
Alissa & Luke – A Real Wedding Story
Alissa & Luke share their Fantasy wedding at Grand Island Mansion
A joy to share these real weddings of greater Sacramento area couples on their special day. How they met, wedding planning and unique touches at each celebration. Romance, advice and lots of amazing photos to capture your heart!
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Alissa & Luke share their Fantasy wedding at Grand Island Mansion
Chris and Alli tied the knot at their beautiful fall wedding.
Read all about Mitchell and Trish’s love story, from their sweet engagement to their fun filled wedding day.
Carlos and Lisa had a summertime whimsical themed wedding fit for a fairytale.
Mark and Kendra got engaged after 10 months and had the wedding of their dreams.
Patrick and Samantha’s intimate wedding features a rustic theme.
Matt & Nicole had a gorgeous 1920s inspired wedding.
Namor and Samantha had an old Hollywood meets heavy metal wedding.
Brett & Heather fell in love racing dirt bikes! Here is their real wedding story.
The real wedding story of Bret & Alyssa from police academy to tying the knot.
The real wedding story of Tyler & Shabnam who met on a dating app! Photos by Samantha May Photography
The real wedding story of high school sweethearts Tristin and Addison. Photos by Kaboo Photography
Aaron and Colleen met through mutual friends then hit it off at a Super Bowl party and their 1st date was a week later and the rest is history! Check out their real wedding story. Photos by Kaboo Photography
Adam & Rebecca’s real wedding story from 2020 with a Rustic Elegance theme. Photos by Image Society
The amazing elopement of Eric and Lacey at Beringer Winery. Photos by Nicole Sepulveda Photographer
Tom & Courtney’s intimate wedding happened just in time! Photos by Samantha May Photography
Shelby and Julian met in the drumline at Sac State. The rest is history!
The romantic, intimate and fun real wedding story of Vanessa & Cameron. Photos by Capture Create Studios
Allison & Connor’s real wedding story at the Timber Creek Ballroom. Photos by Samantha May Photography
Courtney & David’s real wedding story. This dark fairy tale theme wedding is a blend of rustic and rich colors.
The amazingly beautiful wedding of Raman & Sukh in Chico, CA. Designed by We Do Designs
Matt & Sin’s real wedding story in Granite Bay. These dance happy newlyweds described their wedding as exhilarating, joyful and intimate.
This is the real wedding story of Chelsea & Thomas married at Arden Hills in Sacramento. Photos by Samantha May Photography.
The real wedding story of Katie & Matt in their own words. How they met all the way thru their wedding day. Share your story with Sacramento Bride & Groom.
The real wedding story of Naina & Harsh in their own words. How they met all the way thru their wedding day. Share your story with Sacramento Bride & Groom.
HOW WE MET: Matt and I met online. Our very first date was at Red Robin in Woodland. I lived in Sacramento and he lived
Elizabeth’s shift was about over. Her day of serving fast food to customers was ending and she was ready to clock out when new employee
It was Miranda’s sense of humor and her confidence that Kari noticed first. The first time they spoke on the phone after meeting online, when
Jessi and Michael struck up a friendship as coworkers at a BBQ joint in Rocklin. Her smile and her style caught his eye and she
Most readers of Sacramento Bride & Groom are looking for guidance as they plan a wedding and reception that may take the better part of
These newlyweds were married May 17, 2019 at the beautiful Grand Island Mansion with an extravagant take on a modern fairytale with a color palette
Kelly was immediately attracted to Cammeron’s big beautiful smile, but it was his outgoing, loving and caring personality that really won her over. Her beautiful
Peter caught Anastasia’s eye on Bumble. His dating profile stood out to her because “He wasn’t trying to impress anyone. His photos reflected someone who
“Did David Van Gerpen just walk into the room?” Lynette asked her friend Jill, who had brought her along for company to her 30th high
This is the short and sweet story of Sabrina & Michael. They met online, flirted for a bit and moved on. Time passed, and they
When a girl needs to get her car fixed, there’s nothing like being able to rely on a good mechanic. And when Megan found hers,
Erin was the one that got away. She and Jareth first crossed paths at King’s Skate in Elk Grove one evening long ago. A chance
It’s often been said that the most beautiful thing a girl can wear is a smile, and El Dorado, California based recording artist Christina Cimorelli
Pete first caught Jenna’s eye way back in 2011, when she happened to stop in at a watering hole where he was tending bar. She
Lindsey & Nick met the “old fashioned” way – at a bar. It took a couple of months of crossing paths, though, before she finally
Sometimes, losing something means gaining something else even more important. In this case, a friend’s going away party was to be where these two strangers
