Discussions from California Planning

I realize that this is very specific, but I'm having a hard time finding any additional information on this recreation center. I reached out to local a rental company about lighting and they don't...

Looking for suggestions/referrals for Sonoma vendors: VideographerFloristHair stylistMakeup artistWedding entertainment

Hi - I live in California and my husband and I are having trouble finding out how to change my daughter’s last name as my last name was changed after we got married last October. The issue is that I...

Hi everyone! We're getting married August 12, 2023 outside San Diego, CA. I'm struggling to find a videographer that I like. Has anyone had a videographer they would recommend? Happy to look at people...

I am newly engaged and already stressed about the finances/planning of a wedding. I've been hearing about all inclusive weddings and wanted to hear from those who've had them done before. Are they...

Does anyone know what is a customary amount for a down payment for a photographer? Are there any state laws that put limitations of what they can ask for? My photographer cost $4,000 & he...

Hello! My fiancé and I are struggling to find an affordable wedding venue in SoCal (preferably Orange County or LA). We really want to keep our wedding budget to be $20k at most for a wedding...

Hi! We are planning to walk into the Santa Barbara express courthouse wedding tomorrow -- there's no appointment necessary. Has anyone done this and how long does it take? Thanks any help would be...

Hello, I’m planning my wedding somewhere in Southern California. Is there any Bilingual Church Ceremonies or MC’s that you’ve came across??? Thank you in advance!

Does anyone have great success stories with their makeup artist and hair stylists for their wedding or engagement photos in the OC area? Just bridal though. I thought it best to first hear it from...

Hi guys! We are having a backyard wedding in October. We don't have a very big budget. Can anyone recommend an affordable catering company, DJ and table and chair hiring? Thanks!!xx

Hi I’m in the Bay Area and I decided to work with a custom dress shop in SF that doesn’t offer alterations. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to find a wedding dress alterations shop? I’ve...

Hello Everyone! I am looking for an all inclusive wedding venue in the Los Angeles/ Southern California area. I prefer not to go past the Huntington Beach area (so going towards the San Diego area is...

Hi, everyone! I’m looking for florist recommendations in the Ventura County, California area. My colors are cobalt and Blush, my bridesmaids dresses will be blue, so I’m thinking mostly light...

Is there a way to create a QR code for rsvp’s

Hello! My fiancé and I are getting married in Sonoma County. Because of the noise ordinance we have to leave our venue at 10pm but we want to keep the party going! We aren’t from the area. So does...

Who are your vendors? Do you have a venue booked yet or still looking?

Hello!! Super excited to have found this forum because I am at a loss! I'm looking to do a micro wedding (eloping) of 20 guests, no bridesmaids or groomsmen. Does anyone in socal have any venue...

If anyone can recommend a hair stylist, I need one for a few of my bridesmaids & my mother.