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Millcreek Inn Wedding with Jordyn + Sheldon Teaser Video

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Sheldon and Jordyn met by accident. Sheldon was in college, hanging out with his best friend A.J. On a random night, bored as any college student can be, they wandered over to the quad to see what trouble they could get into. There she was, hanging out with another guy. Sheldon didn’t know if she was single, but with some help from his best friend, they were able to scare off the other guy so Sheldon could make his move. Fast forward a few years later, they are both successful in their own respective careers, and adventurous in their travels.

It was a warm fall day a few short miles up Millcreek Canyon in Salt Lake City. Family gathered from around the country, and from around the globe to witness the moment where the couple would say their I dos.

 

 

 

 

 

About the venue:

 

Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions

Your wedding day is likely the most important and memorable day of your life. We recognize the importance of sharing this day exclusively with family and friends, not with people you don’t know. Therefore, when you book our facility, it’s yours and yours alone. Whether your guest total is dozens or hundreds, our wedding grounds are reserved exclusively for your event with family and friends. Exclusivity is the quintessential element for this most important and memorable occasion. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Your privacy is our first priority. Can you envision your perfect wedding? Take a look at our wedding photos to see what we can offer you on your special day.

 

Private Parties and Events

Businesses, organizations, families, and friends have been sharing their most intimate memories with us since 1999. Our facility can serve as a private party venue for a wide range of events. We can accommodate all types of business functions, including holiday parties, sales training, educational seminars, trade show dinners, convention events and non-profit fundraisers.

Our food, service, and atmosphere will delight you and your guests. It is our sincere hope that you will share all of your family events and business functions with Millcreek Inn. To get a better idea of what your private party could look like, take a look at our private party photos.

 

Dining Service

Delight your family and friends with exquisite food and beverage service. Our talented Chef delivers his culinary flare, while our service staff pampers your guests. Our dining service is known for its fresh ingredients, unique combinations, lavish presentations and service with sophistication. Not only will you get to choose what type of food you’d like, you’ll get to choose the style of service you’d like for your guests. Just a few of the choices we offer are banquet dinners, wedding reception appetizers, themed menus for weddings, slider buffet menus and wedding dessert bars. Take a look at our wedding food photos. Our Chef and his staff ensure exquisite cuisine in all areas: Preparation, Service, Artistry, Taste.

 

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Memorial House at Memory Grove Park Wedding Salt Lake City | Fatima + Matt

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Fatima and Matt met 8 years ago, little did they know they’d be walking down the aisle in the stunning Memory Grove park in Salt Lake City on a cool summer morning. They have packed their bags many times as they traveled the globe, but as they packed their bags one last time as single folks, they left the single life behind and united two wonderful families. The Bride asked for encouragement in an as she attempted to maintain composure on her way to meet her soon to be husband on the lawn at Memory Grove where family and friends from all over the world came to witness the special occasion.

The morning was unseasonably cool, it couldn’t have been more than 80 degrees by the time we finished up around 1. They simply could have not chosen a better day to tie the knot.

A truly touching moment as Fatima’s father walked her down the aisle, I think that may have been the longest walk of her life. As both the Bride and Groom wrote beautiful vows to each other, there wasn’t a dry eye in attendance.

The first time I met Fatima was the morning of the wedding. She had booked us for both photography and videography for the wedding day. As I walked in and introduced myself for the first time, I reached out my hand to shake hers. “You’re not a hugger?” she exclaimed. We had spoken over the phone, but never in person, but that wasn’t going to stop her from treating me like family. I of course gave her a hug and then we got to work. It was so amazing, she had no idea that the colors of the room would go so well with her blue Nikah dress. I was sad that we couldn’t stick around to take more pictures of the bride and the bridesmaids as they finished getting ready, but we had to run to the venue to meet the Groom and all of his men before the ceremony.

After the couple shared marital vows in a beautiful ceremony in Memory Grove, we traveled to The Falls Event Center in Salt Lake City for a traditional Nikah Ceremony where the couple fused both of their families together in a spiritual ceremony.

The couple was practically glued to the dance floor. Fatima’s brother even wheeled their mother to the dance floor in her wheelchair where they danced some more.

Below are just a few pictures from the memorable wedding day, can’t wait to edit some more in the future! Also attached is a quick teaser video.

