Cocktail hour is a multi-function part of wedding day as it allows for guests to socialize while the newlyweds can take golden hour photos together. As the name implies, the cocktail hour is about a full hour and can feel a bit boring unless there are elements that engage guests. Here are some of the […]

We had the honor of planning a surprise birthday for Lisa last year where Thierry proposed so when they came to us asking us to plan their intimate wedding we were SO excited. The couple prioritized a few things; elegance, their picturesque backyard view of the Pacific Ocean, and their dear friends and family. The […]

June 21st, the first day of summer, is quickly approaching which means that weddings are turning up the heat. Here are some of the wedding trends we anticipate seeing a lot all over our social media feeds this summer. Creative Dance Floors Make the dance floor the focal point in your reception! In the past […]

Kristina and Matthew came to me wanting a romantic destination wedding with a gorgeous garden setting. With this in mind, I knew to recommend Franciscan Gardens in Orange County. We toured Franciscan Gardens with Kristina’s mom and she fell in LOVE. She knew it would be perfect for Matthew & Kristina. The cool November day […]

Planning weddings professionally comes with lots of experience in reducing stressful mishaps. Your wedding should allow you to soak up all the great elements you dreamed of. Here are a few wedding planner secrets to help keep the big day stress-free. Hire a Wedding Planner This may seem a no-brainer, but invest in a wedding […]

Shortly after getting engaged, Natalie and John knew they wanted a romantic getaway for their dream Laguna Beach Destination wedding. Traveling far from their home state of Texas, they were excited to be celebrating at the beautiful Montage in Laguna Beach. This couple wanted to have a fun-filled weekend with their guests. The wedding began […]

If there’s one thing that leaves your guests raving about your wedding, it’s the food. Everyone is as happy as their stomach is, so you want your guests to be well fed. Weddings have long hours so having delicious food around every corner is necessary. After dinner service, you may have a few hours of […]

Acacia and Cory got married at The Ranch Laguna Beach and it was stunning. When dreaming up the design for their wedding day we focused on the beautiful surroundings as inspiration. Their wedding took place in October and we had all the feels for Fall. The design focused on warm colors and natural textures! Take […]

Are you wanting a classic + timeless wedding this year in 2023? Well, we’ve got some tips for you! Everyone loves a gorgeous clean design that you can look back on 20 years from now and still be in AWE. We obviously love trends, colors and all of the other options but truth be told […]

We LOVE dogs and love when you have your dog in your wedding! Firstly, if you want your pup present on wedding day be sure your venue allows this before booking your venue. If your pup is unable to be present because its not allowed or because you have a destination wedding, don’t worry they […]