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Sterling Hotel, Sacramento
Say “I do” to the historic beauty of the Sterling Hotel by Wedgewood Weddings in downtown Sacramento!
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22 MUST-ASK Questions For Your Wedding Venue – From the Pros!
Our team of event experts at Wedgewood Weddings want to help you find the best wedding venue for you, whether you decide to book with us or somewhere else. We genuinely care about your special day and want to assist you in this incredible experience! As wedding professionals, we are here to guide...
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What Should You Know About Wedding Invitations?
Wedding invitations should be ordered four to five months out from your wedding date. This will give you time to get them addressed and mailed out six to eight weeks before your wedding. If you're having a destination wedding or marrying over the holidays, send out your invites earlier just to be...
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What To Expect After Your Wedding Day
You had a beautiful wedding, your closest friends and family enjoyed themselves, and now you're a happily married couple. Now what? Here are some of our favorite suggestions for you and your new husband or wife to do after the wedding. Hint: There are a few logistics you'll need to take care of,...
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9 Romantic Anniversary Ideas
As a team dedicated to hosting beautiful, flawless, happy weddings, it's only natural that we'd spend a lot of time celebrating anniversaries. Whether you choose to celebrate with us at the same venue where you said "I do" or you choose something less traditional, we're here to celebrate each and...
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7 Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ
Your DJ is an essential part of how your wedding reception functions. This person keeps things running on schedule and, most importantly, sets the mood for a fantastic event! Refer to these critical questions when shopping for your wedding DJ:
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5 Easy Tips & Tricks to Help You Plan Your Wedding
There are a lot of details to put together when planning a wedding, which can get overwhelming at times! So, take your time, do your research, and most importantly, ask your Wedgewood Weddings team for advice. This is your biggest resource as we’re here to help you! Let us take on the big things....
Real Wedding Feature - Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings
Michael and Andree got married on a gorgeous summer day in Boulder, surrounded by family and friends, tall trees, birds chirping, and the rippling water of Boulder Creek. Featuring an incredibly romantic ceremony, a beautiful reception, lawn games, and even a moment of laughter when Digital...
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The Perfect Save the Dates to Announce Your Wedding
The question has been popped and you’ve agreed to spend the rest of your life with your favorite person — what now? After securing your date at one of a Wedgewood Weddings venue, the next big step in wedding planning is making sure all of your closest family and friends mark their calendars for...
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Non-Wedding Party Roles: Beyond the Bridal Party
So, you have a wedding party, groomsmen, flower girls, parents, etc., but what about other roles in your wedding? Include close family or friends in these roles so that they are part of your special day.
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Kalie + Greg at Eagle Ridge
Kalie and Greg created an intimate outdoor wedding in Gilroy, California. We’re so in love with the chic and timeless neutral tones. They said their I Do’s last July, and we wanted to celebrate their 1-year anniversary with you. Congratulations to the beautiful couple, and we wish you both a very...
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Your Guide to Save-the-Date Cards!
When you start planning your wedding, naturally you will focus on your one ‘special day.’ In reality though, your wedding will actually be a number of special days. This is especially true for your out-of-town guests who will likely stay for multiple nights. These guests will need to start planning...
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How to Plan A Bridal Shower
Planning the bridal shower? Here are some tips to keep on-hand to help you plan the perfect celebration for your bride-to-be!
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Wedding Planning Resources to Make Your Vision Come to Life
This is an exciting time in your life, and we’re thrilled to help you plan your best day ever! We live for weddings and making our couples’ vision come to life - along with easy planning - is what we do best! To help you with your wedding planning, we’ve put together some of our couples’ favorite...
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Essential Tips For Planning A Flawless Honeymoon
Your wedding planning needs a lot of attention, but remember, you get to plan the honeymoon too! It’s totally fine to step away from seating charts and centerpieces to fantasize about your glorious tropical vacation! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for our 5 essential tips for planning an...
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Wedding Seating Charts Made Simple
So, you have your venue, you’re finalizing your menu selection, and now it’s time to arrange your guest seating for the perfect wedding day reception. You’ve heard stories about the great wall of post-its, the scratch paper, endless notes, and a gust of wind that blew every detail across your...
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Graceful How-To: Adults Only Invitations
As you begin planning your guest list and working through your invitations, the topic of inviting children may come up. This topic is a bit tricky. No one wants their feelings hurt, or to hurt feelings so we thought it would be best to offer up easy solutions. There is a graceful and respectful way...
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Essential Wedding Accessories Checklist!
