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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 Amy & Justin Cherman.

Congratulations to Featured Real Wedding couple Amy & Justin Cherman who were married on May 14, 2011 at Wilson Vineyards.

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

Photos courtesy of Jodi Yorston Photography.

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The Couple:  Alicia and Tyler Thomson

Wedding Date:  October 17, 2009

Photography by Jodi Yorston Photography

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  My husband and I went to high school together but never hung out. We started hanging out through a mutual friend after high school and things just started going from there.

I went away to school for a year but came back after not liking the school. Our relationship started to get stronger from there, and we dated for about  five and a half years. Long story short, he asked me to marry him, and we got married a year later!

We have been together for about seven years now, and I couldn’t imagine my life any different. I found my best friend, my soul mate, the person who completely understands me and loves me for me, and I love him for him. We can be completely goofy or out of control together and feel like we don’t have a care in the world. Life is good.

What was the most amazing part of your day?  I would say the most amazing part of the day was just seeing all the people who came out to celebrate our wedding. It was so great seeing people that we haven’t seen for a while and quickly catching up and dancing the night away with all of our family and friends. Of course it was awesome when we said “I do” as well.

What else would you like to share about your big day?  A funny thing happened during our ceremony. My husband and I were going through all the typical ceremony things and in the middle of it all, he leaned over and kissed me, before we were pronounced husband and wife.

I replied with “You’re not supposed to kiss me yet!” to which he replied “I don’t care!” It had everyone laughing and it eased my nerves as we were standing there in front of everyone going through the rest of the ceremony. I will never forget that!

Ceremony Site:  The Old Sugar Mill

Reception Venue:  The Old Sugar Mill

Photographer: Jodi Yorston Photography

Videographer:  My family

Cake:  We had a chocolate fountain that we coordinated through our caterer in lieu of a cake.

Flowers:  The Right Touch Florist

Favors:  We had frosted Chinese take out boxes empty with a candy bar for people to fill them with whichever candy they desired.

Wedding Dress:  PW Jitters

Bridesmaid Dresses:  PW Jitters

Hair:  Image Provocateur

Makeup:  Image Provocateur

Invitations:  DIY

DJ/Entertainment:  Sound Image Entertainment

Honeymoon location:  We went to Disneyland to just relax after the wedding, but we are planning our real honeymoon now which is a three week trip to Europe.

First Dance Song:  “Then” by Brad Paisley

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  I would say to not sweat the small stuff. You think it is so important when you are in the moment trying to get everything done, but, really, no one notices. Everyone is just so happy to be celebrating your day, no one cares (or knows) that the napkins are one shade lighter than you wanted them to be.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  I would probably have gotten a professional videographer. Don’t get me wrong, my family did an awesome job capturing the moments for us, but I still have not put them all together to have an actual DVD of the day. They are just clips sitting on my computer. I just wish it was all done for me already.

Photos courtesy of  Jodi Yorston Photography

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Congratulations to Featured Real Wedding couple Ashley & Ryan Selzer who were married on May 22, 2010 at David Girard Vineyards.

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The Couple:  Kimberly Armstrong and Julien McAdams 

(Editor’s Note: If Kimmi looks familiar, she should — Kimmi was our cover model winner for our Winter/Spring 2010 issue!)

Wedding Date:  July 3, 2010

Photography by Jodi Yorston Photography

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  Julien and I met when I got into a fender bender with someone in a parking lot. He came over to make sure I was all right and to assure me that everything would turn out okay. It turned out more than just okay…I’ve now got a husband and a whole new chapter of my life to look forward to.

What was the most amazing part of your day?  I have to say, the most amazing part of the day was when we had the last song of the night. Our DJ, Anthony, put on the song we had planned for “It Had To Be You,” by Harry Connick, Jr. Anthony had everyone make a circle around Julien and I as we danced and it looked as if we had choreographed our every move. We were enjoying the day and each other so much that it made the dance look like as if it was planned. Everyone then ended up separating into their own groups so they too could enjoy the last dance of our wedding.

