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Real Weddings Magazine: Modern Love Decor Inspiration Blog Series – Part Two
Have you seen the Modern Love Decor Inspiration photo shoot editorial in the new issue of Real Weddings Magazine? If so, then you got a peek at just a few of the gorgeous desserts by Sweet Cakes by Rebecca!
Here, in our second part of our three part blog series, we present photos of the scrumptious desserts by Sweet Cakes by Rebecca. This shoot was on location at Helwig Vineyards and Winery, shot by the talented Sarah Maren and her team at Sarah Maren Photographers, with the concept design and styling by the incomparable duo of Kate Miller Events and Flourish. Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see all of the other amazing local wedding vendors who contributed to this shoot — well done folks!
And, be sure to tune in to next week’s post where we’ll feature more photos from this exclusive shoot.
So, are you craving something sweet? Yeah, so are we!
Thank you to all the vendors who contributed to this piece:
Photographed on location at:
Helwig Vineyard & Winery
11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth
209-245-5200, helwigwinery.com
Photography:
Sarah Maren Photographers
916-538-3602, sarahmaren.com
Design and Coordination:
Kate Miller Events
888-808-KATE, katemillerevents.com
Design, Floral Design and Hair Accessories:
Flourish
916-212-5179, flourishdesigns.com
Bridal Gown and Tuxedo:
Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo
530-755-4282, alwayselegantbridal.net
Hair and Make-up:
Hello Glam
LeiLani Miladi, Make-up
Reneé Marquez, Hair
530-301-7088 (LeiLani)
530-632-8313 (Reneé)
Cake and Desserts:
Sweet Cakes By Rebecca
916-370-7760, sweetcakes.biz
Lighting:
Exquisite Events & Entertainment
916-925-7888, exquisitedjs.com
Linens:
La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
916-321-9333, latavolalinen.com
Rentals:
Classic Party Rentals
916-444-6120, classicpartyrentals.com
Stationery (paper and wood):
Luxecuts©
888-808-KATE, luxecuts.com
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
Photos by Sarah Maren Photographers, © Real Weddings Magazine.
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Real Weddings Magazine: Modern Love Decor Inspiration Blog Series
In the brand spanking new Winter/Spring 2012 issue of Real Weddings Magazine, we showcase some fabulous decor inspiration in our Modern Love Decor Inspiration photo shoot editorial. And in the piece, we promised you more photos from this amazing shoot, and we’re here to fulfill that promise!
In this first part of our three part blog series, we present photos on location in the wine cave at Helwig Vineyards and Winery. This divine photo shoot was shot by the talented Sarah Maren and her team at Sarah Maren Photographers, with the concept design and styling by the incomparable duo of Kate Miller Events and Flourish, and features the beyond gorgeous newlywed couple Emly & Alex Grunder (um, could they be any more beautiful and sexy?! Seriously.). Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see all of the other amazing local wedding vendors who contributed to this shoot — well done folks!
And, be sure to tune in to next week’s post where we’ll feature the delectable desserts from this shoot by Sweet Cakes by Rebecca (our mouths are watering already!).
Thank you to all the vendors who contributed to this piece:
Photographed on location at:
Helwig Vineyard & Winery
11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth
209-245-5200, helwigwinery.com
Photography:
Sarah Maren Photographers
916-538-3602, sarahmaren.com
Design and Coordination:
Kate Miller Events
888-808-KATE, katemillerevents.com
Design, Floral Design and Hair Accessories:
Flourish
916-212-5179, flourishdesigns.com
Bridal Gown and Tuxedo:
Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo
530-755-4282, alwayselegantbridal.net
Hair and Make-up:
Hello Glam
LeiLani Miladi, Make-up
Reneé Marquez, Hair
530-301-7088 (LeiLani)
530-632-8313 (Reneé)
Cake and Desserts:
Sweet Cakes By Rebecca
916-370-7760, sweetcakes.biz
Lighting:
Exquisite Events & Entertainment
916-925-7888, exquisitedjs.com
Linens:
La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
916-321-9333, latavolalinen.com
Rentals:
Classic Party Rentals
916-444-6120, classicpartyrentals.com
Stationery (paper and wood):
Luxecuts©
888-808-KATE, luxecuts.com
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
Photos by Sarah Maren Photographers, © Real Weddings Magazine.
Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!
Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!
Featured Real Wedding: Donna & Kevin Cullinan
Another Featured Real Wedding from the Winter/Spring 2012 issue of Real Weddings Magazine loaded to the Real Weddings Magazine Web site…presenting Featured Real Wedding Couple Donna & Kevin Cullinan.
Congratulations to Featured Real Wedding couple Donna & Kevin Cullinan who were married on April 30, 2011 at The Gardens at Heather Farms.
