Pick yourself up a copy of the 2012 Utah Valley Bride and you’ll find a full-length editorial section, shot by Kenneth Linge, where we’re lucky enough to have a few of our favorite wedding dresses featured on the glossy pages.

Below is a bridal gown by Modern Trousseau – You’ll love the natural, organic pattern to the net overlay.

A favorite for the glam bride by Elizabeth Fillmore. (Check out our real bride Laura in a modest wedding dress variation)

And…Lexington by Badgley Mischka (Check out the Badgley Mischka Bride trunk show next weekend!)

Thanks, Utah Valley Bride, for showing off some our favorite frocks.

If you’ve got your hands on a copy of the 2012 Utah Bride & Groom, it’s likely you’ve seen the Western Fever fashion/style feature shot by Rebekah Westover.

We are very pleased to have one of our gowns featured in this layout highlighting the natural beauty of being in the West. Toss in Rebekah’s uncanny ability to make every shot beautiful, and you’ve got yourself some mighty-fine wedding inspiration.

See why soooo many of our brides choose her for their wedding?

If you spend a lot of time in downtown Salt Lake City (like we do), you’ve probably driven by  Blooms & Co. It’s the cute little flower shop on 200 East with the big alluring windows. We got a special treat today when Brynn dropped by with this adorable arrangement (note the dark calla lilies, a fave stem of ours). Thanks so much, Brynn!

Blooms & Co. does it all when it comes to flowers, from weddings to corporate events, to flowers for Valentine’s Day. Check them out and tell them Alta Moda says hi!

Congratulations to our bride Jeantte and photographer Rebekah Westover for landing (rather gracefully) on the cover of Utah Valley Bride.

Behind that parasol is a striking Badgley Mischka wedding dress – You get a bit of  teaser of how fabulous it is from the skirt.

The bride helped design the modest variation on the bodice, but you’ll have to pick-up a copy to see all the other splendid details of her gown, wedding and celebration.

Have you heard? We’re bringing in a shiny new bridal line – Tulle New York.

Sharing in the excitement is Salt Lake/Park City Bride & Groom (Have you seen their newest issue? Fantastic!!) with a Q&A blog post about the hot new bridal label.

Read up on our favorite styles, what’s to love about the line (lots), and when you can expect these beauties to land in Utah.

Hello readers!

Maybe you’ve heard of Alta Moda’s sister shop, Lily & Iris? We’re a shop completely dedicated to the other women in the bridal party. From maids to mom and back again, we’ve got everything to make sure finding the other dresses for the wedding is as fun and easy as the bridal gown is sure to be!

Today, we’ve been asked to share with you, Alta Moda readers, a little bit about the exciting new trends and fun new looks in bridesmaid dresses for the coming year. So, without further ado, here’s what we’re seeing!

Low and open backs:

Whether formal and classic or fun and sassy, the open-backed dress will definitely be making a statement this year. We’re seeing it in everything from satin to silk to jersey, and we’re loving it in everything. There is nothing so classically sexy as a dramatic open back, and we can’t wait to see girls taking advantage of this stunning trend.

Draped fabrics:

Always a classic choice, but with some new twists in the coming year, soft, draped fabrics are being seen in some of our favorite styles. Amsale maids have introduced a brand new fabric to add to their already fabulous repertoire, with a soft, silky charmeuse, and we’ve fallen in love with their jersey line too! You have to feel these fabrics to believe them, and once you’ve put one on you aren’t going to want to take it off. How can you go wrong with a bridesmaid dress that both makes you look and feel fabulous?

Sleeves:

A trend that is especially close to our hearts here in Utah, we are seeing sleeves done in so many innovative and super stylish ways we can’t wait to see what the designers come up with next. From pleated raglan sleeves to draped shoulder caps, the options are constantly growing. Say goodbye to the “frumpy” cap sleeve, ladies, it may just be headed out for good.

Texture:

While we love a beautiful soft silk or taffeta gown, designers are wowing us this year with some amazing new fabrics and textures and we can’t wait to see more. New bridesmaid styles in pretty lace and textured satins are adding new dimension to classic color and simple silhouettes.

With so many new and exciting options in bridesmaid dresses, bridal parties are looking more and more stylish every day. And with Spring 2012 samples arriving in store every day, we simply can’t wait to show you these beautiful dresses! Call us at 801-413-3233 to book your appointment, and get ready to dress your ‘maids to impress!

We’re going to come right out and say it – If you’re a bride, planning a wedding, a wedding planner, or a creative type who loves a little color therapy, you need this fantastic little fan-deck created by Pantone and The Dessy Group.

You’ll find it a handy go-to tool for all your color-matching needs. The 2012 edition (compact and portable) is now out and you can order yours through out sister store, Lily & Iris – the master of all things colorful.

Happy Planning!

Yesterday (sorry gals, we’re a day behind on sharing this with you), the lovely bride Viansa (who you may remember from this recent post) and her now-husband Nick were featured on Utah Bride Blog.

The post chronicles all of the joyous details from their rustic Salt Lake City Wedding.

The bride wore a temple ready lace gown from Modern Trousseau. Check out the post for full details and inspiration.

There’s a chill out, but the energy for our sample sale is warming up. Actually, it’s pretty darn hot! All we can say is, you must join us on December 10th.

The sale list is being put together right now and there are over 60 gowns that’ll await you Saturday. So, whether you’re picturing a sexy, slinky number or a glorious and grand ball-gown, you (and your budget) will be delighted by our sample sale selection.

Like in past years, once the doors open at 10 am, you’re welcome to join us in our parlor to stay warm and cozy as you patiently (maybe excitedly?) wait your turn. That’s our friendly way of saying there might be a queue and there might be wait time. But there will definitely be 60+ jaw-dropping, figure-flattering, couture wedding dresses at prices that will leave your wallet (and, quite likely, your mom) rejoicing.

Familiarize yourself with some previous posts, like this one and this one, to gain an edge and start planning your sample sale strategy.

Some helpful hints:

• You might want to line up early
• Bring only one or two people with you
• Know what you like, but keep an open mind

Don’t forget to check out Amy Lashelle’s blog for some pretty pictures and a little VIP insight about the sale.

Utah Bride Blog’s most recent collaboration just posted yesterday. From it you’ll get a hearty dose of winter wedding inspiration.

As an added bonus, today they posted the film of the shoot from Haugen Creative.

Take a look:

Utah Bride Blog Shoot from Haugen Creative on Vimeo.