Ok, we admit, we like breaking the rules sometimes; and that’s what we did with the Summer/Fall 2017 issue of Real Weddings that arrives this week!

We did TWO cover model finalists shoots — featuring four cover model finalists! The only downside is that we only get to pick two of the four finalists to feature on the covers. The good news is that you’ll get to see all four of these beauties featured in the pages of the Summer/Fall issue!

But for now, it’s time to reveal our two cover model winners! Can we get a drumroll please?

First up…the Summer cover:  congratulations to Sacramento area real bride, Yadira, for being chosen as our cover model winner for our Summer 2017 cover.

On the Summer 2017 Cover (above):  On Yadira from our “Blushing Beauties” feature:  Gown from Second Summer Bride; Jewelry from Macy’s; Bouquet by Visual Impact Design; Hair by Lea Buehler BGorgeous; Makeup by Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful; Select Furniture and Décor by Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals; Photographed by Mariea Rummel Photography on location at The Maples

But wait…there’s more!

On the Fall cover:  congratulations to Sacramento area real bride, Kayla, for being chosen as our cover model winner for our Fall 2017 cover.


On the Fall 2017 Cover (above):  On Kayla from our “Model Citizens” feature: Gown from De la Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos; Headpiece by Formé Millinery Co.; Earrings and Pendant Necklace by Style Avenue Studios; Pearl Necklaces by Carolee; Hair and Makeup by All Dolled Up Hair and Makeup Artistry; Cake by Something Sweet Bakery; Photographed by Julia Croteau Photography on location at Old Sugar Mill
 We’ll share more photos from these shoots soon, we promise! But for now, we had to share our new covers with you!

THE DETAILS—the Summer cover shoot: “Blushing Beauties”

VENUE   |  The Maples  |  530-379-3681  |  themapleswoodland.com
PHOTOGRAPHER  |  Mariea Rummel Photography  |  530-391-2266  |  mariearummel.com
HAIR ARTIST FOR YADIRA:  Lea Buehler  |  Lea Buehler BGorgeous  |  916-705-5827  |  lbgorgeous.com
MAKEUP ARTIST FOR YADIRA:  Jenifer Haupt  |  Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful  |  916-532-9800  |  imakebeautiful.com
HAIR ARTIST FOR KYNDRA:  Christina Irene Alba  |  For The Love of Hairspray  |  949-422-1957  |  fortheloveofhairspray.com
MAKEUP ARTIST FOR KYNDRA:  Mandie Fenrich  |  Makeup by Mandie  |  916-230-5852  |  makeupbymandie.com
GOWNS
Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo  |  530-755-4282  |  530-487-7110  |  alwayselegantbridal.net
The Bridal Box  |   916-742-4638  |  thebridalbox.net
The Clothes Mine Bridal and Formalwear  |  209-267-0417  |  theclothesmine.com
De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos   |  916-983-3400  |  delarosasbridal.com
Diamond Bridal Gallery  |  916-521-9856  |  diamondbridalgallery.com
House of Fashion   |  916-554-7440  |  hofbridal.com
Second Summer Bride  |  916-330-4422  |  secondsummerbridesac.com
ACCESSORIES
Ariel Jennifer Taub  |  arieltaub.com
Bel Aire Bridal  |  belairebridal.com
Carolee  |  carolee.com
Formé Millinery Co.  |  formeonlineshop.com
Hair Comes the Bride  |  haircomesthebride.com
Macy’s  |  macys.com
Arden Fair Mall  |  916-925-2845  |  Downtown Plaza  |  916-444-3333
Sunrise Mall  |  916-962-3333  |  Westfield Galleria at Roseville  |  916-771-3333
Pink Beauty Bridal  |  916-402-0785  |  pinkbeautybridal.com
Revel by Veil Trends  |  veiltrends.com
Stella & Dot  |  stelladot.com
Style Avenue Studios   |  916-812-1114  |  styleavenuestudios.com
Twigs & Honey  |  twigsandhoney.com
USABride  |  usabride.com
FLOWERS
Amour Florist & Bridal  |  916-392-8168  |  amourmoments.com
Bella Bloom  |  916-498-8588  |  bellabloomflowers.com
Bloem Decor  |  916-447-2001  |  bloemdecor.com
Morningside Florist  |  916-635-9891  |  morningsideflorist.com
Placerville Flowers on Main  |  530-622-1121  |  placervilleflowersonmain.com
Rodarte Floral Design  |  916-799-3625  |  rodartefloraldesign.com
Strelitzia Flower Company  |  530-758-5050  |  strelitziaflowers.com
Visual Impact Design  |  916-489-3746  |  visualimpact-design.com
CATERER  |  Bocca Catering  |  916-834-3554  |  boccacatering.com
STYLED DECOR VIGNETTES
FURNITURE AND DECOR  |  Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals  |  530-681-8937   |  blossomfarmrentals.com
DECOR FLOWERS  |  Strelitzia Flower Company  |  530-758-5050  |  strelitziaflowers.com
CAKES  |  Above & Beyond Cakes  |  916-672-2259  |  aboveandbeyondcakes.com
VIDEOGRAPHER  |  Justin Buettner Wedding Photography  |  916-220-0159  |  jbweddingphoto.com

