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From wedding advice to real weddings to create your DREAM WEDDING, we truly have it all. With 20 years of wedding planning under my belt, this is the best wedding advice site for newly engaged, engaged, and couples thinking about engagement.

Erika + Manny: A Radiant Wedding at Spanish Hills Club

This is a night Erika & Manny will surely remember! Scroll through their wedding gallery to be inspired.

We loved the romantic, tearful video shot by Light Up Videos, and the captivating photos by Taylor Ashley Photography. The venue of course is fantastic; with their various photo locations & views, friendly staff, and accommodations that make choosing you venue here, easy. An incredible DJ (Bouquet Sound), who we know as Dominiq —who is not only great at mixing your ideal wedding playlist, but is also an charismatic MC. The florist company (Camarillo Flower Shop) is not only a local, friendly vendor but their flowers are delightful, especially when lit up by marquee lights by Alpha Lit Los Angeles. And we love the makeup by Beauty by Alicia Leming AND the local bridal boutique, Bella Bridal Couture, where our brides always find their perfect wedding gown.

Find these awesome vendors BELOW:

Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @coordinationbycasnova
Photographer @taylerashleyphotography
Videography @lightupvideos
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @beautybyalicialeming
Florist @camarilloflowershop
Cake @camarillocupcake
Marquee @alphalitlosangeles
Dress @bellabridalcouture

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Brie + Stephen: A Telltale, Chic Wedding in the Garden

Enjoy this real, multi-colored wedding inspiration of Brie + Stephen! If you like any of the ideas, pin anything to your very own Pinterest board!

the super awesome vendors:

Photography @bairlymedia

Venue @eventslrg

Videography @vue_visuals

DJ @vdk.djs

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Jina & Kevin: A Fairytale Wedding at Los Robles Greens

When the wedding is SO sweet, there's not a dry eye when the bride comes down the aisle. This fairytale wedding romance is one for the books!

If I had to say anything about J & K, they were such an adorable couple who focused the day around their family. Not only were they good people, but I absolutely loved the springtime blush and white tones for their color palette.

On their wedding day, both the bride and the groom had the best time getting ready with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. And when it came time for the first look, the groom (Kevin) got emotional seeing his bride for the first time. Not even I could hold back the flood of emotion this gave me! When it came time for the ceremony, each person walked gracefully down the aisle and the bride entered to the song “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle. The entire crowd, including vendors were teary eyed until they said “I do!”

We had the best vendors at this wedding, including Katie Jane Photography (who I got to work with TWICE in one week). The reception was equally beautiful with classic wedding vibes. Yamaguchi Flowers outdid themselves with stunning florals throughout the wedding, which the guests admired thoughtfully. And entertaining the night was Bouquet Sound (an incredible DJ & Emcee). The night was filled with sweet memories & fun as Subzero Ice Cream provided a late night snack of their specialty liquid nitrogen ice cream!

And overall, this wedding couldn’t have been more perfect & we will remember the sweetness of this wedding for a lifetime. A huge thank you to all of these vendors:

Venue @eventslrg
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @trombettatania
Photographer @katiejphoto
Video @matrimonyfilms
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @beautybykellytran
Florist @yamaguchisn
Cake @sugarlabbakes
Photobooth @sspsuperfunphotobooth
Ice Cream @subzero_simi_valley
Dress @bellaposawedding
Suite @suitsupply

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Monica and Rafael: Romantic Beauty and the Beast Inspired Wedding

A tale as old as time - except in wedding form! Enjoy this gallery of Monica and Rafael’s magical wedding photos by Emma & Josh Photography.

When this bride and groom asked Jamison Events for planning a dream event, they also wanted to incorporate a Beauty and the Beast theme that was subtle and romantic. Their signage, use of rose petals, and aesthetic colors revealed an astonishing masterpiece of a wedding. One of my personal favorite aspects was accomplished by the florist, Primrose & Petals, who took a single red rose and stood it up in the centerpiece with a glass hurricane vase. It looked JUST like the rose from Beauty & the Beast. With stunning photos, a cloud first dance, and sparkler grand exit — Monica & Rafael had the night of their DREAMS!

We hope you enjoyed a snippet of this real couple’s wedding + remember you can pin these photos to your Pinterest board! Follow @jamisonevents on socials for more amazing wedding content.

Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents

Coordination @jamisonevents

Associate Planner @coordinationbycasanova

Photographer @emma.and.josh

Florals @primroseandpetals

DJ @gtzentertainment

Hair + Makeup @fairytalehairandmakeup

Cake & Desserts @sweetartbakeshop

Cappuccino @cappexpress

Marquee Lights @charming_lights

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Ashley & Andrew - Candle Lit, Romantic Franciscan Gardens Wedding

Tucked away in the heart of San Juan Capistrano is the beautiful San Franciscan Gardens. This venue is a LITERAL romantic hideaway wedding venue with historic charm. From the elegant wooden gates to the flourishing fountain, this garden is blossoming with opportunity!

