Bonus Article from the 2025 Magazine | Pick Your Perfect

· Originally Published January 13, 2025 in the 2025 UVB Magazine! ·

Date
Jan, 16, 2026

The Debut

Take a look at Utah Valley Brideโ€™s first-ever Pick Your Perfect spread! In place of our gown shoot this year, we decided to feature a few snapshots of wedding details to die for. We get so many incredible submissions from every kind of couple and every kind of vendor that itโ€™s simply impossible to narrow down our favorites. We just wanted to feature more more more! 

These categories were meticulously selected with our couples in mind; we wanted to share our favorite trends and unique wedding moments with you for inspiration. Circle, star, or add a heart-shaped sticker on your favorite photo from each spread. Think of it as our version of Pinterestโ€ฆ Feel free to pin these pages up on your wall for inspo, we know we have!

Tablescapes

Lovely Linens & Cute Cutlery

Something we canโ€™t ever overlook is the stunning tablescapes from our real wedding galleries and styled shoot submissions, and you shouldnโ€™t either! Whether youโ€™re looking for inspo for your pre-reception meal or your rehearsal dinner, consider these some of the best places to start. If youโ€™re a floral tablecloth girlie or a farm table rustic bride, the opportunities are endless. And thatโ€™s just the beginning. There are florals, candles, table decor, cutlery, glassware, place cards, and menus to consider! We know, it can seem like a lot, but one look at these beauties proves that every single detail is absolutely worth it. 

Black Beauty

Itโ€™s okay to cry over how gorgeous this is; we definitely have. This styled shoot perfectly captured the beauty and timelessness of a winter wedding feast. That glitter tablecloth? So tear-worthy!

Vendors

PHOTO Schye Webster

COUPLE Dane & Sadie Wissenbach

GOWN Affordable Bridal

SUIT DC Tuxedos

FLORAL Everbloom Rentals

VENUE The Venue at The Ranches

DJ DJ Teardrop – Moment Entertainment

BRIDESMAIDS Katie Horsely, Megan Allen, Kennedy Guth, Brianna Allen + Allee Horsely

Italian Summer

Are we kidding with the fresh basil as a centerpiece with the fresh Mediterranean-inspired charcuterie? Next to the gold cutlery and accent pieces, those vases are to die for.

Vendors

PHOTO Brinlee Evans Event Photo 

CURATOR Chelsey Black 

HOST Utah Weddings Magazine

PLANNER + FLORAL Cynthia Thorsen 

SIGNS + LETTERING Jessica Jarman 

LINENS Specialty Linens Utah 

RENTALS Rent Event Utah

CATERER Caley’s Catering

WEDDING RING Clean Origin

FLAT LAY MATS Olive and Oak

INVITATION SUITE Lettering by GRG

COUPLE Cameron + Jadine Chester

CAR SERVICE Jeremy Schow 

LIVE PAINTING Painted by Kelsey Jane  

GUEST DRESSES Raw Golden Rentals

GUEST SUITS Tuxedo Warehouse 

HAIR + MAKEUP Yulia Wilcox 

GOWN The Bride Room

VENUE The Villa

GROOM’S RING J.P. Lee 

SUIT Jos A. Bank

JEWELRY Anthropology

PERFUME Chanel

RECEPTION DRESS Raw & Golden Rentals

Hot Pink Harmony

Weโ€™ve never been so floored by such a vibrant color palette. The draping linens next to the texture in those florals and the colored glassware have us needing a trip to the dunes.

Read an article with this full gallery here!

Vendors

PHOTO Ashley DeHart Photography

PLANNER Botanical Eden

COUPLE Lauren Grist + Jonathan Doe

MAKEUP Vanessa Perkins, Kate Giddings (Blood + Blush studios)

GOWN Cbazaar

SUIT Rich Art by Suhani on Etsy

RINGS + EARRINGS Dillard’s

FLORAL Botanical Eden

RENTALS Diamond Event & Tent

STATIONERY ZAZZLE

CAKE Sweet Cravings by Marcia

HENNA TATTOO ARTIST Consuelo Nikolazza

CAMEL RENTAL Nick Morrow

ALPACA RENTAL Peppergrass Ranch

Opposites Attract

Who knew that weโ€™d be loving blue and orange together this year? And it only gets better; this citrusy color palette tablescape features actual citrus. Hello, summer wedding inspo!

