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BEGINNINGS
Wedding Tips, Trends & Talents
PHOTO ADAM FINKLE ARM CANDY
CORSAGES ARE A TRADITIONAL GIFT for VIP guests outside of the wedding party: important peeps like the mothers of the bride and groom— including grandmothers, godmothers and stepmothers—and, in religious ceremonies, the passage reader. A more modern take on these traditional tokens of recognition is a graceful fresh-floral bracelet, like this one created by Robert Upwall with Salt Lake City’s Every Blooming Thing. new.everybloomingthing.cc
Getting Ready for Your Closeup
How to ensure your wedding video is Oscar-worthy (or at least a moving memory maker that you’ll want to watch again and again).
“I APPROACH EVERY WEDDING as both the director and cinematographer of a mini-movie that, in the end, will hopefully make couples laugh, gasp and cry,” says Jared Wortley, wedding videographer and owner of Jared Wortley Films. Though his career path veered briefly to physical therapy after he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Wortley has focused firmly on artistic visual storytelling for the last decade. Along the way, he’s learned what makes the difference between a simply good wedding video and a truly memorable one that a couple watches again and again throughout married life. “Much of it is about the prep that happens before the wedding day,” Wortley says. Here are his tips for making sure your wedding film is one you’ll always cherish.
CONSIDER EVERY MOMENT
“Wedding filmmakers generally work by the hour and so, to come up with a budget, I advise couples to think about the last event on their wedding itinerary and then work back from there,” Wortley says. He advises couples to think also about those events that are not part of the actual wedding day—shots like drone footage of the wedding venue, first-look images or the rehearsal dinner, when people outside of the wedding party traditionally offer toasts and well wishes to the couple.
WRITE YOUR OWN VOWS
“Repeating what an officiant says simply does not have the emotional power of original words that a couple reads or recites to each other on their wedding day,” Wortley says. He also encourages those who are giving toasts to prepare their speeches in advance rather than winging it.
CREATE A FIXED SPOT FOR TOASTS
Ensure that toasts make it to the final cut of your wedding film by designating a place at the reception where guests can go to give them. “A mic stand and a table to place a drink on is a great way to control both the lighting and sound,” Wortley says. “But we always have a remote mic on hand for the inevitable rogue groomsman who wants to rove around the room while delivering their toast.”
REMEMBER THAT LESS IS MORE
Wortley will often gather upwards of 12 hours of footage to create a single 10- to 15-minute wedding film. “My intent is to beautifully highlight the couple and their day but also leave the viewer wanting more,” he says. “I can certainly make a longer piece, but then viewers usually get bored.”
JARED WORTLEY
Owner of Jared Wortley Films
PHOTOS COURTESY JARED WORTLEY
Ring in the New
Today’s men’s engagement and wedding ring offerings extend beyond the classic band. After all, his ring should be uniquely special, too.
THE CLASSIC MEN’S WEDDING BAND?
It’s not going anywhere. But for those guys looking for a less traditional way to ring up, the jewelry world is responding. Today’s increasingly popular engagement and commitment rings range from diamond-studded gold or platinum bands and signet rings to others featuring colorful precious stones and distinct metals, from silver to steel titanium. Wedding band offerings are just as varied. Gold or platinum bands are true classics, and assorted finishes—from matte or polished to brushed, hammered or even engraved—can give them a personalized edge. So too do mixedmetal combinations. And guys aren’t overlooking diamonds, either. “Many men want designs that stand the test of time but have a modern twist,” says Dominique Anderson with O.C. Tanner Jewelers in SLC. Fortunately for these chaps, current options have them well in mind.
