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Wedding Planning Roundup: 5 Helpful Resources

Wedding Planning Roundup: 5 Helpful Resources

What an exciting chapter! Engagement season is here, and you are ready to celebrate your love. While there are plenty of details to sort out before you say, “I do,” we want you to enjoy the planning process. So here are five wedding planning resources to help you prepare for your magical day.    

Wedding Planning Roundup: 5 Helpful Resources

Let’s dive into the planning, shall we?

 

17 Unique Rehearsal Dinner Ideas for an Out-of-the-Box Event (The Knot)

Dinner rehearsals are the perfect appetizer to supplement the main event, and here’s the good news – they are flexible! So, whether you go simple or creative, this article explores various themes that will inspire you.

 

7 Ways to Learn More About Wedding Vendors (WeddingWire)

It turns out hiring vendors isn’t as easy as it seems. If you can’t choose between a few vendors in your area, this article shares some research tips to help you set vendors apart and select the right one for your celebration.

 

How to Find the Right Wedding Photographer for You (Glamour and Grace) 

You want to capture each magical moment, so a wedding photographer is a must! Don’t know where to find someone with an artistic eye? This article provides easy suggestions for determining a good fit for your wedding event. 

 

How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget (Zola)

Planning a wedding on a budget may seem like playing an impossible game. Everything has a price, and there doesn’t seem to be much wiggle room. Allow us to challenge that with this comprehensive guide from Zola, sharing the secrets to meeting your spending goals. 

 

24 Fun and Unique Save the Dates to Announce Your Wedding (Junebug Weddings)  

Announcing your wedding is such an exciting part of the planning journey. You’ve determined your date, and now it’s time to let everyone know. Unsure about what design to use for your announcement? No worries – here’s an article to give you a spark of creativity. 

 

We hope these tips assist you as you plan for your special day and bring your vision to life. 

 

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How to Level Up Your Event Photo Booth Experience

How to Level Up Your Event Photo Booth Experience

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Your wedding is a day you’ll remember forever. While you may have a photographer to capture each intimate moment, you can also leave a memorable impression on your guests by renting a photo booth. This entertaining addition will bring out the best in your guests and ensure everyone has fun throughout the night. You can […]

Photo of the Month: Tree Gobo Wash

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We can’t take our eyes off this moody sunset illusion! The amber uplighting and our autumnal tree gobo wash have us spellbound.  The fireplace ties the warm ambiance together for the perfect evening celebration. 

Venue Spotlight: Elliston Vineyards

Elliston Vineyards

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The Livermore area has a lot to offer couples who are tying the knot! Livermore is home to a diverse selection of wedding venues, so if you’re searching for a gorgeous location to host your special day, you’ve come to the right place. In this Venue Spotlight, we are showcasing the beautiful Elliston Vineyards! Elliston […]

Event Services Showcase: November 16

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Are you ready to start planning your wedding? Boy, do we have an event for you!  Our next Event Services Showcase is set for November 16, and it’s just what you need to kickstart your wedding planning! Come meet our DJs, test out our photo booths (say cheese!), and see our chandeliers and lighting fixtures […]

Wedding Planning Roundup: 5 Helpful Resources

wedding planning round-up

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It’s time for another wedding planning roundup! Whether you’re newly engaged (congrats!) or you feel like an experienced fiancé(e) by now, these resources will keep you up-to-date on the latest industry trends and best practices as you plan your big day. How to Have a Chic and Unique Fall Wedding (Glamour and Grace) There’s a […]

Palm Event Center Wedding | Roland + Ritty

Palm Event Center Real Wedding

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It was such a blast working with Roland and Ritty on their lovely wedding, and we are so happy to showcase it on the blog today! See for yourself… It’s easy to celebrate a happy couple like these two! Along with their wedding party, Roland and Ritty made it hard not to smile all day […]

Photo of the Month – Edison Bulbs

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We love an Edison bulb moment, but what we love even more is how quickly everyone’s eyes go directly to the stars of the show! What more could a couple want than custom lighting design that accents the décor while also naturally drawing all eyes to you?  Don’t even get us started on the beautiful […]

