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2021 is bringing couples a renewed interest in planning their postponed San Diego weddings, and with this surge comes the need for plenty of wedding planning advice. Though vaccine rollout is still seemingly in its infancy, many betrothed couples are still crossing their fingers. Will 2021 be their year? Only time will tell. Of course, […]

As we settle into the holiday season, we start to see winter colors everywhere. In tabletop design, home decor, cookies, wrapping paper, you name it, the holiday winter colors are unmistakable. It’s no surprise that ideas for a winter wedding tend to incorporate the holiday winter colors too. Red, green, and gold are synonymous with […]

There are many reasons that people love Thanksgiving. One of the most attractive parts of the holiday is the traditional dishes that grace our table. I mean, how often do you eat stuffing (sorry dressing, depending on where in the country you live) outside of November or December? If you are of the opinion that […]

Looking for a Thanksgiving appetizer recipe that’s a little different this year? Me too. With the international travel ban, the only way I can transport myself to France this year is with food and drink, and maybe a little music. So, as promised here is one of my favorite recipes that any size crowd can […]

Is 2020 your year for Thanksgiving dinner? Do you need some entertaining ideas and tips? Don’t fret, you’re not alone! I’ve gone ahead and gathered together some helpful tips and tricks for the big day. Whether it’s your first Thanksgiving dinner at home, or you’re eighth, these Thanksgiving dinner ideas are sure to be hit […]

Many southern California wedding venues remain closed as the Pandemic rolls into the Fall. Even with many couples willing to adhere to social distancing guidelines, numerous venues choose to remain closed through 2020 and into the early parts of 2021. Why would a venue choose to remain closed instead of opening for micro weddings? It’s […]

Get married now or after the Pandemic? It’s time to weigh the pros and cons. In my previous article on planning a wedding during Covid-19, I outlined some of the positives of getting married during the pandemic. Now, let’s take a look at the other side of the coin. More specifically, what are the negatives […]

Coronavirus, micro weddings, and what happens AFTER we find a vaccine It sounds easy enough to plan a wedding anywhere, let alone San Diego. But if there’s one thing the pandemic has made us all rethink- it’s how we view our ever-changing world. Finding time to sit down and identify the pros and cons of your […]

Coronavirus, micro weddings, and what happens after the vaccine If anyone were to ask us back in March if we thought Covid-19 would be in our rear window by now, I’m sure that most of us would’ve answered a resounding yes. But alas, it’s fall. There is currently no vaccine, though many of drugs are […]

Why you need a planner now more than ever in these trying times. Phase 2, phase 3, shutdowns and rollbacks. Are we moving forward or finding ourselves two steps behind? 2020 is certainly a year for the history books, especially if you’re one of the couples planning a wedding during Covid-19. I see many of […]