The Road to Marriage Blog

A Hidden Oasis Wedding at Valentine DTLA Inspired by the Bride’s Handbag

Michelle and Brandon were married in an intimate ceremony on June 12, 2022. Better known as Loving Day, June 12th is the anniversary of the historic court decision supporting interracial marriage. Michelle and Brandon chose this date as a way to not only celebrate their unwavering love for each other, but to also pay homage…

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A Modern-Tropical, Coastal California Wedding for a Globe Trotting Couple in Dana Point

After reading Quinn and Nate’s inquiry email, I was instantly smitten with their story and engagement photos. There was no question, I wanted to take this journey with them. Their enthusiasm for creating a celebration where their guests could experience the ocean life, cuisine, and beauty of costal California mixed with their desire to soak…

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4 Things to Do (and NOT do) After You Get Engaged

If you’re reading this, you’ve recently said, “Yes,” to forever with your favorite person. Congrats! While feeling extremely excited, you’re probably also wondering…now what? After all, this has never happened before. You may have dreamt about it and walked the path in your mind. But now that it’s here, the path seems a little patchy.…

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Bride and Groom posing for a photo in the San Antonio Botanical Gardens desert exhibit

5 Top Reasons YOU Need a Wedding Planner Now More Than Ever

A proposal is a pivotal moment in life. Not only because they’re exciting (especially if you’ve been anticipating one for a while), but because you’re saying yes to a lifelong commitment to your favorite person. You’re also making a massive commitment to something else – wedding planning. Assuming you want a more traditional event (versus…

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5 Ways to Stay Organized While Wedding Planning

Planning a wedding is a big deal. And whether your dreaming of a simple get-together with minimalist details or envisioning an elaborate garden celebration, there’s a lot to think about – and a hundred more things to do. How do wedding planners keep it all together (including themselves)? Speaking for myself, it’s my full-time job.…

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