Real Weddings is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary and in honor of this milestone, we are checking back in with our beautiful cover models! We’ve been so lucky to work with over 60 local brides these past 10 years and we’re eager to see where they are now.
Chanie (left) graced our Winter/Spring 2009 cover shot at Granite Bay Golf Club by Sharpe Photographers (now known as The Red Sneaker Studio).
Where and when did you get married?
The Auburn Library on June 21, 2008.
Any children (fur or human)?
We have twin boys, James and Tony who are five-a-half, and a daughter Giada who is three-and-a-half.
What do you do for a living?
I do Medical Device Sales for Medtronic.
What do you enjoy doing with your family?
We like to waterski. The boys just learned this past summer and Giada did some kneeboarding. We also like to camp, play sports and work around our property.
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to yourself on your wedding day?
I look back and would have done so many things different, but nothing important. It was a perfect day surrounded by the people we love.
Lastly, how was your Cover Model experience?
Tons of fun. I met some great people and tried on tons of fun dresses.
Photo by Rachelle Photography
Photo by Sarah Greco of Rust. Photography
The cover model contest photo shoot Real Weddings Magazine team members who produced this editorial feature include: Cathy Carmichael, Caitlin Herrera, Megan Moyer, Desiree Patterson, Kelley Saia, Gloria Schroeder, Wendy Sipple, Leah Sturgeon and Jenn Talley.
And, of course, thank you to all the vendors who contributed to our cover model contest shoot. The vendors who participated in our cover model finalist shoot include:
VENUE
Granite Bay Golf Club
916-791-7578, granitebayclub.com
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sharpe Photographers (now known as The Red Sneaker Studio)
916-949-4748, theredsneakerstudio.com
GOWNS
Bridal Gallery
Bridal Mart
Diamond Bridal Gallery
916-521-9856, diamondbridalgallery.com
Dream Weddings
Dreamnette Bridal
Mellie’s Bridal Etc.
Miosa Bride
916-443-1301, miosabride.com
Flower Girl Dresses
Dreamnette Bridal
Lil’ Suckers
Starlight Starbright
HAIR & MAKEUP
For Chanie:
Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Cosmetics
Raquel Siders
Jennifer Haupt
For Tania:
Head West Salon, Lauren Stickel (Hair)
Definition Beauty, Leslie Domingo and Wendi Labban (Make-up)
For Lisa:
Bellisimo on-location Bridal Hair and Makeup
Carol Cardinale-Ruiz
Marilyn Rodgers (Assistant)
559-641-7721, bellisimobrides.com
FLOWERS
Ambience Floral Design
916-786-6851, ambiencefloral.com
Blooms by Martha Andrews
916-300-5948, bloomsbymarthaandrews.com
Esther’s Floral Design
530-676-7080, esthersfloraldesigns.com
CAKE
Ingrid Fraser Elegant Cakes
209-267-0947, ingridscakes.com
Special thanks to our real bride models, Chanie, Tania and Lisa, and to all of the professionals who contributed to this feature!
Looking for more Cover Models? Check out the ongoing blog series here!
Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Associate Editor, Emily Peter.
Photos by Sharpe Photographers/ copyright Real Weddings Magazine.
Lisa’s wedding photo by Rachelle Photography, family photo by Rust. Photography.
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