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LET’S PLAN 

YOUR BEST DAY EVER! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER: KATIE! 

OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST SHOOT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED EXCLUSIVELY BY KATHRYN WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY 

ON LOCATION AT THE MURIETA INN AND SPA. FOR MORE, TURN TO PAGE 81. 

ON KATIE: GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE; EARRINGS AND NECKLACE BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; 

BOUQUET AND HAIR CROWN BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS; HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA; 

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EXPERT ADVICE: 

TIPS FROM MARRIED COUPLES 

What makes a marriage work, let alone makes 

a wedding stress-free? We reached out to 

our past featured Real Weddings Magazine 

couples and asked their advice. 

STYLE / STYLED SHOOT: SILK AND SPICES 

Silk, spice and everything nice took center 

stage at this styled shoot featuring a colorful 

palette and accentuated by our fun-loving real 

couple models, Harveen & Rajinder. 

STYLE / STYLED SHOOT: HEAVEN SENT 

Our real couple models Leslie & Lamar were 

certainly sent down from the heavens—not 

only for each other—but for this styled shoot: 

from the lush florals to the elegant venue, 

this shoot showcases beauty in pastels and 

simplicity. 

STYLE / STYLED SHOOT: CALIFORNIA 

DREAMING 

The sun will never set on the love between 

our real couple models Emma & Kyle—they 

were the perfect fit for our waves of pink color 

scheme featured in this chic, dreamy styled 

shoot. 

STYLE: COVER MODEL CONTEST 

FINALIST FEATURE: FLOWER GIRLS 

Surrounded by exquisite florals, our real bride 

models Patty and Katie played dress up in 

this Cover Model Contest Finalist photo shoot 

at The Murieta Inn and Spa, and featured a 

special guest: Tina the horse. 

STYLE: COVER MODEL CONTEST 

FINALIST FEATURE: UPTOWN GIRLS 

You can’t afford to buy these girls pearls! This 

Cover Model Contest Finalist photo shoot 

features real bride models Torrey and Meagen 

dressing up in different styles and strutting 

their stuff downtown at The Citizen Hotel. 

STYLE / STYLED SHOOT: 

ONE DRESS TWO WAYS 

Why have one wedding look when you can 

have two? With the help of hair, makeup, 

accessories and sets—not to mention a 

gorgeous venue—we show you how you can 

rock two unique styles with the same dress. 

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242 WORDS OF WISDOM: 

ANGELA & CARMELO 

Celebrating 51 years of 

marriage...here’s their take 

on what makes it work. 

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IN EVERY ISSUE 

10 Editor’s Letter 

14 Contributors 

22 Win Cool Stuff 

24 On RealWeddingsMag.com 

26 Behind-the-Scenes 

28 Always a Bridesmaid 

32 Events Calendar 

36 For Your Review 

38 The Gift Guide 

128 Snapshots 

205 Style Files 

206 Style Files: The White List Directory 

218 Style Files: The Photos 

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Sophia & Mark 

Elena & Erick 

Jamie & Lucas 

Brianne & Bryan 

Leslie & Jeremy 

Megan & Kevin 

Julie & Jonathan 

Laura & Eric 

Amber & Mike 

Vivian & Neriah 

Nina & Joseph 

2 GIRLS 20 CAMERAS PHOTOGRAPHY 

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Brenda & Patrick 

Destini & Jason 

Hannah & Tyler 

Danielle & Brian 

Melissa & Tim 

Madeline & Alain 

Samantha & Nicholas 

Karisa & Jacob 

Patrice & Layne 

Kristin & Evan 

Lauren & Justin 

Sabrina & Nicholas 

Lisa & Mark 

Katie & James 

DeAnna & Cali 

Brittney & Alex 

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SATOSTUDIO SHOOP’S PHOTOGRAPHY 

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FARRELL PHOTOGRAPHY 

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Sarah & Patrick 

Giselle & Joseph 

April & Rich 

Meagan & Mark 

Anna & Bilal 

Chelsea & Ben 

Lindsay & Chris 

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ABOVE: WENDY AND TERRY NOW // RIGHT: WENDY AND TERRY 

ON THEIR WEDDING DAY: APRIL 7, 2001 

Confession: When my husband Terry and I were married 

in 2001, we eloped. Well, actually it was a surprise wedding 

that I knew nothing about until the morning of, but more of 

that another time. The fact is, we eloped. A 

month later, we honeymooned in Paris; and 

two weeks after that we threw a big party for 

our family and friends to celebrate. Not what 

you would call a traditional wedding, but you 

know what? It was absolutely perfect...for 

us. That's what we want you to do for your 

wedding day: plan your wedding the way you 

want and do what's perfect for you and your beloved! That's been our editorial voice for Real Weddings since 

we launched it 11 years ago! If you want to do the Hokey Pokey, then do it. If you want to do the Chicken 

Dance, then do it. If you want to not do the bouquet toss, then don't do it. Ultimately, it's your wedding — 

define it so that it fits you and your beloved to a tee. 

Now, let’s get started on your wedding planning! Let’s talk photo shoot inspiration: each issue we assemble teams of 

talented wedding professionals to inspire your wedding style, from décor and details to attire, accessories and beyond, and 

this issue is no exception! Here, we have three distinctly different styled shoot vignettes: “Silk and Spices,” “Heaven Sent” 

and “California Dreaming.” We had a lot of fun putting them together for you, and we hope you enjoy them. 

Then, check out our cover model contest finalist features: “Flower Girls” and “Uptown Girls.” Like all of our cover model 

finalist feature photo shoots, we had a great time playing dress up—with gorgeous hair, makeup, accessories, bouquets and 

dresses, along with fabulous décor sets. 

Next up: a different kind of fashion shoot, “One Look Two Ways.” We hear all too often, “that dress doesn’t fit my wedding 

style.” Well, we beg to differ! Here, we feature three gorgeous dresses, each designed with two different styles. Don’t 

think a dress can look “Beachy” and “Badass Bride?” Turn to page 121 and judge for yourself. 

Oh, and if you want to see more photos from any of our shoots, be sure to tune into our website for each photo 

shoot’s blog series—we’ll overwhelm you with more gorgeousness! 

We wouldn’t be Real Weddings Magazine without, well, real weddings. For this issue, we picked 35 fabulous real weddings—starting 

on page 131. We’re so lucky that we get to be flies on the wall at all of these weddings, and we hand-select 

each one of them specifically to inspire you. 

Next up: advice from couples who’ve been there, done that. That’s right. We went back to some of the couples we’ve 

featured in the past 11 years and asked them what makes a successful wedding and a lasting marriage—turn to page 46 to 

find out (and go to our blog for even more!). And, as always, our resident “Always a Bridesmaid” columnist Darren Elms 

talks trends starting on page 28; our “For Your Review” columnist Sharon Penny presents you with a plethora of planning 

tools starting on page 36 (with even more on our website); our “Gift Guide” will help you check everyone off of your gift list 

(including a few gifts for you!); and so much more packed into the pages of this issue. 

And a bazillion-times-infinity thanks to all of this issue’s contributing partners—you’re so giving with your knowledge 

and your talents, and we cannot thank you enough for sharing it with us and our readers. 

We absolutely love putting together this magazine for you, our Real Weddings’ readers. When you find your 

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FRANK VILT 

FRANK VILT’S CAKES 

Frank recently took a leap of faith 

and opened his own bakery—and 

he’s been busy ever since. With 

more than 20 years of experience, 

Frank prides himself on running 

a business that focuses on fresh 

ingredients, unique designs and 

service with a smile. From custom 

wedding cakes and cupcakes to 

cannolis and brownies, Frank Vilt’s 

Cakes is ready to satisfy every 

sweet tooth! 

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SARAH MAREN 

SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY 

Sarah has been a professional 

photographer for more than 20 

years. She’s a sucker for a great 

love story (which is every love 

story) and is so grateful her job is 

about recording families from the 

beginning. She has been married 

to her handsome husband for 

more than 13 years, and they have 

two great kids. When she’s not 

making pretty pictures, you’ll find 

her dancing in the kitchen, playing 

games with her family or curled up 

with a good read. 

sarahmaren.com 

RICK & JENNIFER TAN 

TAN WEDDINGS & EVENTS 

Husband and wife co-owners 

Rick and Jennifer passionately 

fulfill dreams of exquisite 

weddings, bespoke elopement, 

and extraordinary events. Tan 

Weddings & Events offers planning, 

design, officiating and live music 

in Northern California and beyond. 

tanweddingsandevents.com 


Amphitheatre on the green Elegant Ballroom SHadow Entrance 

meridianS reSTauranT & Bar 

965 orChard CreeK ln. 

916-625-4040 

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happy ever afTer BeginS here 

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The Spa aT Kilaga SpringS 

1187 Sun CiTy Blvd. 

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www.KilagaSpringSSpa.Com 

Photos provided by: Chuck Roberts Photography (Amphitheatre) and Eye 

Connoisseur Photography (Shadow Entrance & Ballroom)

contributors 

ERICA BALDWIN 

ERICA BALDWIN PHOTOGRAPHY 

Erica has been sharing the love 

and laughter of wedding days with 

her couples for eight years and 

wouldn’t trade it for anything! She 

understands that this day is important 

for so many reasons and loves 

capturing every second of each 

unique wedding day —from sharing 

the giggles and cheers while the 

bride gets ready, through the vows 

with laughter and tears, all the way 

to the party on the dance floor until 

the wee hours of the morning! She 

truly treasures each couple and is 

often honored with documenting 

their growing families as well. 

ericabaldwinphotography.com 

SHARI WISE 

EVENTS BY WISE 

Shari is the owner and senior event 

coordinator of Events by Wise. 

This business came about directly 

from her love of planning special 

events for people. Shari’s business 

background provides a stable 

and conscientious foundation for 

planning while her creativity and 

love of people make her the perfect 

wedding consultant/coordinator. 

She has developed an amazing 

team that help her provide clients 

with everything they need to make 

“Their dream, their vision…her mission!” 

They have staff for bartending, 

food service, florals and other 

decorating needs. Events by Wise 

believes there is no detail too small. 

eventsbywise.com 

MELISSA LOPEZ 

LUXURIOUS BRIDAL 

Melissa has crafted and designed 

bridal hairpieces and jewelry for 

weddings worldwide. She pays 

attention to detail and values 

quality. Her love for designing 

began with the planning of her 

own wedding; from top to bottom 

Melissa designed and crafted it all. 

She truly cares about her brides 

and knows how hectic things can 

get, which is why she offers the 

option to video conference with 

her clients to ensure they are on 

the same page with their ideas and 

designs. Melissa is passionate about 

what she does, and loves nothing 

more than bringing her brides’ 

ideas and designs to life. 

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TONYA BROWN 

THE CITIZEN HOTEL 

A hopeless romantic and big 

believer in happily-ever-after, Tonya 

takes great joy in learning peoples’ 

stories and seeing them through 

to their big day. Having been in the 

wedding industry for more than 11 

years, she knows the importance 

of connecting with people and 

paying attention to details. Working 

in Orange County, Napa Valley and 

Sacramento has opened her up 

to a plethora of experiences, and 

she constantly strives to top her 

last event; she truly loves what she 

does and wouldn’t change it for the 

world. thecitizenhotel.com 

RITA TEMPLE 

TEMPLE PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO BOOTH 

Rita has photographed weddings 

and engagements for over eight 

years in the Northern California 

area. After capturing more than 180 

weddings, she knows it’s important 

for the couple to not only get the 

sweet moments of the day, but 

also make it easy for the bride and 

groom, family and guests to have 

their pictures taken by keeping 

the portraits fun and lighthearted. 

ritatemplephotography.com 

SHANNON BEHNKE 

THE BLOOM LAB 

Shannon found her passion 

in floral design while studying 

environmental horticulture at 

California Polytechnic State 

University, San Luis Obispo. She 

has always believed in doing what 

makes you truly happy and The 

Bloom Lab is exactly that for 

her. After 10 years of experience 

working in the floral design 

industry, Shannon opened The 

Bloom Lab in 2016. Based in West 

Sacramento, The Bloom Lab offers 

custom wedding and event designs 

throughout Northern California. 

thebloomlab.com 


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2013 Meeting of the Year-Newcastle Wedding Gardens & Red Horse Barn 

2013 & 2015 Caterer of the Year-Jackson Catering & Events 

2015 Voted as a Favorite Wedding Venue-Newcastle Wedding Gardens & Red Horse Barn 

2015 & 2016 Couples' Choice Award from Wedding Wire 

2016 Voted #1 Venue in the Granite Bay, Roseville & Rocklin area! 

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916.417.9765 

Photos by: 

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contributors 

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MICHELLE HEWITT 

VALLEY IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY 

Owner of Valley Images 

Photography, Michelle has been 

photographing weddings for more 

than seven years and loves to 

travel to where her art takes her. 

Capturing couples’ big days all over 

the country, she understands the 

importance of the big moments as 

well as those moments in between. 

Michelle’s ability to recognize what 

her clients’ visions are and execute 

them has allowed her business to 

continue to grow. She loves what 

she does and is always honored to 

be a part of her clients’ big days. 

valleyimagesphotography.com 

LAUREN BERGENHOLTZ 

VIZCAYA SACRAMENTO 

Lauren’s experience spans over 11 

years in catering and food service, 

event coordination, and venue 

sales. As the senior sales manager 

for Vizcaya Sacramento, Lauren 

prioritizes creating an unforgettable 

client experience the second 

couples walk through the doors. 

Her couples love her “yes” attitude, 

attention to detail, relatable 

persona, and sharp sense of humor. 

Her motto is, “Your wedding venue 

is not just a building, it is part of 

your story. Fall in love with it too.” 

vizcayasacramento.com 

LIZZIMBELMAN.COM 

NIDHANA PERERA 

PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER 

Hailing from a beautiful island that’s 

often described as paradise (hence 

the name for her business), Nidhana 

(NK) has been immersed in luxury 

design, travel, organization and 

adventure her whole life. Through a 

holistic approach, Paradise Parkway 

produces storybook events that are 

effortlessly executed, yet stylish and 

unique. An up-and-comer in the 

wedding industry, NK prides herself 

in catering to a diverse clientele 

while creating an extraordinary 

experience for any size party. 

paradiseparkway.com 

MRDJSERVICE.COM KRISTINACILIAPOHTOGRAPHY.COM 

cateringbydesignrocklin.com 

916-792-6485 

JENNIFER QUINCY 

THE MURIETA INN AND SPA 

As the marketing and events 

manager at The Murieta Inn and 

Spa, a new boutique property in 

Rancho Murieta, Jennifer uses her 

experience in the wedding industry 

to educate couples on the new 

place to be married in Sacramento. 

The hotel offers both indoor and 

outdoor event space, including 

an acre park, outdoor terrace and 

indoor ballroom, and starting this 

summer, the venue will be able to 

host your wedding at Angel Wing 

Farm, the property’s five-acre 

organic farm. 

themurietainn.com 

ALEXIS REYNOLDS 

HALO SALON & DAY SPA 

Alexis has been in the hair industry 

as a licensed professional for more 

than 20 years and has done hair for 

television commercials, professional 

sporting events, fashion shows, 

wedding magazines and numerous 

local competitions. She excels in 

a fast-paced environment where 

time is limited and expectations are 

high. Alexis specializes in formal 

styling, extensions and hair color as 

a certified Redken haircolorist. 

halosalondayspa.com 

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MIKE JENSEN 

JENSEN WEDDING FILMS 

Based in Sacramento, and serving 

Northern California and beyond, 

Jensen Wedding Films specializes 

in elegantly telling the wedding day 

story through film. Mike started the 

company in 1991 and is continually 

staying on top of trends, recently 

offering 360-degree panoramas. 

He remains unobtrusive at his 

events and creates a long-form 

documentary as well as a short 

wedding day film. The finished 

product is a polished, handcrafted 

wedding story that timelessly 

captures the love, emotion and 

energy of the day. jensenvideo.com

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Kathy Cameron, of Orchard Creek Lodge, 

shares this awesome tip, which is quite 

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Depending on the venue, you can apply them 

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her something old became 

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To tip or not to tip? What’s the etiquette 

for tipping wedding vendors? Real Weddings 

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Rick, you’re our tie-tying hero! 

Midori, did you really think we wouldn’t get a shot of you again?! 

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Brittany, well, badass! 

Shari, thanks for having our backs, or our bums as the case may be! 

We love this crew! 

Let’s get this crazy day started! 

Torrey with her fake martini. 

Yeah, it’s just water and a 

maraschino cherry! 

Yeah, baby...rock that look! 

Break time’s over ladies...now back to work! 

And this shot, right here, is why we 

prefer to be behind the camera. 

Well played Erica! 

We see you Eden! 

Here we go again with the paparazzi! 

Can we please be done with this shot so that we can 

all get in the pool? It just looks so inviting, doesn’t it?! 

Empty plate = happy Leslie! 

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TEARS, TRENDS AND TALK 

BY DARREN ELMS, SOIREE SAVANT 

Hello, my dear Real Weddings couples-to-be! Time to take a closer 

look at the trends and traditions slated to rock weddings this 

upcoming season. Let’s dig in, shall we? 

AGENT ADVANTAGE 

In the era of Orbitz and Expedia, many 

travelers choose to customize their vacations 

on their own, accumulating extra hours and 

added stress, not to mention more money 

in the process. But with a new trend toward 

customized experiences, savvy honeymooners 

are handing over those honeymoon planning 

duties to qualified travel agents. These 

professionals offer more than simple booking: 

they also have access to special deals 

for hotel and airfare and hidden gems 

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to enhance your trip—not to mention plenty of added perks to make your honeymoon extra special. Exquisite 

Destination Weddings & Honeymoons (exquisitedestinationweddings.com)—a division of Roseville Travel 

(rosevilletravel.com)—features an extensive selection of honeymoon ideas throughout the world. So whether you 

want to be beach bums or adventure seekers for your honeymoon, they’ve got you covered. Hey, you’re already 

stressing about wedding planning; work with a travel agent to start dreaming about your honeymoon. 

TAKE FLIGHT 

Everyone loves an open bar...some more than others (Uncle Joe, 

I’m looking at you), but don’t think that’s your only option for 

serving your guests. Some brides and grooms are taking it up a 

notch with the addition of wine or beer flights. Imagine hiring a 

beverage consultant, like local Jeremy Maron (jeremymaron.com) 

to help you facilitate a special flight specifically for your event. 

“Whether perfect strangers or intimate friends, wine and spirit 

tastings are a great way to bring people together,” Maron says. “A properly conducted tasting offers your guests a 

unique, exclusive experience that they’ll be talking about for years to come. It’s an elegant thank you to them for 

celebrating with you on your special day.” Imagine pouring not one, but a handful of small glasses for your guests 

to sip, savor and discuss. Tastings are a great conversation starter and keep the masses entertained while you’re 

off taking your photos. Just make sure there’s one waiting for you when you’re done! 

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EMPOWERING PASSIONS 

What if you could turn your Champagne and wine bottles that 

you into a take-home treasure? Sisters Cathy and Bernadette 

started Forever Glass (foreverglass.works) to do just that. 

And in the process, they created a self-sustaining workplace 

for Cathy’s adult son with autism. They built their own 

ABOVE: BOTTLES USED IN 

equipment for spinning hot glass (all made from recyclable 

CELEBRATING A SPECIAL EVENT 

materials) and began producing their beautiful keepsake RIGHT: BOWLS MADE FROM THOSE BOTTLES 

BY FOREVER GLASS //PHOTOS COURTESY OF 

bowls, including their signature The Wedding Bowl, 

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which is made specifically from celebration bottles from 

your wedding and can be engraved on the bottom of the bowl with your name and 

wedding date. According to the design duo, their “unique and inspiring artisan team 

members provide a never-ending source of passion, creativity and joy to the process.” 


TEARS, TRENDS AND TALK 

BY DARREN ELMS, SOIREE SAVANT 

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CUSTOM SWAG 

Personalization continues to be a hot commodity 

in wedding décor. Everything from monograms to 

memorable quotes add a dash of identity to the 

proceedings. We especially love what Swoonable 

(swoonable.net) is doing with their handmade gifts 

and décor. You can customize T-shirts or tanks for 

your bridal party shenanigans, or have a quote from 

your wedding song placed on a canvas to display at 

the ceremony. Plus, these items live on well after the 

day is over. I wonder if all the lyrics from Beyonce’s 

Lemonade album would fit on one canvas? 

SPREADING KINDNESS... 

ONE PETAL AT A TIME 

Jennifer Arey, president and founder of The Petal 

Connection (facebook.com/thepetalconnection), first heard 

about the idea of repurposing flowers from a friend in 2011. 

“The whole premise of it sounded amazing—such a simple 

concept with such a big impact,” she says. Then, when her 

grandmother went into hospice, she remembered the idea again. 

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“You realize what those days are like and how hard it is to have 

RIGHT: A REPURPOSED 

any kind of bright spot in that time,” Arey says. What started in 

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her garage in October 2013, has blossomed into a full-fledged 

nonprofit with dozens of volunteers creating and delivering the 

repurposed flower arrangements to area hospice patients and 

care facility residents—in fact, just this past March, the organization delivered 1,132 

bedside bouquets. Now that’s definitely something to smile about. If you want to 

donate your wedding flowers, please contact The Petal Connection at 916-367-2237 or 

thepetalconnection@gmail.com. 

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About 

Darren Elms: 

Why the cheeky 

title for my 

column, you 

ask? Well, ever 

since my good 

girlfriends began 

marrying off in recent years, I became 

the go-to-gay-guy for many of their aesthetic 

(and often emotional) needs. Go 

figure. No stereotypes here or anything! 

But, rather than fight against my instinctive 

creative urges, I decided to embrace 

the role with enthusiasm and help my 

darling brides-to-be make their special 

day both memorable and fashionable. 

My knowledge of current trends and love 

for throwing parties seemed a natural fit 

and a welcome contribution. Now I get 

to share some of my stylish observations 

with you, my blushing brides, here and 

on our Real Weddings Magazine blog! 

Though I’m happily married to my beloved, 

I am forever your “Always a Bridesmaid” 

go-to style guru! 

GET TWISTED! 

We’ve all heard of, 

and absolutely love, 

donut boards. But have 

you heard of pretzel 

boards? Randy Peters 

Catering & Event Center 

(randypeterscatering. 

com) just created their 

very own peg board, and 

recently customized it at 

“A Taste of Excellence” 

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that included pretzel 

sliders with chicken, pork belly and tri-tip along with savory pretzels and 

sweet pretzels with five different sauces. Oh, and did we mention they 

also had peanut butter pretzel cookies dipped in milk chocolate? How 

crazy fun would these be to serve your guests? But we call dibs on the 

peanut butter pretzel cookies! 

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Arden Hills Bridal Open Houses 

May 23, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m. 

June 24, 2018, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 

July 25, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m. 

August 26, 2018, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 

September 19, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m. 

October 14, 2018, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 

November 18, 2018, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 

at Arden Hills, Sacramento. Admission 

is free. ardenhills.club 

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Palo Alto Wedding Fair 

June 24, 2018 at Palo Alto Crowne 

Plaza, Palo Alto. 3-7 p.m. Admission is 

$15 online; $20 at the door. 

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The Live + Love Expo 

July 1, 2018 at The Westin SFO, 

Millbrae. 2-6 p.m. Admission is $25 or 

FREE if you use promo code “RWM.” 

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Redding Bridal Show 

July 29, 2018 at the Redding Civic Auditorium, 

Redding. 12-4 p.m. Admission 

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Orchard Creek Lodge 

Bridal Open House 

August 5, 2018, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

at Orchard Creek Lodge, Lincoln. 

Admission is free. 

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Ultimate Bridal Show 

August 19, 2018 at Crowne Plaza 

Sacramento in Sacramento. 12-4 p.m. 

Admission is $5 online; $10 at the 

door. or TWO FREE if you use promo 

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Chico Bridal Show 

August 19, 2018 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 

Chico. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission 

is $10 for adults; $1 for children 

12 to 16; children under 11 are free with 

paying adult. chicobridalshow.com 

San Jose DoubleTree 

Wedding Fair 

August 19, 2018 at DoubleTree, San 

Jose. 3-7 p.m. Admission is $15 online; 

$20 at the door. 


International Wedding Festival 

August 19, 2018 at Alameda County 

Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 

Admission is $15. 

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September 9, 2018 at Dolce Hayes 

Mansion - Conference Center, San 

Jose. 2-6 p.m. Admission is $25 or 




Walnut Creek Wedding Fair 

September 9, 2018 at Walnut Creek 

Marriott Hotel, Walnut Creek. 12-4 p.m. 

Admission is $15 online; $20 at the 

door. bayareaweddingfairs.com 

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Enchanting Bridal Show 

September 16, 2018 at Cal-Expo, Sacramento. 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is 

$15. enchantingbridalshow.com 

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Luxury Wedding Show Roseville 

September 16, 2018 at Catta Verdera 

Country Club, Lincoln. 12-4 p.m. Admission 

is $15 online; $20 at the door. 

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giveway to this event 



September 16, 2018 at Modesto 

Centre Plaza, Modesto. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 



San Francisco Parc 55 Wedding Fair 

September 23, 2018 at Parc 55, San 

Francisco. 12-4 p.m. Admission is $20 

online; $25 at the door. 


International Wedding Festival - 

Yosemite Wedding Fair 

September 23, 2018 at Oakhurst Community 

Center, Oakhurst. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 



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Vizcaya Sacramento Open House 

September 27, 2018 at Vizcaya Sacramento, 

Sacramento. 6-8 p.m. Admission 

is free, but please RSVP in advance at 

frontdesk@vizcayasacramento.com. 



Vezér Bridal Fair & Fashion Show 

September 30, 2018 at The Blue Victorian, 

Fairfield. 12-4 p.m. Admission is $12. 

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October 21, 2018 at Holiday Inn Dublin- 

Pleasanton, Dublin. 2-6 p.m. Admission 

is $25 or FREE if you use promo code 

“RWM.” theliveloveexpo.com 


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Bridal Open House 

October 21, 2018, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

at Orchard Creek Lodge, Lincoln. Admission 

is free. orchardcreeklodge.com 


Reno Bridal & Beauty Expo & Greater 

Reno Women’s Expo 

October 21, 2018 at Grand Sierra Resort, 

Reno. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $12. 

renobridalshow.com 

Santa Clara Convention Center 

Wedding Fair 

October 21, 2018 at Santa Clara Convention 

Center, Santa Clara. 12-4 p.m. Admission 

is $20 online; $25 at the door. 


Pleasanton DoubleTree Wedding Fair 

November 4, 2018 at DoubleTree, Pleasanton. 

12-4 p.m. Admission is $15 online; 



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November 11, 2018 at Embassy Suites by 

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Luxury Wedding Show Sacramento 

January 6, 2019 at Hyatt Regency, Sacramento. 

12-4 p.m. Admission is $15 online; 




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Sutter Creek Bridal Boutique 

209.267.0417 

www.theclothesmine.com 

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January 13, 2019 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 

Chico. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission 

is $10 for adults; $1 for children 

12 to 16; children under 11 are free with 

paying adult. chicobridalshow.com 

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Wedding Showcase 

January 20, 2019 at the Firehouse 

Restaurant, Old Sacramento. 10 a.m.-1 

p.m. Admission is $5 online; $10 at the 

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January 20, 2019 at Nevada County 

Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. 12-4 p.m. 

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by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 

January 27, 2019 at Jackson Rancheria 

Casino & Resort Hotel, Jackson. 1-4 

p.m. Admission is $10 online; $15 at 

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January 27, 2019 at Ironstone Vineyards, 

Murphys. 12-4 p.m. Admission is 

free. calaverasweddings.com 

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Reno Women’s Expo 

January 27, 2019 at Grand Sierra Resort, 

Reno. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is 

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February 23, 2019 at Woodland Community 

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a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. 

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Cameron Park Bridal Show 

February 24, 2019 at Gymnasium and 

Auditorium Cameron Park CSD, Cameron 

Park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is 

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November 2018 at Wine & Roses Hotel, 

Restaurant & Spa, Lodi. winerose.com 

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w The Vacaville Opera House Wedding 

& Event Fair Open House 

January 2019 at the Vacaville Opera 

House, Vacaville. 

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w Something Blue Wedding Expo 

March 2019 at Montbleu Resort Casino & 

Spa. somethingblueweddingexpo.com 

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Spring 2019 at Hyatt Regency 

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September 2019 at Catta Verdera 

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Note that all information is subject to 

change—confirm details before you 

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one of our groovy reusable tote bags, 

along with complimentary copies of 

Real Weddings Magazine and Real 

Weddings Magazine’s The Planning 

Guide, and sign up for our fantastic 

giveaways—so mark your calendars 

and stop by and say “hi!” 

WEDDING SHOW TIPS 

Before you head out to the area’s wedding shows, check out this handy little list of tips to 

make the most of the experience: 

• Get a dedicated “wedding” email address—you’ll want to have a specific email address 

just for planning your wedding. You’ll be getting a lot of information sent to the email that you 

register with at wedding shows, so it’s nice to have it all in one place separate from your work and/ 

or personal email. 

• Bring labels—many vendors offer prizes and contests, and additionally, you may want to 

request more information from selected vendors. By bringing pre-printed labels, you will save 

time and the hassle of having to complete this information booth after booth. Information that you might want to include: 

your name, address, phone, email (see bullet point above!), fiancé’s/fiancée’s name and when you’re getting married. 

• Don’t go it alone—bring one of your attendants, your mom or a friend (or dare we suggest, your fiancé/fiancée?). It will be 

helpful (and more fun!) to have their input and advice. 

• Bring a notebook—no matter how good your memory is you’ll want to take notes on vendors and ideas that catch your eye. 

• Bring a sturdy tote bag—you’ll be picking up business cards, brochures, etc. and it’s easier to stash it in a tote than try to 

carry it all in your hands...especially if you want to sample some of the yummy temptations offered at a lot of the events! Or, 

come to the shows where Real Weddings will be, come by our booth, and we’ll give you one of our groovy reusable bags! 

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SACRAMENTO’S LARGEST 

BRIDAL SHOW OF THE FALL! 

SEPTEMBER 

16th, 2018 

10AM - 4PM 

Cal ★ Expo 

The Bridal Show 

2 Amazing Fashion Shows • DIY 

Bridal Workshops • Huge Inspiration 

Gallery • Bride Dance Off to win a 

Honeymoon • Amazing Prizes & 

Giveaways • Complimentary Bridal 

Magazines • Show Day Specials • 

Everything for the perfect wedding 

The Annual Bridal Gown Sale 

Largest 1 day only bridal gown 

sale at Cal Expo • Multiple shops to 

choose from • Thousands of gowns • 

Bridal gowns and accessories • Doors are 

open from 8AM to 4PM • Extensive 

discounts on your beautiful 

wedding gown and accessories 

Enchanting Bridal Show Online 

Facebook posts of exhibitors with show specials • The Best Sacramento Online Wedding Directory 

Win tickets and be the first to know! Become an Enchanted Bride, sign up on our website and like us on Facebook! 

enchantingbridalshow.com 

facebook.com/enchantingbridalshow • #enchantingshow

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XSIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO / XSIGHTUSA.COM 

for your review 

TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN 

BY SHARON PENNY 

THE BOOKS: Need some help with your planning? There’s a plethora of wedding 

books out there to help—we’ve scoped out the newest resources (along with some 

oldies but goodies) to help make your planning experience more enjoyable. 

SOMETHING {KINDA} OLD 

We can easily accommodate up to 500 guests. 

Please schedule an appointment to view the rooms in person, 

by calling us at (916) 443-5058 

47 LITTLE LOVE BOOSTERS FOR 

A HAPPY MARRIAGE: 

CONNECT AND INSTANTLY DEEPEN YOUR 

BOND NO MATTER HOW BUSY YOU ARE 

BY MARKO PETKOVIC M.SC. 

Whether you’re busy parents with children 

or newlyweds staring wide-eyed at your 

new future, Petkovic provides simple, 

jargon-free, cooperation free “love boosters” 

you can do to keep the marriage 

motor running smoothly. 

THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RULES: 

101 SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE FRIENDS 

WITH YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW! 

BY SALLY SHIELDS 

Some of us are lucky enough to become 

lifelong friends/surrogate-familymembers 

with our in-laws, but others are 

not so lucky. Building a relationship with 

your mother-in-law can take work, and 

Shields gives the lowdown on how to win 

her over in this fun and witty guide. 

THE BRIDE-TO-BE BOOK 

A JOURNAL OF MEMORIES FROM THE 

PROPOSAL TO “I DO” 

BY AMY KROUSE ROSENTHAL 

You’ll have plenty of mementoes from 

your wedding day and honeymoon; 

what about all that before-stuff? Fill your 

Bride-To-Be Book with keepsakes and 

memories—from the proposal to weird 

planning experiences, the showers, the 

rehearsal, parties and more. 

Reservations and Information: (916) 443-5058 

1123 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 

www.sacramentomasonictemple.org 

SOMETHING {KINDA} NEW 

THE PAINTER’S WEDDING: 

INSPIRED CELEBRATIONS WITH AN 

ARTISTIC EDGE 

BY KRISTY RICE 

Award-winning stationery designer, 

painter, stylist and celebrity consultant 

Rice turns wedding dreams into reality; 

take inspiration from Monet, Dali, O’Keefe 

and Wyeth and translate their art into 

scenery, gardens, materials and more. 

There are 16 chapters worth of ideas with 

commentary from wedding pros including 

Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty and more. 

PLANNING YOUR WEDDING 

THROUGH THE EYE OF 

THE LENS: 

A PHOTOGRAPHER’S PERSPECTIVE ON 

PLANNING AND CREATING PERFECT 

WEDDING MEMORIES 

BY CURTIS DINSMORE 

AND BOGDAN CONDOR 

Who better to walk you through wedding 

planning than a pair of seasoned 

wedding photographers, Dinsmore and 

Sacramento-area local Condor? Full of 

insights, Dinsmore and Condor help you 

help them capture your best moments. 

WEDDING TOASTS 

I’LL NEVER GIVE 

BY ADA CALHOUN 

This isn’t so much a hearts and flowers 

collection of essays as a sweatpants 

and ice cream collection. Steely-eyed, 

unflinching but also funny and heartfelt, 

these essays explore the realities of marriage, 

the hidden rooms and boarded-up 

attics that aren’t often discussed, but 

aired here in a refreshingly candid and 

wise take on what it takes to be married, 

and to stay married. 

WEDDING PLANNER 

BY FRANCES LINCOLN 

Put some glittery sparkle into your 

planning with this gorgeous little planner 

that includes helpful timetables and preprinted 

checklists galore. 

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“FOR YOUR REVIEW?” 

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even more planning 

resources from Sharon! 

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MY DEAREST BRIDESMAID: 

A HEARTFELT KEEPSAKE FROM 

THE BRIDE IN YOUR LIFE 

BY MELANIE J. PELLOWSKI 

Show your bridesmaids how much they 

mean to you with this beautiful keepsake 

and token of your gratitude. Full of heartfelt 

anecdotes and words of wisdom, as well as 

pages to paste in their own treasured keepsakes, 

this is the ultimate bridesmaids’ gift. 

THE ADVENTURES AND 

DISCOVERIES OF 

A FEMINIST BRIDE: 

WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU BEFORE 

YOU SAY “I DO” 

BY KATRINA MAJKUT 

Join Majkut on a feminist-fact-finding 

journey into the whys of marriage 

traditions. Why do women change 

their surname? Why don’t men wear 

engagement rings? What’s the meaning 

behind a wedding cake? With fun, cheeky 

insights, learn how to modernize outdated 

traditions so that you can walk down the 

aisle as equals. 


for your review 

TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN 

BY SHARON PENNY 

THE TUNES: Perhaps you’ve picked 

your favorite song for your first dance, 

but your best friend is using the same 

song at her wedding! Or you’re just 

drawing a blank and looking for a little 

inspiration. Either way, we’re here to help. 

if you like: PERFECT BY ED SHEERAN 

consider: ONCE IN A LIFETIME 

BY ONE DIRECTION 

A mature, sincere number from those boys with the good hair; this one 

has a definite Coldplay/The Verve feel. Ethereal, romantic and perfect for 

floating together on the dance floor. 

if you like: I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU 

BY WHITNEY HOUSTON 

consider: FROM HERE TO THE MOON AND BACK 

BY DOLLY PARTON, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON AND 

JEREMY JORDAN 

if you like: ALWAYS BY BON JOVI 

There’s nothing in the world wrong with Whitney’s version of the Dolly Parton consider: NOW AND FOREVER 

classic but if you’re looking for something with the same sweetness that’s just a 

BY RICHARD MARX 

little less overplayed, try this gorgeous gem from the Joyful Noise soundtrack. You might think I’m crazy for suggesting this but there’s a thematic 

similarity here, minus the huge anthem-osity. If the lyrics don’t make you 

tear up I’ll mail you $20* (*not guaranteed). Anyway, I want more people 

to love this song as much as I do, because it’s beautiful. 

if you like: MY HEART WILL GO ON 

BY CELINE DION 

consider: SKYLARK BY BETTE MIDLER 

The only thing better than a diva is another diva, and no one’s better than 

the divine Miss M. Bette Midler’s cover of this Johnny Mercer standard—it’s if you like: WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN 

soaring and beautiful. (Or check out K.D. Lang’s swoon-full version if you 

BY PERCY SLEDGE 

need a little more swing.) 

consider: I’M SO GLAD I FELL FOR YOU 

BY DAVID RUFFIN 

If Percy Sledge gets the Olympic gold medal for emotional pain, former 

Temptations lead singer David Ruffin deserves the silver medal. His voice 

will send your heart a-flutter, and his gospel touch will take you to church 

just as easily as Percy ever did. 

Photo 

Film and 

if you like: EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE 

BY THE POLICE 

consider: SOMEBODY BY VERUCA SALT 

Veruca Salt’s beautiful cover of this classic Depeche Mode B-side has all the 

passionate intensity of “Every Breath You Take” minus the, 

if you like: AMAZED BY LONESTAR 

uh...stalker vibe. 

consider: NEVER ENDING SONG OF LOVE 

BY DELANEY & BONNIE AND FRIENDS 

This ’70s country gem is a little more up-tempo, but retains the sweetness 

and beauty in the lyrics that make it perfect for a memorable first dance. 

About Sharon Penny: I’m like Jiminy Cricket helping Pinocchio become a real 

boy, except my job is to keep you on the straight-and-narrow to becoming 

a real bride. Psst! Here’s a book that’ll help you write a thank-you note. Psst! 

