Archive for the ‘Preferred Venues’ Category
Light In The Midst Of Darkness
Posted by: Chris Campbell
September 22nd, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, Preferred Venues, Weddings
It was a beautiful day in Coronado, as Heather and Kurt arrived at The Coronado Community Center. The weather was perfect for the Twilight Ceremony on Coronado Beach.
As we were began setup, the power went out in the building. Power outages when the weather is warm is common. When we were told how large of an area was without power, we acted on the areas that we had control over. The remaining problems were met with creative solutions. One of which was the Center getting the generators. I was very impressed at how quickly The Coronado Community Center responded to this crisis. They were able to rent two portable generators from the City of Coronado and had them on-site within 45 minutes which allowed us to setup temporary lighting for both the banquet room and for the kitchen and have enough power for the DJ. Everything had been accomplished prior to the ceremony even ending. As the guests arrived for the reception, they entered an oasis of Music and Light while the rest of Southern California sat in darkness.
The reception area has beautiful views of Glorietta Bay and the San Diego Skyline.
As guests arrived, they were welcomed by the Abbey Staff passing trays of Ahi Poke served on a Wonton and Filet Wellington. The open bar, fresh fruit floral display and gourmet cheese and cracker display was also a popular area of the patio.
The Marina Village – Where Price Fancies Joy
Posted by: Chris Campbell
September 17th, 2011 >> Design, Events, Preferred Venues, Tips, Weddings
If you’re on the look out for a bay front wedding at an easily affordable price, look no further, The Marina Village is on the southwestern tip of beautiful Mission Bay.
Marina Village – with all its charm and attraction, can accommodate small intimate affairs of 60 guests or grand weddings of 350. For Saturday receptions, rental rates start at $600.00 for the “Nautical Room”, which holds 60 seated guests and the Saturday price is still low at $2600.00 for the “Baja Room”, a room which holds an amazing 350 guests. Rental of a suite includes a 5 hour period to hold your event, and you can setup and breakdown, at any time of the day, the dance floor or complimentary tables and chairs. Each room is only rented out once 
per diem, so you can come in to decorate as early as 9:00am and even rarer for San Diego event venues – your event does not have to end until midnight! Still another bonus is a costless and vast parking space available for you and anyone you are so inclined to invite.
Consider having your wedding ceremony in a beautifully landscaped lawn, the birds humming perfectly pitched tunes, the wind blowing soft curls through your hair and all for $600.00, renting a prime locale on the best day of the week – Saturday, for only six benjamins the beauty of this experience could be yours to remember. The $600 covers a liberating 3 hours, an arch and a hundred white wood chairs. If you book the ceremony and reception through The Marina Village, you can look forward to a $100 discount.
If any of the above intrigued you, The Marina Village is located on 1936 Quivira Way and stays open 7 days a week. Feel free to check out their website to find some wonderful pictures and an array of information at their website or you could pick up a phone to schedule a visit by dialing (619) 222-1620.
We have always enjoyed working with The Marina Village and if you also require culinary expertise our phones and doors are always open – we offer cash saving specials on catering and event design with this beautiful venue.
It’s Harry Potter Time with the Abbey Catering
Posted by: Quinn
August 9th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Design, Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Tablescapes, Trends
A theme is all it takes to turn your party from average to adventurous and fun. The Weiner family wanted to take their daughter’s bat mitsvah one step further than just a party. “Which house would you choose Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Slytherin?” The fun movie theme of Harry Potter was perfect for this kind of celebration. The main dining area was set up similiar to the Hogwarts School dining area with the house name banners and then a side dining area with tables labeled for places within the movie like the Whomping Willow and King’s Cross Station. You could almost feel the magic. Hiring the Abbey Catering and Event Design Co along with their event coordinator made this party flow with ease. From set up to clean up, everything was taken care of – from keeping the guests appetites fulfilled to being kept busy with a photo shoot where you could dress up as your favorite character from the movie. Normal parties are things of the past, now themed parties have become more popular and the thing to do.From birthday parties to even weddings it is no longer just a party but an event the host family wants their guests to remember. Celebrating in style now means having fun while you do it. So…..
