The Best Wedding Vendors in Long Beach, CA

The Best Wedding Vendors in Long Beach, CA

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Carmelisse Photography 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,550

Hi I'm Carmelisse. I'm an intimate wedding & elopement photographer based in Los Angeles. I have a gift for making people comfortable and seeing the beauty in all diverse people. I want nothing more than to tell your love story right.

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Where do I even begin?! When my husband and I got engaged December of 2019, the first thing I did was book Carmen to be our photographer. I always knew that I wanted her to capture our special day because her work is so incredible! Unfortunately, our plans for a big wedding changed after COVID but we didn't want to pass up on the opportunity to have our love captured, so we decided to elope and it was the best decision ever! Carmen was so understanding about the whole thing and provided us with a number of local vendors for our Joshua Tree elopement. And when the day finally came, we were blown away by the experience! My husband and I peg ourselves to be pretty awkward people especially when people take our photos but Carmen made us feel so comfortable. She had to direct us a bit in the beginning because we didn't know what we were doing haha but that day was everything we could ever dream of. We keep going back and reminiscing about that day because we had so much fun! And when we finally got our gallery, we were blow away by how beautiful the photos came out! We're still trying to figure out which photos to print out and put up on our walls because there's just so many good shots to choose from! Again, thank you soooo much for capturing our special day and thank you for hanging out with us and eating 'zzaaa! You're amazing! These are photos that we'll look back on and cherish forever!
Christine B., 3 years ago
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Mirage and Light Photography 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600

Photography is my creative dream come true and it is so incredibly special to be able to capture memories that other people will love and cherish for many, many years. Around high school, I found out for myself how important these memories were. Not just the ones I was creating currently but the ones that I couldn’t get back. I would look back on these photos and think, "I remember how happy I was that day." "Aww, my little brother was so tiny then!" Or even, "What was I thinking when I wore that outfit??" These little snippets of time carried such a significance for me that I wanted other people to feel that way about their memories, too.

My husband and I cannot rave enough about how amazing Amanda is as a photographer!! We live in NYC and had our wedding in southern California, so it was extra important for us to find someone who was professional and responsive. Amanda was both right from the beginning, and she made all the preparations very easy for us. We first met her in person to take our engagement photos, and we felt like we bonded with Amanda right away. We both feel awkward in front of a camera, and Amanda was a pro at helping us to relax and look natural in the photos. And her photos from our wedding are absolutely stunning! She did an incredible job capturing the natural light of our outdoor venue and all of the special moments, big and small, from the day. We are so, so happy with our photos, and with the wonderful memories Amanda helped us create. The icing on the cake is that Amanda puts personal touches on everything that she does and provides, and it's clear she loves her job. It's not a stretch to say I recommend Amanda every chance I get, and although we don't live in southern California, I genuinely hope we'll have more opportunities to work with Amanda again. Thank you, Amanda - you're a treasure!
Darcy Allen D., 4 years ago
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With Julia 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, With Julia is an expert wedding planning business that covers events across California and destination locations as well. Julia founded her planning business based on two passions: her love of creativity and her love of human connection.

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Julia is the type-A personality you need for your wedding! She knows her stuff, has a tons of connections, and is a perfectionist. If you want to keep your bride happy you'll want Julia to be on your team, she makes planning easy and is very responsive to emails. The day of the wedding she is the one you want going to war for you, as it is a constant battle of coordination, moving the bridal party from one location to another, ensuring that the ceremony goes off without a hitch, making sure every detail at the reception is dialed in, and lastly that everyone who had a good time gets home. We were able to enjoy our day without any worries. If you're going to plan an event, you quite literally should plan with Julia. Photos: Monica Krystal Photography
Cara & J., 9 months ago
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Love Her Madly Weddings + Events 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Florist
  • Starts at $5,500

Love Her Madly specializes in whimsical floral design for unique couples. We like to use interesting flowers that wow you and your guests! We love to use mature color palettes and high quality florals that set your wedding apart from all the others.