TOP TO BOTTOM: Brushed platinum and polished 18K yellow gold ring, Coge, $1,980; Star sapphire signet ring in 18K yellow gold, O.C. Tanner Collection, $10,610; Brushed platinum ring with 18K rose gold accent, Coge, $2,660; Black sapphire pavé ring in sterling silver, John Hardy, $995; Flat step brushed finished ring in 18K yellow gold, Precision Set, $1,620
All available from O.C. Tanner Jewelers, octannerjewelers.com
PHOTO ADAM FINKLE
Suiting Up
5 tips for going bespoke
FOR MANY MEN, getting a custom-made suit to wear on their wedding day may seem like an extravagance. But there’s no reason the groom’s suit shouldn’t fit just as well, and be as flattering, as what the bride is wearing. “There are hundreds of little microadjustments and details that we can make in the tailoring process that go a long way in making a suit complement your body rather than just cover it,” says Trapper Roderick, president of the Lehi-based True Gentleman Custom Suits. To get a suit you’ll want to wear years after the wedding reception ends, come to your custom suit fitting armed with the following:
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KNOW YOUR BUDGET
Custom suits start at about $600, but the average cost ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. For the latter amount, you can expect to get a high-quality suit that you’ll love and will be more likely to wear many times after your wedding day. ASSEMBLE THE DECISION MAKERS
If you know your fiancé has an opinion about color, fit and style, by all means, bring them along to your initial fitting. Doing so will save time and money for everyone involved. CONSIDER COLOR
Well-fitting and highquality suits in black, dark blue or gray are easy to buy off the rack. And so it makes more sense, when going the custom route, to explore unique prints or colors like a pinstripe, plaid or beautiful red, green or royal blue. Distinctive suits better express your personality while remaining classic and wearable over the long-term. WOOL IS SEASONLESS
It may seem counter intuitive, but nothing breathes as well—and is therefore as cool and comfortable—as wool. Desirable variations on pure-wool fabrics include very light woollinen blends and woollycra blends that offer a little stretch. BE AWARE OF TIMELINES
Plan on an hour for the initial consultation, measurements and fabric selection followed by six to seven weeks for the suit to be made. Once production is complete, you’ll need to allocate 30 minutes or so for a fitting and then a couple of days for those final adjustments to be completed.
UTAH’S CUSTOM CLOTHIERS: Beckett & Robb, SLC, beckettrobb.com; Bespoke Custom Clothing, SLC, bespokecustomclothing.com; H.M. Cole, SLC, hmcole.com; Tailor Cooperative, SLC, tailorcooperative.com; True Gentleman, Lehi, truegentlemansupply.com; UWM Men’s Shop, SLC, uwmmensshop.com
PHOTO COURTESY TRUE GENTLEMEN CUSTOM SUITS
Take It From the Pros
How to have the celebration of your dreams in the midst of an ongoing wedding boom.
IT’S 2022 AND, GRATEFULLY, most of the cancellations, adjustments and compromises engaged couples were forced to make in 2020 are in the rearview mirror, right? Well, maybe not. The pandemic year pause triggered a nuptial wave that, according to the market research firm The Wedding Report, is just now peaking: 1.9 million couples married in 2021, 2.5 million couples are planning to tie the knot this year—the most the U.S. has seen since 1984—and 2.24 more will wed in 2023. (For context, 2.1 million weddings were held in both 2018 and 2019.) In short, the intense demand for venues and services, combined with labor shortages and broken supply chains, have thrown typical wedding planning timelines and processes out the window.
All that said, couples can still have the wedding of their dreams, as long as they are willing to make decisions quickly, be less specific and, most importantly, have patience. So says three of Utah’s top wedding planners: Michelle Cousins with Michelle Leo Events, Fuse Weddings & Events’ Mara Mazdzer and Tonya Hoopes of Hoopes Events.
Choosing a wedding date other than
a Saturday—particularly in June, July or August—is a piece of advice echoed by all three of these planners. “Most of those coveted weekend dates are already booked into 2023,” Cousins says. “By looking at a midweek date or even a Sunday, couples are more likely to be able to have that summer wedding they want. Or think about having a fall wedding—Utah is gorgeous in September and October.”
Once you’ve landed on a date and a venue, line up and sign vendors as quickly as possible. “To use a football analogy,” Mazdzer says, “you need to get all your players—the caterer, florist, photographer, band or DJ, etc.—on the bench and then we can figure out the plays, or the details, later. In this high-demand climate, if you hesitate just a few days, then those vendors get booked by someone else.”
