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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 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…