Event Services Showcase: September 14

Fantasy Sound Event Showcase

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We’ve missed you during our summer hiatus! We’re back and ready to party, so we hope you’ll join us on September 14 as we kick off our first Event Services Showcase of the fall.  Come check out our photo booths with all the included props, talk playlists with our DJs, and bask in the glow […]

Tylar Delegeane, Tylar Delegeane Photography {Creative Partner Spotlight}

Tylar Delegeane Photography

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Nothing beats getting to sit down and talk to our fellow creatives, especially people like Tylar that truly enjoy making every couple’s wedding dreams come true! We love seeing the artistic way Tylar captures all of those special moments of a wedding day — and after talking to her, it’s clear that her craft is inspired […]

Should Your Wedding DJ Allow Guest Requests?

Wedding DJ Guest Requests

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When you’re planning a wedding, one of the many decisions you’ll make on the way to the aisle is the type of music and entertainment you’ll have for guests. Do you hire a DJ or a live band? Do you create your own playlist or let them run with it?  While DJs bring a lot […]

VENUE SPOTLIGHT: Bridges Golf Club

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We’re back with another venue spotlight in the beautiful Tri-Valley! We are so lucky to be surrounded by such stunning venues, so the fun part is picking out the perfect one for your celebration. Today, we’re featuring Bridges Golf Club! Bridges Golf Club has a variety of beautiful spaces to offer: The Fireside Room: An […]

Wedding Planning Roundup: 6 Helpful Resources

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We never want couples to feel overwhelmed by the wedding planning process, but we also want to avoid underwhelm from their big day not going as planned. That’s why we’ve rounded up some helpful tips to make this planning process better for you! Check out these resources to help you along the way: How to […]

Palm Event Center Wedding | Jessica + Kurt

Jessica and Kurt's Palm Event Center Wedding

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We always love celebrating our couples, and we loved every minute celebrating with Jessica and Kurt! This sweet and vibrant couple brought smiles to everyone’s faces until the day was done — and we couldn’t help admiring their love for one another! These two put together an elegant yet simple wedding day — talk about beautiful!   […]

Celebrating California Wine Month in Tri-Valley

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September brings us one of the best times here in Livermore: California Wine Month! The Tri-Valley area is made up of top-notch wineries, and we love any excuse to talk about wine.  Visiting the wineries in Livermore is a must-do when you’re here any time of year, but harvest season in the valley is something […]

25 Romantic Songs for Your Wedding Ceremony

25 Best Songs for a Wedding

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One of the biggest challenges couples face during the wedding planning process is selecting the perfect music for the wedding ceremony! Music is an integral part of your wedding day and sets the tone for the ceremony, so we understand the pressure. But, as any DJ should, we also happen to know some of the […]

A Look Ahead at Fall Wedding Trends in 2022

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As summer comes to a close, we cannot wait to see all the wedding trends popping up for the fall 2022 season! Fall wedding trends are to die for — there’s a reason October is the busiest wedding month for most regions! Let’s dive into a few fall wedding trends on the horizon: Virtual Save-the-Dates and […]

Photo of the Month: Elegant Sweetheart Table

Elegant Sweetheart Table

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An elegant sweetheart table of your dreams: White roses, greenery, and our iconic rustic Edison beam chandelier. With a satin backdrop to make all the details of your big day pop, you’re bound to achieve the look of your dreams! The rustic aesthetic from the chandelier and a pop of industrial with the edison bulbs […]

Karl R Eckel, Delford West Flowers {Creative Partner Spotlight}

Delford West Flowers

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Floral arrangements can make an event space come to life with the right florist. Lucky for you, we got to interview the very talented owner of Delford West Flowers, Karl R. Eckel! He’s got an extraordinary eye for design, but we’ll let him tell you more about himself! Tell us a bit about your professional […]

