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Jennifer & Christopher

July 19, 2008
Photography by Glen Ricks Photography
BRIDE AND GROOM Jennifer Nielsen and Christopher John Lohner BRIDE’S HOMETOWN Orem GROOM’S HOMETOWN Alpine BRIDE’S OCCUPATION Member of the UVU soccer team GROOM’S OCCUPATION Server at Chili’s WEDDING LOCATION Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple HOW WE MET Our dads were best friends at Provo High. Our families got together [...]



Holly & Michael

Sept. 19, 2008
Photography by Lindsay Jane Photography
BRIDE AND GROOM Holly Culverwell and Michael Murphy HOMETOWN Herriman BRIDE’S OCCUPATION Medical Claims Adjuster at Farmers Insurance GROOM’S OCCUPATION Service Manager at Petersen Marine WEDDING lOCATION Wadley Farm in Lindon HOW YOU MET We rode the school bus together since elementary school. To tell you how much we [...]



Courtney & Hyrum

June 7, 2008
Photography by Photography by McKenzie
BRIDE AND GROOM Courtney Hurdle and Hyrum Gray BRIDE’S HOMETOWN Provo GROOM’S HOMETOWN Orem BRIDE’S OCCUPATION Sales associate at Kaleidoscope Boutique GROOM’S OCCUPATION Personal accountant WHY THE DATE It was Hyrum’s idea — he thought “06-07-08” was catchy. WEDDING LOCATION Provo LDS Temple RECEPTION Rick and Tiffany Vincent’s yard [...]



Premarital Exam

When the wedding is a few months away, your to-do list might seem overwhelming. But one of the best things you can do to prepare for your new relationship is schedule a premarital exam.
No matter what you’ve heard about the premarital exam, the midwives at Intermountain Healthcare’s New Beginnings Certified Nurse Midwife Clinic want to [...]



Call The Shots

ENGAGING MOMENTS
So long matching outfits. So long head tilt and smile. So long studio backdrops circa 1996.
These days, engagement photos are clicking with the times and opting for creativity over conventionalism. From the charming Park City streets to the radiant rock walls of the Shops at Riverwoods, couples are taking advantage of unexpected poses in [...]



If We Were A Movie

Is your wedding ready to roll? Make sure with these eight tips from local movie mavens.
Your videographer wants to know …
1. What you don’t want
“This is so important,” says Dustin Topham, owner of Motion Media in Lehi. “Knowing what brides don’t want makes the process so much easier.”
2. Who the main players are
“It’s helpful to [...]



Gifts Galore

Good news — the day of the triple-gifted toaster are gone. Bridal registries are making gift giving easier (and more enjoyable!) for guests and couples alike.
So get Prince Charming, grab a scanner and guide guests to gifts that are totally “you.” Here are three tips for making the most of your wish list.
1. THEMES AND [...]



Make Room For Your Dreams

Every bride would love to choose a location for her wedding reception to match her dreams. The nuts and bolts of this decision are budget and venue. We all dream of having our reception at Sundance or the Grand America — spaces that offer beautiful and unique celebrations.
However, let’s talk about cultural halls, banquet rooms [...]



Cassidy & Cameron

Bride and groom Cassidy Loftus and Cameron Cook Bride’s hometown Springville Groom’s hometown Hayward, Calif. occupations Students Wedding location Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple HOW We met At the University of Utah.



Megan & Derek

Megan Brockbank and Derek Welling know what it means to “meet cute.”
A year after the pair had crushes from afar (Megan had a boyfriend when they first met), Derek showed up to her apartment door with a plate of homemade brownies in hand. (Yes, homemade.)