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Category archives: LA and SoCal Weddings

Get Married In Orange County For Under $7,000

We know how daunting it can be when you begin planning your wedding in a highly desired area such as Orange County. As if the wedding industry wasn't pricey enough to begin with, throw in the beautiful beaches, swanky suburbs and celebrity-riddled towns that make up this Southern California destination, and it can be hard to find a venue for under $10k! So w[...]

10 years ago

Get Married In Los Angeles For Under $7,000

We know how daunting it can be when you begin planning your wedding in a major metropolitan area such as Los Angeles. As if the wedding industry wasn't pricey enough to begin with, throw in a city that hosts million dollar parties on a nightly basis, and it can be hard to find a venue for under that won't break the bank! So we went ahead and did what we do b[...]

10 years ago

8 Rules of Etiquette For Your Destination Wedding

Unlike your traditional wedding, Destination Weddings have their own set of rules and guidelines that are important to follow when planning for your big day! Make sure to mind your P's & Q's with our list of the top 8 essential rules of etiquette for your Destination 'I Do's', and your wedding day is sure to be smooth sailing. 1. What Should The Coup[...]

10 years ago

Be Our Guest: How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Weekend

Have any well meaning, already-married friends admonished you to soak in your wedding day, because it “goes so fast?” Yeah, we know. Sure, they’re just trying to be helpful, but the stress of nailing down all the details in time to have the wedding go off without a hitch doesn't exactly leave time for a lot of lounging about. But if you’re planning a des[...]

10 years ago

The 5 C's For Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue

The best venues focus on YOU! The location where you choose to say "I Do" should not only be absolutely stunning, but the venue's staff & wedding coordinator should strive to make the days leading up to your wedding, and the big day itself, as easy as 1-2-3. From the cuisine & service staff, to contract negotiation & customized wedding packages,[...]

10 years ago

10 Tips For Finding Your Perfect Wedding Venue

Finding the perfect venue for hosting your wedding can be a very daunting task for some brides, especially if they've never planned such a large social event before! As Experts in the industry, there is nothing more heartbreaking than watching a couple's special day ruined because of a problem they had, with what they thought was their dream wedding venue. [...]

10 years ago

Top 5 Celebrity Wedding Venues

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had the right idea with their destination wedding in Italy, but at $6.5 million this type of extravagant affair is a bit of a stretch for most brides-to-be. Here are five celebrity destinations our Ever After Venue Experts use as inspiration when helping brides plan the wedding of their dreams: 1. The rich and famous are[...]

10 years ago

Expert Tips for Successful Wedding Planning

Your wedding comes with dreams and expectations. And as much as this is your big day, it is also the event that your groom-to-be, parents and future in-laws want to be absolutely perfect. Remember that everyone is dealing with stress and one of the comments we hear over and over again from Ever After brides is to trust the experts and don't try to do everyth[...]

10 years ago

10 Engagement Rings & Their Perfect Venue Match in Southern California

He popped the question and of course you said yes! If you're like many brides, you had a say in the ring that's now the center of attention on your perfectly manicured left hand, right? Here at Ever After, we know from experience that the style of your engagement ring can be an accurate predictor of the type of venue you plan to book for your wedding and rec[...]

10 years ago

Making Your Southern California Beach Wedding a Success

Having your wedding on the beach sounds completely fabulous, right? Toes in the sand, lapping waves, framed by a beautiful sunset on the Pacific Ocean – sigh. Your beach wedding can absolutely be that spectacular, and to make sure your oceanfront affair goes off without a hitch, here’s a checklist to consider when planning your beach ceremony & recepti[...]