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A list of 8 large venues in Palm Springs for hosting a convention, conference, expo, or other big corporate event. Includes images, venue capacity, parking details, and property features.

Corporate event planners! This one's for you...a list of all the large event venues in the city of Palm Springs to host up to 1,000 people for an expo, conference, trade show, or convention. Includes capacity, # of event spaces, parking specs, and property details! #PalmSpringsCorporateEvent #PalmSpringsDJ #PalmSpringsEventPlanners

26 Cheap San Diego Wedding Venues Under $500

Looking for a cheap San Diego wedding venue? America’s finest brides & grooms, start your engines! Because here is the most comprehensive list of San Diego cheap wedding venues anywhere!!! Here are all 26 event spaces to enjoy…

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #1: Brick & Laurel

Brick & Laurel is a super cute space worth checking out!

Address :: 5171 Guild St, La Mesa, CA 91942 Seated Guest Capacity :: 50 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Indoor only Starting Price :: $300.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #2: Congregational Church of La Jolla

Don’t think you can have a gorgeous La Jolla wedding on the cheap? Think Congregational Church of La Jolla!

Address :: 1216 Cave Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Seated Guest Capacity :: 150 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Indoor only Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #3: Coronado Clubhouse & Boat Room

A $500 San Diego waterfront wedding? Yep, at the Coronado Clubhouse & Boat Room.

Address :: 1985 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118 Seated Guest Capacity :: 75 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #4: Dos Picos County Park

Dos Picos County Park offers a gorgeous lake and pavilion at a crazy low price. Check out Jenna & Cory’s super cute Dos Picos Park wedding.

Address :: 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd, Ramona, CA 92065 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $200.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #5: El Monte County Park

El Monte County Park is another breath-taking park venue option.

Address :: 15805 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 Seated Guest Capacity :: 400 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $100.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 8

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #6: Fallbrook Community Center

Need a cheap North County wedding venue? Check out the Fallbrook Community Center.

Address :: Fallbrook, CA 92028 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: unknown Starting Price :: $220.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 2

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #7: Felicita County Park

Felicita County Park is a great Escondido park wedding venue.

Address :: 742 Clarence Ln, Escondido, CA 92029 Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $175.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 8

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #8: Flinn Springs County Park

Flinn Springs County Park is a popular East County San Diego wedding venue with a lot of upgrades. Take a look at these real Flinn Springs Park weddings.

Address :: 14787 Old Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only (large pavilion with a roof & no walls available) Starting Price :: $100.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 7

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #9: Grande Colonial Hotel

Not into public parks & community centers? Try the Grande Colonial Hotel for a shoestring budget.

Address :: 910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 Seated Guest Capacity :: 120 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $350.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #10: Lakeside Community Center

The Lakeside Community Center is an affordable wedding venue in East County.

Address :: 9841 Vine St, Lakeside, CA 92040 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $75.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 5

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #11: Live Oak County Park

So many cheap Fallbrook wedding venues…Live Oak County Park is another.

Address :: 2746 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $50.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #12: Los Penasquitos Ranch House

Los Penasquitos Ranch House gives you a park price with a unique backdrop–an old farmhouse surrounded by nature. You will get dusty here and can not host the event INSIDE the house (it’s just your backdrop/getting ready rooms). Peep Stephanie & Paul’s

Address :: 12020 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129 Seated Guest Capacity :: 125 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $400.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #13: Louis A Stelzer County Park

So many cheap park venues in Lakeside, including Louis A Stelzer County Park.

Address :: 11470 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 Seated Guest Capacity :: 75 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $105.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #14: Marina Village

Marina Village is one of San Diego’s most popular event venues offering tons of parking, a waterfront view, and insanely low prices. It’s an older facility, and I have had issues with power outages/throwing the fuse box, lack of functioning outlets, cleanliness, and long waits for the maintenance staff/building engineer to connect or fix the electricity. No one will be servicing the bathroom during your event–it’s common for trash cans to fill up & overflow before the last dance. And because DJs have to tape down cables in the corners on the floor, I can tell you they do not appear to sweep or mop the floor between events. Take a peek at this Catalina Room wedding, this Baja Room wedding, these Bayview Room weddings, and this Seaside Room wedding (this is my favorite banquet room at Marina Village).

Address :: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 350 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 13

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #15: Maritime Museum of San Diego

The Maritime Museum of San Diego offers a Wedding Wednesday discounted price of just $500–worth checking out. Get married on a vintage ferry called the Berkeley! Weddings are on the top floor, and there is no elevator (be sure to warn your DJ).

Address :: 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 350 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 7

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #16: Marston House Gardens

Didn’t think you could get married in Balboa Park for cheap? Try the Marston House Gardens.

Address :: 3525 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 Seated Guest Capacity :: 150 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: outdoor only Starting Price :: 300 # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #17: Ocean Beach Women’s Club

Yep…a cheap beach wedding in America’s finest city is a real thing! Check out the Ocean Beach Women’s Club.

Address :: 2160 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 80 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Indoor only Starting Price :: $400.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #18: Pier 32 Marina Waterfront Grill

Pier 32 Marina Waterfront Grill is a crazy awesome cheap wedding venue option for South San Diego County.

Address :: 3201 Marina Way, National City, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 120 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $142.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 5

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #19: Provence House

Provence House offers a park option in South County.

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #20: San Diego Central Library

If a public library wedding is good enough for Carrie Bradshaw, it’s good enough for me! Peep the San Diego Central Library‘s venue options.

