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Sunday August 8th belonged to

our special bride and groom.

This fairytale ceremony and

reception was held at the

Coronado Community Center.

Within thirty minutes we

completed an extravagant sit

down dinner for 200 guests.

The entire wedding was very

traditional with colors of gold

and champagne. The clear and

gold crystals accentuated the

gold linens and added extra

class to this dream come true

wedding. The candle lit tables

made for a truly romantic

evening.

The floral arrangements

complimented the bridal

party’s sun kissed yellow

gowns. Just like any fairytale,

the day would not have been

complete without the horse

and carriage for pictures.

I was truly privileged to take

part of this wonderful day and

am sure the bride and groom

will live happily ever after!

We would love to help you plan

your upcoming wedding at this

wonderful venue.  Contact us

here for more information

about this amazing facility.

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On a picture perfect day the bride and groom tied the knot at the beautiful Coronado Community Center.  Though the  ceremony was performed at the Hotel Del, the entire bridal party made their way to the beautifully decorated outdoor patio at the CCC for the real festivities.  The bay view was the backdrop for cocktail and appetizers.  Blue paper lanterns were swinging in the breeze and added a magical touch to the scene.

To add a personal touch to the occasion, the guests names were painted on sand dollars and displayed in sandboxes to help everyone find their tables.  The Nautilus room was lovely in blue, silver and white with spectacular flower arrangements on each table.  Each guest had a delicious lemon flavored cookie in the shape of a sand dollar at their place setting.

It might be one of those little details that get over looked by most, but The  Abbey Catering  works very hard to work with clients to help make sure that the wedding they have envisioned is the wedding that they enjoy on their special day.  We would love to make your day just as special. Contact us here for details.

We congratulate the B & G and thank them for letting us be a part of their special day!

Photos Courtesy of Darin Fong Photography

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A ceremony on the beautiful beach at the Hotel Del in Coronado can be one of the most unique and memorable weddings imaginable in San Diego.  The lovely bride and groom said their I Do’s and were then whisked away to the Coronado Community Center for a magical reception be the waterfront. With over 200 guests, the venue was filled yet retained an intimate atmosphere all evening.  For Catering, the attendees enjoyed a flow reception,  with 4 different food stations to ensure everyone’s palette’s were satisfied to their hearts content. A Summer salad station served the delicious Abbey Signature Salad and Caesar salad in martini glasses. A  Baja Mexican station  accompanied by a Southern Style Station with fried chicken, gourmet white cheddar Mac & Cheese & Cajun coleslaw to give a variety to please everyone.. Last  but not least was the Protein Station serving Black Angus New York Strip with Abbey famous Southern Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Two different kinds of cakes and a chocolate fountain were the absolute  “cherry on the top” to close this tremendous feast.

Like many other Abbey couples,  these  newlyweds decided to take advantage of our All Inclusive Wedding Package and chose to Honeymoon in our  luxurious Maui Condo. This has always been a popular option in choosing the different package items.  We can wait to see some of the pictures from paradise.  We wish them the best on their new journey and the best of life,  today and in the days to come.

The Abbey Catering & Event Design would love to discuss some of the package options we have for your All Inclusive Wedding.  Contact us here to speak with one of our professional wedding consultants.

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The wedding day of this special couple was located at the bay front Coronado Community Center. There were 200 privileged guests which attended this marvelous event. Outside, on a luscious green lawn the couple said “I do” while a harpist was gently plucking peaceful tunes. The color scheme of this wedding was chocolate brown and purple, with the two colors creating an impeccable harmony inside the reception hall. The center pieces for the tables had branches of a Manzanita, with dangling  chains of crystal beads, some of which had candles that created a delicate ambiance which the guests enjoyed along with their entrées. White orchids added to the center pieces elegance and sense of bliss.
The main courses were presented as four separate gourmet stations scattered throughout the reception room to maintain a good flow of service and efficiency for the guests. A “Glamorous Slider Bar” was the first station and served up some scrumptious all Angus beef sliders supplied with a surplus of condiments. Another station had authentic Mexican cuisine including flat ironed “Carne Asada”, “Pollo Asada”, a papaya salad medley with organic greens, slivered almonds, Cotija cheese and topped with a citrus honey vinaigrette. To accommodate any desire and taste, an Oriental station was also presented with appetizing Buckwheat Soba noodles with a garlic soy sauce and pan roasted button mushrooms and Thai peppers all served in Chinese “To-Go” boxes. Last  but in no way least… the Mashed Potato Martini Bar.  Glass Martini glasses filled with garlic mashed potatoes hung from our unique Signature Abbey Martini Tree and  was a phenomenal success.
The clients left the reception with all of their expectations exceeded and created memories they will carry with them forever.  For more information about The Abbey create a spectacular event for you or to get details about the Nautilus Room at Coronado Community Center, click on over to our site here.

