As you may know, we here at Culinary Crafts are in the swing of wedding season!  But, we are also in the mode of planning wedding coming in the next year and one of the BIG things we keep hearing is people going with an Indie wedding theme.  Well, what is ‘Indie’, you might ask?  Well, to me, it is highly personalized, handmade, and artist inspired with whimsical and vintage touches.  Still having trouble envisioning it?  Well, lucky for you, I put together an inspiration board that really shows of the fun and beautiful details Indie weddings feature.  Check it out!

Such a colorful, quirky, and fun trend!  We are so excited to see the upcoming Indie weddings and share them with you!  Happy planning everyone!

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Photos via Ashville Indie Weddings, Ruffled Blog, Indie Wed, and Grey Likes Weddings.  Food shots from Pepper Nix Photography.

I love mercury glass!  It can add such an elegant touch and be added to all different kinds of events!  A vintage romantic wedding, a rustic wedding with an air of elegance, a clean and contemporary wedding with a touch of whimsy – the possibilities are endless!  Mercury glass has a home in each setting!  Plus, it is coming back BIG TIME.  We are seeing mercury glass in tons of our events this year (which you will definitely see in future blog posts) and we couldn’t be happier!  Take a look at some of the FANTASTIC decor that we love – all with this super versatile glass!

A romantic, gold accented wedding – not overly vintage, more traditionally pretty and understated.  Perfect for the classic bride!

A chic, contemporary dessert table – exposed brick, a floating feather table, and pops of saturated reds…  What’s not to like?

A natural, rustic, and elegant centerpiece – perfect for a ranch wedding in the mountains, with a little sparkle to set it off!

Vintage, romantic decor – perfect for the bride looking for a setting filled with gorgeous flowers, rich linens, and vintage touches.

As you can see, mercury glass can be used in all kinds of settings.  From rustic to high glam – and it’s all STUNNING!  Plus, if you want to try your hand at making mercury glass yourself (like the hurricane vases below) take a look at this tutorial here.

Happy planning everyone!!!

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Photo credits: First image from Martha Stewart and Wedding Bee; Second image from OneWed; Third image from Entwined 2012; Fourth image from Belle Magazine; Fifth image from Take the Side Street

We at Culinary Crafts are so fortunate to help create some of the most beautiful weddings in Utah!  Over the years, we see trends come and go, but our favorite trend that seems to be prevalent in all of the most special weddings is the personal touches a bride and groom add to make the event truly ‘them’!  From signage, to decor, to guest books (or a alternative), and more – all of these are details we love seeing and really take an event up a notch.  This wedding, which was DEFINITELY a favorite of ours, is chock full with personal touches – and we are in LOVE!  Take a look!

These hand painted rustic signs are beautiful and informative!  This adds to the style of the wedding which had vintage touches throughout.  We also love the whimsical signage above the bench, complete with pictures of the happy couple!  And the boats (which you may recognize for Utah Bride and Groom Magazine) were hand made by the talented bride!  So cute!

We love the typewriter – and using it to have the guests lend a loving wish or great advice is an amazing way to have your guests leave a personal note that the couple can cherish for many years to come!

We have been seeing a lot of alternative ideas to the traditional ‘guest book’ where the guests just sign their names – not a very personal reminder of all the most important people you’ve invited to share this day!  This wedding’s idea is definitely a favorite!  The couple wanted to create a “family tree” and had each guest lend their thumbprint to the tree and sign their name.  What a fantastic way to show your new family coming together!  We love it!

I hope this give you some ideas to personalize your special day!  Happy planning!

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Today, I’d like to showcase this pretty, backyard wedding that is a simply gorgeous summer-y event.  The couple elected to serve a light dinner buffet, which is perfect for the season.  Couple that with a custom ice sculpture (courtesy of Swanovation Custom Ice Sculptures, natch) and Culinary Crafts’s house made gelato, this wedding is sure to please any guest on a balmy summer night!  Check it out!

How stunning!  And the gelato!  It is simply delectable and a perfect dessert in these warm summer months.  Plus, guests always love the custom gelato case station!  So fun!

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Photo credit: Keith Westerberg

I love summer weddings and I especially love the casual elegance people are embracing this year with their backyard weddings.  And this one is GORGEOUS.  Seriously.  Rough hewn hand painted wood signs, chandeliers amidst the trees, croquet, terra cotta herb place cards, vineyard tables, and a vintage Chevy truck waiting to whisk the bride and groom away…  Take that and add peach linens, citrus-y yellows and pale pinks reminiscent of pink lemonade and you have one fabulous summer wedding!

Beautiful!  Such a wonderful wedding and we wish all the best to the couple!  Happy weekend readers!

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Photo credit: Logan Walker of ZumaPhoto

It’s time for another installment of this truly breathtaking wedding and this time, it’s all about the cocktail hour!  What a wonderful way to start a spectacular event.  Here is a little more about this wedding from Mary, who oversaw it all:

“Lauren selected the lush garden setting at the American Fork Amphitheater where dinner guests were greeted with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and summer beverages.  Guests love the “Cocktail Lounge” as a place to gather before dinner, and retreat for a quiet place during the party.”

Here are some photos from the event:

How cute are these drink tags?  And what perfect summer drinks to have!  Remember that cocktail hours are a great way to give your guests some time to sit, mingle, and relax before the festivities start!

For more fabulous events like this, check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Today I have a GORGEOUS wedding to share with you that is full of elegance, style, and delicious details.  (AND its been featured on Martha Stewart!!!  Check it out here.)  Here is a little bit about the wedding from Mary Crafts, who oversaw the event:

“Beauty, romance, soft lace, vintage styling…are the words for Lauren’s wedding.  Her sense of style was evident at every turn in the perfectly orchestrated wedding by Amorology Wedding Planners, Culinary Crafts, and Scenemakers.   One of my favorite touches was the seating card table designed with heirloom jewelry and vintage lace. The dining tables were a site to behold with lace and linen cloths, custom napkins, menu cards, and overflowing candy at the children’s tables.“

Here are some photos from the event:

How awesome is the vintage jewelry?  It really adds a extra special touch to the table!

This table is incredible!  The use of the vintage frames and photos of the couple is an amazing idea to really set the table apart.

I hope we’ve peaked your interest with this stunning wedding…  But its only the beginning!  Stay tuned for future posts about the venue, dessert, and a behind the scenes look!

For more fabulous events like this, check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!