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Real Weddings Magazine is the premier wedding planning magazine and website, featuring the best wedding vendors from Sacramento to the Sierra, for today's modern couples! Get your daily dose of wedding inspiration and find your wedding dream team today—the best wedding vendors from Sacramento, Tahoe and throughout Northern California— at www.realweddingsmag.com

Real Weddings Magazine is the premier wedding planning magazine and website, featuring the best wedding vendors from Sacramento to the Sierra, for today's modern couples! Get your daily dose of wedding inspiration and find your wedding dream team today—the best wedding vendors from Sacramento, Tahoe and throughout Northern California— at www.realweddingsmag.com

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INSPIRATION. TIPS. VENDORS.<br />

WE’VE GOT THE WEDDING PLANNING TOOLS FOR YOU!<br />

WINTER/SPRING <strong>2020</strong><br />

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER SARAH!<br />

OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST SHOOT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED EXCLUSIVELY BY<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY ON LOCATION AT THE HIDEOUT. FOR MORE, TURN TO PAGE 90.<br />

ON SARAH: GOWN FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; JEWELRY BY CAROLEE; BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB<br />

WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM; HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

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<strong>in</strong> this issue<br />

WINTER/SPRING <strong>2020</strong><br />

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REALWEDDINGSMAG.COM<br />

FEATURES<br />

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BACHELORETTE GETAWAY:<br />

VEGAS, BABY!<br />

Plann<strong>in</strong>g your bachelorette getaway with<br />

your #bridetribe? Remember, what happens<br />

<strong>in</strong> Vegas stays <strong>in</strong> Vegas.<br />

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STYLE / STYLED SHOOT:<br />

LOVE ON THE LINKS<br />

<strong>The</strong> beautiful, green golf course provided<br />

the perfect background for our colorful,<br />

Bohemian photo shoot transport<strong>in</strong>g you to a<br />

tropical dreaml<strong>and</strong>.<br />

STYLE / STYLED SHOOT:<br />

BEAUTIFUL VALLEY<br />

We crossed the border <strong>in</strong>to beautiful Nevada<br />

to showcase the natural beauty <strong>and</strong> talent<br />

<strong>in</strong> our neighbor<strong>in</strong>g state. Oh, <strong>and</strong> did we<br />

mention a young burro named Levi?!<br />

STYLE / STYLED SHOOT:<br />

AMOR DE MI VIDA<br />

¡Muy caliente! Vibrant colors <strong>and</strong> delicate<br />

details blend together elegantly for this hot,<br />

hot, hot photo shoot, with help from our<br />

beautiful real bride model Nicole <strong>and</strong> an<br />

elaborately stunn<strong>in</strong>g veil.<br />

STYLE / STYLED SHOOT:<br />

COUNTRY CHARM<br />

We head to the country for this glamorous<br />

photo shoot putt<strong>in</strong>g an elegant spotlight<br />

on a charm<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> rustic space. Plus, goats.<br />

Yeah, re<strong>all</strong>y. We had goats.<br />

STYLE: COVER MODEL CONTEST<br />

FINALIST FEATURE: MOUNTAIN RETREAT<br />

We escaped to the mounta<strong>in</strong>s w<strong>here</strong> our<br />

real bride models Kend<strong>all</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sarah warmed<br />

up the chilly <strong>Tahoe</strong> air with their energy <strong>and</strong><br />

smiles.<br />

STYLE: COVER MODEL CONTEST<br />

FINALIST FEATURE: HOME ON THE RANGE<br />

<strong>Real</strong> bride models Katie <strong>and</strong> Lexi brought the<br />

heat to this photo shoot with stunn<strong>in</strong>g looks<br />

<strong>and</strong> a chill vibe...<strong>and</strong> they got to play with the<br />

resident longhorns.<br />

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ASHLEY BAUMGARTNER<br />

CALLIFGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

242 WORDS OF WISDOM:<br />

RICH & ANGELINA<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g 13 years of<br />

marriage...<strong>here</strong>’s their take<br />

on what makes it work.<br />

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KYLIE COMPTON PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

RACHEL LOMELI PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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KRISTINA CILIA PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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10 Editor’s Letter<br />

14 Contributors<br />

22 W<strong>in</strong> Cool Stuff<br />

24 On <strong>Real</strong><strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>Mag.com<br />

26 Beh<strong>in</strong>d-the-Scenes<br />

28 Plus One<br />

31 For Your Review<br />

34 Events Calendar<br />

38 <strong>The</strong> Gift Guide<br />

130 Snapshots<br />

203 Style Files<br />

204 Style Files: <strong>The</strong> White List Directory<br />

216 Style Files: <strong>The</strong> Photos<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

RACHEL LOMELI PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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Jen & Nik<br />

Taylor & Jordan<br />

Nichole & Daniel<br />

Am<strong>and</strong>a & Daniel<br />

Blythe & Jordan<br />

Desiree & David<br />

Natalie & Steven<br />

Er<strong>in</strong> & Michael<br />

Kary & Thomas<br />

Brooke & Casey<br />

Heather & Joe<br />

Alexis & Clancy<br />

Tiffany & Andrew<br />

Adel<strong>in</strong>a & Rex<br />

Rhoni & Jayson<br />

Kayla & Nicholas<br />

Alyssa & Jordan<br />

Haley & Clayton<br />

Chlesea & Brad<br />

Kimberly & Grant<br />

Sarah & Jon<br />

Tr<strong>in</strong>a & Jason<br />

Mackenzie & Col<strong>in</strong><br />

Emily & Dylan<br />

Lauren & Bryce<br />

Alyssa & Cody<br />

Kathryn & Robert<br />

Kara & Andrew<br />

Marlena & Ryan<br />

Sharlyn & Ian<br />

Christ<strong>in</strong>a & Ryan<br />

Alexis & Dillan<br />

Want to see<br />

more photos from <strong>all</strong> of<br />

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JAMES YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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LOLITA VASQUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

TEMPLE PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO BOOTH<br />

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CHARLETON CHURCHILL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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DARCI TERRY PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

MAE BATISTA PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

FITS & STOPS PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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WINTER <strong>2020</strong><br />

DISPLAY UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, <strong>2020</strong><br />

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER KENDALL!<br />

OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST SHOOT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED EXCLUSIVELY BY<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY ON LOCATION AT THE HIDEOUT. FOR MORE, TURN TO PAGE 90.<br />

ON KENDALL:<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP; HAT FROM MACY’S; EARRINGS BY DELICORA; NECKLACE BY SORRELLI JEWELRY; BOUQUET BY FLOURISH;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA; MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

11/18/19 1:01 PM<br />

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNERS LEXI & KATIE!<br />

OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST SHOOT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED EXCLUSIVELY BY<br />

SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY ON LOCATION AT THE RANCH AT LONE OAKS LONGHORNS. FOR MORE, TURN TO PAGE 110.<br />

ON LEXI (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO; EARRINGS FROM MACY'S; BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST; MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

ON KATIE (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX; EARRINGS FROM MACY'S;<br />

BOUQUET BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

11/18/19 12:59 PM<br />

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COVER MODEL WINNER SARAH!<br />

OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST SHOOT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED EXCLUSIVELY BY<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY ON LOCATION AT THE HIDEOUT. FOR MORE, TURN TO PAGE 90.<br />

ON SARAH: GOWN FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; JEWELRY BY CAROLEE; BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB<br />

WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM; HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

SET DESIGN BY DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

11/18/19 1:31 PM<br />

editor’s letter<br />

Congratulations, you're<br />

engaged! We’re so glad you<br />

have this issue of <strong>Real</strong> <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> your h<strong>and</strong>s! It’s been our<br />

mission for the past 13 years<br />

to <strong>in</strong>spire you to create the<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g of your dreams...<br />

any way you def<strong>in</strong>e it—<strong>and</strong><br />

to connect you with the local<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g pros to help you get<br />

it done. And this issue is no<br />

exception! So let’s jump <strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

start plann<strong>in</strong>g your big day!<br />

You’ll flip over our wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>spiration<br />

photo shoots start<strong>in</strong>g on page 51: “Love<br />

on the L<strong>in</strong>ks,” “Beautiful V<strong>all</strong>ey.” “Amor<br />

de mi Vida," <strong>and</strong> “Country Charm.” <strong>The</strong>n,<br />

JUMP IN!<br />

check out our cover model contest f<strong>in</strong>alist<br />

features: “Mounta<strong>in</strong> Retreat” <strong>and</strong> “Home on<br />

the Range.” We had a great time play<strong>in</strong>g<br />

dress up—with gorgeous hair, makeup,<br />

accessories, bouquets <strong>and</strong> dresses—<strong>and</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g with talented design teams to create <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g décor sets. Oh,<br />

<strong>and</strong> if you want to see more photos from any of our shoots, be sure to tune <strong>in</strong> to our website for each photo<br />

shoot’s blog series—we’ll overwhelm you with more<br />

gorgeousness!<br />

From “Plus One” <strong>and</strong> our “Gift Guide” columns to<br />

DO YOU HAVE IT?<br />

<strong>The</strong> White List Directory by <strong>Real</strong> <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

the 33 featured real wedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> featured wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

...an exclusive {AND FREE, TOO!!} mobile directory<br />

pros <strong>in</strong> our “Style Files: <strong>The</strong> White List Directory,”<br />

of hundreds of wedd<strong>in</strong>g pros from <strong>Sacramento</strong> to the<br />

<strong>and</strong> every page <strong>in</strong> between, this issue is burst<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Sierra, <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />

at the seams! Get <strong>in</strong>spired. F<strong>in</strong>d your vendors. Plan<br />

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WINTER <strong>2020</strong> COVER:<br />

FROM THE “MOUNTAIN RETREAT” PHOTO SHOOT<br />

ON KENDALL:<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP; HAT FROM MACY’S;<br />

EARRINGS BY DELICORA; NECKLACE BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

BOUQUET BY FLOURISH;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER CLAPP FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE HIDEOUT—TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THIS SHOOT ALONG WITH A FULL LIST<br />

OF CONTRIBUTING PROFESSIONALS, TURN TO PAGE 90.<br />

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SPRING <strong>2020</strong> COVER:<br />

FROM THE “HOME ON THE RANGE” PHOTO SHOOT<br />

ON LEXI (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO; EARRINGS FROM MACY'S;<br />

BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

ON KATIE (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX; EARRINGS FROM MACY'S;<br />

BOUQUET BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY ON LOCATION AT THE RANCH<br />

AT LONE OAK LONGHORNS—TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THIS SHOOT ALONG<br />

WITH A FULL LIST OF CONTRIBUTING PROFESSIONALS, TURN TO PAGE 110.<br />

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WINTER/SPRING <strong>2020</strong> DIGITAL COVER:<br />

FROM THE “MOUNTAIN RETREAT” PHOTO SHOOT<br />

ON SARAH:<br />

GOWN FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY; JEWELRY BY CAROLEE;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

SET DESIGN BY DANIELLE ROE EVENTS;<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS<br />

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contributors<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Jen is a hybrid photographer,<br />

shoot<strong>in</strong>g both film <strong>and</strong> digital,<br />

creat<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>e art with a dreamy<br />

<strong>and</strong> timeless look. She began<br />

her bus<strong>in</strong>ess, based <strong>in</strong> Folsom, <strong>in</strong><br />

2012 <strong>and</strong> specializes <strong>in</strong> <strong>California</strong><br />

<strong>and</strong> dest<strong>in</strong>ation wedd<strong>in</strong>gs. When<br />

not photograph<strong>in</strong>g, you can f<strong>in</strong>d<br />

her bead<strong>in</strong>g jewelry, practic<strong>in</strong>g<br />

c<strong>all</strong>igraphy <strong>and</strong> watercolor, <strong>and</strong><br />

imitat<strong>in</strong>g Michael Jackson moves<br />

on the dance floor.<br />

jenniferclappphotography.com<br />

KELSEY SAHRAI<br />

WHITNEY OAKS GOLF CLUB<br />

Kelsey has nearly 15 years <strong>in</strong> the<br />

hospitality <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g her<br />

time plann<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>gs at the<br />

beautiful Whitney Oaks Golf Club.<br />

Her very bright <strong>and</strong> bubbly personality<br />

will ease stress as she helps<br />

br<strong>in</strong>g together every important<br />

detail. In her free time, she enjoys<br />

spend<strong>in</strong>g time with her husb<strong>and</strong>,<br />

two beautiful little girls, friends <strong>and</strong><br />

smil<strong>in</strong>g ear-to-ear over good times.<br />

whitneyoaksgolf.com<br />

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HAPPI YBARRA<br />

HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

Happi is the beauty-obsessed<br />

owner of Happily Beautiful Makeup<br />

Artistry & Sk<strong>in</strong> Studio. With several<br />

years of experience as a makeup<br />

artist <strong>and</strong> esthetician Happi has<br />

an underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g of both makeup<br />

<strong>and</strong> sk<strong>in</strong> c<strong>are</strong> <strong>and</strong> how to <strong>in</strong>terpret<br />

her clients’ specific needs. She’s<br />

developed a unique approach to<br />

beauty: keep it modern, keep it<br />

organic, <strong>and</strong> showcase her client’s<br />

true beauty—<strong>all</strong> while provid<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

flawlessly executed experience. She<br />

not only makes her clients look <strong>and</strong><br />

feel more beautiful than ever before,<br />

but does it while be<strong>in</strong>g professional,<br />

punctual <strong>and</strong> is a blast to be around!<br />

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NIKKI OZAWA<br />

BAKER & A BLACK CAT<br />

Nikki started bak<strong>in</strong>g when she was<br />

three <strong>and</strong> became a cat mom at<br />

seven. She now celebrates both<br />

loves with Baker & A Black Cat. A<br />

former cast member <strong>in</strong> the Epcot<br />

Bakery at Walt Disney World, she<br />

now makes scratch-made cakes<br />

<strong>and</strong> cupcakes <strong>in</strong> custom flavors for<br />

<strong>all</strong> occasions. When not decorat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

cakes, she can be found cuddl<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with her not-black-but-orange cat<br />

Gambit, read<strong>in</strong>g, eat<strong>in</strong>g popcorn<br />

<strong>and</strong> attempt<strong>in</strong>g to catch up on her<br />

Netflix queue.<br />

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ALYSON AND JEAN PACE<br />

BELLE AVENTURE MOBILE BAR CO.<br />

Housed <strong>in</strong>side two 1970s Miley<br />

horse trailers, the mobile bars of<br />

Belle Aventure offer everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

from beer <strong>and</strong> w<strong>in</strong>e to h<strong>and</strong>crafted<br />

cocktails <strong>and</strong> non-alcoholic options.<br />

Husb<strong>and</strong>-<strong>and</strong>-wife team Jean <strong>and</strong><br />

Alyson launched their Rockl<strong>in</strong>based<br />

mobile bar bus<strong>in</strong>ess last year.<br />

<strong>The</strong> name—which translates to<br />

“beautiful adventure ” <strong>in</strong> French—<br />

pays homage to Jean’s heritage<br />

while also symboliz<strong>in</strong>g the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />

of new adventures <strong>in</strong> life.<br />

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SHANNON BEHNKE<br />

THE BLOOM LAB<br />

Shannon found her passion<br />

<strong>in</strong> floral design while study<strong>in</strong>g<br />

environmental horticulture at<br />

<strong>California</strong> Polytechnic State<br />

University, San Luis Obispo. She<br />

has always believed <strong>in</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g what<br />

makes you truly happy <strong>and</strong> <strong>The</strong><br />

Bloom Lab is exactly that for<br />

her. After 10 years of experience<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the floral design<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry, Shannon opened <strong>The</strong><br />

Bloom Lab <strong>in</strong> 2016. Based <strong>in</strong> West<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>, <strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab offers<br />

custom wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> event designs<br />

<strong>throughout</strong> <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>California</strong>.<br />

thebloomlab.com<br />

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contributors<br />

SARAH MAREN<br />

SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Sarah has been a professional<br />

photographer for more than 20<br />

years. She’s a sucker for a great<br />

love story (which is every love<br />

story) <strong>and</strong> is so grateful her job is<br />

about record<strong>in</strong>g families from the<br />

beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g. She has been married<br />

to her h<strong>and</strong>some husb<strong>and</strong> for<br />

more than 14 years, <strong>and</strong> they have<br />

two great kids. When she’s not<br />

mak<strong>in</strong>g pretty pictures, you’ll f<strong>in</strong>d<br />

her danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the kitchen, play<strong>in</strong>g<br />

games with her family or curled up<br />

with a good read.<br />

sarahm<strong>are</strong>n.com<br />

KENDALL ERLENBUSCH<br />

KENDALL MELISSA EVENTS<br />

For more than 12 years Kend<strong>all</strong> has<br />

planned <strong>and</strong> produced events—<br />

rang<strong>in</strong>g from sm<strong>all</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>timate,<br />

to large <strong>and</strong> opulent—<strong>and</strong> also<br />

specializes <strong>in</strong> event coord<strong>in</strong>ation,<br />

design <strong>and</strong> execution. She is based<br />

<strong>in</strong> the <strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>are</strong>a, but serves<br />

<strong>all</strong> of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>California</strong> <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>and</strong> even dest<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gs. When she is not busy<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g the perfect day, she can<br />

be caught camp<strong>in</strong>g, hik<strong>in</strong>g or<br />

kayak<strong>in</strong>g with her husb<strong>and</strong>, oneyear<br />

old daughter <strong>and</strong> beloved<br />

n<strong>in</strong>e-year-old blue heeler.<br />

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FOOTSTEPS-PHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

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RITATEMPLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

BRANDY WEST<br />

GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

Br<strong>and</strong>y has always been passionate<br />

about bak<strong>in</strong>g, us<strong>in</strong>g real <strong>in</strong>gredients<br />

from local vendors <strong>and</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

bold flavors. At the age of 40,<br />

she created Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />

Events: a custom bake-to-order<br />

patisserie us<strong>in</strong>g local <strong>and</strong> fresh<br />

<strong>in</strong>gredients <strong>in</strong> <strong>all</strong> of her scratchmade<br />

cakes, cupcakes, pies <strong>and</strong><br />

cookies. Br<strong>and</strong>y has been featured<br />

on Good Day <strong>Sacramento</strong>, Fox40’s<br />

Studio40 Live, <strong>and</strong> was a f<strong>in</strong>alist<br />

on Food Network’s Cake Wars. Go<br />

West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events has also<br />

been voted “<strong>Best</strong> <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Cakes”<br />

two years <strong>in</strong> a row by the people of<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

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I believe <strong>in</strong> captur<strong>in</strong>g moments.<br />

A photograph should feel like a visual poem or<br />

dream. Mix<strong>in</strong>g romance <strong>and</strong> warmth <strong>and</strong> sweet<br />

country <strong>in</strong>to every image. I Believe <strong>in</strong> captur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

love that runs as wild <strong>and</strong> free as the open fields<br />

themselves . How it feels <strong>in</strong> my own heart is how it<br />

should be captured through my lens, too.<br />

www.artisticphotographybytami.com<br />

530-409-8567<br />

@artisticphotographybytami<br />

HEIDI SAUCEDO<br />

VISIT CARSON VALLEY<br />

Heidi loves her work with Visit<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey. What’s not to love<br />

when your job is tell<strong>in</strong>g people how<br />

great your home is? When this<br />

mom of two isn’t work<strong>in</strong>g, you’ll<br />

f<strong>in</strong>d her on the trails with her dogs,<br />

eat<strong>in</strong>g at fabulous local restaurants<br />

or learn<strong>in</strong>g everyth<strong>in</strong>g she can<br />

about life <strong>in</strong> the Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey.<br />

visitcarsonv<strong>all</strong>ey.org<br />

ROBIN BIANCHI, LETITIA MARTIN<br />

AND SAMANTHA WIDLUND<br />

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company is a<br />

family-owned, full-service florist<br />

that has been located <strong>in</strong> Davis for<br />

nearly 50 years. From full-service<br />

setup to DIY wholesale orders<br />

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KRISTINA CILIA<br />

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KELLY NEW<br />

NEW WILLOW FARM RETREATS<br />

As the owner of New Willow Farm<br />

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day. Her tents <strong>are</strong> versatile to meet<br />

specific needs <strong>and</strong> can be furnished<br />

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parties <strong>and</strong> glamp<strong>in</strong>g. When not<br />

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w<strong>here</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d, body <strong>and</strong> soul <strong>are</strong> fed<br />

through connection, creativity <strong>and</strong><br />

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Ashley is a c<strong>all</strong>igrapher <strong>and</strong><br />

hybrid wedd<strong>in</strong>g photographer <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>California</strong>, shoot<strong>in</strong>g both<br />

film <strong>and</strong> digit<strong>all</strong>y. Ashley loves to<br />

capture joyful brides <strong>and</strong> grooms<br />

as they start their legacy of love<br />

surrounded by friends, family,<br />

stunn<strong>in</strong>g design <strong>and</strong> color. Ashley<br />

also provides c<strong>all</strong>igraphy touches to<br />

help couples elevate their wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

day. She loves bunnies, b<strong>all</strong>er<strong>in</strong>as<br />

<strong>and</strong>, most importantly, love.<br />

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DANIELLE ROE<br />

DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

Danielle is the founder of Danielle<br />

Roe Events, a full-service event<br />

management <strong>and</strong> design house. As<br />

an award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g public relations<br />

executive <strong>in</strong> her former life, Danielle<br />

has an unpar<strong>all</strong>eled respect for<br />

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event strategy. She has a passion<br />

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clients’ once-<strong>in</strong>-a lifetime vision.<br />

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VERONICA ENNS<br />

THE 530 BRIDE<br />

As the founder <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />

planner, Veronica, along with her<br />

team, focuses solely on wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

<strong>and</strong> offers couples specialty rentals,<br />

graphic design <strong>and</strong> bar services,<br />

<strong>in</strong> addition to wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> design. She loves cold brew,<br />

spend<strong>in</strong>g time with her family, <strong>and</strong>,<br />

of course, plann<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

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KELLY PEART<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS<br />

Owner <strong>and</strong> designer, Kelly, loves<br />

design<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> help<strong>in</strong>g her clients<br />

achieve their dream wedd<strong>in</strong>g. She<br />

is always look<strong>in</strong>g for new pieces to<br />

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extra mile to f<strong>in</strong>d the perfect piece<br />

for her client, or have her husb<strong>and</strong><br />

make it. In fact, her husb<strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>crafted<br />

a lot of her <strong>in</strong>ventory us<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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isn’t busy with wedd<strong>in</strong>gs or out<br />

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can f<strong>in</strong>d her <strong>in</strong> the garden, kayak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> the mounta<strong>in</strong>s or enjoy<strong>in</strong>g a family<br />

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HEATHER THOMPSON<br />

THE RANCH AT LONE OAK LONGHORNS<br />

Heather is the owner of <strong>The</strong> Ranch<br />

at Lone Oak Longhorns, a modern<br />

farmhouse-turned-wedd<strong>in</strong>g venue<br />

with picturesque Texas Longhorns<br />

roam<strong>in</strong>g the property that opened<br />

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estate has been featured <strong>in</strong> multiple<br />

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LINDSEY FISCHER<br />

MAGNOLIA AVENUE EVENTS<br />

As the owner <strong>and</strong> creative director<br />

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believes that great events <strong>are</strong><br />

the perfect balance of creative<br />

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KYLIE COMPTON<br />

KYLIE COMPTON PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Kylie is a beach-lov<strong>in</strong>g snow bunny<br />

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SAVANNAH KNAPP<br />

SAVANNAHS SAVORY SWEETS<br />

Savannah has fond memories of<br />

be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the kitchen grow<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>and</strong><br />

c<strong>all</strong>s it her home. After earn<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

education <strong>and</strong> ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g experience<br />

<strong>in</strong> the cul<strong>in</strong>ary <strong>and</strong> pastry worlds,<br />

she decided to step out on her own<br />

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dog treats, <strong>and</strong> gluten-free, vegan<br />

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DAVID HANSON<br />

OFF THE VINE CATERING<br />

Off the V<strong>in</strong>e Cater<strong>in</strong>g started more<br />

than 20 years ago by husb<strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong>-wife<br />

team David <strong>and</strong> Jackie.<br />

Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g with sm<strong>all</strong>er events,<br />

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private <strong>and</strong> corporate events<br />

feed<strong>in</strong>g up to 1,700 people. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

pride themselves on great food,<br />

great service <strong>and</strong> extreme flexibility,<br />

<strong>and</strong> enjoy do<strong>in</strong>g custom menus<br />

that will match exactly what clients<br />

<strong>are</strong> look<strong>in</strong>g for.<br />

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RACHEL WULFF<br />

LONE WULFF RANCH<br />

Rachel is the owner of Lone Wulff<br />

Ranch, which has been <strong>in</strong> her family<br />

for nearly 100 years. <strong>The</strong> ranch is<br />

a former dairy farm that houses a<br />

barn with stunn<strong>in</strong>g architecture, offers<br />

sweep<strong>in</strong>g views of the Coastal<br />

Range <strong>and</strong> even has friendly goats.<br />

While not manag<strong>in</strong>g the venue, Rachel<br />

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with her family.<br />

lonewulffranch.com<br />

RAMONA ARNOLD<br />

SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS<br />

Ramona, owner of Simple Country<br />

<strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>, has been plann<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

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fabulous burg<strong>and</strong>y dahlias <strong>in</strong> your<br />

bouquet <strong>in</strong> the spr<strong>in</strong>g, you might have<br />

to opt for garden roses or peonies<br />

<strong>in</strong>stead. Also, your florist can save you<br />

money by purchas<strong>in</strong>g flowers that <strong>are</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> season from local flower farmers vs.<br />

imported flowers.<br />

—C<strong>in</strong>dy Magan<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry<br />

hillsidebloomsfloristry.com<br />

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THE FUN SHOTS!<br />

Ever want to know<br />

what goes on beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />

the scenes at our photo<br />

shoots? Well, <strong>here</strong>’s a<br />

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videos from our shoots<br />

featur<strong>in</strong>g exclusive<br />

<strong>in</strong>terviews with the wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

pros who helped us produce<br />

these<br />

features!<br />

Sarah, do NOT f<strong>all</strong> off that ladder!<br />

<strong>The</strong>. Photo. Bomb. Does Wendy wear the same<br />

outfit on every shoot?!<br />

<strong>The</strong>re's our girl: Miss Midori from Strelitzia Flower Company.<br />

Do I have lipstick on my teeth?<br />

BOOK YOUR DREAM WEDDING<br />

Oh Tony, we love how happy you<br />

<strong>are</strong> to be on our shoot! :)<br />

Ashley, the flat lay queen, <strong>in</strong> action.<br />

Yep, we re<strong>all</strong>y do want you to get <strong>in</strong><br />

the water girls.<br />

Kend<strong>all</strong>, do not f<strong>all</strong> out of the boat, please.<br />

Samantha...work<strong>in</strong>g her magic.<br />

Alyson <strong>and</strong> Jean...can we get some samples?<br />

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Levi, um, that's the wrong end toward<br />

the camera.<br />

Chase, aim away<br />

from the dress!<br />

Tish: floral designer or goat whisperer?<br />

Look at those Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey clouds. Wow.<br />

“Wanna see my new r<strong>in</strong>g?”<br />

Out of the mouths of babes.<br />

Loung<strong>in</strong>g on the job, Angel<strong>in</strong>a?!<br />

You've earned it baby!<br />

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TIPS, TRENDS, NEWS...AND FUN!<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

<strong>Real</strong> <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> is <strong>here</strong> to <strong>in</strong>spire you <strong>and</strong> guide you through the plethora of talented wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

professionals <strong>in</strong> our <strong>are</strong>a, but we also love to clue you <strong>in</strong> to what’s go<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>in</strong> the wedd<strong>in</strong>g world<br />

whether it’s to sh<strong>are</strong> accomplishments, a romantic story, useful tips or just someth<strong>in</strong>g fun.<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Plann<strong>in</strong>g is hard. It’s stressful. It’s tir<strong>in</strong>g. And after go<strong>in</strong>g through it myself, I have<br />

earned the title of your Plus One through this wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g process. Here, we’ll take your<br />

m<strong>in</strong>d off the weight of wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g (if only for a bit) <strong>and</strong> sh<strong>are</strong> tidbits from every corner of<br />

the wedd<strong>in</strong>g world. So, let’s cl<strong>in</strong>k our dr<strong>in</strong>ks, pose for a pic <strong>and</strong> own the dance floor!<br />

TREND ALERT: PARTIES WITH YOUR #BRIDETRIBE<br />

Now this is a trend that we hope sticks around for a while...a new twist on the ’ole<br />

bachelorette parties: lash parties, floral classes, jewelry parties, oh my. Here’s a quick<br />

round up to give you someth<strong>in</strong>g new to do with your #bridetribe!<br />

PLAY WITH FLOWERS<br />

<strong>The</strong> talented team at Placerville Flowers on Ma<strong>in</strong> host classes<br />

w<strong>here</strong> you can build your own wreath, bouquet, centerpiece<br />

or anyth<strong>in</strong>g your flower-lov<strong>in</strong>g heart desires. Keep<br />

an eye on their Facebook page (facebook.com/<br />

placervilleflowersonma<strong>in</strong>) for updated class schedules, or<br />

contact them at 530-622-1121 or placervilleflowersonma<strong>in</strong>.<br />

com for private parties. <strong>The</strong>re’s noth<strong>in</strong>g like treat<strong>in</strong>g your bridal<br />

party to a gorgeous display of flowers.<br />

MAKE SOME JEWELS<br />

Bubbles & Bl<strong>in</strong>g from Style Avenue Studios<br />

is the perfect way to enjoy a private party<br />

with your own bridal party. Owner Emily<br />

Wilke will lead your party <strong>in</strong> a guided lesson<br />

to create your own piece of jewelry.<br />

Pric<strong>in</strong>g is $35 per person <strong>and</strong> when a party<br />

of six or more books, the bride gets her<br />

seat for free! All materials <strong>are</strong> <strong>in</strong>cluded plus<br />

two glasses of w<strong>in</strong>e. Need we say more?<br />

Contact Emily at 916-812-1114, <strong>and</strong> visit her<br />

onl<strong>in</strong>e at styleavenustudios.com.<br />

BAT YOUR LASHES<br />

Bridesmaids br<strong>in</strong>g the emotion <strong>and</strong> party to the wedd<strong>in</strong>g, so why<br />

not prep<strong>are</strong> them for everyth<strong>in</strong>g from tears <strong>and</strong> smiles to danc<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g with gorgeous lashes through <strong>The</strong> Lash Lounge? Book<br />

a private Bachelorette Lash Party that <strong>in</strong>cludes Champagne, music,<br />

beauty <strong>and</strong> quality time with your gal pals. Plus, lashes <strong>are</strong> free for the<br />

bride when a party of five or more books. Visit them <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong> or<br />

Roseville or contact them onl<strong>in</strong>e at thelashlounge.com.<br />

ABOVE: REAL WEDDINGS ASSOCIATE EDITOR, EMILY PETER,<br />

MARRIES HER GROOM MIKEY! LOVE LOVE LOVE!<br />

PHOTO BY VALLEY IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY / VALLEYIMAGESPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

GIVE GOOD FACE<br />

<strong>The</strong>y <strong>are</strong> t<strong>here</strong> for you lead<strong>in</strong>g up to <strong>and</strong> <strong>throughout</strong> the<br />

big day, so your bride tribe deserves a little celebrat<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

Phyllis Enos with Facial Sense Sk<strong>in</strong> C<strong>are</strong> by Phyllis<br />

offers microdermabrasion parties w<strong>here</strong> each ’maid<br />

receives a discounted microdermabrasion for $50,<br />

<strong>and</strong> you, as the hostess with the mostest, receive your<br />

microdermabrasion for free! If t<strong>here</strong> <strong>are</strong> fewer than<br />

five friends <strong>in</strong> your party, the host will receive their<br />

pamper<strong>in</strong>g for only $25. A microdermabrasion party<br />

is certa<strong>in</strong> to give your bridesmaids that coveted glow,<br />

but not to outsh<strong>in</strong>e the bride of course. Visit Phyllis at<br />

facebook.com/FacialSenseSk<strong>in</strong>C<strong>are</strong>byPhyliss or c<strong>all</strong><br />

916-690-0063 to book your party.<br />

FLOWER THERAPY<br />

Jo<strong>in</strong> Suzanne O’Brien, owner of Garden of<br />

Weedon Designs, <strong>in</strong> a Flower <strong>The</strong>rapy Social.<br />

Guests <strong>are</strong> treated to <strong>in</strong>struction, floral design,<br />

w<strong>in</strong>e (or sparkl<strong>in</strong>g water) <strong>and</strong> sm<strong>all</strong> bites.<br />

Laugh<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> connect<strong>in</strong>g over gorgeous<br />

flowers is an ideal way to relieve stress, plus<br />

you’ll leave with someth<strong>in</strong>g created by you!<br />

Attend one of Suzanne’s pre-planned events<br />

or book your own private party by contact<strong>in</strong>g<br />

her at 916-412-9356 or facebook.com/<br />

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plus one<br />

I’M NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING<br />

For the first time <strong>in</strong><br />

the history of <strong>Real</strong><br />

<strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>, we had a<br />

PHOTOS BY RACHEL LOMELI<br />

real wedd<strong>in</strong>g dur<strong>in</strong>g a photo shoot! Okay, so it was a<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY / RACHELLOMELI.COM<br />

AS PART OF OUR “BEAUTIFUL VALLEY”<br />

“surprise” vow renewal but still entirely real. Rich <strong>and</strong><br />

SHOOT IN THE CARSON VALLEY<br />

Angel<strong>in</strong>a Ellis of <strong>Tahoe</strong> Elevated Events celebrated<br />

13 years of marriage this year <strong>and</strong> honored this milestone by confirm<strong>in</strong>g their love<br />

<strong>and</strong> respect for each other <strong>and</strong> their family dur<strong>in</strong>g our “Beautiful V<strong>all</strong>ey” photo<br />

shoot (turn to page 61 for <strong>all</strong> of that lovel<strong>in</strong>ess). <strong>The</strong> couple owns <strong>and</strong> operates the<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g, design <strong>and</strong> rental company, <strong>and</strong> provided pieces along with design for our<br />

photo shoot. Angel<strong>in</strong>a had the idea of surpris<strong>in</strong>g her groom with a vow renewal,<br />

<strong>and</strong> conv<strong>in</strong>ced Rich to head home mid-photo shoot to freshen up for our Beh<strong>in</strong>dthe-Scenes<br />

<strong>in</strong>terview <strong>and</strong> grab the kids. Meanwhile, Cassidy Braddock did Angel<strong>in</strong>a’s<br />

hair <strong>and</strong> makeup for the occasion, <strong>and</strong> then we put her <strong>in</strong> a beautiful gown (courtesy<br />

of <strong>The</strong> Clothes M<strong>in</strong>e) so that she could walk down the aisle <strong>in</strong> style. Accompanied<br />

by an impromtu guitar serenade by our real groom model, Tony, Angel<strong>in</strong>a strolled<br />

up the aisle to meet Rich at the altar w<strong>here</strong> the couple sh<strong>are</strong>d words of promise with<br />

their two kids, Tristen <strong>and</strong> Ivy, by their sides, <strong>all</strong> officated by Rich’s mom Lori—<br />

<strong>and</strong> the kids received commitment r<strong>in</strong>gs too! Tears. Were. Flow<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Everyone on set stopped what they were do<strong>in</strong>g to witness this<br />

beautiful exchange of love, followed by a short <strong>and</strong> sweet<br />

reception complete with cake from Frank Vilt’s Cakes, bubbly<br />

from Helwig W<strong>in</strong>ery <strong>and</strong> a m<strong>in</strong>i-concert by our real couple<br />

models <strong>and</strong> real-life musicians, Tony <strong>and</strong> Kat (check out<br />

their b<strong>and</strong>, <strong>The</strong> T<strong>in</strong> Dears: facebook.com/thet<strong>in</strong>dears).<br />

Truly, the most beautiful <strong>and</strong> emotional wedd<strong>in</strong>g I’ve seen.<br />

We’ll be post<strong>in</strong>g more photos along with the<br />

video on our website soon! P.S. Special thanks<br />

to <strong>all</strong> of our amaz<strong>in</strong>g “Beautiful V<strong>all</strong>ey” vendors for their<br />

contributions to Angel<strong>in</strong>a & Rich’s vow renewal! #yourock<br />

Be sure to check out Rich & Angel<strong>in</strong>a’s<br />

“Words of Wisdom” on page 242.<br />

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TIPS, TRENDS, NEWS...AND FUN!<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

SWOONWORTHY & NEWSWORTHY<br />

DELISH!<br />

ONLINE LOVE<br />

Congratulations to Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo for<br />

launch<strong>in</strong>g their onl<strong>in</strong>e store! Owner Bree Gianassi Little<br />

says, “Our onl<strong>in</strong>e store consists of two <strong>in</strong>itiatives; loan<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a dress to try on at home before order<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> your size<br />

<strong>and</strong> color, <strong>and</strong> be<strong>in</strong>g able to purchase a sample dress for<br />

a fraction of the orig<strong>in</strong>al cost.” AE Bridal has locations <strong>in</strong><br />

Chico <strong>and</strong> Yuba City offer<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g, bridesmaid’s <strong>and</strong><br />

Simple Pleasures<br />

Restaurant <strong>and</strong><br />

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mother’s dresses, accessories, suit <strong>and</strong> tuxedo rentals <strong>and</strong><br />

one-of-a-k<strong>in</strong>d customer service.<br />

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40 years <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess. <strong>The</strong><br />

L<strong>in</strong>coln restaurant has<br />

been specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> farm-to-fork menus long before<br />

it was trendy <strong>and</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ues to serve the <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

<strong>are</strong>a with quality <strong>in</strong>gredients, attention-to-detail design <strong>and</strong> a<br />

passion for great food <strong>and</strong> community. This third generation,<br />

family-owned bus<strong>in</strong>ess offers cater<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> event plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

services alongside their restaurant located at 648 5th Street <strong>in</strong> L<strong>in</strong>coln.<br />

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Congratulations<br />

MOVING ON UP...<br />

to De La Rosa’s<br />

Bridal & Tuxedos<br />

Folsom has a new makeup expert<br />

who <strong>are</strong> head<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> town! <strong>The</strong> Makeover Mommy<br />

<strong>in</strong>to their 46th year<br />

recently opened a studio <strong>in</strong>side Hello<br />

LIZ EISEN <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess! <strong>The</strong>ir<br />

Pretty Eyes at 6693 Folsom Auburn<br />

Folsom store at 319<br />

Road, Suite E. Owner Porsche Ray<br />

East Bidwell Street has been help<strong>in</strong>g<br />

specializes <strong>in</strong> makeup artistry, sk<strong>in</strong>c<strong>are</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

brides f<strong>in</strong>d their perfect dress s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />

permanent makeup <strong>and</strong> offers services<br />

1994. <strong>The</strong>ir orig<strong>in</strong>al location was<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g bridal makeup, microblad<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />

opened by Richard De La Rosa<br />

one-on-one makeup tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g sessions.<br />

<strong>in</strong> 1974 <strong>in</strong> San Jose w<strong>here</strong> they<br />

themakeovermommy.com.<br />

eventu<strong>all</strong>y opened two more Bay<br />

Area stores. In 1994, De La Rosa’s<br />

And speak<strong>in</strong>g of mov<strong>in</strong>g....<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box<br />

moved to Folsom, w<strong>here</strong> Richard<br />

recently relocated. <strong>The</strong>y <strong>are</strong> still <strong>in</strong> the heart<br />

is still the owner <strong>and</strong> his daughter,<br />

of the historic district <strong>in</strong> old Roseville <strong>and</strong><br />

Liz Eisen, is manager. “We’re just<br />

even still on Oak Street—they moved right<br />

so excited to have been <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

next door! You can now visit them at 415<br />

this long, <strong>and</strong> I still love what I do,”<br />

Oak Street <strong>and</strong> shop for wedd<strong>in</strong>g dresses<br />

sh<strong>are</strong>s Liz. De La Rosa’s also offers<br />

that range from classic <strong>and</strong> sophisticated to tuxedo rentals, bridesmaid’s <strong>and</strong><br />

whimsical <strong>and</strong> bohemian, plus bridesmaids’ mother’s dresses along with flower<br />

dresses, accessories <strong>and</strong> more. P.S. We’re <strong>in</strong><br />

girl dresses, veils <strong>and</strong> accessories.<br />

love with their glitter w<strong>all</strong>s! thebridalbox.net delarosasbridal.com<br />

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for your review<br />

TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN<br />

BY SHARON PENNY<br />

THE TUNES: Perhaps you’ve picked your<br />

favorite song for your first dance, but your<br />

bestie is us<strong>in</strong>g the same song at her wedd<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

Or you’re just draw<strong>in</strong>g a blank <strong>and</strong> look<strong>in</strong>g<br />

for a little <strong>in</strong>spiration. Either way, we’re <strong>here</strong><br />

to help.<br />

if you like: FIRST DAY OF MY LIFE<br />

BY BRIGHT EYES<br />

consider: WITH ARMS OUTSTRETCHED<br />

BY RILO KILEY<br />

If the ratio of mustaches to mason jars at your wedd<strong>in</strong>g is 1:1, this Rilo<br />

Kiley classic will be a welcome showstopper. Encourage everyone to jo<strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> the s<strong>in</strong>galong <strong>and</strong> clapp<strong>in</strong>g sections.<br />

if you like: KISS FROM A ROSE BY SEAL<br />

consider: SIGN YOUR NAME<br />

BY TERENCE TRENT D’ARBY<br />

<strong>The</strong> ultimate dancefloor swoon. I’m not say<strong>in</strong>g you HAVE to<br />

br<strong>in</strong>g choreographed dips <strong>and</strong> twirls with this, but it’d be<br />

amaz<strong>in</strong>g if you did.<br />

Photo by White Daisy Photography<br />

V<strong>in</strong>eyard <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>...Close to Home<br />

if you like: JUST THE TWO OF US<br />

BY GROVER WASHINGTON FEATURING BILL WITHERS<br />

consider: LOVE BALLAD BY LTD<br />

“Just <strong>The</strong> Two Of Us” is one of my favorite songs of <strong>all</strong> time so this is<br />

pa<strong>in</strong>ful for me. But if you’re go<strong>in</strong>g to slow-jam your wedd<strong>in</strong>g, try this<br />

majestic piece of slow-jam awesomeness featur<strong>in</strong>g the legendary<br />

Jeffrey Osborne. Get with it.<br />

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if you like: SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE<br />

BY REBA MCINTIRE<br />

consider: TILL YOU LOVE ME<br />

BY REBA MCINTIRE<br />

Reba’s cover of Etta James is undeniably legendary, but don’t sleep<br />

on her best straight-ahead love b<strong>all</strong>ad from 1994. Nope, that’s not<br />

a w<strong>in</strong>d mach<strong>in</strong>e. That’s the power of Reba’s beautiful voice<br />

blow<strong>in</strong>g your hair <strong>all</strong> the way back.<br />

if you like: I DON’T DANCE<br />

BY LEE BRICE<br />

consider: CHECK YES OR NO<br />

BY GEORGE STRAIT<br />

If you thought Lee Brice put you <strong>in</strong> a swoon, get the smell<strong>in</strong>g<br />

salts out because George Strait is <strong>here</strong>. Yes, I’m your mom. This is<br />

George’s sweetest love song by far, <strong>and</strong> you better have a dentist<br />

h<strong>and</strong>y because it’ll give you a gosh darn toothache.<br />

if you like: MY HEART WILL GO ON<br />

BY CELINE DION<br />

consider: SKYLARK BY BETTE MIDLER<br />

<strong>The</strong> only th<strong>in</strong>g better than a diva is another diva, <strong>and</strong> no-one’s better<br />

than the div<strong>in</strong>e Miss M. Bette Midler’s cover of this Johnny Mercer<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ard is soar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> beautiful.<br />

if you like:<br />

I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN<br />

BY FRANK SINATRA<br />

consider:<br />

TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS<br />

BY FRANK SINATRA<br />

Let’s be real, Frank’s ghost would haunt me<br />

forever if I said anyone else was preferable<br />

to him. From the same album, “Too Marvelous<br />

For Words” has the same sw<strong>in</strong>g, same<br />

romantic playfulness; these songs have so<br />

much <strong>in</strong> common they practic<strong>all</strong>y live<br />

next door to each other.<br />

if you like: YOU’RE STILL THE ONE<br />

BY SHANIA TWAIN<br />

consider: LOVE IS A WILD THING<br />

BY KACEY MUSGRAVES<br />

You can’t capture the magic of Shania directly, but <strong>in</strong>directly, this<br />

beautiful Kacey Musgraves track captures the same et<strong>here</strong>al beauty,<br />

like fireflies on a summer even<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

> WANT MORE RESOURCES<br />

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January 5, <strong>2020</strong> at Hyatt Regency,<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>. 12-4 p.m. Admission is<br />

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Chico Bridal Show<br />

January 12, <strong>2020</strong> at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds,<br />

Chico. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission<br />

is $10 for adults; $1 for children<br />

12 to 16; children under 11 <strong>are</strong> free with<br />

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Festival Lodi<br />

January 12, <strong>2020</strong> at Hutch<strong>in</strong>s Street<br />

Squ<strong>are</strong>, Lodi. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Live + Love Expo<br />

January 12, <strong>2020</strong> at Pauley B<strong>all</strong>room,<br />

Berkeley. 2-6 p.m. Admission is $25<br />

or FREE when you use promo code<br />

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Amador <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>and</strong> W<strong>in</strong>e Tour<br />

January 19, <strong>2020</strong> at Hotel Sutter, Sutter<br />

Creek. 12-4 p.m. Admission is $10.<br />

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Enchant<strong>in</strong>g Bridal Show<br />

January 19, <strong>2020</strong> at <strong>The</strong> Doubletree<br />

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Festival Merced<br />

January 19, <strong>2020</strong> at Merced County<br />

Fairgrounds, Merced. 11 a.m.–2 p.m.<br />

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<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Open House<br />

January 19, 2019 at Old Sugar Mill,<br />

Clarksburg. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission<br />

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2-5 p.m. Admission is free but RSVP <strong>in</strong><br />

Calaveras Bridal Faire<br />

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February 9, <strong>2020</strong> at Gr<strong>and</strong> Sierra Resort,<br />

Arden Hills Bridal Open House Reno. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $12.<br />

January 26, <strong>2020</strong> at Arden Hills,<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission<br />

is free. ardenhills.club<br />

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Bay Area <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Fairs<br />

January 26, <strong>2020</strong> at <strong>The</strong> Marriott,<br />

Walnut Creek. 12-4 p.m. Admission is<br />

$15 onl<strong>in</strong>e or $25 at the door.<br />

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Festival Modesto<br />

January 26, <strong>2020</strong> at Modesto Centre<br />

Plaza, Modesto. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission<br />

is $15.<br />

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January 26, <strong>2020</strong> at Vizcaya, <strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

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11 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is February 23, <strong>2020</strong> at Silverado Resort &<br />

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January 26, <strong>2020</strong> at Yuba City Fairgrounds,<br />

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February 29, <strong>2020</strong> at Woodl<strong>and</strong> Community<br />

& Senior Center, Woodl<strong>and</strong>. 11 a.m.-3<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Showcase<br />

January 19, <strong>2020</strong> at the Firehouse<br />

pay<strong>in</strong>g adult. ysbridalshow.com p.m. Admission is free.<br />

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January 30, <strong>2020</strong> at Macy’s Westfield March 1, <strong>2020</strong> at Cielo W<strong>in</strong>ery, Sh<strong>in</strong>gle<br />

See venue ad on page 143<br />

G<strong>all</strong>eria, Roseville. 6-9 p.m. Admission <strong>Spr<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free.<br />

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February 2, <strong>2020</strong> at <strong>The</strong> Willow Fairgrounds, Sonora. 12-4 p.m. Admission<br />

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February 6, <strong>2020</strong> at Granite Bay Golf<br />

Club, Granite Bay. 5:30-8 p.m. Admission<br />

Old Sugar Mill<br />

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February 8, <strong>2020</strong> at <strong>The</strong> Palms, Chico.<br />

January 25, <strong>2020</strong> at Ironstone V<strong>in</strong>eyards,<br />

Murphys. 12-4 p.m. Admission is Gr<strong>and</strong> Bridal Showcase &<br />

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Redd<strong>in</strong>g Bridal Show<br />

February 16, <strong>2020</strong> at the Redd<strong>in</strong>g Civic<br />

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is $10. redd<strong>in</strong>gbridalshow.com<br />

Bay Area <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Fairs<br />

February 23, <strong>2020</strong> at <strong>The</strong> Fairmont, San<br />

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Bridal Boutique<br />

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Bay Area <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Fairs<br />

March 8, <strong>2020</strong> at DoubleTree by<br />

Hilton, Berkeley. 12-4 p.m. Admission is<br />

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Festival Elk Grove<br />

March 15, <strong>2020</strong> at Eden Gardens<br />

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p.m. Admission is $15.<br />

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Bay Area <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Fairs<br />

March 22, <strong>2020</strong> at Crowne Plaza, Concord.<br />

12-4 p.m. Admission is $15 onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />

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March 29, <strong>2020</strong>, San Francisco. 2-6<br />

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April 4, <strong>2020</strong> at Hard Rock Lake<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong>. 12-4 p.m. Admission is $10.<br />

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Arden Hills Bridal Open House<br />

May 3, <strong>2020</strong> at Arden Hills, <strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

11 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is free.<br />

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Vizcaya <strong>Sacramento</strong> Open House<br />

May 28, <strong>2020</strong> at Vizcaya, <strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

6-9 p.m. Admission is free.<br />

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July 12, <strong>2020</strong> at <strong>The</strong> West<strong>in</strong> SFO,<br />

Millbrae. 2-6 p.m. Admission is $25<br />

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Arden Hills Bridal Open House<br />

August 2, <strong>2020</strong> at Arden Hills, <strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

11 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is<br />

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Festival Lodi<br />

August 2, <strong>2020</strong> at Hutch<strong>in</strong>s Street<br />

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Chico Bridal Show<br />

August 16, <strong>2020</strong> at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds,<br />

Chico. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission<br />

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Vizcaya <strong>Sacramento</strong> Open House<br />

September 17, <strong>2020</strong> at Vizcaya, <strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

6-9 p.m. Admission is free.<br />

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Arden Hills Bridal Open House<br />

November 1, <strong>2020</strong> at Arden Hills,<br />

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is free. ardenhills.club<br />

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November 5, <strong>2020</strong> at G<strong>all</strong>ery 308 at<br />

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture,<br />

San Francisco. 7-9 p.m. Admission is<br />

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to have it <strong>all</strong> <strong>in</strong> one place separate from your work <strong>and</strong>/or personal email.<br />

• Br<strong>in</strong>g labels—many vendors offer prizes <strong>and</strong> contests, <strong>and</strong> addition<strong>all</strong>y, you may want to request more<br />

<strong>in</strong>formation from selected vendors. By br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g pre-pr<strong>in</strong>ted labels, you will save time <strong>and</strong> the hassle of hav<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

complete this <strong>in</strong>formation booth after booth. Information that you might want to <strong>in</strong>clude: your name, address,<br />

phone, email (see bullet po<strong>in</strong>t above!), fiancé’s/fiancée’s name <strong>and</strong> when you’re gett<strong>in</strong>g married.<br />

• Don’t go it alone—br<strong>in</strong>g one of your attendants, your mom or a friend (or d<strong>are</strong> we suggest, your fiancé/fiancée?). It will be helpful (<strong>and</strong> more<br />

fun!) to have their <strong>in</strong>put <strong>and</strong> advice.<br />

• Br<strong>in</strong>g a notebook—no matter how good your memory is you’ll want to take notes on vendors <strong>and</strong> ideas that catch your eye.<br />

