Northern California Wedding Planner | Finding Gratitude in Growth

It’s Thanksgiving week and we have a heck of a lot to be thankful for, in and out of wedding land. Over the course of the 2019 wedding season our team assisted 28 incredible couples down the aisle and worked with amazing wedding creatives on every detail across the board. We learn and grow with every single wedding and event that we are a part of so we know that we get to carry that wisdom and value into 2020!

The 530 Bride has grown so much from the very first inspiration blog posted in 2011, fast forward to today where our team of planners get to collaborate together on events all over Northern California! We continually work on furthering our education and knowledge in this industry, as well as striving to create a wonderful place to work.

Photo by Diane Nicole Photography

We want to also share that after many years of watching from afar - we have finally ventured into becoming a vendor in Real Weddings Magazine. This is significant for us because we can see the amazing collective of professional wedding creatives and also the tremendous passion that Real Weddings Magazine has for the local region. Shout out to Co-Owner of Real Weddings Magazine, Wendy Sipple - this gal has so much contagious energy and creativity you just can’t help but jump on board.. You can catch us in the new issue being released this week, as well as on www.RealWeddingsMag.com over in the Planning Guide and White List vendor resource for couples.

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And, finally, the last of our four covers for The Planning Guide-2020—we head to the country for this beauty! From the “Country Charm” feature in the Winter/Spring 2020 issue of Real Weddings Magazine! On Andrea: Gown from a&bé bridal shop; Jewelry from Macy's; Hair and Makeup by Lisa Harter Hair and Makeup Artist; Bouquet by Strelitzia Flower Company Photography by Ashley Baumgartner Photography and Calligraphy // on location at Lone Wulff Ranch Additional professionals who participated in in this styled shoot: The 530 Bride; Above & Beyond Cakes; Off the Vine Catering; Rising Simplicity; Belle Aventure Mobile Bar Co.; Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo; DSW; Hair Comes the Bride; Stella & Dot; Swoonable; Celebrations! Party Rentals & Tents; Tan Weddings & Events; JB Wedding Photography—stay tuned to see the photos from the "Country Charm" layout! .
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Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the newest Real Weddings Magazine when it hits the stands, and stay tuned here on our blog for our 2019 re-cap post for all of the wedding highlights that we can possibly squeeze into one post!

{Top photos by Gretchen Granka Photography, Alyssa Keys Photography, Morgan Chantelle, White Daisy Photography, AVH Photography, Ashley Teasley Photography, Pretty Geeky Photography and Shannon Rosan Photography }

Northern California Wedding Planner | Chico Fall Wedding-Sneak Peak ~ Tina & Tylan

The leaves are falling and we are so excited to share these gorgeous preview shots of Tina and Tylan’s wedding captured by Matthew Lim Photography! We can’t wait to share more from their beautiful backyard wedding celebration!

We cannot wait to see more from this beautiful wedding!

Creative partners that made it all happen: Ceremony Venue St. Johns Baptist Church / Venue Private Residence Chico, CA / Wedding Management @530bride / Catering and Linens @Spiteris_deli / Tent, Dance Floor and Lighting: In Tent Events / Chairs and tables @ChicoPartyRentals / Bar @ChicoDrinksBartending / Florals @RailFlowerFarm / Accommodations and Vintage Car @HotelDiamondChico

Northern California Wedding Planner | Canyon Oaks Country Club - Chico, CA ~ Mimie & Bryant - Surprise Wedding

This may be one for the books guys! We still geek out over how fun it was to plan a surprise wedding from each of the reactions from the vendors when we first sat down for consultations to the big day when it all came to fruition. It is beyond special to get to be on a top secret mission of planning an epic surprise wedding for two incredible people. If you missed our first post about Mimie & Bryant’s advice on planning a surprise wedding check it out here. We’re sharing more of the highlights captured by Shannon Rosan Photography.

We are so thankful for the team that helped make this special day happen!

Planning & Design @530bride / Venue & Catering @canyonoaksevents / Photography @shannonrosan / Florals @north_bloom / Beauty @chicosalondiamond / DJ @elitesounddj / Rentals @wedodesigns / Cake @cinful_desserts / Cinema @leslieberryproductions

Northern California Wedding Planner | Irongate Garden Inn - Chico, CA ~ Diana & Marcus

Can you say swoon?! Wow Dianna was absolutely stunning and we still can’t get over all of the beautiful floral elements by Little Red Hen Floral & More that took this fall wedding to the next level. Beyond the beautiful decor, there is a much deeper connection to this wedding story as Diana & Marcus were forced to make many changes in their lives and wedding plans due to the Campfire. Life threw obstacles in their way, yet seeing them soak it all in with their friends and family was incredibly rewarding. Enjoy these highlights from Silver Sands Photography by Tracy.

