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Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

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We recently did a site visit to Avalon Hotel Palm Springs. It is a very chic and boutique style venue. If you like modern and chic then this venue is for you. There’s a total of 67 guest rooms, some with a terrace or private patio. There are 13 historic one and two bedroom villas with full kitchens.

There are 3 pools – 1 family pool and 2 adult only.

One of our personal favorites was the Presidio Courtyard for a wedding reception under the stars. Since Palm Springs has a noise restraint, there’s the option of holding your after party in the Presidio Ballroom.

We loved the Avalon Hotel and we hope you will too.

October 26, 2015

Villa Royale Inn Palm Springs

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Villa Royale Inn Palm Springs is an intimate boutique hotel with a lot of history and character. There are several ceremony and reception options at the Villa Royale Inn. You can choose to have your ceremony in the garden or with the mountain as the backdrop. For the reception, guests can dine by the pool under the stars or in the charming Europa Restaurant. This is the perfect wedding venue for those planning intimate celebrations.

October 23, 2015

Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs

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Over the next couple of weeks, we will be featuring wedding and event venues we had the privilege of visiting this past weekend in Palm Springs.

Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs is such an unique space that will attract music lovers all around. The hotel is like a museum in itself, every corner contains something guests can stop and look at.

Hotel Entrance

We loved this lounge area where we can easily host a cocktail party.

Lot of great areas around the hotel where attendees can take pictures.

Hard Rock Hotel also contains several ballroom spaces including the Woodstock Ballroom that can accommodate up to 600 guests. We also loved this great pool area where we can host a pool party and other event functions.

Photo credit: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs Website

October 14, 2015

Alternative Wedding Guestbook Ideas

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So you’ve finished planning all the big details for your wedding and now in home stretch. It’s time to think about all the remaining wedding items you may need to purchase or make such as wedding favors, money box, and the guestbook. Rather than traditional guestbooks, we’ve come up with some alternative wedding guestbook ideas. Hope these ideas will help you come up with a fun and unique guestbook idea that is all about you.

Mason Jar of Hearts

Photo credit: Etsy

Message in a Bottle

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Wooden State Cutout – Perfect for long distance couples.

Photo credit: Southern Weddings Magazine

Message box

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Puzzle guestbook

Photo credit: Etsy

August 19, 2015

Westlake Village Inn

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We recently did a site visit at Westlake Village Inn which is located in the Conejo Valley. This 17-acre resort offers a luxurious retreat destination for its guests. The venue offers several stunning options for ceremony sites. The sites range from $1500 – $5000 which includes chairs, microphone and speaker, water station, gift and guestbook tables and one night stay in a courtyard hotel room.

Tuscan Garden

Mediteranneo Gazebo

Lakeside Gazebo

There are also many beautiful sites perfect for bride and groom and wedding party photos.

There are several reception spaces available with spaces ranging from 50 person capacity up to 200 person capacity. Dinner reception packages starts from $80.00 per person up to $150.00 per person.

For more information on the venue, visit the Westlake Village Inn website here.

July 14, 2015

Unique Place Setting Ideas

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We love to plan weddings that show off the personality of the bride and groom. We found the following unique place setting ideas that have inspired us. These place settings give guests a feel for the type of wedding they are attending. We hope you find one that you like and may possibly use at your own wedding.

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July 6, 2015

Oak Canyon Ranch in Agoura Hills

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We attended the Grand Opening and Bridal Show at Oak Canyon Ranch in Agoura Hills. This venue is perfect for you if you are planning a rustic, barn/ranch style and outdoor wedding. This gorgeous site is 48 acres and located in the Santa Monica mountains. The maximum capacity for an outdoor ceremony and reception is 400. The rental fee ranges from $4000 – $7000 and includes 12 hours of event time including set up and strike. Catering is also provided on site. Check out some of the photos we took of the venue.

Ceremony site #1

The venue also has beautiful groom’s suite and bridal suite for the wedding party to use for the day.

Groom’s Suite

Bridal Suite

This can be used as a cocktail reception location.

Ceremony site #2

This can be used as a cocktail reception or dinner reception.

Check out the website for more info: http://oakcanyonranch.com/

June 29, 2015

Wedding Save The Date Ideas

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You’re engaged! Congratulations! Most of you will begin compiling the guest list and think about whether or not you should send out wedding save the dates. Save the dates are highly recommended if you are planning a destination wedding or getting married during peak travel times. Sending out save the dates will give your guests time to make travel arrangements. We recommend sending out save the dates at least 6 months prior to your wedding day.

So now that you have decided that you need to send out save the dates, we have prepared some different ways of making this announcement to your friends and family. Enjoy!

Tying the knot card.

Photo credit – Brit + Co

Perfect for a destination wedding – Save the date luggage tags.

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Planning a formal affair – send your guests some confetti to show them what’s to come.

Photo credit – Green Wedding Shoes

For the book lovers, send your guests save the date bookmarks!

Photo credit – Etsy

Save the date passports – perfect for a beach wedding.

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Last but not least, how about some fun balloon save the dates for your guests?

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June 22, 2015

Unique Wedding Menu Ideas

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One of the key components to a wedding is the food selection. Whether you are offering a sit down dinner with courses, food stations or buffet, you can add your own personal finishing touch by using an unique way of displaying the menu. We have selected some fun and unique wedding menu ideas for those looking for some inspiration.

Menu painted on a wooden pallet for an outdoor reception.

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Menu printed on a table cloth.

Photo Credit: Southern Weddings

Simply add a finishing touch to a simple menu by adding some other elements.

Rustic wedding menu with spring of rosemary - project wedding

Photo Credit: Project Wedding

Menu printed on a paper bag filled with all the essentials.

Photo credit: Brit + Co

An elegant way of display your menu – food choices written on a mirror.

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Menu printed on a linen.

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Menu on chocolate – edible too!

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June 15, 2015

Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark, California

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We were invited to attend the Open House at Rancho De Las Palmas in Moorpark, California. It’s a beautiful venue with many options. The venue itself allows for capacity up to 500 with buffet or seated options available. It’s nestled on a gorgeous outdoor space with tropical setting, waterfall, a lake and beautiful landscape.

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