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Naturally Nouveau: All the Pretty Details

If you love pretty details as much as we do, then this post is for you! When we were working......

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Cheers to the Best Day! All the Pretty Details

There’s something about the details. They’re more than just decoration or small touches—they set the tone for the day. Think...

Brenda + Baudelio’s Long-Awaited Love-Filled Dream Wedding at Sparrow Valley Retreat

Brenda + Baudelio have been together for nearly 20 years—they dated, eloped and started a family along the way. But...

Kiran + Timothy’s Romantic Multi-Cultural Wedding at Black Oak Mountain Vineyards

When love transcends different cultures and backgrounds, it’s a beautiful thing. And that’s exactly what happened for for Kiran and...

Breathtaking Views at Olivia + Tyler’s Wedding at Tahoe Blue Estate

Weddings are made up of planned and unplanned moments, and one rather touching moment happened during Olivia + Tyler’s ceremony....

Real Couples

Brenda + Baudelio’s Long-Awaited Love-Filled Dream Wedding at Sparrow Valley Retreat

Brenda + Baudelio have been together for nearly 20 years—they dated, eloped and started a family along the way. But...

Kiran + Timothy’s Romantic Multi-Cultural Wedding at Black Oak Mountain Vineyards

When love transcends different cultures and backgrounds, it’s a beautiful thing. And that’s exactly what happened for for Kiran and...

Breathtaking Views at Olivia + Tyler’s Wedding at Tahoe Blue Estate

Weddings are made up of planned and unplanned moments, and one rather touching moment happened during Olivia + Tyler’s ceremony....

Whole Lot of Love Going On at Keriann + Robert’s Wedding at Grand Island Mansion

Smooching before they’re pronounced Husband + Wife?  Yep, that’s exactly what Keriann + Robert did at their recent wedding, Keriann...

Styled Shoots

Naturally Nouveau: All the Pretty Details

If you love pretty details as much as we do, then this post is for you! When we were working...

Cheers to the Best Day! All the Pretty Details

There’s something about the details. They’re more than just decoration or small touches—they set the tone for the day. Think...

Real Bride Model Call: Enter Our Cover Model Contest for the Summer/Fall 2025 Issue!

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

Crazy in Love: The First Look

We’re delighted to present our fourth and final Real Weddings styled shoot that’s featured in the just released Winter/Spring 2025...

Meet the Experts

5 Things To Know About: Chris Pritchard Studios

Ok, we know this blog series is called “5 Things to Know About” where our amazing preferred vendors get to...

5 Things To Know About: Lauren Lindley Photography

Over the past 17+ years of producing Real Weddings Magazine, we’ve been so fortunate to work with so many incredibly...
Gwen and Will from Two Rivers Events, a locally-owned event rental service.

5 Things To Know About: Will & Gwen | Two Rivers Events

You may have heard about Two Rivers Events; a locally owned rental company ready to make your wedding dreams come...
5 Things to Know About Sara Blair-Medeiros, the owner of Rainbow Weddings & Events, a Sacramento wedding planning and coordinating company.

5 Things To Know About: Sara | Rainbow Weddings & Events

We have so many fabulous partners that we so incredibly lucky to work with. You may know the business, but...

Fashion + Beauty

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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Sacramento Bridal Jewelry: Tiaras by Luxurious Bridal

Who needs a little sparkle in their life? Well, when we saw what Melissa from Luxurious Bridal sent us to...

Let’s Party

Real Bride Model Call: Enter Our Cover Model Contest for the Summer/Fall 2025 Issue!

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

Real Bride Model Call: Enter Our Cover Model Contest for the Winter/Spring 2025 Issue!

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

Today’s the Deadline for the Real Weddings Magazine Cover Model Contest!

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

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...

All the Pretty Details

Native American-Inspired Styled Shoot at The Maples

We love beautiful styled shoots, but when they have a deeper meaning they’re even more special. Recently a group of...

10 Gorgeous Wedding Cakes (from Local Pros!)

Hey there, lovebirds! You know what makes a wedding reception go from “oh, nice cake” to WOAH, that cake is...

{Sponsored} Unique Wedding Invitations By Paperlust

When wedding planning starts, one of the first tasks is to let everyone know. Well they’ve probably heard you singing...
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Sugar Rush Styled Shoot: The Flowers

Flowers simply put a smile on our face, and we hope it does the same for you because we’re showcasing...

Tips + Trends

10 Gorgeous Wedding Cakes (from Local Pros!)

Hey there, lovebirds! You know what makes a wedding reception go from “oh, nice cake” to WOAH, that cake is...
Bride dancing to some of the songs to request at a wedding.

