Win a Wedding in Tahoe
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012
Attention, those-who-got-a-ring-for-Christmas or those-who-got-down-on-one-knee-and-proposed-during-the-holidays: You could win a wedding in Tahoe! Simply tell the world (on Facebook) why you and your betrothed deserve to be chosen, and you could win a Memorial Day Weekend wedding that includes lodging, meals, ceremony and reception. Creativity is key, and be sure to include a photo. Three couples will be selected as finalists, and each will be asked to submit a 30- to...Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Monday, January 16, 2012 in Our Wedding | Our Wedding Blog | Permalink | Comments (0)
Love Stories—Katharine and Michael
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
How they met: The couple met at the Elks Tower building, where they both worked. How they got engaged: Michael proposed while the couple was vacationing in Ecuador, at the actual equator. “We were standing on different hemispheres,” says Katharine. Details, please: During the ceremony, Michael’s 15-year-old son, Connor, played guitar and his 24-year-old daughter, Danielle, sang Colbie Caillat’s “Realize.” Katharine’s “something...Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Our Wedding | Permalink | Comments (0)
Love Stories—Sharon and Michael
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
How they met: Both air traffic controllers, the couple met while serving in the Air Force. How they got engaged: While Sharon was working, Michael got a pilot to take him up in a plane and proposed to her over the airwaves. “I said, ‘I’m having a hard time maintaining my altitude because I’ve fallen madly in love with you,’” Michael recalls. “‘The only way to maintain my altitude is if I have your hand in marriage.’”...Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Our Wedding | Permalink | Comments (0)
Love Stories—Tiffané and John
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
How they met: The couple met when John, a real estate agent, did business at the title company where Tiffané was working. How they got engaged: “I surprised her on Christmas morning,” John says, by putting the ring box inside several boxes. “She kept opening these boxes, and the boxes got smaller and smaller.” Details, please: The couple wanted to honor their agricultural roots while at the same time host an elegant affair. The vineyard venue helped...Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Our Wedding | Permalink | Comments (0)
Love Stories—Heather and Fred
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
How they met: The couple met in a casino in Washington state. How they got engaged: They were at home. “He was in the other room, down the hallway, and he said, ‘What do you think about spending the rest of your life with me?’” Heather recalls. “I was surprised, but pleasantly surprised.” Details, please: Heather and Fred had an Irish handfasting ceremony, a traditional ritual in which a ribbon, cord or scarf is wrapped around the marrying...Posted Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Our Wedding | Permalink | Comments (0)
Love Stories—Elizabeth and Davood
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
How they met: They met in junior high but didn’t start dating until December 2005. How they got engaged: Davood planned to propose one night during dessert, but Elizabeth fell asleep. After staying up all night fretting, he proposed to her over a surprise breakfast in bed. Special invitation: The couple sent out elaborate 10-piece, pocket-style invitations to 230 guests—all of which Elizabeth made, with help from family. Details, please: Elizabeth carried her...Posted Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Our Wedding | Permalink | Comments (0)
Love Stories—Carla and Loren
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
How they met: The two met while working at the now-defunct Tunel 21 in Old Sacramento; it was years before they started dating. How they got engaged: Loren proposed to Carla in front of her family. “He said, ‘I’m about to change the dynamic of our relationship,’” Carla recalls. Details, please: From letterpress invitations to couture linens, nothing was spared for this wedding. “I did try to make it picture perfect,” admits Carla....Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Our Wedding | Permalink | Comments (0)
Love Stories—Amber and Jeff
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011
How they met: Match.com Details, please: The couple married at Sacramento’s historic Crest Theatre on K Street. The wedding showcased the bride’s love of vintage pop culture. “Everything I [wore] was vintage, except my dress,” says Amber, who donned 1950s rhinestone heels and carried a bouquet made of candy, created by longtime friend Vincent Damyanovich. The marquee outside the theater announced the bride’s and groom’s names like...Posted By Elena M. Macaluso on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Our Wedding | Permalink | Comments (0)
11K Soiree on the Luckiest Date of the Decade
Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011
11/11/11 is an especially lucky day for Clint Johnson and his bride, Shelly. The local couple are the winners of the 11K Soiree, which, in their case, means a wedding extravaganza in the Hyatt Regency Sacramento ’s newly renovated Capitol View Room, located on the 15th floor. The couple beat out other finalists in the contest—presented by the Hyatt and T he Buzz 106.5 FM radio station— for what amounts to an $11,000 party at the Hyatt. The couple...Posted By Laura O’Brien on Friday, November 11, 2011 in Our Wedding | Our Wedding Blog | Permalink | Comments (0)
Lavish & Fabulous, A Couture Bridal Event
Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Soon-to-be brides and grooms must be sure not to miss an exclusive couture bridal event on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa. Fearson May Events and Arden Hills have teamed up to create an evening that will feature top wedding vendors in the Sacramento region. This event will showcase vendors in themed vignette tabletop designs. Lavish & Fabulous prides itself on selecting the best professionals in the area. The boutique-style soiree allows couples to...Posted By Laura O'Brien on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Our Wedding | Our Wedding Blog | Permalink | Comments (0)
