We’re so excited about the new issue of Real Weddings coming out this week, and with it, we crown new cover models!

Our cover model finalists Jannaé and Allison entered our cover model contest in January 2020…yeah, you read that right: January 2020. We had planned to do their cover model shoot in March 2020, and, well, we all know what happened then. So these beautiful brides waited patiently for more than a year for their photo shoot. But we think it was worth the wait! Jannaé and Allison worked their butts off for us, on a very hot day at Black Oak Mountain Vineyards, and the results are truly spectacular! In the coming weeks, you’ll get to see lots of the beautiful images from this shoot….you’ll just have to be patient!

If you’ve followed our blog at all, you know that picking covers for our magazines has to be one of the toughest jobs we have….each issue of Real Weddings, we host a cover model contest where beautiful brides vie to be featured on the cover of Real Weddings Magazine.

But the time has come to reveal our cover model winners! Can we get a drum roll please?

Real Weddings Magazine – Fall 2021 – featuring Cover Model Contest Winner – Allison:

 

Best Sacramento Tahoe Wedding Venue Vendors

On the Fall 2021 Cover (above):  On Allison from our “Cool Mountain High” cover model contest feature: Earrings from Macy’s // Gown from Perfect Dress Party // Bouquet by Strelitzia Flower Company  // Hair by Halo Salon & Day Spa  //  Makeup by Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Skin Studio

Set designed by Kendall Melissa Events // Set décor flowers by Strelitzia Flower Company  //  Set rentals by Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals

Set cakes and desserts by Baker & A Black Cat  //  Set mobile bar by Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co.

 

Real Weddings Magazine – Winter 2022 – featuring Cover Model Contest Winner – Jannaé:

Best Sacramento Tahoe Wedding Venue Vendors

 

On the Winter 2022 Cover (above):  On Jannaé from our “Cool Mountain High” cover model contest feature: Earrings by Wild Sierra Handmade // Gown from De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedo // Bouquet by Flourish  //  Hair & Makeup by All Dolled Up Beauty + Bridal

Real Weddings Magazine – Fall 2021/Winter 2022 – Digital Edition Cover:

Best Sacramento Tahoe Wedding Venue Vendors

On the Fall 2021/Winter 2022 digital edition Cover (above):  From our “Cool Mountain High” cover model contest feature:

On Allison (left) //
Earrings by Renewable Jewels //  Gown from De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedo
Hair by Halo Salon & Day Spa // Makeup by Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Skin Studio

On Jannaé (right) //
Jewelry by Renewable Jewels // Gown from The Clothes Mine  // Hair & Makeup by All Dolled Up Beauty + Bridal

Set designed by Kendall Melissa Events // Set décor flowers by Strelitzia Flower Company  //  Set rentals by Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals

Set cakes and desserts by Baker & A Black Cat  //  Set mobile bar by Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co.

Photography by Andrew & Melanie Photography on location at Black Oak Mountain Vineyards

Special thanks to our real bride models, Allison & Jannaé, and all of the professionals who contributed to this feature!

Click here to see more from this photo shoot!

Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

Photos by Andrew & Melanie Photography / copyright Real Weddings Magazine.

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