Discussions from California Planning

Does anyone know of a wedding planner that is under $3k for full planning? It's so hard to find someone that isn't charging an arm & leg. Location: Los Angeles, CA Venue: Rolling Greens on...

Has anyone hired a ‘day of’ wedding planner? Additionally, do you know the average cost in California?

Hi there! Does anybody know of a good place to take pre-ceremony pictures in Sonoma, California? Preferably in Sonoma proper or Glen Ellen, but we just need a spot to do portraits before the ceremony...

Hello! I am looking to find a photographer in California who has experience photographing Plus Size brides. I also would love if they had some experience taking photos of people who wear glasses? Any...

Hi Everyone, I'm having the hardest time finding someone to do my hair and makeup. We are having 2 events, one in Berkeley, CA and the other in Bolinas, CA. I will need hair and makeup support on...

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a makeup artist. I’m getting married next year in the spring in Orange County, CA. Any recommendations?

We are big tequila fans and we're picky about our choices. Plus, it's cheaper to bring our own Alcohol. Any venues in mind?

Anyone know of outdoor venues in Southern California that allow the event to go on past 10 p.m? My family likes to party and a lot of outdoor venues end at 10 p.m 😭

Looking for a so cal day of coordinator for next May! Any recommendations!?

Any recommendations on a small Lake Tahoe are wedding? Around 25 people.

I’d like to take on his last name and I was hoping to change my middle name. My middle name is my mothers name and she’s never been around so I’d really like to get rid of it. I don’t see an option to...

Hello, my question for brides is, has anyone who contracted with WedgeWood Weddings been able to get a refund? We contracted with Wedwood Weddings in Ca for our wedding which is scheduled for...

Hi there, Back in Jan 2020 I hired a catering company called "Feast Catering" based in Santa Rosa, CA to cater my wedding. Covid hit, it was postponed a year. When California opened back up and I...

Hello I'm getting married on October 16th i still need my dress to be altered and I'm going to David's bridal tomorrow and i heard they charge a lot of alterations does anyone know of a good place...

Hey there! I am having the most difficult time picking my wedding venue. I am torn between two venues both in San Diego. Option One is Britt Scripps Manor which is an old victorian house in downtown...

Anyone planning on having their wedding there soon or live there are you worried about this fire? My wedding is supposed to be there October 2nd and idk if I should cancel or postpone?

Hello we are searching for locations that are under $3,000 for ceremony and reception in Southern California with no luck. Anyone know of a venue/Airbnb/vrbo?

Has anyone done a DIY wedding and just rented out an Airbnb? Also I am in southern CA so if anyone has recommendations I would really appreciate them.

My husband and I were supposed to get married in October 2020 but had to postpone our wedding to October 2021 due to COVID. We invited 100 guests - is that too much? The ceremony will be outdoors but...

How is the weather like in May during a outdoor ceremony? The start time for our venue is 6pm but we fear with daylight savings it will get dark a little early and won't have time for photos...