January Wedding

Taylor & Corbin

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Dining Room

The Venue was the Salt Lake Hardware building.  Taylor wanted really rich, ornate decor, so I think the contrast with this really industrial venue with exposed brick and wood beams made it still feel fresh and not too stuffy.

We brought in wood farmhouse tables with gold chiavari chairs mixing rustic with traditional elegance.  The centerpieces were different urns with a mix of deep red, and eggplant floral with matte red christmas bulbs.  We also peppered in a bunch of small bar height tables with black cloths and cream lace toppers to make sure the antique feel was in the dining room.  They were topped with small versions of the dining centerpieces, and cranberry candle pillars.  Candles were EVERYWHERE, and were very important to taylor for the "romantic" feel.

Backdrop

For the backdrop, we draped layers of sheer fabric and lace from floor to ceiling, and hung white lights behind for a warm glow.  We also borrowed a bench of her grandmas.  Didn't know where we were going to use it til the day of, but it really stood out in front of the backdrop...a lovely surprise!

I don't know if you can see the vintage chandelier in the photo above, but we put one in the "loung", one above the cake, and one above the happy couple.  Taylor wanted a very layered, warm feel, so we scattered rugs all over the place too.

Along with rugs, we had a moving truck full of furniture to bring in (on top of the rentals).  We brought in 3 sofas, 3 chairs, lamps, pillows, mirrors, and this darling setee I found on ksl for $40!  I put a mirror above it and it sat right in between two beautiful brick arches.  This was where they handled the "Garter Business"!  Beautiful!

The Cake

Taylor is all about tradition, which is why she wore her grandmothers dress, and used the cake topper that has been passed down a few generations!

The Food

Since January is so darn cold, we decided that a soup bar would be perfectly appropriate for a wedding this time of year. (not to metion friendly on the budget too!)  Soup Kitchen provided the soup and breadsticks, and I rented prettier chaffing dishes, added framed soup names, lamps, flowers, put breadsticks in huge urns, and VOILA!

The Send Off

I thought this was kind of funny...the photographer caught me saying "what the heck?" to the guest who were lighting the sparklers early!!!  Even adults turn into little kids when it comes to fire...so silly :)

 DESIGN BOARDS

Every time I start a wedding, I talk to the bride to determine the overall "feel" or personality they want for the wedding.  I create design boards for each area of the reception, then present it to them to make sure we are on the same page...then we get to work making it all happen!  The "feel" Taylor wanted (according to my interpretation) was antique, traditional, rustic, vintage, rich, sparkly, romantic, candle lit, golds, deep reds, eggplant, and black, lace, pearls, crystal.

Presidents Day

In our house on Beverly Way, we spent nearly all long weekends working on house projects...which is one of the reasons we decided to move.  Although there's still plenty of work I want to do to this place, it's been nice just relaxing in a new home that doesn't need any major repair, or remodeling.
Don't know why I went off on all that.  Just made me appreciate the day we spent on Presidents Day doing whatever the heck we wanted :)  So, we slept in and decided to have an early lunch.  Wanted to go somewhere new, so I looked up Diners, Dives, and Drive in's and searched Salt Lake City, and found this little gem...

And we were off....!

After that, we headed to the middle of the city to Ice Skate at Gallivan Center.  Actually pretty fun!

We were a little anxious about taking the kids.  They tend to get frustarated when they can't do something, and take it out on us.  They fell down plenty, but not one single tear drop!  They were having so much fun.  Chase asked if skating was a sport, then told me ice skating was his new favorite sport.  A little surprising since he was down more that up, but whatever!

I don't know if it's Carly's dancing, or what, but she picked it up pretty quick.  She's a determined little girl, and won't stop til she's mastered it!

Then there's Logan...

He's just getting so big!  He's changing before my eyes and it freaks me out.  About 20 minutes in, Logan was feeling pretty confident about is skating abilities.  I think he was even feeling the music a little.  Anyway, he skated next to me and took my hand, so we skated for a little bit, just me and my boy.  After a couple minutes(and feeling all grown up and even a little nervous), Logan said to me, "so....do you have any weddings or anything you're working on right now"?  It's like he knows he's getting older and was attempting to have a grown up conversation with me.  I seriously about lost it, but I couldn't laugh or he'd feel so stupid.  So, we just had some "small talk".  I felt like I was on a "couple's skate" at classic roller rink all over again :)  So cute to see him figuring out how to transition from kid, to boy, to smelly teenager!  He is a kind, good, smart boy.  I feel so lucky to have him in my life!