Vendors

PHOTO Sharlee Peay Photography

PLANNER Harp Music by Chelsey 

PARTIAL PLANNER Bella Alder Photography

COUPLE Sienna + Josh Gehring

MODEL Aisia Hay

MODEL HAIR + MAKEUP Angel Pink

HARPIST MAKEUP Onika Shepherd + Jessica Craig

GOWN Boda Bridal

FLORAL Kunz Floral Co.

VENUE Siempre

LINENS Specialty Linens Utah

RENTALS + DECOR Aspen Events + Diamond Event & Tent + Moonlight Lighting

STATIONERY Fresh Invite + Margo&Bees + Chloe Mae

Wedding Gowns

Embrace the Drama

Donโ€™t worry, the gowns arenโ€™t all the way gone. We couldnโ€™t help but feature the most jaw-dropping wedding dress moments from 2024, and youโ€™ll see exactly what weโ€™re talking about with just one look at these selections. We keep hearing brides say they donโ€™t want a dress that looks like everyone elseโ€™s; take it from us, and from these brides, donโ€™t be afraid to go all out with the ruffles, the overskirts, or the fun sleeves. The possibilities are right in front of you, if youโ€™re willing to risk it! Youโ€™re the bride, embrace the bridal drama!

Rosy Ruffles

We know, itโ€™s incredible. This bride took texture to a whole new level of tantalizing. Her gown is a dynamic movement of eye-catching rosettes and a perfectly structured bodice.

Read the full article about this wedding here!

Vendors

PHOTO Jackie Siggard Photo and Video 

GOWN Kleinfeld Bridal + Pnina Tornai 

SUIT Dillardโ€™s 

VENUE La Caille Vineyards 

SHOES TAFT Shoes 

VEIL Fantasy Bridal 

TIE Barry Wang

Field Frolicking

This ethereal beauty is the perfect epitome of whimsical softness with a hint of playfulness. Those layers look soft enough to sleep in. Anyone in the mood to frolic through a field?

Vendors

PHOTO Lauren Zufelt Photography

MODEL Hayley Lowrance

GOWN ALP BRIDAL

MAKEUP Jaramey Barney-Bowman

FLORAL Bronte’s Florals

VENUE Walker Farms

Two In One

We all know that a second wedding dress is all the rage right now, and weโ€™re not mad about it. This sleek beauty has the benefit of two bridal looks in one, and both are simply stunning!

Vendors

PHOTO Brรคtt Photo and Film

HAIR Anna Kuznetsova + Brookelyn Raymond

MAKEUP Morgan Fay MUA + Teresa Rose Beauty

GOWN ALP Bridal

FLORAL Blooming Roots Floral

VENUE Thanksgiving Point

Layers and Layers

We canโ€™t get over the miles and miles of train behind her. The ruffles on those sleeves and layered down her dress make that silhouette even more jaw-dropping. 

Vendors

PHOTO Leslee Crosland Photography

COUPLE Teryn Thatcher Castaรฑeda + Cesar Castaรฑeda

GOWN Pritchรฉtt Bridal

RINGS Nasr Jewelers Highland Village, Texas

VENUE Thomas S. Monson Center

Bows

The Perfect Final Touch

Whether itโ€™s on the back of your wedding dress, around your cake, hung up as decoration, or pierced through your ears, a bow is the best way to give something that extra level of โ€œumph!โ€ Bows are our favorite trend in recent yearsโ€”and theyโ€™re not going anywhere. In fact, give us more! These are some fun ones of many, many bows weโ€™ve seen, and all of them are graceful and fun in every setting. If youโ€™re ever looking for something more, whether itโ€™s for your bridal bouquet or a fun detail for your getaway look, a bow is the thing to โ€œtieโ€ it all together. 

