Megan Bartholomew

1 week ago | utahstyleanddesign.com | Megan Bartholomew

In October 2024, doors opened on a beautiful exhibition of Utah’s pioneering spirit: a railroad-inspired luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Using the timeless style of the Union Pacific grand hall as inspiration, HKS Architects, Okland Construction and JNS Interior Design came together to meet the challenges of reimagining a historic landmark, including contradicting code requirements and the need for a public easement running directly through the property.

2 weeks ago | utahbrideandgroom.com | Megan Bartholomew

The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City September 2Planning & Design by Hoopes Events Photographs by Nicole Aston Cima and Paymon met by chance when they both picked up pharmacy shifts at their local hospital, where they each caught the other’s eye but at the time weren’t more than acquaintances. Later, the pair reconnected after discovering that their brothers were good friends. Acting as the perfect wingmen, those brothers brought the two lovebirds together, and the rest was history.

2 weeks ago | utahstyleanddesign.com | Megan Bartholomew

With its terrazzo floors, color-drenched rooms and savvy design solutions, Maggie Glendenning’s St. George midcentury modern design abode is an ode to ’70s cool. Midcentury modern homes have an undeniable swagger about them—the clean, low-slung silhouettes and the seamless indoor-outdoor flow that makes every space feel expansive. Warm walnut paneling, open living rooms and sculptural Malm fireplaces practically beg you to sit down and stay awhile. But finding one that still has its original charm?

1 month ago | utahbrideandgroom.com | Megan Bartholomew

Lovers Brandt and Patrick tied the knot in a late December celebration in their home and at a favorite local restaurant’s lounge. Brandt, a tech marketer, first met Canadian-born pilot Patrick at a cleverly orchestrated setup arranged by friends. “They organized a dinner where a bunch of single friends were unknowingly “competing” for my attention,” says Brandt. Patrick, who was the lucky guy sat next to Brandt, instantly hit it out of the park. The rest was history.

1 month ago | utahbrideandgroom.com | Megan Bartholomew

While guests are waiting for their meal or standing in a photo line, why not have the entertainment come to them? Doug Roy is a mentalist who loves to be in the middle of every party. What is a mentalist, you ask? According to Roy, he focuses on “simple tricks of the mind to inspire awe and amazement—no flashy tricks or pulling rabbits out of hats.” Roy’s brand of entertainment is not your typical staged “magic show,” nor does he aim to take away from the big day.