Expert Advice
The Tri-Valley of East Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is further inland than the East Bay: Bayfront. The communities of Livermore, Tracy, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Pleasanton are…
San Jose and the valley communities can get scorchingly hot in the summer with 100+ degree-days common in July and August. Meanwhile, coastal communities like Pacifica…
The weather generally stays cooler due to the coastal influence, even in the summer expect to have cool mornings and evenings, so outdoor weddings should take that into account…
Due to this weather, September and October are extremely competitive for booking an outdoor wedding venue. Expect fewer date and time selections and higher prices…
Hidden gems in the redwoods, along the coastline, or among the rolling hills can transport your wedding away from the energy of a city, but ensures that you’re close enough to…
Central Valley in Northern California runs right through the center of the state generally following Interstate 5, starting north of Sacramento in Chico…
Lake Tahoe is a world destination with its stunning blue water, lakeside views and lush surrounding forest. Visitors from all over flock to the area during winter…
There are fewer places more beautiful than Northern California’s Wine Country, which primarily includes the counties of Sonoma and Napa…
The Monterey and Carmel communities are smaller, especially Carmel, and so some resources might not be as readily available and hotels might not have as many rooms…
The Bayfront of East Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area, includes the communities along the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Alameda and Contra Costa counties, including Oakland…
It’s good to ask them to describe their style. Not a lot of people ask that, but it's a good sign when a videographer can verbalize it because then you can confirm what you saw…
After our Saturday venue visits, we headed to the new Springhill Suites hotel in Truckee, where we stayed through Sunday night. It made for a great meeting spot…
City Hall weddings hold a special place in America's heart. They're intimate, timeless, and are the ultimate gesture of true love and commitment. City Hall weddings…
Nothing whispers romance more than an intimate elopement to the middle of nowhere. It's just you, your partner, and sometimes a few of the most important people in your life…
Outdoor venues are enchanting and magical, making an excellent canvas for a unique experience. There is something about hearing music in the trees, amber market…
The best thing about barn and backyard weddings is the flexibility! Unlike practically every other venue, barns are almost always in wide open spaces with plenty of parking…
Part of what makes a winery wedding amazing is in the name — it’s no mystery, it’s the wine. Getting married at your favorite winery is a wonderful way to share your taste with the…
There is a special romance in upscale restaurants, why not make it the setting for an intimate wedding? If an elevated cuisine is high up on your priority list, hosting…
Golf and country clubs are probably the most turnkey and easy venues to host an event at. They literally exist for events and have everything needed to successfully put on a wedding…
Ballrooms boast to be the ultimate statement of luxury and class, providing a memorable experience for everyone. Guests get the celebrity treatment and feel like a million bucks…
By now your Google search history probably has a stack of searches like “beautiful wedding venues”, “outdoor wedding venues”, and “wedding venues near me” that…
With their beautiful grounds and lavish indoor and outdoor options, a private estate is the perfect venue to match your preferences. Private estates are the perfect option…
Here, we break down the differences between setting a budget for an event as small as an elopement, all the way to the intricacies in dealing with a huge wedding budget…
There are plenty of steps that you can take now to keep the ball rolling on your wedding momentum. Channel your engagement excitement into these wedding planning steps…
The worst thing to do is to pick a venue because you love it and later realize that you fell in love with the venue and the pricing but what they allow or what they can provide doesn’t match your vision or style…
If you are trusting in your planner’s process and are okay with a bit more hands-off approach, then a full wedding season (20+ per year) will not leave you feeling neglected. If you are someone who likes a…
When it comes to who you hire for your wedding pros, knowing your style from the onset is vital. You will be able to immediately filter out pros that don’t vibe with what you want. Imagine the struggle of hiring…
This is an amazing opportunity to look at the way you have done business for years, even decades and promote change in our industry. Business may never again be conducted the same way, and if you make it to the starting line faster, you have a better chance at…
If your quiz resulted in Culture Rich, Elegant & Traditional style, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly embody elegance, and look great glammed up or toned down…
Wedding Styles
Timeless with Traditional Influence style couples in this wedding style love the classic, elegant, formal nature of the most important event of their lives, while subtly interweaving wedding elements or traditions…
Couples that get the Culture Rich, Elegant and Traditional (CET) wedding style have weddings where their culture, history, and traditions play a central role in their event. This wedding style has black-tie…
Vibrant with Cultural Influence couples that get this wedding style result want to embrace their roots and family but also their huge personality and love of color. The wedding theme is highly personalize…
Fun, Eclectic, & Vibrant (FEV) couples fit this wedding style perfectly. Wedding elements like a fantastic party, filled with one-of-a-kind details, and amazing use of color all fit this wedding theme. Less…
The Modern with Eclectic Influence wedding style is for the ultimate trendsetters - and also the rarest of wedding styles out there. Wedding elements like bold, bright colors, a little edge, a little funk…