Have you seen the gorgeous dresses on this blog? Psst! Have you heard any 

of these new songs? Why not play one at your wedding? With my help you’ll 

be a real bride in no time! 

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the gift guide 

FOR THE BRIDE 

BY EMILY PETER 

Alessi Port Brass Basket, 

$210 at Lumens, 

2028 K Street, Sacramento. 

877-445-4486, lumens.com. 

Sacramento Map, starts at $55 at 

Your Own Maps, yourownmaps.com. 

Newport Beach Bag, 

$56.99 at For Elyse, 

228 Broadway Street, Chico, 

530-893-0106; 1712 California 

Street, Redding. 530-246-4900. 

Marquis by Waterford Sparkle 

Vase, $100 at Macy’s, 

macys.com. 

Ithaca Pink Poet 

Shirt, $52.95 at 

The Clothes Mine, 

60 Main Street, Suite 

2, Sutter Creek. 

209-267-0417, 

theclothesmine.com. 

866-257-8017, forelyse.com. 

Tahoe Signature Spa Package, 

$645 at Stillwater Spa & Salon at 

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, 

Hand Lettered T-Shirt, $20 at 

Lettered by Ari (made locally in 

Folsom), letteredbyari.com. 

Satin Floral Bridal 

Robe, $55 at 

Diamond Bridal Gallery, 

7433 Greenback Lane, 

Suites J-K, Citrus 

Heights. 916-521-9856, 

diamondbridalgallery.com. 

Spa and Casino, 111 Country Club 

Drive, Incline Village, Nevada. 

775-886-6745, laketahoe.hyatt.com. 

Mr. & Mrs. Balloons (as seen in our 

“Heaven Sent” photo shoot), $18 at 

Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo, 

1199 Butte House Road, Suite A, 

Yuba City, 530-755-4282; 

236 Broadway Street, Suite A, 

Chico, 530-487-7110. 

alwayselegantbridal.net. 

Custom Gold Fingerprint Pendant, 

$109.99 at Precious Metal Prints, 

preciousmetalprints.com. 

Custom Decorated Sugar Cookies, $28 per dozen 

at Rising Simplicity (made locally in Roseville), 

503-758-6575, risingsimplicity.com. 

Quarterly Earring Club Subscription, starts at $40 

at Style Avenue Studios (made locally in Elk Grove), 

916-812-1114, styleavenuestudios.com. 

Wedding Dance Lessons, starts at $345 at Arthur Murray Dance 

Center Folsom, 220 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom. 916-895-5600, 

arthurmurraysacramento.com/contact/folsom. 



FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS 


Dior J’adore Three 

Piece Gift Set, 

$148 at Macy’s, 

macys.com. 

IGNITE LED Teeth Whitening Kit, Sensitive 

Teeth Whitening System, Hands-Free Design, 

$79.99 at Amazon, amazon.com. 

Selene Bracelet, $65 at 

Luxurious Bridal 

(made locally in 

Manteca), 

luxuriousbridal.com. 

Zin Pasta Basket, $65 at Ironstone Vineyards, 

1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys. 209-728-1251, 

ironstonevineyards.com. 

Safari Animal Mug, 

$10.50 each at Relles 

Florist, 2400 J Street, 

Sacramento. 916-441-1478, 

rellesflorist.com. 

Natural Life Water Bottle, 

$35 at Bella Home Décor, 

3907 Park Drive, Suite 105, 

El Dorado Hills. 916-817-1624, 

facebook.com/ 

www.bellahomedecor. 

Bel Aire Bridal Crystal Teardrop Set, $88 at 

The Bridal Box, 417 Oak Street, Roseville. 

916-742-4638, thebridalbox.net. 

The Izzy Personalized Handbag, 

$64 at Grateful Bags, gratefulbags.com. 



FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS 


Flora Real Feel Gardenia 

Hair Flower, $48 at 

Hair Comes the Bride, 

haircomesthebride.com. 

My Spirit Animal is Champagne 

Women’s Tee, $28 at Swoonable 

(made locally in Folsom), swoonable. 

net. 

Krups Hand Mixer, $59.95 at Sur La Table, 

1198 Roseville Parkway, Suite 170, Roseville. 

916-788-0603, surlatable.com. 

Sentiments Medium Silver Twist 

Living Locket with Swarovski 

Face, $32, and Silver Chain, $48, 

at Origami Owl (represented 

locally in Elk Grove), 

yourdream.origamiowl.com. 

Santa Barbara Flower 

Arrangement, $54.95 at 

Bloem Décor, 1016 10th Street, 

Sacramento, 916-447-2001, 

bloemdecor.com. 

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for the flower girl: 

Kimono, $210 at 

My Martha 

Design Boutique, 

312 Main Street, 

Suite 103, Placerville. 

530-622-6009, 

mymarthadesign.com. 

Unicorn Mini-Session, $180 at Valley 

Images Photography. 916-296-5057, 

Studio Spray Tan, 

valleyimagesphotography.com. 

$48 at Mist Custom 

Editor’s note: these aren’t just for 

Tanning, 2017 I Street, 

kids—adults are welcome to do these 

Suite A, Sacramento. 

too. Hmmm...fun for the bridal party 

323-775-8940, 

perhaps? Prices are 1-4 people $180 

mistcustomtanning.com. 

and 5-8 people $230. 


ALL 

UP 

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY 

530.206.7775 

INFO@ALLDOLLEDUPHAIRANDMAKEUP.COM 

WWW.ALLDOLLEDUPHAIRANDMAKEUP.COM


FOR THE GROOM 


House of Floyd Tickets (for November 11), 

starts at $15 at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, 

12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. 

800-822-9466, jacksoncasino.com. 

Gadget Clock, $399 at The Music Box 

Company, 64 Main Street, Highway 49, 

Sutter Creek. 800-588-1712, 

themusicboxcompany.com. 

Nylon Belt by Mission Belt, $34.95 at 

Nordstrom, 1131 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, 

916-780-7300; 1651 Arden Way, Sacramento, 

916-646-2400, nordstrom.com. 

Private Golf Lesson, starts at $50 at Auburn Valley 

Golf Club, 8800 Auburn Valley Road, Auburn. 

530-269-2775, auburnvalleygc.com. 

The North Face Rivington 

Jacket, $66 at Macy’s, 

macys.com. 

Award winning photographer, 

capturing life’s real moments. 

916-296-5057 

valleyimagesphotography@gmail.com 

www.valleyimagesphotography.com 

facebook.com/valleyimagesphotography 

Shinola Canfield On-Ear 

Headphones, $350 at 

Shinola, shinola.com. 

Don’ts for Husbands by Blanche 

Ebbutt, $5.95 at The Avid Reader, 

617 2nd Street, Davis. 530-758-4040, 

avidreaderbooks.com. 



FOR THE GROOM 


Montblanc NightFlight Wallet, $220 at 

Sharif Jewelers, 1338 Howe Avenue, 

Sacramento. 916-927-0542, 

sharifjewelers.com. 

Deep Tissue Massage, starts at $75 at 

The Cupola Spa & Salon at The Murieta Inn & Spa, 

7337 Murieta Drive, Rancho Murieta. 

916-562-3905, themurietainn.com. 

Luggage Tags, $9.99 at Made on 

Terra (made locally in Folsom), 

etsy.com/shop/madeonterra. 

Gift Card, any denomination 

at The Waffle Experience, 

13405 Folsom Boulevard, 

Suite 950, Folsom, 

916-805-5938; 4391 Gateway 

Park Boulevard, Suite 650, 

Sacramento, 916-285-0562, 

thewaffleexperience.com. 

Thumbs Up! Diamond 

Glass set, $20.72 at 

Amazon, amazon.com. 

Custom-made suit, starts at $899 at 

R. Douglas Custom Clothier 

(made locally in Sacramento), 

1020 12th Street, Suite 112, Sacramento. 

916-438-9455, rdouglas.net. 

R&R Leather Co. Duffle Bag, $375 at The Bag Lady, 

627 Sutter Street, Folsom. 916-673-9134, bagladyfolsom.com. 


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FOR THE GROOMSMEN 


Nike Roshe One Sneakers, $74.99 

at Macy’s, macys.com. 

Envelope Wallet, $38 at Gather & Mill, 

603 Mill Street, Grass Valley. 

530-270-9836, gatherandmill.com. 

Sudwerk Northern 

Pilsner (made 

locally in Davis), 

$9.99 per six-pack 

at BevMo, 

bevmo.com. 

Hammered Copper 

Moscow Mule Mug, 

set of two, $39 at 

Pottery Barn, 

1151 Galleria Boulevard, 

Suite 1130, Roseville. 

916-788-1440, 

potterybarn.com. 

Maple Bacon Cupcakes, 

$36 per dozen at Frank 

Vilt’s Cakes, 4100 

Cameron Park Drive, 

Suite 117, Cameron Park. 

530-409-7046, 

frankviltscakes.com. 

Bridal Boutique 

Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet, $49 at 

The Manly Man Company, manlymanco.com. 

417 Oak Street • Roseville, CA 

916-742-4638 

www.thebridalbox.net 


Pistachio Lovers Gift Box, $28.99 at Fiddyment 

Farms, 563 Second Street, Suite 210, Lincoln. 

916-645-7244, fiddymentfarms.com.


FOR THE GROOMSMEN 


Hot Sox Men’s Socks, $8 at 

Three Bridges Gift Boutique, 

305 Riley Street, Folsom. 

916-806-0510, 

threebridgesgifts.com. 

Dust City Wood Sticker, $6.99 at 

Placerville Hardware Store, 

441 Main Street, Placerville. 

530-622-1151, facebook.com/ 

placervillehardwarestore. 

Wine Pourer, $25.99 at 

Helwig Winery, 

11555 Shenandoah Road, 

Plymouth. 209-245-5200, 

helwigwinery.com. 

Z 

Sycamore Roll-Top Backpack 

(made locally in Chico), 

$120 at Upper Park Clothing, 

808 Cherry Street, Suite 120, Chico. 

530-774-2492, upperparkclothing.com. 

for the ring bearer: 

Magformers 30 Piece Set, $49.99 at Brainy 

Zoo Toys, 13000 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 1005, 

Folsom. 916-353-2966, brainyzootoys.com. 

The Don Julio Sampler, $64.95 at 

The Bro Basket, thebrobasket.com. 

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expert advice 

TIPS FROM OUR COUPLES 

COMPILED BY EMILY PETER 

Marriage is a serious commitment, with an often stressful start due to wedding planning. But 

with communication, effort and respect, a successful wedding, and marriage, can be attainable. 

We asked our previously featured Real Weddings’ couples to give us advice on what made their 

wedding, and what makes their marriage, work. 

The wedding was manageable because we focused more 

on getting married to one another and the commitment it 

would take rather than the wedding event itself. We kept our 

wedding small—only 42 guests. Our philosophy was to only 

invite people we bought Christmas presents for. This way it 

was only close family and friends. 

—Wedding advice from Megan & Jeramie 

Featured in the Summer/Fall 2008 Issue 

ABOVE: MEGAN & JERAMIE 

ABOVE: DANIELLE & SERGIO 

We joke around all the time. Believe 

it or not, being lighthearted makes 

everything so much easier. Oh, and 

if you are gonna fight, fight naked… 

chances are you won’t continue 

fighting when you are naked. 

—Marriage advice from Liz & Nick 

Featured in the Winter/Spring 2012 Issue 

We occasionally do mini “marriage meetings” where we sit together 

and go over things like upcoming events, finances, and 

daily chores/responsibilities. While these meetings are important 

for helping address the things we need to improve upon, 

we always start the meetings by telling each other what we 

appreciate about one another. It sets the tone for us to have an 

open and constructive conversation! 

—Marriage advice from Danielle & Sergio 


Writing letters or cards to each other has allowed us to be more 

open in how we communicate. Re-reading an old letter or writing 

a new letter is always a reminder of our love for each other, and it’s 

that love that allows us to open up to one another. 

—Marriage advice from Analise & Scotty 


RIGHT: ANALISE & SCOTTY / PHOTO BY JENETTI PHOTOS 

A good DJ goes a long way. Good music makes the wedding. 

Don’t be afraid to give the DJ the list of songs you 

want played and those you do not want to hear (think 

Macarena)! 

—Wedding advice from Petey & Anthony 


Expect, by default, questions and concerns to be directed at [the bride], but 

do not take this as a license to step back. If you provide support, you will likely 

only end up doing 20 percent of the actual work, but your partner will appreciate 

your support. 

—Wedding advice from Brittany & Emerson 


ABOVE: EMERSON & BRITTANY 

We use a lot of "I" statements and ask directly for what 

we need or are lacking; your spouse can’t read your 

mind. It is important to be able to vent and just ask that 

the other person listen without trying to fix it. —Malia 

Two ears, one mouth—listen.—Adam 

—Marriage advice from Malia & Adam 


We think our wedding day was made successful by two 

reasons; we made an itinerary for everyone involved in 

the day, which helped everyone be on the same page 

and know where they needed to be and when. Also, 

the venue placed our decorations where they needed 

to be on the day of, so we sorted out all decorations in 

separate containers with pictures and maps of how everything 

should look. This ensured that everything was 

where we intended for it to be. 

—Wedding advice from Michelle & Jamie 


LEFT: JAMIE & MICHELLE 


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TIPS FROM OUR COUPLES 

COMPILED BY EMILY PETER 

We found establishing a budget and organizing venues was our top priority. It was essential to 

discuss what was most important to the two of us. This allowed us to focus on the aspects of 

the wedding we wanted to invest the most in. 

—Wedding advice from Elizabeth (Lizzy) & Cletus 


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Bridal & Tuxedos 

319 East Bidwell Street Folsom, CA 95630 

916-983-3400 

www.delarosasbridal.com 

ABOVE: CLETUS & ELIZABETH 

Over the years, we have come 

to recognize the many ways in 

which drafting family schedules, 

balancing the family’s checkbook, 

and maintaining the family home 

can feel like a tired, unromantic 

partnership. We have found that 

ABOVE: ASHLEY & WILLIAM 

intentionality, creativity, and humor can be 

effective tools for striking a proper and healthy work-life balance. 

—Marriage advice from Ashley & William 


Family, food and music: it was most important to share our wedding day 

with our family and friends, but also make sure everyone ate and drank 

well, and danced the night away. Even if every little detail doesn’t go exactly 

how you plan, get those things right, and it will be an amazing time! 

—Wedding advice from Lesley & Joseph (Joe) 


RIGHT: JOSEPH & LESLEY 

We divided the elements between the 

two of us, by what our strong suits 

were and where we were most passionate. 

We would then interview the 

vendors and narrow it down to the top 

two to three who we’d then meet with 

together. From there, we’d discuss what 

we liked/disliked about each and make 

a decision. 

—Wedding advice from Stephanie & Ben 


Take your vows seriously. Go 

above and beyond for your 

spouse. Marriage isn’t easy; it truly 

does take work. 

—Marriage advice from Dawn & Wesly 


LEFT: WESLY & DAWN 

ABOVE: JAMES & REBECCA 

Film the ceremony! We didn’t hire 

a videographer or even think to 

have someone record the ceremony 

on their phone. Looking 

back, it would have been a nice 

thing to watch every once in a 

while. 

—Wedding advice from Angelina & Ryan 


ABOVE: ANGELINA & RYAN 

Pick your vendors early to get exactly 

who and what you want. Also, for us, 

having a photographer was a really 

important way to remember the day. 

Splurge on the things that matter to 

you, and don’t feel guilty about it. 

—Wedding advice from Rebecca & James 

Featured in the Winter/Spring 2018 Issue 

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GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE; 

HEADPIECE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S; 

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY JENIFER HAUPT, I MAKE BEAUTIFUL 

ON RAJINDER: 

TUXEDO FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO; 

TIE FROM MACY’S 

Silk 

and 

Spices 

style 

A DÉCOR INSPIRATION STORY 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY 

VALLEY IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY 

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION BY 

TAN WEDDINGS & EVENTS 

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN BY 

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY 

CAKE DESIGN BY 

SOMETHING SWEET BAKERY 

RENTALS AND DÉCOR BY 

CELEBRATIONS! PARTY RENTALS & TENTS AND SWOONABLE 

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY 

JENIFER HAUPT, I MAKE BEAUTIFUL 

ON LOCATION AT 

THE PAVILION AT HAGGIN OAKS 

STARRING BRIDE- AND GROOM-TO-BE 

HARVEEN GILL & RAJINDER DHALIWAL 

PRODUCED BY 

JENNIFER & RICK TAN—TAN WEDDINGS & EVENTS, 

EMILY PETER AND WENDY SIPPLE—REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE 


style 


style 

ON HARVEEN: 





ON RAJINDER: 

TUXEDO FROM 

ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL 

& TUXEDO; 



style 

ON HARVEEN: 





ON RAJINDER: 




style 


style 

ON HARVEEN: 





ON RAJINDER: 




THE DETAILS // VENUE 

The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks 

916-870-8597 | sacramentogolfweddings.com 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Valley Images Photography 

916-296-5057 | valleyimagesphotography.com 

DESIGN, STYLING, PLANT-DYED SILK RIBBONS, 

SPICE BAR AND COORDINATION 

Tan Weddings & Events | 530-601-0914 | tanweddingsandevents.com 

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN 

Strelitzia Flower Company | 530-758-5050 | strelitziaflowers.com 

CAKE DESIGN 

Something Sweet Bakery | 209-745-9000 | somethingsweetgalt.com 

HAIR AND MAKEUP 

Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful | 916-532-9800 | imakebeautiful.com 

HARVEEN’S MAIN LOOK GOWN 

Second Summer Bride | 916-330-4422 | secondsummerbridesac.com 

HARVEEN’S ADDITIONAL LOOK GOWNS 

Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo 

530-755-4282 | 530-487-7110 | alwayselegantbridal.net 

Diamond Bridal Gallery | 916-521-9856 | diamondbridalgallery.com 

My Martha Design Boutique | 530-622-6009 | mymarthadesign.com 

RAJINDER’S TUXEDO 



JEWELRY FOR HARVEEN’S MAIN 

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Arden Fair Mall | 916-925-2845 | Downtown Plaza | 916-444-3333 

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HAIR ACCESSORIES FOR HARVEEN’S MAIN LOOK 

Luxurious Bridal | 209-400-1915 | luxuriousbridal.com 

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Hair Comes the Bride | haircomesthebride.com 

Style Avenue Studios | 916-812-1114 | styleavenuestudios.com 

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RENTALS 

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VIDEOGRAPHER 

Jensen Wedding Films 

916-334-9999 | jensenvideo.com 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 

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HARVEEN & RAJINDER, AND ALL OF 

THE PROFESSIONALS WHO 

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Silk 

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VALLEY IMAGES 

PHOTOGRAPHY 


THE PAVILION 

AT HAGGIN OAKS 


HARVEEN GILL & 

RAJINDER DHALIWAL 

ON HARVEEN: 

GOWN BY NOVIA D’ART FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; 


ON RAJINDER: 

TIE FROM MACY’S; ALL OTHER ATTIRE GROOM’S OWN 

FROM OUR “SILK AND SPICES” PHOTO SHOOT— 

FOR ADDITIONAL CREDITS 

TURN TO PAGE 56 

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO MODEL 

FOR THIS PHOTO SHOOT? 

Harveen & Rajinder: Our wedding coordinator and 

designer, Amrit from Anaïs Event Planning & Design, put 

us in contact with Wendy from Real Weddings. Neither of 

us had been a part of a shoot before, and we thought it 

would be a fun and new experience for us. 

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF MODELING? 

Harveen & Rajinder: Working with a group of talented 

individuals. They were very helpful and professional, 

and we could tell they love what they do for a living. The 

energy on set was just so awesome. 

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THIS SHOOT? 

DID YOU RELATE TO THE CONCEPT? 

Harveen & Rajinder: Seeing the concept come to life. The 

colors, flowers and design were so beautiful. Being Indian, 

we definitely related to the concept of spice. 

IF YOU COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE TO FUTURE 

COUPLES, WHAT WOULD IT BE? 

Harveen: I’d advise forming a group of supportive people 

to assist with all aspects of wedding planning. For us, 

that was my parents and our wedding coordinator—they 

have made the process so much more enjoyable and 

fun. Another thing I have found very helpful is reminding 

myself to enjoy the process and not sweat the small 

details. OO 

—Interviewed by Kelley Saia 


realweddingsmag.com to 

learn more about Harveen 

& Rajinder, and to see more 

photos from our “Silk and 

Spices” photo shoot. 


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style 

ON LAMAR: 

TUXEDO FROM THE CLOTHES MINE; 


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STARRING NEWLYWEDS 

LESLIE & LAMAR MARTIN 

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style 

ON LESLIE: 

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE; JEWELRY FROM MACY’S; 


ON LAMAR: 

TUXEDO FROM 

THE CLOTHES MINE; 



style 

ON LESLIE: 



ON LAMAR: 

TUXEDO FROM THE CLOTHES MINE; TIE FROM MACY’S 


style 

ON LESLIE: 



ON LAMAR: 

TUXEDO FROM THE CLOTHES MINE; TIE FROM MACY’S 


style 


style 

ON LESLIE: 




LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST 

ON LAMAR: 

TUXEDO FROM 

THE CLOTHES MINE; 




Vizcaya Sacramento 

916-594-9285 | vizcayasacramento.com 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Temple Photography and Photo Booth 

916-856-2543 | ritatemplephotography.com 

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION 

Events by Wise | 530-848-3843 | eventsbywise.com 


Amour Florist & Bridal | 916-392-8168 | amourmoments.com 

CAKE DESIGN 

Go West Baking and Events | 916-708-6264 | gowestbakingandevents.com 


Lisa Harter (Hair and Makeup) and Heather Sanderson (Assistant) 

Lisa Harter Hair and Makeup Artist | 530-559-7292 | lisamharter.com 

LESLIE’S MAIN LOOK GOWN AND LAMAR’S TUXEDO 

The Clothes Mine | 209-267-0417 | theclothesmine.com 

LESLIE’S ADDITIONAL LOOK GOWNS 




JEWELRY AND LAMAR’S TIES 



Sunrise Mall | 916-962-3333 

Westfield Galleria at Roseville | 916-771-3333 

PAPERIE 

Paper n Peonies | 903-780-7772 | papernpeonies.etsy.com 

RENTALS AND STYLING 

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from our 

“Heaven Sent” 

photo shoot. 


MR. & MRS. BALLOONS 



VIDEOGRAPHER 

JB Wedding Photography 

916-220-0159 | jbweddingphoto.com 


REAL COUPLE MODELS, 

LESLIE & LAMAR, AND ALL OF THE 

PROFESSIONALS WHO 


CLICK HERE 

TO SEE THE 

EXPANDED 

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ON LESLIE: 

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO; 



ON LAMAR: 

TIE FROM MACY’S; ALL OTHER ATTIRE GROOM’S OWN 

FROM OUR “HEAVEN SENT” PHOTO SHOOT— 



Heaven 

Sent 


TEMPLE PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO BOOTH 



STARRING NEWLYWEDS 

LESLIE & LAMAR MARTIN 



Leslie: I thought the experience would be a once-in-alifetime 

experience, so I jumped when I heard that we 

could model together. What girl wouldn’t want to feel 

like Tyra Banks for a day? 

Lamar: I wanted to do something special with my wife. I 

have never modeled before so I thought the opportunity 

to model with her would be fun and give us a chance to 

try something new. 


Leslie: The gowns! I only wore one dress to my wedding, 

which I loved; however, it was really cool to wear different 

styles of dresses—especially the ball gown. 

Lamar: My favorite part of the shoot was wearing different 

suits. 

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE 

PART OF THIS SHOOT? 

Leslie: I’m a girly girl so I loved dressing up with the 

gorgeous gowns, jewelry, and hair and makeup! It was 

almost like our wedding day all over again! In fact, that 

morning I turned to Lamar and said, “We’re getting 

married today.” I also really looked forward to tasting 

the cake...for pictures of course. Once they got the shot, I 

inhaled the cake in one bite. 

Lamar: When the shoot took place, we were only 10 

months married so it was like reliving our wedding day 

again. OO 




learn more about Leslie 

& Lamar, and to see more 

photos from our “Heaven 

Sent” photo shoot. 


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ON EMMA: 


EARRINGS FROM MACY’S; 

NECKLACE BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; 

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY LEA BUEHLER BGORGEOUS 

style 

ON KYLE: 

TUXEDO FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE; 


California 

dreaming 



SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY 


KATE WHELAN EVENTS 


FLOURISH 


ABOVE & BEYOND CAKES 

RENTALS BY 

CELEBRATIONS! PARTY RENTALS & TENTS 


LEA BUEHLER BGORGEOUS 


RANCHO VICTORIA VINEYARD 


EMMA LIFF & KYLE DAY 

PRODUCED BY 

KATE WHELAN—KATE WHELAN EVENTS, 



style 

ON EMMA: 





ON KYLE: 




style 


style 

ON EMMA: 





ON KYLE: 




style 


style 

ON EMMA: 





ON KYLE: 



ON KYLE: 

FLORAL BOW TIE BY FLOURISH; 

ALL OTHER ATTIRE GROOM’S OWN 

ON EMMA: 


FLORAL HEADBAND BY FLOURISH; 




ON EMMA: 

GOWN FROM MY MARTHA DESIGN BOUTIQUE; 


SHOES FROM DSW; 


ON KYLE: 

TIE FROM MACY’S; 






from our “California 

Dreaming” 

photo shoot. 


Rancho Victoria Vineyard | 209-600-2557 | ranchovictoriavineyard.com 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Sarah Maren Photography | 916-538-3602 | sarahmaren.com 

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION 

Kate Whelan Events | 888-808-5283 | katewhelanevents.com 


Flourish | 916-212-5179 | flourishdesigns.com 

CAKE DESIGN 

Above & Beyond Cakes | 916-672-2259 | aboveandbeyondcakes.com 


Lea Buehler BGorgeous | 916-705-5827 | lbgorgeous.com 

EMMA’S GOWNS 



My Martha Design Boutique | 530-622-6009 | mymarthadesign.com 


JEWELRY 





EMMA’S SHOES 

DSW | dsw.com 

KYLE’S TUXEDO 


KYLE’S TIES 




CUSTOM PLACE CARDS AND TABLE NUMBER 

Luxecuts ® by Kate Whelan Events | 888-808-5283 | katewhelanevents.com 

PAPERIE 

Paper n Peonies | 903-780-7772 | papernpeonies.etsy.com 

CALLIGRAPHY AND SIGNAGE 

Emily Murphey Designs | 530-908-8013 | emilymurphey.com 

RENTALS 



LINENS 

La Tavola Fine Linen Rentals | 916-321-9333 | latavolalinen.com 

VIDEOGRAPHER 



SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REAL COUPLE MODELS, 

EMMA & KYLE, AND ALL OF THE 

PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTRIBUTED 

TO THIS FEATURE! 

CLICK HERE 

TO SEE THE 

EXPANDED 

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ON EMMA: 


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ON KYLE: 

FLORAL BOW TIE BY FLOURISH; 


FROM OUR “CALIFORNIA DREAMING” 

PHOTO SHOOT— 




SARAH MAREN 

PHOTOGRAPHY 


RANCHO VICTORIA VINEYARD 


EMMA LIFF & KYLE DAY 

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Emma: Modeling is something neither of us had done 

before, but we always had this long-standing joke that 

we were Swedish models before we even started dating. 

We couldn’t have anticipated actually getting chosen to 

be apart of this, but knowing I’d be alongside the love of 

my life all day made all of my nerves disappear. 


Emma: The best part of modeling was being with Kyle, 

and constantly looking over at him and seeing his sweet 

face looking back at me. He had never seen me in a 

wedding dress, or anything so formal, and the look on 

his face when he first saw me was one of those mental 

snapshot moments. This was so special to share, and 

when it was over I wanted to cry because I had so much 

fun. 



Emma: The team was phenomenal, just unbelievably 

lovely people. It felt like I was out with family all day, 

and we laughed so much my cheeks legitimately hurt by 

the end of it! I’ve never felt so beautiful. The shoot was 

so very chic, and I loved the juxtaposition between the 

scenery and the fashion. We were cracking up driving 

out to Rancho Victoria Vineyard, because I used to live 

near there for about 14 years! It made me miss home, 

and it simultaneously married who I’ve grown up to be 

with my roots, unbeknownst to the style coordinator, of 

course! 



Emma: Enjoy this time. It’s truly yours. It’s tragically 

easy to get caught up in the mess of it, the stress, the 

questions, the budgeting, but this moment is more than 

that. You get it once, and it’s magic. As my mom always 

says, ’steal your joy where you can find it,’ and there’s 

plenty to be had as a bride, as a groom, as someone who 

loves someone else. OO 




to learn more about 

Emma & Kyle, and to see 

more photos from our 

“California Dreaming” 

photo shoot. 


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ON KATIE (LEFT): 

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX; 


BOUQUET BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER WITH 

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HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA; 


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ON PATTY (RIGHT): 



BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR; 

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY 

SET DESIGNED BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER 

SET RENTALS BY BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS 

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flower 

GIRLS 

STARRING OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALISTS 

KATIE NYSTROM | PATTY OROZCO 






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HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY AND SKIN STUDIO 

SETS DESIGNED BY 


SET FURNITURE AND DÉCOR BY 


SET DÉCOR FLOWERS FROM 


DESIGNED BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER 

SET CAKE BY 

JAYNEE CAKES CUSTOM CAKERY 

PRODUCED BY SUSIE BAGGETT, TARA HARBERT, NATHALIA KALLAN, TARA MENDANHA, 

EMILY PETER, AMANDA RINEHART, WENDY SIPPLE, LEAH SISTO AND MEGAN WISKUS 


style 

ON KATIE // LEFT AND MIDDLE: 

GOWN FROM ALMA’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE; 

EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; NECKLACE BY CHLOE + ISABEL; 

BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR 

ON KATIE // RIGHT: 

GOWN BY SOLO MERAV FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 

HEADPIECE BY USABRIDE; 

EARRINGS AND BRACELET BY NASHELLE; 

BOUQUET BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS 

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA; MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY AND SKIN STUDIO 


style 

ON PATTY // LEFT: 


BOUQUET BY CARSON VALLEY FLORIST 

ON PATTY // RIGHT AND MIDDLE: 


HEADPIECE BY HAIR COMES THE BRIDE; 

JEWELRY BY CHLOE + ISABEL; 

BOUQUET BY PLACERVILLE FLOWERS ON MAIN 



style 

ON PATTY // LEFT AND MIDDLE: 

GOWN FROM ANHA’S BRIDAL; JEWELRY FROM MACY’S; 

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY 


ON PATTY // RIGHT: 

GOWN FROM DE LA ROSA’S BRIDAL & TUXEDOS; 

EARRINGS BY USABRIDE; NECKLACE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST 



style 


GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX; HEADPIECE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 

EARRINGS BY USABRIDE 


GOWN FROM HOUSE OF FASHION; EARRINGS BY CHLOE + ISABEL; 

NECKLACE FROM MACY’S; 

BOUQUET BY ACCENTS BY SAGE FLORAL DESIGN 




style 


GOWN FROM ANHA’S BRIDAL; 


BOUQUET BY CARSON VALLEY FLORIST; 


MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP 

ARTISTRY AND SKIN STUDIO 

GROUP PHOTO / ON PATTY // LEFT: 



EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; 

BOUQUET BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER 

WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM; 


ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY 

GROUP PHOTO / ON KATIE // RIGHT: 


HEADPIECE BY CHLOE + ISABEL; EARRINGS BY NASHELLE; 

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST; 



SET DESIGNED BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER // SET RENTALS BY BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS 

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM 



style 


GOWN BY NOVIA D’ART FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 

EARRINGS BY CHLOE + ISABEL; BOUQUET BY FLOURISH 

ON PATTY // RIGHT AND MIDDLE: 





WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM 





SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY 





style 



JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; BOUQUET BY FLOURISH 



SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER 




GOWN FROM HOUSE OF FASHION; EARRINGS FROM MACY'S; 

NECKLACE BY NASHELLE; BOUQUET BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS 



style 

ON KATIE // TOP LEFT: 


EARRINGS BY USABRIDE; NECKLACE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 






BOUQUET BY AMOUR FLORIST & BRIDAL 







ON KATIE // BOTTOM LEFT AND MIDDLE: 


HEADPIECE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; EARRINGS BY NASHELLE; 




style 

ON KATIE // LEFT: 

GOWN BY SOLO MERAV FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 

HEADPIECE BY HAIR COMES THE BRIDE; EARRINGS BY USABRIDE; 








GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE; EARRINGS BY USABRIDE; 




ON TINA THE HORSE FROM VINTAGE CARRIAGE COMPANY: FLOWERS BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS 


style 



NECKLACE BY NISSA; BOOTS FROM DSW; 

BOUQUET BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER WITH 


ON TINA THE HORSE FROM VINTAGE CARRIAGE COMPANY: 

FLOWERS BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS 

ON PATTY // MIDDLE AND RIGHT: 

GOWN FROM HOUSE OF FASHION; HEADPIECE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 

EARRINGS BY CHLOE + ISABEL; 










style 



JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; BOOTS FROM DSW; 



ON TINA THE HORSE FROM VINTAGE CARRIAGE COMPANY: 



GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE; EARRINGS FROM MACY’S 









style 

ON KATIE // LEFT: 

GOWN FROM HOUSE OF FASHION; JEWELRY FROM MACY’S; 








ON KATIE // MIDDLE AND RIGHT: 


EARRINGS AND NECKLACE BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; 

BOUQUET AND HAIR CROWN BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS 







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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER: PATTY! 



ON PATTY: GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO; JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; BOOTS FROM DSW; 

BOUQUET BY PARADISE PARKWAY DESIGN ATELIER WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM; HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY 


5/15/18 3:35 PM 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER: KATIE! 



ON KATIE: GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE; EARRINGS AND NECKLACE BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; 

BOUQUET AND HAIR CROWN BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS; HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA; 



5/19/18 2:22 PM 

style 

ON KATIE (LEFT): GOWN FROM ALMA’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE; EARRINGS BY NASHELLE; 

NECKLACE FROM MACY’S; BOUQUET BY CARSON VALLEY FLORIST; 


ON PATTY (RIGHT): GOWN FROM ALMA’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE; HEADPIECE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR; 


WANT TO BE OUR 

NEXT COVER MODEL FINALIST? 

GO TO REALWEDDINGSMAG.COM 

AND CLICK ON “BE OUR NEXT COVER MODEL” 

CLICK HERE 

TO SEE THE 

EXPANDED 

LAYOUT! 

THE DETAILS // 

VENUE 

The Murieta Inn and Spa 

916-354-3900 | themurietainn.com 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Kathryn White Photography 

Kathryn White, Primary Photographer 

Betsy Eubanks, Assistant 

707-849-6776 | kathrynwhitephotography.com 

HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR PATTY: 

Melissa Oretta (Hair) and 

Lynsee Stewart (Makeup) 

All Dolled Up Hair and Makeup Artistry 

530-206-7775 

alldolleduphairandmakeup.com 

HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR KATIE: 

Alexis Reynolds (Hair), Halo Salon & Day Spa 

916-782-8842 | halosalondayspa.com 

Happi Ybarra (Makeup), Happily Beautiful 


530-632-0607 | happilybeautifulmakeup.com 

GOWNS 

Alma’s Bridal Boutique 

916-434-8084 | almasbridalboutique.com 


530-755-4282 | 530-487-7110 

alwayselegantbridal.net 

Anha’s Bridal 

916-668-0206 | 916-780-4747 | anhasbridal.com 

The Bridal Box 

916-742-4638 | thebridalbox.net 

The Clothes Mine 

209-267-0417 | theclothesmine.com 

De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos 

916-983-3400 | delarosasbridal.com 


916-521-9856 | diamondbridalgallery.com 

House of Fashion 

916-554-7440 | hofbridal.com 

My Martha Design Boutique 

530-622-6009 | mymarthadesign.com 

Second Summer Bride 

916-330-4422 

secondsummerbridesac.com 

ACCESSORIES 

Chloe + Isabel | chloeandisabel.com 

Hair Comes the Bride 

haircomesthebride.com 


209-400-1915 | luxuriousbridal.com 


Arden Fair Mall | 916-925-2845 

Downtown Plaza | 916-444-3333 

Sunrise Mall | 916-962-3333 

Westfield Galleria at Roseville 

916-771-3333 

Nashelle | nashelle.com 

Nissa | nissajewelry.com 

Style Avenue Studios 

916-812-1114 | styleavenuestudios.com 

USABride | usabride.com 

SHOES 

DSW | dsw.com 

FLOWERS 

Accents by Sage Floral Design 

916-799-6242 | accentsbysage.com 

Amour Florist & Bridal 

916-392-8168 | amourmoments.com 

Bloem Decor 

916-447-2001 | bloemdecor.com 


775-266-9285 | carsonvalleyflorist.com 

Flourish 

916-212-5179 | flourishdesigns.com 

Garden of Weedon Designs 

916-402-9356 | gardenofweedon.com 

Morningside Florist 

916-635-9891 | morningsideflorist.com 

Paradise Parkway Design Atelier 

916-384-5520 | paradiseparkway.com 

Placerville Flowers on Main 

530-622-1121 | placervilleflowersonmain.com 

Strelitzia Flower Company 

530-758-5050 | strelitziaflowers.com 

WHOLESALE FLOWERS 

Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com 

877-507-6737 | fiftyflowers.com 

STYLED DÉCOR VIGNETTES 

DESIGNER 



FURNITURE AND DÉCOR 

Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals 

530-681-8937 | blossomfarmrentals.com 

DÉCOR FLOWERS 



with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com 


CAKE 

Jaynee Cakes Custom Cakery 

916-879-3137 | jayneecakes.com 

CATERER 

Visconti’s Ristorante 

916-983-5181 | viscontisristorante.com 

TINA THE HORSE PROVIDED BY 

Vintage Carriage Company 

800-426-3321 | vintagecarriage.com 

VIDEOGRAPHER 




REAL BRIDE MODELS 

—KATIE AND PATTY— 

AND ALL OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO 


ABOUT OUR COVERS 

FROM THIS PHOTO SHOOT 

ON THE SUMMER 2018 PRINT COVER: ON PATTY: 



BOOTS FROM DSW;BOUQUET BY PARADISE PARKWAY 

DESIGN ATELIER WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM 

FIFTYFLOWERS.COM; HAIR AND MAKEUP BY 


ON TINA THE HORSE 

FROM VINTAGE CARRIAGE COMPANY: 


weddings 


real 


cheers! 

