Yesterday marked the end of the New York Bridal week and I have to say, designers, you never disappoint!  From splashes of color, to gorgeous textures, to classic beauty, there was a stunner for every conceivable bride.  My newest favorite trend, however, has to be The Great Gatsby!  I have always been a sucker for the 1920s era, I mean, how could you not be?  Sumptuous fabric, gold accents, decadent decor, and the highest of posh fashion – it really is a recipe for grandeur.  With that in mind, I couldn’t help but create a Gatsby inspiration board all built around the GORGEOUS Esmé gown that Jenny Packham released for 2013.  Seriously.  SO. Beautiful.  (Oh and did I mention that you can find the Esmé at one of our favorite vendors, Alta Moda Bridal?  Just sayin’.)  Enjoy!

Check out more Salt Lake City, Park City, and Utah County catering on www.culinarycrafts.com!

Row 1: Jenny Packham dress “Esmé” via White Bridal Room, F. Scott Fitzgerald quote via anna bé, Gold adorned mini cake via Culinary Crafts (photo by Pepper Nix Photography), Hair jewelry via The English Wedding Blog | Row 2: Shrimp cocktail via Culinary Crafts (Photo by Logan Walker, A Pepper Nix Photographer), Seychelle Shoe via Mod Cloth, Champagne flutes and bottle via Culinary Crafts (Photo by Pepper Nix Photography) | Row 3: Tartine Invitation via Style Me Pretty, Oyster on the Half Shell via Culinary Crafts (Photo by Pepper Nix Photography), Table Setting via Style Unveiled

Re-posted with permission from Bride Access

2013 Trend Report: One of the newest trends is definitely the “Gold ‘n Glam” feel that harkens back to the classic novel, “The Great Gatsby” – even more so with all eyes on the upcoming film set to release soon!  This trend is all about luxe fabrics, decadent details, and liberal use of gold!  We are loving that gold is back in and the Gatsby trend is making full use of its beauty in a big way!  This trend is for the most glamorous of brides or hosts who are wanting to create a feel of everlasting elegance, pure sophistication, and an air of grandeur – so you know I love it!  We at Culinary Crafts love to carry this theme not only from decor but into the food as well!  For this inspiration shoot we envisioned the guests being greeted by an impeccably dressed waiter who would serve them Oysters on the Half Shelf topped with Black Sturgeon Caviar and chilled Champagne.  From there, the guests were asked to be seated for the plated dinner service which started with the fresh flavors of unadorned lump crab and bell pepper duxelle combine with a bite of heirloom cherry tomato to start and followed with a rich and decadent Butternut Squash soup.  To finish the meal, we carry the gold onto the dessert offerings with edible gold-leaf atop the petite black ganache cakes and a gorgeous golden wedding cake with fabulous detailing.  A perfectly gorgeous and truly glamorous event from start to finish!

Today is Part 2 of this FABULOUS rustic ranch wedding – and its all about the details!  This wedding was chock full of so many pretty and fun details and they really left no piece untouched.  From the signage, to the flowers, to the setup, everything had a personal, extra-special touch which our friends at Scenemakers designed and carried out flawlessly!  Now, on to the pictures!

This couple really wanted to make this event about creating a new family, so they chose to do away with the traditional guest seating of Bride or Groom’s side and allow the guests to sit where ever they liked by posting the sign “Choose a Seat, Not a Side” with GORGEOUS hand calligraphy.  We also loved the lavender pouches that gave for their ceremony recessional toss.  So fun!

One of the best ways to maintain a consistent design feel is when a couple uses their wedding monogram, logo, or personal design throughout the event.  The couple’s craved heart logo was seen on the menus, invitations, custom wood signage, seating cards, and blanket favors – which was FABULOUS!  (And a special shout out to Ann Elizabeth Design for all of the FANTASTIC paper goods she created!  So beautiful!)

This romantic and airy seating card setup was rustic and beautiful.  We loved Ann Elizabeth‘s seating card tags and how Scenemakers used the aspens to create the framework for the display!

The flowers were such vibrant and bold palette but were balanced but the neutral and burlap tones throughout.  We also loved that every floral creation was its own design.  This made for a visually interesting event that was anything but boring!

The couple chose to give all of their guests custom blankets with their wedding logo as a memorable and useable favor.  The twine tie and fabric tag were a great way to “wrap” the favors too!

Red Cliff Ranch‘s barn created a cozy and intimate dining space, which is taken up a notch by the long wooden tables which create a real sense of family and conversation.  Love!  Plus, the couple’s Mason jar wine glasses and the elegant lavender tied ribbon balanced the whimsical with the classic – perfect for this couple!