...and all THREE of them!

We Are Jazz

Can you say 10th row, baby?...YEAH!

Julie and Shane always hook us up!  Remember this post???

I know it's weird to take a picture of a strange couple kissing, but they just got engaged right before our eyes!

And this was kinda funny.  The dude in the jersey just won a Toyota...he thought.  When in reality, Darth Vader walked in to present him with a "Toy Yoda"!!

Happy Heart Day

I feel like I need to document since Logan tried to convince me that I have NEVER celebrated Valentines Day with them :(  I always do special things for them on this love day, but apparently not memorable enough.  So here it is...proof!  We'll pull this up next year so they can remember how awesome I was! I'm kidding...kinda.

Breakfast was candle lit french toast sticks, pink milk & bacon on the {heart} dishes...

Volunteered in Logan's class to do the Ice Cream Sundae Bar

 

Here he is playing "Minute to Win It".  The challenge was eating a cookie and being able to whistle within one minute, or before the girl.  He wasn't about to let a girl beat him, so he killed it of course!

While they were at school, I wrote them each a heart-felt card, and filled a bag with treats for our movie later that night, and put them out on their beds.

That night, we had another candle-lit meal.  Steak, Salmon, Baked Potato, Green Salad, Garlic Bread, Matinelli's Sparkling Cider.

Then we watched "The Princess Bride", stuffed ourselves with treats (including Rocky Mountain Chocolate caramel apple Frank brought home for us), and called it a night :)

Carly

A couple weeks ago I came home to this...

Might not look like much, but Carly made lemonade all by herself.  Then she set out plates, napkins, spoons for stirring, and individual cups, including goblets for me and frank (super fancy).  Then she found two baby gifts I had in the entry and decided they would make great centerpieces.  She finished it off with fake flowers and vases.  All independent...I was at the store!  You might wonder what that white paper is taped to the countertop.  Here's the close-up..

Oh, and it was HER idea for me to take a picture.  She's pretty proud of herself!  Reminds me of someone I know ;)

Hello Ladies!

We decided to follow the sun, so we headed south to St. George.  Just the ladies (me, my sister Stacy, and my two neighbors from Bountiful, Julie, and Robynn).  It was such a relaxing trip...ahhhh.....:)

FIVE HOURS IN THE CAR AND NOT A MOMENT OF SILENCE...SO FUN TO BE WITH GIRLS!



We dropped off our stuff, and headed to brinner at TWENTY FIVE ON MAIN...

THEN MET UP WITH THIS REALLY TAN GUY AND HIS HORSE OF COURSE!...

AND NO ST. GEORGE TRIP WOULD BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A VISIT TO URBAN RENEWAL....

After that, we watched "500 Days of Summer" back at Julie's condo and pigged out on treats including the home made carrot cake Gary (Robynn's husband) made us - per my request, thank you!  It's seriously the most delicious thing on the planet.  I was really joking when I suggested it, but I'll take it!

The next morning, we talked...and talked...and talked til nearly noon, so we decided to forego the shower,and head to TWENTY FIVE MAIN again for some brunch!

Then Julie took us to hike up Snow Canyon

even though she'd much rather be doing this...

WE DID THIS...

AND PLENTY OF THIS...

We visited a few local shops then decided we needed a little project so we went to Home Goods to find a few things for Julie's condo.  We found more than a few... :) (always do)

Here's the shopping list:

Floor Lamp

Table Lamp

Area Rug

7 Throw Pillows

Painting

Urn

Side Table

Geenery Ball

3 Trays

Candle in Jar Holder

2 Red Dining Chairs

Hall Table

Clock

Wire Baskets

Still a few things to add (huge iron clock above sofa, floor to ceiling drapes by fireplace, logs in basket by fireplace, burlap table runner. and books to take the place of dvd's, but here are a few before & afters...

We FINALLY got showered

and had dinner at CAPPELETTI'S

The next morning we had a candle light breakfast with home made waffles and buttermilk syrup that Gary made us!

Then it was time to write in Julie's memory book since we were heading home :'(   

FUN TRIP...THANK YOU LADIES!