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.
Making the guest list might be the most stressful part of wedding planning. You have to decide who makes the cut, who doesn’t, whether to give everyone a plus one…
It only rains 36 days a year in downtown LA. And while this is not very good news for the water supply, it does mean that LA wedding planners rarely…
Santa Barbara is known for its perfect weather, amazing restaurants, and beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture. Likewise, the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the stunning ocean views make it…
Big Sur is one of those rare, surreal places that takes your breath away and makes you believe in something greater. Giant ancient trees and dramatic cliffs meet the startling…
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…
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…
How did you get into photography? Are you self-taught or formally trained? I was self-taught. I also interned for a full-time wedding photographer, Jackie Wonders, who taught me a lot…
