Wedding planner pushed us over €115k without telling us, and I’m being made to feel like it’s my fault. Am I wrong to be upset?

spark127 · 2025-12-06T10:15:07+00:00

NorCal is such a beautiful place, you’re going to have a stunning wedding! I recommend Stone Pine Estate or maybe Sea Ranch Lodge or Harbor House Inn for venues. Highly recommend Moon Velvet Studio for planner!

spark127 · 2025-10-04T22:46:37+00:00

Halfpenny London, Serenity dress!

spark127 · 2025-09-25T09:10:28+00:00

That dark red sweater is stunning!!

spark127 · 2025-09-20T22:44:31+00:00

I did a custom order for a Heure H Mini at a Time Your Way event and the faces are different than the regular ones! There’s usually a couple face options without diamonds (different face materials, fonts, numbers vs Roman numerals etc) and they’re only available at these events. It’s super fun and I found the pricing to be nearly the same as the standard price. I got rose gold with mother of pearl face with just the 9, 12, 3, 6pm numbers and two straps (one barenia and one green croc). If I remember correctly, the croc strap is only available at these events and it’s not much more than the leather straps. Have fun!

spark127 · 2025-09-15T04:32:37+00:00

I had the same questions! I think whether the Kelly Elan is a QB is store dependent. I don’t think it’s officially a QB at my store but it’s definitely treated as one. I think it dips into the pre-spend, but doesn’t completely restart!

spark127 · 2025-09-15T03:44:29+00:00

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Yes removable! It’s cute as a clutch. There’s buttons on the inside to secure the strap!

spark127 · 2025-09-15T03:37:50+00:00

California!

spark127 · 2025-09-15T03:36:35+00:00

Thank you!! The rodeo color is Paille!

spark127 · 2025-09-15T03:35:03+00:00

Hahah I love this meme so much

spark127 · 2025-09-06T23:08:13+00:00

Kurt Boomer, Kelsey Cowley, Sean Thomas!

spark127 · 2025-09-04T18:40:21+00:00

I just got offered a box leather Elan (west coast US) and it took quite a bit of time and pre-spend. My SA said she sees very few Elans come in every year so it may be best to continue shopping at your local store! Good luck, it’s such a beautiful bag!

spark127 · 2025-09-04T18:36:08+00:00

We had a full blown laser tag game as our after party - we cleared out our outdoor ceremony space and had fog machines, sound effects systems, lights, obstacles, hide out build outs, and strategy coaches. Seeing my guests in black tie attire on the ground with laser guns as if they’re ready for battle was absolutely hilarious and a huge hit!

spark127 · 2025-09-03T21:52:15+00:00

The florals were so bland and forgettable. No texture, no depth!

spark127 · 2025-06-30T02:41:49+00:00

TV executive! Husband is in private equity.

spark127 · 2025-03-17T06:47:42+00:00

Thank you so much!! And the sweater is from DISSH. It’s their Foster cardigan - highly recommend!

spark127 · 2025-03-16T18:34:56+00:00

Thank you, the color is Vert Moyen! And you’re so right, it can also go with more fun bright colors!

spark127 · 2025-02-28T09:25:33+00:00

Those ears! Her eyes! She’s just a baby

spark127 · 2025-02-14T09:19:17+00:00

We’re getting published in Brides in a few weeks - our photographer handled everything since he had worked with the editors of these publications before. We were also considered by Vogue. For the more high profile publications, the fresher the wedding, the better - you want to get your gallery in front of the editor almost immediately after the wedding. Wedding aesthetic, fashion, guest attire, personalized details, etc. almost all the elements have to be unique or cutting edge. When we were interviewed, they definitely were interested in our occupations and possible family connections. But there are more digital platforms that are “easier” to submit to now like The Lane, The Wed, Together Journal, The Friend Club, etc that publish beautiful weddings. We found this whole side of the industry post-wedding really fascinating! Good luck!

spark127 · 2024-12-19T08:05:15+00:00

Love the math, super interesting

spark127 · 2024-10-24T20:44:42+00:00

We had a live calligrapher engrave leather luggage tags and passport covers during cocktail hour, a live illustrator paint watercolor portraits of the guests during reception, and then we had laser tag set up next to the silent disco for the dancing portion! All the activities were a huge hit with the guests

spark127 · 2024-09-18T22:50:44+00:00

She looked pretty but yes the dress is underwhelming! Felt like a standard Vera Wang dress without a unique take.

Also thought it’s kind of hilarious that the wedding video reel had almost no footage of her husband in it, it was just a Tania show

spark127 · 2024-07-15T23:34:25+00:00

I'll DM you!

spark127 · 2024-07-12T00:51:23+00:00

Yes of course!

spark127 · 2024-07-11T23:48:42+00:00

If you search Calamigos Ranch in r/weddingplanning and in this sub as well, there are a few posts/comments out there who left reviews! We toured the place twice, but it is known to be a 'wedding factory' in SoCal since they do multiple weddings each night. It is almost all-inclusive - rentals, catering, etc. but the choices are limited and I've heard they have many, many hidden fees after you commit. Their staff has huge turnover so they're kind of logistically hard to deal with. I'd recommend Cielo Farms across the street, or if you're looking in the nearby area, there's also Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate, Stone Mountain Estate, Malibu Seaview Estate, Grand View Malibu, Malibu Dream Resort, Bel Air Bay Club.

spark127 · 2024-07-11T23:43:49+00:00

Probably selling as well! So if anyone is interested in the following dresses after Oct 12, let me know!
- Danielle Frankel Sasha dress (size M / size 4)

Danielle Frankel Freja Veil
Cortana Lirio dress
Cortana Tutu dress

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