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Real Weddings Magazine's “Endless Love“ Styled Shoot - Summer/Fall 2019 - Featuring some of the Best Wedding Vendors in Sacramento, Tahoe and throughout Northern California!

As seen in the Summer/Fall 2019 issue of Real Weddings Magazine! Real Weddings Magazine is the premier wedding planning magazine and website, featuring the best wedding vendors from Sacramento to the Sierra! Get your daily dose of wedding inspiration and find your wedding dream team today at www.realweddingsmag.com Real Weddings Magazine is the most widely-distributed wedding magazine in northern California, and features the very best Sacramento and Tahoe weddings, ideas, inspiration and resources to help you plan your most perfect wedding day! From Lodi, Sacramento, Davis, Chico and Redding to Tahoe, Yuba City, Reno, Sutter Creek and beyond, let Real Weddings Magazine help you put together your wedding dream team including photographers, videographers, venues, floral designers, cake makers, planners and coordinators, djs, dresses and tuxes, destination wedding resources, caterers, gifts and gift registries, bridal hair and makeup, officiants, invitations and wedding stationery, photo booths, rentals, transportation, travel services and wedding gown cleaning and preservation...Real Weddings Magazine has it all! Visit us at www.realweddingsmag.com

As seen in the Summer/Fall 2019 issue of Real Weddings Magazine!

Real Weddings Magazine is the premier wedding planning magazine and website, featuring the best wedding vendors from Sacramento to the Sierra! Get your daily dose of wedding inspiration and find your wedding dream team today at www.realweddingsmag.com

Real Weddings Magazine is the most widely-distributed wedding magazine in northern California, and features the very best Sacramento and Tahoe weddings, ideas, inspiration and resources to help you plan your most perfect wedding day! From Lodi, Sacramento, Davis, Chico and Redding to Tahoe, Yuba City, Reno, Sutter Creek and beyond, let Real Weddings Magazine help you put together your wedding dream team including photographers, videographers, venues, floral designers, cake makers, planners and coordinators, djs, dresses and tuxes, destination wedding resources, caterers, gifts and gift registries, bridal hair and makeup, officiants, invitations and wedding stationery, photo booths, rentals, transportation, travel services and wedding gown cleaning and preservation...Real Weddings Magazine has it all! Visit us at www.realweddingsmag.com

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TUXEDO FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOOTS FROM DSW<br />

ON STEPHANIE (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

HAIR COMBS BY WOODLAND BELLE;<br />

EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

SHOES FROM DSW<br />

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ENDLESS<br />

love<br />

A DÉCOR INSPIRATION STORY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SWEET MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

DESIGN, STYLING, AND COORDINATION BY EPIC THYME EVENTS<br />

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

CAKE DESIGN BY JAYNEE CAKES CUSTOM CAKERY<br />

RENTALS BY TAHOE ELEVATED EVENTS<br />

LINENS BY CREATIVE COVERINGS<br />

CUSTOM DÉCOR AND SIGNAGE BY SWOONABLE<br />

PAPERIE BY LITTLE BIRD PAPER COMPANY<br />

HAND LETTERING BY INK FURIE<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON LOCATION AT WEST SHORE CAFÉ & INN<br />

VIDEOGRAPHY BY JB WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

STARRING BRIDES-TO-BE STEPHANIE MAYNARD & MIKALA PHILLIPS-HERNANDEZ<br />

PRODUCED BY REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE TEAM: EMILY PETER AND WENDY SIPPLE<br />

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HAIR COMBS BY WOODLAND BELLE;<br />

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JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

CLUTCH BY MARIELL;<br />

BOOTS FROM DSW<br />

ON STEPHANIE (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

HAIR COMBS BY WOODLAND BELLE;<br />

EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

SHOES FROM DSW<br />

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ON STEPHANIE (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

FLORAL HEADBAND BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY'S;<br />

NECKLACE BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOOTS BY ARIAT<br />

ON MIKALA (RIGHT):<br />

PANTSUIT FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

FLORAL RING BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY;<br />

BOOTS BY ARIAT<br />

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ON STEPHANIE (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY'S<br />

ON MIKALA (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY'S<br />

ON MIKALA (LEFT):<br />

PANTSUIT FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS<br />

ON STEPHANIE (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

FLORAL HEADBAND BY<br />

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS<br />

VENUE<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION<br />

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN<br />

CAKE DESIGN<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

// West Shore Café & Inn | 530-525-5200 | westshorecafe.com<br />

// Sweet Marie Photography | 707-685-7694 | sweetmariephotography.com<br />

// Epic Thyme Events | 530-955-0093​ | epicthyme.com<br />

// Strelitzia Flower Company | 530-758-5050 | wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

