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19Jul

Wedding Celebration at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers

By The University Club, July 19, 2012 Venues

The University Club is the ideal venue for brides and grooms looking for a luxurious wedding venue in downtown San Diego. Our venue sits on the 34th floor of one of San Diego’s tallest buildings, Symphony Towers. We offer incredible packages, special services, the finest catering, and the most picturesque view you could ask for. It truly is the perfect spot for your perfect wedding ceremony and reception.

This past May, we were honored to host Elyse and Christopher’s beautiful wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at the University Club, featuring stunning views of the downtown skyline.

The ceremony was held in the Laureate ballroom, which is one of the crown jewels of the clubhouse. The room is highlighted by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown San Diego. To add intimacy to the ceremony, White Wedding Day Events draped the ballroom with light lilac fabric. Below are images of the Laureate ballroom before and during the ceremony!

Following the ceremony, the bride and groom walked the streets of the Gaslamp for photos, while guests enjoyed the cocktail hour in the swanky Apollo Lounge. Just before the reception, the couple made a fun entrance into the Lounge, and joined their guests for a drink!

Later, the guests returned to the Laureate ballroom, which was transformed into a gorgeous reception space, with seating for up to 300 guests. While switching the room over from the ceremony, we pulled back the custom draping to change the vibe for the reception. Guests could now enjoy the amazing 360-degree views of San Diego, which includes Balboa Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the Coronado Bridge!

The tables were were beautifully set with specialty linens from White Wedding Day Events.

Elyse and Christopher’s wedding cake was embellished with fresh white peonies and sat in front of a candle backdrop.

Guests dined on entrees such as Stuffed Chicken Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Glaze and Apple Chutney, made by our talented University Club chefs.

The evening was filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and dancing. Elyse and Christopher ended the night with a getaway ride on a pedicab!

Venue: The University Club
Photographer: True Photography
Makeup: Brides by Brittany
Hair Stylist: Brides by Brittany
Coordinator: The Best Wedding For You
Linens and Rental: White Wedding Day Events
Lighting and Décor: White Wedding Day Events
Arch and Arbor: White Wedding Day Events
Florist: White Wedding Day Events
Jeweler: Vanessa Nicole Jewels
Invitation: Lauren M Design
Disc Jockey: Elite British DJ
Musician: Caprice Strings
Bakery: Frosted Robin and Shirley Resnick The Cake Lady
Officiant: Vows From the Heart
Photo Booth: The Foto Box
Videographer: Cloudbreak Films
Wedding Dress: Mon Amie Bridal Salon

15Jun

Balboa Park Wedding at Saint Francis Chapel and The Prado

By San Diego Museum of Man, June 15, 2012 Venues

At Saint Francis Chapel and the San Diego Museum of Man, we love helping couples create a memorable experience that they can share with their loved ones for the rest of their lives.

We were honored to be a part of Jessica and Francis’ Balboa Park wedding. This theatrical bride and groom became husband and wife at the Saint Francis Chapel. After the ceremony, the wedding commenced a few hundred yards away at The Prado!

My favorite moment of the day was watching the groom’s face as the bride stepped into the Chapel. Because we have a secluded bridal suite, it’s truly a surprise for the groom when she enters.

I love the framing in this shot – it provides a beautiful and memorable focal point!

The affection shared between Jessica and her niece in this quiet moment just after the ceremony is beautiful.

Balboa Park at night can be breathtaking! This photo captures Saint Francis Chapel in the background and looks like a page out of a fairytale book! I love the dramatic lighting, and the contrast of Jessica’s dress with the rich sky.

The smile on Jessica’s face in this photo says it all – it conveys everything a newly-married bride should feel!

The entire evening was playful and unique. This fun photo captures the color and merriment of the whole evening!

Jessica and Francis were so original. Their sense of style and fun made for an evening that felt like a Hollywood party.

The photos here really showcase the upbeat, jovial mood of the evening. I love the bold use of colors in everything from clothing to flowers to lighting at the ceremony and reception. Everything about it says fun!

Photographer: True Photography
Venue: The Prado
Caterer: The Prado
Linens and Rental: The Prado
Lighting and Décor: The Prado
Wedding Dress: Here Comes the Bride
Coordinator: Go To Girl Marketing
Church/Temple: Saint Francis Chapel
Bakery: Flour Power

11Jun

A Wedding Ceremony at Saint Francis Chapel in the Museum of Man

By San Diego Museum of Man, June 11, 2012 Venues

Located in historic Balboa Park, Saint Francis Chapel is one San Diego’s favorite choices for wedding ceremonies. The Chapel is positioned across the street from the main entrance to the Museum of Man, and is a non-denominational sanctuary. Notable features of this venue include an “old mission” style, and an ornate gold altar.

Honey and Armando, one of our beautiful couples who exchanged vows at the Chapel, were so sweet and genuine. They were truly a pleasure to work with. Below you can see a few of our favorite images from their day, from Honey’s moment of quiet bliss before she entered the Chapel, to the concluding wedding party at the Hard Rock Hotel.

I love this moment of serenity as the beautiful bride gets ready to enter the Chapel. Everything about this image is classic and timeless, like the bride herself.

In these images, you can tell how much the bride and groom love each other. Their joy and sense of fun really comes through in this shot, and I love how they’re framed by the ornate doors.

It is so fitting that wedding photos were taken at Balboa Park’s giant tree roots – it’s a perfect metaphor for their new life together. I love the contrast of textures between Honey’s crisp white dress and the gnarly roots.