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We truly cannot recommend Love Her Madly Weddings Events enough! Shelby was amazing throughout the whole process - she listened to our vision, gave us recommendations about what would work best in our venue, and delivered on the most beautiful florals we have ever seen. She also helped us stay within our budget, and did an incredible job setting up and removing the arrangements on our wedding day. Our breaths were truly taken away when we walked into the venue and saw our vision come to life - it felt like we had walked into a dream! Our guests also commented on the floral arrangements - they truly elevated our wedding and were the star of the show. We highly recommend working with Love Her Madly - Shelby brought our vision to life, and gave us the wedding of our dreams!
Sarah J., 3 months ago
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Kelly McDaniel Photography 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style

Kelly has been a full time wedding photographer since 2016 and has been published in Ceremony Magazine, Wedding Chicks, Inspired By This, Loverly and Ruffled Blog and numerous fashion editorial magazines. Kelly started her photography journey in college with an old 35mm Canon - developing film and cultivating a passion for portraits. Ultimately, she ended up in the corporate world as a litigation specialist and nearly a decade into her career, she accepted that her true passion was in the arts. Kelly is a mother, wife and enjoys being out in the fresh air and sunlight and traveling anywhere.

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Kelly McDaniel Photography was excellent and honest in their communication with us throughout the wedding planning process. The quality of their work was truly customized and special, perfectly fitting our wants and needs. Kelly gave us valuable feedback on the timing and scheduling of the day, as well as thoughtful advice on how to best incorporate our decor and details into the photos. Kelly was so wonderful and perfect for our special day - we couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture all the magic.
Britni S., 8 days ago
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Sarahi Photo 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200

My name is Sarahi. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Since a child, I loved photographing with old polaroids and disposable cameras.. My family used to complain about the 100's of pictures I captured and how many rolls of film I used. Now, I look back at pictures from 10+ years ago, and see the beauty of "stopping time" in photos and keeping them forever. I see how it brings happiness to the people around me and myself. Nothing makes me happier than people looking back at precious memories. I can't wait to extend this experience to you and create an everlasting memory that you can carry for years to follow.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recently had the pleasure of a portrait session with Sarahi, and the experience was phenomenal. Right from the start, her professionalism and welcoming demeanor created a comfortable environment for both me and my fiance. Sarahi took the time to understand our vision and provided guidance to enhance the overall result. Communication with Sarahi was seamless, and deadlines were met with precision, reinforcing the positive overall experience. I 100% recommend SarahiPhoto for those seeking a portrait session that combines skillful craftsmanship with a thoughtful and collaborative approach.
Johnathan C., a year ago
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Makai the Dj 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,999

Natural born life of the party. Bringing people together to have a good time would be my super power. Not only do I love my job but I love being able to give my wedding couples the wedding experience they dreamed of.

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Makai is an AMAZING DJ and will keep you and your guests on the dance floor all night long. He listens to your music preferences and puts together a solid set that reflects your taste and style yet still reading the crowd and knowing the best song choices to play next. He connects with guests at the event which is such a good way of keeping them entertained and dancing. Has a vast knowledge of music so he can manage any genre. Truly one of my favorite DJs to work with!
Gisela, a month ago
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Kristina Lee Photography 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,700

Born in the desert (AZ Baby!) and relocated to the sea. I firmly believe that a good day starts with a cup of coffee and ends with glass of red wine. I own more jewelry than I do clothes and in my opinion, too much gold does not exist. My biggest passion will always be photography. I’ve had a camera in my hands since I was a little girl – I would even set up “stylized shoots” in my family’s living room that consisted of sheets pinned to the wall, my friends and fake flowers (embarrassing, but I’m not kidding!). I strive for those editorial, Vogue-like shots, but I really live for those private, in-between moments.

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As a wedding planner, I get the opportunity to work with many photographers. BY FAR, Kristina Lee Photography is my all-time favorite! Not only does she have an artistic eye for capturing moments, but she also makes the couples feel comfortable and relaxed. Kristina also is a team player with the rest of the vendors. Her turn around time for images is like no other. The generosity of what she pours into her craft and service is admirable! Kristina is both professional and playful which clients love and trust! I have no hesitation in recommending Kristina Lee Photography. As a matter of fact, I highly encourage it! You'll have the best pictures with the most delightful photographer!
Jenny Goodman, 4 years ago
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Jaycee Beauty 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $150

I have been a professional freelance makeup artist for 4 years now. I also worked at Sephora for 2 years as a makeup artist, and earned my Esthetician license before that in 2017. I have always been an artist at heart but did not touch makeup until I was 18 years old! But thankfully my love and talent for art and painting easily transferred over to makeup artistry, and I'm very thankful that I can encourage my creativity while making people feel beautiful on their important days of life.

