The Journal

We’ve all heard it. “The groom shouldn’t see the bride before the wedding!” In an effort to avoid any supposed bad luck, a groom traditionally wouldn’t see his bride until she appeared at the end of the aisle. If you’ve seen the romantic comedy 27 Dresses, you know that as everyone else’s eyes are on […]

Including children in your wedding day can be wonderful, but challenging. While they radiate sweetness and excitement, young kids can be unpredictable and easily bored. If you’d like to involve them in your ceremony and/or reception, think abut your options, discuss the details with your wedding coordinator, and have fun with your youngest guests. Ceremony, […]

Including children in your wedding day can be wonderful, but challenging. While they radiate sweetness and excitement, young kids can be unpredictable and easily bored. If you’d like to involve them in your ceremony and/or reception, think abut your options, discuss the details with your wedding coordinator, and have fun with your youngest guests. Ceremony, […]

The idea of having a fancy white book with blank pages for your friends and family to write their names in as they arrive at your wedding probably seems a bit antiquated. Instead of having a non-descript book that will sit in a box in your closet, choose from some of our favorite “guest book” […]

Planning a date night in OC during the holiday season can be an adventure!  We are here to help guide you to some of our favorite date locations for a fun and festive night! Even though another dinner and movie night with your significant other could be fun, why not take advantage of some 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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]