California-Los Angeles — The Knot Community https://forums.theknot.com/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:30:32 +0000 en California-Los Angeles — The Knot Community PRICES!!! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706669/prices Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:12:54 +0000 California-Los Angeles joeymich 706669@/discussions For Photography?
DJ?
Flowers?
Cake?
Minister?

What have you guys paid or are going to pay?

If you guys can give me vendor names I can look up to get reasonable prices?

WE ARE IN  A BUDGETTTTTTT!!!! Smile

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!!!]]> A lot of nieces and nephews https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707483/a-lot-of-nieces-and-nephews Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:47:11 +0000 California-Los Angeles joanah4 707483@/discussions any way. I read a blog that suggested they walk in front of me as I make my way down the aisle. Any other ideas as to how I can include them? It can be either at the ceremony or the reception. Thanks!]]> It's official, I'm engaged! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706414/its-official-im-engaged Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:42:29 +0000 California-Los Angeles ninja500 706414@/discussions
I'm so impressed with the jeweler who made my ring.  We had gone to the jewelry district in downtown LA last November on a Sunday and luckily found many store open.  We found one jeweler we really liked named Mark Broumand on Broadway.  We went back to see him a few months later and I can't believe he remembered us, plus had written down notes as to what we were looking at.  The jewelers see so many people on a daily basis, I didn't think he would spend his time keeping notes.  Maybe we looked like serious buyes (who knows).

Now it's time for quick planning and getting started on our lives together.

Beth]]> Don't know what to do? :( https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706463/dont-know-what-to-do Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:07:15 +0000 California-Los Angeles joeymich 706463@/discussions Gosh, so much on my mind...I just want to have a wedding even if takes to have a small one! Please, if anyone has any ideas it would be sooooooo MUCH HELP!!!!]]> Yacht Receptions- Need some help! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707470/yacht-receptions-need-some-help Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:23:51 +0000 California-Los Angeles TeamDD2010 707470@/discussions
My fiance and I are researching some yachts in Los Angeles/South Bay/Long Beach areas just for the reception, since we already have a ceremony location.  Any advice on how to negotiate prices with these people, or any other tips?  Trying to do this on a budget (although I know a yacht isn't exactly cheap), but would love any advice.  Thanks!]]> Dress Maker in L.A.?? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707886/dress-maker-in-l-a Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:52:51 +0000 California-Los Angeles meghann.tabor 707886@/discussions So, I have had my heart set on an amsale dress for quite some time now, but the price tag is way out of my league. I have found a few people online that will recreate the dress for a ridiculously low price, but I am nervous bc they aren't within driving distance, so I would be taking a serious risk. I would have to send the person my measurements and hope it turns out awesome. Have any of you done this?? Does anyone have a person they would recommend that could do it for a reasonable price? Also, do any of you living in and around LA know of someone around here that I could actually meet in person. Im also not a huge fan of pre-worn dress sites such as, preownedweddingdresses.com, because it's the same thing as far as me not really knowing what Im getting until I pay for it and receive it. Thanks so much ladies!! and Happy Planning!]]> Annoyed with Florist!!! (LONG!!) https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706174/annoyed-with-florist-long Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:34:50 +0000 California-Los Angeles Genie03 706174@/discussions
So I'm going to rant for awhile !!! Sorry for the bridezilla moment !!! LoL

On july 14th I contacted all my vendors via e-mail just to check in since I really haven't spoken to any of them since we booked them over a year ago. All of them contacted me within a day or two except our florist.

I wanted to get ahold of our florist the most just because when we meet with him the first time it was over a year ago and alot has changed within that year. We added a bridal party and a whole lot changed with the centerpeices because when we did our trial with him I didn't really like it so we changed alot of it, but nothing was ever talked about how much more it was going to cost us. So as of right know I have no clue how much we owe our florist.

So with all of that said I tried to contact him thru the phone on the 19th. An assistant answered and said he was out and that she would give him the message and he would call me back same day. NOTHING

I understand that alot of vendors our busy and it is wedding season, but ALL my other vendors got back to me  within reasonable time why couldn't he ?? right??

So then on the 22nd I e-mailed him letting him know that is was quit rude that he hadn't gotten back to me and how upset I was for not knowing details on cetain things.

He finally called me the next day which was releaving. Since I was so anxious to find out how much we still owe him and more details,but all he told me is that he would e-mail me the new proposal  A.S.A.P and we would have our final meeting 2 weeks before the wedding. I said that was fine and that was that. Mind you this was early friday morning. NOTHING FRIDAY !!!  NOTHING SATURDAY!!! NOTHING SUNDAY !!! NOTHING MONDAY !!!!

