{"id":834,"date":"2017-07-30T15:01:55","date_gmt":"2017-07-30T22:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/?p=834"},"modified":"2018-10-03T21:21:25","modified_gmt":"2018-10-04T04:21:25","slug":"a-bitsy-bridal-anniversary-best-bridal-boutique-saltlakecity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/a-bitsy-bridal-anniversary-best-bridal-boutique-saltlakecity\/","title":{"rendered":"A Bitsy Bridal Anniversary!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Hello Gorgeous!<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\">Bitsy Bridal<\/a> is officially a year old! We have been serving local and out-of-state brides since July 2016 and the time has gone by insanely quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Realizing we hit the year mark has made us start to reminisce about our beginnings. The very first of our Bitsy Bridal styled shoots was a collaboration with a venue that we are lucky enough to have just across the street: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cactusandtropicals.com\/\">Cactus and Tropicals<\/a>. Most of our styled shoots usually feature one or two gowns but as our debut into the bridal community, this shoot feature several gowns from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitsybridal.com\/collection\">our original collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-791 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5940-Copy-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Bitsy Bridal girls and HMUA team prepping for the shoot.\" width=\"525\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5940-Copy-681x1024.jpg 681w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5940-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5940-Copy-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-788 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5812-Copy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Getting Ready\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5812-Copy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5812-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5812-Copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-789 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5818-Copy-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"lipstick jungle\" width=\"525\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5818-Copy-683x1024.jpg 683w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5818-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5818-Copy-768x1152.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5818-Copy.jpg 1911w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Our <a href=\"http:\/\/smyerimage.com\">photographer<\/a> and AMAZING models did such a stellar job showing off our beautiful gowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-797 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6097-Copy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6097-Copy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6097-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6097-Copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-798 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6124-Copy-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"overfluffing the train\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6124-Copy-682x1024.jpg 682w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6124-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6124-Copy-768x1154.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6124-Copy.jpg 1856w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-800 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6142-Copy-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"one gorgeous lady\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6142-Copy-682x1024.jpg 682w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6142-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6142-Copy-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-801 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6203-Copy-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"oh the plunging neckline\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6203-Copy-682x1024.jpg 682w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6203-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6203-Copy-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-802 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6229-Copy-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6229-Copy-682x1024.jpg 682w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6229-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6229-Copy-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">The floral design at Cactus and Tropicals was spectacular! \u00a0Such a gorgeous, earthy background for a fun summer shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-792 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5971-Copy-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5971-Copy-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5971-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5971-Copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-793 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5990-Copy-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5990-Copy-1024x512.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5990-Copy-300x150.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5990-Copy-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-823 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7409-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7409-683x1024.jpg 683w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7409-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7409-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-816 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6532-Copy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6532-Copy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6532-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6532-Copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-817 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6540-Copy-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6540-Copy-682x1024.jpg 682w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6540-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6540-Copy-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-818 size-large alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6549-Copy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6549-Copy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6549-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6549-Copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">These shoots may look like a piece of cake &#8230;.. hehe&#8230;.. \u00a0but in reality they are the culmination of many people putting in 14-18 hour days. Artists putting their hearts and souls into their work and dress experts like us agonizing for hours over keeping a $3,000 dress made of silk mikado out of the dirt. It&#8217;s pure chaos and it feels like it will never end, but it is 100% worth it when you see the finished product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since this was our first shoot, all hands were on deck! Look at our rock star Operations Manager, Pam, running to take care of business!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-813 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6418-Copy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6418-Copy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6418-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6418-Copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/>This shoot was such a good start to our first year. It was a ton of fun and \u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">truthfully that is what we are about. Having a good time and getting the bride her dream dress: whatever it takes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-829 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7601-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7601-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7601-1-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7601-1-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-833 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7428-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7428-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7428-2-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-7428-2-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-805 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6265-Copy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6265-Copy-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6265-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6265-Copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-790 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5886-Copy-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5886-Copy-682x1024.jpg 682w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5886-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5886-Copy-768x1154.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-5886-Copy.jpg 1912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-777 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6307-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6307-682x1024.jpg 682w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6307-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6307-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As always ladies, much love!<\/p>\n<p>Until next time,<\/p>\n<p>Becca<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-821 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Bride-Inspiration-at-Cactus-and-Tropicals-PC-Smyer-Image-6718-Copy-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" 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