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Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austin wedding photo shoot by Terra Cooper

I absolutely LOVE Danielle's Bridal.  The owner, Janet Larson, is so personable!

Because of my connection now with Danielle's Bridal, I was honored to model for a fun Jane Austin photo shoot at Thanksgiving Point!

Hannah Goodrich did an amazing job with my hair and make up for the shoot!  Tuxedo Junction provided a fabulous Tuxedo for Nicholas!  Thanksgiving Point - both their venue and decorations - has unparalleled facilities!  Terra Cooper is a true artist with her amazing photography!  And, of course, the gorgeous gown was provided by Danielle's Bridal! The cake for the shoot was provided by cake-a-licious and the wedding announcements from: Details by Ramey.  Amazing details for this shoot!

I had so much fun modeling this mock wedding - all the model wedding guests were so fun to meet and work with as well!

Thanks Janet for this fun opportunity!

Jane Austin fans will fall in love all over again!

Check out Terra's blog with the amazing pictures and background story:

http://www.terracooper.com/blog/?p=6015

Thanks, Terra!

Miss International on stage pictures

Reflecting back on a fabulous Miss International week!

Thanks to Paula Preston for the fabulous on stage photos! So many to choose from - here are seven I selected:

 

Opening number and introduction!

 Fun Fashion!

 FITNESS!

 

Evening Gown!

Miss International Program Book - Ad page

It seems unreal that a week ago I was in Florida preparing for the final night of competition!

For all those who were unable to attend the pageant and who don't have a program book, I wanted to share with you the amazing ad that LookieLoo photography designed for me!

Special thanks again to all my sponsors for your support for the international event!

Thanks to the sponsors noted as well as the ones I obtained after this ad was submitted - Sugarhouse Banners and Caroline Heap (hair stylist)!

Congratulations to Miss International 2014- Samantha Riddle!

Tonight was the capstone of an unforgettable week representing my great state of Utah in the Miss International Pageant. There were so many talented and incredible women competing for the international title; I am grateful for the opportunity to have developed friendships with so many of them! 

It has been a busy week filled with service, stress, rehearsals, and little sleep!  

Congratulations to the new Miss International 2014 - Samantha Riddle! I know she will do great things with this new title and wish her the best!

While I am not bringing home the International title, I am thrilled to still have the remainder of this year to continue as Miss Utah International promoting youth service as this is such an important focus.  

Thank you again to all the many people who have given me of their time, talents, resources and energy in preparing for the international competition - I so appreciate your generosity!

Special thanks to my 'pageant mom' who was a great mentor, hair curler, photographer, motivator and focuser for the week - I am so grateful Suzanne Plant was able to join me and my family in Jacksonville this week!

And - my intense week was made even better by the surprise of my fabulous boyfriend, who surprised me by showing up to support me on the final night! 

This is a week for the record books!

Miss International 2014 Pageant Day 8 August 2nd

Tonight is finals!  Another day of rehearsals.  

Tonight it gets narrowed down to the top 15 who do an onstage interview and then it's narrowed down to the top 10 who compete in Fitness, Fun Fashion, and Evening Gown.  Then they announce the 4 runner-ups and the new Miss International 2014!  Wish me luck tonight!

Another dress from One Stop Dress Shop!!

Miss International 2014 Pageant Day 7 August 1st

It's preliminary day!

Today was back to back rehearsals.  We ran through the entire show twice!

Preliminaries started at 7:30.  I was so happy to have my mom, sister, and Suzanne here to cheer me on.  They had the best signs to wave and I could see them right away onstage since they were in the shape of Utah!!

Here I am ready to head over to the theater!

Here are a few backstage with the contestants...

Opening number dress

Fitness

Fun Fashion

Evening Gown

I felt great after the competition.  I know I did my best and there is nothing I could have done better.  We will find out who makes top 15 tomorrow at the finals!