Meet Our Team!
The team here at Utah Valley Bride is dedicated to one thing—you! Whether you’re a bride, vendor, or just love weddings, we are committed to bringing you the best bridal content and wedding inspo in Utah. We all love weddings almost as much as we love interacting with our UVB community. Each of us spends countless hours putting all our love into making UVB the best it can be. Here’s a little bit about us and what we do.
We’ve got your back, from saying, “Yes,” to saying, “I do!”
Micah Kaae
Vendor Concierge & Advertising Representative
Micah is your go-to girl for all things Utah Valley Bride! She is the mastermind behind our stunning events and bridal shows and manages all of our vendor partnerships, and she’s the best girl to go to with any questions about advertising opportunities.
If you have any questions, Micah will be your first stop!
“I’ve been obsessed with weddings for as long as I can remember. As a little girl, I had a wedding dress costume and would play ‘wedding’ almost every day. Planning my own wedding in 2022 was such a dream, and it confirmed what I already knew: I wanted to be part of this world forever! Working for Utah Valley Bride lets me live that dream every day. I love being surrounded by the creativity, emotion, and beauty of the wedding industry.”
Micah loves sushi, celebrating holidays, and Taylor Swift (she’s an evermore girlie)! If it were up to her, she would be wearing summer dresses every day and homesteading on a farm with her husband. She loves to spend her free time listening to true crime podcasts and watching her comfort show: Ghost Adventures. Micah is an Aquarius and will do everything she can to make the people around her feel loved and supported—she’s amazing at becoming your instant best friend! We would be lost without Micah on our team.
For all questions about becoming a Utah Valley Bride Preferred Vendor, advertising, partnerships, events, or getting copies of the magazine, email Micah at team@utahvalleybride.com
Alli Huntington
Content Curator
Alli is our expert at building the most incredible content using submissions from our vendors and local weddings! She’s in charge of managing our wedding features and vendor advertising; she’s our incredible social media champion and keeps our feed looking amazing!
Alli married her high school sweetheart, and together they have two perfect little girls. Alli is adopted, so she has a huge family who she adores and loves to spend time with. Her recent obsession is anything Sarah J. Maas, and if she had to choose, she’d definitely be on the Night Court. And of course, she can’t live without her favorite drink, Coke! Alli is a huge part of what makes UVB gorgeous and inspiring!
For questions about vendor advertising content, free submissions or Instagram: hello@utahvalleybride.com
Sydnie Poulsen
Writer & Editor
Sydnie is our expert writer! She writes everything from magazine articles to the blogs you see on our website. She has a BA in English and Creative Writing and has years of experience working in the wedding industry. She loves getting to know our vendors and brides when she interviews them for articles. And she absolutely loves building and editing an incredible magazine for all of us to enjoy!
“There is something so special about the Utah wedding industry and the community we have here. I love everything about what I do. We’re all here because of love, and my biggest goal in working with Utah Valley Bride is to share that love with as many people as possible and inspire couples and vendors in the best ways. I’m the kind of person who cries at all the love stories I hear. Let’s be best friends!”
Sydnie loves all things literature, from classic novels to gothic poetry. Her favorite things to do besides reading are running, spending time with her friends and family, and eating great food—her dream is to travel the world and taste all of the world’s best cuisine. Her zodiac is Cancer, she loves blue, and always looks forward to her daily homemade honey lattes. Her creativity and passion for storytelling, paired with her love for weddings, makes her our favorite writer!
For questions about vendor interviews or articles: writer@utahvalleybride.com
Carys Haslam
CEO
Carys has spent her career so far as a wedding photographer: beginning from the ground up, building an associate team, and photographing hundreds of couples in Utah and beyond. It’s been an incredible journey that has taken her across the world, and she has loved every second of being immersed in the Utah wedding industry.
Carys took over as the CEO for Utah Valley Bride in June 2025 and has so many incredible things planned for the future of UVB!
“I have discovered over the past few years that my biggest passion in business was not actually photographing weddings… But instead, getting to collaborate with talented and passionate vendors, and explore new ways of looking at businesses within the wedding industry.”
