Lauren and Josh’s August wedding was the perfect combination of colorful summer florals, timeless black wedding attire, and an unforgettable night at Sleepy Ridge. Their day began at the Taylorville Temple, followed by a beautiful reception at one of my favorite Utah wedding venues, Sleepy Ridge.
There was something so effortlessly classy about the way Lauren and Josh planned their wedding day. The bridesmaids wore black, the groomsmen wore black, and Lauren’s colorful bouquet added the perfect pop of color against the classic black and white look. Black wedding-party attire will forever be one of my favorite looks—it feels modern, elegant, and timeless while allowing all of the little details of the day to stand out.
A Classy Summer Wedding at Taylorville Temple
Lauren and Josh were sealed at the Taylorville Temple in August before celebrating with their family and friends at their reception. The summer light, colorful florals, and classic wedding-party attire made for such beautiful photographs throughout the day.
Lauren looked absolutely stunning in her wedding dress from Pritchett Bridal, carrying a colorful bouquet from Love a Little Floral. The combination of her colorful flowers with the black bridesmaid dresses was one of my favorite details from the entire wedding.
After their time at the temple, we headed to Sleepy Ridge in Orem, Utah, where the evening celebration began.
A Colorful Wedding Reception at Sleepy Ridge
Sleepy Ridge was the perfect setting for Lauren and Josh’s reception. The evening started with a fun grand entrance before moving into heartfelt toasts, dinner, and plenty of time celebrating with their favorite people.
One of my favorite parts of wedding days is when the formal parts of the evening transition into everyone simply having fun together. Lauren and Josh’s reception had that exact feeling. There was so much energy on the dance floor, and their guests knew how to celebrate them.
And then the weather decided to make the night even more memorable.
A storm rolled in during the reception, creating the most dramatic summer evening. Instead of taking away from the celebration, it became one of those unexpected wedding-day moments that makes the photographs and memories even more special.
Cake Cutting, Dancing & Fireworks
The celebration continued with cake cutting, dancing, and fireworks later in the evening. Between the stormy sky, colorful details, and all of their guests on the dance floor, there was no shortage of beautiful moments to photograph.
The night ended with a sparkler exit, giving Lauren and Josh the perfect send-off after an incredible wedding day.
Their wedding was such a beautiful example of how classic details and colorful elements can come together to create a wedding that feels both timeless and completely personal. From their Taylorville Temple wedding to their colorful Sleepy Ridge wedding reception, every part of the day felt elegant, joyful, and true to them.
Lauren and Josh, thank you for letting me be part of such a beautiful day. Your wedding was truly one of my favorites to photograph!
Lauren & Josh’s Wedding Vendors
Venue & Reception: Sleepy Ridge
Wedding Dress: Pritchett Bridal
Florals: Love a Little Floral
Catering: Crisp Catering
DJ: Ricky the Wedding DJ
If you’re planning a Taylorville Temple wedding, Sleepy Ridge wedding, or an elegant Utah summer wedding, I would love to photograph your day. I’m a Utah wedding photographer specializing in timeless, colorful, and emotional wedding photography for couples who want their wedding photos to feel beautiful for generations to come.
