We had such a great time with our “Grand” giveaway contest, and we want to thank everyone that participated. It was a close race, and the couple that pulled ahead to win are JOSH and ALYSE!!!! This lucky couple won a FREE photo booth package by getting their pictures taken at the Grand America Bridal Show and then had all of their friends and family “like” their picture on our Facebook page. In the end, they received  867 “likes”! Nice work! We are so excited to celebrate with them at their reception on May 5th at Wadley Farms in Lindon. Here is their winning strip…

Every woman has dreamed about her fairytale wedding since she was a little girl. What better way to make that dream into a reality, than by entering into The Castle’s $15,000 “I Do” Wedding Giveaway! Its easy and fun. All you have to do is create a 1 minute video about your romantic proposal – whether it’s the real thing, re-enacted, or your personal love story – and then upload it to YouTube. Then get all your family and friends to vote on your video, and the video with the most votes wins!

One lucky couple will win the following:

• Fully loaded rehearsal, ceremony, and reception at The Castle
• A photo booth of course!!!
• Photography Services
• Free bridal gown and tux rental for 5
• Cake and floral arrangements
• Custom invitations
• Hair and make-up
• DJ services
• Transport services and hotel accommodations
• Much much more!!!

Voting ends on February 10th and the winner will be announced on Valentine’s Day…how appropriate! Click here for the official entry form, and for more details about the giveaway. Get working on your videos and upload them now!

Good luck to all the participants! We can’t wait to celebrate with the lucky couple at their dream wedding at The Castle!

The Park City Women’s Business Network delivered the event of the fall fashion season with their “Girls Night Out” auction and fashion show held on Oct. 13th. The event was held at The Chateaux in Deer Valley and included music, delicious food and cocktails, a live auction, a stunning fashion show, and of course, some fabulous photo booth fun!

It was such a pleasure working with all of these fabulous contributors…

Couturier:
Mountain Express Magazine
Alliant Productions
Lunatic Fringe
Mary Jane’s
Chudleigh Weddings
ShutterBooth
King Consulting Group
Stephanie Neal Photography

Fashionista:
The UPS Store
Haute Hostess
Canyons
Park City Performing Arts Foundation
Flight Boutique
Chrome Hart
Bjorn Stova
Stephanie Neal Photography
Platinum Lounge
Tulips & Thyme
Jan’s

Fashion Guru:
Farasha
Cabi
BB’s
Purse Dreams

Stylist:
Style Mar
Sundance Institute
Younique Nutrition
Kimpton Hotels
Spruce Organizing
Suunto Watches
Trail Talk
Face It Media
Ballet West
Egyptian Theatre
Rocky Mountain Baskets
Park City Jewelers
Hilda
BB’s
Bluebird Productions
Soiree Productions

All proceeds from this event will be used to grant scholarships to college-bound women from Park City High School’s graduating class of 2012. Some of these graduates even participated in this year’s fashion show! All in all, PCWBN has raised more than $88,000 for 45 graduates over the years, and is looking forward to raising that number with the proceeds raised from
this year’s event.

We had such a great time supporting this noteworthy event, and have some great pictures from the photo booth to prove it!

You can click here to see the gallery of all the photos taken that evening.

Photos provided by the uber talented Britt Chudleigh with Chudleigh Weddings.

As Utah’s only 8 time Best of State Caterer, Culinary Crafts truly knows what it takes to take an event from great to exceptional. Culinary Crafts is owned by the exceptionally talented Mary Crafts. In her own words, “what I know best: the art of entertainment”, is exuded in each and every event executed by Mary and her team. Not only have we had the privilege of working at many events together, but we also share office space  at Studio 1053 in Sugarhouse. We love every minute we get to spend with the fabulous people at Culinary Crafts!

Known for being tastefully creative, Culinary Crafts take the time to get to know their clients on a personal level, helping them customize every detail of an event to the personalities and wants of those they work with. They are known throughout Utah as the preferred caterer for many venues along the Wasatch Front, and make each and every event they do  a work of art.

Not only does Mary run a such a wildly successful company, she is also the host of KBYU’s Culinary Creations television show. For more than nine years, Mary has not only been teaching people to cook on the show, she also shares her advice on preparing for occasions of all kinds. As a self taught chef, Mary creates her dishes using regular ingredients, and techniques that anyone can learn.

