Plans by Ann

27/11/2023

It’s never too late to give thanks, is it? Thankful for all the amazing vendors who make it happen on event day and all the couples who allow us to be part of their love stories 🙏🏼

Sharing another fall-themed wedding at the charming Ebell Long Beach.

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2024 is at 95% capacity for our team.
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22/11/2023

Fall finally feels like it’s in full swing 🍃🍁🍂

Fall has been a popular season for the wedding industry as the weather is much cooler than summer and not as cold as winter.

Follow along for more beautiful fall-toned weddings to come!

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Floral ceiling: .everafter
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2024 is at 95% capacity for our team.
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21/11/2023

Wedding days are busy as everyone is so eager & excited to celebrate the newlyweds amidst all the events you want to share with your loved ones on this special day. Remember to also take some time to celebrate you two as well.

✨ Be sure to carve out enough time for a solid couple’s photo session at some point in the day or add a golden hour session to switch up the scenery. This allows some time for you two to be pulled away and to be present with each other.

✨ Take some time to take in the day together either before and/or after the ceremony. Even if it’s just a few minutes to take it all in, take it in together.

✨ There will be a lot going on but remember to stay together throughout the day— especially during the reception to experience the day alongside each other.

You and your partner are getting married and it is your wedding day— a huge milestone in your lives.

Celebrate it TOGETHER 🥰

P.S. helen + dan = qts5eva

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17/11/2023

Private estate weddings have easily become one of our favorites. So many personal touches can be added to complement the natural charm of the home.

Beautifully captured by the ever so talented 🫶🏼

13/09/2023

VENUES, LOCATIONS, TRAVEL TIME

When choosing locations to get ready at, get married at, and to party at, there are a few details to keep in mind:

1. Can this location serve multiple purpose in being a beautiful backdrop for both getting ready, first look, wedding party photo session OR first look, ceremony, wedding party photo session? The best case scenario is having one venue for it all: from getting ready all the way through to the reception— if at all possible— which allows you to maximize on time.

2. Travel time for photo and video vendors from each location and how that could tap into the actual hours of service provided. I always say that the less we travel the more you get to maximize on services.

3. How far is each location from each other? What does the parking situation look like? How crowded will this location be and will this affect the quality of the photos?

4. Photo, video, and other vendors have a lot of equipment to pack up and load in and out of their vehicles. This takes time to get situated and I usually allow creatives some cushion to make sure lighting and equipment settings are optimized before we begin.

5. Don’t overthink and stress about what setting your photos are captured in. We are surrounded by so much beauty in the world which makes it easy to find a nice clean backdrop to be shot in. At the end of it all, the most important elements of the shot are the people in them and how their love exudes and illuminates the space. 

Keep it simple, silly.

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Hair & makeup: .hani
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DJ/ MC: .entertainment
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01/09/2023

3 months to plan the best. party. ever?! Challenge accepted.

We had a venue, a date, and a few ideas.

What went into planning this wedding in a short amount of time?

• Quickly aligning with the couple’s vision to start the sourcing and designing process

• Thinking through all the logistics required to build an event from the ground up bringing in all elements: rentals, decor, and staff to service the event

• Decisions made quickly so we can pivot if needed or move onto the item on the list. If it’s not an “ABSOLUTELY YES” when it comes to wedding decisions, then we keep going until we get to the “yes”

• A lot of communication between vendors, the couple, and myself in all forms including texts, emails, phone calls, Zoom meetings, FaceTime meetings, etc.

• Triple checking to make sure everything is squared away in the midst of the fast moving decisions made

• A little bit of doing due diligence, perseverance, and hyper-focus on the end goal

Once the momentum got rolling, we kept it going all the way to the finish line.

was a beautiful day 🥰

Couple: .duong
Venue: Carousel House Santa Barbara
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Florist: .design
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25/08/2023

Family and “friends who become family” are all you need on wedding day. This wedding party was so much fun and the families were so kind exuding in happiness as they celebrate these high school sweethearts.

It was the journey getting to wedding day but so. worth. it. at the end of it all!

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22/08/2023

All in the details ✨

In awe at how these personal items are beautifully styled and perfectly captured— simple and clean to highlight each item.

Always a pleasure working with ! Can’t wait for the next one.

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Florist: .everafter
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18/08/2023

Anyone else have a cousin who isn’t really your cousin but you consider them a cousin because you’re basically cousins?

