Send us a photo of you and your fiancé, along with your names and wedding date so we can post them on our website, Real Sacramento Weddings. Your picture may even make it into our Summer/Fall 2010 issue!

Trina Muniz & Manny Medina May 22, 2010	Michelle Waters & Robert Wagner June 6, 2010
Jillian Heisterkamp & Brent Meinyer June 19, 2010	Ashley Boaze & Christian Duncan June 28, 2010
Mandi Love & Steven Johnson August 15, 2010	Hilary Harvey & Mark Simas August 21, 2010
Lindsay Wilde & Tanner Brannam September 3, 2010	Kellie Corbisiero & Jeffrey Dees September 18, 2010
Ashlee Bowman & Sean Anub October 15, 2010	Lilly Cortez & Stefan Wyatt October 17, 2010
	Note: 300 dpi resolution is required for photos being considered for publication. Send photos to tami@sacbride.com
Julianna Figgins & Robert Frisk July 9, 2011

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Adventure Boot Camp Downtown Sacramento

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This isn't a military boot camp, but just like the real thing you can expect to arrive early. Camp starts at 5:30 AM, 6:00PM or 7:00PM! The one-hour per day camp runs for four weeks and women can choose the intensive five days a week Monday-Friday program or a three-day per week program. The camp is operated by Joshua Waters a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Adventure Boot Camp instructor.

Women like the boot camp option because they want a jumpstart and fast results. Many women don't know how to get started on a program or what types of exercises will achieve desired results. The Downtown Sacramento Adventure Boot Camp offers that jump-start to your fitness plan in a safe, supportive, fun environment.

Joshua Waters is a current North American Strongman Champion. Adventure Boot Camp instills a discipline that will carry over into other areas of life like a "real" boot camp, however he runs the camp as a coach not a drill sergeant. The camp includes a variety of exercises, cardio, weight training, core training, obstacle courses and more. The other benefits are a 3-5% reduction in body fat, 5-12 pounds weight loss, 1-3 inch reduction in the midsection and a 100% increase in confidence.

The camp is geared to offer the benefits of having a personal trainer in an environment of camaraderie with others who share similar goals. Each woman will work at her own level and all levels of fitness are welcome.

Adventure Boot Camp originated in Orange County, CA by Dr. John Spencer Ellis, a well-known fitness expert and author with a long list of credentials. We are fortunate to have an A.B.C. available here in Downtown Sacramento. Information is available at www.sacdowntownbootcamp.com or (916) 374-7390.

Bridal Boot Camp Special!

The time to start getting in shape for your wedding is NOW – don’t wait for the week before your nuptials – it takes most people at least 3 months to start seeing results. Your big day is coming up soon and we are dedicated to helping you reach your goals before that final dress fitting. Our program caters to all fitness levels. Sign up today!

$299 5 days/week 4-week camp
$199 3 days/week 4-week camp

Take advantage of our Bride’s Special:
Sign up two of your bridesmaids and receive a complimentary camp.
Offer Expires: 04/2010

See our website to register today.
Please contact us at 916-374-7390 or by email.

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This may be one of the oldest surviving wedding traditions. In the 14th century, in part of Europe, the male guests would rush the bride at the alter when the ceremony was finished and remove her garter from her leg. In the panic the bride was often knocked over (nice!). Around the same time, guests believe having a piece of the bride's clothing was thought to bring good luck and so some would actually destroy the bride's dress by ripping off pieces of fabric. Obviously this didn't go over too well with the fair maiden, and so later the tradition was altered where the bride would toss a variety of personal items out to the men, which a garter would be one item. But this also caused a problem as sometimes the men would get drunk, become impatient and try to remove the garter ahead of time. (Barbarians!) Being in possession of a young bride's garter signified fulfillment and progeny and was fiercely sought after. Needing a much tamer act, the custom derived to having just the groom remove and toss the garter to the single men. The idea was the man who caught the garter would be the next to marry. With this change, the things became a bit more civilized! The custom remains today, and is thought of as a fun, lively moment within the wedding reception.

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At Angel’s Culinary Connection we can provide expert catering for your big day. Our service is always friendly and professional, and we can meet dietary requirements of your guests as needed. We'll work within your budget to create a memorable experience you and your guests.

Let an Angel cater your next meal!

Reserve and book your event date by March 15, 2010 and receive a 10% discount.

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Sacramento area wedding entertainment company Extreme Productions Entertainment was featured on the hit TV show, Platinum Weddings TV on February 21 on WE TV. The wedding took place last February and features Sacramento area couple Natalie and Bob Daly. Extreme Productions provided DJ and MC services for this celebration and worked with Natalie and Bob to design a fun, unique and memorable wedding celebration filled with surprises!
 
