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The Couple:  Heather Loehr and Kristopher Tomlin 

Wedding Date:  May 30, 2010 

Photography by Jaclyn Photography 

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  Kristopher and I had been together for quite sometime and in August of 2009, while vacationing in Kauai with friends, Kristopher decided it was finally time to “pop” the question. 

I immediately said yes, with tears streaming down my face with shear delight and love! We had planned a long engagement and then at the beginning of the year we got a huge surprise that we were expecting, so as Easter approached we made the decision to bump up the wedding. 

We surprised our parents on Easter that we were going to get married in two months and that we were having it at my parent’s home in Gold River. Everyone was so supportive and helped us get the wedding of our dreams. Once the place was selected everything else just fell into place. 

What was the most amazing part of your day?  The fact that we were able to get married amongst our closest family and friends and in my parent’s back yard made the day feel extremely special. We wanted the event to be an intimate wedding with the people who knew us and loved us! It was a spectacular day. 

What else would you like to share about your big day?  I wanted the wedding to have a cocktail party feeling, and we decided not to do the traditional stuff. We opted for a dessert table with fabulous desserts made by my mom and also with the help of a few local bakeries really made the desserts feel special and everyone was able to get a bite of something they loved. My favorite part of the reception was seeing everyone enjoy the Cigar Bar area where we served some fabulous ports and cognac. It was fun to see everyone having such a great time, laughing and enjoying themselves. 

Ceremony Site:  Bride’s parent’s home in Gold River 

Reception Venue:  Bride’s parent’s home in Gold River 

Photographer:  Jaclyn Photography 

Videographer:  Two students from Art Institute of Sacramento, Rachel Behrmann & Brandi Anderson 

Wedding Planner:  Myself. I am hoping to begin an event planning business, so I took on all the details of planning the wedding with a couple great assistants . . . my mom and one of my best friends Marcus Marquez of the L Wine Lounge and Urban Kitchen 

Caterer:  L Wine Lounge and Urban Kitchen 

Cake:  Babycakes did the cupcakes, Bella Bru did the cheesecake, Strawberries from Shari’s Berries and other goodies provided by my mom, Joyce Loehr 

Flowers:  Blooming Art 

Favors:  Carrie West, who is a good friend of the family, did my wedding favors – fabulous sugar cookies that tied into our wedding invitation. 

Wedding Dress:  I had my dress made and designed by Caren Templet. She was AMAZING and getting me exactly what I had envisioned for my day! 

Bridesmaid Dresses:  We had no bridesmaids and our 13 year old son, Ty, stood up for both of us. 

Hair:  My hair was a combination of both my mother (she is a hair dresser) and myself. 

Makeup: Becky Weisz (she works for Benefit inside the Roseville Galleria) 

Invitations: TJ Strandberg of INK&IRON on Etsy, amazing invites and she pulled it out so quickly for me! 

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  Lindsey Cook, she is an amazing up and coming musician who plays acoustic guitar and sings. 

Honeymoon location:  Maui. . . it was perfect! 

Any other of your wedding vendor(s) you’d like to call out?  I want to say thank you to my girlfriend Kerrie Kelly for actually doing the honors of marrying us on our very special day. It was amazing to have someone you know and love marry you. 

First Dance Song:  We didn’t do the traditional first dance, but I did choose to walk down the aisle to Mama’s Song by Carrie Underwood. Sang by Lindsey Cook. 

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?   The best thing for me was only having two months to pull it all together. I recommend doing it this way. It left no room for second guessing yourself and made you go with your gut reaction which is usually always right! My other piece of advice is to always do what YOU want to do and make sure that it is the wedding is about you and your future spouse. It makes it very special and the beginning of a great marriage. 

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?   There is nothing I would change. I got the wedding I never dreamed I wanted and then some…I got to marry my best friend! 