Supply chain interruptions have hit florists particularly hard. When
considering flowers, avoid focusing on
specific species. “In this post-COVID world, sometimes floral shipments don’t arrive on time, or at all, to the wholesalers,” Hoopes says. “When interviewing a florist, ask how they handle substitutions. Ask them about alternates in the same color and texture of your first choice that will work with other flowers being used.”
Lastly, hire a wedding planner. Wedding planning is stressful under normal circumstances, and, when taking all the current challenges into consideration, it can be downright frustrating. “We have established relationships with venue managers and vendors and can land bookings much more efficiently than couples can on their own,” Cousins says. “But couples should know that this is a very unusual time. It took superhuman perseverance for the wedding industry across the country to pull off 2021, and we’re expecting to be even busier this year. We are here to help. We just ask for a little patience. And, please, be nice.”
Michelle Cousins
Mara Mazdzer
Tonya Hoopes Michelle Leo Events, michelleleoevents.com Fuse Weddings & Events, fuseweddingsandevents.com Hoopes Events, hoopesevents.com
From Utah, With Love
Instead of the typical flask or robe, give your wedding attendants one of these fabulous thank you gifts with regional panache.
Olive & Cocoa’s lightweight cashmere poncho. Chic over everything from skinny jeans to a cocktail dress. $188, arrives gift wrapped, oliveandcocoa.com
Seasonal gift sets from Salt Lake City-based Bitters Lab. A sample of six seasonal and classic bitters flavors like burnt honey & hops and plum & oak. $80, bitterslab.com
High West Distillery’s Campfire
whiskey, a slightly smoky blend of scotch, bourbon and rye whiskeys best enjoyed “with old friends and good-looking strangers.” Starting at $19, High West General Store, Park City, highwest.com 2.5” Bird and Trout knife with a handcarved handle that comes in four color combos. Includes a full-grain leather sheath. $219, New West Knifeworks, Park City, newwestknifeworks.com Hand-sanded and kilndried Montes Doggett charcuterie boards from O.C. Tanner Jewelers. $89 to $130, SLC, octannerjewelers.com
Pendleton Zion National Park
wool blanket. Pure virgin wool woven in the hues of Southern Utah’s iconic red rock desert. $269 to $319, pendleton-usa.com
Spirit of the Desert candle will remind them of Utah’s red rock splendor each time it’s lit. $34, (Ten meals are donated to the Utah Food Bank with every candle sold.), Indigo Highway, Park City, indigohighway.com
A Cut Above
Avoid these four, day-of don’ts for a fabulous wedding-day hairdo.
AS A BRIDE-TO-BE, you have a lot of choices to make. From settling on stationary designs to staking out a venue, it’s no surprise that some details fall between the cracks. And that’s OK. But when it comes to a wedding-day hairstyle, most brides have no room for error. Hair artist Kali Chris of Kali Chris Hair & Makeup has been bringing bridal beauty visions to life for 14 years. She shares common mistakes made by wideeyed brides and how to avoid them.
SCHEDULING A TRIAL RUN TOO EARLY
Considering the backlog of pandemic-paused weddings, you should schedule a trial run six months to a year ahead of your wedding. But finicky brides beware: your tastes could change if you settle on a coiffure too early. Chris recommends testing out a style during your bridal photography session and allotting enough time on the day of your wedding for any last-minute tweaks. ARRIVING WITH STYLING PRODUCT IN YOUR HAIR
Achieving your dream bridal look calls for clips, pins and styling product. To avoid an overworked or, dare we say, greasy appearance, Chris recommends a thorough wash the day of your appointment. “Everyone thinks they need to come with second-day hair,” she says. “But layering product on top of old hairspray or mousse just ends up looking messy.”