Address :: 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $260.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #21: San Dieguito County Park

$100!!! Yep, that price is real at the San Dieguito County Park.

Address :: 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Del Mar, CA 92014 Seated Guest Capacity :: 500 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $100.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 8

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #22: Spring Valley Community Center

There are even cheap wedding venue options in Spring Valley at the Spring Valley Community Center.

Address :: 8735 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Indoor only Starting Price :: $220.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #23: Sweetwater Summit County Park

Take a look at that great ceremony backdrop at Sweetwater Summit County Park.

Address :: 3218 Summit Meadow Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $75.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #24: Town & Country Resort

Not all of San Diego’s cheap wedding venues are out in the sticks. Check out the Town & Country Resort on Hotel Circle.

Address :: 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 Seated Guest Capacity :: 1500 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 50

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #25: Tuscany Hills Retreat

Tuscany Hills Retreat offers a non-park outdoor option in Escondido.

Address :: 29850 Circle R Way, Escondido, CA 92026 Seated Guest Capacity :: 225 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Cheap Wedding Venue #26: Waterfront Park

If you’ve ever been to Waterfront Park during business hours, you’ve probably seen a number of brides & grooms coming and going since the County Clerk’s office is in the middle of the park.

Address :: 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101 Seated Guest Capacity :: 15000 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $300.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 15

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31 Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venues in San Diego - Pt II

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San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #17: Island Palms Hotel & Marina

I highly recommend Island Palms Hotel & Marina for your Mission Bay wedding. It’s a small, easy-going venue with great service & food. Check out Joanna & Matt’s Grand Marina Ballroom wedding or Jenn & Brian’s Sunset Room wedding.

Address :: 2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 Seated Guest Capacity :: 150 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Indoor/Outdoor Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #18: Kona Kai Resort

The Kona Kai Resort may be the best option for large Mission Bay weddings with tons of friends & family expected. I had a blast at Dulce & Daniel’s wedding here.

Address :: 1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 Seated Guest Capacity :: 500 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #19: Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort is another great option on Mission Bay.

Address :: 4000 Loews Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, CA 92118 Seated Guest Capacity :: 900 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 35

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #20: Marina Village

Marina Village is one of San Diego’s most popular event venues offering tons of parking, a waterfront view, and insanely low prices. It’s an older facility, and I have issues with power outages/throwing the fuse box, lack of functioning outlets, cleanliness, and long waits for the maintenance staff/building engineer to connect or fix the electricity. No one will be servicing the bathroom during your event–it’s common for trash cans to fill up & overflow before the last dance. And because DJs have to tape down cables in the corners on the floor, I can tell you they do not appear to sweep or mop the floor between events. Take a peek at this Catalina Room wedding, this Baja Room wedding, these Bayview Room weddings, and this Seaside Room wedding (this is my favorite banquet room at Marina Village).

Address :: 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 350 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor/Indoor Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 13 indoor banquet rooms

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #21: Maritime Museum of San Diego

Address :: 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 350 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 7

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #22: Mission Beach Women’s Club

The Mission Beach Women’s Club is one of the most affordable options on the bay. On-site parking is very limited–tell your guests to take an Uber.

Address :: 840 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 100 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: $1,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #23: Oceanview Room

The Oceanview Room is located on the Pt. Loma Naval Base. Weddings on military bases do require all your guests & vendors to present ID and register in advance. But this spot is well worth the hurdle! It does get nippy at night with dancing typically set up outside on the deck just inches from the water. Peep Michelle & Matt’s Oceanview Room wedding.

Address :: 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #24: Old Venice Restaurant

The Old Venice Restaurant is an obscure option for your Mission Bay wedding.

Address :: 2910 Canon St, San Diego, CA 92106 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 4

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #25: Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa is a classic Mission Bay wedding venue with a great view, an on-site waterfront ceremony site, and all types of banquet spaces from tiny to huge. GREAT food too!

Address :: 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 1000 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 4 indoor banquet rooms

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #26: Peohe’s Restaurant

Peohe’s Restaurant is another lesser known option if you want to verge off the beaten path.

Address :: 1201 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118 Seated Guest Capacity :: 150 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $7,400.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 2

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #27: Sternwheelers/Bahia Belle Cruises

Locals, you’ve seen the steamboats cruising around Mission Bay. Well, they are actually called “sternwheelers” (courtesy of Bahia Belle Cruises through the Bahia Hotel). Drool over Jenn & Chalyn’s Bahia sternwheeler wedding to see for yourself.

Address :: 998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 600 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Primarily indoor, but guests can access the rooftop and outside passageway areas Starting Price :: $7,800.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #28: The Dana

The Dana is a big hotel located in Mission Bay with a great view of the Coronado Bridge.

Address :: 1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 5 indoor banquet rooms

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #29: The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs is a great option if you want to get married at Sunset Cliffs but don’t want to deal with not having electricity, beach permits, and having no privacy.

Address :: 1370 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Point Loma, CA 92107 Seated Guest Capacity :: 105 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $1,500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #30: Tom Ham’s Lighthouse

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse (a restaurant) is one of the best, most popular Mission Bay wedding venues. Great food & an on-site ceremony site put it right up there with the Bali Hai restaurant. Check out my Tom Ham’s wedding tips & this Harbor View Room wedding and this California Room wedding.

Address :: 2150 Harbor View Room, San Diego, CA 92101 Seated Guest Capacity :: 230 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $800.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #31: ZLAC Rowing Club

ZLAC Rowing Club is excellently located and a more obscure Mission Bay venue option.