I'M SOOOOO ANNOYED !!

I don't even know how much we owe this guy and we are 2 months away. WHAT THE HECK !!!!
I'm starting to maybe think if I can rely on this guy!! we gave him a deposit of $550.00 and from the proposal over a year ago we still owe him $2300.00 ( which is not right since things have changed).Should we try to find someone cheaper and just let go of that $550.00 deposit or am I being a total bridezilla and should give him a week or so ???

PLEASE HELP

]]> Hair and Makeup https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706644/hair-and-makeup Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:50:19 +0000 California-Los Angeles resident1 706644@/discussions Getting Married in Palos Verdes looking for a place fairly close to get my hair   and makeup done.  Any suggestions??
Thanks

]]> makeup for esession https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707948/makeup-for-esession Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:54:57 +0000 California-Los Angeles sicilianmarie 707948@/discussions For sale: 120" round pintuck linen tablecloth in aqua/turquoise https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/708403/for-sale-120-round-pintuck-linen-tablecloth-in-aqua-turquoise Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:29:59 +0000 California-Los Angeles UJ&Cha07282007 708403@/discussions Hi!

I'm helping my bff sell her tablecloths ($26 obo) she will be using for her August 28, 2010 wedding. She has 40 total and will sell for $26 each or your best offer. :)  Pickup can be in the LA or OC area. They will be available after they are washed. If you have any questions or would like to request photos, please e-mail pinkeeh8@aol.com. Thanks!

]]> GTG https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/708440/gtg Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:09:02 +0000 California-Los Angeles nikojamm 708440@/discussions
I wanted to let you know I'm still working on things for the Knottie GTG.  I'll post another as soon as I get confirmation.  As of now, we are looking at the weekend of Aug. 14th / 15th.

Looking forward to it! 
]]> Photos and recs from my wedding! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706104/photos-and-recs-from-my-wedding Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:22:17 +0000 California-Los Angeles girliegirlral 706104@/discussions
Here is a sneak peak from my wedding: 

http://hazelnutphotography.com/blog/rebecca-eric-the-wedding
 
I got married at Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo.  Here are my reviews:

Flowers: Allie Friedman from These Buds  A Blooming.  She did a fabulous job and I could not be more happy with how my flowers turned out.  She runs the business out of her house and I was sooo impressed.  She took an idea and made is so beautiful.  I would recommend her to ANYONE!

Dress:  Camarillo Bridal.  I was so impressed with their selection and how their costs weren't ridiculous!  They don't have anything over $2,000 so I never worried that I would fall in love with something too costly for my budget.  Renee is the manager and was fabulous to work with.  Definitely recommend!

Photography:  Hazelnut Photography.  So far the photos from Jordana are FABULOUS (look at the blog)!  She was absolutely great to talk with back and forth, and I can not WAIT until we get all of the photos back.  She was so professional and even my DH was impressed by her!

DJ:  Creative Sounds DJs.  Cameron was extremely receptive and was more then happy to accomodate my requests.  Any bizarre music requests that he received from the guests he had someone ask me if that was ok to play, which I greatly appreciated.  Not an A+, more like an A.

Cake: TC Bakery in Newbury Park.  The cake was AMAZING.  Everyone always talks about the Bread Basekt in Camarillo for cake, but the cost of the cake was just way too much for me (like $7 per slice).  TC Bakery was mentioned to me and it was significantly cheaper and so yummy!

Venue :  Maravilla Gardens.  The venue was just gorgeous.  I was worried that they wouldn't pull things together with all of the different vendors but I guess people really do know what they are doing!  My mother and I didn't have too much confidence in the day-of-coordinator, so we gave everything to them extremely labeled...it did all turn out great though.  This was a Jewish wedding and the day-of-coordinator obviously knew nothing about Jewish ceremonies.  If I didn't know where everyone was supposed to stand for the ceremony she wouldn't have been given to advise at all.  Command Performance is their vendor and it was so yummy!  Couldn't be more pleased.

Everything turned out just perfect.  I can't think of one major complaint and I just can't believe that it's over.  We just got back from our honeymoon in St. Barths which was amazing.  EVERYONE should go there for rest and relaxation!

Let me know if ya'll want any more info!
]]> Bridal shower? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/708058/bridal-shower Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:41:46 +0000 California-Los Angeles Judy&Brian 708058@/discussions Are there any Santa Monica locations?
Casa del Mar?