Jaycee was an incredible addition to my wedding day. She was easy to communicate with and made the process to book with her easy! Her kit is so organized and impressive. And her makeup work was excellent! All 6 of us loved our makeup and everyone was so happy they still felt like themselves and it wasn’t too much which is exactly what we wanted. I definitely recommend her!
Amy, 4 months ago
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FaceCanvasByNik 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $500

Welcome. Face Canvas by Nik is a wedding makeup company based in Long Beach, CA. Owner and Makeup Artist Nik has been in the industry for over 13 years, allowing them to hone their craft on every brush stroke. Nik is passionate about expressing each person's beauty so that it glows from the inside out as they walk down the aisle. Face Canvas by Nik offers an array of stylistic techniques, providing full glam, soft glam, and clean makeup looks for the wedding day. This artist does require a 3 service minimum for hair requests.

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Had the best experience with Nik! She was super responsive, confirmed the day before, showed up on time and knew exactly what I meant by soft glam! The make up lasted all night and got so many compliments. Would highly recommend!!
Roxanne K., 3 years ago
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MW Visuals 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,800

Capture timeless memories with our Long Beach based videographer and photographer team. Specializing in wedding and portrait photography, we bring a unique and artistic touch to every shot. Trust us to tell your story and create beautiful memories that last a lifetime.

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Wedding day bliss! MW Visuals the best video and photo company. Dashaun and his business partner John are an amazing duo. They made everything so fun and help made our day one to remember. My husband and I decided to make our wedding more intimate, so people felt like they were there with the videos and photos. They are professional when it comes down to business and getting everything you need done. They are also great at making sure you are having a good time. 10 out of 10 would recommend
Kamry & E., a year ago
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Heritage Farm 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 65 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,300

Heritage Farm operated by Heritage Restaurant. We offer family style, grazing tables, or four course menus. We serve Californian beer and wine & many items you will enjoy will be picked that morning from the garden. If you're looking for a more relaxed setting, with an amazing cullinary experience.

Heritage Farm made an unforgettable evening for our wedding ceremony and dinner shared with both family and friends. Lauren's attention to details and professionalism was incredible for us and made everything run very smoothly. The gorgeous space and farm-to-table meal captivated many of our friends and reminded them of a beautiful night together in the Bay Area.
Amber, 2 years ago
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The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,915
  • Offer

An intimate, historic cathedral in the heart of Long Beach, the ideal spot for a gorgeous vintage wedding. This historic wedding and event venue will delight your guests with its rustic and elegant atmosphere. Enjoy an outdoor wedding ceremony in the alfresco courtyard, surrounded by the beautiful cathedral, wrought iron features, and stained glass windows. Similarly, indoor ceremonies delight in the historic cathedral with vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a spacious floor plan. Pair your ceremony space with the Grand Hall for an elegant reception with similar vintage features found throughout the rest of the cathedral. Complete your entire wedding with any one of our customizable packages. Make The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings your preferred choice to celebrate your first moments as newlyweds.

The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings was an exceptional choice for our wedding venue. Their communication style was prompt, accessible, and thorough, making the planning process seamless. The venue location is truly timeless and romantic. The quality of their team shows throughout the entirety of the event. They made it so easy for me to customize my wedding, perfectly matching my Type A tendencies, and ensuring we felt incredibly special throughout the entire experience. The Sanctuary team is amazing, and I do not regret any second of the planning because they made sure to match my vision and passion for this big day!
Dominique B., 3 months ago
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Kathy DeNinno Photography 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Starts at $3,600

I live in Long Beach with my husband, and our beautiful dog-daughter Rita. If I'm not photographing my incredible clients, I'm watching any entertainment I can, from the latest HBO shows or movie releases. But, there's nothing better than drinking a beer and laughing at some quality reality television if you ask me! I also love reading while drinking coffee in the morning, but nothing tops hanging with my friends and family, enjoying some drinks and sharing some laughs.