Address :: 1111 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 150 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $1,300.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

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8 Barefoot-in-the-Sand, San Diego Beach Wedding Venues

Looking for a beach San Diego wedding venue? You know where you can actually walk down the aisle barefoot in the sand? You’re in luck! Because here is the most comprehensive list of San Diego beach wedding venues anywhere!!! Here are all 8 event spaces…enjoy!

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #1: Bahia Resort Hotel

The Bahia Resort Hotel offers lovely ballrooms and old-timer steam boats in addition to a fabulous sandy spot on Mission Bay.

Address :: 998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 1000 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 8

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #2: Kona Kai Resort

With huge ballrooms AND a sandy ceremony site, the Kona Kai Resort is quite possibly the most desirable location on Shelter Island for a wedding!

Address :: 1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 Seated Guest Capacity :: 500 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #3: La Jolla Shores Hotel

The La Jolla Shores Hotel is on such an awesome part of the beach! I had fun at Elle & Erik’s wedding there 🙂

Address :: 8110 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #4: La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club considers itself “San Diego’s landmark beach resort.” Hosting a wedding here requires either Club membership or sponsorship by a Club member. Beach events require one member sponsor for every 20 guests.

Address :: 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 5

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #5: Mission Bay Women’s Club

Get married for a price you can afford in the bay! The Mission Beach Women’s Club books up way in advance…call ASAP!

Address :: 840 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 100 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: $1,000.00 (as of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #6: The Dana

The Dana is perhaps the most iconic San Diego wedding wedding spot…and tons of indoor/outdoor layout options to boot!

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #7: True Beach Events

True Beach Events has simplified the public beach wedding process!

Address :: 444 South Cedros, #190, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Seated Guest Capacity :: 1000 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Beach (tents available) Starting Price :: $30,000.00 (as of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown

San Diego Beach Wedding Venue #8: SEA180 Coastal Tavern

SEA180 Coastal Tavern is your south San Diego waterfront wedding venue option.

Address :: 800 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: unknown San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: unknown

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31 Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venues in San Diego - Pt. I

Looking for a Mission Bay & Shelter Island San Diego wedding venue? Ladies & gentlemen, warm up your Pinterest boards! Because here is the most comprehensive list of San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island wedding venues anywhere!!! Here are the first 16 event spaces in alphabetical order…

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #1: Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center

Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center is a popular & affordable spot.

Address :: 33050 Acoustic Avenue #200, San Diego, CA 92136 Seated Guest Capacity :: 400 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 5

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #2: Aolani Catamaran Sailing

Aolani Catamaran Sailing is a great Mission Bay waterfront option to check out.

Address :: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Seated Guest Capacity :: 48 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $650.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #3: Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel is probably most known for their steamboat weddings (like Chalyn & Jen‘s), but you can also get married IN the Bahia’s ballroom (which was recently remodeled & looks great) like Kaitlyn & Josh did.

Address :: 998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 1000 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (beach) Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 8

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #4: Bali Hai Restaurant

The Bali Hai Restaurant might be a tad pricy on the food side of things, but I assure you this is one of the easiest, most stress-free, gorgeous places to get married anywhere in San Diego. And the staff is amazing! I had great experiences at Karla & Brandon’s South Pacific Room wedding and Jenny & Dane’s + Brandon & Pat’s Hawaiian Village weddings.

Address :: 2230 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $7,500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #5: Belmont Park

Belmont Park has an unbeatable view & will have your guests buzzing, but tell everyone to bring a jacket because the waterfront gets cold afterdark. This Mission Bay wedding venue generally sets up food/dining inside a small rooftop banquet room with dancing outside on the open roof–frozen guests don’t dance much).

Address :: 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 1200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 4

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #6: Catamaran Resort

Catamaran Resort is a classic San Diego venue to scope out. Enjoy some serious wow factor when your guests enter the lobby & see the full on jungle waterfall.

Address :: 3999 Mission Bouelvard, San Diego, CA 92109 Seated Guest Capacity :: 400 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 14

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #7: Coasterra Restaurant

Coasterra Restaurant is another restaurant option like the Bali Hai or Tom Ham’s Lighthouse.

Address :: 880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 5

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #8: Coronado Bayside Grill

Coronado Bayside Grill is an often overlooked Coronado option, but still worth checking out.

Address :: 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: unknown

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #9: Coronado Cays Yacht Club

Coronado Cays Yacht Club has got to be one of the most affordable Mission Bay wedding venue options. The floorplan is fairly fixed, but Nicole & Zac’s wedding here was truly delightful.

Address :: 30 Caribe Cay Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $899.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 5

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #10: Coronado Club Room & Boathouse

Coronado Club Room & Boathouse is my all-time favorite Mission Bay venue because it’s affordable, beautiful, is hands-off on which venues you choose, and allows for whatever floorplan/lay-out you want for both the ceremony AND reception.

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #11: Coronado Community Center

Coronado Community Center is my all-time favorite Mission Bay venue because it’s affordable, beautiful, hands-off regarding which vendors you choose, and allows for whatever floorplan/lay-out you want for both the ceremony AND reception. See Caroline & Nate’s Super Bowl Sunday wedding there.

Address :: 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $1,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 2

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #12: Courtyard by Marriott ~ San Diego Airport

Courtyard by Marriott ~ San Diego Airport is another often overlooked Mission Bay option…but it is convenient & gorgeous.

