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Free Tickets to Lavish and Fabulous!
Hey Real Weddings brides — want to go to next week’s Lavish and Fabulous Event for free? We’ve scored FIVE two-packs of tickets (so one for you and one for your guest) to go to next week’s event.
The first FIVE brides who email me at wendy@stylemg.com will get the tickets!
Please don’t take the tickets if you don’t think you’ll make the event, or if you’re not over 21, ok?
If you miss out on the free tickets, you can still buy tickets to the event online or at the door. Go to LavishAndFabulous.com for more!
Don’t know about the event? Well, then, read on!
Here’s the 411:
Event: Fearon May Events and Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa present Lavish and Fabulous, A Couture Bridal Event in association with Real Weddings Magazine.
When: November 11, 2010
Time: 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at 1220 Arden Hills Lane in Sacramento
Cost: Inspiration, delicious food, alcoholic beverages and live entertainment for only $15! Note that attendees must be 21 or over to attend this event, and ID’s will be required at time of check in.
RSVP: Click here to log on to the Lavish and Fabulous RSVP site and register today!
What you’ll get to experience: Lavish and Fabulous was designed to showcase some of the best professionals in the area through themed vignette rooms with sumptuous table top designs and decor. This boutique-style soiree allows couples to find wedding resources in a low-key, modern and fun environment.
With fashion, food and fabulous vendors, this is a must-attend event for today’s discerning brides and grooms! Come see the latest trends from New York to San Francisco for your 2011 wedding. All brides and grooms-to-be are invited to enjoy this one of a kind luxury showcase at the gorgeous Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa.
And, grooms, even you will enjoy this show! The event will feature a special groom’s lounge, delicious food and no pressure from vendor booths — couples can make it a fun night out for the two of you.
When you enter Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa you’ll be greeted with a glass of champagne as you walk the red carpet. Then, you’ll get to stroll through the themed vignette rooms designed by Fearon May Events, and be inspired by the breath-taking decor by the talented wedding professionals. Throughout the evening you’ll get to enjoy delicious food and beverages, and, of course, dance the night away to live entertainment! So pull out your best date night dress and come to this Lavish and Fabulous event!
We’ll be there enjoying the festivities and, of course, handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine! We hope to see you there — log on today to register!
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Deadline for Cover Model Contest Is 11 Days Away!
Did you want to enter the cover model contest for Real Weddings Magazine? If so, you’ d better get your entry form in soon! The deadline is looming — it’s just 11 days away!
We must have all entry forms (don’t forget your photos!) to our offices no later than January 31, 2010, as voting starts on Monday morning February 1st!
Need an entry form? Click here to download it now!
If you’re going to enter…one word of advice, show us your personality on the answers to the questions — we love working with brides who have a lot of spunk, personality, humor and who are just darned cool girls. Be sure that your answers really reflect who you are! Oh, and don’t forget to include photos that really show your personality coming through as well!
Also, be sure to read all of the rules to make sure that you’re eligible to enter.
For more about Real Weddings Magazine, log on to http://www.realweddingsmag.com/.
Winter 2010 Cover of Real Weddings Magazine featuring cover model winner Kimmi Armstrong. Photo by Jodi Yorston Photography, dress from The Bridal Box, flowers by Botanica Floral Designs, hair and make-up by Image Provocateur/VIP-CAT Academy.
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Dynamite Weddings’ January Bridal Mixer
Jasmine, Carie and Heather from Dynamite Weddings
We recently had the honor of being a part of the Dynamite Weddings‘ January Bridal Mixer at The Citizen Hotel. And what fun it was! Not only did we get to hang with some of our favorite wedding vendors, but we got to chit-chat with some pretty cool brides-to-be (along with their friends, moms and actually one dad — love that!).
While the Dynamite Weddings’ Bridal Mixers give brides the opportunity to interact with local area wedding vendors, it also gave them the opportunity to learn more about that evening’s educational topic, What Weddings Really Cost, compiled with input from Dynamite Weddings’ Dynamite Vendors. Not to mention, brides (and all of the rest of us!) got to nosh on the tasty delights from the chefs at The Citizen Hotel and the fabulous dessert goodies from wedding-cake-designer and pastry chef extraordinaire Carissa Jones from Sugar and Spice and…
Needless to say, a good time was had by all! Check out these photos from the fun affair (courtesy of The Memory Journalists) and the highlight video from Phill Sheffield of Sheffield Multimedia.
(clockwise from upper left) Lora from A Day to Remember, Cathy from Visual Impact Design, Heidi from Granite Bay Golf Club, Phill from Sheffield Multimedia and Carissa from Sugar and Spice and...
(clockwise from upper left) Jen from Dynamite Weddings and The Memory Journalists, Brad from Celebrations, Harmony from The Citizen Hotel and Wendy (me!) from Real Weddings Magazine
(clockwise from upper left) Heidi from Granite Bay Golf Club, Heather from Dynamite Weddings, Lora from A Day to Remember, Haley from Our Wedding Magazine and Cathy from Visual Impact Design
Flowers from Visual Impact Design and Dress from Bella Donna Bridal Salon
Fabulous Food by The Citizen Hotel
More yummy goodies from Sugar and Spice and...
Delightful Treats from Sugar and Spice and...
Dynamite Weddings Bridal Mixer from Phill Sheffield on Vimeo.
Did you miss it? Well, then you need to sign up for the next mixer! Here’s the info:
When: February 25, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m until 8:00 p.m.
