The Alta Moda Bridal BlogA brides guide to the dress and the rest

Fast Feature: Leah and Dean

07/11/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , , - 2 Comments

Again, you’ll be treated to a generous selection of bridal images, because, once again, I could not narrow down my favorites to a reasonable number. This gorgeous gal, Leah, is tall, striking and confident. Her darling better-half, Dean, it appears, is one lucky man.  Nice match, don’t you think?

Bridal photos - Augusta Jones modest wedding dress

Utah state capitol bridals

Logan at ZumaPhoto (Yes, we have a little business-to-business crush on Zuma) never falls short and always delivers on the creativity.

Modest Augusta Jones wedding dress

Library square bridals - Utah

Queen Anne wedding dress

Leah, her equally confident mom, and sisters were welcomed friends with each visit to Alta MODA.  Like many brides in Utah, we had to do a little bit of a rush to get her gown in plenty of time – the only downfall was not getting to spend even more time with this gracious bride.

Utah bridal shop- modest wedding dresses

Library Squeare wedding photographs - Utah

Augusta Jones modest wedding dresses at Alta MODA

Leah is wearing a modest lace and organza wedding dress from Augusta Jones (Once you try-on an Augusta gown, you’ll love and understand).

Utah bridal shop

Modest wedding dress

Utah bridal shop - Augusta Jones

Thanks Leah, Dean, and family.  Don’t be strangers.


PS – Are you an Alta MODA bride?  We’re gathering more images and notes for more posts and future features.  Hearing from you would make our day – any day!

Bridals: Carlee

06/25/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , , - 1 Comment

Carlee Carlee Carlee!  It’s hard not to pull out all the frequented phrases for how great of a gal this bride is.  Carlee first came in to Alta MODA in December looking for lace.  When a bride is searching for lace, it’s hard not to be magnetized toward Monique Lhuillier.  And that’s just where Carlee landed.

Monique Lhuillier is in Utah at Alta MODA

Utah Bridal Shop - Alta MODA bridal

Oakstream Photography - Carlee - Utah

This beautiful bride, with eyes that would make the bluest of sky jealous, was photographed by Alisha at Oakstream Photography.  If you knew the two personalities involved, you’d know why these images turned out so magical.

Monique Lhuillier - Utah bridal shop

Couture wedding dresses Utah

Beaded wedding dress belts are available at Allta MODA is Salt Lake City

When looking through the photos, I had the most impossible time editing it down to not-too-many, and I failed.  But when something’s this pretty, you understand.

Barn bridal photograph - Utah

Before long, Carlee and her new better-half’s wedding will be posted, too.

Stay tuned for more blue-eyed goodness.

Fast Feature: Yenny and Dave

06/16/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , , - No Comments

Yenny came to Alta MODA just three weeks prior to her wedding date.  Looking through the racks, she instantly spotted a particular wedding dress and selected it to try on with a few others.  It was the first bridal gown she put on and instantly she knew it was the one.

Alta MODA sells couture wedding dresses in Utah

The bride’s wedding dress is by Augusta Jones Couture. (Brides, you know you love Augusta!)

Augusta Jones bridal couture is in Utah at Alta MODA bridal

Yenny and her very sweet husband Dave were married last month at their residence in Park City, Utah.

Utah bridal shop, Alta MODA

couture bridal shop Salt Lake City and Park City

Alta MODA couture bridal shop salt lake city

The event was designed by LMG Events and catered by Culinary Crafts.  (Nothing but love for those two!)

Luxury Utah Weddings

Yenny, Dave…thank you for coming in to Alta MODA and bringing us in on your wedding plans.

Inspired: Yenny

05/31/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: - No Comments

For your Memorial Day pleasure, here’s a quick teaser shot of Yenny’s (our bride) wedding details.

Her fab event was coordinated by LMG Events, catered by Culinary Crafts, and furnished with floral by Roots.  Could you imagine a better team?

This image is by Studio 1 of Salt Lake City.  You’ll find more fantastic photos and details from her wedding on our blog soon.

Our brides always inspire us!

Fast Feature: Courtney and Jon

05/29/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: - 1 Comment

Courtney came to us the night before talking off on an extended Central American adventure.  Her wedding was so well planned, you’d have no idea she did it on a tight schedule and partly from afar.

Courtney and Jon were wed in the Salt Lake temple and celebrated with family and friends in a reception at Garden Park.

The bride wore a custom modest wedding dress by Anne Barge.  Pink-tucks and pockets!

The wedding day was captured by Phung Photography.

Golden yellow maids rounded out the celebration.

Thank you, Courtney and Jon, for letting Alta MODA have a place in your amazing wedding.

Fast Feature: Sherri and Robert

04/29/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , - 1 Comment

Once again, we bring you a wedding shot by the fabulous Miyo Strong of Busath Photography.

Sherri and Robert were wed last year at Salt Lake City’s opulent Grand America Hotel in a celebration that combined both western and Persian traditions.

Sherri wore a gown by Atelier Aimee to which she added extra embellishments, a longer train, and a few extra flowers.

Many thanks, Sherri and Robert, for letting us to follow you through the wedding planning process.  We loved every minute of it.

Fast Feature: Christy and Ken

04/19/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , , - No Comments

Christy and Ken. We loved them both.  This groom had an eye for style and a heart of gold…to prove it, just look at his bride Christy; a bright gal who relocated to the beautiful Utah mountain towns from California.

To celebrate with as many friends and family as possible, this couple held their nuptials at the always stunning Lake Tahoe.

Christy wore a silk chiffon and lace Atelier Aimee wedding dress for her fall wedding.  Photos by Peter Spain.

To a long and happy marriage, we thank you Christy and Ken for letting us be a part of your big day.

Fast Feature: Julianne and Weston

03/25/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , , , - No Comments

Want to know what happens when you give Logan at Zuma a pretty redhead?  Well, the photos below expertly answer that question.

Julianne is a super friendly gal that is as nice as she is pretty.  We were so happy to help her from the moment she bounded in to the shop to the last email sharing all the wedding details. (Still hoping for even more emails…)

With her cowboy boots (Utah is perfect for that, no?), the bride is wearing a custom Atelier Aimee dress redesigned to work for the modest coverage she wanted.

The stunning couple wed last month in the Salt Lake temple.

Thanks, Julianne and Weston, for letting Alta MODA bridal be a small part of your big plans.


Merissa and Jason

03/12/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , , - No Comments

Back in 2007, Merissa and Jason first met at a ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming.  This first connection led them back to a ranch in Wyoming a few years later to say “I do”.

The chilly, but beautiful bride wore a Vera Wang gown that so perfectly captures her personality and that of the stunning Jackson backdrop; natural and chic all in one.

The sharp photos (I can only imagine he was cold as well) are by Greg Neil.  Merissa and Jason look like they had a grand old time.

If you can’t get enough of Merissa (and I can’t say that I blame you) check out her music web site.

Thanks Merissa and Jason.  You are quite the couple!


Fast Feature: Jamie and Christopher

02/23/10 - By: Hilary - Topics: , - 1 Comment

You know those people you meet and instantly you love them?  Well, that’s how the entire Alta MODA staff felt about Jamie.  Everything from her soft blond curls, best-ever smile, and contagious laugh endeared her to us.  She and Christopher were wed last summer in the Salt Lake temple with a welcoming reception at the groom’s residence.

The fantastic photos are from Laura at Busath Photography.

Jamie’s modest wedding dress is from Amy Kuschel and is made of the most unique lace.  Love it!

Thank you, thank you, thank you Jamie for bringing Alta MODA in on your big day.  We loved working with you and your adorable mom.



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