Reminder…Register Now for Sunday’s The Elk Grove Bridal Show!
You’re invited to join us THIS SUNDAY for the Elk Grove Bridal Show from 3-6 p.m.! Come visit Real Weddings Magazine’s booth and register for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Paul Martin’s American Bistro! Scroll down for more details…
Event details:
When: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Where: NOTE THE NEW LOCATION: Elk Grove Event Center. 8434 Bradshaw Road in Elk Grove
Cost: FREE admission, and be sure to pre-register for FREE pre-printed labels!
What You’ll Experience: Start planning your stress free wedding at “the best little bridal show.”
For more information, log on to elkgrovebridalshow.com.
And, of course we’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine along with our newest wedding publication, Real Weddings Magazine‘s The Bride’s Guide! Also, we always have our awesome (and reusable!) Real Weddings Magazine bags to help you carry all of your goodies!
PLUS, ENTER TO WIN A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN BISTRO AT OUR BOOTH AT THIS EVENT!
Be sure to tell them you found out about the event from Real Weddings Magazine!
Hope to see you there!
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
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Don’t Forget! Sunday is The Bridal Workshop at Helwig Vineyards & Winery!
Come to Helwig Vineyards & Winery‘s first annual Bridal Workshop THIS SUNDAY from 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by our booth to register to win a $100 gift certificate to Fat’s Asia Bistro! Scroll down for all the details to this fun and interactive event!
Event details:
When: SUNDAY, January 29, 2012
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Helwig Vineyards & Winery in Plymouth
Cost: $20 Admission.
What You’ll Experience: This exclusive bridal workshop will feature three guest speakers, prize giveaways, sparkling wine, appetizers and desserts paired with Helwig’s award winning wines, photo keepsake, fun interactive contests and activities, and goodie bags for all attendees.
For more information and directions, please visit helwigwinery.com.
And, of course we’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine along with our newest wedding publication, Real Weddings Magazine‘s The Bride’s Guide! Also, we always have our awesome (and reusable!) Real Weddings Magazine bags to help you carry all of your goodies!
PLUS, ENTER TO WIN A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO FAT’S ASIA BISTRO AT OUR BOOTH AT THIS EVENT!
Be sure to tell them you found out about the event from Real Weddings Magazine!
Hope to see you there!
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
Photo Courtesy of Helwig Vineyards & Winery.
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Real Weddings Dazzling Dresses: Christian Siriano Does Bridal!
Hey dreamy Real Weddings Brides! One of the “fiercest” designers on the hit TV reality show Project Runway is getting in the wedding dress business…and we couldn’t be more excited!
Christian Siriano has already designed for big stars like Heidi Klum, Fergie and Taylor Swift, but now you can expect to see his dazzling couture grace the wedding aisle. Nordstrom will feature Siriano’s bridal looks this March, available online and in Nordstrom stores across the U.S.
The strapless gown featured above retails for $2,375 and is “fit for a fairytale.” Check back at nordstrom.com soon for more inspiring looks from this talented young designer.
Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photo courtesy of Nordstrom.
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Real Weddings Wednesday: Presenting Celia and Max Feldman
The Couple: Celia and Max Feldman
Wedding Date: July 24, 2010
Photography by H & Co. Photographers
Tell us a little about you and your beloved: How we met: I was single and my roommate was trying to find me a boyfriend. She told me about a guy named Max in her business class that I would have a lot in common with. I shied away after she told me that he was the sign language president of the college, even though I was pretty into sign language myself. He stopped by our work one day to say hi to her and she introduced me. I thought he was pretty cute, so I told her that we should all go out one night.
A few weeks later, we met up with Max at a local bar. I was very nervous, but I thought we got along pretty well. After that night I told my roommate to give Max my number, but she never did. A year passed and we both lived our separate lives. I ran into Max a few times here and there, but nothing ever happened until one night when I went out on the town with a friend. I accidently bumped into a guy in one of the crowded bars and he said, “What are you just going to walk right past me?” I looked up and realized it was the guy I met a year ago, Max. In that moment something clicked and we knew we were meant to be in that place at that time. From then on we were inseparable…and still are.
Our engagement story: Max and I moved to the Sacramento area. One weekend we planned to go to back to Monterey because we missed the ocean air and our old friends. The plan was to stay with our old roommate for the whole weekend, but Max kept bringing up staying in a hotel room. I didn’t think it was necessary because I wanted to save money.
