What have Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and other fairytales taught us? That we are princesses just waiting to be swept off our feet, of course! Is there a better way to marry our prince charming than at a castle?! Maybe, but why would you do that when Preston Castle is available and has received the Diamond Bridal Gallery stamp of approval?

Okay, so it might be a little odd that this venue is glorified by its sold out Ghost Tours. And so what if once upon a time it used to be a reform school for delinquent juveniles! There is still a romantic essence to these 230 acres located in Ione, California. Not to mention that the Preston Castle Foundation is looking for donations to contribute to the restoration of this hundred year old building.

Your wedding could be part of California history just by letting this 46,000 square foot venue be the dream location for your wedding day. Celebrate with as many of your friends and family as you would like, because, let’s face it, there is room for everybody within these historic walls. Plus, you and your guest can stay on the property too.

It only takes a little planning to get things going. Contact Preston Castle today to start planning a royal wedding of your very own at this one of a kind venue located in Amador County.

Need more convincing? Let these photos from a recent photo shoot featuring a Diamond Bridal Gallery gown be your muse.

Are you planning a wedding, or are you helping someone plan theirs? You should mark your calendar to save the date for Sunday March 11th, from 11 am to 2 pm. Hannibal’s Catering  and Garden Pavilion hosting a Wedding Open House that day, and you are invited. The Ballroom will be arranged with different set-ups and flowers, so you can see several different things at one time.  Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served,  so you can taste their quality and experience their excellent service.

We hope to see you here.

Sacramento Garden Pavilion / 5640 Dudley Blvd, Sacramento, CA .

Please call to RSVP (916) 387-8759 

“Wine Country Couture” Bridal Editorial Shoot
Photographer: Gene Kosoy  www.genekosoy.com
Makeup and hair: Penney Do (A-list Makeup)
Bridal Gowns: Diamond Bridal Gallery www.diamondbridalgallery.com
Florist: Chelsea Bowman, Belle Fine Flowers www.bellefineflowers.com
Models: Ting Zhuang, Saad Qureshi, Dilpreet Virk
Jewelry: Deco Belle
Venue: Madrona Mannor, Armida Winery

Your honeymoon is the vacation that starts your marriage. What better way to relax after all of the wedding pressures is over then to plan a vacation together! Your honeymoon is a time for you to enjoy each other, reflect on the special events that just look place and discuss your future plans and dreams.

Ships and Trips is a professional travel agency that can save you a lot of time, headaches and money. They will be willing to work with your budget and ideas. They can offer valuable information on currency exchange, passports and immunizations if you’re traveling abroad, as well as, helpful hints to what to pack according to your destination.

After you’ve chosen your destination, sit back and let the Ships and Trips Travel do the rest. They will make all of the necessary arrangements for you from airline to cruise to hotel reservations. All you have to do is pack and be ready to enjoy some rest and relaxation.

For more information and book your honeymoon call us today 1(877)347.9092 or visit at www.shipsandtripstravel.com

 Diamond Bridal Gallery held an Open House to celebrate their first annual Bride of the Year on March11, 2010. The event featured some of the area’s most renowned wedding professional who demonstrated their incredible talents at the Open House. The guests at the event were treated to a delicious spread provided by award winning Hannibal’s Catering.

  Hannibal’s offered a mouth watering array of hors d’oeuvres and deserts including wraps and chocolate covered fruit. The Hannibal’s table quickly became a favorite conversation topic amongst guests at the event. “The food is delicious, but what really stands out is the beautiful way in which the food is exhibited” said Irina Atkins. With over twenty years of experience, the professionals from Hannibal’s quickly arranged an aesthetically pleasing display which included glass blocks and lights to complement the food.

  Hannibal’s Catering is a trusted business in the Sacramento region, with a proven track record of success. Hannibal’s has been voted Best Wedding Caterer in Sacramento for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 with over 121,000 votes by the KCRA 3 A-list. The company is also the Sacramento News & Review -Best Wedding Caterer for the years 06, 07, 08 and 2009. Most recently the caterer became Wedding Wire’s 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Best Catering Company.

  Perhaps the truest testament of the caterer’s quality are the thousands of loyal customers who use Hannibal’s Catering repeatedly for their events. Hannibal’s offers wedding menus for all budgets and needs. Their commitment for customer satisfaction allows couples to request modified versions of the menus to accommodate their taste. Their talented staff of wedding planners helps each couple to create their ideal menus. Hannibal’s assures that your wedding day food is perfect by offering 100% satisfaction guarantee and a promise that they will not run of food for the duration of your event.

Hannibal’s contact info: weddings@hannibalscatering.com or call  24/7 at (916) 638-4363. http://www.hannibalscatering.com