// Jaynee Cakes Custom Cakery | 916-879-3137 | jayneecakes.com<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST // All Dolled Up Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artistry | 530-206-7775 | alldolleduphair<strong>and</strong>makeup.com<br />

GOWNS AND ATTIRE<br />

JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES<br />

// Second <strong>Summer</strong> Bride | 916-330-4422 | secondsummerbridesacramento.com<br />

SHOES // Ariat | ariat.com // DSW | dsw.com<br />

// Macy’s | Moka Davis, My Stylist@Macy's Roseville Galleria | 916-787-3310 | macys.com/mystylist<br />

Mariell | mariellonl<strong>in</strong>e.com // Style Avenue Studios | 916-812-1114 | styleavenuestudios.com // Woodl<strong>and</strong> Belle | woodl<strong>and</strong>belle.com<br />

PAPERIE<br />

// Little Bird Paper Company | 831-809-9403 | littlebirdpapercompany.com<br />

CALLIGRAPHY ON PLACE CARDS, TABLE NUMBER AND STEPPING STONES<br />

// Ink Furie | 916-717-5966 | <strong>in</strong>kfurie.com<br />

CUSTOM SIGNAGE AND "SNUGGLE" PILLOW // Swoonable | swoonable.net<br />

RENTALS<br />

LINENS<br />

// <strong>Tahoe</strong> Elevated Events | 775-783-9300 | tahoeelevatedevents.com<br />

// Creative Cover<strong>in</strong>gs | 775-359-6733 | creativecover<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

ROSÉ WINE // Soulmates W<strong>in</strong>es | 209-406-2898 | soulmatesw<strong>in</strong>es.com<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER // JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography | 916-220-0159 | jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REAL BRIDE MODELS STEPHANIE & MIKALA AND ALL OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FEATURE!<br />

> Visit our website<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

to see more<br />

photos from our<br />

<strong>“Endless</strong> Love”<br />

photo shoot.<br />

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Plan a celebration to remember at<br />

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A DÉCOR INSPIRATION STORY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SWEET MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT WEST SHORE CAFÉ & INN<br />

STARRING BRIDES-TO-BE<br />

STEPHANIE MAYNARD<br />

& MIKALA PHILLIPS-HERNANDEZ<br />

ON STEPHANIE (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

FLORAL HEADBAND BY<br />

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY'S;<br />

NECKLACE BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOOTS BY ARIAT<br />

ON MIKALA (RIGHT):<br />

PANTSUIT FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

FLORAL RING BY<br />

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY;<br />

BOOTS BY ARIAT<br />

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO MODEL<br />

FOR THIS PHOTO SHOOT?<br />

Stephanie: We heard about it through Jennifer<br />

Resnicke, who is a writer for <strong>Real</strong> <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>,<br />

<strong>and</strong> thought it would be a really fun experience<br />

(we were right!). Both <strong>of</strong> us have done photo<br />

shoots before for cosplay <strong>and</strong> we really enjoy<br />

<strong>the</strong>m, but this was <strong>some</strong>th<strong>in</strong>g very different<br />

than what we’re used to.<br />

Mikala: Honestly, I ma<strong>in</strong>ly did it because Steph<br />

was so excited <strong>the</strong> moment she heard about it.<br />

While our hobby may <strong>in</strong>clude photo shoots,<br />

<strong>the</strong>re is a dist<strong>in</strong>ct difference <strong>in</strong> shoot<strong>in</strong>g as<br />

a character <strong>and</strong> shoot<strong>in</strong>g as yourself. I am<br />

not usually <strong>the</strong> type to do th<strong>in</strong>gs like this<br />

as myself <strong>and</strong> was a bit nervous.<br />

I believe <strong>in</strong> captur<strong>in</strong>g moments.<br />

A photograph should feel like a visual poem or<br />

dream. Mix<strong>in</strong>g romance <strong>and</strong> warmth <strong>and</strong> sweet<br />

country <strong>in</strong>to every image. I Believe <strong>in</strong> captur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

love that runs as wild <strong>and</strong> free as <strong>the</strong> open fields<br />