Culinary Crafts will take care of every detail of an event, from the venue selection and table décor, to creating a custom menu and finding the best entertainment. They always go above and beyond to create stunning events, and do so with impeccable service and style.

Culinary Crafts has two Utah locations and ask that you call ahead to schedule an appointment. For more information you can visit them at www.culinarycrafts.com.

Salt Lake / Park City: 801.355.6575  •  Orem / Provo: 801.225.6575

 Toll Free 800.477.6575

We are excited to once again be partnering up with the wildly popular Art Meets Fashion event! This amazing night is presented by (a)perture marketing with all proceeds benefiting the YWCA of Salt Lake City. This years fashion shows will be featuring collections from designers Shelly Huynh, Andrea Hansen, Roberto Leone, DesNeiges Gregory, Danny Nappi, Andrea Black, and Mary Rino. Along with the great fashion comes great art. Guests will be treated to the Deconstruction Venus Fine Art Exhibition featuring 25 local fine artists, photographers, performance artists, video installations, and musicians. The evening would not be complete without fine wine and food. Salt Lake Magazine and Southern-Odom Spirits West will be sponsoring the Art of Food and Wine lounge. To top the night off, stop in at the photo booth to capture all the fun of the evening!

This amazing event takes place on Saturday, October 15th at 404 West 700 S. The main event goes from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with an after-party from 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. The $50 admission includes admittance to the gallery exhibition, fashion shows, acoustic lounge and a selection food and beverages. For more information visit artmeetsfashion.net or contact info@aperturemktg.com.

Picking a venue is one of the most important decisions while planning a wedding. It will set the tone of your reception and ceremony. You want to make sure you pick a place where you receive the highest customer service and attention to detail. One of our favorite places to celebrate weddings is at The Castle in Layton. They really do help create your picture perfect wedding!

At The Castle, their main goal is to make sure your special occasion is just the way you want it—elegant, memorable, and effortless. Their professional staff will help you create the day you have always envisioned. Whether you prefer an indoor or outdoor event, their handcrafted spiral staircase, spacious ballrooms, peaceful gardens, and soothing waterfalls are sure to create the perfect atmosphere and make your wedding a memory that will last a lifetime!

The Castle provides a variety of settings for wedding receptions and ceremonies. From their beautiful ballrooms and spacious indoor accommodations, to their spectacular gardens and calming reflection pools, their offerings are sure to please any couple looking to discover the perfect atmosphere for their wedding celebration.

Built in 1989, The Castle has developed into the premier Utah wedding reception center with beautiful expansions, indoor waterfalls and lush gardens. Their personable staff is committed to helping you create the wedding ceremony and wedding reception of your dreams! Their wedding coordinators and hostess will work closely with you to make sure your special day is filled with all the details that will make the event memorable for all those who attend.

801-773-5262 | 930 W. ANTELOPE DRIVE, LAYTON UTAH
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm

http://www.thecastleweddings.com/

  Salt Lake City, Utah – August 17, 2011 -WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce    that ShutterBooth Utah is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Unique Servies. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

ShutterBooth Utah has 3 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

“We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. ” ShutterBooth Utah has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation’s leading wedding review site.”

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides ShutterBooth Utah with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for ShutterBooth Utah on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit ShutterBooth Utah on WeddingWire here.

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

ShutterBooth Utah has found a new home! We are proud to be a part of the Studio 1053 crew in the heart of Sugar House at 1053 East 2100 South. Studio 1053 is home to four extremely talented and well known companies here in Utah: ZumaPhoto, Culinary Crafts - the Salt Lake annex, Sprout Photo, and PixelWhipped.

This studio is the perfect creative atmosphere for meeting with clients and showing off the photo booth. One of our photo booths will be set up in the studio for clients and perspective clients to test drive and experience the fun.

Here is a quick glimpse of each of our new “roommates”:

ZumaPhoto is a collective of three highly experienced photographers with three distinct styles and one shared passion for telling stories. Specifically, stories about relationships.  The three photographers are: Mitchell Burt – Founder and managing partner of ZumaPhoto, Logan Walker, and Heidi Ann. Sure they make cool/edgy/hip images, but they feel that a photo can and should do something more than just record what you look like – it should say something about who you are. To do this, they look for natural, dynamic, and genuine moments that happen of their own accord. Sometimes this means a purely photojournalistic approach, and other times a more interactive and playful session to find the best you there is!

