California Dreaming

COVID Kiss

Photo courtesy Holding & Co. Photography

Credits:

Bride: Jordan Bleiweiss
Groom: Ofer Bleiweiss
Wedding Planning: Events by Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay | FB: @EventsByEmilyKay
Photo: Holding & Co. Photography | IG: @holdingcophoto| FB: @holdingcophoto
Video: Shutter and Sound | IG: @shutterandsound | FB: @shutterandsoundfilms
Venue: The Lodge at Malibu Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodge| FB: @maliboulakelodge
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia | FB: @chefcordelia
Florals: Vibe Florals | IG: vibe_florals | FB: @vibeflorals
DJ : Red Shoe | IG: redshoela | FB: @redshoedjs
Bakery: Sugar Lab Bake Shop| IG: @sugarlabbakeshop | FB: @sugarlabbakeshop
Zoom Livestream: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official | FB: @secondsong.djs
Rentals: Party Pleasers | IG: @partypleasers| FB: Party Supply & Rental Shop
Hair & Makeup: Beauty Lounge | IG: | FB:
Acrylic signage & crafts: Dear Deer Crafts | IG: @deardeercrafts
Invitations: Gingerly Design Co | IG: @gingerlydesignco
Calligraphy: Signs of Our Lives | IG: @signsofourlives

Mask up

Photo courtesy Rita Labib

Customized masks or hand sanitizers offer a great alternative to traditional favors.

Credits:

Bride: Bebe Foster
Groom: Nolan Foster
Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos | IG: @rancholoscerritos
Photo: Love, Rita | IG: @alltheloverita
DJ: DJ100Proof | IG: @dj100proof
Catering: Primal Alchemy | IG: @primalalchemy
Arch Florals: Flower Duet | IG: @flowerduetla
Florals: Carla Kayes Floral Design | IG: @carlakayes
Hair: Sharlene Guzman | IG: @sharleneguzman
Makeup: Candice Renae | IG: @candicerenae_
Cake: Butter Half Cakery | @butter_half_cakery
Rentals: Yenni's Party Rentals | IG: @yennispartyrentals

Safe gifts

Photo courtesy Holding & Co. Photography

Hand sanitizers and maks make for great guest favors.

Credits:

Bride: Jordan Bleiweiss
Groom: Ofer Bleiweiss
Wedding Planning: Events by Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay | FB: @EventsByEmilyKay
Photo: Holding & Co. Photography | IG: @holdingcophoto| FB: @holdingcophoto
Video: Shutter and Sound | IG: @shutterandsound | FB: @shutterandsoundfilms
Venue: The Lodge at Malibu Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodge| FB: @maliboulakelodge
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia | FB: @chefcordelia
Florals: Vibe Florals | IG: vibe_florals | FB: @vibeflorals
DJ : Red Shoe | IG: redshoela | FB: @redshoedjs
Bakery: Sugar Lab Bake Shop| IG: @sugarlabbakeshop | FB: @sugarlabbakeshop
Zoom Livestream: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official | FB: @secondsong.djs
Rentals: Party Pleasers | IG: @partypleasers| FB: Party Supply & Rental Shop
Hair & Makeup: Beauty Lounge | IG: | FB:
Acrylic signage & crafts: Dear Deer Crafts | IG: @deardeercrafts
Invitations: Gingerly Design Co | IG: @gingerlydesignco
Calligraphy: Signs of Our Lives | IG: @signsofourlives

You Just Got Served

Photo courtesy Amy Haberland Photography

Catering staff must be masked and gloved during all events.

Credits:

Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Photo: Amy Haberland Photography | IG: @amyhaberland
Florals: Ezai Floral Design | IG: @ezaifloraldesign
DJ: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia
Venue: The Lodge at Malibou Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodg

Signage

Photo courtesy Amy Haberland Photography

Signage helps to re-enforce the safetyp protocols.

Credits:

Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Photo: Amy Haberland Photography | IG: @amyhaberland
Florals: Ezai Floral Design | IG: @ezaifloraldesign
DJ: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia
Venue: The Lodge at Malibou Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodg

Temperature checks

Photo courtesy Amy Haberland Photography

Many couples are opting to give guests temperatures checks before entering a wedding.

Credits:

Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Photo: Amy Haberland Photography | IG: @amyhaberland
Florals: Ezai Floral Design | IG: @ezaifloraldesign
DJ: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia
Venue: The Lodge at Malibou Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodg

Pre-Poured

Photo courtesy Rita Labib

Pre-pouring the drinks offered on a limited drink menu will help prevent guests from standing in line and congregating around the bar.