THE DETAILS—the Fall cover shoot: “Model Citizens”

VENUE  |  Old Sugar Mill   |  916-744-1615  |  oldsugarmill.com
PHOTOGRAPHER  |  Julia Croteau Photography  |  530-295-4850  |  530-953-9848  |  juliacroteauphotography.com
HAIR ARTIST FOR ERICA  |  Christina Irene Alba  |  For The Love of Hairspray  |  949-422-1957  |  fortheloveofhairspray.com
MAKEUP ARTIST FOR ERICA  |  Happi Ybarra  |  Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Skin Studio  |  530-632-0607  |  happilybeautifulmakeup.com
HAIR ARTIST FOR KAYLA  |  Melissa Oretta  |  All Dolled Up Hair and Makeup Artistry  |  530-888-1562  |  alldolleduphairandmakeup.com
MAKEUP ARTIST FOR KAYLA  |  Cassidy Braddock  |  All Dolled Up Hair and Makeup Artistry  |  530-888-1562  |  alldolleduphairandmakeup.com
GOWNS
Alma’s Bridal Boutique  |  916-434-8084  |  almasbridalboutique.com
Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo  |  530-755-4282  |  530-487-7110  |  alwayselegantbridal.net
The Bridal Box  |   916-742-4638  |  thebridalbox.net
The Clothes Mine Bridal and Formalwear  |  209-267-0417  |  theclothesmine.com
De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos   |  916-983-3400  |  delarosasbridal.com
Diamond Bridal Gallery  |  916-521-9856  |  diamondbridalgallery.com
House of Fashion   |  916-554-7440  |  hofbridal.com
Second Summer Bride  |  916-330-4422  |  secondsummerbridesac.com
ACCESSORIES
Ariel Jennifer Taub  |  arieltaub.com
Bel Aire Bridal  |  belairebridal.com
Carolee  |  carolee.com
Chloe + Isabel  |  chloeandisabel.com
Formé Millinery Co.  |  formeonlineshop.com
Hair Comes the Bride  |  haircomesthebride.com
Macy’s  |  macys.com
Arden Fair Mall  |  916-925-2845  |  Downtown Plaza  |  916-444-3333
Sunrise Mall  |  916-962-3333  |  Westfield Galleria at Roseville  |  916-771-3333
Pink Beauty Bridal  |  916-402-0785  |  pinkbeautybridal.com
Revel by Veil Trends  |  veiltrends.com
Stella & Dot  |  stelladot.com
Style Avenue Studios   |  916-812-1114  |  styleavenuestudios.com
Twigs & Honey  |  twigsandhoney.com
USABride  |  usabride.com
FLOWERS
Amour Florist & Bridal  |  916-392-8168  |  amourmoments.com
Accents by Sage Floral Design  |  916-799-6242  |  accentsbysage.com
Flourish  |  916-212-5179  |  flourishdesigns.com
Morningside Florist  |  916-635-9891  |  morningsideflorist.com
Placerville Flowers on Main  |  530-622-1121  |  placervilleflowersonmain.com
Relles Florist  |  916-441-1478  |  rellesflorist.com
Rodarte Floral Design  |  916-799-3625  |  rodartefloraldesign.com
Strelitzia Flower Company  |  530-758-5050  |  strelitziaflowers.com
Visual Impact Design  |  916-489-3746  |  visualimpact-design.com
STYLED DECOR VIGNETTES
FURNITURE AND DECOR  |  Botanica Specialty Rentals  |  916-673-8650  |  botanicaevents.com
DECOR FLOWERS  |  Accents by Sage Floral Design  |  916-799-6242  |  accentsbysage.com
CAKES  |  Something Sweet Bakery  |  209-745-9000  |  somethingsweetgalt.com
VIDEOGRAPHER  |  Justin Buettner Wedding Photography  |  916-220-0159  |  jbweddingphoto.com

Special thanks to our real bride models, Yadira, Kyndra, Erica and Kayla, and to all of the professionals who contributed to these features!

And, tune back in to our blog to see more from our cover model finalist series posting soon!

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

Photos by Shoop’s Photography / copyright Real Weddings Magazine.

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