We found Pearl Paradise after doing a lot of research online and visiting an online educational pearl forum called pearl-guide.com. Over the years, we've bought all our pearl jewelry from them, including our upcoming bridesmaids gifts. All the pearls have been just breathtaking and beautiful - particularly their all natural lavender pearls!!!!!!

We've always gone for fun into the department store jewelry departments and strip mall jewelry stores just to compare and the prices and quality of pearls from Pearl Paradise always are better - even compared to the super pricey Mikimotos you find at Nordstorm or South Coast Plaza.

Plus, they offer free UPS shipping! The quality, price and customer service are unmatched anywhere.

If you're looking for the perfect set of pearls for your wedding and/or for your bridal set, Pearl Paradise can't be beat. In this family run company, the owner and his staff actually care more about educating you and making sure you are making the right choice than trying to push something on you that isn't right for you. Like diamonds, there is a lot you can learn about pearls and how to pick the right one for you. In the beginning I spent $$$$ on a very expensive strand but then decided to return it and purchase a cheaper one and they were very pleasant about it - no problems!!

And if you're lucky enough to snag a private appointment (they only take 1 a day), they will spend the time to educate you. But unlike diamonds, for a very modest price, you can have a very big pearl and/or make a big statement from a 'size' prospective.

And did you know, Pearl Paradise is the only company in the world that has it's own pearl farm in China - so you know the quality and price are unsurpassed. No middle man to jack up the price!

This is why a lot of hollywood stars and their wives frequent this establishment, it's private, its got quality goods and its got unbeatable prices. Chances are, if you've seen a hollywood star or wife with a beautiful pearl ensemble, it's probably from Pearl Paradise.

You can't get that this type of service at any department store or quality of pearl at any other online pearl vendor. Especially if you're in the Southern California area, it makes all the sense in the world to make an appointment to stop by their showroom and get your very own pearl education. It's worth it and your bride and bridesmaid will appreciate the life long gifts you purchased.

We heard about Zach from a coworker. Zach had shot their wedding and done an amazing job. His work had also been featured by Flickr and his photojournalistic style was unmatched by anyone else we looked at. Look for yourselves - you'll see on his website that his style is unmistakable, one of a kind, incredibly beautiful and breathtaking. Besides, our coworkers experience with Zach and his wife was so incredible we just had to try it for ourselves.

And they were just as incredible as we were told. He and his wife played along so that I could do a 'surprise' engagement for my finance, they did a fantastic job capturing the 'surprise' moment and then patiently walked us through an engagement session.

Zach was able to get both of us comfortable (we've never had professional photos done before) and he and his wife found great spots for us to take photos and great poses for us to take as well. Zach arrived early on location to scout out the best areas and took the time to really get every shot just right. He has a great camera, a great eye and lots of lenses to capture every moment.

Best of all, Zach and his wife have the right attitude - they were professional, fun and just a riot to hang out with. He is so cool!

Turnaround on the photos was quick and they looked amazing - just as I had envisioned and reaffirmed my decision to go with him. I'm so glad he was available.