astoria | DJ: Troy Watanabe | Groomsmen's Attire: Greg Norman | String Quartet: Rosco String Quartet | Bridal Hairpiece: BHLDN | Bride's Blue Bracelet, gift from groom: Hermes | Bride's Earrings: BHLDN | Bride's Ring: Michaels Custom Jewelry | Ceremony + Reception Venue: Lobby Of Waldorf Astoria | Decorations: Pacific Designs | Groom's Ring: Benchmark | Groom's Tux: Hugo Boss | Wedding Dress, Morilee: Mary's Bridal

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Pretty + Patriotic 4th of July Park City Wedding Inspiration

One of our country’s most beloved songs is “America the Beautiful.” And after seeing this patriotic photo shoot, I think someone should write a song about its beauty. Captured by Breanna McKendrick, this inspiration shoot is fully of lovely details from the gorgeous summery flowers and the handsome Groom’s military uniform to the stunning Park City setting and oversized American flag. See it all here.

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From Breanna McKendrickPark City, Utah is known as a destination location for brides and grooms looking to get married deep in the Rocky Mountains surrounded by world class ski resorts and rich trees. But few people know that the charming farms and ranches tucked away in these resort mountains have a sturdy southern feel, even if they are so far away from the south. This styled session resembled everything patriotic, with the Groom in his Army Formals, the Bride in a blushing rose and lace wedding gown and the charming Whitewashed barn tucked into the mountains.

Austin and Michelle are married with a darling little girl. Austin is currently serving our country in the Army and gearing up for his first deployment, which means leaving Michelle and his little girl behind for a few months. The whitewashed barn of McPoulin farms gets gets dressed with a large American Flag each year which resonated with Austin’s Military uniform and patriotic theme. Michelle wore a classic blush pink tulle ballgown with ivory lace designed by Allure Bridal. Her bouquet echoed the reds of her gown and red lip in addition to the yellows of her Groom’s military stripe and details of his Army Formal uniform.

The military is a part of so many couple’s wedding day stories and can have patriotic themes tied into their wedding day portraits with class, elegance and without being too literal to a color pallet of Red, White, and Blue. This shoot is a wonderful example to classic military that echoes with a southern, elegant heart.

Photography: Breanna McKendrick | Floral Design: Blushing Rose Event Floral | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal | Hair And Makeup : Kali Chris | Venue: McPolin Barn, Park City, Utah | Bridal Boutique: Gateway Bridal & Prom

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Elegant Park City Wedding

Plain and simple, I want to be this Bride’s best friend. Trust me, you will too after reading about her journey down the aisle. For when a close friend was diagnosed with cancer, she gifted them her wedding budget with a heart full of love. Using what funds remained, she enlisted passionate artistic vendors to do what they do best, and boy did they ever. Bella Cosa by D’Arcy Benincosa captured it all here.

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From the beautiful Bride… I had a wedding budget, and then a dear friend’s daughter got sick with cancer. I decided to give most of the money to her, rent out the venue, and see what I could have done with my wedding via trade. This taught me a profound experience about the people in my life.

First, the love that abounded around me as I planned my wedding wasn’t of this world, not even close. Second, the vendors… ok scratch that, passionate artists, who trusted and helped me with my vision deserve every bit of recognition and praise that I can possibly give them. If you were to ask me, statues should be erected in their honor. And Third, I want other girls out there to know that you can have the day of your dreams no matter the budget. Your wedding day can be uniquely yours by using your own two hands and a heart full of love. You don’t have to impress anyone. You can be yourself and it will be all the better.

We picked the Washington School House Hotel as the venue because we could all stay there and because it left us speechless. We had 36 guests because those 36 people were an integral part of our journeys. We had foxes on our invitations because my new last name was to be Fox and foxes are kickass. I didn’t have colors and I didn’t pick my bridesmaids dresses. I had vintage china because it reminded me of growing up in a Victorian home and I told my floral designer to have fun and to do whatever she wanted. I didn’t give my photographer a shot list and I told my hair and makeup artist to make me look like a babe. We had a plated dinner with gourmet delights from our favorite food truck and I told my DJ to create one epic party. My only instruction to everyone was to dress well, have a blast and be present with us for our wedding day. I wasn’t about micromanaging, I was about letting people do what they do best.

Photography: Darcy Benincosa Photography | Florals: Jolly's Floral | Wedding Dress: Theia | Cake: Le Loup | Wedding Bands: Park City Jewelers | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Anthropologie | Catering: Hale Koa phineas Estate | Makeup & Hair: Bella Cosa Beauty | Tuxedo: Calvin Klein | Hotel: Washington Schoolhouse Hotel | Fox Illustration & Design: Houseman Paper Co | Groom's Shoes: Johnston & Murphy

Organic Outdoor Mountain Wedding

It doesn’t take much for a wedding to be pretty when it takes place in Utah’s the naturally beautiful Deer Valley. But when you add a backless lace dress from Katie May, romantic florals from Tinge Floral, and the artistic genius behind Kate Osborne Photography, a wedding here is sure to be breathtaking. See all the reasons why in the gallery.

From Ashley Beyer… Beth was such a great bride to work with. She works in events herself, so she knew exactly what she wanted; and she didn’t want any green spared! We focused on a variety of potted plants and ferns in eclectic vessels with a few small arrangements mixed in. For a mountain wedding it really helped bring the outdoors in.

Photography: Kate Osborne Photography | Floral Design: Tinge Floral | Wedding Dress: Katie May | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Catering: Empire Lodge | Grooms Attire: Beckett & Robb | Wedding Venue: Empire Lodge | Bride's Hair: Len Rawlings | Bride's Makeup: Denise Christensen

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Soft + Relaxed Bridal Boudoir Session

The ethereal feel of this boudoir shoot oozes romance. Photographed in the exclusive Washington Schoolhouse Hotel by Mallory Renee Photography in film, the essence of this shoot is all about softness and grace. If you’re thinking about a boudoir shoot yourself, you’ll want to take a peak at every look here!


From Mallory Renee PhotographyThis is a fine art bridal boudoir session shot at the picturesque Washington Schoolhouse Hotel in Park City, Utah. We were excited to be able to share these as the hotel is relatively exclusive when it comes to allowing photographers.

For this session, I wanted to focus on the things I feel femininity is made up of: softness, grace, elegance, curves, lace, delicate textures, natural light, etc. I especially loved the look that Flavia (HMUA) created on our model (Cortney). It’s a subtle smokey eye that leaves the main eyelid looking nude, perfect for boudoir! I also asked the florist to create a bouquet that had lots of movement and was reminiscent of spring.

To further highlight the soft vibe, this session was shot in film.

Photography: Mallory Renee Photography | Styling: Mallory Renee Photography | Floral Design: Poppy And Ivy Floral | Hair & Makeup: Versa Artistry | Lingerie: BHLDN | Location: Washington Schoolhouse Hotel

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