Archive for the ‘Helwig Vineyard & Winery’ Category
Attention Brides! Save the Date for these Upcoming Bridal Events!!!
Ok, Real Weddings Brides…time to mark your calendars for some great upcoming bridal events! At these events, you’ll be able to get a complimentary copy of Real Weddings Magazine and at select events, you’ll be able to get a complimentary copy of our wedding planning resource guide called The Bride’s Guide, get some cool Real Weddings Magazine swag — like our nifty re-usable bags and our handy pens — and be able to register for our great giveaways at these events! Hope to see you at these events!
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa Bridal Open House
May 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., June 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., July 22, 2012,10 a.m. – 1 p.m., August 12, 2012,10 a.m.-1 p.m., September 16, 2012,10 a.m.-1 p.m., October 17, 2012, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa in Sacramento
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and tour the resort.
Free Admission
For more information, log on to ardenhills.net
Flawless Fairytale Bridal Show
June 2, 2012, 12-4 p.m.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe
Come discover the breathtaking Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Enjoy a bridal fashion show, network with local vendors, tasting samples of our hors d’oeuvres and enjoying our beautiful views.
Free Admission
For more information, log on to laketahoegc.com
The 4th Annual Bridal D’Elegance Open House at the Delta King
June 3, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Delta King in Old Sacramento
Come experience Delta King’s charm while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, champagne, vendor giveaways, a fashion show, entertainment, bridal workshops and more. Admission is free but please call their sales office to reserve your tickets: 916-379-5006.
For more information, log on to deltaking.com
Bridal Gala – Once Upon a Time…A Wedding Affair at Helwig Vineyards & Winery
June 15, 2012, 6 – 9 p.m.
Helwig Winery in Plymouth
Come see 2012 top trends displayed in an extravagant setting. Enjoy a rockin’ fashion show organized by the fabulous Allen Arnold, live music, interactive vendor demos, a “grooms’ corner” complete with cigar rolling, and taste some fabulous appetizers, desserts and of course award-winning Helwig wine! Experience Sacramento region’s newest venue just 45 minutes away in the heart of Amador’s wine country. Cocktail attire requested.
$45 per person for those who pre-register online, or $50 per person at the door.
For more information, log on to helwigwinery.com
The Bridal Expo
July 8, 2012, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rancho Murieta Country Club in Rancho Murieta
Fun, exhibits, samples, prizes, fashions and more.
$20 Admission or $15 if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to bridal-expos.com
Wedding & Event Faire at Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill
July 12, 2012, 6 – 9 p.m.
Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg
Enjoy over 40 wedding & special event vendors. Food, wine tasting, music, florists, photographers and special promotions.
$10 admission or join the VIP list by emailing Marnie@carvalhofamilywinery.com. Tell her the Real Weddings Magazine sent you.
For more information, log on to, carvalhofamilywinery.com
An Evening of Elegance Bridal Expo
July 18, 2012, 5 – 9 p.m.
Elite Event Centre’s Vizcaya Pavilion & Mansion in Sacramento
Fun, exhibits, samples, prizes, fashions and more.
$20 Admission or $15 if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to bridal-expos.com
The Folsom Bridal Show
August 26, 2012, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lake Natoma Inn in Folsom
An intimate bridal show featuring top wedding professionals.
$10 admission or free if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to folsombridalshow.com
The Elk Grove Bridal Show
September 20, 2012 at Elk Grove Event Center, Elk Grove. 3 – 6 p.m., admission is free, and be sure to pre-register for free pre-printed labels! Start planning your stress free wedding at “the best little bridal show.”
For more information, log on to elkgrovebridalshow.com.
Lavish & Fabulous: A Couture Bridal Event
October 25, 2012, 7-10 p.m.
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa in Sacramento
Presented by Fearon May Events and Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa in association with Real Weddings Magazine, this event is one not to be missed! Enjoy fashion, food and fabulous vendors.
$15 Admission.
For more information, log on to lavishandfabulous.com
Brides, don’t forget to bring your labels so it’s easier for you to enter all the great giveaways, and don’t forget to tell the event producer when you register that you’re a Real Weddings Bride! See you at these events!
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Real Weddings Partner Profile: Helwig Vineyards & Winery
Welcome back to another installment of Real Weddings Magazine’s Partner Profiles!
This week we highlight sweetheart Kathleen Mahan Ahlers from Helwig Vineyards & Winery. Kathleen is a newlywed herself and got married on Helwig’s breathtaking grounds last fall. Take it away, Kathleen…
Helwig Vineyards & Winery
When did you establish your business? May 2011
What sets you apart from your competition? Our panoramic views and 5,000 square foot wine cave.
Where do you find inspiration? In the amazing brides I meet.
Do you have any hidden talents? I am quite crafty. I also used to show Quarter Horses.
What trend do you see coming for weddings in the next year? Retro and vintage inspired themes.
Do you Facebook? Yes, facebook.com/HelwigWinery
What’s your favorite local restaurant? Taste.
What is your favorite fun thing to do locally? Wine tasting!
Do you have secret vice or indulgence? What is it? Dessert.
What are you most grateful for in life? My family.
If you were to plan your own wedding, or re-do your wedding, what elements would be most important to you? The details, I am a very detail-oriented person and those little touches are most memorable.
What advice would you can give to brides and grooms getting married today? Relax! It is so much planning for such a short time…Enjoy it!!
Anything else you’d like to share with Real Weddings Magazine’s brides? Have fun with your wedding! It is a celebration, about you and your soon-to-be husband!
Find out more about Kathleen Mahan Ahlers and the team at Helwig Vineyards & Winery by visiting their Web site and Facebook Page!
“Modern Love Inspiration” photos courtesy of Sarah Maren Photographers © Real Weddings Magazine.
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Today…The Bridal Workshop at Helwig Vineyards & Winery
Come to Helwig Vineyards & Winery‘s first annual Bridal Workshop TODAY 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: TODAY, January 29, 2012
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Helwig Vineyards & Winery in Plymouth
Cost: $20 Admission. You can still come if you haven’t already registered — you’ll just need to pay at the door.
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.
Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!
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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.
Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!
Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!
Have You Registered for The Bridal Workshop at Helwig Vineyards & Winery?
Have you registered for the first annual Bridal Workshop at Helwig Vineyards & Winery THIS SUNDAY from 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.? Don’t miss out! Scroll down for all the details to this fun and interactive event!
Event details:
When: This Sunday, January 29, 2012
Time: 10:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Helwig Vineyards & Winery in Plymouth (visit their web site for directions: helwigwinery.com)
Cost: $20 Admission — the event is almost sold out, so register now!
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, please visit helwigwinery.com. And, be sure to “like” their Facebook page!
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.
Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!
Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!
