Congrdas Dana and JD!

Congrads to Dana and JD who got married last weekend! They had a beautiful wedding in Sierra Madre at a 1920's Spanish villa (used in filming November Rain by Gun's and Roses, Legally Blond, Princess Diaries and more!)

Caterer and Venue: Santa Anita Gardens and Villa Del Sol D'Oro (626) 444 3377 info@sagardens.com
Photographer, Jason Q. Tran (714) 308 8592 jasonqtran@hotmail.com
Florist, Kate Baker, (818) 761 3352 bakerflorals@yahoo.com
Priest, Father Mike (818) 588 7084 frmike@goodshepherd-church.org
Video, Terry (310) 581 1111 info@laeventvideo.com

(To see the venue, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VX6gMudhCU watch about 5:54 for the wedding reception scene and again at 8:34 for the bouquet toss)

Congrads to Angie and Kevin!

I want to send a big thank you to Angie and Kevin for having me coordinate there wedding last night! The day was beautiful and it was a pleasure getting to know your friends and families.

Officiant: Mark Wheeler, You may Kiss the Bride, (714) 791 1032

DJ Golden Sounds Entertainment, http://www.gsedjs.com/ Steve Wemmer (714) 315 3828

Florist, Bella Blooms, http://www.bella-blooms.com/, Leanna Henry (714) 296 1943

Photographers, South Bay Studio, http://www.southbaystudio.com/ (310) 561 5638

Photo Booth, Cheesy Photobooths, www.cheesyphotobooths.com, (714) 656 6390

Venue, Medowlark Golf Course, http://www.meadowlarkgc.com

Bakery, Rossmoor Pastries, (562) 498 2253

Makeup, All Dolled Up- OC, (714) 225 3224, alldolledup-oc@hotmail.com

Congrads to Slyvia and Jared!

Congratulations to Sylvia and Jared who got married May 24th in Loma Linda!

Ceremony: Loma Linda University Church

Reception: Mitten Building

Photography: Blush Portraiture, http://www.blushportraiture.com/ Lori Rockwell

Florist: Bouquet, 909 793 2553, 702-A Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92374, William Reid

Congrads to Ruby and Jay!

A big congrads to Ruby and Jay who celebrated there wedding this past weekend. Thank you for letting me be part of your wonderful wedding day. Have a great time in Hawaii!



Wedding brought to you by:

Reception Venue: Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort, http://www.anaheim.crowneplaza.com/

Ceremony Venue: St. Denis Catholic Church, Diamond Bar

Photographer: Theorie, http://www.thetheorie.com/ (619) 962 5026

Videographer: HD InVison (714) 227 9894
Florist: Flower Allie (714) 738 0100
Decor: Lifetime Weddings (714) 894 6088
Spanish Guitarists, Espi Entertainment, (818) 445 4596, roger@espimusic.com
Baker: Rockwell's Creative Gourmet, (714) 633 1590

Kern County Museum

http://www.kcmuseum.org/stories/storyReader$508

Although this location is in Bakersfield, it would make a great wedding venue. Rentals fees range from $250 for the chapel to $4000 for an all day, all sites rental.

