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The Couple:  Jennifer Getz and Eric Olmstead

Wedding Date:  October 14, 2011

Photography by White Daisy Photography

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  We are an eHarmony success story! On our first date, we both knew we would be together forever. From that day we were inseparable.

What was the most amazing part of your day?  The amazing ceremony by Pastor Jeff Bigelow.

Ceremony Site & Reception Venue & Caterer:  Serrano Country Club

Photographer:  White Daisy Photography

Cake:  Jayne Marie Mehan

Flowers:  Natural Flair Custom Floral Designs

Wedding Dress & Invitations:  Renfro’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses:  Bridal Gallery

Hair:  Amanda Lane

Makeup:  Cynthia Urganda

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  Music & More Entertainment

Honeymoon location:  Maui

Any other of your wedding vendor(s) you’d like to call out?  I have to say that they were all incredible and reliable. Would especially like to call out Aimee Fredy at White Daisy Photography and Jayne Marie Mehan.

First Dance Song:  “We Danced” by Brad Paisley

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  Don’t stress! My job is stressful enough, so it was important for me to keep things simple and relatively stress free. The key was choosing great vendors, which I did based on recommendations of friends as well as Jennifer at Serrano Country Club.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  Probably hire a videographer OR have live music at the ceremony. Like many couples, we were already over budget so we had to make some hard decisions.

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Photos courtesy of and copyright White Daisy Photography.

Another Featured Real Wedding from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Real Weddings Magazine loaded to the Real Weddings Magazine Web site…presenting Featured Real Wedding Couple Ann & Bryant Bedwell.

Congratulations to Featured Real Wedding Couple Ann & Bryant Bedwell who were married on July 16, 2011 at Hellman-Ehrman Mansion.

Click here to read their story, see their slideshow of photos from White Daisy Photography, meet their wedding dream team and more!

Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

Photos courtesy of White Daisy Photography.

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The Couple:  Crystal Golightly and Noel Figueroa

Wedding Date:  May 19, 2011

Photography by White Daisy Photography

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  Noel is a native New Yorker born and raised in Brooklyn. I (Crystal) am a Bay Area girl who moved to NYC in 2004 shortly after graduating college.We met in 2005 at a local bar/restaurant in Williamsburg Brooklyn where we almost instantly knew that we’d just stumbled upon one that we’d share the rest of our lives with. After few months of dating, we very quickly moved in together and have been together ever since!

What was the most amazing part of your day?  Having all of our family and friends together in one place since we are all scattered across the country!

What else would you like to share about your big day?  One of my girls from the Bay Area and the best man found love at our wedding! They may actually have some wedding bells in their future as well.

Ceremony Site & Reception Venue & Caterer:  Estate Restaurant

Photographer:  White Daisy Photography

Wedding Planner:  Kellie Whelan, who was just amazing!

Cake:  Sweetie Pies Bakery

Flowers:  The maid-of-honor, Elizabeth Fletcher, who did some amazing things with flowers that we purchased at Trader Joes, Whole Foods and a local florist. (she is also a great blogger evasaidit.com very cheeky, urban and hip!)

Favors:  DIY. An eclectic mixed “tape” CD of salsa, pop, r&b and reggae finished off with a photo of us.

Wedding Dress:  Mihca Cho, a local NYC designer

Bridesmaid Dresses:  Mori Lee (purchased from various bridal boutiques throughout the country)

Hair & Makeup:  Knotty Hair Salon

Invitations:  Wedding Paper Divas and Paper Source. I did a LOT of DIY.

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  Raquel and Bolero y Más

Photo Booth:  No photo booth, but we bought some pretty disposable cameras and let everyone go wild! It was a great to develop the photos and see what every one did when we weren’t hanging out with them!

Honeymoon location:  Planning to go to the Dominican Republic this year, we’ve had a bit of a crazy year with new jobs and a puppy!

First Dance Song:  “At Last” by Etta James

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  Have fun and don’t stress out. If you are true to yourself, your likes and your taste, you will have a great time. For us it was really important to keep it simple since we live in NYC and were planning this day from 3,000 miles away. I knew that I wanted a low-key intimate, yet beautiful, day so what better place then Sonoma?

