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Hey Real Weddings Brides — don’t forget that tonight is the Return to the Classics – Bridal Faire Event at the Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill!

Photos by Sarah Maren Photographers. Shot on location at Old Sugar Mill. Please see Summer/Fall 2009 issue for credit details.

Here’s a reminder about the event details:

When: Thursday, July 21, 2011

Time: 6 – 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! And…there will be lots of good giveaways including a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Paul Martin’s American Bistro. We hope to see you there!

Be sure to tell them you found out about the event from Real Weddings Magazine!

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The Couple:  Natalie and Ryan King

Wedding Date:  October 1, 2010

Photography by The Memory Journalists

Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  Ryan and I both went to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo for college and were assigned to be senior project partners. With Ryan’s great sense of humor and my love for laughing, we became good friends immediately.

We were both in long distance relationships at the time, but stayed friends even after graduation when Ryan moved back to Sacramento. Two years later I moved to Davis to attend graduate school. We were both single at the time and started dating.

It didn’t take long for us to fall madly in love and a year later Ryan completely surprised me with his proposal. We went to dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on a random Monday night and were seated near a window overlooking the patio which had Christmas lights on all the trees. Ryan ordered an appetizer and a bottle of wine and before I knew it, the waiter had brought a bottle of wine with a custom-label on it. It had a picture of us, the date, and said “Will You Marry Me?, In love and looking forward to a beautiful life with you. Love, Ryan.” Ryan was down on one knee, hands shaking and we both had tears in our eyes. It was perfect!

We are now living in Sacramento, working at civil engineering firms, and love to do anything to bring a smile to the other’s face.

What was the most amazing part of your day?   Ryan says, “The most amazing part of my day was standing at the end of the church aisle, anxiously waiting for my soon-to-be wife standing behind the big doors. When the doors opened, I saw the most beautiful bride begin to walk towards me to start our new life together. I was filled with emotions, but realized I was the luckiest man alive being able to marry my best friend. It was amazing to have so many wonderful family and friends together joining us on our marriage celebration. The whole wedding was one amazing sacrament.”

What else would you like to share about your big day?  We had lots of family traveling from out of town, so we planned a casual BBQ at a local park the day after our wedding. We had it catered so no one had to worry about anything, and everyone could just visit and have a great time. This was a great opportunity for us to spend time with family and friends that we didn’t get to visit with at the wedding.

Ceremony Site:  St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sacramento. Ryan’s parents were married there so it held a special place in our hearts.

Reception Venue:  Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg. We LOVED this venue and John Carvalho and Marnie Stiles are amazing!

Photographer:  The Memory Journalists. We cannot believe how many compliments we received from our family and guests about how great our photographers were. We absolutely love the entire team at The Memory Journalists and could not be happier with our photos.

Videographer:  The Memory Journalists

Wedding Planner:  Danielle Massari at A Petite Affair. I wasn’t going to hire a wedding planner, but I am SO happy we hired Danielle because she is fabulous throughout all of the planning and the day of the wedding. She is so incredibly creative, detail-oriented, and just made the entire process so enjoyable and fun. And everything was absolutely perfect on our day.

Caterer:  Asante Catering. The food was delicious and they were awesome to work with.

Cake: We had a very small cake to cut into, but our main dessert was frozen yogurt and toppings from Yogurtagogo.

Flowers:  Galeazi’s Floral Designs. I absolutely LOVED my flowers and all of the creative details that Stefanie included.

Favors:  We had purchased a barrel of wine from Carvalho Family Winery and bottled it for our guests.

Wedding Dress:  House of Fashion

Bridesmaid Dresses:  J Crew. I chose the color and fabric and let my bridesmaids choose a style that they each loved.

Hair:  Kim Kirtlan at Strands Salon. Although now she works at Michael Mason Salon.  She was great! I started off wanting an up-do, but after 2 trials I realized that since I never wear my hair up (unless I’m running). I didn’t want it up for my wedding…it just wasn’t “me.” So we started from scratch with my hair down…and I loved it!

Makeup: Tessa Matsis at Strands Salon. I could not have been happier with my makeup!  I wanted something natural and that I wouldn’t have to worry about for the entire day… Tessa did a great job.

Invitations:  Costco. We designed and printed the invitation inserts (maps, registry/hotel info, etc) and all other stationery (ceremony programs, placecards, etc) at Paper Garden Boutique.

DJ/Entertainment/Band:  Music on the Move DJs. Doug kept the crowd entertained with games and great music…we could not have made a better choice!

Honeymoon Location:  Sandals St. Lucia resort (We would definitely recommend an all-inclusive resort!)

Any other of your wedding vendor(s) you’d like to call out?:  I think we got them all up there. They were all so patient with us, gave us great ideas and did an amazing job…we would highly recommend all of them!

