Real Wedding Stories
Chris & Alli – A Real Wedding Story
Chris and Alli tied the knot at their beautiful fall wedding.
March 26, 2024
Beautiful weddings and stories from Northern California couples. Also take a look at some of our engagement shoots from Sacramento Bride & Groom photographers. Share your wedding or engagement story with us!
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.
Natalie & Cody are engaged! Congratulations and we wish you happiness for a lifetime.
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
After meeting in college 12 years ago, delaying their wedding for 2 years, Mitchell & Trish are finally getting married June 4, 2022. Photos by Sarah Schweyer 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
Another online dating success story! Donald & Stephanie are getting married. Photos by Nicole Sepulveda Photographer
James & Hetal shared their amazing photos with us and are getting married May 20, 2022
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
Alexis & Scott are adorable and have some serious chemistry! Check out their engagement session with Image Society.
Tiffany & Joe are getting married on June 18, 2022. We are thrilled to share their adorable engagement session. Congratulations!
Ashley & Seth got engaged and we are so excited for them! Amazing 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
Kelsey & Sam got engaged and shared their story with Sacramento Bride & Groom. These outdoor adventurers were meant to be.
Matt & Sin’s real wedding story in Granite Bay. These dance happy newlyweds described their wedding as exhilarating, joyful and intimate.
Their love of Disney brought them together and inspired “Operation Rapunzel” – Jackie & Keith’s engagement story.
Rock n roll couple Samantha & Namor light up the streets of Old Sac in this hip engagement session. Rock on!
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.
Jeffrey & Emily took their love of gardening and did this special engagement shoot with their photographer, Samantha May Photography
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 in Lakeport CA. He was my last date from online. That is what I told my sisters because I wasn’t finding what I wanted. I
Andra & Marty share their engagement story and plans for their wedding in the year of COVID. We plan to follow their journey to the wedding day. Photographer Jordan Vines-Overton OUR COUPLE: Andra & Marty Hall WHEN DID YOU GET ENGAGED? December 31, 2017 ORIGINAL WEDDING DATE: May 17, 2020SECOND
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 Eddie walked through the door. She had to admit he was cute, so why not get acquainted? She introduced herself and they talked for a
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 Miranda showed that she wasn’t afraid to tease a new friend, Kari decided she’d like for them to be girlfriends and do fun things together.
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 couldn’t resist his humor and good nature. As time went on, it wasn’t just the smoker that was heating up, Jessi and Michael were falling
Happy couple Heather & Alejandro showing off how much they love each other! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and we wish you much happiness! Photo by Image Society (formerly Lolita Vasquez Photography).
Most readers of Sacramento Bride & Groom are looking for guidance as they plan a wedding and reception that may take the better part of a day and involve 100 to 150 people. It’s a major undertaking, to be sure. But if you think putting such an event together to
This adorable engaged couple in front of some great downtown art. Congrats Tony & Kaoshoua on your upcoming wedding. Photos by Capture Create Studios
Such pretty images for this happy couple in the afternoon sun. Baseball fans too? I approve! Congratulations Taylor & Justin getting married October 19, 2019. Photos by Chris Morairty Photography
Congratulations Gloria & James (and your adorable doggo too!) on your wedding, October 6, 2019! Photos by Capture Create Studios
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 of blush, gold, rose gold, light pink and champagne. Here are their answers on how they met and the special day they tied the knot.
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 smile, she drew him in right away, and the warm sense of comfort and ease he felt when talking to her told him that she
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 loved the outdoors, loved to have a good time, had a great sense of humor and most important, loved dogs. To top it all off,
“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 school reunion. Jill shot Lynette a quizzical look, then looked over her shoulder toward the door. There he was. “How did you know that?” she
This adorable couple last Fall anticipating their upcoming October wedding in 2019. Nicole & Alexander will be getting married October 1, 2019. Photos by Tahoe North Films
This is the short and sweet story of Sabrina & Michael. They met online, flirted for a bit and moved on. Time passed, and they happened to reconnect, this time for good. Sabrina’s ambitious nature was a good fit for Michael’s sense of adventure, and it wasn’t long before 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, she made sure to not let him go. When her car rolled into Branden’s shop and he got a look at the beautiful redhead in
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 encounter between two young teenagers led to skating together for hours and, eventually, a kiss behind the air hockey table at the end of the
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 must be a big believer in that idea because she never seems to be without one. Christina is the leader of the band “Cimorelli” which
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 was attracted to the handsome man behind the bar, but he didn’t seem to notice. He definitely remembers the second time she came around, though.
