Budget Friendly Wedding locations in Orange County

  There are plenty of articles that promise “budget friendly” wedding locations but upon further inspection you realize it’s not quite as “budget friendly” as you had hoped for. It doesn’t come as much as a surprise considering that weddings on average cost $30,000! ¡Ay, caramba! Anyway, in the spirit of actually being budget friendly, …

4 Things to do when a Honeymoon isn’t in the Budget

Weddings are expensive. This is no secret. Taking a vacation can also be expensive once you add up airfare, hotel, and activities. It’s no surprise that most people postpone their honeymoons or forgo it all together. So what should you do if an extravagant honeymoon just isn’t in the budget? 1. Use a registry site …

Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail

Backpacking Trans-Catalina Some people, okay most people, don’t think hiking for multiple days carrying a 20-40lb backpack, is considered a vacation. But, it very much is. There is something that happens to you physically and mentally. Maybe it’s the fresh air, the constant exercise, the views, nature, or pushing yourself to a point of exhaustion …

Wedding Flower Alternatives

Alright! Let’s talk flowers! Flowers are a wedding tradition. Bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ceremony decorations, they are everywhere and beautiful. Unfortunately, flowers can also get very expensive. So whether you are trying to save money or just looking for something new and different for your special day, here are some alternative ideas. Faux Can you believe …