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- Creating realism with design mastery, the owls of Hogwart’s have come to visit
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- Event Decor makes the Weiner Bat Mitsvah a party to remember.
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- The Abbey creates a mystical world for the bat mitzvah.
Who is your favorite Harry Potter character? Come make memories, we can help you host….
Kristie and Jarold Wedding
Posted by: Quinn
July 21st, 2011 >> Abbey Vendors, Preferred Vendors, Preferred Venues, Weddings
A wedding reception at MoPA catered by the Abbey Catering for wedding guests.
The Museum of Photographic Arts, located in the heart of Balboa Park in San Diego, is a favorite venue to house a wedding reception for couples such as Kristie and Jarold. With room enough to hold about 200 guests and access to an open patio for cocktails before dinner, guests get private access to the many beautiful exhibits that pass through this historical building. There is also access to a photo booth for fun pictures with the guests and a widescreen projector to share photos and other fun life experiences. The Museum is one of many preferred venues of the Abbey Catering. This couple and their guests were treated to a lovely cocktail hour with drinks while servers walked around with trays of delicious appetizers consisting of sauteed chicken skewers, hummus on fresh pita bread, coconut shrimp and the favorite ahi on cucumber slices. Then followed dinner and dancing with a DJ provided as part of their wedding package selected through the Abbey. As the sun set over the park, the guests completed their memorable experience as Kristie and Jarold departed to begin their honeymoon as a couple now bound as one.
Let one of our Preferred Venues bring beloved memories and joyful smiles to your next celebration…
Coronado Community Center
Coronado boasts some of the most beautiful views of downtown San Diego, which makes it a perfect location for a wedding. The Coronado Community Center is a popular choice for those who want to combine a breathtaking location with top-notch amenities. The Nautilus Banquet Hall comfortably seats 250 people, and is situated right next to a ceremonial lawn which overlooks Glorietta Bay and the skyline of San Diego.
The location of the Community center is just one of the selling points for the venue. Aside from this, many brides flock to the center for the amenities it provides, such as large reception room, patio for cocktails and photographs and doors which open up onto the bay. The venue has its own kitchen, and allow full flexibility with vendors to allow you to personalize the wedding exactly how you wish. Tables and Chairs are even included!
Another plus point for the Coronado Community Center is the location for visiting guests. The Center has an ample parking area, and there is an endless choice of accommodation for those 
who have a few too many glasses of bubbly by the bay. Being by the bay allows the ocean breeze to tantalize the senses as they waft in through the fully sliding, fully open, ocean side doors.
The venue costs $400 by the hour and $200 by the hour if you are a current resident of Coronado. But make sure to book quickly and far in advance! The coronado venue is high prized and is usually booked for two years at any given time.
The Coronado Community Center is a popular wedding choice and offers so much that it’s no wonder it has become one of Abbey’s highly recommended preferred venues. Just as the Coronado Community Center has The Abbey Catering and Event Design as their #1 caterer!
Contact us today and let’s talk about your Coronado wedding day!
The Art is Alive with a Myriad of Flowers and a Menagerie of Martini Mixers
Posted by: Chris Campbell
June 2nd, 2011 >> Art, Donations, Events, Preferred Venues
50,000 flowers from the best floral design teams dangled in every possible position as wonderful bouquets and artistic arrangements along the walls and halls of Baloboa Park’s Museum of Art.
Where to my delight the beautiful aroma of flowers wafted through the air welcoming me as I entered this scene of fantastic art and floral display. Many mingling and merrily refreshed onlookers wandered amidst surroundings which emanated an ambiance of an enchanted garden. It was In that moment I could feel this was an event put together with style, class and soul. Chilled martini glasses hung as forbidden fruit among orange and ruby roses which transitioned nature and play in a heavenly style, as if they were apples asking to be picked and savored.
