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Rachel chose a classic wedding gown and was stunning in it! The Alana gown is made of crisp dupioni, creating a look that is fit for a queen! Where did you and your fiancé meet? We met when we were 10 years old at his family’s dance studio. We grew up together, and then finally started dating in college. How did he propose? He sent me on an elaborate scavenger hunt that took me to different locations that held significance in our relationship. When I followed the clue that finally led me to him, he sang a song to me and popped the question! Describe your wedding in 4 words: Classic, Elegant, Sweet, Party!! Why did you choose to wear a modest wedding dress for your big day? I always try to choose to dress modestly, so I didn’t want my big day to be the exception. I wanted to feel elegant and comfortable and my dress made me feel amazing! What was your favorite part of the day? My favorite part of the day was hearing my husband’s vows and having a huge dance party!! What did you splurge or save on? It felt awesome to be able to save money on my dress and on the venue. We got great deals. We definitely splurged on the Disneyland themed food, but it was worth it. Credit your vendors: Gown: Alana by Elizabeth Cooper Design Venue: Provo Library Photography: Bailee Morris Videography: Emma Wadsworth Additional comments or advice for other brides: My advice for other brides is don’t sweat the small stuff. Especially on your big day, take time to relax and truly celebrate!
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Stacey chose our Fern gown. Made of soft chantilly lace it was perfect for her romantic wedding. We customized the wedding gown for Stacey with a cap sleeve and a sweetheart neckline. She was lovely! Where did you and your fiancé meet? At church in our small village of 200 people How did he propose? Overlooking the river on a snowy evening walk, he got down on one knee and said "You will make a wonderful wife and we will glorify God together, will you marry me?" Why did you choose to wear a modest wedding dress for your big day? I wanted to respect our morals and present myself as a beautiful bride in front of God and my husband What was your favorite part of the day? Reading a letter to my fiancé before taking our vows What did you splurge or save on? I splurged on my photographer and flowers. I saved on food and decorations Credit your vendors: Dress: Fern gown by Elizabeth Cooper Design (with modified sleeves and neckline) Flowers: Bagoy's Florist Photography: Christal Houghtelling Additional comments or advice for other brides: Plan as detailed as possible, be confident in asking for what you'd like, and be flexible on the big day remember what the main goal is. Sabrina was simply elegant in her Margaret wedding gown! The sweeping organza skirt and the crepe bodice were perfect for her wedding day! Where did you and your fiancé meet? High school show choir How did he propose? We had a picnic lunch, then he proposed on the Mt. Timpanogos temple grounds. Describe your wedding in 4 words: Elegant, intimate, long-awaited, family-centered Why did you choose to wear a modest wedding dress for your big day? Wearing a modest wedding dress allowed me to feel comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day. What was your favorite part of the day? My favorite part was being sealed for eternity to my husband! It’s so special! Our guests were also limited to to COVID-19 precautions. We were initially really sad about that, but it ended up making the day really special and intimate because we got to spend quality time with the people that mean the most to us on our special day. What did you splurge or save on? We saved on flowers (I wanted to do my own personal flowers, and our venue provided centerpieces and other decor! This meant I was able to splurge a little more on my dress! Credit your vendors: Dress: Margaret gown by Elizabeth Cooper Design Venue: White Willow Reception Center; Provo, UT Photography: Alex Elise Weddings (Alex Trujillo) Cake: Sam’s Club (lol), decorated by us Catering: Apple Spice Additional comments or advice for other brides: I was so set on getting one style of dress before trying anything on, but I tried a ton of styles and ended up choosing the exact opposite of what I thought I would like! Explore your options and have fun with it! When planning your wedding, decide with your fiancé what your priorities are. For us, a big party sounded fun, but it wasn’t at the top of our list. We had a small ceremony and luncheon with a bit of dancing, and that was perfect for us! You don’t have to follow the traditional sequence of events; make your day about you and your fiancé. Have fun and celebrate your love! Sarah was enchanting in a Pandora gown