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUES:
Category A Sites:
The Bandstand & GreenThe perfect venue for the storybook ceremony of your dreams. A vintage gazebo is the focal point for this scenic spot, which features a dance floor and night lighting.Capacity: Seats 750 guests, 500 with dance floor.
The Log Cabin GreenOur most spacious green, perfect for a large ceremony or reception, with close access to the main entrance.Capacity: Seats 2500 guests. Tenting can be coordinated.
Transportation CourtyardThis unique location features a tiled courtyard, old fashioned lampposts, and a 1940s gas station.Capacity: Seats 300 guests. Fellows Hotel is conveniently close by.
The Fellows HotelCirca 1910, the hotel has been newly restored to the glory days of the 1920s. The interior features fine detailing, replica oak furniture, a full catering kitchen, and two private restrooms. Capacity: Seats 60 guests Category B Sites:
The Chapel & GreenBuilt in 1892, this historic chapel and the adjacent green provide an elegant and romantic setting for both a ceremony and reception. Capacity: Chapel seats 60 guests, Green seats 150.
The Howell House & GreenThis lovely Queen Anne Style Victorian provides a picturesque backdrop for your ceremony. The adjacent green can be used for a private reception.Capacity: Howell House for ceremony seats 150, Green seats 150 for reception.
The Three Oaks GreenIntimate and well-shaded, this secluded location is serene with a country flair.Capacity: Seats 150 guests Category C Sites:
The Standard School Hall and GreenThis original one-room schoolhouse features hardwood flooring, a full service kitchen, two private restrooms, and easy access to a private green.Capacity: Hall seats 60 guests, Green seats 150.
"The Hippodrome Theatre"Located inside the Award-Winning Black Gold Oil Exhibit, the Hippodrome Theatre is perfect for a group lecture, power point presentation, or film viewing. The theater features state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, a full size projection screen, and stadium seating.

Old San Antonio Hospital Grounds

I had the pleasure of organizing a picnic on the grounds of the historic San Antonio Hospital in Upland. We hosted a dinner for 70 people under a beautiful arbor and got to tour the historic property (for more information on Upland History and old homes, check out my other blog, http://uplandvintagehome.blogspot.com/).

Although the grounds are not officially open to receptions, the owners are willing to work with brides one on one to see if they can accommodate your party. It is a beautiful setting for both ceremony and/or reception.

William S Hart Park

http://www.friendsofhartpark.org/Hart_Hall/hart_hall.html

http://www.hartmuseum.org/

http://parks.co.la.ca.us/william_rpark.html

William S Hart Park is located in Newhall, right where the 5 and 14 split. It is a beautiful ranch with wedding space up to 150. Lots of good photo opportunities!

A meeting hall has been built near the park entrance on San Fernando Road that will hold almost 300 people for meetings and about 150 for sit down dinners. The building was formerly a "pole barn" and is sometimes still affectionately referred to by that name -- the poles were incorporated as an architectural element and are still visible.
The Hart Hall can be rented for parties, meetings, weddings and community functions. Fees include set up and clean up. It includes a "caterer's kitchen," a public address system and an outside patio. For information, call 661-259-0855

William S. Hart Park is less than an hour's drive from most areas of Los Angeles. It is the former home and ranch of William S. Hart, silent film cowboy star and director. The Museum sits atop a hill within a large park area. The Spanish colonial Revival style mansion contains original furnishings, an impressive collection of western art, mementos of early Hollywood and Native American artifacts. In addition, there is a furnished 1910 ranch house which is open for unguided tours. For more information, please call (661) 254-4584 or email us at information@hartmuseum.org.

Leo Carrillo Ranch- Carlsbad

http://www.carlsbadca.gov/parks/carrillo/rentalinfo.html

Leo Carrillo Park is a beautiful Spanish setting for a wedding or special event in Carlsbad, CA. Full day rental, up to 250 people is only $1400 for non residents, and cheaper for residents! Partial rental of the property is cheaper and even a better deal!

Secluded in the heart of a magnificently landscaped 27-acre canyon, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is the perfect location for your outdoor wedding, reception, family reunion, corporate or non-profit fundraiser, or other special event.

Imagine a unique historic Spanish-rancho setting surrounded by romantic hand-crafted adobe buildings, red-tiled roofs, antique windmills, a reflecting pool and white sand beach, hidden courtyards, custom flagstone patios, wooden foot bridges, gently flowing creeks, and colorful peacocks. Mature pepper, sycamore, oak, dragon, and citrus trees; along with aloe vera, agave, bougainvillea, and blooming Birds of Paradise compliment the rancho's spectacular natural landscaping

Bower Musuem

http://www.bowers.org/visit/host.jsp

http://www.bowers.org/pdfs/facilityRental/Special_Events_Brochure.pdf

Rental prices start at $225 an hour...