LET’S PLAN 


ON THE SUMMER 2018 DIGITAL COVER: ON KATIE: 



BOOTS FROM DSW; BOUQUET BY GARDEN OF 

WEEDON DESIGNS; HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA; 

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL 

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO 

ON TINA THE HORSE 

FROM VINTAGE CARRIAGE COMPANY: 


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REAL WEDDINGS 


cheers! 

LET’S PLAN 



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ON KATIE: 


EARRINGS BY USABRIDE; 

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY; 


MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL 

MAKEUP ARTISTRY AND SKIN STUDIO 

flower 

GIRLS 

FROM OUR “FLOWER GIRLS” 


FOR ADDITIONAL 

CREDITS TURN TO PAGE 94 

STARRING OUR 

COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST 

KATIE NYSTROM 





WHY DID YOU ENTER THIS CONTEST? 

Katie: I came across Real Weddings Magazine when I was 

looking online for actual real weddings that took place at my 

wedding venue (Old Sugar Mill), so I could get ideas and find 

real vendors that I could actually use at my wedding. While 

perusing the website, I noticed the application for the cover 

model contest. I thought "hey, why not?" And went ahead 

and submitted my application. You’re only a bride once! I 

am so excited to marry my fiancé, and I am so excited to be 

a bride, so I figured it would be a lot of fun, but it would also 

allow me to see different dresses, hair, makeup, flowers and 

styles that I could potentially use later for my own wedding. I 

also love creating new experiences, meeting new people and 

creating exciting memories. 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COVER MODEL EXPERIENCE 

Katie: The entire day of the cover model photo shoot was 

an absolute dream. The day moved so quickly, and I was 

incredibly impressed with the whole team. These ladies and 

gentlemen were absolute professionals; it was amazing to see 

them in action. From the makeup artists, to the hairstylists, 

magazine team, photographer, florists, videographer, and 

beyond, these people know how to put on a photo shoot! 

Getting to spend time with everyone was awesome, and I 

came out of it with some new friends and the experience of 

a lifetime! 

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE DAY? 

Katie: Aside from hanging out with the team, it was getting 

to try on all the fabulous dresses and try out different looks 

with my hair, makeup and accessories. It was so fun taking 

photos in styles that are completely different than what I will 

ultimately choose for my own wedding. 

Also, I would be remiss not to mention another favorite 

part of the day—meeting Tina, the horse! Tina was a gem, and 

a supermodel. I was lucky to get some photos with such a 

timeless beauty! OO 





Katie, and to see 


“Flower Girls” 

photo shoot. 



ON PATTY: 



BOOTS FROM DSW; 



A Luxury You Can Afford 

flower 

GIRLS 



FOR ADDITIONAL 

CREDITS TURN TO PAGE 94 

SANDY STRINGER 

Wedding Planner 

916-397-9346 

sandy@strings-champagne.com 

www.strings-champagne.com 

DONNA BECK PHOTOGRAPHY 

STARRING OUR 


PATTY OROZCO 






Patty: I entered this contest to challenge myself. As 

Jerry Seinfeld once said, “You have to motivate yourself 

with challenges. That’s how you know you’re still alive.” 

I envisioned the day of the photo shoot as a day of 

authenticity, overcoming my fear of being the center of 

attention, and having it give me a boost of confidence. I 

also like the fact that Real Weddings Magazine seeks out 

brides-to-be and recently married brides to create beautiful, 

dreamy wedding photo shoots. My bouquet for my wedding 

was actually inspired by a bouquet I saw in Real Weddings 

Magazine. I hope that I can do the same for a future bride. 

Most importantly, I wanted to be part of this photo shoot in 

order to share this memory (with the pictures as evidence) 

with my future kids so that they will be encouraged to follow 

their dreams and invite challenges into their own lives. 

Alex Murray 

Independent Beauty Consultant 

916-849-8164 

www.marykay.com/afpmurray 

afpmurray@marykay.com 

WHAT DID YOUR HUSBAND RYAN THINK ABOUT YOU 

ENTERING THIS CONTEST? WHAT DID HE SAY WHEN 

YOU BECAME A FINALIST? WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT 

YOURSELF WHEN YOU WERE SELECTED? 

Patty: He thought it was a fantastic idea and was super 

supportive. When I was selected as a finalist he was overjoyed 

and said he was proud of me. A flutter of excitement and 

shock hit me when I was chosen. I felt really special that 

they thought I was good enough to represent Real Weddings 

Magazine. I’ve never been part of a photo shoot before, so I 

was excited to put myself out there and enjoy every moment 

with the photographer, assistants, glam squad and Katie, the 

other real bride cover model finalist. 


Patty: My favorite part of the day was my glam squad 

cheering me on while I was on set, the creativity of each 

set and the teamwork to ensure everything went smoothly. 

Afterward, I felt exhausted, happy and grateful. It was a day 

full of beautiful chaos. I did not want to waste my beautiful 

hair and makeup, so that night, Ryan and I went out to 

celebrate my photo shoot. OO 





Patty, and to see 



photo shoot. 


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style: the sets from our cover model contest photo shoot 

flower 

GIRLS 

DESIGNED BY 

PARADISE PARKWAY 

DESIGN ATELIER 


KATHRYN WHITE 

PHOTOGRAPHY 






PARADISE PARKWAY 

DESIGN ATELIER WITH 

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM 

FIFTYFLOWERS.COM 

SET CAKE BY 

JAYNEE CAKES CUSTOM CAKERY 







to see more décor 

photos from our 


photo shoot. 


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Crowne Plaza Sacramento 

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KE TAHOE’S TOP 3 WEDDING VENUES 

Lake Tahoe, where Mark Twain once said the air is 

so pure it’s what angels breathe, consis tently makes 

every “must-see” list. So how fabulous is it that these 

three Resorts offer three distinct, premier moun tain 

venues here—each with its own unique style, charm 

and price point to suit any destina tion wedding! 

Northstar California. For high-end luxury with 

a laid-back ambiance, nothing beats Northstar 

California! This elegant yet relaxed resort is actually 

a full-scale village perched on Tahoe’s north shore. 

An amazing array of stunning event spaces, an 

award-winning executive chef, upscale shops, hip 

restaurants, a theater, skating/ roller rink—even a 

5-star Ritz-Carlton complete with indulgent spa— 

offer everything you could want for the wedding of 

your dreams. 

Kirkwood. Those who revel in the great outdoors 

will love Kirkwood. Off the beaten path, this rustic 

retreat lets you unplug, relax, and share the full 

“beauty of nature” experience with friends and family. 

Say “I do” in a meadow blooming with wildflowers 

and surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Sierras. 

Heavenly. The aptly named Heavenly jux taposes 

awe-inspiring panora mas of Tahoe’s sapphire waters 

with the excitement of nearby casinos and nightlife. 

Let your spirit soar as you ride the gondola or aerial 

tram to exchange vows against a backdrop of the 

dazzling lake. Follow it up with a private mountaintop 

reception. 

TahoeWeddingCollection.com

ON MEAGEN (LEFT): 

GOWN FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 


BOUQUET BY AMES HAUS DESIGN WITH 


HAIR BY LEA BUEHLER BGORGEOUS; 

MAKEUP BY JENIFER HAUPT, I MAKE BEAUTIFUL 

style 

ON TORREY (RIGHT): 

GOWN FROM SPARKLE BRIDAL COUTURE; 

JEWELRY BY STELLA & DOT; 

BOUQUET BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS; 



SET DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN 

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN WITH 


SET CAKE BY ETTORE’S BAKERY & CAFÉ 

UPTOWN 

girls 

STARRING OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALISTS 

MEAGEN POZNANSKI | TORREY JOHNSON 







JENIFER HAUPT, I MAKE BEAUTIFUL 




CELEBRATIONS! PARTY RENTALS & TENTS AND STANDARD PARTY RENTALS 

SET DÉCOR FLOWERS FROM 


DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN 

SET CAKES BY 

ETTORE’S BAKERY & CAFÉ 

PRODUCED BY SUSIE BAGGETT, DANTE FONTANA, SABRINA GONZALEZ, KIMBERLY HUNTER, TATIANA JITARI, NATHALIA KALLAN, 

EMILY PETER, AMANDA RINEHART, WENDY SIPPLE AND LEAH SISTO 


style 

ON MEAGEN // LEFT AND MIDDLE: 


EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT; 

BRACELET BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 


ON MEAGEN // RIGHT: GOWN FROM MY MARTHA DESIGN BOUTIQUE; 

HEADPIECE AND EARRINGS BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 





SETS DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN 

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM 


style 

ON TORREY // LEFT: 


HEADPIECE BY HAIR COMES THE BRIDE; EARRINGS BY USABRIDE; 


ON TORREY // MIDDLE AND RIGHT: 

GOWN FROM SPARKLE BRIDAL COUTURE; JEWELRY BY STELLA & DOT; 








style 



EARRINGS BY CHLOE + ISABEL; 

NECKLACE FROM MACY’S; BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM 


SET RENTALS BY CELEBRATIONS! PARTY RENTALS & TENTS 




ON TORREY // RIGHT: GOWN FROM ANHA’S BRIDAL; 

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S; BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST 

HAIR BY LEA BUEHLER BGORGEOUS; MAKEUP BY JENIFER HAUPT, I MAKE BEAUTIFUL 


style 

ON MEAGEN // LEFT: GOWN FROM ANHA’S BRIDAL; 

EARRINGS BY NASHELLE; BRACELET BY CHLOE + ISABEL; 


ON MEAGEN // RIGHT: GOWN BY SOLO MERAV 

FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 

EARRINGS BY NASHELLE; BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM 



style 

ON MEAGEN // LEFT: 


EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT; NECKLACE FROM MACY’S; 




SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN 



ON MEAGEN // MIDDLE AND RIGHT: 


EARRINGS BY USABRIDE; NECKLACE FROM MACY’S; 




style 

ON TORREY // RIGHT: 


EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT; BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR 

ON TORREY MIDDLE AND RIGHT: 



BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST 








style 

ON TORREY // TOP AND LEFT: 







HEADPIECE AND BRACELET 

BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 


BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR 





style 

ON MEAGEN // TOP AND RIGHT: 

GOWN BY SOLO MERAV 

FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 

EARRINGS BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 




AMES HAUS DESIGN WITH 


FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM 



EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS; BOUQUET BY RELLES FLORIST 



style 


GOWN FROM HOUSE OF FASHION; 


BRACELET BY USABRIDE; BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST 

ON TORREY // RIGHT: 




BOUQUET BY ACCENTS BY SAGE FLORAL DESIGN 




SET RENTALS BY STANDARD PARTY RENTALS 




style 





ON MEAGEN // MIDDLE AND RIGHT: 



BRACELET BY CHLOE + ISABEL; BOUQUET BY RELLES FLORIST 








style 

TOP // ON TORREY (LEFT): 



BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM 

TOP // ON MEAGEN (RIGHT): 



BOUQUET BY 

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY 


GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT 

BRIDAL & TUXEDO; 



ON TORREY // MIDDLE AND RIGHT : GOWN FROM SPARKLE BRIDAL COUTURE; 

HEADPIECE BY HAIR COMES THE BRIDE; EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT; BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM 


SETS DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN // SET RENTALS BY CELEBRATIONS! PARTY RENTALS & TENTS 




style 



EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT; BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM 



EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT; BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM 



FALL 2018 

DISPLAY UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2018 

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DISPLAY UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2018 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER: MEAGEN! 

OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST SHOOT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED EXCLUSIVELY BY JB WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY 

ON LOCATION AT THE CITIZEN HOTEL. FOR MORE, TURN TO PAGE 101. 

ON MEAGEN: GOWN BY SOLO MERAV FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; 

EARRINGS BY NASHELLE; BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM 



5/15/18 2:22 PM 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER: TORREY! 

OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST SHOOT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED EXCLUSIVELY BY JB WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY 

ON LOCATION AT THE CITIZEN HOTEL. FOR MORE, TURN TO PAGE 101. 

ON TORREY: GOWN FROM SPARKLE BRIDAL COUTURE; HEADPIECE BY LUXURIOUS BRIDAL; 

JEWELRY BY CHLOE + ISABEL; BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY 

SET DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN // SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY AMES HAUS DESIGN WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM 

5/19/18 2:22 PM 

style 

ON MEAGEN (LEFT): GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX; JEWELRY BY STELLA & DOT; 



ON TORREY (RIGHT): GOWN FROM DE LA ROSA’S BRIDAL & TUXEDOS; 

JEWELRY BY STELLA & DOT; BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR 

WANT TO BE OUR NEXT 

COVER MODEL FINALIST? 

GO TO REALWEDDINGSMAG.COM 

AND CLICK ON 

“BE OUR NEXT COVER MODEL” 



SET RENTALS BY STANDARD PARTY RENTALS 





MAKEUP BY JENIFER HAUPT, 

I MAKE BEAUTIFUL 

CLICK HERE 

TO SEE THE 

EXPANDED 

LAYOUT! 

THE DETAILS // 

VENUE 

The Citizen Hotel 

916-447-2700 | thecitizenhotel.com 

PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER 


Justin Buettner, Primary Photographer 

Dante Fontana, Assistant 

Kristina Bucheli, Assistant 

Matt Baker, Videographer 


HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR 

TORREY AND MEAGEN: 

Lea Buehler BGorgeous (Hair) 

916-705-5827 | lbgorgeous.com 

Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful (Makeup) 

916-532-9800 | imakebeautiful.com 

GOWNS 




530-755-4282 | 530-487-7110 



916-668-0206 | 916-780-4747 

anhasbridal.com 














916-330-4422 | secondsummerbridesac.com 

Sparkle Bridal Couture 

916-538-6615 | sparklebridalcouture.com 

ACCESSORIES 

Chloe + Isabel | chloeandisabel.com 

Hair Comes the Bride 

haircomesthebride.com 




Arden Fair Mall | 916-925-2845 

Downtown Plaza | 916-444-3333 

Sunrise Mall | 916-962-3333 

Westfield Galleria at Roseville | 916-771-3333 

Nashelle | nashelle.com 

Stella & Dot | stelladot.com/sites/leambuehler 



USABride | usabride.com 

FLOWERS 



Ames Haus Design 

916-730-1635 | ameshaus.com 



Bella Bloom 

916-498-8588 | bellabloomflowers.com 


weddingsdings 

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REAL WEDDINGS 

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Torrey: When I was growing up, I was the biggest tomboy. 

You’d never see me in a dress, and I almost never wore 

makeup. This lasted until I turned 24, right around the time 

when I got my first “real” job. Then, I morphed into the 

biggest girly girl! I love getting dressed up and putting on 

makeup now. I am also a self-proclaimed selfie queen. To get 

a chance to get dressed up and have fun taking pictures all 

day—I didn’t want to miss the chance to do it! 

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WHAT DID YOUR FIANCÉ LEROY THINK ABOUT YOU 

ENTERING THIS CONTEST? WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT 

YOURSELF WHEN YOU WERE SELECTED? 

Torrey: When I told Leroy I was entering this contest, he was 

excited and said he wasn’t surprised, as he knows how much 

I love getting dressed up and doing my makeup. He was 

super excited when I was selected as a finalist and hoped it 

meant he could hop into a few shots at the shoot! We love 

capturing our lives together through photos, and we’ve taken 

more than a few hilarious shots. 

When I was selected, I couldn’t believe that it was 

actually happening. It wasn’t until I was trying on dresses 

for the shoot that I finally allowed myself to believe I was 

a finalist. It was hard waiting for the actual shoot because I 

was so excited! And I absolutely love The Citizen Hotel (we 

actually took our engagement photos there), so I couldn’t 

believe I’d have the opportunity to get dressed up in 

wedding dresses there as well. 


Torrey: The application process was super easy, and I really 

loved my interview. The Real Weddings team members were 

all so nice so it made it very easy to share my love story with 

Leroy. My favorite part of the day was shooting in the Scandal 

Bar. It’s always been one of my favorite features of the hotel. I 

love the lighting in there and the vibe the red walls give, and 

the set decorations were amazing. When the day came to an 

end, I wished the shoot could’ve gone longer! I had so much 

fun and wanted to come back the next day to do it all again. 

I had a blast and definitely encourage anyone who may be 

considering it to apply. You won’t be disappointed, and you’ll 

have a blast! OO 





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EVERY PICTURE 

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WHAT DID YOUR FIANCÉ BRANDON THINK ABOUT 

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THINK ABOUT YOURSELF WHEN YOU WERE 

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Brittany: I have been with my fiancé for eight years, and 

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for this day I wanted to do as many fun wedding things 

as possible and fully embrace this stage of life. I spent 

the last four years battling the most aggressive form of 

breast cancer, so to finally be in remission and living out 

a normal life is beyond exciting for me. When I found out 

about the contest I thought it sounded like a perfect way 

to celebrate how far I’ve come, with the support of my 

fiancé and family. 


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trying to please everyone else. I spent so long waiting 

for this moment that once it was finally here I dove 

feet first into planning and Pinterest-ing, my fiancé had 

to bring me back down to life. With social media and 

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I was super excited and just 

relieved it was here. My bridesmaids 

kept laughing because everyone 

kept asking me if I was nervous, and 

I just kept saying, ‘Why would I be 

nervous?! There is nothing to be 

nervous about—this is all so fun!’ 

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Sophia (also known 

as Sophie) is Mark’s 

sister’s best friend. 

So it’s not a surprise 

that his sister didn’t 

want her best friend 

to date her brother. 

“Mark asked me out 

on a date but his 

sister said I should 

decline,” Sophie remembers. “She 

was worried about how things 

would be if it went south.” For 

the next several years Sophie and 

Mark dated other people, yet that 

didn’t stop Mark from continuing 

to express his interest. “I always 

had a thing for her,” he says. “She 

got better by the day.” Things finally clicked 

when Sophie asked Mark for advice on applying 

to law school. “He told me he’d only help me if 

I went to a speaker event with him,” she says. “I 

agreed, and the rest is history.” 

Soon, Sophie was in law school and living in 

Davis while Mark was in Sacramento. One year 

later she moved in with him, and a few years 

after that they were engaged. Within a week, 

Sophie was ready to hit the ground running 

with planning. “Wedding planning was quite the 

experience. I did most of it myself,” she says. “As 

an attorney, I do tons of research, so that was no 

different in wedding planning. For each vendor 

or need, I did hours and hours of research. This 

definitely made the process a huge undertaking 

but also made me feel better about each 

decision I made.” 

While she admits she didn’t totally love the 

planning process, she loved all the celebrations 

that led up to the big day. “The highs of planning 

were all of the events leading up to the 

wedding: engagement party, bridal showers, 

bachelorette trip, rehearsal dinner,” she says. “I 

loved these events because it brought some of 

my favorite people, who I don’t get to see that 

often, all together.” 

On the special 

day, both Sophie 

and Mark felt nothing 

but happiness. 

“I was super excited 

and just relieved it 

was here,” she says. 

“My bridesmaids 

kept laughing because 

everyone 

kept asking me if I was nervous 

and I kept saying, ‘Why would I be 

nervous?! There is nothing to be 

nervous about. This is all so fun!’” 

The couple planned a fairly 

traditional Jewish wedding, which 

included signing the ketubah, the 

veiling of the bride, seven circles, 

standing under a chuppah and breaking a glass. 

It was the ceremony that led to 

some of the most memorable 

moments. “I totally remember 

walking down the aisle. My dad 

was walking so fast that one 

of my mom’s friends whispered, 

‘Slower, Sophie!’ Mark 

was weepy the whole time I 

walked down the aisle and 

because we had all taken 

bets how many times he 

would cry that day, I instantly 

started giggling,” 

she says. “Then, I tripped 

up the stairs walking onto 

the stage—pretty typical 

for me—and started the 

next part of the ceremony, 

the Jewish tradition 

of the bride circling 

the groom, too early! 

Everyone laughed. It 

lightened the mood 

and made for a good 

time!” OO 

—Kourtney Jason 


Mark told the band at one of our meetings how much he 

loves ’90s music and specifically Third Eye Blind. They ended 

up learning ‘Semi-Charmed Life,’ and surprised us with it in the 

middle of the reception—Mark’s face was priceless. 

— Sophie 

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ELENA & ERICK 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS MORAIRTY PHOTOGRAPHY 

In their high school English class, papers were 

passed to the person in the desk behind for grading. 

That was how Elena and Erick first become 

aware of each other. But grading her paper was 

not the only reason Erick noticed Elena. “I don’t 

want to sound mean, but to me she was the 

only pretty girl in the class,” Erick says. “Then I 

started to talk to her, and it wasn’t just that she 

was pretty, it was her character.” 

They were both quiet, but when they began 

to talk to each other a lot, the teacher separated 

them. Eventually, they sat next to each other 

again. 

After five years of dating, Erick called Elena’s 

father to ask permission to marry his daughter. 

It wasn’t quite the surprise Erick was hoping for, 

however. After Erick asked permission, Elena’s 

dad came to congratulate her. “Wait—what?” 

she said to her dad. So she knew it was coming, 

she just didn’t know when. 

Erick finally made a reservation at a nice 

restaurant downtown, and after dinner they 

went to the first park they had gone to together. 

He put a love letter with the ring box in the center 

of progressively larger boxes, wrapped it all up 

and gave it to her at the park. He got behind her 

while she unwrapped, and when she was done 

reading the letter, she turned to find him proposing 

on one knee. Elena said yes. 

“It felt nice saying fiancée instead of girlfriend,” 

Erick says. “It just felt really secure. It still 

does. It always did.” 

They had a traditional Mexican wedding at 

St. Rose Catholic Church, with a rosary, the Bible, 

the giving of wedding coins and the lasso 

ceremony. “Walking down the aisle with a lot of 

eyes on me, I was nervous,” Elena says. “When I 

got up to Erick at the altar, we just kept making 

little jokes, little remarks between each other, 

just to stay calm.” 

After the ceremony, Erick and Elena drove to 

the rose garden in Capitol Park for more photos, 

then over to the reception. The biggest challenge 

was finding a venue that allowed them to 

bring in their own food. “Also, our families are 

huge, so we needed a big venue,” Elena says. 

Food is one of the main traits of Mexican 

culture—not just consuming it but also cooking 

it. “This is where both Native American and Mexican 

cultures are very much alike,” Erick says. 

“We love to share our food with family and 

friends so it only makes sense that our family 

would rather cook the food for everyone than 

have it catered. Our moms, as well as other 

moms in the family, took up the responsibility 

for the cooking.” Among other things, the 

menu featured carnitas, nopalitos salad, and 

chicken mole. 

Erick’s band performed a few songs before 

he joined Elena for their first dance and 

sang a song he wrote for her, “My Favorite 

All.” 

It was a long way from English 

class. “Not to say that the other girls 

weren’t pretty, but she was the only 

one that caught my attention,” Erick 

says. “And that was that!” OO 

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JAMIE & LUCAS 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEY TEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY 

Jamie was born and raised in the relatively small town 

of Lodi, and even though Luke moved there when he 

was nine, they didn’t meet until 2013...after they both 

had moved away. 

Luke knew right away that Jamie was special. “When 

I first saw her, I thought, ‘Wow, what a beautiful woman.’ 

Then I got to know her and realized how kind and smart 

she is. I knew from that moment on that I wanted to spend 

the rest of my life with her,” he recalls. 

After dating for 18 months, he proposed on Christmas 

Eve (which happens to also be his birthday) in front of 

her entire family. “I had no idea it was coming. If I had, I 

wouldn’t have worn an ugly Christmas sweater to dinner,” 

Jamie says. 

The couple started planning for their fall wedding 

at Mettler Family Vineyards in their shared hometown. 

Jamie knew she wanted to have all of their family and 

friends in attendance, which quickly added up to more 

than 125 people. Such a large crowd was a strain on the 

budget, but the couple saved by having Jamie tackle 

a lot of the details herself, with help from her trusted 

bridesmaids and a bevy of online checklists. 

The couple had a traditional ceremony, but chose not 

to say their vows in front of their friends and family and 

instead keep them private between themselves. Jamie’s 

uncle officiated the outdoor ceremony, with a lovely pond 

and trees backing the bride and groom. 

After enjoying a delicious buffet dinner by Angelina’s 

Spaghetti House, they had speeches by the best man, 

matron of honor, family, and friends, which the couple recalls 

as a particularly special memory. There was dancing, 

a garter toss, a bouquet toss, special dances—all of those 

beloved classic wedding moments. 

Their traditional three-tier buttercream 

cake included fresh strawberries separating 

the layers with their favorite flavors: lemon, 

pink Champagne and vanilla. One of Jamie’s 

favorite touches was the custom, handmade 

clay bride and groom figures on top of the cake, 

decorated to look like the couple (down to the 

bride’s nursing cap). 

Looking back, Jamie recalls that her favorite 

moment of the day wasn’t during the ceremony 

(which was a close second), but rather 

when they were introduced as husband and 

wife for the first time at the reception. “Getting 

ready and enjoying the ceremony wasn’t 

stressful, but I still felt as if I had been holding 

my breath all day and could finally breathe 

and truly enjoy the rest of our night,” she says. 

For Luke, the best part of the day was seeing his 

beautiful bride finally walking down the aisle toward him. 

“It was impossible to hold back the tears. I had waited so 

long for that moment. It made all the planning and stress 

worth it,” he says. OO 

—Jennifer Resnicke 


It was impossible to hold back the tears. 

I had waited so long for that moment. It made 

all the planning and stress worth it. 

— Luke 

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BRIANNE & BRYAN 

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“I loved everything about my wedding,” says 

Brianne “Everything turned out exactly how I 

dreamed it would.” 

The couple, who met online, dated five years 

before getting engaged on a stormy day at Bodega 

Head in Bodega Bay. A year and a half later, 

they said “I Do” surrounded by 120 guests at 

Taber Ranch. “The location is a working winery 

and farm with a barn and is absolutely stunning 

and gorgeous,” says Brianne, gushing about the 

hilltop ceremony’s 360 degree views of the rolling 

hills of Capay Valley. 

She remembers how handsome Bryan 

looked and “how I knew my life was about to 

change forever.” 

Here’s how Bryan felt when he first saw 

Brianne: “It was like heaven’s gates opening up 

and the angels singing. I’m a lucky man.” 

The “short and sweet” ceremony was 

officiated by the groom’s favorite judge from 

work. 

To pay tribute to their families, the couple 

displayed old wedding photos of their grandparents 

at the wedding. Brianne honored her 

deceased father by having a heart-shaped piece 

of one of her father’s old work shirts sewn inside 

of her gown. “I wanted something of his, close to 

my heart with me,” she says. 

The mother of the bride made Brianne a lace 

garter featuring a blue brooch that belonged to 

the bride’s grandmother. 

A hunting theme played a role in the wedding 

too since Bryan is an avid hunter. The invitations 

had a deer design and the centerpieces 

and cake topper featured antlers. The florist created 

custom boutonnieres made out of shotgun 

shells with succulents in them for the groom and 

groomsmen. 

Bryan also loves fishing so the lining on 

his custom suit featured fish in the ocean. His 

groomsmen’s vests coordinated as well. 

The hearty menu featured tri-tip and barbecue 

pulled pork, followed by cake and heartshaped 

apple and pumpkin hand pies. 

The bride’s favorite details were: her dress, 

the venue and the nearby spots for photos. She 

raves about riding with her stepfather to the 

ceremony in the venue’s vintage red Cadillac. 

The Cadillac was a source of laughter, too—it 

broke down on the way up to the hilltop ceremony! 

“I thought she was going to run,” jokes 

Bryan. 

He loved seeing Brianne’s 

smile, seeing all of his friends 

and family in attendance and 

having his grandfather present. 

The couple loves road trips 

so they celebrated their honeymoon 

with a trip to their 

favorite place: Coeur d’Alene, 

Idaho. OO 

— Kristen Castillo 


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LESLIE & JEREMY 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIELLE ALYSSE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Leslie and Jeremy met during Air Force ROTC 

in college. Their first date was kayaking on the 

lake, and their first several years together as a 

couple were spent backpacking, camping, hiking, 

shooting and biking. They bonded over the 

same interests. “It just turned into true love,” says 

Leslie. Jeremy was attracted to Leslie’s values 

and morals. “We get along really well. She’s a 

very down-to-earth person,” Jeremy says. “And 

of course, she’s beautiful.” 

Jeremy called beforehand to ask Leslie’s 

dad’s permission to propose to Leslie. On Christmas 

Day, Leslie had dinner with her parents, and 

drove over to spend some time with Jeremy 

and his parents. As arranged, Leslie’s parents 

knocked on Jeremy’s door about half an hour 

after Leslie arrived. “I was so surprised to see 

them,” Leslie says. “Then I turned around to look 

at Jeremy, and there he was on one knee.” 

They waited to start planning the wedding 

until they found the perfect day for the ceremony. 

They were apart for awhile with Jeremy 

in the Air Force and Leslie going to physical 

therapy school. “We had this two week, three 

week span of when I can move, we can get married, 

we can go on a honeymoon and then get 

him ready to go off to Air Force Officer training 

school,” Leslie says. 

With the wedding date decided, they faced 

eight months of straight planning. Jeremy had 

given Leslie a promise ring while they were dating 

and it was important to Leslie for that to be 

her wedding band. They had her engagement 

ring customized to make a matched set. Jeremy 

made the signs and all the woodwork for their 

wedding, and even made his own ring in Japanese 

mokume-gane style. “There are people 

who buy them and people who make them,” 

Jeremy says. “I just used my hands-on skills and 

a little common sense from my degree and just 

made it happen.” 

Their chosen venue was a mountain resort 

at over 7,000 feet. They planned to have their 

ceremony on a rocky outcrop overlooking the 

mountains, and on the morning of the wedding, 

the bridal party gathered at that spot for pre-ceremony 

photos. But plans for the warm August 

day drastically changed when the temperature 

suddenly dropped. “The clouds were rolling in, 

it was black, and you could hear thunder and 

lightning in the distance,” Leslie says. A hailstorm 

had already reached the lodge. 

Jeremy told Leslie they would move the ceremony 

to the lodge. “I just sat in the tent,” Leslie 

says. “The coordinator was carrying things to the 

car to go back to the lodge, but I’m not doing 

anything; I’m having my bridezilla moment.” 

Practicality set in and Leslie realized that an 

outdoor ceremony in a hailstorm might not be 

the best situation. They already had their photos 

at the scenic point, and many guests took videos 

of the drive back to the lodge, crunching over 

inches of hailstones. “It really made it a very 

mystical kind of experience,” Jeremy says. “It’s 

really unique to the high Sierra.” 

The reception area, with its grand room and 

roaring fireplace, turned out to be a wonderful 

Plan B. As she came down the aisle, Leslie says 

that she was trying to look cute but was actually 

bawling her eyes out. Jeremy was crying, 

too. “For me, that’s when it got real,” Jeremy 

says. “That’s when the shock and awe of it all 

happened.” OO 

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MEGAN & KEVIN 


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Kevin and Megan met when her car got stuck 

in a ditch. “I was camping with a friend and got 

my car stuck in a ditch backing out of the dirt 

driveway to the road,” she says. “We couldn’t get 

it out, and were in a remote area with no cell service. 

We finally—and shamefully—walked to the 

house down the road to ask to borrow a phone. 

A sweet couple, Kevin’s parents, answered the 

door, and they were so warm and welcoming. 

They wouldn’t let us borrow the phone—they 

were happy to strap on their head lamps and 

march up the road to help us! Kevin came around 

the corner at some point, looking like a hunk, and 

said, ‘I have my truck and some toe straps. We’ll 

come help.’ The rest is history!” 

Fate stepped in to make sure this chance 

meeting wouldn’t fizzle. Kevin would soon be 

starting a job in San Francisco down the street 

from where Megan lived. “He worked the night 

shift and was staying in his trailer on the job site 

at Pier 50. We had so many fun adventures that 

summer getting ‘lunch’ together at 2 a.m., beers 

after work at 6 a.m., and watching the ballpark 

fireworks from his ‘waterfront home,’” she says. 

The two love adventure, which was the perfect 

setting for Kevin’s proposal. “We went backcountry 

skiing up by Sugar Bowl on a bluebird 

day,” Kevin says. “Just before Megan made it to 

the top of the hike, I ran ahead and recruited 

some strangers to catch the proposal on film. 

I acted like I was going to fix her bindings, then 

pulled out the ring.” 

As they started planning, they agreed on 

their priorities for the big day. “We stuck to the 

main goals: good food, plenty of booze and a 

good DJ. Megan was the one who had the aesthetic 

in mind and the talent to communicate it to 

our vendors,” he says. “We basically just wanted a 

fun party for everybody to eat, drink and dance.” 

The “classy backyard barbecue” came together 

just as they had imagined, thanks to the creative 

ideas that perfectly reflected who they are. 

“My dad is Jewish; Kevin is Italian; I love to 

dance; Kevin is a river guide; I love candy; and 

we’re both huge carnivores,” Megan says. “We 

took lots of traditions we loved and incorporated 

them into our wedding: we stomped the glass; 

my brother was the officiant; we cut a pig instead 

of a cake; we danced the Hora and the tarantella; 

we took a group whiskey shop; and we skipped 

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JULIE & JONATHAN 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOLITA VASQUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY 

“Have you seen Forrest Gump?” asks Julie. “Like peas 

and carrots!” 

That’s how Julie describes her relationship with Jonathan, 

and their happiness together couldn’t be more 

evident. What started out, in Julie’s words, as a “silly 

schoolgirl crush” blossomed over the year they knew 

each other as friends, and they started dating in June 

2015. 

Fast forward to a year and a half later, and Julie and 

Jonathan visited Disney World’s Animal Kingdom hotel 

in Orlando, Florida. One evening, while watching the animals 

roam outside their window, Jonathan got down on 

one knee. Julie thought he was just tying his shoe—until 

he pulled out a ring and asked her to marry him! As the 

Disney World evening fireworks show went off behind 

them, Julie of course said yes. 

For the beginning of the wedding planning process, 

Jonathan was deployed overseas, so Julie was on her 

own to plan some major details including the location. 

Fortunately, she found the perfect venue: Willow Heights 

Mansion in Morgan Hill. “Walking through the mansion, 

it rang out elegance and romance,” says Julie, “which is 

exactly what we were looking for for our wedding day.“ 

Romance was the right theme for these two, because 

what they both remember best is that their wedding day 

was filled with love. Julie was overwhelmed with emotion 

when she heard the letter written by her matron of honor 

who was unable to attend (and yes, it made her cry like 

crazy), while Jonathan recalls that his favorite memory 

was “finally being able to kiss Julie”—though he’s pretty 

proud of how perfectly they cut their red velvet and 

burnt almond cake, too. Their color scheme—deep cabernet 

reds and shades of off-whites and creams—was 

carried into everything, from the bridesmaid’s dresses 

and the place settings, to the wooden “Mr. & Mrs.” sign on 

their sweetheart table. Subtle jeweled and crystal details 

throughout the reception completed their romantic, 

elegant motif. 

Despite hosting her dream wedding in an elegant 

mansion and all the details that went with it, Julie’s wedding 

day memories are more about her husband than 

anything else. “When I saw Jonathan for the first time on 

our wedding day, I was so giddy,” says Julie. “I wanted to 

run down the aisle and jump into his arms!” Fortunately, 

Julie was escorted down the aisle by her mother and 

grandfather, who were able to keep her calm while she 

made her way to the front. 

Their ceremony, which included elements of Julie’s 

Jewish faith, was a time for them to acknowledge each 

other, as well as family members unable to attend. “We 

felt that it encompassed both of us while still representing 

some of the traditional 

Jewish wedding customs.” 

Julie says her giddiness continued 

through the ceremony 

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part—getting to finally walk 

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as a married couple. “Being 

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LAURA & ERIC 

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Laura first met Eric at the opening of Sacramento’s K 

Street Mall. “Eric owned a 1950 Ford police car and was an 

entry in the parade,” she shares, “however, his car broke 

down, and he parked it outside of Pizza Rock.” Both Laura 

and her sister stopped to take pictures, and Eric asked if 

Laura would join him for a glass of wine. Five years later, 

they got engaged at a quiet proposal at home. 

“We knew we wanted good music, our friends to 

thoroughly enjoy the food, and have a great time dancing,” 

says Laura of their wishes for the wedding. “It really 

was all about ensuring we invited the right guests and 

doing everything we could to ensure they were happy.” 

The couple hired a piano player to play while guests 

arrived at the Crocker Art Museum for the ceremony. In 

the courtyard, during cocktail and appetizer hour, “We 

had a fantastic acoustic guitar player sing and play—that 

was awesome!” Laura recalls. 

Laura and Eric chose to be alone while exchanging 

vows. “We did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen,” 

says Laura. “It made the focus of the wedding on us, 

which was the point of the day. I’m really glad we made 

that decision.” 

The wedding was held in three areas of the Crocker 

Art Museum: the main mansion for the ceremony, the 

courtyard for cocktail hour and the Friedman Court for 

the reception. With 106-degree temperatures outside, 

an unexpected power outage made for a memorable 

moment, “It remained out for roughly 20 minutes, but it 

actually turned out to be a bit of a blessing, as our guests 

really had the opportunity to talk and laugh since there 

was no background music,” the bride says. 

The couple fondly remember their first look before 

the ceremony, with only their closest friends present. 

“Eric waited for me in front of a beautiful painting of 

the Yosemite Valley, and when I came around the 

corner we were both thrilled, 

surprised and excited,” says 

Laura. “We could really feel our 

love for one another in that moment. 

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AMBER & MIKE 


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When it comes to love, the most sought after 

kind of love is the true, unquestionable, committed 

kind of love. That is what Amber and Mike 

found in each other, and their wedding day was 

the perfect reflection of that love. When asked 

to summarize the overall feeling of their wedding 

day, Amber says, “Genuine. Our genuine love for 

God and each other embodied every moment 

of that day.” 

Amber and Mike met by chance when she 

and her mother had taken a weekend trip to 

Reno. It was a whirlwind weekend that culminated 

in a match that was made in heaven. 

Amber felt as though she had known Mike and 

explains, “A strange feeling of ‘he’s going to be 

around for a long time’ came over me.” 

Although weddings are a time of celebration, 

Amber and Mike’s day was cloaked in a touch of 

sorrow, too. Sadly, Amber’s stepmom Vicki lost 

her battle with breast cancer less than two weeks 

before their wedding day. Amber says, “As much 

as I wanted this day to be filled with fun and joy, 

the reality was somber.” Yet, they sought comfort 

in their love and the love from those around 

them. “Throughout the day, there was a sense of 

calm and comfort, and an undeniable sense of 

love. So much love,” she says. 

