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A Classic Wedding at Heritage Gardens in Salt Lake City, Utah

Constance (CJ) Orr and William (Bill) Patterson met online and hit it off right away when they finally went on their first date. About a year later, B

Constance (CJ) Orr and William (Bill) Patterson met online and hit it off right away when they finally went on their first date. About a year later, Bill proposed to CJ in a thunderstorm. The couple had their wedding at Heritage Gardens in Sandy, Utah. "They have these amazing large windows and well-lit outdoor patios with plants and a beautiful gazebo. It was also nice that they were both our wedding site and reception hall so people could come to one location and settle in for the evening," says CJ. The bride chose a strapless gown with a pick up skirt and a white headpiece for added elegance. The bridesmaids chose their own coral gowns to fit the wedding color palette of coral and mint, a beautiful spring blend that kept the atmosphere light and joyful. The groomsmen wore gray suits for a casual, laid-back look. The bouquets and flower decor included coral roses, ranunculuses and daisies with dusty miller and succulents. At the reception, guests enjoyed a photo booth and signed their own photos to add to the guest book. The couple opted for cupcakes instead of a traditional wedding cake and passed out succulent favors so guests could bring a piece of their wedding home.

Bill chose a princess cut solitaire diamond on a white gold band for CJ's engagement ring. "It was exactly what I would have chosen for myself," says CJ.
CJ didn't want to limit her bridesmaids to one style of dress, so she asked that they stick to a coral color when choosing their own dress.
CJ and her bridesmaids bouquets with coral daisies, roses, ranunculuses and green succulents to compliment the color palette.
The groomsmen wore gray suits to fit the relaxed attitude of the wedding. "I really liked how the gray went so well with the coral accents," says CJ.
"I love everything about the Heritage Gardens. It was nice that they were both our wedding site and reception hall so people could come to one location and settle in for the evening," says CJ.
CJ chose a pick up skirt strapless wedding gown. "I simply loved how it looked and fit like a glove," she says.
First Kiss at Ballroom in Heritage Gardens
CJ chose coral, mint and gray for the wedding palette. "Since out wedding was in April I wanted spring colors," says the bride.
Spring Coral and Green Floral Decor
For table decor, there were candles in vases filled with coral and mint stones as well as floral pieces. Every place setting had a small potted succulent.
First Dance in Heritage Gardens Ballroom in Utah
The couple opted for cupcakes rather than a traditional wedding cake. They had one small single tier cake to cut above the cupcakes.
The couple was married at Heritage Gardens in Sandy, Utah. "I visited it for the first time a few years back for a different event and the beauty of it always stuck with me," says CJ.
Recessional from Heritage Gardens in Sandy, Utah