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 new 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 
January 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., February 9, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., February 26, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., March 25, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 19, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., May 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., June 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 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

Premier Wedding Show
January 15, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa in Sacramento
This exclusive event features many of the greater Sacramento’s most sought after vendors.
$10 Admission.
For more information, log on to premierweddingshow.com

A Return to the Classics Bridal Open House at Old Sugar Mill
January 20, 2012, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg
Experience the charm of this unique venue, while meeting some of the area’s best wedding vendors.
$10 Admission. Register in advance by calling 916-275-8719.
For more information, log on to carvalhofamilywinery.com

Bridal Workshop
January 29, 2012 from 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Helwig Vineyards and Winery in Plymouth
This exclusive bridal workshop will feature three guest speakers, prize giveaways, sparkling wine, appetizers and desserts paired with Helwig’s award winning wine, photo keepsake, fun interactive contests and goodie bags for all attendees.
$20 Admission (Note: FREE admission to the first 2o brides who register online).
For more information, log on to helwigwinery.com

The Elk Grove Bridal Show
January 29, 2012 from 3 – 6 p.m.
The Elk Grove Event Center in Elk Grove
Start Planning a Stress-Free Wedding at the Elk Grove Bridal Show.
Admission is free, and be sure to pre-register for the show online and get your FREE pre-printed labels at the show!
For more information, log on to elkgrovebridalshow.com

My Bridal Sale Event and Wedding Fair
February 4, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sacramento
Sacramento’s only bridal consignment sale and wedding fair with area wedding vendors.
$12 Admission or $10 if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to mybridalstuff.com

Diversity Wedding & Special Events Show
February 12, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Citrus Heights Community Center in Citrus Heights
Find everything you need to plan any event! Events features vendors catering to both traditional and multi-cultural weddings.
$10 Admission
For more information, log on to diversityweddingshow.com

Gold Country Bridal Fair
February 19, 2012, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sequoia in Placerville
Meet with some of the area’s top wedding specialists at this picturesque venue. And, enjoy fashion shows and great prize givaways including a honeymoon vacation!
$10 Admission.
For more information, log on to goldcountryweddings.net

It’s a Wedding Affair
February 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cameron Park Community Center in Cameron Park
Enjoy food tastings, meet with wedding vendors, fashion shows and more!
Free Admission
For more information, log on to cameronpark.org

Dream Wedding Show
February 26, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cal-Expo in Sacramento
Meet with more than 150 wedding vendors. Fashion shows at 10:15, 12:30 and 2:30 — all different.
$10 Admission, save by registering online in advance.
For more information, log on to dreamweddingshow.com

Weddings & More! Special Events Showcase
March 4, 2012, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
UC Davis, Freeborn Hall in Davis
Please join us at Freeborn Hall located on the UC Davis campus for a day of merriment and fun. Sample culinary delights from local caterers and see the latest bridal trends and fashions. And don’t forget prizes!
$10 Admission or $5 if you register online in advance.  Parking is free and is very close to the venue, Freeborn Hall.
For more information, log on to weddingsandmore.ucdavis.edu/wam/

The Bridal Expo
March 18, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
McClellan Park in McClellan
Fun, exhibits, samples, prizes, fashions and more.
$15 Admission or $10 if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to bridal-expos.com

Bridal Gala
March 25, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Helwig Vineyards and Winery in Plymouth
Come see the 2012 top trends at the event’s fashion show and enjoy live music, meeting with vendors, hair and makeup demos, goodie bags, appetizers, desserts, and of course, wine!
$10 admission or FREE if you register online.
For more information, log on to helwigwinery.com

A Day to Remember Bridal Show & Expo
April 15, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunrise Event Center in Citrus Heights
Showcasing Sacramento’s Top Wedding Services
$5 Admission. Visit show’s Web site for a $2 off coupon.
For more information, log on to pspros.com/bridal_show.html

A Decadent Affair, Presented by Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
May 6, 2012 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant & Spa in Lodi
This enchanted evening gives brides and grooms an intimate look at the hotel’s gorgeous facilities and a chance to visit with some of the finest wedding service providers in the area. Champagne, hors d’oeuvres and specialized desserts will be served.
$45 Admission, reservations required
For more information, log on to winerose.com

Do you have the new Real Weddings Magazine iPhone and iPad App?

Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

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 new planner 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
January 7, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., January 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., February 9, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., February 26, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., March 25, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 19, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., May 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., June 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 1 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

Premier Wedding Show
January 15, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa in Sacramento
This exclusive event features many of the greater Sacramento’s most sought after vendors.
$10 Admission.
For more information, log on to premierweddingshow.com

A Return to the Classics Bridal Open House at Old Sugar Mill
January 20, 2012, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg
Experience the charm of this unique venue, while meeting some of the area’s best wedding vendors.
$10 Admission. Register in advance by calling 916-744-1615.
For more information, log on to carvalhofamilywinery.com

Bridal Workshop
January 29, 2012 from 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Helwig Vineyards and Winery in Plymouth
This exclusive bridal workshop will feature three guest speakers, prize giveaways, sparkling wine, appetizers and desserts paired with Helwig’s award winning wine, photo keepsake, fun interactive contests and goodie bags for all attendees.
$20 Admission (Note: FREE admission to the first 2o brides who register online).
For more information, log on to helwigwinery.com

My Bridal Sale Event and Wedding Fair
February 4, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sacramento
Sacramento’s only bridal consignment sale and wedding fair with area wedding vendors.
$12 Admission or $10 if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to mybridalstuff.com

Diversity Wedding & Special Events Show
February 12, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Citrus Heights Community Center in Citrus Heights
Find everything you need to plan any event! Events features vendors catering to both traditional and multi-cultural weddings.
$10 Admission
For more information, log on to diversityweddingshow.com

Gold Country Bridal Fair
February 19, 2012, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sequoia in Placerville
Meet with some of the area’s top wedding specialists at this picturesque venue. And, enjoy fashion shows and great prize givaways including a honeymoon vacation!
$10 Admission.
For more information, log on to goldcountryweddings.net

It’s a Wedding Affair
February 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cameron Park Community Center in Cameron Park
Enjoy food tastings, meet with wedding vendors, fashion shows and more!
Free Admission
For more information, log on to cameronpark.org

Dream Wedding Show
February 26, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cal-Expo in Sacramento
Meet with more than 150 wedding vendors. Fashion shows at 10:15, 12:30 and 2:30 — all different.
$10 Admission, save by registering online in advance.
For more information, log on to dreamweddingshow.com

The Bridal Expo
March 18, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
McClellan Park in McClellan
Fun, exhibits, samples, prizes, fashions and more.
$15 Admission or $10 if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to bridal-expos.com

Bridal Gala
March 25, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Helwig Vineyards and Winery in Plymouth
Come see the 2012 top trends at the event’s fashion show and enjoy live music, meeting with vendors, hair and makeup demos, goodie bags, appetizers, desserts, and of course, wine!
$10 admission or FREE if you register online.
For more information, log on to helwigwinery.com

A Decadent Affair, Presented by Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
May 6, 2012 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant & Spa in Lodi
This enchanted evening gives brides and grooms an intimate look at the hotel’s gorgeous facilities and a chance to visit with some of the finest wedding service providers in the area. Champagne, hors d’oeuvres and specialized desserts will be served.
$45 admission, reservations required
For more information, log on to winerose.com

Do you have the new Real Weddings Magazine iPhone and iPad App?

Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

The Couple:  Brooke and Ryan Coe

Wedding Date:  May 1, 2010

Photography by Shoop’s Photography

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  Ryan and I met in college in 2005, when we were both attending CSU Stanislaus. We hit it off immediately and have only gone a few days without talking since then. We continued dating and maintained our relationship when Ryan’s life took him to Fresno in pursuit of a master’s degree.

In 2009, when we had both graduated and had steady jobs in Sacramento, Ryan and I visited the CSU Stanislaus campus again, simply to reminisce. It was there that Ryan proposed, in front of one of the many lakes on campus. Afterwards, we celebrated by first picking up some tacos from my favorite taco truck and then with champagne at Ryan’s parents’ house.

What was the most amazing part of your day?  As a surprise, our officiant asked both sets of parents to write a short message to their child on his/her wedding day, and she read them to us as part of the ceremony. It was extremely touching and special.

What else would you like to share about your big day?   The reception was a blast. We had great music, great food and a very fun crowd. Almost everyone was up dancing!

Ceremony & Reception Site:  Wine & Roses

Photographer:  Shoop’s Photography

Cake:  River City Cake Co.

Flowers:  Woodbridge Florist

Favors:  I made small boxes out of the greeting cards that our guests had given to us over the years, filled them with chocolate, and then gave the guests back their own card, now favor. One card dated all the way back to my (the bride’s) fourth birthday! The chocolate inside was the bride’s favorite: milk chocolate buttercream from See’s Candies.

Wedding Dress:  David’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses:  Alfred Angelo

Hair:  Roseanna Sterni from Essentials Day Spa and Salon

Makeup:  Natalia Sitkin from Essentials Day Spa and Salon

Invitations:  DIY from Target

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  Sacramento GoodTimes Show (we loved him — an EXCELLENT DJ)

Honeymoon location:  Disney World and the Bahamas

Any other of your wedding vendor(s) you’d like to call out?  Les Farrington — a great acoustic guitar player for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and special thanks to our family friend, Pat Sterger, for making the centerpieces and bringing them all the way from southern California!