Click here to read their story, see their slideshow of photos from Sarah Maren Photographers, meet their wedding dream team and more!
Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
Photos courtesy of Sarah Maren Photographers.
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You’re Invited…Carvalho Family Winery: A Return to the Classics – Bridal Faire
You’re cordially invited to the Carvalho Family Winery: A Return to the Classics – Bridal Faire!
Photos by Sarah Maren Photographers. Shot on location at Old Sugar Mill. Please see Summer/Fall 2009 issue for credit details.
We had the pleasure of shooting at Old Sugar Mill a few issues ago for our cover model feature and it’s one pretty cool location – so come see it for yourself at their bridal faire this Friday evening!
Here’s the 411:
When: Friday, January 28, 2011
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill at 35265 Willow Avenue, Clarksburg
Cost: $10, please RSVP to marnie@carvalhowines.com or call her at 916-744-1625; or you can contact one of their preferred partners for complimentary VIP admission. Here’s a link to their preferred partner list.
What You’ll Experience: Meet more than 30 top wedding professionals. See floral arrangements, table displays and lighting examples. Talk to event coordinators, DJs and photographers. Enjoy food and wine tastings and beautiful music, and of course, prize giveaways!
We’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine along with our Cover Model Entry forms (there’s only a few more days to enter)! We hope to see you there!
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
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Real Weddings Magazine Inspiration Board: Presenting Rachel Leach and Darren McCarty
The Couple: Rachel Leach and Darren McCarty
Wedding Date: June 26, 2010
Photography by Sarah Maren Photography
Tell us a little about you and your beloved: Darren and I met five years ago when we worked at the same company together. I’m the social butterfly and he is the the quick wit! We’re really are a perfect match!
What was the most amazing part of your day? As any other bride would say, “The whole day was amazing!” But if I had to narrow it down… I definitely have a top three.
(1) The Reveal: the moment that I saw Darren for the first time on our wedding day was unforgettable. Once we saw each other, all the background noise faded away, and I was left with the calm silence of holding my husband-to-be.
(2) Dancing with my father: Everyone who knows me… knows that this was the pinnacle of my life to date. Being the baby of the family and having a father plagued by heart disease… dancing with Dad was a big deal.
(3) Sunset Photos: Not only did our photographers make us feel like super models… but my new husband and I got to hold each other on the rooftop… watching the sun set on the city where we had fallen in love with each other. It was the perfect day.
What else would you like to share about your big day? Our families and friends are AMAZING. We absolutely could not have had such a memorable day had it not been for the tireless efforts of our family and close friends.
Whether it was making gift bags, running to the ATM, or distracting 5-7 nieces and nephews… no one hesitated to say, “How can I help?” We tried to plan a wedding where our friends and family would have an amazing time… and it turns out, they are the reason it was an amazing time.
Ceremony Site: The Citizen Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Cocktail Hour: The Citizen Hotel, Scandal Lounge
Reception Venue: The Citizen Hotel, 7th Floor Terrace
Photographer: Sarah Maren Photographers
Videographer: Heritage Video
Wedding Planner: Jackie Young, Every Little Detail
Caterer: The Citizen Hotel
Cake: Icing on the Cupcake
Flowers: Ambience Floral Design
Favors: None… have you EVER kept or remembered a wedding favor??? Spend the money on champagne!!
Wedding Dress: Miosa Bride
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Donna
Hair: Sam Hayes, Jr.
Makeup: Shannon Squires
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
DJ/Entertainment/Band: Supernatural Soundz
Honeymoon location: Oh my goodness… well, it was supposed to be Playa del Carmen in Mexico. Unfortunately, Hurricane Alex (first of the season) hit the day after our wedding… which was the day before our departure. Luckily, I learned quickly that I married the right man… because he had purchased trip insurance!! Which gave us enough wiggle room to plan an impromptu honeymoon in San Diego, CA. I wouldn’t have changed a thing!!
Any other of your wedding vendor(s) you’d like to call out? Hamilton’s Jewelers (Sacramento… especially Daniel, my rings are AMAZING!!), Fontaine Dance (Roseville), All Seasons All Reasons Fine Catering (catered my parents cocktail party the evening before the wedding), Judge Tom Cecil, Ten22 (Old Sacramento… especially Koreena Schulz, they hosted our rehearsal dinner and were phenomenal)
First Dance Song: Forever by Ben Harper
Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now? Holy smokes… ENJOY IT!!! Say thank you more than you think you should. Remember that your fiance asked you to marry him before you determined a “goal weight.” And throw as many parties as you can… this is the one time it is all about you two!!
Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance? Not a single thing.
Photos courtesy of Sarah Maren Photography
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