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DJ Live + Avalon Palm Springs
It's no surprise this wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty, every detail was styled to perfection! DJ Live brought its interactive DJ, percussion and horn experience and live performance to the party and it made for an epic evening.
Wedding Planner: Pam Olsen // Styling: Pow Wow Design Studio // Venue: Avalon Palm Springs // Photographer: Shannon Moffit Photography // Linens: La Tavola Fine Linens Rentals // Florals: The Bloomin Gypsy // Music: Downbeat LA (DJ Live)
AMFM + Ribbon Communications Conference (DTLA)
Gold Standard + The Estate Yountville (Vintage House, Barrel Room)
Gold Standard loves traveling to Napa for destination weddings! This Yountville celebration was packed with excitement from start to finish. Music for the big day started with dreamy violin instrumentals and ended with a high energy concert given by the 10-piece band, accompanied by a bride and groom crowd surf beneath a confetti and glitter drop. Talk about wedding goals...
Planner: Cole Drake Events // Venue: The Estate Yountville (Vintage House, Barrel Room) // Florals: Loop Flowers + Event Arts // Wedding Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) // Photography: The Edges Wedding Photography // Videography: Elysium Productions // Lighting: The Lux Productions // Rentals: Bright Event Rentals
Soultones + Saddlerock Ranch
Soultones provided the perfect evening of entertainment for this unforgettable Malibu wedding, with horn players serenading guests at cocktail hour, a surprise choreographed dance from the bride and groom, and the full 10-piece band playing music well after the sun went down.
Planner: So Happi Together // Venue: Saddlerock Ranch // Photographer: Sally Pinera Photography // Videography: Viken Productions // Florals: Heavenly Blooms // Wedding Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) // Rentals: Premiere Party Rents + Archive Rentals // Lighting: Amber Event Production // Catering: Little Nelly Catering + My TacoMan Catering // Dessert: SusieCakes Bakery + Coolhaus
Gold Standard + Paliku Gardens, Kualoa Ranch (Hawaii)
Gold Standard brought the live entertainment to this destination wedding on the beautiful island of Oahu! The ceremony and reception were held on the private nature reserve and popular filming location, Kualoa Ranch, nestled in the property's Paliku Gardens location.
Wedding Planner: Nichole Weddings and Events // Venue: Kualoa Ranch // Photographer: Rebecca Arthurs Photography // Videographer: Seeking Films Videography // Wedding Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) // Florals: SU-V Expresssions
AMFM + Millennium Biltmore
The planning and design team at Kat Minassi Events & Design transformed this gorgeous venue into an all-white affair, and AMFM kept wedding guests dancing all night!
Wedding Planner: Kat Minassi Events & Design // Venue: Millennium Biltmore // Photographer: Katie Beverley // Videographer: White Rose Production // Photobooth: Hilo // Wedding Band: Downbeat LA (AMFM) // Florist: Tic Tock // Lighting: TMPro + Confetti // Rentals: Palace Party Rentals // Cake: Rafi's Pastry // Stationary: Creative Works Designs
Gold Standard + The Thacher School (Ojai)
AMFM + The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Wedding Planner: Wedding Kate // Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara // Photographer: The Ponces // Videographer: Jeremy Foster Films // Photobooth: Wuddabooth // Wedding Band & Music: Downbeat LA (AMFM) // Cake: Sweet Lady Jane // Linens: La Tavola Linens
The A-List + White Wedding (Arizona)
The A-List rose to the occasion to help make this beautiful wedding a celebration to remember! Held at a private residence in Arizona, guests showed up dressed in white and ready to party:
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Soultones + Adamson House
One of our favorite Malibu wedding venues is the Adamson House, and Soultones recently performed at a gorgeous oceanfront wedding at this amazing location, take a look;
Wedding Planner: The Overwhelmed Bride // Venue: Adamson House // Photographer: Wild Whim // Florals: Unique Floral Designs // Wedding Band & Music: Downbeat LA (SOULTONES) // Rentals: A Rental Connection
Learn more about the highly sought after dance band Soultones HERE.
