So the past week has been exciting…why you ask? Because we got to finalize the Winter/Spring 2025 issue and send it off to the printer…and it arrives this week! And with its arrival, it’s time to crown new real cover models!
How do we pick our covers? Good question! This issue, we did four styled shoots featuring real couples as our models; and from these shoots we would pick the covers—two print covers: one for the Winter-print cover, one for the Spring-print cover; and two digital edition covers: one for the Winter-digital cover, and one for the Spring-digital cover.
And, trying to pick just the four covers is truly agonizing—we have so many amazing shots from our shoots and every shoot deserves one of the 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. It truly is a great problem to have, it means we have a lot of great choices! But as always: It. Was. So. Hard.
But the time has come to reveal our cover model winners for the Winter/Spring 2025 issue of Real Weddings Magazine! Can we get a drum roll please?
Real Weddings Magazine – Winter 2025-PRINT EDITION Cover – featuring Real Couple Cover Model Contest Winners – Mina & Alex
On the Winter 2025-PRINT EDITION Cover (above): On Alex: Suit, Shirt and Shoes from Tuxedo Den // Tie from Macy’s
On Mina: Veil from Azazie // Earrings by Renewable Jewels // Necklace from Macy’s // Gown from De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedo // Hair & Makeup by Halo Salon & Day Spa
From our “Crazy in Love” styled shoot designed by Rainbow Weddings & Events // Floral Design by Strelitzia Flower Company with Wholesale Flowers by J&D Wholesale Flowers
Photography by Karissa Wright Photography on location at Domenico Winery & Vineyard | Amador
We’ll post more from this shoot this week, along with the full creative team, we promise!
Real Weddings Magazine – Winter 2025-DIGITAL EDITION Cover – featuring Real Couple Cover Model Contest Winner – Jessica
On the Winter 2025-DIGITAL EDITION Cover (above): On Jessica: Earrings by Renewable Jewels // Gown from Sparkle Bridal Couture// Hair and Makeup by The Face Beater
Bouquet by Bloom & Vine with Wholesale Flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers
From our “Wind Swept” styled shoot // Photography by Chris Pritchard Studios on location at Lone Wulff Ranch
We’ll post more from this shoot this week, along with the full creative team, we promise!
Real Weddings Magazine – Spring 2025-PRINT EDITION Cover – featuring Real Couple Cover Model Contest Winners – Nicoleta & Andrei
On the Spring 2025-PRINT EDITION Cover (above): On Nicoleta: Veil and Earrings from Azazie // Gown from Ellis Blake Bridal // Hair and Makeup by All Dolled Up Beauty + Bridal
On Andrei: Suit, Shirt and Shoes from Tuxedo Den // Tie from Macy’s
From our “Naturally Nouveau” styled shoot designed by Barnswallow // Set Floral Design by Elissa Dunn Floral Studio with Wholesale Flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers // Chairs from Petite Event Co.
Photography by KABOO Photography on location at Saluti Cellars
We’ll post more from this shoot this week, along with the full creative team, we promise!
Real Weddings Magazine – Spring 2025-DIGITAL EDITION Cover – featuring Real Couple Cover Model Contest Winners – Rich & Ally
On the Spring 2025-DIGITAL EDITION (above): On Rich: Suit, Shirt and Shoes from Tuxedo Den // Tie from Macy’s
On Ally: Earrings from Macy’s // Gown from The Bridal Box // Shoes from DSW // Hair and Makeup by The Makeup Bar
From our “Cheers to the Best Day” styled shoot designed by Haley Nyal Events // Set Floral Design by Bloem Decor with Wholesale Flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers
Photography by Ash Baumgartner on location a The Celine
We’ll post more from this shoot this week, along with the full creative team, we promise!
Stay tuned for more gorgeousness coming your way very soon!
Featured flat lay photo from our “Crazy in Love” styled shoot—Clutch by Beth Ladd Collection, Paperie by Ink Furie Calligraphy Studio, Photography by Karissa Wright Photography on location at Domenico Winery & Vineyard | Amador
Photos by their respective photographers/copyright Real Weddings Magazine.
