Archive for the ‘Promotions’ Category
Unique Event Furniture
Posted by: Chris Campbell
April 4th, 2011 >> Events, Notes from the Director, Other, Promotions, Trends
A great way to add to your event is to rent some unique furniture that goes with the a theme that you have chosen.
Lounge furniture with clean lines offers a contemporary feel, and now many companies are incorporating color into the buttons, piping, legs, so you can personalize it! A large white square ottoman with throw pillows and blankets are a great way to create a “cozy” feel.
Tufted couches are fantastic for many designs as well! For a vintage feel, try a velvet tufted couch or chaise in a rich color. For a shabby-chic feel, a fabulous overstuffed white or cream couch, even scour your friends and families houses and “borrow” it for the day (sometimes the cleaning bill is more econimical than renting PLUS it can be a better fit!). My favorite at the moment is using colorful adirondack chairs in the perimeter of your space, maybe outside in the garden or lawn. It makes an amazing and bold statement.
Use your imagination, you can never make your wedding too personal.
Even the simplest of details can make ordinary become extraordinary. Make your event have a little extra flare in it, click ahead and give us a taste of what flare you would add to your event…
Your Events Sets Sail
Posted by: Chris Campbell
March 31st, 2011 >> Events, Other, Promotions, Trends
Stepping outside the box for your next event is exactly what you need. Trying to find a unique venue that represents you or your company’s needs instead of your usual ballroom, look a little further to the West into the ocean blue. Make your next Event aboard one of numerous options just off the Pacific Coast. You can arrange Events from 50-500 guests that will be sure to leave them talking long after they step down from our beautiful yacht. With many of the amenities that you would expect to find at most of the major venues in San Diego, private charters are quickly becoming a major trend in 2012. Vessels large enough for these private parties are at your disposal to be enjoyed and will bring a different experience to your usual company gatherings.
Do something different and take your gathering to the water. Then click ahead and be different, give your peers an event they’ll remember for years to follow….
Romance By The Sea
Posted by: Chris Campbell
March 27th, 2011 >> Abbey Vendors, Events, Other, Preferred Vendors, Promotions, Weddings
La Jolla Cove Suites host “Romance By The Sea”, a Premiere Wedding Presentation, located on its rooftop with a beautiful 180 degree panoramic view of La Jolla Cove. Here many of San Diego’s top vendors will be to showcase their potential. For those of you visiting find yourselves at 1155 Coast Blvd La Jolla CA 92037.
The Abbey Catering will also be chauffeuring guests from the parking structure to La Jolla Cove Suites in San Diego’s longest limo… just one of the fourteen options in our custom All-Inclusive Wedding Package.
Dreaming of a Romance by the Sea? Then click ahead and follow those dreams, see what possibilities are instore for you….
A Greener Abbey in 2011
Posted by: Chris Campbell
March 23rd, 2011 >> From the Kitchen, Notes from the Director, Other, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
For all of you Eco-conscience, earth friendly bride and grooms, or any one that cares about the planet and of leaving little or no carbon footprint, The Abbey Team wants to let you know that many of our Clients trends are moving towards a Greener , Lower Carbon Emission Event. The Abbey is Eco-Minded and offers these clients alternatives to customize their day and set their minds at ease. Two ways this is being facilitated are by recycling to reduce trash to landfills and using Eco-Friendly products on Event Site. Recycling makes sense regardless on your stance for climate change. From kitchen product to the bar, recyclables are separated and disposed of properly. It’s a small thing but it does make a difference. Eco-Friendly Products have been a trend for years and the Abbey has partnered with several companies so that we can offer these items to our clients. One popular new product is flatware made entirely of birch wood. They are sourced from sustainable forests and trees are replanted to account for loss. Prepared in a completely Carbon Neutral facility without any harsh products and sanitized by steam. Impress your friends with your care for the future by taking advantage of this and many other new options for your next Event. For an additional charge, your birch flatware can even be personalized with your logo. Go Green-Go Abbey!
The Abbey would love to help you plan your big day, while looking out for the environment and making your wedding dreams come true.
