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Stephanie & Dane

For Stephanie Matthews, it was love at first date.
“I knew right away I was going to marry him,” says the Orem bride of her now-hubby Dane Thomas. “I called my mom and told her he was the one.”
And when you know, you know.
So after three months of dating, the pair spent their happiest moment in [...]



Jenna & Brady

BRIDE AND GROOM Jenna Oldroyd and Brady Jardine BRIDE’S HOMETOWN Orem GROOM’S HOMETOWN Twin Falls, Idaho BRIDE’S OCCUPATION Secretary at Central Valley Machine/student at USU GROOM’S OCCUPATION USU basketball player/student WEDDING LOCATION Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple HOW YOU MET We met after a Utah State University volleyball game. I [...]



Heather & Tyler

Heather Eagleston always planned on having a year-long engagement.
But that was before she met Tyler Beus.
Heather dated the Woodland Hills-raised boy for eight months, and they were planning on getting married a year later in June 2010. But then Tyler had a job opportunity with the military come up in Iraq (he’d already been deployed [...]



Heather & Dan

It was the spring of 2008, and Heather Barker had her hands full. Not only did she have a boyfriend, she was writing an LDS missionary.
But then came Dan Yeates.
“We were living in Raintree Apartments in Provo when we met,” says the Elk Ridge bride. “My mom’s maiden name is Yates, and so that got [...]



Theme Come True

Hannah Rhees Goodrich is no stereotype kind of girl. The creative bride always wanted something unique for her wedding — so Hannah in Wonderland was born.
“I wanted something funky and fun — the exact opposite of typical,” she says of her March 2009 wedding to Ryan Goodrich. “I had always loved ‘Alice in Wonderland’ growing [...]



Candice & Doug

BRIDE AND GROOM Candice Clark and Doug Later BRIDE’S HOMETOWN Provo GROOM’S HOMETOWN Orem WEDDING LOCATION Draper Temple (ceremony), Thanksgiving Point (luncheon), Later residence (reception) HOW YOU MET We were both students at USU where I played soccer for the university’s women’s team. A girl I played soccer with was a friend of Doug’s, and she [...]



Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Wedding photography is the frosting to your cake … the flower to your stem … the diamond to your ring. Get the picture? You can’t have a wedding without photography — so why not make it stellar? Below, local photographers give the inside scoop on making magic with the lens.
1. GO PRO
“Our biggest piece of [...]



No Time Like The Present

Talk about “something new.”
Your family and friends will likely celebrate your nuptials with gorgeous and generous offerings. Here are 12 ways to get present-able.
1. WISH LIST
Although it’s not mandatory, it’s smart to be prepared with a list. Brainstorm a list of items you’ll need for the years to come — not just the immediate future — [...]



Doctor’s Orders

Heading to the doctor for your premarital exam may not be as fun as trying on wedding dresses, but it’s just as essential as finding your fabulous frock. So before you say, “O. B. G. Y. No. Way.” here are 12 things you need to know about your premarital exam.
1. WHY, OH WHY?
What was that? [...]



Cinema Magic

Avoiding a potential videographer nightmare is a wedding must. After all, they only have one chance to get the shots you want. Here are 12 tips to ensure you get a rock star video that captures your wedding day.
1. Technology craze
With video technology constantly expanding, the final product can be off the charts.
“Videos are more [...]