Seaside Wedding at Balboa Bay Resort

July 1, 2025

There’s something so serene about a wedding by the water. This seaside celebration at Balboa Bay Resort was exactly that. Kaitlyn and Eric’s wedding design blended elegance and playful personal touches which showcased the love they share in a beautiful way. To start, their wedding invitations arrived at guests’ homes with a custom toile pattern […]

Colorful Garden Wedding at Sherman Library and Gardens

May 26, 2025

Sherman Library and Gardens is a darling wedding venue offering separate ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception areas.

Dreamy Southern California Coastal Wedding

April 9, 2025

All weddings are beautiful, and some weddings are simply magical. This Southern California coastal wedding was the perfect blend of heartfelt emotions, stunning ocean views, and pure joy. Every moment was filled with love, from Riley’s tearful dress reveal with her bridesmaids to the unforgettable sparkler send-off. A Little Chapel Filled with Love Before the […]

All about Rebecca Calagna and RC Events

November 26, 2024

Hi, I’m Rebecca, a Southern California wedding and event planner. Witnessing my parents’ unconditional love, commitment to each other and our family, and their faith in God, truly shaped me into the wife, mother, and woman I am today. It was their marriage that grew my passion for lifelong love stories. Seeing the joy of […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

The Perfect Wedding Anniversary Gift For Her At Every Decade

July 2, 2019

Your wedding planner is right by your side during the planning process and your big day. But, after the cake has been cut and the last song has played, we go our separate ways. Husbands, this little piece of wedding anniversary gifting advice is for you! Your first anniversary gift can be anything from a […]

Your Must Have Wedding Day Emergency Kit Checklist by RC Events Team

June 4, 2019

It was a gorgeous wedding day for The RC Events Team. A sweet, sunny outdoor ceremony at Newland Barn in Huntington Beach followed by a lively reception. Right as dinner had finished being served, the DJ asked our Lead Coordinator for the prize bouquet for a reception game. There was no mention of this bouquet […]

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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