We had so much fun working with Christina and Eddie for their vintage winery wedding. The couple prepped for their wedding at The Dana and held the ceremony and reception at Orfila Winery. There were so many special elements including pinwheel placecards, mason jar favors and cotton candy!
Mission Bay has many great venues to tie the knot. Jenn and Nate picked the Bahia garden for their ceremony with a waterfront reception. They kept with a tropical, beachy theme for their 100 person bay wedding. Thanks to Sage Taylor Photography for these shots!
Vendors: Venue – Bahia, Wedding Coordinator – First Comes Love Weddings & Events, DJ – Artistic Productions, Photographer – Sage Taylor, Flowers – San Diego Wholesale Flowers, Cake – The French Gourmet
Emma and Max went a little untraditional for their wedding. The couple decided on an intimate ceremony for immediate family in Balboa Park followed by a thrilling party for 300 at Marina Village. Some of our favorite parts of Emma and Max’s wedding were the mariachi band (truly awesome!) and the fusing of Mexican and Salvadorian traditions. The dance floor was packed all night! A special thank you to I Against I Photography for the pictures!
Christy and Jason came to us with a very fun theme in place. Both of them are huge sports fans. To bring this theme to life, everything centered on “game day” from the invitation to the programs, lighting and groom’s cake. Very cool couple and a very fun theme! A special thank you to Sara France Photography for these great pictures from their Rancho Bernardo Inn wedding!
Vendors: Venue – Rancho Bernardo Inn, Wedding Coordinator – First Comes Love Weddings & Events, Photographer – Sara France Photography, Officiant – Dr. Kathy Jones, Entertainment – Kris Valentin with Positive Energy, Cake – For the Love of Cake
We loved working with Alexandria and Nick. This Mexican/Greek couple had an October wedding incorporating two amazing Spanish-style venues, Mission San Diego de Alcala and La Valencia. Highlights of the wedding include doing a wedding at the same place I got married (the Mission), a fun cigar bar, belly dancing and the traditional Greek plate smashing ceremony! So fun! A special thank you to Chana and Don for these great photos.
Vendors:
San Diego Wedding Planner: Amy Vargas, First Comes Love
Venues: Mission San Diego de Alcala (ceremony), La Valencia (reception)
Photographer: Photos by Chana and Don
Entertainment: Charlie Bradley (DJ), Shimmy Sisters (belly dancers)
Cupcakes – Cupcakes Squared
Chairs and Linens – Concepts Event Design
*please note that these are NOT professional photos. I just want to give you a sneak peek at some of the details of this wedding.
Olga and Jeff celebrated their wedding on August 21st, 2010 at the beautiful Bahia. They got married on the beach at Bahia and wanted to incorporate a black, white and red theme. Using subtle accents of red throughout the wedding, we were able to accomplish this dramatic color palate without outshining the natural beauty of the beach.
The bay was a perfect backdrop for the ceremony
Jeff and Olga asked all of their friends to sign rocks with well wishes and messages for their future together.
The reception, in the Del Mar room, featured a black and white theme with amazing rentals from Concepts.
The sweetheart table contrasted the rest through a white and red color scheme.
Cake provided by Extraordinary Desserts
Rose petals add a romantic feel to the cake table.
The rocks were compiled to symbolize the coming together of friends and family into their marriage.
Here’s the vendors we used:
Wedding Planner – First Comes Love
Venue – Bahia. Thanks to Kelly and Allison at Bahia for pulling this together.
Rentals – Concepts Event Design
Flowers – Blossom Design
Cake – Extraordinary Desserts
DJ – Beck’s Entertainment
We LOVE Estancia.
They have plenty of amazing spaces for weddings of all sizes. Their wedding locations consist of a private rose garden, two courtyards, pool deck, and two elegant ballrooms.