In addition to photography, Carys has a creative eye for interior design and has the cutest 3-year-old son. Her vibe is very coastal grandmother; think hydrangeas, wicker, blue and white… then add a splash of NYC fashion energy once in a while. She’s a Taurus, which makes her incredibly grounded and a lover of baking and eating sweet treats, and she loves to read. Her leadership, business skills, and passion for the wedding industry make UVB the amazing publication and wedding resource it is!
To reach Carys email carys@utahvalleybride.com
Jenna Heaton
Magazine Designer
Jenna is our head designer and art director! She’s the creative mastermind behind all the designs in the annual magazine. Jenna has a BA in graphic design and has been doing it for eight years, as the owner of her graphic design company and the senior graphic designer for Utah Valley University.
“Designing for the Utah Valley Bride Magazine has been such a rewarding experience. I love getting to celebrate each bride’s unique style and story. It’s an honor to help showcase their big day in a way that feels beautiful and true to them. Being part of the Utah Valley Bride team has shown me how much heart goes into supporting both brides and vendors. Behind every issue is a passionate group working to inspire, connect, and uplift the wedding community here in Utah.”
Jenna loves the color green with a passion, and her wardrobe reflects it—she even has a green car. She loves eating Chinese food and is always down for an iced latte. Lately, she’s been reading romantic fantasy books and has a talent for playing and writing music on the piano. Her favorite movie is How to Train Your Dragon and, according to her, animated movies beat realistic movies every time. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and has two amazing sons. We’re so lucky to have someone with such a creative mind on our team!
Brittny Hart
President
Brittny has loved all things weddings and glitter for as long as she can remember and brings a wealth of experience and passion to the bridal industry. Her academic background in advertising and marketing has given her a unique view of the businesses and fashion trends in Utah’s wedding industry. Brittny has a deep passion for supporting small business owners and providing inspirational and tactical resources for couples planning their weddings.
Before stepping into her role with UVB, Brittny worked within bridal fashion and wedding planning, and ran two successful photography companies. Recently, Brittny retired from a 10+ year wedding photography career in order to put more attention on Utah Valley Bride and her other companies. As the visionary behind Divine Feminine Boudoir, Utah’s premier boudoir experience, Brittny infuses every project with a touch of magic and romance. Her love for all things mystical extends beyond her professional endeavors, with Ireland, unicorns, and glitter serving as staples in her life.
In addition to her magical pursuits, Brittny finds joy in the simplicity of gardening and taking her dogs, d’Artagnan and Fezzik, on a nice long walk every day, and Brittny just welcomed a new baby girl in February 2025! Her goal is to become a master herbalist. She loves to travel to new countries and learn how they use plants for healing. She constantly finds new ways to cultivate beauty and sparkle in her life and work.
Cassandra Navarrete
Events Assistant
Cassie is one of our creative assistants! She works our events and helps vendors and brides have a great time. She started in the wedding industry as a photographer, and has been a talented wedding photographer for the last six years!
Cassie can be reserved at first, then she’s fun and giggly like a little kid. She can talk like Donald Duck, has double-jointed thumbs, and loves to draw, dance, and sing. Her favorite color, hands down, is blue, in any shade, and she loves sushi and tacos. She has a dog and a cat named after Pokémon characters. And she also loves to read and write poetry.
Board of Directors
Jeanette Bennett
Jeanette is the original owner and founder of Utah Valley Bride Magazine. Jeanette built UVB into the largest and longest-standing wedding editorial in the state, and for the last two decades, she and her team have cultivated a brand that every member of the wedding industry knows and loves. Since 2002, Jeanette has brought only the best to every bride and vendor across the state of Utah. Because she had so many amazing ways to contribute to Utah, through journalism and other pursuits, she sold UVB to Chad and Brittny Hart. Jeanette remains on the board of directors for her expertise and the incredible legacy she has cultivated for the brand!
Since selling Utah Valley Bride, Jeanette is pursuing an exciting opportunity as the Executive Managing Director at Colliers, a global commercial real estate company.
Along with UVB, Jeanette is the founder and CEO of Bennett Communications, the home of Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine, and Prosper Magazine, and many other publications you’d recognize! With a master’s degree in journalism and decades of expertise, Jeanette continues to be a giant in the industry as she leads the way for journalists, entrepreneurs, and members of the Utah Valley community.
XOXO, The Utah Valley Bride Team
