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Sarah
Los Angeles Brides! Budget friendly dress shopping?
Sarah, on June 24, 2020 at 4:22 AM

Planning a wedding is hard enough but on top of a global pandemic?! Whew. I’m at the phase of looking for my dress (~$700 and less) and I booked an appointment to look around David’s Bridal but...

Zenia, Jun 30, 2020 7 493
Sydney
San Diego wedding
Sydney, on June 29, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Is anyone having their wedding in San Diego in 2020? Our venue still has not reopened and we are scheduled for Sept 13th. Just curious if anyone has been able to confirm their wedding will be able to...

Lynnie, Jun 30, 2020 1 117
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Summer weddings in Ca-still moving forward?
Christine, on June 18, 2020 at 8:44 PM

We just got slapped with mask requirement at all times in CA. Also, receptions/celebrations/parties are still prohibited. I'm now worried to keep my date of August 22 only to find out we must wear...

Rebecca, Jun 29, 2020 19 763 1
Megan
California Brides
Megan, on May 5, 2020 at 10:53 AM

California Brides- can you share your current situation with your wedding date and the coronavirus? Are you postponing, cancelling, continuing as planned? I'm originally a May 30th bride, currently...

Joe, Jun 28, 2020 41 2,345 1
Molly
California Brides! Stage 3 is happening
Molly, on May 26, 2020 at 6:08 PM

I just wanted to make sure all of the California brides saw that Newsom has started stage three in most counties in California. Stage three includes "religious ceremonies" which include weddings. The...

Rre567, Jun 26, 2020 16 824
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August Brides
Stefanie, on June 17, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Hey everyone! Our wedding was sopposed to be 3/27/2020 and we postponed to 8/21/2020. We’re In cali but we are unsure if we will be re open by then. We have been together for almost 9 years and really...

Angel, Jun 25, 2020 11 559
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Covid-19 help! Postponing for 2021
Mel H, on June 3, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Hello Brides! I don't even know where to start but I wanted to get some insight and also vent to everyone who is in the same boat. For those of you who read this extremely long post, I really...

Erin, Jun 24, 2020 18 545
Alice
Frank question
Alice, on June 20, 2020 at 5:56 PM

Does any of the brides have problems with their venue? Like they cancel your original wedding and wouldn’t agree to refund your deposit, but keep insisting reschedule the date? We are in a position...

Teresa, Jun 24, 2020 4 374
Dulcena
Can you hire someone to get a marriage license for you?
Dulcena, on June 23, 2020 at 4:15 PM

I live in the Los Angeles area. Can you hire a person/business to get a marriage license for you? We hired a business to get our passports for us so we didn't have to stand in line and miss work. I've...

Melle, Jun 23, 2020 3 188
Sw1943
California Fall 2020 Brides
Sw1943, on June 5, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Hello! This question is specifically for CA brides since restrictions are still strong in most of the state. What have your wedding planners and venues been saying regarding September-November...

Jill, Jun 22, 2020 13 518 3
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An affordable venue
Sofie, on June 21, 2020 at 8:20 PM

We’re getting married on August 13, 2021 and are having some trouble finding an affordable venue in the Northern California region. Keep in mind that “affordable” for us would be less than 1k. (I know...

Molly, Jun 22, 2020 11 185 1
Holly
Music in Temecula Valley?
Holly, 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 79
Marissa
Weddings and masks - California
Marissa, on June 18, 2020 at 7:46 PM

I hate to bring up the topic about masks again, but I'm wondering if any brides who went along with their wedding these past few weeks/months encouraged the use of masks? Did you provide any? Did your...

Jei, Jun 20, 2020 12 1,231 2
Leeann
sept 2020 brides in california
Leeann, on April 20, 2020 at 11:18 PM

To all the brides concerned about being affected by COVID-19 in CA.. Just wondering what everyone is doing or everyone’s thoughts on where we stand for our planned weddings in September? Mine is on...

Leeann, Jun 20, 2020 7 436 1
Angelica
Backyard Wedding- Social Distancing
Angelica, on June 17, 2020 at 2:35 PM

I’m in Southern CA and currently masks are not required, but recommended. Our gyms are open, restaurants(but require a mask to get to your seat) places have live music with dancing happening. We were...

Lynnie, Jun 19, 2020 8 183
Paulina
Backyard Wedding
Paulina, on May 24, 2020 at 3:30 PM

My original plan was to get married in SF in a hotel, but with all this craziness I’m changing my plans and doing it in my backyard. I live on a Ranch, so backyard is kind of a misnomer. The wedding...

Molly, Jun 18, 2020 2 279
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help in desperate need for a reception space to rent!!!😫
Juliana, on June 4, 2020 at 3:02 AM

We have a ceremony spot in redondo beach but our reception spot just canceled on us and our wedding is August 15th. We have a taco lady and our own beer and wine and a Dj and a photographer and our...

Molly, Jun 18, 2020 3 90
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Reschedule due to Covid-19
Aliki, on June 12, 2020 at 12:39 AM

We were originally planned for May 1, 2020. We rescheduled for September 25, 2020. Now we have to reschedule again. The only two dates available for both our church and reception venue is either March...

Molly, Jun 18, 2020 4 275
Elisa
My 1st marriage to the most wonderful man, Christopher .
Elisa, on June 14, 2020 at 1:06 AM

Marrying my ONE true love of my dreams came true and we Chris and I, Elisabeth couldn't be any blissfully happier.

Molly, Jun 18, 2020 2 511
Holly
Live Music in Temecula Valley?
Holly, 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 70
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