Chiavari “Special” at Cuvier Club!
Posted by: Chris Campbell
March 9th, 2011 >> Abbey Vendors, Events, Other, Promotions, Tablescapes, Trends, Weddings
The Abbey Catering is running a promotional special at La Jolla’s newest Venue… Cuvier Club. If you select The Abbey Catering as your caterer or event design company, The Abbey Catering will include up to 150 mahogany chiavari chairs with white cushions complimentary for your reception.
Please feel free to contact Rob Leszewski directly at (619)204-1192 or rob@theabbeycatering.com to take advantage of this wonderful special or for any more information. We’ve got plenty more to offer and please feel free to mention this blog posting for an extra discount on your custom proposal as well.
We’re always running specials and discounts to better accommodate, and currently we’re also offering them for preferred venues. Just give me a call or email and I’ll be sure to do my best. Thanks in advance!!!
The Abbey would love to help you add more elegance to your already beautiful day with our signature Chiavari chairs, ask the team for details.
A Different Kind of Reception…
Posted by: Chris Campbell
March 4th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Events, From the Kitchen, Other, Promotions, Tablescapes, Trends, Weddings
Sometimes couples want a different type of wedding. A little change from the norm. Most weddings have structured tables and chairs, seating for all guests, and the usual. Not to say that’s a bad thing… that’s how my wedding was for over 300 guests. But now “flow reception’s” are becoming much more popular. There are no rules really, just whatever you want and envisioned for your reception.
Typically, we’ll arrange for seating for approximately 25-50% of your guest count. I can arrange for assorted sized tables from 48″ cocktail tables to seat 4-6, 60″ dining tables to sit 8-10, and Belly Bars to accommodate the rest of your guests standing comfortably with drinks and food. We can also arrange lounge furniture which is a HUGE hit at these type of events.
For the food, we try to go with the same theme. Tray-passed appetizers for the Cocktail Hour, Stations with a variety of options served in smaller portions so your guests can continue from one station to the next. All in all everything’s ultimately up to you and we’re here to accommodate in any way. It’s YOUR wedding after all.
The Abbey would love to help you plan your big day, and we work with many of the top venues in San Diego and other locations to make your wedding dreams come true.
San Diego Botanic Gardens Wedding Give-Away!
Posted by: Chris Campbell
February 4th, 2011 >> Other, Preferred Venues, Promotions, Weddings
Valentine’s Day and Win Your Wedding at San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden is offering a one-of-a-kind romantic evening on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2011. From 5 – 7 pm, couples will enjoy a sunset stroll through the Garden, complete with special touches including champagne, hors d’oeuvres, cake, chocolate, flowers, music, a professional photo for each couple, photo booth and more. Appetizers include a Mashed Potato Bar with toppings and a Gourmet Brie & Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Bar with a variety of toppings. Couples will also have the chance to win a special all-inclusive wedding worth over $18,000 at the Garden.
The highlight of the evening, one lucky couple will win the wedding of their dreams, valued at over $11,000 courtesy of San Diego Botanic Garden and several wedding vendor partners. The wedding package includes:
- Use of the SDBG Lawn House Garden for a Wedding/Reception for up to 50 guests with tables and chairs
- A full hot catered lunch provided by The Abbey Catering & Event Design
- Photography provided by Glenn Currie Photography
- Flowers provided by Kathy Wright and Co.
- Videography provided by D.J. Randy
- Disc Jockey provided by D.J. Randy
- Wedding Cake provided by VG Bakery
- Ceremony Officiating provided by Pastor David Plank
- And more
Tickets: $50 per couple. Limited tickets available. Every couple purchasing a ticket will be entered in the raffle. Couples who are already married or otherwise wishing to do so may use the prize as another kind of event, such as anniversary or birthday party. Winner will be announced at the event. Need not be present to win. Tickets must be purchased by noon, February, 11, 2011 via PayPal at www.SDBGarden.org/valentines.htm or by calling 760 436-3036 x224 with a credit card.