• Br<strong>in</strong>g a sturdy tote bag—you’ll be pick<strong>in</strong>g up bus<strong>in</strong>ess cards, brochures, etc. <strong>and</strong> it’s easier to stash it <strong>in</strong> a tote than try to carry it <strong>all</strong> <strong>in</strong> your<br />

h<strong>and</strong>s...especi<strong>all</strong>y if you want to sample some of the yummy temptations offered at a lot of the events! Or, come to the shows w<strong>here</strong> <strong>Real</strong><br />

<strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> will be, come by our booth, <strong>and</strong> we’ll give you one of our groovy reusable bags!<br />

F<strong>in</strong>d up-to-date wedd<strong>in</strong>g event <strong>in</strong>formation at realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/events<br />

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the gift guide<br />

FOR THE BRIDE<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Pillow, $58 at Gather & Mill,<br />

603 Mill Street, Grass V<strong>all</strong>ey.<br />

530-270-9836, gather<strong>and</strong>mill.com.<br />

Orig<strong>in</strong>al B<strong>and</strong>it, $25 at B<strong>and</strong>its,<br />

r<strong>in</strong>gb<strong>and</strong>its.com.<br />

Fifi Bridal Clutch, $450<br />

at Ariel Taub, arieltaub.com.<br />

Thymes Kimono Rose H<strong>and</strong><br />

Crème, $18.99 at Remedy Rx,<br />

1420 East Roseville Parkway,<br />

Suite 130, Roseville. 916-740-1600,<br />

myremedyrx.com.<br />

Uncork & Unw<strong>in</strong>d<br />

Cutt<strong>in</strong>g Board,<br />

$11, <strong>and</strong> Cheese<br />

Spreader, $10 at<br />

Treehouse, 327 Ma<strong>in</strong><br />

Street, Placerville.<br />

530-295-0102,<br />

facebook.com/<br />

treehouseplacerville.<br />

Kate Spade Mr. & Mrs. Cards, $20<br />

at Barnes & Noble, 280 P<strong>all</strong>adio Parkway,<br />

Suite 913, Folsom. 916-984-4428,<br />

barnes<strong>and</strong>noble.com.<br />

Umbra Dima Mirror Set, $67<br />

at Macy’s, macys.com.<br />

Luggage Tags, $14.99<br />

at DSW, dsw.com.<br />

Sweet Dreams Soak<strong>in</strong>g Salts,<br />

$10, <strong>and</strong> Lavender Essential<br />

Oil, $5.99 at Naturiffic, 732 1/2<br />

Sutter Street, Folsom.<br />

916-586-9115, naturiffic.com.<br />

Yeti W<strong>in</strong>e Tumbler, $24.99<br />

at Whole Foods Market,<br />

wholefoodsmarket.com.<br />

Ruched Faux Fur Throw, starts at $149 at Pottery Barn,<br />

1151 G<strong>all</strong>eria Boulevard, Suite 1130, Roseville.<br />

916-788-1440, potterybarn.com.<br />

10 class yoga pass, $140 at<br />

Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga,<br />

350 P<strong>all</strong>adio Parkway, #1975,<br />

Folsom, 916-542-7363;<br />

3984 Douglas Boulevard,<br />

#150, Roseville, 916-797-8550;<br />

serenityspaonl<strong>in</strong>e.com.<br />

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the gift guide<br />

FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

Abundantly Succulent<br />

Arrangement, $87.99 at<br />

Relles Florist, 2400<br />

J Street, <strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

916-441-1478,<br />

rellesflorist.com.<br />

Asante Escape Package (<strong>in</strong>cludes 50-m<strong>in</strong>ute<br />

full body massage <strong>and</strong> sk<strong>in</strong> fitness facial), $165<br />

at Asante Spa, 530 Post Court, El Dorado Hills.<br />

916-933-8905, asantespaedh.com.<br />

D IANE<br />

W I LKINSO N<br />

D IANE<br />

W I LKINSO N<br />

DKNY Gigi Leather Envelope Card<br />

Case, $48 at Macy’s, macys.com.<br />

Chocolate Silk W<strong>in</strong>e Bottle Tray with<br />

Chocolate Slab, $34.95 at <strong>The</strong> Chocolate<br />

Architect, 250 P<strong>all</strong>adio Parkway, Suite 1335,<br />

Folsom. 916-966-9006, chocsilk.com.<br />

Lazy Mazy Bagnet, $19.99<br />

at Bagnet (made loc<strong>all</strong>y <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>), bagnetcompany.com.<br />

Quarterly Earr<strong>in</strong>g Club—Jade Level, $47<br />

at Style Avenue Studios<br />

(made loc<strong>all</strong>y <strong>in</strong> Elk Grove),<br />

916-812-1114, styleavenuestudios.com.<br />

Cater<strong>in</strong>g for Any Occasion!<br />

Loc<strong>all</strong>y Sourced • Green Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Diane Wilk<strong>in</strong>son Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

530-622-0799<br />

dianewilk<strong>in</strong>soncater<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

dianewilk<strong>in</strong>son@sbcglobal.net<br />

JAMESYOUNGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

Old Sugar Mill Pour Deux Brut Cuveé,<br />

$14 at Old Sugar Mill,<br />

35265 Willow Ave, Clarksburg.<br />

916-744-1615, oldsugarmill.com.<br />

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Hair Tie, $14.99<br />

at For Elyse,<br />

228 Broadway<br />

Street, Chico,<br />

530-893-0106;<br />

1712 <strong>California</strong><br />

Street, Redd<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

530-246-4900,<br />

forelyse.com.

the gift guide<br />

FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

Tote Bag, $20 at Sp<strong>in</strong>, 417 Roseville<br />

Squ<strong>are</strong>, Roseville. 916-784-7746,<br />

facebook.com/sp<strong>in</strong>gifts.<br />

Plaid Button<br />

Down, $58 at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Clothes M<strong>in</strong>e,<br />

60 Ma<strong>in</strong> Street,<br />

Suite 2, Sutter Creek.<br />

209-267-0417,<br />

theclothesm<strong>in</strong>e.com.<br />

P A P E R C o .<br />

www .litt lebirdpa p ercom p a n y .com<br />

bespoke event <strong>in</strong>vitations<br />

letterpress. stationery. c<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

@littlebirdpapercompany<br />

Avner Comb, $78.20 at<br />

Luxurious Bridal (made<br />

loc<strong>all</strong>y <strong>in</strong> Manteca),<br />

luxuriousbridal.com.<br />

Rh<strong>in</strong>estone Leaf<br />

Bracelet, $68 at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box, 415<br />

Oak Street, Roseville.<br />

916-742-4638,<br />

thebridalbox.net.<br />

Natural Cleans<strong>in</strong>g Clay Soap, $18, <strong>and</strong> Hydrat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Moisture Cream (8 oz.), $40 at <strong>The</strong> Tiger’s Eye<br />

Sk<strong>in</strong>c<strong>are</strong>, 8016 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom.<br />

916-988-4973, tigerseyesk<strong>in</strong>c<strong>are</strong>.com.<br />

for the flower girl:<br />

Unicorn Necklace, $12.99 at My Trendy<br />

Trailer, 307 Riley Street, Folsom.<br />

714-328-4649, mytrendytrailer.com.<br />

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the gift guide<br />

FOR THE GROOM<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

Powder Plush Robe, $69 at Pottery Barn,<br />

1151 G<strong>all</strong>eria Boulevard, Suite 1130, Roseville.<br />

916-788-1440, potterybarn.com.<br />

Copper Flight Board, $120 at Mart<strong>in</strong> Mattox,<br />

823 L<strong>in</strong>coln Way, Auburn, mart<strong>in</strong>mattox.com.<br />

Beautiful wedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> a<br />

natural mounta<strong>in</strong> sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Wooden Money Bow Tie, $20<br />

at Ruby & Cordelia’s F<strong>in</strong>e Mill<strong>in</strong>ery,<br />

etsy.com/shop/ruby<strong>and</strong>cordelias.<br />

EPOCA Concrete<br />

Squ<strong>are</strong> W<strong>all</strong><br />

Clock by Blomus,<br />

$38.69 at Lumens,<br />

2028 K Street,<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

916-444-5585,<br />

lumens.com.<br />

“For Happy Tears” Hankie, $12<br />

at Diamond Bridal G<strong>all</strong>ery,<br />

7433 Greenback Lane, Suite J,<br />

Citrus Heights. 916-521-521-9856,<br />

diamondbridalg<strong>all</strong>ery.com.<br />

1000 Cypress Po<strong>in</strong>t Drive // Arnold, CA<br />

209-795-1000 ext. 8<br />

www.sequoiawoods.com<br />

Citizen Th<strong>in</strong> Blue L<strong>in</strong>e Watch,<br />

$550 at Adrian Blanco<br />

Jewelry, 49 Natoma Street,<br />

Suite H, Folsom. 916-260-5136,<br />

adrianblancojewelry.com.<br />

Jo Malone London<br />

Cologne, $140<br />

at Macy’s,<br />

macys.com.<br />

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the gift guide<br />

FOR THE GROOM<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

Cas<strong>in</strong>o Royale Massage, $170<br />

at Spa at Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey,<br />

1200 Athens Avenue,<br />

L<strong>in</strong>coln. 916-408-9250,<br />

thunderv<strong>all</strong>eyresort.com/spa.<br />

Outfitt<strong>in</strong>g your<br />

entire wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

party for more<br />

than 45 years!<br />

Carvalho Family W<strong>in</strong>ery W<strong>in</strong>e Club, start<strong>in</strong>g at $80 per<br />

shipment Carvalho Family W<strong>in</strong>ery, Tast<strong>in</strong>g Room at<br />

Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Avenue, Clarksburg.<br />

916-744-1625, carvalhofamilyw<strong>in</strong>ery.com.<br />

Customizable<br />

Flaskenste<strong>in</strong> flask,<br />

$49.99 at<br />

Groovy Groomsmen Gifts,<br />

groovygroomsmengifts.com.<br />

De La Rosa’s<br />

Bridal & Tuxedos<br />

319 East Bidwell Street Folsom, CA 95630<br />

916-983-3400<br />

www.delarosasbridal.com<br />

KitchenAid Coffee Maker, $99.99 at <strong>The</strong> Biggest<br />

Little Kitchen Store, 165 Ma<strong>in</strong> Street, Jackson.<br />

209-223-0264, biggestlittlekitchenstore.com.<br />

Tovolo Sp<strong>here</strong> Ice Molds, $14.99<br />

at BevMo, bevmo.com.<br />

Claro Walnut Bowl, $170<br />

at Marsh<strong>all</strong> Design Studio (made loc<strong>all</strong>y <strong>in</strong><br />

Placerville), vmarsh<strong>all</strong>design.com.<br />

Tuxedo Beans, $6.95<br />

at Snook’s C<strong>and</strong>ies<br />

<strong>and</strong> Chocolate<br />

Factory, 731 Sutter<br />

Street, Folsom.<br />

916-985-0620,<br />

snooksc<strong>and</strong>ies.com.<br />

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the gift guide<br />

FOR THE GROOMSMEN<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

Ralph Lauren Bear Slippers,<br />

$60 at Macy’s, macys.com.<br />

Sta<strong>in</strong>less Steel Cuff L<strong>in</strong>ks, $75<br />

at Talisman Collection, 4357 Town Center<br />

Boulevard, Suite 118, El Dorado Hills.<br />

916-358-5683, talismancollection.com.<br />

Pug Socks, $12.99 at<br />

Sutter Street Sock Co.,<br />

713-A Sutter Street,<br />

Folsom, facebook.com/<br />

sutterstreetsockco.<br />

Steve Madden<br />

Utility Backpack,<br />

$54.99 at DSW,<br />

dsw.com.<br />

Enamel Tumbler,<br />

$9 at Gather & Mill,<br />

603 Mill Street, Grass<br />

V<strong>all</strong>ey. 530-270-9836,<br />

gather<strong>and</strong>mill.com.<br />

Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn, starts at $3.50<br />

at Nibblers Popcorn Co., 4420 Town Center<br />

Boulevard, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills.<br />

916-235-2400, nibblerspopcorn.com.<br />

Personalized Tie Case, $36 at<br />

Cathy’s Concepts, cathysconcepts.com.<br />

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the gift guide<br />

FOR THE GROOMSMEN<br />

BY EMILY PETER<br />

Elk W<strong>in</strong>e Pourer, $25.99<br />

at Helwig W<strong>in</strong>ery,<br />

11555 Shen<strong>and</strong>oah Road,<br />

Plymouth. 209-245-5200,<br />

helwigw<strong>in</strong>ery.com.<br />

Sitt<strong>in</strong>g Bear Beanie, $20 at<br />

Upper Park Cloth<strong>in</strong>g, 122 West<br />

3rd Street, Chico. 530-487-7118,<br />

upperparkcloth<strong>in</strong>g.com.<br />

Bottle Opener, $13.99 at<br />

Placerville Hardw<strong>are</strong>, 441 Ma<strong>in</strong><br />

Street, Placerville. 530-622-1151,<br />

placervillehardw<strong>are</strong><strong>in</strong>c.com.<br />

Pistachio Lovers Gourmet Sampler,<br />

$41.99 at Fiddyment Farms,<br />

563 Second Street, Suite 210, L<strong>in</strong>coln.<br />

916-645-7244, fiddymentfarms.com.<br />

for the r<strong>in</strong>g be<strong>are</strong>r:<br />

Impact: Battle of Elements, $19.99 at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Game Getaway, 809 Sutter Street, Folsom.<br />

916-234-7541, thegamegetaway.com.<br />

M<strong>in</strong>i W<strong>all</strong>et, $10.75<br />

at SewLake<strong>Tahoe</strong><br />

(made loc<strong>all</strong>y <strong>in</strong><br />

Gardnerville, Nevada),<br />

sewlaketahoe.com.<br />

>ONLINE EXCLUSIVE!<br />

Tune <strong>in</strong> to our blog at<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com for<br />

even more gift ideas!<br />

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L i m i t e d B o o k i n g s<br />

f o r 2 0 2 0

achelorette getaway<br />

Vegas,Baby!<br />

It’s a Girls’ Weekend<br />

BY SONJA RAYNE LEE<br />

Every now <strong>and</strong> then, it’s necessary to get out of town to decompress <strong>and</strong><br />

restore. Don’t you agree? What better way to do it then with a trip to S<strong>in</strong><br />

City with your #bridetribe for some party<strong>in</strong>g, relax<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> reconnect<strong>in</strong>g?<br />

OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMPANIES OR ORGANIZATIONS.<br />

CHANDELIER LOUNGE PHOTO BY ANTHONY MAIR.<br />

TERRACE SUITE PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMASHARTSHELBY.COM.<br />

Lobby at <strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan<br />

<strong>The</strong> Ch<strong>and</strong>elier Lounge at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan<br />

Terrace Suite at <strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan<br />

For our girls’ weekend getaway, we hopped on<br />

a quick Southwest flight <strong>and</strong> jetted to <strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan<br />

(cosmopolitanlasvegas.com), the ultimate<br />

luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip.<br />

<strong>The</strong> moment we walked <strong>in</strong>to the lobby, we<br />

knew we were go<strong>in</strong>g to be spoiled. <strong>The</strong> property<br />

exudes luxury <strong>and</strong> sophistication with a touch of<br />

sex<strong>in</strong>ess (<strong>and</strong> d<strong>are</strong> we say a little naught<strong>in</strong>ess?), a<br />

place w<strong>here</strong> you can lose yourself <strong>in</strong> a whole lot<br />

of fun.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> center po<strong>in</strong>t that caught our eyes—<br />

just past the lobby—was <strong>The</strong> Ch<strong>and</strong>elier Lounge,<br />

which is split <strong>in</strong>to three different levels, provid<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

captivat<strong>in</strong>g visual experience. <strong>The</strong> stunn<strong>in</strong>g beaded<br />

curta<strong>in</strong>s of lights were <strong>all</strong>ur<strong>in</strong>g, too—mak<strong>in</strong>g us feel<br />

as if we’d stepped <strong>in</strong>to a scene of Lifestyles of the<br />

Rich <strong>and</strong> Famous. Surround<strong>in</strong>g the lounge were the<br />

magnificent sounds <strong>and</strong> flash<strong>in</strong>g lights of the slot<br />

mach<strong>in</strong>es with <strong>all</strong> the classic cas<strong>in</strong>o table games.<br />

(“I have to admit that my favorite slot mach<strong>in</strong>e is<br />

Wheel of Fortune, <strong>and</strong>—while Lady Luck didn’t<br />

smile on me dur<strong>in</strong>g this trip—t<strong>here</strong>’s someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

exhilarat<strong>in</strong>g about play<strong>in</strong>g a few rounds with<br />

Pat <strong>and</strong> Vanna!” said one of the girls.) Tucked<br />

away <strong>in</strong> the far corner was a Starbucks, which,<br />

of course, became the staple for our morn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

coffee; be prep<strong>are</strong>d to wait <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e though—it’s a<br />

pretty popular place!<br />

For this trip, we decided to splurge <strong>and</strong><br />

chose the Terrace One Bedroom Founta<strong>in</strong> View<br />

<strong>in</strong> the Boulevard Tower, but boy was it worth<br />

it! Stepp<strong>in</strong>g off the elevator onto our floor, we<br />

were greeted with a seductive w<strong>all</strong> hang<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

a woman wear<strong>in</strong>g a black lace mask with bunny<br />

ears that <strong>in</strong>stantly put us <strong>all</strong> <strong>in</strong> a feel-good mood.<br />

<strong>The</strong> dim light<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the h<strong>all</strong>way set a tone of<br />

relaxation as we walked to our room. Enter<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the one-bedroom suite, I immediately felt a rush<br />

of excitement; this room was to die for: <strong>all</strong>ur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

artwork, a cozy couch, spacious dress<strong>in</strong>g <strong>are</strong>a,<br />

<strong>and</strong> a room with a k<strong>in</strong>g-sized bed adorned with<br />

sumptuous l<strong>in</strong>ens. <strong>The</strong> bathroom looked like it<br />

was straight out of Architectural Digest—complete<br />

with a private toilet room, vanity s<strong>in</strong>ks, a<br />

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achelorette getaway<br />

Suite at Sahra Spa,<br />

Salon & Hammam at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan<br />

huge shower, <strong>and</strong> a step-up<br />

Jacuzzi with a view of the strip.<br />

<strong>The</strong> pièce de résistance, however,<br />

was the huge balcony with<br />

slid<strong>in</strong>g doors that overlooked<br />

the founta<strong>in</strong>s of the Bellagio,<br />

Paris Las Vegas, <strong>and</strong> the strip.<br />

Day one meant poolside<br />

dr<strong>in</strong>ks, of course! <strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan<br />

offers three different<br />

pools to choose from: <strong>The</strong> Boulevard,<br />

<strong>The</strong> Chelsea, <strong>and</strong> Marquee<br />

Dayclub. If you want the<br />

ultimate club experience, then<br />

the Marquee is your scene—<br />

complete with an extension of<br />

a nightclub <strong>in</strong> the even<strong>in</strong>g. Both<br />

<strong>The</strong> Boulevard <strong>and</strong> Chelsea<br />

offer cabana <strong>and</strong> daybed reservations,<br />

which can be made<br />

Zuma<br />

ahead of time on <strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan’s<br />

website. We opted<br />

for <strong>The</strong> Boulevard, consider<strong>in</strong>g<br />

it was conveniently located <strong>in</strong><br />

the same tower as our room.<br />

Poolside d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g meant a variety<br />

of fresh <strong>and</strong> fried deliciousness<br />

<strong>and</strong> dr<strong>in</strong>ks aplenty, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

frozen margaritas. Pro tip: Arrive<br />

early to get the best lounge chairs, as the<br />

pool fills up quickly. Poolside cabanas <strong>and</strong><br />

daybeds were also available, but need to<br />

be reserved <strong>in</strong> advance <strong>and</strong> have food <strong>and</strong> dr<strong>in</strong>k m<strong>in</strong>imums.<br />

After soak<strong>in</strong>g up some rays <strong>and</strong> enjoy<strong>in</strong>g our good<br />

eats <strong>and</strong> dr<strong>in</strong>ks, we were ready to freshen up <strong>and</strong> hit<br />

the strip for some even<strong>in</strong>g excitement. If you’re not<br />

certa<strong>in</strong> what you want your even<strong>in</strong>g plans to entail,<br />

then send Rose—<strong>The</strong> Cosmpolitan’s<br />

“Resident Mischief-Maker<br />

<strong>and</strong> Digital Concierge”—a text;<br />

she’ll provide you with restaurant<br />

recommendations <strong>and</strong><br />

show suggestions.<br />

Las Vegas offers a plethora<br />

of activities, from concerts,<br />

danc<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>and</strong> gambl<strong>in</strong>g, to zip<br />

l<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g on Fremont Street, or<br />

soar<strong>in</strong>g 550 feet above the<br />

center of the strip on L<strong>in</strong>q’s<br />

High Roller Observation Wheel<br />

(caesars.com/l<strong>in</strong>q/high-roller).<br />

Our group opted for the latter:<br />

the world’s t<strong>all</strong>est Ferris wheel<br />

360-degree views of the Las<br />

Vegas V<strong>all</strong>ey <strong>and</strong> <strong>The</strong> Strip. We<br />

chose the Happy Half Hour ticket<br />

(available from noon-1 a.m.),<br />

which meant an open bar <strong>in</strong> the<br />

sky. Pro tip: Go<strong>in</strong>g at night provides the<br />

best views of the city <strong>and</strong> gives you more of<br />

a Happy Hour party vibe.<br />

Hav<strong>in</strong>g stayed out <strong>in</strong>to<br />

the wee hours of the morn<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

it was time to <strong>in</strong>dulge <strong>in</strong><br />

some pamper<strong>in</strong>g. I strongly<br />

suggest book<strong>in</strong>g a penthouse<br />

<strong>The</strong> Boulevard Pool at<br />

suite for you <strong>and</strong> your girls at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan<br />

<strong>The</strong> Cosmpolitan’s Sahra Spa,<br />

Salon & Hammam.<br />

Words can’t expla<strong>in</strong> this<br />

beautiful desert-like oasis. Our<br />

host Kimesha provided us the<br />

ultimate royal treatment with the<br />

perfect amount of attention <strong>and</strong><br />

SAHRA SPA, SALON & HAMMAM LOBBY, BOULEVARD POOL AND KIMESHA PHOTOS BY WENDY SIPPLE.<br />

OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMPANIES OR ORGANIZATIONS.<br />

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DISTRICT DONUTS AND SURVIVAL BAG PHOTOS BY WENDY SIPPLE.<br />

OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMPANY OR ORGANIZATIONS.<br />

L<strong>in</strong>q's High Roller Observation Wheel<br />

Know<strong>in</strong>g t<strong>here</strong> would be a fair amount of<br />

adult beverages consumed dur<strong>in</strong>g this<br />

trip, I put together survival bags for <strong>all</strong> the<br />

girls <strong>and</strong> recommend you do the same.<br />

GIRLS’ GETAWAY<br />

SURVIVAL BAGS<br />

• Shout Wipes<br />

• Purell H<strong>and</strong> Sanitiz<strong>in</strong>g Wipes<br />

• Earplugs<br />

• Lip balm<br />

• Altoids<br />

• Emergen-C<br />

• Advil…<strong>and</strong><br />

lots of it!<br />

privacy. With room for<br />

up to 10 guests for four<br />

hours, the penthouse suite<br />

provided our group with<br />

an <strong>in</strong>dulgent retreat to<br />

hang out, relax, <strong>and</strong> gab.<br />

Kimesha greeted us with<br />

Champagne <strong>and</strong> refreshments,<br />

<strong>and</strong> when we were<br />

done ooh<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> aah<strong>in</strong>g<br />

over the suite’s private<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> treatment <strong>are</strong>as,<br />

were able to avail<br />

of two whirlpool<br />

tubs, a eucalyptus<br />

steam room,<br />

showers, <strong>and</strong><br />

a vanity <strong>are</strong>a.<br />

Several of the<br />

girls opted for <strong>in</strong>dividu<strong>all</strong>y<br />

hosted<br />

treatments,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g massages,<br />

facials,<br />

District Donuts<br />

<strong>and</strong> mani/pedis.<br />

We spent a good portion of our day <strong>in</strong> the<br />

private retreat unw<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> relax<strong>in</strong>g. On<br />

our next trip, we’ll def<strong>in</strong>itely be book<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

treatment at the hammam (a ritual space<br />

that conta<strong>in</strong>s a heated motherstone slab, two<br />

whirlpools, steam rooms, <strong>and</strong> stone loungers<br />

that can be used privately or with up to three<br />

people).<br />

All that relax<strong>in</strong>g makes a girl re<strong>all</strong>y hungry! Luckbachelorette<br />

getaway<br />

ily, Vegas is a cul<strong>in</strong>ary mecca, <strong>and</strong> the<br />

d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g options at <strong>The</strong> Cosmopolitan <strong>are</strong><br />

abundant <strong>and</strong> impressive. From <strong>all</strong>-day<br />

breakfast spot Eggslut <strong>and</strong> comfort food<br />

favorite District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew., to<br />

American-sm<strong>all</strong> plates at Beauty & Essex,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Zuma, a high-end Japanese place<br />

with an izakaya-<strong>in</strong>spired menu, t<strong>here</strong>’s<br />

someth<strong>in</strong>g for everyone. We checked <strong>in</strong><br />

with Rose, our trusty mischief-maker for<br />

advice, <strong>and</strong> decided on Wicked Spoon: a<br />

multicultural, high-end buffet. <strong>The</strong> array<br />

of dishes from<br />

around the world<br />

Drag Brunch<br />

was a feast for the<br />

senses, complete<br />

with amaz<strong>in</strong>g<br />

visual displays, <strong>in</strong>vigorat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

smells,<br />

sizzl<strong>in</strong>g sounds,<br />

<strong>and</strong> satisfy<strong>in</strong>g<br />

tastes. Pro tip: Make<br />

reservations <strong>in</strong> advance<br />

for groups of eight or<br />

more <strong>and</strong> opt for the<br />

Bottomless Beverages package.<br />

No trip to Vegas is complete<br />

without a show, <strong>and</strong> we opted<br />

for Voss Events’ Drag Brunch at<br />

Señor Frogs (dragbrunch.com),<br />

featur<strong>in</strong>g Vegas' f<strong>in</strong>est female<br />

impersonators. Admittedly, this<br />

show isn’t for prudes, nor <strong>are</strong><br />

you go<strong>in</strong>g for the food re<strong>all</strong>y,<br />

but it’s pure enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se fabulous divas know how<br />

to put on a show <strong>and</strong> work the<br />

room. It lives up to <strong>all</strong> the<br />

hype <strong>and</strong> is a guaranteed<br />

good time. I even got on<br />

stage with a bunch of<br />

other ladies <strong>in</strong> a dance<br />

contest to show what we<br />

non-professionals had go<strong>in</strong>g<br />

for us (but we’re not shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />

those pictures!). Be prep<strong>are</strong>d to be<br />

picked on (if you’re lucky) <strong>and</strong> to be impressed<br />

by the divas’ talents. Pro tip: Opt for the VIP package<br />

for premium, reserved seat<strong>in</strong>g, full open bar, <strong>and</strong> to meet<br />

the performers after the show. Oh, <strong>and</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g lots of s<strong>in</strong>gles<br />

(the performers dance<br />

<strong>throughout</strong> the room, <strong>and</strong><br />

you can’t help but want to<br />

reward them!).<br />

With easy flight<br />

access from <strong>Sacramento</strong>,<br />

Las Vegas is<br />

the perfect choice<br />

for a girls’ getaway.<br />

Beauty & Essex And, thank goodness<br />

what happens<br />

<strong>in</strong> Vegas stays <strong>in</strong> Vegas. Pro tip: Make your girl tribe do a p<strong>in</strong>kie<br />

swear to reiterate, just <strong>in</strong> case! OO<br />

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the mounta<strong>in</strong>'s a little t<strong>all</strong>er<br />

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by the generosity <strong>and</strong> warmth of people as excited about<br />

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100 Proof Bar Service<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> & Event Beverage specialists, Burro-Tenders, & more<br />

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A Wildflower Florist<br />

Award W<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g Florist, Custom Creations, featured <strong>in</strong> <strong>The</strong> Knot<br />

775-782-7579 • awildflower.net<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Florist<br />

Full-Service Florist, <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>, Classes,<br />

DIY Assistance Available<br />

775-266-9285 •<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Inn Hotel/Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />

Receptions, Rehearsal D<strong>in</strong>ners, Bachelor & Bachelorette<br />

Parties, Hotel-Motor Lodge-RV<br />

775-783-6673 • carsonv<strong>all</strong>ey<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

East Fork Ranch<br />

Charm<strong>in</strong>g 44-Acre Ranch, Historic Barn, <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> & Events<br />

775-790-4883 • eastforkranch.net<br />

eNVy Event Management<br />

Coord<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g, Consult<strong>in</strong>g, Plann<strong>in</strong>g, Staff<strong>in</strong>g Your Next Event<br />

775-901-0462 • envyeventmanagement.com<br />

Genoa Town H<strong>all</strong>, Genoa Church, Genoa Park<br />

Indoor/Outdoor Venues, Historic Build<strong>in</strong>gs, Receptions<br />

775-782-8696 • genoanevada.org<br />

Gr<strong>and</strong> View D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room<br />

Seat<strong>in</strong>g & Danc<strong>in</strong>g for 350, Outdoor Patio,<br />

Fantastic Ranch & Mounta<strong>in</strong> Views<br />

775-782-5500 Ext. 5243 • schristian@douglasnv.us<br />

Orchard House<br />

Located <strong>in</strong> Genoa, 2-acres of lawn, gardens & mature trees<br />

775-783-8070 • orchardhousegenoanevada.com<br />

Rachel Lomeli Photography<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>, Engagement & Bridal Boudoir Photography<br />

530-318-1409 • rachellomeli.com<br />

Check out these preferred wedd<strong>in</strong>g partners.<br />

Sierra Chef, Cynthia Ferris-Bennett<br />

Coord<strong>in</strong>ation, Gourmet Appetizers, Special Events<br />

775-392-4417 • sierrachef.com<br />

Sunridge Golf <strong>and</strong> Recreations<br />

19-hole Golf Course, Stunn<strong>in</strong>g Views, Event Tent<br />

775-722-5511 • playsunridge.com<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> Elevated Events<br />

Event rentals, plann<strong>in</strong>g, coord<strong>in</strong>ation,<br />

staff<strong>in</strong>g & bartend<strong>in</strong>g services<br />

775-783-9300 • tahoeelevatedevents.com<br />

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ON VANESSA:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS<br />

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ON CHASE:<br />

TUXEDO FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

TIE FROM MACY’S<br />

LOVE<br />

on the<br />

LINKS<br />

A DÉCOR INSPIRATION STORY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KYLIE COMPTON PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

DESIGN, STYLING, AND COORDINATION BY KENDALL MELISSA EVENTS<br />

ON LOCATION AT WHITNEY OAKS GOLF CLUB<br />

STARRING NEWLYWEDS VANESSA & CHASE BURKE<br />

PRODUCED BY REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE TEAM: EMILY PETER AND WENDY SIPPLE<br />

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ON VANESSA:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS<br />

ON CHASE:<br />

TUXEDO FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

TIE FROM MACY’S<br />

> Visit our website realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

to see more photos from our “Love on the L<strong>in</strong>ks” photo shoot.<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

VENUE // Whitney Oaks Golf Club | whitneyoaksgolf.com PHOTOGRAPHER // Kylie Compton Photography | kyliecomptonphotography.com<br />

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION // Kend<strong>all</strong> Melissa Events | kend<strong>all</strong>melissaevents.com<br />

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN // Wild Flowers Design Group | wildflowersdesigngroup.com CAKE DESIGN // Above & Beyond Cakes | above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

HAIR ARTIST // Lisa Harter Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artist | lisamharter.com MAKEUP ARTIST // <strong>The</strong> Makeover Mommy | themakeovermommy.com<br />

GOWNS AND TUXEDO // Second Summer Bride | secondsummerbridesacramento.com SHOES // DSW | dsw.com<br />

JEWELRY AND TIES // Macy’s | Moka Davis, My Stylist@Macy’s Roseville G<strong>all</strong>eria | macys.com/mystylist<br />

JEWELRY // Delicora | delicora.com // Style Avenue Studios | styleavenuestudios.com<br />

STYLING, LOUNGE FURNITURE AND DÉCOR, CAKE VIGNETTE FURNITURE AND DÉCOR, SWEETHEART TABLE, PEACOCK CHAIRS AND DÉCOR<br />

Blossom Farm V<strong>in</strong>tage Rentals | blossomfarmrentals.com<br />

GUNMETAL DINING CHAIRS AND FARM TABLE // Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents | celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

GLASSWARE, PLATES AND FLATWARE // St<strong>and</strong>ard Party Rentals | st<strong>and</strong>ardpartyrentals.com<br />

LIVE ARTIST AND PAPERIE // Pigment <strong>and</strong> Parchment | pigment<strong>and</strong>parchment.com<br />

LINENS // La Tavola F<strong>in</strong>e L<strong>in</strong>en Rental | latavolal<strong>in</strong>en.com VIDEOGRAPHER // JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography | jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REAL COUPLE MODELS, VANESSA & CHASE, AND ALL OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FEATURE!<br />

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Welcome to Asante Spa.<br />

THE BRIDAL PACKAGE<br />

Free Spa Services<br />

for the Bride ($150 value) *<br />

Free Bottle of Champagne<br />

(Mention this ad at the time of book<strong>in</strong>g)<br />

Plus full access to steam room, sauna, swimm<strong>in</strong>g pools<br />

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Complimentary glass of w<strong>in</strong>e for each person<br />

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916.933.8905 • asantespaedh.com<br />

*Free service available when you book a bridal party of 4 or more people (exclud<strong>in</strong>g the bride) <strong>and</strong><br />

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LOVE<br />

on the<br />

LINKS<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

KYLIE COMPTON PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT<br />

WHITNEY OAKS GOLF CLUB<br />

STARRING NEWLYWEDS<br />

VANESSA & CHASE BURKE<br />

ON VANESSA:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

SHOES FROM DSW<br />

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO MODEL<br />

FOR THIS PHOTO SHOOT?<br />

Vanessa: A couple of weeks after Chase <strong>and</strong> I got<br />

engaged, I sat across the table from Debra at a local<br />

event who mentioned she worked for <strong>Real</strong> <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>.<br />

She told me that they have a cover model contest<br />

<strong>and</strong> encouraged me to apply. Model<strong>in</strong>g is<br />

someth<strong>in</strong>g I have always wanted to do,<br />

so natur<strong>all</strong>y I followed <strong>all</strong> the steps,<br />

applied multiple times <strong>and</strong> crossed<br />

my f<strong>in</strong>gers.<br />

TELL US ABOUT YOUR MODELING<br />

EXPERIENCE. WHAT WAS YOUR<br />

FAVORITE PART OF THE DAY? HOW<br />

DID YOU FEEL AFTERWARD?<br />

Vanessa: It’s ch<strong>all</strong>eng<strong>in</strong>g to pick just<br />

one favorite part, but I th<strong>in</strong>k it had to<br />

be the people I worked with. I loved work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with the stylists, photographers <strong>and</strong> artists.<br />

Everyone was so professional <strong>and</strong> made the<br />

experience so much fun!<br />

After the shoot, I felt so grateful. I was three<br />

months postpartum for the shoot. Be<strong>in</strong>g<br />

able to put on beautiful dresses <strong>and</strong> have<br />

my hair <strong>and</strong> makeup done felt refresh<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

It was my first full day away from my<br />

baby <strong>and</strong> I can’t th<strong>in</strong>k of a better way<br />

to spend it.<br />

www.LoneWulffRanch.com<br />

> Visit our website<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

to learn more about<br />

Vanessa & Chase, <strong>and</strong><br />

to see more photos<br />

from our “Love on the<br />

LInks” photo shoot.<br />

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IF YOU COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE<br />

TO ENGAGED COUPLES, WHAT<br />

WOULD IT BE?<br />

Vanessa: Choose vendors whose<br />

personalities<br />

you enjoy. It<br />

sounds silly,<br />

but these <strong>are</strong><br />

the people<br />

who will be<br />

surround<strong>in</strong>g you on<br />

your wedd<strong>in</strong>g day to ensure it <strong>all</strong><br />

goes well. OO<br />

—Interviewed by Emily Peter

Historic elegance ... <strong>in</strong> modern luxury.<br />

828 I Street, <strong>Sacramento</strong> · (916) 264-2800 · galevents@saclibrary.org · www.libraryg<strong>all</strong>eria.com

ON KATHARINE:<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

HAT, EARRINGS AND BRACELET FROM MACY’S;<br />

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TUXEDO FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

TIE FROM MACY’S<br />

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A DÉCOR INSPIRATION STORY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHEL LOMELI PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

DESIGN, STYLING, AND COORDINATION BY ENVY EVENT MANAGEMENT AND TAHOE ELEVATED EVENTS<br />

ON LOCATION AT EAST FORK RANCH<br />

STARRING NEWLYWEDS KATHARINE & TONY EBSTER<br />

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ON KATHARINE:<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

HAT, EARRINGS AND BRACELET FROM MACY’S;<br />

NECKLACES BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS<br />

ON TONY:<br />

TUXEDO FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

TIE FROM MACY’S<br />

> Visit our website realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

to see more photos from our “Beautiful V<strong>all</strong>ey” photo shoot.<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

VENUE // East Fork Ranch | eastforkranch.net PHOTOGRAPHER // Rachel Lomeli Photography | rachellomeli.com<br />

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR MODELING<br />

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AFTERWARD?<br />

Kathar<strong>in</strong>e: <strong>The</strong> experience itself was way<br />

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while pos<strong>in</strong>g with Levi the baby burro.<br />

Addition<strong>all</strong>y, be<strong>in</strong>g a part of the surprise vow<br />

renewal ceremony was someth<strong>in</strong>g I will never<br />

forget. And it was an honor to provide the music<br />

for the impromptu “reception.” Cassidy had to<br />

do some touch ups for my eye makeup from the<br />

tears of joy, but it was tot<strong>all</strong>y worth it.<br />

HOW WAS MODELING WITH<br />

YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER?<br />

Kathar<strong>in</strong>e: I am so glad I was able to do this with<br />

my best friend. We will always remember this<br />

experience <strong>and</strong> the friends we made on set. Plus,<br />

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Kathar<strong>in</strong>e: Don’t get lost <strong>in</strong><br />

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beloved. But also remember that<br />

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would be the type to elope. <strong>The</strong> best th<strong>in</strong>g about<br />

it was hav<strong>in</strong>g the whole day to ourselves <strong>and</strong><br />

creat<strong>in</strong>g memories to last a lifetime. In the end <strong>all</strong><br />

you need is each other. OO<br />

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to see more photos from our “Amor de mi Vida” photo shoot.<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

VENUE // <strong>The</strong> Stone House | stonehouse.io PHOTOGRAPHER // Krist<strong>in</strong>a Cilia Photography | krist<strong>in</strong>aciliaphotography.com<br />

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HAIR ARTIST // Halo Salon & Day Spa | halosalondayspa.com MAKEUP ARTIST // Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Sk<strong>in</strong> Studio | happilybeautifulmakeup.com<br />

GOWNS // Sparkle Bridal Couture | sparklebridalcouture.com VEIL // Azazie | azazie.com<br />

JEWELRY // Cather<strong>in</strong>e Alkire Jewelry | cather<strong>in</strong>ealkirejewelry.com // Macy’s | Moka Davis, My Stylist@Macy’s Roseville G<strong>all</strong>eria | macys.com/mystylist<br />

Style Avenue Studios | styleavenuestudios.com<br />

CALLIGRAPHER AND PAPERIE // Ashley Baumgartner Photography <strong>and</strong> C<strong>all</strong>igraphy | ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

RENTALS // Gett<strong>in</strong>g Hitched Design + Rentals | gethitchedwedd<strong>in</strong>grentals.com SETTEE, CART AND CANDELABRAS // Simple Country <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> | simplecountrywedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REAL BRIDE MODEL, NICOLE, AND ALL OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FEATURE!<br />

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR MODELING<br />

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HOW DID YOU FEEL AFTERWARD?<br />

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WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE<br />

SHOOT? DID YOU RELATE TO THE CONCEPT?<br />

Nicole: <strong>The</strong> reception <strong>are</strong>a! It was perfect<br />

down to every detail! This was a Spanishstyle<br />

shoot with lots of colors <strong>and</strong> even<br />

some succulents. Succulents <strong>are</strong> a ma<strong>in</strong><br />

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enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. This helped us focus on the details <strong>and</strong><br />

the little th<strong>in</strong>gs that <strong>are</strong> go<strong>in</strong>g to make the day unique<br />

to us! OO<br />

—Interviewed by Emily Peter<br />

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THE DETAILS<br />

VENUE // Lone Wulff Ranch | lonewulffranch.com<br />

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GOWNS // a&bé bridal shop | a<strong>and</strong>bebridalshop.com/sacramento/bridal-shop // Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo | alwayselegantbridal.net SHOES // DSW | dsw.com<br />

JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES // Hair Comes the Bride | haircomesthebride.com // Macy’s | Moka Davis, My Stylist@Macy’s Roseville G<strong>all</strong>eria | macys.com/mystylist<br />

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VIDEOGRAPHER // JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography | jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REAL BRIDE MODEL, ANDREA, AND ALL OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FEATURE!<br />

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AFTERWARD?<br />

Andrea: <strong>The</strong> day was amaz<strong>in</strong>g! I felt re<strong>all</strong>y<br />

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photographer was great. She gave great<br />

direction <strong>and</strong> it was an over<strong>all</strong> blast! My<br />

favorite part was the glam—not to mention <strong>all</strong><br />

of the dresses I got to wear. Everyone at the<br />

shoot was very supportive <strong>and</strong> encourag<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

<strong>The</strong> theme was opposite of my wedd<strong>in</strong>g. It was<br />

set at a ranch, which brought out the country<br />

girl <strong>in</strong> me. I am natur<strong>all</strong>y an outdoors person<br />

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IF YOU COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE TO<br />

ENGAGED COUPLES, WHAT WOULD IT BE?<br />

Andrea: I would say to just “go with it” on your<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g day. Don’t worry so much <strong>and</strong> have a<br />

good time. OO<br />

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WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SET CAKE BY GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

SET RENTALS BY BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS<br />

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ON SARAH:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT;<br />

BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

SET DESIGN BY DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SET CAKE BY GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

SET RENTALS BY BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS<br />

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ON SARAH // TOP AND RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY;<br />

JEWELRY BY CAROLEE;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

ON SARAH // MIDDLE AND BOTTOM MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

HEADPIECE BY HAIR COMES THE BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY WILD FLOWERS DESIGN GROUP<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

SET DESIGN BY DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SET CAKE BY GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

SET RENTALS BY BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS<br />

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ON KENDALL // LEFT MIDDLE AND TOP:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

HEADPIECE BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS; EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM;<br />

SHOES FROM DSW<br />

ON KENDALL // MIDDLE RIGHT AND RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

SET DESIGN BY DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SET CAKE BY GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

SET RENTALS BY BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS<br />

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ON KENDALL (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

HEADPIECE BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS;<br />

EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT;<br />

BOUQUET BY PLACERVILLE FLOWERS ON MAIN;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

ON SARAH (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

HEADPIECE BY HAIR COMES THE BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

SET DESIGN BY DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SET CAKE BY GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

SET RENTALS BY BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS<br />

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ON KENDALL // LEFT AND BOTTOM MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP;<br />

HAT FROM MACY’S;<br />

EARRINGS BY DELICORA;<br />

NECKLACE BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

BOUQUET BY FLOURISH<br />

ON KENDALL // TOP RIGHT AND BOTTOM RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

HAIRPINS AND EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY PLACERVILLE FLOWERS ON MAIN<br />

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HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO

ON KENDALL // LEFT AND TOP MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP;<br />

HEADPIECE FROM MACY’S;<br />

EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

NECKLACE FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY ACCENTS BY SAGE FLORAL DESIGN<br />

ON KENDALL // RIGHT AND BOTTOM MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY RELLES FLORIST<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

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ON SARAH // LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

HEADPIECE BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

EARRINGS BY DELICORA;<br />

BOUQUET BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS<br />

ON SARAH // RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP;<br />

JEWELRY BY CAROLEE;<br />

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

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HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY

ON SARAH:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

HEADPIECE FROM MACY’S;<br />

EARRINGS BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOUQUET BY AMOUR FLORIST & BRIDAL;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

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ON SARAH // IN GROUP ON LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

EARRINGS BY DELICORA;<br />

NECKLACE BY CAROLEE;<br />

BOUQUET BY WILD FLOWERS DESIGN GROUP;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON KENDALL // IN GROUP ON RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

FLORAL CROWN AND BOUQUET BY CURIOUS FLORAL;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

SET DESIGN BY DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

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SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY THE BLOOM LAB WITH WHOLESALE<br />

FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM

ON SARAH:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

FLORAL CROWN AND BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON KENDALL:<br />

GOWN BY LOUISE SPOSA FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY FLOURISH;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

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ON SARAH // IN GROUP ON LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM DE LA ROSA’S BRIDAL & TUXEDOS;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

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ON KENDALL // IN GROUP ON RIGHT:<br />

SUIT FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY VISUAL IMPACT DESIGN;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO

THE DETAILS<br />

VENUE // <strong>The</strong> HideOut | hideoutkirkwood.com PHOTOGRAPHER // Jennifer Clapp F<strong>in</strong>e Art Photography | jenniferclappphotography.com<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER // JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography | jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR SARAH // All Dolled Up Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artistry | <strong>all</strong>dolleduphair<strong>and</strong>makeup.com<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR KENDALL // Halo Salon & Day Spa | halosalondayspa.com // Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Sk<strong>in</strong> Studio | happilybeautifulmakeup.com<br />

GOWNS // a&bé bridal shop | a<strong>and</strong>bebridalshop.com/sacramento/bridal-shop // Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo | alwayselegantbridal.net<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box | thebridalbox.net // <strong>The</strong> Clothes M<strong>in</strong>e | theclothesm<strong>in</strong>e.com // De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos | delarosasbridal.com<br />

Diamond Bridal G<strong>all</strong>ery | diamondbridalg<strong>all</strong>ery.com // Second Summer Bride | secondsummerbridesacramento.com<br />

SHOES // DSW | dsw.com ACCESSORIES // Brides & Hairp<strong>in</strong>s | brides<strong>and</strong>hairp<strong>in</strong>s.com // Carolee | carolee.com // Delicora | delicora.com<br />

Hair Comes the Bride | haircomesthebride.com // Macy’s | Moka Davis, My Stylist@Macy’s Roseville G<strong>all</strong>eria | macys.com/mystylist<br />

Sorrelli Jewelry | sorrelli.com // Stella & Dot | stelladot.com // Style Avenue Studios | styleavenuestudios.com<br />

FLOWERS // Accents by Sage Floral Design | accentsbysage.com // Amour Florist & Bridal | amourmoments.com // Bloem Decor | bloemdecor.com<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab | thebloomlab.com // Curious Floral | curiousfloral.com // Flourish | flourishdesigns.com // Garden of Weedon Designs | gardenofweedon.com<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry | hillsidebloomsfloristry.com // Morn<strong>in</strong>gside Florist | morn<strong>in</strong>gsideflorist.com // <strong>The</strong> Party Concierge | partyconcierge.com<br />

Placerville Flowers on Ma<strong>in</strong> | placervilleflowersonma<strong>in</strong>.com // Relles Florist | rellesflorist.com // Strelitzia Flower Company | wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

Visual Impact Design | visualimpact-design.com // Wild Flowers Design Group | wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS // Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com | fiftyflowers.com<br />

STYLED DÉCOR VIGNETTES<br />

DESIGN // Danielle Roe Events | danielleroeevents.com<br />

DÉCOR FLOWERS // <strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab | thebloomlab.com with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com | fiftyflowers.com<br />

SIGNAGE // Swoonable | swoonable.net SET RENTALS // Blossom Farm V<strong>in</strong>tage Rentals | blossomfarmrentals.com<br />

SET CAKES // Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events | gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REAL BRIDE MODELS, SARAH AND KENDALL, AND ALL OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FEATURE!<br />

ON KENDALL (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE PARTY CONCIERGE;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

ON SARAH (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

EARRINGS BY STELLA & DOT;<br />

BRACELET FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY BLOEM DECOR;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

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style: get to know our real bride models<br />

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STARRING OUR<br />

COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST<br />

SARAH SPILLARD<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP<br />

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE HIDEOUT<br />

ON SARAH:<br />

GOWN FROM DE LA ROSA’S BRIDAL & TUXEDOS;<br />

EARRINGS BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS;<br />

NECKLACE BY STELLA & DOT;<br />

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST;<br />

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WHY DID YOU ENTER THIS CONTEST?<br />

Sarah: I orig<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y discovered this contest through<br />

the florist who did my wedd<strong>in</strong>g flowers<br />

(shoutout to the <strong>in</strong>credible Brie at Wild<br />

Flowers Design Group!). She <strong>and</strong> I got<br />

on so well, <strong>and</strong> she told me about the<br />

cover model contest <strong>and</strong> sent me the<br />

application <strong>in</strong>formation when it was<br />

released! When I heard about it <strong>and</strong> read<br />

through previous issues of the magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />

I knew I wanted to be a part of it! <strong>Real</strong><br />

<strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> provided a lot of <strong>in</strong>spiration for<br />

my own wedd<strong>in</strong>g concept <strong>and</strong> helped me<br />

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relatable <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g depictions of wedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

brides <strong>and</strong> wanted a chance to help show that<br />

brides come <strong>in</strong> <strong>all</strong> shapes <strong>and</strong> sizes <strong>and</strong> help be<br />

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR<br />

COVER MODEL EXPERIENCE.<br />

Sarah: It was was one of the best days I’ve<br />

ever had! I couldn’t stop smil<strong>in</strong>g that night<br />

when I got home. I left feel<strong>in</strong>g so confident,<br />

encouraged, excited <strong>and</strong> happy. And a huge<br />

reason for <strong>all</strong> of that was the <strong>in</strong>credible<br />

team I worked with, which had to be my<br />

favorite part of the day. From the get<br />

go I was surrounded by people who<br />

were welcom<strong>in</strong>g, energetic, so funny<br />

<strong>and</strong> so <strong>in</strong>credibly supportive of me<br />

<strong>and</strong> the work I was do<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>The</strong> shoot<br />

itself—be<strong>in</strong>g a model <strong>and</strong> wear<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the absolute most gorgeous dresses<br />

ever—was so fun <strong>and</strong> wonderful,<br />

but the people around me were<br />

what made <strong>all</strong> of that even<br />

sweeter <strong>and</strong> the most fun! OO<br />

—Interviewed by Emily Peter<br />

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> Visit our website<br />

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to learn more about<br />

Sarah <strong>and</strong> to see<br />

more photos from our<br />

“Mounta<strong>in</strong> Retreat”<br />

photo shoot.

style: get to know our real bride models<br />

ON KENDALL:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY GARDEN OF WEEDON DESIGNS;<br />

HAIR BY HALO SALON & DAY SPA;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

MOUNTAIN<br />

etrea<br />

STARRING OUR<br />

COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST<br />

KENDALL DEVERS<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP<br />

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE HIDEOUT<br />

YOUR PERFECT TAHOE<br />

WEDDING VENUE<br />

WHY DID YOU ENTER THIS CONTEST?<br />

Kend<strong>all</strong>: Because it was someth<strong>in</strong>g a little outside my comfort<br />

zone, <strong>and</strong> I thought it would help me feel like more of a bride.<br />

I am a full-time wedd<strong>in</strong>g planner so it’s difficult to get <strong>in</strong>to the<br />

m<strong>in</strong>dset of enjoy<strong>in</strong>g the whole wedd<strong>in</strong>g process.<br />

