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Photo of the Month – Candle Chandelier with Greenery

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Elegance, beauty and simplicity radiate from this breathtaking room! Greenery is popping up everywhere in wedding inspiration, which is one of the reasons why our round candle chandeliers are so popular with engaged couples. Adding touches of greenery to stunning light fixtures can brighten up a room instantly — and this photo is the perfect example! 

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From the long taper candles gracing the tables to the warm, inviting uplighting accenting the vineyard barrels, the room glows with so much effortless beauty. Of course, all eyes are on the sweetheart table at center-stage! This breathtaking space at Palm Event Center is one of our favorites, and it’s sure to wow every guest that enters! Many thanks to Lauren Feddersen Photography for capturing the space so beautifully! 

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7 Creative Wedding Entertainment Ideas to Spice Up Your Wedding

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Who doesn’t want their wedding to be the event of the year? Imagine your big day as a day no one will ever forget — that sounds pretty amazing, right? Well, with the right wedding entertainment, it’s not as hard to achieve as you think!  With just a few creative wedding ideas, your celebration will […]

3 Types of Event Drapery Fabric

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Whether it’s a Pinterest mood board, a fave Instagram aesthetic, or an idea in your head, you have the look and feel of your wedding day nailed down. If you want to achieve a particular look and feel, you will want all the details right. A perfect wedding entails the right flowers, venue, colors, and […]

Venue Spotlight: Ruby Hill Golf Club

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Ruby Hill Golf Club, located in Pleasanton, California, is ready to book your big day! Ruby Hill provides the perfect setup for any wedding style with a plethora of wonderful additions.  Their beautiful venue offers a variety of event spaces, including: The Clubhouse Ballroom: This stunning space features a grand staircase with a spacious ballroom […]

Photo of the Month – Wooden Chandeliers

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The perfect touches to your big day are in all the little details. However, these gorgeous chandeliers hardly feel like little details! Elegantly draped with wooden beads and encased with modern black iron, these stunning light fixtures fit so many beautiful styles.  This gorgeous photo is brought to life with the captivating floral arrangements done […]

Event Lighting Q&A

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Lighting is critical to the success of your big day. You will want more than a few light switches controlling the look of your space, so it’s best to have a professional handle it! The last thing you want is to poor lighting reflecting in your pictures and videos of your big day after all […]

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Planning a wedding? We’ve got all the inspiration you need over on the Fantasy Sound Instagram page!  The show-stopping lighting and gorgeous photos are enough to hit the follow button, but we’ve also got all the tips and tricks to make your wedding planning a breeze. Whether you’re looking for stunning pictures as inspiration or […]

Event Services Showcase: Get to Know Us on March 10!

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Psst — we have another Event Services Showcase coming up on March 10 and we would LOVE to see you there. Immerse yourself in the full Fantasy Sound experience and fall in love with all we have to offer for your big day! RSVP to our Event Services Showcase and get ready for: Answers to […]

Wedding Lighting: 6 Types to Consider for Your Big Day

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Once you dive into wedding planning, it’s easy to get excited about all of the little details that go into your perfect day. Chair types, linen choices, centerpieces… There’s a lot to consider when it comes to the look and feel of your big day. But there’s one element that allows your whole design to […]

LAST CALL: Event Services Showcase – Jan. 13

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The clock is ticking — have you RSVPed for next week’s Event Services Showcase? Join us on January 13 for a step inside the Fantasy Sound experience. We can’t wait to have you! Here’s what you can expect at our Event Services Showcase: Answers to all of your questions from our amazing team of event […]

Looking Ahead at 2022 Wedding Trends

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It’s here, it’s here! The New Year is here and, with it, we’re welcoming a whole slate of 2022 wedding trends fresh for the picking. For our fellow industry pros, you’re well aware that we’re in for a busy year. And for the engaged couples out there, you’re probably in the thick of wedding planning […]

Save The Date: Event Services Showcase – Jan. 13

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Won’t you join us as we ring in the New Year with our next Event Services Showcase? Come out on January 13 and see why we’re the top event lighting & entertainment provider around! Meet with our team of professionals, test out our photo booth (props included!), see our renowned lighting fixtures up close and […]

New Press: Popped! | Holiday Proposals

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With the holidays upon us, we loved seeing Kevin’s latest feature on Popped! as he speaks to planning meaningful holiday proposals! According to The Knot, peak proposal season falls between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day with 40% (!!) of engagements taking place between November and February. The most popular days are, of course, for holiday proposals: […]

4 Reasons We Love Winter Weddings

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Winter is quite a romantic season, making it perfect for saying “I do.” There’s no better time for couples to cozy up by a fire, go ice skating, or enjoy a lovely evening stroll. Here in California, we all love a little winter coziness and are complete suckers for dreamy winter weddings! Whether you’re still […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a day for practicing gratitude and we wanted to let our clients and colleagues know how much we appreciate them. Thank you for all that you do! We hope you are spending the day enjoying food, family, and football!