 

 

 

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Syndal and Bryce Dance The Night Away at Heritage Gardens, Sandy Utah

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Bryce and Syndal have known each other for years, they’ve been inseparable. 2 years ago when Syndal was bringing Bryce to meet some of her friends, they’d planned on meeting at a horse show. Little did anyone know, Bryce was actually allergic to horses. He could have used that as an excuse to find something else to do, but like he does with everything in life, he powered through so his soon to be Bride could enjoy the event with her friends.

Bryce is compassionate and kindhearted. When most of us would run from danger, he runs the other direction. He was one of those brave souls that ran into the concert after hearing gun shots to help in any way he could, in fact, he ran in after Syndal’s best friend Lauren. He works a day job that forces him to be in harm’s way, people like him are growing fewer in numbers.

Syndal is sweet and soft-spoken, until you make her mad, but she is not quick to anger. She has an easy going outlook on life, and is very kind and accepting. The couple was surrounded by family and friends from all over as they spoke their hand written vows to each other. I am so honored to have taken part in this special day with the beautiful couple, I wish them a lifetime of happiness and success. Here are a few pictures from their wedding photography, and a short video teaser. More wedding video to come!

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Beautiful Funeral Service at Valley View Memorial – West Valley Utah for Robert Elwynn Anthony

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It was a beautiful spring morning in West Valley City, Utah. The morning began with the sound of passing cars and the occasional birds chirping as the morning dew began to evaporate from the freshly cut grass. Generations of family and friends gathered in quiet observance and eloquent celebration of the life of Robert Elwynn Anthony. Robert returned home to his Father in Heaven and was met with open arms by family who went before him. He was such a kind soul with a silly disposition, and he loved his family more than anything in life. He loved the great outdoors, and spent as much time as possible in the wilderness, fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He had a great career at Kennecott Copper Mine after his days in the United States Airforce.

He will be greatly missed by many, and remembered by all. I was asked to record video during the funeral service, here are some photographs I took along the way. Not a lot, but a few that say enough.

 

Funeral planning can seem overwhelming. Losing a family member is an emotional experience, and grief can make the funeral planning process difficult. Pre-planning final arrangements helps relieve your family of both emotional and financial burdens. However, we also offer support to those who have an immediate need to plan a funeral for a family member or friend who has passed away.

Whatever your need, the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is here to help. We guide you every step of the way—from choosing between traditional burial planning and cremation, designing a religious ceremony or a celebration of life, and deciding on cemetery property. We even offer grief support services for you and your family.

Christmas Hatchimals Give Away! Ryan Hender Films

Christmas Hatchimals Give Away! Ryan Hender Films

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Hey everybody, it’s almost Christmas!! That means, it’s time for my annual #christmas Give Away!
 
This year I am giving away a brand NEW Hatchimals Surprise egg! If you’ve been looking, I don’t have to tell you how hard they are to find right now. Not to mention the insane mark ups some parents are forced to pay in order to get one. 
 
Here is how it will work. LIKE and Share THIS post. I will be picking one random winner on 12/23/2017. Each LIKE and each SHARE gives you one entry. Drawing will be done live on facebook so y’all can see that I am not cheating.
 
So, hit that LIKE button, and share share share!
 
Starting… NOW!
 
Wishing y’all luck!
 
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Mr & Mrs Charlie Henry @ Park City Utah

Mr & Mrs Charlie Henry @ Park City Utah

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Surrounded by family and friends, Charlie and Teisha tied the knot in a spectacular Wedding Ceremony in Park City Utah. They met through mutual friends, and since the beginning, they’ve experienced more than some would ever dream of. From Iowa State, on to Chicago, and yet this journey is just beginning.

Park City is known for the greatest snow on earth, but in the summer time, long after the snow has melted, the valleys atop the Wasatch Mountains are home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Town Lift Plaza, on the Bridge over Park Ave in scenic Park City, with serene wilderness as far as the eye can see. Birds chirped as the wind blew gently through the trees leaving a soft rustling sound in their wake. The occasional car honking from down below, followed by a congratulatory greeting as drivers passed by. Family and friends came from all over to witness the union of this amazing couple. The selfless, determined love that  these two share is so apparent in the way they look at each other, and their interactions with friends and family. The newlywed couple spent time on the dance floor ringing in the night, with loved ones young and old. The live band sang covers from decades come and gone, along with some of our favorites from today.

I wish the new couple the very best, below are some images captured throughout the day.

