Moab Wedding Photos...at last

I was able to take some really great photos in Moab when I was down there planning a wedding in May.

It was gorgeous!

The ceremony took place on top of Dead Horse Point... a fitting venue for a bride and groom that spend their free time rock climbing.  They are amazing climbers!  As the guests walked along the path to the 'point' - something magical was happening:

It was stunning!

The ceremony was perfect.  It was incredibly spiritual.  

Since the park doesn't allow any live plants brought in - we opted for a bouquet of Iron Roses found on Etsy.  The only other prop was the book that held the officiant's notes, the two dad's thoughts and the bride's and groom's vows.  I simply tied some ribbon and attached some dried flowers.
Simple.  Elegant.

 

 It was amazing!

I could have posted sooner with just the photos that I took (above) but I decided to wait until I had some from the wedding photographer.   So that's why the delay. 

The dinner and reception were held at the Red Cliffs Lodge.  I traveled from Kaysville with my SUV packed full of decor items, candy, containers, dried branches and grapevine, vases, photos, easels and anything else I thought I might need...   The bride didn't want the decor to take away from the natural beauty of the surrounding red rock so it was minimal and natural with iron accents.  Dinner was hand-carved Prime Rib.  We set out a big tub of 'bubble' solution and bubble wands to keep the kiddos occupied.  The deck was lit with strings of white globe lights. On the tables were wire photo holders with Engagements and Bridal Photos displayed.  Moss, grapevine bundles, moss-wrapped wire, tulle, and crystal drops made up the centerpieces.  At each place setting was a hand-drawn card for guests to doodle thoughts, drawings, captions, and their autograph.  The bride and groom LOVE s'mores. So in lieu of a cake, dessert was a S'mores Bar-complete with illustrated s'more building suggestions and every topping imaginable.  Music, dancing and a big bonfire kept the party going until almost midnight.  The self-serve Candy Bar allowed guests to fill a bag(s) to take home as a 'thank you'. 

Thanks for enduring the long post - it was really fun for me to review the celebration months later.

Coming soon: yet another wedding post...an Asian themed Rehearsal Dinner in Idaho Falls.

Container Therapy

Almost anyone who knows me is painfully aware of my container dependence disorder (CDD).  If a container is cute, classy, unique, functional, elegant, and/or sometimes just tiny ~ I am inclined to purchase one or several.  Not necessarily harmful or destructive you say?  Well you wouldn't think so except for the fact that my searching/browsing/purchasing habits are not tied to a need.  It is a 'want' and a 'have-to-have' urge that drives me.  I confess that I am in possession of a certain quantity of empty (albeit, spectacular) containers of all kinds.  I should probably add to my 'life list' an entry that reads: ...find functional uses for containers in collection.  Sigh...   Back to why I am posting.  And why it is linked to my food category.   My most favorite and beautiful jars are these.  I am in love with them!  And I will preserve just about anything to use them.  I call it Container Therapy.

 Watch for photos of my 'made from scratch' Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Thai Peanut Sauce that I will be bottling and delivering to my sisters, friends, and anyone who would like to purchase a jar or two.

Signs

I made these signs for a dear friends wedding...  she was one of the DHS students that I mentored all three years.  I adore her - and her husband!  They dated in high school and 'sealed' the deal yesterday at the temple.  I am so proud and happy for them!!