Culinary Crafts is Utah’s only 7 time Best of State Caterer, and has been catering for 26 years throughout Utah and the surrounding states. They create events and customize venues to fit just about every need imaginable. Whether you need catering for a corporate convention for thousands, a wedding or holiday party for a few hundred, or a social occasion for your family and friends, Culinary Crafts has the resources and expertise to provide flawless service and restaurant quality food. Known throughout Utah as the preferred caterer for many venues in Park City, Salt Lake City, Orem and Provo, Culinary Crafts can help you locate the perfect place for your event. Serving all of Utah, Culinary Crafts is the caterer to choose for creative ideas backed by award-winning service and cuisine.

Sprout Photo specializes in contemporary child, maternity & family portraiture, both in-studio and ‘on-location’ in their client’s natural habitat. By ‘contemporary’ they mean that they are principally concerned with capturing their subject’s personality, rather than merely a likeness. Elaborate poses, ornate backgrounds and other baroque distractions common to classical portraiture are done away within order to interact with and focus on their subjects. The resulting images are genuine, honest and meaningful, and it turns out that this approach is more fun for their subjects, too!

PixelWhipped was created to serve as an alternative to the large, faceless image editing, graphic design, and album design companies that are in the market today.  PixelWhipped offers personalized, efficient, and high quality services that are tailor fit to our individual clients and their needs.

We are excited to join this wonderful group of vendors in Sugar House, and look forward to working with our clients in this great new space. We will still be operating out of Park City as well, to accommodate our clients there and the surrounding areas. Stop by for a visit and try out the photo booth.  We would love to have you!

We are excited to celebrate with the Women’s Ski Jumping Team for the annual Join the Journey benefit tonight as they celebrate the recent news that women’s ski jumping will now be an event at the Olympic Winter Games! Here is a press release explaining more about this exciting and momentous event:

Women Ski Jumping USA
www.wsjusa.com

Gala benefit to celebrate Women’s Ski Jumping
New ticket price this year as a special thank you

Park City, June 23, 2011 — Join members of the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team for the annual Join the Journey benefit July 15 as they celebrate the recent news that women’s ski jumping will now be an event at the Olympic Winter Games.

On April 6, 2011, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that women’s ski jumping was added to the 2014 Winter Games program in Sochi, Russia. Ski jumping had been the only discipline in the Summer and Olympic Winter Games that did not allow women to compete.

These elite athletes can now officially follow their dreams and represent the U.S. in Sochi. Women’s Ski Jumping USA, the primary supporting organization for elite U.S. women ski jumpers, is hosting its annual gala benefit from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, July 15 at a luxurious, $10 million private home in Glenwild, Park City.

The benefit invites supporters to “Join the Journey” as these women follow their dreams and make their historic march toward the 2014 Olympics, which will be the first gender-equal Games in Olympic history.

“Because of the IOC decision, countries are now putting more resources toward their women’s ski jumping teams and we can’t let the U.S. fall behind,” said Deedee Corradini, WSJ-USA president. Funds raised at the benefit help pay for the women’s coach, travel, and training expenses.

The Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team is one of the top-ranked squads in the world and the next three years are crucial leading up to Sochi. Members of the team will participate in major international competitions including the 2013 World Championship in Val di Fiemme, Italy, and the inaugural World Cup circuit beginning in the 2011/2012 season.

As a special thank you to supporters and friends of women’s ski jumping, the event ticket price has been lowered this year to $150 per person, down from $200.

“We wanted to give back to the community of people who have given to us over the years. They have made a difference and we want this to be a great celebration,” said Beth Moon, event coordinator.

Highlights of the evening include “Around the World”-style gourmet food from the finest of Park City’s culinary scene; wine, beer and opening cocktails.

A live and silent auction that features unique and luxury items, amazing trips, ski equipment, and special memorabilia.

To purchase tickets go to www.wsjusa.com.

Contact: Beth Moon  435.640.3252
bethmoon@bethmoon.net

There are only two more days until one lucky couple will receive the wedding of their dreams with the $100,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway at  The Summer Bridal Extravaganza at La Caille . The show starts at 10:00 a.m. and will run until 4:30 p.m.  There is still time to pre-register at The Bride and Groom.com. Pre-registered brides get in for free, and grooms, friends, and family get in for $7.00. It is $5.00 for brides registering at the show. Make sure to stop by the booth to learn more about our show specials and to have some fun ShutterBooth style!