My fiance and I were lucky enough to have Kathy photograph us for our engagement shoot and I cannot stress enough how incredible she was from beginning to end! Kathy is extremely personable and she works with the utmost level of professionalism. She checked in with us about a week prior to our shoot just to confirm and get as many additional details as possible. We had some questions re: outfits and she was more than happy to answer our questions and provide us with recommendations as to what would capture best/be best for the look we were going for. Prior to our photo shoot, Kathy scoped out our location in order to provide us with ideas re: the best places/positions to shoot in order to achieve the vision we both had. While shooting, she makes you feel completely comfortable and at ease - which made our job SO much easier! Kathy provided us with our finished pictures in no time at all - and we were in love with her work! She 100% captured the vision we were going for and we could not be any more thrilled with the way they turned out. Kathy - you are the best and we are so thankful for your work, as we now have these memories captured to enjoy for a lifetime :) Thanks again! Xo Jonathan & Lee
Jonathan + L., 4 years ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900

Hi you guys, my name's Natalie, & I'm so glad you're here! I’m a joy-filled, Southern California surfer girl who is in love with capturing weddings.  My style? It’s timeless, romantic, adventuresome, & personal. I’m dedicated to capturing fine elegance + raw beauty all the while keeping it real + being authentic. Your job is to be in love & live in that excitement with each other. My job is to make it easy + enjoyable for you two to be yourselves, 100%, as I frame and capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments in a way that only my mind can. Congratulations to you both! Looking forward to getting to know each other! xx Natalie

Natalie is the most professional, genuine, and talented wedding photographer. I promise you that you cannot and simply will not find a lovelier, more generous, or more brilliant person to help you sidestep stress and make the wedding planning process and wedding day a joy. At our wedding, three different people asked me if I'd later share her contact information with them for whenever they got married. Just think about that for a moment: three people were so blown away by Natalie's warmth, energy, and beautiful, bubbly personality that they would hire her on the spot without having yet seen her stunning work and even though they weren't engaged. Natalie's smile brightens up an entire room, and she has a truly remarkable way of making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. She'll make you laugh, she'll keep your energy up, she'll capture the moments you dreamed would one day hang on your walls, and most of all, she will make you feel like your day, your marriage, and your love are the center of the entire world. This gift of her presence and love is extraordinary, and I promise you that it extends beyond anything you could ever hope or expect to receive from any wedding vendor. I cried when she sent us our photos because they are so profoundly beautiful and so full of the true emotion that she naturally drew from even the most reserved of our family members. Every photo was so natural and full of light and joy. Natalie has so much talent, and if you're one of her brides you'll quickly realize how lucky you are to have someone care so deeply about you and about capturing your special day. Before our wedding, Natalie spoke with me over email and on the phone, sent a thoughtful questionnaire to help us articulate our aesthetic and photography hopes, sent a quick engagement gift, and even checked in over text to make sure I was doing well the week before the wedding. After the wedding, she sent cute thank you gifts and GORGEOUS photos (you will love yours too!). But my favorite memory will always be from our wedding day when she took a moment to dance with my shy 5 year old nephew and draw him out of his shell so he could enjoy the party. The huge smile on his face will always be one of my most precious moments of our wedding day. My nephew, like so many of our guests, still ask about Natalie all the time. It was a pleasure to work with Natalie and to get to know her, and I hope you too will be fortunate to experience Natalie's light, love, and unparalleled talent.
Kaitlyn, 5 years ago
Beauty Mystics 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 2
  • Starts at $75

Think of us as your personal GLAM SQUAD! Through ongoing education & extensive hours of experience we love staying up to date on the latest styles & beauty techniques to provide our clients with the looks and services they want. From natural & subtle to ultra glam, even hair coloring and brow waxing, we can do it all!

it’s been almost a year since my wedding and I still look at photos of this day and admire Campbell’s work every time I walk past our hanging prints. Covid changed my original wedding plans and so when our back up backyard wedding was thrown together in 2 months, make up was the #1 thing I was anxious in finding someone to do. I saw a friends make up for her courthouse wedding and asked her for the contact - who ended up being Campbell! and let me tell you, she absolutely KILLED IT!! Because of the rush, I did not have a chance to do a trial. My first time meeting her was the morning of my wedding - she came with any and everything I could have wanted to create looks from scratch and of course, knocked it out of the park for myself and my bridal party plus she was so accommodating on cost, you’d be missing out to pass up on her! excellent communication all the way up to the day and through the day, she made sure to stay on site after first looks to make sure I was pretty again for the ceremony, and was able to create various looks from dark and moody to natural and bridal - all in a matter of hours. She truly is the best of the best! Thank you so much Campbell!!
Lindsey B., 3 years ago
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Swannworks Films 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,800