Nikki and Mike are such a perfect couple and we were blown away by the gorgeousness of this event!  When Red Cliff Ranch, Scenemakers, Ann Elizabeth, Culinary Crafts join forces for a fabulous bride, magic is made!  This event was so much fun and we just LOVED all of the beautiful details that came together to make this wedding one of a kind – definitely not one to be forgotten any time soon!  Thank you so much to Nikki and Mike for letting us share in this extraordinary day!  Remember, we have one more post with the fantastic food from this event!  You definitely don’t want to miss it!

Check out more on Park City, Salt Lake City, and Utah County catering at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photos by Logan Walker, A Pepper Nix Photographer

Today, I am so excited to share one of my favorite weddings from 2012 with you!  This colorful wedding was full of gorgeous details, rustic touches, and an overall sense of love, celebration, and family.  It was SO awesome, we actually needed to break it up into 3 separate posts!  Today, we’ll be showing you the beauty of the Red Cliff Ranch which set the stage for this truly spectacular event that we LOVED every second of – not to mention the florals and design of our friends at Scenemakers!  Check it out!

The wedding was held at the GORGEOUS Red Cliff Ranch!  We loved that they wanted the natural beauty and rustic feel of the venue to shine!  So pretty!

The trend of fun signage for the flower girls or ring bearers to carry down the aisle is a great way for couple’s to show their personal side.  Plus the kids love being such an important part of the day!

The Red Cliff Ranch‘s barn was a gorgeous choice for the couple dinner with this newly joined family!  We also love the large monograms on the barn doors that Scenemakers created.  So fun!

The gorgeous mountains of the Heber Valley make for STUNNING backdrops.  Perfect surroundings for the lounge we created in the corral where people could relax and chat in comfy style!

At night, the ranch lights up, and if possible, becomes just as beautiful as it is during the day, if not moreso!  The couple chose to hire Something Vintage, Something Blue‘s Dazee to whisk them away in style.  Love that car!

We are so excited to share the details and food from this day, so stay tuned!  Happy planning everyone!

Check out more on Park City, Salt Lake City, and Utah County catering at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photos by Logan Walker, A Pepper Nix Photographer

We at Culinary Crafts LOVED that we were asked to represent as the Salt Lake/Park Ciy caterer in the recent Utah Bride Blog fall editorial!  We had so much fun creating the wonderful menu and working with a team of such talented vendors, all of whom we just love to pieces.  In honor of our fabulous shoot, we’ve decided to share our recipe for the simply divine Butternut Squash soup – which is a perfect fall addition to any menu!  Enjoy!

To find more recipes and more on Utah catering, check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photo courtesy of Pepper Nix Photography

Reposted with permission for Utah Bride Blog (who we were thrilled to work with on this Fall Editorial Shoot!!!)  Check it out!

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We were so honored to have the privilege to work with the Culinary Crafts team to come up with our Fall Editorial concept and they did a fabulous job executing our vision! Every detail was impeccable and gorgeous! Mary Crafts Homer, owner of Culinary Crafts, shares a little bit of her vision and food details with us:

In most of our Utah mountain ranch weddings, we are using a rustic look with homey comfort foods and a farm to table approach. However, this is not the perfect fit for every bride seeking the beauty of our Rocky Mountains, and thus was born our inspiration for “Gold N’ Glam”. The luscious color tones of Cabernet and Gold led the visual direction with rich textures from gold lace, ivory damask, and ivory chair tassels. I loved using the hint of Cabernet from the red charger and assented by the red napkin. Gold is back and gold is big and we weren’t shy about showing it. From the flatware to goblets, it was our accent color of choice.

To set the stage for this glamorous gathering, Holly designed a lace and silk swag to drape the doors to the ranch stables. Oh, yes, this would be a night to remember…

As guests begin to gather for the elegant affair, the air of fine cuisine is set by serving Oysters on the Half Shelf topped with Black Sturgeon Caviar. Every guests knows the bar has been set for what is to come.

I love an ‘Amuse Bouche’ which literally means ‘laughing mouth’. It is meant to awaken the palette and cleanse it for wonderful flavors to come. The fresh flavors of unadorned lump crab and bell pepper duxelle combine with a bite of heirloom cherry tomato to begin the meal.

In the autumn of the year, we often offer a warm soup course instead of a cold salad…truly a lovely way to begin a formal plated dinner. The rich golden color of the butternut soup suited perfectly to the tablescape. The cider cream and toasted pepitos (pumpkin seeds) garnish the top to elevate it to ‘taste divine’. A simple white porcelain bowl allowed the soup to shine on the red and gold place setting.