Looking for something simple, elegant with a hint of classic rustic styling? Check out this week’s featured wedding style for inspiration! And don’t forget, if you see something that you like, show your wedding concierge team to help find what you’re looking for!
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The BarThis is one of the most underutilized areas of your wedding day venue in terms of décor. Think about it. Your guests will spend some time here ordering beverages and catching up with friends and family, not to mention talking about how happy they are for you on this fantastic day. Why not...
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Get the spring wedding of your dreams with captivating colors! We’ve collected some of our favorites to inspire our springtime wedding couples!
Popular Wedding Day Scents For Our Soon-To-Be Newlyweds! See the list below for both Him & Her!
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Unique Style All Your Own Define your style and overall look you desire to achieve. Are you a boho babe, a romantic, a beautiful ballet-inspired bride, or maybe a Great Gatsby guru? Whatever you decide, this will help you create the look you want for your perfect wedding day! What Is Your Style?
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Accessories are the elements that take an average look and make it unique, sophisticated and personal! Sass up your wedding day look with a few fancy pieces and of course that something blue. We’ll show you what some of our brides have done and styles we just can’t get enough of! “I see bold...
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Find out the most special part of being a wedding coordinator and why it is difficult but inspiring! Lane says: I'm lucky couples trust me enough to express their love in front of me. It’s special, and it’s exciting. And I’m thrilled that I can learn how to become better at my job, and how to...
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Step inside our kitchen for an exclusive no-holds-barred look at what our team says are the tastiest bites on our wedding menu! In every kitchen's repertoire, there are always a few dishes that have the servers hoping Chef will make extra and, today, we're going to share what we find most...
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So, you've picked your wedding location and you're getting ready to say, "I Do" - that means it's time to think about food! Your selection of appetizers and entrées should reflect who you and your partner are, what you like, and what your families will enjoy. Make it your own!
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Selecting a wedding cake is fun! You have A LOT of options when it comes to choosing a wedding cake. So many flavors, so many frosting types, colors, shapes, and heights - to name a few. You can even customize your dream cake down to the type of ingredients you want vegan, organic ingredients, dark...
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Have you considered your cake table design yet? As you plan your gorgeous color schemes, flowers and overall theme, you can style your cake table too with professional or crafty DIY upgrades. Choose from flowers, flameless candles, pearls, lanterns, rustic fixings, retro décor ... There are a lot...
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Cocktails have become increasingly popular at weddings in recent years as a way to offer a variety of drink options to guests. Many couples choose to serve signature cocktails that reflect their personal tastes or incorporate elements of their wedding theme. Cocktails can also be a way to add a...
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Pairing the right wine with the right food at your wedding reception can feel like a high-pressure decision. Let's break it down so that you feel confident about your wine selection. Today, I'm going to run through typical features of common varietals and my favorite menu options. I was about 10...
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Creating a gorgeous wedding cake takes hours of effort paired with years of practise! "Hour-upon-hour is spent baking, sculpting, painting and crafting to create each upscale cake. Each and every one is a marvel of artistry, designed as a one-of-a-kind to enhance the theme of a couple’s special...
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Your wedding is your chance to have things uniquely your way, so why not start with dessert? If you just aren’t a fan of cake or want to branch out of the norm, we’ve got you covered with these awesome wedding cake alternatives!
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Who doesn’t love delicious desserts, cakes, and candies?! We’re so excited to share what some of our couples have done for their dessert tables this past year! These were definitely hit makers and we love the uniqueness of our couples! "Plenty of couples are making their own traditions by serving...
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There are few things we appreciate more than a decadent wedding cake—both in taste and style. Dessert trends come and go, but nothing takes the place of a delicious cake that satisfies your eyes and your tastebuds! Our favorite wedding cake is the kind that makes a statement by adding to your...
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We have seen so many adorable, creative and fun cake toppers over the years that we just had to share with our engaged couples! Whether you are going with a gorgeous floral piece or making a statement with you and yours as figurines, we’ve got a variety of ideas to inspire you! Take a look some of...
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Wedding elements are ideally an expression of your personality, and with as much personality as two individuals can have, newlyweds Jenny and Dave Gerber took the cake—literally! A masterful creation by our very own vendor, It’s All About the Cake, was a central conversation piece at their wedding....
