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A color infused wedding in the heart of San Diego!

6/30/2024

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Jewish wedding in downtown San Diego
Our couple getting married under a beautiful chuppah with Cantor Pablo Duek at LUCE on Kettner
Have you ever walked into a room, taken an initial look around, and knew you were in a place where magic was about to happen? That's what it felt like for us, stepping into LUCE on Kettner for a beatitul, late June 2024 wedding that was all about vibrant colors, gorgeous flowers, and soaring music. 

Our bride and groom decided to go all out with amazing decor that lightened up everything about the space. LUCE on Kettner is already a cool spot, just due to it's location and history. But it is a blank slate, and our couple here went all out ensuring that their guests and their celebrations would be surrounded by amazing colors of all hues. 
Couple stands under chuppah in downtown San Diego
Live wedding musicians perform for San Diego wedding ceremony
Colorful and flower filled chuppah in San Diego
Is that not the most beautiful and colorful chuppah you've ever seen? We love performing at Jewish weddings because the music is incredibly fun, but when we saw this chuppah, wow we were floored! On top of that, all of the kippot were different pastel colors, and as you'll see from many of the pictures, the florals throughout were just amazing!
Floral table setting for wedding
Custom bar sign for wedding
floral centerpieces for wedding reception
While we provided the ambiance through live performance, a huge team was involved in making this an extra special day for our couple: 

Venue: LUCE on Kettner @luceloft
Cantor: @pabloduek
Coordination & Planning: @sweetblossomweddings
Florals: @bestbudfloral
Rentals: @adorefolklore & @catalogatelier
Transportation: @masterpiece_limousine
Catering: @toastcateringsd
Live Music: @leftcoastquintet 🎶🎵
DJ: @socaldjent
Photography: Artistic Pro Photography
Makeup: @thatgoddessglow

All of the photos from this post are via LCQ Operations Manager - Michelle 

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Miniature golf at wedding reception
Small wedding cake on stand with flowers
Reception set up at Luce on Kettner
Enjoy some videos of the celebrations!
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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego - NACE Tour

9/25/2023

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There is a beautiful new hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter - the recently opened Margaritaville Hotel! We got to take a tour of the property with the National Association of Catering & Events (NACE) and experience everything the property has to offer. 

Located in the heart of the Gaslamp, only 2 blocks from Petco Park, the Convention Center, and tons of restaurants and activities, this beautifully renovated hotel boasts awesome spots for events, weddings, and hang outs. 

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Wedding at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort

11/25/2022

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Wedding music Coronado
Talk about a beautiful location to have a wedding! We performed today at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort, right on their lawn overlooking the San Diego Bay and downtown San Diego. It was really beautiful, a small and intimate ceremony with our favorite officiant, Bethel Nathan! We started performing for prelude while guests arrived and took their seats, about thirty minutes of music with accompanying laughter of small children running around the lawns and playing with each other. Honestly it was a small concert for us, and the guests really enjoyed the music! We performed Rainbow Connection from the Muppets, a few pieces from Beauty and the Beast, When You Wish Upon a Star from Pinocchio, Storybook Love from the Princess Bride, Sound of Music, and more. 

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Bayside Weddings at the Bali Hai

10/2/2018

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Bali Hai Outdoor Wedding
Bayside View on the Patio
We had the opportunity to attend the fall open house at the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island, and meet with clients and other wedding professionals who are regulars at ceremonies here. First off, the weather couldn't have been better - scattered clouds with clear skies, a fantastic view of downtown, and a magical sunset.

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The Pendry Hotel- an amazing Wedding & Event venue.

9/13/2017

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A Key Gaslamp San Diego Wedding Location!

The Pendry pool area3rd Floor Pool Area
The downtown San Diego Gaslamp district is home to many fine restaurants, clubs, activities, and hotels, and one of the newest and finest is The Pendry, recently opened in February 2017. The prime location on J Street between 5th & 6th was developed with class, sophistication, and elegance, and it's no wonder that it is the place to be for many visitors and locals alike.

I should start by mentioning this isn't just a hotel, it's a destination. With multiple restaurants, meeting spaces, event halls, an underground club, bars, swimming club & spa, their visitors could easily just wander around for a few days and enjoy everything the location has to offer. I toured the facility with many other San Diego Wedding professionals, ranging from photographers to event planners to other venue coordinators, and we all really enjoyed the atmosphere and incredible opportunities that The Pendry has to offer.

Check out some of the other pictures I took during the tour, and let me know what your favorite wedding venue is in San Diego- maybe I'll visit there next! If you contact the Pendry for an event, please let them know I sent ya!



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