So...Sacramento, moving up in the world, eh? Another "Platinum Weddings" episode was recently filmed in our humble town at Arden Hills. The couple? Frank and Charity Sigrist. The photographer? Christopher Kight. The wedding planner? Aimee Wendell of 2Chic Events and Design. The result? AMAZING. Incredible. Grace Ormond incredible. I am wowed. Thanks to Frank for contacting me. This is also on my list for considerations for real weddings in our next issue! For more info and some more glimpses into this spectacular Sacramento wedding, look at Audrey of Botanica Floral Design's blog. Ah-ah-mazing.

Posted By Haley Myers on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Cakes Real Weddings Venues Weddings | Permalink | Comments (1)

Congrats to Rachelle and Nick. Oh to be engaged. You must feel great. Check out these photos by Artistic Imagery! Amber and Alan always do such a nice job. You two are gorgeous!

Posted By Haley Myers on Monday, November 16, 2009 in Engagements | Permalink | Comments (0)

This delicously tempting candy bar photo was sent to me by Kendra Pfeiffer of Pfeiffer Event Planning (photo from Ford Family Photography) from an amazing wedding took place at Arden Hills. Thanks to Kendra for sharing inspiration -- we're happy to pass it on to you.

Posted By Haley Myers on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Real Weddings | Permalink | Comments (0)

Check out this H-O-T engagement session by True Love Photo! This couple -- Valerie and Alex -- also had some sexy shots done at the Citizen Hotel in a very moody style. This shoot rocks and these people are beautiful. And the images are fun. You have to check out the rest of these on her blog, posted Sept. 29, 2009.

Posted By Haley Myers on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Engagements | Permalink | Comments (0)

According to the ultimate reference, Martha Stewart (OK, Martha Stewart Living) suggests using a couple's interests or the actual location where they were engaged to choose a theme for an engagement party. For instance, if you were engaged in San Francisco, you can use the city's theme in decor and food choices, down to clam chowder served in a bread bowl. Or, if a couple is really into an activity (like softball or bowling), use that to guide the theme. "Ask Martha" editor reminds readers, "The event has to be personal." Our Wedding editor Haley reminds readers: the event should also be fun! (tips from "Ask Martha," p. 97, March 2009).

Posted By Haley Myers on Monday, September 14, 2009 in Engagements | Permalink | Comments (0)