Credits:

Bride: Bebe Foster
Groom: Nolan Foster
Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos | IG: @rancholoscerritos
Photo: Love, Rita | IG: @alltheloverita
DJ: DJ100Proof | IG: @dj100proof
Catering: Primal Alchemy | IG: @primalalchemy
Arch Florals: Flower Duet | IG: @flowerduetla
Florals: Carla Kayes Floral Design | IG: @carlakayes
Hair: Sharlene Guzman | IG: @sharleneguzman
Makeup: Candice Renae | IG: @candicerenae_
Cake: Butter Half Cakery | @butter_half_cakery
Rentals: Yenni's Party Rentals | IG: @yennispartyrental

Cheers

Photo courtesy Amy Haberland Photography

Pre-poured, and covered cocktails, have become more commonplace.

Credits:

Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Photo: Amy Haberland Photography | IG: @amyhaberland
Florals: Ezai Floral Design | IG: @ezaifloraldesign
DJ: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia
Venue: The Lodge at Malibou Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodg

Let's dance!

Photo courtesy Milouand Olin Photography

A beautiful archway adorns a dance floor at a recent San Francisco wedding.

The Safety Dance

Photo courtesy Holding & Co. Photography

Keeping guests safe on the dance floor has proven tricky, but some creative solutions include masks and designated pods.

Credits:

Bride: Jordan Bleiweiss
Groom: Ofer Bleiweiss
Wedding Planning: Events by Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay | FB: @EventsByEmilyKay
Photo: Holding & Co. Photography | IG: @holdingcophoto| FB: @holdingcophoto
Video: Shutter and Sound | IG: @shutterandsound | FB: @shutterandsoundfilms
Venue: The Lodge at Malibu Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodge| FB: @maliboulakelodge
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia | FB: @chefcordelia
Florals: Vibe Florals | IG: vibe_florals | FB: @vibeflorals
DJ : Red Shoe | IG: redshoela | FB: @redshoedjs
Bakery: Sugar Lab Bake Shop| IG: @sugarlabbakeshop | FB: @sugarlabbakeshop
Zoom Livestream: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official | FB: @secondsong.djs
Rentals: Party Pleasers | IG: @partypleasers| FB: Party Supply & Rental Shop
Hair & Makeup: Beauty Lounge | IG: | FB:
Acrylic signage & crafts: Dear Deer Crafts | IG: @deardeercrafts
Invitations: Gingerly Design Co | IG: @gingerlydesignco
Calligraphy: Signs of Our Lives | IG: @signsofourlives

Flowers, flowers, flowers

Photo courtesy Rita Labib

Large floral arrangements can be utilized at events to help fill the space.

Credits:

Bride: Bebe Foster
Groom: Nolan Foster
Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos | IG: @rancholoscerritos
Photo: Love, Rita | IG: @alltheloverita
DJ: DJ100Proof | IG: @dj100proof
Catering: Primal Alchemy | IG: @primalalchemy
Arch Florals: Flower Duet | IG: @flowerduetla
Florals: Carla Kayes Floral Design | IG: @carlakayes
Hair: Sharlene Guzman | IG: @sharleneguzman
Makeup: Candice Renae | IG: @candicerenae_
Cake: Butter Half Cakery | @butter_half_cakery
Rentals: Yenni's Party Rentals | IG: @yennispartyrentals

And more flowers

Photo courtesy Rita Labib

Large floral arrangements can be utilized at events to help fill the space.

Credits:

Bride: Bebe Foster
Groom: Nolan Foster
Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos | IG: @rancholoscerritos
Photo: Love, Rita | IG: @alltheloverita
DJ: DJ100Proof | IG: @dj100proof
Catering: Primal Alchemy | IG: @primalalchemy
Arch Florals: Flower Duet | IG: @flowerduetla
Florals: Carla Kayes Floral Design | IG: @carlakayes
Hair: Sharlene Guzman | IG: @sharleneguzman
Makeup: Candice Renae | IG: @candicerenae_
Cake: Butter Half Cakery | @butter_half_cakery
Rentals: Yenni's Party Rentals | IG: @yennispartyrentals

Ultimate Gray

Photo courtesy Rita Labib

The 2021 Pantone Color of the Year, Ultimate Gray, pairs well soft peaches and creams.

