Summer wedding costs vary widely depending on location, guest count, and style, with outdoor celebrations often running higher for tents, climate control, and portable facilities. The most critical planning steps:…
Venue tours move fast and it is easy to get swept up in the aesthetics. This list covers every question you should ask before signing a contract, from hidden fees…
Wedding invitation etiquette calls for mailing invitations 6 to 8 weeks before a local wedding and 10 to 12 weeks before a destination event. Every invitation should include the host line,…
Simplify wedding planning with 26 group gift ideas and expert tips in our comprehensive Group Gifting 101 guide.
The recipe for Palm Springs is simple. First, start with a base of natural beauty—the expanse of the desert, a border of mountains, and a sprinkle of palm trees. Then,…
Nobody comes to LA to fade into the background. This is the land of dreams and glamour, bright colors and brighter lights. And LA weddings are no different; you want…
Pasadena, the cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley is more than just the Rose Parade and college football. With all of its beautiful historic mansions and hotels, Pasadena is…
First off, congrats! What is the most memorable moment from your wedding? During our first dance, we had the DJ remix the John Legend song, “All of Me” from the…
LA loves throwing big parties. The weekends buzzes with banging rooftop bashes and pool parties studded with celebrities. So, by contrast, an intimate LA wedding can be all the more…
At Joy we know that engagement and wedding photos play an important role in showcasing your celebration of love! Whether you want to use engagement photos for your invitations, on…
When it comes to scouting wedding locations in Los Angeles County, don’t sleep on Long Beach. While it and the neighboring San Pedro neighborhood of LA host the two busiest…
LA has its fair share of gorgeous beach wedding venues — not to mention wineries, ranches, and glamorous estates. But for some of us, there’s nothing like a city wedding.…
In the immortal words of Miley Cyrus, “the sky is more blue in Malibu.” Home to jaw-dropping celebrity homes and pristine beaches, Malibu is also a great place to plan…