Thank you to the whole creative team who were a part of this beautiful day! Be sure to follow on Instagram: Photography @silversandphoto / Venue @irongategardeninn / Wedding Management @530bride / Dress @aebridal / Floral @floralandmore_chico / Officiant @asyoulikeitweddings / DJ @chicoweddingdj / Bar @full_shebang_bar_cart / Catering: Gordo Burrito / Rentals @wedodesigns @ajpartycenter / In Tents Events

Northern California Wedding Planner | Wolfe Heights Event Center - Elk Grove, CA ~ Jen & Matt

When it comes to romance, Jen and Matt hit the nail on the head. With a classic color palette, sleek designs, and tons of fun we are so excited to reminisce on this beautiful day! Here are our favorite shots from the wonderful Aria Photo!

Shout out to the newlyweds and to the Creative Partners for all of your efforts!

Planning and Coordination @530bride lead by Delphine Jespersen / Venue @wolfeheights / Photography @ariafoto / Florals @rodartefloraldesign / Rentals and Decor @simplecountryweddings @standardpartyrentals @gettinghitchedweddings @latavolalinen / DJ @sjsdiscjockey / Officiant @kenbirksweddings / Catering and Bar Service @jackson_catering_events / Cake and Dessert @gowestbakingandevents

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WEDDING PLANNER | WHITE RANCH EVENTS - CHICO, CA ~ CLAIRE & DEVIN

Claire and Devin’s wedding day was filled with all things meaningful. From walking each other down the aisle and taking full control of their ceremony script, to a reception with time to sit back and visit with each of their guests. We are still in awe thinking back to them soaking in every moment! Below we are sharing some of the highlights captured by the amazing TreCreative Photography!

Take a moment to read Claire’s reflections of their perfect day:

“We flipped our ceremony format and with no bridal party we waited in the ceremony area and then had our guests come to us all together. We got to walk with each other and then put our own spin on our vows. We started by addressing and thanking our guests for celebrating with us - which was so important to us to get to interact with everyone more before the reception. We each told our own stories and then the marriage commitment statements we said, "I Do" to were statements that we read to each other, versus us reciting after our officiant.”

“We realized that a lot of what we felt obligated to do was out of traditional wedding events and it just didn't sit right with us. We knew the most important elements to us were to have a warm and intimate community celebration with lots of time to be with our guests. We also started to identify what traditional elements of a wedding stressed us, and then we eliminated those events so come wedding day we were totally at ease and excited for each portion of the day.

For our ceremony, we decided early on that we weren't going to have a bridal party so that made switching up the ceremony entrance fun! We also put our own spin on our vows, which included our officiant fulfilling a more minimalistic role, and allowed us to have a dynamic and casual vow exchange. For our reception, we eliminated many of the traditional elements including garter/bouquet toss, first dances, cake cutting and formal end of the night send-off.

These events were not a necessity to us as some didn't sit well with us and/or how we wanted the flow of the evening to be. By eliminating these events we found ourselves enjoying a lot of great time getting to mingle with our guests, and we weren't rushing to fit anything in! We were inspired by our community - friends and family, to create our wedding day to flow with ease. We really wanted to maximize our quality time with our guests so we prioritized that goal while planning.”

To Future Couples:

“Have peace in your decisions. Support your partner in what feels right to them as an individual and together as a couple. Remember that you can have a wedding any way you want and celebrate your love in a way that excites you both!”

We are still swooning over the flow and format of Claire and Devin’s special day. Being able to break tradition and make the day your way is so key to a memorable wedding. Think of what is meaningful to you and incorporate those things into your day!

Happy Planning!