UNDERESTIMATING THE STYLE
Princess-like updos and wispy beach waves are common demands made by fashion-forward brides, but don’t be fooled by their effortless appearance. “Most styles you see on Pinterest or Instagram include hair extensions,” Chris explains. “A lot of brides don’t expect that when they come in for their appointment.” Don’t be deterred by a little extra hair; ask your stylist if they offer clip-ins you can reuse long after you say “I do.” SENDING YOUR HAIR ARTIST HOME EARLY
Between walking down the aisle and hitting the reception dance floor, no amount of hairspray can preserve even the most carefully coiffed hair all day long. Instead of tasking your bridesmaids with your updo maintenance, hire your stylist for hourly touch ups. “Keep a stylist around to remove the veil and make sure your hair is photo ready all night,” Chris advises.
KALI CHRIS
Owner of Kali Chris Hair & Makeup kalichris.com
PHOTOS COURTESY KALI CHRIS
Celebration Makers
The Creatives Behind ‘I Do’
This special section profiles some of Utah's most talented wedding pros, offering a glimpse of what they see emerging on the “I do” horizon. From stunning venues and artistic florals to A-to-Z event planners, these Utah bridal experts offer ideas and inspiration for creating a memorable, meaningful celebration.
Ann Elizabeth Print Studio
AN INVITATION sets the tone for the celebration. It whets your appetite and elevates anticipation. And when it’s hand-crafted by experts, it’s a gesture of love you can hold in your hand. The artists at Ann Elizabeth Print Studio create meaningful invitations that give guests a tiny glimpse of what’s to come and something that can be saved and cherished for years to come. The studio’s owner, Ann Jager, wants wedding clients to truly enjoy the tactile experience of creating a paper suite. “Paper is made from all types of fibers including cotton, wood, bamboo and plants,” says Gabby Perkins, customer service specialist. “Some particles will leave uneven bumps or leftover specks.” Jager encourages her clients to embrace the imperfections that make the invitations as unique as the couple. “The overall impression makes an invitation special—how the guests receive it, open it and thumb through each piece,” says Jager. “That’s why we’re so particular about pairing the right paper with the right printing method.” Once the product is approved and ready for production, a printing specialist works closely with the design team to make sure everything is perfect. Then, every single piece goes through a rigorous quality check. “We’re very hands-on throughout the entire process,” explains Jenner Lehr, customer service specialist and director of marketing. “This may sound crazy, but humans are actually operating the machines. The design team touches, feels and visually approves every piece. Printing is truly a craft.” Planning an event can be stressful, so the team does everything it can to make the design experience seamless, easy and fun. “Our customer service specialists are warm and responsive,” says Jager. “Our clients feel like friends by the end of the process.” If you want to make a statement for your next gathering, begin with a customized invitation.
4970 SOUTH 900 EAST, SUITE F-105, SLC | 801-262-3605 | ANNELIZABETH.COM “We work to learn everything we can about our clients, from their likes and dislikes, to their pets’ names and how they organize their spice drawers. Every detail matters when it comes to designing their custom suites.”
ANN JAGER | OWNER
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WHAT’S AHEAD:
Personalized envelopes take your guests’ experience from mere anticipation to love at first sight. The studio offers hand calligraphy services and custom printed envelopes, and works with clients to find the perfect font to insert their personal style into the suite from the moment guests lay eyes on it.
EXCITED ABOUT:
Since custom postage is no longer a thing, we’re really excited to see more clients using vintage postage stamps as an alternative. Vintage postage stamps are the perfect way to add a personal touch to a paper suite, giving an envelope character and surprise.