Address :: 2592 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 Seated Guest Capacity :: 400 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available (on water’s edge but there is no beach there) Starting Price :: $6,000 (As of January 2018, price includes food for 100 guests) # of Event Spaces :: 6

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #13: Flagship Cruises

Flagship Cruises is a fun option. You’ll deal with a bit of juggling here due to the boat load-in & space/lay-out limitations (let your DJ know there are stairs/no elevator) but super worth it once that sun starts setting over Mission Bay.

Address :: 990 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Seated Guest Capacity :: 600 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $8,800.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 4

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #14: Garty Pavilion at San Diego Rowing Club

Garty Pavilion at San Diego Rowing Club is an obscure venue to consider.

Address :: 1220 El Carmel Pl, San Diego, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $4,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #15: Hornblower Cruises

Hornblower Cruises, like Flagship, offers wow factor but can present some logistical hurdles.

Address :: 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Seated Guest Capacity :: 1000 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 8

San Diego Mission Bay & Shelter Island Wedding Venue #16: Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado…’nuff said. Iconic.

Address :: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 350 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $13,500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 8

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10 Decadent San Diego Wedding Venues Over $10,000

Looking for a decadent & unapologetically expensive San Diego wedding venue (over $10,000)? Brides & grooms, start your engines! Because here is the most comprehensive list of San Diego expensive wedding venues anywhere!!! Here are all 10 event spaces…

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #1: Circle Oak Ranch

Circle Oak Ranch is a great option for a shabby chic wedding vibe.

Address :: 40402 De Luz Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $11,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #2: Condor’s Nest Ranch

Condor’s Nest Ranch provides all-inclusive wedding packages exclusively.

Address :: 37537 Magee Rd, Pala, CA 92059 Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $12,500.00(As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown (must use their DJ/catering)

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #3: Enchanted Forest Weddings

Wanna get married in an honest-to-God castle? Check out Enchanted Forest Weddings.

Address :: Fallbrook CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $17,775.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #4: Estancia La Jolla Hotel

Estancia La Jolla Hotel was a great backdrop for Victoria & Michael’s lush & leafy wedding.

Address :: 9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 Seated Guest Capacity :: 400 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $15,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 6

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #5: Green Gables Estate

Green Gables Estate is a popular all-included venue in the area. They offer extremely limited approval of outside/unapproved vendors.

Address :: 134 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069 Seated Guest Capacity :: 350 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only (tent available) Starting Price :: $12,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #6: Hotel del Coronado

Iconic! That’s the Hotel del Coronado in a nutshell…

Address :: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 350 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $13,500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 8

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #7: Oak Mountain Winery

Oak Mountain Winery is another Temecula vineyard venue option.

Address :: 36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA 92592 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $11,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 4

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #8: Villa de Amore

Villa de Amore is, yep, another Temecula vineyard venue.

Address :: 40205 Calle Cabernet, Temecula, CA 92591 Seated Guest Capacity :: 225 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $16,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #9: Vineyard Hacienda

Vineyard Hacienda is a great East County option for an expensive San Diego wedding venue.

Address :: 12685 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91978 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $13,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

Decadent San Diego Wedding Venue #10: Wiens Family Cellars

Guess what? It’s another decadent Temecula venue…Wiens Family Cellars.

Address :: 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula, CA 92592 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $12,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown (includes in-house catering)

Know of any San Diego decadent, expensive wedding venues I missed??? Let me know in the comments below.

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14 More San Diego Ranch Wedding Venues

Looking for a ranch San Diego wedding venue? Pardners…hold yer horses! Because here is DJ Staci’s extended, comprehensive list of San Diego ranch wedding venues anywhere!!! See the original 8 San Diego ranch venues first…or dig in to these 14 event spaces in no particular order…

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #1: Bates Nut Farm

Bates Nut Farm is a popular option!

Address :: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 Seated Guest Capacity :: 400 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $5,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #2: Bheau View Ranch

I haven’t worked at Bheau View Ranch, but it looks gorgeous.

Address :: 390 Cox Road, San Marcos, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 10(property access starts 3 days prior to your event)

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #3: Blue Moon Wedding Ranch

Blue Moon Wedding Ranch has a set flooorplan/layout & is 100% outdoor.

Address :: 37110 Mesa Road, Temecula, CA 92592 Seated Guest Capacity :: 150 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $5,495.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #4: Broken Rock Ranch

Broken Rock Ranch looks amazing!

Address :: 29701 Mac Tan Rd, Valley Center, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $800.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 4

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #5: Circle Oak Ranch

Circle Oak Ranch is another great option.

Address :: 40402 De Luz Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $11,000.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #6: Condor’s Nest Ranch

Condor’s Nest Ranch is a rustic Pala wedding venue.

Address :: 37537 Magee Rd, Pala, CA 92059 Seated Guest Capacity :: 300 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $12,500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: unknown (must use their DJ/catering)

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #7: El Capitan Horse Ranch

El Capitan Horse Ranch is located in El Cajon is you don’t want to travel to north county.

Address :: 10021 Dunbar Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $2,750.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 2

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #8: Harrison Serenity Ranch

Need a serene wedding? Check out the Harrison Serenity Ranch.

Address :: 18187 Nate Harrison Road, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 Seated Guest Capacity :: 250 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $2,500.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 2

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #9: Keys Creek Lavender Farm

Keys Creek Lavender Farm is a hop, skip, & a jump from the popular Bates Nut Farm venue.

Address :: 12460 Keys Creek Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 Seated Guest Capacity :: 175 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 2

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #10: Secluded Garden Estate

Secluded Garden Estate has a set lay-out/floorplan not terribly DJ friendly. The ceremony view is amazing! See Hannah & Brian’s Secluded Garden Estates wedding for details.

