InDELible Magazine Summer 2016 | Page 28

Glistening golden sand and sweeping seaside lawns . Blooming gardens and Victorian style architecture . Chandelierlit ballrooms with panoramic views of the Pacific . The iconic Hotel del Coronado , with its signature red roof turrets and wedding cake trim , presents a bouquet of romantic settings to say “ I do ”— whether your dream wedding is a traditional black tie or contemporary toes-in-the-sand bash , intimate or grand . With sunshine and ocean breezes year round , the natural splendor of Southern California is a beautiful backdrop for a couple ’ s vision to emerge .
Destination weddings create an atmosphere of camaraderie and joy through shared experience , and invite guests to leave behind daily realities and focus on celebrating the love between a bride and groom . While the average traditional wedding lasts about five hours with the couple racing from table to table to greet their guests , a destination wedding transpires over multiple days with treasured time to connect with loved ones . It ’ s a weekend of toasts and testaments of love ; of bonding between old friends and new ; of adventures and lifelong memories . Time spent at a destination wedding also serves as a wonderful bridge between the couple ’ s two families .
The team at The Del are aptly called Wedding Specialists , dedicated to customizing every bride ’ s special day . “ We ’ re here to create each bride ’ s vision . Our wedding packages are just a guideline and a starting point to get a feel of what we can do . It ’ s the intimate experience of working with our specialists and the chefs who create a one-of-a-kind wedding ,” explains Wayne Harth , Director of Special Events . “ It ’ s all about the bride and how we can make her day magical .”
At The Del , menu tastings are an interactive experience as the chef creates a kitchen in the tasting room and presents displays of vegetables , starches and entrees to try , so the bride and groom can create the perfect plate .
And the multitude of lovely settings at The Del allows for any dream to come true . Imagine rose-petal aisles and vine-wrapped altars set against the deep sapphire blue of the sea ; a fairytale wedding in an enchanted ballroom ; or dancing the night away under the vaulted tongue-and-groove wooden ceilings of the magical Crown Room . Beyond the wedding day celebration , wedding guests can enjoy croquet on the lawn , surf lessons , spa services , sunset sails , and beach fi res with s ’ mores and champagne under the stars .
For more than 129 years this romantic resort has welcomed young couples in love to share vows and celebrate two becoming one . Every Del bride and groom become part of its history and legacy .
At the end of the day , what makes Hotel del Coronado unique for a destination wedding is that a couple can celebrate their union at this beautiful sandcastle by the sea . Some weddings make memories . Ours make history .

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The Del Bridal Affair

Celebrate romance on Sunday , January 15 , 2017 from 1-5pm for a progressive wedding experience that takes couples through our breathtaking outdoor and indoor wedding locations . Every aspect of your wedding will come to life — from the fi rst stages like calligraphy , invitations and name cards to the final touches like décor , fashion , entertainment and delectable cake . Whether you desire a toes-in-the-sand beachside ceremony or a glamorous reception in the legendary Crown Room , The Del provides a backdrop unlike any other .
For more information please dial “ 0 ” or visit hoteldel . com / weddings