California Wedding Planners, Coordinators, & Consultants Q&A

Planning a wedding on a budget in Napa Valley California

I would like to have a nice formal wedding for about 150 relatives and friends but I'm caught between what I would like and what we can afford. I would like to have a formal yet intimate ceremony and reception in Napa Wine Country or Marin County coastline (aka Pt. Reyes area) but my parents will.... [Read more]

How far in advance can a shower be given

Hi I moved to California but all my friends are in Georgia. They want to give me a shower. How far in advance can they give a shower because I can't make a special trip just for the shower. My wedding will be December but I plan to visit Georgia in June or July. Is 5 or 6 months ahead too early.... [Read more]

Do I need a wedding coordinator for a vow renewal?

My husband and I were married by a justice of the peace in a courthouse on June 9,1997. We want to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary by renewing our vows in a church followed by a reception in the church dining hall. Do I need to hire a wedding coordinator to facilitate the ceremony and.... [Read more]

How much to pay a wedding planner?

Hello - I'm newly engaged and just beginning the wedding planning process. Since my schedule is extremely busy, I am contemplating hiring a wedding planner. My budget is not enormous. Is there a minimum budget that wedding planners expect to work with (apart from their fee, i mean). I don't want to.... [Read more]

Tuxedos vs. pant and ties

My best friends fiance has decided that since one groomsmen lives out of state and can't go to where the guys get their tuxedos, he wants everyone to wear black paints, off-white shirts and coordinating ties. The ceremony will be held in the chapel part of a California mission.

I am the MOH and.... [Read more]