Shout out to the whole creative team! : Photographer - TréCreative @chels_diaz @steezdiaz / Venue - White Ranch Events @WhiteRanchEvents / Coordinator - The 530 Bride @The530Bride / Catering - Special Times Catering @specialtimescatering / MUA - Powder Room Beauty Bar @powderroomchico / Hair - Brittney Ritchie - Hairstylist @Brittneyritchiehair / Flowers - Carrie Thengvall Floral Design @carriethengvallfloraldesign / Dessert - Lovely Layers Cakery Chico, CA @lovelylayerscakery / Rentals - Wedo Designs @wedodesigns

Northern California Wedding Planner | Irongate Garden Inn - Fall Wedding Sneak Peek

Fall Weddings are so dreamy - would’t you agree? From the stunning colors to the sunset’s you just can’t go wrong especially when the backdrop is as beautiful as Irongate Garden Inn in Chico. We’re sharing a few sneak peeks from Emily & Clint’s fall wedding captured by Ashley Teasley Photography!

We can’t wait to share more and as always we are thankful for our amazing clients who trusted us with this incredible day and their whole creative team!

Photographer Ashley Teasley Photography // Venue Irongate Garden Inn // Planning & Design The 530 Bride // Catering Chicobi’s // Dessert Lovely Layers Cakery // Florals Little Red Hen Floral & More // Rentals WeDo Designs and The 530 Bride // DJ and Dance Floor The Wedding DJ // Transportation WTC Chico

Northern California Wedding Planner | Now Offering Specialty Rentals

These days with Pinterest and Instagram giving us so many visual directions couple’s can have a hard time pin-pointing their design ideas and then sourcing them. As planners we will always want to encourage our couples to choose focal points and then build the design around those elements so that you can maximize your budget. If the bar is important to the couple, let’s build a focal point around the bar and incorporate details that we can integrate throughout the design to keep things cohesive.

If you have followed us on Instagram you can see we love a good sweetheart table design so when we saw this beautiful navy velvet settee we had to add it to our growing inventory of specialty items!

Photo by Ashley Teasley Photography

We’ll also be adding two new bars for both rental and bar service options so that couples have choices in colors and style to match their design aesthetic. Pictured below is the debut of our white Moxie Bar!

Stay tuned for a full menu of rental items, but in the meantime feel free to shoot us a message on our contact us page to inquire about rental items or bar service for your upcoming event!
~ Happy Planning! ~
The 530 Bride Team

Northern California Wedding Planner | Why Planning Experience Matters

Planning in general isn’t difficult - heck it’s pretty fun! With so many tools and resources online at your fingertips it might seem like a no-brainer to jump in and plan this wedding bash on your own, but today we are talking about planning vs experience.

Photo by Gretchen Granka

What are the biggest wedding day-bloopers, you know those hiccups that cause things to run behind or a vendor doesn’t show - what happens when things don’t go to plan? Communication can make or break even the best plan if details aren’t communicated or if there is an assumption about what a vendor will provide.

What do you need in a moment of what feels like stress or chaos? Experience. Experience is what makes the difference because from our perspective after 9 years of planning weddings - we can apply years of back-up plans, weather contingency plans, and lot of amazing folks on speed dial just in case.

Honestly, it isn’t often that we are in situations where we would even need to make a call last minute but part of the value that we bring is the reassurance for our clients that we would make every last call until everything was back on track to ensure their day is beautiful. We’ll save the day months ahead of time, when we can look at your bar list or vendor list, timeline and floor-plan to double check that everything is in order.

Photo by Matt Lim

When new potential clients meet with us, they may have in their mind that they are only in need of a day-of-coordinator. This is a great time for us to explain what our Wedding Management package is all about because we simply don’t believe that day-of-coordination is a thing. We know that it takes so much more of an in-depth understanding of the moving parts of the day, from the decor items & placement, to the announcements and song choices down to the qty of the cups for the bar and so much more. Without that, we can’t expect to be able to answer the questions that come up while the couple is getting ready and we certainly aren’t going to call the bride to ask about bar cups on her wedding day. See where we are going with this?

Ask any planner about some of the hats that we wear on a typical wedding, and if you could only see some of the interesting items that we keep in our wedding bags - because we want to be prepared!

Photo by Ranalla Photo & Film

If you are a resourceful couple and feel strongly about it there are several great tasks that you can assign to your friends, family or wedding party members. Our advice is to choose tasks that are not time-sensitive and that can be done ahead of time. For instance if you would like to have your aunt alphabetize your escort cards the week before the wedding - yes! If you are planning on having your maid of honor make floral arrangements the day of the wedding - no.

So if you are looking for that reassurance of knowing that you have a designated team to focus on your wedding and know the details inside & out - we are here for you because we simply wouldn’t have it any other way! For more information about our Wedding Management service - please check out our services page for more details!