The lucky couple who I got to work with were Ashley and Andrew, who originally booked me at their venue in Ventura County. However, after the pandemic shut downs, they decided to get married closer to home in Orange County.

I have to say, it was my first chance to work at the Franciscan Gardens and I’m obsessed!

Also, I got to work in tandem with 24 Carrot Catering for the first time; a delicious, elevated catering company located in Costa Mesa. They are known for luxury events within LA and they did not disappoint! Professional, easy to work with and on top of everything!

On the big day, Ashley and Andrew did their first look at the Mission, which I highly recommend to any couples having their wedding at the Franciscan Gardens. It was an easy walking distance from the venue.

The entire event was candle lit, romantic, luxury and fun! Everyone could feel the bliss and romance that Jamison Events dreamed up for this special couple. You could say the design was pulled straight from a romantic novel. And their guests danced the night away.

A HUGE thank you to these people & vendors, because without them, none of this would be possible!

Amazing vendors included-
Venue @franciscangardens
Planning @jamisonevents
Photography @karareynoldsphoto
Catering @24carrotscatering
Florals @jlfloralboutique
DJ @djcavemanla
Cake @serranoscakes
Churros @jrschurros
Beauty @beautybylex_xoxo

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Dana & Scott - A Romantic Boho Wedding at Spanish Hills Club

Dana and Scott’s romantic boho wedding at the Spanish Hills Club was nothing short of an absolute DREAM ! Jamison Events had the honor of working with this couple for full wedding planning, which means they got a custom moodboard and other useful resources to build their wedding from top to bottom.

Their vibe was overall a gorgeous romantic, fall aesthetic with pampas grass and greenery. Dana and Scott had such a unique color palette as well with terracotta, rust, grey, white and greens! I absolutely loved it; check out pictures from ceremony and reception below.

As you can tell from these BEAUTIFUL photos, Dana and Scott hired one of my favorite photographers; Nicole Henshaw, who always nails the romantic boho vibe in her editing style & coloring.

The wedding day was overall such a fun production, especially since the couple were both genuinely kind human beings, mellow, and a joy to work with!

See a wedding vendor you might want to inquire for your wedding? Here’s a list of all the awesome vendors that put together D + S’s big day!

Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Associate Planner @coordinationbycasanova
Photographer @nicolehenshawphoto
Video @mr.lokiproductions
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @fairytalehairandmakeup
Florist @b_besame
Cake @sweetartbakeshop

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Jake & Katelyn - A Breathtaking Wedding in Rancho Vista Dedios

Watch this beautiful wedding unfold in the Santa Rosa Valley. Jake and Katelyn were married at this newer venue, Rancho Vista Dedios, which is on a mountain overlooking the valley and also filled with beautiful twisting trees that will ensure beautiful wedding photos.

Watch this beautiful wedding unfold in the Santa Rosa Valley. Jake and Katelyn were married at this newer venue, Rancho Vista Dios, which is on a mountain overlooking the valley and also filled with beautiful twisting trees that will ensure beautiful wedding photos.

Fun bridal party photo with groomsmen in suits and bridesmaids in blue dresses. Bride and groom in the center laughing and bride has long cathedral veil spread out in the middle of the grass (in center of photo)

Cred: Michael Anthony Photography

See this gorgeous ceremony view at this home venue below! The homeowner of this venue handmade the door that lead to the Ceremony processional, creating a rustic and traditional scene.

Their wedding colors were blue, gold, and burnt orange with natural brown tones from the trees and wooden signage. See the aisle décor, welcome table, reception area, cake table, etc. + Check out their fun bridal party!

Overall, Jake and Katelyn had a relaxed, romantic design that embraced the fall season. Don’t miss their choice of catering: The Habit Burger Grill! The reception + dinner was such a hit !!

Congratulations Jake & Katelyn! Here are all the vendors involved in this gorgeous wedding:

Venue #ranchovistadedios
Planning @jamisonevents
Food Truck @habitburgergrill
Bar @nationalbartendingto
Video @austinhatchervisuals
Photo @michaelanthonyphotography
DJ @bouquetsound @jasonwesley_
Flowers @staceyspetalsandstems
Rentals @partypleasers
Restrooms @luxflush
Production Assistants-
@coordinationbycasanova
@bffjencreations

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Sarah and Harry's Romantic Fall Wedding - Los Robles Greens

For a family-centered wedding in the peaceful outdoors, enjoy this beautiful November wedding with subtle white pumpkin and burgundy details for Sarah and Harry!

This wedding was traditional Jewish, with a large wedding party, lots of guests, and beautiful colors. The men wore blue suits and the ladies wore burgundy dresses. To keep the colors soft and romantic, many of the colors shared similar shades of burgundy and minimal decor.

For a family-centered wedding in the peaceful outdoors, enjoy this beautiful November wedding with subtle white pumpkin and burgundy details for Sarah and Harry!