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Soultones + Rolling Hills Country Club
It was a Moroccan-themed affair at the Rolling Hills Country Club thanks to Serenity Events, Inc., and Soultones provided the live entertainment!
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Soultones + Venue by Three Petals
Soultones traveled to Orange County to perform at a gorgeous wedding in Huntington Beach's full service and custom-tailored event space, Venue by Three Petals.
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The A-List + Houdini Estate
The A-List took the stage to provide an evening full of music for a wedding under the stars at the unique Hollywood venue, Houdini Estate. The celebration was full of love and of course, magic.
Wedding Planner: Love Anne Joy Design & Events // Venue: Houdini Estate // Photographer: Justin Element Productions // Videographer: Shutter and Sound Films // Florals: Zuniga Flower // Cake Designer: King's Hawaiian Bakery // Hair & Makeup: Marie Tran Beauty // Wedding Band & Music: Downbeat LA (AMFM) // Dance Floor & Rentals: TMM Pro
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AMFM + Hotel Bel Air
AMFM celebrated a beautiful wedding at the always elegant Hotel Bel Air, one of most iconic and historic five-star luxury hotels and event venues in the Los Angeles neighborhood.
The evening went off without a hitch thanks to all of the incredible vendors who worked together to make it happen, especially the event design and planning team So Happi Together.
AMFM had guests dancing all night with the full 10-piece ensemble, including a horn section, and a DJ to keep the party going in between sets.
Congratulations to our newlyweds! To make your wedding or special event a celebration to remember, CLICK HERE to receive a free quote for live entertainment!
Soultones + Camp Ramah (Ojai)
Soultones traveled to Ojai, California to perform at a wedding set in Camp Ramah. The venue was beautifully adorned with market lights and spring florals and packed with guests who danced the night away with the 10-piece band!
See more from this amazing evening below:
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Popular Honeymoon Destinations for 2018
The options are endless when it comes to finding the perfect honeymoon destination. Whether you're newlyweds who envision a once-in-a-lifetime adventure somewhere exotic, or are looking to relax and unwind on one of the world's most beautiful beaches, there's no wrong way to vacation with your partner. Take your pick from these romantic destinations and get ready for the trip of your dreams:
Zurich, Switzerland
According to Pinterest's 2018 wedding report, the most popular honeymoon destination is Zurich, Switzerland (pins for Switzerland are up 856% since 2017). The country has so much to offer, with its gorgeous mountain ranges and alpine scenery, charming towns and romantic waterfront spots. Zurich is the country's largest city and a vibrant cultural hub swarming with museums, cafes, and world-class cuisine, and a only a short hop away from Germany, Italy and France for the adventurous newlyweds.
The Maldives
Southwest of Sri Lanka, this small nation of islands is tailor-made for ocean-going couples. Snow-white sand and waters so blue that you’ll run out of shade names to describe them, the Maldives are home to some of planet's most beautiful beaches. With close to 100 resorts to choose from each encompassing its own private island, like Soneva Fushi, Cheval Blanc Randheli, The One & Only Reethi Rah and more, you’ll find a fit whether you’re five-star types or back-to-nature gurus. The warm waters are also home to a shocking array of sea life from jewel-like coral walls, bobbing sea turtles, and even massive gentle-giant whale sharks. Pack your snorkel–these sights are not to be missed (harpersbazaar.com).
Amalfi Coast, Italy
There are many reasons the Amalfi Coast continues to be at the top of honeymooners’ bucket list. It’s hard to picture more classically romantic a scene than Positano’s steep village streets, Moorish architecture, azure water and colorful loungers and umbrellas lining the dark sandy beaches. Glamour comes easy, especially at the five-star Le Sirenuse, where the formula for a sexy, sophisticated getaway is tried and true (brides.com).
Comporta, Portugal
Ibiza is so 2017. Instead, we suggest newlyweds turn their sights on this seaside getaway. Just an hour south of Lisbon, this cluster of villages is often referred to as “the Hamptons of Portugal,” with high profile names like Christian Louboutin, Jacques Grange, and Philippe Starck all boasting homes along the rolling dunes of this rice paddy-striped coast. Relaxed sophistication is the order of the day here, making it a perfect choice for honeymooners looking for a place where they can walk down the beach in bare feet and also choose from a full roster of vintage champagne (harpersbazaar.com).
