I had the pleasure of meeting Peter Merry last night at an AFWPi event — what a nice guy! We featured Peter’s book The Best Wedding Reception…Ever! in our Winter/Spring 2009 issue in our For Your Review section. Well, when I saw Peter last night he showed me his blog and voila, there we were! read more…
Style Files — Inspirational Photos
Ok, so I’m sitting here trying to load a bunch of photos to our online Style Files — our online wedding planning resource guide from Sacramento to the Sierra. And I gotta tell you, there are some pretty talented people out there. In fact, in our current issue, we worked with three amazingly creative local read more…
We've Been Blogged
How cool is this?! Kate & Kenneth Miller’s Wedding post on Weddingbee We love it! Thanks Kate! And we’re excited to see your business grow!
The New Issue Arrives TODAY!
Okay ladies — I’m so sorry that I haven’t been blogging lately. It’s because I’ve been putting the finishing touches on our next issue, and if I may brag just a little bit, it’s one of our best yet! This past March, we had an amazing photo shoot with our gorgeous cover model finalists, Autumn, read more…
Fab Lashes for your Wedding Day!
Okay girls — have you ever wanted really fabulous long, thick and full lashes that don’t immediately wash off (or come off when you get a little teary eyed)? You know, results that you just cannot get out of a mascara tube? Well, I’ve found some pretty fantastic lash extensions, and I was lucky enough read more…
Expert Advice from DJs!
Ok, so your reception is truly a party to celebrate your big day! So you have to make it unique, fun and most of all, it should reflect your personal style. We recently asked some of our extremely talented DJ friends (who are truly your personal entertainment directors for the event!) some tips on how read more…
Bridal Show Tips
Hello my beautiful brides! We love meeting many of you at the bridal shows that we attend, and we love the feedback that you give us about the magazine, that it’s really helpful to you as you plan your wedding. That’s what we’re here for! With that in mind, at recent bridal shows that we’ve read more…
Wine & Roses' A Decadent Affair
Last weekend, I had the privilege of being a part of Wine & Roses’ bridal event, A Decadent Affair. Wine & Roses (http://www.winerose.com/) is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the Sacramento area. In fact, XSiGHT Photography (http://www.xsightusa.com/) shot our cover model photo shoot for our second issue at this gorgeous location, and read more…
Dreamnette Bridal Opens in Roseville
Congrats to my friend Jeanette Miller on opening her new bridal gown store, Dreamnette Bridal, in Roseville! Located at 1850 Douglas Blvd., Suite 988 in Roseville (next to Guzzetta & Co. in the TJ Maxx Shopping center), Dreamnette Bridal carries a large selection of gorgeous wedding gowns. We’ve featured many of Jeanette’s gowns in our read more…
Speaking of Cover Models…
Congrats to our cover model finalist (from our Winter/Spring 2008 issue) Leah Purnell and her husband Ryan on the new addition to their family! Beautiful little Miss Addyson Lynn Purnell arrived on December 15th at 11:59pm. She weighed in at 7lbs 8oz and measured 22inches long. What a wonderful blessing this holiday season!!!
Do you want to be a cover model?
Have you ever dreamt about being in a magazine? Are you recently engaged or a newlywed in the Sacramento area? Well, now is your chance at an opportunity to get all guzzied up for a magazine photo shoot. With each issue of Real Weddings Magazine, hundreds of young women enter and from these entries, we read more…
Now, the rest of the story!
Ok, now that you’ve heard my crazy wonderful wedding story, I have to admit something: while I had a blissful wedding day, the one item that I always wished I had, was the traditional gown. I loved that my husband was so thoughtful to buy me a gorgeous ivory silk suit for my wedding day, read more…