Thanks.

Judy
]]> Dessert Tasting - Los Angeles Friday https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706984/dessert-tasting-los-angeles-friday Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:54:02 +0000 California-Los Angeles savor 706984@/discussions http://www.savor-losangeles.com

(invigorating, intimate yet pressure-free setting - sample unlimited bites from potential vendors while sipping complimentary champagne and specialty cocktails, mingle with local foodies and press, groove to tunes provided by top LA DJs and much more)]]> LA county - license and civil marriage same day? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706304/la-county-license-and-civil-marriage-same-day Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:38:06 +0000 California-Los Angeles mosli 706304@/discussions
I've read over the LA county information page but was a little unsure about if it was possible to get your marriage license and have a civil ceremony at the courthouse on the same day. How long did it take you to get your license? Has anyone on the board ever done this same day?

Thanks!

a little background - FI and I are getting married in a different state and really can't be there early enough to meet the 3 day waiting period required. We're looking at having the civil earlier to save us from going crazy last-minute.
]]> DJs using CDs https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/708025/djs-using-cds Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:09:00 +0000 California-Los Angeles sicilianmarie 708025@/discussions Selling Manzanita Trees https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707087/selling-manzanita-trees Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:10:38 +0000 California-Los Angeles kshamaa 707087@/discussions We just got married a month ago and are selling multiple Manzanita branches/ trees in Los Angeles, southern CALI area. Would be great for any wedding/ event as decor or innovative indoor decor. Please message if you're interested.
Specs: 42-50 inches tall
Color: Gold

Includes custom base for stable placement and transportation



Please msg if you are interested! Thanks.
]]> Good things do happen.... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/708243/good-things-do-happen Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:18:43 +0000 California-Los Angeles xxquemirasxx 708243@/discussions

So I noticed they had some type of whitening promotion going on...I asked my hygienist about it and she gave me her honest opinion n thought I shouldn't spend the $ because she honestly thought buying toothpaste would be good enough for me...

Everyone gave me hugs as they said next time we see you u'll be Mrs.M Laughing and off they went to an office meeting

FAST FORWARD...

As I'm driving home from work my cell rings and its' the dental office and the receptionist greets me and tell me I have to tell you something I'm like huh? and yes like well remember we were having an office meeting after lunch...i'm like  "YES" she like well we were talking about you and the wedding and the dr and all us would like to gift you a whitening package for your wedding so come in before you wedding and you'll have some pearly whites for the wedding!!!!


my mouth dropped and I screamed of happiness I could NOT believe it!!!!! They are gifting me a whitening package!!!! I was sooo happy I started dancing!! lol

I had to share my good news Laughing 
]]> Table and Chairs! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707332/table-and-chairs Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:13:23 +0000 California-Los Angeles joeymich 707332@/discussions Cricut? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/708605/cricut Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:41:15 +0000 California-Los Angeles ShabyKitty 708605@/discussions
Or we can just meet up and have a creative day!

Thanks :)]]> Hello Everyone!!!! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706445/hello-everyone Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:38:47 +0000 California-Los Angeles Genie03 706445@/discussions So i haven't been on here in sooooo long, but I'm at the 2 month mark and I just need insperation !!!

I see there are a TON of new brides to be so i'll re-introduce my-self.

My name is Genie and I've actually been married for 7 yrs (on aug 12th), but Dh and I got married civially and had always dreamed of a church wedding. So here I am 7 yrs. later and a 5 yr. old and 2 yr. old  planning our dream wedding.

we will be getting married at the Cathedral of our lady of the Angels on Sept 18th at 5:30 in the evening.

I think that's is. Hope to see all of you on the boards.

-Genie]]> AW: Thursday https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/708035/aw-thursday Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:30:14 +0000 California-Los Angeles xxquemirasxx 708035@/discussions

But I'm pushing myself to continue cux all the projects I started months ago need to completed...i'm working on them slowly....

this is what I've been up to....
-Invites were sent out...and we have received 7 RSVP's back woooo hoooo! So far no NO's!

-Went to Reene for alterarions! LOVED her! my MOH thought she was FAB! We've set up 2 more appointments...and we are waiting till Sept 14 to make decision if a corset needs to be put in (this all depends on my weight loss)

-Set up appt for hair trial

-Started printing candy buffet tags for take out boxes

-Made my 1st purchase on Etsy and bought a personalized hanger for my dress...I'm a sucker lol

-Made a list (which was HUGE) of all the items I still need to buy...phew!