They planned their nuptials to be a reflection 

of what is near and dear to their heart—their re- 

ligious faith and each other, but they did so with 

a twist of personalization, stepping outside of 

the traditional religious ceremony to create one 

of religious ritual and individual style. Amber 

explains, “We had a good friend of ours marry us; 

our ceremony was personalized to our faith and 

us,” adding, “After reading our vows, Mike and I 

incorporated a foot washing into our wedding 

ceremony. Our personal relationship with God is 

the most important thing to us both individually 

and as a couple.” 

Despite the bittersweet undercurrent of the 

day, the couple wanted their friends and family 

to feel appreciated, so they were certain to make 

sure everyone knew it was still a happy time to 

rejoice. “This was a celebration of our love, a 

celebration of the promise God, myself and Mike 

made. A promise to be celebrated!” 

Though they dated for many years and have 

moved many places throughout their relationship, 

being married is not only the culmination 

of those years spent getting to know each other 

but the commencement of this new chapter 

of their lives together. Amber says she doesn’t 

feel like there have been many changes since 

they were married, but she does appreciate the 

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VIVIAN & 

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When she was 22, Viv needed some 

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one hot day in July. When her boyfriend 

at the time declined to help, 

her friends asked neighbor Neriah 

to join in. “He agreed as long as they 

provided beer,” she recalls. Although 

he had gone to high school with her 

brother and cousins, the two had 

never crossed paths. With the encouragement 

of her family, Viv soon 

dropped the unhelpful boyfriend and 

started a relationship with Neriah. “We had more 

in common than I could have ever imagined, 

and we share a love neither of us ever dreamed 

of having,” she says. “I knew I wanted to marry 

him the very first week we dated.” Their engagement 

would come in 2015 on a snowboarding 

trip to Nevada. 

According to the bride, Neriah only cared 

about one thing: not wearing a tux in 100-degree 

weather. “He got his wish,” she says. “I always 

knew I was lucky, but if I’d known all it would 

take to end the drought in California was for me 

to plan a wedding, I’d have done it much sooner. 

Our wedding gift was an atmospheric river! I 

think it poured for 10 days straight.” 

They chose to contrast a barn setting at 

Delta Diamond Farm with glam apparel, serving 

Texas Roadhouse fare in sequins and black tie. 

“The food was outrageous, and my guests raved 

about it for weeks,” she says. 

Viv shares she was overwhelmed at first 

about the planning, but with two years to prepare 

and the help of a wedding planning 

binder, she paced herself and dug in. 

“Before Neriah, I never planned to 

get married, so I hadn’t been thinking 

about it my whole life, which I think 

caused me to be a little more realistic 

about my expectations,” she says. “I 

was always impressed by even the 

smallest things that everyone else 

seemed to just expect.” 

She notes Neriah was also very 

easygoing about it all. “I tried to channel 

his attitude most of the time and ended up 

telling most of my vendors, ‘Do whatever you 

think is best, I trust you.’ That turned out great in 

most cases, and the lack of stress that came with 

that method was worth it in every case,” she says. 

The bride’s favorite part of the day was just 

after the two were married, in the courtyard right 

before they took pictures. “We had a couple of 

quiet minutes right before the madness began,” 

she remembers. “There was a sense of calm, 

because the most important part was over, the 

nerves were gone, we were now husband and 

wife, and anything that came after would be 

easier to bear. He told me how pretty I was and 

helped me with the mirror while I removed my 

veil. He got to tell me a little bit about how his day 

had gone, and we took a few sips of Jack Daniels. 

We were surrounded by our closest friends and 

family, and about to head into the biggest and 

best party we’d ever thrown—and boy was it a 

good party.” OO 

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do any repeating after or long beautiful vows; 

we stuck to the traditional ones, a short reading, 

a little bit of humor from our good friend 

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When Nina told a mutual 

friend that she thought 

Joe was cute, she didn’t 

think it would lead to anything. 

Much to her surprise, 

just a month later, Joe sent 

a text asking her out. 

It didn’t take long for 

either one of them to know 

this was it. 

“I remember being at a get-together with 

a bunch of my friends and thinking to myself, 

‘I’d rather be with Nina right now.’ That’s how I 

knew,” he says. 

For Nina, it was all the little things Joe did 

that made her realize he was right for her. 

“I knew Joe was the one after about six 

months of dating,” she says. “I don’t think there 

was one thing in particular that made me go, 

‘Oh, wow, he’s it!’ It was more a culmination 

of things—how we were together, how kind 

and caring he was, and how wonderful he was 

to my family. It just all clicked and everything 

meshed so well together. I knew I wanted to 

spend forever with him.” 

Joe surprised Nina with a proposal over 

a home-cooked breakfast. “I had no clue he 

would be proposing—I mean, I was still in my 

jammies!” she says. “I was totally caught off 

guard. But it was amazing and as soon as he 

proposed, I had to call my family. Of course, 

they all already knew. It was a magical day and 

something I will always 

cherish!” 

The couple jumped 

right into planning mode, 

eager to secure a venue. 

“A lot of the venues we 

were looking at were already 

pretty booked,” she 

says. “We only looked at 

about four and the second 

place we looked at turned out to be the one!” 

Within those first six months of being engaged, 

they had most major items booked. “We 

had the DJ, the florist, the venue and all that 

comes with that, a preliminary guest list and so 

much more—and we still had nine months until 

the wedding,” she says. 

They had one hiccup with their originally 

booked florist backing out three months before 

the wedding due to medical issues, but in doing 

so, they also received a recommendation for a 

replacement. They hired Shannon with Flourish, 

who immediately got the couple’s vision. And 

it all came together exactly as they had hoped. 

“I had this idea of the colors, the tables and 

the flowers, and literally everyone made it happen. 

It was amazing! I thought, ‘Oh, for sure, 

something will not turn out right or something 

would not be done in time.’ And well, nope, the 

opposite happened. It turned out better than I 

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never forget that day and the love 

that was there! 

— Nina 

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BRENDA & PATRICK 


PHOTOGRAPHY FOR A REASON 

Brenda and Patrick met at one of their church’s 

young single adult congregations in Newport 

Beach. “I was sitting in our Sunday school class, 

and Brenda, as adventurous as she is, came up 

to me to introduce herself,” recalls Patrick. “Small 

chatter ensued and an immediate mutual connection 

was made through my niece, Mariah. 

Little did we know that Brenda would then become 

her aunt. It’s a small world after all.” 

The couple got engaged the following year 

on a bench at Castaway Park, a week before 

Brenda’s birthday. “We had one of our early 

date walks here, and it was where I did not, as 

Brenda says, ‘lay a big fat kiss on her,’” says Patrick. 

“Although a year prior on that bench an 

opportunity for our last first kiss was missed, 

our journey to be sealed for time and eternity 

began in total bliss.” 

Brenda is Mexican and Patrick is Samoan, 

and the couple knew immediately that they both 

wanted a party. “Fusing both of our cultures was 

going to be fun to put together,” says the groom. 

Brenda’s dad is a violinist in a mariachi group 

in Sacramento, and Patrick’s family come from 

a healthy line of Polynesian entertainers. “We 

were confident the entertainment portion would 

be covered for our celebration,” he shares. “We 

intertwined our cultures as much as possible and 

even did so with our faith.” 

The marriage ceremony was held in the Sacramento 

Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ 

of Latter Day Saints. “It was an intimate and 

quiet ceremony with a small group of family 

and friends,” says Patrick. “Brenda and I made 

specific covenants, or promises, to God and each 

other that will seal us and our future posterity for 

eternity.” The second ceremony was an exchanging 

of rings held at the Rancho Roble Vineyards. 

“Here, we were able to include all of our family 

and friends that could not be inside the temple 

with us earlier,” he says. “Although we did not 

share any vows during this ceremony, we did 

publicly express our testimonies of devotion to 

God, each other and to our families.” 

The party kicked off with the couple’s 

grand entrance accompanied by a live mariachi 

band. Patrick surprised his bride by singing 

“Hermoso Cariño” by Vicente Fernández 

with the Mariachi band; and Brenda then 

surprised Patrick and his family with the 

Taualuga, a traditional celebratory Samoan 

dance. Adds Patrick, “Both surprises just 

illustrate the mucho alofa [which means 

much in Spanish and love in Samoan, respectively] 

we both have for each other’s 

families and cultures.” OO— Darren Elms 


Both our cultures and faith embrace 

love for more similar things than not. The 

words, ‘much love,’ are often used to close 

letters or emails in one’s signature. It was 

our way of signing off with much love and 

gratitude to all of those who helped shape us 

perfectly for each other. 

— Patrick 

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DESTINI & 

JASON 


LIXXIM PHOTOGRAPHY 

Destini and Jason meet in line at Subway. “Not 

knowing downtown L.A. at the time, I got lost 

and was asking people on the street where 

the nearest Subway was because I knew they 

would be fast,” remembers Destini. “Everyone 

kept sending me to different subway train stations. 

I finally, super frustrated, just yelled to 

whoever would listen ‘I mean Subway sandwich!’ 

A stranger looked at me like I was crazy and 

pointed, ‘It’s two blocks that way.’ So, I ran to 

Subway and got in line. That’s when the most 

handsome man I have ever seen got right behind 

me. I’m so happy God and faith were on our side 

and I didn’t find the Subway right away.” 

Once Jason popped the question, the couple 

began planning their wedding. “I wanted vintage 

furniture and chandeliers,” shares Destini. “I’d 

always dreamed of an outdoor, chic but elegant 

wedding.” 

Shopping for her wedding dress with her 

mother-in-law was one of the bride’s 

favorite moments of the planning 

process. “I lost my mom when I was 

young and my mother-in-law flew 

out to California from New Hampshire 

to dress shop and bought the 

dress for me,” she says. “It was a magical 

moment for me because growing 

up I thought I would never get a moment 

like that. I was so happy to have 

her there.” 

Jason and Destini took dance 

classes in advance of the big day. “A bunch of 

friends and family said it was the best wedding 

dance they had seen,” she says of the final results. 

“Now, they could have been being nice but 

let’s just say we nailed it!” 

The couple exchanged vows in front of giant 

trees and a beautiful country setting. “There were 

amazing huge, old, wood doors that opened up 

for me to walk through; what an entrance!” says 

Destini. “I wasn’t nervous; I was just super excited 

to marry my best friend.” 

Things got extra fun at the reception. “There 

was a pile of wigs, and Jason’s Uncle David 

put on an ’80s long-haired rocker wig, and, 

along with my Aunt Linda, started a huge conga 

line,” says Destini. “Everyone was going crazy. 

Dancing with both of our families was so much 

fun—everyone was getting along and getting 

down.” OO—Darren Elms 



Dancing with both of 

our families was so much fun— 

everyone was getting along and 

getting down. 

— Destini 

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HANNAH & TYLER 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FACTORY 404 COMPANY 

They both said they would never date another 

vet student but Hannah says, “If exactly what 

you’ve been looking for is staring you right in the 

face, you can’t really walk away from it.” Hannah 

was in her first, and Tyler in his third, year of 

intense study in veterinary school when they 

started having casual dates. Around Valentine’s 

Day, they both began to consider this as more 

than just a friendship. Shortly after that, Tyler 

had shoulder surgery—Hannah was there. Tyler 

says it hit him, “I really have significant feelings 

for this girl.” 

After a whirlwind of studying, classes and 

dating, they finally had some uninterrupted time 

together. When Tyler graduated, they took a 

two-week trip to Japan. “Everyone thought we 

would come back from that trip engaged,” Hannah 

says, “but we didn’t.” 

On her birthday a month later, at Tyler’s family’s 

ranch, Hannah thought Tyler might propose. 

But he didn’t. The next day, Tyler prepared a 

horsepacking trip, and the two rode up into the 

high country with Tyler’s cousin and cousin’s girlfriend. 

When they set up camp, Tyler and Hannah 

walked to the spring for water. Hannah searched 

for good fishing spots. “I was still looking into 

the water when Tyler said my name and I turned 

around to see him on one knee,” Hannah says. 

He asked if she would marry him. “She asked if 

I was serious,” Tyler says, “and just about gave 

me a heart attack before saying, ‘Yes, of course!’” 

That night Tyler made a campfire dinner for 

her—tri-tip, baked potatoes, fresh bread and 

corn. “We had an amazing night with our friends, 

just us and the horses and the stars,” Hannah 

says. 

For a month they forgot about school and 

just enjoyed the time at the ranch. “It was amazing 

to be together in such a magical place,” Hannah 

says. “Those are some of the best memories 

of my life and some of the ones I turn back to 

when it’s really hard being apart.” 

They planned their ranch wedding with 

Hannah still at school in Washington, and Tyler 

interning seven hours from the ranch. “We got 

married on some vacation time that I had scheduled 

at the beginning of my fourth year, and Tyler 

had to take a couple of his very precious five or 

six days off from his first internship,” Hannah 

says. “We got there, we got married, and we 

both left.” 

On the wedding day, Hannah rode to the 

ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage. “Stepping 

off the carriage was like all of the worry fell away,” 

she says. “I didn’t even know there were other 

people there because the only thing I saw was 

him.” 

Tyler waited for her on the raised platform 

under an arch. “They say ‘rendered speechless,’ 

and that’s a great term. I remember truly being 

expressionless,” he says. “Immediately following 

that was just a big swell of pride and happiness.” 

In their self-written vows, Tyler said, “I’ll always 

be there, I’ll be her rock. I’ll be the one she 

can always come to no matter what.” Hannah’s 

vows were “so heartfelt that when I read them to 

him, I cried the entire time,” Hannah says. 

When the ceremony concluded, Hannah exchanged 

her wedding shoes for cowboy boots. 

“We walked down the aisle,” Tyler says, “got her 

on her horse, and I got on mine, and we, as they 

say, rode off into the sunset.” OO— Margaret Snider 


They say ‘rendered speechless,’ 

and that’s a great term. I remember 

truly being expressionless. Immediately 

following that was just a big swell of 

pride and happiness. 

—Tyler 

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DANIELLE & 

BRIAN 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHERINE ELYSE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Not all love is happenstance and meet-cute stories. 

Sometimes, we take destiny into our own 

hands and make our life into what we dreamed 

of. “We have a modern love story as we met 

on Match.com,” says Brian, when asked about 

how he and Danielle came to fall in love. “I gave 

the natural approach of meeting someone organically 

my best shot, with poor and inefficient 

results.” 

During their year-long engagement, Danielle 

and Brian worked together in all aspects of 

wedding planning and coordination. Brian adds, 

“Danielle was more of the ‘creative director,’ for 

sure. She’s always the one with the vision, and I 

make myself useful when it comes to logistics 

and functionality.” The outdoor setting gave 

them ample room to create just what they had 

envisioned for the day. “There were large farm 

tables delivered, rustic accents, and my dad’s 

property which came complete with puppies 

and chickens to tie it all together,” said Brian. 

They didn’t want anything too stuffy or 

formal. Being attached to a strict timeline was 

something Danielle felt would stifle the pure 

joy of the celebration of their love. “We took 

out some ‘unnecessary’ or traditional wedding 

events and made sure the focus was more on 

having a good time and enjoying 

the people around us,” she explains. 

Danielle also has sound advice 

for brides about the stress of wedding 

planning and the worries of 

meeting others’ expectations. “The 

day is a celebration of the love between 

you and your partner, and the 

wedding is a display of that love to your friends 

and family. The wedding is an opportunity to 

reflect you as a couple.” 

Their wedding day was filled with fun and 

laughter, not just for the couple but for their 

friends and family as well. Danielle recalls the 

comical teasing of Brian by the groomsmen 

when they pulled out handkerchiefs to hand 

to him during the ceremony as an entertaining 

highlight that she will always cherish, “He’d cried 

the night before at the rehearsal dinner. It was 

hysterical and well executed.” 

For Brian, there is no question about what 

was the most memorable part of the wedding. 

“The kiss!” he says. “There was so much build 

up, just standing there across from her, wanting 

so badly to kiss and hold her throughout the 

ceremony. When I was finally able to 

connect with her and kiss, it was explosive 

for me.” 

The beauty of their commitment to 

each other is what has struck Brian the 

most since they tied the knot. “It’s all 

about our unit, our family and all conversations 

are now in this new context 

of lasting forever,” he says. OO 



The kiss! There was so much build up, just 

standing there across from her, wanting so badly to 

kiss and hold her throughout the ceremony. When I 

was finally able to connect with her and kiss, it was 

explosive for me. 

— Brian 

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MELISSA & TIM 


JULIA CROTEAU PHOTOGRAPHY 

Melissa and Tim met during their senior year of 

high school. He had a crush on her but she had 

a boyfriend at the time, and they never dated. 

Twenty years later, they reconnected at their 

school’s homecoming and started dating. Three 

years after that, they got engaged at the exact 

same grassy spot where Tim first saw Melissa 

on the high school campus. Tim’s daughter 

Makenna, now 18, and his son Matthew, now 

16, were there for the engagement. The couple 

married a year later at Rancho Victoria Vineyard. 

“We fell in love with the 200-year-old oak 

tree location they have available for the ceremony,” 

says Melissa, explaining she and her 

groom wanted an outdoor setting for the ceremony 

and a vineyard and rustic barn setting 

for the reception. 

The couple rented the venue for the whole 

weekend. They hosted their rehearsal and rehearsal 

dinner at the property; and the bride 

and her bridesmaids stayed at the onsite cottage 

Friday night. The newlyweds stayed in the cottage 

Saturday night after the wedding. 

Melissa did all of the wedding planning by 

herself and completed lots of DIY projects. She 

hired a day-of coordinator and also had two of 

her friends assist on the wedding day. 

She wanted “a romantic, rustic-glam look” 

so the décor featured white and light pink roses, 

silver dollar eucalyptus and gold touches, including 

charger plates, flatware and votive candles. 

Melissa and Tim personalized their day in 

many ways. They wrote their vows together, 

and Tim’s brother, Jason, was the officiant. The 

couple honored Tim’s deceased father by repurposing 

two vintage French doors, removed 

from his father’s house, as an entryway to the 

ceremony. They also used his father’s beautifully 

restored 1970 Chevy Stepside as wedding day 

transportation. 

The groom’s favorite wedding moment was 

watching that vintage vehicle pull up to the ceremony 

and seeing Melissa get out of the car. “I had 

a hard time keeping my composure,” he says. 

“Every emotion I’ve felt for her all came at once.” 

Melissa’s memorable wedding day moment 

was reading each of the three cards Tim prepared 

for her. The maid of honor gave Melissa 

the cards throughout the day. “I received a card 

when I first woke up, while I was getting ready 

and before I walked down the aisle,” says Melissa. 

“Each card was so special and made me cry. I will 

cherish them forever.” 

The 130 guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, followed 

by a simple cake with white buttercream 

frosting. The gold cake topper read, “Love You 

More”—the quote Melissa and Tim say to each 

other all the time. 

The margarita machine was a hit, too! “We 

had beer and wine but also had frozen drink options—margaritas 

and piña coladas,” she says. 

“My favorite.” 

The wedding day went fast but Melissa and 

Tim, who honeymooned in Maui, found a quiet 

moment alone. “After we walked down the aisle 

and waited for the 

recessional to finish, 

we sneaked into the 

vineyard and took a 

selfie together,” says 

Melissa. “Our first picture 

as husband and 

wife!” OO 

—Kristen Castillo 


As we came together and stopped for my dad to 

give me away, my heart was overflowing with joy and 

love. Knowing the moment I have dreamed about my 

entire life was about to begin with the love of my life 

was truly a moment I will never forget. 

—Melissa 

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MADELINE & ALAIN 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SWEET MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY 

San Jose natives Madeline and Alain knew that 

they wanted a venue where their friends and 

family could come together and be in one place 

for the weekend. But like many couples, they 

were struggling to find a location that checked 

everything off their wish list without breaking the 

bank. After looking at many venues in the Bay 

Area but struggling to find one that provided 

on-site lodging as well as celebration space, 

Madeline discovered the Chalet View Lodge. 

“It looked like something that was out of state, 

but I was surprised to find that it was in California—and 

within driving distance!” As they both 

wanted an outdoor wedding with natural elements, 

it turned out to be the perfect fit. 

Roughly a year prior, Alain had proposed to 

Madeline on a dock at a cabin in Bass Lake, California, 

just south of Yosemite National Park. So 

when it came to saying their vows, a dock at the 

Chalet View Lodge was the natural place to say 

their personalized “I dos.” Before they gathered 

in front of their family and friends to walk down 

the aisle, they met on the dock and said private 

vows in the company of only trees and flowers. 

Madeline knew that neither of them would be 

able to “keep it together in front of that many 

people,” so having just the two of them present 

was the perfect special moment. They then 

walked to their ceremony, where they planted 

a unity tree instead of saying vows. After the 

weekend was over, they re-planted the unity tree 

at their home to signify the literal and figurative 

roots they’ve put down as a family unit. 

Because the couple loves the outdoors and 

environment, they decided to do a handful of 

DIY projects, both to be frugal and to emphasize 

their rustic, natural theme. “Instead of spending 

money on rentals,” says Madeline, “we wanted 

to make a few special items that we can always 

cherish.” Their custom-built sweetheart table 

is now the dining table in their home, and their 

arbor under which they married now serves as 

a swing in their backyard. They cut, stained, and 

painted their own table number signs out of 

reclaimed wood, and even dressed up their dog, 

Ava, in greenery to match the bride’s bouquet 

(their other dog Chester wore a tie). 

When it comes to what these two would do 

differently if they had to plan a wedding again, 

there’s an easy answer: nothing! Madeline says 

“seeing my vision of everything come together 

was probably the best part!” As for Alain, what 

he remembers most fondly is seeing Madeline 

look “overwhelmingly gorgeous” on their wedding 

day. From seeing all their planning pay off 

to taking wooded sunset photos, Alain can sum 

up the wedding day in one sentence: “I’m the 

luckiest guy in the world!” OO —Suzie Dundas 


Without realizing it, I was planning my 

future with her, planning for a family, growing old 

together. Madeline was the one I pictured by my 

side. Marrying my best friend is one of the easiest 

decisions I have made. 

— Alain 

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SAMANTHA & 

NICHOLAS 


UV VISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY 

BY JORGE & UV 

When Sam and Nick met, the 

air crackled with excitement. 

Introduced through mutual 

friends, they were not the usual 

type each other dated, but as it 

turned out, they were perfect 

for one another. After many 

years together, Nick proposed 

to Sam on a beautiful snowy 

evening while on a getaway to 

Lake Tahoe. 

Wedding planning was 

made easy, as both Sam and Nick knew their 

unique selves and hired plenty of talented and 

hard-working vendors to help express their perfect 

vision. “We had the dream team of wedding 

vendors!” says Sam. And as the winning couple 

of Above & Beyond Cakes’ “Wedding Sweets 

Giveaway,” they were able to truly personalize 

their cake. Each tier of the three-tier cake was a 

different flavor: churro cake with pumpkin spice 

cream cheese frosting, chocolate cake with Oreo 

frosting and strawberry Champagne cake with 

cheesecake mousse. 

Incorporating elements of their personalities 

in their wedding was a given, but Sam says it was 

the little touches throughout that really made it 

special. The combining of glass beads during 

their unity ceremony, which then were turned 

into a hand-blown glass vase, is just one of the 

many ways they exemplified their creative and 

unique personalities. 

“We picked photos of our many travels and 

adventures to be displayed in ornate frames on 

each of the tables,” she explains when describing 

the ways in which they were innovative and 

unafraid to step outside of the box. They also 

provided an alternative to dancing for guests 

who forgot their dancing shoes with a table of 

handmade wooden games like Jenga, Connect 

Four, tic-tac-toe and chess. 

Though every moment of 

a wedding day is special, Sam 

says it was the first look they 

planned before the ceremony 

as well as the quiet time they 

had together during their pictures 

that provided them with 

the most magical memories. 

“We both loved setting aside 

time for the first look and photos 

of just the two of us. It gave 

us the opportunity to relax, have fun together 

and truly enjoy each other’s company,” she says. 

Sam and Nick were sure to think of everything 

for their guests that day; they provided warm 

blankets during their outdoor ceremony and 

kindly allowed guests to take them home. Even 

with those fabulous keepsakes, Sam says what 

she wants guests to remember most is their love. 

“We hope our guests remember the energy, 

our smiles, and the amazing time we all had 

celebrating our union.” 

Because the couple spent so many years 

getting to know each other before they were engaged, 

there are not many unexpected changes 

to their happy lives together, but Sam does find 

it comfortable having 

transitioned from dating 

to marriage. “There is not 

much that has changed 

since we’ve said ‘I do’, 

although we do love 

being able to say ‘husband’ 

and ‘wife,’” she 

says. Just like their wedding, 

their relationship 

is unique and their love 

is timeless. OO 



We had so many friends and family tell 

us that they had so much fun celebrating with 

us. We hope our guests remember the energy, 

our smiles and the amazing time we all had 

celebrating our union. 

—the couple 

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KARISA & JACOB 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIEA RUMMEL PHOTOGRAPHY 

Jake proposed to Karisa when she was nine 

months pregnant with their son. “Although I 

knew he was planning on proposing soon, I had 

no idea it was coming,” she says. “Jake is a very 

simple guy and took me 

on a walk to get me out 

of the house. The entire 

walk he was telling me 

how excited he was for 

our baby boy to be born 

and how much he loved 

me. Toward the end of 

our walk, he got down 

on one knee and proposed 

on a bridge near 

our house. It was so cute 

and simple—just the way 

we like things!” 

Since her maternity 

leave coincided with the 

proposal, she jumped 

right in to making calls and booking vendors. 

“I hopped on Pinterest that evening and started 

pinning everything I loved,” she says. “I tried 

to book and plan a majority of the wedding 

early on, so I could focus on the more detailoriented 

things toward the end.” Karisa loved 

the planning, especially sharing the experience 

with Jake. “Jake really trusted the vision I had for 

our wedding, so we got along great. He really let 

me decide on most things, but definitely was not 

afraid to express his opinion,” she says. 

Once she went back to work, they relied on 

family to help with the various tasks. “We had 

so many things going on. It was really hard to 

find time to go and look at venues, or meet with 

caterers,” she says. “My father actually picked up 

cake testers from Divine Desserts and dropped 

them off so that Jake and 

I could taste cakes in our 

pajamas on the couch— 

that was so fun!” 

As the big day arrived, 

Karisa was hopeful 

that her vision would 

come to life. “It honestly 

turned out better than I 

could have ever imagined 

in my head and I 

have so many people to 

thank for that, especially 

my mama,” she says. 

As she prepared to 

walk down the aisle, the 

butterflies began. 

“I was so nervous that I was going to trip, or 

mess up my vows, or cry uncontrollably,” she 

says. “I drank a glass of Champagne about five 

minutes before I walked down the aisle and that 

really helped take the edge off!” 

After the ceremony, Karisa and Jake were 

overcome with happiness. “I remember feeling 

so relieved when the ceremony was over, then 

getting on the back of the golf cart with my 

new husband and being so excited for the 

evening,” she says. “I don’t think I have ever 

been so happy in my life!” OO 

— Kourtney Jason 


I wanted our wedding to be fun, 

romantic and simple! I wanted to keep 

the colors light, the décor romantic and 

nothing too over the top. It honestly 

turned out better than I could have 

ever imagined in my head, and I have 

so many people to thank for that, 

especially my mama! 

— Karisa 

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VENUE Helwig Winery 

209-245-5200 | helwigwinery.com | See ad on page 59 

PHOTOGRAPHER Mariea Rummel Photography 

530-391-2266 | mariearummel.com | See ad on page 77 

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916-489-3746 | visualimpact-design.com 


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PATRICE & LAYNE 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEE & KRIS PHOTOGRAPHY 

These two fun-loving sweethearts may have had their 

first date on April Fool’s Day, but their relationship turned 

out to be anything but a joke. While meeting Layne for 

coffee, Patrice was super nervous and shy, until Layne 

took her to meet his dog, Lakota. Patrice says that it was 

love at first sight —between her and Lakota, that is! Fortunately, 

Layne and Patrice’s relationship also ended up 

being true love, and these two tied the knot in St. Helena 

after nearly six years together. 

Layne and Patrice both love the outdoors—in fact, 

they got engaged on a camping and hiking trip in Sequoia 

National Park—so it was only natural that their 

venue also had to have an outdoorsy vibe. Though they 

booked a different venue far in advance, due to circumstances 

outside of their control, they had to make a 

last-minute switch to the fields of a private vineyard. Unfortunately, 

the couple was out of the country when they 

heard the news that their original venue was no longer 

available, so they didn’t even see their new venue until 

the wedding weekend. Layne says he was blown away 

by how beautiful the private venue was. 

When it came to the wedding theme, says Patrice, 

“we wanted a casual yet elegant feel—something that 

took advantage of the beautiful outdoors and elements 

of our love of travel.” So, in addition to having the savethe-date 

cards made from branches, and featuring cornhole 

games on the lawn at the reception, these two chose 

a simple, rustic spot to exchange their vows—under a 

blue oak tree on the private vineyard’s grounds. Of the 

ceremony, Layne says “my favorite part was that it was 

short and sweet!” 

One of Patrice’s favorite moments of the reception 

was toward the end of the evening, after everyone had 

been dancing for hours, one of their three-year-old 

guests simply conked out—he became so tired from 

dancing the night away that he grabbed his blanket and 

laid down right in the middle of the dance floor to take 

a nap. The adorable moment really stuck with Patrice as 

a reflection of how wonderful their wedding was. “I feel 

like that was a telling sign of how much fun we were all 

having!” says Patrice. 

On their wedding day, Patrice was surprised by how 

smoothly everything went, especially considering the 

stresses of decision making and making a last-minute 

venue change. “I was surprised that it didn’t have to be 

this big chaotic thing,” says Patrice, “but it could feel like 

just a big, fun family gathering.” Layne, however, was surprised 

by something else: how nervous he was! He says 

he was “surprisingly nervous, especially considering we 

had been together for so long.” 

Despite all the rustic, elegant 

and handmade details at their 

celebration, Patrice’s favorite 

memory can’t be replicated. 

“Looking out at our families 

and seeing how happy they 

were for us—that was my favorite 

part.” OO—Suzie Dundas 


I knew she was the one when she 

was willing to be muddy, to not shower 

while camping in the wilderness for a 

week, then clean up and hit the town in a 

dress and heels. I still don’t know which 

way I like her better. 

— Layne 

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916-246-0546 | deeandkrisphotography.com | See ad on page 67 

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KRISTIN & EVAN 


JENNIFER CLAPP FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY 

They say the best way to get to know a person 

is to go on a trip together. For Kristin and Evan, 

that was certainly true. They 

met as undergrads working 

as tour guides at UCLA, but 

it wasn’t until a trip to Guatemala 

with mutual friends 

that they really clicked. They 

stayed up late talking, and 

as Evan puts it, “the rest was 

history.” 

They spent the next six years dating, with 

more than half of that being long-distance, but 

in June of 2016, Evan hatched an adorably nostalgic 

plan to propose. They met up for the weekend 

in L.A., and for old time’s sake took a campus 

tour. He sneakily suggested they break away 

from the group and walk through their favorite 

parts of campus. “We found a nice tree, and sat 

and looked out over our beautiful alma mater. 

When we got up to go to the student store, Evan 

said, ‘Before we go,’ and I turned around and 

didn’t see him. I looked down, and he was on one 

knee with a beautiful ring!” Kristin remembers. 

The pair settled on a fall wedding at The 

Maples in Woodland, just north of Kristin’s hometown 

of Davis. With the bride-to-be in Arizona 

for the first year of the engagement, some of the 

planning was a bit complicated, but everything 

worked out beautifully with help from family 

and Jennifer of Tan Weddings & Events. “I think 

my favorite planning memory is when Evan and 

my mom went to the open house event at The 

Maples while I was in Arizona. It warmed my 

heart to know two of my favorite people were 

together,” Kristin says. 

When the day itself finally 

came, two of their 

best friends kicked off the 

ceremony by reading their 

love story to guests. It was 

truly a family affair; Kristin’s 

grandfather officiated and 

her brother and sister were 

in the wedding party, as were 

Evan’s two sisters. After the “I dos,” came the 

long-awaited party. The open bar and awesome 

DJ helped facilitate the crowded dance floor, and 

Kristin recalls the dancing portion of the evening 

provided not only one of her favorite memories 

of the day, but possibly of her life. “It was when 

I got to dance with my mom, aunt, and both 

grandparents. We all just held hands in a circle 

and boogied! My 86-year-old Nana had been 

feeling a little less energetic than usual and we 

were not sure if she would feel like dancing, so 

it really made my day being on the dance floor 

with her.” 

As the night ended, guests got to a take a 

little of the fun with them thanks to some playful 

favors—a homemade version of the dice game 

Farkle, the couples’ favorite game. In addition to 

many more rounds of Farkle, Kristin and Evan are 

looking forward to sharing the rest of their lives 

and, as Kristin puts it, “figuring out how 

to become better versions of ourselves 

and better partners to each other.” OO 

— Jennifer Resnicke 


The ceremony was personal and very 

meaningful. We had two of our best friends read the 

story of how we met, fell in love, and decided to get 

married. And we had my grandfather officiate, which 

meant the world to me and my family. 

— Kristin 

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VENUE The Maples 

530-379-3681 | themapleswoodland.com | See ad on page 49 

PHOTOGRAPHER Jennifer Clapp Fine Art Photography 

916-584-4768 | jenniferclappphotography.com | See ad on page 18 

WEDDING PLANNER AND DÉCOR SIGNAGE Tan Weddings & Events 

530-601-0914 | tanweddingsandevents.com | See ad on page 41 

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful 

916-532-9800 | imakebeautiful.com | See ad on page 141 


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eal weddings 

LAUREN & JUSTIN 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHOOP’S PHOTOGRAPHY 

The theme of Lauren and 

Justin’s story is “expect the 

unexpected.” In the way of 

many modern romances 

today, the couple met on 

their phones via the popular 

dating app, Bumble. Location-matching 

can be tricky 

though; Justin was only in 

town visiting his parents 

and, according to Lauren, 

things “lost a bit of steam 

when we found out we lived 90 miles away from one 

another.” But they stayed in touch, and eventually met up 

when Justin came back to town to celebrate his mom’s 

birthday. Says Lauren, “Neither of us thought anything 

would come of it, but lo and behold we met, sparks flew, 

and that was that.” 

Some might assume that the relationship would take 

a while to gestate into marriage-proposal stage, but we 

all know what happens when you assume. According to 

Lauren, “We are both impulsive, emotionally charged 

people, so naturally we waited a whole two months 

before realizing that this was it.” 

The proposal was unexpected and delightfully quirky 

(very on-brand for our lovely couple). After spending the 

day in Portland being tourists and enjoying some of the 

local breweries, Lauren recalls, “Justin had the idea to go 

for a walk along the river, and eventually we came across 

a small beach. Once we got down near the water, Justin 

asked to borrow one of the rings I was wearing, and then 

with the Columbia River as a backdrop he got down on 

one knee and went for it.” 

Lauren’s reaction? “Get 

up.” (She agreed shortly afterward.) 

They were married one 

year later to the day at The 

Firehouse. The ceremony 

celebrated their unique and 

fun-loving personalities and 

included some “interactive” 

moments. Says Lauren, 

“We ended up writing our 

own vows. These included 

some personal flair on each of our parts, including the 

mention of deep-seated sports rivalries. Justin even received 

some ‘boos’ from my side of the family.” Nothing 

says love like a bit of in-family heckling! 

Unexpected moments run in the family: Lauren’s 

sister and aunt sang the first dance song, and her dad 

won the day by opting for a poem instead of a traditional 

speech. Says the bride, “It was completely unexpected 

and had everyone in stitches.” 

The entire wedding day, and their relationship, 

was unexpected, explains Lauren. “Never would I have 

thought that I would meet the love of my life on a dating 

app, least of all us getting engaged a 

few months later. We wouldn’t have 

it any other way though. But if we’re 

talking specifically about the wedding, 

then I’d say the most unexpected 

thing was that nothing went 

wrong. Literally nothing. All the lost 

sleep and stress planning: this thing 

really paid off!” OO—Sharon Penny 


We ended up writing our own vows. These 

included some personal flair on each of our parts, 

including the mention of deep-seated sports 

rivalries. Justin even received some ‘boos’ from 

my side of the family. 

— Lauren 

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916-442-4772 | firehouseoldsac.com | See ad on page 139 

PHOTOGRAPHER Shoop’s Photography 

916-804-8578 | shoopsphotography.com | See ad on page 40 

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916-498-8588 | bellabloomflowers.com | See ad on page 226 

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eal weddings 

SABRINA & NICHOLAS 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIKKI HANCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY 

Sabrina and Nicholas met on Match.com. They were 

friends first, then dated for two years before getting 

engaged in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. 

Eight months later, they married at Rough & Ready 

Vineyard and Guesthouse. 

The groom loved the first look. “It gave a very intimate 

moment,” says Nicholas. “A beautiful day that goes by almost 

too fast.” He was wowed when he first saw Sabrina: 

“I felt like the luckiest man in world.” 

The ceremony in front of 100 guests including their 

12-member wedding party, incorporated “some geeky 

quotes and nerd flair,” says Sabrina, explaining she and 

her groom love comic book conventions, renaissance 

fairs and Scottish festivals. 

The guys walked into the wedding to a string quartet 

version of the theme from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Their 

officiant spontaneously quoted The Princess Bride and 

friends read “nerdy” quotes throughout the ceremony. 

“We wanted audience participation so we came up 

with a unique idea of placing a colorful string on the 

ground and weaving it through the audience,” says Sabrina. 

“The rings were placed on the string and passed 

along, from one guest to the next, all the way to the front.” 

Sabrina was surprised by “how not-nervous I was.” 

She says, “I always thought that walking down the aisle 

would be me ugly-crying and embarrassing—it wasn’t. I 

was really happy that day. I got to marry my best friend.” 

She loved the view right before she walked down the 

aisle. “Seeing all my friends and Nicholas waiting at the 

altar was beautiful,” she says. 

The bright and colorful wedding also incorporated a 

travel theme. They hired an artist to design a colorful map 

of the world, and the couple used that logo as invitation 

seals. Fitting with their travel them, they served a “global 

assortment of foods.” 

A fun wedding moment turned into a lasting impression. 

