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roomforty began in 2007 as an upscale neighborhood bistro that became popular for hosting pop-up dinners with different winemakers. Once guests were requesting roomforty for weddings and events alike, catering became their primary business, but their business model is unlike any other. As a highly sought-after caterer in the greater Los Angeles area, roomforty bridges […]

You may have heard of Jessica Graf if you like a good reality TV competition. She met her husband, Cody Nickson, on season 19 of Big Brother, and the two competed (and won) together on The Amazing Race. Yeah–they’re pretty cool! Amber Events was honored to be their planner for their wedding last December. Since […]

Happy Friday! We’re SO excited to share with you or newest Vendor Spotlight with Archive Rentals, a specialty rental company and event design house servicing California, the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and the Riviera Maya. We’ve teamed up with Archive for many weddings and events at this point, and can truly say their collection will not […]

Basicinvite.com is a custom card company that allows customers and photographers to instantly personalize everything from wedding invitations to holiday cards.  We recently partnered with Basic Invite to showcase our destination wedding in Tuscany. “I always dream of returning to Italy. I have many fond memories of planning Nicole and Daniel’s wedding in Tuscany. To […]

We all know planning a wedding can be stressful. So much so, that it’s easy to forget why you even had this crazy idea to begin with. Oh yeah–because you want to make a promise and commitment to spending the rest of your days with the love of your life! How lucky are you?! Oftentimes, […]

We’re back! Welcome to the relaunch of our blog. We hope you’ve been enjoying our new website. If you’re joining us for the first time, we’ll be posting weekly, sharing real weddings, expert advice, behind-the-scenes, design inspiration, and more! As always, you can find the vendor credits at the bottom of each post. And, we […]

One of the toughest and most complicated aspects of any wedding is coordinating transportation. It takes knowledge of the geography, expertise in logistics and timing, and an unlimited supply of patience to navigate the process. It is one of the major details that can swing the seamless pendulum of your wedding day (along with audio/video […]

Today, we want to share with you an exclusive dinner our team was graciously invited to. The Jonathan Club is a private social club with a location in Downtown L. A. Founded in 1895, it offers incredible hospitality, with amenities such as fine dining, athletic facilities, and spa services. As one of Nira’s favorite event […]

“Should I get a band or a DJ for my wedding?” If you’ve asked yourself this, you’ve come to the right place. Below we share some advice when it comes to selecting your wedding entertainment. Let’s talk money first, as that is what makes the budget go ’round… isn’t it? Simply put, DJs are less […]