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On Friday, the sixth of August, The La Jolla Woman’s Club was transformed into a beautiful seaside escape. With green moss balls swaying from a large picturesque tree in the courtyard guests were welcomed to their cocktail hour. As the Abbey servers delivered mouth watering hors d’oeuvres to each individual guest, they couldn’t help but smile and reach for seconds. Dinner was especially delightful thanks to a menu created specially by the bride and groom. With Mojito Chicken and Lemongrass Tilapia, you could be sure that all palettes were pleased this evening.   FlourPower made this couple’s night even more memorable by creating an original cupcake master piece. Each individual cupcake held a handmade sugar seashell blanketed by aqua blue frosting. Yum!  Nothing compliments dessert more than a fabulous European Espresso from EuroBar.  As the lights went dim the party started to heat up. The DJ, who was also a friend of the bride and grooms, spun mixes that had guests on their toes the entire night. The bride was not afraid to hike up her dress and bust out her moves when joining their guest in celebration.  As the clock neared the final hour the guest were pleased to all have been invited to an extended party nearby. Wow! What a night to remember.

As the Preferred caterer at the La Jolla Woman’s Club, The Abbey Catering & Event Design is proud to bring you the best La Jolla Wedding ever.

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It surely was a day to remember for the nearly 100 guests that

attended this special occasion . The ceremony took place at

Calumet Park in La Jolla. With the amazing ocean view in the

background, there was hardly a dry eye to be found.   The

marvelous wedding reception was held at the elegant La Jolla

Woman’s Club nearby. This lovely couple chose our All Inclusive

Wedding Package which included The Abbey limo, delightful cup

cakes from FlourPower, one of the kind photographer Tande

from Studio D,  Best Beverage Bar Service, up lights that set the

amazing tone for the entire evening, Artquest Florist, hair and

makeup, Deluxe Euro Coffee Bar and of course digital camera docking station. The digital camera docking station is provided

with each wedding package and just keeps getting more and

more popular. Guests can mingle with the camera and capture

special moments.  Then taking the  photos to the docking station

to print to take home a keepsake from the day. This wonderful

scrap book provided by our client only highlights just a portion

of this remarkable event. We were able to upgrade the couple’s

rentals to our very high end Chiavari chairs that added extra

class and elegance to the reception. We were more than

delighted by the many compliments from the guests and we

wish the newlyweds a bright and happy future together!

We would love to make your wedding just as memorable. If you

have any questions, ideas or themes you would like to discuss

about your upcoming wedding, give us a call, email or contact

us here. We can help with finding the right venue for you needs

but balanced with you budget. We can point you in the right

direction when starting to look at vendors and the services

they offer. We can even show you how one of our All Inclusive

Wedding Packages can save you time , money and headache

and still make you special day wow all in attendance.

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There really is nothing quite like a beautiful afternoon in San Diego.  Couple that with a lovely wedding ceremony at a beautiful venue and you are bound to have a day to remember.  It was another picturesque day in downtown La Jolla at the La Jolla Woman’s Club.  Dorothy and Jeremy’s special day was about to begin and The Abbey team was quickly putting the finishing touches on a reception.  Our couple was married in front of the famous LJWC  fountain by ordained minister Lois.  The back patio was adorned with luxurious  contemporary lounge furniture to compliment the “flow” reception that was to take place right after the ceremony.  Our presented buffet, Martini Tree Bar , and Espresso Station from Eurobar also framed the back garden reception.  Afterward, the guests were treated to a cocktail hour in the garden, followed by a fantastic sit down dinner service.

Then it was time for the party to really begin.  Dj Randy took the stage and regaled guests with music selected by our happy couple. Nothing gets, and keeps, a party moving like the precision sounds of DJ Randy.  As the cake was served and the dancers began to slow down…there was no doubt that all in attendance had the time of their life.  And none more than the bride and groom themselves.  The night was a hit!

It was a distinct pleasure working with Dorothy and Jeremy to make their day so wonderful.  Congrats to the happy couple.

To find out more information about the La Jolla Woman’s Club venue, contact one of our consultants today.

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The perfect blend of music played as the radiant bride, in her enchanting dress, as she walked into the Rose Garden of the Darlington House for a reception to remember.  As friends and family were fighting back tears of joy, the bride and groom were greeted by the natural beauty of the blooming roses as well as the amazing arrangements provided by Artquest Floral, an Abbey Preferred Vendor.  As the evening progressed, Valerie and Patrick enjoyed a wonderful meal followed by an exceptional beautiful cake by FlourPower.  When the morsels had all been eaten, it was time to get down and boogie.  And the bride put her fabulous shoes through quite a workout on the dance floor with mix of music from Blake of DJ Randy’s pleasing everyone there.   It truly was the topper to the end of a perfect day in La Jolla.  All of us at The Abbey wish you the best in your new life together.  It has been a sublime pleasure getting to know you both and helping in making your wedding day so perfect.

Robert B.

For more information about having your wedding or event at the Darlington House,  click over to us and we can answer all your questions.

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When San Diego brides were asked, “What’s your biggest wedding day regret?”, many of them said they wished they had hired a videographer in addition to friends and family filming the event. A long-standing tradition in wedding planning has been choosing the right photographer, but now many brides are turning to moving images to remember every detail of their ‘I do’.