Address :: 38648 Pala Temecula Rd, Pala, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $2,900.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 3

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #11: The Flower Fields

You’ve no doubt seen this venue if you’ve ever shopped in Carlsbad–The Flower Fields.

Address :: 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: unknown # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #12: Two Sisters Farms

Two Sisters Farms looks fabulous!!!

Address :: Anza Rd & Calle Nopal, Temecula, CA 92592 Seated Guest Capacity :: 100 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $3,800.00 (As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #13: Whispering Oaks Terrace

Whispering Oaks Terrace has a set lay-out/floorplan with some “party obstacles” (like the bar being far away from the dancefloor & the tables not being easily moveable. This is one of Temecula’s few “non-vineyard” venues. Check out Jannelle & Eddy’s Whispering Oaks Terrace wedding for details.

Address :: 39417 Pala Temecula Road, Pala -Temecula, CA 92059 Seated Guest Capacity :: 199 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor available Starting Price :: $3,200.00(As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 1

San Diego Ranch Wedding Venue #14: Windmill Ranch

Windmill Ranch was dusty. You’ll be in a tent set up in a dirt pasture. Not my favorite San Diego ranch venue. Check out Nyssa & Jason’s wedding there if you want to get more detail.

Address :: 1674 Rincon Avenue, Escondido, CA 92026 Seated Guest Capacity :: 200 San Diego Wedding Venue Type :: Outdoor only Starting Price :: $2,500.00(As of January 2018) # of Event Spaces :: 2

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How to Use Virtual DJ's Built-In Live Broadcasting

Everyday for the last week in COVID-19 quarantine, I have been doing a livestream broadcast on both Instagram & Facebook simultaneously. A lot of viewers have admired my video output screen, so I wanted to share with everyone how I do this Coronavirus live DJ broadcast! The answer is that it’s a regular, free feature on the Virtual DJ software, which is my preference over both Serato & Rekordbox. So how do you use Virtual DJ’s built-in live video broadcasting?

Start by watching this brief video showing you what my livestream studio looks like behind-the-scenes and what the end result is on both Instagram & Facebook. I am a full-time mobile DJ & have simply used the gear I already had on hand (I did not purchase any sort of iRig or something similar).

CONFIGURE YOUR VIRTUAL DJ VIDEO SETTINGS

I highly recommend watching the videos in Virtual DJ’s “Tutorials” tab called”Full Screen Video” then “Facebook Broadcast.”

Now…from the main Virtual DJ screen, click on the video mixer tab in the center (I use the V8 but by FRUiT skin for Virtual DJ in case you don’t immediately recognize it as VDJ).

Video > Boom (Master Video Effects) > Pick overlay/transforms/source. Click the small left circle to enable any effect. To adjust that effects settings, click on the small gear to the left of the effect.

Additional video skin options: Gear icon > Skins > Video output > Pick a skin & click “install” > return to main setting page > Interface > Video Skins > Click on the one you just downloaded. In the video above, I’m using “Minimalist.”

Additional video effects: gear icon > Effects > Video FX > Pick an effect (or 2) & click “install.”

ADD YOUR LOGO TO THE SCREEN

You’ll want to remove Virtual DJ’s logo and replace it with your own. This is easy (assuming you have a copy of your logo with a transparent background).

Set up your logo: Gear icon > Options > Type “logo” in the search bar > Click on the drop down arrow next to “VideoLogoImage” > Select your logo file > Then choose your logo size & position. I use large/top left.

IF YOU HAVE MUSIC VIDEO FILES…

Drag the music video file to Side A or B & hit play–the audio will play & the video will display automatically. Easy-peasy!

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE MUSIC VIDEOS…

I’m not a VDJ, I’m just trying to have a nice livestream show during the Coronavirus quarantine. If you, like me, have no music video files, no worries.

Choose the following “Overlay” in Master Video settings: Shader (built-in visuals will play…like a screen saver) > Cover (album cover art for the song playing will be shown–beware you may get many boring BPM Supreme or DMS logos) > Slideshow

NOW, SET UP YOUR VIRTUAL DJ LIVESTREAM BROADCAST

Virtual DJ offers direct live broadcasting to Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, Twitch, Vimeo, & Musically. You can also manually configure others. Here I’m going to walk you through all but Vimeo & Musically. For most of us, Facebook is the top choice simply because that is where we’ll get the most friends and family watching our DJ set broadcast. Twitch is primarily known for being a site where gamers broadcast their video game playing live. Yes, you can broadcast with little hassle regarding copyrighted music there, but if your following is not already there, it might be pointless. YouTube seems to have the strictest copyright pushback and generally typically low viewership (unless you regularly go live on YouTube and have already built-up a following). Periscope is Twitter’s live video platform, and most DJs don’t have big Twitter followings. Below are my tips for throwing the “copyrighted music” goblins off your scent.

CONFIGURING A VIRTUAL DJ LIVE FACEBOOK BROADCAST

Gear icon > Broadcast > Video (you do have audio only, podcast, and radio options as well) > Stream to (select Facebook from the drop down) > Click the link on the bottom where it says “Go to Facebook.com to get your stream key.” > In the new pop-up window, click “Create live stream” > On the right it says “Stream Key,” click the blue “copy” button next to it. > Back on the Broadcast screen of VDJ, paste the stream key. > Click “Start Broadcast” in the middle of the VDJ Broadcast page. If successful, it will say, “Video broadcast started.” Nothing is live on Facebook yet though. > Back on the Facebook livestream page, you should see your video playing in the corner. > On the left under “Post,” choose whether to broadcast on your personal page, a page you manage, or in a group. Below that, give your video a title or add a comment (such as, “I do not own the rights to this music,” or “Parental Advisory (Explicit Lyrics).” > Click the blue “go live” button in the bottom left corner & your VDJ video screen with audio will start livestreaming.