First Dance Song:   “I Get a Kick Out of You” by Frank Sinatra

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?   When you’re feeling overwhelmed, delegate…remember, your friends and family will be happy to help in planning this special day.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  Perhaps provide more beer? Our supply was out very quickly. Otherwise, I wouldn’t change a thing. It was a really great day.

Photos courtesy of Shoop’s Photography.

Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

CHECK OUT THE REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE CONTEST PAGE!

Not only do we get to work with the best wedding vendors in the Sacramento region and help you connect with them, but we’ve partnered with these fantastic vendors to give you the chance to win some bridal loot to help your wedding planning be even more fun!

The contests change monthly, so check back each month to enter that month’s giveaway goodies!

This month’s prize sponsors? Check out this fab list:

Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa – The Spa Decadence Package — a $375 value!

The Memory Journalists – An Engagement Session — a $500 value!

The Bridal Box – A $200 Gift Certificate!

The WED Box by Caroline Long – the Ultimate Wedding Planning Kit — a $75 value!

Paul Martin’s American Bistro – $150 Gift Certificate!

Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Center – $100 Gift Certificate!

Yeah, we really will be giving away all of this great stuff!!

So, what are you waiting for? Enter NOW (but please note, that you can only enter once per month — for additional rules, please see our official rules).

Please note that you should be a valid greater Sacramento bride-to-be to enter our contests!

Again, we’ll have new contests each and every month, so Real Weddings brides be sure to check back in April to see our Real Weddings Magazine’s April’s contests!

Blog post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

You’re invited to this very special event…this enchanted evening — tonight — gives brides and grooms an intimate look at the hotel’s beautiful grounds, its event facilities and a chance to visit with the finest wedding service providers in the area — not to mention experience a designer wedding gown showcase and have a chance to win a boatload of prizes for brides and grooms and a spectacular grand prize giveaway!

Champagne, wine tasting, specialty hors d’ oeuvres and delicious desserts will be served.

Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

Here’s the 411 on the event:

Event: A Decadent Affair, presented by Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

When: TONIGHT!  Sunday, March 20, 2011

Time: 5-7:30 p.m.

Where: Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa at 2505 W. Turner Road in Lodi

Cost: $40 per person plus tax.

RSVP: rsvp@winerose.com or 209-371-6117

For more information, log on to Wine & Rose’s Web site.

We’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of the newest issue of Real WeddingsMagazine and signing up brides to win the Spa Decadence package from the uber-fabulous spa at Wine & Roses (value of $375) — so be sure to reserve your spot for this spectacular event, now!

Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

Not only do we get to work with the best wedding vendors in the Sacramento region and help you connect with them, but we’ve partnered with these fantastic vendors to give you the chance to win some bridal loot to help your wedding planning be even more fun!

This month’s prize sponsors? Check out this fab list:

Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa

The Memory Journalists

The Bridal Box

The WED Box by Caroline Long

Paul Martin’s American Bistro

Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Center

So, what are you waiting for? Enter NOW (but please note, that you can only enter once per month — for additional rules, please see our official rules).

Please note that you should be a valid Sacramento bride-to-be to enter our contests!

We’ll have new contests each and every month, so Real Weddings brides be sure to check back in April to see our Real Weddings Magazine’s April’s contests!

Blog post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

You’re invited to this very special event…this enchanted evening gives brides and grooms an intimate look at the hotel’s beautiful grounds, its event facilities and a chance to visit with the finest wedding service providers in the area — not to mention experience a designer wedding gown showcase and have a chance to win a boatload of prizes for brides and groomsand a spectacular grand prize giveaway!

There will also be Champagne, wine tasting, specialty hors d’ oeuvres and delicious desserts will be served.

Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

Here’s the 411 on the event:

Event:  A Decadent Affair, presented by Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

When: Sunday, March 20, 2011

Time: 5-7:30 p.m.

Where: Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa at 2505 W. Turner Road in Lodi

Cost: $40 per person plus tax.

RSVP: rsvp@winerose.com or 209-371-6117

For more information, log on to Wine & Rose’s Web site.

We’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of the newest issue of Real Weddings Magazine and signing up brides to win the Spa Decadence package from the uber-fabulous spa at Wine & Roses (value of $375) — so be sure to reserve your spot for this spectacular event, now!

Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

Not only do we get to work with the best wedding vendors in the Sacramento region and help you connect with them, but we’ve partnered with these fantastic vendors to give you the chance to win some bridal loot to help your wedding planning be even more fun!        