First Dance Song:  “Then” by Brad Paisley. Ryan surprised me with a single red rose at the beginning of the song. It was such a special moment for us…nothing else mattered except the two of us at that moment.

Any advice you’d give our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  Make every aspect of your wedding personal to you, your fiancé and your families. Don’t do something that doesn’t have a special meaning to the both of you. Ryan’s piece of advice: Finish all your wedding planning at least one week prior to your big day. As a groom, it was extremely nice being completely done a week before and not having a stressed out bride before the wedding.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  There is not a single thing we would have done differently. We had a large guest list (we both have large families), so the budget was more than we had hoped. But being able to have our dream wedding, great vendors, and all of our family and friends there to celebrate meant so much to the both of us….we would not have changed a thing.

And remember: When things are getting stressful or you’re starting to worry if everything will go as planned on your wedding day, just remember all that matters is the two of you getting married…the rest is just celebrating that moment. So if you’re married at the end of the day, everything went just right.

Photos courtesy of The Memory Journalists.

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Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa Bridal Open House
June 12, 2011, September 11, 2011 and October 2, 2011
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa
1220 Arden Hills Lane, Sacramento
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and tour the resort. Admission is free.
For more information, log on to www.ardenhills.net

The 3rd Annual Bridal D’Elegance Open House at the Delta King
June 12, 2011, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Delta King
1000 Front Street, Sacramento
Come experience Delta King’s charm while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, champagne, vendor giveaways, a fashion show, entertainment, bridal workshops and more. Admission is free but please call their sales office to reserve your tickets:  916-379-5006. Be sure to tell them that you found out about the event through Real Weddings Magazine!
For more information, log on to www.deltaking.com

Bridal Expo Presents An Evening of Elegance at Vizcaya Pavilion & Mansion
July 20, 2011, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Vizcaya Pavilion & Mansion
2019 21st Street, Sacramento
An evening of pure elegance.  $20 Admission or $15 if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to www.bridal-expos.com

A Return to the Classics Bridal Open House at Old Sugar Mill
July 21, 2011, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow Avenue, Clarksburg
Experience the charm of this unique venue, while meeting some of the area’s best wedding vendors.
Register in advance by calling 916-744-1615.
For more information, log on to www.carvalhowines.com

Gold Country Bridal Fair
August 21, 2011, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sequoia
643 Bee Street, Placerville
Meet with some of the area’s top wedding specialists at this picturesque venue. $10 Admission.
For more information, log on to www.goldcountryweddings.net

Granite Bay Golf Club’s Bridal Open House
August 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Granite Bay Golf Club
9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay
Come see the newly decorated ballroom,  sample hors d’oeuvres and wine, and meet with select preferred vendors.
Admission is free but please RSVP in advance to Heidi at 916-791-7578 x110.
For more information, log on to www.granitebayclub.com

Party & Wedding TV: The Big Event, Sacramento!
August 28, 2011, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street, Sacramento
Meet top area professionals at this exciting event! Group
tickets of 5 are $30.
For more information, log on to www.sacbridalshow.com/bridal_shows.php

The Folsom Bridal Show
August 28, 2011, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lake Natoma Inn
702 Gold Lake Drive, Folsom
An intimate bridal show featuring top wedding professionals. Admission is $5 or free if you register online in advance.
For more information, log on to www.folsombridalshow.com

Diversity Wedding & Special Events Show
September 11, 2011, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Citrus Heights Community Center
6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
Find everything you need to plan any event. Event features traditional and multicultural vendors. Register online to win prizes at the show; $10 admission at the door.
For more information, log on to www.diversityweddingshow.com

Celebrate Coloma Weddings – Discover Your Treasure
September 25, 2011, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
American River Resort, Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast, Coloma Country Inn, David Girard Vineyards, Gold Hill Vineyard, Two Historical Churches and the Sierra Nevada House
Coloma Valley
A unique wedding showcase with seven participating venues in the beautiful Coloma Valley. Tour these unique venues, meet preferred providers and prize giveaways including a spectacular grand prize!
For more information, log on to www.colomaweddings.com

Bridal Expo presents Royal Weddings on Real Budgets
September 25, 2011, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Citrus Heights Community Center
6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
Sacramento’s longest running bridal show, Bridal Expo features 50+ exhibitors, a contemporary fashion show, completely themed wedding set-ups and panel discussions on how to have a royal wedding on a real budget plus Tips and Trends. Admission is $10 online or $15 at the door.
For more information, log on to www.bridal-expos.com.