With so many details to take care of before your special day, it’s easy to end up feeling overwhelmed or worried that something important will slip through the cracks. To help ensure your wedding goes off without a hitch, the pros at Wedgewood have compiled a checklist of essential accessories you...
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Time-Saving Wedding Planning Tips
Wedding planning can be a full-time job. For those of us that have busy work schedules, family responsibilities, and don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to planning, we’ve put together some great ways to help you and make your minutes count! Check out these time-saving strategies that really work!
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Fun Wedding Activities to Consider
When we ask couples to describe their ideal wedding day, we hear a lot of different words –– beautiful, relaxed, romantic – but the word we hear the most often is fun! The most important thing you need to have a fun reception is to keep your guests moving, mingling, chatting, and laughing. Here are...
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Top 10 Stress Relieving Tips for Wedding Planning Bliss
Planning one of the most memorable milestones can be an amazing experience for a bride-to-be. Here are our Top Ten Stress Relieving Tips to help you through those challenging times as you near your perfect day!
Jeff + Tiffany’s Gorgeous San Clemente Wedding
“L-O-V-E!” That is what you’ll be saying when you see our newlyweds from Wedgewood San Clemente! We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of Jeff & Tiffany’s perfect surf style wedding day. Whimsical shades of blue, sandy tones, California sunshine and a sweet setting that captured our hearts...
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Traditional Wedding Party Roles - Explained
You've heard of 'the wedding party' but, how formal are all the roles and do you need to fill each one? Today, we'll explain the reason for each role so you can make an informed decision about whether you want or need each person in your wedding party. Wedding Party Roles Explained: Who...
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How to Navigate Your Guest List
Embark on the joyous journey of crafting your wedding guest list! Picture the smiles, the laughter, and the cherished moments as you're surrounded by your nearest and dearest on your special day. Let's make this adventure feel like a breeze as we guide you through each step, ensuring your guest...
What To Do Before Your Grand Entrance
Not sure what to do in between the ceremony and the reception? There is almost always some down time during this transition, so we have put together a list of suggested ideas for you to do before and during your grand entrance!
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Top Songs for Your Walk Down The Aisle
Your wedding ceremony is, of course, the most pivotal part of a wedding day. But, the most anticipated moment? The walk down the aisle.
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Mother of the Bride Pre-Wedding Tasks
It is great to have someone there to help you with your wedding plans, especially when your mom is eager to help and be part of your special day!
Wedding Plan Task List Series | The Best Man
It is great to have your best man there to help you with your wedding plans, especially when it is someone close to you! See our list of most beneficial tasks specific to the best man!
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Guest Books & Alternatives For Wedding Day Memories
Turn your guest book into something that you can cherish for more than a couple of days with these creative guest book alternatives! Not all of the fun is over after your wedding and honeymoon. Once you return, you get to pour over your photographer’s pictures, decide which keepsakes from your...
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Here comes the bride, but first…
It’s easy to agree that one of the sweetest parts of every ceremony — aside from the bride and groom, of course! — is that moment when the flower girl and ring bearer come down the aisle. Even though they may be too young to be part of the official wedding party, it’s special way to incorporate...
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Planning Advice From Our Expert Coordinators
Wedding planning requires serious work. There are SO many details to put together for a single wedding, and our expert planners manage to do it all. We pride ourselves on making the run-up to wedding day feel like a breeze and that's down to our team's expertise. Today we're hanging out with a few...
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How Do All-Inclusive Wedding Packages Work?
You probably know by now that, the moment you get engaged, no one hesitates to start flooding you with questions. And that’s when it hits you…You actually have to plan a wedding now. But you have no idea how!
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Football Legend Jerry Rice Crashes a Boulder Ridge Wedding
Football's known for epic plays, endless finger foods, and passionate fans cheering for their favorite team. To one northern California bride, her super bowl was a wedding win when a surprise guest appearance intercepted her wedding reception.
Summertime at Sequoia!
We’re so excited about summertime at the Sequoia Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings! Our happy couple recently wed at our romantic historical Placerville venue. This is a one-of-a-kind place for couples seeking a one-of-a-kind wedding!
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Reasons to Smile: 5th Anniversary Celebration
Is it possible to celebrate during the coronavirus crisis? We believe the answer is a resounding YES! Today, Stewart shares an emotional story of celebrating his fifth wedding anniversary on March 21, 2020.
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Stylish Fall Wedding at Fallbrook Estate
Looking for your fall wedding inspiration? Take a look at Nicole and Eric’s gorgeous Fall-themed wedding at Fallbrook Estate by Wedgewood Weddings. Let Nicole & Eric's seasonal experience guide your own fall wedding style decisions. As you view their stunning photos and see their fall0inspired...