Wedding Guests Wants: Top Song Requests

We know that preparing for a wedding (whether you’re: the newlyweds-to-be, the wedding party, or the guests), can be a...
The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento.

Bachelorette Party: A “Suite” Celebration at The Kimpton Sawyer

When it comes to planning your bachelorette bash, the options are endless and often overwhelming. Why not lessen the stress...
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Wedding Planning Tip from Lynne Barth | eNVY Event Management

Today’s #WeddingTip comes from Lynne Barth, owner at eNVY Event Management. “Make sure you eat at the beginning of the...

Expert Advice

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Wedding Planning Tip from Lynne Barth | eNVY Event Management

Today’s #WeddingTip comes from Lynne Barth, owner at eNVY Event Management. “Make sure you eat at the beginning of the...
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Wedding Planning Tip from Melissa McCullough | Randy Peters Catering

Today’s #WeddingTip comes from Melissa McCullough, Marketing Director at Randy Peters Catering & Event Center “Remember to take the time...

Wedding Planning Tip from Emma Wynn Paul | Wedding Photographer

Today’s #WeddingTip comes from Wedding Photographer, Emma Wynn Paul! “Enjoy the shit out of it! Little things will go wrong,...
Founder Sara Blair Medeiros from Rainbow Weddings & Events photo

Wedding Planning Tip from Sara Blair-Medeiros | Rainbow Weddings & Events

Today’s #WeddingTip comes from Sara Blair-Medeiros, founder at Rainbow Weddings & Events. “During my very first planning sessions, I always...

Food + Drink

Sacramento Wedding Signature Cocktails

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...

Fun and Easy #SignatureCocktail

We always know if Alyson & Jean Pace from Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co. are going to be on one of...

Refreshing #SignatureCocktail

Ready for a refreshing and delicious #signaturecocktail for your wedding? Alyson and Jean Pace from Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co.,...
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No Longer Single but Ready to Mingle! Tips for the Best Rehearsal Dinner

Most couples say their wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye, so we highly recommend coordinating an...

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...

Submitted Styled Shoots

Native American-Inspired Styled Shoot at The Maples

We love beautiful styled shoots, but when they have a deeper meaning they’re even more special. Recently a group of...

Colorful Whimsy-Infused Submitted Inspiration Styled Shoot at Propagate Plants & Gatherings

The minute we saw this submitted styled shoot, we had to call dibs to feature it!  Infused with a healthy...

Romantic + Elegant Micro-Wedding Submitted Inspiration Styled Shoot at The Hangar at Ranchaero Airport

How fun would it be to have your micro-wedding in an airport hangar? To inspire you, we present this submitted...

Modern Intimate Micro-Wedding Submitted Inspiration Styled Shoot at BLOC Venue

Who says that intimate micro-weddings (or even elopements) can’t be just as gorgeous and rich with details as bigger affairs?...

Wellness

Girl Tested, Bride Approved: Homesick Candles

I’m a sucker for a good candle: and even burn, great scent and unique jar. But one with a little...
Bride Weight Loss Wellness - Ideal Body Center

Wedding Pro Spotlight: Ideal Body Center

It’s only natural to want to look and feel your best on your big day. Wedding apparel and hair and...
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Girl Tested, Bride Approved: Superior Bidet

Yes, I tried it. And it’s amazing. For years America has resisted the bidet, but the time has come to...
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Girl Tested, Bride Approved: Olbas Herbal Remedies

Ahhh, the stress of wedding planning. It comes in many forms affecting your mental health and often times can manifest...

Events

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Have You Registered for the the Bridal Open House at Old Sugar Mill Wedding Venue in Clarksburg?

You’re invited to the January 2025 Old Sugar Mill Wedding Open House! It’s free, but you’re invited to pre-register! Meet...
Sacramento Bridal Show - International Wedding Shows

Don’t Miss this Sunday’s International Wedding Festival’s Sacramento Bridal Show!

You said YES and want your wedding day to be perfect! Don’t just dream about the perfect day…. PLAN the...

You’re Invited: Pearls in the Pines Wedding Faire this Saturday, January 11, 2025

You’re invited to the Pearls in the Pines Wedding Faire—an exclusive bridal show to highlight all of the talents in...

Today’s the Day: Sacramento Wedding Fair

Today’s the Day for the Sacramento Wedding Fair! We’re so excited! Elevate your experience with scrumptious samples form Scott’s Seafood...
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