The story of Diana and Joseph tying the knot is a short and sweet one about keeping things simple and focusing on what’s important. Diana
All it took for Abdul to find a place in Marena’s heart was a kind gesture and a smile. A chance meeting in a grocery
A courtroom, despite its misleading name, would not seem to be the ideal place for for courting. But as this transcript proves, love can be
When you think of weddings, what comes to mind? Beautiful brides, handsome grooms, happy families and friends, emotional moments? Well, sure. But what about hot
There’s just something magical about Lake Tahoe. When you leave the valley and head up into the mountains, it can feel like you’re in another
Amy was ready to meet the right guy. “I’m going to find myself a husband tonight!” she told her friend on their way to a
When Kayla & Christopher met, the attraction was instant. Kayla just had to meet the tall, handsome guy with the great tan and cute smile
People decide to study martial arts for a variety of reasons. They typically involve physical fitness, mental self-discipline, even spiritual development. But falling in love
David was ready to propose. He had never met someone more loving or compassionate than Courtney, and the two were in love. So he planned
When a guy wants to get to know a girl who catches his eye, the first thing to do is to get her number. Everyone
Once in a while, when you aren’t looking for it, love finds you. It’s that simple. In the case of Cynthia and Austin Baek, love
Extraordinary experiences often arise from everyday circumstance like shopping, banking, or stopping for gas. In this tale, A gas station just outside of Yosemite National
A birthday is a milestone that means something a little bit different every year. For children, there are presents and parties, for teens, there are
Hackathon. Doesn’t sound very romantic, does it? Well, for Facebook employees Jackie and Gabe, this exercise where employees get to work on coding projects outside
You know when you’re at a restaurant and the servers gather to sing Happy Birthday to a customer? For most people, its a semi-forgettable moment,
The love story of Kelsey and Zachary is packed with adventure, drama, and jet-setting. After connecting on a dating website, this San Diego couple’s first
The love story of Toni and Eddie began in Miami in the summer of 2014 at an event in the Art Deco District. But their
As students at UC Santa Barbara, Aaron Valdez and Brittany Person’s only relationship was as mutual friends. Yet, once they graduated, this couple was able
Sometimes, if you take advantage of the situation, something good might just happen. That’s how the story of Hannah and Isaiah starts out. The setting
Some guys jump into a new relationship with both feet. Others, though, are more comfortable with a smaller step. Nick, it seems, is the latter.
For Kyle Taylor, Ashley Levien was never just tall, blonde, and stunning. She was also athletic and adventurous. For Ashley, Kyle’s eyes, as well as
The “Joker” met his match when Tong and Danielle connected. Danielle was employed at the same place as Tong’s brother, and so they ran into
Freshman year of high school can be a stressful, fun, and almost always memorable year. For Jenna Gray and Andrew Carrizosa it would also become
It could be said that Brent Suto and Stephanie Price’s love story started with a potato. Truth be told, it didn’t actually start with one,
WEDDING GOWN: Maggie Sottero Illusion Back, Ivory and Light Gold, Fit-and-Flare Lace Dress YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE WEDDING: Beautiful and touching wedding ceremony in
Fiery, Vibrant, Outspoken and Honest were some of the adjectives Charlie used to describe his future wife, Katie, when they first met almost seven years
A chance meeting in 2012 at a gathering of mutual friends would lead to love and marriage for 18-year old Onsa Saed and 22-year old
When Autumn Roberti met her friend Jen Calahan’s brother, Joe, little did she know that introduction would lead to them tying the knot not once,
In March, 2012, when Vanessa Rodriguez was working as a server at Jinju Sushi in Woodland she got something way better than a generous tip:
The story of Peter and Autra is full of mystery, romance and unexpected twists, all of which served as inspiration for a very unique wedding
When professional rugby player and Ireland native John Quill was offered a spot on the new U.S. National Rugby team in Sacramento, he jumped at
In 2013 when Macee Hall would go with her friend KC over to their friend Shawn’s house Geoffrey Lozada would almost always be there. Early
Love was on the horizon for Don Antonio and Gretchen Tapang when the two young teenagers – Don was 15, Gretchen, 14, met at their
Serendipity strikes, sometimes in a series of moments. Derek and Lindsey had a date with destiny, and destiny revisited them time and again. It was
What could be a better love story than one that starts with good friends and great beer, and ends with a honeymoon on the beach
Sometimes Halloween turns out to be all treat and no trick, like when Joshua and Julia had their first date. They have spent every day