Call today to begin planning your unique, elegant and fun wedding celebration! 916 773 4329. Click here to visit our website

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We often get inquiries from brides {and sometimes grooms} for “Day Of” Services for weddings. This usually means that the couple feels that the pre-planning is pretty much handled and they just need someone there on the day of the wedding to ensure that things go smoothly. Totally understood! “Day Of Coordination” is one of the many services that we happily offer.  But I do have to say that I personally feel that the term “Day Of” is a little bit confusing. So, I just thought I would take a brief moment today to talk about exactly how “Day Of” services work and what we provide when someone comes to us asking for this particular service.  The fact is that it would be very risky for us to step in on the day of, or even a few days before a wedding, and promise our clients that we will do an amazing job. There is definitely a good bit pre-work and interaction with our clients that is required before we can say with confidence: “We’ve got it! You can relax now!”

Like most planners, we typically begin to work with our clients 4-6 weeks in advance of your wedding when providing “Day Of” services {which truly is more of a “Month Of” service}. We begin with an initial consultation where we gather more detailed information than most people probably even know exist about the details of a wedding. This takes time. It takes interaction between us and our clients. It takes us getting to know you and your every want, need and desire for your wedding day {all the way down to the comfy shoes that you want us to set next to your chair for you for when you’re ready to dance the night away}. It’s all of these little details that we gather from you and your vendors before the wedding day that are the keys to making your wedding everything you had hoped for. And you’ll find that knowing that we are aware of, and in tune with, your every desire will allow you to truly relax and enjoy every moment of  your wedding day. All you’ll have to do is focus on looking fabulous as you prepare to walk down the aisle to meet the love of your life at the altar!

Bottom Line: The more time in advance of your wedding that you spend with your Wedding Planner, the more fabulous your wedding will be! If you are unable to fit “Full Service Planning” into your budget , or you simply feel that you’ve got the pre-planning handled, it is absolutely a great idea to hire a “Day Of” planner at the very least. Just remember when you are planning and budgeting for this service that you should take into consideration that your planner will begin providing their services to you several weeks in advance of your wedding day. This might mean that there are more hours required for this service than you had anticipated having to pay for when hiring a “Day Of” planner but it will be well worth it in the end!

- Aimee Wendell, 2 Chic Events & Design
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I Do
 
Wedding vows are something that seems to get passed over pretty quickly in the planning process. There is much thought and discussion over location, photographer, DJ etc, but the vows not so much. I don’t know that I have ever talked to a bride about the stress of coming up with the vows. The toasts are certainly planned and I’ve seen many a best man and maid of honor downing some cocktails just to get through it. I’ve also seen couples practicing their first dance nervous and anxious. Many religious ceremonies are traditional and the verses to be spoken and vowed to one another are already decided, but the addition of something personal seems so important that I’m not sure why it’s missed. Many couples also leave it up to the officient they hire. Only the couple really knows what they are promising and vowing to each other so how can it be left up to anyone else but the couple.
If you listen carefully the very popular ‘Love is patient, Love is kind” is quite inspiring, however many of us have heard it so many times I think it can lose its effect. There are so many other verses to choose from or even poems that may have a more personal meaning. I recently read something I thought was just perfect. It is from ‘A Return to Love’ by Marianne Williamson. “A marriage is God’s gift to a man and woman. It is a gift that should then be given back to Him. A man’s wife is literally God’s gift to him. A woman’s husband is God’s gift to her. But God only gives gifts that are meant for everyone. So it is that a marriage is meant to be a blessing on the world, because it is a context in which two people might become more than they would have been alone. The entire world is blessed by the presence of healed people.” I especially like that this gives reference to all the people in attendance at the ceremony.

Another idea that I think would be a great for couples to use is the Jewish Ketubah signing. Traditionally it outlines the rights and responsibilities of the couple but it also includes many promises similar to marriage vows. Couples could have their vows printed for them to sign and it would be a much more personal document than the marriage license-which is the only document I see most couples sign. The Ketubahs are often a beautiful art piece as well. I’ve seen beautiful paintings and watercolors along with the writings and signatures.

I’ve heard a few couples give vows about everyday situations like dishes and taking out the trash. Although very lighthearted, it’s often those little things that lead to arguments so maybe it doesn’t hurt to put in a few of those promises too. It’s also nice to have a laugh during the ceremony and sometimes that is the personal touch that is fitting for the couple. Every relationship is different and unique and the ceremony should reflect that.

— Amy Nicole
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