Socal Wedding on a Budget

View Quoted Comment I love brunch weddings! I have been to more brunch weddings than evening weddings and I have always enjoyed the brunch weddings. And they tend to be way cheaper as well

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Do a Google/Yelp search in Los Angeles or San Diego (whichever is closer to you) for wholesale florists. In L.A. for example there is an entire square mile or so of various shops that sell products at cost, everything from flowers to wedding dresses.

For Instagram, type in LosAngelesweddingphotographer or whatever vendor you want.

View Quoted Comment Oh cool! I’m from OC and currently live in Seal Beach.


What kind of budget are you realistically looking at? Have you looked at The Estate on Second in Santa Ana?
A few years ago, my brother had close to 500 people at his wedding. It was at Mon Amour Banquet in Anaheim. The outside doesn’t look amazing (it’s in the middle of a strip mall area), but inside was gorgeous! They had beautiful lush centerpieces. It definitely looked like an upscale ballroom reception you’d find in a hotel. It was multiple courses that included lobster (they chose traditional Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, but I think they have other options!). The venue also allowed them to bring in their own alcohol so they saved by buying it at Costco. I’m pretty sure they spent less than $45k. That included bride’s dress, hair, makeup, photographer, videographer, gelato vendor, late night taco truck, cake, photo booth, etc.

View Quoted Comment Do you know what vendors people used for those type of weddings?

View Quoted Comment Okay! Los Angeles is closer to me, where is that square mile you mentioned?

View Quoted Comment Oh woe that sounds really interesting I’ll make sure to check it out ❤️

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The Flower and Garment districts that are part of Santee Alley in downtown

View Quoted Comment Thanks!❤️❤️❤️