~ Happy Planning~
XOXO Veronica

Northern California Wedding Planner | As Seen In Modern Weddings - Glam Barrel Room Wedding

Fab Fab Fab - Three words to sum up the incredible wedding that we had the pleasure of planning at Almendra Winery in Durham. From the stunning bride’s fashion to the glam florals and decor we couldn’t have been more in love with Kera & David’s wedding day.

Be sure to check out the full link to the Modern Weddings Feature and thanks to Two Bright Lights for hosting such a great compilation of wedding publications and blogs that showcase wedding professionals doing what they do best!

DJ: The Wedding DJ Company// Dress Store: Kinsley James Couture Bridal// Invitation Designer: Designed with Amore// Pre Ceremony Location: Hotel Diamond// Photo Booth Equipment: Christopher Armstrong Photobooth// Caterer: Bacio // Decor: WeDo Designs// DJ: Elite Sound Professional DJ’s// Floral Designer: North Bloom// Event Venue: Almendra Winery// Planning & Design: The 530 Bride// Photographer: Shannon Rosan Wedding Photography

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WEDDING PLANNER |Surprise Wedding - CANYON OAKS COUNTRY CLUB, CHICO ~ Mimie And Bryant

Imagine this: you get an invitation from your good friend inviting you to their engagement party, and you think "yay, finally! let's party!" The day comes and you arrive to the venue ready to eat, drink, and celebrate but you see a ceremony setup on your way in... Then as you take your seat, your friends grab a mic and say "SURPRISE, WE ARE GETTING MARRIED TODAY!!" What a treat right?! On today's blog, we want to highlight one of our amazing couples that did just that!

Mimie and Bryant were together for a few years when they started talking about getting married, but honestly were a little stressed when it came to all the details and pre-wedding traditions that they just didn't feel fit their personalities. So they decided to do a surprise wedding, one where only them and their parents knew for months leading to the big day.

We asked Mimie to share her experience planning her dream wedding in the most unique situation and here's what she had to say:

"Doing our wedding this way gave us the freedom to pick and choose what we wanted to incorporate in our day. I was able to have the important elements (first dance, cake cutting) in our day, but also get rid of the ones that we didn't care about (rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, bouquet/garter toss). I thought doing our wedding this way would bypass the stress of wedding planning, but it was hard in so many other ways! I felt like I was lying to my friends and family and that was really hard. I'm also a planner, very organized, and was eager to get married, so when I didn't have a date picked out for over three months, people started getting suspicious."

“One of the most important things to me was the reveal of the surprise. I wanted our videographer and photographer to catch the look on everyones faces. I may have even told her that it was more important to get the reaction from our guests than our first kiss.. LOL. My favorite part of the wedding was Bryant's speech revealing what was going on and the shock on everyones face when they figured it out. It also seemed like since everyone was so excited about the surprise, that they were more present in the moment. I don't think I saw anyone on their phones at all, they were up dancing and having a good time!”

“I also just wanted to have the perfect ceremony. It was important because it is the start of our marriage, so I wanted all of the words to be meaningful and beautiful, but also not too long. One of our best friends was our officiant, so I got to work with him on the perfect ceremony script. It was also so special having someone who we love and who loves us perform our ceremony. “

“Remember that at the end of the day, your goal is to get married to the love of your life! It's about the marriage, not the wedding, so if things go wrong, go give your partner a kiss and know that it will all be okay! I forgot my bouquet when walking down the aisle, but I had it in all my pictures and not a single guest noticed that it was missing. I was the only one who even knew that I didn't have it, so just remember that some things that are a big deal to you, your guests won't even notice or remember!!! Also, I know everyone says it, but your day goes by SO FAST!!! Remember to drink it all in, and enjoy the moments as they come!!!"

We were so excited to be part of this process with Mimie and Bryant. As a wedding planner used to the traditional planning and day-of process, we were so happy to get the opportunity to do something so special!

Mimie and Bryant's excitement was absolutely contagious which made each vendor appointment and planning session so fun and light hearted. Every person involved was anticipating the big day even more, knowing how shocked their guests would be! All the details came together perfectly and their family and friends truly enjoyed themselves as they celebrated the surprise newlyweds

Stay tuned for a full gallery of their Engagement Party turned Surprise Wedding!

Happy Planning!

