Happy Valentine’s Day From Taiwan!

It’s Valentine’s Day all over the world!! If you didn’t know, Alfreda is currently in Taiwan and decided to send some love our way. Here’s a little something different from overseas.

The Taiwanese have been gearing up for Valentine’s for weeks now. The local 7-11′s are stocked with all sorts of chocolate goodies and all the flower shops are teaming with pink and red flowers. Turns out this day is celebrated pretty much the same here as it is in America. There was one thing though that kept catching my attention as I’ve ridden around town…

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Now bouquets of flowers are expected, but bouquets of stuffed animals?? Yes, please!! My inner asian/10 yr old loves this! Maybe a new trend for the states? The florist said roses are still the predominant flower of choice for the day, but stuffed animal bouquets are pretty common all year round and in greater abundance this time of year. I love it and am secretly wishing some last minute admirer will be as cheesy as I am and deliver before the day is over. A girl can hope right?

Happy Valentine’s Day, where ever you are in this world! Past, present, or future, today is all about love, and love is something definitely worth celebrating.

XOXO,
Alfreda

Desert Tablescape Feature | Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom Magazine

Have you picked up the newest copy of Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom Magazine, yet?  If you haven’t, then you MUST pick-up this stunning publication. The images are beautiful, the fashion spread – far beyond what you’d expect from any bridal magazine, and tons of gorgeous work and inspiration from Utah’s finest wedding vendors!

We are extremely proud and grateful to have had the opportunity to create a tablescape focused on one of Utah’s greatest themes – the southern Utah desert. We took inspiration from Utah’s beautiful summer blue skies, magnificent red rock and native utah grasses, plants and foliage.  Playing off the amazing artwork of John Brent Jarvis, we took a very colorful and vibrant approach when designing this look.  Rather than sticking to the predictable burlap or brown natural linen, we decided to use a peacock blue taffeta linen representing Utah’s sky. We built a 6 foot long sandstone vase and chose succulents, bright colored roses, grasses and pink Himalayan salt blocks as a little nod to Utah red rocks.  Keeping the look simple and with a slightly masculine edge, we finished the look with coral glass plates, copper silverware, linen napkins, personalized succulent favors, and name cards showcasing small scale art pieces of southern Utah that when unfolded, displayed the menu.

A huge THANK YOU to all of the vendors who helped to complete our desert Utah themed tablescape.  We think it turned out pretty good.  What do you think? We’d love the opportunity to take this look further and do a complete wedding with this look – any takers?

VENDORS: {Menu, Name Cards, Invitation} The Write Image | {Calligraphy} Ron Tate | {Flowers} Blom Floral | {Table, Napkins} Diamond Rental | {Linen} Wildflower Linen | {Chairs, Glassware, Flatware} RSVP Rentals | {Chair Covers, Vase, Place Setting Favors, Coasters} MOOD Events | {Root Beer} Red Rock Brewing Company | {Artist} John Brent Jarvis | {Coaster Stencil} Aubri St. Clair

2012 MOOD Commercial

As promised, we are sharing with you our 2012 MOOD Commercial that is part of our “All You Need Is Love…And MOOD” print and online advertising campaign for this year.  Masterfully produced by a past MOOD bride, Enge Van Wagoner of Enge V.W. Films, this short commercial follows Vanessa and Stephen as they prepare for their wedding day and eventually exchange their wedding vows at a gorgeous mountain ceremony in Deer Valley. All the months of the hard work, planning and coordinating becomes invisible, and seamlessly culminates into that perfect moment when they say, “I do.”

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2012 MOOD Ad Campaign

Happy Monday!  Today, we have a special blog post for you – the debut of our brand new 2012 MOOD Ad Campaign that will be featured in the brand new Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom Magazine (Winter/Spring 2012 issue), Utah Bride Blog, and our MOOD website.

The headline, “All You Need Is Love…And MOOD” means exactly that.  After your recent engagement over the holidays, you’ve got the ring, and the excitement has worn off just bit.  Now, reality has begun to set in.  Where and how do you begin planning your big day?  The answer is easy.  Contact us!

SALT LAKE / PARK CITY BRIDE & GROOM MAGAZINE

Our new ad can be found on page 15 of the brand new (and gorgeous) Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom Magazine.  The sun-kissed, full-page photo of our recently wedded couple, Vanessa and Stephen, by Ashley Thalman Photography, sets the scene for this year’s ad.  But that’s not all.  By scanning the QR code at the bottom of the ad, you can watch Vanessa and Stephen’s mountain wedding ceremony at the St. Regis Deer Valley.  The video was masterfully produced by Enge Van Wagoner, of Enge V.W. Films, and who is also a past MOOD bride.  We will be posting the video here on our blog TOMORROW so be sure to check back.  It’s elegant and sweet, and something you have to see!

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UTAH BRIDE BLOG

We are extremely proud to be advertising with Utah Bride Blog as a preferred vendor for a second year.  The ad below can be found on the right-hand side of the blog, as well as on their vendors page, which showcases a gallery of our recent work.  Also, don’t forget to check out the rotating images at the top of the blog.  Photos from the UBB Fall Inspiration photo shoot we helped styled are included there as well.

WEBSITE HOMEPAGE

Last but not least, we have updated our website homepage with our new 2012 campaign ad and headline, and provided a direct link to our commercial video (which we will be sharing with you tomorrow).

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We are extremely excited for all of the new weddings, clients and opportunities that await us in 2012.  If you haven’t already done so, give us a call, and lets start planning your big day!

 

Rachel & Aaron | Vintage Winter Wedding

Happy New Year!  Today we are kicking off 2012 on the right foot by starting anew and hoping to keep this blog more regularly updated.  We’re hoping this resolution doesn’t fail miserably like trying to lose weight – our fingers are crossed.

Rachel & Aaron’s Wedding

Today we are excited to share with you beautiful detail photos of Rachel and Aaron’s winter wedding reception held at the beautiful Gardner Village and shot by Eveline Wunder Photography.  The staff at Gardner Village do an amazing job every year of decorating the venue for the holidays, so when we met with Rachel and Aaron to go over decor ideas, it was fitting that they wanted their florals to be all white, simple, elegant and with a rustic-vintage touch.  Choosing to go this route ensured that the wedding decor would stand apart from the venue’s Christmas decor, but at the same time, not be so different in style and look that they competed with one another.  Plus, the style and decor Rachel and Aaron selected for their wedding reception matched the venue perfectly, a good tip if you’re shopping for a wedding venue or trying to figure out a style.

A Note About “Vintage”

You may have heard that the wedding “vintage” trend is on it’s way out, or perhaps, already done and gone.  You’ve fallen in love with the vintage look and style, but your time to be married just hasn’t come.  So what do you do?  Well, here’s our two cents.  And it’s just that – two cents.  The “vintage” wedding trend as we currently know it may certainly be on it’s way out.  First things first, don’t give too much thought to “trends.”  Instead, be yourself and make sure your wedding truly reflects you and your fiance’s personal style.  Incorporate a couple of currently trending elements into your wedding if you’d like, but don’t over do it.  Secondly, there will always be a place for “vintage” in weddings (or whatever terminology you choose to use – heirloom, heritage, traditional, etc).  No, it may not necessarily be the “vintage” of today’s weddings, but certainly weddings should always acknowledge and reflect on one’s heritage, family traditions and relationships – however you choose to incorporate them.  Third, think “classic.”  You can never go wrong with classic and timeless.  And lastly, remember what weddings are all about – your love.

We are looking forward to a great 2012, filled with many celebrations, beautiful weddings and rockin’ parties!  Cheers!

Dippidee | Cake

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