Discussions from California Planning

I’m based in NorCal and it would be helpful to have support in socal

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I and my fiancé have decided to get married in February 2023 at Santa Barbara. Any one please suggest of places that do small weddings of about 15-20 guests. Good places to stay? Good event rental...

Hello I am looking to have my wedding sometime next year in the summer time preferable but having trouble finding a venue I like that fits my budget. I want to try to spend 30K or less for a 100-150...

Hi Brides to be! I am having a hard time finding the right glam squad for my wedding in April 2023. Any suggestions of a company or solo artists that do wedding in Orange County, CA?? I am looking...

Hi there! Just curious if there are any brides who have done or considered a June wedding in Paso Robles CA? I am wondering what your thoughts were as far as weather and if it was too hot. We are...

Hello, Is there anyone who got married in May in Southern California? Or attended a wedding in May? What was the weather like on your wedding day? Our venue would be 15-20mins from the beach in Orange...

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...