Cut the Ribbon

We love a good cake cutting, and a cuter cake makes it all the more enjoyable. Much like a ribbon cutting marks the beginning of something special, so does cutting the cake, and this one has both!

Vendors

PHOTO Sydnee Ann Photo

CAKE Baking Blonde Co.

VIDEO Haleigh Barber Films

MODEL Avorie + Austin Hallows

GOWN Moments Made Bridal

SLEEVES Emilia Jean Clothing

FLORAL Debra Stevens – Dutch Hollow Farms

Short nโ€™ Sweet

This bow leaves quite an impression, nearly five feet to be exact. Paired with this cute mini, she simply is the moment. We all know a hairbow will class up any bridal look!

See more from this gallery in this article!

Vendors

PHOTO Sadie Hawkins Photo

PLANNERS Sadie Hawkins + Amy South + Sophie Dennis + Cloth & Sail Bloom Co.

MODEL Arach Aromi

GOWN ALP Bridal

FLORAL Cloth & Sail Bloom Co.

VENUE White Space Studios

Something Blue

This whimsical blue dress is exactly what we mean when we say cottagecore is the perfect aesthetic. The bow in the exact same material as her gown just reinforces that tenfold.

Vendors

PHOTO Hannah Kate Films

COUPLE McCall Peterson Salisbury + Landen Salisbury

HAIR + MAKEUP Kayla’s Bridal MUA

GOWN Utah Bride Room

SUIT Jos. A. Bank

RINGS FORGE Jewelry Works

FLORAL + VENUE + CATERER Thanksgiving Point

CATERER Spudly Donuts

Sole Mates

Bows are great, shoes are incredible, but together? Itโ€™s like they were made for each other. If you want a bold footwear moment to carry you down the aisle, this is exactly what you need.

Vendors

PHOTO Mikki Platt

GOWN Pritchรฉtt Bridal

RINGS Sierra-West Custom Jewelers

FLORAL Flamingo Friday Floral

SHOES Steve Madden

Stationery

Youโ€™re Invitedโ€ฆ

โ€ฆTo obsess over these flatlays as much as we have. There isnโ€™t a better way to perfectly capture your dream wedding aesthetic than with your stationery. From save-the-dates to invitations, and even to your table numbers and dinner menus, you can show off your vintage vibes or your sleek and chic look easily with the colors and textures you love. You can even use fun papers, foiled crests, and embossed envelopes. And weโ€™ll never not love a wax seal. Take this as a sign to add something special like pressed florals or a polaroid to your stationery line-up. 

Lace and Love

This exact shade of blue is so perfect, itโ€™s like it was made for weddings. The floral embossing and custom crest on these paper pretties bring elegance to a whole new level.

Vendors

PHOTO Megan Robinson + Michael’s Chapter Photography

PLANNER Details by Laura Lee

VIDEO Cally Films

FILM theFINDlab

COUPLE Meredith Horsley Engemann + Dallen Engemann

MAKEUP Makeup by Samantha J

GOWN + VEIL, + CHOKER Frankie Jane Couture Bridal

FLORAL Details by Laura Lee

VENUE La Caille Vineyards

STATIONERY Line and Type

DJ DJ PBaby

CATERER Marvellous Catering

Tale As Old As Time

Are you seeing that floral detail on the inside of this envelope? And the roses paired with the stained glass illustration is giving Beauty and the Beast in the best way.

Vendors

STATIONERY Ivy Lettering Co

You Give Me Butterflies

This acrylic invite is simply perfect, no notes. With every floral detail, right down to the pressed flowers in the seal, weโ€™ll be dreaming about it every night.