and cape, proving that modest wedding gowns are anything but boring! Where did you and your fiancé meet? Volunteering How did he propose? At the end of a hike, overlooking the valley and the Bountiful Temple. He'd brought a backpack with him and I was sure he was going to propose but then, at the end, he pulled out his scriptures (it was a Sunday) and said, "I thought we could have a hike and a study together." I sighed a little bit internally but I was still happy. What a special idea. He opened to 1 Corinthians 13 and read the verses to me. He talked about what he thought love really was and all the things we'd learned together, difficult and fun. He then turned to, what I thought would be another scripture along the same lines, where actually the ring was tied in to the scriptures. He talked about how meaningful our relationship was and how much joy and growth it brought to his life and then he asked me to be his wife. Describe your wedding in 4 words: Special, joyful, memorable and peace-filled Why did you choose to wear a modest wedding dress for your big day? I have struggled with body image my whole life. I had been through some traumatic events as a child and had never felt comfortable in my own skin. Over the years, I improved and healed a little bit at a time but still struggled. I felt so gross and disgusting in my body for so long and didn't want anyone to see or notice it... but then I began to realize what a sacred and special thing it really was. It enables me to walk, to run, to hike and to dance. My body enables me to hug loved ones, to hold others' hands. My body enables me to sing and laugh and cry and feel so many things. My body is a very valuable thing, I realized, and I want to treat it with respect and dignity. Over the past year I had begun feeling like I wanted to treat my body with the same respect I treat the earth or God's other creatures. I began telling my body how grateful I am for it and how much I love it. I began thinking often of what I'm happy my body CAN do and it filled me with joy. Above all -- my body has the ability to heal and that is what it has done over the past several years. I was afraid to get married because I was afraid of being the center of attention... but in this modest and beautiful dress, I felt respected, I felt dignified and I felt safe. I chose a modest dress as a sign of respect for my body and a sign of gratitude to God for giving it to me. What was your favorite part of the day? The temple. I didn't get to wear my ECD dress in the temple, I got to change into it after, but even that was meaningful. I had been an ordinance worker in the Bountiful Temple for over a year and to get married in the dress I had volunteered in for so long was very meaningful to me. I love God -- we tried to dedicate the day to Him in ways that were significant to us and how we felt He had led and directed us to each other. We tried to highlight the ways in which he'd been generous to us... so, the temple (the religious place we were married) was the most special part for us as it was all about the creator and us and the sentiment that: with Him and in His hands, all things are possible. God is good and while we felt that all day, that feeling was strongest in the temple. What did you splurge or save on? I saved money on hair and makeup -- I did my makeup myself and a friend did my hair. My aunt is a hairstylist and did my hair for engagement photos but the day of, she was out of town, so I found a simple hairdo that a friend helped me put together. Truly, it enabled me to enjoy the day more. I splurged on things that would have caused contention between family members and that enabled everyone to focus on the day. Flowers, the gown, decoration -- all were delegated to other people to figure out so that no opinions or hurt feelings became the focal point. Credit your vendors: Gown: Pandora gown by Elizabeth Cooper Design The Manor at Eldredge Square 564 W 400 N, Bountiful, UT 84010, United States +1 801 292 5501 Willow Specialty Florist 371 N 200 W, Bountiful, UT 84010, United States +1 801 397 0536 Megan Snell Photography https://www.instagram.com/megansnellphoto/ +1 801 891 4826 Additional comments or advice for other brides: If you want your day to be peaceful rather than frenzied -- DELEGATE what you care less about to family and friends and delegate to professionals what you care more about. It is worth the money to be able to feel the joy and peace of your wedding day. The marriage is the most important part, the wedding only lasts a day, but it IS a special day that you wouldn't want to miss by being worried about a detail that you will forget. Splurge on things you will hold onto and pass down and let go of the things that will only last the day. You will be glad you did. I am already. |
