sneak peek: jennifer & steve

Jennifer and Steve came to me with a dream of a summer time San Diego wedding- and we’ve had an amazing time thus far planning their labor day weekend event at The Del Coronado Hotel! I can’t wait to see all of the plans come together, and I am thrilled to see our bright &…

new office/re-launch party!

We entered 2015 with a new studio, a new business name, & a new associate coordinator….all great reasons to celebrate! We got together with Lily Stein, our suite-mate, and planned a little office party in March. We were so excited to invite some of our closest vendor friends down for some champagne and for a toast…

real wedding: kristen & ethan 10/5/2013

Some couples are more than just clients, they are friends. Kristen is one of those clients. I’ve known Kristen for years, and I was so honored to be asked to help with her big day! Kristen worked with me at the Newport Beach Marriott for years, and her sister Summer (who I also worked with…

real wedding: sandra & wayne 10/13/2013

It’s no secret that The Ritz-Carlton is one of my favorite places… and weddings like this remind me of just how lucky we are to live here in CA, just a short drive from such amazing places! The view, the ocean breeze, the blue water, it is just the perfect backdrop to say “I Do”….

real wedding: courtney and patrick 10/26/13

Hi friends! Its been a while 🙂 I am finally going through some wedding photos, and loading everything on my new MacBook! I feel so happy as I sit here, looking at all of these gorgeous events that we have been a part of…. I wish I could share them all! This wedding was one…

“change forces growth”

After SO MUCH hard work, the day has finally arrived! Events By Candice is now Engaged Events. It feels really, really good to say that! I decided to change the business name and venture into this expansion over 8 months ago, so it seems so surreal that it is actually launch day- Nov 14, 2014!…

real wedding: tessa & rich 9/7/13

The perfect summer day, a beautiful couple, breathtaking décor, and a crystal blue ocean backdrop…. these are just SOME of the elements of Tessa & Rich’s wedding day. A wedding coordinator herself, Tessa had high expectations for her planner, and I think I delivered 🙂 I was so honored to be a part of this…

real wedding: sanam & abel 9/1/2013

Sometimes things just all come together perfectly. I meet a bride and right then I know we are going to make magic together. From my first meeting with Sanam I knew her and I were not only meant to work together, but meant to be friends long after her wedding as well! Working with the…

real wedding: emily & chris 8/25/13

It’s been a few months my friends….. a few busy months! Wedding season is in full swing, and I am adjusting to life as a new working mommy (I had a baby in February for those of you who didn’t know! ) I am Still playing catch up with my 2013 weddings….. so excited to…

sneak peek: amanda & pete

Ready or not, the wedding season is here! 🙂 I am excited to not only finish showcasing some of my beautiful ’13 weddings, but begin to highlight my new ’14 couples as well! I am a bit behind on my blog adventure, but I’ll be catching up soon…. starting with a sneak peek of Amanda…

real wedding: karenn & bobby 8/11/2013

On my quest to catch up on sharing my beautiful 2013 weddings here on the blog, I am excited to post Karenn & Bobby’s sweet wedding celebration at Hotel Maya. It was a stunning August day on the water in Long Beach with the Queen Mary in the background! After almost 16 months of planning…

real wedding: christina & jerome 8/9/2013

Christina and Jerome had already started a beautiful family of their own, all that was missing was a beautiful wedding celebration of their love! In front of their 2 adorable children, a great family, and a fun group of friends, Christina and Jerome were so excited to tie the knot and truly make it “official”….