New Press: BRIDES | Planning a Beach Proposal

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Is there anything more romantic than a sweet and sandy beach proposal? Swoon! Kevin was recently featured on BRIDES sharing advice for popping the question in a picture-perfect setting. Read the full feature here! So before you book your flight and pack your flip flops next to that sparkling ring, make sure to read this […]

Bria + Ryan’s Pleasanton Wedding Featured on PartySlate

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Be still our hearts! We were thrilled to see Bria and Ryan’s gorgeous Casa Real wedding featured on PartySlate in all of its glory. Now, the photos below are just a glimpse of the reception. But wait until you see the romantic ceremony setup and the stunning outdoor lounge space! The combination of draping, greenery, […]

4 Clever Holiday Event Décor Ideas

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The holiday season is upon us! This is the perfect time to celebrate and create wonderful memories that you and your loved ones will remember fondly for years to come. If you’re planning a holiday event this time of year, make sure to bring the cheer! You can start by adding some decorative elements and […]

You’re Invited: Event Services Showcase on November 17

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The clock is ticking — our next Event Services Showcase is just around the corner! Join us next Wednesday, November 17, as we show off the exciting new inventory we have in stock along with all of our lighting and décor all-stars. We can’t wait to meet you and show you how we can help […]

A Guide to Creating Your Wedding Guest List

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Once engaged, the excitement starts to build and most couples eagerly anticipate the day they get to say “I do” in front of their friends and family. But curating the guest list can be challenging — deciding who should and shouldn’t be invited can be an emotionally draining experience. If this resonates with you, don’t worry! […]

New Press: WeddingWire – Vendor Cancellations

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Last-minute wedding vendor cancellations sound like a nightmare, right? It certainly isn’t the ideal situation. Rest assured that the rest of your event team knows what to do — especially your wedding planner. Kevin chimed in on this topic for a roundup on WeddingWire alongside a number of other wedding experts. Kevin’s take on vendor […]

5 Wedding Themes for Your Big Day

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As an engaged couple, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll have to make while planning your big day is your theme. There are a number of creative wedding themes to choose one, so it’s about finding one that fits you and your partner’s tastes! It should incorporate elements that truly reflect who you are […]

New Press: Catering Foodservice & Events

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The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to start planning those holiday celebrations! Kevin’s latest feature in Catering Foodservice & Events Magazine is getting us in the spirit for decorating. In it, he encourages the mixing and matching of decor to keep things interesting and add layers to a design: “It’s a […]

New Press: Goodshuffle Pro

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New week, new press! This time, Kevin chimed in on Goodshuffle Pro in a roundup about employee retention in the special events industry. As any business owner knows, our teams are our most valuable assets! Here’s a glimpse at what Kevin had to share: “If there’s anything I learned during the height of 2020, it’s […]

RSVP: Upcoming Event Services Showcase!

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We had a blast at our first Event Services Showcase back in September! Now, we can’t wait to welcome a new set of couples to our next one in November. Mark your calendar, as the next Event Services Showcase is set for Wednesday, November 17th. So make sure to RSVP as soon as possible to […]

Photo of the Week: Luxury Wedding Vibes

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This week, we’re bringing you a luxury wedding fit for royalty! Leon and Mari were certainly serving king and queen vibes with their all-white design. Between beautiful white florals, a raised ceremony platform, and our sparkling crystal beaded chandelier, we loved seeing Casa Real transformed for their sweet celebration!

Fall Wedding Trends to Know in 2021

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With autumn in the air, it’s time to shift our summer mindsets to appreciate the beauty of a picture-perfect fall wedding. Cooler temps, falling leaves, and a whole new vibe to work with make it easy to host a fall wedding to remember! Here are the key trends to know as we head into the […]

Photo of the Week: Glittering Starburst Chandelier

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Be still our hearts — our starburst chandelier really showed out for this sweet Indian wedding at Casa Real! A custom monogrammed dance floor. Floor-to-ceiling taffeta drapery behind a mandap bursting with blooms. A glittering starburst chandelier to catch everyone’s eye. Lush centerpieces bursting with bold colors. These are the ingredients for a wedding dream […]

REMINDER: Event Services Showcase is BACK!

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Have you signed up for our Event Services Showcase yet? It’s just around the corner, so you have just over a week to register and join us for our first showcase back in action! Come out to meet the Fantasy Sound team and learn more about the products and services we provide to bring your event […]

Photo of the Week: Flawless First Dance

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The first dance is a monumental moment of a wedding day, and it’s only right to have the perfect dance floor to fit it! This beautiful couple transformed Casa Real with an elevated dance floor, crystal chandeliers, and a sweetheart lounge that is just bursting with blooms. How’s that for a perfect setting to dance […]

How to Budget for Wedding Lighting + Entertainment

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Marriage is an important milestone in a couple’s lives and is often seen as the beginning of happily ever after. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so it’s no surprise that many couples want to celebrate it in the best way possible. This involves months, or even years, of planning every detail so that their […]

Photo of the Week: Romantic Wedding Vibes

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Happy Friday – this week, we’re wrapping it up with some gorgeous, romantic wedding vibes! Jenny and Chris’ wedding was truly one for the books. Between the rich florals adorning our rustic beam Edison chandelier and the geometric drop chandeliers peeking out, who wouldn’t want to dance the night away?

Photo of the Day: Celestial Beauty

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We have stars in our eyes for this stunning celestial-themed wedding! Love you to the moon and back? Sure, but it should be more like “love you to the galaxies and beyond.” This gorg design features our geometric drop chandeliers, geometric diamond chandeliers, white wall palette, a sweet gobo wash, and beautiful earth tone florals. […]