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Honeymoon
Briana, on November 21, 2021 at 11:15 PM

Any suggestions on fun spots in California for a honeymoon?

Jessica, Jan 23, 2022 4 53
Kaytee
Anyone else told by caterers/vendors that they're not sure if they can execute due to labor shortages and inflated prices on ingredients?
Kaytee, on January 19, 2022 at 1:59 PM

I was told by a catering manager that they're not sure if they can commit to our wedding in October citing current "labor shortages" and "price hikes with ingredients". They would follow-up with us by...

Kaytee, Jan 20, 2022 2 32
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Small wedding sd
Janet, on January 16, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Hello all question for all the lovely San Diego peeps. Any recommendations on a beach/city view ( venue only ) budget friendly reception location? We are planning on going to SD for an elopement/micro...

Lynnie, Jan 18, 2022 1 120 1
Katryna
Engagement photo scenery
Katryna, on January 15, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Hello, our family lives in the bay area and we are visiting there in a few months to take engagement pictures. Does anyone have any good locations? If it helps we booked a venue for our wedding in...

Lynnie, Jan 18, 2022 1 55
Amyrrah
Issues with Wedgewood Weddings?
Amyrrah, on August 15, 2020 at 11:42 AM

Has anyone had any issues with Wedgewood Weddings during the pandemic? I’ve read so many articles of people who’s money was held hostage once their ceremony was canceled by Wedgewood. Wedgewood is...

Maria, Jan 18, 2022 5 2,089
Kylie
Secular officiant for elopement in Los Angeles!
Kylie, on December 6, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Hi brides! My fiance and I would like to elope one year to the date prior to our 'big wedding.' Does anyone have any recommendations for a non-denominational/secular officiant?

Orianna, Jan 13, 2022 5 135
Mercedes
Illusion Bridal in Whittier, California
Mercedes, on January 4, 2022 at 12:12 AM

Hi! Has anyone bought their wedding and/or bridesmaids dress or shopped at Illusion Bridal in Whittier, California? Was what your experience like?

Lynnie, Jan 5, 2022 1 40
Maria
Seeking affordable venues
Maria, on December 31, 2021 at 2:26 AM

Affordable venues for a Family involved Wedding in the Inland Empire.

Lisa, Dec 31, 2021 2 44
Angel
Glam Team
Angel, on December 16, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Does anybody know any good Hair and Makeup artists in LA? Recommendations? 😊

Lynnie, Dec 17, 2021 2 64
Guan
all inclusive wedding
Guan, on December 7, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Hi! can anybody recommend a venue that provides all inclusive packages for wedding, for the venue we wanted to stay at 20k for 150 pax. Our dream venue is one with a scenic view. Thank you so much

Lynnie, Dec 8, 2021 1 69
Benny
Pictures
Benny, on September 25, 2021 at 2:24 AM

If any of you guys are in SoCal and looking forward a photographer, check out @hollowandgrace on Instagram! Just got out pictures back and I’m obsessed!

Laura, Dec 3, 2021 5 82
Dshelle
2023 Brides
Dshelle, on May 29, 2020 at 6:41 PM

So everyone on here on my last comments told me that I should wait to start planning wedding my wedding day get closer. But my questions is why should I wait to start planning and looking at venues...

F S, Dec 3, 2021 13 743 1
Kylie
Los Angeles florals
Kylie, on November 18, 2021 at 4:54 PM

Does anyone have any recommendations for a florist in the Los Angeles area who can provide olive branches/leaves?

Lynnie, Nov 19, 2021 1 40
Angela
Venues
Angela, on October 14, 2021 at 8:22 PM

Does anyone happen to know of a beautiful outdoors (almost forest like) venue that’s reasonable in California?? Maybe ones that allow you to bring your own food (like food trucks) and bar.

Maddie, Nov 18, 2021 5 124
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Inland empire, ca
Briana, on April 11, 2021 at 11:15 PM

Anyone know of any great makeup artist and hair stylist in the riverside/inland empire area??

Theadra, Nov 13, 2021 10 147
Kaytee
Southern California Locals' experience with Top Catering for Chinese-vietnamese banquet receptions?
Kaytee, on November 2, 2021 at 12:58 PM

In a little bit of a pinch as to whether I should enter into a contract with Top Catering before their tasting in January of next year. Their catering manager said they are so busy with weddings...

Kaytee, Nov 11, 2021 2 255
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Makeup Artists in Los Angeles and surrounding cities
Jashante, on November 1, 2021 at 8:28 AM

Hi ladies, I'm looking for a black mua in Los Angeles or surrounding cities. I've been looking and I'm kind of having a hard time finding a good mua for me and my 7 bridesmaids. Most of the ones I'm...

Jashante, Nov 2, 2021 2 102
Kaytee
Experiences working with the venue and outside caterer for Asian banquet reception in la County/oc?
Kaytee, on October 10, 2021 at 11:56 AM

I'm planning a wedding next year and would love to see other people's more recent experiences working with a venue and outside caterer for weddings in the past 5 years or so. I plan on asking...

Kaytee, Nov 2, 2021 4 49
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Where to get married near sfo
Bob, on October 24, 2021 at 6:02 AM

Hi, My fiance and I are planning to get married in CA in the last week of May or April next year. We're from another country by the way and hence, do not know much about how it is to get married in...

Lynnie, Oct 25, 2021 1 52
Megan
East Bay - rain in the forecast on wedding day :(
Megan, on September 15, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Hi Everyone! Not really a question, just needed a space to vent! For weeks it's been nothing but sun in the forecast, now 4 days before our wedding on Sunday a 40% chance of rain comes in the...

Megan, Oct 20, 2021 8 133
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