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We have put together a gallery of gorgeous cakes that are sure to inspire the romance in you! From stunning details and designs to beautifully fragrant floral elements and enhancements, you’re sure to find the cake that is just right for you and yours! See below and check out some of our favorite...
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When planning a wedding, people often default to choosing a weekend date due to the convenience, but there's a great alternative that has its own set of perks: a weekday wedding! From cost savings to vendor availability, a Thursday wedding is sounding mighty sweet! See why more couples are choosing...
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Meet Minister Marie of Let’s Get Married! Marie has been a Wedgewood Weddings preferred vendor for several wonderful years now and provides officiant services to our Southern California couples! Her tagline "anti-boring weddings" says it all, and our customers absolutely rave about her. We had the...
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Gruttadauria's 1914 Bakery has been serving delicious, Italian desserts since 1914! This wonderful fourth-generation family-owned Italian bakery opened its doors to a new storefront in Temecula, CA in 2018. The Gruttadauria’s take pride in their family’s tradition, using original family recipes...
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In 2019, we added an exciting new location to our family of spectacular event & wedding venues: The Carlsbad Windmill. The Windmill is an iconic piece of Carlsbad history and marks our first coastal San Diego wedding venue. It's been such an exciting grand opening for several reasons, but partially...
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Joining us today is Janice of Blooming Bouquets in Glendale, AZ. Blooming Bouquets has been serving Glendale, Phoenix, and surrounding areas since 1992. They are a family-owned, full-service wedding florist that is committed to offering only the finest, freshest, and highest quality flowers for...
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Weddington Way by Adrianna Papell offers modern, fresh bridesmaid dresses with a unique shopping process. Get exclusive savings on your women’s wedding day attire with Weddington Way! This offer is exclusively for Wedgewood Weddings couples through our Bliss Benefits saving program!
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Meet Dottie Mackenzie, a floral design expert who has set the standard in the wedding business since 1988. Owner of Couture Weddings by Dottie in Placerville, CA, Dottie's a frequent partner of ours at Sequoia Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings. We trust her implicitly as she's repeatedly shown her...
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Grab a cup of tea and get cozy, because today we're sitting down with the lovely Sabia, owner of Painted Primrose, to talk all things floral. The Painted Primrose is a floral studio in Boulder, CO specializing in wedding flowers and is the esteemed floral partner of Boulder Creek. We love their...
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We're excited to introduce you to Valarie, owner of A Love's in Bloom, an award-winning floral studio in Martinez, CA. A Love’s in Bloom creates stunning floral masterpieces for weddings and special events in the Bay Area.
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Meet Karen Hudak, an experienced wedding photographer who's been capturing magical memories in the greater Phoenix area since the late '90s. She's one of our preferred photography partners in Arizonaand frequently photographs weddings at our beautiful Palm Valley venue. Couples rave about their...
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We're excited to chat today with Stephanie Murdock, owner of Bella Studios Florist in Colorado Springs, CO. Bella Studios creates floral masterpieces for all special occasions and is a proud partner of Wedgewood Weddings. Located at the foot of Pike's Peak near the beautiful Garden of the Gods, ...
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When you choose a wedding venue with sweeping views of the beautiful Almaden Valley as the backdrop, it's a natural choice to adorn it from head to toe with beautiful flowers. That's where Flower Divas comes into play, our premier floral design partner for Boulder Ridge in San Jose, CA. Flower Divas
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We're pleased to introduce you to Veronica Slavin, AKA "Ronnie", owner of Veronica Slavin Photography in Ventura, CA. Ronnie offers wedding, corporate, and portrait photography and is a proud partner of Wedgewood Weddings. We love Ronnie's timeless style and ability to find joy in every moment. If...
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Austin Murray Entertainment has been making waves in the Southern California wedding industry since 2015. With experience in both the wedding and entertainment industry, he brings knowledge, experience, personality, and a deep love for music to every wedding. He's well known for his professionalism...
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Cucamonga Cakery Company specializes in custom-designed cakes of all kinds (emphasis on wedding, of course!). Located in Rancho Cucamonga, they are centrally located between Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and Orange County and perfectly situated to serve your SoCal wedding. Of course, they also create...
