Pop the bubbly and get ready to celebrate with us! We’re so excited about the new issue of Real Weddings coming out this week, and with it, we crown new real bride/real couple cover models!
Like last issue, we tried something a little different than our cover model contest photo shoots…we did four styled shoots featuring real couples as our models; and from these shoots we would pick the covers (remember, we pick one for Summer and one for Fall, with the same body of the magazine for both covers).
And, if you’ve followed our blog at all, you know that picking the final covers for our magazines has to be one of the toughest jobs we have—we mocked up a boatload of beautiful potential covers from these shoots….and then had to narrow it down. To. Just. Two. Yeah, there may have been some day-drinking involved. Just sayin’. It. Was. So. Hard. We want to give all of our amazing real couple models their own covers…but we can only pick two for print…and we cheat by picking two for the digital editions!
Oh, and yes, we promise to share more from all four of these stunning and inspiring styled shoots starting later this week…stay tuned!
But the time has come to reveal our cover model winners! Can we get a drum roll please?
Real Weddings Magazine – Summer 2023 Print Cover – featuring Real Couple Models Angelica & Marcus
On the Summer 2023 Print Cover (above): On Angelica: Earrings by Adora by Simona; Gown from Onyx Bridal; Shoes from Macy’s; Hair and Makeup by All Dolled Up Beauty + Bridal
On Marcus: Suit, Shirt and Shoes from Tuxedo Den; Tie from Macy’s
From our “Let’s Get Married” styled shoot designed by The 530 Bride, photographed by Nicole Sepulveda Photography, on location at The Citizen Hotel.
Real Weddings Magazine – Fall 2023 Print Cover – featuring Real Bride Model Lainy
On the Fall 2023 Print Cover (above): On Lainy: Earrings by Style Avenue Studios; Gown from Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo; Bouquet by The Wild Olive Floral Artistry with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com; Hair and Makeup by Personify Bridal
From our “Love at First Blush” styled shoot designed by Kendall Melissa Events, photographed by Philippe Studio Pro, on location at Catta Verdera Country Club.
Real Weddings Magazine – Summer 2023 Digital Edition Cover – featuring Real Bride Model Brittany
On the Summer 2023 Digital Edition Cover (above): On Brittany: Headpiece by Mariell; Earrings by The Modern Gem; Gown from The Bridal Box; Hair and Makeup by The Face Beater Makeup Artist; Bouquet by Strelitzia Flower Company with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com
Set Flowers by Strelitzia Flower Company with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com; Rentals from Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals
From our “Disco in the Garden” styled shoot designed by Dragonfly Events & Co., photographed by Karissa Wright Productions, on location at The Willow Ballroom & Event Center.
Real Weddings Magazine – Fall 2023 Digital Edition Cover – featuring Real Couple Models Rakenzi & Courtney
On the Fall 2023 Digital Edition Cover (above): On Rakenzi: Earrings by Style Avenue Studios; Gown from Sparkle Bridal Couture; Hair by The Face Beater Makeup Artist; Makeup by Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Skin Studio; Bouquet by Flowers in Design with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com
On Courtney: Suit, Shirt, Tie and Shoes from Tuxedo Den; Boutonnière by Flowers in Design with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com
From our “Modern Meets Vintage” styled shoot designed by Moon Mama Event Co., photographed by Nichole Collins Photography, on location at The National Exchange Hotel.
Again, we promise to share more photos from each of these shoots—you’ll be blown away by the creative teams’ designs!
Photos by their respective photographers/copyright Real Weddings Magazine.
