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San Diego was one of the top 25 most expensive places to get married for 2011, with the average cost being $30,482, not including the honeymoon! Is that about what you’re planning on spending? Our all inclusive packages allow you to spend much less than that and still get all the things you want, including that tropical getaway.

Give us a call today to see where what your numbers add up to! 888-238-0949

 

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A thankful client left us a very nice voicemail the other day. We are so honored to have taken part in their special day.

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This is Alicia and I’m sitting here with my husband and we just wanted to call and say thank you again so much for your amazing job that you did at our weddding it was so awesome and it was just an amazing day for both of us and our whole family couldnt stop talking about how awesome the wedding was. I know that is in huge part to you and we just wanted to say thank you so much! So that’s from both of us, and we just wanted to pass that on. Hopefully you are recovering from the long weekend, we know you worked hard and we just wanted to say thank you!

 

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If you’re looking for a spacious outdoor venue with a private view of the Pacific Ocean that is second to none, look no further than The La Jolla Cove Suites. The 12,000 square foot rooftop terrace can accommodate a ceremony and reception for small to large scale weddings and there’s nothing better than its “location, location, location!”
Recently, The Abbey Catering has teamed up with La Jolla Cove Suites to offer some amazing benefits, including:
• For those who secure an Abbey Catering package with a minimum of 100 guests, enjoy a complimentary 6 days, 7 nights stay at our Puerto Vallarta villa. Visit http://tropicalmexicanvilla.com for more information (no blackout dates, subject to availability, damage deposit required). This is a $4300 value!
The time to act is now! To setup a venue tour and discuss your wedding package at La Jolla Cove Suites, contact one of The Abbey Catering’s event consultants at (888) 238-0949 or events@theabbeycatering.com.

Photos courtesy of Julie Buchta-Davis Photography.  http://www.jbuchtadavis.com/

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One of the most important decisions you’re going to make regarding your wedding will be selecting your wedding venue. Your choice will dictate much of how your wedding will pan out, so here are some tips to keep in mind when searching for your perfect location:

• The most popular venues get booked about a year or more in advance of your ideal wedding date, so start your search early so you have your pick of the best places.
• Check out venues of all types, even if you don’t think it fits into your style or vision. You might be pleasantly surprised with the options, or you will have more confidence in your final selection knowing you did your homework.
• Create a binder or spreadsheet of info so you don’t get confused between venues. And don’t forget to bring a camera to take photographs, because after visiting many venues, it may be difficult to remember the subtle differences without some visual reminders.
• Ask about what’s included in the venue fee, setup and event times, parking, extra fees, preferred lists, alcohol regulations, etc.
• See what flexibility each venue has with the flow of its events. For example, if the venue has an outdoor ceremony or reception space, what is the option in case of inclement weather?
• Many venues don’t place holds on their date, so once you find the perfect place, don’t hesitate to put down a deposit and secure your date. I have literally seen couples swoop in and reserve a date at a venue right after another couple wanted more time to think about their choice.

To begin your venue search, call one of The Abbey Catering’s event consultants at (888) 238-0949 for a consultation and setup a venue tour today!

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Imagine yourself in a dream….you are on an island nestled away in a lagoon tucked in beautiful lush marshes that meanders out to the ocean.  Breath taking views scents of the glistening ocean, and the sounds of seagulls above whisk you away to Nantucket while you are in beautiful Southern California, Carlsbad.  This estate’s venue of Contemporary Modern meets the romantic getaway is the perfect location to have a beautiful and elegant wedding.

Chris and Sara are such a beautiful couple in mind and spirit that being such an important part of their wedding made it so much more than work, but as if I was part of the experience.  Every once in a while, you come across, such a joyful couple, that have such wonderful friends and family that once the wedding is over it feels like you were there during the whole journey.

From the minute I met the lovely couple I was brought in with open arms and was welcomed into their world of a new partnership.  Sara came in with a vision and a dream and I and my team from The Abbey were able to make her fairytale come true under the twinkling lights in the patio nestled among the trees.  We created such an intimate setting lit by candle votives, beautiful flowers, and sumptuous food that no one could resist or forget.  We set off the evening by having beautiful red cabbage bowls as our vessel for our most delicious Abbey salad.  This beautiful presentation was pre-set on the tables that all you saw were splashes of reds, greens, and purples.  These artful presentations were in place of party favors.  Dressing up the table with nature’s vibrant colors against the beautiful centerpieces gave the table such vibrancy of color and allure, and not to mention great taste.

