Our Favorite Wedding Professionals

With so many wedding pros marketing their unique qualities, it can be hard to know what you truly need and whom to trust. We aim to relieve some of that stress. Your coordinator, photographer, and DJ form the golden triangle of vendors, ensuring every detail of your day runs smoothly. The recommended vendors below are reliable, exceptional, and great at what they do. Check their websites and reach out; we gain nothing from these recommendations—some don’t even know they’re listed! We just want to connect you with the best.

Hair & Makeup

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Golden Glow Beauty

Hair & Makeup

We love Crystal so much, we hired her for our own wedding. Not only is she amazing at her craft, but she also understands how vital her role

is in coordinating a stress free, on time wedding day. Some makeup artists we've worked with could care less about the timeline, but Crystal is always on time which leaves you, the bride, feeling glamorous and stress free. We can not say enough great things about her!

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Elyssa Hall

Hair Stylist

After working with her a time or two, she hired us to photograph her own wedding! She's amazing at what she does, professional, and timely. She understands weddings and will leave you looking and feeling fabulous on your wedding!

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Beauty and the Beach

Hair & Makeup

On-Location beauty services in Orange County, CA for weddings, special occasions, photoshoots, corporate events and any time women want to feel like themselves...just elevated, glowing, and confident.

I’m a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, hairstylist, wife, mom, and someone who genuinely loves helping women feel confident, comfortable, and naturally beautiful. I started this business in 2005 with one goal. To serve women on some of the most meaningful days of their lives and make the entire experience feel calm and enjoyable.

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Karissa Lorinne

hair & Makeup

We highly recommend the talented Karissa! She creates flawless and

long-lasting looks that enhance our brides' natural beauty. With

attention to detail and a passion for perfection, her expertise adds a touch of elegance to every photo.

DJ's & MC's

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Ovation Entertainment

Michael

Michael is the DJ that every bride should have. He is punctual, well-prepared, lively, and above all, in your corner. With a contagious smile, he takes charge of your reception, ensuring your guests have a fantastic time. His extensive experience shines through!

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Musical Phunktions

Kevin

We've worked with Kevin on too many weddings to count. He's professional, organized, and an outstanding DJ. Kevin has the energy to get your party going and the skill to make your whole day sound perfect.

Lucky Devils Orange County wedding live band

Lucky Devils Band

Live band

If you're looking for a live band, look no further than the Lucky Devils. They're proficient, experienced, and guaranteed to make your wedding feel like a live concert. They also offer full ceremony and reception MC services to provide you with a full experience.

Planning & Design

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Rebecca Calagna Events

From their Website

"Rebecca Calagna Events is a luxury event and wedding planning team that creates a heartfelt, family-oriented wedding planning experience so you can celebrate love that lasts a lifetime."

They are a full service team who you will see a lot of on your day. They truly go the extra mile and share our "here to serve" state of mind.

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Events by Emily + Co

From their Website

"Our gift to you is something that can’t be put on a registry - the ability to be fully present on your wedding day. We want you to experience and remember all of the moments - the hors d'oeuvres you fell in love with at your tasting, the band that knows all of your favorite songs, and the quiet conversations at the sweetheart table that you get to share with your new spouse. 
We specialize in planning seamless weddings tailored to reflect your individuality and style. Whether you envision an intimate backyard celebration, desert nuptials with the golden hour of our dreams, or a disco-themed reception by the beach, we're here to help make it happen!"

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The Olivine Collective

From their Website

"We are a boutique rental and design company that specializes in curating elevated events & timeless experiences.

We have been designing weddings since 2017 and stand out in the wedding industry by offering couples our design experience as well as offering access to a curated collection of rental items. 

The TOC team will help design your dream wedding using items from our beautiful collection, and will be there to execute the setup and clean up freeing up you and your guests to enjoy your perfect day."

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Exceptionally Yours

From their Website

"We tailor each event to your needs because we know that not every bride, groom, guest of honor, or company is the same. We can even choreograph your first dance and work with you to customize dance lesson packages!"

Florals

Flowers by Mae Mae Orange County Wedding Florist

Flowers by Mae Mae

Megan

Another vendor we love and used for our own wedding is, Flowers By Mae Mae. Her designs are stunning and she's always timely and professional. Meghan is a Chino Hills-based floral design studio that specializes in detailed and innovative floral designs. She offers her clients exclusivity and more artistry by custom creating each floral arrangement. Meghan is dedicated to making the flowers you order unforgettable!

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Lilly Roden

From their Website

Lily Roden Floral Studio is a boutique floral studio servicing Southern California couples with a romantic vision of whimsical, garden style floral design. We partner with you from vision to execution – from our carefully curated custom floral proposal and mood boards, to hand selecting vessel and candle options in our home studio. We aim to create a timeless, one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience that you and your guests will cherish for years to come.

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Bat Country Designs

From their Website

Bat Country Design Co. was created in 2017 with the goal of bringing botanical dreams to reality, without fear. I love creating unique, botanically inspired designs for my wonderful clients. I am a passionate and detail-oriented designer, with a heart for the environment. I lovingly serve anyone and everyone.

Harpist

Stephanie

Live harp music provides an elegant touch to any event. We met Stephanie when she reached out for photos and fell in love with her sweet spirit and talent. She offers many song choices to select in various genres such as Classical, Popular, Sacred, or Disney.