One of Southern California’s finest museums and Orange County’s largest, the Bowers Museum offers over 15,000 square feet of event space that can accommodate intimate parties of ten to parties of over a thousand guests. From presentations in the state-of-the-art Norma Kershaw Auditorium to cocktail parties on the Historic Balcony, intimate dinner receptions in the Gloria and Si Fluor and Family Gallery to weddings in the Margaret and Cleo Key Courtyard, holiday dinners in Tangata Restaurant to charity galas in the John M. Lee Court ; the Bowers Museum provides the perfect setting for any type of event and when paired with one of the museum’s exclusive exhibitions and a custom designed menu from Patina Catering, your guests will be treated to an event they will never forget.

For museum rental availablity and questions please contact:

Judy Mers, Director of Special Events Bowers Museum

JMers@bowers.org Phone: 714-567-3623

For catering questions and reservations please contact:

Jennifer Brannon, Catering Director at the Bowers Museum Patina Group

JBrannon@patinagroup.com Phone: 714-567-3630 Fax: 714-567-3616

Weddings at Westminster

Weddings at Westminster

Westminster Presbyterian Church



1757 N. Lake Ave, Pasadena, 91104



http://www.westminsterpasadena.org/

info@westminsterpasadena.org

626 794 7141

You just never know where you will find wedding venues! I was on a home tour in Pasadena this past weekend and came across this beautiful church. One has to see the inside to appreciate the hand painted ceilings, stained glass and tiles floors. For $2200 they provide a 3 hour time block on your wedding day, 1 hour rehearsal, organist, dressing rooms, candles, pre martial courses. They also conduct weddings on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

While in Denver I attended an Event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

http://www.dmns.org

It was a wonderful venue for parties, weddings, etc. The museum itself was wonderful as well. If anyone is thinking of having a destination wedding to Colorado, this is the place to do it! For more information on venue rental, please visit: http://www.dmns.org/main/en/Professionals/EventPlanners/Overview/

Hidden Oaks Retreat Center

http://www.solidgroundchurch.org/hiddenoaks

Hidden Oaks Retreat Center

6558 Hermosa Ave, Alta Loma

Growing up in Rancho Cucamonga, little did I know there was a beautiful wedding venue just a mile or so from my home.

Hidden Oaks Retreat Center in Rancho Cucamonga is a beautiful venue with both indoor and outdoor facilies. There prices are great to!

http://www.solidgroundchurch.org/hiddenoaks/documents/WeddingPrices.pdf

Calico Ghost Town Wedding Venue

If you are looking for a unique venue that is a little off the beaten path, consider Calico Ghost town.

Wedding Facilty Fee: $150 to $300, 2 locations to choose from

Insurance Fee: $84 (up to 100 people)

On Site Reception Locations- 3 to choose from, prices vary

For more info please call (760) 254 3679 or museum@calicotown.com

Venue Highlight: John Rains House

http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/museum/branches/rains.htm

Highlighting my favorite venue (ok, I am a little biased since I got married here!) the John Rains House in Rancho Cucamonga. It is a historic property dating to the 1860's with a huge lawn and plenty of parking. It is inexpensive to rent (about $150 an hour) and you can bring in all your own rentals and caterers. Also, the competition for the place is almost none to be found! They do about 2 weddings a year, so chances are your date is available.

Rain Plan

With all the rain we have been getting it is a good reminder to always have a back up plan in case it rains if you are using a outdoor location! No matter the time of year the weather can change in an instant, don't be caught without a Plan B on your wedding day!

Diamond Bar Center

http://www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=105

One of my favorite venues! The Diamond Bar Center in Diamond Bar. Cost of $3200 to rent for a Saturday for 6 hours, includes, tables, chairs, dance floor, kitchen, etc. Wonderful to work with, plenty of parking and beautiful gardens. Diamond Bar residents get a price break of $800 so find a friend that lives in Diamond Bar, or make one!