WHAT DID YOUR PARTNER THINK ABOUT YOU ENTERING<br />

THIS CONTEST AND GETTING SELECTED? WHAT WAS<br />

YOUR REACTION WHEN YOU WERE SELECTED?<br />

Kend<strong>all</strong>: My fiancé Charlie was very supportive when I<br />

told him. He thought it was awesome that <strong>Real</strong> <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

picked local brides for their photo shoots! When I told<br />

him that I was selected he was super excited for me <strong>and</strong><br />

proud of me. When I got the text, I was shocked because<br />

I had never entered a contest like this before. As soon<br />

as a I got the news that I’d be one of the models, I was<br />

glad that I stepped outside my comfort zone <strong>and</strong><br />

entered the contest. <strong>Real</strong>ity set <strong>in</strong> when I was slid<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on the first dress at the shoot.<br />

Photo: Ciprian Photography<br />

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> Visit our website<br />

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to learn more about<br />

Kend<strong>all</strong> <strong>and</strong> to see<br />

more photos from our<br />

“Mounta<strong>in</strong> Retreat”<br />

photo shoot.<br />

TELL US ABOUT YOUR<br />

COVER MODEL EXPERIENCE.<br />

Kend<strong>all</strong>: It was was thrill<strong>in</strong>g! I was excited<br />

when I heard it was go<strong>in</strong>g to take place at <strong>The</strong><br />

HideOut. I knew whether I could model or<br />

not, it was go<strong>in</strong>g to be a successful shoot<br />

based on the scenery alone. <strong>The</strong> hard part<br />

was the freez<strong>in</strong>g temperature—it was about<br />

45 degrees the entire time, with a few ra<strong>in</strong><br />

showers <strong>throughout</strong> the day. Styled shoots<br />

happen ra<strong>in</strong> or sh<strong>in</strong>e, so we <strong>all</strong> made the<br />

best of it <strong>and</strong> had a blast! My favorite<br />

part of the day was see<strong>in</strong>g the different<br />

design elements, <strong>and</strong> of course, the<br />

dresses! <strong>The</strong> day after I was absolutely<br />

exhausted. I should have done some<br />

stretch<strong>in</strong>g afterwards because my<br />

neck was pretty stra<strong>in</strong>ed from <strong>all</strong><br />

the poses. OO<br />

—Interviewed by Emily Peter<br />

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style: the sets from our cover model contest photo shoot<br />

MOUNTAIN<br />

etrea<br />

DESIGNED BY<br />

DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

JENNIFER CLAPP<br />

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE HIDEOUT<br />

SHOT ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE HIDEOUT<br />

SETS DESIGNED BY<br />

DANIELLE ROE EVENTS<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY<br />

THE BLOOM LAB WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM<br />

FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SIGNAGE BY SWOONABLE<br />

SET CAKES BY<br />

GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

SET RENTALS FROM<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS<br />

FROM OUR “MOUNTAIN RETREAT”<br />

PHOTO SHOOT—<br />

FOR ADDITIONAL CREDITS<br />

TURN TO PAGE 105<br />

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ON KATIE (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP;<br />

EARRINGS BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

BOUQUET BY WILD FLOWERS DESIGN GROUP;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON LEXI (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

NECKLACE BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

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STARRING OUR COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALISTS<br />

KATIE FONTES AND LEXI WILLIAMS<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT THE RANCH AT LONE OAK LONGHORNS<br />

SET DESIGN BY SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS, BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN + RENTALS AND SACRAMENTO EVENT CO.<br />

PRODUCED BY REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE TEAM: SUSIE BAGGETT, SUNNY BHAT, TATIANA JITARI, NATHALIA KALLAN, EMILY PETER,<br />

AMANDA RINEHART, WENDY SIPPLE, AND ALESANDRA VELEZ<br />

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ON LEXI // TOP LEFT AND TOP RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM DE LA ROSA’S BRIDAL & TUXEDOS;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

ON LEXI // BOTTOM LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY AMOUR FLORIST & BRIDAL<br />

ON LEXI // BOTTOM MIDDLE AND BOTTOM RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

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HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO

ON LEXI:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

FLORAL WREATH BY CURIOUS FLORAL;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

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ON KATIE:<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY

ON KATIE // TOP LEFT AND TOP MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN BY SOLO MERAV<br />

FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BRACELET BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM<br />

ON KATIE // TOP RIGHT AND MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

HEADPIECE BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

ON KATIE // BOTTOM MIDDLE AND BOTTOM RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET AND FLORAL WREATH BY<br />

WILD FLOWERS DESIGN GROUP<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR & MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

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ON LEXI // LEFT AND BOTTOM MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN BY LOUISE SPOSA FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

ON LEXI // TOP RIGHT AND BOTTOM RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST<br />

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HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO

ON LEXI // TOP LEFT AND TOP MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

HEADPIECE BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS; EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY VISUAL IMPACT DESIGN<br />

ON LEXI // BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM DE LA ROSA’S BRIDAL & TUXEDOS;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S; SHOES FROM DSW;<br />

BOUQUET BY STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

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ON KATIE // TOP LEFT AND MIDDLE LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM DE LA ROSA’S BRIDAL & TUXEDOS;<br />

JEWELRY BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

BOUQUET BY ACCENTS BY SAGE FLORAL DESIGN;<br />

SHOES FROM DSW<br />

ON KATIE // BOTTOM LEFT AND BOTTOM MIDDLE:<br />

PANTSUIT FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY PLACERVILLE FLOWERS ON MAIN;<br />

SHOES FROM DSW<br />

ON KATIE // TOP RIGHT, MIDDLE RIGHT AND BOTTOM RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE CLOTHES MINE;<br />

HEADPIECE AND EARRINGS BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS;<br />

NECKLACE FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST<br />

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HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR & MAKEUP ARTISTRY

ON KATIE (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY PLACERVILLE FLOWERS ON MAIN;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON LEXI (RIGHT):<br />

PANTSUIT FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S; BRACELET BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

SHOES FROM DSW;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE BLOOM LAB;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

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ON KATIE // LEFT AND BOTTOM MIDDLE:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

BOUQUET BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

ON KATIE // RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

FLOWERS BY FLOURISH<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR & MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

SET DESIGN AND RENTALS BY<br />

SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS,<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN + RENTALS<br />

AND SACRAMENTO EVENT CO.<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS<br />

FLORISTRY WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM<br />

FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

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SET TENTS BY NEW WILLOW FARM RETREATS

ON LEXI // LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY<br />

WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

ON LEXI // TOP MIDDLE AND RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

HEADPIECE BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS;<br />

EARRINGS FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY ACCENTS BY SAGE FLORAL DESIGN<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

SET DESIGN AND RENTALS BY SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS,<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN + RENTALS<br />

AND SACRAMENTO EVENT CO.<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY<br />

WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SIGNAGE BY SWOONABLE<br />

SET WINE BY RANCHO VICTORIA VINEYARD<br />

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ON KATIE // IN GROUP ON LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

JEWELRY BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOUQUET BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY WITH WHOLESALE<br />

FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON LEXI // IN GROUP ON RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY ACCENTS BY SAGE FLORAL DESIGN<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

ON LEXI // LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

SET DESIGN AND RENTALS BY SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS,<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN + RENTALS<br />

AND SACRAMENTO EVENT CO.<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SIGNAGE BY SWOONABLE<br />

SET TENTS BY NEW WILLOW FARM RETREATS<br />

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SET WINE BY RANCHO VICTORIA VINEYARD

ON KATIE // LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM<br />

ON KATIE // RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

JEWELRY BY DELICORA;<br />

FLORAL WREATH BY CURIOUS FLORAL<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR & MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

SET DESIGN AND RENTALS BY SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS,<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN + RENTALS<br />

AND SACRAMENTO EVENT CO.<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY<br />

WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SIGNAGE BY SWOONABLE<br />

SET TENTS BY NEW WILLOW FARM RETREATS<br />

SET CAKE BY SAVANNAHS SAVORY SWEETS<br />

SET WINE BY RANCHO VICTORIA VINEYARD<br />

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ON LEXI // IN GROUP ON LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY BELLA BLOOM;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

ON KATIE // IN GROUP ON RIGHT:<br />

GOWN FROM THE BRIDAL BOX;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON LEXI // LEFT:<br />

GOWN FROM A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

BOUQUET BY ACCENTS BY SAGE FLORAL DESIGN<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY &<br />

SKIN STUDIO<br />

SET DESIGN AND RENTALS BY<br />

SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS,<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN + RENTALS<br />

AND SACRAMENTO EVENT CO.<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY HILLSIDE BLOOMS<br />

FLORISTRY WITH WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM<br />

FIFTYFLOWERS.COM<br />

SET TENTS BY NEW WILLOW FARM RETREATS<br />

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SET CAKES BY SAVANNAHS SAVORY SWEETS

THE DETAILS<br />

VENUE // <strong>The</strong> Ranch at Lone Oak Longhorns | loneoaklonghorns.com PHOTOGRAPHER // Sarah M<strong>are</strong>n Photography | sarahm<strong>are</strong>n.com<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER // JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography | jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR KATIE // All Dolled Up Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artistry | <strong>all</strong>dolleduphair<strong>and</strong>makeup.com<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP FOR LEXI // Lisa Harter Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artist | lisamharter.com // Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry & Sk<strong>in</strong> Studio | happilybeautifulmakeup.com<br />

GOWNS // a&bé bridal shop | a<strong>and</strong>bebridalshop.com/sacramento/bridal-shop // Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo | alwayselegantbridal.net<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box | thebridalbox.net // <strong>The</strong> Clothes M<strong>in</strong>e | theclothesm<strong>in</strong>e.com // De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos | delarosasbridal.com<br />

Diamond Bridal G<strong>all</strong>ery | diamondbridalg<strong>all</strong>ery.com // Second Summer Bride | secondsummerbridesacramento.com<br />

SHOES // DSW | dsw.com ACCESSORIES // Brides & Hairp<strong>in</strong>s | brides<strong>and</strong>hairp<strong>in</strong>s.com // Delicora | delicora.com<br />

Hair Comes the Bride | haircomesthebride.com // Macy’s | Moka Davis, My Stylist@Macy’s Roseville G<strong>all</strong>eria | macys.com/mystylist<br />

Sorrelli Jewelry | sorrelli.com // Style Avenue Studios | styleavenuestudios.com<br />

FLOWERS // Accents by Sage Floral Design | accentsbysage.com // Amour Florist & Bridal | amourmoments.com // Bella Bloom | bellabloomflowers.com<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab | thebloomlab.com // Curious Floral | curiousfloral.com // Flourish | flourishdesigns.com // Hillside Blooms Floristry | hillsidebloomsfloristry.com<br />

Morn<strong>in</strong>gside Florist | morn<strong>in</strong>gsideflorist.com // <strong>The</strong> Party Concierge | partyconcierge.com // Placerville Flowers on Ma<strong>in</strong> | placervilleflowersonma<strong>in</strong>.com<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company | wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com // Visual Impact Design | visualimpact-design.com // Wild Flowers Design Group | wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS // Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com | fiftyflowers.com<br />

STYLED DÉCOR VIGNETTES<br />

DESIGN AND RENTALS // Simple Country <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> | simplecountrywedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com // Blossom Farm V<strong>in</strong>tage Rentals | blossomfarmrentals.com<br />

Gett<strong>in</strong>g Hitched Design + Rentals | gethitchedwedd<strong>in</strong>grentals.com // <strong>Sacramento</strong> Event Co. | sacramentoeventco.com<br />

DÉCOR FLOWERS // Hillside Blooms Floristry | hillsidebloomsfloristry.com with Wholesale Flowers from FiftyFlowers.com | fiftyflowers.com<br />

SIGNAGE // Swoonable | swoonable.net SET TENTS // New Willow Farm Retreats | newwillowfarmretreats.com<br />

SET CAKES // Savannahs Savory Sweets | savannahssavorysweets.com SET WINE // Rancho Victoria V<strong>in</strong>eyard | ranchovictoriav<strong>in</strong>eyard.com<br />

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REAL BRIDE MODELS, KATIE AND LEXI, AND ALL OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FEATURE!<br />

ON KATIE (LEFT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

ON LEXI (RIGHT):<br />

GOWN FROM SECOND SUMMER BRIDE;<br />

JEWELRY FROM MACY’S;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

WANT TO BE OUR NEXT<br />

COVER MODEL FINALIST?<br />

GO TO REALWEDDINGSMAG.COM<br />

AND CLICK ON<br />

“BE OUR NEXT COVER MODEL”<br />

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style: get to know our real bride models<br />

HOME<br />

on the<br />

RANGE<br />

STARRING OUR<br />

COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST<br />

KATIE FONTES<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE RANCH AT<br />

LONE OAK LONGHORNS<br />

ON KATIE:<br />

GOWN FROM ALWAYS ELEGANT BRIDAL & TUXEDO;<br />

HEADPIECE BY HAIR COMES THE BRIDE;<br />

EARRINGS BY BRIDES & HAIRPINS;<br />

BOUQUET BY THE PARTY CONCIERGE;<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP BY<br />

ALL DOLLED UP HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTISTRY<br />

EVENTS BY WISE<br />

Your dream, your vision...Our Mission!<br />

530-848-3843<br />

www.eventsbywise.com<br />

PHOTO © AMY G PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

WHY DID YOU ENTER THIS CONTEST?<br />

Katie: I <strong>in</strong>iti<strong>all</strong>y heard about this contest from my friend,<br />

Qu<strong>in</strong>n, who was a previous cover model, <strong>and</strong> who told me<br />

about the amaz<strong>in</strong>g experience she had. I’ll be honest, I<br />

was hesitant to enter at first <strong>and</strong> fully put myself out<br />

t<strong>here</strong>. <strong>The</strong>n, I realized that “putt<strong>in</strong>g myself out t<strong>here</strong>”<br />

has k<strong>in</strong>d of been a theme for me over the last year,<br />

so why wouldn’t I just go for it? I moved back<br />

from the Bay Area, made the leap <strong>in</strong>to a c<strong>are</strong>er<br />

I’m genu<strong>in</strong>ely excited about, <strong>and</strong> of course,<br />

got married. I’m so glad that I found<br />

courage <strong>and</strong> just went for it, because I<br />

feel like I re<strong>all</strong>y do represent a “real”<br />

bride. I’m not afraid to be who I am<br />

<strong>and</strong> to speak up for what I believe<br />

<strong>in</strong>. To me, that’s what be<strong>in</strong>g<br />

“real” is <strong>all</strong> about!<br />

TELL US ABOUT YOUR<br />

COVER MODEL EXPERIENCE.<br />

Katie: It was unbelievably organized <strong>and</strong><br />

planned, <strong>and</strong> not to mention, so much fun feel<strong>in</strong>g like<br />

a celebrity for a day! <strong>The</strong> amount of thought that goes<br />

<strong>in</strong>to each look <strong>and</strong> the shoot as a whole is so impressive.<br />

My favorite part of the day was see<strong>in</strong>g each unique look<br />

as it came to life <strong>and</strong> how quickly the hair <strong>and</strong> makeup<br />

team worked to create each new look. <strong>The</strong>re were about<br />

15 different dresses, each with their own hair <strong>and</strong> makeup<br />

style, <strong>and</strong> I was so impressed with each one. I kept say<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

“Wow, I didn’t know my hair could do that!” OO<br />

—Interviewed by Emily Peter<br />

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> Visit our website<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

to learn more about<br />

Katie <strong>and</strong> to see<br />

more photos from our<br />

“Home on the Range”<br />

photo shoot.

style: get to know our real bride models<br />

ON LEXI:<br />

GOWN FROM DIAMOND BRIDAL GALLERY;<br />

HEADPIECE BY SORRELLI JEWELRY;<br />

EARRINGS AND LONG NECKLACE FROM MACY’S;<br />

SHORT NECKLACE BY STYLE AVENUE STUDIOS;<br />

BOUQUET BY MORNINGSIDE FLORIST;<br />

HAIR BY LISA HARTER HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST;<br />

MAKEUP BY HAPPILY BEAUTIFUL<br />

MAKEUP ARTISTRY & SKIN STUDIO<br />

HOME<br />

on the<br />

RANGE<br />

STARRING OUR<br />

COVER MODEL CONTEST FINALIST<br />

LEXI WILLIAMS<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE RANCH AT<br />

LONE OAK LONGHORNS<br />

WHY DID YOU ENTER THIS CONTEST?<br />

Lexi: I saw this contest onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> was so excited to<br />

potenti<strong>all</strong>y be <strong>in</strong> a magaz<strong>in</strong>e. I have always wanted<br />

to experience model<strong>in</strong>g but never went for it. I was so<br />

excited to be able to be a part of this experience.<br />

WHAT DID YOUR PARTNER THINK ABOUT YOU<br />

ENTERING THIS CONTEST AND GETTING SELECTED?<br />

WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION WHEN YOU WERE<br />

SELECTED?<br />

Lexi: My fiancé was super excited when I told him. I<br />

had mentioned I was go<strong>in</strong>g to apply but neither of<br />

us thought anyth<strong>in</strong>g of it until I got selected. I was<br />

shocked, to be honest, but so excited. He was so<br />

excited for me as well.<br />

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COVER MODEL<br />

EXPERIENCE.<br />

Lexi: It was long but so fun. I loved gett<strong>in</strong>g my<br />

makeup <strong>and</strong> hair done <strong>all</strong> day like a pr<strong>in</strong>cess. I was<br />

impressed by how many looks we accomplished<br />

as a team <strong>in</strong> a day.<br />

> Visit our website<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

to learn more about<br />

Lexi <strong>and</strong> to see<br />

more photos from our<br />

“Home on the Range”<br />

photo shoot.<br />

IF YOU COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE TO<br />

ENGAGED COUPLES, WHAT WOULD IT BE?<br />

Lexi: Try to enjoy the process. I am currently<br />

still <strong>in</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g mode <strong>and</strong> it can easily get<br />

overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g. But I am choos<strong>in</strong>g to take it<br />

step by step <strong>and</strong> rem<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g myself that this<br />

only happens once so enjoy it. It will be<br />

worth it on the wedd<strong>in</strong>g day! OO<br />

—Interviewed by Emily Peter<br />

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style: the set from our cover model contest photo shoot<br />

HOME<br />

on the<br />

RANGE<br />

DESIGNED BY<br />

SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS,<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN + RENTALS AND SACRAMENTO EVENT CO.<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

SARAH MAREN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE RANCH AT LONE OAK LONGHORNS<br />

SHOT ON LOCATION AT<br />

THE RANCH AT<br />

LONE OAK LONGHORNS<br />

SET DESIGN AND RENTALS BY<br />

SIMPLE COUNTRY WEDDINGS,<br />

BLOSSOM FARM VINTAGE RENTALS,<br />

GETTING HITCHED DESIGN +<br />

RENTALS AND SACRAMENTO<br />

EVENT CO.<br />

SET FLOWERS DESIGNED BY<br />

HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY WITH<br />

WHOLESALE FLOWERS FROM<br />

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We’re best friends. We <strong>are</strong> very<br />

different but seem to just complete each<br />

other. I know that sounds so cheesy, but<br />

he re<strong>all</strong>y does add so much to my life <strong>and</strong><br />

our relationship.<br />

—Sarah<br />

SARAH & OREN<br />

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Sarah <strong>and</strong> Oren met when<br />

they matched with each<br />

other on T<strong>in</strong>der <strong>in</strong> San<br />

Francisco. <strong>The</strong> only problem?<br />

Sarah lived <strong>in</strong> L.A.<br />

After briefly meet<strong>in</strong>g up<br />

while Sarah was <strong>in</strong> town,<br />

Oren conv<strong>in</strong>ced her to<br />

meet him halfway for the<br />

upcom<strong>in</strong>g Independence<br />

Day holiday weekend.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y met <strong>in</strong> Morro Bay<br />

<strong>and</strong> over the weekend,<br />

Oren realized that his relationship<br />

with her could<br />

become someth<strong>in</strong>g more serious<br />

than just a dat<strong>in</strong>g app meet-up.<br />

<strong>The</strong> two dated for another three<br />

years before Oren proposed<br />

<strong>in</strong> Napa. Despite know<strong>in</strong>g he<br />

wanted to propose, he didn’t<br />

quite know when or how. Instead,<br />

he took her for a walk along the<br />

Napa River. “I had planned on<br />

ask<strong>in</strong>g her to marry me, but I didn’t re<strong>all</strong>y know<br />

w<strong>here</strong> or how I wanted to ask her. I must have<br />

dragged her a couple miles,” says Oren. When<br />

they reached a good spot, Oren proposed, Sarah<br />

said yes, <strong>and</strong> the two began plann<strong>in</strong>g for their<br />

outdoor wedd<strong>in</strong>g at the Coal Shed Brewery on<br />

M<strong>are</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> V<strong>all</strong>ejo.<br />

<strong>The</strong> pair opted to forgo most wedd<strong>in</strong>g traditions.<br />

Instead of a long ceremony, they stood<br />

up <strong>and</strong> asked a friend to officiate a “ceremony”<br />

before the guests had d<strong>in</strong>ner. “We exchanged<br />

our vows, kissed, stomped on a w<strong>in</strong>e glass <strong>and</strong><br />

started d<strong>in</strong>ner,” says Oren. “We wanted to get<br />

onto the fun stuff.”<br />

To match the <strong>in</strong>dustrial look of the build<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

the couple made another unconventional decision:<br />

they choose black for the color theme,<br />

with Sarah wear<strong>in</strong>g a black lace dress. “Black<br />

is my favorite color <strong>and</strong> it’s what I feel the best<br />

<strong>and</strong> most ‘me’ <strong>in</strong>, so I just<br />

couldn’t see myself <strong>in</strong><br />

white or any other color,”<br />

she says. “I re<strong>all</strong>y wanted<br />

to be true to myself.” <strong>The</strong><br />

two also DIY’d a few projects<br />

to match the venue’s<br />

look, like their centerpieces,<br />

which were repurposed<br />

beer <strong>and</strong> w<strong>in</strong>e bottles filled<br />

with LED lights <strong>and</strong> topped<br />

with succulents. “Oren put<br />

them <strong>all</strong> together with<br />

flowers <strong>and</strong> succulents<br />

from our garden, so<br />

it was just so great to see<br />

<strong>all</strong> the work he had put <strong>in</strong>to<br />

mak<strong>in</strong>g our wedd<strong>in</strong>g day<br />

so special,” says Sarah.<br />

Other guest-pleas<strong>in</strong>g elements<br />

of the celebration<br />

<strong>in</strong>cluded a v<strong>in</strong>tage photo<br />

booth bus, outdoor<br />

Jenga <strong>and</strong> cornhole, <strong>and</strong><br />

a dessert bar, complete with made-toorder<br />

ice cream from a local boutique<br />

creamery.<br />

Both say that plann<strong>in</strong>g their modern<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g was a bit of a ch<strong>all</strong>enge<br />

due to the pressure to have a more<br />

“traditional” wedd<strong>in</strong>g. Despite<br />

friends <strong>and</strong> family who disagreed,<br />

they both knew they wanted a unique<br />

<strong>and</strong> personalized ceremony that truly fit them<br />

as a couple. “<strong>The</strong>re was also a lot of pressure<br />

from people around us to conform at times<br />

<strong>and</strong> go with more traditional options,” says<br />

Oren. But the two stuck to their guns, <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>stead<br />

planned their perfect day surrounded<br />

by friends <strong>and</strong> family. Oren says the day<br />

was <strong>all</strong> he wanted <strong>and</strong> more. “It was just<br />

how I’d have imag<strong>in</strong>ed it,” he says. “I could<br />

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JEN & NIK<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FORTY ELEVEN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Jen <strong>and</strong> Nik met <strong>in</strong> high school, w<strong>here</strong> he played<br />

sports <strong>and</strong> she participated <strong>in</strong> drama. “We hung<br />

out <strong>in</strong> completely different crowds,” rec<strong>all</strong>s Jen,<br />

“but I knew who he was because he played soccer<br />

with my brother.”<br />

After high school, Nik jo<strong>in</strong>ed the Coast Guard<br />

<strong>and</strong> Jen headed off to college <strong>in</strong> Riverside. Several<br />

years later, the pair reconnected as friends,<br />

but eventu<strong>all</strong>y that connection blossomed <strong>in</strong>to a<br />

relationship. While on a trip to Yosemite <strong>in</strong> 2018,<br />

the couple made it official when Nik proposed<br />

<strong>in</strong> the beautiful sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Even before they became engaged, Jen <strong>and</strong><br />

Nik knew they wanted someth<strong>in</strong>g sm<strong>all</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

unique for their wedd<strong>in</strong>g. “I had been to so many<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gs w<strong>here</strong> every decoration looked the<br />

same,” says the bride. “We didn’t want that.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>y settled on a travel <strong>and</strong> adventure theme,<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>all</strong> the pieces started to f<strong>all</strong> <strong>in</strong> place. Although<br />

it was ch<strong>all</strong>eng<strong>in</strong>g to plan with Nik’s<br />

hectic schedule travel<strong>in</strong>g for work, they kept<br />

up the communication <strong>and</strong> loved see<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>all</strong><br />

come together.<br />

For the ceremony, they transformed the<br />

bride’s p<strong>are</strong>nts’ back yard. Lights were strung<br />

up <strong>and</strong> sm<strong>all</strong> pennant flags blew <strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>d.<br />

“Nik <strong>and</strong> I chose not to have a bridal party <strong>and</strong> it<br />

worked out perfectly,” Jen says. “<strong>The</strong> ceremony<br />

started with Nik’s former church pastor open<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> prayer, <strong>and</strong> then my dad took over to officiate<br />

the wedd<strong>in</strong>g. It was so special to have him not<br />

only walk me down the aisle but to marry us<br />

as well.”<br />

All the tables, which were made by the<br />

bride’s father, were placed <strong>in</strong> such a way that<br />

they shaped the aisle for the ceremony so guests<br />

did not have to relocate for the reception. Attendees<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ed on wood-fired pizza, drank w<strong>in</strong>e<br />

<strong>and</strong> enjoyed a donut bar.<br />

<strong>The</strong> groom says his favorite part of the day<br />

was when Jen said, “I do.” “We planned that<br />

day for months <strong>and</strong> it flew by so fast, but see<strong>in</strong>g<br />

everyone come together to make it a reality<br />

was so special to us,” the bride says. “One of the<br />

more memorable moments of the day for me<br />

was see<strong>in</strong>g my gr<strong>and</strong>p<strong>are</strong>nts’ dog tags attached<br />

to my bouquet. It wasn’t someth<strong>in</strong>g I knew was<br />

happen<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>and</strong> we were just start<strong>in</strong>g to take<br />

bridal pictures when the bouquet was h<strong>and</strong>ed<br />

to me. When I looked down <strong>and</strong> saw the dog<br />

tags, I started to cry. It was so special. My brother<br />

also came off the Pacific Crest Trail to surprise us<br />

for the wedd<strong>in</strong>g—another th<strong>in</strong>g we<br />

weren’t expect<strong>in</strong>g.” OO — Darren Elms<br />

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<strong>The</strong> ceremony started with Nik’s former<br />

church pastor open<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> prayer, <strong>and</strong> then my dad<br />

took over to officiate the wedd<strong>in</strong>g. It was so special<br />

to have him not only walk me down the aisle but<br />

to marry us as well.<br />

—Jen<br />

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TAYLOR & JORDAN<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELIZABETH KOSTON PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

How many love stories beg<strong>in</strong> with the couple<br />

wear<strong>in</strong>g ugly Christmas sweaters on their first<br />

date? Taylor <strong>and</strong> Jordan’s does! <strong>The</strong>y met onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />

<strong>and</strong> decided to see each other <strong>in</strong> their holiday<br />

gear, sh<strong>are</strong> some food <strong>and</strong> beverages, <strong>and</strong> then<br />

enjoy a wonderful night walk<strong>in</strong>g through <strong>Sacramento</strong>’s<br />

Fabulous Forties neighborhood. Stroll<strong>in</strong>g<br />

through the Christmas lights launched the<br />

script for their self-proclaimed H<strong>all</strong>mark movie.<br />

Jordan gets the credit for <strong>in</strong>itiat<strong>in</strong>g the date<br />

but they both knew that this was “it” early on.<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir time <strong>in</strong> life <strong>and</strong> experiences helped them<br />

know that they were both ready for the natural<br />

progression. Mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> together at the sixmonth<br />

mark signified their plan to get married.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y became engaged one year <strong>and</strong> 10 months<br />

after that first date.<br />

<strong>The</strong> h<strong>in</strong>ts of a proposal were <strong>in</strong> the air <strong>and</strong><br />

f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y Jordan decided to hide an empty r<strong>in</strong>g<br />

box for Taylor to f<strong>in</strong>d, just to throw her off. Fast<br />

forward <strong>and</strong> Taylor planned a r<strong>and</strong>om getaway<br />

day, just to decompress from work. Jordan decided<br />

to jo<strong>in</strong> her <strong>and</strong> they made a weekend of it<br />

<strong>in</strong> Squaw V<strong>all</strong>ey for a f<strong>all</strong> escape. Jordan brought<br />

the real r<strong>in</strong>g box with him, hop<strong>in</strong>g to propose <strong>in</strong><br />

Truckee, but the box got wedged closed <strong>and</strong> he<br />

had to postpone popp<strong>in</strong>g the question.<br />

F<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y, later <strong>in</strong> the hotel room Jordan was<br />

able to propose! <strong>The</strong> date, October 27, is also<br />

Taylor’s p<strong>are</strong>nts’ anniversary. After the proposal<br />

a few phone <strong>and</strong> FaceTime c<strong>all</strong>s ensued. It was<br />

important to sh<strong>are</strong> the news with a few more<br />

family members before their young nephew<br />

divulged it first.<br />

Taylor <strong>and</strong> Jordan chose a w<strong>in</strong>ter wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

date to help avoid the hot sun <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

heat. <strong>The</strong> weather was a mild 60-70 degrees<br />

<strong>and</strong> their day was perfect. A quick walk through,<br />

the even<strong>in</strong>g before the wedd<strong>in</strong>g was a simple<br />

rehearsal <strong>and</strong> <strong>all</strong>owed them to sh<strong>are</strong> some Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />

food together, just the two of them.<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir ceremony was <strong>in</strong>timate with close<br />

family <strong>and</strong> friends, followed by a reception <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

even more friends at a local brewery.<br />

Food trucks <strong>and</strong> beer fueled the guests. When<br />

Jordan walked <strong>in</strong>to the reception, he headed<br />

toward the food but needed to say hello to<br />

everyone. “My coworker h<strong>and</strong>ed me a plate<br />

of food <strong>and</strong> it tasted so good. MVP of the reception<br />

for sure. I needed food <strong>and</strong> t<strong>here</strong> it<br />

was—the essence of our relationship—tacos<br />

<strong>and</strong> beer.”<br />

Friends played games <strong>and</strong> m<strong>in</strong>gled, enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the relaxed vibe the couple had imag<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />

This wedd<strong>in</strong>g did not <strong>in</strong>clude the traditional<br />

checklist of activities but one moment stood<br />

out as Taylor’s favorite. <strong>The</strong>ir photographer<br />

suggested that they have a first dance, away<br />

from the crowd, just beh<strong>in</strong>d a curta<strong>in</strong>. “Just the<br />

two of us. We had an unexpectedly private twom<strong>in</strong>ute<br />

moment, which also turned out to be<br />

our favorite picture,” she says. OO— Susan W<strong>all</strong>ace<br />

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My coworker h<strong>and</strong>ed me a plate of food <strong>and</strong><br />

it tasted so good. MVP of the reception for sure. I<br />

needed food <strong>and</strong> t<strong>here</strong> it was—the essence of our<br />

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NICHOLE & DANIEL<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOLITA VASQUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

A quick glance at Nichole <strong>and</strong> Daniel’s photos will make<br />

it easy to believe they met at a science fiction convention.<br />

Cosplay enthusiast Nichole <strong>and</strong> artist Daniel hit<br />

it off immediately after say<strong>in</strong>g hello, <strong>and</strong> though they<br />

dated for just over a year <strong>and</strong> a half before gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

engaged, Nichole wasn’t at <strong>all</strong> surprised when Daniel<br />

proposed at the summit of Bear Mounta<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> Felton. “I<br />

had a slight feel<strong>in</strong>g this was the day. We had the cart<br />

before the horse <strong>and</strong> had already talked about w<strong>here</strong><br />

we would be married,” says Nichole. “He held my h<strong>and</strong><br />

most of the tra<strong>in</strong> ride, <strong>and</strong> I could feel it gett<strong>in</strong>g wet as<br />

we got closer to the top.” After Daniel proposed by the<br />

redwoods, they spent a year plann<strong>in</strong>g their amaz<strong>in</strong>gly<br />

unique themed wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Nichole says they gave their guests a choice of<br />

themes for the day, encourag<strong>in</strong>g everyone to dress<br />

as they wanted from an elf-<strong>in</strong>spired wooded theme,<br />

a steampunk theme, or a colorful Mad Hatter theme.<br />

“Some people said we’d regret it, but as sci-fi geeks,<br />

we’ll always remember it as the day our friends took<br />

a walk <strong>in</strong> our word with us,” adds Nichole. Details to<br />

support their themes abounded at the celebration: a<br />

steam tra<strong>in</strong> carried guests to the ceremony, Nichole’s<br />

bouquet was draped <strong>in</strong> forest greenery, <strong>and</strong> even their<br />

bright, three-tiered cake was topped with a teacup that<br />

once belonged to Daniel’s mother.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple relied on more than just their extraord<strong>in</strong>ary<br />

themes to enterta<strong>in</strong> the guests, beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g with the<br />

steam tra<strong>in</strong> ride to the ride to the top of Bear Mounta<strong>in</strong>,<br />

for which they hired an acoustic Celtic b<strong>and</strong>. “<strong>The</strong>y<br />

were fantastic! I could hear them <strong>all</strong> the way from the<br />

caboose,” says Nichole. “<strong>The</strong> ladies <strong>and</strong> I were stomp<strong>in</strong>g<br />

our feet as they played.” <strong>The</strong> reception was also full of<br />

surprises, like a bouncy castle <strong>and</strong> wonderl<strong>and</strong>-themed<br />

skeleton key bottle openers as wedd<strong>in</strong>g favors. But the<br />

f<strong>in</strong>al surprise came at the end of the night when Nichole<br />

<strong>and</strong> Daniel treated their guests to an over-the-top fire<br />

danc<strong>in</strong>g show. “<strong>The</strong>y ate, twirled, breathed <strong>and</strong> threw<br />

fire <strong>in</strong>to the night sky,” says Nichole. “What a night!”<br />

Despite the amaz<strong>in</strong>g show, however, Nichole says that<br />

one of the best parts of the celebration was a sm<strong>all</strong><br />

moment together with Daniel immediately after the<br />

ceremony. “Rid<strong>in</strong>g down the mounta<strong>in</strong> with Daniel’s<br />

h<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>e, listen<strong>in</strong>g to the sweet, acoustic melodies<br />

of Caliban r<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g through the redwood forest has to be<br />

one of my top favorite moments,” she says.<br />

After an energetic<br />

<strong>and</strong> creativity-filled<br />

celebration, Nichole<br />

<strong>and</strong> Daniel swapped<br />

the mounta<strong>in</strong>s for the<br />

beach <strong>and</strong> headed<br />

to Hawaii for their<br />

tropical honeymoon.<br />

“It was beautiful <strong>and</strong><br />

now I want to live<br />

t<strong>here</strong>,” says Nichole.<br />

“Seriously, we should<br />

<strong>all</strong> move t<strong>here</strong>!” OO<br />

—Suzie Dundas<br />

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Rid<strong>in</strong>g down the mounta<strong>in</strong> with<br />

Daniel’s h<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>e, listen<strong>in</strong>g to the sweet,<br />

acoustic melodies of Caliban r<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g through<br />

the redwood forest has to be one of my top<br />

favorite moments.<br />

—Nichole<br />

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AMANDA & DANIEL<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLETON CHURCHILL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Am<strong>and</strong>a <strong>and</strong> Daniel met through mutual friends dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

college at the University of Florida. “I would constantly<br />

<strong>in</strong>terrupt Daniel’s diligent studies to chat, <strong>and</strong> he would<br />

sweetly rock me <strong>in</strong> the hammock set up <strong>in</strong> his college<br />

apartment liv<strong>in</strong>g room <strong>and</strong> drive me around Ga<strong>in</strong>esville,<br />

as I didn’t have a car,” says Am<strong>and</strong>a. Eventu<strong>all</strong>y their<br />

friendship turned <strong>in</strong>to someth<strong>in</strong>g more. “<strong>The</strong> hammock<br />

rock<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> chauffeur<strong>in</strong>g clearly paid off,” adds Daniel.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple was sitt<strong>in</strong>g on the couch one even<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> September 2018 when Am<strong>and</strong>a said, “What do you<br />

th<strong>in</strong>k about gett<strong>in</strong>g married?” At that time, they had<br />

been together for more than 11 years <strong>and</strong> discussed<br />

the subject before, but were happy with the way th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

were. “However, someth<strong>in</strong>g about the moment just<br />

felt right to both of us,” says Daniel. “I enthusiastic<strong>all</strong>y<br />

responded, ‘Why don’t we elope <strong>in</strong> Yosemite?’ <strong>and</strong> we<br />

started plann<strong>in</strong>g from t<strong>here</strong>.” In April of the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

year, they took a trip to Rocky Mounta<strong>in</strong> National Park<br />

w<strong>here</strong> Daniel offici<strong>all</strong>y popped the question with a r<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Am<strong>and</strong>a <strong>and</strong> Daniel had hiked up to Glacier Po<strong>in</strong>t<br />

dur<strong>in</strong>g a visit to Yosemite a few years prior <strong>and</strong> were<br />

blown away by the view. It was an easy decision that this<br />

would be w<strong>here</strong> they would marry. “We both have sm<strong>all</strong><br />

families <strong>and</strong> wanted them to enjoy the day with us, so<br />

we did <strong>all</strong> of the plann<strong>in</strong>g to get them out t<strong>here</strong> before<br />

even tell<strong>in</strong>g them about the wedd<strong>in</strong>g,” says Am<strong>and</strong>a.<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g a sunrise ceremony, the bride <strong>and</strong> groom<br />

exchanged person<strong>all</strong>y written vows. “I th<strong>in</strong>k our families<br />

secretly thought we were nuts for want<strong>in</strong>g to have<br />

a sunrise ceremony <strong>in</strong> the middle of the mounta<strong>in</strong>s,”<br />

admits Am<strong>and</strong>a. “However, as the sun rose at Glacier<br />

Po<strong>in</strong>t, my younger brother said, ‘Now I get it!’”<br />

<strong>The</strong> newlyweds did not plan a reception <strong>in</strong> the usual<br />

sense. <strong>The</strong> night before the wedd<strong>in</strong>g, they planned a<br />

cookout at the cab<strong>in</strong> w<strong>here</strong> their p<strong>are</strong>nts stayed. “It was<br />

great to catch up with our families as they arrived <strong>and</strong><br />

make sure everyone knew how to get to Glacier Po<strong>in</strong>t<br />

<strong>in</strong> the dark without cell phone service,” says Am<strong>and</strong>a.<br />

“After the ceremony, we celebrated with our families<br />

for a while, <strong>and</strong> then we let them explore the park<br />

while we ran around to some of our favorite spots with<br />

our photographer.” Everyone reconnected for a casual<br />

lunch at the classic Ahwahnee Hotel, a Yosemite favorite.<br />

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I th<strong>in</strong>k our families secretly<br />

thought we were nuts for want<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

have a sunrise ceremony <strong>in</strong> the middle<br />

of the mounta<strong>in</strong>s. However, as the<br />

sun rose at Glacier Po<strong>in</strong>t, my younger<br />

brother said, ‘Now I get it!’<br />

—Am<strong>and</strong>a<br />

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BLYTHE &<br />

JORDAN<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

TESS BRANKER PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Blythe was on Facebook one day<br />

when a particular photo caught her<br />

eye—a scroll-stopp<strong>in</strong>g dog <strong>and</strong> the<br />

h<strong>and</strong>some fella who was hoist<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

adorable boxer up onto his shoulders.<br />

Jordan <strong>and</strong> Blythe met at the University<br />

of Redl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> stayed <strong>in</strong> touch<br />

on Facebook, but love didn’t truly bloom until<br />

after she saw the photo of him <strong>and</strong> his boxer,<br />

Maddie, <strong>and</strong> felt compelled to message him.<br />

A mutual adoration of Maddie soon became<br />

someth<strong>in</strong>g more, as the pair transitioned from<br />

messag<strong>in</strong>g to text<strong>in</strong>g, from text<strong>in</strong>g to phone<br />

c<strong>all</strong>s, from c<strong>all</strong>s to FaceTime, <strong>and</strong> eventu<strong>all</strong>y<br />

with a flight out to visit Jordan <strong>in</strong> person, who<br />

had s<strong>in</strong>ce moved to Florida for flight school with<br />

the Navy.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y dated cross-country with Blythe <strong>in</strong> Orange<br />

County <strong>and</strong> Jordan <strong>in</strong> Florida, until he was<br />

assigned to a Naval base <strong>in</strong> Lemoore—just a<br />

six-hour drive away from the beautiful blue eyes<br />

<strong>and</strong> the playful banter of the woman he fell <strong>in</strong><br />

love with. Before long, Blythe was pack<strong>in</strong>g up<br />

her life <strong>in</strong> Orange County—mak<strong>in</strong>g the move to<br />

sh<strong>are</strong> a home near the base.<br />

After a couple years of dat<strong>in</strong>g, Jordan was<br />

ready to make it official. <strong>The</strong> couple was on vacation<br />

<strong>in</strong> Oceanside, <strong>and</strong> Jordan had planned a<br />

date day out <strong>in</strong> San Diego. <strong>The</strong>y visited the Belmont<br />

Park Roller Coaster (a throwback to one<br />

of their first dates), enjoyed one of their favorite<br />

meals (breakfast burritos), <strong>and</strong> toured the USS<br />

Midway, a decommissioned aircraft carrier <strong>and</strong><br />

museum—a nod to Jordan’s work as a Flight Officer<br />

<strong>in</strong> the Navy. Toward the end of the day, the<br />

couple was enjoy<strong>in</strong>g a romantic walk through<br />

Balboa Park when Jordan started giv<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

“love-spew<strong>in</strong>g speech,” as Blythe c<strong>all</strong>s it.<br />

“He got down on one knee, <strong>and</strong> about <strong>all</strong><br />

I remember is that I had full D<strong>in</strong>o-arms,” she<br />

says, borrow<strong>in</strong>g Jordan’s description of the<br />

way she flaps her arms up <strong>and</strong> down when<br />

she’s excited.<br />

For a lot of the wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

period, Jordan was deployed, so Blythe<br />

would email with updates <strong>and</strong> questions<br />

for whenever he was able to<br />

check his messages. Though she was<br />

nervous about plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g<br />

vendors from afar, her mother<br />

<strong>and</strong> sister were able to keep her stress<br />

levels <strong>in</strong> check by giv<strong>in</strong>g her plenty<br />

of help.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple found an <strong>in</strong>credible number of<br />

ways to <strong>in</strong>corporate their family <strong>and</strong> friends<br />

<strong>in</strong>to their big day. <strong>The</strong> venue was the lush <strong>and</strong><br />

dreamy back yard of one of the bride’s lifelong<br />

family friends <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong>, Blythe’s uncle got<br />

orda<strong>in</strong>ed so that he could act as their officiant,<br />

the bride’s veil was lov<strong>in</strong>gly borrowed from a<br />

dear friend, <strong>and</strong> the bride’s sister provided artwork<br />

<strong>and</strong> signage (some of which hangs <strong>in</strong> the<br />

newlywed’s home now).<br />

Another touch<strong>in</strong>g homage to family comes<br />

by the groom’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g b<strong>and</strong>—a h<strong>and</strong>-medown<br />

from his late gr<strong>and</strong>father which bore<br />

his gr<strong>and</strong>p<strong>are</strong>nts’ wedd<strong>in</strong>g date alongside the<br />

<strong>in</strong>scription “Yes <strong>in</strong> Love” <strong>in</strong> French. Blythe surprised<br />

him by add<strong>in</strong>g their own wedd<strong>in</strong>g date<br />

to the engrav<strong>in</strong>gs on the b<strong>and</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> newly m<strong>in</strong>ted Mr. & Mrs. kicked off their<br />

party by do<strong>in</strong>g their signature “happy dance”<br />

out onto the dance floor (“You make two fists<br />

<strong>and</strong> side pump your h<strong>and</strong>s twice on left, twice<br />

on right, back to twice on left,” Blythe says.),<br />

<strong>and</strong> before long they were danc<strong>in</strong>g the night<br />

away <strong>and</strong> enjoy<strong>in</strong>g a late night visit from a taco<br />

truck with friends <strong>and</strong> family under romantic<br />

tw<strong>in</strong>kl<strong>in</strong>g lights.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple is look<strong>in</strong>g forward to shar<strong>in</strong>g family<br />

adventures with their dog Bruce <strong>and</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />

kids <strong>in</strong> the near future.<br />

“Know<strong>in</strong>g we’ll always lead a life full of laughter,<br />

adventure, (healthy) competition <strong>and</strong> unconditional<br />

love fulfills my heart. So I’m excited<br />

to cont<strong>in</strong>ue do<strong>in</strong>g that <strong>and</strong> grow<strong>in</strong>g stronger<br />

through the chapters to come,” Blythe says.<br />

“<strong>The</strong>re <strong>are</strong> a lot of unknowns liv<strong>in</strong>g a military life,<br />

but hav<strong>in</strong>g confidence <strong>in</strong> the foundation of our<br />

known, is everyth<strong>in</strong>g.” OO—Jennifer Resnicke<br />

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laughter, adventure, (healthy) competition, <strong>and</strong><br />

unconditional love fulfills my heart.<br />

—Blythe<br />

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DESIREE & DAVID<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHOOP’S PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Desiree <strong>and</strong> Dave met on Myspace through a sh<strong>are</strong>d love<br />

of music. “I make music <strong>and</strong> had some tracks posted up<br />

t<strong>here</strong>, <strong>and</strong> Desiree left a message to say how much she<br />

liked it,” sh<strong>are</strong>s Dave. “From t<strong>here</strong> we chatted about different<br />

b<strong>and</strong>s we liked.” Conversation turned to “one of us<br />

should come meet the other,” so Dave got on a plane to<br />

San Francisco. “I was <strong>in</strong>credibly nervous, it was my first<br />

ever time visit<strong>in</strong>g the USA,” says Dave, who came from<br />

the UK. “We went for a night out, <strong>and</strong> that was that!”<br />

While travel<strong>in</strong>g though Seville, Spa<strong>in</strong>, Dave took the<br />

opportunity to propose <strong>in</strong> a place he thought was one of<br />

the most romantic he had visited. “Desiree had no clue,”<br />

he says. “In a little restaurant on a t<strong>in</strong>y cobbled street is<br />

w<strong>here</strong> I asked the question. Desiree said yes, then we<br />

spent the next two hours phon<strong>in</strong>g people!”<br />

Dave admits he couldn’t wait to marry Desiree.<br />

“We’ve been long-distance dat<strong>in</strong>g for almost 10 years,<br />

<strong>and</strong> it f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y felt like a completion of so much travel<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> the start of<br />

our lives together,”<br />

he says.<br />

To celebrate, the<br />

couple wanted<br />

an amaz<strong>in</strong>g party:<br />

good food, friends<br />

<strong>and</strong> music. Adds Dave, “Music is what connects us.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple chose an even<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> reception.<br />

“We <strong>are</strong>n’t ones re<strong>all</strong>y for be<strong>in</strong>g the center of attention so<br />

we kept our ceremony short,” expla<strong>in</strong>s Dave. “Our vows<br />

were simple <strong>and</strong> it was lighthearted. Before the day we<br />

both secretly sent some amus<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> slightly embarrass<strong>in</strong>g<br />

stories to C<strong>in</strong>die, our officiant, to use dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

ceremony. <strong>The</strong>re were a few laughs!”<br />

<strong>The</strong> reception was also held <strong>in</strong> the courtyard of <strong>The</strong><br />

Firehouse Restaurant. “We liked the idea of a non-fussy<br />

but very pretty wedd<strong>in</strong>g,” says Dave. “<strong>The</strong> food from <strong>The</strong><br />

Firehouse was <strong>in</strong>credible. We wanted it to be a proper<br />

quality d<strong>in</strong>ner followed by awesome tunes spun by DJ<br />

Eli Freshmode. <strong>The</strong> guy is a musical book of knowledge.<br />

When we met him pre-wedd<strong>in</strong>g we knew that he was<br />

go<strong>in</strong>g to br<strong>in</strong>g the party… <strong>and</strong> he did!” OO—Darren Elms<br />

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Desiree! I couldn’t wait—we’ve been longdistance<br />

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NATALIE & STEVEN<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIEA RUMMEL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Natalie <strong>and</strong> Steven met while play<strong>in</strong>g basketb<strong>all</strong> at <strong>California</strong><br />

Lutheran University w<strong>here</strong> both were po<strong>in</strong>t guards<br />

for their respective teams. Over one Christmas break,<br />

the men’s <strong>and</strong> women’s teams were some of the only<br />

students on campus due to practices <strong>and</strong> games. “We<br />

started hang<strong>in</strong>g out together because of one of our<br />

mutual friends,” sh<strong>are</strong>s Natalie. “I posted a Taylor Swift<br />

pick-up l<strong>in</strong>e video on her Facebook page with the caption,<br />

‘<strong>The</strong>se would tot<strong>all</strong>y work on me!’ <strong>and</strong> the next day<br />

Steven used one of the pick-up l<strong>in</strong>es. We have been<br />

<strong>in</strong>separable ever s<strong>in</strong>ce.”<br />

Orig<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y from M<strong>in</strong>nesota, Natalie is a die-hard Tw<strong>in</strong>s<br />

fan <strong>and</strong> told Steven that Target Field is her favorite place<br />

<strong>in</strong> the world. While visit<strong>in</strong>g her family, Natalie’s dad pulled<br />

some str<strong>in</strong>gs to get them on the field for batt<strong>in</strong>g practice<br />

before a game. Steven h<strong>and</strong>ed Natalie a baseb<strong>all</strong> that<br />

said, “Will you marry me?” <strong>and</strong> got down on one knee.<br />

Natalie’s family surprised them <strong>and</strong> spent the even<strong>in</strong>g<br />

watch<strong>in</strong>g the baseb<strong>all</strong> game. “It was amaz<strong>in</strong>g to be on<br />

the field with players around <strong>and</strong> to have my family t<strong>here</strong><br />

to help us celebrate,” says Natalie.<br />

Plann<strong>in</strong>g for the wedd<strong>in</strong>g started early. “We visited<br />

four venues <strong>in</strong> one day <strong>and</strong> both quickly agreed that<br />

Helwig was for us,” says the bride. “Once we saw the w<strong>in</strong>e<br />

cave doors open to the ceremony space it just felt right.”<br />

F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g her dress was def<strong>in</strong>itely a highlight of the<br />

process for Natalie. “My mom, my best friend (<strong>and</strong> maid<br />

of honor) <strong>and</strong> I went to Kle<strong>in</strong>feld Bridal <strong>in</strong> New York. My<br />

mom <strong>and</strong> I have watched Say Yes to the Dress together<br />

for years, so it only felt right to visit Kle<strong>in</strong>feld,” she says.<br />

“<strong>The</strong> experience was <strong>in</strong>credible. I was able to meet Hayley<br />

