Ventura Wedding

Above are our favorite female and male guest outfits for a February wedding.  Female (Left to right): a fun tulle tutu paired with metallic heels and clutch perfect for casual to semi-formal events; A great solid colored dress with a flattering cut paired with substantial standout jewelry pieces and metallic heels is great for semi-formal events; A soft and feminine, fun and flirty , but not over-the-top outfit for formal events.  Male (Left to right): a nice sports coat in a bold color paired with a pattered button up shirt is fabulous for casual affairs; A well-fitted dress shirt and tie is truly a key piece in any man's wardrobe, A formal suit in black is great and versatile for any formal event, invest some money in a quality suit and you'll always have something to wear when the occasion arises. Whether you like weddings or you dread them (hopefully not your own!) nobody wants to be the worst dressed guest. Feeling out of place or dressed inappropri...

In warm summer months like July and August planning ahead for your guests’ comfort is a great way to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. Here in Southern California, some months can have unpredictably hot and dry weather, making this more difficult. Unless your wedding is a completely indoor event, consider these ideas for keeping it cool during warm weather weddings. Event Tents The most costly remedy for scorching hot weather and no available shade is to rent an event tent. Event tents come in many shapes, sizes, and styles. Some are temporary structures with a roof and walls and some just provide a shade canopy. Tent rental companies also often offer the option of large barrel fans to keep the air circulating inside the tent, so be sure to ask what would be suitable for your needs. You can view different types of tents here. http://partytime-rentals.com/learning-center/types-of-tents/ Appropriate Attire Suggesting more casual attire for you...

Having a photo booth at your wedding is a great way to entertain your guests and put them to work as memory makers on your special day. While professional photography is nice, it doesn’t always capture your family and friends being themselves. When they set the terms for the photo, they will likely be their goofy, crazy, silly, possibly inebriated self! And who doesn’t want that moment caught on film! At VW, we’ve done some searching for tips and advice on building your own photo booth. The Essentials: Camera, tripod or selfie stick, backdrop, friends! The Extras: Props and prop table, portable photo printers, empty albums & glue sticks, pens The Details: Your photo booth set up can be as elaborate or as simple as you’d like it to be. At HipHipHooray.com, you will find lots of photos of couples in front of their homemade photo backdrops. Consider how much time & money you want to invest in the creation of your backdrop, where it will be placed at your rec...

It’s no big secret and it’s not new, nothing’s hotter than you being you! SMILES! Ok, don’t be annoyed at this cliché until you’ve tried it! Especially if you are someone who has always looked to trends and other people, magazines, and girlfriends to help you determine your style. Go ahead and ask your future husband why he’s marrying you. . . he’s going to say “because he loves YOU !” So instead of looking at the wedding industry trends while planning a day that celebrates you, stick to your style, your tastes, and what you like. Trust us, you’ll be much happier, more comfortable and more confident and there is nothing sexier than that! If you have trouble channeling your inner self so that it shows on the outer you, we’ve got some suggestions for you. Of course, you can always hire a planner to assist you in making decisions or offering suggestions on things you might like. The Setting: Not Any Ole Place Will Do When selecting a location for your wedding make it person...