Credits:

Bride: Bebe Foster
Groom: Nolan Foster
Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos | IG: @rancholoscerritos
Photo: Love, Rita | IG: @alltheloverita
DJ: DJ100Proof | IG: @dj100proof
Catering: Primal Alchemy | IG: @primalalchemy
Arch Florals: Flower Duet | IG: @flowerduetla
Florals: Carla Kayes Floral Design | IG: @carlakayes
Hair: Sharlene Guzman | IG: @sharleneguzman
Makeup: Candice Renae | IG: @candicerenae_
Cake: Butter Half Cakery | @butter_half_cakery
Rentals: Yenni's Party Rentals | IG: @yennispartyrentals

Take it outside

Photo courtesy Rita Labib

Outdoor venues, such as Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach, will be in high demand in California since they allow for larger guest capacities.

Credits:

Bride: Bebe Foster
Groom: Nolan Foster
Planner: Events By Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay
Venue: Rancho Los Cerritos | IG: @rancholoscerritos
Photo: Love, Rita | IG: @alltheloverita
DJ: DJ100Proof | IG: @dj100proof
Catering: Primal Alchemy | IG: @primalalchemy
Arch Florals: Flower Duet | IG: @flowerduetla
Florals: Carla Kayes Floral Design | IG: @carlakayes
Hair: Sharlene Guzman | IG: @sharleneguzman
Makeup: Candice Renae | IG: @candicerenae_
Cake: Butter Half Cakery | @butter_half_cakery
Rentals: Yenni's Party Rentals | IG: @yennispartyrentals

Non-traditional locales

Photo courtesy Bethany Carlson Photography.

Non-traditional outdoor locations, like the woods, will need to be considered for weddings going forward in California due to high demand.

You May Take Your Seats

Photo courtesy Holding & Co. Photography

Planners have gotten creative with spacing out guest seating.

Credits:

Bride: Jordan Bleiweiss
Groom: Ofer Bleiweiss
Wedding Planning: Events by Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay | FB: @EventsByEmilyKay
Photo: Holding & Co. Photography | IG: @holdingcophoto| FB: @holdingcophoto
Video: Shutter and Sound | IG: @shutterandsound | FB: @shutterandsoundfilms
Venue: The Lodge at Malibu Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodge| FB: @maliboulakelodge
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia | FB: @chefcordelia
Florals: Vibe Florals | IG: vibe_florals | FB: @vibeflorals
DJ : Red Shoe | IG: redshoela | FB: @redshoedjs
Bakery: Sugar Lab Bake Shop| IG: @sugarlabbakeshop | FB: @sugarlabbakeshop
Zoom Livestream: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official | FB: @secondsong.djs
Rentals: Party Pleasers | IG: @partypleasers| FB: Party Supply & Rental Shop
Hair & Makeup: Beauty Lounge | IG: | FB:
Acrylic signage & crafts: Dear Deer Crafts | IG: @deardeercrafts
Invitations: Gingerly Design Co | IG: @gingerlydesignco
Calligraphy: Signs of Our Lives | IG: @signsofourlives

Together apart

Photo courtesy Holding & Co. Photography

The Zoom wedding is here to stay, at least for the forseeable future, as couples live stream their nuptials, or chat, with those who weren't able to attend.

Credits:

Bride: Jordan Bleiweiss
Groom: Ofer Bleiweiss
Wedding Planning: Events by Emily Kay | IG: @eventsbyemilykay | FB: @EventsByEmilyKay
Photo: Holding & Co. Photography | IG: @holdingcophoto| FB: @holdingcophoto
Video: Shutter and Sound | IG: @shutterandsound | FB: @shutterandsoundfilms
Venue: The Lodge at Malibu Lake | IG: @maliboulakelodge| FB: @maliboulakelodge
Catering: Chef Cordelia | IG: @chefcordelia | FB: @chefcordelia
Florals: Vibe Florals | IG: vibe_florals | FB: @vibeflorals
DJ : Red Shoe | IG: redshoela | FB: @redshoedjs
Bakery: Sugar Lab Bake Shop| IG: @sugarlabbakeshop | FB: @sugarlabbakeshop
Zoom Livestream: Second Song | IG: @secondsong_official | FB: @secondsong.djs
Rentals: Party Pleasers | IG: @partypleasers| FB: Party Supply & Rental Shop
Hair & Makeup: Beauty Lounge | IG: | FB:
Acrylic signage & crafts: Dear Deer Crafts | IG: @deardeercrafts
Invitations: Gingerly Design Co | IG: @gingerlydesignco
Calligraphy: Signs of Our Lives | IG: @signsofourlives