Paige, the designer of my dress, <strong>and</strong> my consultant Shay<br />

was honestly so amaz<strong>in</strong>g. It was truly a ‘say yes to the<br />

dress’ moment.”<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g their “fairytale” ceremony, Natalie <strong>and</strong> Steven<br />

exchanged personal vows that <strong>in</strong>cluded a few Taylor<br />

Swift lyrics. “Our pastor, Chris, did a great job expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

our love story <strong>and</strong> expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g agape love, which truly<br />

describes our love,” says Natalie. Adds Steven, “Be<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> front of so many people you love <strong>and</strong> c<strong>are</strong> about is<br />

already excit<strong>in</strong>g, but stat<strong>in</strong>g your vows <strong>and</strong> see<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

woman of your dreams <strong>in</strong> front of you elevates that. I just<br />

wish we had had more time to celebrate after.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> reception that followed kicked off with great<br />

speeches, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a rap from the best man <strong>and</strong> lots<br />

of danc<strong>in</strong>g. “<strong>The</strong> dance floor<br />

was constantly full <strong>and</strong><br />

guests enjoyed the flower<br />

photo backdrop w<strong>all</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

our French fry bar,” says<br />

the couple. “We both re<strong>all</strong>y<br />

loved our first dance. As<br />

cliché as it sounds, it was<br />

such a special moment. It<br />

felt like it was just the two<br />

of us out t<strong>here</strong> danc<strong>in</strong>g as<br />

husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> wife.” OO<br />

—Darren Elms<br />

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We visited four venues <strong>in</strong> one day <strong>and</strong> both<br />

quickly agreed that Helwig was for us. Once we<br />

saw the w<strong>in</strong>e cave doors open to the ceremony<br />

space it just felt right.<br />

—Natalie<br />

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eal wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

ERIN & MICHAEL<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FITS AND STOPS PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Er<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> Mike met while liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> San Francisco when both<br />

swiped right on the dat<strong>in</strong>g app Bumble. A year later, the<br />

couple ventured south to Ventura for a beach holiday.<br />

“We had just gone surf<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>and</strong> when we got back<br />

to the deck, Mike popped the question <strong>in</strong> our wetsuits<br />

overlook<strong>in</strong>g the ocean,” remembers Er<strong>in</strong>. “My friend was<br />

ready <strong>and</strong> armed with a camera to catch the whole th<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple decided on a “very DIY wedd<strong>in</strong>g.” “Neither<br />

of us <strong>are</strong> very traditional, <strong>and</strong> we didn’t want to<br />

spend a ton of money, so it was <strong>all</strong> pretty simple,” sh<strong>are</strong>s<br />

the bride. We knew we wanted a sm<strong>all</strong>, <strong>in</strong>timate wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with a beautiful l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong> parti<strong>all</strong>y outdoors. I th<strong>in</strong>k<br />

we knew right away that <strong>Tahoe</strong> would be the perfect<br />

place.”<br />

From a May engagement to an October wedd<strong>in</strong>g, the<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g period was short. <strong>The</strong>y were able to do most of<br />

the work themselves with some help from friends. “<strong>The</strong><br />

best part was tour<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> pick<strong>in</strong>g out the venue <strong>and</strong><br />

tast<strong>in</strong>g cake,” says Er<strong>in</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ceremony was held right on the beach. “We had<br />

our dog Henry st<strong>and</strong> with us, which was very cute,” says<br />

Er<strong>in</strong>. “Our wedd<strong>in</strong>g was the weekend follow<strong>in</strong>g the Santa<br />

Rosa fires <strong>and</strong> we were worried Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> would be<br />

covered <strong>in</strong> smoke, but the day of our wedd<strong>in</strong>g we had<br />

gorgeous blue skies <strong>and</strong> crisp mounta<strong>in</strong> air.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>in</strong>timate party moved on to the reception at<br />

Riva Grill. “<strong>The</strong>re were big w<strong>in</strong>dows overlook<strong>in</strong>g the lake<br />

<strong>and</strong> the <strong>in</strong>side had a k<strong>in</strong>d of woodsy/cab<strong>in</strong> vibe with big<br />

exposed wood beams,” describes Er<strong>in</strong>. “We kept the<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g décor to a m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>and</strong> just added c<strong>and</strong>les<br />

<strong>and</strong> flowers to the tables.”<br />

After the first dance, they got the party started. “We<br />

had an absolute blast celebrat<strong>in</strong>g with our friends <strong>and</strong><br />

family,” she says. “Hav<strong>in</strong>g a fun<br />

party was important to us <strong>and</strong> we<br />

succeeded <strong>in</strong> that!” OO—Darren Elms<br />

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would be the perfect place.<br />

—Er<strong>in</strong><br />

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eal wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

KARY &<br />

THOMAS<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

FACTORY 404 COMPANY<br />

Workmates for a time, Kary <strong>and</strong><br />

Thomas were a mere partition<br />

away from a budd<strong>in</strong>g romance.<br />

“Crazy th<strong>in</strong>g is that both of our<br />

mothers worked for the same<br />

department years ago,” says<br />

Kary. “So somehow we were<br />

meant to cross paths.”<br />

Although Kary thought her<br />

coworker was good look<strong>in</strong>g, she<br />

didn’t th<strong>in</strong>k he was <strong>in</strong>terested<br />

<strong>in</strong> her. One day they both discovered a mutual<br />

appreciation for Scott’s Seafood on the River. “I<br />

c<strong>all</strong>ed him out <strong>and</strong> told him my birthday was <strong>in</strong> a<br />

couple of days <strong>and</strong> that he could take me out for<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ner…<strong>and</strong> he said ‘ok!’” she sh<strong>are</strong>s. “I fell <strong>in</strong> love<br />

with him that night.”<br />

Once the couple got engaged <strong>in</strong> 2017, they<br />

began the process of plann<strong>in</strong>g their big day. “<strong>The</strong><br />

entire time plann<strong>in</strong>g we said that we wanted<br />

the day to be one big party <strong>and</strong> a day <strong>and</strong> night<br />

to remember,” says the bride. “Our families get<br />

along so well that the day was filled with so much<br />

love <strong>and</strong> happ<strong>in</strong>ess.”<br />

Kary did much of the legwork, from gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

some needed props like the jump<strong>in</strong>g broom <strong>and</strong><br />

“unplugged” sign, to creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the favors <strong>and</strong> flowers. “I would<br />

tell future brides to delegate <strong>and</strong><br />

take a step back <strong>and</strong> relax,” she<br />

says.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple admits the ceremony<br />

went by <strong>in</strong> flash so they<br />

only remember a few moments.<br />

“I’m glad our guests didn’t listen<br />

to us <strong>and</strong> still took photos even<br />

though we had an ‘unplugged’<br />

ceremony sign,” Kary says. “<strong>The</strong> c<strong>and</strong>id moments<br />

that were captured were so real that look<strong>in</strong>g at<br />

them now completely takes us back to that day<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>all</strong> the th<strong>in</strong>gs we thought we missed.”<br />

Accord<strong>in</strong>g to the bride <strong>and</strong> groom, one of the<br />

best additions to the reception that followed was<br />

a designated cigar bar. “I th<strong>in</strong>k at one po<strong>in</strong>t t<strong>here</strong><br />

were more people outside laugh<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> talk<strong>in</strong>g<br />

than <strong>in</strong>side danc<strong>in</strong>g,” Kary rec<strong>all</strong>s.<br />

After a referral from a friend of work, Kary<br />

<strong>and</strong> Thomas commissioned a cake with T-Rex<br />

cake toppers, one with a beard <strong>and</strong> one with<br />

eyelashes. “Anyone who knows us would tell you<br />

that’s 100 percent us,” says Kary. “I don’t go out<br />

anyw<strong>here</strong> without my lashes.” OO—Darren Elms<br />

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<strong>The</strong> entire time plann<strong>in</strong>g we said that<br />

we wanted the day to be one big party <strong>and</strong> a day<br />

<strong>and</strong> night to remember.<br />

—Kary<br />

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BROOKE & CASEY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAE BATISTA PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Once upon a time a young man <strong>and</strong> young<br />

woman met, not know<strong>in</strong>g that they would<br />

grow up together <strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d their way down the<br />

aisle. It <strong>all</strong> began <strong>in</strong> elementary school <strong>and</strong> when<br />

Casey’s mom met Brooke, she pegged her as a<br />

talkative one. <strong>The</strong> real friendship began <strong>in</strong> high<br />

school when Brooke sat near Casey <strong>in</strong> class, <strong>and</strong><br />

her talk<strong>in</strong>g talent lent itself to her be<strong>in</strong>g moved.<br />

Hang<strong>in</strong>g out time <strong>and</strong> dates at the local d<strong>in</strong>er<br />

ensued, <strong>and</strong> they began to f<strong>all</strong> <strong>in</strong> love. <strong>The</strong> courtship<br />

felt official when they traveled about two<br />

hours from home to a Michael Bublé concert <strong>in</strong><br />

San Jose. <strong>The</strong>y had to rely on each other as they<br />

experienced a new adventure.<br />

Fast forward about eight years <strong>and</strong> they<br />

found themselves <strong>in</strong> Costa Rica on vacation with<br />

the bride’s family. Casey had a prop r<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> his<br />

pocket as he waited for Brooke to slide down a<br />

waterf<strong>all</strong>. When he began to propose the family<br />

was watch<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> even record<strong>in</strong>g the moment.<br />

Of course, Brooke, said yes <strong>and</strong> the plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

began. Later, when they watched the video, the<br />

noise of the waterf<strong>all</strong> beh<strong>in</strong>d them drowned out<br />

the conversation—only the couple will know<br />

what was said.<br />

<strong>The</strong> engagement news was kept fairly quiet<br />

for the rest of the vacation with only family <strong>and</strong><br />

close friends <strong>in</strong> the know. When they returned<br />

home, the official announc<strong>in</strong>g began.<br />

But t<strong>here</strong><br />

was a r<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

select. Casey<br />

worked with<br />

Brooke’s mom to pick out a prop r<strong>in</strong>g from<br />

her jewelry shop with the <strong>in</strong>tent of choos<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Brooke’s r<strong>in</strong>g together after the proposal. “I’m so<br />

glad I waited because I would never have chosen<br />

the r<strong>in</strong>g Brooke did. She loves it!”<br />

Brooke’s mom <strong>and</strong> many others helped every<br />

step of the way with plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> organiz<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the wedd<strong>in</strong>g day. <strong>The</strong>re was no official first<br />

look moment for the couple, but when Brooke<br />

peeked out to see if <strong>all</strong> the men were do<strong>in</strong>g what<br />

they were supposed to be do<strong>in</strong>g, she caught a<br />

glimpse of Casey, without him know<strong>in</strong>g, for just<br />

a m<strong>in</strong>ute.<br />

<strong>The</strong> venue holds many memories for Casey,<br />

as he grew up on the property <strong>and</strong> watched the<br />

l<strong>and</strong> evolve <strong>in</strong>to a beautiful sett<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>The</strong> couple<br />

chose an Italian rustic theme <strong>and</strong> loved everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

about the day. <strong>The</strong>ir special guest, a burro<br />

appropriately named Burrito, made an appearance<br />

immediately follow<strong>in</strong>g the ceremony with<br />

sparkl<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>e for the newlyweds. Brooke <strong>and</strong><br />

Casey had a moment to sip the bubbly, sit on<br />

a v<strong>in</strong>tage couch <strong>and</strong> watch their guests m<strong>in</strong>gle<br />

dur<strong>in</strong>g the cocktail hour.<br />

One of Brooke’s favorite memories dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the ceremony is captured <strong>in</strong> a photo: she saw<br />

the weather about a mile away <strong>and</strong> the ra<strong>in</strong> was<br />

pour<strong>in</strong>g, the sky was dark, yet<br />

their ceremony was sp<strong>are</strong>d<br />

<strong>and</strong> drenched <strong>in</strong> sunsh<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

“See<strong>in</strong>g the storm <strong>in</strong> the<br />

middle of summer was surreal.”<br />

OO —Susan W<strong>all</strong>ace<br />

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I’m so glad I waited [to get<br />

the r<strong>in</strong>g] because I would never<br />

have chosen the r<strong>in</strong>g Brooke did.<br />

She loves it!<br />

—Casey<br />

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HEATHER & JOE<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Sometimes it takes more than fate to br<strong>in</strong>g soulmates<br />

together. For Heather <strong>and</strong> Joe, their meant-to-be was<br />

mediated with a little help from some brilliant mutual<br />

friends. “We were both so oblivious, I didn’t realize we<br />

were dat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Joe took a very long time to make his<br />

move,” says Heather.<br />

But good th<strong>in</strong>gs come to those who wait, as they say,<br />

<strong>and</strong> when the time was right Joe planned an <strong>in</strong>timate<br />

night for just the two of them. Wrapped <strong>in</strong> romantic<br />

holiday vibes, Joe proposed to Heather <strong>in</strong> a quiet sh<strong>are</strong>d<br />

moment at home. <strong>The</strong>y celebrated later that night at a Michel<strong>in</strong>-rated<br />

restaurant w<strong>here</strong> Joe had made reservations<br />

know<strong>in</strong>g he <strong>and</strong> Heather would be embark<strong>in</strong>g on the next<br />

excit<strong>in</strong>g phase of their lives together.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y have learned about life <strong>and</strong> grown as <strong>in</strong>dividuals<br />

<strong>and</strong> as a couple <strong>throughout</strong> the evolution of their relationship.<br />

For Heather, that meant she knew the wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g should be reflective of the way they view their<br />

commitment to each other. <strong>The</strong>y decided a sm<strong>all</strong>, <strong>in</strong>timate<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>g of their closest family <strong>and</strong> friends would embody<br />

the authenticity that characterizes their relationship.<br />

Heather says, “We only had 30 people <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g us so it<br />

was <strong>all</strong> about everyone feel<strong>in</strong>g special, loved <strong>and</strong> close<br />

with each other.”<br />

Although they followed many traditional styl<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

for their ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception, the personal touches<br />

woven <strong>throughout</strong> the entire day carved out spaces to illum<strong>in</strong>ate<br />

the unique tone of their love <strong>and</strong> commitment to<br />

each other. Even Heather’s dress was c<strong>are</strong>fully chosen for<br />

maximization of fun over formality.“I wanted to make sure<br />

that I was comfortable to move around <strong>all</strong> day because<br />

I am truly a busy body. I didn’t want a big fluffy dress so<br />

that I could groove on the dance floor <strong>and</strong> celebrate my<br />

love for Joe,” says Heather.<br />

She also took her guests’ comfort <strong>in</strong>to consideration,<br />

know<strong>in</strong>g a sm<strong>all</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>timate group would have the opportunity<br />

to feel as if they were more a part of this milestone<br />

<strong>in</strong> Heather <strong>and</strong> Joe’s lives rather than spectators.<br />

Heather says that when it came to decid<strong>in</strong>g what k<strong>in</strong>d of<br />

vibe they wanted for the wedd<strong>in</strong>g, it was a clear to her<br />

that she wanted to sh<strong>are</strong> the day with those closest to her<br />

<strong>and</strong> Joe <strong>in</strong> ways that would reflect the importance of each<br />

guest <strong>in</strong>vited. “We love to make people feel special <strong>and</strong><br />

this wedd<strong>in</strong>g truly celebrated that,” she says.<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce the day they exchanged their<br />

vows, their relationship has cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />

on the trajectory it has always followed<br />

<strong>and</strong> they cont<strong>in</strong>ue to grow <strong>and</strong> learn as<br />

a couple. <strong>The</strong> one big change though,<br />

Heather says, is their home. “We<br />

bought a house together,” she says.<br />

“Now we know for sure that we <strong>are</strong><br />

both <strong>in</strong> it for the long haul, <strong>and</strong> we will<br />

forever be a team.” OO —Abigail Blank<br />

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We only had 30 people <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g us so it was <strong>all</strong> about<br />

everyone feel<strong>in</strong>g special, loved, <strong>and</strong> close with each other.<br />

—Heather<br />

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ALEXIS & CLANCY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETHANY PETRIK PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Alexis <strong>and</strong> Clancy started dat<strong>in</strong>g as teenagers when they<br />

were rival high school swim capta<strong>in</strong>s. Five years later<br />

Clancy proposed to Alexis with a r<strong>in</strong>g he made on his<br />

own, <strong>and</strong> they then started plann<strong>in</strong>g for their outdoor<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g at Shadowf<strong>all</strong> Estate.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y chose the venue because they loved the outdoor<br />

space <strong>and</strong> while they didn’t have a theme, their deep<br />

green, royal purple <strong>and</strong> gold color scheme accented the<br />

venue along with the couple’s love of nature.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y had an 11-person wedd<strong>in</strong>g party with a family<br />

friend officiated the ceremony. “It was perfect,” says<br />

Alexis. “It was sweet with just the right touch of funny.”<br />

More than 200 guests attended the wedd<strong>in</strong>g with a<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ner menu featur<strong>in</strong>g tri-tip, mashed potatoes <strong>and</strong><br />

salad, <strong>and</strong> multiple cakes <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a a four-tier German<br />

chocolate cake to top it <strong>all</strong> off.<br />

<strong>The</strong> biggest ch<strong>all</strong>enge for Alexis was pick<strong>in</strong>g out the<br />

décor. She credits her vendors as well as her loved ones<br />

for mak<strong>in</strong>g it a success. “I had so much support from my<br />

amaz<strong>in</strong>g friends <strong>and</strong> family,” says Alexis. “We were able<br />

to get everyth<strong>in</strong>g we wanted with no compromises.”<br />

Farmhouse tables topped with green garl<strong>and</strong>s, colorful<br />

vases <strong>and</strong> c<strong>and</strong>lesticks l<strong>in</strong>ed the grass. A gray <strong>and</strong> gold<br />

lounge <strong>are</strong>a acted as a place for guests to relax as well<br />

as made a great backdrop for photos.<br />

Alexis <strong>and</strong> Clancy had fun tak<strong>in</strong>g photos with their<br />

guests at the photo booth too. <strong>The</strong>y also loved s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> danc<strong>in</strong>g as a group; especi<strong>all</strong>y “s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g ‘Bohemian<br />

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A favorite memory Alexis <strong>and</strong> Clancy sh<strong>are</strong> is sitt<strong>in</strong>g<br />

around the bonfire with their closest friends <strong>and</strong> reflect<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on the years they’ve spent together. <strong>The</strong>ir wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

comb<strong>in</strong>ed friends from childhood, high school <strong>and</strong> college,<br />

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TIFFANY & ANDREW<br />

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Both part of the Greek system at <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

State University, Tiffany was <strong>in</strong> the Sigma<br />

Kappa sorority <strong>and</strong> Andrew <strong>in</strong> the Sigma Pi<br />

fraternity. “My sorority ‘big sister’ Ashley, who<br />

was friends with Andrew, <strong>in</strong>troduced us,” says<br />

Tiffany. <strong>The</strong> college sweethearts stayed together<br />

<strong>and</strong> enjoyed a life <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong>. In<br />

2018, they took dance lessons on Lat<strong>in</strong> night<br />

at On the Edge <strong>in</strong> Old <strong>Sacramento</strong> followed by<br />

dr<strong>in</strong>ks at the German Biergarden. “We watched<br />

the fireworks by the Tower Bridge when Andrew<br />

surprised me by gett<strong>in</strong>g on one knee <strong>and</strong><br />

propos<strong>in</strong>g,” sh<strong>are</strong>s Tiffany.<br />

Andrew knew he wanted to embrace his Nigerian<br />

culture for their wedd<strong>in</strong>g, but otherwise<br />

the couple didn’t have huge expectations for<br />

their big day. “I wasn’t the girl who dreamt of<br />

her wedd<strong>in</strong>g day when I was a little kid,” confides<br />

the bride. “We just knew we wanted our<br />

guests to have a good time, eat yummy food<br />

<strong>and</strong> have lots of good memories.”<br />

In the Nigerian culture t<strong>here</strong> <strong>are</strong> specific<br />

traditions that the couple were expected to<br />

embrace, such as the attire, identification of<br />

the bride, bless<strong>in</strong>gs by family members <strong>and</strong> the<br />

shar<strong>in</strong>g of the dr<strong>in</strong>k. S<strong>in</strong>ce Tiffany <strong>and</strong> Andrew<br />

were hav<strong>in</strong>g Nigerian <strong>and</strong> American ceremonies,<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g both attires <strong>and</strong> cuis<strong>in</strong>es,<br />

they say it felt like we were plann<strong>in</strong>g two wedd<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

“<strong>The</strong>re were some very overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

moments try<strong>in</strong>g to put it <strong>all</strong> together,” she<br />

sh<strong>are</strong>s. But some of their favorite times were<br />

food tast<strong>in</strong>g with the different Nigerian caterers<br />

<strong>and</strong> restaurants <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Bay Area. “I person<strong>all</strong>y enjoyed tast<strong>in</strong>g Nigerian<br />

food because I never had it before <strong>and</strong> his<br />

family members would jo<strong>in</strong> us so it was also an<br />

opportunity for me to get to know them better,”<br />

says Tiffany.<br />

<strong>The</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g started with the American<br />

ceremony, which <strong>in</strong>cluded a str<strong>in</strong>g quartet trio<br />

for the ceremony music, scripture read<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

vows. “We also did the ‘w<strong>in</strong>e ceremony’ which<br />

<strong>in</strong>cluded us writ<strong>in</strong>g letters to each other, pick<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a bottle of w<strong>in</strong>e out <strong>and</strong> lock<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>in</strong> a box<br />

for us to open <strong>in</strong> a year,” says Tiffany.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Nigerian ceremony began with Andrew’s<br />

family com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the barn danc<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g to traditional Nigerian music. “Our<br />

p<strong>are</strong>nts sat on separate couches <strong>in</strong> the front of<br />

the barn <strong>and</strong> Andrew’s uncle announced that<br />

the groom saw a beautiful flower (aka me) to<br />

my p<strong>are</strong>nts <strong>and</strong> family <strong>and</strong> bridesmaids that<br />

were st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g nearby,” remembers Tiffany.<br />

“<strong>The</strong>n we did the identification of the bride:<br />

part of the Nigerian ceremony w<strong>here</strong> Andrew<br />

<strong>and</strong> his family <strong>and</strong> friends would give my family<br />

money to br<strong>in</strong>g out a potential bride to see if<br />

it was the flower Andrew was look<strong>in</strong>g for.” Follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the announcement of Andrew f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g<br />

his bride, Andrew took Tiffany to her p<strong>are</strong>nts<br />

<strong>and</strong> kneeled <strong>in</strong> front of them for a bless<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />

more danc<strong>in</strong>g lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the reception.<br />

See<strong>in</strong>g <strong>all</strong> their hard work come together<br />

<strong>and</strong> everyone hav<strong>in</strong>g an amaz<strong>in</strong>g time was a<br />

highlight of the day for the newlyweds. “<strong>The</strong>re<br />

was so much love <strong>and</strong> celebration <strong>in</strong> the barn,”<br />

says Tiffany. “Everyone was embrac<strong>in</strong>g both<br />

cultures <strong>and</strong> just hav<strong>in</strong>g a great time. We were<br />

both so excited to f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y get married <strong>and</strong> celebrate<br />

with <strong>all</strong> of our friends <strong>and</strong> family. We<br />

were also so thankful people from <strong>all</strong> over the<br />

world were able to jo<strong>in</strong> us <strong>in</strong> celebration. I wish<br />

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<strong>The</strong>re was so much love <strong>and</strong> celebration <strong>in</strong><br />

the barn. Everyone was embrac<strong>in</strong>g both cultures<br />

<strong>and</strong> just hav<strong>in</strong>g a great time. We were both so<br />

excited to f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y get married <strong>and</strong> celebrate with<br />

<strong>all</strong> of our friends <strong>and</strong> family.<br />

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ADELINA & REX<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SATOSTUDIO<br />

Adel<strong>in</strong>a <strong>and</strong> Rex first met <strong>in</strong> 2014 at her housewarm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

party. He was her roommate’s brother.<br />

While t<strong>here</strong> was a mutual attraction, at first, she<br />

decl<strong>in</strong>ed because she had a rule aga<strong>in</strong>st dat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

her friends’ brothers. <strong>The</strong>y ran <strong>in</strong>to each other<br />

a few months later at an event, w<strong>here</strong> they<br />

“danced, laughed <strong>and</strong> talked almost until the<br />

break of dawn.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>y dated for three years before gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

engaged dur<strong>in</strong>g a vacation <strong>in</strong> Italy. A year later,<br />

they married at Our Lady of Peace <strong>in</strong> Santa Clara.<br />

He’s Catholic <strong>and</strong> she’s spiritual. “In hav<strong>in</strong>g our<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g at Our Lady of Peace, Adel<strong>in</strong>a was able<br />

to also appreciate the div<strong>in</strong>e fem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>e that was<br />

present at the church help<strong>in</strong>g her feel more at<br />

ease,” says Rex.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple, who had a 12-person wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

party, embraced the opportunity to <strong>in</strong>clude their<br />

loved ones <strong>in</strong> the ceremony, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

march, read<strong>in</strong>gs of prayers <strong>and</strong> a unity c<strong>and</strong>le.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y also had Filip<strong>in</strong>o traditions <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

veil, cord <strong>and</strong> co<strong>in</strong>s, which were brought down<br />

the aisle by their sponsors.<br />

<strong>The</strong> outdoor reception was ideal for the outdoorsy<br />

couple. <strong>The</strong>ir 180 guests d<strong>in</strong>ed on steak,<br />

chicken <strong>and</strong> pasta, as well as cake <strong>and</strong> lots of<br />

desserts, like cookies with love bird designs as<br />

well as Rex’s fave treat, s’mores! Dur<strong>in</strong>g cocktails,<br />

they played cornhole, which was h<strong>and</strong>made by<br />

a groomsman.<br />

“Adel<strong>in</strong>a did a wonderful job of blend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

our styles,” he says. “Everyth<strong>in</strong>g simply came<br />

together to make a truly magical day for both<br />

of us.”<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g d<strong>in</strong>ner, Adel<strong>in</strong>a <strong>and</strong> Rex went to the<br />

altar <strong>in</strong> a private <strong>are</strong>a beh<strong>in</strong>d the sweetheart table<br />

w<strong>here</strong> they knelt <strong>and</strong> offered their ancestors<br />

food on charger plates, with the names of the<br />

respective deceased. “This was important to us<br />

because we know we would not be w<strong>here</strong> we <strong>are</strong><br />

today, with the privileges we have without the<br />

love, support, <strong>and</strong> sacrifices of those who came<br />

before us,” says Rex.<br />

<strong>The</strong> day’s details were <strong>in</strong>spired by the couple’s<br />

loved ones: the c<strong>and</strong>elaria on the sweetheart<br />

table sat on Adel<strong>in</strong>a’s gr<strong>and</strong>mother’s d<strong>in</strong>ner<br />

table for decades, <strong>and</strong> Rex’s sister sung the first<br />

dance song, which a groomsman played on guitar.<br />

“Everyw<strong>here</strong> we looked, we not only saw the<br />

faces of our loved ones, but felt their support <strong>and</strong><br />

encouragement through everyth<strong>in</strong>g we touched<br />

<strong>and</strong> did that day,” says Adel<strong>in</strong>a.<br />

Hav<strong>in</strong>g her groom actively <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g was a positive for the bride, “It<br />

re<strong>all</strong>y helped us learn how<br />

to accept each other <strong>and</strong><br />

love one another’s differences<br />

even more,” says<br />

Adel<strong>in</strong>a. “And <strong>in</strong> the end<br />

our wedd<strong>in</strong>g was beautiful<br />

because we both had<br />

a say.”<br />

She’s still glow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

about the big day: “I<br />

enjoyed every moment,<br />

<strong>and</strong> for that I am<br />

forever grateful.” OO<br />

—Kristen Castillo<br />

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RHONI & JAYSON<br />

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Rhoni <strong>and</strong> Jayson met at a<br />

friend-of-a-friend’s birthday<br />

party at Alley Katz <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong>.<br />

Although Jayson spilled<br />

beer on her multiple times that<br />

the even<strong>in</strong>g, Rhoni texted her<br />

friend say<strong>in</strong>g that he was “cute.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>y exchanged numbers that<br />

night, began text<strong>in</strong>g each other<br />

the next morn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> haven’t<br />

stopped s<strong>in</strong>ce. Six years later,<br />

Jayson proposed to Rhoni at<br />

Disney World <strong>in</strong> the Japan Pavilion on a bridge overlook<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the koi ponds.<br />

After some devastat<strong>in</strong>g losses <strong>in</strong> Rhoni’s family over<br />

recent years, the couple wanted to not only honor those<br />

that should have been t<strong>here</strong>, but <strong>in</strong>corporate their memory<br />

as much as possible. Rhoni lost her sister <strong>in</strong> late 2016<br />

<strong>and</strong> knew plann<strong>in</strong>g such a momentous day without her<br />

would be difficult. “Ultimately, although it was a fairly<br />

constant rem<strong>in</strong>der of her absence, it also motivated me<br />

to f<strong>in</strong>d sm<strong>all</strong>, mean<strong>in</strong>gful ways to <strong>in</strong>corporate her memory<br />

<strong>in</strong>to our day,” sh<strong>are</strong>s the bride.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y orig<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y planned for an October wedd<strong>in</strong>g, but<br />

when they went to visit the venue discovered that their<br />

preferred date was already booked. Says Rhoni, “We<br />

chose to move the wedd<strong>in</strong>g to May, but refused to give<br />

up the dark <strong>and</strong> moody design aesthetic!”<br />

At the ceremony, Rhoni <strong>and</strong> Jayson did what their<br />

DJ Joe c<strong>all</strong>ed a “social media m<strong>in</strong>ute.” “S<strong>in</strong>ce we wanted<br />

an unplugged ceremony, he<br />

<strong>in</strong>structed our guests to keep<br />

their phones out of sight, with<br />

one exception: once the bride<br />

walks down the aisle, everyone<br />

had 60 seconds to get up, take<br />

selfies with us, whatever they<br />

wanted,” she says. “Everyone<br />

had a blast <strong>and</strong> thought it was<br />

so unique <strong>and</strong> creative.” Rhoni<br />

also set aside a chair for her sister<br />

with her memorial bouquet<br />

placed. She also honored her recently passed goddaughter<br />

with her picture attached to the flower girl basket.<br />

<strong>The</strong> reception took place <strong>in</strong> Old Sugar Mill’s Boiler<br />

Room. Rhoni wanted the room to give<br />

off a dark, moody, romantic vibe<br />

with hard <strong>and</strong> soft elements. <strong>The</strong><br />

entire wedd<strong>in</strong>g menu was vegetarian,<br />

with vegan options as well.<br />

But s<strong>in</strong>ce the bride loves dessert,<br />

the whole sweet spread had to<br />

be <strong>all</strong> vegan.<br />

When asked their favorite moment,<br />

Rhoni replies, “Is it cliché to<br />

say the whole day? We enjoyed<br />

every m<strong>in</strong>ute, from gett<strong>in</strong>g ready<br />

with our friends <strong>and</strong> family, to our<br />

last dance. We wish we could do it<br />

<strong>all</strong> aga<strong>in</strong>!” OO—Darren Elms<br />

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DJ <strong>in</strong>structed our guests to keep their phones out of<br />

sight, with one exception: when the bride walks down<br />

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<strong>and</strong> thought it was so unique <strong>and</strong> creative.<br />

—Rhoni<br />

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KAYLA & NICHOLAS<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY BY TAMI<br />

Modern times make for modern<br />

meet-cutes <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> the most adorable<br />

of onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>teractions, Kayla <strong>and</strong> Nick<br />

found the love of a lifetime. Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

through a mutual friend’s social media<br />

account, they struck up a conversation,<br />

but Nick still held to the time-tested<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ard of ask<strong>in</strong>g Kayla on an official<br />

date. From t<strong>here</strong> the rest was history,<br />

<strong>and</strong> four years later Nick was down on<br />

one knee on the Roberts Ferry Bridge<br />

ask<strong>in</strong>g for Kayla’s h<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> marriage.<br />

Kayla set out to celebrate their nuptials<br />

<strong>in</strong> an expression of their <strong>in</strong>dependent but lov<strong>in</strong>g<br />

spirits. One of her top concerns was mak<strong>in</strong>g sure that<br />

everyone, from guests to wedd<strong>in</strong>g party members, felt<br />

welcome. “We wanted a very relaxed <strong>and</strong> stress-free environment<br />

for our guests to celebrate our big day,” Kayla<br />

says, add<strong>in</strong>g, “No one was uncomfortable or felt out of<br />

place at my wedd<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />

She h<strong>and</strong>led the plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> organization with<br />

a deft h<strong>and</strong>. Everyth<strong>in</strong>g about their big day helped to<br />

express Kayla <strong>and</strong> Nick’s strength as a couple <strong>and</strong> focused<br />

on celebrat<strong>in</strong>g their dedication to their future<br />

together. <strong>The</strong>y bypassed traditional elements to make<br />

room for more unique <strong>and</strong> personal touches to their<br />

ceremony. “We wrote our own vows<br />

because I believe every couple has their<br />

own promises for one another. We <strong>are</strong><br />

not a very traditional couple when it<br />

comes to everyday life. I feel that Nick<br />

<strong>and</strong> I do th<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> our own time <strong>and</strong> our<br />

own style,” Kayla expla<strong>in</strong>s. <strong>The</strong>y also<br />

<strong>in</strong>cluded a memorial near the altar to<br />

honor Kayla’s gr<strong>and</strong>fathers who, despite<br />

hav<strong>in</strong>g passed on from this life,<br />

were still an important presence <strong>in</strong> the<br />

ceremony.<br />

When it came to the reception,<br />

Kayla <strong>and</strong> Nick cont<strong>in</strong>ued with their personalized wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

plans <strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g unique <strong>and</strong> fun touches like<br />

when Kayla hid a dr<strong>in</strong>k under her dress for Nick to f<strong>in</strong>d<br />

dur<strong>in</strong>g the garter toss, <strong>and</strong> they had a bacon-themed<br />

food truck. <strong>The</strong>y approached their day with light hearts<br />

because, as Kayla says, “We tend to take life as it comes<br />

<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> that noth<strong>in</strong>g is ever perfect. We did not<br />

stress over timel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>and</strong> how th<strong>in</strong>gs ran <strong>throughout</strong> the<br />

day because either way we were walk<strong>in</strong>g down the aisle<br />

<strong>and</strong> gett<strong>in</strong>g married. That<br />

was the most important<br />

part.” OO<br />

—Abigail Blank<br />

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stress-free environment for our guest to<br />

celebrate our big day.<br />

—Kayla<br />

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ALYSSA & JORDAN<br />

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Alyssa met Jordan dur<strong>in</strong>g their first year of college at<br />

UC Santa Cruz. “We started dat<strong>in</strong>g our second year of<br />

college after go<strong>in</strong>g on a spontaneous trip to Coachella<br />

Music Festival together <strong>in</strong> 2010,” sh<strong>are</strong>s Alyssa. <strong>The</strong> two<br />

would make th<strong>in</strong>gs even more official seven years later<br />

with a proposal dur<strong>in</strong>g a morn<strong>in</strong>g hike <strong>in</strong> Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong>.<br />

When plann<strong>in</strong>g their wedd<strong>in</strong>g, Alyssa <strong>and</strong> Jordan<br />

knew hav<strong>in</strong>g their closest friends <strong>and</strong> family would the<br />

most important part of the big day. “A lot of our family<br />

<strong>and</strong> friends live far away now, so see<strong>in</strong>g everyone together<br />

meant the world to us,” she sh<strong>are</strong>s.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple kept the process very simple so they<br />

could enjoy more time together. One of their favorite<br />

moments was f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g their venue <strong>and</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g the food<br />

tast<strong>in</strong>g. Thankfully, their venue <strong>in</strong>cluded most of the<br />

needed services, amenities <strong>and</strong> even a coord<strong>in</strong>ator to<br />

help them along.<br />

Alyssa describes their ceremony as magical. “<strong>The</strong> sun<br />

shone through the clouds after many weeks of ra<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

w<strong>in</strong>ter weather,” she remembers of the moment. “<strong>The</strong><br />

view was <strong>in</strong>credible.”<br />

Follow<strong>in</strong>g the ceremony, guests moved on to an <strong>in</strong>door<br />

reception at the Forest House Lodge. “It was warm,<br />

cozy <strong>and</strong> so much fun,” sh<strong>are</strong>s the bride. “Our DJ kept us<br />

laugh<strong>in</strong>g dur<strong>in</strong>g speeches <strong>and</strong> danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>throughout</strong> night.<br />

<strong>The</strong> food was fantastic.”<br />

To top off the experience, they ordered a three-tiered<br />

cake of raspberry Chantilly, marble <strong>and</strong> Funfetti. <strong>The</strong> cake<br />

was iced with buttercream, decorated with a beautiful<br />

watercolor effect <strong>and</strong> topped with a “Love You to the<br />

Moon <strong>and</strong> Back” wood sign.<br />

Both the bride <strong>and</strong> groom sh<strong>are</strong> their favorite moments<br />

of the day. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Jordan, “Turn<strong>in</strong>g to see<br />

Alyssa dur<strong>in</strong>g our first look made it <strong>all</strong> real. It was perfect.”<br />

And for her, “Tak<strong>in</strong>g a quiet moment together look<strong>in</strong>g<br />

over the v<strong>all</strong>ey from the ceremony site. Everyth<strong>in</strong>g felt<br />

surreal.” OO—Darren Elms<br />

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My favorite part of the day was tak<strong>in</strong>g a quiet<br />

moment together look<strong>in</strong>g over the v<strong>all</strong>ey from the<br />

ceremony site. Everyth<strong>in</strong>g felt surreal.<br />

—Alyssa<br />

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HALEY & CLAYTON<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAWK MEADOW STUDIO<br />

An hour before Haley <strong>and</strong> Clayton’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g, it poured<br />

ra<strong>in</strong>. But the couple didn’t let the weather put a damper<br />

on their special day. “<strong>The</strong> whole day was my favorite<br />

memory,” says Haley. “It was truly the best day of my life.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple, who met while play<strong>in</strong>g on a coed softb<strong>all</strong><br />

team, had dated for five <strong>and</strong> a half years. <strong>The</strong>y got engaged<br />

on the beach <strong>in</strong> Cancun a few days after attend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

their good friends’ wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y chose to have their wedd<strong>in</strong>g at Dodasa Ranch, a<br />

breathtak<strong>in</strong>g venue accord<strong>in</strong>g to the bride. “It was under<br />

a huge oak tree with a beautiful lavender field beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />

it,” she says. “It was everyth<strong>in</strong>g we were hop<strong>in</strong>g to f<strong>in</strong>d.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>y chose a rustic chic theme s<strong>in</strong>ce they both love<br />

the outdoors, barns <strong>and</strong> rustic l<strong>and</strong>scape. <strong>The</strong>ir green<br />

<strong>and</strong> yellow color scheme fit the couple perfectly. Green is<br />

one of the bride’s favorite colors <strong>and</strong> it was a great color<br />

for their spr<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>The</strong>y used sunflowers—Haley’s<br />

favorite bloom—for a pop of yellow <strong>and</strong> rustic charm. An<br />

added bonus? Clayton loves green <strong>and</strong> yellow because<br />

those <strong>are</strong> the colors of his favorite baseb<strong>all</strong> team, the<br />

Oakl<strong>and</strong> A’s.<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>vitations reflected the couple’s respective<br />

tastes, as well, deer antlers for Clayton s<strong>in</strong>ce he’s a hunter<br />

<strong>and</strong> sunflowers for Haley.<br />

See<strong>in</strong>g her groom was a special moment for Haley.<br />

“I had butterflies,” she says. “When I turned the corner<br />

<strong>and</strong> saw him, <strong>all</strong> of them went away <strong>and</strong> excitement<br />

took over.”<br />

Clayton was equ<strong>all</strong>y enthusiastic. “I was like, ‘holy<br />

moly, this is happen<strong>in</strong>g,’” he says. “I couldn’t stop smil<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

I was very excited to start this journey together.”<br />

She accessorized with diamond earr<strong>in</strong>gs (a wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

gift from the groom) <strong>and</strong> sparkly C<strong>in</strong>derella-esque white<br />

cowboy boots. His accessories <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g antler cuffl<strong>in</strong>ks<br />

from Haley <strong>and</strong> brown cowboy boots.<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir reception was held <strong>in</strong> a covered pavilion, along<br />

a pond at the venue. Follow<strong>in</strong>g a chicken <strong>and</strong> tri-tip<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ner, they <strong>and</strong> their 140 guests enjoyed a three-tiered<br />

donut cake.<br />

Haley’s biggest ch<strong>all</strong>enge while wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

was figur<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>all</strong> the details. “I thought the big th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

were go<strong>in</strong>g to be the hard part, but man those little details...t<strong>here</strong><br />

<strong>are</strong> so many,” she says.<br />

Still, everyth<strong>in</strong>g worked out as planned. “It <strong>all</strong> ended<br />

up be<strong>in</strong>g perfect <strong>and</strong> exactly what we wanted,” says<br />

Clayton.<br />

<strong>The</strong> newlyweds, who honeymooned on Kauai, say<br />

their favorite detail was gett<strong>in</strong>g to marry their best friend.<br />

And, they’re grateful to have spent the day celebrat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with their loved ones: “<strong>The</strong> amount of people that<br />

showed up to show their love<br />

<strong>and</strong> support for us so was<br />

awesome,” says Clayton.<br />

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CHELSEA & BRAD<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY H & COMPANY<br />

Chelsea <strong>and</strong> Brad wanted the “vibe of a chill<br />

relax<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g.” And that’s exactly what they<br />

got when they married <strong>in</strong> a spr<strong>in</strong>g wedd<strong>in</strong>g at<br />

Rancho Victoria V<strong>in</strong>eyard. “We fell <strong>in</strong> love with<br />

the old oak tree surrounded by the v<strong>in</strong>eyard for<br />

our ceremony. It just felt right,” says Chelsea.<br />

“We also enjoyed how open it was for every step:<br />

rehearsal night, ceremony, cocktail hour <strong>and</strong> the<br />

reception. It was full of beauty with be<strong>in</strong>g surrounded<br />

by the v<strong>in</strong>eyard <strong>and</strong> nature.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple, who met at a H<strong>all</strong>oween party <strong>in</strong><br />

college, had dated for six years before gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

engaged at the beach <strong>in</strong> Carmel. <strong>The</strong>ir ceremony<br />

nearly two years later was filled with love.<br />

“We decided to exchange our own vows<br />

which was so special <strong>and</strong> personal,” she says. “It<br />

felt so good to sh<strong>are</strong> that love <strong>and</strong> be surrounded<br />

by our close friends <strong>and</strong> family.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>y celebrated with 120 guests, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

40 out-of-towners, with some travel<strong>in</strong>g as far as<br />

Alaska <strong>and</strong> Texas.<br />

Chelsea was nervous before the wedd<strong>in</strong>g day<br />

about say<strong>in</strong>g her vows <strong>in</strong> front of everyone but<br />

those nerves went away on the big day. “When<br />

it came down to it, I felt so calm as I was read<strong>in</strong>g<br />

them to my best friend,” she says. “I just felt so<br />

much love <strong>and</strong> support through the entire day<br />

which was so excit<strong>in</strong>g that it also was ground<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> newlyweds created their own tradition<br />

too by end<strong>in</strong>g the ceremony with the same personal<br />

h<strong>and</strong>shake they’ve been do<strong>in</strong>g s<strong>in</strong>ce the<br />

beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of their relationship. It’s the h<strong>and</strong>shake<br />

they make whenever they make important decisions.<br />

“My favorite wedd<strong>in</strong>g day moment was the<br />

moment we ‘sealed the deal’ with our personal<br />

h<strong>and</strong>shake,” says Brad. “This is someth<strong>in</strong>g we<br />

have done <strong>in</strong> our entire relationship, <strong>and</strong> it was<br />

someth<strong>in</strong>g that is very personal to us. No one<br />

knew what it was, so when it happened everyone<br />

could feel our excitement <strong>and</strong> love to be offici<strong>all</strong>y<br />

married.”<br />

Chelsea <strong>and</strong> Brad took photos <strong>all</strong> over the<br />

venue, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g their first look near the cottage<br />

<strong>are</strong>a <strong>and</strong> family portraits <strong>and</strong> bridal party photos<br />

by the oak tree. And that “first look,” provided a<br />

calm<strong>in</strong>g effect for the day. “I played a prank on<br />

Brad,” Chelsea says. “I had his best man come<br />

out <strong>in</strong> a dress for our first look <strong>in</strong>stead of me. I<br />

don’t th<strong>in</strong>k I have ever laughed so hard. It was<br />

hystysterial <strong>and</strong> broke the nerves.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple put a lot <strong>in</strong>to wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Brad focused on the budget while Chelsea, who<br />

was <strong>in</strong> graduate school <strong>and</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g full-time at<br />

the same time, stayed organized <strong>and</strong> balanced<br />

their schedules. While the wedd<strong>in</strong>g didn’t have<br />

a theme, the couple focused on pair<strong>in</strong>g country<br />

<strong>and</strong> v<strong>in</strong>tage features with lots of greenery.<br />

“This will probably be one of the only times<br />

you will have this many people around you that<br />

love <strong>and</strong> c<strong>are</strong> for<br />

you,” he says. “Soak<br />

it <strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> enjoy every<br />

moment.” OO<br />

— Kristen Castillo<br />

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stood out to both of us <strong>and</strong> we had our hearts<br />

set on gett<strong>in</strong>g married under it.<br />

—Chelsea<br />

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KIMBERLY & GRANT<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIXXIM PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Early on <strong>in</strong> their wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g, Kimberly<br />

<strong>and</strong> Grant faced a ch<strong>all</strong>enge. <strong>The</strong>y had booked<br />

a church <strong>and</strong> a separate reception site. <strong>The</strong>n they<br />

started book<strong>in</strong>g other wedd<strong>in</strong>g vendors. But<br />

four months later, the reception venue cancelled.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y started look<strong>in</strong>g for another venue <strong>and</strong><br />

for budget reasons, chose to have everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

at one location. “We visited many potential<br />

venues <strong>and</strong> Belle Vie V<strong>in</strong>eyard was the most<br />

beautiful, we loved the layout, <strong>and</strong> it stuck <strong>in</strong> our<br />

m<strong>in</strong>ds after visit<strong>in</strong>g,” says Kimberly. “We chose<br />

an outdoor ceremony spot because it was so<br />

picturesque.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir wedd<strong>in</strong>g style was m<strong>in</strong>imalist with romantic,<br />

Tuscan touches. <strong>The</strong>y chose white flowers<br />

with simple greenery <strong>and</strong> soft blue accents. A<br />

hundred guests attended the wedd<strong>in</strong>g with half<br />

com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> from around the country.<br />

When he first saw Kimberly, Grant was, “full<br />

of joy, excited <strong>and</strong> reassured that ‘it was right.’”<br />

Upon see<strong>in</strong>g her groom, Kimberly felt comforted<br />

<strong>and</strong> safe <strong>and</strong> knew “that no matter how<br />

the day itself turned out, I was go<strong>in</strong>g to be with<br />

him forever afterward, <strong>and</strong> that feel<strong>in</strong>g was just<br />

<strong>in</strong>describable bliss.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple’s love story started two <strong>and</strong> a<br />

half years earlier when they met on a dat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

app. A little more than a year later, they got engaged<br />

at the beach <strong>in</strong> South Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong>, the<br />

<strong>are</strong>a w<strong>here</strong> they’d taken one of their first day<br />

trips as a couple.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y had traditional elements to their<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g but with a few twists. For their unity<br />

ceremony, they chose to braid three cords to<br />

represent the verse from Ecclesiastes 4:12. “I<br />

liked the symbolism beh<strong>in</strong>d this Bible verse, <strong>and</strong><br />

now we have a keepsake that we put up as décor<br />

<strong>in</strong> our liv<strong>in</strong>g room,” she says.<br />

Instead of a bouquet toss, Kimberly gave<br />

her bouquet to her gr<strong>and</strong>pa <strong>in</strong> memory of her<br />

gr<strong>and</strong>ma, who passed away four months earlier.<br />

It was also sentimental because Kimberly <strong>and</strong><br />

Grant’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g date was also her gr<strong>and</strong>p<strong>are</strong>nts’<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g anniversary.<br />

Kimberly’s favorite wedd<strong>in</strong>g day moment<br />

was when Grant dipped to kiss her at the end<br />

of the aisle after be<strong>in</strong>g announced as husb<strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>and</strong> wife.<br />

<strong>The</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g had funny moments, too. Grant<br />

loved walk<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the reception to “Brass Monkey”<br />

by the Beastie Boys. Kimberly <strong>and</strong> her best<br />

friends danced to an “aerobic workout” rout<strong>in</strong>e<br />

they created back <strong>in</strong> high school.<br />

Kimberly laughs, rec<strong>all</strong><strong>in</strong>g how troublesome<br />

her veil was on the w<strong>in</strong>dy day. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the first<br />

look, the veil flew out of her hair <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>to the air.<br />

“Thankfully our photographer snatched it before<br />

it was lost <strong>in</strong> the river,” she says, not<strong>in</strong>g her sister<br />

had to hold onto the veil dur<strong>in</strong>g the ceremony<br />

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<strong>The</strong> d<strong>in</strong>ner menu featured the couple’s favorite<br />

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SARAH & JON<br />

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<strong>Sacramento</strong> native Sarah met Jon on the dat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

app OkCupid. “Jon was mov<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

from Colorado to be closer to his brother,” she<br />

sh<strong>are</strong>s. “Although he was orig<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />

an easy-breezy, casual connection, he wound up<br />

f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g his best friend. Sorry S<strong>in</strong>gle Jon, you’re<br />

out!”<br />

Jon planned to propose to Sarah dur<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

family trip to Kona, Hawaii, <strong>in</strong> November 2017.<br />

Jon, Sarah <strong>and</strong> her best friend Michelle took a<br />

snorkel<strong>in</strong>g cruise. “We were the first two <strong>in</strong> the<br />

water, <strong>and</strong> he said ‘Why don’t we see how the<br />

underwater camera works? Take a video,’” she<br />

remembers. “While I was try<strong>in</strong>g to film underwater,<br />

Jon dove down <strong>and</strong> unrolled a waterproof<br />

‘Will you marry me?’ sign”. On the boat ride back<br />

to the hotel, sp<strong>in</strong>ner dolph<strong>in</strong>s followed the boat<br />

for a few miles. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to the couple, even<br />

the capta<strong>in</strong> said that the dolph<strong>in</strong>s never hang<br />

around that long <strong>and</strong> must be celebrat<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

engagement.<br />

Sarah <strong>and</strong> Jon had a few must-haves <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d<br />

for their big day: grilled cheese for d<strong>in</strong>ner, an<br />

amaz<strong>in</strong>g DJ that would make people get up <strong>and</strong><br />

dance <strong>and</strong> a relaxed venue. <strong>The</strong>y only needed to<br />

visit one venue to make their choice of location<br />

<strong>and</strong> Drewski’s food truck was already a familiar<br />

site at many local events <strong>and</strong> serves “a mean<br />

grilled cheese.”<br />

Sarah says the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g stages of plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

were def<strong>in</strong>itely the easiest <strong>and</strong> most fun. “You<br />

can throw out <strong>all</strong> sorts of ideas <strong>and</strong> see what<br />

sticks. Let’s have lightsabers! What about cornhole?<br />

Can we have the dogs t<strong>here</strong>? Oh look, they<br />

have tater tots!”<br />

As self-proclaimed Star Wars nerds, Sarah<br />

<strong>and</strong> Jon decided early on they wanted the wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to happen on May 4th (you know, May the<br />

Fourth be with you). “Lightsaber <strong>and</strong> Millennium<br />

Falcon guest books? Check! Chewie roar at the<br />

kiss? Check! Table numbers with photos <strong>all</strong> of<br />

our cats <strong>and</strong> dogs <strong>and</strong> favorite foster animals?<br />

Check,” beams the bride. Sarah works at the<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> SPCA so they wanted to also fit <strong>in</strong><br />

the animals somew<strong>here</strong>.<br />

Both ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception were held at<br />

<strong>The</strong> Barn at Second W<strong>in</strong>d. “It was like a large<br />

family gather<strong>in</strong>g with the party tables hoot<strong>in</strong>’<br />

<strong>and</strong> holler<strong>in</strong>’ dur<strong>in</strong>g speeches <strong>and</strong> d<strong>in</strong>ner,” says<br />