“Instead of having our guests sign a guest book 

we had them sign giant Jenga blocks,” says Nicholas. 

“I thought everyone was going to just sign the blocks; 

however, almost all of the guests drew wonderful pictures 

on them, leaving us with one of my most prized wedding 

mementos.” 

Nicholas, who was surprised by how fast the day 

went, advises other couples, “Make sure to pause, 

breathe, take a moment to 

slow down...and kiss the one 

you married, a lot.” OO 



We wanted audience participation 

so we came up with a unique idea of 

placing a colorful string on the ground 

and weaving it through the audience. The 

rings were placed on the string and passed 

along, from one guest to the next, all the 

way to the front. 

—Sabrina 

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PHOTOGRAPHER Nikki Hancock Photography 

916-849-7427 | nikkihancock.com | See ad on page 235 

DAY-OF COORDINATOR AND EVENT DESIGNER Strings & Champagne Events 

916-397-9346 | strings-champagne.com | See ad on page 96 

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LISA & MARK 


CHARLETON CHURCHILL PHOTOGRAPHY 

“I used to foster dogs, and Mark called me as a 

potential adopter,” shares Lisa, of her first encounter 

with her husband-to-be. “Needless to 

say, the meet-and-greet at the dog park went 

very well. Mark adopted Barney...and me.” 

Mark proposed in December 2016 in front 

of a Santa photo booth. “I was in total shock, 

because although I knew the proposal was coming, 

we had only made plans to bring our dog to 

meet Santa a few hours prior.” Lisa was so busy 

convincing Santa to hold her dog that she didn’t 

notice Mark was busy getting down on one knee. 

“When I turned around and saw him on one knee, 

I was confused. I thought, ‘How did he surprise 

me?’” she says. 

The couple wanted to keep their wedding 

small and in a vacation-like atmosphere. “I 

would be lying if I said planning wasn’t stressful 

at times,” says the bride. “Especially being so 

far away from the venue and leading a busy life 

in Louisiana. But I had a great wedding planner 

and decided to not let the little details overwhelm 

me.” 

Lisa’s stepdad officiated the wedding, she 

says, “He was hilarious, and it was so special. 

The whole ceremony was very, very unplanned… 

we laughed, we cried. Actually, I think everyone 

laughed and cried. It was kind of a mess, but 

wonderful,” remembers the bride. 

For the ceremony, the couple decided to 

write their own vows. “I wrote mine while my hair 

was being done for the wedding,” she admits. “I 

typed them in my phone and then time slipped 

away from me. I never had time to transcribe 

them to paper. Right before the ceremony, I 

was frantically looking for my phone because I 

needed my vows. Thankfully, my brother-in-law 

had it. I had to read my vows from my phone 

during the ceremony. Funny thing is so did Mark. 

That is kind of our life…we always meet the deadlines, 

but things can be a little hectic getting 

there. I wouldn’t have it any other way.” 

The reception was “more beautiful than I had 

ever imagined,” says Lisa. “I owe that to the florist, 

Meghon with Love & Lupines Floral Design, 

and my planner, Donna with Joy of Life Events.” 

But by far her 

favorite moment 

of the day was the 

first look. “Mark 

teared up,” she remembers 

fondly. 

“He never cries. 

It was sweet and 

unexpected…but 

I was hoping for 

it.” OO 



The whole ceremony was very, 

very unplanned…we laughed, we cried. 

Actually, I think everyone laughed and 

cried. It was kind of a mess, 

but wonderful. 

—Lisa 

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KATIE & JAMES 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STUDIOTHP 

Some unions are simply meant to be. Such is 

the case for Katie and James. They grew up in 

the same neighborhood, had mutual friends and 

even attended middle school together, but their 

love affair didn’t begin until they were reintroduced 

to each other years later. Though their 

love grew swiftly and intensely, they took their 

time when it came to planning the big day. 

After James’s surprise proposal at Katie’s 

mother’s birthday party, they were engaged for 

a little less than two years before the wedding 

date came. “We wanted to enjoy our time planning 

and not stress,” Katie explains. The bride 

took the opportunity during planning to ensure 

their ceremony and reception was a beautiful 

representation of who Katie and James are as a 

couple—and she did it with an amazing support 

system, with James at the front of the pack. She 

is quick to point out, “James helped by being my 

rock and my biggest supporter through it all.” 

“We wanted a light-hearted and simple ceremony,” 

Katie says. She added a personal touch 

that carried many traditions with it. The pillow 

carried by the ring bearer was the same pillow 

used in her parents’ wedding. Additionally, 

she had a close family friend attach her grandmother’s 

wedding ring to the pillow. Katie says, 

“It allowed me to have a small piece of her (my 

grandma) with me on my wedding day.” 

While the planning of the ceremony was 

easy, the reception took a bit more creativity. 

With such a large wedding of more than 250 

guests, Katie needed to find the right mix of 

elements.“We had always talked about our 

wedding day being a ‘party’. We, of course, had 

to do the legal stuff to make it a wedding, but 

we looked forward to the party part the most!” 

When Katie looks back on the day, she is pleased 

with the memories she has. “The entire day was 

filled with love and laughter with all of our family 

and friends. It was everything we could have 

wanted and more.” 

For James, there was a particular moment 

of wedding iconography that moved beyond 

the abstract and into reality. “The moment when 

the bride walks down the aisle, I had seen many 

times before in the movies. But when it’s your 

bride walking toward you, it doesn’t get much 

better than that,” he says. 

James, a marketing director, and Katie, a 

registered nurse, took a break from their busy 

schedules to treat themselves to a honeymoon in 

Jamaica. They are enjoying their life as a married 

couple in their new home, but Katie adds, “We 

have been together for so long that we honestly 

have felt like the ‘old married couple’ for quite 

some time. But I love that I officially get to call 

James my ‘husband’!” OO—Abigail Blank 


We have been together for so 

long that we honestly have felt like the 

‘old married couple’ for quite some time. 

But I love that I officially get to call 

James my ‘husband’! 

— Katie 

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VENUE Old Sugar Mill 

916-744-1615 | oldsugarmill.com | See ad on page 128 

PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER AND PHOTO BOOTH studioTHP 

916-955-5485 | studiothp.com | See ad on page 237 

DAY-OF COORDINATOR Cross & Dot Events 

916-807-4505 | crossanddotevents.com | See ad on page 234 

EVENT DESIGNER AND SELECT RENTALS 

Getting Hitched Design & Rentals 

916-807-4505 | gethitchedweddingrentals.com | See ad on page 230 


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DEANNA & CALI 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CMYK PHOTOGRAPHY 

Timing was everything for DeAnna and Cali. The two 

had a rather spontaneous meet-cute at a festival in San 

Francisco. Outside a pizza place, one of DeAnna’s friends 

started chatting with Cali. Then, Cali smiled at DeAnna 

and introduced herself. “I had this feeling things in my 

life were about to get interesting,” DeAnna remembers. 

The two hit it off and made plans to see each other 

during the following weekends, which included Cali’s 

birthday on the Fourth of July. “There were literal and 

figurative fireworks,” DeAnna says. “She was so charming, 

interesting and immediately fit in.” And though Cali lived 

in San Mateo and DeAnna in Sacramento, the distance 

never felt like a hurdle. “The next year was spent taking 

turns making trips to our respective cities, getting to 

know each other and our families and friends. I fell in love 

with Cali sitting on her patio watching planes land at SFO, 

and on my front porch listening to the evening crickets 

and the sounds of Midtown Sacramento. We did a lot of 

talking that first year,” DeAnna says. After a year of talking 

and courtship, Cali moved to Sacramento. One year after 

that, she proposed to DeAnna. 

They were quick to agree on what they wanted their 

wedding to be: local, modern and full of fun. “We started 

discussing what type of wedding we wanted within the 

next month: destination or local? We mutually decided 

on a local wedding,” Cali says. “There were many small 

details and having a wedding planner made it easier to 

get everything we wanted.” They hired Jenn Robirds 

Events, and Jenn quickly became the couple’s point-person 

for all things wedding. About six months into the 

planning process, the couple relocated to Portland, Oregon. 

Just as the beginning of their relationship was long 

distance, so would the wedding planning. “At the time 

of our relocation, our wedding was 10 months down the 

road,” Cali says. “Having a planner in that situation made 

it possible to plan long distance. We took three trips to 

Sacramento and the Bay Area during [that time] for a 

venue walk and tasting, the initial custom suit selections 

and measurements, and one last trip for the final suit 

fitting and alterations.” 

For DeAnna, one of the highlights was seeing her 

vision come together. “We had 16 

months to plan and about 12 months 

in, I knew it was going to be everything 

we wanted and more,” she says. 

“I spent a lot of time on the planning, 

alongside Jenn, so seeing the end result 

was rewarding.” Cali wanted to 

capture exactly how she felt on that 

special day. “We stood up right after 

dinner, started to look around the 

room and take it all in,” she says. “We 

did that a few times during dinner. 

And I loved walking around 

to the tables during dinner and 

speaking to our guests and 

thanking them for being there.” 

OO —Kourtney Jason 


I am grateful for our families and our friends 

all coming together. It’s rare to have everyone you 

love, and who loves you, in the same room together. 

All the little moments and special details they 

contributed made the day beautiful. 

— DeAnna 

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408-688-6469 | cmykphotography.com | See ad on page 232 

WEDDING PLANNER, EVENT DESIGNER, FLORAL DESIGNER 

AND SELECT DÉCOR RENTALS Jenn Robirds Events 

626-841-3758 | jennrobirdsevents.com | See ad on page 232 

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eal weddings 

BRITTNEY & 

ALEX 


SARAH JESSICA PHOTOGRAPHY 

Brittney and Alex went to 

high school together, and 

although they had mutual 

friends, they never hung 

out much. They saw each 

other a few years after 

high school at a Halloween 

party, and Brittney loved 

that Alex was dressed as a 

Hershey’s kiss (a costume 

her mother once wore). 

“I approached him and 

took a picture with him 

to show my mom!” she 

remembers. She figured 

she’d never see him again, 

but four years later, they ran into each other at 

her work. “We finally hit it off and have been 

together ever since.” 

Celebrating their four-year dating anniversary, 

Alex took Brittney back to the walking trail 

where they had their first kiss, got down on one 

knee, and pulled the ring box from his sock. “He 

had been walking the entire time with a giant ring 

box tucked into his sock under his pant leg,” says 

Brittney. “I immediately said yes!” 

The bride says she definitely had visions of 

how the wedding would go. “I tried to plan for 

everything and think of every different scenario 

that might play out,” she explains. “One thing that 

I kept reminding myself of was to not really have 

too many expectations of how things will exactly 

happen, because the longer I envision things, the 

more likely something may not turn out exactly 

like I had envisioned. It was a great strategy, as I 

am very happy how things turned out.” 

Experienced when it comes to planning 

large-scale events, Brittney says keeping organized 

wasn’t an issue. 

“I kept a timeline and 

checklist of when certain 

tasks should be complete. 

Once we hit a few months 

out, all of my free time 

was dedicated to securing 

last-minute details.” 

The couple kept their 

ceremony short and 

sweet. “Our ceremony 

told our story of how we 

met and fell in love and 

laid out where we saw 

ourselves in 50 years,” the 

bride shares. “It was very 

meaningful to Alex and me.” 

The reception and ceremony were held at 

The Barn at Second Wind. “Alex was so sweet 

by ending the speeches with taking a moment 

to recognize my hard work in bringing my vision 

for our day to life,” says Brittney. “He was so impressed 

by how our reception space looked, and 

my heart melted when he took that moment to 

bring it to our family and friends’ attention. To be 

honest, the next day was 

a relief because I knew I 

didn’t have to wake up 

thinking about wedding 

planning.” OO—Darren Elms 


Alex was so sweet by ending the speeches with 

taking a moment to recognize my hard work in bringing 

my vision for our day to life. He was so impressed by 

how our reception space looked, and my heart melted 

when he took that moment to bring it to our family and 

friends’ attention. 

—Brittney 

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530-409-1749 | facebook.com/barnatsecondwind | See ad on page 236 

PHOTOGRAPHER Sarah Jessica Photography 

916-524-5526 | sarahjessicaphotography.net | See ad on page 237 


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ASHLEY & JORDAN 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FARRELL PHOTOGRAPHY 

Ashley and Jordan wanted a fun theme for their wedding. 

The couple, who met through mutual friends, love cosplay 

(dressing up as fictional characters) and going to 

conventions. “We thought of having our own season of 

American Horror Story,” says the bride, noting that she 

and her groom are fans of the hit TV series. 

Ashley and Jordan had been together about seven 

and a half years before getting engaged during Fourth 

of July fireworks at Lake Tahoe. They married two-anda-half 

years later at Grand Island Mansion. 

More than 100 guests attended the wedding. They 

were told to dress in black. When the couple explained 

their theme, guests got excited. “We had people we 

didn’t even know tell us they wanted to come because 

they thought that theme was cool,” says Ashley, who 

thinks the biggest challenge of the theme was getting 

the whole wedding party, who lived in several different 

states, to get or make their costumes in time. 

Each member of the wedding party got to pick 

their own character and put their costume together. “I 

wanted them to be as comfortable as possible, because 

going to conventions I know how being in a costume all 

day can be uncomfortable and tiring,” says Ashley, who 

was surprised by how well the wedding party got along 

since most did not know each other until the rehearsal. 

Ashley and a bridesmaid designed the gothic wedding-themed 

invitations, which looked like the show’s 

promo. 

The ceremony was held outside in front of the mansion. 

The wedding party, wearing their costumes, sat 

around a huge fountain, causing guests to question 

what was going on. It was all a part of the theme. 

The American Horror Story theme song played to 

start the wedding. The officiant, dressed as Twisty the 

Clown, led the way with Jordan. The wedding party 

followed. 

Next The Undertaker theme song from WWE 

played and the father of the bride, dressed like The 

Undertaker, walked Ashley down the aisle. 

“I describe my dress as a Morticia Addams meets 

bridal,” says Ashley of her ivory, beaded lace fit-andflare 

gown. She accessorized with her mother’s pearl 

earrings, a crow skull hair clip, a family ruby ring passed 

down generations from the 1800s, and a new Irish 

Claddagh ring that Jordan gave her as a wedding present. 

When Jordan saw his bride, “I was stunned beyond 

words,” he says. “The moment that she walked out the 

door my heart skipped a beat, and I lost my breath for 

a few moments.” 

Ashley was wowed as well upon seeing her groom. 

“I couldn’t stop smiling,” she says. “He looked so handsome. 

I fell in love with him all over again.” 

The officiant started the ceremony announcing, 

“Dearly departed…” The ceremony ended 15 minutes 

later with the newlyweds walking out to “Highway to 

Hell.” 

Following dinner, guests enjoyed cupcakes that 

had “blood spatter”—frosting made of corn syrup with 

some sugar glass shards. The cutting cake, which was 

used as a centerpiece, had blood red frosting 

on it. “We cut the cake with a meat cleaver, 

and when we cut into it, it bled,” says Ashley. 

“The whole day will be forever engraved 

into my memory,” the groom says. OO 



Work together. Take each other’s 

ideas into consideration; don’t let it be one 

sided. Make sure you do what you want to 

do. Please yourselves and no one else. 

— Ashley 

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209-257-4583 | 916-717-7902 | farrellphotography.net | See ad on page 68 

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SARAH & PATRICK 


VICENS FORNS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY 

Sarah and Patrick had been together nine years 

when their proposal took place in Maui. Sarah 

recalls a picture-perfect evening after a beautiful 

day in Maui on the Road to Hana; Patrick 

asked her to take a walk on the beach before 

sunset. “When Patrick pulled out the camera and 

was testing the light for a good sunset picture, 

I thought it was a little suspicious.” She noticed 

he had set out a towel and a bottle of wine, but 

no glasses. It seemed a bit weird to drink from 

the bottle; then she saw the bottle was open 

and there was a note inside. Sarah says, “Patrick 

looked at me and said, ‘Oh hey, it’s a message in 

a bottle.’ I then thought to myself, ‘Is this really 

happening?!’” She opened the message and 

found a beautiful poem written by Patrick. He 

got down on one knee and asked her to marry 

him. “And, of course, I said yes!” 

Behind the scenes though, nothing went to 

plan for poor Patrick. The plan was to end the 

Road to Hana with a proposal at Seven Sacred 

Pools. But at the first stop he found out that the 

road to the pools was closed due to a hurricane 

a few days prior. No problem, he went for Plan 

B: Black Sand Beach. Alas it was too crowded. 

It was the first time the Road to Hana had been 

opened since the hurricane and everyone had 

the same idea as Patrick. He reached for Plan 

C: Hamoa Beach. More crowds. He scrambled 

for a Plan D: Red Sand Beach. No parking, way 

too crowded. Recalls Patrick, “At this point I 

gave up on the alphabet and decided on Plan 

If-We-Make-It-Back-In-Time-For-Sunset-Walk, 

because if that didn’t work it would be Plan 

Some-Other-Day.” They made it back to the 

hotel an hour before sunset. Sunlight slowly disappearing, 

they made the (rather brisk) walk to 

the beach and Patrick set up the Go-Pro camera 

to record. “Unfortunately for our parents, the 

lighting was perfect for the proposal, but atrocious 

for the camera, so no video evidence.” 

Also Sarah didn’t find the bottle on her own as 

he had planned, so instead Patrick pointed it out 

to her. “Sarah eventually opened the bottle and 

began reading the poem I wrote her. While she 

was reading that message I was down on one 

knee waiting for her to turn around and ask her 

to marry me.” 

Sarah and Patrick went on to marry in a gorgeous 

ceremony at the magical Park Winters. 

Perhaps it was the overwhelming sense of triumph 

that made Patrick want to lift Sarah like 

Baby in “Dirty Dancing” during their first dance, 

and to the amazement of everyone in attendance 

they successfully pulled it off. But it all fits: 

If anyone has had the time of their life, it’s these 

two. OO — Sharon Penny 


Patrick built the wooden arch we got 

married under and we carved our initials in 

it. He wanted something in our backyard 

that would remind us every day that we got 

married under there. He wants to build me a 

swing to go underneath it.” 

— Sarah 

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VENUE AND CATERER Park Winters 

530-669-3692 | parkwinters.com | See ad on page 233 

PHOTOGRAPHER Vicens Forns Fine Art Photography 

707-637-7803 | vicensforns.com | See ad on page 10 

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626-841-3758 | jennrobirdsevents.com | See ad on page 232 

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916-482-0708 | ettores.com | See ad on page 143 

DJ AND PHOTO BOOTH Music & More Entertainment 

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GISELLE & JOSEPH 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA S PHOTOGRAPHY 

For sports-loving high school sweethearts 

Giselle and Joseph, nothing could sideline their 

relationship—not the challenges of school, not 

being in a long-distance relationship, and not 

even being on rival sports teams in college. With 

Giselle on the dance team at UC Davis and Joseph 

on the football team at Cal Poly San Luis 

Obispo, these two sports fans found themselves 

cheering on rival teams all throughout college. 

Fortunately, they approached their relationship 

with the same amount of spirit and enthusiasm, 

and finally got engaged in 2016, after nine years 

of dating. 

For Giselle, an adjuster for Allstate Insurance, 

and Joseph, a high school physical education 

teacher, their 10-month engagement flew by. 

They opted for a Sunday morning wedding at 

Vizcaya, and when it came to the ceremony 

theme, Giselle and Joseph kept it classic. They 

chose an elegant black and white color palette 

accentuated with delicate gold details, like vintage 

lanterns on the reception tables and an 

engraved gold cake cutter. They continued their 

color scheme through the celebration, including 

their cake, which they both felt was important to 

have at the reception. “Most of the weddings we 

attend have dessert bars instead of cakes. We 

felt strongly about having a traditional tiered 

wedding cake and it was definitely a hit!” says 

Giselle. They even came up with the design for 

their one-of-a-kind vanilla and chocolate buttercream 

cake themselves, and paired it with 

homemade cookies made by the maid of honor’s 

boyfriend. “They were gone in 60 seconds, along 

with the cake!” says Giselle. 

Though Giselle’s favorite part of the ceremony 

was officially tying the knot—“I only waited nine 

years!”—her favorite part of the reception was 

something she holds near and dear to her heart, literally. 

During the speeches, Giselle’s mom revealed 

the giant “Be Mine” Valentine’s Day card Joseph 

made for Giselle a decade earlier, while they were 

still in high school. “He couldn’t believe I saved it 

all these years!” says Giselle. For Joseph, he fondly 

remembers watching the best man’s speech. “You 

never know how speeches will go,” he says, “but it 

was funny and special.” 

Giselle and Joseph loved having a morning 

wedding. Not only did they not have any time 

to be nervous, but it also gave them plenty of 

daylight to drive around town and take photos in 

the vintage car they rented for their grand exit. As 

they left the reception and posed in the car, guests 

waived DIY’d wands covered in ribbons and bells 

to send them off. 

From the first look to the cake cutting and 

everything in between, their wedding celebration 

ended up being everything 

they wanted. Though 

they’d had nearly 10 years 

of memories together by 

the time they tied the 

knot, their autumn celebration 

takes the (beautiful!) 

cake for being the 

best day of her life. “I felt 

the happiest I’ve ever 

been,” says Giselle. “We 

both couldn’t stop smiling.” 

OO— Suzie Dundas 


Many guests told us they really 

enjoyed the morning wedding and wrapping 

up the party while the sun was still out. It 

also made for great photo lighting! 

—Giselle 

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VENUE AND CATERER Vizcaya Sacramento 

916-594-9285 | vizcayasacramento.com | See ad on page 9 

PHOTOGRAPHER Monica S Photography 

916-800-3214 | monicasphoto.com | See ad on page 233 


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APRIL & RICH 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SATOSTUDIO 

April and Rich first met in high school. “We were in the 

same trigonometry class sophomore year,” says Rich. “If 

it weren’t for my math skills, April probably would never 

even know who I was. I would like to say we just hit it off 

from then, but that was not the case.” Fourteen years 

later, they would connect at a Warriors game that did 

not go in their home team’s favor. They decided to meet 

up and commiserate together and discovered, all those 

years later, they had a strong connection. 

April says it didn’t take long for her to realize Rich 

was “the one.” “Well, except for those 14 years between 

the time we met and when we first started dating,” she 

laughs. “Not only was he the most kind-hearted, genuine, 

and giving person I had ever known, but he was my 

perfect balance. The yin to my yang. The Clyde to my 

Bonnie. The Jay to my Bey. After four years together, I 

still felt the same way after first spotting him in a crowd 

as I did when we first fell in love.” 

Once engaged, the pair knew they wanted a traditional 

ceremony and a “really fun” reception. “Between 

my extended family and all our friends, from the youngest 

to the oldest, we knew this was definitely a group 

that liked to party,” says April. “That’s why one thing 

we agreed on from the start and was non-negotiable 

throughout the planning process was an open bar.” 

April and Rich decided to have custom bobble heads 

made of each of their bridesmaids and groomsmen. “We 

were determined to make these bobble heads resemble 

our wedding party as much as possible, so there was a lot 

of back and forth with the bobble head makers,” she says. 

“They did a great job and it was hilarious to 

see these bobble heads transform into mini 

statues of our friends.” 

Two weeks before the wedding, the couple still hadn’t 

found a wedding coordinator and both were starting 

to get overwhelmed and stressed. “By then we were 

so close to the wedding day that most of our free time 

was consumed with scrambling to finish making arrangements, 

and we hadn’t been on a date in forever,” 

recalls April. “Rich saw that the San Jose Jazz Festival 

was going on that day. We had gone to the festival years 

ago when we first started dating and it was one of our 

favorite dates. It was a great way to just take a step back, 

take a deep breath, and remember that at the end of the 

day this was about the two of us getting married and 

spending the rest of our lives together. Everything else 

would fall into place.” 

The wedding took place at St. Vincent’s School for 

Boys. The ceremony was held at the beautiful church, and 

the reception followed in the outdoor courtyard. 

“We had a couple of themes to give the reception a 

personal touch,” shares April. “Because we met in high 

school, instead of a seating chart we had a wedding 

yearbook. The back of the yearbook included a photo 

image of the actual message Rich wrote in my yearbook 

senior year, with pages for the guests to write their own 

messages. It was fun to see our guests looking through 

the yearbooks and finding old photos of themselves and 

all our friends and family.” OO 



We were determined to make these bobble 

heads resemble our wedding party as much as 

possible, so there was a lot of back and forth with the 

bobble head makers. They did a great job and it was 

hilarious to see these bobble heads transform into 

mini statues of our friends. 

— April 

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916-798-8636 | satostudio.com | See ad on page 234 

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MEAGAN & MARK 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW & MELANIE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Meagan and Mark wrote their own 

wedding vows, and the words were 

anything but traditional. 

“We wanted to have some 

humor during the ceremony and 

wanted to keep it a little lighter,” 

says Meagan. 

Here’s a sample of their vows: “I 

love that, at the moment, our dogs 

are our children and we spoil them 

as if they were human,” said Mark. 

Meagan’s reply: “I love you for loving 

our dogs, Mimzie and Khloe, 

and even though Mimzie isn’t your 

favorite, I love you for pretending to like her.” 

Their vows also joked about the bride hogging the 

covers in bed and the groom vowing to give her flowers. 

Meagan, a dietitian, and Mark, a production and 

control manager, met through mutual friends and were 

together seven years before getting engaged during 

a family vacation. A year later they married in a winter 

wedding at Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant and Spa. 

They had 190 guests in attendance, including an 

18-member wedding party. The evening wedding had 

an elegant color scheme of black, gold, and white. “We 

wanted a romantic winter vibe for our ceremony look. We 

absolutely love Tahoe and wanted to bring a little piece of 

that to our wedding,” says the bride, noting the fireplace 

made it a cozy setting. “We had tall pine trees wrapped 

in white twinkle lights that surrounded the fireplace with 

fake snow sprinkled on the trees.” 

The bride loved the venue’s chandelier and how it 

was decorated. Mark was impressed by “the glow and the 

elegance of the ballroom,” and says 

he was “blown away by the smell of 

pine trees and the glow of lighting 

around the room.” 

The couple did a first look and 

love the photos that resulted. “It 

was the first time everything felt 

real,” says Meagan, who recalls her 

heart was racing in that moment. 

“I know that sounds crazy, but it all 

hit me at once when I saw him in 

his tux as I was walking up behind 

him. That’s the first time I started to 

get emotional because I knew I was 

marrying the man of my dreams.” 

Mark felt the nerves too, explaining his “stomach was 

filled with butterflies,” when he saw her. 

They’re also happy they hired a videographer. “The 

day goes by so fast, and you miss out on so much that it 

was totally worth it,” she says. “We are so excited that we 

get to re-watch some of our special moments.” 

Mark suggests building in enough time to see all of 

your guests: “Try your best to make it around to all your 

tables to say hi. This was something 

that was important to us, but we 

didn’t have enough time.” 

A month after the wedding, the 

couple honeymooned in Jamaica. 

They’re home now, living out their 

vows. Here’s hoping she’s getting 

flowers and he has enough blankets 

when he’s sleeping. OO 



The best part of my day was when 

Meagan ‘iced me.’ She hid a Smirnoff Ice on 

her leg, and when I went to get her garter it 

was there! I was not expecting it, and it was 

absolutely hilarious. 

— Mark 

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VENUE AND CATERER Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant and Spa 

209-371-6117 | winerose.com | See ad on pages 2 & 3 

PHOTOGRAPHER Andrew & Melanie Photography 

530-274-2408 | andrewandmelanie.com | See ad on page 12 


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ANNA & BILAL 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PASSION STUDIO 

Anna and Bilal met two months after he moved 

to San Francisco from the East Coast, and they’ve 

been inseparable since. 

They dated for two years, got engaged and 

then married six months later in a traditional, 

three-day Indian wedding celebration. 

The guest list was extensive—250 people 

attended the wedding festivities with more than 

100 of those attendees traveling internationally, 

including many from Canada, U.K, India, Pakistan, 

Dubai and New Zealand. 

There were four main gatherings: the first 

day’s musical event known as mayoon, which 

was held at the bride’s parent’s home in El Dorado 

Hills; and a dance party known as mehndi, 

held at White Orchid, where the bride got henna 

tattoos. On day two, the traditional ceremony 

called shaadi, was held at Catta Verdera Country 

Club, followed by a reception at the country club. 

On day three, the formal reception, called walima, 

took place at Fairmont San Francisco. 

Anna had different dresses for each occasion, 

including wearing her mother’s ceremony 

dress for her ceremony, too. “This dress was 30 

years old and made of tissue with beautiful gold 

detailing,” she says. “Wearing your mom’s dress 

isn’t so much of a tradition, but it is a tradition that 

I have now started.” 

For the wedding, she chose a blush color custom 

dress from Pakistani designer brand, Republic 

Womenswear. “It was exquisitely made with 

intricate details and heavily embellished with 

pearls, crystals and embroidery—making the total 

weight of the dress 35 pounds,” she says. “The 

back of my dress looked like I was wearing jewelry. 

It was beautifully 

made.” 

The groom’s 

ivory outfit with 

gold and coral 

accents complemented 

the bride’s. He also wore a headpiece 

designed by Pakistani fashion designer, Deepak 

Perwani. 

“My favorite memory is when my husband 

lifted my veil after our ‘I dos,’” says Anna. 

At the reception at Catta Verdera Country 

Club, everyone played ice breaker games, including 

one called Jootah Chupai, which means shoe 

stealing. “This is where the bride’s siblings steal 

the groom’s shoes as a prank and promise to give 

the shoes back only if they get a handsome fee 

in return,” says the bride. 

The couple and their guests enjoyed a fourcourse 

dinner, followed by a six-tiered cake. “I 

wanted elements of my dress to be incorporated 

in the cake, which had a lot of intricate lace design 

with different shapes of flower and gorgeous 

pearl detailing,” says Anna, noting the dessert 

had five flavors. “The cake itself was divine!” 

Immediately following their last of the three 

days of events, Anna and Bilal honeymooned in 

the Greek Islands: Santorini, Naxos and Athens. 

Anna’s henna tattoos represent her love 

story. One of her arms featured the San Francisco 

skyline, since that’s where the couple met. She 

also had a chandelier, a nod to a “modern Victorian-themed 

wedding” and to her cake cutting 

song, Sia’s “Chandelier.” 

“I also had my husband’s name written in 

Urdu,” she says. “It’s a tradition for your husband-to-be 

to find where his name is written.” 

The other arm had a silhouette of the couple 

during their proposal with their dog, Khaleesi, as 

well as a bird cage with doves flying, signifying 

the dove release after the “I dos.” The henna 

artist decorated Anna’s hands with images of a 

traditional South Asian bride and groom. 

Anna’s wedding advice to couples-to-be? 

“Enjoy the moment!” she says. “Don’t think about 

the details that were overlooked.” OO 



My favorite wedding detail would be my 

welcome table. I had a very special guestbook made with 

personalized spaces for each family member where they 

could write a nice note and attach a Polaroid picture and 

lots of space for extended family and friends. 

— Anna 

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VENUE AND CATERER Catta Verdera Country Club 

916-645-6722 | cattaverdera.com | See ad on page 135 

PHOTOGRAPHER Passion Studio 

916-595-9067 | 916-505-9299 | passionstudio.org 

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BARAAT HORSE Vintage Carriage Company 

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CHELSEA & BEN 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WHITE DAISY PHOTOGRAPHY 

Chelsea and Ben’s story reads 

like the perfect Hollywood romantic 

movie, complete with 

the quintessential meet-cute. On 

April 5, 2014, Chelsea and two 

friends were getting ready to 

leave a crowded San Francisco 

bar when Ben walked in with 

his friends. Chelsea remembers 

thinking “If I stare at him long 

enough he will come talk to me.” 

Ben made a beeline for Chelsea 

and introduced himself. He told Chelsea he had 

just moved to the city a few weeks before so 

Chelsea offered to show him the sights. They left 

the bar and their friends, and set off together into 

the night. Chelsea found out later that Ben had 

actually been living in San Francisco for three 

months, and was just looking for an excuse to 

prolong the evening and his time with her! 

From that night on, they spent almost all 

their time together. But there was a wrinkle. Ben 

had accepted a job offer in London that would 

take him across the pond for two years. So, the 

two decided to tough it out long-distance-style. 

It wasn’t easy. “There were thousands of texts, 

FaceTime calls at all hours, and seven SFO-LHR 

flights over the nearly two years that Ben lived 

overseas.” Finally, Ben returned stateside in May 

2016. 

On October 23, 2016, at Squaw Valley for 

Chelsea’s birthday, Ben took her to Six Peaks 

Grille. It was dark and empty but on the deck 

overlooking the valley was a romantic table for 

two. After wine and appetizers and her first birthday 

gift, Ben proposed. Chelsea was “of course 

elated and couldn’t say yes fast 

enough!” After a few hours staring 

at the ring and marveling at 

Ben’s planning, Ben asked her 

if she wanted her final gift; in 

all the excitement Chelsea had 

forgotten. Confused, she saw 

it was a ukulele (which neither 

of them played). Taking it from 

her, Ben began playing “Stand 

By Me.” Afterward he told her 

that he bought the ukulele and 

took lessons while he was living in London. Ben 

learned the song over a year ago with this proposal 

in mind. “I was speechless, crying and 

felt like the luckiest girl in the world,” Chelsea 

remembers. 

The location was easy to pick: Tahoe already 

held a special place in their hearts. “Plus Lake 

Tahoe in the summer is just magical.” They chose 

White Wolf Tahoe, a private ski resort. “We actually 

booked it before visiting based on how 

stunning it looked in pictures!” The wedding 

was small and intimate but Chelsea added personal 

touches; from shibori napkins 

and the calligraphy on the name 

cards to finding the perfect wooden 

signs and a unique guestbook. “But 

our most favorite memory was our 

vows,” says the bride. “We wrote 

one set of vows together and read 

them back and forth. We felt that 

expressing the same intentions 

and promises to each other was 

the most meaningful way to enter 

into our marriage.” OO — Sharon Penny 


Returning to our hotel room at 3 

a.m. on our wedding night and our key not 

working. We were stranded in the hallway 

for about 20 minutes and I fell asleep on 

Ben’s lap in full wedding attire! 

— Chelsea, on the most unexpected 

thing about their wedding day 

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LINDSAY & CHRIS 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SWEET MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Lindsay and Chris were both working as paramedics 

for the same company when their paths 

crossed, and the connection was almost immediate. 

Their time dating was often spent out of the 

house going on any adventure they could think 

of. So when Chris suggested a spontaneous day 

trip to Napa, Lindsay jumped at the opportunity 

and didn’t think much of it. They had a lovely 

lunch and visited several wineries. Their final 

stop was Sterling Winery where they took the 

gondola to the top of the hill. The setting called 

for some pictures, so Chris asked a passerby to 

take their photo. He then knelt down on one knee 

and left Lindsay in complete shock. She says, “My 

husband is terrible with secrets, and I always find 

everything out, so I have to give him a huge pat 

on the back for this one. It was amazing.” 

They waited a few months before diving 

into wedding planning and after realizing what 

a rollercoaster their planning would become, 

they were glad they took that time to enjoy their 

engagement. The couple both wanted a simple 

wedding with a rustic vibe and plenty of grape 

vines (do we sense a wine theme here?). 

With the wedding planning well underway, 

Lindsay and Chris were on cloud nine. They were 

both full of excitement. Just four days before 

their wedding, however, things quickly changed. 

Massive fires in Napa and Santa Rosa left their 

venue covered in smoke and at risk of burning 

down. The single road leading to the venue 

was also closed. The couple was faced with two 

difficult options: reschedule their wedding, or 

find a new venue in a matter of days. After all 

the hard work of planning their wedding and 

with so much excitement built up, rescheduling 

it seemed like a nightmare. Miraculously, they 

were able to find a venue that was not only available 

but willing to go above and beyond to help 

them make necessary arrangements to move 

the location. Historic Oakdale Ranch, along with 

last-minute help from Events by Wise, Firehouse 

Entertainment, Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals 

and Premier Portables all pitched in—along with 

the couples’ previously booked vendors—to help 

make their day the best day ever. 

At this point, Lindsay and Chris were just 

happy to be getting married and the little things 

seemed almost insignificant. “I only cared about 

marrying my husband and spending that special 

time with my family and friends,” Lindsay says. 

The couple were certainly deserving of a 

relaxing honeymoon, and they were all set to 

escape to the Dominican Republic. But natural 

disaster struck again and their trip was cancelled. 

Now pros at rearranging, they changed their 

honeymoon to Hawaii. They had a wonderful 

time but are still planning on taking a trip to the 

Dominican Republic to live out their original 

honeymoon. OO —Kelley Saia 


I didn’t feel like it was real. 

I couldn’t believe our day was 

finally here. 

— Lindsay 

THE DETAILS 

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VENUE Historic Oakdale Ranch 

530-507-8048 | historicoakdaleranch.com | See ad on page 12 

PHOTOGRAPHER Sweet Marie Photography 

707-685-7694 | sweetmariephotography.com | See ad on page 125 

BAR SERVICES Events by Wise 

530-848-3843 | eventsbywise.com | See ad on page 157 



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LINDSAY & CHRIS’S WEDDING PROFESSIONALS ALONG WITH THEIR 

WEDDING STORY, MORE DETAILS, PHOTOS AND TIPS FROM THE COUPLE. 


eal weddings: the details 

SOPHIA & MARK 

pages 131-133 

PHOTOGRAPHER 


capturephotographysac.com 






ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS 

CEREMONY SITE: Crest Theatre / OFFICIANT: Rabbi 

Mona Alfi / CEREMONY MUSICIANS: Mersonacta Quartet 

/ RECEPTION SITE: Elks Tower Ballroom / BRIDE’S HAIR 

ARTIST: Kayla Nguyen/Red Salon / BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: 

Susie Castilone / BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Red Salon 

/ BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTISTS: Susie Castilone and 

Vanessa Luna / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Miosa Bride / BRIDESMAIDS’ 

ATTIRE: Weddington Way / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S 

ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / PAPERIE: Invitations by Dawn; 

HydraulicGraphix, PaperHabitStudio; DoItYourselfWeddings; 

Vistaprint / FLORAL DESIGNER: Camino Flower Shop / 

CATERER AND CAKE: All Seasons All Reasons / COCKTAIL 

HOUR CATERER AND BAR: Empress Tavern / LIVE BAND: 

Cover Me Badd / PHOTO BOOTH: Perfect Pixel / DÉCOR 

RENTALS: Cocomont Styling / for additional details, visit 

realweddingsmag.com/realweddings and click on 

the couple’s wedding. 

