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.
Becky (middle) graced our Summer/Fall 2013 cover shot at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College by Charleton Churchill Photography.
Wow…where to begin! It’s been non-stop and quite the ride, but I have so much to be thankful for!
When did you get married?
Ethan and I were married May 25th, 2013. About 6 months after our wedding we moved from Sacramento and bought our first home in Lincoln. My husband then opened a second office in Roseville.
Any children (fur or human)?
A few months after getting settled my dad got diagnosed with Leukemia and was transferred to the VA hospital in San Francisco. I took a leave from work and stayed with my mom in the city so we could visit my dad everyday. My husband would come visit on the weekends or I would come home. We were happy to share with our family (my dad got to know first) that we were expecting our first child. My Dad was transferred home and unfortunately he passed after 7 long months of treatment. I was 7 months pregnant at the time. My daughter Charlotte was born in January of 2015 and brought life back into my family. 22 months later we welcomed TWINS!! That was a big surprise because we were originally told that we were just were having one. Our twins, Benjamin and Abigail, arrived the day before Thanksgiving in 2016. We are truly blessed to have these children.
What is your career?
I left my career after 14 years in the dental field to stay home with my little ones. It was the best decision I’ve made. I love being home and enjoy taking them to local parks and libraries as well as all our play dates with friends every week.
My husband Ethan is my best friend and I can’t imagine my life without him. We have experienced a lot of life together in a short amount of time and I’m truly blessed God brought him into my life.
The cover model finalist contest photo shoot Real Weddings Magazine team members who produced this editorial feature include: Nelli Badikyan, Aimee Carroll, Caitie Herrera, Jamila B. Khan, Desiree Patterson, Paris Ryan, Kelley Saia, Gloria Schroeder, Wendy Sipple, Kelly Soderlund, Leah Sturgeon and Megan Wiskus.
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:
Photographed on location at:
Three Stages at Folsom Lake College
Harris Center for the Arts
916-608-6888 | threestages.net
Photographer
Charleton Churchill Photography
916-520-4447 | 888-414-8718
with special thanks to Ariel Berlin and Joe Jackson
Hair and Make-up for Becky
Dexe Thao, Hair
Beela & Dexe
916-692-0937 | beelaanddexe.com
Lea Buehler, Make-up
Special Event Hair and Makeup
916-705-5827 | specialeventhairandmakeup.com
Hair and Make-up for Angel
Nicole Richardson, Hair
916-220-4022
Jenifer Haupt, Make-up
Makeup by Jenifer Haupt/I Make Beautiful
916-532-9800 | imakebeautiful.com
Hair and Make-up for Stephanie
Melissa Oretta, Make-up
Amelia Kalogero, Hair
All Dolled Up
530-888-1562 | alldolleduphairandmakeup.com
Sequin Linens (used as backdrops)
Mimi & Co.
916-525-1235 | mimiandcompany.com
Bridal Gowns
Alma’s Bridal Boutique
916-434-8084 | almasbridalboutique.com
Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo
530-755-4282 | alwayselegantbridal.net
The Bridal Box
916-742-4638 | thebridalbox.net
Bride To Be Couture
916-972-8223 | bridetobecouture.com
The Clothes Mine Bridal & Formalwear
209-267-0417 | 209-890-7532 | theclothesmine.com
De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos
916-983-3400 | delarosasbridal.com
Diamond Bridal Gallery
916-521-9856 | diamondbridalgallery.com
Dreamnette Bridal
916-780-4747 | dreamnette.com
Enchanted Bridal Shoppe
916-965-5683 | enchantedbridalshoppe.com
Sparkle Bridal Couture
916-538-6615 | sparklebridalcouture.com
Accessories
Arturo Rios Couture Millinery
310-839-3814 | arturorios.com
BaubleBar | baublebar.com
Bel Aire Bridal | belairebridal.com
Belle Bijou | 530-903-0650
Hair Comes the Bride
800-485-4444 | haircomesthebride.com
Jesse Ciani
916-685-3819 | jesseciani.com
Leah C. Couture Millinery
212-947-3505 | leahc.com
Macy’s
Arden Fair Mall | 916-925-2845
Country Club Plaza | 916-485-3885
Downtown Plaza | 916-444-3333
Sunrise Mall | 916-962-3333
Westfield Galleria at Roseville | 916-771-3333
Max & Chloe
888-MAX-CHLOE | maxandchloe.com
Preston & Olivia
Floral Design
A Special Day Designs
530-903-0163 | aspecialdaydesigns.com
Accents by Sage
916-799-6242 | accentsbysage.com
Ambience Floral Design
916-786-6851 | ambiencefloral.com
Amore Flowers by Katie
916-770-6680 | amoreflowersbykatie.com
Blooms by Martha Andrews
916-300-5948 | bloomsbymarthaandrews.com
Botanica Floral & Event Design
916-673-8650 | botanicaevents.com
Design with Floraé
916-484-5779 | designwithflorae.com
Flourish
916-212-5179 | flourishdesigns.com
Caterer
Bocca Catering
916-834-3554 | boccacatering.com
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 Charleton Churchill Photography, copyright Real Weddings Magazine.
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