Over the next few minutes we will be covering how to plan a wedding in San Diego in full detail with the main objective being to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been discussed we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in San Diego will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for the Southwest region are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
San Diego Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in San Diego might be the most important decision you will make:
Flora can accommodate up to 200 guests for a wedding or reception near you.
200 people can sit down and 250 people can stand at The Sinclair on G Street.
With a capacity for 500 guests Rancho Bernardo Hotel provides both indoor and outdoor event spaces for your convenience.
The Horton Grand Hotel offers exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces for local weddings and receptions that can handle a total of 730 guests.
Up to 220 seated guests can be accommodated at Brick.
The Thursday Club offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces. The clubhouse reception area can meet the needs of 150 seated guests with a dance floor and 250 for standing or theater-style seating plus there are 145 seats available for backyard wedding celebrations.
A private indoor and outdoor space of 4,500 square feet is featured at the Ultimate Skybox.
The Rancho Guejito Vineyard in Escondido has an outdoor area with seating for up to 300 people.
Babylon Palace Banquet Hall in El Cajon can hold 50 to 600 people.
You can have a great wedding or reception in your area at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach on their palm-lined terrace which views out over the water or select an indoor meeting location including a ballroom for 650 people.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in San Diego and we wish you the best of luck!