Vendors

PHOTO Brinlee Evans Event Photo 

CURATOR Chelsey Black 

HOST Utah Weddings Magazine

PLANNER + FLORAL Cynthia Thorsen 

SIGNS + LETTERING Jessica Jarman 

LINENS Specialty Linens Utah 

RENTALS Rent Event Utah

CATERER Caley’s Catering

WEDDING RING Clean Origin

FLAT LAY MATS Olive and Oak

INVITATION SUITE Lettering by GRG

COUPLE Cameron + Jadine Chester

CAR SERVICE Jeremy Schow 

LIVE PAINTING Painted by Kelsey Jane  

GUEST DRESSES Raw Golden Rentals

GUEST SUITS Tuxedo Warehouse 

HAIR + MAKEUP Yulia Wilcox 

GOWN The Bride Room

VENUE The Villa

GROOM’S RING J.P. Lee 

SUIT Jos A. Bank

JEWELRY Anthropology

PERFUME Chanel

RECEPTION DRESS Raw & Golden Rentals

Tropical Notes

Not only are these colors straight from an island dream, but the floral details and monstera transport us right to a sunshine-filled beachside paradiseโ€ฆbut itโ€™s right here in Utah.

Read an article with this full gallery here!

Vendors

PHOTO Ashley DeHart Photography

PLANNER Botanical Eden

COUPLE Lauren Grist + Jonathan Doe

MAKEUP Vanessa Perkins, Kate Giddings (Blood + Blush studios)

GOWN Cbazaar

SUIT Rich Art by Suhani on Etsy

RINGS + EARRINGS Dillard’s

FLORAL Botanical Eden

RENTALS Diamond Event & Tent

STATIONERY ZAZZLE

CAKE Sweet Cravings by Marcia

HENNA TATTOO ARTIST Consuelo Nikolazza

CAMEL RENTAL Nick Morrow

ALPACA RENTAL Peppergrass Ranch

Florals

He Loves Me, He Loves Meโ€ฆ More

Flowers are a must-have at every wedding, but some simply go above and beyond our wildest imaginations. Whether itโ€™s an arch, a sweetheart table accent, or a flower crown for your flower girls, your flowers make your wedding more beautiful with every petal. And they smell nice too. These floral arrangements made us gasp out loud, whether it was from the color or the gravity-defying way they were arranged. If youโ€™re looking for florals that will make your heart skip a beat at the sight of them, these are a great place to start. 

Outdoor Chandeliers

Thereโ€™s nothing more pleasing than an indoor setting brought outside. The florals that adorn these chandeliers are the perfect way to make it all come together. 

Vendors

PHOTO Megan Robinson + Michael’s Chapter Photography

PLANNER Details by Laura Lee

VIDEO Cally Films

FILM theFINDlab

COUPLE Meredith Horsley Engemann + Dallen Engemann

MAKEUP Makeup by Samantha J

GOWN + VEIL + CHOKER Frankie Jane Couture Bridal

FLORAL Details by Laura Lee

VENUE La Caille Vineyards

STATIONERY Line and Type

DJ DJ PBABY

CATERER Marvellous Catering

Heavenly Hydrangeas

Honestly, we didnโ€™t even know hydrangeas could come in such vibrant colors. But weโ€™re not complaining. But thatโ€™s not even all; the hanging hydrangeas from above are everything.

Vendors

PHOTO Stephanie Smith Photography

PLANNER + DESIGN Britt Warnick Designs

COUPLE Libbie Lewis + Brayden Lewis

HAIR + MAKEUP Lexi Harker Beauty

GOWN Versailles Atelier Bridal

FLORAL + CANDLE DESIGN Floral Rhapsody Studio

VENUE La Caille Vineyards

EVENT RENTALS + DECOR All Out Event Rental + Positive Event Design

STATIONERY Anthology Print 

SIGNAGE The Happier

CAKE Aspen Cake Design

Dreamscape Gradient | 2025 Cover Feature!

As if the stunning Salt Flats werenโ€™t enough, this arch is a devastatingly beautiful backdrop for the moment you say your I dos. Itโ€™s like itโ€™s floating on water, giving us double the flowers.