Bali, Indonesia
Another destination that made Pinterest's 2018 wedding report was Bali, with a 145% spike in pins since last year. A honeymoon in Bali is pure magic. The Indonesian island—the only one in the huge country that’s Hindu—is a perfect place for passion. With a bit more of an exotic feel than the tropical islands closer to the US, Bali doesn’t only offer unspoiled beaches, surfing, snorkeling and massages, it’s full of culture, art, music, rice terraces and temples, many, many temples. Nature is celebrated here, and it’s easy to get into the spirit at lush, authentic properties such as Four Seasons Bali at Sayan and Uluwatu Surf Villas (brides.com).
Paper Cake Events - Desserts/Bakery
It's impossible to look at any of the baked creations from today's spotlight vendor without wanting to eat them all! Paper Cake Events is a a boutique, made-to-order bakery specializing in weddings, dessert tables and fancy cakes and we loved working with their team at a recent wedding!
Just look at their sweets creations - they all look as gorgeous as they taste delicious:
To learn more about Paper Cake Events, visit their website at www.papercakeevents.com!
Wedding Highlights
Here are some of Downbeat LA's most memorable wedding moments with each of its bands:
GOLD STANDARD
Galway Downs (Temecula) & Calistoga Ranch (Napa Valley)
AMFM
Millwick (Downtown LA) & The Beach Club (Santa Monica)
SOULTONES
Beverly Hills Hotel & Vibiana (Downtown LA)
THE A-LIST
Pelican Hill Resort (Newport Beach) & Spencer's (Palm Springs)
Looking for live entertainment on your big day? CLICK HERE for a free quote and to learn more about our bands!
Wedding Planners & Packages: Choosing The Right One For You!
Weddings - no matter how big or small - involve a certain degree of planning and design. Some couples may opt for a smaller scale, DIY route while others have more extravagant and involved plans in mind.
Downbeat LA consulted with expert wedding planner Bianca of Rosé Events to gain insight into how couples can choose the right wedding planner for their big day and decide on a planning package that fits their needs and style best.
"Are you the couple who just wants to show up to the party, or do you want to be included in the decisions and details?"
Whaley suggests couples first figure out the answers to the following questions?
- What is the total wedding budget?
- How much do you want to be involved in the process?
There are wedding planners who offer full-service planning, which includes conception, design and execution from the engagement to the "I Do's", and there are coordinators who simply offer services for the month or day-of. Some packages can be customized to incorporate design and decor elements, but its important to nail down which is best for you, so Rosé Events has broken down the pros and cons:
FULL-SERVICE PLANNING: THE PROS
- LESS STRESS!
- Someone to share your ideas with who can run with them and make it happen.
- Viewpoint from someone who can offer unbiased ideas, opinions and suggestions other than family members and loved ones.
FULL-SERVICE PLANNING: THE CONS
- COST! Full-service planning typically requires a large budget.
MONTH/DAY-OF COORDINATION: THE PROS
- Suitable for lower budgets.
- If you're someone who already likes to be in control and is organized and detail-oriented, you don't have to pay someone to do extensive planning for you.
- You still get support close to and on the big day to help you stay in the moment and enjoy it.
MONTH/DAY-OF COORDINATION: THE CONS
- MORE STRESS! You can't just show up to the party, as there are more details to work on and think about leading up to the big day.
At the end of the day, the most important thing is to be ready for your big day! So whether you have a small or large budget, we highly recommend hiring a professional to help with your event!
If you'd love to talk to Bianca from Rosé Events, we'll leave their info here.
Design Visage - Makeup Artist
It often takes a village to plan and execute the perfect wedding, and an important member of any wedding day village is the bridal glam squad! We recently performed at a wedding where Design Visage provided the bridal hair and makeup services, and the results were incredible! This Orange County and Los Angeles-based bridal hair and makeup team created stunning looks to compliment everyone in the bridal party, and the photos speak for themselves!
See more from this amazing glam team below:
To learn more about this vendor we love, visit their website at www.designvisage.com.
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