Sarah. “Our favorite moments <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>all</strong> the<br />

guys (Jon, both dads, brothers) hav<strong>in</strong>g a ‘dance<br />

off’ to “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred.<br />

My dad killed it <strong>and</strong> didn’t leave the dance<br />

floor <strong>all</strong> night!”<br />

While Sarah says the vows were the<br />

most memorable of the day, Jon rem<strong>in</strong>isces<br />

about the “no look, first look”<br />

photos. “Up until that po<strong>in</strong>t, I was a nervous<br />

wreck, but as soon as I felt Sarah’s<br />

h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> heard her voice, it was the<br />

biggest swell of joy I’ve ever felt.” OO<br />

—Darren Elms<br />

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It was like a large family<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>g with the party tables<br />

hoot<strong>in</strong>’ <strong>and</strong> holler<strong>in</strong>’ dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

speeches <strong>and</strong> d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />

—Sarah<br />

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TRINA &<br />

JASON<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

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Tr<strong>in</strong>a <strong>and</strong> Jason met on OkCupid with a 96 percent<br />

match of their profiles. “We talked for a<br />

little over two weeks from ‘good morn<strong>in</strong>g’ to<br />

‘goodnight’ <strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y had our first date <strong>in</strong> Santa<br />

Monica,” sh<strong>are</strong>s Tr<strong>in</strong>a.<br />

Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Jason, “Tr<strong>in</strong>a had always told<br />

me she wanted to see ‘blue’ water. I had been to<br />

the Caribbean isl<strong>and</strong>s before <strong>and</strong> knew exactly<br />

what she meant,” he says. When it came time<br />

to propose, Jason used this to plan the perfect<br />

proposal, “We planned a week-long cruise vacation<br />

<strong>in</strong> April of 2017. I used her excitement <strong>and</strong><br />

anticipation of her first big trip as a convenient<br />

distraction to pull off a proposal.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple only had a few th<strong>in</strong>gs that they<br />

put as priority for their big day. “<strong>The</strong> first was that<br />

I had to be b<strong>are</strong>foot on the beach,” says Tr<strong>in</strong>a.<br />

“Second, we wanted to do someth<strong>in</strong>g to honor<br />

my p<strong>are</strong>nts who had passed.”<br />

Choos<strong>in</strong>g a dest<strong>in</strong>ation wedd<strong>in</strong>g, Tr<strong>in</strong>a <strong>and</strong><br />

Jason had the ch<strong>all</strong>enge of plann<strong>in</strong>g an event<br />

six hours away. Thankfully they hired a planner<br />

to ease the process. Says the bride, “It was a bit<br />

stressful not be<strong>in</strong>g t<strong>here</strong> to see the fabric <strong>and</strong><br />

the colors <strong>in</strong> person or even taste the cake, but<br />

we just had to trust that they would make the<br />

day what we wanted. I had to let<br />

go of a lot of expectations <strong>and</strong><br />

just look forward to a beautiful<br />

day with our closest friends <strong>and</strong><br />

family.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> beautiful <strong>and</strong> personal<br />

ceremony took place on the<br />

beach near sunset. “We asked<br />

Jason’s brother to get orda<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

so he could marry us, s<strong>in</strong>ce he<br />

was such a crucial part of our dat<strong>in</strong>g history <strong>and</strong><br />

knew us so well,” says Tr<strong>in</strong>a. “He was comical but<br />

heartfelt <strong>and</strong> made everyone simultaneously<br />

laugh <strong>and</strong> cry with <strong>in</strong>side jokes, quotes from <strong>The</strong><br />

Lord of <strong>The</strong> R<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> sentiment.” <strong>The</strong>y also left<br />

a chair reserved <strong>in</strong> the front, <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>stead of be<strong>in</strong>g<br />

walked down the aisle, Tr<strong>in</strong>a walked by herself<br />

<strong>and</strong> sat a special bouquet of flowers down for<br />

her p<strong>are</strong>nts.<br />

Guests moved <strong>in</strong>side the Monterey Beach<br />

House w<strong>here</strong> they were greeted with an open bar<br />

<strong>and</strong> three h<strong>and</strong>picked signature cocktails. Tr<strong>in</strong>a<br />

danced with Jason’s dad for the father/daughter<br />

dance. “We had a lot of kids present so we had a<br />

bonfire with s’mores <strong>and</strong> hired a helper to watch<br />

them for a bit so the adults could enjoy the party.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple especi<strong>all</strong>y enjoyed hav<strong>in</strong>g some<br />

alone time through the day <strong>and</strong> even<strong>in</strong>g. “We<br />

hadn’t seen each other <strong>in</strong> two months prior to<br />

the wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> wound up hav<strong>in</strong>g such a short<br />

trip out to get married due to my new job, so<br />

we opted for a first look,” says Tr<strong>in</strong>a. “This was<br />

perfect, <strong>and</strong> I am so happy we did it that way.”<br />

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MACKENZIE & COLIN<br />

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In the long-st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g tradition of fated romances,<br />

college sweethearts Mackenzie <strong>and</strong> Col<strong>in</strong> met<br />

<strong>in</strong> pass<strong>in</strong>g through mutual friends th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g they<br />

would likely not cross each other’s paths aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Though they lost touch <strong>in</strong>iti<strong>all</strong>y, only a few weeks<br />

later they learned they had been orbit<strong>in</strong>g each<br />

other for weeks attend<strong>in</strong>g the same class. <strong>The</strong>ir<br />

spark was undeniable <strong>and</strong> as the years went by<br />

their love for each other grew to immeasurable<br />

proportions.<br />

While on an adventurous trip through Europe,<br />

Col<strong>in</strong> proposed dur<strong>in</strong>g a romantic picnic<br />

at the Eiffel Tower. Mackenzie says it was picture<br />

perfect <strong>and</strong> “felt like a proposal from the movies.”<br />

Just under a year later they were married <strong>in</strong><br />

a ceremony that is best described as uniquely<br />

classic <strong>and</strong> romantic. Though they kept their<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> the familiar styl<strong>in</strong>gs of traditional<br />

nuptials, Mackenzie knew it was more important<br />

that their deep passion for each other be reflected<br />

<strong>in</strong> their vows than to follow a format that<br />

didn’t quite suit them.<br />

Upon reflection, Mackenzie says one of<br />

the most def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g moments for her was their<br />

exchange of vows dur<strong>in</strong>g their first look. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

chose not to have the moment photographed,<br />

<strong>in</strong>stead focus<strong>in</strong>g on the emotions <strong>and</strong> moment<br />

at h<strong>and</strong>. “That was us decid<strong>in</strong>g to do what was<br />

most important to us on our wedd<strong>in</strong>g day—<br />

enjoy<strong>in</strong>g each other,” she expla<strong>in</strong>s. <strong>The</strong> couple<br />

omitted other traditions, choos<strong>in</strong>g to have<br />

Makenzie’s cous<strong>in</strong> officiate the wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>stead<br />

of a religious officiant, add<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> other aspects<br />

to their ceremony that felt more authentic to<br />

them. “Another unique th<strong>in</strong>g that we did to start<br />

off the ceremony was give roses to each other’s<br />

p<strong>are</strong>nts. We thanked them for rais<strong>in</strong>g the people<br />

we fell <strong>in</strong> love with,” Mackenzie highlights.<br />

Consider<strong>in</strong>g Mackenzie <strong>and</strong> Col<strong>in</strong> had been<br />

committed to each other for many years prior to<br />

gett<strong>in</strong>g married, they wanted their wedd<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

reflect that well-grounded love to their guests.<br />

“Our ceremony consisted of our love<br />

story, reasons why we fell <strong>in</strong> love <strong>and</strong><br />

what marriage means to us,” she says,<br />

<strong>and</strong>, of course, a heavy dose of celebratory<br />

festivities. <strong>The</strong> bride was able to<br />

cultivate a heady atmosp<strong>here</strong> of s<strong>in</strong>cere<br />

emotions <strong>and</strong> raucous celebration, just<br />

as unique <strong>and</strong> authentic as their love.<br />

Though she says not much has<br />

changed <strong>in</strong> their relationship after<br />

marriage, mostly because their life<br />

together has been long s<strong>in</strong>ce established,<br />

Mackenzie stresses, “However,<br />

we <strong>are</strong> tak<strong>in</strong>g marriage very seriously,<br />

<strong>and</strong> I feel like that has added a sense<br />

of maturity <strong>and</strong> responsibility to our<br />

relationship.” <strong>The</strong>y will be honeymoon<strong>in</strong>g<br />

across Asia soon, add<strong>in</strong>g<br />

another adventure to the love <strong>and</strong><br />

life they sh<strong>are</strong>. OO— Abigail Blank<br />

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we did to start off the ceremony was<br />

give roses to each other’s p<strong>are</strong>nts. We<br />

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we fell <strong>in</strong> love with.<br />

—Mackenzie<br />

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EMILY & DYLAN<br />

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Ra<strong>in</strong> on your wedd<strong>in</strong>g day is considered<br />

lucky. Let’s just say Emily<br />

<strong>and</strong> Dylan <strong>are</strong> feel<strong>in</strong>g very lucky!<br />

That’s because it ra<strong>in</strong>ed while the<br />

two exchanged vows dur<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

outdoor ceremony at the UC Davis<br />

Alumni Center.<br />

<strong>The</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al plan was for the<br />

couple to marry at Putah Creek<br />

Lodge but when the forecast<br />

c<strong>all</strong>ed for ra<strong>in</strong>, Emily <strong>and</strong> Dylan<br />

switched their venue just two<br />

days before the wedd<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

“We got umbrellas for everyone <strong>and</strong> walked<br />

down the aisle <strong>in</strong> the ra<strong>in</strong>,” says Emily. “We cut<br />

down the ceremony quite a bit so that we<br />

wouldn’t <strong>all</strong> have to be <strong>in</strong> the ra<strong>in</strong> for too long. It<br />

poured dur<strong>in</strong>g the ceremony, <strong>and</strong>, of course, let<br />

up almost right afterwards.”<br />

While the whole celebration was orig<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y<br />

supposed to be <strong>all</strong> outdoors, the plan B meant<br />

the reception was held <strong>in</strong>doors. <strong>The</strong> couple <strong>and</strong><br />

their 90 guests —<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g many of Dylan’s family<br />

from Irel<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Emily’s family from Southern<br />

<strong>California</strong>—were comfy <strong>in</strong>side.<br />

Emily was excited pre-ceremony <strong>and</strong> rec<strong>all</strong>s<br />

everyth<strong>in</strong>g felt “unreal.” She says it was, “like we<br />

were play<strong>in</strong>g make believe except that I was <strong>in</strong><br />

a wedd<strong>in</strong>g dress <strong>and</strong> he was <strong>in</strong> a suit <strong>and</strong> tie.”<br />

Dylan loved see<strong>in</strong>g his bride <strong>in</strong> her full gown<br />

<strong>and</strong> makeup for the first time at the venue. “It<br />

made the whole th<strong>in</strong>g feel real <strong>in</strong> a way noth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

else did,” he says.<br />

<strong>The</strong> two first met at UC Davis, w<strong>here</strong> they<br />

had the same major: wildlife, fish <strong>and</strong> conservation<br />

biology. She’s an environmental<br />

scientist <strong>and</strong> he’s a<br />

biologist. <strong>The</strong>y dated for three<br />

years, <strong>and</strong> then Dylan proposed<br />

to Emily while the two were vacation<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> Madrid.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y spent a year plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

their dream wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> then<br />

those plans changed majorly the<br />

week before the big day. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

weat<strong>here</strong>d the storm though <strong>and</strong><br />

credit their vendors with mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

it a success.<br />

“I felt like the only th<strong>in</strong>g I had to worry about<br />

on my wedd<strong>in</strong>g day was gett<strong>in</strong>g married <strong>and</strong><br />

hav<strong>in</strong>g fun, <strong>and</strong> I thank my amaz<strong>in</strong>g vendors<br />

for that,” says Emily, who’s grateful for her wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

coord<strong>in</strong>ator <strong>and</strong> venue coord<strong>in</strong>ator, both of<br />

whom helped modify the wedd<strong>in</strong>g plans.<br />

She was both surprised <strong>and</strong> impressed by<br />

how many photos they took, which gave them<br />

an opportunity <strong>in</strong>teract with <strong>all</strong> of their guests.<br />

“We got to talk to almost everyone at least a<br />

little bit,” she says.<br />

Dylan was surprised that he wasn’t anxious<br />

on the wedd<strong>in</strong>g day. “Excitement took over <strong>and</strong><br />

replaced <strong>all</strong> the stress of the plann<strong>in</strong>g,” he says.<br />

“Know<strong>in</strong>g that the day you have been talk<strong>in</strong>g<br />

about <strong>and</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g for is f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y t<strong>here</strong>.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> newlyweds, who <strong>are</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g a honeymoon<br />

to Barcelona later this year, advise other<br />

couples to have a cont<strong>in</strong>gency plan <strong>and</strong> to work<br />

with a wedd<strong>in</strong>g coord<strong>in</strong>ator. “I didn’t worry at <strong>all</strong><br />

on my wedd<strong>in</strong>g day,” says Emily. “It was great.”<br />

OO —Kristen Castillo<br />

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LAUREN & BRYCE<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TWO TWENTY PHOTOS<br />

Lauren <strong>and</strong> Bryce met <strong>in</strong> high school. “My friend<br />

wanted to sit at the same lunch table that her<br />

crush was sitt<strong>in</strong>g at, but she was too nervous<br />

to sit t<strong>here</strong> alone,” rec<strong>all</strong>s Lauren. “I sat with her<br />

<strong>and</strong> met an unfamiliar face at the table: Bryce!<br />

We <strong>in</strong>stantly connected <strong>and</strong> became extremely<br />

close friends as time went on.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> sweethearts became engaged dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a trip to Universal Studios for Bryce’s 25th<br />

birthday. “Bryce asked my best friend, Kayleigh,<br />

to stealthily follow us around at Universal <strong>and</strong><br />

record him propos<strong>in</strong>g to me, <strong>and</strong> I had no idea<br />

that she was even t<strong>here</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g our trip,” sh<strong>are</strong>s<br />

Lauren. Later <strong>in</strong> the day, Bryce bought Lauren a<br />

C<strong>in</strong>nabon, her favorite, <strong>and</strong> began ask<strong>in</strong>g r<strong>and</strong>om<br />

questions such as “would you rather adopt<br />

a bear or a rabbit?” “After I answered a few questions,<br />

I took a huge bite of the C<strong>in</strong>nabon, <strong>and</strong> that<br />

is when Bryce asked THE question.”<br />

Lauren <strong>and</strong> Bryce <strong>are</strong> both easygo<strong>in</strong>g, chill<br />

people who love food. “We expected to have an<br />

easy wedd<strong>in</strong>g day with delicious food <strong>and</strong> cake<br />

to eat,” says the bride. With the help of Lauren’s<br />

mom <strong>and</strong> their wedd<strong>in</strong>g planner, the vision for<br />

the wedd<strong>in</strong>g came together perfectly without<br />

much stress. “My favorite time was f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g my<br />

dream dress <strong>in</strong> my sm<strong>all</strong> hometown, Elmira, New<br />

York,” she says. “My dress was one of the few<br />

th<strong>in</strong>gs I had a vision for.”<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple planned a short <strong>and</strong> simple ceremony<br />

at the Tsakopoulos Library G<strong>all</strong>eria filled<br />

with a ton of love <strong>and</strong> laughter. “I would say it was<br />

a sweet, personal experience that we were honored<br />

to sh<strong>are</strong> with people we love,” says Lauren.<br />

“<strong>The</strong>re was no guest t<strong>here</strong> that we did not person<strong>all</strong>y<br />

know, <strong>and</strong> that was extra special to us.”<br />

Guests then went upstairs for cocktail hour<br />

while their amaz<strong>in</strong>g team transformed the downstairs<br />

<strong>are</strong>a for the reception. “Our reception was<br />

high energy <strong>and</strong> extremely fun. After the food<br />

was served, first <strong>and</strong> family dances were done<br />

<strong>and</strong> toasts were made, it seemed as if the dance<br />

floor was never empty,” remembers Lauren. “In<br />

fact, every s<strong>in</strong>gle person was on the dance floor.<br />

As a dancer, that meant the world to me.”<br />

Both Lauren <strong>and</strong> Bryce say the absolute<br />

best part of the day was say<strong>in</strong>g their vows to<br />

each other <strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y becom<strong>in</strong>g husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

wife. Notes Lauren, “We spent 20 months plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

our wedd<strong>in</strong>g, but we spent years <strong>and</strong> years<br />

imag<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g what it would be like to be married.”<br />

OO —Darren Elms<br />

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that we were honored to sh<strong>are</strong> with people<br />

we love. <strong>The</strong>re was no guest t<strong>here</strong> that<br />

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extra special to us.<br />

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ALYSSA &<br />

CODY<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

CHUCK ROBERTS PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Alyssa <strong>and</strong> Cody, who met while work<strong>in</strong>g at a<br />

m<strong>in</strong>i golf course <strong>and</strong> arcade, dated for six years<br />

before gett<strong>in</strong>g engaged.<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g the romantic proposal, Cody presented<br />

Alyssa with a dark gray wooden box with<br />

tw<strong>in</strong>kl<strong>in</strong>g lights sh<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>side. He had drilled<br />

holes to the sides <strong>and</strong> top of the box <strong>in</strong> the pattern<br />

of different constellations. It was perfect<br />

s<strong>in</strong>ce they like to walk at night <strong>and</strong> try to name<br />

the different constellations. A year <strong>and</strong> a half later,<br />

they married surrounded by 85 guests at W<strong>in</strong>e &<br />

Roses Hotel, Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Spa.<br />

<strong>The</strong> chose a sunset ceremony which gave<br />

them a lot of time for first look photos before the<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g. “As soon as I saw him, I felt <strong>all</strong> my nerves<br />

vanish <strong>and</strong> I knew everyth<strong>in</strong>g would be perfect,”<br />

says Alyssa. “See<strong>in</strong>g him just felt like be<strong>in</strong>g home.”<br />

Cody says he was “overjoyed” when he first<br />

saw Alyssa. “She was beautiful <strong>and</strong> looked extra<br />

fancy like I had never seen.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir wedd<strong>in</strong>g aesthetic was romantic, natural<br />

<strong>and</strong> floral, with a touch of rustic. <strong>The</strong>y chose<br />

the venue’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g garden for their ceremony,<br />

w<strong>here</strong> they exchanged vows under two t<strong>all</strong> trees.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple worked with their officiant to plan<br />

a very personal ceremony, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g read<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

vows they’d written. “It very special. She is usu<strong>all</strong>y<br />

very shy <strong>and</strong> nervous <strong>in</strong> front of crowds but when<br />

she spoke her vows to me she did<br />

so with confidence <strong>and</strong> s<strong>in</strong>cerity,”<br />

says Cody.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y also had a rose ceremony<br />

for their respective mothers. Plus<br />

they had a photo taken of their<br />

h<strong>and</strong>s together, with their wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

r<strong>in</strong>gs, over the bouquet.<br />

“I felt strangely calm dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

ceremony as if it was just Cody <strong>and</strong> me without<br />

everyone watch<strong>in</strong>g,” says the bride. “Even though<br />

I th<strong>in</strong>k I still sounded nervous.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir reception <strong>in</strong> the Garden B<strong>all</strong>room featured<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ner, an ombre cake <strong>and</strong> a late-night<br />

snack. Cody designed their cake topper which<br />

had a copper “S” for their last name. Alyssa loved<br />

the cake, the centerpieces <strong>and</strong> the lights around<br />

the trees outside the w<strong>in</strong>dows of the b<strong>all</strong>room.<br />

She had a special moment when she danced<br />

with her papa dur<strong>in</strong>g a gr<strong>and</strong>father/gr<strong>and</strong>daughter<br />

dance. “He walked me down the aisle, but<br />

I may have forgotten to mention that we were<br />

go<strong>in</strong>g to dance together as well,” she says. “It<br />

was re<strong>all</strong>y special, <strong>and</strong> I don’t th<strong>in</strong>k t<strong>here</strong> was a<br />

dry eye <strong>in</strong> the house.”<br />

Alyssa, who used a wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g book<br />

to help her stay organized, advises other couples<br />

to plan early <strong>and</strong> try not to stress.<br />

“Everyth<strong>in</strong>g came together exactly the way<br />

we wanted,” says Alyssa, who wore dusk blue<br />

heels, her gr<strong>and</strong>mother’s r<strong>in</strong>g, a garter from the<br />

mother of the groom <strong>and</strong> a sixpence <strong>in</strong> her shoe<br />

given to her by the matron of honor.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple have not yet<br />

planned their honeymoon, but<br />

would like to travel to Icel<strong>and</strong> or<br />

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KATHRYN & ROBERT<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY 2G20C WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Walk<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> to the first shift at Hoppy Brew<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Company, the first person Katie saw was her cute<br />

new coworker, Rob—<strong>and</strong> she immediately knew<br />

she was go<strong>in</strong>g to love this job.<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir similar senses of humor drew the couple<br />

closer together, <strong>and</strong> Katie appreciated Rob’s<br />

calm <strong>and</strong> patient demeanor. <strong>The</strong>y dated for two<br />

<strong>and</strong> a half years before Rob made plans to pop<br />

the question.<br />

He had coord<strong>in</strong>ated a girls’ night for Katie<br />

<strong>and</strong> her friend, <strong>and</strong> fibbed that he would be at<br />

his cous<strong>in</strong>’s house, <strong>all</strong> the while, plann<strong>in</strong>g to have<br />

Katie’s friend br<strong>in</strong>g her to Capitol Park w<strong>here</strong> he<br />

would be wait<strong>in</strong>g to propose. As it turns out, the<br />

secrecy <strong>and</strong> red-herr<strong>in</strong>g plans weren’t necessary.<br />

Katie later admitted to know<strong>in</strong>g more than she<br />

was supposed to about the true plans for the<br />

even<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

“Let’s just say I highly suspected he was go<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to propose because I had done some pretty<br />

extensive snoop<strong>in</strong>g,” she says. “I don’t have a lot<br />

of chill to start with <strong>and</strong> then when you add <strong>in</strong> a<br />

potential proposal…well, let’s just say it wasn’t a<br />

surprise, but it was still a nice day!”<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce Rob was <strong>in</strong> school at the time, Katie<br />

took on a lot of the wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g though<br />

they both rec<strong>all</strong> particularly enjoy<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

various tast<strong>in</strong>gs they did dur<strong>in</strong>g their vendor<br />

search. <strong>The</strong> pair knew they wanted<br />

an outdoor wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong>, <strong>and</strong><br />

they wanted to be able to do it while Rob<br />

was on break from school. After conferr<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with friends <strong>and</strong> family, the date was quickly<br />

narrowed down to 8/18/18 (the easy-to-remember<br />

number pattern was just a happy<br />

co<strong>in</strong>cidence).<br />

<strong>The</strong> ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception took place right<br />

along the American River <strong>in</strong> true, classic <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

style with Katie’s brother act<strong>in</strong>g as the<br />

officiant. <strong>The</strong>y even had a surprise visit from a<br />

riverboat that stopped to take <strong>in</strong> the beautiful<br />

scenery before blast<strong>in</strong>g KC <strong>and</strong> <strong>The</strong> Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e<br />

B<strong>and</strong>’s “Shake Your Booty” to mark the occasion.<br />

“I didn’t even crack a smile at the time, but now<br />

it’s pretty funny,” Katie says.<br />

<strong>The</strong> reception tent was beautifully decorated<br />

with lush blooms <strong>and</strong> greenery, <strong>and</strong> romantic<br />

tw<strong>in</strong>kl<strong>in</strong>g lights strung up overhead, while guests<br />

enjoyed a full bar, d<strong>in</strong>ner, danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> games<br />

like Jenga, cornhole, <strong>and</strong> a photo booth with fun<br />

props, along with an impressive dessert bar <strong>and</strong><br />

gelato station.<br />

One of the most treasured moments the couple<br />

has from that even<strong>in</strong>g was when they went to<br />

the bowl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>all</strong>ey at 1 a.m. because they just didn’t<br />

want the night to end.<br />

“It has been almost five years s<strong>in</strong>ce I met Rob<br />

<strong>and</strong> very little of that time has been what I would<br />

have predicted,” Katie says. “I’m look<strong>in</strong>g forward<br />

to the many adventures we’ll have together.”<br />

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My brother was our officiant, <strong>and</strong> it was so special to<br />

have someone who knew <strong>and</strong> loved us perform the ceremony.<br />

When we got to the end, my brother slipped <strong>in</strong> a Friends<br />

reference (our favorite TV show) that had us both almost<br />

doubled over from laughter.<br />

—Katie<br />

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KARA &<br />

ANDREW<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

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Kara <strong>and</strong> Drew first met at Disney’s<br />

Hollywood Studios at Walt<br />

Disney World through one of her<br />

best friends <strong>and</strong> roommate. “I was<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g as a Disney cast member,<br />

so visit<strong>in</strong>g the parks was a frequent<br />

<strong>and</strong> fun activity,” she says.<br />

“I knew very quickly that Drew<br />

was ‘the one’ that I was meant to<br />

sh<strong>are</strong> my life with. He is the most<br />

genu<strong>in</strong>e, k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>and</strong> thoughtful person<br />

I have ever known.” <strong>The</strong> couple lived together<br />

<strong>in</strong> Florida until 2015 when they moved on to new<br />

adventures <strong>in</strong> <strong>California</strong>.<br />

Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Drew, propos<strong>in</strong>g to Kara was<br />

never a matter of if but when. “It was pretty safe<br />

to assume that Disney would be a part of my<br />

proposal,” he says. “I decided to create a scavenger<br />

hunt <strong>throughout</strong> both Disney parks.” At the<br />

f<strong>in</strong>al stop, <strong>in</strong> front of Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Drew<br />

tapped her on the shoulder <strong>and</strong> took their love<br />

<strong>and</strong> commitment to the next level.<br />

<strong>The</strong> newly engaged couple loved the idea of<br />

hav<strong>in</strong>g a sm<strong>all</strong>, <strong>in</strong>timate wedd<strong>in</strong>g surrounded by<br />

their closest friends <strong>and</strong> family. “Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s was<br />

the perfect venue to throw a romantic fairytale<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g with subtle Disney touches,” says Kara.<br />

“We loved the look of classic white florals with<br />

greenery <strong>and</strong> touches of dusty blue.” <strong>The</strong>y also<br />

wanted their families to play a huge role <strong>in</strong> the<br />

day. Kara’s sister was her matron of<br />

honor <strong>and</strong> Drew’s dad was his best<br />

man. Kara’s dad also officiated the<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Kara worked closely with Danielle<br />

Roe Events to collaborate<br />

on her vision <strong>and</strong> learn from an<br />

expert. “I loved be<strong>in</strong>g a bride <strong>and</strong><br />

loved plann<strong>in</strong>g every detail,” she<br />

says. “I never could f<strong>in</strong>d exactly<br />

the <strong>in</strong>spiration for my dream<br />

fairytale wedd<strong>in</strong>g onl<strong>in</strong>e, so I<br />

worked endlessly to come up<br />

with creative ways to add Disney<br />

<strong>in</strong> an elegant <strong>and</strong> unique way.”<br />

At the <strong>in</strong>door reception at<br />

Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s, they arranged the tables <strong>and</strong> chairs<br />

<strong>in</strong> a circular arrangement surround<strong>in</strong>g the dance<br />

floor. “S<strong>in</strong>ce our wedd<strong>in</strong>g was sm<strong>all</strong>er, we wanted<br />

people to be close to the fun on the dance floor<br />

even if they opted to stay at their seat,” sh<strong>are</strong>s<br />

the bride. “We love to dance, but we love heartfelt<br />

toasts even more, so we truly enjoyed the<br />

thoughtful <strong>and</strong> lov<strong>in</strong>g words <strong>and</strong> well wishes<br />

from our closest family <strong>and</strong> friends.”<br />

Drew knew how much Kara loves hear<strong>in</strong>g<br />

him s<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> play piano. He secretly worked with<br />

their DJ <strong>and</strong> planner to coord<strong>in</strong>ate a moment <strong>in</strong><br />

the reception w<strong>here</strong> he played <strong>and</strong> sang one of<br />

her favorite songs, “Extraord<strong>in</strong>ary Magic” by Ben<br />

Rector. “I was so surprised <strong>and</strong><br />

blown away by the beautiful<br />

<strong>and</strong> lov<strong>in</strong>g gesture,” Kara says.<br />

“He even created a slideshow<br />

of photos of us as kids <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>throughout</strong> our relationship!<br />

It was such an emotional moment<br />

<strong>and</strong> I am thankful every<br />

day for that memory.” OO<br />

—Darren Elms<br />

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Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s was the perfect venue to throw a romantic<br />

fairytale wedd<strong>in</strong>g with subtle Disney touches.<br />

—Kara<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

t<br />

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PHOTOGRAPHER Ashley Baumgartner Photography & C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

ashleybaumgartner.com | See ad on page 233<br />

WEDDING PLANNER Danielle Roe Events<br />

danielleroeevents.com | See ad on page 233<br />

RENTALS St<strong>and</strong>ard Party Rentals<br />

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MARLENA & RYAN<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERICA BALDWIN PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Marlena <strong>and</strong> Ryan met <strong>in</strong> Walnut Creek, w<strong>here</strong><br />

each had relocated for work. <strong>The</strong>y matched on<br />

a dat<strong>in</strong>g site, <strong>and</strong> Ryan asked her to go out to a<br />

local beer bar. “We chatted <strong>and</strong> ended up shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a pizza,” remembers Marlena. “After the date<br />

I told my sister I’d f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y met someone I wanted<br />

to spend more time with.” Ryan consulted his<br />

best friend on how to arrange date two. Over the<br />

next year, they spent dates at farmers’ markets,<br />

w<strong>in</strong>eries <strong>and</strong> explor<strong>in</strong>g the coast before Ryan<br />

proposed on the beach <strong>in</strong> Capitola.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple’s biggest priority for the wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

was to have their friends <strong>and</strong> family with<br />

them. Hav<strong>in</strong>g their help made an otherwise<br />

overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g process much more manageable.<br />

Marlena says the best moment of the wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g was when they f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y decided on<br />

hav<strong>in</strong>g the reception at Backroad V<strong>in</strong>es W<strong>in</strong>ery.<br />

“Decid<strong>in</strong>g to have the reception t<strong>here</strong> fit our<br />

personalities perfectly <strong>and</strong> set our reception<br />

aga<strong>in</strong>st the most beautiful backdrop we could<br />

imag<strong>in</strong>e,” she says.<br />

<strong>The</strong> pair exchanged vows at a Catholic ceremony<br />

at the chapel at Sa<strong>in</strong>t Mary’s College,<br />

w<strong>here</strong> Marlena studied. “My mom walked me<br />

down the aisle,” she says. As Ryan’s father is a<br />

fermentation eng<strong>in</strong>eer, the priest, Father Hai,<br />

rem<strong>in</strong>ded Ryan to treat their love like the process<br />

of fermentation, an experiment to yield great<br />

results. “We th<strong>in</strong>k this metaphor may have been<br />

lost on the audience, but we found it hilarious,”<br />

says the bride. “It’s quickly become an <strong>in</strong>side<br />

joke between the two of us—‘ferment our love!’”<br />

D<strong>in</strong>ner at the reception was served family<br />

style so guests could pass the food around the<br />

table <strong>and</strong> connect with others. <strong>The</strong>y also had a<br />

live b<strong>and</strong> with traditional Arabic music, a surprise<br />

professional belly dancer, as well as a DJ. “Our<br />

dance floor was packed the whole night,” Marlena<br />

says. “We had a huge dessert bar as well as<br />

a taco truck <strong>and</strong> a silent disco toward the end<br />

of the reception.”<br />

Marlena says Ryan <strong>and</strong> she often leave little<br />

notes for each other to f<strong>in</strong>d. For our wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

day, they decided to write letters to each other<br />

to read privately before the ceremony. “We<br />

were excited to make our public commitment<br />

through marriage, but also wanted to sneak<br />

<strong>in</strong> a private moment without a first look,” she<br />

says. “Our photographer skillfully captured<br />

us writ<strong>in</strong>g these notes <strong>and</strong> later read<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

letters that the other had written. This was<br />

the perfect way for us to beg<strong>in</strong> the next<br />

chapter of our lives.” OO— Darren Elms<br />

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Our dance floor was packed the<br />

whole night. We had a huge dessert bar<br />

as well as a taco truck <strong>and</strong> a silent disco<br />

toward the end of the reception.<br />

—Marlena<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

t<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Erica Baldw<strong>in</strong> Photography<br />

ericabaldw<strong>in</strong>photography.com<br />

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SHARLYN & IAN<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WHITE DAISY PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Marriage is <strong>all</strong> about compromise.<br />

Sharlyn <strong>and</strong> Ian started<br />

early when they compromised<br />

on their wedd<strong>in</strong>g expectations.<br />

“I wanted a bigger wedd<strong>in</strong>g,”<br />

he says. “Sharlyn<br />

wanted a re<strong>all</strong>y sm<strong>all</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

or elopement.”<br />

<strong>The</strong>y decided to marry<br />

<strong>in</strong> a f<strong>all</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> front of<br />

64 guests at Schrammsberg<br />

Estate. <strong>The</strong>y chose the ceremony<br />

<strong>and</strong> reception venue<br />

for its beauty <strong>and</strong> proximity to the groom’s<br />

hometown, as well as their budget needs.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple, who met at work—she’s a w<strong>in</strong>emaker<br />

<strong>and</strong> he’s a w<strong>in</strong>e cellar supervisor—dated<br />

for a year <strong>and</strong> a half, before gett<strong>in</strong>g engaged<br />

at the beach.<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir wedd<strong>in</strong>g nearly a year later was officiated<br />

by the groom’s best friend. Sharlyn <strong>and</strong><br />

Ian wrote their own vows <strong>and</strong> designed the<br />

20-m<strong>in</strong>ute ceremony. <strong>The</strong> couple didn’t have<br />

a wedd<strong>in</strong>g party but their respective sisters<br />

were witnesses.<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g their first look, the groom got a nose<br />

bleed due to the elevation <strong>and</strong> weather. Still,<br />

he didn’t let it spoil the moment. “See<strong>in</strong>g her<br />

<strong>and</strong> know<strong>in</strong>g what was about to happen was<br />

a very wonderful feel<strong>in</strong>g,” he says, c<strong>all</strong><strong>in</strong>g his<br />

bride “stunn<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />

Sharlyn was eager to say their “I do’s.” “I<br />

was re<strong>all</strong>y anxious <strong>and</strong> excited<br />

because <strong>all</strong> I wanted the<br />

entire day was to see him,”<br />

she says.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ceremony was the<br />

bride’s favorite part of the<br />

day. “Gett<strong>in</strong>g to make that<br />

commitment to each other<br />

was the best part,” she says,<br />

not<strong>in</strong>g she cried the entire<br />

time.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y wanted a simple<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>g with outdoorsy<br />

<strong>and</strong> slightly rustic vibes. <strong>The</strong>ir<br />

burgundy <strong>and</strong> peach color scheme was perfect<br />

for f<strong>all</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple <strong>and</strong> their guests enjoyed d<strong>in</strong>ner,<br />

cake <strong>and</strong> danc<strong>in</strong>g. “Dur<strong>in</strong>g our first dance, which<br />

we had taken lessons for, Ian almost dropped<br />

me dur<strong>in</strong>g our big f<strong>in</strong>ale dip,” says Sharlyn.<br />

“Thankfully he didn’t!”<br />

<strong>The</strong> day went fast but the couple made sure<br />

to savor some alone time. “We sh<strong>are</strong>d some<br />

appetizers <strong>and</strong> a glass of w<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> the office of<br />

the house on site,” he says.<br />

Ian’s favorite detail was a gift from his new<br />

wife: cuff l<strong>in</strong>ks that have the <strong>in</strong>ternal components<br />

of watches. He’s also a fan of the head<br />

piece Sharlyn made for herself.<br />

<strong>The</strong> bride appreciates the guestbook photo<br />

album, expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, “I loved gett<strong>in</strong>g to see pictures<br />

of everyone from the wedd<strong>in</strong>g next to the<br />

note they left for us.” OO—Kristen Castillo<br />

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I got stung by a wasp on my walk<br />

down the aisle. My leg was swollen from<br />

it for almost a month—talk about a<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g keepsake.<br />

—Sharlyn<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

t<br />

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whitedaisyphoto.com | See ad on page 22<br />

BRIDE’S HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST<br />

All Dolled Up Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artistry<br />

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CHRISTINA &<br />

RYAN<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

ANDREW & MELANIE PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

It has been said that slow <strong>and</strong> steady w<strong>in</strong>s the<br />

race <strong>and</strong> from the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g that is how Christ<strong>in</strong>a<br />

<strong>and</strong> Ryan have approached their relationship.<br />

Even though their connection was <strong>in</strong>stantaneous,<br />

the couple took their time <strong>and</strong> let love<br />

grow <strong>in</strong> its own time. “Tim<strong>in</strong>g was everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

because it <strong>all</strong>owed our relationship to grow at<br />

pivotal times <strong>in</strong> our lives,” expla<strong>in</strong>s Christ<strong>in</strong>a.<br />

When the time f<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y came for Ryan to propose,<br />

he planned a beautiful romantic d<strong>in</strong>ner<br />

while they were on a couple’s getaway. <strong>The</strong> sun<br />

was sett<strong>in</strong>g as Ryan got down on one knee <strong>and</strong><br />

a friendly stranger filmed a video of the entire<br />

moment. Christ<strong>in</strong>a says she was emotional dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

their meal. “At d<strong>in</strong>ner, a little girl at the table<br />

next to us was concerned about my tears <strong>and</strong><br />

it turned <strong>in</strong>to a lesson about happy tears <strong>and</strong><br />

love <strong>and</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>gs! Turns out their party was<br />

celebrat<strong>in</strong>g a 40th anniversary, <strong>and</strong> we sh<strong>are</strong>d a<br />

celebratory moment with them too,” she rec<strong>all</strong>s.<br />

Christ<strong>in</strong>a, with the help of planners <strong>and</strong><br />

professionals, created a wedd<strong>in</strong>g day that encompassed<br />

the traditions of classic American<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gs along with their religious beliefs. She<br />

says, “Our vows were a commitment to each<br />

other <strong>and</strong> a marriage modeled after the cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

unconditional love of God.” When reflect<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on the vibe of their reception, Christ<strong>in</strong>a says, “I<br />

wanted the vibe to be rich, warm <strong>and</strong> cozy,” add<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

“Our guests also helped achieve that with<br />

their laughter, conversation <strong>and</strong> over<strong>all</strong> joyful<br />

sounds of merriment.”<br />

Even though the bride had the help of others,<br />

she did not let herself become distracted<br />

by outside <strong>in</strong>fluences. Despite the fun <strong>and</strong> merriment,<br />

the true focus of the day was Christ<strong>in</strong>a<br />

<strong>and</strong> Ryan’s commitment to each other <strong>and</strong> their<br />

future together. “It was an important day, but it<br />

felt like the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of the rest of our lives,”<br />

she says.<br />

After <strong>all</strong> the toasts were made <strong>and</strong> the celebrations<br />

wound down, Christ<strong>in</strong>a looks back<br />

on the festivities as more than just a party.<br />

She says, “<strong>The</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g was a perfect culm<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

of our two lives com<strong>in</strong>g together. Our<br />

friends <strong>and</strong> family traveled from near <strong>and</strong> far<br />

<strong>and</strong> blended perfectly together <strong>in</strong> a celebration<br />

of our love <strong>and</strong> the life ahead of us!” As for<br />

what has changed most significantly for the<br />

couple s<strong>in</strong>ce they were married, it is easy for<br />

Christ<strong>in</strong>a. “We live together now! We get to be<br />

a part of each other’s day to day,” she says. OO<br />

—Abigail Blank<br />

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Our vows were a commitment to each other<br />

<strong>and</strong> a marriage modeled after the cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

unconditional love of God.<br />

—Christ<strong>in</strong>a<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

t<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER Andrew & Melanie Photography<br />

<strong>and</strong>rew<strong>and</strong>melanie.com | See ad on page 45<br />

WEDDING PLANNER AND EVENT DESIGNER<br />

Jenn Robirds Events | jennrobirdsevents.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

PAPERIE Little Bird Paper Company<br />

littlebirdpapercompany.com | See ad on page 41<br />

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ALEXIS & DILLAN<br />

PHOTOGRAPHY BY<br />

CHARLETON CHURCHILL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

Alexis <strong>and</strong> Dillan met <strong>in</strong> junior high, when she<br />

was <strong>in</strong> seventh grade <strong>and</strong> he was <strong>in</strong> eighth. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

had their first kiss at the movies <strong>and</strong> dated for<br />

a while before break<strong>in</strong>g up. <strong>The</strong>y stayed friends<br />

over the years <strong>and</strong> even went to prom together,<br />

eventu<strong>all</strong>y gett<strong>in</strong>g back together for good.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple dated more than five years before<br />

gett<strong>in</strong>g engaged <strong>in</strong> a memorable way: after<br />

a family d<strong>in</strong>ner at a restaurant, the server<br />

brought out a plate with a large Ch<strong>in</strong>ese food<br />

to-go conta<strong>in</strong>er that said, “Open Me.” Inside the<br />

conta<strong>in</strong>er? A large fortune cookie with a fortune<br />

that said, “I would be so fortunate to spend the<br />

rest of my life with you! Will you marry me?”<br />

Dillan got down on one knee <strong>and</strong> proposed. It<br />

was the same way he asked Alexis to prom years<br />

before! She said yes.<br />

Alexis, who loves p<strong>in</strong>k, <strong>and</strong> always dreamed<br />

of hav<strong>in</strong>g a “classy <strong>and</strong> sparkly” wedd<strong>in</strong>g started<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g their nuptials right away. <strong>The</strong> outdoor<br />

ceremony at Vizcaya <strong>Sacramento</strong> was short but<br />

sweet because the couple didn’t want everyone<br />

sitt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the hot summer sun. Alexis’s mother<br />

was her matron of honor <strong>and</strong> Dillan’s father was<br />

his best man.<br />

<strong>The</strong> couple had a first look <strong>and</strong> despite know<strong>in</strong>g<br />

each other s<strong>in</strong>ce they were kids, see<strong>in</strong>g each<br />

other for the first time on their wedd<strong>in</strong>g day was<br />

magical. “I felt butterflies aga<strong>in</strong>,” says Alexis. “It<br />

was almost like the first time we met.” Dillan<br />

rec<strong>all</strong>s, “I felt like one lucky man.”<br />

For the reception, the couple, along with<br />

their 115 guests, enjoyed appetizers, a buffet d<strong>in</strong>ner<br />

<strong>and</strong> cupcakes. <strong>The</strong>y noshed on street tacos<br />

for a late-night snack.<br />

<strong>The</strong> party was complete when the bride<br />

started danc<strong>in</strong>g. “I busted out the worm on the<br />

dance floor <strong>in</strong> my dress. I had to show everyone<br />

how good I was,” says Alexis, not<strong>in</strong>g Dillan’s<br />

garter dance was memorable too.<br />

She <strong>and</strong> her groom put a lot of thought <strong>and</strong><br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the wedd<strong>in</strong>g details. She advises<br />

other couples to be firm about what they want.<br />

“Don’t let others talk you <strong>in</strong>to people attend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

or br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g details to life that you don’t want,”<br />

she says.<br />

Alexis <strong>and</strong> Dillan, who honeymooned <strong>in</strong> Maui,<br />

had a big vision for their big day <strong>and</strong> it was a<br />

success. <strong>The</strong>y <strong>are</strong> grateful for the opportunity to<br />

have had everyone who is important <strong>in</strong> their lives<br />

<strong>in</strong> the same room<br />

to celebrate with<br />

them. OO<br />

— Kristen Castillo<br />

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My favorite moment was see<strong>in</strong>g Alexis for our<br />

first look. She re<strong>all</strong>y did look so beautiful.<br />

—Dillan<br />

THE DETAILS<br />

t<br />

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eal wedd<strong>in</strong>gs: the details<br />

SARAH & OREN<br />

pages 133-135<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Darci Terry Photography<br />

darciterryphotography.com<br />

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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: M<strong>are</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong> Coal Shed Brewery / HAIR AND MAKEUP<br />

ARTIST: Janelle Cádiz / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Bliss Bridal & Black<br />

Tie / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: BHLDN / GROOM’S ATTIRE:<br />

Banana Republic / FLORAL DESIGNER: Lauryl Lane /<br />

CATERER AND DESSERT BAR: Nora’s Spanish Cater<strong>in</strong>g /<br />

CAKE: Scott Anthony / ICE CREAM: Smitten Ice Cream / DJ<br />

AND LIGHTING: Life of the Party DJs / PHOTO BOOTH: Das<br />

Bus / for additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.<br />

com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

JEN & NIK<br />

pages 136-137<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Forty Eleven<br />

byfortyeleven.com<br />

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SELECT BRIDAL ATTIRE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Clothes M<strong>in</strong>e<br />

theclothesm<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />

See ad on page 18<br />

FARM TABLES<br />

Stevenz Company<br />

stevenzcompany.com<br />

See ad on page 232<br />

LIGHTING<br />

New Moon Artisans<br />

newmoonartisans.com<br />

See ad on page 171<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Bridal <strong>and</strong> Special Times / GROOM’S ATTIRE:<br />

Men’s Wearhouse / PAPERIE: Vistapr<strong>in</strong>t / FLORAL DESIGNER:<br />

Bride’s Mother assisted by Clarissa Peterson / CATERER: RC<br />

Pizza Wagon / RENTALS: Party Smart Rentals / CAKE: Tanya<br />

K<strong>in</strong>g / DONUTS: Star Donuts / SIGNAGE: Down Home Roots /<br />

for additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

TAYLOR & JORDAN<br />

pages 138-139<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Elizabeth Koston Photography<br />

elizabethkoston.com<br />

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RENTALS<br />

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents<br />

celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 57<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

CEREMONY SITE: Studio 817 (now closed) / RECEPTION<br />

SITE: Jackrabbit Brew<strong>in</strong>g Company / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Macy’s<br />

/ GROOM’S ATTIRE: Banana Republic / SELECT PAPERIE:<br />

Shutterfly / FLORAL DESIGNER: Your Event by Er<strong>in</strong> / FOOD<br />

TRUCK: Ch<strong>and</strong>o’s Tacos / for additional details, visit<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on<br />

the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

NICHOLE & DANIEL<br />

pages 140-141<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Lolita Vasquez Photography<br />

lolitavasquezphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 127<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: Roar<strong>in</strong>g Camp / VIDEOGRAPHER: Jake Newby<br />

Productions / FLORAL DESIGNER: Karla’s Kreations<br />

/ CAKE AND DESSERTS: Buttercup Cakes <strong>and</strong><br />

Farmhouse Frost<strong>in</strong>g / BAR SERVICE: A Twist of Lime /<br />

RENTALS: Alexis Party Rental / MUSICIANS: Caliban <strong>and</strong><br />

Tempest / FIRE ARTISTS: Fire Pixie Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

AMANDA & DANIEL<br />

pages 142-143<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Charleton Churchill Photography<br />

charletonchurchill.com<br />

See ad on page 43<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

BRIDE’S ATTIRE: <strong>The</strong> Sentimentalist Designer <strong>and</strong><br />

V<strong>in</strong>tage Bridal / GROOM’S ATTIRE: Suit Supply / FLORAL<br />

DESIGNER: Ampers<strong>and</strong> / for additional details, visit<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click<br />

on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

BLYTHE & JORDAN<br />

pages 144-145<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Tess Branker Photography<br />

tessbranker.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

WEDDING PLANNER, EVENT DESIGNER<br />

AND SELECT RENTALS<br />

Simple Country <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

simplecountrywedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 183<br />

CATERER<br />

<strong>The</strong> Hidden Table<br />

thehiddentablegourmet.com<br />

See ad on page 106<br />

DJ AND LIGHTING<br />

Music & More Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

music<strong>and</strong>moredj.com<br />

See ad on page 126<br />

PHOTO BOOTH<br />

Temple Photography & Photo Booth<br />

ritatemplephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

SELECT RENTALS<br />

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents<br />

celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 57<br />

SELECT RENTALS<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ard Party Rentals<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ardpartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 109<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER: Matrimony Media / SELECT EVENT<br />

DESIGN & SIGNAGE: : EmLaurenVO / BRIDE’S HAIR<br />

ARTIST: Alyssa Gabriella Styles / BRIDE’S MAKEUP<br />

ARTIST: Miss Marissa Artistry / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: La Soie<br />

Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Brideside / GROOM’S<br />

ATTIRE: Nordstrom / SELECT PAPERIE: Shutterfly<br />

<strong>and</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ted / FLORAL DESIGNER: Fairwoods Floral /<br />

TRANSPORTATION: Universal Limo / LINEN RENTALS: La<br />

Tavola F<strong>in</strong>e L<strong>in</strong>en Rental / for additional details, visit<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click<br />

on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

DESIREE & DAVID<br />

pages 146-147<br />

VENUE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Firehouse<br />

firehouseoldsac.com<br />

See ad on page 143<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Shoop’s Photography<br />

shoopsphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 44<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

OFFICIANT: C<strong>in</strong>die Wild<strong>in</strong>g / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’<br />

HAIR ARTIST: Irene Kokk<strong>in</strong>opoulos / BRIDE’S AND<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: MM Beauty /<br />

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal /<br />

FLORAL DESIGNER: Heidi’s Floral Design / CAKE AND<br />

CUPCAKES: Freeport Bakery / DJ: DJ Eli FreshMode / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

NATALIE & STEVEN<br />

pages 148-149<br />

VENUE<br />

Helwig W<strong>in</strong>ery<br />

helwigw<strong>in</strong>ery.com<br />

See ad on page 46<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Mariea Rummel Photography<br />

mariearummel.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

FLORAL DESIGNER<br />

Flourish<br />

flourishdesigns.com<br />

See ad on page 223<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

OFFICIANT: Chris Milbrath / VIDEOGRAPHER: Inspire<br />

Me Film & Photo / BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Saray Sa /<br />

BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: Makeup on Dem<strong>and</strong> / BRIDE’S<br />

ATTIRE: Kle<strong>in</strong>feld Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s<br />

Bridal / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s<br />

Wearhouse / SELECT PAPERIE: Shutterstock <strong>and</strong> Zazzle<br />

/ SELECT PAPERIE AND SIGNAGE: Lettered <strong>in</strong> P<strong>in</strong>k /<br />

CATERER: Taste / CAKE AND CHEESECAKE BITES: Pretty<br />

Sweet / DJ AND LIGHTING: MR DJ Event Services / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

ERIN & MICHAEL<br />

pages 150-151<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Fits <strong>and</strong> Stops Photography<br />

fits<strong>and</strong>stopsphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 48<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE AND CATERER: Riva Grill / OFFICIANT: Mounta<strong>in</strong><br />

High <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> / VIDEOGRAPHER: Wild 35 / BRIDE’S AND<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Greco Rose<br />

Beauty / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Trudys Brides / BRIDESMAIDS’<br />

ATTIRE: Nordstrom / GROOM’S ATTIRE: Tailors Keep /<br />

FLORAL DESIGNER: Stella Bloom Designs / CAKE AND<br />

CUPCAKES: <strong>Tahoe</strong> Cakes by Grace / DJ: Total DJ / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

KARY & THOMAS<br />

pages 152-153<br />

VENUE AND CATERER<br />

Vizcaya <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

vizcayasacramento.com<br />

See ad on page 9<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Factory 404 Company<br />

factory404company.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

OFFICIANT: Rev. Tammy Denyse / BRIDE’S HAIR<br />

AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Orchid Duong Artistry<br />

/ BRIDE’S ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / CAKE AND<br />

CUPCAKES: Lilli’s Cakes <strong>and</strong> Creations / DJ, PHOTO<br />

BOOTH AND LIGHTING: Contemporary DJ’s / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.<br />

com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

BROOKE & CASEY<br />

pages 154-155<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Mae Batista Photography<br />

maebatista.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: Brutocao Cellars / OFFICIANT: Kelsey Rivera<br />

/ DAY-OF COORDINATOR, CO-EVENT DESIGNER,<br />

FLORAL DESIGNER AND SELECT RENTALS: Amber<br />

Paz / CO-EVENT DESIGNER: Leslie Bartolomei /<br />

BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Carsen Fern<strong>and</strong>ez / BRIDE’S<br />

