So the past week has been exciting…why you ask? Because we had to finalize the magazine 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 Summer-print cover, one for the Fall-print cover; and two digital edition covers: one for the Summer-digital cover, and one for the Fall-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! Can we get a drum roll please?
Real Weddings Magazine – Summer 2024-PRINT EDITION Cover – featuring Real Couple Cover Model Contest Winners – Allyn + Anthony
On the Summer 2024-PRINT EDITION Cover (above): On Anthony: Suit, Shirt and Shoes from Tuxedo Den // Tie from Macy’s
On Allyn: Birdcage Veil by Ariel Taub // Earrings by Azazie // Gown from Perfect Dress Party // Shoes from DSW // Hair by Halo Salon & Day Spa // Makeup by Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Skin Studio
From our “Love in Brilliant Technicolor” styled shoot designed by Events by Wise // Photo Booth Bus from Our Vintage Photo Bus // Photography by Erica Baldwin Photography on location at Grindstone Wines
We’ll post more from this shoot this week, along with the full creative team, we promise!
Real Weddings Magazine – Fall 2024-PRINT EDITION Cover – featuring Real Bride Cover Model Contest Winner – Brooke
On the Fall 2024-PRINT EDITION Cover (above): On Brooke: Veil and Earrings by Blair Nadeau Bridal Adornments // Gown from Ellis Blake Bridal // Hair and Makeup by Personify Bridal // Bouquet by J. Marie Floral + Photo with wholesale flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers
From our “Lovingly Retro” styled shoot designed by Kendall Melissa Events // Set Floral Design by J. Marie Floral + Photo with wholesale flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers // Photography by Capture Create Studios on location at Hotel Winters
We’ll post more from this shoot this week, along with the full creative team, we promise!
Real Weddings Magazine – Summer 2024-DIGITAL EDITION Cover – featuring Real Bride Cover Model Contest Winner – JENNA
On the Summer 2024-DIGITAL EDITION Cover (above): On Jenna: Headpiece and Earrings by Adora by Simona // Gown from Sparkle Bridal Couture // Hair and Makeup by All Dolled Up Beauty + Bridal // Bouquet by Strelitzia Flower Company with wholesale flowers by J&D Wholesale Flowers
From our “Spring into Love” styled shoot designed by Events by Nicki // Set Floral Design by Strelitzia Flower Company with wholesale flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers // Photography by Fits & Stops Photography on location at Lakeview Estates & Winery
We’ll post more from this shoot this week, along with the full creative team, we promise!
Real Weddings Magazine – Fall 2024-DIGITAL EDITION Cover – featuring Real Couple Cover Model Contest Winners – Paige + Shelby
On the Fall 2024-DIGITAL EDITION (above): On Paige: Suit, Shirt and Shoes from Tuxedo Den
On Shelby: Earrings by Sacred Stone Jewelry // Gown from De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedo // Bouquet by Wildly Designed Floral Studio with wholesale flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers
Hair and Makeup by Lisa Harter Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist // Hair and Makeup by Wanderlust Beauty Collective
From our “Vintage Love Affair” styled shoot designed by Wild & Lovely Events // Set Floral Design by Wildly Designed Floral Studio with wholesale flowers from J&D Wholesale Flowers // Photography by Nalina Kaufman Photography on location a The Parsonage 1865
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!
Photos by their respective photographers/copyright Real Weddings Magazine.
