May Flowers
Happy May everyone! It’s officially WEDDING SEASON. Can you believe it?? Speaking for Team UVB, we literally can’t wait to dive into all things warm weather, wedding weekends, and wonderful white gowns. Here’s your reminder to submit your favorite galleries to us!
We’re super excited for our spring bridal show coming up at Walker Farms, don’t forget to register for FREE here!
And here’s your reminder that we’re also doing our free wedding vendor meetups every month. May’s meetup is NEXT WEEK and we’ll be doing a co-working day—we’re so excited. Bring your laptops and your networking skills!
XOXO, Sydnie Poulsen, UVB Editor-in-Chief
Upcoming Events
Spring Bridal Show on May 11!
Our spring showcase is THIS MONTH in Lindon! Come stop by Walker Farms for an excuse to get out and meet your future wedding vendors and pick up free copies of the 2026 magazine. You’ll walk away with free stuff, discounts on vendors, and a fun night reveling in the fact that you’re getting married! Our bridal shows are really so much fun for everyone.
Oh, and we may or may not be doing a MASSIVE $10,000 wedding giveaway! Get a free ticket here & join us!
Vendors: our booths for the May show are sold out. If you’re interested in getting a booth at any of our future bridal shows, email team@utahvalleybride.com! Feel free to stop by the spring show even if you don’t have a booth—we always love seeing you and networking!
May Vendor Meetup SOON: Co-Work and Mingle!
Wednesday May 6, 2026 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Northridge Valley Venue
975 E Northridge Dr, Mapleton, UT 84664
We’ve been LOVING our vendor meetups! This month’s meetup will be at the stunning Northridge Valley Venue in Mapleton.
We’ll be doing a co-work and mingle day! As we jump into busy season for many of our vendors, bring your to-do list with you and a laptop to get those important things crossed off! Whether it’s updating your socials with new galleries, working on that blog post you’ve been wanting to schedule, sending out a bunch of contracts, and more, we’ll be there to work alongside you and encourage each other to get 👏🏻 it 👏🏻done! 👏🏻
All of our vendor meetups are free and very casual, so take this opportunity to network and find new friends!
May Marketing Tip
Marketing Tip of the Month: What Instagram Actually Wants in 2026 📲✨
Instagram has changed what it rewards and it’s no longer all about likes or follower count. In 2026, the content getting pushed is the content people actually interact with in meaningful ways.
Right now, Instagram is prioritizing:
• Shares to DMs
• Saves
• Meaningful comments
• Watch time
What to try this month:
📱 FaceTime-Style Reels
Simple selfie videos filmed vertically, like you’re talking to a friend. Less polished, more personal. Think:
• “3 things brides forget on wedding day”
• “What I’d do differently if I planned my wedding again”
• “The biggest mistake couples make when booking a photographer”
💌 Create Content Worth Sharing
Ask yourself before posting: Would a bride send this to her fiancé or best friend? If yes, you’re on the right track. Tips, checklists, honest advice, and relatable moments tend to perform best.
📣 Ask for the Share
Don’t be afraid to say:
• Send this to a newly engaged friend
• Share this with someone planning a wedding
• Save this for later
The accounts growing right now aren’t necessarily posting more. They’re posting smarter. Focus less on perfection and more on content people want to save, share, and come back to.
May Business Coaching Class
Every second Monday of the month, Carys is hosting business education classes and discussions, free for all Preferred Vendors! Each class is at 11:00 am and the topics will build on each other throughout the year. Our job is to help your business grow and help you reach the clients you dream of. We can’t wait to see you there!
This month’s class is on May 11th!
May: Client Boundaries & Policies Workshop
Hands-On Focus:
- Identify common client issues
- Set boundaries around revisions, timelines, and communication
- Normalize professionalism in weddings
Deliverables:
- Clear boundaries list
- Updated policies or client guide language
Keeping Up With Team UVB
We are so excited for Micah as she accepts a new position as the manager of a Northern Utah wedding venue: The Monarch! It has been a true joy and honor to have Micah be a part of the UVB team! Micah will still be assisting with UVB events, and we know she is going to be amazing in her new position as well!
Join us in sending our love to Micah and cheering her on as the manager for The Monarch, and follow along with her as she officially starts her business as a wedding planner, MK Event Co!
May Preferred Vendor Shout Out
This month’s vendor feature is Camille from Red Poppy Flower Co! Not only is she a phenomenal florist, but she just got married last month! Reach out to her to congratulate her and obsess over her wedding florals with us. Her eye for design and awesome ceremony pieces are what really makes her floral style stand out.
Recent Articles
5 Things to Do Before You Take Your Bridals: A Timeline
Here’s our timeline of 5 things you need to do to prep for your Utah bridals and to make sure you’re ready for your wedding day soon after! Not only is it a great way to alleviate some of the stress of getting every shot on your actual wedding day, plus the added bonus of a beautiful backdrop in all the bridal portraits, but it’s a great way to get in your ‘trial run’ with your wedding dress and hair and makeup before the actual big day. Every hair and makeup artist will tell you that you need a trial run for your wedding look, so why not put it to good use?
Get Your Magazines Here!
Looking to get your hands on the 2026 magazines? You can purchase copies here!
If you’d like free copies, we will be handing them out at all of our events this year. Feel free to stop by the bridal shows or vendor meetups to get as many as you’d like!
If you want more than 72 copies, we can deliver them to you for free. Fill out this form to get them!
Want to be Featured?
Submit your galleries to us here!
XOXO, The UVB Team!
All photos are linked to their vendor credits.