Little did I know, Max had a plan. Throughout our day in Monterey, we went to all of our favorite tourist spots: Downtown Alvarado St., Fisherman’s Warf, Del Monte Beach. We even bought matching Monterey sweatshirts to signify how touristy we were. We went for a walk on our favorite beach, (the one where we had our first real kiss and the one we lived right next to before away) and decided to sit down to take it all in. We were taking pictures of everything that surrounded us, because somehow we both knew that this day was special. Max asked me to take a picture of him gazing out into the ocean. So, I went far behind him and did as he asked. When I told him to turn around he was starting to get up, but he stayed on one knee. He then told me to come closer and as I did I saw that he had written, “Will u marry me” in the sand. We both started crying and I of course said yes! One year later, we got married on the very same beach.
What was the most amazing part of your day? Having our wonderful friends and family surrounding us. We had visitors from all over… California, Florida, Oregon, Nevada, Canada and even Greece.
What else would you like to share about your big day? I loved every minute of my wedding day. Getting ready in our fancy room, taking pictures with my ladies (while they tried to hide the fact that my little flower girl ripped her dress), waiting in the bathroom at the venue so my husband wouldn’t see me before the ceremony, walking down the isle and locking eyes with the love of my life, dancing to “Brown-eyed Girl,” and of course my infamous keg stand.
Ceremony Site: Del Monte Beach
Reception Venue: Del Monte Beach House
Photographer: H & Co. Photographers
Caterer: Monterey Beach Party
Cake: Rosine’s
Flowers: Pacific Grove Florist
Favors: Carousel Candies
Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Hair & Makeup: Kim Larson
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
DJ/Entertainment/Band: Kelley Conover
Honeymoon location: Dreams Los Cabos
First Dance Song: “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson
Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now? Don’t stress out. Keep in mind that that not everything will turn out exactly the way it was supposed to, but that’s okay…embrace it.
Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance? The only thing I would change is that I wish the night had lasted longer. I could have danced about five more hours.
Photos courtesy of H & Co. Photographers.
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Real Weddings Partner Profile: Fearon May Events
Welcome back to another installment of Real Weddings Magazine’s Partner Profiles!
This week we highlight the beautiful Fearon DeWeese of Fearon May Events and Engaged Now What?. Fearon is one busy girl! Not only does she run two great businesses, she’s the mastermind and coordinator behind the annual Lavish and Fabulous event! Take it away, Fearon…
Fearon May Events
Tell us a little about your company? Fearon May Events is an event planning and wedding design company.
When did you establish your business? May 2010 but I have been in the wedding industry for over 11 years.
What sets you apart from your competition? We create weddings that are personal and designed to fit the bride and groom’s personality, interest and style.
Where do you find inspiration? I love Pinterest and I also find inspiration, believe it or not, from wandering around Home Goods.
What trend do you see coming for weddings this year? A big trend I see this year is creative menus. I think more brides and grooms are moving away from the traditional beef and chicken to food stations, tacos and hamburgers especially from food trucks. I also see a creativeness with desserts such as gourmet popsicles and pushup cake pops.
Do you regularly blog? If so, what’s your blog site? I blog with really important stuff, not so much everyday. You can read my blog here.
Do you Facebook? Yes, you can ”like” me on Facebook here.
What’s your favorite local restaurant? I love Jack’s Urban Eats.
What’s your favorite local charity? I am doing an event for 1st Touch Foundation & The Athlete’s Closet. It’s a great organization.
What is your favorite fun thing to do locally? I love to get drinks with friends. I am a socialite and love to meet and mingle with other wedding professionals.
What are you most grateful for in life? I am very grateful for a loving husband that is very supportive of everything that I do and is always there for me.
What advice would you can give to brides and grooms getting married today? Get a videographer!!!! The day goes by so fast and at the end of the day all you have left are your wedding pictures. Most couples don’t think of a videographer as something they HAVE to have and decide not to have it. Every bride and groom that I know who did not have a videographer regret it so much. Pictures are wonderful but they only capture a moment. Video you actually get to hear the words, music and experience of you wedding day. Here your father’s speech, watch your first dance, and relive the event of your life over and over. My husband and I watch our wedding video every year on our anniversary.
Find out more about Fearon DeWeese, her businesses and upcoming events by visiting her Web site, Blog, and Facebook Page!
Photos Credits in order of appearance: ”Spanish Eyes” photos courtesy of Eye Connoisseur Photography, “All you need is Love” photos courtesy of Carmen Salazar Photography, “Urban Cowboy” photos courtesy of Christopher Kight Photographers, “Heavy Metal” photos courtesy of XSiGHT Photography & Video, “Moulin Rouge” photos courtesy of Sharpe Photographers, “Havana Nights” and “Walk Down the Aisle” photos courtesy of Shoop’s Photography.
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