Planning a wedding at Botanica by Trademark Venues? Learn what couples should know about planning, design options, and venue guidelines, plus how to create a cohesive botanical wedding. We offer professional wedding design support for couples getting married at Botanica, guiding styling, layout, and design decisions so everything feels intentional and well planned.

Dreaming of an outdoor wedding in Southern California? From romantic garden estates to coastal cliffs and vineyard views, this guide highlights 25 of the most stunning outdoor ceremony venues across San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Fallbrook, Santa Barbara and Temecula to help you find the perfect backdrop for your wedding day.

Monserate Winery offers couples a true taste of Italy in the heart of Fallbrook, California. With vineyard views, Tuscan inspired architecture, and a naturally romantic atmosphere, it is one of Southern California’s most sought after wedding venues. At Teardrop Wedding Events, we specialize in designing elevated weddings at venues like Monserate, where refined planning and thoughtful design transform a beautiful space into an unforgettable experience.

Luxury couples in Southern California understand that a beautiful wedding is built on leadership, structure, and expert planning. From Santa Barbara estates to San Diego coastal venues and Los Angeles architectural spaces, high-end weddings require more than inspiration. This guide reveals what luxury couples know about protecting their investment, creating a calm planning experience, and designing a wedding that feels effortless and elevated.

In 2026, the biggest wedding trend is walking away from trends altogether. Couples are choosing authenticity over aesthetics, confidence over comparison, and designing weddings that reflect who they are, not what is popular.

Teardrop Wedding Events is honored to be named a Best of Zola 2026 Wedding Planner, recognized for thoughtful planning, seamless execution, and elevated design across Southern California. Serving couples in San Diego, Temecula, Palm Springs, Orange County, and Los Angeles, we specialize in weddings that look intentional, feel effortless, and allow couples to truly enjoy their day.

Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, marks a shift toward softness, restraint, and intentional design. This airy white moves away from stark minimalism and instead creates space for texture, light, and thoughtful composition. For modern weddings, Cloud Dancer becomes less about color and more about how a space feels, calm, elevated, and timeless.

Great floral design is not about using more flowers. It is about placing the right flowers in the right moments so your entire wedding feels cohesive and intentional. Strategic statement florals guide the eye, elevate your photos, and turn simple spaces into memorable experiences.

A luxury wedding is not about spending the most money. It is about spending it in the right places. The difference between an elevated wedding and an average one usually comes down to how the budget is allocated. High end couples invest in the elements that create atmosphere, emotional impact, and cohesive design. If you want your wedding to feel sophisticated and intentional, understanding where to invest is the first step.

A beautiful wedding is easy to create. A wedding that feels like you is where the real magic is. My Belonging Based Planning approach blends design and emotion to create weddings that look incredible and feel effortless. It is about more than color palettes and Pinterest boards. It is about crafting an experience where your guests feel welcomed, connected, and completely immersed in your story. If you want a wedding that feels like home from the moment guests arrive, this is the design philosophy that will change everything.

When it comes to wedding design, the best spaces tell a story that feels balanced, intentional, and deeply personal. Every couple has their own energy and often, that means blending different aesthetics. Mixing masculine and feminine design elements is one of the most dynamic ways to create a wedding that feels timeless and multidimensional instead of overly themed or one-note.

November weddings deserve a vendor team that can bring the magic. This month’s Dream Team features Alissa Rose Photography, Wild and Behold Florals, Premiere Events Group, MJB Cinema, and of course Teardrop Wedding Events. From jaw-dropping photos to a packed dance floor, these are the pros who make weddings seamless, stylish, and unforgettable.

You see champagne, laughter, and perfect lighting. I see twelve vendors, five timelines, and a bar that just ran out of limes. The truth is, a wedding day’s seamless beauty doesn’t happen by luck. It’s carefully orchestrated by planners quietly running the show while you live in the moment.

From 6 a.m. vendor calls to last-minute floral fixes, we turn chaos into calm and make it all look effortless. Here’s what really happens behind the curtain, the things you’ll never know about but will be so glad someone handled.

Every bouquet has a voice, a way of telling a couple’s story without saying a word. From color choices that reflect emotion to textures that mirror personality, every stem carries meaning. The right bouquet is not just a bundle of flowers; it is a piece of your love story translated through design.

At Teardrop Wedding Events, we see floral design as narrative art where symbolism, seasonality, and intention come together to create something unforgettable. Whether it is a soft romantic arrangement filled with garden roses or a bold sculptural bouquet that makes a statement, your florals should speak to who you are as a couple.

October’s Dream Team is here! A curated lineup of wedding pros you don’t have to waste hours searching for. From Shant Atarian’s editorial-style photography to Lovely Peonies Florals’ lush designs, DJ Sato’s packed dance floors, Cake Studio LA’s chic creations, Aly Rose Beauty’s flawless glam, and the seamless planning and coordination of Teardrop Wedding Events, this team delivers weddings that feel effortless and unforgettable.

Planning a wedding in San Diego and tired of seeing the same venues on repeat? Twin Oaks Golf Course in San Marcos is one of Southern California’s best-kept secrets. With three unique reception spaces, a gorgeous garden ceremony lawn, and a venue team that actually knows weddings, it’s a hidden gem that gives you options most venues can’t. And with me as your wedding planner and coordinator, you get the best of both worlds: A venue that makes logistics simple and a pro who makes the entire day run flawlessly.

When it comes to wedding planning, choosing vendors you can trust is just as important as selecting your venue or finalizing your guest list. From your photographer to your florist, each vendor plays a key role in bringing your vision to life. Trusting your vendors not only relieves stress but also allows them to deliver their best work. The right team will advocate for your interests, anticipate challenges before they arise, and make sure every detail flows seamlessly. Building strong relationships with experienced professionals ensures that your wedding day looks beautiful, feels effortless, and reflects your story in the most authentic way.

Choosing between day-of coordination, partial planning, and full-service wedding planning can feel overwhelming. Each option offers a different level of support, from simply managing your timeline on the big day to guiding you through every decision from start to finish. In this guide, we break down what each package includes, who it’s best for, and how to decide which is the perfect fit for your wedding.

Weddings in 2026 are all about intention, personality, and cutting the fluff. Brides are focusing on guest experience, bold design, and meaningful details while skipping traditions that feel outdated. Think statement florals, curated menus, and content creators capturing every moment, paired with smaller bridal parties and no more bouquet toss. The motto for 2026 is simple: do what feels good, skip what does not, and create a wedding that looks and feels like you.

Teardrop Wedding Events founder Carlina Claude was recently featured in VoyageLA Magazine, highlighting her journey as a wedding planner, her signature design style, and her dedication to creating personalized, unforgettable celebrations.