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May 5, 2026

Best Catered Wedding of the Year

By Matt

We weren’t trying to win a Best Catered Wedding of the Year award when we created the menu for this beautiful wedding. We just wanted to get this couple’s dream exactly right. All photo credits for this article: Jake Anderson The bride and groom were both passionate foodies, and they had a clear vision of […]

May 1, 2026

A Guide to Tipping and Tipping Culture in Utah and the U.S.

By Matt

In this guide to tipping, you will learn the troubled history of tipping in the U.S., how attitudes about tipping are changing, and why Utah has a unique tipping culture. We’ll also give you some practical tips (haha, see what we did there?) on how to approach tipping in a way that’s both ethical and […]

April 2, 2026

How Much Does a Utah Wedding Cost? A Realistic Guide for Couples

By Matt

Photo credit: Ashlee Brooke Years ago, the elderly gentleman who used to answer our phones at Culinary Crafts was often asked, “How expensive is a wedding?” He would always answer with a question of his own: “How long is a piece of string?” It probably wasn’t the answer they were looking for, but he had […]

December 31, 2025

Do I Need a Wedding Planner or a Day-of Coordinator?

By Matt

Photo credit: Pepper Nix Congratulations! Your wedding date is set, and now you’re up to your eyeballs in Pinterest boards, planning the wedding of your dreams. As you’ve been preparing for your big day, you’ve probably come across terms like…

December 11, 2025

Utah Winter Wedding

By Matt

All photo credits: Kate Osborne Snow falling gently outside. The warm glow of candlelight. Soft music, loving looks, and a room full of family and friends gathered to celebrate the beautiful couple. This event was everything a Utah winter wedding should be.⁠ Winter in the Rockies has a way of making everything feel intimate and […]

October 15, 2025

Colorful Autumn Wedding Featured in Utah Bride and Groom

By Matt

Some events are too gorgeous for words. Claire and Sam’s autumn wedding, recently featured in Utah Bride and Groom, was one of those occasions. Sometimes the colors come together so perfectly that everything—the flowers, the lake, the horses in the…

October 10, 2025

How Much Can I DIY My Wedding?

By Matt

by Meagan Crafts-Price Photo credit: Jacque Lynn Photography I confess, I am a bona fide DIY maniac. Whenever I come across an adorable Pinterest idea, my first thoughts are “How can I do that myself?” and “How can I make it even cuter?” So, years ago when I got engaged, no one was surprised that […]

October 8, 2025

Utah Destination Weddings: Why This Is the Place

By Matt

Photo credit: Pepper Nix Utah lore holds that the first time Brigham Young saw the Salt Lake Valley, he gazed out over its unique landscape and uttered the words, “This is the place…for destination weddings!” Okay, we made up that last part. But if Brother Brigham could have foreseen the world-class wedding industry that would […]

September 29, 2025

French Outdoor Summer Wedding Featured in Utah Bride & Groom

By Matt

Sometimes we get to cater an event so unique and fun that we have to share it with you! One of those events, a French-themed outdoor summer wedding reception in Draper, Utah, was recently featured in Utah Bride and Groom…

July 28, 2025

Utah Summer Weddings: Tips from Utah’s Top Industry Pros

By Matt

Photo credit: Nicole Wimmer Summer is prime wedding season anywhere, but especially here in Utah. When colleges let out for the summer, we see a sudden flood of couples tying the knot here. It’s not just because of our state’s stunning vistas, cool Rocky Mountain weather, and majestic Mighty Five national parks that make Utah […]

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