New Partnership with San Diego Events Company!

We are excited to announce that Hidden Valley Retreat & Spa is forging a new partnership with Doris Dunkel and San Diego Events Company! For a long time, we have been working on a plan to help our guests take advantage of all that our beautiful property has to offer. Our new, inclusive package does just that. With the expert help of our fabulous, new Wedding Planner, Doris Dunkel, and with included services such as DJ, catering, transportation, bar service, and rentals, we think that our couples will be able to have their ideas and dreams come to fruition with ease. From now on, all of our new couples will be enjoying the new, hassel-free Wedding Package to be able to take full advantage of their time at Hidden Valley!

For those of you who have already signed with us, this new package is available to you too! Just email or give us a call and we would be happy to provide you with the relaxing, satisfying wedding experience that you have been dreaming of. If you have already begun your planning but are still looking for a day-of coordinator, check Doris out! We are so impressed with Doris' work, and we can't wait to see the amazing weddings that will come from this new partnership. Great to be working with you, San Diego Events Company!

Celebrating Parents

Our time with Hidden Valley Retreat & Spa has given us the privilege of being a part of the precious moment in which couples express their love and commitment for each other. In addition, an essential part of a wedding's function is to share love with family and friends. The unique wedding weekend that we offer at Hidden Valley Retreat is particularly well adapted to providing loved ones with the space and time to spend these cherished moments of celebration and bonding with each other. Over the years, we have witnessed some particularly intimate moments between our couples and their parents, and we wanted to take this opportunity to share those touching moments with you. These pictures say more than we ever could, so we will let them speak for themselves.

Lynn and Carlos's Wedding

What a pleasure to be a part of a business that centers around so much love, happiness, and beauty! Another magnificent ceremony recently took place at Hidden Valley Retreat and Spa. Lynn and Carlos tied the knot! We were thrilled to witness the behind-the-scenes action, as well as the day-of splendor. Their wedding was a fairy tale come true.

The magic of this wedding became apparent even before the ceremony began. Carlos looked very handsome, while Lynn made a Cinderella-esque transformation into a beautiful bride. Her dark curls and ruffled dress were dreamlike. Monique Feil did an extraordinary job capturing it all in her stunning shots. We look forward to working with her again very soon.

The ceremony was held in the enchanting forest surrounding the Wedding Circle. Tiny orbs of sunlight floated above the couple like fairies as they said their vows. Our beautiful garden setting made for a truly magical atmosphere.

The rest of the day was equally as enamoring. Lynn and Carlos chose fantasy inspired elements to decorate their space. From small logs used to hold seating placement cards, to pure-white sugar eggs and tiny rustic bird houses, the scene was sprinkled with whimsy. Striking a mix of sweetness and elegance, Lynn and Carlos hosted a warm, fun, and intimate party for their guests to enjoy. They even managed to steal a few moments alone in the beautiful setting.

Lynn and Carlos, it was an honor to be a part of your wedding weekend. We wish you endless luck, prosperity, and magic for the future. Your love is a true fairy tale in an ordinary world. Congratulations!

A big thank you to everyone who made this enchanting event possible:

• Keith Alber: Catering
• Deejay Franco: DJ
• Monique Feil: Photography

Andrea and Daniel's Wedding

The adventure of love continues at Hidden Valley with Andrea and Daniel's Wedding. This super sweet pair epitomized the rustic, carefree feel of the gorgeous property. From vintage decorations to comfortable shoes, their wedding was a wonderful balance of fancy and fun. Inspired by Hidden Valley's atmosphere, Daniel and Andrea incorporated natural elements like wood, twine, and burlap into their decor for extra pizazz. The result was a good-humored and tasteful weekend that we will remember for a long time.

The ceremony itself was conducted at the Wedding Circle, in the midst of the enchanting oak grove. Andrea and Daniel selected a coral and grey color palette for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, which carried throughout the ceremony's decor.

The reception drew from the same color palette, but also emphasized the rustic, vintage atmosphere of Hidden Valley. Twine wrapped bottles and champagne glasses were perfectly complimented by wooden boxes filled with vintage clothespin souvenirs. Chalkboard elements unified the centerpieces and displays. The couple even honored the natural San Diego fauna by including succulents in their arrangements!  Of course, everything was tied together with the theme of Love.

But what really made the wedding unique was all the clowning around... literally! Andrea and Daniel brought costume pieces for all of their guests. Kids and adults alike jumped into the fun! Daniel even delivered a show-stopping performance worthy of any circus. It was the perfect way to add carefree laughter to a beautifully planned celebration.

Congratulations, Andrea and Daniel! We couldn't have been more pleased to work with a sweet couple like you. We wish you many more years of laughter and love together.

Thank you to all of the following entrepreneurs who worked very hard to make this wedding a success:

• Thomas Lewis: Wedding Planning
• Affordable Affairs: Catering
• DJ Harmz (aka Carlos): DJ
• San Diego Linens: Linens and Rentals
• Trang Huynh with Dessert Cup: Baking
• Denise Conrad Photography: Photography
• Shutterbooth: Photobooth Rental

The Rainbow Wedding Network Expo!

Hidden Valley Retreat and Spa will be attending the Rainbow Wedding Network LGBT Expo on Sunday, August 18th to celebrate couples planning their upcoming weddings. We can't wait to meet all of you there, so stop by and say hello!

Expo Information:
Sunday, August 18th, 2013
12:30pm-3:30pm

Location:
Handlery Hotel San Diego
950 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108