Swannworks Films has nine years of experience in capturing moments, telling stories and helping people see their visions come to life in the Long Beach, CA area and abroad. We bring a fresh new look to wedding and event videography. We feel the most important aspect of your experience is for our clients to be in full control of their process. It is important for you as the customer to have control of your budget as well as the final product. We want our clients to fully "Realize Their Vision." Our one-of-a-kind videography company is thorough and stylish and captures every detail of your event or project."

Keida showed up to my presentation and book signing to capture footage of me as an author and teacher consultant! I have worked with him before and his promotion videos are top shelf. I appreciate his responsiveness and attention to detail!
Writertai L., a day ago
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James Korin Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Long Beach, CA

Hello Friends! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Long Beach, CA. Weddings are my absolute favorite type of photography and I love hearing about my couples love stories. My commitment to you is to provide with the best images of your life and a feeling that we are going to be friends for awhile. I will walk you through the whole process from start to finish and I'll make sure you take the time to enjoy your special day.

James Korin Photography is WONDERFUL. If you want your wedding day or other special event to run smoothly, be fun, and to capture the important details, look no further. James Korin Photography was recommended to me by a friend whose sister used them for her wedding day. The quality of the photos are awesome. A lot of photos nowadays are super contrasted or look like a preset threw up on them, but James Korin photos are timeless and beautiful — not trendy preset photos. Our wedding photos are beautiful! Thank you!
Lauren and D., 4 years ago
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The Grand Event Center 

5.0

LONG BEACH, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 500 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Built on a 40+ year legacy. We are a family-oriented team creating once in a lifetime experiences for our guests. Our 65+ talented, energetic, and professional team members produce over 2,000 unique events every year.

The Grand was perfect (and affordable). It was exactly what I was looking for in terms of meeting a variety of guest needs. The team was accommodating, gracious, and a relief to work with for this stressed bride. Any time I had a question, they were quick, thorough, and helpful. The space was beautiful, and their team went out of their way to make sure it matched my dreams. It was so nice to have so many things wrapped up in one package. I was also very impressed with the food. Guests have not stopped commenting on how good it was, and they have praised the presentation. Making sure that guests with allergies had safe food they could enjoy was also a high priority for me, and The Grand made that so easy. It wasn't knock-off food either, it was real, delicious meals that fit my and my guests' needs. I would definitely recommend this event center to other couples.
Sara, 10 months ago
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Lucky Wild Free 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Florist
  • Starts at $4,000

Lucky Wild Free is a creative floral design studio that specializes in floral creations for your special event or celebration. We look forward to servicing your event and making it as memorable as possible!

We booked Lucky Wild Free for our wedding florals and we were not disappointed! Tricia and her team did an amazing job getting the florals exactly how we wanted and even better than how we had imagined. Tricia made the whole process was very easy. We gave her a quick summary of what we wanted, answered some questions, and she made us a personalized floral plan for us to review. Tricia was very responsive in answering any questions we had and it was easy to finalize our floral plan with minimal calls a month before the wedding. We pretty much didn’t have to do anything! Her team came on time and set up everything perfectly on our wedding day! Our circular floral arch, aisle petals, chair flowers, cake flowers, and circular floral centerpieces were all so beautiful! We even got to reuse our arch as decoration for the reception. All the bouquets, corsages, and boutonnières were also beautiful. Tricia chose such amazing flowers and matched our lilac/lavender colored theme perfectly! Thank you for making our wedding so beautiful!
Eileen, 2 years ago
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Julio Paredes Films 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style

Story Driven Wedding Films That Make You Feel. Photographs capture single moments in time, but they don’t tell the full story. As a videographer, my job is to help tell your love story by piecing together all the sounds and movements of your special day. It is only through video that you will be able to hear your partner’s vows or watch the magic of your first dance. Your wedding film is guaranteed to bring smiles, laughter, and tears as you hear and watch everyone’s joy. The rest of your love story is yours to tell. But if I do my job correctly, you will want to revisit this chapter over and over for years to come.