-my MOH wants me to make a list of all the things I want her to do and she said she'll help me with DIY!

-I need to call the Dentist and set-up appts for my whitening session! Laughing

Still need to call florist and cake...eeeK! Oh and food tasting at the venue!

My 2 month mark is approaching quickly!

I hope everyone has had a productive week!Laughing
]]> Outside Caterer Options https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/705749/outside-caterer-options Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:36:07 +0000 California-Los Angeles TysWife2Be 705749@/discussions
As you may have previously read, my great uncle will be doing our catering.

Now, my question is, what venues allow you to use outside caterers (whether there is a fee involved or not)?

PLEASE HELP!
]]> Help- In need of a Los Angeles Area Photography https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706591/help-in-need-of-a-los-angeles-area-photography Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:06:56 +0000 California-Los Angeles naima143 706591@/discussions
I usually post over on the Vegas board since we are getting married in Vegas. However we are looking for a photography for our engagement pictures. Does anyone know of a good reasonable priced photography in the LA area??

Thanks.]]> FS- Jenny Lee #510 gown https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707447/fs-jenny-lee-510-gown Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:13:38 +0000 California-Los Angeles bostontoLA 707447@/discussions
Info is in my "for sale" bio and you can see the dress on the Jenny Lee website.
It's Jenny Lee #510, I worked with Jenny Lee herself on the dress.  I wore (just had a baby so I am not the same size anymore) a size 4-5 in street clothes.  The dress was made to fit me.  It's strapless and A-line with a slight mermaid shape.
The bottom layer is 100% silk duchess satin in champagne
The top layer is a beautiful alecon lace from France in Ivory.

Original Price- 4200, asking 2500 OBO


]]> Feed Me.... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707571/feed-me Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:22:55 +0000 California-Los Angeles ErlindaDenise 707571@/discussions
Any of you ladies (gents) worked with any local catering companies or friends who have catering companies that you can pass on

Thankssss
]]> Advice: groom's cake?! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706508/advice-grooms-cake Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:45:18 +0000 California-Los Angeles bellabrights64 706508@/discussions     I'm kinda stuck :/ . My FH says he doesn't care if there's a groomcake or not- he's happy either way. So I was thinking I was going to have one made for him as a surprise anyways.
   I was wondering what your thoughts were. Like did you have one or no? If you did, was it a success? If I do have one, should it be themed?

Something tells me I've been watching too much cakeboss...help!
]]> STUMPED - Bridesmaids and Groomsmens gifts https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/706334/stumped-bridesmaids-and-groomsmens-gifts Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:50:50 +0000 California-Los Angeles RachA03 706334@/discussions
My FI and I are soo stumped on what to get as gifts. We wanted to steer away from the more standard and traditional gifts of necklaces, bracelets, watches and personalized stuff. BUT come to realize (after reading other boards here on the knot) that shopping for them as if it's their birthday is the best gift.....but for most of our bridal party that would just turn out to be super expensive. 

Do you guys have any ideas? 

HELP! =(
]]> wedding pictures before or after https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/704329/wedding-pictures-before-or-after Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:30:15 +0000 California-Los Angeles theta_bombshell 704329@/discussions
This is my first post. yay! ok... now to details.

So wedding is November 13th. I have an AMAZING photographer (Rob Greer) and want to take advantage of him as much as I can.

He suggested, and I think its a good idea to take our weing pictures BEFORE the ceremony to take advantage of the day light since the sun does set so much earlier. Thing is... my fiance really doesnt want to. He really wants to see me walking down the aisle for the first time... and I can understand... Im just scared we will run out of time.

How are you planning it? Any advice? Our ceremony time is set for 3pm (which probably means 3:30pm) and our reception starts at 5pm. Our ceremony and reception site are in the same place so people only have to literally walk a about 30 feet to the reception from the ceremony site.

Im stressing over this... but am sure it will tien out just fine. Just need some advice.

Thanks!]]> Wedding Paper https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/707675/wedding-paper Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:27:21 +0000 California-Los Angeles TysWife2Be 707675@/discussions
Here is the deal, I have a friend who offered to do all my wedding paper items as a gift from her.

I was at her wedding and everything was AMAZING! She has been doing this for quite some time.

Had our wedding still been in October, she wouldnt have been able to do it because she is expecting and is due in August. Now that the wedding is next summer, she is all in!

As you may have picked up, I love to have control on just about EVERYTHING!

Do I let her do all my wedding paper stuff or do I try to do it myself?

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