Tasteful & Trendy Wedding Reception Table Settings
You may be prepping for your wedding planning meeting and probably pinning your favorites to your Wedgewood Wedding Reception Pinterest board! Here are some of our real wedding receptions that are sure to inspire our couples searching for beautiful decor ideas! From gorgeous centerpieces to elegant...
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Insider: Menu Favorites!
One of the things our couples and guests love about Wedgewood Weddings is the convenience that comes with having the option to choose from our wide range of menus.
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Ultimate Wedding Venue Checklist
When you start on the exciting journey of wedding planning, one of the most crucial decisions you'll make is choosing the perfect venue. This isn't just about finding a location; it's about discovering a destination that will host your memories. So, let's dive into our comprehensive checklist that...
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Best Wedding Planning Checklist
Planning a wedding can be a rollercoaster of emotions. From the joy of saying "yes" to the nitty-gritty details of seating arrangements, the journey can sometimes feel overwhelming. But guess what? It doesn't have to be that way!
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New Venue: Rio Hondo, Downey, CA
Exciting things are happening at Wedgewood Weddings! We've officially launched another gorgeous wedding venue (our third one since December 2019!). We're introducing Rio Hondo by Wedgewood Weddings: a beautiful event center located midway between Los Angeles and Orange County, close to Long Beach...
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Wedding Day Advice... From Proven Experts!
Weddings are a special time for couples to make their dream days come true! What better way to get ideas for your magical day than from our Wedgewood Wedding experts who help put on thousands of dream weddings every year? We asked our team what they recommend couples do to help make their dream day...
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Michael & Andree - Real Wedding at Boulder Creek, CO
On a gorgeous summer day in Boulder, Colorado, surrounded by family and friends Michael and Andree said their long awaited I do! Among tall trees, bright sunshine and with songbirds chirping by the soft sounds of Boulder Creek, Michael and Andree Talmadge were all smiles at their gorgeous wedding:...
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Q&A with Joey Dion of 'Main Event DJs', NH
Wedding DJs are known for their charm, charisma, and high energy and that's exactly what we love best about the team at Main Event Entertainment. With more than 20 DJs on staff, all trained under the one-and-only DJ Joey Dion, Main Event's success in the New England area speaks louder than words....
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7 Quick Tips to Make Your Wedding Venue Tour Extra Useful
Choosing the right wedding venue for you is one of the most important parts of planning your entire wedding. Once you’ve narrowed down the list of different wedding venues, there are a few essential tips to keep in mind.
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Destination Wedding
What goes into planning a destination wedding? Well, a 'Destination Wedding' is a wedding planned in a foreign country or state, in a location that is special to the couple at hand. According to national statistics, nearly 1 in 4 couples will consider having a destination wedding. So, let us...
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Moms and Weddings
Bill Zaruka, CEO I see all sorts of amazing families, each with their own interesting dynamics. I’m always fascinated to see the relationships between mothers and their engaged sons and daughters when it comes time to plan a wedding. Sometimes Mom takes a back seat and watches proudly as her child...
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Jenna + Garett's Beach Town Wedding
It was a beautiful Sunday in San Clemente for Jenna and Garett’s celebration of love and matrimony! Endless views, romantic scenery, and close family and friends gathered together for a fantastic wedding day in Orange County’s beloved beach town. See their perfect day at San Clemente Shore by...
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Sara + Joe’s Romantic SoCal Vow Renewal
Stunning views, incredible landscapes and never-ending backdrops, our beautiful couple Sara and Joe renewed their vows after 20 years of marriage. From the romantic setting of Vellano Estate by Wedgewood Weddings, to the incredible styling of their reception, you will not want to miss this couple’s...
Memories To Last A Lifetime: Wedding Day Portraits
Capturing your wedding day is so important and definitely not something you want to skip out on. You’ll want to remember this perfect day in all its glory and that includes portraits! From the attire, hair and makeup to your gorgeous backdrop, these elements make for lovely photographs to cherish...
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Wedding Grand Exit: 33 Best Music options
Crafting the ideal wedding soundtrack doesn't end with the ceremony. The grand exit is the climax of your wedding celebration, the final, memorable moment that caps off your special day. As you and your partner make your departure, surrounded by the love and cheers of your friends and family, you...
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Introducing the Newly-Renovated University Club
We’re so excited about the launch of our newly renovated venue, University Club by Wedgewood Weddings! Located on the University of California, Irvine campus, this venue is relishing in its $2 million worth of modern renovations and upgrades.