You want your wedding to be an unforgettable experience, for everything to come together just right to make it magical. The details will be different for every couple, but for…
Allison Hata
Allison Hata
A freelance writer and editor based in Southern California, Allison is fascinated by the people, places and ideas that shape our communities. Her writing has taken her around the world, from Macau to Mexico City. Closer to home, she has covered the latest in wedding trends, guided travelers on family-friendly excursions, and profiled iconic design houses, among other topics. She’s in endless pursuit of interesting stories to tell.
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to more than its fair share of amazing places to get married. The whole area is made up of many subregions, counties,…
San Francisco, with its famous hills and countercultural history, is nothing if not unique. Getting married in the City by the Bay doesn’t have to be any different—you can celebrate…
Monterey is where you can experience California’s rich history and its amazing natural sights, all in the same place. The city holds a special place in literary history as well—over…
Once famous as an artist colony, nowadays the Carmel area is known as a peaceful weekend getaway. The breathtaking scenery and the top-notch restaurants and hotels also make it a…
Santa Cruz has long been known to Californians as a counterculture capital. But it’s even more so the natural beauty of the Santa Cruz coastline that draws so many to…
Sonoma County, the birthplace of California winemaking, is one of the most popular places to get married in the Northern California for a reason. Sonoma Valley boasts amazing wineries, of…
The Bay Area abounds with natural beauty. It also offers a favorable climate for outdoor events during most of the year. It’s no wonder, then, that the region also boasts…
San Francisco has more than its fair share of beautiful churches. If you aren’t already a member of a congregation in the city, however, finding the right church for your…
You spend so much time planning your wedding and making sure everything is just right for the big day. It’s only natural to worry about the possibility of something going…
Like most parts of wedding planning, invitations come with a lot of traditional rules. And there are a lot of good reasons for following the traditions for invitation wording. Tradition…
Your wedding day is approaching fast and you’re wondering how it’s all going to come together. The first thing you should do is stop and take a breath. You’ve got…
A wedding website can be pretty much essential these days. Aside from being a place to share couple photos and the date and location of your wedding, it can actually…
The last thing you want on our wedding day is to have to the people involved fumbling around trying to figure out where to go. Having a wedding rehearsal…
Deciding on a schedule for your wedding is a big step toward making it all a reality. There are many things to take into account, not the least of…