Category: Expert Advice
Here Comes the Guide brings you articles and blog postings with expert advice to help you plan your California wedding.
The list below gives you the option to read longer, more detailed pieces from our Articles + Ideas section or shorter, topical and timely pieces from our blog. Either way, you’ll get great info from the experts on everything related to California weddings.
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Brides Want to Know: Beachy Boutonnieres
I want to do something different for my groom and his attendants besides the typical carnation or rose boutonnière. We’re having a beach wedding—any suggestions?
—Delia P., San Jose
Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Location for your Event
Here are some questions to ask when considering a location for your event. Make sure to ask them all and get everything in writing in your final contract! Click here to educate yourself.
Important Info When Renting a Private Estate
A private estate can be a fantastic backdrop to the wedding of your dreams, but if you haven’t prepared yourself, estate weddings can easily turn into a planning nightmare. Get tips from an expert. Read more…
Your Out-of-Town Wedding Guests:
One of the best aspects of your California wedding is loved ones coming together. By adding a few thoughtful details to your wedding festivities, you can make your out-of-towners feel like VIPs. The following suggestions are meant to be helpful... Read more…
Hiring Professionals Pays Off
Yes, you will save money by hiring the cheapest vendors you can find or doing things yourself. But the old adage, “You get what you pay for,” really comes into play here. Skimp on services and you could end up paying a big price anyway. More info on saving yourself some headaches. Read more…
Playing Dress Up
Nine years ago, I shopped for my wedding dress all wrong. With my engagement ring sparkling on my left hand for all of 2 hours, I found myself walking past a rather unpromising bridal shop. It had a shabby storefront, wigs askew atop faceless mannequins that looked as if they'd been frozen in position since the Eisenhower administration. Take a guided tour through some really excellent Southern California bridal salons. Read more…
Get the Most Out of a Bridal Fair
When the euphoria of the engagement begins to fade, you're struck by a flutter of panic—"I need to plan the wedding!" Bridal fairs are actually the most convenient way to learn about a myriad of event options. Here are some tips of making the most of a bridal fair. Read more…
How To Entertain Out-of-Town Guests in Southern California
Friends and relatives who've come from afar often stay for a few days, and they won't want to sit around twiddling their thumbs before and after the wedding. Since you're not going to have the time to play Tour Guide, have a list of activities prepared in advance. You can include familiar options like Disneyland and Universal Studios, but Southern California offers so much more. Read more…
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