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Madelyn + Nicholas’s Elegant San Francisco City Hall Elopement

In a radiant, sunlit moment at the heart of the city, Madelyn and Nicholas chose the grandeur of San Francisco......

Emily + Matthew’s Epic Love-Filled Wedding at Tahoe Blue Estate

Not only was Emily & Matthew’s wedding breathtakingly gorgeous, but it was also filled with so many moments of love—from...

Let’s Do Brunch: The First Look

This brunch-themed styled shoot at Gold Hill Gardens is chock-full of inspiration: bright, zesty citrus accents, adorable beer burros, and...

Love in Full Bloom: The First Look

We’re beyond thrilled to present, “Love in Full Bloom,” our third styled shoot featured in the just released Summer/Fall 2025...

Modern Dramatic Textures and Vibrant Florals Wedding Inspiration Photo Styled Shoot

Love on Fire: The First Look

The modern rooftop backdrop of Aurora provides the perfect setting for this fiery red and orange accented wedding inspiration styled...

Real Couples

Madelyn + Nicholas’s Elegant San Francisco City Hall Elopement

In a radiant, sunlit moment at the heart of the city, Madelyn and Nicholas chose the grandeur of San Francisco...

Emily + Matthew’s Epic Love-Filled Wedding at Tahoe Blue Estate

Not only was Emily & Matthew’s wedding breathtakingly gorgeous, but it was also filled with so many moments of love—from...

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...

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Styled Shoots

Let’s Do Brunch: The First Look

This brunch-themed styled shoot at Gold Hill Gardens is chock-full of inspiration: bright, zesty citrus accents, adorable beer burros, and...

Love in Full Bloom: The First Look

We’re beyond thrilled to present, “Love in Full Bloom,” our third styled shoot featured in the just released Summer/Fall 2025...

Love on Fire: The First Look

The modern rooftop backdrop of Aurora provides the perfect setting for this fiery red and orange accented wedding inspiration styled...

Cheery Lemony Wedding Inspiration Photo Styled Shoot

Oh Happy Day! The First Look

We’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: We get to work with the best of the best...

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Meet the Experts

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...

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...

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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...

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Let’s Party

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...

Wedding Tip Tuesday from Dallas & Damian | Stillwater Studios

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Dallas & Damian with Stillwater Studios, a premier cinematic wedding videography team serving Northern...

Wedding Tip Tuesday from Chef William “Bud” Walters | Black Hat Catering

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Chef Bud Walters, owner at Black Hat Catering: Approaching Food Budgets “Let’s face it....

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...

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All the Pretty Details

Elopement Wedding Inspiration Shoot at San Francisco City Hall

For today’s #StyledShootSunday we head to the Bay…San Francisco City Hall to be exact! When love meets the elegance of...

Romantic + Vintage Wedding Inspiration Shoot at The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks

Stop scrolling and just spend a few moments looking at this gorgeous styled shoot for today’s #StyledShootSunday post—this styled shoot...

Modern Cowboy + Cowgirl-Chic Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Jacobs Berry Farm

If you love the Modern Cowboy + Cowgirl-Chic vibe as much as we do, you’re going to yelling “Yee Haw”...

Styled in Pride Spring-Infused Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Viansa Winery

Has the beautiful faux spring weather having you dreaming of spring? Well, we’ve got the inspiration for you! We’re delighted...

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Tips + Trends

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...

Wedding Tip Tuesday from Dallas & Damian | Stillwater Studios

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Dallas & Damian with Stillwater Studios, a premier cinematic wedding videography team serving Northern...

Wedding Tip Tuesday from Chef William “Bud” Walters | Black Hat Catering

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Chef Bud Walters, owner at Black Hat Catering: Approaching Food Budgets “Let’s face it....

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...

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Expert Advice

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...

Wedding Tip Tuesday from Dallas & Damian | Stillwater Studios

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Dallas & Damian with Stillwater Studios, a premier cinematic wedding videography team serving Northern...

Wedding Tip Tuesday from Chef William “Bud” Walters | Black Hat Catering

Today’s #WeddingTip for #WeddingTipTuesday comes from Chef Bud Walters, owner at Black Hat Catering: Approaching Food Budgets “Let’s face it....

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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Food + Drink

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...

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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

Elopement Wedding Inspiration Shoot at San Francisco City Hall

For today’s #StyledShootSunday we head to the Bay…San Francisco City Hall to be exact! When love meets the elegance of...

Romantic + Vintage Wedding Inspiration Shoot at The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks

Stop scrolling and just spend a few moments looking at this gorgeous styled shoot for today’s #StyledShootSunday post—this styled shoot...

Modern Cowboy + Cowgirl-Chic Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Jacobs Berry Farm

If you love the Modern Cowboy + Cowgirl-Chic vibe as much as we do, you’re going to yelling “Yee Haw”...

Styled in Pride Spring-Infused Wedding Inspiration Shoot at Viansa Winery

Has the beautiful faux spring weather having you dreaming of spring? Well, we’ve got the inspiration for you! We’re delighted...

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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...

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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...

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...

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Events

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