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I’m a university administrator on the west coast with a love of history that I share my fiancé. Our wedding is going to be a simple affair with vintage... View More

I’m a university administrator on the west coast with a love of history that I share my fiancé. Our wedding is going to be a simple affair with vintage touches. We've postponed the party for now, but we're looking forward to a civil ceremony in the USVI this spring!

Happily married 🎉

March 14, 2021

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Holly
Has anyone used Couchwedd to have your wedding license notarized remotely instead of waiting in line at a county clerk’s office?
Holly in Planning, on August 23, 2020 at 12:39 PM

My fiancé and I are anticipating postponing our wedding, but our wedding date is our 10th anniversary and we would love to honor it by signing our marriage license and celebrating our marriage when we...

Theresa, Aug 17, 2021 12 431 2
Holly
All Inclusive Venue on a Budget? Go!
Holly in California Planning, on March 29, 2021 at 11:41 PM

Hi California Brides, my fiancé and I would like to plan a weekend wedding. Because we’ll be supplying welcome baskets, a welcome event, good-bye brunch, etc. we are trying to find an all inclusive...

Lynnie, Mar 31, 2021 2 738
Holly
Any Wedgewood Brides on Weddingwire?
Holly in California Planning, on July 30, 2020 at 2:32 AM

My fiancé and are so excited for our wedding at The Orchard through Wedgewood Weddings, but we’re concerned because our contract and their website say they are not rescheduling weddings unless they...

Kristi, Mar 15, 2021 26 762
Holly
Music for a Courthouse ceremony?
Holly in Wedding Ceremony, on August 29, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Hi Brides-and Wives! Has anyone had music or a musician at a courthouse ceremony? My FH and I are brainstorming ideas of how to legally get married on our 10th anniversary while postponing our larger...

Yasmine, Aug 29, 2020 3 85
Holly
Temecula with 70 guests or Las Vegas with 30?
Holly in California Planning, on August 16, 2020 at 1:24 AM

Hi COVID/California Brides! I need your expertise. My fiancé and I have been planning a three day, “destination” wedding for 70 of our family and friends in Temecula wine country in March of 2021. Our...

Stephanie, Aug 28, 2020 4 85
Holly
Has anyone asked their wedding guests to get tested for covid before the wedding? How did it go?
Holly in California Planning, on August 19, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Hi Brides! Our venue "can't guarantee" we'll be able to reschedule our March wedding, even if there is a mask mandate in the Spring. (They are postponing weddings while they are closed of course, but...

Tee, Aug 27, 2020 4 114 1
Holly
White Round Tables with a Black Chiffon Runner?
Holly in Style and Décor, on July 29, 2020 at 12:32 AM

Hi Brides, I’m having trouble finding an image that matches what I’m imagining in my head. Our tables and chairs are white, our charger plates are wood, our Thank You letters (which are going on each...

Lynnie, Jul 30, 2020 4 127
Holly
Alibaba-buy again or Buyer's regret?
Holly in Style and Décor, on June 8, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Hi Brides, I'm thinking of ordering glassware from Alibaba. Have you used this site before? Did you have a good experience?

Jacklyn, Jul 20, 2020 5 99
Holly
Night Time Wedding Send-off (sparkler Alternative)
Holly in Wedding Reception, on July 5, 2020 at 7:23 PM

Hi Brides! My venue doesn’t allow sparklers. Our ceremony and the reception are in the same garden property, so our send-off will be at the end of the night. I don’t think petals, leaves, and bubbles...

Martha, Jul 6, 2020 12 126
Holly
Music in Temecula Valley?
Holly in California Planning, on June 15, 2020 at 8:13 PM

Hi Brides! I’m looking for a flutist and pianist to play during our wedding in Menifee, CA. Any recommendations? Well wishes, Holly

Holly, Jun 21, 2020 2 26
Holly
Live Music in Temecula Valley?
Holly in California Planning, on June 17, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Hi Brides! I am looking for a flutist and pianist for our wedding at The Orchard in Menifee. I've only found estimates for solo artists, or entire bands. What is fair price range to be quoted for a...

Molly, Jun 18, 2020 2 27
Holly
Makeup and Hair in Temecula Valley?
Holly in California Planning, on June 15, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Hi Brides! I’m looking for a hair and makeup artist in Menifee. It’s important to me that the person who works with me, my mom, my sister, etc. has worked with Asian brides before. I’ve attached an...

Holly, Jun 17, 2020 4 54
Holly
Green Vintage-look Glassware?
Holly in Style and Décor, on June 5, 2020 at 12:54 PM

Hi Brides, I'm in the market for vintage-look glassware (or even better-polycarbonate!) in three different shades of green. I'm not particular about the shades. If you've seen anything like this...

Holly, Jun 11, 2020 4 81
Holly
Favorite Decor Store?
Holly in Style and Décor, on June 3, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Hi Brides, I'm starting to buy supplies for my wedding. The stores that have been the most helpful have been Koyal Wholesale, Tableclothfactory.com, and Jamali Garden. What are your favorites? What...

Nefetera, Jun 3, 2020 4 105
Holly
Weekend Wedding Brunch Alternative?
Holly in Parties and Events, on May 2, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Hi Brides! We are having an intimate weekend/destination wedding starting with a rehearsal, rehearsal lunch, and welcome wine hour the day before the wedding. I wanted to end the weekend with a...

Holly, May 3, 2020 4 550
Holly
Filipiniana for a Southern Californian Wedding
Holly in Wedding Attire, on April 11, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Hi Brides! I’m a first generation American, and I’ll be having a Filipino-American wedding ceremony to honor my family heritage. I would like my parents, ninongs and ninangs to wear Filipiniana. It’s...

Jo, Apr 24, 2020 1 70
Holly
Custom Envelope Lining for Southern California Bride-any References?
Holly in Planning, on March 27, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Hi Brides! I hope you all are well during these stressful times! Right now, I’m looking for vendor for custom envelopes like the one in the top picture, but with a picture of our venue (the bottom...

Holly, Mar 29, 2020 7 76
Holly
Winter Garden Formal Wedding (?)
Holly in Etiquette and Advice, on March 15, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Hi Brides! My wedding is this weekend in March of 2021. As you can see from the photo and review, it might be quite cold. (...at least it’ll be cold for Southern Californians with a high of 57...

Holly, Mar 16, 2020 2 106
Holly
Second Shooter-yes or no?
Holly in Planning, on February 6, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Hi Brides! Right now, my FH and I have a videography/photography package for our wedding in Temecula, CA. We have the opportunity to hire a second shooter. But should we? We are having a weekend away...

Holly, Feb 12, 2020 10 131
Holly
How to Camouflage Bricks at a Venue you and your fiancé love?
Holly in Style and Décor, on January 20, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Hi Brides! I’m hoping some of you have dealt with this before and/or have some ideas on how I can deal with the cinder blocks at our venue. We hate them! But we love everything else about the venue....

Holly, Jan 21, 2020 6 78
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