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Direct Sounds, a full-service wedding and event DJ company, has been keeping Arizona on the dance floor since 2005! Jeff Jones, the founder of Direct Sounds, leads a team of more than 12 expertly trained wedding DJs in the Phoenix area. He personally performs 90 weddings per year, holds nightclub...
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Joining us today from Watsonville, CA is Amy Hotaling, owner, and founder of ‘Linny’s Floral’. Amy is a passionate florist, a caring mother, a loving daughter, and an entrepreneur at heart. Linny’s Floral creates exquisite floral designs for weddings, events, and special occasions. We love her...
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Today, we're excited to introduce Tara Chatterton, founder of 'Tara Nichole Photo' of Phoenix, Arizona. Tara is a talented wedding, portrait, and event photographer and videographer, and a frequent partner of ours at several of our Arizonan wedding venues including Ocotillo Oasis and Lindsay Grove....
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Meet our friends at Shy Heart Studios, wedding photography experts in Orange County, CA. This fantastically warm and friendly team of professional photographers has been working with our Wedgewood Weddings couples for years! We had the pleasure of catching up with them to talk about their...
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Are you ready to see some beautiful wedding photos? Well, get ready, because today we're super excited to chat with one of our absolute favorite wedding photographers in Colorado, Megan Simpson. Megan has a gift for capturing that perfect golden light at every wedding she shoots, resulting in...
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Jessie Cancio was born in the Midwest with roots in Ohio, eventually relocating to build her dream in the desert's romantic lighting. The endless beauty of the Arizona landscape drew Jessie in as she's now running Jessie Cancio Photography out of Scottsdale, Arizona. As a creative thinker and doer,...
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Are you newly engaged and ready to start thinking about your wedding registry? It's one of the most delightful aspects of wedding planning—dreaming of desired gifts and future plans to share with your spouse-to-be. Fortunately for you, the options are truly endless and recent developments in online...
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Whether you choose to get married in an exotic location or have loved ones who simply can't attend, there are many reasons why you may want to live stream your wedding celebration. Thanks to a variety of video-streaming apps and services, live-streaming is easier than ever, allowing you to share...
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Today we’re chatting with Jonno Roman, a seasoned wedding professional who is leading the team at our newest San Jose venue: The Ranch at Silver Creek.
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In the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country sits the newest venue addition to the Wedgewood Weddings & Events family - Bel Vino Winery. As a new venue, we've selected the best team possible to start planning weddings at this gorgeous venue and we're so pleased to introduce them to you. Meet...
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Teamwork makes the dream work and at Canopy Grove by Wedgewood Weddings in Escondido, California General Manager, Nick Harrison, and Event Expert, Mikayla Nars, do just that. This dynamic team took a chance to share their thoughts about this beautiful venue, what they love most about working with...
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Every venue needs a wonderful event and operations team to make it shine, and that is precisely the case with our newest venue, Scenic Springs. With General Manager, AJ Wilhite at the helm and Event Expert, Tommi Duck planning weddings and events, we are looking forward to seeing so many beautiful...
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We may be biased, but we think our Wedgewood Weddings team is made up of the best of the best individuals. After all, to able to put together fun events with laser-like precision day after day is something few can do. We're a family at Wedgewood Weddings and when you join our crew, you’re...
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Jackie White was born to work in the wedding industry. No, really. Her mom Diana Boucher is a superstar in industry circles, having planned weddings in Texas for 30+ years, and simply put, Jackie grew up in the business. Jackie is General Manager at Hofmann Ranch, our gorgeous 370-acre wedding...
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Nicole Sullivan has been with Wedgewood Weddings since 2011. She’s currently the general manager at our beautiful Jefferson Street Mansion. With her UCSC degree in psychology, she knows how to find the fun in every part of the wedding experience and she is a Cal State certified wedding planner. We...
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Lindsey Paisano is a skillful and inspiring wedding expert but has an unusual wedding-planning background. She comes from the casino industry and brings all of those learnings to managing our Stallion Mountain venue in Las Vegas. We adore Lindsey because she has a knack for putting the couple and...
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We're excited to introduce Samantha Gauthier, General Manager at our gorgeous Indian Hills venue in Riverside, CA. In this interview, Samantha chats about leading her team with her heart for service and hospitality. She loves planning the "big day" and seeing every client have fun. Read on to find...
