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Building The Perfect Wedding Playlist

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

When it comes to elements of your wedding day that guests are sure to remember, music is key! Partnering with a wedding dj who will help curate the perfect playlist is great, however having a great framework will help add your personality to your wedding day music.

Fun and Safe Airbnb's to have your Bachelorette Weekend on the Central Coast

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

There's no reason to postpone all of the happy events to next year when we are so desperately longing for a good time. Take the necessary precautions and then join up with your best gals for a Covid friendly bachelorette weekend! Check out these 4 San Luis Obispo Bachelorette Airbnb's!

12 Must Have Items on your Registry if you Enjoy Hosting Gatherings Like Us

California Planning Tips

Hello! You've made it to the registry portion of your wedding checklist! Here you can find the best items to add to your registry if you're a party planner at heart like us. Indulge in the swankiest serving items that will make your guests go ooh and ahh when they attend your parties!

Now Trending in Floral Design - Dried Floral

San Luis Obispo Decor, Planning Tips & Vendors

We talked with San Luis Obispo Wedding Florist, Carla Wingett from Idlewild Floral about why she started creating dried floral arrangements and how they saved her business during the global pandemic. Read on to hear her story.

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Creating The Perfect Wedding Weekend Welcome Bag

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

Perfectly curated bags and baskets are the perfect way to welcome guests to your wedding weekend and set the mood for an amazing getaway! Read on for tips to creating and assembling an unforgettable welcome.

A Table for Every Occasion

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips & Styled Shoots

The meal! You've booked the venue, and you've found your dress, and the looming question is: what will we feed the guests? With words from Kristen C. Tiessen and photos from Anna Delores, read on for the perfect guide to personal and authentic menu design with Field To Table. As seen in The Wedding Standard Magazine Volume II.

Moondance Magic

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips & Styled Shoots

Let Rhyan Townsend, San Luis Obispo hair and makeup artist , guide you through tips and tricks for dreaming up your wedding day look - an incredibly important part of your day! Read on for key beauty elements, and fashion inspiration all set in San Luis Obispo bridal shop Moondance Bridal.

Shake It Up - Sidecar Cocktail Co

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips & Styled Shoots

Cocktails, anyone? Check out this post for pro tips on how to create craft cocktails, and include them in your wedding day! Written by San Luis Obispo bartenders Sidecar Cocktail Co, and photographed by Mirelle Carmichael and featured in The Wedding Standard magazine Volume II.

Setting Your Wedding Budget - What to Expect & Where to Start

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

Setting your wedding budget can be equal parts essential and stressful. While percentages, categorized budgets, and spreadsheets are important, using these key tips help to give you a birds eye view of your expenses will help steer you in the right direction!

Navigating Through Booking Your Wedding Vendors

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

The rush of a fresh engagement is exciting and sweet, a feeling you don't want to end! Moving onto the "planning" portion of engagement can seem daunting, but there are a few key tips and elements to keep in mind to make the process more simple and enjoyable, and help you get back to what matters - enjoying your time before "I Do!"

What To Expect At Your Bridal Appointment

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

Finding your wedding dress is one of the quintessential pieces that kicks off your wedding planning process, and your engagement season! We spent the day with Amanda and Annette, owners of San Luis Obispo bridal gown boutique Moondance Bridal to get the in's and out's of what to expect at your first bridal appointment, and a few of their best tips to make the experience unforgettable.

3 Tips For Creating The Perfect Wedding Color Pallete

San Luis Obispo Decor & Planning Tips

Tips for creating the perfect color pallete for your wedding day. Whether you dream of something poppy and full of life, or soft, dreamy, and romantic - creating the perfect color pallete for your day can help tell your story, and set the tone for your day.

4 San Luis Obispo Wedding Venues You Can Still Book for Summer 2019

United States Planning Tips

These Central Coast wedding venues feature epic views and amazing locations - and you can still book them for your Summer 2019 wedding. Check out each of these spaces with unique elements sure to make your weekend unforgettable!

Holiday Wedding Weekend Planning Tips

California Planning Tips

Planning your wedding for a weekend like Memorial Day, Labor Day, or any other extended weekend can be a great way to extend your celebration - but there are a few details to be aware of during your planning process.