Official rules available at www.SDBGarden.org/valentines.htm
This special evening also offers the first glimpse of the Garden’s new event venue, the Lawn House Garden. Directly adjacent to the Garden’s Gazebo Lawn Garden, the new Lawn House Garden provides an intimate event location surrounded by stately tropical plants and trees further enhanced by the relaxing sounds of our three-story waterfall directly behind.
San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024. 760 436-3036 x206 www.SDBGarden.org
Click here to find out more about the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Valentines giveaway, and to see a glimpse of this beautiful venue.
With the rain of last summer still fresh in our minds, it will be a relief for many to find out that this summer in San Diego is going to be a hot one. The San Diego Botanic Gardens is already the perfect place for a warm blue sky day and an idyllic wedding, but with the upcoming Valentine’s Day event nearing closer, brides and grooms only have a few weeks left to get their tickets to this fabulous evening and have the chance to win a free wedding in association with the San Diego Botanic Gardens and The Abbey Catering.
Imagine walking through lush forests, with overhanging trees forming well-deserved shade in the hot summer sun, the sounds of nature all around as the perfect symphony for a wedding at the most blissful location in South California. The Waterfall View Deck is made for days of summer, and is one of the most popular parts of the garden for photographs. In a secluded area of the Gardens, this can be your own space to share that intimate moment of exchanging vows with your loved one and your friends and family around you.
The Victorian Gazebo Wedding Ceremony
Posted by: Chris Campbell
January 25th, 2011 >> Other, Preferred Venues, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
Today’s brides love gazebo weddings, especially here in California. Their friends, family and guests love them too. A beautiful garden landscape and dependable weather make California the best setting for a gazebo wedding. There’s something very romantic about exchanging vows in the great outdoors with a magical gazebo as the focal point of the ceremony. The gazebo at the San Diego Botanical Gardens is one of the most romantic outdoor locations for your upcoming wedding.
Located in the center of the Gardens, this area features a beautiful large lawn framed by borders of lush flowering plants and mature trees. The focal point is our elegant wooden Gazebo, the perfect backdrop for your wedding. The Victorian Gazebo Lawn is available for daytime ceremonies and evening weddings and receptions.
We are excited to be apart of the fantastic upcoming event on Feb. 14th at the Garden to showcase and highlight this wonderful event. Tickets for this special event can be purchased here or by calling 760 436-3036 x224. There will be a grand prize giveaway for one lucky couple to win a free wedding valued at almost $18,000!! From catering to photography to the cake…it is all included. Please visit the website for more details.
Tickets cost $50 per couple. There are limited tickets available, so be quick! Tickets must be purchased by noon, February, 11, 2011 via PayPal at www.SDBGarden.org/valentines.htm or by calling 760 436-3036 x224 with a credit card.
Click here to find out more about the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Valentines giveaway, and to see a glimpse of this beautiful venue.
Win Your Wedding at San Diego Botanic Garden
Posted by: Liz, Blogger
January 18th, 2011 >> Promotions, Weddings
San Diego Botanic Garden and The Abbey are giving one lucky couple the chance to win the wedding of their dreams, valued at over $11,000, at their Valentine’s Day event held at the beautiful venue.
On February 14, 2011, San Diego Botanic Garden will host a one-of-a-kind romantic evening, where couples can enjoy a sunset stroll through the Garden, complete with special touches including champagne, hors d’oeuvres, cake, chocolate, flowers, music, a professional photo for each couple, photo booth and more. Couples will have the chance to win a special all-inclusive wedding worth over $11,000 simply by buying tickets to this romantic event.
The winning wedding package includes:
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Use of the SDBG Lawn House Garden for a Wedding/Reception for up to 50 guests with tables and chairs
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A full hot catered lunch provided by The Abbey Catering & Event Design
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Photography provided by Glenn Currie Photography
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Flowers provided by Kathy Wright and Co.
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Videography provided by D.J. Randy
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Disc Jockey provided by D.J. Randy
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Wedding Cake provided by VG Bakery
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Ceremony Officiating provided by Pastor David Plank


























