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.
Ciara (left) graced our Summer/Fall 2014 cover shot at The Landing Resort & Spa by Bogdan Condor Photography.
When did you get married?
September 21, 2014
Any children (fur or human)?
Three fur babies (one cat and two dogs) and one beautiful baby boy.
What is your career?
Marketing Coordinator
Where are you living?
Auburn, CA
If you still live in the Sacramento area, what do you enjoy doing locally?
We love to enjoy all that Auburn has to offer such as the great hikes, beautiful rivers, local breweries, delicious Mexican food and a softball league that both my husband and I enjoy playing in!
How was your cover model experience?
My cover model experience was nothing short of amazing! The crew worked incredibly hard and their efforts paid off with beautiful results! I’m still flattered as well as grateful to have been part of such a fun opportunity!
The cover model finalist contest photo shoot Real Weddings Magazine team members who produced this editorial feature include: Aimee Carroll, Morgan Cásarez, Kelle Collier, Kathryn Frels, Caitlin Herrera, Desiree Patterson, Emily Peter, Brittany Schroeder, Gloria Schroeder, Wendy Sipple, Leah Sturgeon and Megan Wiskus.
And, of course, thank you to all of the vendors who contributed to our cover model finalist shoot:
Photographed on location:
The Landing Resort & Spa
855-700-5263 | thelandingtahoe.com
Photographer
Bogdan Condor Photography
Bogdan Condor and
Constantin Psenitchi (assistant)
209-595-0215 | bogdancondor.com
Hair and Makeup
For Ciara:
Happi Ybarra,
Happily Beautiful (Makeup)
530-632-0607 | happilybeautifulmakeup.com
Christina Alba,
Primp by Christina Irene (Hair)
916-955-1028 | primpbychristinairene.com
For Rosette:
Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful/
Makeup by Jenifer Haupt (Makeup)
916-532-9800 | imakebeautiful.com
Lea Buehler,
Lea Buehler BGorgeous (Hair)
916-705-5827 | lbgorgeous.com
For Nicole:
Melissa Oretta, All Dolled Up (Makeup)
Ashley Lyons, All Dolled Up (Hair)
530-888-1562 | alldolleduphairandmakeup.com
Bridal Gowns
Alma’s Bridal Boutique
916-434-8084 | almasbridalboutique.com
Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo
530-755-4282 | alwayselegantbridal.net
Bellisima Bridal Boutique
530-661-8084 | bellisimabridalboutique.net
The Bridal Box
916-742-4638 | thebridalbox.net
Celestina Bridal Boutique
916-605-8417 | celestinabridal.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
Dreamnette Bridal
916-780-4747 | dreamnette.com
Enchanted Bridal Shoppe
916-965-5683 | enchantedbridalshoppe.com
House of Fashion
916-554-7440 | hofbridal.com
Sior
916-304-5543 | siordesigns.com
Sparkle Bridal Couture
916-538-6615 | sparklebridalcouture.com
Accessories
Erica Koesler Wedding Accessories
HSN | hsn.com
Katie Burley Millinery
301-503-3543 | katieburley.etsy.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
Ruby & Cordelia’s Millinery & Fancy Goods
402-430-6777 | rubyandcordelias.etsy.com
Sorrelli Jewelry
877-659-4374 | sorrelli.com
Sparkle Bridal Couture
916-538-6615 | sparklebridalcouture.com
Stella & Dot
800-920-5893 | stelladot.com
Flowers
Accents by Sage
916-799-6242 | accentsbysage.com
Ambience Floral Design
916-786-6851 | ambiencefloral.com
Design with Floraé
916-484-5779 | designwithflorae.com
Flourish
916-212-5179 | flourishdesigns.com
Molly Ryan Floral
916-287-1799 | 530-717-7417 | mollyryanfloral.com
Morningside Florist
916-635-9891 | morningsideflorist.com
Natural Flair Custom Floral Designs
530-677-0878 | naturalflair.net
The Posh Posey
916-337-3215 | theposhposey.com
Thistle and Honey
916-542-7715 | thistleandhoneyfloral.com
Visual Impact Design
916-489-3746 | visualimpact-design.com
Catering
Bocca Catering
916-834-3554 | boccacatering.com
Are you a real Sacramento to the Sierra Bride? Be our next Cover Model! Click here for more information and to download the entry form. Hurry – the deadline to apply is July 31, 2017!
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 Bogdan Condor Photography, copyright Real Weddings Magazine.
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