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What is Luxury?
LUX•U•RY}Luxuryissupplyingasumptuouslevelofwantsanddesiresbeforeeverhavingtoask.Havingeveryneedcatered to,everyserviceavailable,andleavingyounothingmoretodothanenjoythemomentandcreatememoriestolastalifetimeis how we define true luxury.
The Ultimate Wedding Experience TheUltimateWeddingExperienceisforthecouplethatwantseffortlessluxuryandeveryconsiderationofcomfortandstyle, BroughttoyoubyAlchemyFineEventsandthe“PinkLady”herself,theiconicLaValenciaHotel.Thedesignersofyourspecial dayaretheidealcombinationofskillandplace,Theycustomizedyourweddingtobeasstunningasthedestinationandas enchantingastheproperty.Youandyourguestssimplyarriveforaweekendof(understated)luxuryfilledwithseaside celectrations in the village of dreams. The package includes the following exclusive services: • • • • • • • •
Luxury hotel accommodations, including villas and suites Gift cards for neighboring restaurants and shops Water sports and golfing Spa services and yoga classes Rehearsal dinner celebration on a private yacht for the wedding party Welcome reception on the Ellen Browning Park overlooking La Jolla Cove 5-Star chefs preparing custom menus for each of your gatherings Topweddingvendorsincludingdesign,planning,photography,videography,beauty,fashionstylingand entertainment • Custom designed decor to suit your style • Bon Voyage brunch with parting gifts
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Meet the Pink Lady
LaValenciabeganmakingmemorieswhenitopenedin1926andhassinceplayedhosttoawho’s-whoofdignitaries,celebritiesandworldtravelers. Now,freshfromamulti-milliondollarrevamp,thisvintagecoastalretreatinvitesyoutobecomepartofit’shistorywhilemakingyourveryown. ThedistinctiveMediterraneansilhouettewithitspinkexteriorandlandmarktower,elegantgardensaccentedwithcolorfulSpanishtiles;intimate spacesandpanoramicvistas, allimpartanatmosphereof storybookelegance,creatingoneofthemostromanticandsought-afterwedding locations in Southern California. LaValenciacanbeyourveryownprivatevillaforthisamazingandbeautifullifechangingevent.Theentirehotelfromcheftoconciergewillbe thereexclusivelytoserveyou.You andyourguestswilldelighttheentertainment,world-classshopping,championshipgolfingandsomuchmore!
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La Valencia Hotel
Energizing,gleamingandverycosmopolitan;thetinycoastalvillageofLaJolla is SanDiego’streasure. Withitsbreathtakingly beautiful,chiseledhillsidesdottedwithopulentmansionscascadingdramaticallyintotheocean,19thcenturySpaniardsaptly nicknamedit“thejewel.”Wavescrashagainstthecovesandcliffswherecelebritiesandsealionsalikecometoexploreandbask intheyear-roundsun.Addingtothenaturalbeautyisanabundanttroveofuniqueshops,customjewelersandfashionsalons tuckedbetweenquaintcafes,sassyrestaurantsandworldfamousmuseums.It’seasytoseewhyeveryonefromconquistadorsto Hollywood royalty have found this gem of a town so alluring.
Experience the Hotel
Explore the Town
LA JOLLA BEACHES
Enjoy Nature
TORREY PINES GOLF COURSE
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A Warm Welcome
Fromunforgettablelivingnarrativestofairy-taleculinaryexperiencesandgloriousthemedevents,weinsurethateverystepleadingtothewedding dayisperfect.Wehavecurateduniqueeventstocelebratethetraditionalinan‘untraditional”format,selectingsuperbsettings,award-winning cuisineandmeticulous,personalizedsupport.Aperfectexperienceforyouandyourguests,wheretheonlysurprisesareonesthatdelight;welcome totherehearsaldinner. Yourrehearsaldinnerisanythingbutarehearsal–it’stherealthing. GuestswillbetransportedtotheSanDiegoHarbor toboardtheprivateyachtforsunsetcocktailsanddinner.IndulgeintheintimacyoftheeventonthewidewatersoftheSanDiegoBay. Postrehearsal,jointhefullguestlistastheystarttheirownwelcomecelebration.EllenBrowningScrippsParkhostsaninformalwelcomecelebration, chefsatmenustations,mixologistattheready–allagainstthebackdropoftheLaJollaCove. LaValencia’ssignatureturretsparklesinthestarlight juststepsawayfromtheparty,herteamreadyingguestroomsandturndownamenitiesforgueststofindupontheirarrivalbacktotheproperty.
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Savor the Flavors LaValencia’sExecutiveChef’sabilitytoseamlesslymeld unexpectedflavors,pairedwiththeresort’sbespokewineand liqueurlist,createsanunparalleledeveningworthsavoring. Nowhereelsewilldinersencountertheperfectcombinationof atmosphere,flavorandattentiontodetail.Culinarymeetingswith theChefandtheteaminsureyourfinalmenuwillboastseasonal plus sensational preferences to satisfy all palettes.
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Make it Your Own Personalizeeverydetailwithbespokedesignstailoredtoyouby VanessaVanWierenofAlchemyFineEvents.Eachselection fromlinens,chairs,anddinnerwaretranslatesyourstyleand chemistrytoexceedyourvision.AgainstthePacificOcean backdrop,tabletopdesignandguestseatingembraceand complimenttheessenceofSouthernCalifornialuxury. However,notlimitedtothevisualartistry,Vanessawillwork withyouandtheCheftocreateanincrediblemenuwitheach coursedesignedtodelight.SÂ heconceptualizestheentire weekendofeventswithsuperiorappealtoeverysense.
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Make a Memory Unparalleledsophisticationandstyle,weddingceremoniesat LaValenciaareunforgettableexperiences.Capturingthespiritofthe Bride&Groom,couplesmarryoldcustomswithnewtrendsineverglamorouscelebrationstailoredtoreflecttheirindividuality.Aswith everywedding,theceremonysetsthetonefortheoccasion.Fromthe dresstothefoodandeverythingin-between,individualityreignsatLa Valencia. “Love! Love until the night collapses!” - Pablo Neruda AMediterraneanstyle“cathedral”,LaSalasetsthestagewithartisan ceilingmurals,wroughtironchandeliers,extraordinarytilemosaicsand largescalepicturewindowwithfulloceanviewsasthesetting. TheguestlistsitsinthrallastheBridejourneys50feetdownacenter aisletogreetherhusbandtobe.Foradramatic,yetintimatelocation, LaSalainvitesyourfriendsandfamilytoenjoyandcelebrateyourlove andexchangeofvows.ARomeo&Julietmezzaninebalconyisthe locationforyoursoloviolinist,vocalistorclassicalarrangement.
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Talent
Design & Planning: Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations Location: La Valencia Hotel Culinary: La Valencia Hotel Photography: Jana Williams Photography Videography: Joel VanZ Videography Beauty: Fiore Beauty Fashion Styling: Hall & Saks Bride & Groom transportation: NetJets Guest Transportation: Uber Yacht & Luxury Car Service: Prestige Motor Sports
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Design & Planning: Coordination: Photography: Vanessa Van WierenCatherine Bachelier Smith Jana Williams
Gown: Galia Lahav
Beauty: Fiore Beauty
Entertainment: Bonnie Jones
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Videography: Joel VanZ
Fashion Styling: Adrienne Saks
Florist: Tam Ashworth
Venue : Rita Moore
Chef: James Montejano
Concierge: Nancy Hirsch
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