ELENA & ERICK 

pages 134-135 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Chris Morairty Photography 

chrismorairtyphotography.com 



Relles Florist | rellesflorist.com 



CEREMONY SITE: St. Rose Catholic Church / 

VIDEOGRAPHER: My Big Day Videos / RECEPTION VENUE: 

The Falls Event Center-Elk Grove / BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND 

MAKEUP ARTIST: The Blowout / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Macy’s 

/ BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Jasmine Bridal / GROOM’S AND 

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Tuxedo Den / BAR SERVICE: All 

Beverage Catering / CAKE: Freeport Bakery / DESSERTS: 

Dane’s Bakery / DJ: MendoDJ / LIVE BAND: The Gents / 

TRANSPORTATION: Capitol City Limousine / for additional 

details, visit realweddingsmag.com/realweddings 

and click on the couple’s wedding. 

JAMIE & LUCAS 

pages 136-137 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Ashley Teasley Photography 

ashleyteasleyphotography.com 



somethingsweetgalt.com 



VENUE: Mettler Family Vineyards / BRIDE’S AND 

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Hair by Alexandra Marie / 

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: Aimee 

Pennington/The Make-up and Skin Care Studio / BRIDE’S 

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / GROOM’S 

AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT 

PAPERIE: Minted / CALLIGRAPHER: Miranda Ellen Calligraphy 

/ FLORAL DESIGNER: Belle’s Flower Shoppe / CATERER: 

Angelina’s Spaghetti House / DJ: DJ Scurry / for additional 

details, visit realweddingsmag.com/realweddings 


BRIANNE & BRYAN 

pages 138-139 

PHOTOGRAPHER 


lizbasseystudios.com 



HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST 

Pretty Girl Fix | prettygirlfix.com 




sparklebridalcouture.com 



VENUE: Taber Ranch / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s 

Bridal / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: R. 

Douglas Clothier / SELECT PAPERIE: Jeneze Designs / 

SELECT PAPERIE: Noted Occasions / FLORAL DESIGNER: 

Budding Events / CATERER AND SELECT RENTALS: 

Anderson Catering / CAKE AND DESSERTS: Brenda’s 

Cake Creations / DJ AND PHOTO BOOTH: Silverado 

Professional DJ Service / TRANSPORTATION: Finesse 

Limousine Service / for additional details, visit 

realweddingsmag.com/realweddings and click 

on the couple’s wedding. 

LESLIE & JEREMY 

pages 140-141 

PHOTOGRAPHER 


daniellealyssephotography.com 



VENUE AND CATERER: Bear Valley Lodge / BRIDE’S 

HAIR ARTIST: Sofia Posten/Allure Salon and Spa / BRIDE’S 

MAKEUP ARTIST: NC Artistry/Trim Salon / BRIDE’S 

ATTIRE: La Soie Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Lulu’s / 

GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse 

/ SELECT PAPERIE: Shutterfly / FLORAL DESIGNER: 

Blooms and Things Florist / CAKE AND DESSERTS: 

Butter & Cream Bakery / DJ: DJ TJ Entertainment / for 

additional details, visit realweddingsmag.com/ 

realweddings and click on the couple’s wedding. 

MEGAN & KEVIN 

pages 142-143 

PHOTOGRAPHER 


meaganlucy.com | See ad on page 24 

CATERER Beth Sogaard Catering 

bethsogaard.com | See ad on page 59 

CHOCOLATES Cello Chocolate 

cellochocolate.com | See ad on page 233 

SELECT RENTALS 


edhpartyrentals.com 



VIDEOGRAPHER: Reel to Real Video / WEDDING 

PLANNER AND EVENT DESIGNER: NorCal Events 

/ BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Alissa 

Reyes/Studio 415 / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ 

MAKEUP ARTIST: Jaime Van Der Wende / BRIDE’S 

ATTIRE: Amy Kuschel /GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S 

ATTIRE: The Black Tux / SELECT PAPERIE: Minted / 

FLORAL DESIGNER: Joyful Weddings and Events / 

PIG ROASTER: George Hoover / DJ: DeBorba Events / 

TRANSPORTATION: Universal Limousine & Transportation 

/ SELECT RENTALS: Forever Vintage Rentals / for 



JULIE & JONATHAN 

pages 144-145 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Lolita Vasquez Photography 

lolitavasquezphotography.com 



VENUE AND CATERER: Willow Heights Mansion / 

OFFICIANT: Rabbi D’Vorah Rose / BRIDE’S AND 

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Hair & 

Makeup by Katye Rose/ BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ 

ATTIRE: Trudy’s Bridal / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S 

ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT PAPERIE: Wedding 

Paper Divas / FLORAL DESIGNER, LINEN RENTALS, 

SELECT RENTALS AND LIGHTING: Deluxe Design Décor 

/ CAKE: Live, Love, Leal Bakery / DJ: DJ Justin / for 



LAURA & ERIC 

pages 146-147 

OFFICIANT Tan Weddings & Events 



PHOTOGRAPHER 

Angelee Arceo Photography 

angeleearceophotography.com 




accentsbysage.com 


CAKE 

Ettores Bakery & Café 



The Party Concierge 

partyconcierge.com | See ad on page 78 


VENUE: Crocker Art Museum / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Miosa 

/ GROOM’S ATTIRE: Macy’s / PAPERIE: Wedding 

Paper Divas / CATERER: Supper Club Fine Catering / 

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST: Tim Dierkes / DJ: Beat Fleet DJs 

/ TRANSPORTATION: Neumann Enterprises / SELECT 

RENTALS: The Party Concierge / for additional details, 

visit realweddingsmag.com/realweddings and 

click on the couple’s wedding. 

AMBER & MIKE 

pages 148-149 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Rachel Gonzalez Photography 

rachelgonzalezphotography.net 







VENUE: Miners Foundry Cultural Center / WEDDING 

DESIGNER AND CATERER: Farm to Table Catering / 

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Meko Sugaya 

/ BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: Looks by 

Rachelle / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Bridal Collections / GROOM’S 

ATTIRE: Nordstrom / GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: The Black 

Tux / FLORAL DESIGNER: Scarlett & Grace / SELECT 

PAPERIE: Zazzle; Minted; SweetPea Custom Creations / DJ: 

Eli Freshmade / PHOTO BOOTH: Good Times Photo Booth 

Rentals / SELECT RENTALS: Tin Roof Farmhouse / for 



VIVIAN & NERIAH 

pages 150-151 

VENUE Delta Diamond Farm 

deltadiamondfarm.com 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

2 Girls 20 Cameras | 2girls20cameras.com 



VIDEOGRAPHER: Stand Up Films / BRIDE’S AND 

SELECT BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Felicia Sommers/ 

BRIDE’S AND SELECT BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP 

ARTIST: Valeria Ogamba / SELECT BRIDESMAIDS’ 

HAIR ARTISTS: Irene Olive/Sé Belle Hair Salon; Amber 

Sevey Color Bar/The Salon Suites; Candice Sala Hair by 

Candice Sala / SELECT BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: 

Amber Sevey Color Bar/The Salon Suites / BRIDE’S 

ATTIRE: J’aime Bridal / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S 

ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT PAPERIE: Wedding 

Paper Divas; Minted / FLORAL DESIGNER: Brentwood 

Florist / CATERER: Texas Roadhouse / CAKE AND 

DESSERTS: Suanne Schlotman / DJ: Jaybee Events / 

TRANSPORTATION: Finesse Limousine Service / for 

additional details, visit realweddingsmag. 

com/realweddings and click on the couple’s 

wedding. 

NINA & JOSEPH 

pages 152-153 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Carrie Ayn | carrieayn.com 



Flourish | flourishdesigns.com 



VENUE: The Westin Sacramento / BRIDE’S AND 

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Andrea Newberry Jones/ 

Tre Salon Spa / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP 

ARTIST: Samantha Moore/Tre Salon & Spa / BRIDE’S 

ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Alfred 

Angelo (now closed) / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S 

ATTIRE: JoS. A. Bank / SELECT PAPERIE: Wedding 

Paper Divas / SELECT PAPERIE: Amazon / CATERER: 

Scott’s Seafood / CAKE: Freeport Bakery / DJ: MR 

DJ Event Services / for additional details, visit 



BRENDA & PATRICK 

pages 154-155 

PHOTOGRAPHER 





CEREMONY SITE: Latter-Day Saints Sacramento Temple 

/ RING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION VENUE: Rancho 

Roble Vineyards / RING CEREMONY SINGER: Jacosa 

Ainu’u / BRIDE’S HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Adriana 

Mercado / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: The Hitching Post: Modest 

Wedding Dresses / SELECT PAPERIE: Vistaprint / 

CATERER: Guillermo Taco Bar / DONUTS: Baker Ben’s 

Donuts / MARIACHI BAND: Mariachi International Mexico 

/ DJ: M City Entertainment / LIVE DANCERS: Rincones 

De Mi Tierra by Antonio Sanchez / SELECT RENTALS: 

America’s Party Rental (now closed) / MARKET 

LIGHTING: Larcom’s Lighting / for additional details, 



DESTINI & JASON 

pages 156-157 

PHOTOGRAPHER Lixxim Photography 

lixximphotography.com 



VENUE, CATERER AND CAKE: Dodasa Ranch / 

VIDEOGRAPHER: Viken Productions / BRIDE’S HAIR 

AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Bobbi Putnam / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: 

CocoMelody Bridal Boutique / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: 

Lulu’s / FLORAL DESIGNER: Blooms & Things Florist / 

DJ: Dennis Luong / SELECT RENTALS: Simple Country 

Weddings; Classic Party Rentals (now closed) / for 



wedding. 



HANNAH & TYLER 

pages 158-159 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Factory 404 Company 

factory404company.com 




carsonvalleyflorist.com 



VENUE: Hunewill Guest Ranch / VIDEOGRAPHER: 

HeavenSide Studios / WEDDING PLANNER AND 

SELECT DÉCOR SIGNAGE: Sierra Rose Events and 

Décor / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: 

Nicki Holstrom/Alpenglow Bridal / BRIDE’S AND 

BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: Jenny Sickler/Jenny’s 

Pro Makeup / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Hart’s Tux & Gowns 

by LaNeige / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / 

GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: JoS. A Bank 

Clothiers / PAPERIE: Minted / CAKE AND DESSERTS: 

Denice Hunewill / DJ: Sam Kerby / SELECT RENTALS: 

Sierra Event Rental / for additional details, visit 

realweddingsmag.com/realweddings and 


DANIELLE & BRIAN 

pages 160-161 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Katherine Elyse Photography 

katherineelysephotography.com 


CAKE 

Frank Vilt’s Cakes | frankviltscakes.com 







Party Royal Rentals 

partyroyalrentals.com 



VIDEOGRAPHER: Love Genre Films / BRIDE’S HAIR 

AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Brianna Feige / BRIDE’S 

ATTIRE: Vicky Mermaid Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ 

ATTIRE: J. Crew / GROOM’S ATTIRE: The Black Tux / 

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT 

PAPERIE: Wedding Paper Divas / FLORAL DESIGNER: 

Camino Flower Shop / CATERER: The Farm Table / 

for additional details, visit realweddingsmag. 


wedding. 

MELISSA & TIM 

pages 162-163 

VENUE Rancho Victoria Vineyard 

ranchovictoriavineyard.com 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

Julia Croteau Photography 



BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' ATTIRE 


delarosasbridal.com 


SELECT RENTALS Stevenz Company 

stevenzcompany.com 



VIDEOGRAPHER: Storymix Media / DAY-OF 

COORDINATOR: Blissful Events / BRIDE’S AND 

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Brandy Belasco / 

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: 

Maggie Maple / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: 

Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT PAPERIE: Shutterfly / FLORAL 

DESIGNER: Jessica Hotchkiss / CATERER: Katie Caters / 

BAR SERVICES: RAD Margarita Machines & Bartending 

Services / CAKE AND CUPCAKES: Costco / DJ: DJ DNA 

/ PHOTO BOOTH: Flash Girl Photo Booth / SELECT 

RENTALS: Vlasov Events; Party Smart Rentals; Simple 

Country Weddings / for additional details, visit 



MADELINE & ALAIN 

pages 164-165 

VENUE AND BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST 

Chalet View Lodge | chaletviewlodge.com 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

Sweet Marie Photography 

sweetmariephotography.com 


TENT RENTAL 





VIDEOGRAPHER: Code Three Events / DAY-OF 

COORDINATOR: Jálie Events / BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: 

Jennifer Wright Hair / BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: 

Kellee Larsen / BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: JJ West Healy 

with Chalet View Lodge / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Haute Bride 

/ BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: BHLDN / GROOM’S AND 

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Macy’s / SELECT PAPERIE: 

Minted; Kelsey Creates / FLORAL DESIGNER: Love & 

Lupines / CATERER: Blend Catering / BAR TRAILER: Petite 

Street / CAKE: Icing on the Cake / RENTALS: Camelot 

Party Rentals / CUSTOM SWEETHEART, GUEST TABLES 

AND SELECT SIGNAGE: Terra Amico / CUSTOM TABLE 

NUMBERS: Kelsey Creates / for additional details, 



SAMANTHA & NICHOLAS 

pages 166-167 

VENUE AND CATERER 

Lake Natoma Inn | lakenatomainn.com 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

uvVisions Photography by Jorge & UV 

uvvisions.byuvandjorge.com 





BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE 

The Bridal Box | thebridalbox.net 



aboveandbeyondcakes.com 



extremeprodjs.com 



WEDDING PLANNER: Beyond Smitten Events / BRIDE’S 

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Maribou Spa Salon / 

GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Tuxedo Den / 

INVITATIONS: Zazzle / FLORAL DESIGNER: The Blonde 

Bouquet / DANCE LESSONS: Spotlight Ballroom / for 



KARISA & JACOB 

pages 168-169 

VENUE Helwig Winery 

helwigwinery.com | See ad on page 59 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Mariea Rummel Photography 

mariearummel.com | See ad on page 77 


Visual Impact Design 

visualimpact-design.com 



CEREMONY MUSICIANS: 4Thought / VIDEOGRAPHER: 

Inspire Me Film and Photo / WEDDING PLANNER, 

EVENT DESIGNER AND RENTALS: Party Couture of 

Folsom / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND 

MAKEUP ARTIST: Austin Ryde / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Miosa 

Bride / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Lulus / GROOM’S AND 

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / PAPERIE: 

Minted / CATERER: Bocca Catering / CAKE AND 

DESSERTS: Divine Desserts by Aguirre / DJ AND PHOTO 

BOOTH: MR DJ Event Services / TRANSPORTATION: 

API Limousine / for additional details, visit 



PATRICE & LAYNE 

pages 170-171 

OFFICIANT, WEDDING PLANNER, 

EVENT DESIGNER, CEREMONY 

MUSICIANS, PAPERIE AND VINTAGE 

BROOCH BOUQUET 

Tan Weddings & Events 



PHOTOGRAPHER 

Dee & Kris Photography 

deeandkrisphotography.com 


CAKE AND DESSERTS 

Batter Up Cakery 








BRIDE’S HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: I Do Makeup & Hair / 

FLORAL DESIGNER: Bloom & Vine / CATERER: All Seasons 

Catering / BAR SERVICES: West Coast Mixology / DJ & 

LIGHTING: DeBorba Events / SELECT RENTALS: Cherry’s 

Very Vintage Rentals; KatyBirds Vintage Party Rentals; 

Classic Party Rentals (now closed) / SELECT DÉCOR: 

Emily Murphey Designs / for additional details, visit 



KRISTIN & EVAN 

pages 172-173 

VENUE The Maples 

themapleswoodland.com 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

Jennifer Clapp Fine Art Photography 

jenniferclappphotography.com 


WEDDING PLANNER AND 

DÉCOR SIGNAGE 






Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful 

imakebeautiful.com | See ad on page 141 









VIDEOGRAPHER: Jensen Wedding Films / BRIDE’S 

ATTIRE: La Soie Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Lulus 

/ GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Macy’s / 

INVITATIONS: Minted / FLORAL DESIGNER: Bloom & 

Vine / CATERER: Anderson Family Catering / DJ AND 

LIGHTING: DeBorba Events / SELECT RENTALS: Firehouse 

Entertainment / LINEN RENTALS: La Tavola Fine Linen 

Rentals / TRANSPORTATION: Universal Limousine 

& Transportation / for additional details, visit 



LAUREN & JUSTIN 

pages 174-175 


The Firehouse | firehouseoldsac.com 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

Shoop’s Photography 

shoopsphotography.com 



Bella Bloom | bellabloomflowers.com 



BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Amanda 

Bowen/Tribe Salon / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ 

MAKEUP ARTIST: Summer Brazell / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Bride 

to Be Couture / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / 

GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse 

/ PAPERIE: Basic Invite / CAKE: Freeport Bakery / 

PHOTO BOOTH: Soundworks Photo Booth / RENTALS: 

Forever Vintage Rentals / for additional details, visit 



SABRINA & NICHOLAS 

pages 176-177 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Nikki Hancock Photography 

nikkihancock.com | See ad on page 235 


AND EVENT DESIGNER 

Strings & Champagne Events 

strings-champagne.com | See ad on page 96 



delarosasbridal.com | See ad on page 48 


VENUE: Rough & Ready Vineyard and Guesthouse / 

VIDEOGRAPHER: Love Genre Films / BRIDE’S HAIR 

ARTIST: Darby Hoffman/Colors Salon & Education 

/ BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: Geraldine Centinaje / 

BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / GROOM’S ATTIRE: 

Macy’s; R. Douglas Custom Clothier / PAPERIE: Vistaprint 

/ FLORAL DESIGNER: Forever Yours Flowers & Gifts / 

CATERER: Whole Foods Market / CAKE AND DESSERTS: 

Divine Desserts by Aguirre / DJ: David Graybill / for 



LISA & MARK 

pages 178-179 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Charleton Churchill Photography 

charletonchurchill.com 



VENUE, CATERER AND CAKE: Resort at Squaw Creek 

/ CEREMONY MUSICIANS, DJ AND LIVE MUSICIANS: 

Brian Hess Music / VIDEOGRAPHER: The Best Man Films / 

WEDDING PLANNER AND EVENT DESIGNER: Joy of Life 

Events / BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Marrisa Rios/The Hair Loft 

/ BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: Veronica Rios/The Hair Loft 

/ BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Bustle Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: 

Bella Bridesmaids / GROOM AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: 

Men’s Wearhouse / PAPERIE: Minted / FLORAL DESIGNER: 

Love and Lupines / LINEN RENTALS: La Tavola Fine Linen 

Rentals; Creative Coverings / for additional details, 





KATIE & JAMES 

pages 180-181 

VENUE Old Sugar Mill 

oldsugarmill.com | See ad on page 128 

PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER 

AND PHOTO BOOTH studioTHP 

studiothp.com | See ad on page 237 


Cross & Dot Events | crossanddotevents.com 


EVENT DESIGNER AND SELECT RENTALS 


gethitchedweddingrentals.com 



extremeprodjs.com | See ad on page 235 


BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Shelli McAlister 

and Ashley / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: 

Elona Chap Bridal & Beauty Makeup / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: 

Bridal Galleria / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / 

GROOM AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / 

PAPERIE: The Knot; Wedding Paper Divas / CALLIGRAPHER: 

Emily Murphey Designs / CATERER AND DESSERTS: All 

Seasons All Reasons / for additional details, visit 



DEANNA & CALI 

pages 182-183 

PHOTOGRAPHER CMYK Photography 

cmykphotography.com 


WEDDING PLANNER, EVENT DESIGNER, 


AND SELECT DÉCOR RENTALS 

Jenn Robirds Events 

jennrobirdsevents.com 











VENUE AND CATERER: Mulvaney’s B&L / CEREMONY AND 

RECEPTION MUSICIANS: Radio The City All-Stars / BRIDES’ 

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Jacki Spellman/Lifted 

Salon / BRIDES’ AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: MM 

Beauty / DEANNA’S ATTIRE: Brides for a Cause / CALI’S 

ATTIRE: Kipper Clothiers / ATTENDANTS’ ATTIRE: Kipper 

Clothiers; Nordstrom / PAPERIE: Minted; Greenvelope; 

Sofsprints / CAKE: Pushkin’s Bakery / DESSERTS: BAK Family 

Farm / ICE CREAM STATION: Rita’s Frozen Custard / SELECT 

RENTALS: Botanica Events (now closed) / PHOTO BOOTH: 

Flipbook Digital Booth / for additional details, visit 



BRITTNEY & ALEX 

pages 184-185 

VENUE The Barn at Second Wind 

facebook.com/barnatsecondwind 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

Sarah Jessica Photography 

sarahjessicaphotography.net 







OFFICIANT: Rev. Jeri Murphy / VIDEOGRAPHER: Wild 

35 / BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Robyn Kelley/Montage Salon 

Studio / BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: Skin Artistry by Shelley 

Anderson / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: RenzRags / GROOM’S 

AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / 

SELECT PAPERIE: Vistaprint / FLORAL DESIGNER: Nicole 

Jordan Floral Design / CATERER: Lucille’s Smokehouse 

/ CAKE: Freeport Bakery / CUPCAKES: Smallcakes 

/ DJ: DJ Rockalot / for additional details, visit 



ASHLEY & JORDAN 

pages 186-187 

PHOTOGRAPHER Farrell Photography 

farrellphotography.net 



VENUE AND CATERER: Grand Island Mansion / BRIDE’S 

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Ernie Sierra / 

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: Ysela 

Villegas / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Blossom’s Bridal / GROOM’S 

ATTIRE: Elegant Lace Bridal / SELECT PAPERIE: 

Vistaprint /FLORAL DESIGNER: MerryMeBouquets / DJ: 

Paradise Sounds DJ / for additional details, visit 



SARAH & PATRICK 

pages 188-189 

VENUE AND CATERER Park Winters 

parkwinters.com | See ad on page 233 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Vicens Forns Fine Art Photography 

vicensforns.com | See ad on page 10 

WEDDING PLANNER, 

EVENT DESIGNER AND 

SELECT DECOR RENTALS 

Jenn Robirds Events | jennrobirdsevents.com 


CAKE 



DJ AND PHOTO BOOTH 

Music & More Entertainment 

musicandmoredj.com | See ad on page 155 






CEREMONY MUSICIANS: Camellia String Quartet 

/ VIDEOGRAPHER: PermaGrin Flims / DAY-OF 

COORDINATOR: Blissful Events / BRIDE’S AND 

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Sarah Gutierrez / BRIDE’S 

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: Marissa Stacey 

/ BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: La Soie Bridal / 

GROOM’S ATTIRE: Robben’s / GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: 

Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT PAPERIE: Minted; Shutterfly 

/ SELECT PAPERIE AND DECOR SIGNAGE: Ashley 

Baumgartner / FLORAL DESIGNER: Dixon Florist / for 



GISELLE & JOSEPH 

pages 190-191 





PHOTOGRAPHER 


monicasphoto.com 



bellabloomflowers.com 



BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Meryl and Ted 

Southern/Southern Exposure / BRIDE’S AND MAKEUP 

ARTIST: Victoria Adakama / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Tarik Ediz / 

BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / GROOM’S AND 

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT 

PAPERIE: Tokay Press / CAKE: Freeport Bakery / COOKIES: 

Cookies & Milk / TRANSPORTATION: Palmer Classics / for 


realweddings and click on the couple’s wedding 

APRIL & RICH 

pages 192-193 

PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER 

Satostudio 

satostudio.com | See ad on page 234 


VENUE: St. Vincent’s School for Boys / CEREMONY 

MUSICIANS: Music by Daphna / DAY-OF COORDINATOR: 

JM Wedding and Event Planning Services / BRIDE’S HAIR 

AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Beauty Innovations / BRIDE’S 

ATTIRE: Novella Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Trudys 

Brides / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: The 

Black Tie Tuxedos and Couture Menswear / PAPERIE: 

Wedding Paper Divas; Bella Announcements; Fran Johnson 

House; Shutterfly / FLORAL DESIGNER: Blushing Florals / 

CATERER: Alta Cuisine / CAKES: The Cake Queens / DJ: 

DJ Go! / TRANSPORTATION: BSW Limo / PHOTO BOOTH: 

Boogie Booth / RENTALS: Joe Squared Productions / for 



MEAGAN & MARK 

pages 194-195 


Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant 

and Spa | winerose.com 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

Andrew & Melanie Photography 

andrewandmelanie.com 






VIDEOGRAPHER: Phillip Alan Films / BRIDE’S AND 

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: M.U.A.H by 

Summer / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Kinsley James / GROOM’S 

AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT 

PAPERIE: Minted / WEDDING PARTY AND TABLE 

FLORAL DESIGNER: Flowers by Gerry / DÉCOR FLORAL 

DESIGNER: The Big Bang Event Design / DJ: Elite DJ 

Entertainment / SPECIALTY LIGHTING: K & T Lights / for 



ANNA & BILAL 

pages 196-197 


Catta Verdera Country Club 

cattaverdera.com | See ad on page 135 

PHOTOGRAPHER Passion Studio 

passionstudio.org | See ad one age 95 

BARAAT HORSE 


vintagecarriage.com 



VIDEOGRAPHER: XSiGHT Photography & Video / BRIDE’S 

HAIR ARTIST: Morsal Z / BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: 

Husna Syed / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Republic Womenswear 

/ GROOM’S ATTIRE: Deepak Perwani / GROOMSMEN’S 

ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT PAPERIE, FLORAL 

DESIGNER, RENTALS AND DÉCOR RENTALS: NC Event 

Designs/Nikki T Designs / CAKE: Pretty Sweet / DJ: DJ Suki 

/ for additional details, visit realweddingsmag. 


wedding. 

CHELSEA & BEN 

pages 198-199 

PHOTOGRAPHER 


whitedaisyphoto.com 



VENUE: White Wolf Tahoe / VIDEOGRAPHER: Kyle 

Mize Productions / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR 

ARTIST: Laura Seegmiller/Salon Bella Vita / BRIDE’S 

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: Jennifer 

Holms/Kiss and Makeup / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Made 

with Love Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: BHLDN / 

GROOM’S ATTIRE: Joseph Abboud / GROOMSMEN’S 

ATTIRE: The Black Tux / PAPERIE: Minted; North 

Salt Studio; PenPen Paper; WabisabiCalligraphy; 

MissDesignBerryInc / FLORAL DESIGNER: Sweet 

Roots Farm & Floral Design / CATERER AND CAKE: 

Melanie Jackson Catering / DJ: CK DJ / RENTALS: 

Camelot Party Rentals / for additional details, 

visit realweddingsmag.com/realweddings 


LINDSAY & CHRIS 

pages 200-201 

VENUE 

Historic Oakdale Ranch 



PHOTOGRAPHER 




BAR SERVICES 

Events by Wise | eventsbywise.com 







VIDEOGRAPHER: Darin Reyes Productions / 

BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Jaymi Wilson/The Beauty 

Bar / BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: Beauty by Veronica 

/ BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Miosa Bride / BRIDESMAIDS’ 

ATTIRE: Gesinees Bridal / GROOM’S AND 

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / 

SELECT PAPERIE: Shutterfly / FLORAL DESIGNER: 

Raley’s / CATERER: Cast Iron Grill / CAKE: Peace 

of Cake / DONUTS: HighVoltage Donuts / DJ: 

Doug Talley / TRANSPORTATION: Five Star Limo / 

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Crocker Art Museum 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Irina Savon Photography | irinasavon.com 

STYLING AND RENTALS 

Café au Lait Events 

STYLING AND RENTALS 

Stella Rental & Design 

FLORAL DESIGN 

Styled by Lily 

CAKE 

Go West Baking and Events | gowestbakingandevents.com 

MACARONS 

French Macarons Creations 

CALLIGRAPHY 

Kalligrafista 

GOWNS 

Solo Merav from Diamond Bridal Gallery | diamondbridalgallery.com 

TUXEDO 

Zara 

JEWELRY 

Sharif Jewelers 

HAIR ARTIST 

Alina’s Hair Designs 

MAKEUP ARTIST 

Beautified by Julie 

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PHOTOS {FLOWERS}......222 

PHOTOS {DÉCOR & DESIGN}......228 


style files: the white list directory 

attire, accessories & alterations 

gowns, tuxedos, jewelry, accessories and alterations 

Alma’s Bridal Boutique w real 



Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo w real 

530-755-4282 | 530-487-7110 



Anha’s Bridal & Alterations w real 

916-668-0206 | 916-780-4747 



Bianca’s Bridal Couture | 209-575-5902 

Blue Garter Bridal & Tux | 775-358-4141 

The Bridal Box w real 



The Bridal Loft | 209-694-7037 

Bride To Be Couture w real | 916-972-8223 

The Clothes Mine w real 



Cocco’s Couture | 530-669-3683 

De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos w real 



Déjà Vu Bridal | 775-298-1881 

Diamond Bridal Gallery w real 



House of Fashion w real 



J Max Bridal Boutique | 916-714-4777 

The Last Minute Bride | 707-955-5278 

Luxurious Bridal w real 



Macy’s w real | 916-771-3333 | 916-444-3333 

916-962-3333 | 916-925-2845 

Miosa Bride w real | 916-443-1301 

My Martha Design Boutique w real 



Origami Owl—Phyllis Enos w real 

916-690-0063 | yourdream.origamiowl.com 


Second Summer Bride w real 



Sheryl Giles Bridal Couture | 209-224-5793 

Simply Elegant Bridal Boutique 

530-319-3399 

Sparkle Bridal Couture w real 



Style Avenue Studios w real 

Custom Handmade Bridal Jewelry 



Teresa’s Bridal | 530-524-8702 

cakes, candies & desserts 

all the sweet stuff! 

