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Madaline
Recommend a Photographer Socal Area
Madaline, on April 26, 2021 at 1:15 AM

Hello Everyone! I am getting married next year and I really want to find a photographer who has photographed a healthy amount of people with Glasses. My Fiancé and I both will be wearing glasses, we...

Ocbride2019, Apr 26, 2021 1 552
Richa
bridal shower restaurant
Richa, on April 10, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Please give list of places to have a bridal shower in Orange County. Much appreciated.

Richa, Apr 24, 2021 5 536
Felicia
Update: New California wedding reception guidelines posted!
Felicia, on April 2, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Here they are! Updated 4/2/21

Felicia, Apr 21, 2021 19 1,400 3
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Los Angeles bridal shower
Lisa, on April 13, 2021 at 5:39 PM

Hello! I’m planning a bridal shower for my friend in Los Angeles and am stumped. 10ish people, semi private area preferable outdoors. Somewhere between Santa Monica and downtown preferably. Looking to...

Lynnie, Apr 15, 2021 1 902
Fadia
Ethereal Gardens - Trademark Venue
Fadia, on April 9, 2021 at 1:01 AM

Hi! Considering Ethereal Gardens as a wedding venue. Any advice? They only have January open, so I’m a little worried about it being cold at night in the tented pavilion. Thoughts?

Lynnie, Apr 12, 2021 1 867
Fadia
Callaway Winery Wedding
Fadia, on April 9, 2021 at 12:59 AM

Has anyone gotten married at Callaway Winery in Temecula? Curious were you bothered at all by the tasting room guests? Any advice if I go with them?

Lynnie, Apr 12, 2021 1 494
Melissa
Step in the right direction.
Melissa, on April 6, 2021 at 4:44 PM

We're not in the clear yet. But it's a sign of hope. (If you're in California you know there is a push to recall Gavin Newsom. I request people leave those comments at the door and enjoy the sign of...

Christina, Apr 6, 2021 4 277
Richa
Bridal Shower Ideas in Orange County
Richa, on April 5, 2021 at 11:10 PM

I’m practically figuring out my Bridal shower. Please let me know what are some amazing locations to have a bridal shower.

Richa, Apr 6, 2021 4 1,097
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Summer 2021 Los Angeles Brides
Angela, on March 5, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Hi Brides! I was hoping to get some advice my wedding is scheduled for August 28,2021 in LA, which is one of the strictest area. Currently the hotel said they are not allowing any wedding or...

Angela, Apr 6, 2021 18 1,481 3
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Wedding Reception at the Ahwahnee Hotel in July - December of 2021
Emily, on April 5, 2021 at 11:28 PM

Does anyone have a wedding ceremony and/or reception scheduled between July - December at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park? If yes, were you informed that your ceremony and/or reception...

Emily, Apr 5, 2021 407
Theadra
Socal Brides (san Bernardino , Ventura, Riverside and San Diego County)
Theadra, on December 28, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Hello Beautiful Brides, Sorry to exclude LA ( I know they're super strict there) and I live in Socal, so it is relatable. But feel free if you live in other parts of California to chime in. I was...

Emily, Apr 3, 2021 25 1,633
Ruth
Socal Wedding
Ruth, on April 2, 2021 at 2:13 PM

My fiancé has a friend who's offering to let us use his ranch in Riverside county for our wedding. We're planning on doing a spring wedding either in March or April, so I want a nice green wedding......

Felicia, Apr 2, 2021 1 590
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In need of a wedding coordinator for the day of..
Daiisy, on March 29, 2021 at 11:52 PM

Hi everyone! I live in LA County and I am currently looking for a wedding coordinator that will coordinate and take control from the moment I get ready till reception. I am looking for a bilingual...

Nicole, Apr 1, 2021 2 701
Holly
All Inclusive Venue on a Budget? Go!
Holly, 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 1,685
Haylie
Honeymoon ideas ?
Haylie, on March 28, 2021 at 10:56 AM

My fiancé and I never planned on taking a honeymoon since we were going to just save the money for house repairs and what not. However, my parents were generous enough to let us use their timeshare so...

Lynnie, Mar 31, 2021 1 601
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Norcal Reception only venue under $1500
Summer, on March 27, 2021 at 7:23 PM

My fiancé and I are eloping pretty soon here and are planning on throwing a party with all our friends and family (~125 people) in 2022. My problem is we are looking for a venue under $1500 and...

Lynnie, Mar 29, 2021 3 838
Joara
April 2021 wedding Help!!!
Joara, on December 15, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Hello Brides, I am stuck! We were originally April 2020 couple, then we moved to August 2020 (thinking this whole COVID thing would blow over by then). WE WERE WRONG!!!! Now as we approach 2021, I am...

Zara, Mar 28, 2021 8 807 1
shaina
postponing again maybe
shaina, on February 20, 2021 at 11:54 AM

Hi brides ! I had to postpone my wedding from last year to this year because of covid. I paid everything cash without help from parents or anyone else and I am scared to lose all that money since most...

Zara, Mar 28, 2021 2 237
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How many couples have been screwed over by their Venue?
Mother Of The Bride, on March 17, 2021 at 9:44 PM

Spring/Summer Covid Couples beware! Do not give more money to the venues! I expressed to our well respected venue my fears on giving more money. I can no longer postpone due to personal reasons. We...

Zara, Mar 27, 2021 6 505
Jessica
Outdoor Reception
Jessica, on March 26, 2021 at 5:51 AM

Hello everyone! Due to Covid I’ve postponed my wedding 3 times already and is now set to be on September 11, 2021. I originally had a guest count of 400 but that has completely changed and has been...

Lynnie, Mar 26, 2021 3 615
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