Pasadena Real Wedding

Why They Went “Destination” For a couple whose story started in the City of Angels at a karaoke event in Little Tokyo
, a wedding that honored their beginnings just felt right. This, and the fact that the couple has many friends and family in the area, is what sparked Amy and Greg’s journey to the…

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5 Tips for Your Wedding Design

wedding arch

As a luxury event planner, one of the things I specialize in most for my clients is creating memorable event designs that are all about the details! If you have a vision in mind for your wedding day, keep in mind these 5 tips to bring your design to life with success! Start with a…

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A ‘Grande’ Gay Wedding in Cali

Some say “home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling.” That’s why we believe so many couples ultimately decide to return to that place of comfort for one of the most important days of their lives. This was the case for Ryan and Andrew who, despite living in Austin, Texas now, still call California “home.” “I…

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Real Catalina Island Elopement

Betsy and Kazu’s elopement on Catalina Island was a true testament to the power of love and the beauty of simplicity. The couple chose to forego the traditional big wedding and instead opted for an intimate ceremony on the stunning island off the coast of California. Their elopement was a reminder that sometimes, the most…

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Spirited Santa Barbara Wedding

Dreaming of a coastal California destination wedding? Anh and Larry have been there, done that, and are sharing their experience in hopes of inspiring and informing your planning process. From the start, a Santa Barbara ceremony with their closest friends and family from all over the nation (and world) was the only way the couple…

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Getting Married In a National Park

When they met in 2020, one of Jillian and Lorenzo’s first conversations was about their mutual love of desert landscapes. After getting engaged, the couple looked forward to a traditional wedding with loved ones included, but first, they made plans to commemorate their union with just the two of them surrounded by the awe of…

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La Jolla Real Wedding

Megan and Nicholas’s decision to tie the knot by the Pacific in La Jolla, CA (just outside of San Diego) was simple. They loved the location for its gorgeous weather year-round and for the opportunity to wed at La Valencia Hotel, also known as “The Pink Lady” for its warm color that gets enhanced by…

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San Juan Capistrano Real Wedding

There is little that compares to the comfort of home. That’s why, despite living in Chicago, Amy and Nicholas chose to do a destination wedding in the bride’s hometown of San Juan Capistrano, California. The setting also met the couple’s desire for an outdoor reception with a “garden-inspired” vibe, which would have been hard to…

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Pacific Palisades, California Wedding

A bride and groom share a kiss under a vibrant floral arch near the ocean, with colorful flowers and greenery surrounding them.

There’s something to be said for seeing something – or someone – you want and simply going for it! Chandler and Chet didn’t let the fact that they met on a group date (while with other people!) stand in the way of their instant chemistry. “I called my mom the night after our group date…

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5 Castle Wedding Venues in the U.S.

I’m sure at one point or another every little girl dreams of her perfect wedding day (I know I have.) From fantasizing about your dress to the flowers in your bouquet and the grand venue, chances are you have a clear vision of what we want our wedding to look like. With some couples yearning…

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