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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 […]

As you are lining up, ready to walk down the aisle, here are a few tips to keep in mind. For a traditional American ceremony, the ladies stand on the left side (when looking at the alter as a guest) and the gentlemen on the right side. Make sure the bridal party walks down the […]

(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.) If you are one of the hundreds of brides and grooms who have had to postpone their wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic, we totally understand […]

Themed wedding drinks are a great, creative way to personalize your big day. We all know the bar will be a hot spot during the cocktail hour and reception, so add a special touch to this area as well with personalized cocktail names! Whether you want to incorporate your wedding colors, you and your spouse’s […]

(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.) Many brides and grooms want to thank their guests for celebrating with them, but many couples struggle to pick out a small gift that reflects the […]

We love that every wedding is a custom reflection on a couple’s personality. The bride and groom are influenced by their individual and shared interests, styles, religious beliefs, and budget. Weddings have always been unique, and are often inspired by family traditions. Did you know that many of these traditions were forged based on your […]

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 […]

Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of coordinating several weddings at the beautiful Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California. The Ocean Institute is a unique venue, doubling as an environmental research facility. Each year, thousands of visitors enjoy exploring The Pilgrim (a full-sized replica of the hide brig of Richard Henry Dana […]

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, […]