Photos courtesy of Jaclyn Photography 

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Congratulations to Featured Real Wedding couple Krista & Captain Agur Adams who were married on September 5, 2009 at the Church of the Wayfarer with a reception at The Perry-Downer Carriage House.

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The Couple: Brijette and Micah Bergman

Wedding Date:  June 26, 2010

Photography by Jaclyn Photography

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  Never did I expect to find my perfect partner before I turned 16. Micah and I were introduced in high school, where his black, square-framed glasses were instantly attracted to my mess of red hair. My boisterous and persistent personality drew Micah out of his shy, GQMagazine-looking shell and into a relationship that made us the best version of ourselves. Micah is charming, loyal, objective and compassionate –everything I never knew I wanted.

After four years of silly fun and a few petty routs, we decided to divide and conquer. I was a junior at the University of California at Santa Barbara pursuing an English degree, and after a disheartening experience in San Luis Obispo, Micah decided to move back to the Sierra. Although we still loved each other, we could no longer ignore the growing that we needed to do as individuals.

After graduating, I moved back home and in with my parents…not ideal after living independently for four years. Micah was my sanctuary. He wanted to know the person I had grown into and be involved in my newly forming life. There’s nothing sexier than a man who participates. This time, we had a foundation – instead of teenage hormones – to build a relationship on. We knew that this time it was forever love.

In January 2009 we purchased a home in Sacramento, which is where the next stage of our life began. On a blue hand-me-down couch, Micah asked me to be his wife, to which I replied, “Seriously?” (I’ve never been good with surprises.) I quickly recovered and excitedly accepted. The proposal was spontaneous, and real, and us.

Our love has never been a Disney-sponsored fairytale. And, we like it that way. Love is not rainbows, butterfly and singing birds – it requires compromise, effort, and honesty. We plan to spend the rest of our days sharing, giggling and working on the best marriage we can build.

What was the most amazing part of your day?  First joining hands after my father walked me down the aisle. Filled with nervous laughter, I whispered that I loved him and replied, “I’m so sweaty.” It was perfectly hilarious. When we made it up to the altar, we knelt down as one. We both couldn’t believe the day was actually here, and for a moment it wasn’t about the flowers, or the guests, or the reception; it was about us.

What else would you like to share about your big day?  Less is more. Designing and creating many of the elements in our wedding gave us more time to spend with our families. We didn’t need to divide time between a coordinator, planner or florist and the ones we love. Participating in the creation of our special day, made our family and friends feel more involved. They have always supported our love and it was special to include them in the ceremony that officiates it. We couldn’t have done it without them.

Ceremony Site:  St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Lake Tahoe

Reception Venue:  Lake Tahoe Paradise Park

Photographer:  Jaclyn Photography

Jaclyn and her assistant/husband Allistar were so fun and easy to work with. They exceeded all of our expectations and were very flexible with our indecisiveness. We wanted our memories to be casual yet elegant with no stiff “traditional” poses. Jaclyn was able to corral our large family and capture some of our most intimate – and cherished – moments. The photos, as you can see, are spectacular. I would highly recommend Jaclyn Photography.

Caterer:  Lake Tahoe Catering Company

Cake:  Sweet Cakes by Rebecca.  Highly recommended! Instead of eating a stale piece of year-old wedding cake, Sweet Cakes will make you a small cake to eat on your one-year anniversary, a bonus definitely worth celebrating.

Flowers:  Lodi Flower Farm. We bought flowers at the Farmers Market and assembled the bouquets ourselves. It was a bit stressful when my bridal bouquet was found frozen in the fridge the morning of the wedding, but well worth the effort.

Favors:  Ourselves. My mothers and I made over 200 “B” shaped sugar cookies from a family recipe. It was a challenge to stop eating the “defective” cookies — they were just so delicious!

