Sunday, December 20, 2009

CYC New Year Promotion

We're bringing in the new year with another great promotion - book with us by January 31, 2010 and we will waive the dance floor fee. That's $300 in savings. Dance the night away!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Seasons Greetings!

Ho, ho, ho from Lorri and Tiara-

Whew! What a fast and furious last two weeks we've had with corporate, as well as private holiday events. Check out some our photos below.

Fairy Lights on the Front Lawn

Tented Pool Patio

Festive Receptions in the Gallery Room


Holiday Cheer in the Fireside Room
....and our 2009 Commodores Ball

the theme was Northen Lights

From both of us- have a joyous holiday and a peaceful and prosperous new year!
*Floral arrangments in this post arranged by Accent on Design.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Destination: Marina del Rey


Thinking of a Destination Wedding? It's here!

CYC is a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Surrounded by the Marina, enjoy cool breezes in the summer and mild temperatures in the Winter. With superlative views, shopping, restaurants, movie theaters and tons of fun activities - we are the perfect spot for your out of town guests...and you!

A 10-minute cab ride from LAX and your friends and family are checking in to any of the hotels just a stone's throw from the Club. The Ritz-Carlton is a 5-minute walk and is offering very attractive rates for our Wedding and Corporate Groups.

So make it a whole weekend affair! Call us, we would love to help you set up your "mini-wedding-vacation".

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Come Celebrate the Holidays in the Marina!


Come enjoy the festivities of the season with a nautical flair at California Yacht Club. With our custom holiday decor and the marina lit up with holiday lights, CYC is the perfect place for your family or corporate holiday party - breakfast, lunch or dinner! We offer full club buy-outs on Mondays and Tuesdays and our Fireside, Epicurean and Gallery rooms are available throughout the week. Interested in getting your room fee waived? Ask us how!






Photos Courtesy of Martin H. McCarthy

Saturday, October 10, 2009

A Very Romantic Tale


Once upon a time, in a land far away, a young prince sailed the seas looking for his princess.... and found her in Antigua. She also had been sailing the globe, searching for the man of her dreams. He hailed from England, and she from the mid-west, and they are now here - their new home - just an oar's stroke from our fair club. Not only did the fair wind herald them to us for their elegant wedding, we also are privileged to have them as California Yacht Club Members. Congratulations and welcome aboard to Lara and Tim.




Master photographer Amelia Lyon was gracious enough to provide us with the beautiful moments she captured through her lens. A third generation wedding professional, Amelia has been featured in magazines such as The Knot and Destination I do, and is a favorite among southern california wedding professionals.

See more photos and the slideshow!

See photos from Lara and Tim's Engagement Session!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Dance the Night Away!


We are happy to bring back our Dance Floor promotion just in time for Fall and Winter. Book with us by December 1 and the Dance Floor Fee is waved (a $300 value). Enjoy warm evenings and crisp nights on the marina on our tented pool patio (yes, we can heat it if it is a bit too crisp), or a cozy dinner this winter in our Fireside-Epicurean room with a beautiful working fireplace. Call or email us for more information and let us take care of every detail.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Congratulations to Laura and David!

After a slow start, Wedding Season is finally picking up here at CYC! This is not unusual, as we have our best weather in late summer and early fall. Just last weekend we had 3 weddings in 2 days, and several others scattered throughout the month.

A few weekends ago, Laura and David had their wedding reception in our Fireside-Epicurean room. So many of our events use the traditional nautical colors of Navy Blue and White, so we were excited when this couple choose a sage green and white color scheme. Even their cake was green!

Laura and David decided to treat their guest to a Specialty Coffee Station, brewing cappuccino's, lattes and espresso with just the touch of a button! Instead of table numbers, guests were assigned to tables named after places Laura and David had traveled together including Las Vegas and Disneyworld. For wedding favors, their guests received pretty candles in green and white drawstring bags.

Congratulations Laura and David!





Saturday, August 8, 2009

Daisy of Love Part II

Much thanks to Krista of Transition Photography for allowing us to share these great photos from Lisa and Jerry's wedding this past June. We've already shared a few photos from this wedding with you, but here's a more intimate look at Lisa and Jerry's ceremony and reception. (Don't forget to click on the pic's for a better look!)