Cool, Bold and Classic (CBC) couples in this wedding style love wedding elements that are bold, with clean design and lines, elegant simplicity, and a warmed-up modern aesthetic. Focus is on family, friends…
When it comes to who you hire for your wedding pros, knowing your style from the onset is vital. You will be able to immediately filter out pros that don’t vibe with what you want. Imagine the struggle of hiring…
Rustic with Classic Influence couples with this wedding style type infuse romance with their love of nature and the outdoors in all their wedding elements. While the wedding colors may be muted or rich…
Couples with the wedding style Dynamic, Rustic & Warm (DRW) have a love affair with the outdoors (and each other). Wedding elements embrace the colors from nature, shades of burgundy, gold…
Modern with Warm Influence couples with this wedding style are truly adventurous, lovers of the outdoors and trends. Wedding color palettes are inspired by colors found directly in nature, forest green…
Couples with a Modern, Simple & Subdued (MSS) wedding style love clean, modern lines, with a touch of the natural world. Wedding elements like neutral colors in tans and grays, natural fabrics, accented…
Couples that get the Timeless with Modern Influence wedding style type love wedding elements that are elegant and modern, timeless but with clean lines. This wedding style loves sheer fabrics, soft colors like rose…
Couples with a Soft, Light & Timeless (SLT) wedding style type embrace the elegant. Wedding elements like luxurious florals, sheer fabrics, soft imagery and light design. Wedding color palettes trend towards…
If your quiz resulted in Culture Rich, Elegant & Traditional style, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly embody elegance, and look great glammed up or toned down…
There is a way to have a stylistically concise wedding, and it really should start with your venue. Your venue selection determines the style of your wedding, so when looking at…
If you love champagne, bold contrast in your photos, clean lines and red lipstick, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly manifest a classic wedding style…
If your quiz resulted in Soft, Light and Timeless style, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly manifest timelessness and look their best when photographed…
You just get engaged, come down from that high, start talking about how you’re going to afford the most important day of your life, and you feel like you can’t really make…
If you like fun design trends, picking a theme for your wedding (where my Disney-lovers at?), or bright colors, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly manifest a vibrant wedding style….
Real Weddings
Julie & Kevin's rustic wedding included customized signage, lush white florals with a touch of blue hydrangeas, and a chic grey and Carolina blue palette. With…
The most glorious wedding happened at The Maples in Woodland! Julie and Kyle were one of the first couples to get married at the new venue. When they first met with us, the couple described…
We hope these art-inspired wedding ideas warm your heart and fuel your design fire! Devon & Pinkett planned each chic detail with care and intention as she brought together solids and patterns in an artful tangle…
This sweetheart table nestled in a romantic stone corner at Haiku Mill is just darling. Spruced up with plush pillows + a trio of blooms arranged by Teresa Sena Designs and canopied by native island greens…
Garre’s Bella Rosa event space was the perfect setting for Mike and Danielle’s classic rustic wedding in Livermore, CA. The rolling hills, old-world architecture and the warm ambiance created the…
Out on a country hillside in San Luis Obispo County, California, a quiet energy surrounds the Dana Powers House and Barn. Everyone had come together to turn a historic ranch and barn into the perfect…
There is no space more classic for a wedding than the San Francisco City Hall. To follow all of the guests joined the couple for an intimate reception at Greens Vegetarian Restaurant in Fort Mason…
Venue Guide
The Tri-Valley of East Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is further inland than the East Bay: Bayfront. The communities of Livermore, Tracy, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Pleasanton are…
San Jose and the valley communities can get scorchingly hot in the summer with 100+ degree-days common in July and August. Meanwhile, coastal communities like Pacifica…
The weather generally stays cooler due to the coastal influence, even in the summer expect to have cool mornings and evenings, so outdoor weddings should take that into account…
Due to this weather, September and October are extremely competitive for booking an outdoor wedding venue. Expect fewer date and time selections and higher prices…
Hidden gems in the redwoods, along the coastline, or among the rolling hills can transport your wedding away from the energy of a city, but ensures that you’re close enough to…
Central Valley in Northern California runs right through the center of the state generally following Interstate 5, starting north of Sacramento in Chico…
Lake Tahoe is a world destination with its stunning blue water, lakeside views and lush surrounding forest. Visitors from all over flock to the area during winter…
There are fewer places more beautiful than Northern California’s Wine Country, which primarily includes the counties of Sonoma and Napa…
The Monterey and Carmel communities are smaller, especially Carmel, and so some resources might not be as readily available and hotels might not have as many rooms…
The Bayfront of East Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area, includes the communities along the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Alameda and Contra Costa counties, including Oakland…
After our Saturday venue visits, we headed to the new Springhill Suites hotel in Truckee, where we stayed through Sunday night. It made for a great meeting spot…
City Hall weddings hold a special place in America's heart. They're intimate, timeless, and are the ultimate gesture of true love and commitment. City Hall weddings…