Venue & Catering @canyonoaksevents // Planning & Design @530bride // Florals @north_bloom // Beauty @chicosalondiamond // DJ @elitesounddj // Rentals @wedodesigns // Cake @cinful_desserts // Cinema @leslieberryproductions

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Northern California Wedding Planner | White Ranch Wedding, Chico ~ Emily & Matt

We may be deep into the pumpkin spiced latte season but we can’t forget how crisp and beautiful spring weddings really are in Chico. When you combine an incredible couple on a spring day with the beautiful setting of White Ranch in Chico, it is next level! A little storm action couldn’t hit pause on this outdoor wedding captured by Morgan Chantelle Photography.

Creative Team
Photography Morgan Chantelle // Venue White Ranch Events // Florals Cambray Rose // Wedding Management The 530 Bride // Cake Upper Crust // Pies Sweet Cottage // Catering La Familia // Rentals Red Rock Lake Events // Music Darma Band

Northern California Wedding Planner | As Seen On - Hey Wedding Lady

Monday’s are way cooler when you wake up to an email with a feature alert! We always love when we get to share our work and collaborations so when we saw that Hey Wedding Lady had accepted our Aisle Society feature awhile back we couldn’t wait to share the official link!

Dusty Lavender Copper - Lone Oak Longhorn Ranch Shoot

WEDDING VENDORS –

Photography: Claire Nicole Photography | Ceremony and Reception Venue: Lone Oak Longhorn Ranch | Event Planning: The 530 Bride | Floral Design: North Bloom | Styling: Mayden Designs | Wedding Dress: La Soie Bridal | Hair Styling and Makeup: Blushed Brides | Jewelry: Christy Natsumi Jewelry | Event Rentals: Simple Country Weddings | Handmade Items: Stone and Flame Decor | Stationery: Minted | Model: Katie Tuck | Model: Michael Ward | Submission: Matchology

Northern California Wedding Planner | It Doesn't Get Better Than This

These films right here are why we do what we do, so that couples can be completely relaxed on their wedding day and look at each other with such love & devotion. Take it all in, because it just doesn’t get better than this feeling of everything coming together for such a beautiful day celebrating the start to their biggest journey in life together!

We truly can’t get enough of these highlights from Faren & Dana’s wedding at Bella Rosa Farms in Durham. This fall wedding perfection wasn’t just made of pretty things, but wonderful people who came together to honor this amazing couple as they said I Do officially! We are beyond thankful to have built relationships with our clients and their families where we have gotten to know them on a level that is deeper than a timeline and floor plan but we look around and can feel the love amongst their families. We may or may not have teared up more than once at this one!

Enjoy this film by our good friends Eventide Visuals!

Dana & Faren's Wedding Highlights FIlm Filmed in Chico & Durham California Venue: Bella Rosa, Durham CA Wedding Coordinator: Veronica Enns / The 530 Bride Filmed by Paul Hildebrandt & Dylan Head http://www.eventidevisuals.com

Creative Team
Venue: Bella Rosa Farms // Full Service Planning The 530 Bride // Florals North Bloom // Catering Bacio // Rentals WeDo Designs // Photography Shannon Rosan // Videography Eventide Visuals // Music The Wedding DJ

Northern California Wedding Planner | Fine Tuning Your Wedding Vision

Wedding planning is a creative experience because it blends a couple’s personalities. love story and design elements all into one amazing day. Sometimes the process of finding just the right design elements and details can feel super overwhelming!

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Not to worry! If you can break down the different elements into a more bite-sized approach it can save you a lot of the stress. Challenge yourself focus on the experience of your wedding and what you want to remember about your day. We can’t slow down how quickly the day goes by, but we can give you more opportunities to be present with your guests!

Repeat after us… less is more! Then close your Pinterest for the rest of the day we promise it will help give your brain a break from trying to do all the things. Come back to the drawing board with a cleansed palette so to speak.

Happy Planning!
The 530 Bride Team

Northern California Wedding Planner | Choosing Your Creative Team

We don’t always talk about the business side of weddings much on the blog, but when we do - it’s mostly going to be directed towards the importance of professionals working together as a team. Why? Because this is the secret sauce for a wedding that feels so smooth, effortless and fun. When a creative team of photographers, videographers, florists, bakers, caterers, DJ’s, designers, venue owners, shuttle drivers… well you get the picture.. when we all work together .. couples will have a much better experience.