CONFIGURING A VIRTUAL DJ LIVE YOUTUBE BROADCAST

Gear icon > Broadcast > Video (you do have audio only, podcast, and radio options as well) > Stream to (select YouTube from the drop down) > Click the link on the bottom where it says “Go to YouTube.com to get your stream key.” > Click the blue “Get Started” button. > Select your country & verify your phone number. > Then you’ll need to wait 24 hours for YouTube to activate your account for livestreaming. > The next day, log into YouTube’s “Virtual Control Room” > Stream (left side) > Provide a “title,” pick an audience, and mark if it’s for kids > click “Create Stream” button > Copy the “stream key” back to Virtual DJ & “Start Broadcast > Back on YouTube, click “go live” in the top right.

CONFIGURING A VIRTUAL DJ LIVE PERISCOPE (TWITTER) BROADCAST

Gear icon > Broadcast > Video (you do have audio only, podcast, and radio options as well) > Stream to (select Periscope from the drop down) > Click the link on the bottom where it says “Go to Periscope.tv to get your stream key.” > Create an account > Click the green “Create New Source” button. > Copy the stream key to VDJ > Click “Start Broadcast” in the middle of the VDJ Broadcast page. If successful, it will say, “Video broadcast started.” Nothing is live on Periscope yet though. > On the Periscope screen, give your broadcast a name & select your audience. > Click the red, “Go LIVE” button. > At the end of your DJ set, return to Periscope & click, “Stop broadcast.” Your live Periscope video will also appear on your Twitter feed. > Return to VDJ’s broadcast tab & click the button in the middle to stop the broadcast.

CONFIGURING A VIRTUAL DJ LIVE TWITCH BROADCAST

Gear icon > Broadcast > Video (you do have audio only, podcast, and radio options as well) > Stream to (select Twitch from the drop down) > Click the link on the bottom where it says “Go to Twitch.tv to get your stream key.” > Create & verify your Twitch account > Return to the Twitch link provided by VDJ & copy the “Primary Stream Key.” > Paste it into VDJ’s broadcast screen. > Click “Start Broadcast” in the middle of the VDJ Broadcast page. If successful, it will say, “Video broadcast started.” Unlike the other apps, you are now live. You do not need to return to Twitch & click anything. > At the end of your DJ set, click, “Stop broadcast” on VDJ’s broadcast screen.

TIPS FOR DJing COPYRIGHTED MUSIC LIVE

Think about whatever you can do to make the music not “Shazam-able.” Play each song 5-10 BPM faster than it really is. Play mash-ups. Play heavily remixed versions. Use effects and scratching. Talk to the camera. Clap. Staying away from super popular music also helps. Finally, you need to quickmix–play one verse & switch up the song! Using these guidelines, I have yet to get one of my broadcasts stopped and many of them I’m able to re-post to my Instagram story or my Facebook page (without muting).

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San Diego Event Rock Star :: Beth from Belly Up Tavern & Pacific Coast Grill

Who are the “San Diego Event Rock Stars?” Other San Diego event pros I’ve done events with here in the 619 (or nearby) that were awesome to work with, talented, friendly…you know, the kind of vendors you probably want at your event, right? Drum roll please…let me introduce you to Beth Bennett from both Belly Up Tavern & Pacific Coast Grill, two amazing north county San Diego event venues. I first met Beth when I DJed a corporate holiday party at Pacific Coast Grill recently.

Beth Bennett, event coordinator at Belly Up Tavern & Pacific Coast Grill

DJ Staci asked, and Belly Up/Pacific Coast Grill’s event coordinator answered…

How did you start doing events?

I started working in the box office of a concert venue downtown called 4th & B. I eventually started to assist the marketing and event manager until I learned the ropes!

When did Belly Up Tavern open?

1974

Most interesting thing that ever happened at Belly Up Tavern?

We had the Rolling Stones play a private event in 2016.

Belly Up Tavern

What is your professional background?

Bachelors degree. I have improved with experience, never taken a class on events 🙂

What makes Belly Up Tavern unique?

It’s independently owned and operated–very intimate yet books amazing talent. Cool So Cal vibe & not a bad seat in the house!

When you are not at an event on any given Saturday, what would you most likely be doing?

Something with my family. I have two boys ages 3 & 6.

What are your top event accomplishments you are most proud of?

In addition to the Rolling Stones concert, we also had a night with the Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett (plus Aloe Blacc to open).

Pacific Coast Grill

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Belly Up Tavern Website :: BellyUp.com

Belly Up Tavern Facebook :: Facebook.com/BellyUpTavern

Pacific Coast Grill Website :: PacificCoastGrill.com

Pacific Coast Grill Facebook :: Facebook.com/thePCG

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Cierra & David's Green-With-Envy Temecula Creek Cottages Wedding

Of all the San Diego wedding DJs calling America’s finest city home, Cierra & David chose me to DJ and MC their “green with envy” Temecula Creek Cottages wedding on Saturday, 10-19-19 The following write-up is based on San Diego DJ Staci’s crazy organized & detailed outline for this Temecula Creek Cottages wedding.

