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Rara Avis anyone?
Kendall, on April 27, 2018 at 9:45 PM

If any of you have been on Pinterest I’m sure you’d seen the float ethereal dresses that the Etsy store called Rara Avis makes? Has anyone who is a size bigger than 4 purchased one of their dresses?...

Ja Magana, Apr 10, 2020 4 194
Kristi
June 2020 wedding cancellation policy
Kristi , on April 3, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Hi ladies! I was wondering if anybody has been given back their security deposit if the venue HAS to cancel due to guidelines regarding no gatherings? Or have the venues been only asking you to...

Gina, Apr 9, 2020 3 118
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Courthouse vs city hall.
Monica, on March 25, 2020 at 1:57 PM

I feel a little confused. Most courthouses do officiate/host wedding ceremonies but not most city halls right? Im having trouble finding information online. My city is small but we have a new city...

Jo, Apr 8, 2020 8 188
Janet
Covid-19 weddings
Janet, on March 24, 2020 at 3:54 AM

My wedding is on 5/9/20 I had everything ready. But this virus is ruining everything. I am so stressed out I don’t want to postpone it because they don’t have many dates available and it doesn’t work...

Renee, Apr 6, 2020 14 492
Jeneique
Help finding a ceremony in Los Angeles
Jeneique, on April 4, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Hi Beautiful Brides and Brides to be ! I need some help with planning a simple wedding ceremony for my fiancé’s parents . We don’t want to spend a lot of money at all . We want it super simple , like...

Ocbride2019, Apr 5, 2020 1 387
Jessica
Marriage license Los angeles
Jessica, on March 31, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Hi, Is there a way to still pick up marriage license?

Jessica, Mar 31, 2020 4 210
Amena
Hair and Makeup?
Amena, on March 29, 2020 at 4:46 AM

Hello All!!!! Would really appreciate some advice! I’m trying to look for a place in Orange County that would be able to do all my bridesmaids and me in my budget, around $500-600, for hair and...

Ocbride2019, Mar 30, 2020 5 467
Crystal
Our Wedding on May 16, 2020
Crystal, on March 23, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Good afternoon I was wondering how couples that are getting married in April and in May 2020. How is your venue helping out. With this Covid 19 going around my Venue will not give me a answer not...

Crystal, Mar 29, 2020 6 211
Pattie
Old town sacramento
Pattie, on February 13, 2020 at 11:26 AM

Hey brides! I am getting married in Old town sacramento and was curious if anyone has scoped out good photo areas for wedding photos. Our groomsmen and bridesmaids will be taking photos early before...

Misty, Mar 29, 2020 3 73
Hannah
Black Makeup Artists Norcal
Hannah, on March 29, 2020 at 1:48 AM

Does anyone know of any black/ African American makeup artists in San Jose, Santa Cruz area? I’m having a hard time finding someone.

Laura, Mar 29, 2020 1 450
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May 29th 2020 Wedding - Coronavirus
Lauren, on March 18, 2020 at 10:18 PM

We are set to get married on 5/29/20 in Lake Tahoe. Is anyone already thinking about postponing? We really want to keep the date because it’s our 6 year anniversary. We are thinking of holding off...

Anais, Mar 27, 2020 1 73
Tammy
24 Carrots wedding cancellation due to Coronavirus
Tammy, on March 25, 2020 at 3:03 PM

My daughter is supposed to be getting married at a venue owned by 24 Carrots. How has 24 Carrots been to work with for people who have already had to cancel or postpone their wedding?

Jo, Mar 27, 2020 2 236 1
Mylei
Cocktail hour reception food??
Mylei, on March 22, 2020 at 3:35 PM

I am getting married July 10, 2021 and want to offer single serve little party foods during cocktail hour. Does anyone know of any vendors who offer this in the Menifee/Temecula area in CA?

Jo, Mar 25, 2020 3 129
Mady
Venue finding hardships
Mady, on March 21, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Hello, I live in Long Beach California. I'm having a hard time finding a venue that either lets me bring my own food or is Under $7000. My fiancee and I would love to have our wedding outdoors...

Karla, Mar 24, 2020 9 389
Amy
May 9 Reschedules?
Amy, on March 19, 2020 at 9:50 AM

Are any other May 9 brides rescheduling their weddings? That date is technically right after the 8 week mark on no gatherings of 50+ people, but we just worry people won’t come. If you are changing...

Ellen, Mar 24, 2020 7 267
Ali
Wedding venues
Ali, on March 17, 2020 at 10:54 PM

I’m having trouble finding an affordable venue in socal that is in my price range. (trying to stay under $5k) I am looking for an outdoor venue that allows outside catering Any recommendations?...

Jo, Mar 24, 2020 2 369
LaToya
Bel-air Bay Club (chicken Dishes) Help!
LaToya, on March 16, 2020 at 8:25 PM

CALLING ALL BRIDES WHO'VE HAD BEL AIR BAY CLUB AS THEIR VENUE!! My FH and I are sooo excited that we get to have the wonderful BABC in Los Angeles as our venue backdrop. With that said we are trying...

Jo, Mar 24, 2020 1 105 1
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Looking for a venue
Mariam, on March 14, 2020 at 6:27 AM

Hello i would like to ask for help, i’m looking for a venue for 35 guests max , around LA and orange county. Any places you recommend

Jo, Mar 20, 2020 3 436
Kaila
Low Cost Alternatives
Kaila, on February 17, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Hey All, My fiancé and I have been saving cash for our wedding for years now. We don’t make huge incomes so the amount saved isn’t a ton, but it’s enough to where if we split it in half we could get...

Kaila, Mar 19, 2020 5 572
Allie
Hair for Bride (San Francisco area)
Allie, on March 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM

I’m finding it extremely difficult to have someone come and do just my hair, it seems like there’s always a minimum of 4-5 services that need to be booked. I completely understand it needs to be worth...

Gen, Mar 19, 2020 2 232
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