Vendors: {Coordinator: Simply Sweet Weddings} - {Location: Franciscan Gardens} - {Catering: 24 Carrots} - {Photography: Sue Wheelock Photography} - {Videography: Element Wedding Films} - {Florist: Lavenders Flowers} - {Entertainment: Elevated Pulse} - {Hair: JenniferHair} -{Makeup: Ashley Gannon Makeup & Hair} - {Desserts: Simply Sweet Cakery}
Two words: In-laws; for both the bride and groom. As you plan to tie the knot and share your entire lives with one another, keep in mind that your families will be intertwining, which means you both will be having a new set of parents (sometimes two new sets)! InsideWeddings gave great advice on how to approach and include your parents and new in-laws up to big day! Reaching each other: Woohoo! You’ve announced your engagement to your families and friends, but now what? Traditionally, the groom’s mother would call the bride’s family to arrange a get together and celebrate. Nowadays, your announcement is much more important that who does what; you’re getting married! So it could be the groom’s family, the bride’s family, or as a couple you and your groom can invite both side’s of the family to a gathering where everyone can meet, congratulate, and welcome you and yours to the family!
Money Matters: Financials are always a very personal and sensitive subject, so proceed with caution. Traditionally the bride’s parents paid for majority if not all of the day of wedding day arrangements and the décor as well as the engagement party. Traditionally the groom’s parent’s paid for everything that leads to the wedding day with a few additional décor costs "(the rehearsal dinner, the bride’s engagement and wedding rings, the marriage license, and officiant fee, and the flowers)."
Today, wedding expenses and finances are divided up in any way that best fits everyone’s budget. It important though to give everyone notice prior to discussing the finances of your wedding. As the bride, who wants only the best for your big day, keep in mind that they are supporting you and you may need to compromise with some of their wishes. Never expect someone to financially support your big day, be grateful for those who can and those who can't, either way you will be with the ones you love.
Lines of Communication: After your parents meet your future in-laws, encourage them to communicate directly with one another! This will make planning and coordinating with both sides of the family much more simple and fewer questions for you to answer!
Proper Attire: Your mom and mother in law will of course want to look fabulous on your big day. Traditionally the mother of the groom will ask the mother of the bride what she plans to wear, giving her the option to choose first. Regardless, your mothers should wear their personal preferences; but colors and styles that complement one another, and the wedding colors are always a plus!
Roles on the Big Day: On the day of the wedding, your parent's and the groom's parents should act as hosts throughout the day. They should all be included within the procession at the ceremony and greet guests at the reception. Your parents and in laws should also prepare to give a toast as well (usually father of the groom at the rehearsal dinner and father of the bride at the reception). This will be a very happy day for them as well, so be sure they enjoy, have some bubbly, and celebrate with all the guests.
It was so great to finally work at the beautiful Rancho Las Lomas. I was also lucky enough to work with some of my favorite vendors like photographer Scott Nelson and the always amazing caterers, 24 Carrots. Enjoy some of my favorite pictures from the special day below!
The Team: {Coordinator: Simply Sweet Weddings} - {Location: Rancho Las Lomas} - {Photography: Scott Nelson} - {Florist: The Twisted Fig Fine Florals} - {Caterer: 24 Carrots} - {Ceremony Music: Denny White} - {DJ: Peter Gutierrez} - {Bakery: Great Dane Bakery} - {Makeup: Makeup by Berit}
Kim and George are the coolest most laid back people ever! I was really excited and flattered that Danny from Epic Imagery referred them to me. I knew Kim, George and I were going to be a perfect fit at our first meeting when I showed up and George had a Lakers hat on, and they had the cutest dog ever, Spock (yes, from Star Trek!) tied to the patio table outside of the cute little cafe in Santa Monica.
This wedding from this past April took place at the gorgeous La Quinta Resort and Spa...it's honestly like a vacation to work there! The weather was absolutely amazing. All of Kim's vintage glassware used to hold candles on the guest tables were awesome, and the mini cupcakes were some of the best I've ever had!! Not to mention, every time I see Kim's old Hollywood glamour look, I can't help but fall in love with her more!
Check out some of my favorite pictures below....I promise it will either convince you to get married here, or plan a vacation very soon. Perhaps you can use Coachella as an excuse to stay at the resort!
The Team: Location: {La Quinta Resort and Spa} - {Cupcakes: Over the Rainbow Cakes} - {Entertainment: David Burrows Entertainment} - {Photography: Epic Imagery} - {Florist: Arrangements Floral and Party Design}
I can't even begin to describe how much fun it was to be a part of Kathryn and Tim's wedding...for several reasons. First, Kathryn, Tim and I all went to Loyola Marymount University together. Second, Kathryn and I were roommates sophomore year and Tim was our neighbor. Third, it was the cliche sorority (Alpha Phi) and fraternity (Sigma Chi) love story. And lastly, I love to selfishly take credit for bringing them together at a Sigma Chi date party. So throw that all together with Kathryn's handmade decor (with the help of her sisters and mom) paired with a team of fabulous vendors, it was a recipe for an amazingly fun, flawless wedding! Plus, I had a great time running into old friends from college and do a little bit of catching up.
Ok, where do I even begin? Now that my blog is up, I have the opportunity to share our weddings with a personal insight to the big day, but I have to admit I have been dreading blogging the gorgeous nuptials of Jessica and Logan. Dreading it because there is no way I will even come close to doing justice for how beautiful the ceremony was, how much fun the reception was, and how close Jessica and I became during the planning. To the point, my good friend Courtnay (an LMU alum) referred Jessica (another LMU alum) when she got engaged to Logan (yes another LMU alum). Jessica and I got along so well, she literally booked me over the phone and the rest is history. I've never met such an amazing girl, equally gorgeous inside and out, smart, motivated...all the things parents want in a daughter, and all the things a guy wants in a wife...lucky Logan!
And the last reason I was dreading this post...is I don't want it to be over! Now I don't have anymore excuses to obsess over how much I love them!!
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