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You’re Invited: The Wedding Nest Bride Fest!

Join us for the Central Valley Wedding Expo presented by The Wedding Nest on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Del......

Wedding Tip Tuesday—DIY Dried Florals—from Kelly Bride | The Bride’s Floral Mortician

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Kelly Bride from The Bride’s Floral Mortician, a premier floral preservation wedding pro serving...

Real Weddings Wednesday: Dakota + Jaxson’s Peaceful and Romantic Wedding at Camp Chinquapin

Happy Real Weddings Wednesday! Against a backdrop of the towering pines of Camp Chinquapin, Dakota + Jaxson said their vows...

Preserving Your Wedding Day Florals: The Process and Final Result

So last week, we featured floral preservation expert Kelly Bride at The Bride’s Floral Mortician walking us through the start...

Preserving Your Wedding Day Florals

Curious about the floral preservation process? Yeah, we are too, so we went to the expert: Kelly Bride at The...

Real Couples

Real Weddings Wednesday: Dakota + Jaxson’s Peaceful and Romantic Wedding at Camp Chinquapin

Happy Real Weddings Wednesday! Against a backdrop of the towering pines of Camp Chinquapin, Dakota + Jaxson said their vows...

Danielle + Aaron’s Dreamy Disco-Ball and Lush Greenery Wedding at The Bennett Barn

Danielle grew up seeing The Bennett Barn, a private barn near her childhood home, daily, dreamed of having her wedding...

Fatima + Alexander’s Multi-Cultural Wedding in Folsom

When couples combine their individual and family cultures into their wedding day (or days), the result is often simply magical—and...

Erin + Jared’s Rock ‘n Roll-Themed Wedding at Forest House Lodge

Rock on! We absolutely love that Erin and Jared themed their wedding on something they are passionate about: ROCK AND...

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Styled Shoots

Oh Happy Day! Get to Know Our Real Couple Models: Marisa + Isaac

Fun Fact: We have one golden rule on our couple shoots—no lip-to-lip kissing until the very end of the day!...

Let’s Do Brunch: All The Pretty Details

We’ll admit it—we’re detail-obsessed (and proud of it)! One of our favorite parts of styled shoots is watching our fabulous...

Love in Full Bloom: All the Pretty Details

The details from our “Love in Full Bloom” styled shoot definitely deliver all the feels: romantic and delicate, light and...

Love on Fire: All the Pretty Details!

Details. Details. And more details. We cannot get enough of them! And for our “Love on Fire” styled shoot, the...

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Meet the Experts

5 Things To Know About: Glamcuterie

We’re excited to present the next episode in our blog post series, “5 Things to Know About” —in this blog...

5 Things To Know About: Drew Gray Media

We’re excited to present the next episode in our blog post series, “5 Things to Know About” —in this blog...

5 Things To Know About: Happy Glamping

We’re excited to present the next episode in our blog post series, “5 Things to Know About” —in this blog...

5 Things To Know About: Moon Mama Events

We’re excited to present the next episode in our blog post series, “5 Things to Know About” —in this blog...

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Fashion + Beauty

Let’s Glow!

You’ve found the perfect dress. You’ve asked your besties to be your bridesmaids. You’ve locked in your wedding dream team...

Punk Meets Boho in this Bright + Colorful Elopement Wedding Styled Shoot

Since starting Real Weddings nearly 15 years ago, we’ve always believed in breaking the rules…in fact, we think there shouldn’t...

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Lush, Rich and Warm Fall-Inspired Wedding Styled Shoot

The cooler weather today has us dreaming of crisp fall days… and with that vibe in mind, we have the...

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COVID-19 Tips from the Pros: De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedo

COVID-19 has certainly thrown wedding planning a major curve ball…but lucky for you, we have amazing wedding pros ready to...

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Let’s Party

Wedding Tip Tuesday—DIY Dried Florals—from Kelly Bride | The Bride’s Floral Mortician

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Kelly Bride from The Bride’s Floral Mortician, a premier floral preservation wedding pro serving...

The Weekend’s Coming! #SignatureCocktails Ideas!

The weekend is coming, and to celebrate, we’ve got some fab #signaturecocktail ideas from the amazing Kiara at Sips &...

It’s the Weekend! Who’s Ready for #SignatureCocktails

It’s the weekend! Who’s ready for a little adult beveraging? ✋✋✋✋ We are, We are! These delicious (and gorgeous!) #signaturecocktails...

Real Bride Model Call: Enter Our Cover Model Contest for the Winter/Spring 2026 Issue!

WOOHOO—it’s Real Weddings Magazine’s photo shoot time! Did you know that we only ever use real brides (and grooms!) as...