When I came across The Estate and read the history of this 100-year old Victorian house I was mesmerized! I actually didn’t see the property until about three months before the wedding. Not only was the location gorgeous, but it was very convenient because we were able to buy out the restaurant which included coordination, cocktail hour, dinner and wine, and even a dessert course.

A few years back I went to a wedding where they served Champagne as the guests were entering the garden ceremony and I knew that I NEEDED that. So we served Prosecco as our guests waited for us to arrive. It turned out great because not only were we late (I forgot my veil), but also because we knew our friends were getting a little tipsy so if we happened to trip or giggle it would be okay.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  I would have liked to slow the whole thing down and enjoy every single moment. Everyone told me to take a moment look around and absorb it all — that was probably the best advice and I wish I would have done that more.

Photos courtesy of White Daisy Photography.

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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 Danielle & Sergio Perez.

Congratulations to Featured Real Wedding couple Danielle & Sergio Perez who were married on April 16, 2011 at Grand Island Mansion.

Click here to read their story, see their slideshow of photos from White Daisy Photography, meet their wedding dream team and more!

Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

Photos courtesy of White Daisy Photography.

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Welcome back to another installment of Real Weddings Magazine’s Partner Profiles!

This week we highlight super sweet Aimee Fredy from White Daisy Photography. We totally dig Aimee’s fresh and timeless style.  This girl is way talented (behind the camera and off the diving board!).  Take it away Aimee!

White Daisy Photography

Tell us a little bit about your company:  I am based out of the Auburn area but I travel worldwide. 90% of what I photograph are weddings and engagements, but I do open up about 10 spots a year for families and children.

My goal is to provide my clients with a totally stress free wedding photography experience. I am doing this because I love it, and I have a blast at each and every wedding. I do fully edit each and every photograph my clients receive because that’s just my style. My editing style is fresh, crisp and timeless with an occasional hint of vintage.

When did you establish your business:  2010

What sets you apart from your competition:  I may be the only person who doesn’t think they have any competition. Yup! That’s right. No competitors. How is that possible? Well it’s easy. There is only one White Daisy Photography. No one else can see my vision for a photo, my editing style is all my own, and I want people to come to me because of that. I can’t force someone to like my style. Either you do or you don’t. I want someone to hire me because they love my work.

Where do you find inspiration:  There are so many amazing photographers out there, and I love stalking their blogs! Also taking sunrise and sunset drives. That’s the best way to see the world and find those amazing locations.

When you opened shop, what was your promise to customers:  To provide modern wedding photography with a boutique experience. I take a limited amount of weddings per year so that I can provide each couple with the best one on one experience possible. It’s all about quality not quantity!

Do you have any hidden talents:  Not exactly hidden but I was a competitive acrobat and springboard diver.

Do you regularly blog:  Yes, as much as I can with two small children!  whitedaisyphoto.com/blog

What’s your favorite local restaurant:  Joe Caribe in Auburn. Amazing and totally worth the drive. The habanero sauce is addictive!

What is your favorite thing to do locally:  Eat. Seriously. All I do is talk about food.

Do you have a secret vice or indulgence:  Dr. Pepper. In a can. Ice cold.

What are you most grateful for in life:  My husband and kids. Don’t know what I would do with out them!

If you were to plan your own wedding, or re-do your wedding what elements would be most important to you:  Photography. I know you probably expected that answer but when I got married six years ago I was NOT a wedding photographer and I still felt that those photographs were the most important part of my day and I made sure to not skimp on it. You can’t do the day over!

What advice would you give to brides and grooms getting married today:  Show your personality in your wedding. Be creative! Details make all the difference whether it’s a do-it-yourself wedding or an unlimited budget. And, have fun planning your wedding!

Anything else you’d like to share with Real Weddings Magazine Brides?  I love exploring new locations so all of my engagement sessions added to my clients’ wedding collection have the option for two hours of travel from the Auburn area. That means San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Napa, etc…. are all fair game for my clients’ session!

Find out more about Aimee and White Daisy Photography by visiting her Web site, blog and Facebook Page!

Photos courtesy of White Daisy Photography.

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