Discussions from California Planning

We are taking our engagement photos on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend and we're trying to come up with a spot. I'm waiting to hear back from my photographer for ideas but I'm wondering if anyone...

Anyone knows cheap venues around SoCal? I’ve been checking out the Venue Vendor in this app, just want to know if you guys know anywhere else that’s cheaper but didnt make it on their list.

I know a post like this has already gone up, but I'm looking to get some more information. Im trying to find a way to hire a food truck for our rehearsal dinner but have had a hard time finding out...

Hey, to all my Northern CA peeps: who are you using for photography/videography? I know this is an important choice, as photos/video are forever. I'm scared that I'll get sub-par quality or that I'll...

Planning on eloping at SF City Hall in January..but I have a couple questions. In regards to the marriage license: I know we can get our license a different day than the ceremony, but can we get our...

This question is ONLY for people who live in CALIFORNIA and got married in Hawaii. I want to take my FH's last name, but according to the State of California I have only 30 days after our marriage to...

Hello! Has anyone had experience with a good company that rents giant lawn games for weddings? I’m in the Los Angeles (Pasadena) area. thsnk you!

Hi Ladies, I’m researching restaurants for my friend’s RD who is getting married in mid-January 2019. I don’t know the Fresno (CA) area that well, so I was hoping to get some help from the community!...

Hi Brides! I will be getting married August 18, 2018 in Redondo Beach, CA. Who else will be sharing this day with me? Super excited

I'm in the planning stage of getting average costs of DJs, Photographers, and Videographers. My wedding will be in Central California (SLO County). My question is, how much did you FBs pay for your...

My fiancé and I are really wanting a venue at a winery in Napa, CA. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Most venues I find online are hotels or country clubs, but we are really looking for winery as we...

Hello all! I am hoping to get recommendations for a hair and make-up artist who specializes in SF City Hall weddings or is close to SF City Hall. I have seen some H&MU artists who do city hall...

Hi! Does anyone know if some master list of L.A.-area wedding dress trunk sales, sample sales, and pop-ups are happening this summer/fall? My favorites so far are Grace Loves Lace and BHLDN, but I...

Is there any venue that has a similar look and feel to Haiku Mill in Maui? Looking for something with an indoor but outdoor feel with a lush green look. Love the Old European feel of Haiku Mill mixed...

Hi! My fiancé and I are planning on having our actual wedding in a few years, but we both want to get legally married before then. He’s a Mexican citizen working in the US and I’m a British student....

Hi All! I’ve been searching hard for a photographer who ALREADY LIVES in the Bay Area to shoot an elopement. Someone with nice photoshop presets who I can count on to give me the same consistent look...

Hi all! My FH and I are planning a more extravagant trip for our 1 year anniversary, but going to be taking somewhat of a mini-moon right after the wedding. Would love to have any ideas fellow CA...

Is anyone getting married at Nestldown this year? How are you working with all of their vendor rules? Flower girls, guests & drinking, "pukage" fee, etc.?

Hey Everyone! My Fiance and I are using our venue’s in-house caterer for our reception dinner but my family would like to incorporate some Chinese traditions since we aren’t having it at a traditional...

Hi everyone, im getting married in 2018 and im looking for oversized 5ft marquee letters to rent to put near the dance floor. were having a outdoor reception under twinkle and bistro lights. im having...