Upon finding themselves at a point in their lives where they were feeling open to meeting someone special, Matthew and Priya’s story begins. After some
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — unless you meet your Lady Luck. Samantha and Allison know this well, because it’s part of their
Ask any wedding planner – a wedding is not a one size fits all type of thing. It’s easy to fall into the “big, over
Valentines Day conjures up images of Cupid shooting his arrows at defenseless lovers-to-be, heart-shaped candy and dime-store cards passed between elementary school classmates. But for
Who doesn’t love a party? Leah & Stephen love parties. And they should! Their friendship began when they met at a party. They shared an
What happens when two people from different countries, different cultures, and different religions, get married? For Christine and Cesar Gutierrez, it meant getting everybody together
Weird, right? Who meets their soulmate on Craigslist? Melisa Enke did! Mario’s ad wasn’t your typical “man seeking woman” personal ad – more of a
When Janine first noticed Tyrone in class at the University of Illinois College of Law, she tells us, “I told myself right away that he
Jeremy says that he knew that Elizabeth was “the one” right from the beginning. He was out from Florida for the wedding where he first
As so often happens, what started as a friendship in the workplace blossomed into romance for Mamta and Aakar Kamdar. Mamta and Aakar, both engineers,
When Emily and Adam first met, it wasn’t technically love at first sight – but it may as well have been. “I definitely noticed him
When you think of wedding destinations, lots of names come to mind. Jamaica. Hawaii. Cancun. How about Sacramento? For Natasha and Aaron, Sacramento was the
All things considered, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Marlon and Hertha’s wedding was full of glitz and glamour. After all, that’s what brought
There’s an old piece of wisdom often given to young couples: If you want your love to last, start with a friendship. It’s a path
Brandon wasn’t supposed to end up as Jennifer’s husband. In fact, Jennifer was supposed to set him up with a mutual friend. But when she
Kayla is a woman who knows what she wants. Young, outgoing, and spirited, once she sets her sights on something – it’s all but hers.
When you first meet Andrea and Brandon, it’s almost hard to believe they’re newlyweds. Sure, they’re madly passionate about each other. But they have the
Cara and Patrick will be the first to tell you that they hate clichés. Love at first sight; destined to be – they’d rather describe
Does anyone believe in love at first sight anymore? Alexandra and Grant do. It happened to them, and in the most unexpected of locations. Alexandra,
It’s not often that falling in love with the girl next door can lead to a wedding story, but for Shannon and Kenny, that’s exactly
When it comes to love, it’s been said that timing is everything. And with two small children, a stressful move, and a recent divorce on
Some couples are just meant to be. Bright and bubbly, San is the vivacious complement to Hai’s quiet, gentle calm. And while they may not
Most kids who grow up in small towns can’t wait to get away to the big city. But that wasn’t the case for Lindy or
Not many people can say they met their soulmate at the grocery store. Rachael and Garrett first met when Rachael was working as a courtesy
With a wedding that combines their love for music with their love for each other, one bride and groom find everything in perfect tune. When
Their personalities flow seamlessly together and they radiate a peaceful, cheerful demeanor. Any room seems warmer with their inviting smiles and genuine affection for the
Seven years, three states, and one diamond ring later, a “never say never” couple finally finds their way to forever. When Robbie and Jessica first
Gabriel is one fish that wasn’t always sure he’d be caught. His ambivalence toward marriage wasn’t for lack of interest. He came from a large
It’s not every day that you meet a major league baseball player. But when Rachel first met her husband-to-be, big league hurler David Hernandez, he
What’s the number one rule of dating in the office? Don’t do it! But, while conventional wisdom may frown upon the office romance, this couple
From the moment you meet Rhett and Gina, it’s obvious that they’re a perfect match. In fact, they fit so well together it’s hard to
They say nothing shines like a woman in love – her eyes are brighter than diamonds and her smile sparkles like gemstones. One look at
What do you get when you combine a cross-continental romance, a French castle, and a dreamy set of “I Do’s”? Happily Ever After… To say
For one longtime couple tying the knot, there was no place like home… Sarah and Brian don’t mind marching to the beat of their own
When Asmaneth and Brian first met, marriage was the farthest thing from their minds. After all, they were just freshmen in high school, with their
When a couple weaves cultural traditions with bold, modern style, the result is a wedding that’s completely their own. When Stephanie and Adam decided to