Couples will benefit greatly when they have a collective team who communicates and collaborates on the details in order to set everyone up for success. A smooth timeline = more time for portraits. More time for portraits without jeopardizing the timeline = ceremony starts on time and caterer’s appetizers are in place without sitting out too long, the florals look great, the music is cue’d and the reception details are on point for dinner. It’s all connected.

Our clients know just how passionate we are about the importance of hiring a DJ for example because we practically shout it from the rooftops, we could never tell someone that a DJ isn’t needed and that instead they should use an ipod or playlist. A professional DJ who understands the communication involved with being an emcee and will keep guests informed of what’s happening next, read the crowd for the music selection and help keep the vibe consistent throughout the event.

Wedding planning has so much more than just the “day-of” in play - it’s putting together the logistics of a site plan and layout, it’s understanding the intricate family dynamics to ensure the wording on the invitation is perfect, managing the budget & expectations throughout the planning process to ensure that the final design will meet and exceed the client’s vision.

It’s those pesky calculations on just how many pounds of ice we need and planning on extra dessert forks for the late night snack that was added on, each of those details are connected and are often behind the scenes out of the peripheral view of the majority of vendors and guests.

Those details are what a lot of planners thrive on, heck you could say we are just wired a little different - but ultimately that is our craft. Much like a photographer has this insane talent for catching the light and seeing what others don’t see in order to create magic.

Well our magic is in the details & the quiet satisfaction of sending a couple down the aisle after 18 months of planning and knowing they are setting foot into a fun-filled celebration surrounded by their loved ones without a care in the world!

How can couples choose professionals who will not only be a great fit for their wedding? We recommend discussing your preferences during your consultation and letting potential companies know that you are looking for someone who can collaborate with all of the wedding vendors for their event. You can always ask for referrals, recommendations and read reviews or chat with potential wedding planners about their experience with being a team player.

Happy Planning!

Northern California Wedding Planner | Whitney Peak Hotel Wedding ~ Megan & Zach

Life can throw you a curve ball that you weren’t expecting but it is what you do with it that counts! Megan and Zach are serious #couplegoals for their ability to smile through it all even when feeling the stress of needing to change their wedding venue from Argentina to the states in just a matter of months. We were mesmerized by their courage to have an international wedding in the first place, surely a party that would have been for the books but what they focused on was family - and that is the most memorable element of your day!

Our role with Megan & Zach was a little unique because we created a virtual/remote planning package in order to assist with both the Argentina details and assisting guests in the states. We loved the process of researching cultures, accommodations & travel details for Argentina and to hear about the day-to-day lives while Megan & Zach were living abroad. Once they were stateside and had gotten to a good place with Megan’s father’s health we were able to help switch gears and research possible venues in the surrounding areas with availability and the perfect amenities to meet their needs. Megan found the wonderful gem Whitney Peak Hotel and the rest fell came together beautifully!

After the ceremony, guests enjoyed delicious appetizers and drinks while Megan & Zach finished up photos, we loved that Worldlove Films captured the reception details so beautifully from the decor, to the meal & of course dancing!

Thank you to the whole team of creative partners who contributed to this wonderful destination wedding!

Venue: Whitney Peak Hotel
Photo & Video: Worldlove Film
Coordination: The 530 Bride
Florals: Wildflower Events & Creative
DJ & Photobooth: Epik Weddings
Dress: AE Bridal
Cake: El Dorado
Invitations: ZuZues

Northern California Wedding Planner | Friday Introduction!

Hello there and welcome to our blog! If you are new here, I hope you will check out some of our recent posts & tips and recent weddings. I’m back from a short vacation to Hawaii, and since we just so happen to have some awesome new photos by the fabulous Diane Nicole Photography, it seemed fitting to throw in a quick introduction post!

If we haven’t met yet, my name is Veronica and I have been blessed to watch this business grow over the last 8 years. It is such a blessing to be able to serve our couples, and to consistently improve upon our craft with education and experience with every event along the way.

A little about me

• I’d take a cold brew coffee over a glass of wine any day

• Got married on 10/10/10 to my husband Daniel

• Mommy to two girls under 5 (yes it can be just as chaotic as it sounds)

• Currently teaching myself sketch rendering and hope to eventually learn 3D rendering

• Obsessed with anything related to real estate, and HGTV fixer upper shows

• Have serious puppy envy, but settling with fish pets for now!

• Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, so I will always have a soft spot for fall weddings

I can’t wait to post some more photos from our shoot and introduce our whole team of ladies here at The 530 Bride! In the meantime, you can hop over to our about us page to learn more!