Venue Spotlight: Fox Hill Ranch

Livermore Wedding Venue

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The Tri-Valley area has many wonderful venues to offer and we are thrilled to highlight Fox Hill Ranch! Rustic, classy, and farmhouse chic, Fox Hill Ranch offers the perfect spaces to fulfill your rustic wedding dreams.  Fox Hill Ranch offers a few spaces to enjoy on your wedding day, including: The Barn: Perfect for a […]

Palm Event Center Wedding | Megan + Tyler

Megan + Tyler's First Dance

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We are so excited to showcase the beautiful celebration of Megan and Tyler on the blog today! We love working with Palm Event Center, but we love it all the more when we get to celebrate an amazing couple like Megan and Tyler. Fun fact: Megan is part of the Fantasy Sound family and a […]

Jenny Hitesman, Beets Hospitality {Creative Partner Spotlight}

Creative Partner Jenny Hitesman

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We’re back with another Creative Partner Spotlight! Event managers can make or break your big day, and we’re lucky to know some of the best in the industry. So today, we’re chatting with Jenny Hitesman, the event manager for Beets Hospitality Group who oversees all the happenings at Palm Event Center & Casa Real.  Without […]

Chandelier Roundup: 7 Fixtures to Dazzle Your Guests

Wood Beam Chandelier

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Event lighting may not be the first thing on your mindt when you begin planning a wedding. In fact, you might even assume that you’re tied to your venue’s current light fixtures.  But that simply isn’t the case! A beautiful chandelier does more than set the mood for a space with ambiance and lighting — […]

Venue Spotlight: Crooked Vine & Stony Ridge Winery

Crooked Vine & Stony Ridge Winery

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Livermore, California has a multitude of beautiful wedding venues that scale the stunning countryside. Crooked Vine & Stony Ridge Winery is one of these venues, offering breathtaking views of their vineyards.  There are a number of event spaces available for booking that include: Lush lawn with rustic wooden gazebo – perfect for ceremonies! Garden Courtyard […]

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 […]

Photo of the Month – Glittery Chandelier

Glittery Chandelier

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Enchanting evenings and beautiful receptions cannot happen without the help from our stunning chandeliers! A night dancing under the stars without the worry of weather is easily achieved with this breathtaking centerpiece light fixture.  From the gorgeous centerpiece chandelier to the glittering backdrop, that dreamy feel is effortlessly achieved. They may have their eyes locked […]

Lauren Feddersen of Lauren Feddersen Photography {Creative Partner Spotlight}

Lauren Feddersen Photography

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For today’s Creative Partner Spotlight, allow us to present Lauren Feddersen of Lauren Feddersen Photography and we are so excited to share her enthusiasm with you! Lauren’s passion for the wedding industry is infectious.  Tell us a bit about your professional background. What brought you to the event industry? I had always had a passion […]

3 Types of Event Drapery Fabric

Sheer Drapery

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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 […]

Must-visit Wineries in the Tri-Valley Region

Wente Vineyards in Livermore

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The wineries in Livermore are a “must-experience” item for your list the next time you’re in the Tri-Valley area! Nestled in the heart of wine country, Livermore is home to many wonderful wineries and gorgeous views to enjoy.  If you’re in town for a wedding, these vineyards will turn your trip for the wedding into […]

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 […]

Jinger Leonard-Norton, The Flower House {Creative Partner Spotlight}

Creative Partner Jinger Lenoard-Norton

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In this edition of the Creative Partner Spotlight, we’re thrilled to present The Flower House! We love interviewing local vendors and our friends at The Flower House are no different.  So without further ado, allow us to introduce you to the owner, Jinger Leonard-Norton!  Tell us a bit about your professional background. What brought you […]

Guided Tours to Add to Your Tri-Valley Wedding Weekend

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What better way to get to know an area than a guided tour? Not only do they allow you to see a lot of an area quickly, but they offer an excellent bonding experience for your guests. And fortunately, there are plenty of guided tours in Livermore to add to your wedding weekend itinerary! Here […]