Simone Carvalli Gowns at White Couture Feb 26-27

SIMONE CARVALLI

Traveling Gown Collection
White Couture Designer Bridal & Tuxedos
Friday and Saturday, February 26-27,2010
(435) 655-3180


The amazing Simone Carvalli collection of gowns is coming to White Couture Designer Bridal & Tuxedos in Park City. This collection is not available in stores and is here for you to try on at your personal gown fitting. Don't miss this opportunity. Gowns begin at $800. Ballgowns, A-lines, Mermaids--don't miss it. Call us to schedule your gown fitting at (435) 655-3180. Conveniently located off of I-80 at the Jeremy Ranch Exit. Just 20 minutes from Salt Lake City you'll find us in the Quarry Village Shopping Center in Lower Pinebrook (next to Fresh Market).

Up, up, up Lindsey Vonn!!

I will be rooting for Lindsey Vonn in tomorrow's Olympic Downhill. StellaPosy provided the florals for Lindsay's wedding back in September 2007 and at the time not very many Americans were familiar with this champion ski racer, but as of this week, she is a household name. The fact that she's gorgeous certainly doesn't harm her reputation either....maybe Chapstick should book her as the next Suzy Chapstick - ha!

This is the view from the Silver Lake Lodge deck in Deer Valley on the day of their wedding. Thomas and Lindsay's ceremony was supposed to be outside on the grass, but as you can see from this photo, the ceremony was moved indoors.
Good luck Lindsey!!

Etsy Wedding Blog: My new find

I am a window-shoppin' freak for Etsy. I could spend HOURS browsing for handmade wall art, jewelry, handbags, scarves, baby items, wedding decor, etc. It's like strolling inside an art museum's gift boutique when you're just salivating for something unique to take home. Last week, during the one hour mindless browsing I do right before I retire for the evening once the boys are in bed, I came across the jackpot for any eclectic bride looking for some lovely wedding ideas.

The Etsy Wedding Blog. Pure genius!

Oh wait!! While I am it, I should probably toot a horn for a friend on mine who sells deliciously girlie items perfect for bridesmaids gifts and accessories. Check back frequently as she is always adding more items. Or become a fan of hers on Facebook and she'll notify you as she completes more of her beauties (just wait to see her baby hats!).

BuonaSarah

(this photo is the artist herself. Isn't she LOVELY?)

(I want to buy this necklace just because its "Glee Inspired". Watching a show about high school glee clubbers is one of my many guilty pleasures.)

WOW for whites!

In addition to featuring StellaPosy's bouquet (recently published in Utah Bride and Groom Magazine), The Pink Blossom List blog posted several other dazzling white bouquets. Check it out HERE!

If you have never read The Pink Blossom List, it's a great read for anyone in the wedding biz or anyone interested in entering the wedding business. One of the founders is Nancy Liu Chin of Nancy Liu Chin Designs in San Francisco. Every since she did the flowers for a good friend of mine's wedding (hello to Alex & Becca!) several years ago, I've been a huge fan of her fresh designs. She's also a marketing maven who knows how to get her name out there in the wedding world.

What an honor to be recognized by The Pink Blossom List!

A new love for StellaPosy: Talan Beck

I never thought about including anything from my personal life on this blog. I figured my visitors don't want to weed through diaries of a my life when they are looking to get inspired for their wedding. However, I thought I'd offer a snippet of what is going on behind the scenes of StellaPosy right this moment. I'm in love!

For you brides that are currently head over heels planning your wedding and reminiscing over how you came to fall in love with your fiance, allow me to press a fast forward button for you...

Assuming you eventually have kids, here's a taste of what might happen. First of all, you will fall in love with your husband a hundred times over when you watch him become a dad. (I mean, there's nothing sexier than a guy who is holding his baby in his arms!) Secondly, your heart will pound a thousand time stronger when your offspring offers you the biggest smile he or she can possible make....or better yet, when they can finally tell you they love you (god, I'm tearing up just thinking of it!). On my wedding day, I never thought I could be happier in my life, but currently I'm at the height of happiness.

Yea, yea...take away the sleep deprivation and the fact that I am juggling 2 kids under 2 and a business, I am the happiest I've ever been. So, with no further ado, here is my newest love...

Talan Beck Rasmussen

And we can't forget to mention Big Brother, Aksel Pierce

Wow! A new venue in Deer Valley: St. Regis Deer Crest

With every new client, there a chance to create something unique. That's what makes me passionate about my job. There's never a dull day in my studio because we're constantly thinking of new ideas, new designs, new architecture, new color palettes, new vignettes, and so on. So when I get a chance to design within a new space, I'm bursting with excitement!

Enter the St. Regis at Deer Crest in Deer Valley. I visited the site about 6 weeks ago and received a hard hat (yes, hard hat and goggles) tour. With the amount of construction left to be done, I could not believe that they were planning on having their ribbon-cutting by the beginning of ski season. No way, I thought to myself.

And sure enough, it was. Today I visited to see the completed resort and wow, it is truly a one-of-a-kind resort in Utah. Not only was I envisioning myself skiing up to their "Beach" this winter for an apres-ski drink, but I was also imagining all the florals I could use for summer weddings. Check it out!

Thanks for a great party, Alta Moda!

Thanks to Hilary and her team from Alta Moda Bridal for putting together another fabulous Christmas Party. While I get to see other wedding industry pros throughout the event season, I never get a chance to say more than "Hi!" while we're all making rushed preparations on the event day. These soirees provide the much needed time to mingle and enjoy each others' company.

It was a pleasure catching up with Pepper Nix of Pepper Nix Photography, Mitch Burt of ZumaPhoto, Tessa Wolf of Utah Bride and Groom Magazine and Michael Lucarelli, celebrated classical guitarist.

Even more exciting was being introduced to wedding bloggers Meghan and Audrey from UtahBrideBlog.com and photographer, Jacque of Jacque Lynn Photography.

Oh, by the way, if you're in the market for a wedding dress, take your family and friends with you to Alta Moda to enjoy their newly renovated VIP dressing room.

Here's a shot of me with Hilary (left) and Tessa (right).