Miss Autumn Buys

Miss Autumn Buys attends nearly every wedding type vendor event and is heavily involved in the industry with experience in several facets and disciplines. So we thought this would be a good place for us all to get to know her a bit and realize just how she is involved and what qualifies her to be part of our industry group. Without further adooooo ... here is her interview!

"I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t positively besotted by bridal. While my fellow toddlers were scratching out images of unicorns and ballerinas I was sketching Dupioni silk ball gowns and cathedral veils. I got my first bridal magazine for my sixth birthday and the obsession was solidified. Since that time I have enjoyed being involved in different facets of the industry, including several years as a bridal consultant (a lifelong dream come true), serving as an intern/contributor for Utah Bride and Groom under the enchanting Tessa Woolf and becoming a creative team member of Riehl Events. I currently work as public relations associate for advertising agency ThomasARTS, while continuing to be as involved as possible in this industry I love. The wedding industry is the true love of my life, and when I do eventually have a wedding of my own, my husband may just have to be happy taking second, or at least tying for first :)

I love to travel and see new places, I love shopping--especially when I am on a mission to find the impossibly perfect ensemble. I love organizing, creating, designing, remodeling, crafting and learning new things. However, there are few things I love more in the world than relaxing with a blanket, cookie dough and a witty television show.

I am the youngest of three children, none of us married. We are beginning to wonder if my involvement in the industry has jinxed us forever. In two words I would describe myself as passionate and precocious. I love breakfast foods, any meal that is syrup based is good with me. To me syrup is like a good accessory, it brings out the best in every plate. No surprise that my favorite movie is Father of the Bride, there hasn’t been another frontrunner since it debuted in 1991. My favorite book is Pride and Prejudice, although if forced to choose I think I would date Mr. Knightly before Mr. Darcy. But I am convinced they would be golfing pals.Pink is my favorite color, I love how it is so purely feminine, but also packs a powerful punch.

I am inspired professionally by the mere premise of a wedding--the idea that talented professionals, successful businesses, customized creativity, synchronized organization and inspiration are all brought together and coexist simply because two people fell in love. This completely charms and inspires me. Personally, I am inspired by the incredibly talented people around me, especially those in the wedding industry. I am in constant amazement at the things others are capable of, the things they create. It makes me eager to learn more, be better and love every second of the process. "

Photo: Courtesy of Cascio Photography!