PLANNERS/COORDINATORS
Your coordinator will make or break your wedding day. Great coordinators are super organized, share your vision, give recommendations and knowledge as needed, and stick to a great timeline. I’ve had the opportunity to work with bad, good, and great coordinators. The great ones are worth the investment. Relieve yourself or your friends/family of the stress of the day and pay for a great coordinator.
After The Engagement - Courtney Tibbets
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Courtney is a wedding badass. She’s so passionate about the wedding industry and has incredible relationships with all the vendors she works with. She’s the CEO of After the Engagement and the HBIC (Head Bitch In Charge). Your guests will love her, your vendors will respect her and you guys will appreciate her. She’s the best.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Laura & Brendan at the Cree Estate
Tracy & Mark at the Lautner Compound
Rachel & Abe at Colony Palms
COJ EVENTS
Cathy and her team are incredible. I had the pleasure of working with them on a few weddings this year, and they are so good. Definitely worth reaching out.
Bee Loved Weddings & Events
Jessica Fauls - Wedding Planner Extraordinaire at Bee Loved Weddings & Events. Jessica is such a pleasure to work with. She’s truly passionate about putting on the best wedding possible.
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Sugar Plum & CO. - Abby Lee & KRammer
I’ve had the pleasure working with the team on quite a few weddings. They are a dialed team who take their job seriously but will also be smiling 100% of the time and probably crying during all the vows & speeches. Reach out now and hopefully they’re not booked on your date.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Darlene & Renee at the Cree Estate
Kelley & Chase at the Cree Estate
STACEY JONES
An amazing planner with a beautiful vision. We had the pleasure of working on one of my all-time favorite weddings together with Kirby & Nick in Palm Springs.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Kirby & Nick’s Palm Spring Wedding
DJ/LIGHTING/AV
CHOICE ENTERTAINMENT - MATT PHIPPS
You can find cheaper DJs in the area, but you can’t find better. He is so passionate about music, about weddings and about creating the perfect evening for you and your guests. A true experienced professional in the sea of kids with spotify playlists. Don’t make the mistake of going cheap with your DJ/AV unless you want your mics to cutout mid vows. Once you meet Matt, you’ll know why I recommend him.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Laura & Brendan at the Cree Estate
Tracy & Mark at the Lautner Compound
Rachel & Abe at Colony Palms
VIDEOGRAPHERS
A NEW VISUAL - COLLIN O’ROURKE
I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Collin on several projects. He’s one of the few videographers I’ve worked with who has a vision for what he’s trying to create. Most videographers just shadow the photographer and get what they get, which is weird because I’m not directing with video in mind. I love the unique vision Collin has with each wedding and he’s a true professional that’s passionate about his work.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Cody & Taylor at Lorimar Winery
Victoria & AJ at Twin Oaks
IRON & FERN - CAITLIN & DAVE
On the last wedding of 2018 I had the pleasure of working alongside this husband & wife power couple. They are so positive, kind, and passionate it was infectious. It wasn’t until after the wedding that I had the chance to stalk their work. I was blown away, they capture weddings with such style and beauty. I’m a huge fan!
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Rachel & Abe at Colony Palms
SUN BEAT FILMS
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Incredible talent and a unique creative look to wedding films. Miah uses Super 8 and is a super creative storyteller. Worth taking a look at his work.
FLORISTS
THE LAVENDER ROSE - ZeINEB “Z”
She is the best florist in the business. Every single bouquet she makes, every table scape, everything is jaw-dropping. If you’ve seen a photo of flowers on my Instagram, chances are it was her. I can’t recommend her enough. Plus she’s the sweetest human in the world. Book her now.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Laura & Brendan at the Cree Estate
Tracy & Mark at the Lautner Compound
Rachel & Abe at Colony Palms
WITH FLOURISH - KATE GARCIA
Simply amazing. Kate’s work speaks for itself. She is super talented and provides you with incredible flowers for your wedding. Definitely recommend reaching out to her.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Victoria & AJ at Twin Oaks
FLORA & FAUNA- ALEXANDRA
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Probably the coolest alter display I’ve ever seen. As shown here. Alexandra truly is an artist. Her work is incredible. Just look at it.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Jessie Jo & Derric’s Wedding
RENTALS
PLANKS & PATINA FURNITURE RENTALS
If you’re the type of person that likes people who show up on time or early, do the job perfectly, line up the chairs with measured precision and stand behind their work, then look no further.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Laura & Brendan at the Cree Estate
Tracy & Mark at the Lautner Compound
Rachel & Abe at Colony Palms
Kelley & Chase at the Cree Estate
SIGNATURE PARTY RENTALS
Cups, glasses, chairs, couches, barware, flatware, furniture, chairs, lighting, they’ve got it all.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Laura & Brendan at the Cree Estate
Rachel & Abe at Colony Palms
Kelley & Chase at the Cree Estate
FOOD
MIHO CATERING
I don’t think they’re the cheapest option but they for sure are my favorite. Food at weddings is weird. It’s usually one of the most commented on things by your guests. You’re inviting 100-200+ of your closest friends out to share in your love and hear your vows to each other and they comment on the food. Weird. But I guess we’re all the same, when you’re hungry, you need to be fed. This is an incredible option.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Rose & Tommy at a private estate
Kelley & Chase at The Cree Estate
HARVEST KITCHEN
YUMMMM!!! This is such good food. Pros in the business. Go check them out now.
SOHO TACO
So you need to feed 150 people but don’t feel like serving them all chicken & salmon, fair enough. An easy and affordable alternative: TACOS!!! Everyone is stoked to get some good authentic tacos while there in California.
Weddings we’ve worked together:
Laura & Brendan at the Cree Estate
OFFICIANT
NATE CASTRO
Nate Castro is a pastor and wedding officiant specializing in custom wedding ceremonies that are personal, professional and fun.Serving Orange County, San Diego County and LA County.
BETHEL NATHAN
Bethel is incredible. I had the pleasure of working with her on a few weddings this year. She makes the ceremony so personal and is such a professional. Love her!
DESIGN - invites, custom signage, etc.
GOLD DUST DESIGN
I’m not going to even waste your time writing about their work. Just go check it out now.