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Real Weddings Magazine is the premier wedding planning magazine and website, featuring the best wedding vendors from Sacramento to the Sierra, for today's modern couples! Get your daily dose of wedding inspiration and find your wedding dream team today at www.realweddingsmag.com

Real Weddings Magazine is the most widely-distributed wedding magazine in northern California, and features the very be

st Sacramento and Tahoe weddings, ideas, inspiration and resources to help you plan your most perfect wedding day! From Lodi, Sacramento, Davis, Chico and Redding to Tahoe, Yuba City, Reno, Sutter Creek and beyond, let Real Weddings Magazine help you put together your wedding dream team including photographers, videographers, venues, floral designers, cake makers, planners and coordinators, djs, dresses and tuxes, destination wedding resources, caterers, gifts and gift registries, bridal hair and makeup, officiants, invitations and wedding stationery, photo booths, rentals, transportation, travel services and wedding gown cleaning and preservation...Real Weddings Magazine has it all!

Save the date! Repost from Joellene Vakulich•Mark your calendars!
07/29/2026

Save the date!
Repost from Joellene Vakulich

Mark your calendars!

07/25/2026

Oh yeah, we’re going to have to schedule an autograph session with our “Enchantingly Wicked” co-star W I N S T O N 🐾
Repost Dog of Honor®️ Weddings & Events | NorCal Wedding Dog Chaperone
Attention Midtown Sacramento…

W I N S T O N 🐾 was recently spotted cavorting with a certain female Golden Retriever at Bambina’s.

Despite the paparazzi, he graciously took a moment to autograph the latest issue of Real Weddings Magazine, where he made his print debut.

A true professional.
A dog of the people. 🐾

A thoughtful reminder… Repost from Blue Pearl Bridal & Occasion•I’ll be honest—this post made me sad to put together.Whe...
07/25/2026

A thoughtful reminder…
Repost from Blue Pearl Bridal & Occasion

I’ll be honest—this post made me sad to put together.

When I opened Blue Pearl Bridal, I hoped to create a place where every bride felt welcomed, celebrated, and cared for. Most days, that’s exactly what happens.

But lately, the increase in no-shows and appointments that were never intended to support a small business has been discouraging. Especially a bride and/or guest taking photos only to search eBay or Marketplace for that gown while standing in MY dress and MY retail space.

If your plans change, please let me know. If you’re simply gathering inspiration, that’s okay too—a second appointment is always welcome if you need more time. But a little honesty and common courtesy go a long way.

To every bride, family member, and friend who respects this space and chooses to support local businesses, thank you. Your kindness means more than you know. ❤️

FEATURED REAL WEDDING // From a sunset proposal on Maui to a three-barn wedding weekend rooted in faith and family, Meli...
07/24/2026

FEATURED REAL WEDDING // From a sunset proposal on Maui to a three-barn wedding weekend rooted in faith and family, Melissa and Jesse’s celebration was all about presence, connection, and joy. 💍🐰

Their ceremony took place inside a barn transformed into a chapel — church-style pews, a floral-adorned wooden cross, and a petal-lined aisle — officiated by the groom’s own cousin and best man. An all-female mariachi band welcomed them into cocktail hour to honor Jesse’s Mexican-American heritage, and the night carried on with a family-style dinner, a cloud-effect first dance, espresso martini shots, and a bubble send-off. Oh, and don’t forget the resident rabbits that stole the show with the flower girls. 🐇

We’re thrilled to share Melissa and Jesse’s love story, featured in the Summer/Fall 2026 issue of Real Weddings.

See more of their love story, their wedding vendor dream team, plus more details, tidbits and wedding photos on Real Weddings website now: link in bio

Real Weddings Featured Partners:
📸 Photographer and Videographer: NorCal Weddings + Portraits - P.J. Oswald
📋 Day-of Coordinator: Natalya Sachuk | Event Planner & Coordinator | California
💇 Hair and Makeup Artist: All Dolled Up Beauty + Bridal
🌸 Event Designer and Floral Designer: Sacramento Wedding flowers

Additional Resources:
🏡 Venue: .vinyards
🎻 Live Musicians: Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah
👗 Bride’s Attire: Flares bridal
👰 Bridesmaids’ Attire: Revelry
🤵 Groom’s and Groomsmen’s Attire: Men's Wearhouse

💍Jewelers: Sharif Fine Jewelers Rustic & Main
💌 Wedding Stationery: Minted
🍽️ Caterer and Desserts: Pickles & Olives
🎧 DJ, Cloud Effect and Lighting: Club Choices DJ
🪑 Select Rentals: ℳℯ𝓂ℴ𝓇𝒶𝒷𝓁ℯ ℰ𝓋ℯ𝓃𝓉𝓈



Lamoure Vineyards wedding, barn wedding Northern California, mariachi wedding reception, family-style wedding dinner, cloud effect first dance

Happy  , dear readers! 💙 Today we’re swooning over this beauty driven by the design of Raquel Bickford and shot on locat...
07/19/2026