Friday, July 31, 2009

Welcome Back Zac!


(click the picture for a larger photo)

Zac Sunderland left Marina del Rey last June when he was 16, and returned on July 16, 2009 at 10:30am at the age of 17. This makes him the youngest person ever to sail around the globe, solo. I have been an avid blog reader: one day more exciting then the next! You can read about his excellent adventure on his blog.

Recently, I was privileged enough to help escort Zac in the last few minutes of his incredible journey around the world in his 36' Sailboat, Intrepid.

There were a Regatta of boats to escort him: from kayaks to the Coast Guard boat that doused the Marina in water and sirens to our little Jr. Program Wailer. You could feel the excitement in the Marina as he rounded the breakwater and headed to the 1000 or so people gathered at Fisherman's Village. People were packed onto the bike path cheering, boats and cars alike were blowing their horns. It is such a special achievement for this young man from Thousand Oaks who grew up sailing. Click on the links below for coverage of this historic event from around the web:

Teen becomes the youngest to sail around the world solo - CNN
Teen sailor youngest to Circle globe Alone - KTLA

Welcome back Zac from CYC!!

Lorri

 

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Spring into Summer - Extended Summer Promotion!


We have extended our spring promotion until the last day of summer (the Equinox), which is September 21, 2009. Book your event before this date, and our Dance Floor fee of $300.00 will be waived, regardless of your event date!

As you may already know, late summer and fall is warm and glorious here in the Marina - perhaps our best weather all year! Warm days, crisp and mild nights are perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday parties - you name it! Clear skies boast stars at night and beautiful sunsets in the late afternoon.

Having a corporate event? All of the CYC banquet rooms feature an outdoor patio for al fresco dining and complimentary Internet access.

Fun Fact: the word "equinox" is derived from the Latin aequss (equal) and nox (night) because the day and night are equally long. An Equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the earth's access is neither away nor towards the sun. It usually signifies the beginning of Spring or Autumn.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday, Samantha!

At CYC, we're not only about weddings and corporate retreats - we're here for kids too! From pirate-themed birthday parties to the club's own Jr. Sailing program, we do events for all ages.

Just last weekend we did a birthday party for little Samantha. With an Elmo bounce house on the Fireside patio, cupcake party favors, the Wiggles centerpieces and kid themed duet group, the Fireside room served as the setting for this small get together of family and friends.

We even offer special kid's menus with both plated and buffet options. We can arrange for all your kid's favorites like Mac n' Cheese, Fries, Chicken fingers, Grilled Cheese, Ice Cream Sundae stations and much more!

See pictures from Samantha's 1st Birthday celebration below!





Friday, July 24, 2009

Old World Romance on the Marina


The great thing about summer is the many outdoor events that this warm weather allows us to have. It is always fun to plan receptions and other events on our Pool Patio. This last wedding has allowed us the privilege of creating one of our most elaborate tents yet!

Throughout the past year, Michelle and Doug have been planning a classic style wedding that would consist of both old world romantic elements and a love for the ocean. Using golden colors like sand and champagne, highlighted with tones of soft peach, pink and warm honey, they created a delicate and romantic color scheme. Their use of pearlized sea shells, candles, and many floral arrangements perfectly accented the theme.

For the tent, we called in our most trusted Pico Party Rents, who came in and covered the patio with black Astroturf, put up the tent structure, hung can lighting, draped the interior with delicate lining, and hung two handmade chandeliers. It took almost 8 hours to complete the job!

In the end, the result was breathtaking! Throughout the weekend many club members and visitors stopped by to gawk at the tent. Michelle and Doug were very happy that all the preparation and planning had paid off.

Many other details helped to make this a special event - From the Chuppah, to the special "Ginger Limeade" Cocktail.... We couldn't be more honored that this couple chose CYC for their big day. Congratulations Michelle and Doug!















Vendors
Florist: Blooming Designs
Photography: Amy Williams Photography
Entertainment: Red Shoe LA (DJ), Rossi Music (Ceremony)
Cake: Hansen Cakes
Videographer: Kolkey Productions