Lindsey & Nick met the “old fashioned” way – at a bar. It took a couple of months of crossing paths, though, before she finally gathered the courage to approach him. Lindsey borrowed a line from the song “Call Me Maybe?” which happened to be playing at the moment and
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 named Desirae and Andrew had a chance to get together. Funny how things work out, isn’t it? As Andrew tells it, “When I first saw
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 first encountered Joe, the mysterious, quiet man with the piercing blue eyes, at a Super Bowl party. He found her to be was unlike anyone
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 store aisle, when he picked up a package she dropped, led to a happy marriage and a new family together. Marena was attracted to his
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 found anywhere. We join the proceedings already in progress… Prosecution: We believe that the evidence will show beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused did
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 tubs, Bollywood and lots of pot? Well, this story has all of that. But mostly lots of pot. Serena & Jeff met at a music
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 world. It’s no wonder that it inspires romance in the hearts of so many. Zach’s proposal to his high school sweetheart Lindsay came on a
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 club in downtown Sac that night. And when that friend introduced her to Ryan, it was that positive energy that drew him to Amy. “Her
Love outdoor engagement sessions. This one is especially pretty in the flower gardens. Fabulous! We wish you a lifetime of happiness. Photos by Denise Apgar Photography
When Kayla & Christopher met, the attraction was instant. Kayla just had to meet the tall, handsome guy with the great tan and cute smile who showed up at the party. And once he looked her way, Christopher could tell that he had caught Kayla’s eye. It was obvious that
Congratulations Brenda Boyte & Darren Yan soon to be getting married! What cute photos in the heart of Sacramento. We wish you a lifetime of happiness! Photos by: Shelby Mousley Photography
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 is even a possibility! Jessica, a Korean martial arts instructor had a confidence, strength, and dedication to excellence that her student Nate could not help
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 a romantic brunch date up in Lake Tahoe, intending to pop the question on the way. He had it all planned out until it was
A beautiful day for an engagement session as you can see here with Jimmy & Julia. Congratulations and we wish you a lifetime of happiness. Photos by Chris Morairty Photography
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 knows that. You expect it at parties, at school, maybe even at work. But two people can connect anywhere, and when Luke met a beautiful
Fun with the family at this outdoor engagement session. Great way to include the kids and share the love. Photos by Chris Morairty Photography.
Old Sacramento is a great place for an engagement session. Marja & Matt found lots of scenic spots to capture their love. Congratulations! Photos by Chris Morairty Photography
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 came along and for the two of them, that was it. Short and sweet. Cynthia and Austin are pharmacists who happened to meet at an
Such chemistry between these two! Letting the love shine thru on the streets of Sacramento for this engagement session. Photos by Bucheli Photography
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 Park was the setting for a chance meeting that lead to an intervention of serendipity. Actually, this stop is not actually as mundane as it
Fun in the park! AJ & Nikki get playful in this Fall engagement session. And daughter makes three! Photos by Chris Morairty Photography
Such a beautiful engagement shoot from last Fall. Congratulations Adam & Nichol on your upcoming wedding. Photos by The Freckled Photographer
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 new privileges and responsibilities, and for adults, well, there is soon denial, and later acceptance…but that’s another story. Anyway, occasionally a birthday is extra special,
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 of their everyday job led to a beautiful story. It was late and Jackie was ready to call it a night, but the sound of
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, but not for Stephanie & John. They were the singers, not the customers, working at a job they both hated. But that brief bit of
San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts makes a dramatic backdrop suitable for this elegant couple, shot by Ranalla Photo & Films
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 date was dinner at Craft and Commerce, a hip gastropub where taxidermy and old books line the walls. This was followed by drinks at the
A romantic day at the coast and a bottle of wine made for a lovely day. Oh, and he popped the question! All captured to remind Lauren and Jeff of this day forever by Jeff Hall Photography
Little fun in the park with this engagement shoot! Once you add in the classic car, vintage! Congratulations Tommy & Ashley. We wish you a lifetime of happiness together. Photos by Chris Morairty Photography.
Chris Morairty Photography shot these lovebirds in a variety of country settings. Beautiful!
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 relationship had to survive much time spent apart, as Toni’s job as a chemical engineer took her to Venezuela while her true love, Eddie, stayed
Old Sacramento is a great backdrop for romantic engagement photos. Always a favorite for engaged couples. Images from Chris Morairty Photography.
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 to reconnect when Brittany was in graduate school in Fresno and Aaron moved back home to study for an exam. At a bar in Fresno,
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 was a fiesta-themed housing event on the campus of California Baptist University in Riverside. Isaiah’s friends “volunteered” him to take a shot at the piñata.
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. He started a new job as a server where Hannah was working the hostess desk. Attracted to the cute brunette, Nick hung around the hostess
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 his ability to make her laugh, were instantly attractive. And he was the perfect height to match her 6-foot frame. Their love story began on
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 one another occasionally and a casual friendship followed. But this love story really starts in San Francisco. One of Danielle’s friends was celebrating her birthday
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 the year they met and became friends. Over the next three years that friendship would continue and deepen as they got to know each other.
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, but it certainly played a large role in their romance. In June 2015 Brent and Stephanie were on their first trip together to the most
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 the round. WEDDING THEME: Spring Time WEDDING COLORS: Bright Spring colors with slight emphasis on purple. WEDDING FLOWERS: Tulips of all kinds! THE MOST ROMANTIC
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 ago. It didn’t hurt that he loved her radiant smile and laugh that made him smile every time he heard it. For Katie, it was