As technology changes, newly weds are becoming more technology-savvy, using video hosting websites such as YouTube.com and Facebook to show off their wedding day. Choosing a professional video company offers you the benefits of having not only a full length movie of their special day, but edited ‘teaser’ videos to post to extended friends’ networks on various social networking sites. This is also a benefit for those who could not make it to be there in person, or as a consolation for those who simply didn’t make the guest list.

A popular trend at the moment is ‘first look’ weddings. Often the bride and groom miss out on enjoying the romantic reunion at the altar with all eyes on them from friends and family, but many are now opting to enjoy that special moment alone, with just the videographer to capture the tell-it-all emotions of love which his expression will show. This is a perfect scene to have edited into any wedding video, as it will serve as an eternal reminder of what their wedding day stands for; love, admiration and unity.

Let us know what type of theme you have in mind for your special day….click here.

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The arrival of this couple’s perfect day brought a tearful excitement to the 200 guests!! The gorgeous Southern California sun smiled upon the La Jolla Woman’s Club on Saturday July 3rd.  The outdoor wedding was a wonderful setting  for a special day. The tables were draped with flowing blue satin linens and the natural blooms of the surrounding scenery gave their colors of teal and gold a perfect sparkle! When evening came, and the sun set off the San Diego Coast, the beautiful outdoor lighting lit up the Club. Guests filled the dance floor and the staff  kept the Eurobar coffee  flowing.  As the festivities settled, The Abbey Catering surprised this lovely couple a magnificent room at the Bed and Breakfast Inn! Amazing fresh flowers and rose peddles were scattered about, appetizers and champagne awaited their arrival!  Just as when any dream comes true, this wedding was sure to send these two off with a flawless start to an amazing life!
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To find out more about this fabulous preferred venue and how The Abbey Catering & Event Design can make your dream wedding come true…contact us here.

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When the confetti has been swept up and the honeymoon whirlwind has past, every bride wants to be able to look back on perfect memories of her wedding day. Deborah J Shields Photography of San Diego is a top choice for happy couples who want their photographs to capture every carefully planned moment of their big day. Her cinematic style will show all your special moments with the silver-screen lining they deserve.

The Abbey Catering & Event Design chooses to work with Deborah for her professionalism and attention to detail. She has worked in the field of wedding photography for many years which will show in the perfection of her images. Evocative, romantic and treasured, any bride and groom who choose Deborah will be delighted with their photographic memories of their special day together.

Choosing a photographer for your big day is a difficult task, and you want to choose someone who leaves no margin for error while being personable and kind to work with from beginning to end. Our photographers are all exclusive, award winning photographers that we have invited on our team after years of experience with them on a contractual basis. As one of their biggest clients, we demand nothing short of perfection for our clients, and know that Deborah Shields and The Abbey will work together to ensure the memories of your perfect wedding day stay crystal clear forever.

If you would like to talk more about Deborah or any other of our preferred vendors…please get in touch with us and we can go over all the components of our All Inclusive Wedding Packages.

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The gorgeous weather was a perfect wedding day that

matched the beautiful array of yellow flowers provided by

ArtQuest Floral. 160 guests came together to enjoy the love

this couple share. June 12th was dream come true for a new

bride and groom! Located at the Darlington House, the pristine

rose gardens were in full and magnificent bloom. DJ Randy

played everyone’s favorite music while the sun fell, leaving

behind an unforgettable sunset!   This couple chose the

Abbey’s ultimate package to include a wonderful honey moon

in beautiful Maui, Hawaii. We waved them goodbye and wished

them well on their honeymoon and life together.

Would you like to find out more about our Luxury Maui Condo?

Perhaps details on one of our All Inclusive Wedding Packages?

We can provide you with all the information you need.

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It was a picture perfect day in La Jolla for Desiree and Ryan’s wonderful wedding. With the golden sun shining and powerful waves crashing on the beach, the tone was set for this beautiful union. Chef Matt of The Abbey catered to the guests with his masterful culinary technique as he delivered handcrafted appetizers and a sweetly perfected dinner for all in attendance.  DJ Randy set the mood with the music,  while Tareq of Time Code Media and Renata of Studio D captured every special moment between our bride and groom. Desi’s mom and maid of honor Victoria, created a playful candy bar which delighted guests with sweet treats to get them ready for another spectacular creation from Babycakes, compliments of Christopher. Guests enjoyed dancing,  good conversation and a memorable time as the sun set on another gorgeous La Jolla dazzling evening.  A perfect day for two very special people!

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There’s no higher compliment for us here at The

Abbey than to see the smiles on a bride and

groom’s face at the end of an evening.  Second

only would be the smiles on the faces of their

guests.  We were honored to provide those

smiles to Maggie and Kevin at their wedding at

the La Jolla Woman’s Club.  They had one goal,

that everyone have a great time.

“Rob–thanks for all your help–you were 100% on

top of things and virtually EVERYONE said they

had a great time. Everything looked classy,

efficient, tasty (food and desert was great) and

the  staff was very friendly — you and Rob,

held true to your promise that it’ll be a night to

remember.  Maggie and I had only one desire and

that was for all in attendance to have a great

time, bond, re-connect, establish new

friendships, and for one night, forget about

life’s uncertainties, disappointments and

stress – from the feedback we received,

I think you were highly responsible for

accomplishing all of that!-thanks again .”

– Best, Kevin

From the elegant cake, provided by

Baby Cakes,  to the most delicious cuisine,

the evening was a complete success.

Truly, a picture is worth a 1,000 words,

especially with Julie Buchta Davis taking

those pictures.

To find out more about this wonderful

exclusive Abbey Venue, click here to get

in touch with us.

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