THE FEEL – Estancia cultures a relaxing atmosphere with rustic, Rancho-style surroundings ideal for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. From the vibrant, aromatic gardens and scenic architecture to an environment that emphasizes comfort, relaxation, and a truly memorable experience, Estancia offers one of San Diego’s most sought after wedding locations!
PRE WEDDING OFFERINGS – Prior to a wedding, the girls can pamper themselves with any fabulous treatments in the hotel’s 7,000 square foot spa while the guys go golfing at Torrey Pines Golf Course. As well, guests enjoy al fresco dining while relaxing by the pool.
BALLROOMS – Estancia’s ballrooms are designed with soft earth tones: hand-woven carpets, Villeroy & Boch china, and Fili D’Oro linens.
Looking for a rehearsal (or wedding) location with unbeatable views of the San Diego skyline? Look no further than Candelas on the Bay in Coronado. My first pick for a location to sit would be the patio. It has breath taking views, can be rented out for a private event and has heaters for when the bay breeze hits.
FOOD: Pegged as contemporary cuisine, Candelas features a wide variety of menu items, sure to fit every guest’s preferences. Also, if you would like to minimize hassle and keep budgets in check, they offer pre-set menus. Also, their sangria is awesome and they can prepare a set pitcher for your event, so guests can sip as they please.
STYLE: Modern, chic with an old world flair. Their in-house entertainment varies, so it is a good idea to see what’s on the schedule for the day of your event.
WHY HERE? You truly can’t beat the views. Also, for those of your guests who are out of town, Candelas on the Bay is a great way to give them a taste of San Diego.
For more information, check out: www.candelas-sd.com or call and speak with Kim.
Photos taken by: Bergmann Photography.
We had a great time at The Knot’s annual shindig on Wednesday (and even won the raffle!) and wanted to share some pictures from the event. The event was at Scripps Seaside Forum, which is a FABULOUS venue for a private seaside affair, especially in warm weather months. Thanks to The Knot for a lovely evening!
Also, there are some great ideas in here for a beach chic wedding. We especially love hanging the starfish with rope! And shout out to Joes on the Nose, who provided fabulous lattes (so yummy!)
Our first venue of the month is a San Diego classic. Situated in the heart of Balboa Park, Prado offers a ceremony location along with three distinct ballrooms for weddings.
THE TERRACE – The only ceremony location that is managed by Prado is the terrace. It is beautiful, but the style of the terrace is different from the traditional walk down the aisle with two sides. Near the alter, there is limited seating, which is generally reserved for close family. Beyond that, the remainder of the guests sit on a second tier, a bit further away.
GRAND BALLROOM – My personal favorite reception location, the grand ballroom is dark wood with classic Spanish style. It fits up to 400 guests and features hardwood floors, hand crafted ceilings, custom chandeliers and a full stage, which is great for your DJ or band.
LOGGIA ROOM – Perfect for smaller weddings, the Loggia Room technically fits 100 guests, but is better for a party of 80 or less. With Spanish tile floors and blue-green painted wood beams, this second floor room is romantic and quaint.
ALHAMBRA ROOM – The smallest of Prado’s offerings, the Alhambra Room comfortably fits 60-70 guests (the capacity is 80) and features high ceilings. We personally love this room for a lunchtime event.
THE FOOD – Prado is run by the Cohn Family, which run a variety of restaurants throughout San Diego. The food is great and they offer buffet and plated options with a lot of available extras. The only bummer here is that they do not offer menu tastings, so you will have to choose from the paper menu. Having said that, your guests won’t be disappointed.
THE CAKE – Prado works exclusively with Flour Power, so if you get married here, the cake will be from there. Flour Power has great cakes (and you will be able to do a tasting here). Just make sure that you provide them with a design or some ideas. They do great work.
LOCATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY – One of the best things about getting married at Prado is you are steps away from some of the most picturesque locations in San Diego. You will have amazing wedding pictures here, so that is a HUGE plus.
Check out www.balboaparkweddings.com for more information on weddings here or call the office and ask for Andrea, who will take great care of you.
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