Carol and Chris: Camp Wedding

Carol and Chris's wedding was such great fun! Their "Camp Wedding" theme seamlessly blended into the environment at Hidden Valley and enhanced all the natural beauty. For now, enjoy a picture slideshow from their weekend of love and laughter! Oh, and stay tuned for more pictures, details, and gorgeous moments from their weekend!

Carol and Chris: Camp Wedding

Michael and Maria's Wedding!

It was a joy to share in Michael and Maria's beautiful wedding this New Year's Eve. The guest list was strikingly international. Maria is Filipino, Michael is Italian, and their loved ones traveled from as far as Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and even the Philippines to be a part of this special day. They had a lovely ceremony in the enchanting Wedding Circle. Maria clutched a gorgeous bouquet of fuchsia flowers as she and Michael exchanged their touching vows before everyone important to them. After the loving ritual, the guests transitioned to the Terraces for a fabulous meal prepared by Michael's cousin, Enzo. Enzo is the founder and Head Chef of Stella Restaurant in La Jolla. His incredible, handcrafted Italianfare charmed the entire wedding party. It was certainly an Italian gourmet experience. After the sun went down, the group gathered in the Event Center for an intimate New Year's Eve party with champagne and dessert and plenty of tango. While the rest of San Diego stayed up to watch the ball drop, Michael, Maria and their friends danced to the distant sounds of coyotes howling to welcome in the New Year.

Congratulations, Michael and Maria! We wish you all the best.

Lori and Jake's Wedding!

Lori and Jake celebrated their love with grace and style. The whole family contributed to their special day, helping to decorate and pull together detailed elements. They used a rainbow of colors throughout their wedding, and played off the rustic, barn-like setting at Hidden Valley. Pops of red could be seen on their wedding cake, reception tables, and in their guestbook. 

Lori's mom also made over 100 jars of jam to give away as favors. When added to the rest of the decor, the homemade gift created a sweet, personal, country feeling for the day.

The rustic theme was carried over from the ceremony to the reception area. With burlap adorned tables and bright flower bunches in vintage tin cans, the overall effect was naturally beautiful!

Time and time again, we are impressed by the creativity of our couples. A perfect example of this is our archway that leads to the wedding circle. Lori and Jake decided on a natural, floral arrangement to

 enhance the surroundings of the oaks. 

The wedding circle was truly an enchanted space. Crystal strands hung from the oak trees to create sparkling light during the ceremony. In a moment of tenderness, Lori's father escorted her down the aisle. It was just the beginning of a beautiful day filled with love, laughter, and warmth.

For their reception, Lori and Jake chose our good friends at Bekker's Catering for a family style feast! They brought a skilled team of servers to provide top-notch service for the guests. As friends and family gave speeches and shared well wishes, the newlyweds could be caught enjoying the fun together.

 They carried the home-made, country setting into the cake display by creating a bakery scene full of pies and sweets! It was a gorgeous, rustic set-up with every fruit pie imaginable!

Congratulations, Lori and Jake! We wish you endless years of happiness as you start your life together. 

Thank you to all of the vendors whose hard work made this special day possible:

Catering: Bekkers Catering: 

Transportation: Sun Diego Charter Co

Golf Cart Rental: Escondido Golf Cart Center 

Photography: Kate Colosi

DJ: Rigor de Leon 

Cake: Crimson Cake- Alicia 

Sarah and Casey's Wedding

Take a look at this lovely video full of highlights from Sarah and Casey's wedding at the property! Thank you to Cricket Estrada for filming and sharing this with us!

Sarah & Casey's wedding highlights from Cricket Estrada on Vimeo.

Holly and Omri's Wedding

  It's official! Wedding season is in full swing at Hidden Valley Retreat. We've been anticipating the spring season and now that our gardens and trees are beginning to bloom, we have some wonderful weddings on the horizon.

  One couple who had their recent nuptials at Hidden Valley chose to start the season on a truly colorful note. Borrowing inspiration from the numerous flora we have on site, Holly and Omri created a rainbow-like atmosphere complete with handmade goods and lots of love.

  Our wedding stage at the property is a wooden work of art. It is one of our most popular areas for couples to recite their vows. Not only does it provide shade, but it evokes a rustic setting with the numerous intertwined branches overhead.  Not wanting to take away from its beauty, Holly created a ribbon canopy in every imaginable shade to accent the natural wood. It added a hint of color and panache without taking away from the woodsy setting during their ceremony.Several  galvanized buckets filled with baby's breath outlined the bridal party's path, adding a delicate, sweet touch to the festivities.

  After vows were recited at the wedding stage, guests then made their way to the Main House for some food, dancing, and fun! Market lighting was strung across the deck area creating a warm, intimate space for guests to gather as the sun went down. Multicolored Bunting signs were hung to add a handmade touch and continue the colorful theme from the ceremony site, too. A sweets station decked out with sugary treats added a bit of fun for the adults, while a kids table with crayons and pinwheels added some joy for the little ones. Even portable heaters were brought in to the area so that no one would be chilly on such a cool, spring night. It was an idea many guests were thankful for at the end of the day!

Deck reception at sunset

Deck reception with market lighting at night

 Once speeches were made and dinner was finished, everyone hopped over to the pool area for some amazing music and dancing! Twinkle lights, bunting, and even large inflatable pool balls were present to evoke a bit of charm and whimsy for the reception. Once the music started, there was no stopping this couple and their guests from having a joyful, loving celebration!

  We would like to give a special thanks to Justin and Keary Weddings for sharing their beautiful photos of the day and to all the vendors who made everything possible!

Caterer, Encore Catering- (858) 705-7320 
DJ, Lou Garcia- loudgarcia13@gmail.com
Cake, Twiggs Bakery- (619) 296-4077