<strong>the</strong>mselves . How it feels <strong>in</strong> my own heart is how it<br />

should be captured through my lens, too.<br />

www.artisticphotographybytami.com<br />

530-409-8567<br />

@artisticphotographybytami<br />

> Visit our website<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

to learn more about<br />

Stephanie & Mikala, <strong>and</strong><br />

to see more photos<br />

from our <strong>“Endless</strong><br />

Love” photo shoot.<br />

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR MODELING<br />

EXPERIENCE. WHAT WAS YOUR<br />

FAVORITE PART OF THE DAY? HOW<br />

DID YOU FEEL AFTERWARD?<br />

Stephanie: My favorite part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

day was see<strong>in</strong>g each o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

different outfits. I know I got a<br />

little teary eyed at a couple po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />

from <strong>the</strong> realness <strong>of</strong> it all. See<strong>in</strong>g<br />

everyth<strong>in</strong>g laid out—<strong>the</strong> ceremony<br />

arch, <strong>the</strong> d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g table, <strong>the</strong> flowers, <strong>the</strong><br />

gowns, etc., almost felt like a preview<br />

<strong>of</strong> what is to come.<br />

Mikala: I did end up hav<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

absolute blast <strong>of</strong> a time, despite<br />

my <strong>in</strong>itial reservations. Especially<br />

because <strong>the</strong> team made sure to work<br />

with<strong>in</strong> our comfort zones. Plus wear<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a suit felt absolutely amaz<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

IF YOU COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE<br />

TO ENGAGED COUPLES, WHAT<br />

WOULD IT BE?<br />

Stephanie: <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g is<br />

stressful, because unless you are a<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional event planner, this is far<br />

beyond what you’re used to. Make<br />

sure you communicate with each<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r about what you each want out<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day <strong>and</strong> your future toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

Mikala: Communication is key. Don’t<br />

be afraid to talk to your partner<br />

about th<strong>in</strong>gs that are go<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>in</strong><br />

your life. OO<br />

—Interviewed by Emily Peter


KE TAHOE’S TOP 3 WEDDING VENUES<br />

Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong>, where Mark Twa<strong>in</strong> once said <strong>the</strong> air is<br />

so pure it’s what angels brea<strong>the</strong>, consis tently makes<br />

every “must-see” list. So how fabulous is it that <strong>the</strong>se<br />

three Resorts <strong>of</strong>fer three dist<strong>in</strong>ct, premier moun ta<strong>in</strong><br />

venues here—each with its own unique style, charm<br />

<strong>and</strong> price po<strong>in</strong>t to suit any dest<strong>in</strong>a tion wedd<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

Northstar <strong>California</strong>. For high-end luxury with<br />

a laid-back ambiance, noth<strong>in</strong>g beats Northstar<br />

<strong>California</strong>! This elegant yet relaxed resort is actually<br />

a full-scale village perched on <strong>Tahoe</strong>’s north shore.<br />

An amaz<strong>in</strong>g array <strong>of</strong> stunn<strong>in</strong>g event spaces, an<br />

award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g executive chef, upscale shops, hip<br />

restaurants, a <strong>the</strong>ater, skat<strong>in</strong>g/ roller r<strong>in</strong>k—even a<br />

5-star Ritz-Carlton complete with <strong>in</strong>dulgent spa—<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer everyth<strong>in</strong>g you could want for <strong>the</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />

your dreams.<br />

Kirkwood. Those who revel <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> great outdoors<br />

will love Kirkwood. Off <strong>the</strong> beaten path, this rustic<br />

retreat lets you unplug, relax, <strong>and</strong> share <strong>the</strong> full<br />

“beauty <strong>of</strong> nature” experience with friends <strong>and</strong> family.<br />

Say “I do” <strong>in</strong> a meadow bloom<strong>in</strong>g with wildflowers<br />

<strong>and</strong> surrounded by <strong>the</strong> rugged peaks <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sierras.<br />

Heavenly. The aptly named Heavenly jux taposes<br />

awe-<strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g panora mas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong>’s sapphire waters<br />

with <strong>the</strong> excitement <strong>of</strong> nearby cas<strong>in</strong>os <strong>and</strong> nightlife.<br />

Let your spirit soar as you ride <strong>the</strong> aerial tram to<br />

exchange vows aga<strong>in</strong>st a backdrop <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> dazzl<strong>in</strong>g<br />

lake. Follow it up with a private mounta<strong>in</strong>top<br />

reception.<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>Collection.com

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