Above & Beyond Cakes w real 

916-672-2259 



Baker & A Black Cat w real 

530-748-5366 | bakerandablackcat.com 


Baker Ben’s Donuts | 916-781-2083 

Batter Up Cakery w real 

707-439-8299 | batterupcakery.com 


Butter & Cream Bakery | 209-768-1732 

Cakes by the Lake | 530-542-2253 

Capital Confections w real 

916-973-0249 | capitalconfections.com 


Cello Chocolate w real 

530-478-0877 | cellochocolate.com 


Corner Scone Bakery | 209-747-3418 

Danny’s Mini Donuts | 916-498-9255 

Ernie’s International Pastries | 775-831-3933 

Ettore’s Bakery & Café w real 

916-482-0708 | ettores.com 


Fantasy Cakes & Fine Pastries 

707-455-0412 

Fizz Bakery | 209-951-3499 

Frank Vilt’s Cakes w real 

530-409-7046 | frankviltscakes.com 


Freeport Bakery w real | 916-737-5740 

Go West Baking and Events w real 

916-708-6264 

gowestbakingandevents.com 


Gristmill Bakery Deli & Café 

530-268-0576 

Happy Tiers Bakery | 386-275-7656 

Icing on the Cupcake w real 

916-303-4333 

icingonthecupcake.com/weddings 


Jaynee Cakes Custom Cakery w real 



Josef’s Vienna Bakery | 775-825-0451 

Julie’s Sweet Delights | 916-832-4400 

Karen’s Bakery & Café | 916-985-2665 

Mirabelle European Pastry Café 

916-535-0100 

Pastry Heaven w real | 916-965-5408 

Pure Grain Bakery & Café | 707-447-4121 

Pushkin’s Bakery | 916-376-7752 

Rising Simplicity w real 

503-758-6575 | risingsimplicity.com 


Something Sweet Bakery w real 



Thunder Valley Casino Resort w real 

916-408-8435 | thundervalleyresort.com 


Treat Box Bakery | 530-587-6554 

The Truffle Shop | 530-265-3539 

Vintage Blossom Cakes | 530-802-1803 

cosmetic services & procedures 

dentists, cosmetic surgeons and med-spas 

Asante Spa w real 

916-933-8905 | asantespaedh.com 


Entourage MD Skin & Wellness 

916-534-7267 

Nuance Cosmetic Surgery 

916-984-4242 

Tahoe Sierra Aesthetic Laser w real 

530-582-3665 

Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Clinic 

916-508-8640 

dance instruction 

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Carmichael w real 

916-971-3550 

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Folsom w real 

916-895-5600 

arthurmurraysacramento.com 


Del Campo Dance | 916-483-5292 

Rize All | 916-538-3255 

Salsa Sierra | 530-477-0767 


Carson Valley w real 

800-727-7677 | visitcarsonvalley.org 


Exquisite Destination Weddings 

& Honeymoons w real 

800-872-8233 

exquisitedestinationweddings.com 


San Miguel De Allende real 

w 

visitsanmiguel.travel | visitmexico.com 


djs 

A & A Music Events w real 

916-451-6700 | aamusicevents.com 


Behind the Scene Sounds w real 

916-912-2876 | btssound.com 


The BPR Crew | 916-343-1061 

Creative Memories Entertainment w real 

916-344-7000 | creativememoriesdj.com 


DJ Eli FreshMode | 916-546-8281 

Extreme Productions Entertainment w real 

916-773-4329 | extremeprodjs.com 


Hip Entertainment and Events w real 

916-354-9924 

Howard Entertainment | 530-507-8111 

Jaybee Events | 415-260-1667 

Latin Motion DJ & Lighting Services 

916-928-8240 

Music & More Entertainment w real 

916-601-4107 | musicandmoredj.com 


The Music Express | 530-401-3536 

Music Magic | 530-577-2221 

Music on the Move DJs & MCs w real 

916-708-8063 

No Limits Disc Jockey Service 

209-622-3280 

Paradise Sounds DJ | 916-600-6161 

Sound Extreme Productions | 209-532-0868 

TruBlu Productions | 530-208-9926 

floral designers 

Accents by Sage Floral Design w real 



Ambience Floral & Gifts | 916-786-6851 

Ames Haus Design w real 

916-730-1635 | ameshaus.com 


Amour Florist & Bridal w real 



Angie Zimmerman Floral Designs w real 

916-941-1171 

Bella Bloom w real 



Bella Fiore Florist | 916-962-3800 

The Big Bang Event Design w real 

916-736-9061 

Bloem Decor w real 



The Bloom Lab w real 

916-996-5572 | thebloomlab.com 


Bloomers Floral Design | 916-284-7955 

The Blonde Bouquet w real | 909-499-8644 

Cameron Park Florist | 530-677-3911 



Carson Valley Florist w real 



flowers—wholesale 

Sierra Chef w real 

775-392-4417 | sierrachef.com 


Chalet View Lodge w real 

530-832-5528 | chaletviewlodge.com 


Embellish Floral Design w real 

209-481-4336 

Esmae Event Floral Design 

916-248-9656 

Floral Design by Jordan Marie 

916-257-0835 

Flourish w real 



Garden of Weedon Designs w real 



Graceful Gatherings w real 

530-305-5339 | gracefulgatherings.net 


Huckleberry Blooms | 209-663-2442 

Indian Hill Ranch Organic Flowers 

530-265-3334 

Jenn Robirds Events w real 

626-841-3758 | jennrobirdsevents.com 


Jiosia Floral Designs | 415-609-6689 

Love & Lupines Flower Design 

530-518-6301 

M Creations Floral Design 

530-828-5371 

Morningside Florist w real 



The Party Concierge w real 

916-440-8080 | partyconcierge.com 


Paradise Parkway Design Atelier w real 

916-384-5520 



Pinecreek Flowers | 203-981-4966 

Placerville Flowers on Main w real 

530-622-1121 

placervilleflowersonmain.com 


Relles Florist w real 



Scarlett & Grace | 916-337-3360 

Sierra Bridal & Blooms | 530-401-0950 

Strelitzia Flower Company w real 



Thistle & Honey | 916-542-7715 

Twine & Dandy | 530-494-9330 

Verbena Living | 916-933-3163 

Visual Impact Design w real 



FiftyFlowers.com w real 


See ad on pages 147 and 223 

food & drink 

caterers & beverage services 

Acoustic Events | 916-581-0029 

A Family Affair Catering | 530-274-0805 

All Beverage Catering | 916-923-3548 

Anderson Family Catering & BBQ 

530-795-4936 

Bella Bru Catering w real 

916-704-9749 | bellabrucafe.com 


Bella Cucina w real 

916-833-2468 | 209-223-3222 

bellacucina3.com 


Beth Sogaard Catering w real 

866-441-BETH | bethsogaard.com 


Bill’s Chuckwagon BBQ Catering 

530-273-4519 

Blessings Catering | 916-848-9794 

Blue Angel Catering & Weddings w real 

530-544-6546 

Busy Banquets | 916-335-4072 

Cafe Nessa Catering | 916-889-1718 

Catering by Design w real 

916-792-6485 



Citrus Plaza Catering | 916-803-1504 

Classique Catering w real 

916-446-1215 | classiquecatering.com 


Diane Wilkinson Catering w real 

530-622-0799 



Elixir Event Services | 530-313-7990 

The Farm Table | 530-295-8140 

Fat’s Catering & Banquet Facility w real 

916-441-7966 | fatscatering.com 


Flour Dust Pizza Company | 916-878-8167 

Hannibal’s Catering & Events w real 

916-638-4363 

The Hidden Table w real | 916-337-8613 

thehiddentablegourmet.com 


Jackson Catering & Events w real 

916-483-7300 | jacksoncateringevents.com 


Off the Vine Catering | 916-351-1592 

Randy Peters Catering & Event Center w real 

916-726-2339 | randypeterscatering.com 


Simple Pleasures Restaurant & Catering w real 

916-645-1251 

cateringbysimplepleasures.com 


Smokin’ Yankees BBQ & Catering 

209-471-4858 

Two Mom’s Catering | 916-212-9044 

Vendage & Co. Catering w real | 530-903-6974 

The Waffle Experience w real 

832-797-6576 | 916-285-0562 

916-805-5938 | thewaffleexperience.com 


gifts & gift registries 

The Bridal Box w real 



Forever Glass w real 

530-363-4605 | foreverglass.works 


Lettered by Ari w real 



Luxurious Bridal w real 



Macy’s w real 916-771-3333 | 916-444-3333 

916-962-3333 | 916-925-2845 

My Martha Design Boutique w real 



Origami Owl—Phyllis Enos w real 



Pottery Barn Roseville w real | 916-788-1440 

Style Avenue Studios w real 




Swoonable real 

w | swoonable.net 


hair, makeup, grooming & spas 

airbrush tan, on location services, salons and spas 

1862 David Walley’s Resort, 

Hot Springs and Spa w real 

775-309-4561 | 1862davidwalleysresort.com 


All Dolled Up Hair and Makeup Artistry w real 

530-206-7775 



Arden Hills w real 

916-480-1123 | ardenhills.club/weddings 


Asante Spa w real 



Cait. The Beauty Babe. w real 

916-597-6500 

facebook.com/caitthebeautybabe 


Cierra Shae w real | 916-436-6002 

Edin Carpenter Makeup Artistry 

775-338-8798 

Emily Scott Hair | 916-588-0681 

Glambox Beauty | 415-570-1744 

Hair and Makeup by Amitash Dhillon 

916-585-4026 

Halo Salon & Day Spa w real 



Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry 

& Skin Studio w real 

530-632-0607 

happilybeautifulmakeup.com 


Hyatt Regency 

Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino w real 

775-886-6693 | hyatttahoeweddings.com 


I Do Makeup and Hair | 916-692-0397 

Image by Design Hair & Makeup Studio 

530-271-1333 

Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful w real 



Lavender Salon & Blow Out Bar 

916-771-0402 

Lea Buehler BGorgeous w real 



Lisa Harter Hair and Makeup Artist w real 

530-559-7292 | lisamharter.com 


Mary Kay w real 

916-849-8164 | marykay.com/afpmurray 


Michele DeeAnn Makeup Artistry 

916-865-6480 

Michelle Kinkaid Makeup Artist 

916-769-9005 

The Murieta Inn and Spa w real 



Sacramento Makeup Design Studio w real 

916-253-9773 

Pretty Girl Fix w real 

707-400-5696 | prettygirlfix.com 


Thunder Valley Casino Resort w real 



Wine & Roses Hotel, 

Restaurant and Spa w real 

209-371-6117 | winerose.com 


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Behind the Scene Sounds / 

Lite Sacramento w real 

916-912-2876 | btssound.com 

litesacramento.com 





Extreme Productions Entertainment w real 



Got Light | 415-863-4300 

Larcom’s Lighting | 916-834-0470 

Moon Lighting & Sound | 775-626-7400 







Sacramento Production & Lighting 

916-379-0449 

Sacramento Theatrical Lighting 

916-447-3258 

Sound Image Entertainment | 916-348-8334 

Tech Works Reno | 775-470-8600 

musicians 

mariachi, bands and live musicians 

Andre Liesnyi, Saxophonist & DJ 

916-505-3516 

Brian Hess Music | 707-490-8696 

Camellia String Quartet | 916-447-4648 

Freeway Strings Duet | 916-254-1954 

Hip Entertainment and Events w real 

916-354-9924 

Lauren C. Sharkey, Harpist | 530-355-7897 

Lisa Stine Harpist | 530-265-5599 

Mariachi International Mexico | 916-807-8319 

Musical Jules of Sacramento 

916-782-6684 

Radio The City All-Stars | 916-256-0773 

Remedy Seven Sacramento | 916-842-0715 

Ron Davis Music | 916-806-3139 

Tan Weddings & Events w real 

530-601-0914 



West Fifth Avenue Band | 916-390-2515 

Wyndstrum Flute and Harp Duo 

916-390-4182 | 916-549-2174 

Carol Criddle | 775-741-0813 

Don Nahhas | 916-340-5437 

officiants 

Honesco Weddings | 888-246-6372 

Jackie Phillips | 925-570-1341 

Rev. Jeri Murphy w real | 916-716-8374 

Pat Alexander | 916-230-0434 

Pauline Haynes | 916-452-5278 

Loving Celebrations w real 

916-688-7756 

lovingcelebrations.com 



530-601-0914 


See ad on pages 41 

paperie & signage 

invitations/wedding stationery and signmakers 

Cali & Co. Weddings | 530-401-2185 

Chalk Gypsy | 530-717-7011 

Fontine Letterie | 530-314-8372 

Honey Paperie w real | 916-257-1641 

Khalligraphy | 916-671-4956 

KWE Paperie by Kate Whelan Events w real 

888-808-5283 | katewhelanevents.com 


Lettered by Ari w real 



Paper Moon | 775-870-1075 

Paper n Peonies w real 

903-780-7772 

papernpeonies.etsy.com 


Pfeiffer Event Planning w real 

916-607-6024 

sacramentoweddingplanner.com 


sixMK Design & Print | 916-877-4665 





530-601-0914 



Bash Booth | 916-246-9216 

photo booths 




Candid Ham Vintage Photo Booth 

916-716-2474 

Clementine Photo Booths w real 

916-932-8505 

clementinephotobooth.rentals 


The Crazy Booth | 530-391-2266 


916-344-7000 

creativememoriesdj.com 


Elegant Events | 916-524-5378 

Elite Video Booths w real 

866-569-6966 | elitevideobooths.com 


Giggle + Riot | 916-760-8414 

KRaM-in Photo Booth | 916-712-1360 

Mirror Reflection Photo Booth 

916-221-1149 

Molly Wassenaar Photography 

916-420-3334 




studioTHP w real 

916-955-5485 | studiothp.com 


Swank Photo Booth | 916-585-3150 

Temple Photography & Photo Booth w real 

916-856-2543 

ritatemplephotography.com 


Vintage Memories Photo Booth 

530-966-7154 

Wescott & Co. Photography & Media w real 

855-701-0449 | wescottco.com 


photographers 

1031 Photography | 530-519-0489 

2 Girls 20 Cameras w real 

916-580-8200 | 2girls20cameras.com 


5 Star Wedding Films and Photography w real 

916-905-5782 



Andrew & Melanie Photography w real 

530-274-2408 | andrewandmelanie.com 


Angelee Arceo Photography w real 

916-417-8670 

angeleearceophotography.com 


Angelina T Photography w real 

916-225-5359 | angelinatphotography.com 


~AR Photography w real 

530-303-7077 | ar-photo.net 


Ari Simphoukham Photography 

209-910-4239 

Ashley Teasley Photography w real 

530-391-9260 

ashleyteasleyphotography.com 


Bellus Photography by Neisha w real 

916-770-5276 

Capture Photography w real 

916-913-2660 

capturephotographysac.com 


Carmen Salazar Photography w real 

916-747-3293 

Carrie Ayn w real 



Channa & Allison Wedding Photography 

916-201-3012 

Charleton Churchill Photography w real 

916-520-4447 | charletonchurchill.com 


Chris Morairty Photography w real 

916-247-8084 

chrismorairtyphotography.com 


Chuck Roberts Photography w real 

916-632-8941 | chuckrobertsphoto.com 


CMYK Photography w real 

408-688-6469 | cmykphotography.com 


Danielle Alysse Photography w real 

916-239-9403 



Dee & Kris Photography w real 

916-246-0546 

deeandkrisphotography.com 


Eleakis & Elder Photography w real 

916-451-4892 | eleakis.com 


Elizabeth Koston Photography 

702-321-5276 

Emily Tidwell Photography w real 

530-681-0646 

facebook.com/emilytidwellphotography 


Erica Baldwin Photography w real 

916-990-8826 



Factory 404 Company w real 

707-529-6709 

factory404company.com 


Farrell Photography w real 

209-257-4583 | 916-717-7902 



Felipe Vilchez Photography 

650-669-9431 

Irina Savon Photography | 916-832-7715 

JB Wedding Photography w real 



Jennifer Clapp 

Fine Art Photography w real 

916-584-4768 

jenniferclappphotography.com 


Jennifer Rapoza Photography w real 

209-613-4476 

jenniferrapozaphotography.com 




Jenny Lin Photography 

916-605-9059 

Julia Croteau Photography w real 

530-295-4850 | 530-953-9848 



Kara Hoffman Photography 

916-757-4001 

Katherine Elyse Photography w real 

916-812-5475 

katherineeylsephotography.com 


Kathryn White Photography w real 

707-849-6776 



Kearston Vargas Photography 

925-297-7285 

Kris Holland Photography w real 

916-531-7341 

Leilani Paular Photography w real 

916-541-8191 | leilanipaular.com 


Lixxim Photography w real 

916-508-7868 

lixximphotography.com 


Liz Bassey Photography + Design w real 



Liz Zimbelman Photography w real 

707-290-0859 

Lolilta Vasquez Photography w real 

916-393-6551 



Lori Makabe Photography w real 

916-524-5600 

Lydia Photography w real 

530-802-2006 

Mariea Rummel Photography w real 

530-391-2266 | mariearummel.com 


Meagan Lucy Photographers w real 

916-484-1164 | meaganlucy.com 


Monica S Photography w real 

916-800-3214 | monicasphoto.com 


Nick Higman Photography 

775-636-5714 

Nikki Hancock Photography w real 

916-849-7427 | nikkihancock.com 


Nina Photography | 530-412-0819 

Paige Brittany Photography 

916-717-5466 

Passion Studio w real 

916-595-9067 | 916-505-9299 

passionstudio.org 


Photography by Monique 

775-762-8828 

Photography for a Reason w real 

916-705-5695 



Rachel Gonzalez Photography w real 

775-240-8848 



Photography by McClaren 

760-277-0274 

Randy Jackson Photography w real 

530-277-7906 

randyjacksonphotography.com 


Rustically Romantic Photography 

707-489-5750 

Sarah Jessica Photography w real 

916-524-5526 

sarahjessicaphotography.net 


Sarah Maren Photography w real 

916-538-3602 | sarahmaren.com 


Satostudio w real 

916-798-8636 | satostudio.com 


Shoop’s Photography w real 

916-804-8578 | shoopsphotography.com 


Siegel’s Portrait Design w real | 916-772-7533 




studioTHP w real 



Sweet Marie Photography w real 

707-685-7694 



Temple Photography & Photo Booth w real 



uvVisions Photography by Jorge & UV w real 

916-320-1644 

uvvisions.byuvandjorge.com 


Valley Images Photography w real 

916-296-5057 



Vicens Forns 

Fine Art Photography w real 

707-637-7803 | vicensforns.com 





White Daisy Photography w real 

530-401-0820 | whitedaisyphoto.com 


planners, coordinators 

& event designers 

2Chic Events & Design w real 

888-542-CHIC 

The 530 Bride | 530-988-8344 

A Daydream Wedding | 916-320-5080 

A Day To Remember 

Wedding & Event Planners w real 

916-452-4373 | adaytorememberca.com 


Ames Haus Design w real 

916-730-1635 | ameshaus.com 


Anaïs Event Planning & Design w real 

415-275-4776 | 415-894-9254 

anaisevents.com 


Blissful Events | 916-384-8070 

Blue Sky Events | 775-589-2210 

Catrina Maria Designs w real 

916-276-5080 | catrinamaria.com 


Cloud Nine Event Company 

530-600-1444 

Cross & Dot Events w real 

916-807-4505 | crossanddotevents.com 


Danielle Roe Events w real 

925-890-5724 | danielleroeevents.com 


The Entertainer w real 

775-783-9300 | tahoeentertainer.com 


Events by Christina | 916-846-7930 

Events by Five Seasons | 916-672-2965 

Events by Wise w real 

530-848-3843 | eventsbywise.com 





Happily Ever Details | 916-474-1686 

J. Marie Events w real 

916-718-0696 | jmarieservices.com 


Jenn Robirds Events w real 



Just Right Events | 916-220-0184 

Kate Whelan Events w real 



KMK Design w real | 916-215-5477 

L Squared Affairs w real 

916-800-4522 

lsquaredaffairs.com/realweddings 


Luna Peach Design | 530-520-0252 

Laurie Schmalzel Events w real 

916-201-8540 


Obsessed Events w real 

530-295-8154 | obsessedevents.com 


Omni Wedding & Event Planning 

805-368-9002 

Paradise Parkway Design Atelier w real 



Pfeiffer Event Planning w real 

916-607-6024 



Roots Reclaimed w real | 530-802-0768 

Sensibly Stunning Events | 916-633-1336 




Something Planned Events | 916-585-2627 

Stephanie Teague Events w real | 530-204-7330 

Strings & Champagne Events w real 

916-397-9346 | strings-champagne.com 



530-601-0914 



Tiny Details Event Services w real 

916-505-7018 



We Do Designs w real 

530-566-7603 | 530-321-1348 

916-398-1133 | wedodesigns.net 


Your Perfect Day | 530-521-7539 

rentals & party supply 

balloon installations, ice carvings, custom décor, décor rentals, 

décor lighting rentals,dance floors, equipment, linens, 

lounge furniture, restrooms, tables, tabletop, chairs, tents and more 

Aba Daba Party & Equipment Rentals w real 

916-484-7368 | 916-725-1553 

abadaba.com 


Amour Florist & Bridal w real 



Bella Bloom w real 



Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals w real 



Camelot Party Rentals w real 

775-355-9004 

Criate Rentals | 916-225-1513 

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents w real 

916-773-2133 | 916-562-2900 

775-773-8900 



El Dorado Hills Party Rentals w real 



The Entertainer w real 






you can pick up a complimentary copy of 

Real Weddings at these businesses! 

real 







Forever Vintage Rentals w real | 916-720-9123 

Getting Hitched Design & Rentals w real 

916-807-4505 






J’s Party Rentals & Decor | 530-415-7777 

La Tavola Fine Linen Rental w real 

916-321-9333 

La Vera Party Rentals | 916-410-1959 

Memorable Events Rentals | 916-247-9888 

Mimi & Co. w real | 916-525-1235 




Party Royal Rentals w real 

530-676-4453 | partyroyalrentals.com 


Pizazz Party Rentals | 530-742-7016 

Premier Portables | 530-488-4339 

Rent-Rite The Party People w real 

916-925-5866 

Rion Designs w real | 707-416-2921 

Simple Country Weddings w real | 916-271-6345 

Standard Party Rentals w real 



Stevenz Company w real 

209-304-0835 | stevenzcompany.com 





Theoni Collection | 707-258-6309 

Three Palm Events | 916-729-5400 

Tin Roof Farmhouse w real | 415-269-6762 

Vlasov Events | 916-508-7589 

We Do Designs w real 

530-566-7603 | 530-321-1348 | 916-398-1133 

wedodesigns.net 


transportation 

baraat horse services, limousines, party buses, carriages, 

valet services, vintage autos and more 

Angelique Limousine Excursions 

916-504-0002 

Folsom Tourism Bureau w real 

916-985-2698 | visitfolsom.com 


Palmer Classics | 916-500-2258 

Sentimental Journey 

Vintage Transportation w real 

916-862-1224 

sentimentaljourneyvintage.com 


Vintage Carriage Company w real 




& Honeymoons w real 

800-872-8233 



travel 

San Miguel De Allende real 

w 



venue location finder 

The Venue Vixens w real 

916-374-0110 | thevenuevixens.com 


venues 

rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception sites 

PLEASE SEE BELOW AND FOLLOWING 

PAGES FOR REHEARSAL DINNER AND 

RECEPTION SITES INFORMATION 

video & film 

videographers and film makers 

5 Star Wedding Films and Photography w real 

916-905-5782 



And Ever Films w real | 916-629-4266 

Inspire Me Film & Photo | 916-955-7516 

Jensen Wedding Films w real | 916-334-9999 

Satostudio w real 



VideoQuest Productions | 775-267-6655 




XSiGHT Photography & Video real 

w 

916-444-9100 


Partners; bolded listings denote Real Weddings 

Advertising Partners—you can pick 

up a complimentary copy of Real Weddings 

at these businesses! 

real 

venues—rehearsal dinner sites 

RESTAURANT NAME 

& CONTACT INFORMATION 

The Firehouse w real 

1112 Second Street 

Old Sacramento 

916-442-4772 

firehouseoldsac.com 


Granite Bay Golf Club w real 

9600 Golf Club Drive 

Granite Bay 

Kelle: 916-791-7578, ext. 110 

granitebayclub.com 


Morgan’s on Main w real 

614 Main Street 

Woodland 

530-402-1275 

morgans-on-main.com 


Visconti’s Ristorante w real 

2700 E Bidwell Street 

Suite 700 

Folsom | 916-983-5181 

viscontisristorante.com 


The Waffle Experience w real 

4391 Gateway Park Blvd. 

Suite 650 | Sacramento 

13405 Folsom Blvd. 

Suite 950 | Folsom 

832-797-6576 

thewaffleexperience.com 


SET UP 

& CAPACITY 

Six private dining areas for 

16-300 available indoors 

and outdoors 

Three different sized 

private dining rooms with 

views from their attached 

balconies. Fireplaces in 

two of the rooms. 

Able to accommodate 

10-240 

Private banquet room 

up to 50 

Lounge up to 30 

Garden patio up to 30 

Full restaurant 

buy out option 

Flexible set ups 

Private banquet room for 

up to 20 seated; partial 

and full restaurant buy-out 

option; can accommodate 

up to 150 with full buy-out 


TYPE OF 

CUISINE & STYLE 

Classic New 

American cuisine, 

Fine Dining 

Classic California 

American, seafood 

and steak house, 

California comfort 

Italian cuisine 

Custom culinary 

experience 

utilizing locally 

sourced natural 

and organic 

ingredients 

MENU 

& DRINK OPTIONS 

Private event menus, 

vegan and vegetarian 

options 

Customize to fit within 

budget and dietary needs 

Full bar, expansive wine 

list, bar packages 

Full banquet menu and 

bar options 

Can customize to fit 

within budget and 

dietary needs 

Private banquet menus 

Full bar and extensive 

wine list 

Menus can be 

customized to taste 

and budget 

Full bar and 

expansive wine list 

Every menu 

customized per client 

Contact regarding 

drink options 

BOTTOM LINE (excluding 

alcohol, gratuity and tax) 

Call for details and 

pricing 

Call or email for details 

and pricing: 

kelle.collier@ 

clubcorp.com 


pricing 

Price varies on 

menu options 

Call or email 

for details and pricing: 

family@ 

viscontisristorante.com 


pricing 

FOR MORE VENUE OPTIONS, LOG ON TO REALWEDDINGSMAG.COM 

OTHER 

CONSIDERATIONS 

• Historic site 

• Award-winning chefs 

• On-site special events team 

• Large outdoor courtyard 

• Private Wine Cellar Rooms available 

• Valet parking available at addt’l.. cost 

• Non-members can host events at club 

• Private Event Director on-site 

• Spectacular golf course views from 

every room 

• Facility fee waived when wedding is 

booked as well at property 

• In the heart of historic downtown 

Woodland 

• Award-winning restaurant, food, and 

service 

• Garden patio with water feature and 

living succulent wall 

• Rustic iron and lighting fixtures, 

romantic brick and barn wood decor 

• A/V capabilities 

• Wi-Fi 

• Two patios available for outside 

seating 

• Warm, family-friendly environment 

with award-winning service and 

cuisine 

• Two locations 

• Great waffles and meals using the 

freshest, organic, sustainable, local, 

farm to table ingredients whenever 

possible 

• Can create any menu—with or without 

waffles—for any event: in-house or 

caterered 



venues—reception sites 

VENUE NAME 

& CONTACT 

INFORMATION 

1862 David Walley’s Resort 

Hot Springs and Spa w real 

2001 Foothill Road 

Genoa, NV | 775-309-4561 

1862davidwalleysresort.com 


Arcade Underground w real 

1008 2nd Street 

Sacramento | 916-794-1699 

facebook.com/ 

oldsacevents 


Arden Hills w real 

1220 Arden Hills Lane 

Sacramento | 916-480-1123 

ardenhills.club/weddings 


Auburn Valley Weddings w real 

8800 Auburn Valley Road 

Auburn 

530-269-2775, ext. 14 

auburnvalleyweddings.com 


GENERAL 

AVAILABILITY 

& CAPACITY 

Open year round for 

indoor and outdoor weddings 

30 - 200 guests 

Open year round with 

flexible set ups 

Indoor capacity 100 

Outdoor capacity flows with 100 

indoor capacity 

Open year round 

50-300 guests 


Ceremony: up to 250 seated 

Reception: main dining room up 

to 180 seated; outdoor patio up to 

220 seated 

OUTSIDE CATERING 

PERMITTED 

& BAR INFO 

No 

Full bar 

ADDITIONAL 

INSURANCE 

REQUIRED? 

No 

BOTTOM LINE 

(excluding alcohol, 

gratuity and tax) 

Email 

for pricing: 

mstokes@ 

summerwineresorts.com 

OTHER 


• In-house coordination provided 

• 150-year-old historic landmark with 

hot springs and spa set against Sierra 

Mountain Range backdrop 

• Full Restaurant and saloon 

• Rehearsal dinners and on-site catering 

Yes Call for details Call for details • Private, rustic yet hip/urban, historic 

property 

• Intimate outdoor courtyard 

• Iconic vintage white arched doors 

• Gleaming high polished concrete floors 

• Ceiling industrial girder style 

• Bridal suite 

No 

Full bar 

No 

Full bar 

Yes 

No 

Call or email 

for pricing: 

events@ardenhills.net 

Call or email 

for pricing: 

events@ 

auburnvalleygc.com 

• Day-of contact and event detailer 

provided along with full service staff 

• On-site Bridal Dressing room 

• Two elegant ballrooms, with grand 

chandeliers 

• Two lush wedding courtyards 

• The Villas, an on-site bed and breakfast 

• Honeymoon Suite included on select days 

• Voted best wedding venue of 2013 

and 2015; recognized as best day 

spa in Sacramento area for 11 years; 

and best bed & breakfast of 2015 by 

Sacramento magazine 

• Beautiful, secluded and scenic 

ceremony site 

• Indoor and outdoor receptions 

• Full-service catering 

• Spacious and convenient bridal and 

groom changing rooms 


Avio Vineyards & Winery w real 

14520 Ridge Road 

Sutter Creek 

Shellie Lavalsiti: 209-267-1515 

aviowine.com 


The Barn At Second Wind w real 

8601 River Road 

Sacramento 

Annette: 530-409-1749 

facebook.com/ 

barnatsecondwind 


Butler Ranch real 

w COMING SOON! 

Follow the Arcade Underground 

FBPage for details: 

facebook.com/oldsacevents 

or call: 916-794-1699 


Carson Valley Inn Hotel / 

Casino w real 

1627 U.S. Highway 395 

Minden, NV 

775-782-9711 

carsonvalleyinn.com 


Catta Verdera 

Country Club w real 

1111 Catta Verdera, Lincoln 

Christina: 916-645-6722 

cattaverdera.com 


Chalet View Lodge w 

72056 CA-70, Graeagle 

530-832-5528 

chaletviewlodge.com 


real 

May - October 

Outdoor ceremony, reception and 

rehearsal dinner sites available 

Maximum capacity 225 


Up to 130 guests 

No 

Avio Estate wine 

and beer only 

Yes 

Beer and wine, 

cocktails by caterer 

Yes 

Yes 

Call or email to 

info@aviowine.com for 

details and pricing, or 

to schedule a site visit 


and pricing: 

secondwind.events@ 

yahoo.com 

• Avio Carriage House private residence 

available for bride and groom 

• Separate dressing quarters for 

bridesmaids and groomsmen 

• Five separate estate areas with 

gorgeous views of the vineyards and 

rolling Amador County hills 

• Private, exclusive and memorable 

special events guaranteed 

• Featuring oak tree ceremonies 

• Private 6-acre property 

• Bocce ball, horseshoes and corn hole 

• Bridal suite for getting ready 

• Inventory of vintage decor available 

for use 

Call for details Call for details Call for details Call for details Call for details 


Up to 200 with dance floor/stage; 

Up to 250 without dance floor/ 

stage 


Ceremony and reception 

up to 200 



Private and exclusive use of the 

resort property—indoors and 

outdoor options 

No 

Full bar 

No 

Full bar with 

multiple options 

No 

No 

Call for details Call for details 

Corkage Fee— 

Client can bring an 

unlimited amount of 

their own alcohol 

Call Sales Department 

at 775-783-6673 or 

866-284-7766 

(press 4) or email 

for pricing: 

carrien@ 

carsonvalleyinn.com 

Four different packages 

to meet your budget 


and pricing: 

events@cattaverdera.com 

Multiple packages 

available 


and pricing: contact@ 

chaletview.com 


• Available for rehearsal dinners 

• Motor Lodge and RV Accommodations 

• Full service Casino; award-winning 

CV Steakhouse; Cabaret Bar with live 

entertainment; 24/7 Katie’s Country 

Kitchen and Specialty Coffee Shop 

Job’s Perks 

• Outdoor Amphitheater 

• No set up fees for groups of 50 or more 

• Packages include: linens, centerpieces 

and tables 

• Beautiful outdoor terrace and elegant 

indoor reception site 

• Full service catering 

• In-house coordinator provided 

• Beautiful day-of retreats for bride and 

groom 

• Indoor and outdoor ceremony options 

• Full-service wedding planning and 

event design available 

• Resort features 51 guest rooms, suites 

and cabins and 9-hole golf course 

• Intimate or epic, indoors or under the 

stars, with private and exclusive use of 

the entire resort 




(cont’d.) 

VENUE NAME 

& CONTACT 

INFORMATION 

The Citizen Hotel w real 

926 J Street 

Sacramento 

916-447-2700 

thecitizenhotel.com 


Coloma Resort w real 

6921 Mt. Murphy Road 

Coloma | 800-238-2298 

colomaresort.com 


Delta Diamond Farm w real 

15175 Highway 160 

Isleton 

916-812-8929 

deltadiamondfarm.com 


Elk Grove Masonic Temple w real 

Rose Garden Venue 

9829 Waterman Road 

Elk Grove 

916-685-9818 

elkgrovemasons.org 


Fausel Ranch w real 

4881 Hanks Exchange Road 

Placerville 

Deanna: 530-622-4390 

facebook.com/ 

fauselranchplacerville 


The Firehouse w real 

1112 Second Street 

Old Sacramento 

916-442-4772 

firehouseoldsac.com 


Folsom 

Community Center w real 

52 Natoma Street 

Folsom | 916-461-6620 

folsomcommunitycenter.com 


Genoa Town Hall 

Genoa Church 

Genoa Park w real 

Town of Genoa 

PO Box 14, Genoa, NV 

775-782-8696 

genoanevada.org 


GENERAL 

AVAILABILITY 

& CAPACITY 


Ceremony sites: up to 250 

Reception sites: up to 180 


Outdoor Ceremony site: 550 

Outdoor Covered 

Reception site: 250 

Indoor Conference room: 72 


Indoor and outdoor ceremony 

and reception sites: 

50-500 guests 



June - September 

Garden: 150 

Creek site 

Bride’s room 


Indoor: 16-110 seated 

Outdoor: up to 300 seated 


Half ballroom: up to 275 

Full ballroom: up to 560 

Town of Genoa rents the historic 

buildings Town Church and Town Hall 

and Town Park—Open year round 

Town Hall: Wed - Sun: 8 am to 11 pm; 

120 seated; 240 auditorium style 

Town Church: Wed - Sat: 8 am to 8 pm; 

Sun: Noon – 8 pm; up to 80 guests 

Town Park: Mon - Sun: 8 am to dusk 


PERMITTED 

& BAR INFO 

No 

Full bar 

Yes 

Clients provide their 

own alcohol and bar 

service 

Yes 

Licensed bartending 

service required 

Yes 

Portable bar 

Clients provide their 

own alcohol 

Yes 

Wine, beer and 

Champagne 

No 

Full bar, expansive 

wine list, bar 

packages 

Yes 

Preferred Caterer: 

Hannibal’s Catering 

& Events 

Bar facility available 

for clients to use; Clients 

can provide own 

alcohol or caterer 

ADDITIONAL 

INSURANCE 

REQUIRED? 

BOTTOM LINE 



No Prices from $64 - $86 

Rental fees vary 


and pricing 

Yes 

Yes 


pricing 

Multiple options 

available, call or email to 

deltadiamondfarm@ 

gmail.com 

for details and pricing 

Discounted rates for 

Friday and Sunday and 

off season months 

OTHER 


• Day-of on-site coordination provided 

• Views of the Capitol and Sacramento 

skyline 

• On-site Accommodations 

• Bridal Suite for day-of preparation 

• Valet parking 

• A variety of wedding locations with 

picturesque views of the American 

River 

• On-site cabins, tent cabins, RV rentals 

and campsites available 

• On-site catering available 

• White water rafting and ropes 

challenge course 

• One wedding per day 



• Choose your own vendors 

• Bridal suite 

• Beautiful kid-friendly property with 

outdoor lighting, 2-story rustic barn, 

20 acres of cherry trees and English 

garden courtyard 

• Complimentary self-parking 

• Centrally-located in the 

California Delta 

Yes Call for details • Rose Garden 

• Free private parking 

• Fully equipped kitchen 

• Large outdoor picnic area 

• Rental includes: tables and chairs 

Yes 

No 

Yes 


pricing 


pricing 

Site rental fee: 8 hr. 

minimum on Friday 

and Saturday; 4 hr. 

minimum on Sunday 

Half ballroom: 

$95-$130 per hour 

Full ballroom: $180- 

$260 per hour, call for 

details and pricing 

Yes Yes Call or email for details 

and pricing: 

genoamanager 

@douglasnv.us. 


• Victorian gazebo beside babbling 

brook 

• Private bride’s room overlooking 

gardens, wedding and reception site 


• Award-winning chefs 

• On-site special events team 

• Reduced rates on Friday and Sunday, 

and weekdays 

• Gardens, landscaped grounds and 

fountains 

• Valet parking available at addt’l. cost 

• Bride’s room and sheltered outdoor 

patio surrounded by greenery; great 

for ceremonies 

• Free on-site parking 

• Located next to Folsom City Park; 

beautiful setting for photos 

• Additional catering fees apply for 

outside catering 

• Doesn't include additional services, 

such as catering, bar and minister, etc. 

• Town Hall rental includes 20 - 6' foot 

tables, padded chairs 

Gold Hill 

Vineyard and Brewery w real 

5660 Vineyard Lane 

Placerville | 530-626-6522 

goldhillvineyard.com 


Grand View Dining Room w real 

1329 Waterloo Lane, 

Gardnerville, NV 

775-782-5500, ext. 5243 

douglasnv.us 



Outdoor site available 

May 15 - October 15, up to 300 

Winery Lodge available year 

round, up to 150 

Monday - Friday, after 4pm; Saturday 

8am to 8pm, will stay open 

later for a fee 

Up to 350 

Yes 

Wine, beer and 

Champagne 

available, rental 

includes bartender 

Yes 

Outside catering 

and bar is allowed 

(must get an 

alcohol permit) 

No 

Yes 


pricing; discounted 

rates for off-season 

bookings from 

December 1 - March 15 

Monday – Thursday: 

$800 

Friday: $1,000 

Saturday/Sunday: 

$2,000 

$1,000 deposit (double 

when alcohol is served) 


• Stunning views overlooking the vineyards 

and the American River Canyon 

• On-site brewery produces six handcrafted 

ales 

• Bridal changing rooms available at 

both locations 

• Seating and dancing for up to 350 

• Fantastic Ranch and Mountain Views 

• Outdoor Patio 




(cont’d.) 

VENUE NAME 

& CONTACT 

INFORMATION 

GENERAL 

AVAILABILITY 

& CAPACITY 


PERMITTED 

& BAR INFO 

ADDITIONAL 

INSURANCE 

REQUIRED? 

BOTTOM LINE 



OTHER 


Granite Bay Golf Club w real 

9600 Golf Club Drive 

Granite Bay 

Kelle: 916-791-7578 ext 110 

granitebayclub.com 


Outside Ceremony site: 240 

Inside Ceremony site: 110 

HS Colt Rooms: 60 

Conservatory: 240 inside, 

300 inside/outside 

No 

Full bar 

No 

$40 and up per person, 

call for details 

$300-$2,000 site rental 

fee depending on season, 


• Non-members can host events at club 

• Private Event Director on-site 

• Spectacular golf course views from 

every room 

• Bride and groom’s changing rooms 

• Indoor and outdoor ceremonies 

• Covered patios 

Heavenly 

Mountain Resort w real 

P.O. Box 2180 

Stateline, NV 

775-586-4442 

skiheavenly.com 


Receptions available May - October 

Other wedding events 

available year round 

Three locations to choose from: 

Lakeview Lodge, Blue Sky Terrace, 

and Tamarack Lodge; capacity 

varies from minimum of 30 to a 

max of 350 

No 

Full bar available 

with flexible options 

No 

Varies by location, 

multiple packages 

available 


and pricing: 

akremer@vailresorts.com 

• Private mountain top venues 


• Complimentary tastings 

• Available for ceremonies, receptions, 

meet and greets, post brunch and 

rehearsal dinners 

• Flexible options 

Helwig Winery w real 

11555 Shenandoah Road 

Plymouth 

Kathleen: 209-245-5200 

helwigwinery.com 


May - October 

Outdoor Ceremony Site: 150 

Several options for reception: 

Amphitheater: 150 

Three Sisters Conference Room: 85 

Underground Wine Cave: 42 

seated, 75 standing 

Preferred vendor list 

Wine and 

Champagne available, 

rental includes 

bartender; beer and 

soda to be provided 

by client. No hard 

alcohol allowed 

Yes 


pricing 

• 44 acre vineyard estate 

• Contemporary American barn design 

• Sweeping 360 degree views 

• Multiple ceremony/reception sites 

• 5,000 square foot underground cave 

The HideOut w real 

43300 State Highway 88 

Kirkwood | 209-223-0718 

hideoutkirkwood.com 


Weddings: June - October 

Vacations: Open year round 

Yes 

BYOB 

No additional fees 

Yes 


available; call for details 

and pricing 

• Lodging on site 

• Camping on site 

• No curfews, no noise restrictions 

• Flexibility of wedding and reception sites 

• High Sierra location 

Hilton Sacramento 

Arden West w real 

2200 Harvard Street 

Sacramento 

916-604-3599 

hiltonsacramentoardenwest.com 


Historic Oakdale Ranch w real 

17601 County Rd. 86A 

Esparto 

Chelsea: 530-507-8048 



Hyatt Regency 

Lake Tahoe Resort, 

Spa & Casino w real 

111 Country Club Drive 

Incline Village, NV 

775-886-6693 

hyatttahoeweddings.com 


Hyatt Regency 

Sacramento w real 

1209 L Street 

Sacramento | 916-321-3520 

sacramento.hyatt.com 


Ironstone Vineyards w real 

1894 Six Mile Road 

Murphys 

209-728-1251, ext. 11 

ironstonevineyards.com 

ironstoneweddings.com 


Jackson Rancheria 

Casino Resort w real 

12222 New York Ranch Road 

Jackson | 209-223-8477 

jacksoncasino.com 



Ceremony: up to 350 guests 

Reception: up to 400 guests 

Open May - October 

300 guest maximum 



Sites for 40 - 750 guests 


Regency Ballroom: 1,000 

Capitol View Room: 200 

Grand Terrace: 100 


Capacity varies by venue site 


Maximum banquet seating: 350 

Family-style seating: 500 

Reception standing passed 

appetizers with food stations: 

800 

See hotel for details No See website for current 

menus and pricing 

Yes 

Wine and beer, 

hard alcohol with 

licensed bartender 

Full or customized 

bar available 

Outside food 

vendors permitted 

only for specialty 

cuisines 

No 

Full bar 

Yes 

Beer and wine 

packages available 

No—full service 

catering available 

Full bar 

Yes 

Yes if using 

outside 

vendor only 

No 

Yes 

No 

Call for site tour 

Packages start at 

$3,900 for under 75 ppl 

Site visits by 

appointment; call for 

details and pricing 

Call or email to learn 

more from their event 

managers or visit 

laketahoe.hyatt.com 

$70-$95 per person, 


Site rental fee varies, 


Discounted parking 

available 


available 


pricing 


available 


pricing 


• Exquisite cuisine 

• Well-seasoned staff 

• Dance floor and staging included 

• Complimentary guest room 

• Customized menus 

• Simple and stress free 

• A/V support 

• One Weekend, One Wedding 

• Easily accessible historic country 

property with unlimited possibilities 

• Multiple ceremony and reception sites, 

including an orchard, pond and barn 

• Beautiful panoramic views 

• Now offering tethered hot air balloon 

rides for the bride, groom and guests 

• Toast with exclusive Turkovich Family 

Wines 

• Book by Dec 31, 2018 and earn up to 

5 free honeymoon nights anywhere in 

the world 

• Compelling pricing and offers available 

for winter dates 

• Get married on North Lake Tahoe’s 

only private beach, or in shadow of 

snow-capped cottages and evergreens 


• Capitol View Room features city view 

and four outdoor balconies 

• Multiple outdoor ceremony locations 

• On-site accommodations available 

• Several unique locations to choose from 

• Backup options for inclement weather 

• Private bridal dressing suite 

• Rehearsal and ceremony coordination 

• Award-winning Ironstone Wines 

• Complimentary on-site parking 

• Dedicated security staff 

• On-site transportation for bridal party 

• Handicap accessible 


• Beautiful secluded and private reception 

site; Indoor and outdoor reception 

options 

• Spacious and beautiful bridal suite 

included in packages 

• Hotel rooms on-site for guests at discounted 

rate; and casino play specials 

for guests 

• Full service on-site floral team for all 

events available at discounted rate 




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VENUE NAME 

& CONTACT 

INFORMATION 

GENERAL 

AVAILABILITY 

& CAPACITY 


PERMITTED 

& BAR INFO 

ADDITIONAL 

INSURANCE 

REQUIRED? 

BOTTOM LINE 



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Kimpton Sawyer Hotel w real 

500 J Street 

Sacramento 

916-399-4730 

sawyerhotel.com 



Seated 120-260 

Standing 250-600 

Ceremony 100-260 

No 

Full bar 

Yes 


available 


and pricing: 

sales@sawyerhotel.com 

• 20,000 of event space 

• 4,500 sq. ft outdoor terrace 

• Ballroom with soaring ceilings 18’-24’ 

• Chic outdoor pool deck with sweeping 

views of DOCO, Tower bridge 

• Delectable farm-to-fork elevated 

menus 

• Dedicated staff to coordinate all needs: 

room blocks, décor, catering 

• 250 spacious, sophisticated guest 

rooms and suites 

Kirkwood 

Mountain Resort w real 

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr. 