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With a  theme based on  “going on a great

vacation”, the decorations  kept the 200

plus guests on their toes with games all

night long! Miniature suitcases, seashells,

and world destinations were used in a

variety of ways; not only for decorations,

but for guests to fill up their wedding

invitations, disguised as passports. What

better place to have a vacation wedding

than the island of Coronado! Beautiful

white linens swayed with the ocean breeze

and were accompanied with perfect vases

of golden sunflowers!! This wedding was a

sure fire hit  to send off a gorgeous new

couple on their travels through life!!

Bon Voyage you two.

Sincerely,

Petr Trebin

And for more info about the Glorious  Coronado Community Center Nautilus Room, contact us here.

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On a fabulous Friday afternoon, two burning fires of love became united as one at the Coronado Presbyterian Church! June 26th was the perfect and unforgettable day for this bride and groom. The Coronado Community Center was decorated in soft and eloquent white, and accented with stunning red roses; it was a picturesque and perfect traditional wedding. 133 guests reminisced and laughed while the Abbeys outstanding staff served New York Strips, seared to perfection. After a dinner made for kings and a cake fit for a wedding, DJ Randy played music while the sun sank to the west! This wedding was fit for the greatest of couples with the greatest of taste!!

We can help you with your special day at the Coronado Community Center or any one of our preferred venues by clicking here.

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On a picture perfect day at The Coronado Community Center, Amber and Robert, tied the knot and became “Mr. and Mrs.” in front of a gathering of their family and friends.  After a lovely ceremony held on the lawn overlooking Glorietta Bay, the new couple led their guests to the patio to enjoy cocktails and hors d’ourves . The pulled chicken and mango quesadillas with Mozzarella and Pepper-jack cheeses were a winner and everyone also enjoyed the Tri-color bruschetta on oven-warmed crostini.

After cocktails, the guests were invited into the beautifully decorated Nautilus Room where a champagne toast was followed by a first dance by the “B & G”.  Father-Bride dance and Groom-Mother dance brought tears and applause from the happy guests.

Guests were treated to a sumptuous lunch which started with The Abbey signature salad, followed by Panko crusted Chicken Parmesan topped with homemade tomato-basil sauce and shaved Parmesan cheese.  A medley of sauteed summer vegetables and roasted new potatoes accompanied the main entree.

The bride and groom cut the cake as a final course to the delicious lunch and everyone enjoyed a sweet treat.  The three tiered wedding cake from our good friends at Eidelweiss Bakery  was as beautiful as it was tasty.

The Nautilus Room looked lovely in tones of lavender and the cake was decorated with gorgeous lavender roses.  The cake table stole the show with lavender rose petals and tealights enhancing the scene.

From each tastefully decorated table, each guest had a spectacular view of the Glorietta Bay.  Tables had party favors of tiny champagne glasses filled with elegant lavender candies and wrapped as a gift!  Each guest also received a small scroll tied with a personal message from the “B & G” tied with ribbon and tucked into their tuxedo folded napkins.  A personal treat that everyone enjoyed.

It was a memorable day and The Abbey Catering & Event Design staff was honored to be a part of it!

To find out more about how The Abbey Catering & Event Design and the Nautilus Room at the Coronado Community Center are the right fit for you, click here.

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It is always magical to witness two people deep in love. This Sunday, April 24th was no exception. This wedding held for 250 guests took in the pristine and beautiful Coronado Community Center. This full package wedding provided by The Abbey was exceptional, especially the flowers, beautiful pink roses, pink tulips with white lilies complemented silver and aqua satin linens with white pin tuck napkins. Within twenty nine minutes a full sit down dinner was accommodated for all guests. Unique party favors consisted of chocolate covered fortune cookies, and brought a lovely touch to this celebration. The up lighting throughout the hall gave this couple a wedding of distinction and original feel of elegance and class.

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On Jan. 16th  2010,  we executed a wonderful event at the Coronado Community Center.  This all-inclusive package came complete with  DJ, photographer, videographer, cake, floral, limo, day of coordinator and cuisine.  We served our most popular and delicious signature dish, Salmon En Croute- fresh Wild Salmon baked in puff pastry with spinach, goat cheese, wild mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes.  Complimented  with cream cheese mashed potatoes. Next was the  Chianti Braised Angus Superior Beef, grilled to perfection .  As with most of the times, we served them  as a dual entrée,  with smaller portions of both,  so everyone could taste these extraordinarily prepared dishes that  The Abbey Catering and Event Design has to offer.

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On December 20th, 2009 we operated a Christmas party at Coronado Community Center for the prestigious Ascent real-estate company. Providing a guest list of over 275 individuals, we decided to use an Indian theme this year for the event. Food, music, and fun were had by all. This was not our first year hosting an event,  for this well known company, and thanks to our services and qualified staff,  we are happy to admit that we more often than not have returning customers. Most important to our company is to provide the client with a unique and specialized experience to fit their every need.

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