MAKEUP ARTIST: Chloe S<strong>and</strong>erson / BRIDE’S ATTIRE:<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e Country Bride / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S<br />

ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT PAPERIE AND<br />

SIGNAGE: Allie Olcese / CATERER, CUPCAKES AND<br />

DESSERTS: Bella Cibo Cater<strong>in</strong>g / CAKE: Mae Johns /<br />

DJ: Larry Thompson / TRANSPORTATION: Andrew<br />

Renslow / SELECT RENTALS: Encore Events Rentals<br />

<strong>and</strong> Lake Event Design / SELECT SIGNAGE: Stasia<br />

Laughl<strong>in</strong> / CHAMPAGNE BURRO: Little Burro Events /<br />

for additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.<br />

com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

HEATHER & JOE<br />

pages 156-157<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Kathryn White Photography<br />

kathrynwhitephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

INVITATIONS, SIGNAGE, PHOTO BOOTH AND LIVE<br />

ARTIST: Pigment <strong>and</strong> Parchment / FLORAL DESIGNER:<br />

Fig & V<strong>in</strong>e / CATERER: Farm to Table Cater<strong>in</strong>g /<br />

CUPCAKES: Ic<strong>in</strong>g on the Cake / ICE CREAM STATION:<br />

Bi-Rite Creamery / DJ: Nick Gianopolous / SELECT<br />

RENTALS: Pleasanton Event Rentals <strong>and</strong> T<strong>in</strong> Roof<br />

Farmhouse / LINEN RENTALS: Creative Cover<strong>in</strong>gs /<br />

for additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.<br />

com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

ALEXIS & CLANCY<br />

pages 158-159<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Bethany Petrik Photography<br />

bethanypetrik.com<br />

See ad on page 131<br />

SELECT RENTALS<br />

Blossom Farm V<strong>in</strong>tage Rentals<br />

blossomfarmrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 229<br />

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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: Shadowf<strong>all</strong> Estates / BRIDE’S AND<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Art Hair<br />

<strong>and</strong> Makeup Lounge / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Miosa Bride /<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal <strong>and</strong> Nordstrom<br />

/ GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Tuxedo<br />

Den / FLORAL DESIGNER: Dixon Florist <strong>and</strong> Gift<br />

Shop / CATERER: Cracchiolo’s Market Deli Cater<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Banquet / CAKE: Timothy’s Bakery / DJ: DJ<br />

Chris / TRANSPORTATION: Zamora Limo / PHOTO<br />

BOOTH: KRaM-<strong>in</strong> Photo Booth / SIGNAGE: JL Mobley<br />

/ SELECT RENTALS: Firehouse Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.<br />

com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

TIFFANY & ANDREW<br />

pages 160-161<br />

VENUE<br />

Delta Diamond Farm<br />

deltadiamondfarm.com<br />

See ad on page 24<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Carrie Ayn<br />

carrieayn.com<br />

See ad on page 14<br />

FLORAL DESIGNER<br />

Wild Flowers Design Group<br />

wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

See ad on page 218<br />

SELECT RENTALS<br />

We Do Designs<br />

wedodesigns.net<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

OFFICIANT: Ronald Beams / CEREMONY MUSICIANS:<br />

Harmony Str<strong>in</strong>gs / VIDEOGRAPHER: Usherance<br />

Studios / EVENT DESIGNER: Lekker Event Designs<br />

/ BRIDE’S AMERICAN ATTIRE: Bride to Be Couture<br />

/ BRIDE’S, BRIDESMAIDS’, GROOM’S AND<br />

GROOMSMEN’S NIGERIAN ATTIRE: Ish<strong>in</strong>e Global<br />

/ SELECT PAPERIE: M<strong>in</strong>ted, Zazzle <strong>and</strong> Shutterfly<br />

/ CATERERS AND DESSERTS: Hannibal’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> Jollof Kitchen / CAKE: Someth<strong>in</strong>g Sweet<br />

Bakery / DJ: FlygerianJeff / MC: Dulo Folar<strong>in</strong> Harris<br />

/ TRANSPORTATION: Regal Transportation <strong>and</strong><br />

Neumann Enterprises / PHOTO BOOTH: ourDIYLove<br />

/ MOSS WALL RENTAL: <strong>California</strong> Flower W<strong>all</strong><br />

Company / for additional details, visit<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

ADELINA & REX<br />

pages 162-163<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

AND VIDEOGRAPHER<br />

Satostudio | satostudio.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

CEREMONY SITE: Our Lady of Peace / CEREMONY<br />

MUSICIAN: Shawna Flem<strong>in</strong>g / RECEPTION SITE<br />

AND CATERER: Saratoga <strong>Spr<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s / BRIDE’S AND<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: Victoria L<strong>in</strong>gad / BRIDE’S<br />

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTISTS: Michele Yusufi<br />

<strong>and</strong> Zhan Towler / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s<br />

Bridal / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE:<br />

Indoch<strong>in</strong>o / PAPERIE: 4lovepolkadots / FLORAL<br />

DESIGNER: Juna Al<strong>in</strong>ea / CAKE AND CUPCAKES:<br />

Sweet Passions Bakery / DESSERTS: Sweet Hope<br />

Designs, Sugary Sweet Cookies, <strong>The</strong> Sweets Basket<br />

<strong>and</strong> Java Time Donuts / DJ: SF Deejays / LIVE BAND:<br />

Bay Area Str<strong>in</strong>gs / PHOTO BOOTH: PhotoWorks<br />

Interactive / TRANSPORTATION: Cor<strong>in</strong>thian Gr<strong>and</strong><br />

Transportation / RENTALS: Williams Party Rentals /<br />

for additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.<br />

com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

RHONI & JAYSON<br />

pages 164-165<br />

VENUE<br />

Old Sugar Mill<br />

oldsugarmill.com<br />

See ad on page 87<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

James Young Photography<br />

jamesyoungphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 107<br />

WEDDING DESIGNER<br />

AND SELECT RENTALS<br />

Gett<strong>in</strong>g Hitched Design + Rentals<br />

gethitchedwedd<strong>in</strong>grentals.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

TRANSPORTATION<br />

Sentimental Journey<br />

V<strong>in</strong>tage Transportation<br />

sentimentaljourneyv<strong>in</strong>tage.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

OFFICIANT: C<strong>in</strong>die Wild<strong>in</strong>g / WEDDING PLANNER: Cross<br />

& Dot Events / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST:<br />

Megan Mad<strong>in</strong>ger / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP<br />

ARTIST: Kirsten Eleanor Bridal & Beauty / BRIDE’S ATTIRE:<br />

La Soie Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal<br />

/ GROOM’S ATTIRE: JoS. A. Bank / GROOMSMEN’S<br />

AND BRIDESMAN’S ATTIRE: <strong>The</strong> Black Tux / FLORAL<br />

DESIGNER: Violette Fleurs / CATERER: Hannibal’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

/ CAKE: Hello Sugar / DONUTS: Family Donuts <strong>and</strong> Deli /<br />

DJ: SJ’s Disc Jockey / PHOTO BOOTH: Giggle & Riot / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

KAYLA & NICHOLAS<br />

pages 166-167<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Artistic Photography by Tami<br />

artisticphotographybytami.com<br />

See ad on page 16<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: <strong>The</strong> V<strong>and</strong>alia / VIDEOGRAPHER: Rock Daddy<br />

Pictures / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND<br />

MAKEUP ARTIST: Nadalee Kahn / BRIDE’S AND MAID<br />

OF HONOR’S ATTIRE: Kle<strong>in</strong>feld Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’<br />

ATTIRE: Southern Fried Chicks / GROOM’S AND<br />

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Boot Barn / FLORAL DESIGNER:<br />

Petal Pushers Florist / FOOD TRUCK: Bacon Mania<br />

Food Truck / BAR SERVICE: Alibi Bar Services / CAKE:<br />

Caked by M<strong>and</strong>y / DJ: MR DJ Event Services / SELECT<br />

RENTALS: West 12 Event Rentals <strong>and</strong> Event Basics / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

ALYSSA & JORDAN<br />

pages 168-169<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Dee & Kris Photography<br />

dee<strong>and</strong>krisphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

BRIDAL ATTIRE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box<br />

thebridalbox.net<br />

See ad on page 36<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE, CATERER AND CAKE: Forest House Lodge /<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER: creat.ed / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST: Lavender Salon /<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Birdy Grey / GROOM’S AND<br />

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Macy’s / PAPERIE: Basic Invite /<br />

FLORAL DESIGN: Mary’s Flowers / DJ: Stereo Fusion / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

HALEY & CLAYTON<br />

pages 170-171<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Hawk Meadow Studio<br />

hawkmeadowstudio.com<br />

See ad on page 49<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE AND CATERER: Dodasa Ranch / VIDEOGRAPHER:<br />

And Ever Films / BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Dana Burnette /<br />

BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: Lauren Bilotta / BRIDESMAIDS’<br />

HAIR ARTIST: Kelly Br<strong>in</strong>k / BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST:<br />

Chaz Green / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Azazie / GROOM’S<br />

AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / FLORAL<br />

DESIGNER: <strong>The</strong> Posh Posey / DJ: James Gledhill / SIGNAGE:<br />

Jordan Carlberg / TRANSPORTATION: Neumann Enterprises<br />

/ for additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.<br />

com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

CHELSEA & BRAD<br />

pages 172-173<br />

VENUE<br />

Rancho Victoria V<strong>in</strong>eyard<br />

rvvwedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 67<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER<br />

H & Company<br />

hcophoto.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

WEDDING PLANNER, EVENT DESIGNER<br />

AND SELECT RENTALS<br />

Simple Country <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

simplecountrywedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 183<br />

FLORAL DESIGNER<br />

Gather<strong>in</strong>g Grace Floral Design<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>ggracefloraldesigns.com<br />

See ad on page 219<br />

CATERER<br />

Beth Sogaard Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

bethsogaard.com<br />

See ad on page 67<br />

CAKE AND DESSERTS<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

See ad on page 225<br />

SELECT RENTALS<br />

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents<br />

celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 57<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: <strong>The</strong> Dollhouse<br />

Salon / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST:<br />

Maycup by Yenisei / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Miosa Bride /<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / GROOM’S AND<br />

GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: JoS. A. Bank / SELECT PAPERIE:<br />

Shutterfly <strong>and</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ted / DJ: djvsol / TRANSPORTATION:<br />

API Global Transportation / for additional details, visit<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on<br />

the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

KIMBERLY & GRANT<br />

pages 174-175<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Lixxim Photography<br />

lixximphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 34<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: Belle Vie V<strong>in</strong>eyard / OFFICIANT: Pastor Dave Pack<br />

/ BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ MAKEUP ARTIST: MM<br />

Beauty / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Lulu’s / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE:<br />

Azazie / GROOM’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT<br />

PAPERIE: VistaPr<strong>in</strong>t / CATERER: Bella Familia Wood Fired<br />

Pizza / DJ AND LIGHTING: <strong>Sacramento</strong> DJ Service /<br />

SIGNAGE: P<strong>in</strong>eapple <strong>and</strong> Paper / for additional details,<br />

visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

SARAH & JON<br />

pages 176-177<br />

VENUE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Barn at Second W<strong>in</strong>d<br />

facebook.com/barnatsecondw<strong>in</strong>d<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Danielle Alysse Photography<br />

daniellealyssephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Salon Paisley / BRIDE’S AND<br />

BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR ARTIST: <strong>The</strong> Sanchez Six / BBRIDE’S<br />

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: BHLDN / GROOM’S ATTIRE:<br />

JoS. A. Bank / BAR SERVICE: Primo Bar / FOOD TRUCK:<br />

Drewski’s / DJ AND LIGHTING: DJ Eli FreshMode / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

TRINA & JASON<br />

pages 178-179<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography<br />

jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 77<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: Monterey Beach House / WEDDING PLANNER,<br />

EVENT DESIGNER AND FLORAL DESIGNER: Coastal<br />

Classy Events <strong>and</strong> Design / BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: Black<br />

Hart Hair / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Grace Loves Lace /<br />

GROOM’S ATTIRE: Tommy Bahama / SELECT PAPERIE:<br />

Shutterfly / CATERER: Grapes of Wrath Cater<strong>in</strong>g /<br />

CAKE AND CUPCAKES: Morn<strong>in</strong>g Dove Bakery / DJ: DJ<br />

Booth Music Company / for additional details, visit<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click<br />

on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

MACKENZIE & COLIN<br />

pages 180-181<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Sweet Marie Photography<br />

sweetmariephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 29<br />

WEDDING PLANNER, EVENT DESIGNER<br />

AND SELECT RENTALS<br />

Jenn Robirds Events<br />

jennrobirdsevents.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

DJ, LIGHTING AND DANCE FLOOR<br />

Music & More Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

music<strong>and</strong>moredj.com<br />

See ad on page 126<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 202<br />

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MACKENZIE & COLIN, cont’d.<br />

pages 180-181<br />

SELECT RENTALS<br />

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents<br />

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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: David Girard V<strong>in</strong>eyards / BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: T<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Romo Hairstylist / BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: Shana Beals<br />

Makeup Artistry & Sk<strong>in</strong> Studio / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: <strong>The</strong> White<br />

Magnolia / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal / GROOM’S<br />

AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / SELECT<br />

PAPERIE: Shutterfly / FLORAL DESIGNER: Violette Fleurs /<br />

CATERER: Jackson Cater<strong>in</strong>g & Events / CAKE: Freeport Bakery<br />

/ TRANSPORTATION: Baja Limo / for additional details,<br />

visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click<br />

on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

EMILY & DYLAN<br />

pages 182-183<br />

OFFICIANT<br />

Tan <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> & Events<br />

tanwedd<strong>in</strong>gs<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

See ad on page 20<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Temple Photography & Photo Booth<br />

ritatemplephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

WEDDING PLANNER AND<br />

SELECT FLORAL DESIGN<br />

Events by Wise<br />

eventsbywise.com<br />

See ad on page 126<br />

RENTALS<br />

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents<br />

celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 57<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: UC Davis Alumni Center / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: BHLDN<br />

/ GROOM AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: <strong>The</strong> Black Tux /<br />

PAPERIE: M<strong>in</strong>ted / CATERER: Anderson Family Cater<strong>in</strong>g /<br />

CAKE, CUPCAKES AND DESSERTS: Sweet Sensations / DJ: A<br />

Big-Ticket Sound Experience / LIGHTING: Larcom’s Light<strong>in</strong>g /<br />

for additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

LAUREN & BRYCE<br />

pages 184-185<br />

VENUE<br />

Tsakopoulos Library G<strong>all</strong>eria<br />

libraryg<strong>all</strong>eria.com<br />

See ad on page 59<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Two Twenty Photos<br />

twotwentyphotos.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER<br />

5 Star <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Films <strong>and</strong> Photography<br />

5starwedd<strong>in</strong>gfilmsphoto.com<br />

See ads on page 31<br />

DANCE LESSONS<br />

Arthur Murray Dance Centers<br />

arthurmurraysacramento.com<br />

See ads on page 147<br />

RENTALS<br />

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents<br />

celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 57<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

OFFICIANT: Pastor Mark O’Connell / WEDDING PLANNER,<br />

SELECT PAPERIE AND SELECT RENTALS: Belle & Barrister<br />

Custom Events / BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND<br />

MAKEUP ARTIST: Hair ECO Salon / BRIDE’S ATTIRE:<br />

Bonjulies Ma<strong>in</strong> Street Bride & Tuxedo Bar / BRIDESMAIDS’<br />

ATTIRE: Laceshe / GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S<br />

ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse / FLORAL DESIGNER AND<br />

SELECT RENTALS: Jackie Flowers / CATERER: R<strong>and</strong>y<br />

Peters Cater<strong>in</strong>g / CAKE: Ettore’s Bakery & Café / PHOTO<br />

BOOTH: Mirror Reflection Photo Booth / DJ: Total DJ /<br />

LIGHTING: Avenue Illum<strong>in</strong>ation / for additional details,<br />

visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

ALYSSA & CODY<br />

pages 186-187<br />

VENUE, CATERER AND BRIDE’S HAIR<br />

AND MAKEUP ARTIST<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e & Roses Hotel, Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Spa<br />

w<strong>in</strong>erose.com<br />

See ad on pages 2 & 3<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER AND SELECT PAPERIE<br />

Chuck Roberts Photography<br />

chuckrobertsphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

BRIDE’S ATTIRE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box<br />

thebridalbox.net<br />

See ad on page 36<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

OFFICIANT: Rev. Jeri Murphy / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE:<br />

Azazie / GROOM AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Men’s<br />

Wearhouse / FLORAL DESIGNER: Ambience Floral<br />

Design & Gifts / CAKE: Someth<strong>in</strong>g Sweet Bakery / DJ:<br />

Elite DJ Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment / LIGHTING: K&T Lights / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

KATHRYN & ROBERT<br />

pages 188-189<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

2G20C <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography<br />

2girls20cameras.com<br />

See ad on page 41<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE AND CATERER: Scott’s Seafood on the River /<br />

BRIDE’S HAIR ARTIST: <strong>The</strong> Hazel Haus / BRIDE’S MAKEUP<br />

ARTIST: Deeda Salon / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: David’s Bridal /<br />

GROOM’S ATTIRE: Express / PAPERIE: M<strong>in</strong>ted / FLORAL<br />

DESIGNER: Cam<strong>in</strong>o Flower Shop / ICE CREAM STATION:<br />

Conscious Creamery / DJ AND PHOTO BOOTH: Five<br />

Star Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment / DANCE LESSONS: B<strong>all</strong>room of<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> / SELECT RENTALS: Cocomont Styl<strong>in</strong>g / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

KARA & ANDREW<br />

pages 190-191<br />

VENUE AND CATERER<br />

Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s | parkw<strong>in</strong>ters.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Ashley Baumgartner<br />

Photography & C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

WEDDING PLANNER<br />

Danielle Roe Events<br />

danielleroeevents.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

RENTALS St<strong>and</strong>ard Party Rentals<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ardpartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 109<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER: Love Genre Films / BRIDE’S HAIR<br />

ARTIST: Pretty Little Hairs / BRIDE’S MAKEUP ARTIST: <strong>The</strong><br />

Glam Project / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Janene’s Bridal Boutique<br />

/ BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>ton Way / GROOM’S<br />

AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: <strong>The</strong> Black Tux / SELECT<br />

PAPERIE: M<strong>in</strong>ted / FLORAL DESIGNER: Rodarte Floral<br />

Design / CAKE AND DESSERTS: Rose Quartz Cakery /<br />

DJ AND LIGHTING: Function 45 / LINEN RENTALS: La<br />

Tavola F<strong>in</strong>e L<strong>in</strong>en Rental / for additional details, visit<br />

realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> click<br />

on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

MARLENA & RYAN<br />

pages 192-193<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Erica Baldw<strong>in</strong> Photography<br />

ericabaldw<strong>in</strong>photography.com<br />

See ad on page 20<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

CEREMONY SITE: St. Mary’s College of <strong>California</strong> /<br />

RECEPTION SITE: Backroad V<strong>in</strong>es W<strong>in</strong>ery / BRIDE’S<br />

AND BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST:<br />

Mirror Court Salon / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: A Touch of Class<br />

Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Azazie / GROOM’S<br />

AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: <strong>The</strong> Black Tux / PAPERIE:<br />

M<strong>in</strong>ted / FLORAL DESIGNER: Floradanica / CATERER:<br />

Chef to Go Cater<strong>in</strong>g / CAKE: KC Holt Cakes / DJ AND<br />

LIGHTING: Sp<strong>in</strong>tronix / TRANSPORTATION: Five Star Limo<br />

/ RENTALS: Plat<strong>in</strong>um Rentals / for additional details,<br />

visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/realwedd<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

click on the couple’s wedd<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

SHARLYN & IAN<br />

pages 194-195<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

White Daisy Photography<br />

whitedaisyphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 22<br />

BRIDE’S HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST<br />

All Dolled Up Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artistry<br />

<strong>all</strong>dolleduphair<strong>and</strong>makeup.com<br />

See ad on page 78<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE: Schrammsberg Estate / VIDEOGRAPHER: Cam<br />

<strong>and</strong> Beck Videos / DAY-OF COORDINATOR: Rosi Events<br />

/ BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Miosa Bride / GROOM’S ATTIRE: Men’s<br />

Wearhouse / PAPERIE: M<strong>in</strong>ted / FLORAL DESIGNER:<br />

Grass V<strong>all</strong>ey Florist / CATERER: Jimmy T’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g /<br />

DONUTS: Daily Donuts / DANCE LESSONS: Alegria<br />

B<strong>all</strong>room Dance Academy / RENTALS: SRC Party Rentals<br />

/ LINEN RENTALS: Nevada County Laundry & L<strong>in</strong>en / for<br />

additional details, visit realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/<br />

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CHRISTINA & RYAN<br />

pages 196-197<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Andrew & Melanie Photography<br />

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See ad on page 45<br />

WEDDING PLANNER<br />

AND EVENT DESIGNER<br />

Jenn Robirds Events<br />

jennrobirdsevents.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

PAPERIE<br />

Little Bird Paper Company<br />

littlebirdpapercompany.com<br />

See ad on page 41<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

VENUE AND CATERER: <strong>The</strong> Sutter Club / BRIDE’S<br />

HAIR ARTIST: Kari Rochester / BRIDE’S MAKEUP<br />

ARTIST: Sarah Poirier / BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Bride To Be<br />

Couture / FLORAL DESIGNER: Huckleberry Blooms /<br />

CAKE: Freeport Bakery / LINEN RENTALS: La Tavola<br />

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ALEXIS & DILLAN<br />

pages 198-199<br />

VENUE AND CATERER<br />

Vizcaya <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

vizcayasacramento.com<br />

See ad on page 9<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Charleton Churchill Photography<br />

charletonchurchill.com<br />

See ad on page 43<br />

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONALS<br />

EVENT DESIGNER, RENTALS AND LIGHTING: NC<br />

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Bridal / BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Bride To Be Couture<br />

/ GROOM’S AND GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: JoS. A. Bank<br />

/ SELECT PAPERIE: Shutterfly <strong>and</strong> Zazzle / SELECT<br />

PAPERIE AND SIGNAGE: Yolo Roots / CAKE: KatieKakes<br />

/ CUP CAKES: Little Bliss Cakery / DJ: SJ’s Disc Jockey /<br />

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CAKE | Ettore's Bakery & Cafe<br />

RENTALS AND STYLING | T<strong>in</strong> Roof Farmhouse<br />

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Frank Vilt’s Cakes w real<br />

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frankviltscakes.com<br />

See ad on page 226<br />

Frannie B’s Cakes | 916-201-1670<br />

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See ad on page 225<br />

Happy Tiers Bakery | 775-600-5416<br />

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See ad on page 227<br />

K<strong>are</strong>n’s Bakery | 916-985-2665<br />

Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> Cakes | 530-318-2444<br />

Lester Farms Bakery | 530-795-1474<br />

Lori’s Piece of Cake | 760-784-1462<br />

Pastry Heaven w real | 916-965-5408<br />

Pretty Sweet | 916-805-5165<br />

Ris<strong>in</strong>g Simplicity w real<br />

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See ad on page 233<br />

Rose Quarts Cakery | 707-718-2362<br />

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530-864-7519<br />

savannahssavorysweets.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Someth<strong>in</strong>g Sweet Bakery w real<br />

209-745-9000<br />

Sugar Bits Custom Cakes | 916-936-2487<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> Sierra Aesthetic Laser w real<br />

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916-508-8640<br />

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925-980-5683<br />

Arthur Murray Dance Centers w real<br />

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See ad on page 147<br />

Rock<strong>in</strong> Dance Center | 916-632-7198<br />

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Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey w real<br />

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See ad on page 50<br />

Exquisite Dest<strong>in</strong>ation <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

& Honeymoons w real<br />

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See ad on page 151<br />

A Big-Ticket Sound Experience<br />

916-712-3947<br />

A & A Event Production w real<br />

916-451-6700<br />

sacramentoeventplanner.com<br />

See ad on page 70<br />

Beh<strong>in</strong>d the Scene Sounds w real<br />

916-912-2876<br />

djs<br />

Creative Memories Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment w real<br />

916-344-7000 | creativememoriesdj.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Div<strong>in</strong>e Intervention DJs | 916-548-3204<br />

Extreme Productions Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment w real<br />

916-773-4329 | extremeprodjs.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

floral designers<br />

A Wildflower Florist w real<br />

775-782-7579 | awildflower.net<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Accents by Sage Floral Design w real<br />

916-799-6242 | accentsbysage.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Amour Florist & Bridal w real<br />

916-392-8168 | amourmoments.com<br />

See ad on page 221<br />

Angie Zimmerman Floral Designs w real<br />

916-941-1171<br />

Beautiful by Nature Florist & Events w real<br />

916-821-6966<br />

beautifulbynatureflorist.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Bella Bloom w real<br />

916-498-8588 | bellabloomflowers.com<br />

See ad on page 221<br />

Bella Nozze | 831-206-5219<br />

<strong>The</strong> Big Bang Events Design w real<br />

916-736-9061<br />

Bloem Decor w real<br />

916-447-2001 | bloemdecor.com<br />

See ad on page 223<br />

<strong>The</strong> Blonde Bouquet | 909-499-8644<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab w real<br />

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See ad on page 222<br />

Capital Camellia | 916-425-3684<br />

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530-519-3242<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Florist w real<br />

775-266-9285 | carsonv<strong>all</strong>eyflorist.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

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Curious Floral w real<br />

916-812-2506 | curiousfloral.com<br />

See ad on page 217<br />

Elegance & Thistle | 916-847-9096<br />

Embellish Floral Design w real<br />

209-481-4336<br />

Enchanted Florist | 530-544-6840<br />

Fairwoods Floral Design | 916-749-6775<br />

Flourish w real<br />

916-212-5179 | flourishdesigns.com<br />

See ad on page 223<br />

Flowers by Rachelle | 530-345-2661<br />

Garden of Weedon Designs w real<br />

916-402-9356 | gardenofweedon.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Gather<strong>in</strong>g Grace Floral Design w real<br />

916-247-6127<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>ggracefloraldesigns.com<br />

See ad on page 219<br />

Grass V<strong>all</strong>ey Florist | 530-273-2223<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry w real<br />

hillsidebloomsfloristry.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Sweet Dreams <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Cakes & Flowers<br />

559-641-7606<br />

Tw<strong>in</strong>e & D<strong>and</strong>y | 530-494-9330<br />

Visual Impact Design w real<br />

916-489-3746 | visualimpact-design.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Walnut & Ma<strong>in</strong> Floral | 916-718-3744<br />

Wild Flowers Design Group w real<br />

916-899-1289<br />

wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

See ad on page 218<br />

flowers—wholesale<br />

FiftyFlowers.com w real<br />

877-507-6737 | fiftyflowers.com<br />

See ad on pages 167 <strong>and</strong> 218<br />

food & dr<strong>in</strong>k<br />

caterers, bar services & beverage services<br />

100 Proof Bar Service w real<br />

775-386-2149 | 100proofbarservice.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

A Perfect Pour | 916-508-9813<br />

ABC Grill Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 916-687-1604<br />

Jackson Cater<strong>in</strong>g & Events w real<br />

916-483-7300<br />

Jimmy T’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 916-350-4929<br />

Ludy’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g w real<br />

530-666-4400 | 530-204-9020<br />

ludyscater<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

See ad on page 175<br />

Off the V<strong>in</strong>e Cater<strong>in</strong>g Company w real<br />

916-351-1592 | otvc.com<br />

See ad on page 30<br />

Primo Bar | 916-934-8293<br />

R<strong>and</strong>y Peters Cater<strong>in</strong>g & Event Center w real<br />

916-726-2339<br />

<strong>Real</strong> Food Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 530-745-4250<br />

Sierra Chef w real<br />

775-392-4417 | sierrachef.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Simple Pleasures Restaurant & Cater<strong>in</strong>g w real<br />

916-645-1251<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>gbysimplepleasures.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Special Times Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 530-892-2837<br />

Spendid Gourmet Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 916-726-6788<br />

Asante Spa w real<br />

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See ad on page 57<br />

Cierra Shae w real | 916-436-6002<br />

Facial Sense Sk<strong>in</strong> C<strong>are</strong> by Phyllis w real<br />

916-690-0063<br />

Greco Rose Beauty | 775-830-7996<br />

Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup by Amitash Dhillon<br />

916-585-4026<br />

Halo Salon & Day Spa w real<br />

916-782-8842 | halosalondayspa.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry<br />

& Sk<strong>in</strong> Studio w real<br />

530-632-0607<br />

happilybeautifulmakeup.com<br />

See ad on page 58<br />

Hyatt Regency<br />

Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> Resort, Spa & Cas<strong>in</strong>o w real<br />

775-886-6693 | hyatttahoewedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 244<br />

<strong>The</strong> Lash Lounge w real<br />

916-620-9100 | 916-620-9200<br />

thelashlounge.com/ca-sacramento-doco<br />

See ad on page 187<br />

Holly Fleur | 775-297-5850<br />

Honeysuckle House | 714-504-1085<br />

Huckleberry Blooms | 209-663-2442<br />

Anderson Family Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 530-795-4936<br />

Bada B<strong>in</strong>g Mobile BBQ | 530-432-1213<br />

Bartenders 2 U | 209-534-3602<br />

Thai Paradise EDH w real<br />

916-939-0389 | thaiparadiseedh.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Vendage & Co. Cater<strong>in</strong>g w real | 530-903-6974<br />

Lea Buehler BGorgeous w real | 916-705-5827<br />

Lisa Harter Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artist w real<br />

530-559-7292 | lisamharter.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Jackie’s Flowers | 916-685-9233<br />

Jenn Robirds Events w real<br />

626-841-3758 | jennrobirdsevents.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Joy Flower Shop | 916-944-3466<br />

Love & Lup<strong>in</strong>es Floral Design<br />

530-518-6301<br />

Morn<strong>in</strong>gside Florist w real<br />

916-635-9891 | morn<strong>in</strong>gsideflorist.com<br />

See ad on page 217<br />

North Bloom Floral Design<br />

530-680-4237<br />

Paradise Parkway Event Productions w real<br />

916-384-5520<br />

paradiseparkway.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge w real<br />

916-440-8080 | partyconcierge.com<br />

See ad on page 231<br />

Petals & Sweets | 530-889-3939<br />

Placerville Flowers on Ma<strong>in</strong> w real<br />

530-622-1121<br />

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See ad on page 220<br />

Relles Florist w real<br />

916-441-1478 | rellesflorist.com<br />

See ad on page 220<br />

Sarah Lark<strong>in</strong> Design | 530-395 2393<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company w real<br />

530-758-5050<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

See ad on page 219<br />

Sugar Magnolia | 530-537-4077<br />

Bella Bru Café & Cater<strong>in</strong>g w real<br />

916-704-9749 | 916-212-7571<br />

Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co. w real<br />

916-798-2130 | belleaventureevents.com<br />

See ad on page 159<br />

Beth Sogaard Cater<strong>in</strong>g w real<br />

866-441-beth | bethsogaard.com<br />

See ad on page 67<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bl<strong>in</strong>ker Bar | 916-612-3472<br />

Bocca Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 916-834-3554<br />

Cater<strong>in</strong>g by Design w real | 916-792-6485<br />

Classique Cater<strong>in</strong>g w real | 916-446-1215<br />

Cracchiolo’s Market Deli Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

530-662-3213<br />

EATS Cook<strong>in</strong>g CO. | 530-414-3368<br />

<strong>The</strong> Farm Table Restaurant & Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

530-295-8140<br />

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See ad on page 40<br />

Farm to Table Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 530-615-7707<br />

Feast & Gather Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 530-559-1593<br />

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Hannibal’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g & Events w real<br />

916-638-4363<br />

<strong>The</strong> Hidden Table w real<br />

916-337-8613<br />

thehiddentablegourmet.com<br />

See ad on page 106<br />

Hillcrest Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 530-674-3320<br />

Willow Creek Cater<strong>in</strong>g | 559-877-7891<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box w real<br />

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See ad on page 36<br />

Luxurious Bridal w real<br />

209-400-1915 | luxuriousbridal.com<br />

See ad on page 163<br />

Macy’s w real 916-771-3333 | 916-444-3333<br />

916-962-3333 | 916-925-2845<br />

My Martha Design Boutique w real<br />

530-622-6009<br />

Pottery Barn Roseville w real | 916-788-1440<br />

Style Avenue Studios w real<br />

Custom H<strong>and</strong>made Bridal Jewelry<br />

916-812-1114 | styleavenuestudios.com<br />

See ad on page 45<br />

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See ad on page 222<br />

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All Dolled Up Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artistry w real<br />

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See ad on page 78<br />

Alyssa Gabriella Styles | 916-616-7921<br />

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916-480-1170 | ardenhills.club<br />

See ad on page 25<br />

MACMOEDOE | 530-505-4442<br />

<strong>The</strong> Makeover Mommy w real<br />

928-442-6596 | themakeovermommy.com<br />

See ad on page 16<br />

Makeup by Sarah Dean | 925-639-9631<br />

Mary Kay w real<br />

916-849-8164 | marykay.com/afpmurray<br />

See ad on page 34<br />

MM Beauty | 916-520-9310<br />

Orchid Duong Artistry | 916-273-2687<br />

Rad Collective | 916-949-6178<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> Makeup Design Studio w real<br />

916-253-9773<br />

Styled by Sass w real<br />

916-612-9211 | <strong>in</strong>stagram.com/styled.by.sass<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga w real<br />

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See ad on page 132<br />

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Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort w real<br />

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See ad on pages 4 & 5<br />

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Ideal Body Center w real<br />

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See ad on page 22<br />

Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga w real<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

Extreme Productions Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment w real<br />

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See ad on page 233<br />

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See ad on page 187<br />

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New Moon Artisans w real<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge w real<br />

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<strong>Sacramento</strong> Lights | 916-348-8334<br />

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Studio 33 | 916-953-9057<br />

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Lov<strong>in</strong>g Celebrations w real | 916-688-7756<br />

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530-601-0914<br />

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See ad on pages 20<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e Country Rabbi | 818-207-1757<br />

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See ad on page 233<br />

Blush <strong>and</strong> Birch Paper | 505-570-7007<br />

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Ink Furie | 916-717-5966<br />

Little Bird Paper Company w real<br />

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916-607-6024<br />

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Shaadi Papery | 415-894-9254<br />

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See ad on page 222<br />

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See ad on page 20<br />

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916-451-6700<br />

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See ad on page 70<br />

<strong>The</strong> Booth Bus | 831-295-1311<br />

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See ad on page 187<br />

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See ad on page 126<br />

NorCal Crazy Booth | 530-391-2266<br />

RocketBooths | 916-760-1499<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> Photo Bus | 530-957-3253<br />

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See ad on page 236<br />

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<strong>The</strong> V<strong>in</strong>tage Photo Bus | 916-801-7834<br />

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209-518-4946<br />

photographers<br />

2G20C <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography w real<br />

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See ad on page 41<br />

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916-905-5782<br />

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See ad on page 31<br />

Alex Arnold Photography | 916-316-2090<br />

Aly Haydon Photography | 209-712-8268<br />

Andrew & Melanie Photography w real<br />

530-274-2408 | <strong>and</strong>rew<strong>and</strong>melanie.com<br />

See ad on page 45<br />

Anelysse Marie Photography w real<br />

916-960-7763<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

Aper<strong>in</strong>a Studios | 916-802-4136<br />

~AR Photography w real<br />

530-303-7077 | ar-photo.net<br />

See ad on page 227<br />

Artistic Photography by Tami w real<br />

530-409-8567<br />

artisticphotographybytami.com<br />

See ad on page 16<br />

Ashley Baumgartner<br />

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925-389-6643 | ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

AshleyRo Photography | 262-960-9392<br />

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Capture Photography w real<br />

916-913-2660<br />

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See ad on page 24<br />

Carmen Salazar Photography w real<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

Carrie Ayn w real<br />

916-207-2552 | carrieayn.com<br />

See ad on page 14<br />

Charleton Churchill Photography w real<br />

916-520-4447 | charletonchurchill.com<br />

See ad on page 43<br />

Chuck Roberts Photography w real<br />

916-632-8941 | chuckrobertsphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Claire Nicole Photography | 916-206-4491<br />

Cori Ann Photography | 530-307-3770<br />

Danielle Alysse Photography w real<br />

916-239-9403<br />

daniellealyssephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Darci Terry Photography w real<br />

707-469-3736<br />

darciterryphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 18<br />

Darl<strong>in</strong>g Photography | 209-406-1374<br />

Dave Shill<strong>in</strong>g Photography<br />

916-233-6493<br />

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916-246-0546<br />

dee<strong>and</strong>krisphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Denise Apgar Photography | 916-945-1816<br />

Eleakis & Elder Photography w real<br />

916-451-4892<br />

Elizabeth Koston Photography w real<br />

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See ad on page 30<br />

Epic Love Stories | 916-538 4062<br />

Erica Baldw<strong>in</strong> Photography w real<br />

916-990-8826<br />

ericabaldw<strong>in</strong>photography.com<br />

See ad on page 20<br />

Factory 404 Company w real<br />

707-529-6709<br />

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See ad on page 235<br />

Farrell Photography w real<br />

209-257-4583 | 916-717-7902<br />

farrellphotography.net<br />

See ad on page 40<br />

Fits <strong>and</strong> Stops Photography w real<br />

916-281-9616<br />

fits<strong>and</strong>stopsphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 48<br />

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Ovation Str<strong>in</strong>gs | 916-704-3604<br />

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530-601-0914<br />

tanwedd<strong>in</strong>gs<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

See ad on page 20<br />

Clement<strong>in</strong>e Photo Booths w real<br />

916-932-8505<br />

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See ad on page 233<br />

Creative Memories Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment w real<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

FotoWagon | 925-324-5113<br />

Bellus Photography by Neisha w real<br />

916-770-5276<br />

Bethany Petrik Photography w real<br />

530-665-0592 | bethanypetrik.com<br />

See ad on page 131<br />

Brittney Mitchell Photography<br />

916-804-4881<br />

Capture Create Studios | 707-888-1388<br />

Forty Eleven Photography w real<br />

209-559-5449<br />

byfortyeleven.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

H & Company w real<br />

916-742-4570 | hcophoto.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Hawk Meadow Studio w real<br />

916-217-4101 | hawkmeadowstudio.com<br />

See ad on page 49<br />

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Ir<strong>in</strong>a Savon Photography | 916-832-7715<br />

James Young Photography w real<br />

707-384-4646<br />

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See ad on page 107<br />

JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography w real<br />

916-220-0159 | jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 77<br />

Jennifer Clapp<br />

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916-584-4768<br />

jenniferclappphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 42<br />

Jessica Roman Photography<br />

916-677-9913<br />

Julia Croteau Photography w real<br />

530-295-4850 | 530-953-9848<br />

Kaboo Photography | 916-718-0446<br />

Kara Hoffman Photography<br />

916-757-4001<br />

Kathryn White Photography w real<br />

707-849-6776<br />

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See ad on page 237<br />

Kelly Curtis Photography | 916-207-2551<br />

Kelly Marie Photography | 209-329-1812<br />

Kimie Grace Photography<br />

530-487-4487<br />

Kim Sayre Photography<br />

530-269-9490<br />

Kris Holl<strong>and</strong> Photography w real<br />

916-531-7341<br />

Krist<strong>in</strong>a Cilia Photography w real<br />

707-724-1732<br />

krist<strong>in</strong>aciliaphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 88<br />

Kylie Compton Photography w real<br />

775-843-7364<br />

kyliecomptonphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 12<br />

Lauren Alisse Photography<br />

858-349-4898<br />

Lauren L<strong>in</strong>dley Photography<br />

512-573-8606<br />

Leilani Paular Photography w real<br />

916-541-8191 | leilanipaular.com<br />

See ad on page 36<br />

Lela Spiva Photography | 530-574-2523<br />

Lixxim Photography w real<br />

916-508-7868<br />

lixximphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 34<br />

Liz Zimbelman Photography w real<br />

707-290-0859<br />

Lolita Vasquez Photography w real<br />

916-393-6551<br />

lolitavasquezphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 127<br />

Love Shots Photography w real<br />

916-813-5100 | loveshots.net<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Lydia Photography w real | 530-802-2006<br />

Madison Lauren Photography<br />

916-960-9400<br />

Mae Batista Photography w real<br />

916-872-3929 | maebatista.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Mariea Rummel Photography w real<br />

530-391-2266 | mariearummel.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Morgan Chantelle Photography<br />

530-965-1634<br />

Nadia Mart<strong>in</strong> Photography<br />

530-340-2500<br />

Paige Brittany Photography<br />

916-717-5466<br />

Rachel Lomeli Photography w real<br />

530-318-1409 | rachellomeli.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Roza Melendez Photography<br />

770- 871-1532<br />

Sarah M<strong>are</strong>n Photography w real<br />

916-538-3602 | sarahm<strong>are</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 26<br />

Satostudio w real<br />

916-798-8636 | satostudio.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Shadow<strong>in</strong>g Lights Photography<br />

510-220-5656<br />

Shoop’s Photography w real<br />

916-804-8578 | shoopsphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 44<br />

Siegel’s Portrait Design w real | 916-705-7392<br />

Sierra Chef w real<br />

775-392-4417 | sierrachef.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Sweet Marie Photography w real<br />

707-685-7694<br />

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See ad on page 29<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> Love Photo | 530-721-1602<br />

Taylor Brooke Photography<br />

916-952-2319<br />

Temple Photography & Photo Booth w real<br />

916-856-2543 | ritatemplephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Tess Branker Photography w real<br />

818-489-4786 | tessbranker.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Tracey Hedge Photography | 530-209-1116<br />

TréCreative <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Film & Photo<br />

530-588-4425<br />

Two Twenty Photos w real<br />

916-475-3346 | twotwentyphotos.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

V<strong>all</strong>ey Images Photography w real<br />

916-296-5057<br />

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See ad on page 179<br />

Veni Studio | 916-667-6591<br />

White Daisy Photography w real<br />

530-401-0820 | whitedaisyphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 22<br />

planners, coord<strong>in</strong>ators<br />

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<strong>The</strong> 530 Bride w real<br />

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See ad on page 106<br />

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See ad on page 13<br />

Danielle Roe Events w real<br />

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See ad on page 233<br />

eNVy Event Management w real<br />

775-901-0462<br />

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See ad on page 50<br />

Epic Thyme Events w real<br />

530-955-0093​ | epicthyme.com<br />

See ad on page 127<br />

Events by Wise w real<br />

530-848-3843 | eventsbywise.com<br />

See ad on page 126<br />

Jenn Robirds Events w real<br />

626-841-3758 | jennrobirdsevents.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Kate Whelan Events w real | 888-808-5283<br />

Kelsey Owen Events | 916-337-1400<br />

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678-462-3952<br />

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See ad on page 88<br />

KMK Design w real | 916-215-5477<br />

L Squ<strong>are</strong>d Affairs w real<br />

916-800-4522<br />

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See ad on page 48<br />

Magnolia Avenue Events w real<br />

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530-503-5022<br />

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omniwedd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

See ad on page 135<br />

Paradise Parkway Event Productions w real<br />

916-384-5520 | paradiseparkway.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge w real<br />

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See ad on page 231<br />

Party Couture of Folsom | 916-709-3543<br />

Pfeiffer Event Plann<strong>in</strong>g w real<br />

916-607-6024<br />

sacramentowedd<strong>in</strong>gplanner.com<br />

See ad on page 13<br />

Risa James Events | 424-225-1415<br />

Sensibly Stunn<strong>in</strong>g Events | 916-633-1336<br />

Sierra Chef w real<br />

775-392-4417 | sierrachef.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Simple Country <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> w real<br />

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See ad on page 183<br />

Summit Soiree | 530-318-2609<br />

Stephanie Teague Events w real | 530-204-7330<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> Elevated Events w real<br />

775-783-9300 | tahoeelevatedevents.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Tan <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> & Events w real<br />

530-601-0914<br />

tanwedd<strong>in</strong>gs<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

See ad on page 20<br />

T<strong>in</strong> & Tw<strong>in</strong>e | 530-320-4348<br />

Trew Luv Events | 5303003153<br />

We Do Designs w real<br />

530-566-7603 | 916-398-1133<br />

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See ad on page 236<br />

<strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> by Shannon | 775-857-9711<br />

With Grace & Love Events | 707-480-1170<br />

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Aba Daba Party & Equipment Rentals w real<br />

916-484-7368 | 916-725-1553<br />

abadaba.com<br />

See ad on page 231<br />

Amour Florist & Bridal w real<br />

916-392-8168 | amourmoments.com<br />

See ad on page 221<br />

BBJ L<strong>in</strong>en | 866-376-4835<br />

Bella Bloom w real<br />

916-498-8588 | bellabloomflowers.com<br />

See ad on page 221<br />

Bella Festa Event Rentals | 209-712-1999<br />

Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co. w real<br />

916-798-2130 | belleaventureevents.com<br />

See ad on page 159<br />

Blossom Farm V<strong>in</strong>tage Rentals w real<br />

530-681-8937 | blossomfarmrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 229<br />

Camelot Party Rentals w real<br />

775-355-9004<br />

Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents w real<br />

916-773-2133 | 916-562-2900<br />

775-773-8900<br />

celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 57<br />

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Elite Party Rentals | 916-852-1225<br />

Encore Event Rentals | 707-431-3500<br />

Forever V<strong>in</strong>tage Rentals w real | 916-720-9123<br />

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See ad on page 237<br />

J & R Portable Restrooms | 530-383-7748<br />

La Tavola F<strong>in</strong>e L<strong>in</strong>en Rental w real<br />

916-321-9333<br />

Liza’s Party Rentals | 707-365-6025<br />

Mimi & Co. w real | 916-525-1235<br />

NC Event Design | 916-595-9923<br />

Party Smart Rentals | 209-267-5822<br />

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916-925-5866<br />

Rion Designs w real | 707-416-2921<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> Event Co. w real<br />

916-837-3684 | sacramentoeventco.com<br />

See ad on page 229<br />

SRC Party Rentals | 530-272-2266<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ard Party Rentals w real<br />

888-200-6513 | 209-524-1966<br />

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Stevenz Company w real<br />

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See ad on page 232<br />

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<strong>Tahoe</strong> Elevated Events w real<br />

775-783-9300 | tahoeelevatedevents.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> Party Rentals | 775-790-7693<br />

T<strong>in</strong> Roof Farmhouse w real | 415-269-6762<br />

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See ad on page 129<br />

Fretty’s DJ, Limous<strong>in</strong>e<br />

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916-213-8116 | frettys.com<br />

See ad on page 187<br />

Sentimental Journey<br />

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916-862-1224<br />

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See ad on page 237<br />

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800-872-8233<br />

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See ad on page 151<br />

Ventana Travels w real<br />

530-421-9449<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

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See ad on page 31<br />

And Ever Films w real | 916-629-4266<br />

Barrel 9 Media | 916-612-3472<br />

BLVD. Photo & Film | 916-572-2178<br />

Eventide Visuals | 530-588-0624<br />

H & Company w real<br />

916-742-4570 | hcophoto.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Inspire Me Film & Photo | 916-955-7516<br />

IVY + WILD Film | 916-663-1779<br />

Matrimony Media | 559-797-5338<br />

Reel to <strong>Real</strong> Productions | 916-601-2762<br />

Satostudio w real<br />

916-798-8636 | satostudio.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

New Willow Farm Retreats w real<br />

916-952-9066 | newwillowfarmretreats.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Nor Cal Party Rentals | 916-236-9282<br />

Olgas Rustic Rental w real<br />

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See ad on page 232<br />

<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge w real<br />

916-440-8080 | partyconcierge.com<br />

See ad on page 231<br />

T<strong>in</strong> & Tw<strong>in</strong>e | 530-320-4348<br />

We Do Designs w real<br />

530-566-7603 | 916-398-1133<br />

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See ad on page 236<br />

Under the Arbor | 530-677-0100<br />

West 12 Ranch Rentals | 209-479-3220<br />

Wilk<strong>in</strong>son Portables | 530-622-6169<br />

Yolo Roots | 530-651-4649<br />

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CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Fat’s Asia Bistro w real<br />

Folsom Location:<br />

2585 Iron Po<strong>in</strong>t Road<br />

Folsom | 916-983-1133<br />

Roseville Location:<br />

1500 Eureka Road<br />

Roseville | 916-787-3287<br />

fatsasiabistro.com<br />

See ad on page 167<br />

Flexible set up,<br />

semi-private d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g rooms<br />

Able to accommodate<br />

up to 60 guests<br />

Asian Fusion<br />

Can customize to fit<br />

with<strong>in</strong> budget <strong>and</strong><br />

dietary needs<br />

Full bar, expansive<br />

w<strong>in</strong>e list<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Fat’s Asia Bistro<br />

Folsom, morganp@<br />

fatsrestaurants.com or<br />

916-983-1133;<br />

Fat’s Asia Bistro<br />

Roseville, 916-787-3287<br />

• On-site park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />

• Outdoor patios<br />

Freeport W<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Country Inn w real<br />

8201 Freeport Blvd.<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-665-9500<br />

freeportw<strong>in</strong>ecountry<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 135<br />

Able to accommodate<br />

10-80<br />

Parlor up to 35<br />

Outside garden up to 80<br />

Classic <strong>California</strong><br />

Full banquet menu <strong>and</strong><br />

bar options<br />

Can customize to fit<br />

with<strong>in</strong> budget <strong>and</strong><br />

dietary needs<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

Marnie@<br />

FreeportW<strong>in</strong>eCountryInn.com<br />

• Farm-to-fork cul<strong>in</strong>ary team<br />

• Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>es <strong>and</strong> local craft<br />

beers<br />

• Lodg<strong>in</strong>g available: 10 spacious<br />

rooms<br />

Thai Paradise EDH w real<br />

4361 Town Center Blvd.,<br />

Suite 110 | El Dorado Hills<br />

916-939-0389<br />

thaiparadiseedh.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Private d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g room<br />

accommodates up to 50<br />

Thai Cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Full banquet menu<br />

Beer <strong>and</strong> w<strong>in</strong>e options<br />

available<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g farm-to-fork cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />

• Family owned <strong>and</strong> operated<br />

• Plentiful park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Easily accessible off Highway 50 <strong>in</strong><br />

Town Center<br />

• Warm, family-friendly environment<br />

Visconti’s Ristorante w real<br />

2700 E Bidwell Street<br />

Suite 700 | Folsom<br />

916-983-5181<br />

viscontisristorante.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Flexible set ups<br />

Private banquet room for<br />

up to 20 seated; partial<br />

<strong>and</strong> full restaurant buy-out<br />

option; can accommodate<br />

up to 150 with full buy-out<br />

Italian cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Menus can be<br />

customized to taste<br />

<strong>and</strong> budget<br />

Full bar <strong>and</strong><br />

expansive w<strong>in</strong>e list<br />

Price varies on<br />

menu options<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email<br />

for details <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

family@<br />

viscontisristorante.com<br />

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• A/V capabilities<br />

• Wi-Fi<br />

• Two patios available for outside<br />

seat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Warm, family-friendly environment<br />

with award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g service <strong>and</strong><br />

cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />

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VENUE NAME<br />

& CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

GENERAL<br />

AVAILABILITY<br />

& CAPACITY<br />

OUTSIDE CATERING<br />

PERMITTED<br />

& BAR INFO<br />

ADDITIONAL<br />

INSURANCE<br />

REQUIRED?<br />

BOTTOM LINE<br />

(exclud<strong>in</strong>g alcohol,<br />

gratuity <strong>and</strong> tax)<br />

OTHER<br />

CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Arcade Underground w real<br />

1008 2nd Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-640-6188<br />

See ad on page 89<br />

Open year round with<br />

flexible set ups<br />

Indoor capacity 140<br />

Outdoor capacity flows with 140<br />

<strong>in</strong>door capacity<br />

Yes C<strong>all</strong> for details C<strong>all</strong> or email<br />

for pric<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> details:<br />

<strong>in</strong>fo@jqevents.com<br />

• Private, rustic yet hip/urban, historic<br />

property<br />

• Intimate outdoor courtyard<br />

• Iconic v<strong>in</strong>tage white arched doors<br />

• Gleam<strong>in</strong>g high polished concrete floors<br />

• Ceil<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustrial girder style<br />