Where: Celebrations! Elegant Party Rentals at 7501 Galilee Road in Roseville
Educational Topic: How to Contract with Wedding Vendors
By pre-registering (click here), your name will be on “The List” at the door (cover charge of $10 at the door if not pre-registered.)
In the meantime, check out the vendors who participated in this last week’s mixer:
Dynamite Weddings
The Memory Journalists
The Citizen Hotel
A Day to Remember Wedding and Event Planners
Granite Bay Golf Club
Visual Impact Design
Profinish Design
Sheffield Multimedia
Exquisite Events & Entertainment
Our Wedding Magazine
Real Weddings Magazine
Bella Donna Bridal Salon
Sugar and Spice and…
Celebrations! Elegant Party Rentals
Stephanie J Designs (not in attendance)
And, don’t miss the upcoming wedding workshop, Wedding Style 101 presented by Dynamite Weddings, Our Wedding Magazine and Real Weddings Magazine. For more, visit: www.weddingstyle101.com , www.dynamiteweddings.com or www.realweddingsmag.com.
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Get Inspired! Introducing the Real Weddings Magazine Inspiration Boards
You’ve told us over and over and over again, how very much you are inspired by the real weddings that we feature in the print magazine and on our Web site: www.realweddingsmag.com/.
In our quest to constantly inspire you, and to help you plan the wedding of your dreams, we’re so excited to announce our Real Weddings Magazine Inspiration Boards!
Each week, we hope to present you with a new set of Inspiration Boards — with photos, details and fun from each couple’s wedding!
So without further ado, may we present…Sara & Steven Schelk, Real Weddings Magazine Inspiration Boards!
The Couple: Sara and Steven Schelk
Wedding Date: April 25, 2009
Photography by: Justin Buettner Photography
What was the most amazing part of your day?
Everything was so amazing it’s too hard to choose!
Of course I would have to start with the ceremony first, the part where we became husband and wife in front of our closest friends and family. But, along with that I would say seeing everything come together. It was important to me to plan my own wedding and have everything look exactly the way I imagined. So much so that I woke up very early the day of the wedding to be there and to decorate (with the help of my friends and family) prior to getting ready. I had so much fun planning the wedding and could not have hoped for better results. It was beautiful :)
What else would you like to share about your big day?
I spent a long time thinking about what I should use as a wedding favor. There are so many wonderful things out there, but I really wanted to choose something I knew people would actually use.
I had been to several weddings where I witnessed the wedding favors literally being thrown away, which is heart breaking when you consider all the money and thought that goes into the favors.
So after months of thinking about it, I decided to order champagne glasses, have them engraved with our names and wedding date, and tie a ribbon around each one that read “thank you.”
I realized later that this choice of favor killed two birds with one stone as I didn’t then have to supply champagne glasses for the toast.
I received a lot of compliments on these favors, and our guests tell me all the time they use them!
Photographer: Justin Buettner Photography
Caterer: Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Cake: Ricks Dessert Diner
Flowers: Purchased the day prior at Flora Fresh and arranged by my aunt Monica Barnhill and my mother Sharon Svee
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
DJ/Entertainment: David Schmidt, DJ Schmidty for Beat Chef Productions
Hair: Heather Williams with Brockway Hair Salon and Jene‘ Console with Console Beauty Service
Make-up: Jene‘ Console with Console Beauty Service
Linens/Tables: Celebrations! Elegant Party Rentals
Flower Headbands: Bebe
Honeymoon Location: South Lake Tahoe
About Justin Buetter Photography
Justin Buettner gradated from Loyola Marymount University with a BA in film production and a minor in Animation and Business Administration. He has gone on to serve as the director of photography on more than 20 independent films working with some of the industry’s finest young talent.
In 2000 he became the Head of Graphics for Jewelry.com. Justin started their digital studio photographing and creating a digital catalogue of over 10,000 unique images before the company was sold in 2001. He then went on to serve as a motion capture editor at House of Moves working on special effects for film and video games.
After relocating to the Sacramento area, Justin started his own business and has specialized in portraiture and wedding photography. Over the last five years Justin Buettner has photographed over 130 weddings and numerous other events. Although his professional experience began in Los Angeles, Justin grew up in Grass Valley located just north of Sacramento.
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Dynamite Weddings Presents the Bridal Mixer
Your beloved popped the question, and you said “Yes!” You’re now officially engaged!
But now what? Do you have any idea where to start? Or better yet, do you have any idea of what a wedding really costs?
To help, our friends at Dynamite Weddings presents the Bridal Mixer!
Come learn and mingle in a casual, intimate environment with experts on hand to answer all these pressing questions. This informal but educational evening will be something you won’t want to miss.
Here’s the 411:
When: January 7, 2010
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Where: The Citizen Hotel’s 7th Floor Terrace, 926 J Street in Sacramento
Pre-registering is not required, but is encouraged! And, you save a little money too…by pre-registering, your name will be on “The List” at the door (cover charge of $10 at the door if not pre-registered).
And, we’ll be there handing out the current issue of Real Weddings Magazine, and our cover model contest entry forms!
Don’t miss your opportunity to check out this gorgeous wedding venue, meet with some pretty cool wedding vendors and get started planning the wedding of your dreams!
About Dynamite Weddings:
Dynamite Weddings is a premium informational resource, providing useful, innovative content from the authority on weddings: industry professionals and brides! Check out our DAILY changing Tips and Trends (aka TNT)! Check out the hand selected Dynamite Experts who are anxious to make your wedding day vision a reality! Visit http://www.dynamiteweddings.com/ today!
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