We were so grateful to have had Julio capture our entire wedding weekend, resulting in over 5 hours of footage (which he have watched all the way through!). Julio and Isela were a great team and were open to spending the weekend with a bunch of people they didn't know AND to adventuring through Yosemite for even more footage. We couldn't have chosen a better team to document this special occasion, thank you!
Rachel, 3 months ago
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Hotel Maya 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,500

Our property is the only Waterfront Hotel in Long Beach! We are spread out over 14 acres and feature 199 guest rooms along with 40,000 square feet of event space. We feature indoor, outdoor and covered outdoor event spaces.

We had the honor of working with Marla for our wedding in July 2024 and we cannot say enough AMAZING things about working with her to make our wedding dreams come true. Hotel Maya was the first venue to respond to our inquiry when we first reached out to venues. When we had our initial site visit, Marla was so thorough with her questions to ensure that the spaces we looked at fit our budget or vision. She advised that the hotel is pet friendly, which we loved since we wanted a venue where our dog could be part of the wedding ceremony. We fell in love with the spaces (Jardin de Palmeras and Miramar Ballroom) and loved that they beautifully showcased Long Beach. To that, Hotel Maya offers wedding packages that include ceremony & reception spaces, wedding cake, day-of coordinator, day-of get ready room, hotel room the night of the wedding, catering, cake cutting knife & server, tables, chairs, utensils, tablecloths, and so much more! We didn’t have to look any further and booked Hotel Maya right away! During the wedding planning process, Marla continued to be the absolute best to work with. I came with a ton of questions, and she always responded quickly and never made we feel like I was a bother. If there was something outside of catering that we need assistance with, she would gladly point us in the right direction or generously help us herself. She gained our trust very quickly through her above & beyond customer service, kindness, and sweet personality. Marla’s work is truly magic. On our wedding weekend, Marla made herself available for any last-minute preparations we needed her help with. On the wedding day, she was there when we needed her, and she was working behind the scenes to ensure our wedding day went smoothly. She made sure to touch base with us once in a while to make sure we were doing all right and just be excited with us. At this point, she’s been such an integral part of our big day, we were definitely sharing our joy with her. Also, we are happy to say that our dog was included in our big day. It’s so sweet to know that he was there with us as well. The hospitality staff at Hotel Maya were kind an attentive, starting with my bridal party in the get ready room and all the way through dinner service by checking if my husband and I needed anything. We also heard a consistent compliment about our bartender from our guests: he was quick! They said even when the line was long, he whipped up drinks in a flurry. Even my father was really impressed! We are so glad our guests were taken care of by all the hotel staff. Thank you, Marla and the Hotel Maya staff, for everything. We are beyond grateful. You’ve made wedding planning less stressful and made our wedding dreams truly come true. Hotel Maya will ALWAYS have a special place in our hearts. Whenever we go eat at Fuego, the hotel restaurant, we will be sure to visit our ceremony space to lovingly reminisce and pay a visit to Marla. We recommend any couple to consider Hotel Maya for their wedding venue as we had such a wonderful experience working with them.
Steph P., 11 days ago
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Lark & Lavender 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

I love colorful, full of fun, romantic, true-to-you weddings! A little about me, Ariel! I can't live without love, beautiful in-season flowers all over my house and adventure. I've been lucky enough to photograph weddings for the past 10 years; over 200 weddings!