• Bridal suite<br />

Arden Hills w real<br />

1220 Arden Hills Lane<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-480-1170<br />

ardenhills.club<br />

ardenhills.club/wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

See ad on page 25<br />

Open year round<br />

50-300 guests<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email<br />

for pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

events@ardenhills.net<br />

• Day-of contact <strong>and</strong> event detailer<br />

provided along with full service staff<br />

• On-site bridal dress<strong>in</strong>g room<br />

• Two elegant b<strong>all</strong>rooms with gr<strong>and</strong><br />

ch<strong>and</strong>eliers<br />

• Two lush wedd<strong>in</strong>g courtyards<br />

• <strong>The</strong> Villas, an on-site bed <strong>and</strong> breakfast<br />

• Honeymoon Suite <strong>in</strong>cluded on select days<br />

• Voted <strong>Best</strong> <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Venue <strong>in</strong> 2013,<br />

2015 <strong>and</strong> 2018, recognized as <strong>Best</strong> Day<br />

Spa <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>are</strong>a for 12 years,<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>Best</strong> Bed & Breakfast <strong>in</strong> 2015 by<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />

<strong>The</strong> Barn At Second W<strong>in</strong>d w real<br />

8601 River Rd. | <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

Annette: 530-409-1749<br />

facebook.com/<br />

barnatsecondw<strong>in</strong>d<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Open year round<br />

Up to 130 guests<br />

Yes<br />

Beer <strong>and</strong> w<strong>in</strong>e,<br />

cocktails by caterer<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

secondw<strong>in</strong>d.events@<br />

yahoo.com<br />

• Featur<strong>in</strong>g oak tree ceremonies<br />

• Private 6-acre property<br />

• Bocce b<strong>all</strong>, horseshoes <strong>and</strong> corn hole<br />

• Bridal suite for gett<strong>in</strong>g ready<br />

• Inventory of v<strong>in</strong>tage decor available for<br />

use<br />

Barns at Willow Creek<br />

6841 Marysville Rd.<br />

Browns V<strong>all</strong>ey<br />

530-742-8089<br />

barnsatwillowcreek.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Open year round<br />

50-280 guests<br />

Several ceremony locations to<br />

choose from; outdoor tented<br />

reception <strong>are</strong>a <strong>and</strong> barn<br />

reception <strong>are</strong>a to choose from<br />

Yes, have list of<br />

preferred vendors<br />

with special pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Bar services<br />

available<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or visit website<br />

for details <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• 40 acre private venue specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> v<strong>in</strong>tage<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

• Pric<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>cludes complete v<strong>in</strong>tage decor<br />

• In-house event coord<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />

• On-site lodg<strong>in</strong>g with Wi-Fi<br />

• Tented reception <strong>and</strong> barn locations, <strong>and</strong><br />

several ceremony sites available<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Inn Hotel /<br />

Cas<strong>in</strong>o w real<br />

1627 U.S. Highway 395<br />

M<strong>in</strong>den, NV<br />

775-783-6673<br />

carsonv<strong>all</strong>ey<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Open year round<br />

Up to 230 with dance floor/stage;<br />

Up to 270 without dance floor/<br />

stage<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

C<strong>all</strong> Sales Department<br />

at 775-783-6673 or<br />

email for pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

carrien@<br />

carsonv<strong>all</strong>ey<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

• Available for rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

• Hotel, Motor Lodge <strong>and</strong> RV<br />

Accommodations<br />

• Full service cas<strong>in</strong>o; award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />

steakhouse CV Steak; Cab<strong>are</strong>t Bar with<br />

live enterta<strong>in</strong>ment; 24/7 Katie's Country<br />

Kitchen <strong>and</strong> specialty coffee shop Job's<br />

Perk<br />

• Outdoor concert <strong>and</strong> event center<br />

• Packages <strong>in</strong>clude: l<strong>in</strong>ens, centerpieces,<br />

tables, chairs <strong>and</strong> more<br />

Catta Verdera<br />

Country Club w real<br />

1111 Catta Verdera, L<strong>in</strong>coln<br />

916-645-6722<br />

cattaverdera.com<br />

See ad on page 27<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception<br />

up to 200<br />

No<br />

Full bar with<br />

multiple options<br />

No<br />

Three <strong>in</strong>clusive packages<br />

to choose from<br />

<strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong> & Summer<br />

Specials Available<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

events@cattaverdera.com<br />

• Beautiful day-of retreats for couple <strong>and</strong><br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g party to get ready <strong>in</strong><br />

• Outdoor or <strong>in</strong>door ceremony site<br />

• Outdoor terrace or <strong>in</strong>door room for<br />

cocktail hour<br />

• Elegant <strong>in</strong>door reception with dance floor<br />

• Full service cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>ator <strong>and</strong> service staff<br />

provided<br />

<strong>The</strong> Chalet Event Center w real<br />

5450 Ch<strong>in</strong>a Garden Road<br />

Suite B | Rockl<strong>in</strong><br />

916-868-4258 | 916-794-1699<br />

thechaleteventcenter.com<br />

See ad on page 171<br />

Open year round<br />

Seats up to 250<br />

Outdoor & Indoor ceremony<br />

<strong>and</strong> reception sites<br />

Onsite accommodations<br />

Yes<br />

Bar available<br />

Yes<br />

Kitchen available<br />

Client to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />

own alcohol<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for quote on bar<br />

staff service<br />

• 40 ft rustic cathedral ceil<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> b<strong>all</strong>room<br />

with exposed beams<br />

• Rose Garden outside ceremony site<br />

• Entire property is a park like sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Ver<strong>and</strong>a with two wood burn<strong>in</strong>g fireplaces<br />

• Free ample park<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> free WiFi<br />

• Conveniently accessible off the freeway<br />

Cielo Estate W<strong>in</strong>ery w real<br />

3040 Ponderosa Road<br />

Sh<strong>in</strong>gle <strong>Spr<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s<br />

530-672-8575<br />

cieloestate.com<br />

See ad on page 31<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception space:<br />

up to 150<br />

Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor space<br />

Yes<br />

Cielo w<strong>in</strong>es <strong>and</strong><br />

sparkl<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>es <strong>are</strong><br />

featured<br />

Yes<br />

For pric<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> details<br />

please visit:<br />

cieloestate.com or<br />

email at<br />

eventscieloestate@<br />

gmail.com<br />

• Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>es<br />

• Beautiful v<strong>in</strong>eyard <strong>and</strong> majestic oak trees<br />

• On-site bridal room<br />

• Rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ner location on site<br />

• Overnight accommodations <strong>in</strong> Villa<br />

• Easily-accessible historic v<strong>in</strong>eyard<br />

<strong>The</strong> Citizen Hotel w real<br />

926 J Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-447-2700<br />

thecitizenhotel.com<br />

See ad on page 17<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony sites: up to 250<br />

Reception sites: up to 180<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

No Prices from $82<br />

Rental fees vary<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Day-of on-site coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Views of the Capitol <strong>and</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

skyl<strong>in</strong>e<br />

• On-site Accommodations<br />

• Bridal Suite for day-of preparation<br />

• Valet park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>The</strong> Corner Barn w real<br />

8929 CA-89<br />

Graeagle<br />

graeaglebarn.com<br />

See ad on page 159<br />

April-November<br />

Three ceremony sites<br />

Barn can accommodate up to<br />

381 seated <strong>and</strong> 814 st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

theatre sett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Yes<br />

BYOB<br />

Bar service is<br />

available<br />

Yes<br />

Email for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

venues@playgraeagle.com<br />

• Picturesque location nestled among<br />

t<strong>all</strong> p<strong>in</strong>es <strong>and</strong> surrounded by stunn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

mounta<strong>in</strong> views<br />

• 5,716 sq. ft. barn with 32’ high ceil<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

• Choose your own vendors<br />

• Rental <strong>in</strong>cludes st<strong>and</strong>ard tables <strong>and</strong> chairs<br />

• Additional package options <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />

light<strong>in</strong>g, farm tables <strong>and</strong> chairs, bar<br />

service, rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ner packages,<br />

contential breakfast or brunch<br />

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venues—reception sites<br />

(cont’d.)<br />

VENUE NAME<br />

& CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

GENERAL<br />

AVAILABILITY<br />

& CAPACITY<br />

OUTSIDE CATERING<br />

PERMITTED<br />

& BAR INFO<br />

ADDITIONAL<br />

INSURANCE<br />

REQUIRED?<br />

BOTTOM LINE<br />

(exclud<strong>in</strong>g alcohol,<br />

gratuity <strong>and</strong> tax)<br />

OTHER<br />

CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Delta Diamond Farm w real<br />

15175 Highway 160<br />

Isleton<br />

916-812-8929<br />

deltadiamondfarm.com<br />

See ad on page 24<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor ceremony<br />

<strong>and</strong> reception sites:<br />

50-500 guests<br />

Yes<br />

Licensed bartend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

service required<br />

Yes<br />

Multiple options<br />

available, c<strong>all</strong> or email to<br />

deltadiamondfarm@<br />

gmail.com<br />

for details <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Discounted rates for<br />

Friday <strong>and</strong> Sunday <strong>and</strong><br />

off season months<br />

• One wedd<strong>in</strong>g per day<br />

• Available for rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Choose your own vendors<br />

• Bridal suite<br />

• Beautiful kid-friendly property with<br />

outdoor light<strong>in</strong>g, 2-story rustic barn, 20<br />

acres of cherry trees <strong>and</strong> English garden<br />

courtyard<br />

• Complimentary self-park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Centr<strong>all</strong>y-located <strong>in</strong> the <strong>California</strong> Delta<br />

East Fork Ranch w real<br />

1290 Centerville Lane<br />

Gardnerville, NV<br />

775-790-4883<br />

eastforkranch.net<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Open year round<br />

Barn: 90<br />

Tent<strong>in</strong>g off barn for as many<br />

guests as needed<br />

Ample on-site park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Yes<br />

Licensed bartend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

service required<br />

Yes $5,000 for 10 a.m. - 10<br />

p.m. <strong>in</strong>cludes 1 hour<br />

rehearsal day before<br />

(based on availability)<br />

Ranch Manager for day<br />

of event<br />

• Available for rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

• 44-acre estate with historic barn with<br />

sta<strong>in</strong>ed cement floor<br />

• Complete unobstructed views of Sierra<br />

Nevada Mounta<strong>in</strong> Range<br />

• Packages available <strong>and</strong> custom to each<br />

client<br />

<strong>The</strong> Firehouse w real<br />

1112 Second Street<br />

Old <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

916-442-4772<br />

firehouseoldsac.com<br />

See ad on page 143<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor: 16-110 seated<br />

Outdoor: up to 300 seated<br />

Also available for<br />

rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

No<br />

Full bar, expansive<br />

w<strong>in</strong>e list, bar<br />

packages<br />

No<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g or email:<br />

events@firehouseoldsac.com<br />

• Historic site/large outdoor courtyard<br />

• Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g chefs<br />

• On-site special events team<br />

• Reduced rates for Thursdays, Fridays,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Sundays<br />

• Gardens, l<strong>and</strong>scaped grounds <strong>and</strong><br />

founta<strong>in</strong>s<br />

• Valet park<strong>in</strong>g available at addt’l. cost<br />

Folsom<br />

Community Center w real<br />

52 Natoma Street<br />

Folsom | 916-461-6620<br />

folsom.ca.us<br />

See ad on page 151<br />

Open year round<br />

Half b<strong>all</strong>room: up to 275<br />

Full b<strong>all</strong>room: up to 560<br />

Yes<br />

Preferred Caterer:<br />

Hannibal’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

& Events<br />

Bar facility available<br />

for clients to use; Clients<br />

can provide own<br />

alcohol or caterer<br />

Yes<br />

Site rental fee: 8 hr.<br />

m<strong>in</strong>imum on Friday<br />

<strong>and</strong> Saturday; 4 hr.<br />

m<strong>in</strong>imum on Sunday<br />

Half b<strong>all</strong>room:<br />

$95-$130 per hour<br />

Full b<strong>all</strong>room: $180-<br />

$260 per hour, c<strong>all</strong> for<br />

details <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Bride’s room <strong>and</strong> sheltered outdoor<br />

patio surrounded by greenery; great for<br />

ceremonies<br />

• Free on-site park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Located next to Folsom City Park; beautiful<br />

sett<strong>in</strong>g for photos<br />

• Additional cater<strong>in</strong>g fees apply for outside<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>The</strong> Foothills<br />

Event Center w real<br />

400 Idaho Maryl<strong>and</strong> Road<br />

Grass V<strong>all</strong>ey<br />

530-271-1000<br />

foothillsevents.com<br />

See ad on page 12<br />

Open year round<br />

<strong>in</strong>door <strong>and</strong> outdoor<br />

celebration space<br />

Up to 280<br />

Yes, outside<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>g permitted<br />

Beer & W<strong>in</strong>e bar<br />

onsite<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Elegant gather<strong>in</strong>g spaces<br />

• On-site rentals<br />

• Private bridal studio<br />

• Indoor, climate-controlled venue<br />

• Outdoor patio with wrought iron patio<br />

furniture<br />

• Special rates for weekday wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

Genoa Town H<strong>all</strong><br />

Genoa Church<br />

Genoa Park w real<br />

Town of Genoa<br />

PO Box 14, Genoa, NV<br />

775-782-8696<br />

genoanevada.org<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Town of Genoa rents the historic<br />

build<strong>in</strong>gs Town Church <strong>and</strong> Town H<strong>all</strong><br />

<strong>and</strong> Town Park—Open year round<br />

Town H<strong>all</strong>: Wed - Sun: 8 am to 11 pm;<br />

120 seated; 240 auditorium style<br />

Town Church: Mon., Wed - Sat: 8 am to 8<br />

pm; Sun: Noon to 8 pm; up to 80 guests<br />

Town Park: Mon - Sun: 8 am to dusk<br />

Yes Yes C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

genoamanager<br />

@douglasnv.us.<br />

• Doesn't <strong>in</strong>clude additional services, such<br />

as cater<strong>in</strong>g, bar <strong>and</strong> m<strong>in</strong>ister, etc.<br />

• Town H<strong>all</strong> rental <strong>in</strong>cludes 20 - 6' foot<br />

tables, padded chairs<br />

Graegle Meadows<br />

Golf Course w real<br />

6934 CA-89<br />

Graeagle<br />

graeaglemeadows.com<br />

See ad on page 175<br />

May - October<br />

Ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception options:<br />

30-75 <strong>in</strong>doors; up to 150 outdoors<br />

No<br />

Full bar available<br />

Yes<br />

Email for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

venues@playgraeagle.com<br />

• Day-of on-site coord<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />

• Spectacular mounta<strong>in</strong> views<br />

• Available for rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

• No corkage or cake cutt<strong>in</strong>g fee<br />

• Included <strong>in</strong> rentals: full bar, gourmet<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ner, tables, chairs, l<strong>in</strong>ens, arch<br />

<strong>and</strong> much more along with two<br />

complimentary rounds of golf<br />

Gr<strong>and</strong> View D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room w real<br />

1329 Waterloo Lane,<br />

Gardnerville, NV<br />

775-782-5500, ext. 5243<br />

douglasnv.us<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Monday - Friday, after 4pm; Saturday<br />

8am to 8pm, will stay open<br />

later for a fee<br />

Up to 350<br />

Yes<br />

Outside cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> bar is <strong>all</strong>owed<br />

(must get an<br />

alcohol permit)<br />

Yes<br />

Monday – Thursday:<br />

$800<br />

Friday: $1,000<br />

Saturday/Sunday:<br />

$2,000<br />

$1,000 deposit (double<br />

when alcohol is served)<br />

• Seat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> danc<strong>in</strong>g for up to 350<br />

• Fantastic Ranch <strong>and</strong> Mounta<strong>in</strong> Views<br />

• Outdoor Patio<br />

Granite Bay Golf Club w real<br />

9600 Golf Club Drive<br />

Granite Bay<br />

Kelle: 916-791-7578<br />

granitebayclub.com<br />

See ad on page 79<br />

Outside Ceremony site: 240<br />

Inside Ceremony site: 110<br />

HS Colt Rooms: 60<br />

Conservatory: 240 <strong>in</strong>side,<br />

300 <strong>in</strong>side/outside<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

$40 <strong>and</strong> up per person,<br />

c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

$300-$2,000 site rental<br />

fee depend<strong>in</strong>g on season,<br />

c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

• Non-members can host events at club<br />

• Private Event Director on-site<br />

• Spectacular golf course views from every<br />

room<br />

• Bride <strong>and</strong> groom’s chang<strong>in</strong>g rooms<br />

• Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor ceremonies<br />

• Covered patios<br />

• Also available for rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

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venues—reception sites<br />

(cont’d.)<br />

VENUE NAME<br />

& CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

GENERAL<br />

AVAILABILITY<br />

& CAPACITY<br />

OUTSIDE CATERING<br />

PERMITTED<br />

& BAR INFO<br />

ADDITIONAL<br />

INSURANCE<br />

REQUIRED?<br />

BOTTOM LINE<br />

(exclud<strong>in</strong>g alcohol,<br />

gratuity <strong>and</strong> tax)<br />

OTHER<br />

CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Heavenly<br />

Mounta<strong>in</strong> Resort w real<br />

P.O. Box 2180<br />

Statel<strong>in</strong>e, NV<br />

775-586-4442<br />

skiheavenly.com<br />

See ad on page 21<br />

Receptions available<br />

June through September<br />

Lakeview Lodge: 30 - 250<br />

No<br />

Full bar available<br />

with flexible options<br />

No<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

akremer@vailresorts.com<br />

• Private mounta<strong>in</strong> top venue<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Complimentary tast<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

• Available for ceremonies, receptions,<br />

meet <strong>and</strong> greets, post brunch <strong>and</strong> rehearsal<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

• Flexible options<br />

• No time constra<strong>in</strong>ts<br />

Helwig W<strong>in</strong>ery w real<br />

11555 Shen<strong>and</strong>oah Road<br />

Plymouth<br />

Kathleen: 209-245-5200<br />

helwigw<strong>in</strong>ery.com<br />

See ad on page 46<br />

May - October<br />

Outdoor Ceremony Site: 150<br />

Several options for reception:<br />

Amphitheater: 150<br />

Three Sisters Conference Room: 85<br />

Underground W<strong>in</strong>e Cave: 42<br />

seated, 75 st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Preferred vendor list<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong><br />

Champagne available,<br />

rental <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />

bartender; beer <strong>and</strong><br />

soda to be provided<br />

by client. No hard<br />

alcohol <strong>all</strong>owed<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• 44 acre v<strong>in</strong>eyard estate<br />

• Contemporary American barn design<br />

• Sweep<strong>in</strong>g 360 degree views<br />

• Multiple ceremony/reception sites<br />

• 5,000 squ<strong>are</strong> foot underground cave<br />

<strong>The</strong> HideOut w real<br />

43300 State Highway 88<br />

Kirkwood | 209-223-0718<br />

hideoutkirkwood.com<br />

See ad on page 183<br />

<strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong>: June - October<br />

Vacations: Open year round<br />

Yes<br />

BYOB<br />

No additional fees<br />

Yes<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available; c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Lodg<strong>in</strong>g on site<br />

• Camp<strong>in</strong>g on site<br />

• No curfews, no noise restrictions<br />

• Flexibility of wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> reception sites<br />

• High Sierra location<br />

Hilton <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

Arden West w real<br />

2200 Harvard Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

916-604-3599<br />

hiltonsacramentoardenwest.com<br />

See ad on page 129<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony: up to 350 guests<br />

Reception: up to 400 guests<br />

See hotel for details No See website for current<br />

menus <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for site tour<br />

• Exquisite cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />

• Well-seasoned staff<br />

• Dance floor <strong>and</strong> stag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />

• Complimentary guest room<br />

• Customized menus<br />

• Simple <strong>and</strong> stress free<br />

• A/V support<br />

Historic Oakdale Ranch w real<br />

17601 County Rd. 86A<br />

Esparto<br />

530-507-8048<br />

historicoakdaleranch.com<br />

See ad on page 26<br />

Open March - November<br />

300 guest maximum<br />

Yes<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> beer,<br />

hard alcohol with<br />

licensed bartender<br />

Yes<br />

Packages start at<br />

$3,900 for under 75 ppl<br />

Site visits by<br />

appo<strong>in</strong>tment; c<strong>all</strong> for<br />

details <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• One Weekend, One <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />

• Easily accessible historic country property<br />

with unlimited possibilities<br />

• Multiple ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception sites,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an orchard, pond <strong>and</strong> barn<br />

• Beautiful panoramic views<br />

• Now offer<strong>in</strong>g tet<strong>here</strong>d hot air b<strong>all</strong>oon rides<br />

for the bride, groom <strong>and</strong> guests<br />

• Toast with exclusive Turkovich Family<br />

W<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Hotel Sutter w real<br />

53 Ma<strong>in</strong> Street<br />

Sutter Creek<br />

209-267-0242<br />

hotelsutter.com<br />

See ad on page 131<br />

Open year round<br />

One Banquet Room<br />

Balcony Bar Area<br />

Two bars <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a late night lounge<br />

No<br />

Full or customized<br />

bar available<br />

No<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available; c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Historic property <strong>in</strong> the heart of Sutter<br />

Creek<br />

• Onsite accomodations with 21 rooms,<br />

along with banquet room, award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />

restaurant <strong>and</strong> two bars<br />

• Shuttle available for guests attend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gs off-property <strong>in</strong> <strong>are</strong>a<br />

Hyatt Regency<br />

Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> Resort,<br />

Spa & Cas<strong>in</strong>o w real<br />

111 Country Club Drive<br />

Incl<strong>in</strong>e Village, NV<br />

775-886-6693<br />

hyatttahoewedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 244<br />

Flexible set ups<br />

Open year round<br />

Sites for 40 - 750 guests<br />

Full or customized<br />

bar available<br />

Outside food<br />

vendors permitted<br />

only for specialty<br />

cuis<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Yes if us<strong>in</strong>g<br />

outside<br />

vendor only<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email to learn<br />

more from their event<br />

managers or visit<br />

hyattregencylaketahoe.com<br />

• Book by Dec 31, 2019 <strong>and</strong> earn up to 5<br />

free honeymoon nights anyw<strong>here</strong> <strong>in</strong> the<br />

world<br />

• Compell<strong>in</strong>g pric<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> offers available for<br />

w<strong>in</strong>ter dates<br />

• Get married on North Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong>’s only<br />

private beach, or <strong>in</strong> shadow of snowcapped<br />

cottages <strong>and</strong> evergreens<br />

Hyatt Regency<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> w real<br />

1209 L Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-321-3520<br />

sacramento.regency.hyatt.com<br />

See ad on page 60<br />

Open year round<br />

Regency B<strong>all</strong>room: 1,000<br />

Capitol View Room: 160<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

$70-$95 per person,<br />

c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

Site rental fee varies,<br />

c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

Discounted park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

available<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Capitol View Room features city view <strong>and</strong><br />

four outdoor balconies<br />

• Outdoor ceremony location available<br />

• On-site accommodations available<br />

Jackson Rancheria<br />

Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort w real<br />

12222 New York Ranch Road<br />

Jackson | 209-223-8477<br />

800-822-WINN<br />

jacksoncas<strong>in</strong>o.com<br />

See ad on page 68<br />

Open year round<br />

Maximum banquet seat<strong>in</strong>g: 350<br />

Family-style seat<strong>in</strong>g: 420<br />

Reception st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g passed<br />

appetizers with food stations:<br />

800<br />

No—full service<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>g available<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Beautiful secluded <strong>and</strong> private reception<br />

site; Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor reception<br />

options<br />

• Spacious <strong>and</strong> beautiful bridal suite<br />

<strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> packages<br />

• Hotel rooms on-site for guests at discounted<br />

rate; <strong>and</strong> cas<strong>in</strong>o play specials for<br />

guests<br />

• Full service on-site floral team for <strong>all</strong><br />

events available at discounted rate<br />

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venues—reception sites<br />

(cont’d.)<br />

VENUE NAME<br />

& CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

GENERAL<br />

AVAILABILITY<br />

& CAPACITY<br />

OUTSIDE CATERING<br />

PERMITTED<br />

& BAR INFO<br />

ADDITIONAL<br />

INSURANCE<br />

REQUIRED?<br />

BOTTOM LINE<br />

(exclud<strong>in</strong>g alcohol,<br />

gratuity <strong>and</strong> tax)<br />

OTHER<br />

CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel w real<br />

500 J Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

916-399-4730<br />

sawyerhotel.com<br />

See ad on page 23<br />

Open year round<br />

Seated 120-260<br />

St<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g 250-600<br />

Ceremony 100-260<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

Yes<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

sales@sawyerhotel.com<br />

• 20,000 of event space<br />

• 4,500 sq. ft outdoor terrace<br />

• B<strong>all</strong>room with soar<strong>in</strong>g ceil<strong>in</strong>gs 18’-24’<br />

• Chic outdoor pool deck with sweep<strong>in</strong>g<br />

views of DOCO, Tower bridge<br />

• Delectable farm-to-fork elevated menus<br />

• Dedicated staff to coord<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>all</strong> needs:<br />

room blocks, décor, cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• 250 spacious, sophisticated guest rooms<br />

<strong>and</strong> suites<br />

Kirkwood<br />

Mounta<strong>in</strong> Resort w real<br />

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr.<br />

Kirkwood<br />

Ashley: 209-258-7406<br />

kirkwood.com<br />

See ad on page 21<br />

Three locations to choose from:<br />

Village Plaza: Available mid-June<br />

through mid-October: up to 200<br />

Red Cliffs Lodge:<br />

Available mid-June through<br />

mid-October: up to 200<br />

Off the W<strong>all</strong> Bar <strong>and</strong> Grill:<br />

Available mid-June through<br />

mid-October: up to 90<br />

No<br />

Full bar available<br />

with flexible options<br />

No<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

aspangler<br />

@vailresorts.com<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Available for ceremonies, receptions,<br />

meet <strong>and</strong> greets, post brunch <strong>and</strong> rehearsal<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

• Flexible options<br />

La Provence<br />

Restaurant & Terrace w real<br />

110 Diamond Creek Place<br />

Roseville | 916-789-2002<br />

laprovenceroseville.com<br />

See ad on page 13<br />

Open year round<br />

Yes<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Separate adjacent space with bar <strong>and</strong><br />

outside patio available as well<br />

• Choose your own vendors<br />

• Silverw<strong>are</strong>, glassw<strong>are</strong> <strong>and</strong> l<strong>in</strong>ens provided<br />

• Meadow with oak trees<br />

• Romantic fireplace<br />

• Dance floor <strong>and</strong> private bar<br />

• Free park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Available for rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ners<br />

Lakeside at<br />

Bartley Cavanaugh w real<br />

8301 Freeport Boulevard<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-808-0957<br />

sacramentogolfwedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 80<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor/outdoor: 150+<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available; c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Flexibility<br />

• Choose your own vendors<br />

• Country club experience without the price<br />

• Only one wedd<strong>in</strong>g/event per day<br />

Lone Wulff Ranch w real<br />

26810 County Road 97D<br />

Davis | 530-756-1115<br />

lonewulffranch.com<br />

See ad on page 58<br />

April through October<br />

Up to 150<br />

Yes Yes C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Private, rustic old barn<br />

• Gorgeous oak tree <strong>and</strong> picturesque l<strong>and</strong>scape—plenty<br />

of photo opportunities<br />

• Only one wedd<strong>in</strong>g per weekend<br />

• Able to br<strong>in</strong>g your own vendors<br />

Monte Verde Inn w real<br />

18841 Foresthill Road<br />

Foresthill<br />

530-888-8123<br />

monteverde<strong>in</strong>n.net<br />

See ad on page 11<br />

Open year round: Friday, Saturday<br />

<strong>and</strong> Sunday<br />

Up to 100 <strong>in</strong>doors<br />

Up to 220 outdoors<br />

No outside cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

or bar <strong>all</strong>owed<br />

Beer <strong>and</strong> w<strong>in</strong>e<br />

only bar<br />

Yes<br />

Email for pric<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />

availability<br />

<strong>in</strong>quiry@<br />

monteverde<strong>in</strong>nevents.<br />

com<br />

• All packages <strong>in</strong>clude: cater<strong>in</strong>g, staff, full<br />

set up <strong>and</strong> break down, cake, centerpieces<br />

<strong>and</strong> other floral<br />

• On-site wedd<strong>in</strong>g coord<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>and</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Gett<strong>in</strong>g ready suites<br />

• Only one wedd<strong>in</strong>g per day<br />

Northstar <strong>California</strong> w real<br />

100 Northstar Drive<br />

Truckee<br />

530-562-3830<br />

northstarcalifornia.com<br />

See ad on page 21<br />

Available mid-June through<br />

end of September<br />

From 70 to 300 guests<br />

No outside cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

or alcohol<br />

permitted<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

Packages start at<br />

$8,500<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

cbruno@vailresorts.com<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Charm<strong>in</strong>g pedestrian Village with 35<br />

shops <strong>and</strong> restaurants<br />

• Beautiful panoramic mounta<strong>in</strong> views<br />

• Endless activities<br />

• On-site lodg<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Old Sugar Mill w real<br />

35265 Willow Avenue<br />

Clarksburg<br />

916-744-1615<br />

oldsugarmill.com<br />

See ad on page 87<br />

Orchard Creek Lodge w real<br />

965 Orchard Creek Lane<br />

L<strong>in</strong>coln<br />

Don: 916-625-4043<br />

orchardcreeklodge.com<br />

See ad on page 39<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor: 50-250<br />

Outdoor: 50-500+<br />

Depends on spaces <strong>and</strong><br />

package booked<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor<br />

ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception options<br />

up to 300<br />

Must choose from<br />

approved caterers;<br />

Bartend<strong>in</strong>g through<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>g package<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e Case m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />

requirement<br />

based on headcount<br />

No outside cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

permitted<br />

Full bar with<br />

multiple options<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> to schedule a tour<br />

Events@oldsugarmill.com<br />

Multiple pric<strong>in</strong>g options<br />

available, c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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• Historic site<br />

• Rustic <strong>in</strong>dustrial elegance<br />

• Bridal/wedd<strong>in</strong>g suites available<br />

• V<strong>in</strong>eyard Views<br />

• On-site coord<strong>in</strong>ator/wedd<strong>in</strong>g plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

services available<br />

• W<strong>in</strong>e tast<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Tables, chairs <strong>and</strong> l<strong>in</strong>ens <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />

• Market bistro lights available<br />

• Venue spac<strong>in</strong>g available for ceremony,<br />

cocktail hour <strong>and</strong> reception<br />

• Elegant <strong>in</strong>door/outdoor reception space<br />

• Ceremony amphitheater on the green<br />

• Full service cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Rehearsal <strong>and</strong> reception on-site<br />

coord<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

• Free Tast<strong>in</strong>g for booked wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Free private room for rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ner<br />

• Only one wedd<strong>in</strong>g per day<br />

• Plenty of free park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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venues—reception sites<br />

(cont’d.)<br />

VENUE NAME<br />

& CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

GENERAL<br />

AVAILABILITY<br />

& CAPACITY<br />

OUTSIDE CATERING<br />

PERMITTED<br />

& BAR INFO<br />

ADDITIONAL<br />

INSURANCE<br />

REQUIRED?<br />

BOTTOM LINE<br />

(exclud<strong>in</strong>g alcohol,<br />

gratuity <strong>and</strong> tax)<br />

OTHER<br />

CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Orchard House w real<br />

188 Carson Street<br />

Genoa | 775-783-8070<br />

orchardhousegenoanevada.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception<br />

50-400<br />

Yes<br />

Must contract with<br />

your own licensed<br />

bar service<br />

Yes Start<strong>in</strong>g at $6,250+<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

events@<br />

orchardhousegenoanevada.com<br />

• Full coord<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>and</strong> packages available<br />

• Bridal suite optional<br />

• 1-hour rehearsal <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />

• Preferred vendor list<br />

Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s w real<br />

27850 County Road 26<br />

<strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s<br />

530-669-3692<br />

parkw<strong>in</strong>ters.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Open year round<br />

Accommodates 15-200 <strong>in</strong>door,<br />

400+ outdoor guests<br />

In-house cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

only<br />

Full bar services<br />

available<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available, m<strong>in</strong>imums<br />

must be met for<br />

exclusive use<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gs@parkw<strong>in</strong>ters.com<br />

• 10 acres of gardens, historic mansion <strong>and</strong><br />

event barn; salt water pool <strong>and</strong> fire pits<br />

• Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor event space for<br />

ceremonies <strong>and</strong> receptions<br />

• All packages <strong>in</strong>clude cater<strong>in</strong>g, setup <strong>and</strong><br />

full staff<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Luxurious overnight accommodations for<br />

up to 20 guests<br />

<strong>The</strong> Pavilion<br />

at Hagg<strong>in</strong> Oaks w real<br />

3645 Fulton Avenue<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-808-0957<br />

sacramentogolfwedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 19<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor/outdoor: 300+<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available; c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Flexibility<br />

• Choose your own vendors<br />

• Country club experience without the price<br />

• Only one wedd<strong>in</strong>g/event per day<br />

<strong>The</strong> Ranch at<br />

Lone Oak Longhorns w real<br />

8031 Highway 70<br />

Marysville<br />

530-933-3043<br />

loneoaklonghorns.com<br />

See ad on page 78<br />

Outdoor only venue<br />

Yes, licensed <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>sured only<br />

BYOB, licensed <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>sured bartender<br />

required<br />

Yes with host<br />

liquor liability<br />

Pric<strong>in</strong>g starts at $11,500,<br />

c<strong>all</strong> or email for details:<br />

HRT@loneoaklonghorns.com<br />

• Work<strong>in</strong>g 12.5 acre ranch with registered<br />

Texas Longhorns<br />

• 3-night m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />

• Picturesque estate<br />

Rancho Victoria<br />

V<strong>in</strong>eyard w real<br />

16920 Greilich Road<br />

Plymouth<br />

C<strong>in</strong>dy: 209-600-2557<br />

rvvwedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 67<br />

Up to 300 guests C<strong>all</strong> for details C<strong>all</strong> for details Multiple packages<br />

available; c<strong>all</strong> or email<br />

for details <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

c<strong>in</strong>dy@rvv.bz<br />

• Scenic private estate, located at the base<br />

of Amador County’s famed Shen<strong>and</strong>oah<br />

V<strong>all</strong>ey w<strong>in</strong>e region<br />

• Package <strong>in</strong>cludes tables, chairs <strong>and</strong> setup/breakdown<br />

• V<strong>in</strong>eyard cottage bridal <strong>and</strong> honeymoon<br />

suite with one to two nights<br />

accommodations available<br />

<strong>The</strong> Ridge Golf Club<br />

& Events Center w real<br />

<strong>2020</strong> Golf Course Road<br />

Auburn<br />

530-888-7888, ext. 640<br />

ridgegc.com<br />

See ad on page 77<br />

Open year round<br />

Capacity of up to 300<br />

Yes, if food<br />

m<strong>in</strong>imum is paid<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available; c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Well-tra<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> knowledgeable staff<br />

• Bridal suites available for both parties<br />

Rough & Ready V<strong>in</strong>eyard<br />

<strong>and</strong> Guesthouse w real<br />

17826 Cattle Drive<br />

Rough & Ready<br />

530-432-7375<br />

rough<strong>and</strong>readyv<strong>in</strong>eyards.com<br />

See ad on page 12<br />

May through October<br />

Yes<br />

BYOB<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

<strong>in</strong>fo@<br />

rough<strong>and</strong>readyv<strong>in</strong>eyards.com<br />

• Charm<strong>in</strong>g 16-acre property <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />

romantic gardens, a v<strong>in</strong>eyard, a seasonal<br />

creek <strong>and</strong> heritage oaks <strong>in</strong> park-like<br />

surround<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

• Accommodations for up to 16 available<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

Masonic Temple w real<br />

1123 J Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

916-443-5058<br />

sacmt.org<br />

See ad on page 179<br />

B<strong>all</strong>room is open year round<br />

Up to 500 for reception<br />

Separate room for wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

Up to 200 for ceremony<br />

Yes—caterer may<br />

use kitchen for<br />

warm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Client’s bartender<br />

may serve on<br />

tiled <strong>are</strong>a<br />

Yes $3,300 <strong>in</strong> <strong>2020</strong> +<br />

clean<strong>in</strong>g fee + guards<br />

Plus $1,000 refundable<br />

deposit<br />

Email for details:<br />

office@<br />

sacramentomasonictemple.org<br />

• Elegant, historic b<strong>all</strong>room<br />

• Surrounded by park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Near Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament<br />

• Nearby hotels<br />

• Commercial refrigerator <strong>and</strong> freezer<br />

available for use<br />

Sequoia Woods<br />

Country Club w real<br />

1000 Cypress Po<strong>in</strong>t Drive,<br />

Arnold<br />

209-795-1000, ext. 8<br />

sequoiawoods.com<br />

See ad on page 42<br />

Indoor receptions year-round;<br />

Outdoor ceremonies <strong>and</strong><br />

receptions June through early<br />

October; capacity: 135 guests<br />

No<br />

Full Bar<br />

No<br />

C<strong>all</strong>, visit website<br />

or email for basic<br />

<strong>in</strong>formation:<br />

<strong>in</strong>fo@sequoiawoods.com<br />

• View is of meadow, framed by p<strong>in</strong>e trees<br />

• Space available for exclusive bridal party use<br />

• Potential access to golf on private course<br />

• Swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool access<br />

• Excellent cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />

• Site coord<strong>in</strong>ator at no additional charge<br />

Sheraton Gr<strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> Hotel w real<br />

1230 J St, <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Coord<strong>in</strong>ator:<br />

916-341-3615<br />

Hotel: 916-447-1700<br />

marriott.com/sacsi<br />

See ad on page 147<br />

Open year round<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> ceremony <strong>and</strong><br />

reception sites for<br />

20-800+ people<br />

Outside cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>all</strong>owed with<br />

guidel<strong>in</strong>es<br />

Full Service Bar<br />

Yes with<br />

outside<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Menus <strong>and</strong> Pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

available at:<br />

gr<strong>and</strong>sacramento.<br />

sheratonemenus.com/<br />

<strong>in</strong>dex.asp<br />

• Banquet <strong>and</strong> bar services<br />

• Menu tast<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

• Guest rooms <strong>and</strong> suites<br />

• Two restaurants <strong>and</strong> a full bar<br />

• Gym <strong>and</strong> swimm<strong>in</strong>g facility<br />

• Park<strong>in</strong>g: self <strong>and</strong> valet at a fee<br />

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venues—reception sites<br />

(cont’d.)<br />

VENUE NAME<br />

& CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

GENERAL<br />

AVAILABILITY<br />

& CAPACITY<br />

OUTSIDE CATERING<br />

PERMITTED<br />

& BAR INFO<br />

ADDITIONAL<br />

INSURANCE<br />

REQUIRED?<br />

BOTTOM LINE<br />

(exclud<strong>in</strong>g alcohol,<br />

gratuity <strong>and</strong> tax)<br />

OTHER<br />

CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Silt W<strong>in</strong>e Company w real<br />

by appo<strong>in</strong>tment only<br />

Robyn: 916-744-1456, ext. 18<br />

siltw<strong>in</strong>eco.com<br />

See ad on page 15<br />

Open year round<br />

Several ceremony sites <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>door/outdoor<br />

reception <strong>are</strong>as<br />

Garden: 300+<br />

Indoor rooms: up to 200<br />

Yes<br />

Venue packages<br />

<strong>in</strong>clude bartenders<br />

<strong>and</strong> beverage packages<br />

of beer, w<strong>in</strong>e,<br />

sparkl<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>e, soft<br />

dr<strong>in</strong>ks <strong>and</strong> water<br />

Yes<br />

Many different <strong>in</strong>clusive<br />

packages available,<br />

c<strong>all</strong> or email:<br />

robyn@siltw<strong>in</strong>eco.com<br />

for more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ator provided<br />

• Rustic barn with surround<strong>in</strong>g gardens <strong>and</strong><br />

v<strong>in</strong>eyards<br />

• Tables <strong>and</strong> chairs <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />

• Gazebo <strong>and</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g arches<br />

• Outdoor dance floor <strong>and</strong> str<strong>in</strong>g lights<br />

<strong>The</strong> Stone House w real<br />

107 <strong>Sacramento</strong> Street<br />

Nevada City<br />

530-802-0970<br />

stonehouse.io<br />

See ad on page 139<br />

Open year round<br />

130 seated<br />

450 cocktail party<br />

Ceremony 10-130<br />

No<br />

In-house two bars<br />

<strong>and</strong> restaurant<br />

Not always<br />

required<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available, c<strong>all</strong> for<br />

packages <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Romantic 1800s historical build<strong>in</strong>g featur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

h<strong>and</strong>cut stone <strong>and</strong> reclaimed wood<br />

<strong>throughout</strong><br />

• Two Levels: premiere stage <strong>and</strong> dance<br />

floor; d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g room, lounge, tavern, w<strong>in</strong>e<br />

cavern, beautiful outdoor patio<br />

Sunridge Golf <strong>and</strong><br />

Recreations w real<br />

1000 Long Drive<br />

Carson City, NV<br />

775-722-5511<br />

playsunridge.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

April through November<br />

weather permitt<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Up to 150<br />

Yes<br />

Full Service Bar<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

events@playsunridge.com<br />

• Expansive views of the Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey<br />

• In-house wedd<strong>in</strong>g planner provided<br />

• All rentals <strong>in</strong>clude tables <strong>and</strong> chairs<br />

Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey<br />

Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort w real<br />

1200 Athens Avenue<br />

L<strong>in</strong>coln<br />

916-408-8435<br />

thunderv<strong>all</strong>eyresort.com<br />

See ad on pages 4 & 5<br />

Open year round<br />

Up to 600<br />

All cater<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />

bar services <strong>are</strong><br />

provided by<br />

Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey<br />

No<br />

Brunch/Lunch: start<strong>in</strong>g<br />

at: $28 per person<br />

D<strong>in</strong>ner: start<strong>in</strong>g at $38<br />

per person<br />

M<strong>in</strong>imums apply<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for details <strong>and</strong><br />

pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Floral <strong>and</strong> event designer available<br />

• Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor ceremony <strong>and</strong><br />

reception sites<br />

• On-site bakery for custom cakes <strong>and</strong><br />

sweets—can be purchased for receptions<br />

at other venues<br />

• Full service day-of coord<strong>in</strong>ation available<br />

• On-site accommodations available<br />

• Full service day spa with sauna <strong>and</strong> steam<br />

rooms—separate men/women <strong>are</strong>as<br />

Timber Creek B<strong>all</strong>room w real<br />

7050 Del Webb Boulevard<br />

Roseville<br />

Jenny: 916-774-3870<br />

timbercreekb<strong>all</strong>room.com<br />

See ad on page 243<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony site: 250 seated/300<br />

st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

B<strong>all</strong>room: 300 guests<br />

Ask for quote<br />

Full-service liquor<br />

license<br />

No<br />

$29-$39 per person,<br />

c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Complimentary self-park<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g cater<strong>in</strong>g services<br />

Tsakopoulos<br />

Library G<strong>all</strong>eria w real<br />

828 I Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-264-2800<br />

libraryg<strong>all</strong>eria.com<br />

See ad on page 59<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor Only<br />

Max capacity: 500<br />

No, choose<br />

from several of<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>’s f<strong>in</strong>est<br />

caterers<br />

Yes C<strong>all</strong> or email for pric<strong>in</strong>g • Large atrium style w<strong>in</strong>dows<br />

• Ma<strong>in</strong> floor: 5,400 squ<strong>are</strong> feet<br />

• Beautiful photo opportunities<br />

• Bridal room available<br />

Union Lounge w real<br />

1028 2nd Street<br />

Old <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

916-640-6188<br />

See ad on page 89<br />

Open year round<br />

Up to 100<br />

Yes<br />

Full Bar<br />

Yes<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email<br />

for pric<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> details:<br />

<strong>in</strong>fo@jqevents.com<br />

• Inside the Union Hotel featur<strong>in</strong>g 4 floors<br />

• 3rd floor: deluxe lodg<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• 2nd floor: lounge, restaurant, bar <strong>and</strong><br />

spectacular view of Old <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

• 1st floor: F<strong>in</strong>negan’s Pub<br />

• Lower floor: Gold-rush themed m<strong>in</strong>i-golf<br />

course<br />

Vizcaya <strong>Sacramento</strong> w real<br />

2019 21st Street<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> | 916-594-9285<br />

vizcayasacramento.com<br />

See ad on page 9<br />

Open year round<br />

Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor ceremony<br />

<strong>and</strong> reception sites up to 240<br />

No outside cater<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

but clients <strong>are</strong> <strong>all</strong>owed<br />

one cultural dish/<br />

appetizer; Client<br />

provides own alcohol;<br />

venue provides<br />

bartender, mixers,<br />

garnishes <strong>and</strong> nonalcoholic<br />

beverages<br />

with no corkage or<br />

additional fees<br />

Yes<br />

Multiple packages<br />

available<br />

Prices start<strong>in</strong>g at $47<br />

per person; m<strong>in</strong>imums<br />

also apply<br />

C<strong>all</strong> or email for details<br />

<strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

frontdesk@<br />

vizcayasacramento.com<br />

• <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>ator to assist with<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> execution of wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

• Custom event design<br />

• <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> packages <strong>in</strong>clude two gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

ready suites, complimentary cake cutt<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

l<strong>in</strong>ens, napk<strong>in</strong>s, white chiavari chairs <strong>and</strong><br />

more, c<strong>all</strong> for details<br />

• Garden <strong>are</strong>as for ceremony <strong>and</strong> cocktail<br />

receptions<br />

• Bed & breakfast <strong>in</strong> the Historic Mansion<br />

with 8 hotel rooms available for guests<br />

West Shore Café & Inn w real<br />

5160 W Lake Blvd.<br />

Homewood<br />

530-525-5200 ext 4<br />

westshorecafe.com<br />

See ad on page 107<br />

Indoor Capacity: 150 guests<br />

Outdoor Capacity: 250 guests<br />

Several spaces to choose from:<br />

<strong>in</strong>side d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g space, lakeside patio,<br />

pier, lakeside lawn, mounta<strong>in</strong>top<br />

ceremony<br />

No<br />

Full bar with<br />

specialty craft<br />

cocktails <strong>and</strong> award<br />

w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>e list<br />

No<br />

Fill out the onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />

<strong>in</strong>quiry form for pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

at WestShoreCafe.com<br />

• Located directly on Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong><br />

• Array of event setups <strong>and</strong> packages to<br />

choose from: lawn, pier, patio, <strong>in</strong>side /<br />

outside<br />

• Mounta<strong>in</strong>top ceremonies available at<br />

Homewood Mounta<strong>in</strong> Resort—directly<br />

across the street from the lake<br />

• Boutique <strong>in</strong>n located on property—6<br />

rooms<br />

• <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g book<strong>in</strong>gs available<br />

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venues—reception sites<br />

(cont’d.)<br />

VENUE NAME<br />

& CONTACT<br />

INFORMATION<br />

Whitney Oaks Golf Club w real<br />

2305 Clubhouse Drive<br />

Rockl<strong>in</strong><br />

916-632-8333 ext 4<br />

whitneyoaksgolf.com<br />

See ad on pages 4 & 5<br />

<strong>The</strong> Willow B<strong>all</strong>room<br />

<strong>and</strong> Event Center w real<br />

10724 CA-160<br />

Hood<br />

916-548-3511<br />

thewillowb<strong>all</strong>room.com<br />

See ad on page 44<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e & Roses Hotel,<br />

Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Spa w real<br />

2505 West Turner Road<br />

Lodi | 209-371-6117<br />

w<strong>in</strong>erose.com<br />

See ad on pages 2 & 3<br />

GENERAL<br />

AVAILABILITY<br />

& CAPACITY<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony site: 225 seated,<br />

300 st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Monument Room: 120<br />

Mon. & P<strong>in</strong>nacle Room: 180<br />

OUTSIDE CATERING<br />

PERMITTED<br />

& BAR INFO<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

ADDITIONAL<br />

INSURANCE<br />

REQUIRED?<br />

BOTTOM LINE<br />

(exclud<strong>in</strong>g alcohol,<br />

gratuity <strong>and</strong> tax)<br />

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Outside <strong>are</strong>a: 250<br />

Open year round<br />

20-500 guests<br />

Indoor/Outdoor ceremony sites<br />

Open year round<br />

Ceremony site: 350 seated,<br />

450 st<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

Two <strong>in</strong>door rooms: up to 60,<br />

<strong>and</strong> up to 350<br />

No<br />

Must use preferred<br />

caterers list<br />

Must use preferred<br />

mobile bartend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>and</strong> beverage<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

No<br />

Full bar<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

$25-50 per person, c<strong>all</strong><br />

for details<br />

C<strong>all</strong> for detailed pric<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on site rental<br />

C<strong>all</strong>, email or visit<br />

website for package<br />

details <strong>and</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g:<br />

<strong>in</strong>fo@<br />

thewillowb<strong>all</strong>room.com<br />

Many different <strong>in</strong>clusive<br />

packages available, c<strong>all</strong><br />

for details<br />

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OTHER<br />

CONSIDERATIONS<br />

• In-house coord<strong>in</strong>ation provided<br />

• Indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor ceremony sites<br />

• New renovation of entire clubhouse<br />

• Beautiful view from ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception<br />

<strong>are</strong>a<br />

• Complimentary transportation from<br />

Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort<br />

• Group discount room rates at Thunder<br />

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Strelitzia Flower Company<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

BOUQUET<br />

Gather<strong>in</strong>g Grace Floral Design<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>ggracefloraldesigns.com<br />

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Curious Floral<br />

curiousfloral.com<br />

CASSYSMITHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

BUCHELIPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

COURTESY OF GATHERING GRACE FLORAL DESIGN<br />

LIZZIMBELMAN.COM<br />

SABRINANOHLINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

IRINASAVON.COM<br />

Specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> custom wedd<strong>in</strong>g flowers<br />

<strong>throughout</strong> <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>California</strong><br />

COURTESY OF HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY<br />

COURTESY OF STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

916-996-5572<br />

www.thebloomlab.com<br />

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Flourish<br />

flourishdesigns.com<br />

BOUQUET<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

BOUQUETS<br />

Wild Flowers Design Group<br />

wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

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CASSYSMITHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

AGIRLANDACAMERAPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

THEHORNESPHOTO.COM<br />

CARMENSALAZAR.COM<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab<br />

thebloomlab.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Curious Floral<br />

curiousfloral.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Visual Impact Design<br />

visualimpact-design.com<br />

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IRINASAVON.COM<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

GATHERING GRACE FLORAL DESIGN<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Gather<strong>in</strong>g Grace Floral Design<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>ggracefloraldesigns.com<br />

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY<br />

LAURENALISSEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

BOUTONNIÈRES<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry<br />

hillsidebloomsfloristry.com<br />

STRELITZIA FLOWER COMPANY<br />

GATHERING GRACE FLORAL DESIGN<br />

BOUTONNIÈRES<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

CAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHY / REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab<br />

thebloomlab.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Strelitzia Flower Company<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Visual Impact Design<br />

visualimpact-design.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Gather<strong>in</strong>g Grace Floral Design<br />

gather<strong>in</strong>ggracefloraldesigns.com<br />

CMYKPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

KYLIECOMPTONPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

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CMYKPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

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SABRINANOHLINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Amour Florist & Bridal<br />

amourmoments.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Wild Flowers Design Group<br />

wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Visual Impact Design<br />

visualimpact-design.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Curious Floral<br />

curiousfloral.com<br />

HILLSIDE BLOOMS FLORISTRY<br />

JASMINMADDISON.WORDPRESS.COM<br />

AMOUR FLORIST & BRIDAL<br />

MORNINGSIDE FLORIST<br />

BOUTONNIÈRES<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry<br />

hillsidebloomsfloristry.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Curious Floral<br />

curiousfloral.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRES<br />

Amour Florist & Bridal<br />

amourmoments.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Morn<strong>in</strong>gside Florist<br />

morn<strong>in</strong>gsideflorist.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Bella Bloom<br />

bellabloomflowers.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Wild Flowers Design Group<br />

wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Florist<br />

carsonv<strong>all</strong>eyflorist.com<br />

BOUTONNIÈRE<br />

Bella Bloom<br />

bellabloomflowers.com<br />

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UNIQUE, HAND-CRAFTED<br />

EUROPEAN FLORAL DESIGNS<br />

1016 10TH ST, SACRAMENTO<br />

916-447-2001 | BLOEMDECOR.COM

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CAKES<br />

Savannahs Savory Sweets | savannahssavorysweets.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Sarah M<strong>are</strong>n Photography | sarahm<strong>are</strong>n.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

DESSERTS<br />

Ris<strong>in</strong>g Simplicity<br />

ris<strong>in</strong>gsimplicity.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Ashley Baumgartner<br />

Photography<br />

& C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

desserts<br />

DELICIOUS<br />

CAKES AND CUPCAKES<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Krist<strong>in</strong>a Cilia Photography<br />

krist<strong>in</strong>aciliaphotography.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Jennifer Clapp F<strong>in</strong>e Art Photography<br />

jenniferclappphotography.com<br />

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CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Jennifer Clapp F<strong>in</strong>e Art Photography<br />

jenniferclappphotography.com<br />

CAKES<br />

Frank Vilt's Cakes | frankviltscakes.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Rachel Lomeli Photography | rachellomeli.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Jennifer Clapp F<strong>in</strong>e Art Photography<br />

jenniferclappphotography.com<br />

DESSERTS<br />

Ris<strong>in</strong>g Simplicity<br />

ris<strong>in</strong>gsimplicity.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Ashley Baumgartner Photography & C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes | above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Kylie Compton Photography | kyliecomptonphotography.com<br />

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“MOUNTAIN RETREAT” PAGE 90; “HOME ON THE RANGE” PAGE 110.