THE TEMECULA CREEK COTTAGES WEDDING CEREMONY

Prelude ➔ Country, Oldies, Big Band/Old Jazz love songs

Wedding Party Processional ➔ “I Choose You,” Sara Bareilles

Bride’s Processional ➔ “Better Together,” Jack Johnson

Recessional (no newlywed presentation, start song during kiss) ➔ “Love Someone,” Brett Eldridge

THE COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER MUSIC

While San Diego DJ Staci offers couples pre-set cocktail & dinner playlists to choose from, Cierra & David opted to hand-select their background music for their Temecula wedding.

Cocktail Music ➔ Forever – Chris Brown, Everything – Michael Buble, Benny And The Jets – Elton John, L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole, Feel It Still – Portugal, The Man, I Do – Colbie Caillat, Africa – Toto, Sweet Home Chicago –Blues Brothers, Ob La Di – The Beatles, Hurts So Good – John Mellencamp, Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys, The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson, Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations, Sweet Child O’Mine – Guns N Roses, We Are Young – Fun, You Can’t Hurry Love – Phil Collins, Run-Around – Blues Travelers, Saturday In The Park – Chicago, Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Dinner Music ➔ The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson, Cheek to Cheek – Fred Astaire, Feeling Good – Michael Buble, It Had To be You – Harry Connick Jr, The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra, Shh Boom – The Crew Cuts, Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion, Singin’ In The Rain – Gene Kelly, When I Fall In Love – Nat King Cole, Tiny Dancer – Elton John, Sea Of Love – Cat Power, That’s Amore – Dean Martin, The Luckiest – Ben Folds, Somewhere Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin, Fade Into You – Scarlett O’Connor & Gunnar Scott, Roses And Violets – Alexander Jean, Unforgettable – Nat King Cole, Fly Me To The Moon / Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat, In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel, Iris – Goo Goo Dolls, Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli, My Kind of Town (Chicago Is) – Frank Sinatra

THE TEMECULA CREEK COTTAGES WEDDING RECEPTION

MC Welcome ➔ “Good evening! Welcome to Cierra & Davids wedding reception!!! I am the Master of Ceremonies, DJ Staci. Please take your seats so we can officially welcome our guests of honor. Please be sure to post your photos today with #ToHaveAndToCole. If you need to charge your devices, I do have a mini charging station up here including some universal chargers.”

“Tonight I’m going to be sharing a lot of stories about Cierra & David with you. To get rolling, lets tackle the first I love you. They had been dating for 4 or 5 months and were out at the Colorado River. It was about 10:00 at night, and they were sitting outside together. He said those 3 little words, and, of course, she reacted by laughing in his face. Cierra said, “Are you sure?” She did eventually say she loved him too in the same conversation…Ladies & gentlemen, put your hands together for the introduction of the wedding party!!!”

Grand Entrance ➔ “Little Swing,” Aron Chupa, Little Sis

1. “Give it up for Bridesmaid Brianna & Groomsman Jay!!!”

2. “Show some love to Bridesmaid Kendra & Groomsman Alan!!!”

3. “Please welcome Matron of Honor Lindsey & Groomsman Ryan!!!”

4. “Give it up for Matron of Honor Breanna & Groomsman Doug!!!”

5. “Show some love to Maid of Honor Christina & Best Man JD!!!”

➔ “Uptown Funk,” Bruno Mars ➔ They met in early 2017 at her dads bar, the Sportsman, in Los Alomitos. He asked her if she wanted to play pool. It turned out that David already knew her dad from hanging out in the bar….but he did not know she was his daughter. When David found out, he barely talked to Cierra for 6 months. Together they enjoy going to the river, rock climbing, bike riding, camping, paddle boarding—anything outdoors. Ladies & gentlemen, get on your feet to welcome–for the FIRST TIME EVER—Mr. & Mrs. David C—–!!!”

➔ First Dance ➔ “I’ll Name the Dogs,” Blake Shelton ➔ fade early: no ➔ “In October of 2017, Cierra’s best friends daughter told her that David was going to propose. Time passed and more time passed and nothing happened. Hmmm…Fast forward to March 2018. Cierra & David went rock climbing at Riverside Rock Quarry & two of his friends were already in position and dropped down a huge banner that said & Will you marry me? After Cierra saw the banner, David was just quiet, but she got the point! We know how she answered because we are about to welcome Mr. & Mrs. C to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife.”

➔ Newlywed Brief Welcome/Thank You Speech ➔ yes

6:00 PM +/- ➔ Meal Served: buffet ➔ Dismiss tables: DOC Julie

6:30 PM +/- ➔ Toasts ➔ no champagne pour ➔ “Ladies & gentlemen, may I have your attention please for the toasts. Please welcome our first speaker:”

➔ Best Man J.D.

➔ Maid of Honor Christina

➔ Father-Daughter Dance ➔ “I Loved Her First,” Heartland ➔ fade early: yes ➔ “Now let’s welcome Cierra & her father, Doug, to the dance floor to share a special dance.”

➔ Mother-Son Dance ➔ “What a Wonderful World,” Louie Armstrong ➔ fade early: no ➔ “And now let’s welcome David & his mother, Ruby, to the dance floor to share a special dance.”