Scott has been a part of my life for many years. How we are actually connected is many times removed and quite distant from being blood relatives, but we’re basically family at this point.

When he asked me to be part of his wedding, I was beyond elated and so honored to be trusted with the milestone in his life.

Time flies as we celebrate their 2 month anniversary. Hopefully Ellie has forgiven me for the role-reversed “garter removal” moment that .le and I created on the fly 😅🫶🏼

A few beautifully captured
sneak peeks captured by . Excited to see the full gallery 🥹

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Photo booth: .llc
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18/08/2023

16/08/2023

A traditional paebaek ceremony allowing guests to experience how cultural Korean elements are tied into the union of the two families and the love that is celebrated.

The waterfall created a beautiful backdrop that added movement and a sense of serenity amidst the natural elements of the venue. The floral nest enhanced the grounding focal point of the tea ceremony table as the couple honor their parents. The circular seating arrangement allowed guests to experience this special celebration from all angles.

A beautiful celebration followed by delicious bites and dancing all night.

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10/08/2023

The al fresco wedding aesthetics were immaculate ✨

Creating an event from the ground up on a private estate requires thorough planning to architect all the details in lieu of a venue staff typically found at event properties to support the day.

💭 How many cars will be parked on the block and how will guests get to and from their vehicles in formal attire? (Consider valet service)

💭 Are there enough restrooms for all the guests and vendors, and who will maintain the cleanliness and supplies in the restrooms? (Consider supplementing with portable luxury restrooms with an attendant)

💭 What happens if there is an electric circuit overload from running electricity for personal home use and to fuel the event production? (Consider back-up generators)

💭 Who will serve water and bus dinnerware? Will guests self-serve? Who will clean up all the rentals at the end of the night? (Consider hiring service and clean up staff)

💭 What are noise ordinance policies in the area and what happens if the party is still going but the music has to be turned off early? (Consider an after party location and transportation for guests to get there)

💭 What are all the contingency plans in place? Plans B, C, D, etc.?

💭 … and the list goes on 🧐

We are well-versed in event productions at private properties and are here to bring the al fresco wedding of your dreams to life.

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02/08/2023

This beautiful floral arch designed by captured the bride’s floral vision perfectly! Touches of dusty blue delphinium to tie in with the blue sky and ocean waves for this coastal wedding.

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Custom ao dai: Thanh Thuy Ao Dai
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28/07/2023

A little champagne spray Friday moment to kick off the weekend! 🍾

Note: no formal attire or professional equipment were harmed in the making of this shot.

Note #2: are two of the most expressive people I’ve met! More from their super fun wedding day to come 🥳

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26/07/2023

When your initial phone call is over 90 minutes, you just know the synergy is going to be strong.

Wedding planning 9-12+ months out allows ample time for me to get to know my couples and understand what their vision is, what their priorities are for the wedding, and who they are as a couple.

I quickly connected with this couple and felt their love radiate from them. Stories shared on wedding day about these two as individuals, as dedicated healthcare professionals, and as a loving couple allowed us all to reach a deeper level of understanding who they are.

Amy and Brian, you two have such beautiful souls and such kind hearts. It was a pleasure being a part of your union as husband and wife and I am so excited for what is to come for you two. What an honor to have been part of your wedding celebration.

P.S. Amy, now that you’re situated in So Cal, is it time for us to reunite finally? 🥹🫶🏼

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14/07/2023

A few detailed shots captured by from this beautiful wedding celebration.

Nestled in the mountains of Malibu, CA, Calamigos Ranch is a truly magical venue with naturally beautiful spaces for any event.

Our couple chose the Oak Room for its grand glass window and serene waterfall backdrop— a perfect setting for a paebaek ceremony followed by decadent dining and festive dancing.

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13/07/2023

One more from this special ceremony on the beach because you all are loving this dress, the location, and this wedding vibe so much!

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12/07/2023

Intimate weddings allow for so many creative ideas. This cozy coastal beach ceremony was the perfect set up for guests to celebrate the union of two families.

Sandy toes, ocean waves, celebration on love— what could be better 🥰

Venue: Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu, CA
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08/06/2023

We are so excited to celebrate these two this weekend!

We had the a perfect opportunity to create a magical moment for these two by connecting them with one of our favorite teams over at .

Comment below if you want to take a guess at where this engagement session was taken 🧐

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