COURTESY OF CAPTIAL CONFECTIONS<br />

ASHLEYBAUMGARTNER.COM<br />

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COURTESY OF ICING ON THE CUPCAKE<br />

TYPENTECOSTPHOTOGRAPHY.COM/REALWEDDINGSMAG.COM<br />

TRUFFLES AND<br />

SPECIALTY CHOCOLATES<br />

Capital Confections | sacchocolate.com<br />

RICE KRISPIE TREATS<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

CUPCAKES<br />

Ic<strong>in</strong>g on the Cupcake<br />

ic<strong>in</strong>gonthecupcake.com/wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

CHARISSAMAGNO.COM<br />

COURTESY OF FRANK VILT'S CAKES<br />

COURTESY OF SAVANNAHS SAVORY SWEETS<br />

CUPCAKES<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Frank Vilt's Cakes<br />

frankviltscakes.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Savannahs Savory Sweets<br />

savannahssavorysweets.com<br />

530.748.5366<br />

BAKERANDABLACKCAT.COM<br />

Baker & a Black Cat-<strong>Sacramento</strong>-<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Cakes-RW-SF19.<strong>in</strong>dd 5/3/19 1 8:04 PM<br />

COURTESY OF RISING SIMPLICITY<br />

PEANUT BUTTER<br />

RICE KRISPY TREATS<br />

Ris<strong>in</strong>g Simplicity | ris<strong>in</strong>gsimplicity.com<br />

ASHLEYBAUMGARTNER.COM<br />

CAKE<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

COURTESY OF RISING SIMPLICITY<br />

CUSTOM COOKIES<br />

Ris<strong>in</strong>g Simplicity<br />

ris<strong>in</strong>gsimplicity.com<br />

PHOTO BY LOUIS ALLEN PHOTOGRAPH<br />

COURTESY OF GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

COURTESY OF ABOVE & BEYOND CAKES<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

COURTESY OF FRANK VILT'S CAKES<br />

CAKE AND DESSERTS<br />

Frank Vilt's Cakes<br />

frankviltscakes.com<br />

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MAEBATISTA.COM<br />

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Cake Wars, Season 3 F<strong>in</strong>alist<br />

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let us create a sweet memory filled with love.<br />

916-708-6264<br />

br<strong>and</strong>ygwest@gmail.com<br />

www.gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

@gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events

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ABOVEANDBEYONDCAKES.COM<br />

“Taste the<br />

Difference”<br />

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<strong>and</strong> only the freshest <strong>in</strong>gredients, you’ll be gett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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4100 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 117<br />

Cameron Park, CA 95682<br />

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CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

MADELEINE TOWER<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

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COURTESY OF GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

ASHLEYBAUMGARTNER.COM<br />

COURTESY OF THE POSH POSEY / THEPOSHPOSEY.COM<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

CAKE AND CUPCAKES<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

SETHANDCOMPANY.COM DSHILLINGPHOTO.NET<br />

DEEANDKRISPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

COURTESY OF BAKER & A BLACK CAT<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Savannahs Savory Sweets<br />

savannahssavorysweets.com<br />

CAKE<br />

Frank Vilt's Cakes<br />

frankviltscakes.com<br />

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COURTESY OF SAVANNAHS SAVORY SWEETS<br />

DEEANDKRISPHOTOGRAPHY.COM KYLIECOMPTONPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

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ASHLEYBAUMGARTNER.COM<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

COURTESY OF ABOVE & BEYOND CAKES<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

COURTESY OF SAVANNAHS SAVORY SWEETS<br />

CAKE<br />

Savannahs Savory Sweets<br />

savannahssavorysweets.com<br />

on the<br />

W E D D I N G S<br />

C<strong>all</strong> to schedule your<br />

complimentary tast<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

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COURTESY OF FRANK VILT'S CAKES<br />

Cupcakes<br />

Dessert Bar<br />

Cut Cakes<br />

St<strong>and</strong> Rental<br />

Delivery<br />

CAKE<br />

Frank Vilt's Cakes<br />

frankviltscakes.com<br />

www.ic<strong>in</strong>gonthecupcake.com/wedd<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

KRISTINEHERMAN.COM<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

COURTESY OF BAKER & A BLACK CAT<br />

ASHLEYBAUMGARTNER.COM<br />

CAKE<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

CAKE AND CUPCAKES<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

KATESTAPLETON.COM<br />

CAKE<br />

Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

above<strong>and</strong>beyondcakes.com<br />

VALLEYIMAGESPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

COURTESY OF GO WEST BAKING AND EVENTS<br />

CAKE<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

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<strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> • Engagements<br />

Family Portraits • Model<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Events • Fashion<br />

Automotive • Commercial<br />

Sports • <strong>Real</strong> Estate<br />

Retouch<strong>in</strong>g • Enhancement<br />

530-303-7077<br />

ar-photo.net<br />

<strong>in</strong>stagr.am/_ar_photo_ fb.me/arphoto1

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VENUE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Ranch at Lone Oak Longhorns | loneoaklonghorns.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Claire Nicole Photography | clairenicolephotography.com<br />

COORDINATOR AND DESIGNER<br />

<strong>The</strong> 530 Bride | the530bride.com<br />

STYLING<br />

Mayden Designs by Ashley<br />

FLORAL DESIGNER | North Bloom Floral Design<br />

CAKE | Lovely Layers Cake<br />

FARM TABLE<br />

Simple Country <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> | simplecountrywedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

PAPERIE | M<strong>in</strong>ted<br />

GOWN | La Soie Bridal<br />

HAIR AND ARTIST | Blushed Brides<br />

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CAPTURECREATESTUDIOS.COM<br />

VENUE | BLOC Venue<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER<br />

Paige Brittany Photography | paigebrittanyphotography.com<br />

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION<br />

Happily Ever Details<br />

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN | <strong>California</strong> Floral Studio<br />

CAKE | Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events | gowestbak<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

COOKIES | Cookies by KC<br />

RENTALS | Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents | celebrationspartyrentals.com<br />

HAIR ARTIST | Ashley Mellor<br />

MAKEUP ARTIST | Evgenya Pro Makeup<br />

GOWN | Second Summer Bride | secondsummerbridesacramento.com<br />

CALLIGRAPHER | Cheyenne Fisher C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

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from this submitted styled shoot, visit: realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

Rediscover<strong>in</strong>g your<br />

event through furniture<br />

Premiere Luxury Event Furniture Rentals<br />

www.sacramentoeventco.com<br />

XSIGHTUSA.COM<br />

WEDDING RENTALS, DESIGN & STYLING<br />

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR WEDDING<br />

FARM TABLES - CHAIRS - SWEETHEART TABLES<br />

LOUNGE RENTALS - LOVE MARQUEE<br />

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM!<br />

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530-681-8937<br />

WWW.BLOSSOMFARMRENTALS.COM<br />

KELLY@BLOSSOMFARMRENTALS.COM

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VENUE | Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s | parkw<strong>in</strong>ters.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER | Kaboo Photography | kaboophotography.com<br />

VIDEOGRAPHER | Erw<strong>in</strong> Rosales Photography<br />

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION | My Vow <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN | Alison Cron<strong>in</strong> Floristry<br />

CAKE | SpiderMonkey's Dessert Studio<br />

RENTALS | Anna Vera Events, LexInspo,<br />

Rent a Party, Sac Decor & Rentals, <strong>and</strong> Thous<strong>and</strong> Events<br />

LINEN RENTALS | Creative Cover<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

MOBILE BAR | Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co. | belleaventureevents.com<br />

HAIR ARTIST | Veronica Marsh<strong>all</strong> Beauty<br />

MAKEUP ARTIST | GLOW.Pro<br />

GOWN | Diamond Bridal G<strong>all</strong>ery | diamondbridalg<strong>all</strong>ery.com<br />

TUXEDO | Generation Tux<br />

PAPERIE | Kim Celles<br />

FAVORS | Let's Splash Soaps<br />

OFFICIANT | Rev. Jeri Murphy<br />

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from this submitted styled shoot, visit: realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com<br />

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VENUE AND STYLED CUISINE | Hotel Sutter | hotelsutter.com<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER | Kelly Curtis Photography | kellycurtisphoto.com<br />

DESIGN, STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN | Rustic Roots Decorat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Designs<br />

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST | Jenny-O<br />

GOWNS | <strong>The</strong> Clothes M<strong>in</strong>e | theclothesm<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />

FLORAL GROWER | Upcountry Farms<br />

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Equipment Rentals<br />

Serv<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Sacramento</strong> Area S<strong>in</strong>ce 1957<br />

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facebook.com/abadab<strong>are</strong>nts<br />

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER<br />

EVENT DÉCOR & DESIGN COMPANY<br />

ALLISONSTAHL.COM<br />

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FRESH FLOWERS | DECOR, BAR & FURNITURE RENTAL | ILLUMINATIONS<br />

FOAM & ICE CARVINGS | BALLOON ART | DRAPES & BACKDROPS

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VENUE | Monte Verde Inn | monteverde<strong>in</strong>n.net<br />

PHOTOGRAPHER | Blanca & Br<strong>and</strong>on Photography | blanca<strong>and</strong>br<strong>and</strong>on.com<br />

DESIGN, STYLING AND COORDINATION | My Vow <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

STYLING AND FLORAL DESIGN | Ambience Floral Design<br />

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TUXEDO | Generation Tux<br />

PAPERIE | M<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>and</strong> Kim Celles<br />

FAVORS | <strong>California</strong> Caramel Company<br />

MUSICIAN | Aaron Brown Music<br />

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925-890-5724<br />

www.DanielleRoeEvents.com<br />

From wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> event conceptualization to the<br />

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obsessively detailed dedication<br />

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Extreme Productions Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

1001 Enterprise Way, Ste. 200<br />

Roseville, CA 95678<br />

916-773-4329<br />

www.ExtremeProDjs.com<br />

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Satostudio<br />

916-798-8636<br />

www.satostudio.com<br />

satostudio@me.com<br />

We <strong>are</strong> a Creative Studio based <strong>in</strong> Folsom<br />

<strong>California</strong>. We provide cutt<strong>in</strong>g edge<br />

photography <strong>and</strong> c<strong>in</strong>ematography to give our<br />

clients someth<strong>in</strong>g they will cherish for the rest<br />

of their lives.<br />

SHARONHOYTPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

Ris<strong>in</strong>g Simplicity<br />

Roseville, CA | 503-758-6575<br />

www.ris<strong>in</strong>gsimplicity.com<br />

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Bakery Delicacies & Confectioneries<br />

• Signature Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Caramels<br />

• Classic Cookies • M<strong>in</strong>i Cupcakes • Favors<br />

•Specialty Cookies • Dessert Buffets<br />

• Bulk Orders • Sweet Treat Gifts<br />

Ashley Baumgartner<br />

Photography & C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

www.ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

Ashley Baumgartner is a hybrid wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

photographer <strong>and</strong> c<strong>all</strong>igrapher <strong>in</strong> <strong>Northern</strong><br />

<strong>California</strong>. Ashley loves to capture joyful brides <strong>and</strong><br />

grooms as they start their legacy of love.<br />

Clement<strong>in</strong>e Photo Booths<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>, CA 95814<br />

916-932-8505<br />

www.clement<strong>in</strong>ephotobooth.rentals<br />

Photo Booths • Slow Motion Booths<br />

GIF Booths • Hashtag Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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SAGE<br />

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Mae Batista Photography<br />

916-872-3929<br />

maebatista.com<br />

When the cake has been eaten <strong>and</strong> the guests<br />

have returned home, it’s your photos that will<br />

last forever. I would love to capture your story.<br />

Accents by Sage Floral Design<br />

916-799-6242<br />

flowers@accentsbysage.com<br />

www.accentsbysage.com<br />

Accents by Sage has more than 20 years of floral<br />

design experience <strong>and</strong> offers you that "person to<br />

person" service with each of their clients from start<br />

to f<strong>in</strong>ish. We respect your vision <strong>and</strong> promise to<br />

design an event suited to your unique style.<br />

Lisa Harter Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artist<br />

530-559-7292<br />

www.LisaMHarter.com<br />

@lisaharter_hair<strong>and</strong>mkup<br />

Licensed cosmetologist specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> airbrush<br />

makeup <strong>and</strong> timeless wedd<strong>in</strong>g hairstyles, with<br />

more than 12 years experience.<br />

My passion is help<strong>in</strong>g brides to look <strong>and</strong> feel<br />

their best on their wedd<strong>in</strong>g day!<br />

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Ventana Travels<br />

530-421-9449<br />

<strong>in</strong>stagram.com/VentanaTravels<br />

Remarkable Dest<strong>in</strong>ations: Aruba | Bahamas<br />

Costa Rica | Dom<strong>in</strong>ican Republic | Hawaii<br />

Jamaica | Mexico | Thail<strong>and</strong><br />

Come Together <strong>in</strong> a Beautiful Place<br />

<strong>and</strong> Beg<strong>in</strong> Your Life In Paradise.<br />

Danielle Alysse Photography<br />

916-239-9403<br />

www.daniellealyssephotography.com<br />

daniellealyssephoto@gmail.com<br />

At Danielle Alysse Photography, we offer a<br />

fun <strong>and</strong> memorable experience. All of our<br />

collections come with a second photographer,<br />

preserv<strong>in</strong>g your most treasured moments,<br />

last<strong>in</strong>g for generations to come.<br />

Thai Paradise EDH<br />

Banquet Room <strong>and</strong> Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

916-939-0389 | ThaiParadiseEDH.com<br />

50 seat private banquet room for receptions,<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g parties, <strong>and</strong> personal <strong>and</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

events serv<strong>in</strong>g award w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g authentic, delicious,<br />

<strong>and</strong> healthy Thai food at our El Dorado Hills<br />

restaurant. Cater<strong>in</strong>g is available from both the El<br />

Dorado Hills <strong>and</strong> Folsom locations. Our purpose<br />

is to make people happy with our food.<br />

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Dee & Kris Photography<br />

916-246-0546<br />

www.dee<strong>and</strong>krisphotography.com<br />

We promise to...solidify emotions <strong>in</strong> a way they<br />

can be experienced by future generations to<br />

come. Encapsulate a day to be relived over <strong>and</strong><br />

over as the years pass. Capture moments as they<br />

unfold <strong>in</strong> a raw <strong>and</strong> beautiful way. <strong>California</strong>based<br />

Dest<strong>in</strong>ation Driven Photographers<br />

LOCAL AWARD-WINNING<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Director<br />

Creative Memories Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

916-344-7000<br />

www.creativememoriesdj.com<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>'s best Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment,<br />

Light<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Photo Booth company.<br />

Design<strong>in</strong>g memories one wedd<strong>in</strong>g at a time!<br />

Anelysse Marie Photography<br />

916-960-7763<br />

anelyssemariephotography.mypixieset.com<br />

From the moment you say yes until after you<br />

say I do on your wedd<strong>in</strong>g day, Anelysse Marie<br />

Photography captures <strong>all</strong> of the beautiful<br />

moments <strong>and</strong> creates a magical experience for<br />

you <strong>and</strong> your family. Specializ<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> outdoor<br />

photography, family portraits <strong>and</strong> special events.<br />

AMOREFINEARTPHOTOGRAPHY.COM<br />

Barns at Willow Creek<br />

530-742-8089<br />

www.barnsatwillowcreek.com<br />

Barns at Willow Creek offers two wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

ceremony sites <strong>and</strong> two reception locations. Each<br />

feature beautiful outdoor l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> roomy<br />

reception <strong>are</strong>as. Whether you choose a barn or a<br />

tent, gardens or pond, we’ll help make your wedd<strong>in</strong>g<br />

day a truly one-of-a-k<strong>in</strong>d dream come true.<br />

Carmen Salazar Photography<br />

916-747-3293<br />

carmensalazar.com<br />

Carmen Salazar Photography is a boutique<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g + boudoir studio that helps women<br />

of any age celebrate their unique beauty,<br />

embolden their fem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>e spirit, ignite<br />

confidence <strong>and</strong> celebrate who they <strong>are</strong> at this<br />

very moment.<br />

Beautiful by Nature<br />

Florist & Events<br />

916-821-6966<br />

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ONLY THE BEST WILL DO WHEN YOU SAY I DO!<br />

Remember it’s <strong>all</strong> about you! One stop shop for<br />

<strong>all</strong> your wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> event needs.<br />

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New Willow Farm Retreats<br />

916-952-9066<br />

www.newwillowfarmretreats.com<br />

We <strong>are</strong> a unique rental company, supply<strong>in</strong>g 16 ft <strong>all</strong><br />

weather Bell tents for any occasion. Our tents can<br />

be beautifully furnished to your needs, with our<br />

team do<strong>in</strong>g <strong>all</strong> the work with set up <strong>and</strong> take down.<br />

Visual Impact Design<br />

916-489-3746<br />

www.visualimpact-design.com<br />

Extraord<strong>in</strong>ary & Personalized<br />

Floral Designs<br />

Visual Impact Design uses flowers for dramatic<br />

<strong>and</strong> emotional effect to create visu<strong>all</strong>y stunn<strong>in</strong>g<br />

displays <strong>in</strong>spired by nature’s beauty. Every<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g is unique <strong>and</strong> we customize each event<br />

to the personality of our clients.<br />

Forty Eleven Photography<br />

209-559-5449<br />

www.byfortyeleven.com<br />

We document one of the most impactful days<br />

of your lives. Mak<strong>in</strong>g the day flow with ease<br />

<strong>and</strong> captur<strong>in</strong>g natural, joyful <strong>and</strong> emotional<br />

images is our mission.<br />

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Capital Confections<br />

2605 El Paseo Lane, <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

916-973-0249<br />

sacchocolate.com<br />

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From gelato stations to full dessert buffets . . .<br />

It’s Capital Confections.<br />

H & Company<br />

916-742-4570<br />

www.hcophoto.com<br />

We believe that a wedd<strong>in</strong>g is a sacred event. We<br />

believe that a bride <strong>and</strong> groom should have still<br />

<strong>and</strong> mov<strong>in</strong>g images that capture the beauty of<br />

every emotion, <strong>and</strong> tell the true story of the day.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Barn at Second W<strong>in</strong>d<br />

530-409-1749<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Barn at Second W<strong>in</strong>d features oak tree<br />

ceremonies on a private 6-acre property along<br />

the Delta. Your guests will love the bocce b<strong>all</strong>,<br />

horseshoes <strong>and</strong> corn hole...you’ll love our <strong>in</strong>ventory<br />

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Factory 404 Company<br />

707-529-6709<br />

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www.factory404company.com<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> photographer captur<strong>in</strong>g c<strong>and</strong>id, <strong>in</strong>timate<br />

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Paradise Parkway<br />

Event Productions<br />

916-384-5520<br />

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Our expertise lies on creat<strong>in</strong>g memorable moments<br />

<strong>and</strong> stylish spaces, unique to you. It <strong>all</strong> starts with<br />

an idea, guided by your vision, turn<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>in</strong>to a<br />

draw<strong>in</strong>g, then a bluepr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>and</strong> <strong>all</strong> before you know<br />

it, a beautiful story unfolds, tak<strong>in</strong>g a life of its own.<br />

Relax, enjoy <strong>and</strong> dream as we create a timeless<br />

storybook celebration...for you.<br />

Chuck Roberts Photography<br />

916-632-8941<br />

www.ChuckRobertsPhoto.com<br />

With the artistic talent <strong>and</strong> professional expertise<br />

we both have <strong>in</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g photography, you won’t<br />

go wrong with this father <strong>and</strong> daughter team<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g together for over 15 years.<br />

We would love to tell a story of your special<br />

day through our images, that goes beyond your<br />

expectations. C<strong>all</strong> Mackenzie for a consultation.<br />

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www.parkw<strong>in</strong>ters.com | 530-669-3692<br />

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Simple. Country. Luxury.<br />

Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s is a boutique event facility amidst<br />

the countryside. <strong>The</strong> estate features immaculate<br />

gardens, Victorian Inn <strong>and</strong> elegant event barn,<br />

offer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>door or outdoor ceremony <strong>and</strong><br />

reception locations. W<strong>in</strong>ner of KCRA A-List<br />

‘<strong>Best</strong> <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Venue’ 2015, ’16, ’ 17 <strong>and</strong> ’ 18.<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry<br />

www.hillsidebloomsfloristry.com<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry is a custom floral<br />

design studio located <strong>in</strong> the Sierra Foothills.<br />

Our designs <strong>are</strong> <strong>in</strong>spired by our beautiful<br />

natural sett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> hillside cutt<strong>in</strong>g garden.<br />

We serve <strong>Sacramento</strong>, Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />

Love Shots Photography<br />

916-813-5100<br />

loveshotsphotos@gmail.com<br />

www.loveshots.net<br />

Love Shots Photography is dedicated to<br />

gorgeous photography—we love catch<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

c<strong>and</strong>id moments along with the must-get shots.<br />

From wedd<strong>in</strong>g to family photography <strong>and</strong><br />

maternity shoots to senior portraits,<br />

we’ve got you covered!<br />

Temple Photography & Photo Booth<br />

916-856-2543 | <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

www.ritatemplephotography.com<br />

rita@ritatemplephotography.com<br />

As a wedd<strong>in</strong>g photographer, I know how<br />

important your special day is <strong>in</strong> preserv<strong>in</strong>g those<br />

moments forever. Those pictures will be not only<br />

what you sh<strong>are</strong> with your family <strong>and</strong> friends<br />

now, but what you show your children <strong>and</strong><br />

gr<strong>and</strong>children <strong>in</strong> the future, they <strong>are</strong> your first<br />

family heirloom!<br />

Visconti’s Ristorante<br />

2700 E. Bidwell St. Suite 700, Folsom<br />

916-983-5181<br />

www.viscontisristorante.com<br />

Voted the regions’ favorite Italian restaurant<br />

by the readers of Style <strong>Magaz<strong>in</strong>e</strong> for 13 years!<br />

Visconti’s is the perfect place for rehearsal<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>and</strong> private parties. Our private d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

room seats 20 <strong>and</strong> offers wifi, flat screen TV,<br />

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We Do Designs<br />

916-398-1133 | 530-566-7603<br />

www.wedodesigns.net<br />

With the skills of a floral enthusiast, designer<br />

<strong>and</strong> events manager, we comb<strong>in</strong>e our years of<br />

experience to provide a one of a k<strong>in</strong>d<br />

event design service.<br />

Luxury Event Designs | Event Rentals<br />

Garden of Weedon Designs<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong>, CA<br />

916-402-9356<br />

www.gardenofweedon.com<br />

Garden of Weedon Designs has been passionate<br />

about servic<strong>in</strong>g clients wedd<strong>in</strong>g florals s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />

2009. From <strong>Sacramento</strong>, <strong>Tahoe</strong>, the Bay Area, <strong>and</strong><br />

beyond! Let us put the GARDEN <strong>in</strong> your party!<br />

Halo Salon & Day Spa<br />

916-782-8842<br />

www.halosalondayspa.com<br />

We <strong>are</strong> a full service Salon & Day Spa.<br />

Offer<strong>in</strong>g hair, makeup, spray tans, nails & spa<br />

services. Bridal packages available.<br />

Ask about our pre-wedd<strong>in</strong>g sk<strong>in</strong>c<strong>are</strong> prep<br />

systems to get your sk<strong>in</strong> glow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

for your special day.<br />

Tess Branker Photography<br />

818-489-4786<br />

tessbranker.com<br />

Tess Branker is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle<br />

portrait <strong>and</strong> wedd<strong>in</strong>g photographer <strong>in</strong>spired<br />

by c<strong>and</strong>id, <strong>in</strong>timate <strong>and</strong> timeless moments. She<br />

believes everyone is beautiful, especi<strong>all</strong>y when they<br />

<strong>are</strong> surrounded by the people they love!<br />

Serv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>California</strong> <strong>and</strong> Worldwide Dest<strong>in</strong>ations.<br />

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Sentimental Journey<br />

V<strong>in</strong>tage Transportation<br />

P.O. Box 2555<br />

Elk Grove, CA 95759<br />

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Experience the gr<strong>and</strong>eur of chauffeur driven,<br />

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style <strong>and</strong> elegance be<strong>in</strong>g carried away <strong>in</strong> the lap<br />

of v<strong>in</strong>tage luxury.<br />

Two Twenty Photos<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> & <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>California</strong><br />

916-475-3346<br />

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FUN, VIBRANT & TIMELESS<br />

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Styled By Sass<br />

916-612-9211<br />

<strong>in</strong>stagram.com/styled.by.sass<br />

Cassidy’s passion is everyth<strong>in</strong>g beauty.<br />

She specializes <strong>in</strong> bridal hair & makeup, along<br />

with cut, color & extensions for the full Style by<br />

Sass experience for your special day!<br />

Jenn Robirds Events<br />

Event Design <strong>and</strong> Production<br />

626-841-3758<br />

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Gett<strong>in</strong>g engaged is exhilarat<strong>in</strong>g. Actu<strong>all</strong>y<br />

plann<strong>in</strong>g your wedd<strong>in</strong>g? Not as much. It can be<br />

overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g to plan <strong>and</strong> host an <strong>in</strong>credible event.<br />

But it doesn’t have to be. As a hopeless romantic<br />

with a love for <strong>all</strong> th<strong>in</strong>gs beautiful, my job is to turn<br />

your wedd<strong>in</strong>g vision <strong>in</strong>to a reality. Your job is to sit<br />

back <strong>and</strong> enjoy every moment lead<strong>in</strong>g up to it.<br />

Gett<strong>in</strong>g Hitched Design + Rentals<br />

916-807-4505<br />

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Mariea Rummel Photography<br />

530-391-2266<br />

www.mariearummel.com<br />

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Simple Pleasures<br />

Restaurant & Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

648 5th St., L<strong>in</strong>coln, CA | 916-645-1251<br />

www.cater<strong>in</strong>gbysimplepleasures.com<br />

Simple Pleasures Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Cater<strong>in</strong>g is a 4th<br />

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to sh<strong>are</strong> our love of great food <strong>and</strong> warm fellowship<br />

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Kathryn White Photography<br />

707-849-6776<br />

www.kathrynwhitephotography.com<br />

With over 8 years professional experience,<br />

Kathryn White's ability to capture significant<br />

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Savannahs Savory Sweets<br />

530-864-7519<br />

savannahknapp@savannahssavorysweets.com<br />

savannahssavorysweets.com<br />

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Arden Hills<br />

916-480-1170 | ardenhills.club<br />

See ad on page 25<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Inn Hotel / Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />

775-783-6673 | carsonv<strong>all</strong>ey<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

<strong>The</strong> Citizen Hotel<br />

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See ad on page 17<br />

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Folsom Tourism Bureau<br />

916-985-2698 | visitfolsom.com<br />

See ad on page 129<br />

Freeport W<strong>in</strong>e Country Inn<br />

916-665-9500 | freeportw<strong>in</strong>ecountry<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 135<br />

<strong>The</strong> HideOut<br />

209-223-0718 | hideoutkirkwood.com<br />

See ad on page 183<br />

Hilton <strong>Sacramento</strong> Arden West<br />

916-604-3599<br />

hiltonsacramentoardenwest.com<br />

See ad on page 129<br />

Hotel Sutter<br />

209-267-0242 | hotelsutter.com<br />

See ad on page 131<br />

Hyatt Regency Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> Resort,<br />

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Hyatt Regency <strong>Sacramento</strong><br />

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Jackson Rancheria Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort<br />

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jacksoncas<strong>in</strong>o.com<br />

See ad on page 68<br />

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel<br />

916-399-4730 | sawyerhotel.com<br />

See ad on page 23<br />

Park <strong>W<strong>in</strong>ter</strong>s<br />

530-669-3692 | parkw<strong>in</strong>ters.com<br />

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Sheraton Gr<strong>and</strong> <strong>Sacramento</strong> Hotel<br />

916-341-3622 | marriott.com/sacsi<br />

See ad on page 147<br />

Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort<br />

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West Shore Café & Inn<br />

530-525-5200 | westshorecafe.com<br />

See ad on page 107<br />

W<strong>in</strong>e & Roses Hotel, Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Spa<br />

209-371-6117 | w<strong>in</strong>erose.com<br />

See ad on pages 2 & 3<br />

attire, accessories & alterations<br />

gowns, tuxedos, jewelry, accessories <strong>and</strong> alterations<br />

a&bé bridal shop<br />

916-446-8807<br />

a<strong>and</strong>bebridalshop.com/sacramento/<br />

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See ad on page 139<br />

Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo<br />

530-755-4282 | 530-487-7110<br />

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See ad on page 29<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box<br />

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See ad on page 36<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Clothes M<strong>in</strong>e<br />

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See ad on page 18<br />

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De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos<br />

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See ad on page 43<br />

Diamond Bridal G<strong>all</strong>ery<br />

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Luxurious Bridal<br />

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See ad on page 163<br />

Second Summer Bride<br />

916-330-4422<br />

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See ad on page 7<br />

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Sparkle Bridal Couture<br />

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See ad on page 69<br />

Style Avenue Studios w real<br />

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See ad on page 45<br />

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cakes, c<strong>and</strong>ies & desserts<br />

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Above & Beyond Cakes<br />

916-672-2259<br />

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See ad on page 226<br />

Baker & A Black Cat<br />

530-748-5366 | baker<strong>and</strong>ablackcat.com<br />

See ad on page 225<br />

Capital Confections<br />

916-973-0249 | sacchocolate.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

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Frank Vilt’s Cakes<br />

530-409-7046<br />

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See ad on page 226<br />

Go West Bak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Events<br />

916-708-6264<br />

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See ad on page 225<br />

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See ad on page 227<br />

Ris<strong>in</strong>g Simplicity<br />

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See ad on page 233<br />

Savannahs Savory Sweets<br />

530-864-7519<br />

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See ad on page 237<br />

Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort<br />

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See ad on pages 4 & 5<br />

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See ad on page 163<br />

dance <strong>in</strong>struction<br />

Arthur Murray Dance Centers<br />

916-895-5600 | 916-971-3550<br />

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See ad on page 147<br />

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See ad on page 50<br />

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See ad on page 151<br />

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A & A Event Production<br />

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See ad on page 70<br />

djs<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

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See ad on page 233<br />

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See ad on page 187<br />

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See ad on page 126<br />

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Enchant<strong>in</strong>g Bridal Show<br />

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See ad on page 37<br />

Live + Love Expo<br />

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See ad on page 35<br />

events<br />

Luxury <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Shows<br />

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See ad on page 33<br />

<strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Wars Expo<br />

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See ad on page 70<br />

floral designers<br />

A Wildflower Florist<br />

775-782-7579 | awildflower.net<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Accents by Sage Floral Design<br />

916-799-6242 | accentsbysage.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

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Amour Florist & Bridal<br />

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See ad on page 221<br />

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Beautiful by Nature Florist & Events<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

Bella Bloom<br />

916-498-8588 | bellabloomflowers.com<br />

See ad on page 221<br />

Bloem Decor<br />

916-447-2001 | bloemdecor.com<br />

See ad on page 223<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bloom Lab<br />

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See ad on page 222<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Florist<br />

775-266-9285 | carsonv<strong>all</strong>eyflorist.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Curious Floral<br />

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See ad on page 217<br />

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See ad on page 223<br />

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Garden of Weedon Designs<br />

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See ad on page 236<br />

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Gather<strong>in</strong>g Grace Floral Design<br />

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See ad on page 219<br />

Hillside Blooms Floristry<br />

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See ad on page 236<br />

Jenn Robirds Events<br />

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See ad on page 237<br />

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Morn<strong>in</strong>gside Florist<br />

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See ad on page 217<br />

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Paradise Parkway Event Productions<br />

916-384-5520<br />

paradiseparkway.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge<br />

916-440-8080 | partyconcierge.com<br />

See ad on page 231<br />

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Placerville Flowers on Ma<strong>in</strong><br />

530-622-1121<br />

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See ad on page 220<br />

Relles Florist<br />

916-441-1478 | rellesflorist.com<br />

See ad on page 220<br />

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Strelitzia Flower Company<br />

530-758-5050<br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>gsbystrelitzia.com<br />

See ad on page 219<br />

Visual Impact Design<br />

916-489-3746 | visualimpact-design.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Wild Flowers Design Group<br />

916-899-1289<br />

wildflowersdesigngroup.com<br />

See ad on page 218<br />

flowers—wholesale<br />

FiftyFlowers.com<br />

877-507-6737 | fiftyflowers.com<br />

See ad on pages 167 <strong>and</strong> 218<br />

food & dr<strong>in</strong>k<br />

caterers, bar services & beverage services<br />

100 Proof Bar Service<br />

775-386-2149 | 100proofbarservice.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co.<br />

916-798-2130 | belleaventureevents.com<br />

See ad on page 159<br />

Beth Sogaard Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

866-441-beth | bethsogaard.com<br />

See ad on page 67<br />

Diane Wilk<strong>in</strong>son Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

530-622-0799<br />

dianewilk<strong>in</strong>soncater<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

See ad on page 40<br />

<strong>The</strong> Hidden Table<br />

916-337-8613<br />

thehiddentablegourmet.com<br />

See ad on page 106<br />

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Ludy’s Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

530-666-4400 | 530-204-9020<br />

ludyscater<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

See ad on page 175<br />

Off the V<strong>in</strong>e Cater<strong>in</strong>g Company<br />

916-351-1592 | otvc.com<br />

See ad on page 30<br />

Sierra Chef<br />

775-392-4417 | sierrachef.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Simple Pleasures Restaurant & Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

916-645-1251<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>gbysimplepleasures.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Thai Paradise EDH<br />

916-939-0389 | thaiparadiseedh.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

gifts, gift registries<br />

<strong>and</strong> special touches<br />

<strong>The</strong> Bridal Box<br />

916-742-4638 | thebridalbox.net<br />

See ad on page 36<br />

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Luxurious Bridal<br />

209-400-1915 | luxuriousbridal.com<br />

See ad on page 163<br />

Style Avenue Studios<br />

Custom H<strong>and</strong>made Bridal Jewelry<br />

916-812-1114 | styleavenuestudios.com<br />

See ad on page 45<br />

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See ad on page 222<br />

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hair, makeup, groom<strong>in</strong>g & spas<br />

airbrush tan, on location services, salons <strong>and</strong> spas<br />

All Dolled Up Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artistry<br />

530-206-7775<br />

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See ad on page 78<br />

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Arden Hills<br />

916-480-1170 | ardenhills.club<br />

See ad on page 25<br />

Asante Spa<br />

916-933-8905 | asantespaedh.com<br />

See ad on page 57<br />

Halo Salon & Day Spa<br />

916-782-8842 | halosalondayspa.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Happily Beautiful Makeup Artistry<br />

& Sk<strong>in</strong> Studio<br />

530-632-0607<br />

happilybeautifulmakeup.com<br />

See ad on page 58<br />

Hyatt Regency<br />

Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> Resort, Spa & Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />

775-886-6693 | hyatttahoewedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 244<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Lash Lounge<br />

916-620-9100 | 916-620-9200<br />

thelashlounge.com/ca-sacramento-doco<br />

See ad on page 187<br />

Lisa Harter Hair <strong>and</strong> Makeup Artist<br />

530-559-7292 | lisamharter.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

<strong>The</strong> Makeover Mommy<br />

928-442-6596 | themakeovermommy.com<br />

See ad on page 16<br />

Mary Kay<br />

916-849-8164 | marykay.com/afpmurray<br />

See ad on page 34<br />

Styled by Sass<br />

916-612-9211 | <strong>in</strong>stagram.com/styled.by.sass<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga<br />

916-542-7363 | 916-797-8550<br />

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See ad on page 132<br />

Thunder V<strong>all</strong>ey Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort<br />

916-408-8435 | thunderv<strong>all</strong>eyresort.com<br />

See ad on pages 4 & 5<br />

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W<strong>in</strong>e & Roses Hotel, Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Spa<br />

209-371-6117 | w<strong>in</strong>erose.com<br />

See ad on pages 2 & 3<br />

health & wellness<br />

Ideal Body Center<br />

916-652-4411 | idealbodycenterip.com<br />

See ad on page 22<br />

Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga<br />

916-542-7363 | 916-797-8550<br />

serenityspaonl<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />

See ad on page 132<br />

A & A Event Production<br />

916-451-6700<br />

sacramentoeventplanner.com<br />

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light<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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Fretty's DJ, Limous<strong>in</strong>e<br />

& Photobooth Service<br />

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See ad on page 187<br />

Music & More Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

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New Moon Artisans<br />

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See ad on page 171<br />

<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge<br />

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musicians<br />

mariachi, b<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> live musicians<br />

Tan <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> & Events<br />

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officiants<br />

Tan <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> & Events<br />

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paperie & signage<br />

c<strong>all</strong>igraphy, <strong>in</strong>vitations/wedd<strong>in</strong>g stationery<br />

<strong>and</strong> signmakers<br />

Ashley Baumgartner<br />

Photography <strong>and</strong> C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

925-389-6643 | ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Little Bird Paper Company<br />

831-809-9403<br />

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See ad on page 41<br />

Pfeiffer Event Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

916-607-6024<br />

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See ad on page 13<br />

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Tan <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> & Events<br />

530-601-0914<br />

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A & A Event Production<br />

916-451-6700<br />

sacramentoeventplanner.com<br />

See ad on page 70<br />

photo booths<br />

Clement<strong>in</strong>e Photo Booths<br />

916-932-8505<br />

clement<strong>in</strong>ephotobooth.rentals<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

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Creative Memories Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

916-344-7000<br />

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Fretty's DJ, Limous<strong>in</strong>e<br />

& Photobooth Service<br />

916-213-8116 | frettys.com<br />

See ad on page 187<br />

Music & More Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

916-601-4107 | music<strong>and</strong>moredj.com<br />

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Temple Photography & Photo Booth<br />

916-856-2543<br />

ritatemplephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

photographers<br />

2G20C <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography<br />

916-580-8200 | 2girls20cameras.com<br />

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5 Star <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Films <strong>and</strong> Photography<br />

916-905-5782<br />

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See ad on page 31<br />

Andrew & Melanie Photography<br />

530-274-2408 | <strong>and</strong>rew<strong>and</strong>melanie.com<br />

See ad on page 45<br />

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Anelysse Marie Photography<br />

916-960-7763<br />

anelyssemariephotography.mypixieset.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

~AR Photography<br />

530-303-7077 | ar-photo.net<br />

See ad on page 227<br />

Artistic Photography by Tami<br />

530-409-8567<br />

artisticphotographybytami.com<br />

See ad on page 16<br />

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photographers, cont'd.<br />

Ashley Baumgartner<br />

Photography <strong>and</strong> C<strong>all</strong>igraphy<br />

925-389-6643 | ashleybaumgartner.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Bethany Petrik Photography<br />

530-665-0592 | bethanypetrik.com<br />

See ad on page 131<br />

Capture Photography<br />

916-913-2660<br />

capturephotographysac.com<br />

See ad on page 24<br />

Carmen Salazar Photography<br />

916-747-3293 | carmensalazar.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Carrie Ayn<br />

916-207-2552 | carrieayn.com<br />

See ad on page 14<br />

Charleton Churchill Photography<br />

916-520-4447 | charletonchurchill.com<br />

See ad on page 43<br />

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Chuck Roberts Photography<br />

916-632-8941 | chuckrobertsphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Danielle Alysse Photography<br />

916-239-9403<br />

daniellealyssephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Darci Terry Photography<br />

707-469-3736<br />

darciterryphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 18<br />

Dee & Kris Photography<br />

916-246-0546 | dee<strong>and</strong>krisphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Elizabeth Koston Photography<br />

702-321-5276 | elizabethkoston.com<br />

See ad on page 30<br />

Erica Baldw<strong>in</strong> Photography<br />

916-990-8826<br />

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Factory 404 Company<br />

707-529-6709<br />

factory404company.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Farrell Photography<br />

209-257-4583 | 916-717-7902<br />

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Fits <strong>and</strong> Stops Photography<br />

916-281-9616<br />

fits<strong>and</strong>stopsphotography.com<br />

See ad on page 48<br />

Forty Eleven Photography<br />

209-559-5449<br />

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See ad on page 235<br />

H & Company<br />

916-742-4570 | hcophoto.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Hawk Meadow Studio<br />

916-217-4101 | hawkmeadowstudio.com<br />

See ad on page 49<br />

James Young Photography<br />

707-384-4646<br />

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See ad on page 107<br />

JB <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Photography<br />

916-220-0159 | jbwedd<strong>in</strong>gphoto.com<br />

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Jennifer Clapp F<strong>in</strong>e Art Photography<br />

916-584-4768<br />

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See ad on page 42<br />

Kathryn White Photography<br />

707-849-6776<br />

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Krist<strong>in</strong>a Cilia Photography<br />

707-724-1732<br />

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See ad on page 88<br />

Kylie Compton Photography<br />

775-843-7364<br />

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See ad on page 12<br />

Leilani Paular Photography<br />

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Lixxim Photography<br />

916-508-7868<br />

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See ad on page 34<br />

Lolita Vasquez Photography<br />

916-393-6551<br />

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See ad on page 127<br />

Love Shots Photography<br />

916-813-5100 | loveshots.net<br />

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Mae Batista Photography<br />

916-872-3929 | maebatista.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Mariea Rummel Photography<br />

530-391-2266 | mariearummel.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

Rachel Lomeli Photography<br />

530-318-1409 | rachellomeli.com<br />

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Sarah M<strong>are</strong>n Photography<br />

916-538-3602 | sarahm<strong>are</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 26<br />

Satostudio<br />

916-798-8636 | satostudio.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

Shoop’s Photography<br />

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Sierra Chef<br />

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See ad on page 50<br />

Sweet Marie Photography<br />

707-685-7694<br />

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See ad on page 29<br />

Temple Photography & Photo Booth<br />

916-856-2543 | ritatemplephotography.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Tess Branker Photography<br />

818-489-4786 | tessbranker.com<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

Two Twenty Photos<br />

916-475-3346 | twotwentyphotos.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

V<strong>all</strong>ey Images Photography<br />

916-296-5057<br />

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White Daisy Photography<br />

530-401-0820 | whitedaisyphoto.com<br />

See ad on page 22<br />

planners, coord<strong>in</strong>ators<br />

& event designers<br />

<strong>The</strong> 530 Bride<br />

530-988-8344 | the530bride.com<br />

See ad on page 106<br />

Catr<strong>in</strong>a Maria Designs<br />

916-276-5080 | catr<strong>in</strong>amaria.com<br />

See ad on page 13<br />

Danielle Roe Events<br />

925-890-5724 | danielleroeevents.com<br />

See ad on page 233<br />

eNVy Event Management<br />

775-901-0462<br />

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See ad on page 50<br />

Epic Thyme Events<br />

530-955-0093​ | epicthyme.com<br />

See ad on page 127<br />

Events by Wise<br />

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Jenn Robirds Events<br />

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Kend<strong>all</strong> Melissa Events<br />

678-462-3952<br />

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L Squ<strong>are</strong>d Affairs<br />

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Magnolia Avenue Events<br />

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Omni <strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong> & Event Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

805-368-9002<br />

omniwedd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>and</strong>events.com<br />

See ad on page 135<br />

Paradise Parkway Event Productions<br />

916-384-5520 | paradiseparkway.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge<br />

916-440-8080 | partyconcierge.com<br />

See ad on page 231<br />

Pfeiffer Event Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

916-607-6024<br />

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Sierra Chef<br />

775-392-4417 | sierrachef.com<br />

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Simple Country <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

916-271-6345 | simplecountrywedd<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

See ad on page 183<br />

<strong>Tahoe</strong> Elevated Events<br />

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Tan <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> & Events<br />

530-601-0914<br />

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We Do Designs<br />

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rentals & party supply<br />

b<strong>all</strong>oon <strong>in</strong>st<strong>all</strong>ations, ice carv<strong>in</strong>gs, custom décor, décor rentals,<br />

décor light<strong>in</strong>g rentals,dance floors, equipment, l<strong>in</strong>ens,<br />

lounge furniture, restrooms, tables, tabletop, chairs, tents <strong>and</strong> more<br />

Aba Daba Party & Equipment Rentals<br />

916-484-7368 | 916-725-1553<br />

abadaba.com<br />

See ad on page 231<br />

Amour Florist & Bridal<br />

916-392-8168 | amourmoments.com<br />

See ad on page 221<br />

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Bella Bloom<br />

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See ad on page 221<br />

Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co.<br />

916-798-2130 | belleaventureevents.com<br />

See ad on page 159<br />

Blossom Farm V<strong>in</strong>tage Rentals<br />

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Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents<br />

916-773-2133 | 916-562-2900<br />

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See ad on page 57<br />

El Dorado Hills Party Rentals<br />

916-933-2500 | edhpartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 143<br />

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Gett<strong>in</strong>g Hitched Design + Rentals<br />

916-807-4505<br />

gethitchedwedd<strong>in</strong>grentals.com<br />

See ad on page 237<br />

New Willow Farm Retreats<br />

916-952-9066 | newwillowfarmretreats.com<br />

See ad on page 235<br />

Olgas Rustic Rental<br />

916-539-8450 | olgasrusticrental.com<br />

See ad on page 232<br />

<strong>The</strong> Party Concierge<br />

916-440-8080 | partyconcierge.com<br />

See ad on page 231<br />

<strong>Sacramento</strong> Event Co.<br />

916-837-3684 | sacramentoeventco.com<br />

See ad on page 229<br />

Be sure to tell our partners you found them <strong>in</strong> <strong>Real</strong> <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong> <strong>Magaz<strong>in</strong>e</strong>! And, check out their profiles at realwedd<strong>in</strong>gsmag.com/resources<br />

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St<strong>and</strong>ard Party Rentals<br />

888-200-6513 | 209-524-1966<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ardpartyrentals.com<br />

See ad on page 109<br />

Stevenz Company<br />

209-304-0835 | stevenzcompany.com<br />

See ad on page 232<br />

Swoonable | swoonable.net<br />

See ad on page 222<br />

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<strong>Tahoe</strong> Elevated Events<br />

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We Do Designs<br />

530-566-7603 | 530-321-1348<br />

916-398-1133 | wedodesigns.net<br />

See ad on page 236<br />

transportation<br />

baraat horse services, limous<strong>in</strong>es, party buses, carriages,<br />

valet services, v<strong>in</strong>tage autos <strong>and</strong> more<br />

Folsom Tourism Bureau<br />

916-985-2698 | visitfolsom.com<br />

See ad on page 129<br />

Fretty's DJ, Limous<strong>in</strong>e<br />

& Photobooth Service<br />

916-213-8116 | frettys.com<br />

See ad on page 187<br />

Sentimental Journey<br />

V<strong>in</strong>tage Transportation<br />

916-862-1224<br />

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See ad on page 237<br />

travel<br />

Exquisite Dest<strong>in</strong>ation <strong><strong>Wedd<strong>in</strong>g</strong>s</strong><br />

& Honeymoons<br />

800-872-8233<br />

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See ad on page 151<br />

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Ventana Travels<br />

530-421-9449<br />

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See ad on page 234<br />

venue location f<strong>in</strong>der<br />

<strong>The</strong> Venue Vixens<br />

916-374-0110 | thevenuevixens.com<br />

See ad on page 13<br />

venues<br />

rehearsal d<strong>in</strong>ner, ceremony <strong>and</strong> reception sites<br />

Arcade Underground<br />

916-640-6188<br />

See ad on page 89<br />

Arden Hills<br />

916-480-1170 | ardenhills.club<br />

See ad on page 25<br />

<strong>The</strong> Barn at Second W<strong>in</strong>d<br />

530-409-1749<br />

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See ad on page 235<br />

Barns at Willow Creek<br />

530-742-8089 | barnsatwillowcreek.com<br />

See ad on page 234<br />

Carson V<strong>all</strong>ey Inn Hotel / Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />

775-783-6673 | carsonv<strong>all</strong>ey<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Catta Verdera Country Club<br />

916-645-6722 | cattaverdera.com<br />

See ad on page 27<br />

<strong>The</strong> Chalet Event Center<br />

916-868-4258 | 916-794-1699<br />

thechaleteventcenter.com<br />

See ad on page 171<br />

Cielo Estate W<strong>in</strong>ery<br />

530-672-8575 | cieloestate.com<br />

See ad on page 31<br />

<strong>The</strong> Citizen Hotel<br />

916-447-2700 | thecitizenhotel.com<br />

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See ad on page 159<br />

Delta Diamond Farm<br />

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See ad on page 24<br />

East Fork Ranch<br />

775-790-4883 | eastforkranch.net<br />

See ad on page 50<br />

Fat's Asia Bistro<br />

Folsom Location: 916-983-1133<br />

Roseville Location: 916-787-3287<br />

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See ad on page 167<br />

<strong>The</strong> Firehouse<br />

916-442-4772 | firehouseoldsac.com<br />

See ad on page 143<br />

Folsom Community Center<br />

916-461-6620 | folsom.ca.us<br />

See ad on page 151<br />

<strong>The</strong> Foothills Event Center<br />

530-271-1000 | foothillsevents.com<br />

See ad on page 12<br />

Freeport W<strong>in</strong>e Country Inn<br />

916-665-9500 | freeportw<strong>in</strong>ecountry<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />

See ad on page 135<br />

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See ad on page 50<br />

Graeagle Meadows Golf Course<br />

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See ad on page 175<br />

Gr<strong>and</strong> View D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Room<br />

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See ad on page 50<br />

Granite Bay Golf Club<br />

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See ad on page 79<br />

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See ad on page 21<br />

Helwig W<strong>in</strong>ery<br />

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<strong>The</strong> HideOut<br />

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See ad on page 183<br />

Hilton <strong>Sacramento</strong> Arden West<br />

916-604-3599<br />

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See ad on page 129<br />

Historic Oakdale Ranch<br />

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Kirkwood Mounta<strong>in</strong> Resort<br />

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Monte Verde Inn<br />

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Old Sugar Mill<br />

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Orchard Creek Lodge<br />

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WEDDING PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COUPLE; VOW RENEWAL PHOTO BY RACHELLOMELI.COM<br />

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