Get Married in Beautiful Palos Verdes

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With a climate said to be like the Mediterranean, Palos Verdes touts one of the most beautiful wedding locations in California. Its magnificent views and cool westerly breezes draw many brides and grooms to choose the place as an ideal location for an outdoor evening reception in the summer. If you are planning a wedding in this area, we’ve put together our most inspirational ideas from the favors to the decor to help you plan a fun evening party in Southern Cal.

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When looking for beach-inspired favors, give guests seashell card holders enclosed with a meaningful message of thanks or one that commemorates the place and date of the wedding. You may also compose a short poem or quotation and present it in these card holders. Try a saying that is inspired by the location such as “Tying the Knot in Sunny Southern Cal.”

Some tips for a Southern-California beach wedding:

For the reception, bring a little bit of Hollywood into the scene by naming your tables after you and your fiance’s favorite movies. Use an encrusted shell frame with a decorative design for a gorgeous table accent.
When planning a wedding with a large number of out-of-town guests, welcome them with a tote bag teeming with goodies such as guides to local tourist attractions, maps, and restaurant lists. You can also include an itinerary, if you are planning to hold any formal or informal parties (e.g., rehearsal dinner) prior to the day of the wedding.
For a classy beachside ceremony, hire a string quartet to perform the wedding march and with the sound of waves echoing in the background - this ceremony should have a truly romantic and beautiful tone.
Find an elegant venue with breathtaking views for your wedding such as Wayfarer’s Chapel, The Catalina Room, La Venta Inn, or the Palos Verdes Country Club. Several of these places offer a combined location for both the ceremony and reception, so be sure to inquire with the facility. This kind of arrangement makes it convenient for guests plus you won’t have to spend time creating additional maps.
If you have a tight budget, some wedding venues throughout Palos Verdes may offer special rates for off-season weddings. Be sure to inquire about them when visiting a facility.
To stay cool in the summer, keep some parasols, iced bottled water, sunshades, and ladies’ hats handy when having an outdoor ceremony.
Have your ringbearer present the rings using a beach-inspired ring pillow for a smooth tie-in with the location of the wedding.
For the wedding cake, have one created with a cool “California Dreaming” theme decorated with hues of sea blue and yellow - echoing a sunny beach day in Southern Cal.
When dressing for a summer party in Palos Verdes, stick with attire that is appropriate for the climate in the area. With warm afternoons and cool evenings, it is a good idea to select a dress or outfit made of light fabrics such as silk. You may also want to bring a pretty hat, if the wedding ceremony is held outside. Since the evenings do cool down a bit, be sure to bring a shawl, sweater, or something similar.