The Journal

The suggestion of a winter wedding may seem a little risky if you live in colder areas of the country, but couples in Southern California don’t have the same concerns. In fact, choosing to celebrate in the “off-season” can give you all the perks of a spring wedding with the added benefit of choosing florals, […]

(This page contains affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission at no extra cost to you, should you click through and make a purchase. Read my disclosure for more info.) The big day is here! After years of hoping to find your Prince Charming and months of planning, you finally get to marry the man of […]

(This page contains affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission at no extra cost to you, should you click through and make a purchase. Read my disclosure for more info.) The big day is here! After years of hoping to find your Prince Charming and months of planning, you finally get to marry the man of […]

Attending one of the most prestigious nationwide wedding conventions, Wedding MBA, each year is a treat! This past October, I was lucky enough to sit in on trend reports from The Knot for 2018 weddings. Here are some of my favorite wedding trends of 2018!   Watercolors Love pastels, but not sure how to incorporate them […]

You may be wondering if you have to wear your mom’s wedding dress and a blue-lace garter to adhere to an old bridal tradition, but you shouldn’t sacrifice your own personal taste to embrace “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Hints of tradition sprinkled throughout your wedding can celebrate family history and honor […]

Just because we think of red and green when we think of December does not mean we have to limit our holiday home decor. Although I have always lived in Southern California and have never had a “White Christmas”, I love the idea of bringing the snow inside.  No, not literally. I am not encouraging […]

Just because we think of red and green when we think of December does not mean we have to limit our holiday home decor. Although I have always lived in Southern California and have never had a “White Christmas”, I love the idea of bringing the snow inside.  No, not literally. I am not encouraging […]

You can’t be a bride without your girls by your side, so show them lots of love on your way down the aisle!  Start with a fun “bridal-party-proposal” and make each of your bridesmaids feel extra special. Anything from a beautifully wrapped pastry {“I DONUT want to get married without you!”} to a bridesmaid gift […]

Attending a black tie function and unsure how to dress without breaking the bank? Rent the Runway is my favorite clothing website for looking like a million bucks without spending it.   With social media forcing us to never outfit repeat, most of us {my friends & family atleast} never wear the same dress twice. Why […]

My name is Nicolette Moody, Founder and Event Coordinator for Sparkling Soirées, and I welcome you to the launch of my custom, full-service wedding & event planning company based in Orange County, California. After years of working in the wedding industry, including the coordination of more than a hundred events in Orange County, a new […]

My name is Nicolette Moody, Founder and Event Coordinator for Sparkling Soirées, and I welcome you to the launch of my custom, full-service wedding & event planning company based in Orange County, California. After years of working in the wedding industry, including the coordination of more than a hundred events in Orange County, a new […]