Nothing whispers romance more than an intimate elopement to the middle of nowhere. It's just you, your partner, and sometimes a few of the most important people in your life…
Outdoor venues are enchanting and magical, making an excellent canvas for a unique experience. There is something about hearing music in the trees, amber market…
The best thing about barn and backyard weddings is the flexibility! Unlike practically every other venue, barns are almost always in wide open spaces with plenty of parking…
Part of what makes a winery wedding amazing is in the name — it’s no mystery, it’s the wine. Getting married at your favorite winery is a wonderful way to share your taste with the…
There is a special romance in upscale restaurants, why not make it the setting for an intimate wedding? If an elevated cuisine is high up on your priority list, hosting…
Golf and country clubs are probably the most turnkey and easy venues to host an event at. They literally exist for events and have everything needed to successfully put on a wedding…
Ballrooms boast to be the ultimate statement of luxury and class, providing a memorable experience for everyone. Guests get the celebrity treatment and feel like a million bucks…
By now your Google search history probably has a stack of searches like “beautiful wedding venues”, “outdoor wedding venues”, and “wedding venues near me” that…
With their beautiful grounds and lavish indoor and outdoor options, a private estate is the perfect venue to match your preferences. Private estates are the perfect option…
The worst thing to do is to pick a venue because you love it and later realize that you fell in love with the venue and the pricing but what they allow or what they can provide doesn’t match your vision or style…
If your quiz resulted in Culture Rich, Elegant & Traditional style, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly embody elegance, and look great glammed up or toned down…
There is a way to have a stylistically concise wedding, and it really should start with your venue. Your venue selection determines the style of your wedding, so when looking at…
If you love champagne, bold contrast in your photos, clean lines and red lipstick, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly manifest a classic wedding style…
If your quiz resulted in Soft, Light and Timeless style, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly manifest timelessness and look their best when photographed…
You just get engaged, come down from that high, start talking about how you’re going to afford the most important day of your life, and you feel like you can’t really make…
If you like fun design trends, picking a theme for your wedding (where my Disney-lovers at?), or bright colors, then we think you’ll like these 10 bay area wedding venues that truly manifest a vibrant wedding style….
Vendor Interviews
It’s good to ask them to describe their style. Not a lot of people ask that, but it's a good sign when a videographer can verbalize it because then you can confirm what you saw…
The worst thing to do is to pick a venue because you love it and later realize that you fell in love with the venue and the pricing but what they allow or what they can provide doesn’t match your vision or style…
“A common mistake couples make is thinking all bands are created equal. Having a band is not the same thing as having the right band. And it can be really difficult…”
“You want to feel like the dessert maker you choose has a brand and an aesthetic that speaks to you because your wedding is a representation of who you are. Ideally, everything you…”
“So think about what are the things that each of you values most in a photo. Is it the light or the color? Or is it the way the subject is framed? Is it how they incorporate the background? Or…”
“I just really want to encourage couples to enjoy the process. Think about it like this: you get to create a perfect day that you share with the people you love most in the world.”…
Inspiration
Julie & Kevin's rustic wedding included customized signage, lush white florals with a touch of blue hydrangeas, and a chic grey and Carolina blue palette. With…
The most glorious wedding happened at The Maples in Woodland! Julie and Kyle were one of the first couples to get married at the new venue. When they first met with us, the couple described…
This sweetheart table nestled in a romantic stone corner at Haiku Mill is just darling. Spruced up with plush pillows + a trio of blooms arranged by Teresa Sena Designs and canopied by native island greens…
Garre’s Bella Rosa event space was the perfect setting for Mike and Danielle’s classic rustic wedding in Livermore, CA. The rolling hills, old-world architecture and the warm ambiance created the…
Out on a country hillside in San Luis Obispo County, California, a quiet energy surrounds the Dana Powers House and Barn. Everyone had come together to turn a historic ranch and barn into the perfect…
There is no space more classic for a wedding than the San Francisco City Hall. To follow all of the guests joined the couple for an intimate reception at Greens Vegetarian Restaurant in Fort Mason…
Timeless with Traditional Influence style couples in this wedding style love the classic, elegant, formal nature of the most important event of their lives, while subtly interweaving wedding elements or traditions…
Couples that get the Culture Rich, Elegant and Traditional (CET) wedding style have weddings where their culture, history, and traditions play a central role in their event. This wedding style has black-tie…
Vibrant with Cultural Influence couples that get this wedding style result want to embrace their roots and family but also their huge personality and love of color. The wedding theme is highly personalize…
Fun, Eclectic, & Vibrant (FEV) couples fit this wedding style perfectly. Wedding elements like a fantastic party, filled with one-of-a-kind details, and amazing use of color all fit this wedding theme. Less…
Wedding planners know the local wedding vendors — like really know them — because they work with them all the time. They know which ones are always late or unprepared…