➔ Formal Cake Cutting ➔ Song – DJ Choice

➔ Money Dance ➔ “Bad Boy, Good Man,” Tape 5, “Lucky,” Jason Mraz & Colbie Calliat, “I Do,” Colbie Caillat, “Speechless,” Dan & Shay

➔ Garter Removal ➔ “Timber,” Post Modern Jukebox

➔ Garter Toss ➔ “Another One Bites the Dust,” Queen

➔ Bouquet Toss ➔ “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” Cyndi Lauper

➔ Open Dancing, remind guests that the photo booth is open

8:00 PM ➔ Photographer leaves

➔ Open Dancing

9:20 PM ➔ Last call for bar & photo booth

9:30 PM ➔ Bar closes, photo booth closes

9:50 PM ➔ Last Dance

CIERRA & DAVID’S DANCE MUSIC RECIPE

Requests ➔ yes, DJ discretion

Genres ➔ Variety, older & newer (rap, hip hop, disco, R&B, YMCA, line dances = OK), try some country dances (Slappin Leather? Boot Scootin Boogie?)

Swearing ➔ mostly clean, but some R/X-rated is OK

Dance Remixes ➔ OK

Priority During Dancing ➔ maximum dancing/use my expertise to read the crowd

Genres ➔ Top 40/Pop, 80s Pop/Rock/New Wave, 90s R&B/Boy Bands/Pop, Oldies, 70s/Classic Rock, Motown/Funk, Electronic Dance Music, 2000s

♥ M U S T – P L A Y S ♥

Blanco Brown – The Git Up, Old Town Road (Remix) – Lil Nas, Luke Bryan – Country Girl, Kid Rock – All Summer Long

♥ D O N O T P L A Y S ♥

Techno, Rave music

TEMECULA CREEK COTTAGES WEDDING FLOOR PLAN

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDOR LIST

Here is the amazing team of San Diego wedding vendors I had the pleasure of working with on this Temecula Creek Cottages wedding:

Venue ➔ Temecula Creek Cottages

Day-Of Coordinator/Florist ➔ Julie from Simply Regal

Caterer ➔ Signers BBQ

DJ/MC/Lighting ➔ DJ Staci, the Track Star

Photographer ➔ Cory Kendra Photography

Videographer ➔ Isaac Meza

Photo Booth ➔ All Shots

Officiant ➔ Mason Brown, Bride’s Brother

Cake Bakery ➔ Truly, Madly, Sweetly

Again, I was honored to be the one and only San Diego wedding DJ Cierra & David trusted with their Temecula Creek Cottages wedding. Thank you!

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Frank Oz said, "In order to be a star performer, you have to have someone to play against." As a former track athlete, I am so used to mainly competing against the previous version of myself more than anything. At the conference track meet my senior year of college, all of the other high jumpers were out before the bar even got to my opening height. Was I "a star performer" by clearing my "never miss" opening height? I got the technical win, yes, but it's not like I quit after I cleared that first bar. I kept going--me by myself-- until I set a new conference meet record. Thoughts? Do we need an external "white whale" 🐋 to chase to bring out our best performances? . . . #SanDiegoDJ #DJlife #DJnation #DJing #TurntableDJ #Turntables #HenrysPub @HenrysPub @JeffStanners #DDJT #RespectTheSheJ #BarDJ #SanDiegoNightLifeDJ #TrackStar #HighJump #DJ #FemaleDJ #FemaleDJsRock #SeratoDJ @SDFemaleDJs (at Henry's Pub - San Diego) https://www.instagram.com/p/B35YPWLnUKC/?igshid=ow1uv20d0ffs

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I'm at a crossroads...so much on my mind lately. In the last few weeks I have found myself at 2 business conferences ⏩ #mobcon2019 + @theweddingmba ⏪ & one business retreat ⏩ @susanhyatt ⏪ I was privy to some really powerful, unexpected information & education. I really just sat at the beach today (yep, in late October) thinking about where I'm going & who I want to be there. Not only do I have 🔩🔧 "nuts & bolts" biz tips from all these events floating around in my brain, but I really, really got a HUGE bonfire 🔥🚒 lit under my 🍑 as well. Expect some upgrades & next-level 💩 coming to DJ Staci, the business & DJ Staci, the person. 💯 #2020 #SanDiegoDJ #DJStaciRocks #DJlife #DJnation #GetIt #Hustle #LevelUp #Goals #DJbusiness #DDJT #RespectTheSheJ #Coronado #CoronadoBeach #CoronadoIsland @CoronadoBridge #YOLO #NoExcuses #SelfImprovement #ComfortZone 🚫 #NoBS #RealTalk #PushYourself #Growth #PersonalGrowth #AmericasFinestCity (at Coronado, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B33hys0HVIs/?igshid=1247ehfu0s9ud

"Lemme welcome y'all to the #wildwildwest..." @drdre #DJing a #California themed party for 400 people tonight at the Hyatt downtown #CaliforniaLove #CaliforniaDreaming #ILoveLA #AmericasFinestCity #SanDiegoDJ #SanDiegoFemaleDJ #DJlife #DJnation (at Grand Hyatt San Diego) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3x8XBRnwG4/?igshid=j95bwquk2r07

#wildwildwest #djing #california #californialove #californiadreaming #ilovela #americasfinestcity #sandiegodj #sandiegofemaledj #djlife #djnation

Missing this crew already 😭😭😭 @djnickspinelli @djtorivee @djwashburn_ @djdraydawkins @theweddingmba #weddingmba #weddingmba2019 #djnation #djlife #djs (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ucvn3nv_L/?igshid=jclb9fvq049p

#weddingmba #weddingmba2019 #djnation #djlife #djs

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