Ariel shot my husband and I's Long Beach art district engagement session and our Joshua Tree anniversary shoot. I wasn't lucky enough to have Ariel photograph my actual wedding, but hopefully, you will be able to swoop her up because she is a gem! The testament to a great wedding photographer isn't just that they capture beautiful photos, but that they communicate and listen to you as a couple and make you feel at ease. Ariel is incredibly professional and makes sure she understands what you want out of your images, while also bringing her expertise and experience to capture those special moments that will bring you joy. You are in safe hands with Ariel if you're not comfortable in front of the camera or are afraid of looking awkward because she takes the time to help bring out that natural smile and loosen you up. I know this because I'm a self-proclaimed adorkable person who can get super awkward in front of a camera, and Ariel has a way of gently suggesting a better angle/shot or inspiring a more natural smile. She doesn't just click a button but is looking at the photo she is capturing to ensure she is snapping a beautiful image. Ariel also doesn't heavily treat her images with dramatic filters. She just brings out the beautiful colors and light of the day. If you want simply beautiful images, Lark & Lavender is the way to go! When you hire Lark & Lavender, you're not just hiring a wedding photographer but a creative artist who has a vision for capturing every beautiful and memorable moment of your day, plus she just makes you instantly feel relaxed and at ease which is essential on what can sometimes be a very stressful day.
Bekka K., 5 years ago
Sweet Fuss 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Beauty professional

Sweet Fuss Hair & Makeup Artistry believes that everyone deserves to be fussed over. The goal is provide superior client services to make you even more beautiful and your day even sweeter. Sweet Fuss founder, Alpha, is devoted to creating stunning looks for her clients. As an expert in her craft, she will customize your hair and makeup to create a look that is perfectly suited for YOU!

Alpha was referred to me by my hairstylist for our 08/10/24 vineyard wedding in Temecula, CA. I wanted someone who was familiar with skin of color and a small business owner. After looking at her portfolio and speaking with other satisfied clients, I booked her services. She was extremely professional and personable from start to finish. Her quote was very transparent and included a pre wedding bridal trial as well as her travel fees (which were very fair). Due to this being a destination wedding I had to travel to OC for my trial and missed my initial flight. Alpha was very understanding and helped me reschedule with ease. On the day of the trial, Alpha was personable and took her time to achieve my desired look. She was so patient, she didn't loose her cool when I had her change my lip color 3 times before deciding on my final look! On the day of the wedding everything went smoothly; Alpha was punctual and prepared-she requested pictures of my entire wedding party with their makeup inspirations several months in advance. She had perfect foundation matches for everyone in the wedding party, nailed everyone's makeup look and was extremely flexible when one of my bridesmaids was late for her makeup time. Last minute I even added blush and lipstick for my Jr bridesmaids and flower girls (ages 4,7, 9 and 9) which Alpha was able to accommodate. For the adult bridesmaids/bride she provided a blotting tissue and lipstick for touchups throughout the day. Despite the day being 90 degrees, lots of eating/drinking and dancing (read sweat and lots of it), not a single person's makeup smeared. Everyone loved their looks and their confidence shown in our wedding pictures. As for me, I felt and looked amazing; she made my bridal dreams come true! Don't walk, RUN to book Alpha and Sweet Fuss! I 100% recommend her!
Rachelle R., 25 days ago
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Hello Gem Events 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,500

Hello Gem Events is a full-service event production and floral design company. Chelsea Kline and Christy Thiessen honed their creative palettes under different facets of Americana; Chelsea in the sunny effortless cool of Southern California, Christy in the sweet southern romance of Georgia; but when their paths crossed they found their aesthetics in perfect harmony.

Chelsea & Christy of Hello Gems are an absolutely incredible team who made our dream wedding a reality! Their perfect aesthetic tastes & grounded professionalism were the perfect combo - they are exactly who you want on one of the most important, hectic days of your life. Bonus points to them for also doing our incredible flowers! We are so so grateful to these ladies & would highly recommend them to anyone getting married in the LA area.
Thais M., 10 days ago
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440 Elm 
Long Beach, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 425 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $25,000

An award winning historic landmark venue awaits your classic/ elegant wedding. With a large Sanctuary and an outdoor Plaza, 440 Elm offers the rare outdoor ceremony/ indoor reception for up to 400 with dance floor and plenty of room for cocktail hour and lots of spots for photos. A hospitality first approach ensures your guests will feel taken care of while ensuring quick initial food and beverage options, warm service, and ways to eliminate queues. Our in-house catering provides a wide range of menus with different themes and service formats. The downtown Long Beach location provides access to lots of hotels, restaurants, Catalina, the Queen Mary, for a great weekend for your guests. And all roads lead to Long Beach so it's a perfect spot for those with guests coming from San Diego to Los Angeles. We have a Saturday minimum spend of $35K for events with dates > 3 months from the time of booking

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