Lavish & Fabulous-A Couture Bridal Event Presented by Fearon May Events and Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa, in association with Real Weddings Magazine
November 10, 2011, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa
1220 Arden Hills Lane, Sacramento
Inspiration, delicious food, alcoholic beverages and live
entertainment. Must be 21 to attend.$15 admission.
For more information, log on to www.lavishandfabulous.com

Newcastle Wedding Gardens’ Bridal Open House
November 13, 2011, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Newcastle Wedding Gardens
950 Taylor Road, Newcastle
Meet with select preferred vendors, tour the lovely grounds and sample hors d’oeuvres and wine. Admission is free but please RSVP in advance to Georgia at 916-663-4553.
For more information, log on to www.newcastleweddinggardens.com

Note that times do change, so be sure to check out the Web sites of the events you’d like to attend just to double check the details.

We’ll be at each of these events handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine and giving away great prizes, so be sure to come see us — and brides, don’t forget to bring your pre-printed labels! It will save you so much time!!

Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.

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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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The Couple:  Diane and David Feinstein

 Wedding Date:  April 17, 2010

Photography by Chuck Roberts Photography

 Tell us a little about you and your beloved:  Dave and I met in February 2007. I had just started working at the City of Fairfield as a Housing Project Manager. I met the Senior Planner, Dave Feinstein, my second day there, and we went on a field trip with two other co-workers to tour an affordable housing development in a nearby community. We had lunch on the way home and I learned Dave mom’s side of the family had lived in Bay Village, Ohio, for several generations; Bay Village happens to be the community right next to where I grew up my entire childhood, Avon Lake, Ohio. Dave had been to Bay Village, too, and I found it amazing what a small world to have that close a connection.

I also like the fact that Dave was fun and interesting to talk to. I guess Dave felt the same way because he managed to find opportunities to talk to me in the next few weeks, and we ended up going to the same dinner out party with co-workers at Lucca’s in Sacramento. Dave managed to subtly sit next to me and it was then that I began to suspect that, hey, he might be as fascinated by me as I was by him. We had lunch the next week before Dave went to San Diego on a business trip and I said in an email that he could call me at home if he liked while he was gone…well, he did, and the rest is history…I have never been happier!

 What was the most amazing part of your day?  Not a moment, so much as what the day symbolized. Our wedding was a joining of a couple but it was also a joining of a family, as I have two teenage children. They are both amazing kids who have truly accepted Dave and are grateful to see how happy he makes me.

I really enjoyed the fact that Dave chose to have my 15-year-old son Jared to be his Best Man and I chose to have my 17-year-old daughter Julie be my Maid of Honor. I couldn’t have been more proud! With the four of us comprising the wedding party, we designed a ceremony that would highlight us as both a new couple and a new family. Dave and I lit a unity candle (with a little difficulty, causing some laughter!). Dave and I also did a blended sand ceremony with Julie and Jared to show the unity of all four of us coming together as a family.

 What else would you like to share about your big day?  We had lots of friends and family members attend our wedding, but also lots of co-workers, since work was what brought us together. To symbolize that aspect of our relationship, we were honored to have the Mayor of Fairfield, Harry Price, officiate at our wedding. Dave and I knew right away that there couldn’t be a more fitting person to join us in marriage.

 Ceremony Site:  Old Sugar Mill

Reception Venue:  Old Sugar Mill

Photographer:  Chuck Roberts Photography

Wedding Planner:  Dave and Diane

Caterer:  TLC Catering

Cake: River City Cake Company

Flowers:  Ambience Floral Design

Wedding Dress:  Jordan Cashmere Dress; purchased at Downtown Gowns in Vacaville

Maid of Honor Dress:  BM 1201 in Duchess Satin

Hair:  Makeup Artistry and Hair by Ms. Lydia

Makeup:  Makeup Artistry and Hair by Ms. Lydia

Invitations:  Ordered through Chuck Roberts Photography

Ceremony and Reception Music:  Camellia String Quartet

Honeymoon location:  France

Any other of your wedding venors that you’d like to call out?  We couldn’t have picked a better set of vendors – all of them. In particular, we’d like to thank TLC, Chuck Roberts Photography and Ambience Floral Design. Not only was TLC’s food fantastic, but they were a big help with colors and laying out the room. Chuck Roberts’s daughter Mackenzie is not only a great photographer (you get two excellent photographers!) but also extremely helpful in organizing how the whole event should flow. Finally, Katie at Ambience Floral Design seemed to know instinctively how to take our vision for what the our wedding should look and feel like and turn it into a reality that was better than we could have imagined. The Old Sugar Mill – a spectacular venue on its own – truly glowed that night thanks to Ambience.

First Dance Song:  ”Always” by Irving Berlin

Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now?  Decide together what you both want and focus in on that. Oh, and interview several florists. We saw three in one day. Seeing the work of different professionals in such a short period really helped us focus on ideas we liked and ideas we didn’t. By the end of the day, we knew exactly how we wanted our wedding to look.

Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance?  No, we truly worked together as a team to make this a memorable occasion for us and our guests!

Photos courtesy of Chuck Roberts Photography

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