Ariella and Mitchell were married this past December in the Salt Lake LDS temple.  The bride, who hails from Korea, planned a sumptuous celebration at the Grand America Hotel.

We love a girl that goes for a ball gown.  Once the staple is wedding fashion, they swayed out of popularity for a while, but now they’re back.  Her photos are by Rick Brimhall.

Our thanks go out to the bride and her mom for giving us the pleasure of getting to know this wonderful family.  (We love how you wore your modest Atelier Aimee bridal gown!)

Congratulations Mitchell and Ariella!

As promised, a lot of love for Anne Barge is coming your way over the next week.  Today, we bring you a brand new, fresh out-of-the-box style from her Spring 2010 collection.  (…sigh)

The lace on this wedding dress seems to float, layer by layer, top to toe.  This gown delivers an ethereal approach to the classic a-line.  Come try her on…you know you want to.

You were warned in a previous post that our unmanageable excitement for Anne Barge’s visit on the 12th and 13th (that’s just about a week!) would develop into a prolific posts.  So, here’s another one just for you.

Occasionally, I highlight a featured designer on this blog.  Well, this is no normal occasion, so it only made sense to not just feature Anne Barge as our designer d’jour, but to sing her praises.  (Be glad you don’t really have to hear me sing.)

When Justin and I attend the runway shows, it can seem hurried and transactional, but not at Anne’s show. Imagine melting as you witness a profound procession of seemingly perfect wedding dresses. That’s how we feel season after season of these classically nuanced gowns.  Her wedding dresses know how to embrace the trends you love, while offering a timeless sensibility.  Think Southern charm meets Parisian couture.

Our manager, Jamie, was able to head to the fair city of Atlanta a few months back to meet and work with Anne Barge and her stellar staff.  Jamie is now the Utah Anne Barge expert. Want to know all about beaded bodices?  She’s your girl!  Need your gown customized to a modest cut?  Jamie was used as the example of detailed customizing while in Georgia!  Is your wedding so soon that you feel stressed about getting a dress in time?  No worries, Anne Barge, time and again, has crafted impeccable gowns for encroaching schedules.  You’ll never feel more (deservedly) indulged.

Did the singing work?  I hope so, because I’d love to see you at the trunk show and give you personalized time with the designer extraordinaire, Anne Barge.

Valentine’s weekend.  Anne Barge.  Trunk show.  Can you imagine a more perfect time to find your gown? (That wasn’t really a question so much as a statement, but you got that.)

Whilst catching up on Darcy’s Idea of the Day, I came across the image below of white Easter lillies laced together to create a stunning ceremony backdrop.

The clean simplicity struck me as fresh and simply innovative.  It’s contemporary, timeless, and I love it.

Image via marthastewartweddings.com

Brideology by definition: the science of bridal planning in all its forms and phenomena with reference to wedding, beauty, romance, entertainment, and education.

A must-attend bridal education party will be held on the evening of February 18th, 2010 at an exquisite location between Salt Lake and Utah counties. {want location? Visit site} Eight of Utah’s leading wedding vendors will be gathering in this place, at this time {seven to nine pm} to share with you {the planning bride} a priceless, no pressure educational experience.

You will learn the short & long term value of a professional photographer.  What to wear to maximize your engagement pictures.  The difference between film makeup and everyday makeup.  Bridal hair trends.  Current bridal gown and accesory fashion trends.  The value of event design and great rental pieces, such as linens.  Cake tasting.  Floral trends and the difference between your aunt Betty’s flowers, a shop’s flowers, and a designer’s flowers.  Costco catering or profesional catering, and so much more!

These vendors are providing a priceless education to the planning bride, something that has not been done before. No strings attached, just a night of fun!  If you want to attend, you must visit the brideology site and register. Seating is limited.

Flip through the pages (or online pages) of the 2010 Utah Valley Bride Magazine. There you’ll find two of our European wedding dresses featured in the editorial section as shot by the master photographer Kenneth Linge.

The grand and sweeping number below is by Atelier Aimee.

And this danceable bridal gown is by Model Novias.

Here’s our 2010 ad image shot by Heidi Uhl and styled by Enizio.  All but one of these gorgeous gals are real Alta MODA brides!  Yep, our brides are just that pretty!

Seems like I’ve said that before…

Big News: Anne Barge will be at Alta MODA on February 12th and 13th.  It has been three years since Utah was lucky enough to have this top-of-the-line wedding dress designer come to visit.  But, let me tell you, when she does it is quite the treat.  It promises to be an unforgettable trunk show.  (Last time, I was so excited, I still remember nervously pacing around the airport baggage claim giddily awaiting her arrival!)

When Anne Barge last attended our trunk show, we were all in amazement watching her customize gowns for brides.  Seeing her sketch and create made us so proud to offer such a high-quality line to Utah brides.  Her collection brings you an incredibly diverse selection, all while capturing the spirit of the modern bride.

Need one more reason to come meet her?  On February 12th at 10:30, in conjunction with Utah’s Association of Fashion Designers, Anne Barge will be presenting a lecture at the Salt Lake City Library, followed by a Q&A session.  If ever you’ve been curious about the life of a fashion designer, you need to attend this event.  At the time of this post, the event was already half-full (like that optimistic glass of water), so call us soon to get more information and reserve your seat at this intimate event with a wedding industry leader.

PS- Expect a prolific amount of posts about Anne’s visit.  Our excitement is too great to contain!

Augusta Jones has taken over Alta MODA this weekend.  Don’t worry, we’re very please by this foray.  For you, it means finding your dream dress!  Not the one you dreamed of when you started planning your wedding at 5 years old, but the one the stylish, modern you just knows it out there.

The Augusta Jones collection starts at $1500 and will have 25 extra and extra fabulous gowns here for the weekend.  Their fit is fantastic and you’ll look like a million bucks.  So, really, it’s a bargain!  Our darling Augusta Jones liaison, Tricia, will be here to make sure you are 100% happy and 100% in love…with your wedding dress that is.

There are still available appointment times waiting just for you.  So, give us a ring (now that you have yours) and we’ll be armed and ready to go.  801.531.1215

This east-coast couple wed last December in the Washington D.C. LDS temple with a festive holiday reception at the Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Just days before the bridal photographs, Virginia was blanketed by three feet of snow, as seen in these photos by Emily Jones.  Though cold, the bride mentioned how beautiful everything was.  We agree, the bride looks beautiful!

Congratulations Martha and Jesse.  Thanks for letting us be a part of your wedding.  Our time with you flew by too quickly.