15 Steps for Planning a Quinceañera

August 1, 2024

Your daughter is turning 15 soon and now you have to plan one of the biggest events of her life while fighting back tears of nostalgia?! That’s a big ask for a parent. Though, we are confident that with the right guidance, you will create a celebration she will remember forever.   Planning a Quinceañera involves […]

An Indian Wedding by the Beach

June 17, 2024

FAQ: Do you do Indian weddings?  Answer: YES! While we are usually hired for fusion style cultural weddings, we have had our fair share of experience with Indian wedding traditions.  If you know anything about Indian weddings, you are aware that they are lavish events lasting across a span of days. These celebrations focus on […]

Wedding Detail Ideas for Dog Parents

May 28, 2024

Incorporating sentimental touches into your wedding details and decor makes the day all the more memorable for your guests. For some couples, saying, “I do,” to furever requires showcasing their pets in fun and special ways throughout their wedding day.  Although we have seen all kinds of pet devotions, dog parents are the most likely […]

A Neutral Wedding To Remember

May 2, 2024

If you’ve heard that colorful weddings are all the rage right now, they are! While we are excited to see fun, poppy colors making their way back into wedding florals, bridesmaid dresses and more, neutral wedding color schemes still have a place in our hearts. They are the perfect fit for certain couples and pair […]

To Cut the Wedding Cake or Not to Cut the Wedding Cake

April 17, 2024

Believe it or not, the cake cutting tradition is one that has stood the test of time. The symbolism behind the groom’s hand atop the bride’s as he leads her in making the first cut into their wedding cake exemplifies how he will guide her and the two will work together in life and  marriage. […]

A Black and White Ocean View Wedding

March 29, 2024

It’s no secret that we love when our weddings take us to the beach! For Brianna and John’s big day, we revisited an absolute gem of a wedding venue in Huntington Beach, California, the Waterfront Hilton. While we adore nautical themes and blue hues when we’re celebrating everlasting love by the ocean, their black and […]

3 Tips for Managing Your Wedding Budget

March 20, 2024

FAQ: “What’s the first step in the wedding planning process?” Our Answer: Discuss and decide upon a budget with your significant other and/or family members who plan to pitch in.  Although a budget is not the most exciting or romantic topic to plan for your wedding day, it is important for managing expectations and making […]

An Italian Spring Wedding Dream

March 6, 2024

Blame it all on my roots, whenever I see blue and yellow lemons paired together, I think Italy! Andria and Matthew were married in late Spring 2023 surrounded by family, friends, and some of the most tasteful colorful florals we saw in that wedding season. From the venue to the bridesmaid’s patterned dresses, their day […]

Sweet Send-offs to End Your Wedding Day

February 23, 2024

Ah, the wedding send-off scene… you know the one where rice is tossed into the air as the bride and groom burst out of the chapel doors with smiles plastered on their faces. The rice toss wedding exit is a tradition which symbolizes prosperity and has taken on new forms throughout the years. More recently, […]

Groom’s guide to Everything Wedding

September 1, 2021

The most important 4 words to use throughout the wedding process is…” How can I help?” Sooner or later stress will set in and by asking this question often can make a huge difference. During The Planning The early stages of wedding planning are important for you to be involved. The major things to agree […]

Rebecca Calagna Wedding & Events specializes in wedding planning & design in the Southern California area and beyond. Our couples appreciate the timeless details of a flawless wedding day that gather their loved ones together while putting on display their unique love story that will last a lifetime.

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