Happy , dear readers! 💙 Today we’re swooning over this beauty driven by the design of Raquel Bickford and shot on location at by California Wedding Photographer 🏴‍☠️ Josh Crozier
It’s giving us all the dreamy, moody, and romantic feels—cascading blue hydrangea, candlelit tables, and a cake by Spilled Milk Company that is positively epic. 🎂
We teased it in our Summer/Fall 2026 issue that is out now, and we’re thrilled to have it as today’s Styled Shoot Sunday! Swipe through for the details and head to the link in bio to see the full feature on RealWeddingsMag.com!
Direct link: https://realweddingsmag.com/styled-shoot-sunday-moody-blue-green-wine-country-elegance-at-appellation-healdsburg/
The Creative Team
📍 Venue: 
📸 Photographer: California Wedding Photographer 🏴‍☠️ Josh Crozier
🎥 Videographer: 
💍 Design, Styling, and Planner: Raquel Bickford
💐 Floral Designer: Ciara Guttig | Napa Valley Floral Designer
🎂 Cake Designer: Spilled Milk Company
💄 Hair and Makeup Artist: 𝑺𝒐𝑪𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 • 𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅
👗 Gown: Claire Pettibone
💎 Jewelry: 
🪑 Rentals and Linens: ENCORE Events Rentals
✉️ Stationery Designer: WILD HORSE
💒 Officiant: Tan Weddings & Events
💑 Real Couple Models: Griffin & Selah | California Model Couple

Appellation Healdsburg wedding, wine country styled shoot, blue and cream hydrangea wedding, Sonoma County wedding inspiration, moody romantic wedding design, Northern California styled shoot

Happening today… The The Wedding Nest | Central Valley Weddings at The Century from 10 am - 2 pm! Come join in on the fu...
07/19/2026

Happening today… The The Wedding Nest | Central Valley Weddings at The Century from 10 am - 2 pm! Come join in on the fun!
Repost from The Wedding Nest | Central Valley Weddings

The Wedding Nest x The Century

Sunday, July 19, 2026

10:00am-2:00pm

Free entry for guests. RSVP today!

Use the link in our bio or go to: https://partiful.com/e/CPo3OUrabrlt62Zgv1zn?

Food/drinks will be available

FEATURED REAL WEDDING // Brittany & Vincent wanted three things for their wedding day: good music, good food, and their ...
07/17/2026

FEATURED REAL WEDDING // Brittany & Vincent wanted three things for their wedding day: good music, good food, and their closest people in the room. What they got was an elegant, moody dinner party at Lakeside Pavilion in Chico—candlelit tables, a black-tie wedding party, and a “Nothing Else Matters” send-off down the aisle that says everything about this couple’s style. 🕯️🖤
Head to our website to see more from this featured real wedding from our just released Summer/Fall 2026 issue...link in bio!
Direct link: https://realweddingsmag.com/brittany-vincent-moody-dinner-party-wedding-lakeside-pavilion-chico/
Real Weddings Featured Vendors:
📸 Photographer: Maria Godinez
👗 Bride’s Attire: Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo
Additional Resources:
🏡 Venue: Lakeside Pavilion
⛪ Officiant: Lisa Holeman (FB)
💇 Bride’s and Bridesmaids’ Hair Artist: Chelsea Reeds
💄 Bride’s and Bridesmaids’ Makeup Artist: Chico CA, Makeup Artist | Danise
👗 Bridesmaids’ Attire: JJ's House® Azazie Official
🤵 Djand’s & Groomsmen’s Attire: Men's Wearhouse
✉️ Select Wedding Stationery: Zazzle
💐 Wedding Party Floral Designer Alli
🍽️ Caterer: Special Times Catering
🍸 Bar Service: pack_a_bar_mixology
🎂 Cake and Dessert Designer: Upper Crust Bakery and Cafe
🎹 DJ and Lighting: The Wedding DJ Company
🎉 Photo Booth: Chico Photo Booth Rental | Shutter Gold Photo Booth
🪑 Rentals: Chico Party Rentals



Chico California wedding | Lakeside Pavilion wedding venue | moody elegant wedding | candlelit reception decor | Northern California weddings

Converting this cape available at Blue Pearl Bridal & Occasion Love it!!! Repost from Blue Pearl Bridal & Occasion•Looki...
07/16/2026

Converting this cape available at Blue Pearl Bridal & Occasion Love it!!!
Repost from Blue Pearl Bridal & Occasion

Looking for an alternative to a traditional veil that makes a gorgeous statement? This new lace and tulle cape from Grace & Goddess is it!

Happening this Sunday! Repost from The Wedding Nest | Central Valley Weddings•The Wedding Nest x The Century Sunday, Jul...
07/16/2026

Happening this Sunday!
Repost from The Wedding Nest | Central Valley Weddings

The Wedding Nest x The Century
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10:00am-2:00pm
Free entry for guests. RSVP today. Use the link in our bio
Food/drinks will be available
Still accepting vendors: $200 vendor fees. Message us for a spot!

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