This wedding was traditional Jewish, with a large wedding party, lots of guests, and beautiful colors. The men wore blue suits and the ladies wore burgundy dresses. To keep the colors soft and romantic, many of the colors shared similar shades of burgundy and minimal decor.

For this wedding I had the opportunity to work with one of my favorite florists, Village Florist. She did all of the bouquets, centerpieces, ceremony altar arrangements, and added florals to the cake.

I loved seeing all of the beautiful Jewish traditions, like for the Ketubah signing, they had a beautiful and private lounge area away from the arriving guests, which made a perfect spot for that tradition. 

Occasionally a Jewish wedding will require a Kosher meal offered. For this wedding, we only needed one meal. That meal was brought in by Herzog Winery and we serve fully Kosher utensils with the meal to ensure all needs are met.

Overall, the couple was celebrated their wedding with a warm, welcoming embrace from all of their family and it turned out to be such a great night! A huge thank you to all of the vendors involved:

Venue @eventslrg

Photo @campbellfamilyphotography

Florist @villageflorist

DJ @djsotaentertainment

Desserts @kupcake_kitchen

Beauty @mobileradiance

Production Assistant @coordinationbycasanova

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Ashley and Kyle - Santa Rosa Valley Wedding

Who says you can’t have your wedding in your friend’s backyard?! Ashley and Kyle celebrated their wedding day at a close friend’s home in Santa Rosa Valley with stunning views. With such a perfect venue, the couple kept the event design simple and stuck to a gorgeous royal blue color scheme.

The closest friends and family gathered for a beautiful daytime ceremony that overlooked mountains and green treetops.

While the location was very beautiful, there was a small issue with the restroom company’s truck broke down on a street away from the home. Jamison worked swiftly and efficiently with the company to ensure the restrooms were delivered and ready to use before the wedding began. The couple didn't know about it until days after the wedding!

After this, the entire wedding was smooth sailing and the ceremony started. The bridal party all rolled down the aisle in style because the groom and groomsmen all got fresh, matching Nike shoes! Ashley even customized hers with their wedding date and an K + A.

And then came Ashley, who swept down the aisle in a gorgeous strapless dress with lace and buttons down the back! Even though Ashley and Kyle did a first look, the groom shared a huge smile as Ashley walked down the aisle. The ceremony was very sweet and beautiful, performed by a family friend

After the ceremony ended, the guests walked to the cocktail hour/reception area that was set up with intimate long tables for multiple people to sit. While all the guests were having fun and drinks, Ashley and Kyle enjoyed some private romantics with their photographer. Here are some sweet couple photos:

The reception began with an upbeat grand entrance with the wedding party. The Best Man was the MC for the wedding and he was probably one of the best I heard: both funny and sentimental!

The reception details were kept simple and sweet, and one of my favorites was this cute customized “order of events” sign for guests to keep track of the events during the wedding day! Reception details:

Another unique part of the wedding reception was a surprise DRAG QUEEN from a friend.

Overall, all the guests and wedding vendors got to enjoy the rest of the night and watch Ashley and Kyle cut the cake to end the night!

A big thank you to all of these vendors who made Ashley and Kyle’s day special!

Planning @jamisonevents
Production Assistant @coordinationbycasanova
Photo @eclipticphoto
Dress @bellabridalcouture
Catering @famoustacobar
Florals @yamaguchisn
Suit @menswarehouse
Rentals @partypleasers

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Brianna and Hanson's Wedding - Los Robles Greens

Who says your fall wedding has to be fall colored/themed? Brianna and Hanson imagined their wedding day to be full of soft pinks, white, and pops of gold. This romantic, garden setting fit perfectly at Los Robles Greens.

While this venue can accomodate many different styles, the lush green backdrop covered in vines, with a gentle breeze blowing, and the soothing sound of rippling water from a fountain is like no other. Plus, this venue has tons of accomodations such as; customized catering menus, a bridal suite, referrals on other vendors, and more!

We always love working at Los Robles because they truly step up for every event. From small details like, steak knives on the tables to ensuring each of their staff are aware of the important events on the timeline. I want to give a big shoutout to LRG Banquet Captain Ross for always working hard to ensure each event is smooth!

One of my favorite details of this wedding were the soft florals. Could you guess that these florals were actually rented? They were! And yes, you can totally steal this idea for your wedding by the way!

Each piece was beautifully created and the decor was set up by us (Jamison Events). A huge part of our job as wedding planners is packing up at the end of the night, and I have to say all of the rentals we needed to carefully pack away.

It was so special to see how Brianna and Hanson sweetly loved each other with quiet, but joyful matching personalities. Congrats to the newlyweds again and to all of the vendors who helped put this day together!

Venue - @eventslrg

Event Planning - @jamisonevents

Photography - @jenfujphotography

DJ: @bouquetsound & @jasonwesley

Photobooth - @desertlunaphotobooths

Beauty - @beautybybonbon

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