Intimate 26 Person Destination Wedding in La Jolla at La Valencia Hotel
Back in my early wedding planning days, La Jolla was on the dream list for wedding locations—and for good reason. Cavin Elizabeth's captures of today's intimate 26 person celebration at La Valencia Hotel are exactly why, and maybe all the proof you need if you've contemplated La Jolla, too. Always Flawless Productions added their pretty touch for a truly personalized day for Megan and Nick—see it all here.
From Cavin Elizabeth Photography... Megan and Nick, who currently live in Texas, have a shared history in San Diego. In fact, they got engaged right on the cliffs of La Jolla, so it was only fitting they and 24 of their closest friends and family fly back to San Diego to host their wedding at La Valencia.
Megan adds, "Once we decided on San Diego, we knew we had to have our wedding in La Jolla because it has such a special place in our hearts. Although we met in college in Texas, we both moved to California for the summer shortly after our first date. Our second date was on the cliffs in La Jolla, which is where Nick proposed six years later."
Megan adds, "Once we decided on San Diego, we knew we had to have our wedding in La Jolla because it has such a special place in our hearts. Although we met in college in Texas, we both moved to California for the summer shortly after our first date. Our second date was on the cliffs in La Jolla, which is where Nick proposed six years later."
Stunningly pink, La Valencia has a beautiful water view with the most chic landscaping. Letting the pink of the property hold its own, Megan chose a palette of grey and various blues for her stationery, flowers, and reception details. The invitations were printed on soft cotton paper with hand torn edges. Navy blue calligraphy accented the papers of the suite as a nod to the predominant color of the ocean.
For the ceremony, wild and organic arrangements with blue, ivory, and green flowers formed an asymmetrical backdrop on La Valencia's intimate El Jardin space. Chic bistro chairs provided seating for their 24 guests and were introduced by two beautiful floral arrangements on both sides of the aisle.
Guests were led up to a private patio for the reception where one long table fit perfectly in this intimate space. Pink walls and the black and white stripe curtains framed the romantic and dreamy setting. Lush ivory, blue, and pink flowers fully filled the long table alongside blue and crystal glassware. The dinnerware from Hostess Haven included a dinner and salad plate in a soft grey tone paired with a matching grey napkin. An ivory hand torn menu with navy calligraphy was wrapped in twine with a sprig of rosemary for each guest. To complete the romantic and dreamy atmosphere, navy taper candles set the tone for the laid back evening.
Guests were led up to a private patio for the reception where one long table fit perfectly in this intimate space. Pink walls and the black and white stripe curtains framed the romantic and dreamy setting. Lush ivory, blue, and pink flowers fully filled the long table alongside blue and crystal glassware. The dinnerware from Hostess Haven included a dinner and salad plate in a soft grey tone paired with a matching grey napkin. An ivory hand torn menu with navy calligraphy was wrapped in twine with a sprig of rosemary for each guest. To complete the romantic and dreamy atmosphere, navy taper candles set the tone for the laid back evening.