Vendors

PHOTO Becca Photo

PLANNER + COORDINATOR Gathered Wedding Planning 

COUPLE Kirsten Fulton + RJ Fulton 

HAIR Sarah Michelle Artistry 

MAKEUP Cherisa Burbage MUA 

GOWN Boda Bridal 

SUIT Suit Up – Menโ€™s Custom Clothing 

JEWELRY Bijou ร‰toile Jewelry 

FLORAL & CONCEPT DESIGNER Olive & Sage Floral 

RENTALS EVERMORE vintage rentals 

STATIONERY Anthology Print 

CAKE Event Cakes By Han

Wildflower Wedding Cake

Weโ€™ve been loving all the flower meadows as cake decor. Especially this one, every bloom is a moment all on its own. But bringing them all together makes it even more magical.

Vendors

PHOTO Sadie Photo

MODELS Mirian Perez, Brynleigh Kinne Cheshire, Bethany + Chase Poulton

MAKEUP Mati Allison

FLORAL IndyRose Floral + Hazel Floral Co.

CAKE BAYB Cakes

GOWN The Perfect Dress Bridal

Parasols

Something New

Parasols have officially made their way into our DMs, and weโ€™re thrilled. From gorgeous lacy numbers to hanging flowers up inside, every unique umbrella moment makes a wedding go from great to gorgeous. Each of these selections is proof of that; have you ever seen more elegant brides? And of course, we love it when every bridesmaid gets one too. Every parasol pic transports us right into a love story. All brides need an accessory, why not make it one of these? Itโ€™s the extra level of glam youโ€™ve been looking for, so simple yet so elevating.

Temple Kiss

How poetic is it that that specific spot on your forehead is called a temple? This groom knows exactly what weโ€™re talking about. And the parasol behind her almost looks like a halo.

Vendors

PHOTO Riley Kathleen Photography

PLANNER Envisioned by Erica

VIDEO Runaway Vows

MAKEUP Kristen Packard

GOWN Pritchรฉtt Bridal

RINGS Wilson Diamonds

FLORAL Root’d Floral

VENUE Utah State Capitol Events

DJ DJ Chris Campbell

CATERER Pizzeria Limone + Handel’s Ice Cream + Santo Taco

CAKE Cakes by Ken

STRING QUARTET The Maywood String Ensemble

PHOTO BOOTH Everson Photo Booth

MINI GOLF Putts Mobile Mini Golf

The Love Bridge

You know those bridges where people place a lock that symbolizes their love? This one is even better: theyโ€™re locking it up with their vows! And this parasol adds that extra touch of romance.

Vendors

PHOTO Annie Stagg

COUPLE Carol Garcia + Carson Smith

HAIR + MAKEUP NC STUDIO UTAH by Nikra

GOWN Fantasy Bridal

RINGS Moments Build Memories Jewelry

FLORAL Hobble Creek Design

VENUE Chase Mill at Tracy Aviary

VIOLINIST First String Violinist

CATERERS Penguin Brothers + Culichi Kitchen

PHOTO BOOTH Modvi Photo Booths

Glam Girlies

We wish we could convey to you how much we love this shot. The colors, the dresses, the sunset in the backgroundโ€ฆand of course, those stunning parasols.

Vendors

PHOTO Lundyn Allen

ASSISTANT PHOTO Holly May Photography

VIDEO Savannah Maurine Photo

GOWN Alta Moda Bridal

FLORAL Floral by Lizzie

VENUE Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

DJ DJ Aly

CATERER Good Day Catering

CAKE Bisous Baking Co.

PHOTO BOOTH Modvi Photo Booths

Love At Every Sight

Just look at how they gaze into each otherโ€™s eyes. The lush greens next to her vibrant florals make the whites of her dress and parasol that much more enchanting.

Vendors

PHOTO Jessa E Photographs

VIDEO Ava Hansen Photo

COUPLE Jade + Scotty Sargent

GOWN Frankie Jane Couture Bridal

FLORAL Details by Laura Lee

VENUE Springville Museum of Art

OFFICIANT LoveStories

CATERER Landmark Catering

CAKE Signature Sweets

EXIT DRESS Hannah Ruth Zander

CARICATURE ARTISTS ZJD Enterprises LLC.

DECOR All About You Rentals

INVITATION DESIGN Sargent Associates

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