FRESH IDEAS:
Design trends continue to ebb and flow, so save or pin what you love online. For example, a traditional-style invitation could be refreshed with modern typography or, instead of the traditional natural white paper with colored ink, try using colored paper.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN BREE
Hoopes Wedding and Events
YOUR LOVE STORY is something that is entirely ‘you,’ and your happily-ever-after should be just as unique. No two weddings should be exactly alike. Hoopes Events follows that motto to create events with your personality at their very heart. Hoopes is different from many in the industry: they don’t have a particular style of wedding they produce. Whether you’re looking for an intimate, rustic mountain ceremony or a lavish beach wedding calling for Hoopes’s official Sandals and Beaches certification, their main goal is always to make your wedding vision come to life. “The Hoopes Events style is to take the lifestyle of our couple and turn that into their perfect wedding,” says Tonya Hoopes, owner. “We believe in creating those unique special touches that have significance and meaning for each couple.” For more than a decade, her diverse team of planners has been creating events that showcase what makes your romance so special. Investing in a talented and qualified wedding team is the key to a stress-free wedding, as well as a sure way to make your event one that you and your loved ones will never forget. But that doesn’t mean breaking the wedding budget. “Just as each and every wedding is unique, so is every budget,” says Hoopes. “We do not try to fit our clients into a package. At the end of the day, we want our clients to be happy, comfortable and to feel good about working with our team.” Having a planner that knows which vendors fit your personality and budget, can handle the small details of your big day and are prepared to take your vision from the drawing board to reality really is priceless.
TONYA HOOPES | OWNER
“I am so inspired by each of my clients as I hear stories of how they met, where they work, details of their personal lives and so much more. I love following them through the rest of their life milestones; it brings joy into our days and reminds me of why my team works hard to ensure our clients special day is all about them!”
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WHAT’S AHEAD:
The year 2022 is bringing a wedding boom: We can’t wait! Although Hoopes Events isn’t raising our maximum number of clients, we are eager to finally return to fulfilling our couples’ fairy tale visions and party plans at the highest level this season.
EXCITED ABOUT:
Never, ever shy away from bold colors–we can’t wait to paint meaningful events with the whole rainbow this wedding season. We’re especially head-over-heels for the Color of the Year: Very Peri, a joyful violet shade representing new beginnings.
FRESH IDEAS:
A wedding to remember is all about personal touches. Whether it’s a special dessert from their first date or a dance number from a ballerina bride, we love finding special moments that bring guests closer to the romance.
Hearth and Hill - Hill's Kitchen
“A DREAM WEDDING” looks different to every couple, and the chefs at Hearth and Hill take that to heart. Their catering team crafts stylish, bespoke menus for every event, selecting spreads to match any wedding vision. The Park City-based chefs have decades of experience in their alpine restaurants and can accommodate any request. “Don’t be afraid to ask for anything. If you want a specific menu item or type of service, we want to know about it,” says Brooks Kirchheimer, co-founder. “It is our job to make your event everything you dreamed and more, but we can’t fulfill your vision unless you share it with us.” Every couple booking with Hearth and Hill can expect a great deal of communication and craft put into curating their menu, turning the dining at their reception into an extraordinary experience that brings the whole day together in style. “We love seeing the joy on guests’ faces when they look at their food options and can’t wait to dig in,” says Kirchheimer. “It really is all about the guests. They are the reason we do what we do.” Sustainability is also a huge influence for Hearth and Hill, where they are committed to composting and recycling after every event, and never compromising on sourcing local, fresh and healthy ingredients. Some of the biggest photo-ops of a wedding are centered around food: the toasts, the cake cutting and the first meal as a married couple. Craft your big food moments with a team that has seen and done it all—and is excited for what else is to come.
1153 CENTER DR., STE G160, PARK CITY | EVENTS@HEARTH-HILL.COM | 435-200-8840 HEARTH-HILL.COM | HILLS-KITCHEN.COM BROOKS & DAVID KIRCHHEIMER | FOUNDERS
— Brooks Kirchheimer
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WHAT’S AHEAD:
Alongside our Hearth and Hill restaurant, and Hill’s Kitchen café & catering establishments, in Park City, we are also opening a fine dining eatery in downtown Salt Lake. Urban Hill, our new restaurant with private dining and spacious patio options, will be in the Post District–stay tuned!
EXCITED ABOUT:
Whether it be a party of 40 in our private dining room or a full-service fête, we are geared and eager to take 2022 events from ordinary to extraordinary with our expanding team and brand-new kitchens.
