Your Wedding Day - Destination San Diego

Destination San Diego

By Harmony Walton San Diego To plan a San Diego-style wedding, whether it be a destination to-do or a hometown soiree, think understated coastal elegance, great food, friends, and a bit of modern entertaining. The city and its surrounding areas are your playground to find some of the most fragrant flowers, wonderful wines, and freshest seafood in the West. So if you make it just north of the Mexican border, you’ll find yourself in San Diego – truly quintessential California charm. WHERE TO CELEBRATE…THE GRAND DEL MAR RESORT. Be transported to the romantic Mediterranean via North County San Diego in this exquisite property. Designed with the utmost luxury in mind and dressed with beautiful archways, ornate stone and marble accents, the locale is complete with a wine cellar to dine in, a private wedding chapel, and vast Aria Lawn for outdoor “I Do’s.” If you opt for the Elizabeth Capella, you’ll be surrounded by stained glass windows, gold-honed limestone, and glorious hand-carved marble columns and accents. Not grand enough still? The Aria Lawn and gazebo overlook the valley and golf course with a space big enough for all the friends you can possibly fathom.
	WHAT TO WEAR: The modern yet sophisticated San Diego bride looks simply divine in any ANGEL SANCHEZ creation. This particular silk triple gazar trumpet gown boasts an organza embroidered front and ribbon detailing. For those brides on a bit more of a budget, Angel by Angel Sanchez has equally breathtaking, but not bank-breaking gowns to choose from.
WHERE TO REHEARSE…AT DELICIAS RESTAURANT: While Paul McCartney may choose this local spot to host his celebrations, it’s not all about who you know. The cozy fireplace-clad inviting environment is nestled in the quaint village of Rancho Santa Fe and is home to rehearsal dinners and paparazzi-free celebrity weddings.

WHERE TO START…THE BRIDAL BAR SAN DIEGO: The Hollywood resource with some of the best brands in the business made its way south to sun¬ny San Diego. With a boutique in La Jolla, brides can now shop ‘til they drop and plan in style at the newest Bridal Bar location.
	FOR A PICTURE PERFECT CEREMONY: Say “I Do” at the MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS IN BALBOA PARK. The park, a cherished landmark in its own right, houses this spectacular screen¬ing room that is regularly staged as an alterna¬tive ceremony site. With a sky-like set of twinkle lights permanently embedded into the ceiling and aisles of seats structured into the floor plan, you can count on impressing your guests. If you’re an art enthusiast, you’ll love even more the private access that your event grants you to the museum’s current exhibits.
SHOW YOUR THANKS…with custom stationary by SIMPLY POSH DESIGN. After the invitations have been ordered but before the big day, remember to say thanks to those that stand by you at the altar. And what better way than with a playful, colorful, and customized station¬ary set befitting of your event theme or better yet, your maids’ favorite things.

HOW TO PACK… with the handcrafted limited edition J. CREW GLOBE-TROTTER LUGGAGE. The luxury British label and a staple in travel gear teamed up with the hometown favorite, J. Crew, to give a limited number of couples the tools to pack perfectly. These swanky but not quite out-of-reach luggage pieces are fitting of any San Diego-style bride.	WHAT TO WEAR: Crystals, veils, pearls, and more from THE TIARA ROOM. This jewel of a shop located in Little Italy has all the vintage, modern, timeless, and chic accents to accessorize any destination or traditional bridal look – all designed locally in town with the careful eye of the designer/owner Justine Murray.
WHAT TO SERVE: CULINARY MASTER PAUL BOTT suggests a chilled fruited soup to celebrate the locally-grown fresh produce and fruit of the region. Goods from Chino’s or any local farmers’ market make the meal more flavorful, colorful, and authentic to Southern California.

WHERE THE BOYS GO…TO THE SWEETWATER SALOON in the new Hard Rock Hotel located in the hip and happening Gaslamp Quarter. A tucked back pad off the lobby of the hotel, your groom and his groomsmen can relax before the big day on white crocodile bar stools or sit down at one of the two specially designed tables featuring an individual bar tap. Guests can select their brand, serve themselves, and never leave the comfort of their favorite watering hole.	WHERE TO SPA…AT ROCK SPA AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL: A great place for the guys go to recover from the saloon. Music selections include everything from Marvin Gaye to the Foo Fighters to keep the party going while they enjoy a bit of groom grooming with male facials and massage treatments. Better yet, you can join your husband-to-be and get away for a few short hours to partake in the Love Potion #9 package, a six hour couples experience including eight services, a private treatment room for two, and a poolside lunch and champagne ceremony. This is certainly starting the honeymoon early

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