Category Archives: General

The DJ- Sound Image Entertainment- Northern California Real Wedding

When Will and I first decided we were going to have a DJ for our wedding entertainment we asked around for some recommendations. After screening a few “DJ’s” through the phone, we met up with Brandon and Kami from Sound Image Entertainment. Continue reading

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Real Weddings Magazine- Grumpy old bride tells you about a contest!

In my day when we were planning our weddings we didn’t have a cool contest page like the one at Real Weddings Magazine’s website. All we we could win were old, crepe paper decorations left over from a wedding in 1929 AND WE LIKED IT! We couldn’t win spa packages and engagement photography sessions. Continue reading

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Northern California Wedding Disasters- WeTV New Show!

Do you have your own wedding disaster story? Well sing it sister because WeTV is casting for a new wedding do- over show. Like Extreme make over for weddings.

If a disaster or really bad luck and timing ruined your wedding WeTV will foot the bill and bring in a celebrity wedding planner to completely re-do your wedding! Continue reading

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Lavish and Fabulous- Sacramento Weddings

My favorite part of this show is not the delish food or the champagne. It is not the stunning wedding gowns or the beautiful venue. It is the amazing vignettes and tablescapes that will be set up and ready to inspire. Continue reading

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Lake Tahoe Real Wedding

Danielle and Kris’ wedding took place at the picturesque Chinquapin resort on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The event was dreamy, romantic and stylish. Touches of rustic wood elements, a creamy color palette and insanely gorgeous backdrop combine to make this wedding truly unforgettable. Continue reading

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Updating the top five wedding trends-Number Four: Feathered Fascinators

Most couples will be planning their wedding day for 12-18 months. Great planning! But what if you are including some of the hot wedding trends of this year only to feel like you are behind the curve when your wedding day rolls around? Continue reading

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Avoiding a “Friendor” disaster

Saving money on the wedding is front and foremost in the thoughts of a lot of brides and grooms. So it is natural to look to your extended talent pool of friends to help you pull off the biggest party you will likely ever throw. Your bestie is great with the camera, your future mother-in-law loves to arrange flowers, your grandmother’s neighbor has an amazing music collection. But should you trust them to be your photographer, floral designer and DJ?
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Funny Wedding Pictures- Friday Funnies 2

Wedding planning can be stressful. What is the best remedy for stress? A good laugh. I have been collecting funny wedding photos from around the interwebs for a while. Continue reading

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Funny Wedding Pictures- Friday Funnies

Wedding planning can be stressful. What is the best remedy for stress? A good laugh. I have been collecting funny wedding photos from around the interwebs for a while. Continue reading

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Real Bride Blogger wanted! Could you be the one?

Are you adorable, vivacious and super excited about your upcoming wedding in Northern California? How about telling us all about your wedding by becoming a Real Bride Blogger for Fancy Pants Weddings? Continue reading

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