What else would you like to share about your big day?  Our wedding was truly meant to reflect the people that Julien and I are. We are still told to this day that our wedding was amazing and people felt like they were getting to experience us and how we are as a couple. The day was filled with great weather, a smokin’ hot wedding party, good food, good drinks and the wonderful people that we care about. An unforgettable experience.

Ceremony Site:  Newcastle Wedding Gardens & The Red Horse Barn

Reception Venue:  Newcastle Wedding Gardens & The Red Horse Barn

Photographer:  Jodi Yorston Photography (she’ll get on the ground or up near the ceiling to “get the shot”…A GREAT photographer)

Videographer:  My friend, Marie, grabbed her camera to be by my side and tape the day.

Caterer:  Newcastle Wedding Gardens & The Red Horse Barn

Cake:  Family member, Shelly, made the cake for our wedding gift.

Flowers:  Camino Flower Shop

Wedding Dress:  I took a chance and bought the dress online to be made. It was a big ordeal, but I got lucky and had an amazing dress.

Bridesmaid Dresses:  Purchased at ROSS

Hair:  Hoshall’s Salon

Makeup:  Hoshall’s Salon

Invitations:  DIY

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  A&A Music & Events  (EVERYBODY loved Anthony — he made my day)

Honeymoon location:  Cabo San Lucas (we purchased it the Thursday before the wedding with thanks to our moms!)

First Dance Song:  “Sunshine,” by Steve Azar

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  If you have any vendors that you know you will be using, ask them for suggestions on venues. Using the “grapevine” that these professionals already have, might make it easier to find the place of your dreams. Also, I would definitely have your makeup and hair professionally done. What a difference it makes on how you FEEL about yourself when a professional gets you “camera ready.”

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  I would have been a little more clear on it being an adults only wedding. We loved having the children there, but it made the money situation for us difficult. Also, I would have slowed myself going down the aisle. It is important to not let yourself rush through anything, even if it’s because you’re excited.

Photos courtesy of Jodi Yorston Photography

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There is nothing like having your own personal hair and make-up team (just ask our cover model finalists!), and for your wedding day, we think it’s one of the essentials so that you can picture perfect.

We recently asked hair and make-up pro Raquel Siders from Image Provocateur and VIP-Cat Make-up Academy (she was on the hair and make-up team for this issue’s Real Weddings Magazine cover model winner Kimmi — pictures featured here),to offer up some advice on finding the right make-up artist for your big day! Here’s her advice:

“If you are planning on hiring a professional make-up artist on your wedding day, find an artist you are comfortable with, one who listens to your needs and one who offers constructive advice. Look at portfolios if available and do a trial run so you can see how you will look on your wedding day.

At the time of the trial run try and have your hair done in the way you’ll be wearing it on your wedding day as different hairstyles influence the way your make-up should be done.

When you decide on the lipstick, lip pencil and perhaps gloss and powder you will be wearing the day of your wedding, ask the make-up artist if it is possible to purchase those particular products for the day of your wedding as touch ups in those particular areas will be required.

If you have a particular color you want to wear on your lips, bring it to the trial run and see if it works with the overall look.

Some make-up artists will ask the bride and the bridal party to bring their own mascara. This is for sanitary reasons only! It is always a good idea to take this precaution.

Make sure when doing your trial run to view make-up in different lights if that is possible because on your wedding day, you’ll be having photos taken in multiple areas. It is ideal to apply make-up in a room with natural light.

And finally, if you feel comfortable with your make-up at the end of your trial run, you should try to book the artist immediately because if you are marrying during a busy season your make-up artist probably won’t be able to hold the date without a commitment.”

Thanks Raquel!

Stay tuned to Real Weddings Magazine for more guest bloggers with expert tips!

For more information on Raquel and her team at Image Provocateur and VIP-Cat Make-up Academy, visit their Blog, Web site or call them at 916-474-5578.

Real Weddings Magazine Winter/Spring 2010 Cover Model Finalist photo shoot photography by Jodi Yorston Photography. For additional credits on dresses and flowers, please see page 60.

Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.

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