5 Unique Bouquets to Inspire Your Springtime Wedding!

California Planning Tips

Planning a wedding in the spring? The perfect season for so many blooms, the possibilities are endless! We compiled five of our favorite springtime bouquets.

Guide to Planning The Perfect Wedding Ceremony

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

Rabbi Janice Mehring and officiant Tom Allen share their best advice on planning your perfect wedding ceremony! This article can also be found in The Wedding Standard's Spring 2017 magazine editorial which can be found here!

Eat, Drink, and Be Married: Interview with Gusto on the Go

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

San Luis Obispo based catering team Gusto on the Go share their 3 best tips to finding your wedding caterer and planning your dream wedding menu!

The Groom's Guide: Styling Tips By Lauren Christensen of Stag Handmade

Paso Robles Planning Tips & Vendors

A styled shoot at Tooth & Nail Winery in Paso Robles, California features unique ties and grooms-wear from Stag Handmade. Shop owner and designer Lauren Christensen of Stag Handmade shares her best styling tips to get ready for your big wedding day!

What Father Jerry Bellamy Has Found True About Marriage

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

After 12 years of formal training, full ordination and having performed more than 8,000 weddings, The Wedding Standard Artist, Father Bellamy says he has learned what is true about marriage. He was gracious enough to share with us what he has shared with those he has married.

The Rules of Engagement: Interview with San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer Jen Rodriquez

California Planning Tips

Wondering if you should have engagement photos taken? San Luis Obispo wedding photographer, Jen Rodriguez, answers all of your most-asked questions regarding engagement photo shoots! Read on to hear her best tips featured in an article in The Wedding Standard's Volume I magazine.

4 Brides Share Why SLO Was the Best Place in California to Have Their Destination Wedding

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips & Real Weddings

Whether looking for an intimate country side location, a wine enthused region, or the convenience of being along the Central Coast of California, couples from all over have sought after this San Luis Obispo county to celebrate their dream day. With the help of four recent couples of San Luis Obispo photographer, Cameron Ingalls, we were able to hear more about why SLO is the best place in California to have their destination wedding.

Not Your Mom's Cake | An Interview with Paper Cake Events

Paso Robles Planning Tips & Vendors

An interview with Paso Robles located dessert experts and talented cake artists, Paper Cake Events, shares the special touches that go into a truly memorable wedding cake that is unique to you.

THE EDEN FLORAL FLOWER GUIDE: A Bride's Manual to the Most-Requested Wedding Day Blooms

California Planning Tips

Looking for the perfect flowers for your wedding? San Luis Obispo Floral Designer Rachael of Eden Floral shares, in an article for the Wedding Standard's print magazine, how to plan and find the most popular flowers that are authentic and special for your wedding day, with illustrations by Raina of Fete & Quill and photographs by Alexandra Wallace.

Ten Steps for Planning Your Dream Honeymoon

California Planning Tips

San Luis Obispo based travel planner Lauren O'Keefe, of Sweet Mun, shares her ten steps for planning your dream honeymoon!

3 FAQ's About Tipping Your Wedding Vendors

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips

Gratuity [gruh-too-i-tee], commonly known as a "tip" is defined as: a gift of money, over and above payment due for service. This concept, so widely practiced in many service based industries, frequently raises questions from couples about tipping their wedding vendors...

How To Keep It Real: 12 Budgeting Tips For Your Wedding

California Planning Tips

San Luis Obispo wedding planners, designers, and caterer's, Sam and Chanda of Zest it Up give us their 12 best tips on how to keep the budget when planning a wedding. You can also find this helpful article in The Wedding Standard's print magazine Volume I, here!

3 Questions Top Wedding Designer Always Asks Potential Couples

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips & Vendors

So, you're engaged (congrats!!!), you've picked a date (getting closer!!!) but now have no clue what to do next?! No fear, we have got you covered. Top wedding and event designer, Danae of Danae Grace Events, gives us three questions she always asks her couples to help them move forward in planning their big day!

8 Things Every Bride Should Know When Hiring Their Makeup Artist

San Luis Obispo Planning Tips & Vendors

An inteview with San Luis Obispo hair and makeup artist Candace Miller, in the The Wedding Standard Magazine Volume I, shares her 8 best tips that brides should know when hiring their makeup artist. Read on to hear more!

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