As I turned from the menagerie and martini tree toward other delectables I was enticed to find the flavor of the artists and the flavor of the fine dining were in perfect harmony. Each taste from my avant-garde mashed potato martini possessed and mused with the visual taste of the décor and design. While each sip of my classic martini fulfilled my desire while I pondered the magic involved and thirsted for more time among this spellbinding Walk through the Arts. Unknowingly I came to the San Diego Museum of the Arts with an fantastical hunger and left full of wonder, filled in spirit, and rich in taste.
Welcome to the San Diego Museum of Man
Posted by: Chris Campbell
May 11th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Other, Preferred Venues
Just a trolley ride away, The San Diego Museum of Man could be the space for your next special event,
The Museum of Man is a dramatically elegant Venue for your Wedding or Special Event.
San Diego Museum Of Man
It boasts a majestic tower and tiled dome when lit up will delight your guests as they marvel at the seamless flow of the Rotunda which is ideal for mingling or as additional seating for your day. Your guests can meander through exhibits as they engage in good food , cocktails, and good times. This is a destination Venue at the front door of Historic Balboa Park that is not to be missed.
San Diego Museum of Man
You’re Invited to the Britt Scripps Inn
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 22nd, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
Welcome to the first annual Britt Scripps Inn Bridal Open House. This May 1st between 12 & 3 pm the Britt Scripps Inn is hosting their first annual Bridal Open House. Come and enjoy music and good food and stroll the beautiful grounds of this historic Bankers Hill Victorian Inn. Newly added to our Vendor Attendees, Artistica Events and Elegant Events who will show you how to create the perfect decor for your next table-scape. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get an intimate look at San Diego’s hottest new Wedding Venue. Don’t miss out!
Britt Scripps Inn wedding catering venue and party planning spot.
RSVP Robert(Wedding Planner/Event Coordinator) 1-866-535-8949 ext 728
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RSVP to the event now by clicking ahead and get complimentary engagement photos….
5 Questions for Darlington House in La Jolla…
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 15th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Weddings
Wedding ceremonies held here for those planning to use the Abbey Catering.
The Abbey staff answer the Top 5 questions for the Darlington House in La Jolla, a preferred venue of The Abbey Catering.
1: How many guests can fit in the outdoor upper brick patio?
A: The Darlington House can accommodate up to 180 guests including a dance floor in the outdoor courtyard.
2: Can I get married there?
A: Yes, Darlington House has a water fountain and small pool that is perfect as a ceremony site. You can fit up to 120 seated, and there are many areas around the perimeter where the gentleman can stand if necessary.
3: Can I bring my own alcohol?
A: Certainly, you’ll need to get bartenders through your selected catering company and see what each of them can offer. You can also bring your own alcohol to Darlington House and have your caterer serve them for you.
4: What can The Abbey Catering provide you by choosing the Darlington House?
A: Abbey All-Inclusive clients will have their proposals discounted by $1,000 for selecting this Abbey preferred venue.
5: Are tables and chairs included at Darlington House?
A: Darlington House does not include any tables or chairs for your ceremony or reception. Although, through The Abbey Catering, we can pass along our wholesale rates for equipment rental to provide the best value.
La Jolla Garden Club Event Set Up
Posted by: Quinn
April 14th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, From the Kitchen, Other, Preferred Venues
The members of the La Jolla Garden Club arrive with decorations fully setup, the tables stocked with food, the Abbey servers patiently await to refill platters and answer questions as the event moves toward great success. How did all this happen? Preparation for all our events start many hours before and sometimes even a couple days before the event actually takes place. We want to make sure the food tastes just right and that the layout looks just like what our clients have envisioned.
Event Design for woman's garden club having gourmet food catering.
Center Table Setting for Special Event created by an event planner.
This specific event belongs to the ladies of the La Jolla Garden Club and was hosted at the Cuvier Club in beautiful La Jolla, CA. There was plenty of food for tasting and a book signing or two for small talk as the ladies began to stream in the door. As they walked in they were met with beautiful standing flower vases and red luxurious quilt. Entering the event hall the ladies gazed at tables filled with such things as scones, individual cakes and a variety of finger sandwiches. Ornate, red umbrellas placed in stands floated overhead and fun decorative flower arrangements filled the center of the guest tables. All was in place and the event begins.