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Julia Buchta-Davis on the #Engagement Session
Posted by: Julie Buchta-Davis
April 21st, 2012 >> Promotions
Engagement photo sessions are one of my favorite things to do for couples getting ready to tie the knot. There is so much anticipation for the wedding day, a day that celebrates their everlasting union. The days leading up to the big day are exciting indeed!
Why have engagement photos? Well, one great reason is because it is a photo record of your joyful days of courting and what you were like as a couple before you were married. Are you fun and playful, or quiet and romantic together? Whatever your style it’s great to have a photographer that understands an important fact; every couple is different. Further, sometimes one of you is playful but the other is mostly quiet, calling for a little of both styles.
Another great reason for an engagement photo session is that the photos make for a great guest sign-in book for your wedding day. My exclusive album company, Graphi-Studio Of Italy now has beautiful guest books.
One final and really great reason to have engagement photos is that it’s an opportunity for you to get comfortable with your photographer. You already have a level of comfort from meeting me but why not try out what it’s like to work with me. You will get to know my little coaching cues and what it feels like to be in front of a camera. The more comfortable you are in front of camera before your wedding day, the more natural your photos will be on your wedding day. Natural photos are what it’s all about!
Whatever your style and personalities are together is what you want to come through in your engagement photos. The natural you as individuals, and as a couple. My style is to capture the couple being themselves, doing what they’d be doing in their favorite location be it in an hip urban street setting, a walk in the park, strolling on the beach, or walking through the lively streets of La Jolla taking in the sights with ice cream cones. Mornings and afternoons are typically the best time of day for outdoor location photo sessions.
Schedule your engagement session by contacting me at Julie@JBuchtaDavis.com
When you book my services for your Abbey event you will receive a complimentary engagement photo session! Contact me for details and to set up your appointment.
The Mission Beach Woman’s Club: a Beautiful Venue, and The Abbey Catering Presents a Grand Giveaway too!
Posted by: Chris Campbell
October 29th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Community Involvement, Donations, Events, Preferred Venues, Promotions, Weddings
San Diego is known as America’s finest city and owes that nickname to the warm sun and the beautiful sandy beaches, the pleasing temperature and ocean cooled breezes. So when planning your next event, you can combine all of the remarkable qualities of San Diego with the historical and quaint bayside venue, The Mission Beach Woman’s Club.
The main banquet room of The Mission Beach Woman’s Club is perfect for anything from casual to formal affairs, perfect for up to 110 seated guests or for a standing reception, 150 guests. The adjacent stage has a built-in projector screen for those that may wish to use the venue for a business meeting. This can also be the perfect place for a DJ or live band to perform on your wedding day. Wedding ceremonies can be conducted on the bayside patio or for a small fee, paid to Mission Bay Park, performed on the sand and in front of the bay.
The bayside patio can also seat an additional 24 guests. There are eight dedicated parking spots in front of the venue, also free parking lots and street parking all around. Since the venue is located among a residential neighborhood, all events must end by 10 pm; but there’s still enough time to enjoy yourselves.
Although prices are subject to change, Saturday rental rates at The Mission Beach Woman’s Club includes 6 hours of event time, setup time, and time to breakdown. The price for a full day rental from Sunday to Friday is constant its less often used and more often free, just be careful to book ahead if you’re looking for an available Saturday.
Since we are on the subject of price, we are pleased to announce, for a limited time only, to the next five clients, who view and comment on the Mission Beach Woman’s Club, and who purchase a seven-option, all-inclusive wedding package for 100 guests or more, a complimentary rental of the Mission Beach Woman’s Club from us at The Abbey Catering.
We should also let you know, the venue includes the use of twelve 60” round tables which allow all guests to converse with ease, seven 6’ banquet tables, 110 chairs and a smaller table perfect for couples. I have to say, all an amazing savings in rental costs!
For availability and more information call us at ( 888) 238-0949. You can also visit their website, check out their Facebook page or simply look below for a plethora of event photos.
The Ceremony
Find out how you can receive this special giveaway, click here!…
Spice Things Up With a Photo-Booth
Posted by: Chris Campbell
August 15th, 2011 >> Other, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
The Abbey Catering Photo Booth for fun, personal videos and pictures.
If you are anything like the team at the Abbey, we know you like to have fun, either acting goofy with your friends and family or making lasting memories in which you can look back on and laugh about later. So, guess what? We decided to get a fully functional, state of the art photo booth, with video capture and access to upload your photos to facebook almost instantly!
You can imagine your surprise as your friends, family and guests take candid shots of which they can share on their facebook instantly or you can have as we conveniently store all the videos and photos onto a usb flash drive, while they get to have the proofs. This is a great way to entertain everyone as you have some genuine fun making goofy faces, and recording special messages for a seasonal party, wedding, or corporate event, and it makes a great ice breaker as you share the photos you have taken over food, drinks, and a great all around time. You can even come in and check it out for yourself. Oh! And did i mention that the themes can be fully customized for any event, and its mobile, meaning it can be brought to any events catered by the Abbey…now how’s that sound for a little added fun?
The Abbey has plenty of ideas to help add more excitement to your event day and we value your thoughts on how we can make it better. Click here and share your ideas…
Finally!….Something for the Guys
Posted by: Chris Campbell
July 25th, 2011 >> Other, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
Of course you know the bride to be is pampered and prepped to look her best on one of the most memorable days of her life when she is wedded to the man of her dreams….but, what about the guys?