FRESH IDEAS:
Enjoy your first moments after “I do” as a couple, away from the bustle. Order a few of your favorite appetizers, just for the two of you. In the meantime, keep your guests entertained with a stylish cocktail hour menu, including anything from an upscale taco bar to nitrogen ice cream.
Serendipity Event Designers
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT falling in love that makes magic come to life. Karla Edlinger, owner of Serendipity Event Designers, is a believer in magic, but it’s not her own love story that inspires her; it’s yours. Edlinger has been working as a professional wedding planner and designer for more than a decade, and has the perfect spell for creating lasting memories. First, Edlinger and her team sit down with you as a couple, to chat about everything under the sun. They want to know you, feel you, and understand your story and dreams. Then comes the vision. Along with the usual suspects like venue and headcount, Serendipity Events encourages clients to think about what they want their day to look and feel like. Once she understands your fairytale, Edlinger uses her decade of experience to tackle the details that make your event special. “The environment we create together is the most important thing,” says Edlinger. “The things people will see and hear, touch and taste matter.” Those sensory and emotional minutiae are what make Serendipity Weddings unforgettable. Edlinger and her team only take two events per month, devoting their full attention to creating you an event that has soul, vision and memorable flair. Book Serendipity Events for a dose of magic on your wedding day.
4223 VINTAGE CIRCLE, PROVO | SERENDIPITYEVENTDESIGNERS.COM KARLA EDLINGER | OWNER
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WHAT’S AHEAD:
It’s time to level up the design and production of weddings in Utah. We didn’t come to this earth to play small, so I’m challenging myself to transform every moment into a magical experience. I believe that Utah brides deserve the best: they always have such a special light to them. This year, my goal is to create events that capture all the magic inside each bride that comes to Serendipity.
EXCITED ABOUT:
Another year of working in Utah’s wedding community. You need to know that I love what I do and with whom I do it. My job is to create extraordinary experiences. That’s why we surround your event with partners that love what they do as much as we do!
FRESH IDEAS:
The key to perfected wedding details is a sensory approach: consider the colors, textures, sounds and smells that will bring your perfect wedding to life. These elements all meld together to create an immersive nuptial experience that can only be described as “utterly you.”
The Lodge at Blue Sky
LOCATED 20 minutes from Park City, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, sits nestled in the Wasatch mountains on a 3,500-acre ranch. Surrounded by panoramic peak and valley views, Blue Sky offers an impressive and diverse selection of ceremony locations, both indoors and outdoors. “Each space showcases Utah’s wild elegance and profoundly reconnects guests with the natural environment at every opportunity,” says Cait Ferguson, Event Sales Manager for The Lodge at Blue Sky. One of the largest venues is an 8,000-squarefoot rustic barn that once served as the original indoor riding arena for Blue Sky, crafted from upcycled local barnwood. For more intimate gatherings, two mountaintop yurts each boast stunning mountain and valley vistas with expansive outdoor terraces for outdoor ceremonies, while a wood-burning stove keeps things toasty inside for private dinners or post-ceremony toasts. A log cabin dating back to the late 1800s serves as Blue Sky’s outpost saloon, and the adjacent high-alpine field remains popular for ceremonies, receptions or rehearsal dinners. The team members of Blue Sky are genuine stewards of the earth, and have truly taken the theme of nature-based weddings to heart. Impressive sustainable practices are implemented with each event. Blue Sky uses zero single-use plastics; sources many of its ingredients from within 100 miles of the resort; grows most of its own produce, eggs and fresh honey at the female-led Gracie’s Farm; composts all food from Yuta, the signature restaurant (so that it can be used in regenerative farming initiatives); utilizes biodegradable clay discs at its worldclass sporting clay range; and has its own wastewater treatment facility to thoroughly clean any wastewater before it gets returned to the earth. These examples are just a few in the long list of sustainability initiatives used at Blue Sky. In today’s industry, couples have never-ending options for unique ways to exchange their vows and celebrate with their loved ones. Whether you are looking for an epic mountaintop elopement by helicopter, an intimate ceremony in the cozy fire-lit Yurt, or a large-scale celebration in the restored bar, Blue Sky has a setting to fit each couple’s signature style.
