California Wedding Wave

Copley’s on Palm Canyon exudes a California Casual ambiance while also demonstrating a flair of sophistication in its extensive wine list and taste tempting menu for the perfect rehearsal dinner experience. The dining room accommodates up to 55 people while the garden which features mountain views, fountains and a fire pit may serve up to 120 guests. Inspired dishes from roasted duck breast on foie gras cremé brulee to shellfish paella will satisfy your guests’ exquisite taste in cuisine. Nothing is quite as relaxing as spending an evening in the warm desert under the vastness of the stars!

If you are lucky enough to be getting married in San Diego, La Jolla is a go-to destination that really showcases the beauty of the coast. Trattoria Acqua is a quaint Italian restaurant that overlooks the La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean. As if that wasn’t enough to get you there, the extensive banquet menu offers an array of choices from the ocean to the range. There are several rooms available to accommodate your specific needs. Up to 24 guests may be held in the Gazebo Room, 30 guests may be accommodated in the Wine Room and the Main Dining Room is capable of serving up to 60 guests.

Catalina Island brings out the quixotic side of even the most level headed individuals. M Restaurant at Hotel Metropole offers visitors to the quaint enclave of Avalon on Catalina Island an ambiance of warmth and hospitality while the menu, inspired by California’s local resources, brings a flair to the concept of New American cuisine. Your rehearsal dinner (or wedding menu) may be customized to suit your taste. Besides having many savory food options, you cannot beat the oceanfront views that can be yours when reserving the outdoor patio for your event. The patio accommodates up to 50 guests, while the indoor dining area holds a capacity of 100 guests. There is a reason Catalina Island is called “The Island of Romance.”

Locally grown food paired with more than 600 Sonoma wines can only generate an environment reflective of the region’s talent. Hotel Healdsburg basks in the beauty of Sonoma County. Its on-site restaurant, Dry Creek Kitchen, is a Charlie Palmer property which guarantees a sumptuous feast for you and your guests. Because this is a hotel property, there are several event spaces to accommodate your celebration. You may create the kind of atmosphere that demonstrates your style by choosing from one of the well-appointed rooms. The Screened Porch provides a charming garden ambiance for up to 50 guests, while the Rare Wine Library fashions a very intimate scene for 14 guests.  The Carriage House’s rustic décor truly exemplifies the graciousness of Sonoma. Nestled in the heart of wine country, wine enthusiasts and foodies alike will delight in Hotel Healdsburg’s offerings.

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For over 15 years, Café KATi in San Francisco has been providing foodies with delectable dishes constructed with fresh, local ingredients and Asian spices for a truly tasteful “East meets West” collision of flavors. There are two dining rooms to accommodate rehearsal dinners. The front room can service between 32 and 50 guests, while the back room allows for a range of 40-60 guests. The numbers of guests within each room depends on whether the event is a cocktail or sit down celebration. Reservations may be booked online through Open Table, but for a large party, it is recommended that you call 415.775.7313 to consult with a member of their staff. Its cozy, casual atmosphere provides your guests with an inviting ambiance, while their reasonably priced, extensive wine list will keep them delighted all evening long! Café KATi is located at 1963 Sutter Street, San Francisco.  

Riva, in Italian, means where the land and water meet. This aptly describes Berkeley’s Riva Cucina. Their menu is inspired by organic foods from nearby farms and waters, along with some of the owners’ favorite Italian products. In its former life, Riva Cucina’s building housed a spice factory. How appropriate that today, the owners Massi and Jen are serving up well-seasoned, savory dishes for their guests. Along with a warm interior, there is seating available to guests on an accommodating outdoor patio area replete with a beautiful water sculpture. Rehearsal dinner event or catering inquiries can be answered by Jen at 510.841.7482. What a lovely rehearsal dinner find!

BROOKS in Ventura exudes rustic elegance with a flair for the modern accents in its decor. Its menu features Contemporary American cuisine. Chef Andy Brooks develops a daily five course tasting menu from his signature dishes and seasonal creations that may be paired with their extensive wine menu. An example of one of his tastings has includes Limoncello-Steamed Northern Mussels and Oven-Dried Tomato with Lemon-Thyme Cream. One of BROOKS’s more renowned menu items is the Chopped Hearts of Romaine Salad with Chi-Chi dressing. During the 1940s and 1950s Chi-Chi was a grand supper club located on the main strip in Palm Springs. Chef Andy’s grandfather purchased this Palm Springs hotspot in the late ’50s and owned it until it closed in the mid 1960s. He kept the delectable recipe locked in a safe until BROOKS opened their doors to a new generation of customers who appreciate the legendary creamy garlic dressing. BROOKS is an ideal venue for private parties. The private dining room seats 32; the private patio seats 28 and the bar and restaurant together seat 87.  The entire restaurant can accommodate up to 147 seated guests.  Private party menus are available to accommodate your needs.

Four Victorian homes perched along Humboldt Bay constitute the Carter House Inns. Whether for a wedding, rehearsal dinner or honeymoon retreat, the charm of these accommodations create an enchanting environment.

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The Villa San Juan Capistrano exudes Old California charm. This renovated antique residence has recently been remodeled with stylish décor elements to fashion a truly inviting atmosphere for any wedding event. Although the venue is a turn of the 20th Century building, its amenities, such as a deluxe kitchen and high tech sound system, are definitely state-of-the-art. The proprietor, John Q. Humphreys, is also the owner of San Juan Capistrano’s world renowned Ramos House Café, whose reputation has been built on providing high quality cuisine since 1994.