Posts Tagged ‘Sacramento Wedding Planning Resource’
Planning Your Wedding? Get a FREE Copy of Our New Planner: Real Weddings Magazine’s The Bride’s Guide
So, did you recently get engaged? Are you looking for a resource with planning tools and worksheets to help you with your wedding planner? Well look no further than Real Weddings Magazine’s The Bride’s Guide!
On the cover of the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Real Weddings Magazine’s The Bride’s Guide: On Kaboo (above): Photo by The Goodness. Shot on location at The Greens Hotel. Dress from Dreamnette Bridal, headpiece from Granville Millinery, Flowers by Flourish, Hair by Jamey Amin, Makeup by Cait Herrera.
The Bride’s Guide is a valuable tool and resource to help you, our dear Real Weddings brides, with every step of planning your big day! Not only does it include profiles of some of the top wedding professionals in the greater Sacramento area, it has handy planning worksheets for your timeline, budgets, guest lists, contact lists, play lists and much more.
So how do you get a copy…for FREE? It’s easy…you can download the publication at this link; pick up a free copy at any these upcoming bridal shows; it’s a bonus copy when you purchase Real Weddings Magazine at area Barnes and Noble locations; or, if you have an iPhone or iPad, you can download the free app by searching Real Weddings Magazine — it’s included with our regular magazine on our app!
We hope that you’ll find Real Weddings Magazine’s The Bride’s Guide to be a useful planning tool in helping you and your fiancé plan every little detail of your special day!
Blog post by Real Weddings Magazine’s Social Media Maven, Aimee Carroll.
Cover photo by The Goodness, © Real Weddings Magazine. Planning worksheets © Real Weddings Magazine.
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Girl Tested, Bride Approved: Pinterest
By now, I’m sure all of our gorgeous Real Weddings Brides, have heard of Pinterest! If not, then we seriously need to snap you out of your wedding planning haze.
We’re gaga over this innovative social sharing site and have come to rely on this resource to help us organize our ideas onto virtual pin boards.
We’re so excited that we’re able to utilize this amazing space as yet another way to spread some inspiration to our darling brides. That’s right, you can pin our original and exclusive photo shoots from Real Weddings Magazine’s Pinterest page!
Take a peek at Real Weddings Magazine’s Pinterest page here, follow us, get inspired and pin away!
Blog Post by Aimee Carroll, resident Girl Tested, Bride Approved Columnist.
Photo by Sarah Maren Photographers (c) Real Weddings Magazine.
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Real Weddings Partner Profile: CATRINA MARIA DESIGNS Event Planning and Design
Welcome back to another installment of Real Weddings Magazine’s Partner Profiles!
This week, we highlight the beautiful, talented and extremely organized Catrina Arcularius of CATRINA MARIA DESIGNS Event Planning and Design. Not only does Catrina own an amazing event planning business, she is also part of the fabulous foursome that runs The Venue Vixens. Take it away, Catrina…
CATRINA MARIA DESIGNS Event Planning and Design
Tell us a little about your company? Catrina Maria Designs is a wedding planning service that combines innovative design, professional coordination, and personalized planning.
When did you establish your business? 2005
What sets you apart from your competition? I stay on top of the trends and I have an eye for what will be in style for the upcoming year and beyond. I also have experience in food and beverage — and my thorough understanding of the “behind the scenes” of the catering have given me an edge. My goal is to simplify the planning in an enjoyable way!
Where do you find inspiration? I find inspiration within each couple — knowing that I was a part of their magical day brings a smile to my face. I love how I am friends with many of my past couples still today. I love Anthropologie’s window displays, nature, dilapidated barns, and pull inspiration from the way things make me feel.
When you opened shop, what was your promise to your customers? To make the planning process simple with my expertise and ensure that every event reflects and celebrates each couple’s unique love story and style.
Do you have any hidden talents? I can sew and love fabric and textures!
What trend do you see coming for weddings this year? Lots of pastels, from flowers to bridesmaids’ dresses.
Do you regularly blog? If so, what’s your blog site? Yes, catrinamaria.wordpress.com
Do you Facebook? Twitter? Pinterest? Google+? Yes for all.
What’s your favorite local restaurant? Easy one…Mulvaney’s
What is your favorite fun thing to do locally? To go out and enjoy all of the great restaurants that we have here in Sacramento, all while enjoying some great company.
What are you most grateful for in life? The beauty in being swept away by love.
If you were to plan your own wedding, or re-do your wedding, what elements would be most important to you? Videography, that way you can go back and see all of the things that you missed during the day. The same elements would still be important 10 years later: the support and love of family and the strength that comes from this.
What advice would you can give to brides and grooms getting married today? Just relax and enjoy the day, and don’t forget to eat!
Find out more about Catrina Arcularius and CATRINA MARIA DESIGNS Event Planning and Design by visiting her Web site, blog, Facebook page and Twitter page!
Photos courtesy of CATRINA MARIA DESIGNS Event Planning and Design, The Memory Journalists and Carmen Salazar Photography.
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Today…The Bridal Workshop at Helwig Vineyards & Winery
Come to Helwig Vineyards & Winery‘s first annual Bridal Workshop TODAY from 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by our booth to register to win a $100 gift certificate to Fat’s Asia Bistro! Scroll down for all the details to this fun and interactive event!
Event details:
When: TODAY, January 29, 2012
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Helwig Vineyards & Winery in Plymouth
Cost: $20 Admission. You can still come if you haven’t already registered — you’ll just need to pay at the door.
What You’ll Experience: This exclusive bridal workshop will feature three guest speakers, prize giveaways, sparkling wine, appetizers and desserts paired with Helwig’s award winning wines, photo keepsake, fun interactive contests and activities, and goodie bags for all attendees.
For more information and directions, please visit helwigwinery.com.
And, of course we’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine along with our newest wedding publication, Real Weddings Magazine‘s The Bride’s Guide! Also, we always have our awesome (and reusable!) Real Weddings Magazine bags to help you carry all of your goodies!
PLUS, ENTER TO WIN A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO FAT’S ASIA BISTRO AT OUR BOOTH AT THIS EVENT!
Be sure to tell them you found out about the event from Real Weddings Magazine!
Hope to see you there!
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
Photo Courtesy of Helwig Vineyards & Winery.
Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!
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Don’t Forget! Sunday is The Bridal Workshop at Helwig Vineyards & Winery!
Come to Helwig Vineyards & Winery‘s first annual Bridal Workshop THIS SUNDAY from 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by our booth to register to win a $100 gift certificate to Fat’s Asia Bistro! Scroll down for all the details to this fun and interactive event!
Event details:
When: SUNDAY, January 29, 2012
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Helwig Vineyards & Winery in Plymouth
Cost: $20 Admission.
What You’ll Experience: This exclusive bridal workshop will feature three guest speakers, prize giveaways, sparkling wine, appetizers and desserts paired with Helwig’s award winning wines, photo keepsake, fun interactive contests and activities, and goodie bags for all attendees.
For more information and directions, please visit helwigwinery.com.
And, of course we’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine along with our newest wedding publication, Real Weddings Magazine‘s The Bride’s Guide! Also, we always have our awesome (and reusable!) Real Weddings Magazine bags to help you carry all of your goodies!
PLUS, ENTER TO WIN A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO FAT’S ASIA BISTRO AT OUR BOOTH AT THIS EVENT!
Be sure to tell them you found out about the event from Real Weddings Magazine!
Hope to see you there!
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
Photo Courtesy of Helwig Vineyards & Winery.
Check out the Real Weddings Contest Page! Great bridal loot for real Sacramento-area brides!
Subscribe to the Real Weddings Magazine Blog!