27649 OLD LINCOLN HWY., WANSHIP | 435-336-6400 | AUBERGERESORTS.COM/BLUESKY “I’m constantly inspired by our clients and talented vendors. Listening to their stories, being a part of the creative process and witnessing a vision come to life with our property as the backdrop is exhilarating.”
CAIT FERGUSON | EVENT SALES MANAGER FOR THE LODGE AT BLUE SKY
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WHAT’S AHEAD:
This pandemic has truly shown that with creativity and flexibility, anything is possible when it comes to celebrating love. This season, as couples continue with that passion, our team will also continue to curate the best possible guest experiences by infusing Western-inspired activities and meaningful moments into each celebration.
EXCITED ABOUT:
We have truly loved the surge in micro-weddings and elevated elopements. Couples are more focused on what matters most: reconnecting with loved ones and forming lifelong memories. Smaller ceremonies are also not necessarily tied to weekends; intimate weekday celebrations are ideal and usually have more availability than Saturdays, which can book up quickly. Weekday ceremonies can be parlayed into a longer, more meaningful vacation for all.
FRESH IDEAS:
Intimate weddings and elevated elopements allow you to get creative with your budget, leaving more room to spend on meaningful experiences to enjoy with your loved ones such as fly fishing, organic farm school classes or crystal bowl sound bathing meditation.
Twenty & Creek
IN THE HEART of Sandy, a venue with 25 years of event history gets a new identity this wedding season. Twenty & Creek makes its debut with owner Megan Bonham, proprietor of what was formerly Heritage Gardens. Bonham has assembled a world-class team of designers, architects, landscapers and construction professionals to turn this beloved facility into a premier modern venue, designed with leading trends in mind.“Each room in our new venue has been thoughtfully reimagined to be the perfect canvas for any style of wedding,” Bonham says. The architects have added windows to let in Utah’s luminous natural light, expanded the bridal suite for a luxurious pre-wedding experience and curated a perfectly stylish groom’s room for the guys. The Grand Hall is the largest gathering area in the venue, with ample space for 250 seated guests and up to 400 for a flowing reception. No detail went unnoticed in the revamp of this space, featuring architectural flair by Anson Fillerup Design, and jaw-droppingly beautiful details by The Fox Group that adorn every surface. New sliding doors open to the outdoor gardens, allowing your party to enjoy both the stunning venue and the lush gardens, while also providing space for an additional 100 guests. Joining forces with some of the top design talents in the state—including The Grand America’s botanical curator Emily Wayment and the expert craftsmen at Ferran Construction—Twenty & Creek is the embodiment of custom, curated design and is poised to provide an unrivaled experience for your big day. Now booking for the 2022 season!
2050 EAST CREEK ROAD, SANDY | 801-618-7142 | TWENTYANDCREEK.COM
GRAND HALL
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ROUND TABLE OPTION CUSTOM BRASS NEWEL POSTS & HANDRAIL
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RECTANGULAR TABLE OPTION MEGAN BONHAM | OWNER AND PROPRIETOR
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WHAT’S AHEAD:
Twenty & Creek is opening for events in June of 2022, but we are pre-booking now. Dates are filling up quickly, so email us at info@ twentyandcreek.com or submit an inquiry form on our website for details on how to book the newest venue in the state.
EXCITED ABOUT:
We are so looking forward to showing off the incredible talent that our state’s wedding and design industry has to offer. With every new addition to our space, we are blown away with the vision this team was able to put together. We can’t wait to share this world-class venue with you!
FRESH IDEAS:
The best advice we can give any couple is to be present and enjoy your day. Those are the moments you’ll remember: the joyful ones, not the moments of stress making the day perfect. Let our events team handle the venue details, so you can focus on making lasting memories.
