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Amanda
Couples getting married on August 31, 2019 in California
Amanda, on August 15, 2018 at 6:18 PM

Hello date twins!!! 8-31-2019 Where is everyone getting married? How’s wedding planning? Looking forward to hearing from my date twins!!

Jennifer, May 15, 2019 20 202
Kristen
Malibu rehearsal dinner suggestions?
Kristen, on May 1, 2019 at 11:17 PM

Hi all! Our date is October 5, 2019 in Malibu. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to have a rehearsal dinner?

Jenna, May 3, 2019 5 91
Alicia
What does $35,000 really get you in California?
Alicia , on September 6, 2018 at 4:29 PM

My FH and I have been engaged for 1 month and as you can imagine, I’ve looked at 100000 venues so far. We are estimating our budget to be $35,000 (I really don’t want to go over) but I’m...

Kristen, May 1, 2019 27 7,304 1
Samantha
Los Angeles Budget Breakdown?
Samantha, on March 7, 2019 at 7:34 PM

Hi everyone! I'm looking to get married in the LA area, and wondering how other people have budgeted given the costs here. Did you spend most of your budget on the venue? What about music? I'm finding...

Dulce, Apr 29, 2019 8 2,715 1
Alexandra
San Francisco Rehearsal Dinner Suggestions
Alexandra, on April 17, 2019 at 10:47 PM

Hi Everyone! Any suggestions for rehearsal dinner options in San Francisco, preferably in the Financial District-ish area that can hold around 50 people? Thanks!

Alexandra, Apr 18, 2019 2 68
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Wedding rehearsal dinner in San Jose
Amceh, on April 16, 2019 at 1:09 AM

Hi, Any recommendation for wedding rehearsal dinner restaurants in San Jose? I would like something outside with lights. About 25 people and semi private area.

Clíodhna, Apr 17, 2019 1 263
Pattie
Northern California Wedding Venues
Pattie, on March 12, 2019 at 7:50 PM

So I am on the hunt for an affordable wedding venue outdoors! Whole budget for the wedding is 10k. Any suggestions or surrounding areas to look?

Angelia, Apr 4, 2019 5 228
earias
California brides - who is your hair and makeup artist?
earias, on November 15, 2018 at 2:10 PM

Have you found your hair and makeup artist (HMUA)? Or, if you're already married who did you use? Share who you used or plan to use so those brides who are still searching can get some ideas. I used...

AdventuresofRobinHed, Mar 27, 2019 22 538
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Anyone know any la stores for plastic dinnerware?
Lorri, on March 21, 2019 at 8:23 PM

My daughters and I are going to the Garment District in Los Angeles next week, dress shopping. I thought we could maybe look down there for inexpensive white plastic dinner plates that look nice. Does...

Lorri, Mar 21, 2019 5 93
Renée
Outdoor wedding and the weather forecast
Renée, on March 16, 2019 at 10:10 AM

Hi- I’m getting married in a week! i can’t stop looking at the forecast and it’s driving me nuts. So far it’s 65 degrees and partly sunny then 20% chance of rain in the evening. Everything is planned...

Renée, Mar 20, 2019 2 141
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Disneyland engagement photos
Lauren, on December 12, 2018 at 10:56 AM

Hello. Has anyone does engagement photos at Disneyland ? I live in Vegas and everything here is gritty and ugly and the state parks charge a $200 fee for a camera which is ridiculous....

Sabrina, Feb 22, 2019 11 267
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Eloping Orange County, ca
Jennifer, on February 7, 2019 at 2:16 AM

We want to elope. Preferably just me, him, the officiant, and a photographer. We plan to elope in or around Orange County and honeymoon on Catalina. Anyone have any good ideas on locations we should...

Maggie, Feb 11, 2019 1 252
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Help with small (~15 guests) intimate wedding in Sacramento area
Jose, on January 27, 2019 at 3:22 AM

Hello everyone, I'm new to this website! Here's my situation: My wife and I are actually already legally married. We've been together for many years and at one point we were long distance because of...

earias, Jan 27, 2019 6 1,796
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Recommendations for small wedding ceremony locations
Karen, on January 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM

I'm looking for a small wedding ceremony location (10-15max guests) in socal. Other than our own backyard/house, was wondering if any one has any recommendations? I would prefer indoor locations as it...

Karen, Jan 25, 2019 9 121
Desiree
Looking for a bridal suite to rent in San Diego
Desiree, on January 24, 2019 at 3:54 PM

Are there places that let you rent out bridal suites to get ready in for a couple hours?

Desiree, Jan 24, 2019 429
Clarissa
Finding a Ceremony Only Venue
Clarissa , on January 19, 2019 at 5:08 AM

Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone knew where I could book a ceremony only venue. My fiancé and I are getting married next year and we have a big guest list so we’re having our reception at a...

Jayla, Jan 21, 2019 4 2,253
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How do i look up a list of on base wedding venues
Molly, on January 17, 2019 at 11:56 AM

I'd like to get married on a military base, but there seems to be no way way of searching where there are bases with wedding/reception accommodations. We're trying to do this in or near Monterey, CA....

Maggie, Jan 17, 2019 2 884
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Cold sparklers and dancing on the clouds?
Tram, on December 25, 2018 at 11:35 AM

Im planning to get married next year on June 29,2019. Im looking for the place that do fountain sparklers ( cold fireworks? And dancing on the clouds effects. Do you know any place that have those...

Maggie, Dec 27, 2018 1 930
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Bridal Suite in San Francisco?
Summer , on October 29, 2018 at 1:42 PM

We are having our wedding in Golden Gate Park in October 2019 and there is nowhere in the park to get ready. Does anyone have any suggestions for Bridal Suites or something similar in SF? I know the...

Realynn, Dec 18, 2018 4 602
Mika
Northern California Elopement/intimate Wedding
Mika, on November 28, 2018 at 6:52 PM

Hey, everyone! I'm finally beginning to plan, and it's so incredibly daunting. Is anyone on here familiar with the Bay Area? We just moved here, so I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out how to find...

Mika, Nov 29, 2018 2 246 1
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