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Hi Brides & Grooms-to-be! As a thank you for supporting Sparkling Soirees, we put together a Bridal Black Friday 2020 blog full of great deals & fun ideas for your upcoming weddings.  As a bride myself, I used Black Friday last year to grab all the goodies for my big day. It saved me hundreds […]

Shopping for an engagement ring is an incredibly exciting experience. You are at the footsteps of your future, and you want to get everything right as you embark on the journey of spending the rest of your life with the person that you love. But if you’ve never bought a diamond ring before or any […]

Elizabeth and Claudio were married at the picturesque El Adobe De Capistrano on a stunning November afternoon. With tall palms providing vibrant, rich greenery contrasting with shades of beige and chestnut of the venue, this wedding was as stunning as the bride and groom. As our team prepped for their small, intimate ceremony, we told […]

Join us on February 24th at Fête the Venue for a fabulous showcase of a variety of vendors throughout Orange County. From florists to DJs and even a Sparkle Bar, you won’t want to miss this! Orange County’s Old, New, Borrowed and Blue Bridal Show will have over 50 vendors for you to meet. Come […]

Our beach babes began their love story surfing, so the waves crashing into a private beach in Southern California served as the perfect witness to their union. Our bride and groom stood on the sand in Laguna Beach’s Three Arch Bay as they committed to each other on a beautiful September afternoon. While the bridal […]

As a professional wedding photographer herself, Lorraine had many ideas of what she wanted for her big day. Lorraine and Thomas chose to wed close to home at The Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California on July 7, 2018. With a huge bridal party, fourteen on each side, Lorraine knew she wanted her bridesmaids to […]

On Saturday April 28, 2018 Sara and Nate celebrated their love in Dana Point, California with a gorgeous wedding at The Ocean Institute. Their story began at a bar in Newport Beach. This might not sound so unusual, but it was a game of pool that sealed the deal for this couple. Nate thought it would […]

Jason and I have known for a while that we were going to spend our lives together but were waiting for the right time to move forward. While I was launching my own wedding & event coordination company, Sparkling Soirées, Jason was finishing his degree and preparing to teach elementary school. The last year has […]

The lovely Jessica Miriam photographed Sara & Nate in their San Clemente home for their adorable engagement session. How cute are they?! [metaslider id=743]

Now that you have your bridal party by your side, its time to celebrate! Say goodbye to the single life the right way with a bachelorette weekend with your favorite gals. For my ladies in the Orange County area, here are a few of our favorite getaway locations. We hope you enjoy!   Vegas, Baby […]