Wedding Dress:  This is where the indecisiveness crept in. I had originally purchased a dress that I thought I loved. It fit well enough and cost very little. I thought I was fine with that, until I visited the House of Fashion on J Street. While casually perusing the racks, intending to look for bridesmaid dresses, I found the most beautiful Saint Patrick dress. Covered in lace with scalloped edges, the dress made me swoon. It perfectly fit the image I had of everything my wedding dress should be. After briefly dwelling on the impracticality of purchasing another dress, I gave in. Never have I felt more spectacular than I did in that dress.

Sometimes, I put it on just to wash the dishes. It would be a crime to let such a beautiful thing sit in a closet.

Bridesmaid Dresses:  Issac Mizrahi from Target. A simple, strapless plum dress that fell just above the knee. My bridesmaids were relieved and appreciative to only pay $20 for a dress instead of $200. And despite the cliche, they really could wear it again!

Invitations:  Brides Magazine DIY invitations

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  DJ William Walker

Honeymoon location:  Oahu, Hawaii

Any other of your wedding vendor(s) you’d like to call out?  We were big DIYers. All of our suppliers were great.

First Dance Song:  That’s All by Michael Buble. We must have sifted through thirty of our favorites before deciding on a first dance song. When we started practicing dancing, we fell into such as easy rhythm with this song. It was the natural choice. Instead of casting out the others, we used them in other parts of our ceremony and reception.

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  Consciously remind yourself to slow down. The whole process, including the wedding, goes by so quickly. Cherish the moments as they come.

And don’t feel guilty for getting nervous. For many, this is the first forever decision. It’s not that you’re unconfident about the person you’ve chosen, a marriage is simply that important. Take a deep breath and savor the confidence you’ve placed in this relationship.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  I forgot Micah’s ring :( I felt horribly about it, but we ended up using his dad’s which was very special. It was a chance for Micah and his dad to bond… and cry. It meant a lot to both of them.

Photos courtesy of Jaclyn Photography.

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The Couple:  Matthew & Dawn Foster

Wedding Date:  June 20, 2009

Photography by Jaclyn Photography

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:

Matt and I complement each other very well…not only emotionally, but also intellectually. We share the same core values and goals, and no matter what we are doing, we have lots of fun together. Our favorite past time is watching movies…there’s nothing we love more than snuggling together on the couch and enjoying an all day movie marathon. We look forward to a long life together.

What was the most amazing part of your day?

Our personal vows. We each wrote our own words and agreed to not share them with one another until the big day. Matt’s vows were free flowing and light-hearted…he shared memorable moments during our courtship, including several incidents that left everyone laughing. My vows were emotionally revealing…I had to start over after the first sentence because I could not speak. Our wedding party and the guests both laughed and cried as we shared with one another. Jaclyn (from Jaclyn Photography) captured one of my favorite pictures…of Matt wiping his eyes as I shared my vows with him. It’s so precious!

What else would you like to share about your big day?

The venue was a beautiful backdrop for pictures, the weather was perfect, and we were surrounded by all our friends and family…all the people we love the most. We are so grateful…nothing could have made the day better!

Reception Venue:   Monte Verde Inn

Photographer:   Jaclyn Photography

Cake:   Monte Verde Inn

Flowers:   O’Shays Flowers

Favors:   DIY by the Bride (black boxes with black and white paper and watermelon ribbon/bow – 2 sugared watermelon slice candies enclosed in each box.)

Wedding Dress:   David’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses:   David’s Bridal

Invitations:  DIY by the Bride (Dawn Foster Design). “I am a graphic designer and created all the wedding invitations, place cards, table numbers, menu, and seating map displayed at the event.”

DJ/Entertainment:   MiximUp Entertainment

Honeymoon location:  Albion River Inn

To find out more about Jaclyn Photography, visit Jaclyn Photography online!

Be sure to check out some of her other featured real weddings from Real Weddings Magazine:

Jaime & Rudy – from the Winter/Spring 2010 Real Weddings Magazine

Jamee & Chadwick- from the Summer/Fall 2009 Real Weddings Magazine

Rachel & Aaron - from the Winter/Spring 2009 Real Weddings Magazine

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