 

 

Park City is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is considered to be part of the Wasatch Back. The city is 32 miles (51 km) southeast of downtown Salt Lake City and 20 miles (32 km) from Salt Lake City’s east edge of Sugar House along Interstate 80. The population was 7,558 at the 2010 census. On average, the tourist population greatly exceeds the number of permanent residents.

After a population decline following the shutdown of the area’s mining industry, the city rebounded during the 1980s and 1990s through an expansion of its tourism business. The city currently brings in a yearly average of $529,800,000 to the Utah Economy as a tourist hot spot, $80,000,000 of which is attributed to the Sundance Film Festival.[4] The city has two major ski resorts: Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort. Both ski resorts were the major locations for ski and snowboarding events at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Although they receive less snow and have a shorter ski season than do their counterparts in Salt Lake County, such as Snowbird resort, they are much easier to access.

Additionally the city is the main location of the United States’ largest independent film festival, the Sundance Film Festival, home of the United States Ski Team, training center for members of the Australian Freestyle Ski Team, the largest collection of factory outlet stores in northern Utah, the 2002 Olympic bobsled/skeleton/luge track at the Utah Olympic Park, and golf courses. Some scenes from 1994’s Dumb and Dumber were shot in the city. Outdoor-oriented businesses such as backcountry.com, Rossignol USA, and Skullcandy have their headquarters in Park City. The city has many retailers, clubs, bars, and restaurants, and has nearby reservoirs, hot springs, forests, and hiking and biking trails.

In the summertime many valley residents of the Wasatch Front visit the town to escape high temperatures. Park City is usually 20 °F (11 °C) cooler than Salt Lake City,[citaion needed] as it lies mostly above 7,000 feet (2,100 m) above sea level, while Salt Lake City is situated at an elevation of about 4,300 feet (1,300 m).

In 2008, Park City was named by Forbes Traveler Magazine among one of the 20 ‘prettiest towns’ in the United States.[5] In 2011, the town was awarded a Gold-level Ride Center designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association for its mountain bike trails, amenities and community.

 

 

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Pam & Drew – True Love Sometimes Takes a While

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While planning your wedding, it’s common to think of a wedding Reception hall to hold your wedding as that is what most people do. This last summer I shot several weddings at beautiful privately owned homes in Heber, Park City, and Deer Valley. It’s an excellent choice for several reasons. Pam and Drew rented a beautiful property with 2 homes on it, right on a stream, with plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable. The weather was perfect, not too hot and not too cool. The awesome thing about this particular location is that the 2 homes where the Bride and Groom were getting ready were acres away from each other with the perfect amount of walking distance between the two. They were surrounded by family and some very close friends for a night of celebration. During the day, they had lawn games, and when things started to cool down, you could curl up by the fire and roast marshmallows. This awesome couple takes the cake for a simple yet elegant wedding.

The solid wood tables were decorated with everything outdoors from lanterns to antlers. The love that these two shared is truly one of a kind. It was so obvious that their families were so important to both of them, the Groom danced not only with his new wife, but with his mother and his daughters as well. The images speak for themselves, this was a stunningly beautiful wedding.

 

With a reception center, you usually have to be in and out by a certain time, and at many reception halls you have to be cleaned up as well. Your family and friends have to find lodging at local hotels which spreads everyone out, making it harder to get together for preparations and such. By having a private lodge or private residence, you typically pay the same for a week or weekend than you will for a single night at a reception hall. By booking a private residence, your closest family and friends can have a place to sleep for the days prior to the wedding. Here are a few of my favorite images from a recent wedding in Heber. If anyone is interested in learning more about this location, let me know!

Kristin + Tyson Wedding Highlight @ Red Butte Garden

Kristin + Tyson Wedding Highlight @ Red Butte Garden

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Just this morning I finished the Highlight portion of Kristin and Tyson’s wedding video. What do you think? Click HERE to watch their highlight.

After a very busy summer, this time of year is a bit slower than the rest of the year in Utah since it’s so cold, and most people get married during the spring. It’s a fabulous time to play catch up.

It was a beautiful day at Red Butte Garden, and the weather was better than anyone could have prayed for. The event coordinators at Red Butte Garden never disappoint. They cater to the Bride and Groom more than ANY event coordinator (provided by the venue) than I have ever seen. The Bride really wanted to do a first look, so the coordinator drove us to beautiful locations onsite so we could take full advantage of the scenery.