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All the Pretty Details

Fall in Love Wedding-Inspiration Styled Shoot at Saureel Vineyards in Placerville

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we “Fall in Love” with this timeless fall-inspired wedding styled shoot, a romantic ode to autumn’s soft...

Dreamy Spring-Vibes Wedding-Inspiration Styled Shoot at The Ranch at Lone Oak Longhorns

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we feature a styled shoot set against the sweeping backdrop of The Ranch at Lone Oak Longhorns...

Sweet, Sexy + Moody Wedding-Inspiration Styled Shoot at Hotel Winters

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we feature a collaborative wedding inspiration shoot featuring neutral-toned pieces, complimented by pops of colorful florals, beautiful...

Lush + Romantic Wedding-Inspiration Styled Shoot at The Firehouse Restaurant

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we travel to Old Sacramento where lush details meet romantic vibes with a hint of vintage—the creative...

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Tips + Trends

Wedding Tip Tuesday—DIY Dried Florals—from Kelly Bride | The Bride’s Floral Mortician

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Kelly Bride from The Bride’s Floral Mortician, a premier floral preservation wedding pro serving...

Marriage Advice: Words of Wisdom from Dean + Janice Labadie

We love our “Words of Wisdom” feature where long-married couples get to share their take on what makes a successful...

Real Bride Model Call: Enter Our Cover Model Contest for the Winter/Spring 2026 Issue!

WOOHOO—it’s Real Weddings Magazine’s photo shoot time! Did you know that we only ever use real brides (and grooms!) as...

Wedding Tip Tuesday from Kelly Bride | The Bride’s Floral Mortician

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Kelly Bride from The Bride’s Floral Mortician, a premier floral preservation wedding pro serving...

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Expert Advice

Wedding Tip Tuesday—DIY Dried Florals—from Kelly Bride | The Bride’s Floral Mortician

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Kelly Bride from The Bride’s Floral Mortician, a premier floral preservation wedding pro serving...

Preserving Your Wedding Day Florals: The Process and Final Result

So last week, we featured floral preservation expert Kelly Bride at The Bride’s Floral Mortician walking us through the start...

Preserving Your Wedding Day Florals

Curious about the floral preservation process? Yeah, we are too, so we went to the expert: Kelly Bride at The...

Marriage Advice: Words of Wisdom from Dean + Janice Labadie

We love our “Words of Wisdom” feature where long-married couples get to share their take on what makes a successful...

SEE MORE

Food + Drink

5 Things To Know About: Glamcuterie

We’re excited to present the next episode in our blog post series, “5 Things to Know About” —in this blog...

The Weekend’s Coming! #SignatureCocktails Ideas!

The weekend is coming, and to celebrate, we’ve got some fab #signaturecocktail ideas from the amazing Kiara at Sips &...

It’s the Weekend! Who’s Ready for #SignatureCocktails

It’s the weekend! Who’s ready for a little adult beveraging? ✋✋✋✋ We are, We are! These delicious (and gorgeous!) #signaturecocktails...

It’s Fri-YAY! Who’s Ready for #SignatureCocktails

It’s Fri-YAY! Who’s ready for a little adult beveraging? ✋✋✋✋ We are, We are! This week’s delicious #signaturecocktail is from...

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Honeymoons + Travel

Blue Lantern Inn Dana Point Orange County Mini-Moon

When you think of a mini-moon to Orange County (The OC) most folks think of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and...

Cruise Control: Exploring Holland and Germany Aboard the Crystal Bach—A Couples’ Getaway

It seems like every time you talk to someone about vacations, river cruising comes up…and they’re not just for “old...

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Vegas, Baby! It’s a Girls’ Weekend with the #BrideTribe!

Every now and then, it’s necessary to get out of town to decompress and restore. Don’t you agree? What better...

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Magical and Romantic Hacienda el Santuario! {Sponsored Post}

The two time “Best Destination in the World” as voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure in 2017 and...

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Submitted Styled Shoots

Sustainable Romance: A Vineyard Celebration Wedding Inspiration Styled Shoot at Corteza Vineyards

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we travel to Corteza Vineyards in Knightsen, California! This beautiful winery is owned by our friend Seniya,...

Fall in Love Wedding-Inspiration Styled Shoot at Saureel Vineyards in Placerville

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we “Fall in Love” with this timeless fall-inspired wedding styled shoot, a romantic ode to autumn’s soft...

Dreamy Spring-Vibes Wedding-Inspiration Styled Shoot at The Ranch at Lone Oak Longhorns

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we feature a styled shoot set against the sweeping backdrop of The Ranch at Lone Oak Longhorns...

Sweet, Sexy + Moody Wedding-Inspiration Styled Shoot at Hotel Winters

For today’s #StyledShootSunday, we feature a collaborative wedding inspiration shoot featuring neutral-toned pieces, complimented by pops of colorful florals, beautiful...