Often there’s only the bachelor party then the wedding and Bam!…the honeymoon. But now the Abbey is proud to the let the men know that we have something special in store for you too! It’s called Project M, and it’s a featured project for men, to groom you to your finest. Featuring everything from hair-cuts, photo preparation and blemish cover up; which is so subtle that even you will not be able to tell the difference. You will look your best for your pics, and get pampered….GQ style. Their motto is “Let us Man-You-Up for your special events!
They don’t just groom you for weddings either….whether its a night on the town, or a photo shoot, they come to you in the privacy of your own home and they even do spray tanning, which drys instantly, doesn’t smell, changes the topical layer of your skin so you actually tan underneath…It goes on easy, sets in 15 minutes, and last 6-12 days. And it actually feels good during the process….what can you say to that guys? But don’t worry gents, they can also do woman too. Its 100% confidential, and in a totally comfortable atmosphere. And ladies if your reading this, now he has no reason to not look his best, as PROJECT – M grooms his physique and relaxes both mind and spirit making sure you both look your best for your pictures.
Last but not least, and this is the best part, you can get all your grooms and brides-maids done too!
Project M has different packages to cater to all your needs, and it’s part of The Abbey’s All Inclusive Package.
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- Let us MAN-YOU-UP for your special events
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- Airbrushed Blemish Cover Up
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- Project M – Men’s grooming service
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- Project M – Men’s grooming service
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- Project M – Blemish cover
Contact us here to find out more about The Abbey’s All Inclusive Package options.
Travel in style with the Abbey’s 40ft stretch Escalade
Posted by: Liz, Blogger
June 20th, 2011 >> Other, Promotions, Trends
Would you enjoy riding around on your wedding day in luxury? The Abbey Catering offers the largest privately owned limousine in California. Having The Abbey Catering’s Escalade at your wedding means one less worry and one more perfect touch.
The interior of the limo is impressive, with clean and contemporary lighting designs surrounding the curved and comfortable seating arrangement are 4 bars with fully customizable drinks. Our limo has 8 large flat-screen TVs and plush leather seating for up to 10 people. The Abbey’s stretch Escalade is 40 feet long full of entertainment and great for relaxation, perfect for settling the nerves of any bride-to-be and a great opportunity for a little fun before or after the ceremony. You can trust that your car will turn up on time every time and if you choose to use the limo before and after your wedding, The Abbey Catering will charge no extra for the time in between. This massive Escalade is a great bonus when you choose from the Abbey’s all-inclusive packages.
The Abbey Bar Catering Package for your event or wedding reception.
Worried about exactly how much in beverage your event may require. How are you going to organize getting it to your venue? What are you going to do with what’s left? Our Abbey Bar Package will solve all of your needs. Negotiated at the best cost for you, your package includes highly qualified bartenders who are able to make anything you like and bar equipment with all the fixings. You get beer and wine with the option to upgrade to liquor and free flowing champagne for your guests. That’s not all, each package includes one specialty cocktail to complement your perfect event! Best of all, you do not need to source, calculate your guests needs, transport or cleanup at the end of your event. Check your prices, it will work in your favor!
Contact us here to find out more about The Abbey’s award-winning cuisine.
Congrats to our Silent Auction Winner…. for a trip to Puerto Vallarta
Posted by: Chris Campbell
May 6th, 2011 >> Events, Other, Promotions
Puerto Vallarta Silent Auction
Congrats to the Winner of our Silent Auction for a trip to Puerto Vallarta.
Scott won a trip sponsored by The Abbey Catering during our Equality
California Event hosted by the Hall of Champions located in Balboa Park.
Like us on Facebook to have a opportunity to enter and win at other
upcoming events sponsored by us.
Do Fetch Me Another Diamond Tiara
Posted by: Quinn
April 23rd, 2011 >> Events, Notes from the Director, Other, Promotions, Weddings
Make your event truly regal with The Abbey Catering & Event Design Co.
Buckingham Palace isn’t the only place in the world where one can say “Do fetch me another diamond tiara”, The Abbey can do that for you too, almost. In honor of the Royal Wedding of the decade, we are offering anyone name Kate or William a royal-getaway-for-two by providing them with our exclusive Maui penthouse for their own kingly pleasures.
Feeling blue-blooded? Check out some of our Royal Wedding ideas…
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
The Abbey Catering
RSVP to the event now by clicking ahead and get complimentary engagement photos….
Have your very own Royal Wedding.
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 11th, 2011 >> Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Promotions, Tablescapes, Trends, Weddings
The original Abbey built for royal ceremonies, events, weddings and other parties.
The most talked about event of this year will likely be the royal wedding of Prince William and his lovely bride to be Kate Middleton. All happening on the 29th of this month this very exclusive, all inclusive event has been on the lips of many over the previous months.
Imagining your own wedding right now? Wouldn’t you like to have your own Royal Wedding, filled with the same luxurious foods, colors and ambiance of which all your guests will talk about for years to come?
Just one of many choices to decorate your wedding cake prepared by our favorite catering vendors.
We can help you make it happen, with our highly qualified staff. We will take care of your every need and treat you like the royalty you are. Just talk with our Event Planners to get started today.