Kirkwood 

Shannon: 209-258-7406 

kirkwood.com 


Three locations to choose from: 

Village Plaza: Available Summer: 

up to 300 

Red Cliffs Lodge: Available year 

round; up to 200 

Off the Wall Bar and Grill: Available 

year round; up to 150 (dinner outside); 

up to 100 (dinner inside) 

No 


with flexible options 

No 

Varies by location 

based on season and 

day of week 


and pricing: 

sproper@vailresorts.com 


• Available for ceremonies, receptions, 

meet and greets, post brunch and 

rehearsal dinners 

• Flexible options 

• No time constraints 

La Provence 

Restaurant & Terrace w real 

110 Diamond Creek Place 

Roseville | 916-789-2002 

laprovenceroseville.com 



Yes 

Full bar 

No 


available 


pricing 

• Separate adjacent space with bar and 

outside patio available as well 


• Silverware, glassware and linens 

provided 

• Meadow with oak trees 

• Romantic fireplace 

• Dance floor and private bar 

• Free parking 


Lake Natoma Inn w real 

702 Gold Lake Drive 

Folsom 

Erin: 916-932-2769 

lakenatomainn.com 

See ad page 80 


Two outdoor ceremony sites 

Garden Patio: 110 

Gazebo: 250 

Three indoor ballrooms 

Grand Pavilion: 170 

Sierra Ballroom: 250 

The Sutter Room: 110 

No 


Yes 

Wedding packages 

start at $35 per person, 

call for details and 

monthly specials 

Site rental fee 

ranges from 

$500-$2,200 


• Access to the American River for 

romantic lakeside photos 

• Grand Pavilion has beautifully draped 

ceiling and crystal chandeliers 

• 138 hotel rooms 


Lakeside at 

Bartley Cavanaugh w real 

8301 Freeport Boulevard 

Sacramento | 916-808-0957 

sacramentogolfweddings.com 



Indoor/outdoor: 150+ 

No 

Full bar 

No 



and pricing 


• Flexibility 


• Country club experience without the 

price 

• Only one wedding/event per day 

Lawley Ranch w real 

40298 Best Ranch Road 

Woodland 

Alison: 530-405-9514 

lawleyranch.com 



April - October up to 200 

November - March up to 50 

Yes 

Can coordinate 

full bar options; 

or clients can bring 

in own bartender or 

beverage caterer 

Yes 

Site visits by 

appointment only 

Email for details and 

pricing 

lawleyranchevents@ 

gmail.com 

• Private 30 acre property with lovely 

flower gardens 

• Olive tree lined road 

• Separate rooms for couples to get ready 

• Choose own vendors; preferred vendor 

list available 

• One wedding/event per day 

Lincoln Wedding Venue w real 

630 Lincoln Avenue 

Woodland 

530-402-1770 

yoloeats.com 



Standing capacity up to 300 

Seated capacity up to 175 

Private parking lot 29 stalls plus 2 

ASA compliant stalls 

No outside catering 

permitted 

Full bar service 

available 

Yes 

Venue rental rates: 

Friday/Saturday 

$5,000, Sunday 

$3,000, Monday- 

Thursday $2,500 

Contact for pricing of 

additional services 

• Woodland’s premier venue 

• Elegant and spacious grand dining 

room, gold ballroom, club/library 

room, patio, European themed pub, 

four fireplaces 

• Award winning catering and service 

• A/V support 

• Complimentary parking 

Luna Lounge by Bella Bru w real 

5038 Fair Oaks Boulevard 

Carmichael 

Christina: 916-704-9749 

bellabrucafe.com 


Intimate dining space for 

15-60 guests 

Up to 75 for cocktail parties 

Indoor/outdoor options 

Flexible Room Setting 

No 

Full Bar 

Custom Speciality 

Cocktails 

Call for details 

$500 food and beverage 

minimum; 

minimum may vary for 

outdoor options 

Call or email for details: 

bellabru.christina@ 

gmail.com 

• Free Parking 

• Custom linens included 

• A/V and Sound System 

• Private Entrance and Restrooms 

• On-site event coordinator 

• Custom menus including European 

and Mediterranean 

• Full bakery-custom desserts and cakes 

The Maples w real 

40162 Best Ranch Road 

Woodland 

530-379-3681 




Ceremony & Reception 

up to 300 guests 

Required to use 

Approved 

Vendor List 

Yes 

Multiple spaces 

available 


and pricing 

events@ 


• Large historic country estate with 

multiple beautiful locations 

• Bridal suite and groom’s den 

• Overnight accommodations available 

• Free parking 

Monte Verde Inn w real 

18841 Foresthill Road 

Foresthill 

530-888-8123 

monteverdeinn.net 


Open year round: Friday, Saturday 

and Sunday 

Up to 100 indoors 

Up to 220 outdoors 


or bar allowed 

Beer and wine 

only bar 

Yes 

Email for pricing and 

availability 

inquiry@ 

monteverdeinnevents. 

com 

• All packages include: catering, staff, full 

set up and break down, cake, centerpieces 

and other floral 

• Local lodging accommodations 

• On-site wedding coordination and 

planning 

• Getting ready suites 

• Only one wedding per day 




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VENUE NAME 

& CONTACT 

INFORMATION 

The Murieta Inn and Spa w real 

7337 Murieta Drive 

Rancho Murieta 

916-354-3900 

themurietainn.com 


Newcastle Gardens Bed & 

Breakfast and Red Horse 

Barn w real 

950 Taylor Road 

Newcastle 

916-417-9765 

newcastlebnb.com 


Northstar California w real 

100 Northstar Drive 

Truckee 

530-562-3830 

northstarcalifornia.com 


Old Sugar Mill w real 

35265 Willow Avenue 

Clarksburg 

916-744-1615 

oldsugarmill.com 


Orchard Creek Lodge w real 

965 Orchard Creek Lane 

Lincoln 

Kathy: 916-625-4043 

orchardcreeklodge.com 


Park Winters w real 

27850 County Road 26 

Winters 

530-669-3692 

parkwinters.com 


The Pavilion 

at Haggin Oaks w real 

3645 Fulton Avenue 

Sacramento | 916-870-8597 

sacramentogolfweddings.com 


Rancho Victoria 

Vineyard w real 

16920 Greilich Road 

Plymouth 

Cindy: 209-600-2557 

ranchovictoriavineyard.com 


Randy Peters 

Catering & Event Center w real 

105 Vernon Street 

Roseville 

916-726-2339 

randypeterscatering.com 


Residence Inn by Marriott 

Sacramento Downtown at 

Capitol Park w real 

1121 15th Street, Sacramento 

Katlyn Cooper: 916-267-6810 

risacramento.com 


GENERAL 

AVAILABILITY 

& CAPACITY 


Acre Park Ceremony and Reception 

Site: 300+ 

Outdoor Terrace: 10-250 seated 

Indoor: 10-275 seated 


Featuring garden or barn 

ceremonies and receptions 

year around 

Up to 130 


From 50 to 300 guests 


Indoor: 50 - 200 

Outdoor: 50 - 500+ 

Depends on spaces and 

package booked 


Ceremony and reception 

up to 250 


Accommodates 15-200 indoor, 

400+ outdoor guests 


Indoor/outdoor: 300+ 


PERMITTED 

& BAR INFO 


permitted 

Full bar services 

available 

No 

Wine, beer, cocktails 

by caterer 


or alcohol permitted 

Full bar 

Must choose from 

approved caterers 

Bartending through 

catering package; 

case minimums 

based on headcount 


permitted 

Full bar with 

multiple options 

In-house catering 

only 

Full bar services 

available 

No 

Full bar 

ADDITIONAL 

INSURANCE 

REQUIRED? 

No 

Yes 

No 

Yes 

No 


No 

BOTTOM LINE 



email for package 

details and pricing: 

sales@murietainn.com 

Varies by day of week 

and menu selected 

Please email on website 

or call for details 

Packages start at 

$1,900 plus $70 per 

person for food and bar 


and pricing: 

blfox@vailresorts.com 

Call or email for pricing 

and to schedule a tour: 

events@oldsugarmill.com 

Multiple pricing options 

available, call for details 

and pricing 


available, minimums 

must be met for 

exclusive use 


and pricing: 

weddings@parkwinters.com 



and pricing 

Up to 300 guests Call for details Call for details Multiple packages 

available; call or email 


cindy@rvv.bz 





Yes 

Catering and bar 

service can be 

provided 

No 

Full bar 

Yes 

Yes 

Packages vary by date, 

time and size. Please 

visit website or call for 

more information 


available; call or email 


katlyn.cooper@ 

risacramento.com 


OTHER 


• Full service event planning 

• Bridal ready room 

• Full salon and spa services 

• 83 guest rooms 

• Restaurant and full bar 

• Transportation services 

• Gym, swimming pool and jacuzzi 

• Can arrange golf, horseback, hot air 

balloon, winery tours, vintage airplane 

• Very private gated estate 

• Historic mansion and vintage barn 

with rustic elegance, lush gardens and 

cobblestone courtyards and upscale 

furnishings 

• 2015 and 2016 Couples’ Choice Award 

from Wedding Wire 

• Voted Number One Venue in the Granite 

Bay, Roseville and Rocklin area for 

2016 by Style Magazine Readers 

• Multiple venues to choose from 


• Charming pedestrian Village with 35 

shops and restaurants 

• Beautiful panoramic mountain views 

• Endless activities 

• On-site lodging 


• Rustic, industrial elegance 

• Bridal suites available 

• On-site coordinator/wedding planning 

services available 

• Wine tasting 

• Elegant indoor/outdoor reception space 

• Ceremony amphitheater on the green 

• Full service catering 

• Rehearsal and reception on-site 

coordination 

• Bridal day spa packages 

• 10 acres of gardens, historic mansion 

and event barn; salt water pool and 

fire pits 

• Indoor and outdoor event space for 

ceremonies and receptions 

• All packages include catering, setup and 

full staffing 

• Luxurious overnight accommodations 

for up to 20 guests 


• Flexibility 


• Country club experience without the 

price 

• Only one wedding/event per day 

• Scenic private estate, located at the 

base of Amador County’s famed 

Shenandoah Valley wine region 

• Package includes tables, chairs and 

set-up/breakdown 

• Vineyard cottage bridal and 

honeymoon suite with one to two 

nights accommodations available 

• Catering provided by the #1 wedding 

caterer in Sacramento according to 

Sacramento A-list and Style Magazine 

• Flexibility for all types of events 

• Elegant venue with top-of-the-line 

entertainment accommodations 

• Full bar service with customized menus 

specific to the occasion 

• 40+ years of wedding and reception 

catering and event planning experience 

• Spacious accommodations/wedding 

suites 

• Outdoor pool and fitness center 

• Near popular tourist attractions 

• On-site lounge 

• Intimate wedding, rehearsal dinner and 

brunch spaces 




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VENUE NAME 

& CONTACT 

INFORMATION 

GENERAL 

AVAILABILITY 

& CAPACITY 


PERMITTED 

& BAR INFO 

ADDITIONAL 

INSURANCE 

REQUIRED? 

BOTTOM LINE 



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The Ridge Golf Club 

& Events Center w real 

2020 Golf Course Road 

Auburn 

530-888-7888, ext. 640 

ridgegc.com 



Capacity of up to 300 

No, except for 

desserts 

Full bar 

No 



and pricing 

Discounts for off 

season bookings 


• Fully customizable menus 

• Well-trained and knowledgeable staff 

• Bridal suites available for both parties 

Sacramento 

Masonic Temple w real 

1123 J Street 

Sacramento 

916-443-5058 

sacramentomasonictemple.org 


Ballroom is open year round 

Up to 500 for reception 

Separate room for weddings 

Up to 200 for ceremony 

Yes—caterer may 

use kitchen for 

warming 

Client’s bartender 

may serve on 

tiled area 

Yes $2,900 in 2018 + 

cleaning fee + guards 

Plus $1,000 refundable 

deposit 

Email for details: 

office@ 

sacramentomasonictemple.org 

• Elegant, historic ballroom 

• Surrounded by parking 

• Near Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 

• Nearby hotels 

• Commercial refrigerator and freezer 

available for use 

Sacramento Memorial 

Auditorium and Sacramento 

Convention Center Complex w real 

1400 J Street 

Sacramento | 916-808-5291 

916-446-1215 

sacramentoconventioncenter.com 



Memorial Auditorium up to 500 

Grand Ballroom up to 1,600 

K Street Ballroom up to 400 

No 

Full bar 

Yes 


available, call for 

packages and pricing 

Full services available 

Sheldon Inn w real 

9000 Grant Line Road 

Elk Grove 

916-686-8330 

sheldoninn.com 



up to 300+ guests 

No 

Full Bar 

No 

See website for more 

information or visit 

them on theknot.com 

• Gorgeous outdoor venue with string 

lights, large dance floor, and outdoor 

bar 

• Victorian Farmhouse for Bridal Party 

Included 

• Located 15 minutes from downtown 

Sacramento 

• Tent available 

Thunder Valley 

Casino Resort w real 

1200 Athens Avenue 

Lincoln 

916-408-8435 

thundervalleyresort.com 



Up to 600 

All catering and 

bar services are 

provided by 

Thunder Valley 

No 

Brunch/Lunch: starting 

at: $28 per person 

Dinner: starting at $38 

per person 

Minimums apply 


pricing 

• Floral and event designer available 

• Indoor and outdoor ceremony and 

reception sites 

• On-site bakery for custom cakes 

and sweets—can be purchased for 

receptions at other venues 

• Full service day-of coordination 

available 


• Full service day spa with sauna and 

steam rooms—separate men/women 

areas 

Timber Creek Ballroom w real 

7050 Del Webb Boulevard 

Roseville 

Jenny: 916-426-3683 

timbercreekballroom.com 



Ceremony site: 250 seated/300 

standing 

Ballroom: 300 guests 

Ask for quote 

Full-service liquor 

license 

No 

$27-37 per person, call 

for details 

Call for pricing 

• Price match guarantee program 


• Award-winning catering services 

Triple S Ranch w real 

4600 Mountain Home 

Ranch Road, Calistoga 

415-760-3432 

triplesranchnapa.com 


Open year-round 

Indoor and outdoor 

ceremony and reception sites 

for up to 200 guests 

Yes 

Full Bar 

BYO permitted— 

client can bring 

their own alcohol; 

licensed server is 

required 

Yes 

Call or email for pricing: 

info@ 

triplesranchnapa.com 

• 20-acre private estate with stunning 

Western views across the Napa Valley 

• Ceremony site under leafy boughs of 

the famed 175-year-old Walnut tree 

• Newly renovated Grand Victorian and 

14 charming cabins sleep up to 50 

• The Vintner’s Barn accommodates up 

to 200 people for reception 

• All events include use of the outdoor 

pizza oven, Argentine BBQ and full 

commercial kitchen 

• Swimming pool, gym, infinity hot tub 

for 25, and organic garden 

Tsakopoulos 

Library Galleria w real 

828 I Street 

Sacramento 

916-264-2800 

librarygalleria.com 



Indoor Only 

Max capacity: 500 

No, choose 

from several of 

Sacramento’s finest 

caterers 

Yes Call or email for pricing • Large atrium style windows 

• Main floor: 5,400 square feet 

• Beautiful photo opportunities 

• Bridal room available 

Vizcaya Sacramento w real 

2019 21st Street 

Sacramento 

916-594-9285 




Indoor and outdoor ceremony 

and reception sites up to 240 

No outside catering, 

but clients are allowed 

one cultural dish/ 

appetizer 

Client provides own 

alcohol; venue provides 

bartender, mixers, 

garnishes and nonalcoholic 

beverages 

with no corkage or 

additional fees 

Yes 


available 

Prices starting at $43 

per person; minimums 

also apply 


and pricing: 

frontdesk@ 


• Day-of coordinator to assist with 

planning and execution of wedding 

• Custom event design 

• Wedding packages include two 

getting ready suites, complimentary 

cake cutting, linens, napkins, white 

chiavari chairs and more, call for details 

• Garden areas for ceremony and 

cocktail receptions 

• Bed & breakfast in the Historic Mansion 

with 8 hotel rooms available for guests 





(cont’d.) 

VENUE NAME 

& CONTACT 

INFORMATION 

GENERAL 

AVAILABILITY 

& CAPACITY 


PERMITTED 

& BAR INFO 

ADDITIONAL 

INSURANCE 

REQUIRED? 

BOTTOM LINE 



OTHER 


The Willow Ballroom 

and Event Center w real 

10724 CA-160 

Hood 

916-548-3511 

thewillowballroom.com 



20-600 guests 

Indoor/Outdoor ceremony sites 

No 

Must use preferred 

caterers list. 

Must use preferred 

mobile bartending 

and beverage 

catering 

Yes 

Call, email or visit 

website for package 


info@ 

thewillowballroom.com 

• Tables and chairs for up to 275 guests 

• Unique furnishings and eclectic chandeliers 

• Complimentary valet parking 

• Use of local private villa with lush gardens, 

fruit orchards, and vineyards for 

day of event photo session with event 

photographer 

• Furnished back patio 

Wilson Vineyards w real 

by appointment only— 

Clarksburg 

Sandy: 916-744-1456 ext 11 

wilsonvineyards.com 


April - November 15 

Several ceremony sites and 

indoor/outdoor reception areas, 


Garden: 300+ 

Indoor rooms: up to 225 

Yes 

Venue packages 

include bartenders 

and beverage packages 

of beer, wine, 

sparkling wine, soft 

drinks and water; 


Yes 

Many different inclusive 

packages available, call 

for details 


• Vintage barn and gardens with 

gazebo, outdoor dance floor, outdoor 

string lights and wedding archways 

Wine & Roses Hotel, 

Restaurant and Spa w real 

2505 West Turner Road 

Lodi | 209-371-6117 

winerose.com 



Ceremony site: 350 seated, 

450 standing 

Two indoor rooms: up to 60, 

and up to 350 

No 

Full bar 

No 

Many different inclusive 

packages available, call 

for details 


• Lush serene setting, award-winning 

cuisine 


The Yolanda Ranch w real 

20432 County Road 99 

Woodland 

530-681-3311 

theyolandaranch.com 



Outdoor only at this time 

up to 250 

Barn coming soon 

Yes 

Full bar 

Yes 

Call, email or visit 

website for package 


jameeb6@gmail.com 

• On-site bridal suite and groomsmen 

parlor inside Historic Mansion 


• On-site parking 

• Weekend access, only one wedding 

per weekend 

• Beautiful garden area for ceremony 

and reception 

• Barn coming soon 


additional venues— 

reception sites 

Bare Ranch by Michael David Winery w real 

209-482-8725 

Bear Valley Lodge | 209-753-2301 

Beatnik Studios w real | 916-400-4281 

Belle Vie Vineyard | 925-778-1900 

Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm w real 

530-633-2568 

Blackberry Creek | 916-532-3799 

Blue Angel Cafe Loft w real 

530-544-6544 

California Museum Facility Rentals 

916-654-5688 

Cameron Park Country Club w real 

530-672-7900 

Camp Nauvoo Weddings w real 

916-207-9441 

Capitol Plaza Ballrooms w real 916-443-4483 

Centerville Estate w real | 530-891-0641 

Cielo Estate Winery w real | 530-672-8575 

Clunie Community Center w real 

916-243-8292 

Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento 

Cal Expo | 916-929-7900 

Croatian American Cultural Center 

916-489-0339 

Crocker Art Museum w real 

916-808-7000 

Dancing Pines | 203-592-8384 

Deer Creek w real | 916-230-6015 

The Delta King w real | 916-444-8052 

Dodasa Ranch Weddings w real 

209-772-2700 

DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento w real 

916-924-4900 

Durst Winery & Estate | 209-601-1413 

East Fork Ranch | 775-671-2164 

Embassy Suites w real | 916-326-5000 

Eventi Ltd. at Caverna 57 | 916-737-5757 

The Falls Event Center w real 

Elk Grove: 916-638-9850 

Roseville: 916-560-1945 

Field & Pond w real | 415-845-2295 

The Flower Farm w real | 916-652-4200 

Freeport Wine Country Inn w real 

916-665-9500 

Garden Valley Ranch | 707-795-0919 

Gold Hill Gardens w real | 916-663-3060 

Granlibakken Tahoe w real | 800-543-3221 

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch 

800-334-6939 

The Hamilton Room at 

Federalist Public House | 916-661-6134 

Hanford Ranch Winery w real | 916-812-5399 

Harmony Ridge Lodge w real | 530-478-0615 

The Heirloom Inn w real | 209-217-6834 

Historic Hotel Woodland w real | 530-662-3213 

Hotel Leger Restaurant & Saloon 

209-286-1401 

Lake Tahoe Golf Course w real | 530-577-0788 

The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa w real 

855-700-5263 

Lehman Barn at the Varozza Ranch w real 

530-417-1000 

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area w real 

760-934-2571 

Mitchells Mountain Meadows w real 

775-427-5171 

Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa w real 

775-586-4604 

Morgan Creek Golf Club w real | 916-771-8370 

Mountain House Estate | 707-385-1410 

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino w real 

866-821-9996 

The Ridge Tahoe w real | 775-588-3553 

The Rink Studios | 916-996-9505 

Rough & Ready Vineyard 

and Guest House w real | 530-432-7375 

Ryde Hotel & Event Center w real 

916-776-1318 

Saluti Cellars w real | 530-626-0800 

Seasons 52 | 916-922-5252 

Seka Hills w real | 530-796-2810 

Serrano Country Club w real | 916-932-1167 

ShadowRidge Ranch and 

The Davies Family Inn w real | 530-295-1000 

Sheraton Grand w real | 916-447-1700 

Sierra Banquet Center w real | 530-644-0345 

Sky Ridge Ranch | 916-572-7521 

Sorelle Winery | 209-931-4350 

Squaw Valley Stables | 530-536-6443 

Studio 817 w real | 916-798-4292 

The Terrace at 300 Capitol Mall 

916-492-0300 

Vacaville Opera House w real | 707-446-4441 

Viaggio Estate & Winery w real | 209-368-1378 

Vida Buena Farm | 209-736-9638 

The Vintage Monkey | 916-668-7114 

Wedgewood Sequoia Mansion w real 

866-966-3009 

Willow Creek Events w real | 530-742-8089 

Wolfe Heights Event Center w real 

916-882-5001 




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1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys, CA 95247 

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Voted the regions’ favorite Italian restaurant 

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Temple Photography & Photo Booth 

916-856-2543 | Sacramento 

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916-402-9356 

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916-744-1456 ext 11 

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P.O. Box 2555 

Elk Grove, CA 95759 

916-862-1224 

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530-277-7906 

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72056 CA-70, Graeagle, CA 

530-832-5528 

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916-807-4505 

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1001 Enterprise Way, Ste. 200 

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530-681-0646 

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Sacramento, CA 95814 

916-932-8505 

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www.nikkihancock.com 

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530-758-5050 

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916-632-8941 

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Brittany Bahou 

707-400-5696 

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1808 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 

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888-808-KATE (5283) 

www.katewhelanevents.com 

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www.ashleyteasleyphotography.com 

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2020 Golf Course Rd., Auburn, CA 

530-888-7888 x640 

www.RidgeGC.com 

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Rachel Gonzalez | owner | photographer 

www.rachelgonzalezphotography.net 

775-240-8848 

www.facebook.com/RGPReno 

Specializing in wedding photography in the Reno 

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530-409-1749 

facebook.com/BarnAtSecondWind 

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The Barn at Second Wind features oak tree 

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916-384-5520 

www.paradiseparkway.com 

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1862 David Walley's Resort 

Hot Springs and Spa 

775-309-4561 



Arden Hills 



Carson Valley Inn Hotel / Casino 

775-782-9711 | carsonvalleyinn.com 








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Folsom Tourism Bureau 



The HideOut 

209-223-0718 | hideoutkirkwood.com 


Hilton Sacramento Arden West 

916-604-3599 




Spa & Casino 





Hyatt Regency Sacramento 

916-321-3520 | sacramento.hyatt.com 




Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 

209-223-8477 | jacksoncasino.com 


Kimpton Sawyer Hotel 

916-399-4730 | sawyerhotel.com 


Lake Natoma Inn 

916-932-2769 | lakenatomainn.com 




The Maples 

530-379-3681 | themapleswoodland.com 




Monte Verde Inn 

530-888-8123 | monteverdeinn.net 





Newcastle Gardens Bed & Breakfast and 

Red Horse Barn 

916-417-9765 | newcastlebnb.com 


Park Winters 

530-669-3692 | parkwinters.com 


Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento 

Downtown at Capital Park 

916-267-6810 | risacramento.com 


Thunder Valley Casino Resort 










Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant and Spa 

209-371-6117 | winerose.com 


attire, accessories & alterations 

gowns, tuxedos, jewelry, accessories and alterations 







530-755-4282 | 530-487-7110 






916-668-0206 | 916-780-4747 
































Origami Owl—Phyllis Enos 



















cakes, candies & desserts 

all the sweet stuff! 


916-672-2259 | aboveandbeyondcakes.com 



530-748-5366 | bakerandablackcat.com 



707-439-8299 | batterupcakery.com 




Capital Confections 

916-973-0249 | capitalconfections.com 


Cello Chocolate 

530-478-0877 | cellochocolate.com 



916-482-0708 | ettores.com 


Frank Vilt’s Cakes 

530-409-7046 | frankviltscakes.com 



916-708-6264 | gowestbakingandevents.com 




Icing on the Cupcake 

916-303-4333 






Rising Simplicity 

503-758-6575 | risingsimplicity.com 












cosmetic services & procedures 

dentists, cosmetic surgeons and med-spas 

Asante Spa 



dance instruction 

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Folsom 

916-895-5600 

arthurmurraysacramento.com 



Carson Valley 

800-727-7677 | visitcarsonvalley.org 



& Honeymoons 

800-872-8233 





San Miguel De Allende 



A & A Music Events 



Behind the Scene Sounds 

916-912-2876 | btssound.com 


djs 

Creative Memories Entertainment 















Enchanting Bridal Show 

enchantingbridalshow.com 


Live + Love Expo 



Luxury Wedding Shows 



Ultimate Bridal Shows 

ultimatebridalshows.com 


events 

floral designers 







916-730-1635 | ameshaus.com 









Bella Bloom 



Bloem Decor 



The Bloom Lab 

916-996-5572 | thebloomlab.com 





Flourish 










Graceful Gatherings 










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916-384-5520 




530-622-1121 












flowers—wholesale 

FiftyFlowers.com 



food & drink 

caterers & beverage services 

Bella Bru Catering 





Bella Cucina 

916-833-2468 | 209-223-3222 

bellacucina3.com 


Beth Sogaard Catering 

866-441-BETH | bethsogaard.com 


Catering by Design 

916-792-6485 





Classique Catering 

916-446-1215 | classiquecatering.com 


Diane Wilkinson Catering 

530-622-0799 



Fat’s Catering & Banquet Facility 

916-441-7966 | fatscatering.com 


The Hidden Table | 916-337-8613 

thehiddentablegourmet.com 




Jackson Catering & Events 

916-483-7300 | jacksoncateringevents.com 




Randy Peters Catering & Event Center 





Sierra Chef 



Simple Pleasures Restaurant & Catering 

916-645-1251 

cateringbysimplepleasures.com 


The Waffle Experience 

832-797-6576 | 916-285-0562 



gifts & gift registries 






Forever Glass 

530-363-4605 | foreverglass.works 











Origami Owl—Phyllis Enos 















hair, makeup, grooming & spas 

airbrush tan, on location services, salons and spas 

1862 David Walley’s Resort, 


775-309-4561 | 1862davidwalleysresort.com 


All Dolled Up Hair and Makeup Artistry 

530-206-7775 



Arden Hills 



Asante Spa 



Cait. The Beauty Babe. 

916-597-6500 

facebook.com/caitthebeautybabe 





Halo Salon & Day Spa 



Happily Beautiful 


530-632-0607 | happilybeautifulmakeup.com 


Hyatt Regency 

Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino 





Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful 



Lea Buehler BGorgeous 



Lisa Harter Hair and Makeup Artist 

530-559-7292 | lisamharter.com 


Mary Kay 

916-849-8164 | marykay.com/afpmurray 





Pretty Girl Fix 

707-400-5696 | prettygirlfix.com 








209-371-6117 | winerose.com 


lighting 




Behind the Scene Sounds / Lite Sacramento 

916-912-2876 | btssound.com 

litesacramento.com 




















musicians 


530-601-0914 | tanweddingsandevents.com 




officiants 

Loving Celebrations 

916-688-7756 | lovingcelebrations.com 




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paperie & signage 

invitations/wedding stationery and signmakers 

KWE Paperie by Kate Whelan Events 








Paper n Peonies 

903-780-7772 | papernpeonies.etsy.com 


Pfeiffer Event Planning 

916-607-6024 














photo booths 




Clementine Photo Booths 

916-932-8505 | clementinephotobooth.rentals 









Elite Video Booths 

866-569-6966 | elitevideobooths.com 







studioTHP 






Wescott & Co. Photography & Media 



photographers 

2 Girls 20 Cameras 

916-580-8200 | 2girls20cameras.com 




5 Star Wedding Films and Photography 

916-905-5782 | 5starweddingfilmsphoto.com 


Andrew & Melanie Photography 

530-274-2408 | andrewandmelanie.com 





916-417-8670 | angeleearceophotography.com 


Angelina T Photography 

916-225-5359 | angelinatphotography.com 


~AR Photography 

530-303-7077 | ar-photo.net 





photographers, cont’d. 


530-391-9260 | ashleyteasleyphotography.com 





916-913-2660 | capturephotographysac.com 


Carrie Ayn 



Charleton Churchill Photography 

916-520-4447 | charletonchurchill.com 




Chris Morairty Photography 

916-247-8084 | chrismorairtyphotography.com 


Chuck Roberts Photography 

916-632-8941 | chuckrobertsphoto.com 


CMYK Photography 

408-688-6469 | cmykphotography.com 



916-239-9403 



Dee & Kris Photography 

916-246-0546 | deeandkrisphotography.com 


Eleakis & Elder Photography 

916-451-4892 | eleakis.com 


Emily Tidwell Photography 

530-681-0646 

facebook.com/emilytidwellphotography 


Erica Baldwin Photography 

916-990-8826 | ericabaldwinphotography.com 




Factory 404 Company 

707-529-6709 | factory404company.com 




Farrell Photography 

209-257-4583 | 916-717-7902 










Jennifer Clapp Fine Art Photography 

916-584-4768 | jenniferclappphotography.com 


Jennifer Rapoza Photography 

209-613-4476 | jenniferrapozaphotography.com 


Julia Croteau Photography 

530-295-4850 | 530-953-9848 






916-812-5475 

katherineeylsephotography.com 



707-849-6776 





Leilani Paular Photography 

916-541-8191 | leilanipaular.com 




Lixxim Photography 

916-508-7868 | lixximphotography.com 





Lolilta Vasquez Photography 

916-393-6551 



Mariea Rummel Photography 

530-391-2266 | mariearummel.com 



916-484-1164 | meaganlucy.com 





916-800-3214 | monicasphoto.com 



916-849-7427 | nikkihancock.com 


Passion Studio 

916-505-9299 | 916-595-9067 

passionstudio.org 



916-705-5695 




775-240-8848 



Randy Jackson Photography 

530-277-7906 

randyjacksonphotography.com 



916-524-5526 | sarahjessicaphotography.net 


Sarah Maren Photography 

916-538-3602 | sarahmaren.com 


Satostudio 



Shoop’s Photography 

916-804-8578 | shoopsphotography.com 




Sierra Chef 



studioTHP 




707-685-7694 






uvVisions Photography by Jorge & UV 

916-320-1644 | uvvisions.byuvandjorge.com 




Valley Images Photography 

916-296-5057 





Vicens Forns Fine Art Photography 

707-637-7803 | vicensforns.com 






530-401-0820 | whitedaisyphoto.com 


planners, coordinators 

& event designers 

A Day To Remember 

Wedding & Event Planners 

916-452-4373 | adaytorememberca.com 



916-730-1635 | ameshaus.com 




Anaïs Event Planning & Design 

415-275-4776 | 415-894-9254 

anaisevents.com 


Catrina Maria Designs 

916-276-5080 | catrinamaria.com 


Cross & Dot Events 

916-807-4505 | crossanddotevents.com 


Danielle Roe Events 

925-890-5724 | danielleroeevents.com 







Events by Wise 

530-848-3843 | eventsbywise.com 









J. Marie Events 

916-718-0696 | jmarieservices.com 









Kate Whelan Events 





L Squared Affairs 

916-800-4522 

lsquaredaffairs.com/realweddings 




Laurie Schmalzel Events 

916-201-8540 


Obsessed Events 

530-295-8154 | obsessedevents.com 





Pfeiffer Event Planning 

916-607-6024 





Sierra Chef 



Strings & Champagne Events 

916-397-9346 | strings-champagne.com 










916-505-7018 



We Do Designs 

530-566-7603 | 530-321-1348 

916-398-1133 | wedodesigns.net 






Aba Daba Party & Equipment Rentals 

916-484-7368 | 916-725-1553 

abadaba.com 







Bella Bloom 









916-773-2133 | 916-562-2900 

775-773-8900 














916-807-4505 















530-676-4453 | partyroyalrentals.com 





Stevenz Company 

209-304-0835 | stevenzcompany.com 






We Do Designs 

530-566-7603 | 530-321-1348 | 916-398-1133 

wedodesigns.net 


transportation 

baraat horse services, limousines, party buses, carriages, 

valet services, vintage autos and more 

Folsom Tourism Bureau 




Vintage Transportation 

916-862-1224 

sentimentaljourneyvintage.com 





travel 


& Honeymoons 

800-872-8233 





San Miguel De Allende 



venue location finder 

The Venue Vixens 

916-374-0110 | thevenuevixens.com 


venues 

rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception sites 

1862 David Walley's Resort 


775-309-4561 



Arcade Underground 



Arden Hills 



Auburn Valley Weddings 

530-269-2775 | auburnvalleyweddings.com 


Avio Vineyards & Winery 

209-267-1515 | aviowine.com 




The Barn at Second Wind 

530-409-1749 

facebook.com/barnatsecondwind 


Butler Ranch 



Carson Valley Inn Hotel / Casino 

775-782-9711 | carsonvalleyinn.com 


Catta Verdera Country Club 

916-645-6722 | cattaverdera.com 










Coloma Resort 

800-238-2298 | colomaresort.com 


Delta Diamond Farm 

916-812-8929 | deltadiamondfarm.com 


Elk Grove Masonic Temple 

916-685-9818 | elkgrovemasons.org 


Fausel Ranch 

530-622-4390 

facebook.com/fauselranch placerville 


The Firehouse 

916-442-4772 | firehouseoldsac.com 


Folsom Community Center 

916-461-6620 | folsomcommunitycenter.com 


Genoa Town Hall/Genoa Church/Genoa Park 

775-782-8696 | genoanevada.org 


Gold Hill Vineyard and Brewery 

530-626-6522 | goldhillvineyard.com 


Grand View Dining Room 

775-782-5500 | douglasnv.us 


Granite Bay Golf Club 

916-791-7578 | granitebayclub.com 




Heavenly Mountain Resort 

775-586-4442 | skiheavenly.com 


Helwig Winery 

209-245-5200 | helwigwinery.com 


The HideOut 

209-223-0718 | hideoutkirkwood.com 


Hilton Sacramento Arden West 

916-604-3599 



Historic Oakdale Ranch 

530-507-8048 | historicoakdaleranch.com 





Spa & Casino 





Hyatt Regency Sacramento 

916-321-3520 | sacramento.hyatt.com 




Ironstone Vineyards 

209-728-1251 | ironstoneweddings.com 

ironstonevineyards.com 


Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 

209-223-8477 | jacksoncasino.com 


Kimpton Sawyer Hotel 

916-399-4730 | sawyerhotel.com 


Kirkwood Mountain Resort 

209-258-7406 | kirkwood.com 


La Provence Restaurant & Terrace 

916-789-2002 | laprovenceroseville.com 




Lake Natoma Inn 

916-932-2769 | lakenatomainn.com 




Lakeside at Bartley Cavanaugh 



Lawley Ranch 

530-405-9514 | lawleyranch.com 


Lincoln Wedding Venue 

530-402-1770 | yoloeats.com 


Luna Lounge by Bella Bru 



The Maples 

530-379-3681 | themapleswoodland.com 




Monte Verde Inn 

530-888-8123 | monteverdeinn.net 


Morgan’s On Main 

530-402-1275 | morgans-on-main.com 





Newcastle Gardens Bed & Breakfast and 

Red Horse Barn 

916-417-9765 | newcastlebnb.com 


Northstar California 

530-562-3830 | northstarcalifornia.com 


Old Sugar Mill 

916-744-1615 | oldsugarmill.com 



916-625-4043 | orchardcreeklodge.com 


Park Winters 

530-669-3692 | parkwinters.com 


The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks 



Rancho Victoria Vineyard 

209-600-2557 | ranchovictoriavineyard.com 


Randy Peters Catering & Event Center 





Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento 

Downtown at Capital Park 

916-267-6810 | risacramento.com 


The Ridge Golf Club & Events Center 

530-888-7888 | ridgegc.com 


Sacramento Masonic Temple 

916-443-5058 | sacramentomasonictemple.org 


Sacramento Memorial Auditorium and 

Sacramento Convention Center Complex 

916-808-5291 | 916-446-1215 

sacramentoconventioncenter.com 


Sheldon Inn 

916-686-8330 | sheldoninn.com 







Timber Creek Ballroom 

916-426-3683 | timbercreekballroom.com 


Triple S Ranch 

415-760-3432 | triplesranchnapa.com 


Tsakopoulos Library Galleria 

916-264-2800 | librarygalleria.com 



916-983-5181 | viscontisristorante.com 







The Waffle Experience 

832-797-6576 | 916-285-0562 



Whitney Oaks Golf Club 

916-632-8333 | whitneyoaksgolf.com 


The Willow Ballroom and Event Center 

916-548-3511 | thewillowballroom.com 


Wilson Vineyards 

916-744-1456 | wilsonvineyards.com 





209-371-6117 | winerose.com 


The Yolanda Ranch 

530-681-3311 | theyolandaranch.com 


video & film 

videographers and film makers 

5 Star Wedding Films and Photography 

916-905-5782 | 5starweddingfilmsphoto.com 


Satostudio 








words of wisdom 

Angela & Carmelo 

Celebrating 51 years of marriage! 

WEDDING PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COUPLE; CURRENT PHOTO OF COUPLE BY DANTE FONTANA © STYLE MEDIA GROUP. 

We recently asked this Folsom couple, 

“What advice or wisdom would you share with couples getting married today?” 

Here are their “Words of Wisdom:” 

Marriage is like a fruit... 

When you open it, it can be filled 

with a variety of delicate flavors... 

sweet and sour, yet wholesome. 

But once you get past the rind, you will be filled with laughter and enjoyment. 

We found the perfect fruit...for 51 years. 

—Angela & Carmelo 


Country Club atmosphere without the country club price 

Trizza Gerhart 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

TIMBER 

TIMBER Ballroom 

CREEK 

7050 Del Webb Blvd • Roseville, CA 95747 

916.426.3683 

916.774.3870 • www.timbercreekballroom.com

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