This month’s prize sponsors? Check out this fab list:

Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa

The Memory Journalists

The Bridal Box

The WED Box by Caroline Long

Paul Martin’s American Bistro

Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Center

So, what are you waiting for?  Enter NOW (but please note, that you can only enter once per month — for additional rules, please see our official rules).     

Please note that you should be a valid Sacramento bride-to-be to enter our contests!

We’ll have new contests each and every month, so Real Weddings brides be sure to check back in April to see our Real Weddings Magazine’s April’s contests!

Blog post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple. 

Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!

This week we highlight the incomparable Heather Reagan from Wine & Roses Hotel. Restaurant. Spa! Not only is Heather one of the coolest, hippest and most fun chicks we know, she’s also a consummate professional — she, along with her team at Wine & Roses, knows how to throw a party… she makes it seem almost effortless! Take it away Heather!  

A drawing of Heather by her son Shaye (sooooo cute!).
 

Wine & Roses Hotel. Restaurant. Spa

Tell us a little about your company?  We are the innovative leader in hospitality and culinary excellence. We have 86 guest rooms, an award-winning restaurant, a resort spa that has received honors, and a wedding, meeting and event venue. We have over twenty years of experience in weddings and events. We are driven by passion and commitment to our guests, team, and community.  

When did you establish your business?   Wine & Roses opened as a bed and breakfast with 11 rooms in 1988, and was expanded in 1997 to include the Garden Ballroom, Wedding Garden and 24 additional guest rooms in 1997.  

Since then, we have added a 5,600 square feet state of the art full-service resort spa, an outdoor pool, a well-appointed fitness center, 12 long term stay Signature suites, over 7,000 sq feet of meeting/event space, and now 86 guest rooms.  

What sets you apart from your competition?  I think several things… Almost all of us who work here live in this community, so we are vested; we see past and future brides and customers at the park with our kids.  

We offer an entire experience; we believe in nurturing the human spirit through exquisite food, fine wine, therapeutic spa services, relaxing and well-appointed amenities, distinctive surroundings, and memorable events. We want our guests to truly savor the Wine & Roses experience.  

Where do you find inspiration?  From my incredible teammates; they are so talented, genuine, passionate and dedicated. They inspire me to be better and do better everyday.  

When you opened shop, what was your promise to your customers?  This isn’t my shop, but when I took this position, my promise to our customers was to commit to my team —  to motivate and celebrate and train them to want to provide the very best service and experience for our customers.  I can honestly say that each and every one of them does.  

We are not perfect, but they have genuine care and desire in their hearts to want to be the very best for our customers. They truly care about each and every customer they meet and talk to and enjoy the opportunity to provide a one-of-a-kind event that will be remembered for a lifetime.  

Do you have any hidden talents?  Sadly, I do not have any hidden talents. I always wished I could play the guitar. In my dreams, I am a Rock Star…literally. I have my very own rock and roll band, and we jam!   

Do you regularly blog? What’s your blog site?  Yes! winerose.com/blog  Also, we’re on Facebook — “like” us at facebook.com/wineandroseshotel.restaurant.spa

   

What’s your favorite local restaurant?  The Restaurant at Wine & Roses of course — fresh, seasonal menus- yummy! Alebrejes in Lodi is another favorite — the fresh guacamole made tableside is to die for!  

What’s your favorite local charity?  So many good ones to choose from — Pink October Fashion Show & Dinner, Boys & Girls Club…to name a couple.  

What is your favorite fun thing to do locally?  Wine taste at the many Lodi wineries, go to Farmer’s Market in downtown Lodi on Thursday nights during the summer, hang out with my kids at the baseball park, and being on the Delta — doing anything water related; water-skiing, boating, tubing, or dining on the water.  

Do you have secret vice or indulgence? What is it?  Mexican Food!!  

What are you most grateful for in life?  My family and friends; having peace in my heart about who I am and what I do on this earth everyday — I have been given an opportunity to make a small difference.  

If you were to plan your own wedding, or re-do your wedding, what elements would be most important to you?  The people I choose to surround myself with on that day.  

What advice would you can give to brides and grooms getting married today?  While planning for your wedding is important, it is more important to plan for your marriage.  

Find out more about Heather and her team at Wine & Roses Hotel. Restaurant. Spa by visiting their Web site,  blog and Facebook page.  

Photos courtesy of Wine & Roses Hotel. Restaurant. Spa.     

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Congratulations to Featured Real Wedding couple Tiffany & Ryan Kiefer who were married on October 2, 2009 at Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant & Spa.

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

Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Photography.

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