The food, need I mention, was so delicious.  The presented buffet boasted such a beautiful romantic scene that came right of a romance novel.  The candles, gems, and silver adorned branches, glistening colors of purples, reds, and blues from the flowers from the arch from the ceremony, was presented on the buffet station where our chefs served the guests.  They were presented with a duo of succulent slow braised short ribs and a beautiful Jidori chicken drizzled with an herb white wine sauce.  Accompanying this outstanding entrée were delicious sides of our famous truffle cream cheese mashed potatoes and ever so fresh blanched broccoli from our local farmer’s.

The second half of the evening, where the party let loose and everyone talked about the young couple after watching their amazing slideshow out under the twinkling trees is how the rest of the evening took place.  The main room was light by beautiful lights, candles everywhere, and the Dj pumping out their favorite tunes.  It felt liked you were plucked out of the Limelight in New York where it was one of the premier night clubs of NY’s past.  Everyone participated in the union of 2 loving people.  Smiles filled the room, conversations of memories of the couple, and traditions of the couple’s ancestry were shared amongst each other.  Congratulations Sara and Chris from The Abbey staff and me.

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NO WIGS FOR SALE HERE.

For those of you that didn’t notice, we’ve been hacked. Our blog, Facebook, and Twitter feeds have been advertising throughout the night, doing their best to sell you all hair extensions, wigs, and a variety of other useless stuff.

We’re sorry about that.

 

We’ve cleaned up the mess, and have stopped it from happening again. Thanks for excusing us and being patient while we handled the problem.

 

Thanks.

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Dear Abbey,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your generous support of the Rob Benzon Foundation during the 2011 calendar year.  We are very grateful to be able to count on you as a member of our extended family.

Our records reflect that you donated goods and services between January 1 and December 31, 2011 in the amount of $8,448.80.

Our mission at the Rob Benzon Foundation is to grant funds to individuals with urgent needs in response to an unforeseen or catastrophic event and to established charitable organizations in our community.  The guiding concept of the Rob Benzon Foundation is that a substantial difference in the life of someone in need.  Thank you for being such an important part of that vision.

Once again, we thank you for your generosity and support of the Rob Benzon Foundation and hope you will consider us for future donations.  By pulling together, we continue to assist those most in need in our community.

Very truly yours,

John Cashman, Chief Financial Officer

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The San Diego Botanical Garden located in Encinitas is a choice spot to have a wedding and with the perfect weather that frequents San Diego an outdoor reception is paradise waiting.  The Huyhn party chose this spot for its beauty and seclusion, they wished to have a nice intimate gathering of family to witness this special day for their exchanging of vows.  Surrounded by blossoming flowers, stunning clear blue skies overhead and exotic smells wafting throughout the gardens.

Fifty guests sat in the “Walled Garden” and watched while the officiant began the exchange of vows.  Gathered together under a wood grove of trees and green fern, shaded from the sun and birds flying all about, the ceremony commenced.

After the two “I do!”‘s, the guests move to the reception area. The Victorian Gazebo Lawn is a space where you can seat up to 250 people for dinner and dessert.  Their dinner was set using  buffet stations, a martini salad shaker station, a main entree station and the favorite, a doughnut station, where there was a selection of doughnut pastries and hot chocolate. The perfect invitation to treat one’s self to after dinner. The buffet station was perfect for this environment, guests could get up for second helpings if they wished and eat at their own pace.

The sun finally set and lamp lights began to come on.  The the gazebo where the cake was being set up lit up in brilliant blues to cast an enchanting hue over the guests as they finished dinner and prepared for the cutting of the cake.  The day was a total success and the guests and staff watched as the newly wed couple whisked away to begin their honeymoon.

We would like to thank our vendor-partner Julie Buchta Davis Photography & Associates for providing the amazing photographs that you see here.

Thinking of an outdoor wedding? Where have you considered or would you like us to assist in finding you an outdoor venue location…

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Last Thursday Southern California was blanketed in one of the largest blackouts in US History. You wouldn’t necessarily think it’s a big deal even in wedding season and especially on a Thursday. Guess what? We had two couples, eagerly awaiting their weddings on 9-8-2011. Just as the lights went out, the Abbey Team went into action. Ocean View Villas suffered a brief outage until our emergency generator arrived and kicked in. It was able to power the DJ and provide enough juice to get the lights going.

Abbey one, Outage zero!

On to the Coronado Community Center, at reception time it was lights out for millions in San Diego and Coronado Island was not exempt. Fortunately, the Community Center & Abbey Team worked in concert with one another to ensure back-up generators powered the Reception.

Abbey Two, Outage Nothing.

When a situation seems beyond all our control it could have easily been a time when people stood by and just accepted the state of affairs. Brides & Grooms may have been understanding but when you secure the best, expectations must be exceeded.

Congratulations to our Happy Couples & Go Team!

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