Happy Valentine's Day from Lorri and Ashley!

Ah...romance is in the air











Kisses to all!!

Patty & Zach tie the knot!

Ahoy all ye romantics,

We were very privileged to host the wedding reception of Patty and Zach this past May. What a sweet couple! Patty was gorgeous both at St. Monica's Church in Santa Monica and then arriving by limo to the Club. Guests were greeted by a traditional Mariachi band and later feasted on our scrumptious Champagne Brunch.

Zach and his groomsmen boasted wonderful traditional tuxes with a pink accent to compliment the flower arrangements, which Patty and Co. did themselves! The bride and groom looked amazing but their daughter, Ariel, almost stole the show.

We have some wonderful pictures to share with you, compliments of Miguel Torres Photography, who captured the day in style.To see more pictures from Patty and Zach's wedding day and more of Miguel's amazing work, visit his blog.

Best wedding wishes and kisses to Patty and Zach!

A Few Client Testimonials

Hi All,

Well, we simply hate to toot our own horn, but we will anyway. Here are some testimonials from some of our happy clients:

We were, needless to say, pleased with the ambiance of the club but more than that, your professional and pleasant demeanor was refreshing.
-Susie, Laurie & Dalia
Women's Business Forum

From Yelp:
I had my wedding reception here! I highly recommend this location for such occasions. The staff we had that evening was FANTASTIC. Our servers did a great job....Our planner, Lorri, was available when we were to discuss layouts and linens. The food was amazing- several of our friends have been raving about it since!

I couldn't have picked a better location. It was simple and elegant; everyone loved watching the sunset over the water. We were able to make the event indoor and outdoor, which was perfect.

-Blair, Bride

I recently had my wedding reception here and it was absolutely wonderful. Lorri, the Director of Catering, was one of the main reasons we chose the club as she is highly organized, wonderful to work with and she took control of everything so we didn't have to hire a planner/coordinator. Her assistant, Tiara was a pleasure to work with as well. We had the outdoor tent with chandeliers which was breathtaking. The location in the marina was very unique and all of our guests complimented us on both the tent, surroundings and of course, the food! We did a lobster tail & filet and it was incredible!

We couldn't have asked for a better day and the Cal Yacht Club made it all possible and practically worry free (and it was VERY affordable compared to other locations in the area). I would highly recommend the yacht club for anyone looking to have their wedding or any type of celebration.
-Lara, Bride

From Wedding Wire:

5.0 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:		(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:		(5.0/5.0)
	Professionalism:		(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:		(5.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:		(5.0/5.0)

Lorri, at the Yacht Club, provided the most professional service. She was accommodating, flexible, and prompt to respond to all concerns. Lorri also had a great sense of humor which made for a smooth and relaxing wedding journey. I cannot say enough about the quality employees at the Yacht Club. All employees are welcoming and make you feel like their #1 customer. I loved the people, place, and pleasant atmosphere. Make certain to include the Yacht Club in your wedding venue search...without hesitation!!

Anonymous, Bride

CYC Cocktail Club

Are you a fun-loving bride and groom looking to book a wedding that will reflect your sense of spirit? Join the CYC Cocktail Club!

This special package covers all beverages including premium liquor, beer and house wine as well as sparkling water, juice and soft drinks for your one-hour cocktail reception.

Continue the celebration with house sparkling to toast the new Bride and Groom! With dinner, savor your choice of our delicious house wines.

A complete beverage package, perfect for you at a fantastic price of just $19.95++ per person. Book your wedding today!

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!

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

Congratulations Julie and Paul!

Julie and Paul's wedding was a last minute surprise! The couple had originally planned to get married at their newly purchased home, but when escrow didn't close on time, they called us with just one week to prepare for their 4th of July weekend ceremony and reception.

The week flew by in whirlwind - arranging for a cake, floral arrangements, and a tent for 200 people! We are happy to say that despite the hectic situation, everything turned out great and the Bride and Groom were very pleased.

Traditionally, we're used to seeing only the bride in white, but Julie and Paul asked all their guests to wear white, which gave the wedding a laid back feel that suited the marina setting perfectly.

Adding to the excitement, word buzzed around the club that we had a few Celebrities and VIP's in attendance, thanks to Paul, who's been on shows like Entourage, The Wire, and In Plain Sight.

See the pic's from this exciting wedding below!











VENDORS
Cake: Hansen Cakes
Florist: Accent on Design
Videographer: Kolkey Productions