Gina Rosales, Author at Weddings In Color

Wedding Traditions Debunked

Do you know where most wedding traditions come from or how they started? Many of the wedding traditions we follow stem from centuries-old customs that may not resonate with modern couples.

While some traditions are beautiful and meaningful, others carry outdated or patriarchal undertones that may not align with your values. For nontraditional couples, this is your chance to rewrite the rules and craft a ceremony that truly reflects who you are.

Let’s explore the origins of some common wedding traditions and how you can reimagine them to create a wedding that feels authentic and inclusive!Read More

Tips for Getting a Wedding Hotel Block (without being on the hook for $$)

It’s your wedding and guests are coming out of town. Heck, YOU might even want to stay in a nice hotel for the night even if you’re local! (I know I did! It’s a time to treat yourself, and your home is probably a mess with all the wedding planning you’ve been doing).

A hotel block is a reserved number of rooms at a hotel for your wedding guests, typically at a discounted rate. Creating one ensures your guests have convenient, affordable, and accessible accommodations near your venue. (Safety first! No drinking and driving.)

Check out our tips for getting great, and affordable, hotel blocks that won’t break the bank for your guests.Read More

How To Trim the Fat On Your Wedding Budget

Weddings are a celebration of your love, and for some people, this is going to be one of the biggest expenses you have as a couple – besides buying a home.

Costs add up quickly, and couples often get “sticker shock” when it comes to how much weddings cost. Having a beautiful, connected, and fun wedding doesn’t have to break the bank! Trimming the “fat” off your wedding budget doesn’t mean sacrificing style or elegance. It’s all about making intentional choices that prioritize your vision and goals.Read More

When Should I Send Wedding Invitations?

You’ve nailed down the guestlist, now it’s time to send invitations! (If you haven’t nailed down your guest list yet, check out THIS BLOG.) There is no HARD RULE of thumb on when to send invites, and we encourage you to do what feels good to you and your family! Here are some general guidelines that might help you navigate.Read More

Who Should I Invite to My Wedding? Solving the Guest List Dilemma

Creating your wedding guest list can be one of the most challenging parts of wedding planning. Deciding who will share your special day with you requires balancing your vision, goals, budget, and venue size with your relationships with important people you love.Read More

Why You Shouldn’t Put the Word ‘Wedding’ in Your Joint Email

You just started wedding planning and created a joint email for you and your partner to communicate from. Great job! This is such a useful step. As you dive into planning your big day, here’s a tip that could save you both time and energy in the future! Read More

Shay & Oliver’s Colorful Buddhist Wedding in San Francisco

Shay and Oliver were such a kind and beautiful couple with a unique vision for their wedding. They were set on having a small, intimate wedding with less than 50 people. Shay was living in Florida, and Oliver in Vallejo. This would be the first time that their families would meet, and they wanted it to be a personal experience where everyone would have time to get to know each other.Read More

Tim & Jake’s Ancient Ceremonial Wedding in San Francisco

I knew Tim from my previous job working at Waymo, the self-driving car team, so when he asked me to help plan his wedding, I was overjoyed! When I met Tim & Jake together for the first time and heard their vision, I knew that I was in for a treat. Tim & Jake got engaged atop Mount Heavenly in Lake Tahoe. In the spirit of ancient traditions Jake proposed to Tim with three stones to signify a trinity of unconditional (Rose Quartz), divine (Sugilite) and familial (Malachite) love.

Ning & Noah – An Intimate Backyard Ceremony & Fiesta Wedding Parade

Sometimes you plan weddings and have amazing clients, and just sometimes those clients become your very good friends. I’m so thankful to have met Ning & Noah and helped plan their beautiful and intimate Mission District wedding.

Nika & Patrick – A Music Festival Inspired Wedding in Oakland

When Nika & Patrick contacted me I was immediately excited about their wedding vision, which they described as a “music festival themed wedding complete with food trucks and ferris wheels” (!!). The couple had met at Coachella so wanted their wedding to reflect the interactive, casual, music festival vibe with strong Filipino & Mexican themes throughout.