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One of San Diego's favorite
pubs is The Field, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.
This authentic pub was literally shipped to San Diego piece
by piece. This turn of the century pub offers great Ireland
favorites such as Irish Lamb Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage
and a pint of Guinness.
The Field is a great spot to recommend to your fiance for a guys night out!
Visit the Field's website.
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Blondstone Jewelry creates one of a kind masterpieces that represent the San Diego lifestyle. Anything in the Blondstone Studio would make a great bridesmaid gift. And, who can resist the purple box!
Blondstone has two locations, one in La Jolla and the original store, which is located in Ocean Beach.Visit Blondstone.
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This hidden San Diego jazz club is a one of a kind treat for any music lover. Tucked back by the new Petco Park, Dizzy's San Diego offers music lovers of all ages a wonderful retreat. This vintage space is all about the musician, and one of the San Diego Wedding Insider's top recommendations for a night out!
View this month's Dizzy San Diego Calender.
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San Diego Museum of Man -- Move over Harry Potter. Step aside Damocles. Swords, shields, bows and arrows take position at the Museum of Man.
Visit the San Diego Museum of Man's web site.
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park -- Enjoy Mother Nature's annual gift of dazzling desert wildflower blooms.
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Cinco de Mayo in Old Town -- There's just nowhere else more appropriate to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than San Diego's Old Town. Come for music, margaritas, mariachi and even kids' events.
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Kick up your heels and celebrate the Irish in you with this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. This year's parade is on Saturday, March 11th at 10am. The festival starts at the same time, featuring carnival rides, food booths, demonstrations and a beer garden. Come on down and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style!
Learn more about St. Patrick's Day in San Diego!
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Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and travel up the coast to Encintas and the Quail Botanical Gardens. The gardens feature various exhibits throughout the year, such as undersea gardens, miniature railroad landscapes and demonstrations of native California plants. Learn more about landscaping and gardening and view beautiful displays at the garden.
Visit the Quail Botanical Gardens web site.
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The Flower Fields is a beautiful and coordinated display of color and beauty in nature. Opening day at the Flower Fields is one way of announcing the arrival of Spring to San Diego. This year, the Flower Fields' opening day is March 11th.
Visit the Flower Fields web site for more information.
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Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, ArtWalk 2006 will take place on April 29th and 30th from Noon to 6pm in the historic downtown district of Little Italy. This free event will showcase hundreds of emerging artists from photography, music, painting, drama, dance, sculpture and more. There's a little something for everyone at this annual festival.
Visit the ArtWalk 2006 web site for more information.
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Indulge in the magic of Venice right here in San Diego with your own private gondola cruise tour of the Coronado Cays. The Gondola Company offers various packages to accommodate guests such as private tours for two or a fleet of gondolas for up to a party of 30 guests. Cruises are an hour long and a complimentary hors d'oeuvre or dessert plate is included. Reservations required.
Visit the Gondola Company web site for more information.
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This county park is located adjacent to Old Town and is dedicated to the preservation of San Diego's Victorian architecture. All of the houses were moved to their current location and are leased out to preserve the Victorian theme. Wedding services, a doll shop, bed and breakfast inn, law office, antique store, and a community meeting place now operate in Heritage Park. There are seven preserved homes in all, each featuring a distinctive style and history.
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Live the adventure, honor the legend aboard the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Navy history - a 47 year odyssey that spanned the end of WWII and the liberation of Kuwait in 1991. Located downtown in San Diego at Navy Pier, this self-guided tour features 40+ exhibits and displays and 19 restored aircraft. The Midway Museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
Photo courtesy of the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum.
Visit the USS Midway Museum web site for more information.
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There's just nowhere else more appropriate to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than San Diego's Old Town. Old Town celebrates its 22nd annual Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo festival on April 30th-May 1st. Come for music, margaritas, mariachi and even kids' events.
Visit the Fiesta Cinco de Mayo web site for more information.
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Spring is the perfect time of year for one of the most delicatible fruits of the year, the strawberry. The Carlsbad Strawberry Company has been in operation for three generations, offering visitors the chance to enter their fields and gather their own strawberries to enjoy at home. The fields are located just east of the Cannon Rd exit off I-5 in Carlsbad. They are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. A small bucket costs $5 and a large bucket costs $10.
Visit the Carlsbad Strawberry Company web site for more information.
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The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Beach presents the 59th annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival, a fun day in the sun for families, on Saturday, March 3. They teach children how to make kites, give prizes for the best, and then walk to the beach to fly them. There are carnival rides, a craft fair, music, and refreshments.
Where: Ocean Beach Recreation Center and Ocean Beach Elementary School, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. (corner of Ebers St) in Ocean Beach. Call 858-274-2016 for more information.
Visit the Ocean Beach Recreation Center web site for more details.
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With a variety of Irish Pubs, parties and parades all over San Diego County, there's plenty of ways to spend your St. Patrick's Day here in San Diego. Sandiego.com has compiled a little list of local events for you to attend, from the musical Hooleyfest, to the annual parade in Balboa Park to ShamRock in the Gaslamp Quarter, you're sure to find a way to celebrate your inner Irish spirit.
Visit the SanDiego.com web site for more information about local St. Patrick's Day events.
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"The San Diego Latino Film Festival is about much more than just film. The festival not only provides a great opportunity to screen some of the best Latino films each year, but also the opportunity to celebrate Latino visual artists and musicians." March 8-18, 2007 at the Ultra Star Cinemas at Hazard Center in Mission Valley.
Learn more about San Diego Latino Film Festival.
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Folk, blues and ethnic music are featured at this live event in the heart of Normal Heights. From traditional folk to bluegrass to country to celtic to just old time music, you'll get music that's stripped of the gloss and played the traditional way by some fine roots musicians. This music, food and crafts fest is free.
April 21-22, this event runs from Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. The event is located on Adams Avenue from 34th to Wilson in Normal Heights.
Visit the Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival web site for more details.
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Celebrating its 23nd anniversary, ArtWalk 2007 will take place on April 28th and 29th from Noon to 6pm in the historic downtown district of Little Italy. This free event will showcase hundreds of emerging artists from photography, music, painting, drama, dance, sculpture and more. There's a little something for everyone at this annual festival.
Visit the ArtWalk 2007 web site for more information.
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Celebrating community cultural diversity, the Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade showcases performers from around the world on three stages. The World Arts Village spotlights traditional craft demonstrations, and there's also a Kids Zone and ethnic food court.
April 28, 2007. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Free admission.
Learn more about Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade.
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Come down to Spanish Landing Park, across from the airport, to enjoy the festivities and music, including 25+ bands playing Zydeco, Blues, Country, Swing and Cajun music on four stages over three days. Not only will there be lots of music to listen and dance too, there are nightly evening dances and dance lessons available for those who want to learn the proper dance moods. Cajun creole food, cooking demos, evening dances & dance lessons.
May 11-13th. General admission is $15, $75 for a weekend pass. Kids under 17 accompanied by an adult get in for free.
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The music, dance and cuisine of Sicily comes to the streets of San Diego's Little Italy on Sunday, May 20, 10 am-6 pm, as part of the 14th annual Festa Siciliana celebration on India Street. The event features the nationally-acclaimed Roman Holiday Ensemble, whose repertoire includes a wide variety of Italian and Sicilian music as well as a swinging Louie Prima and Frank Sinatra show. Costumed dancers will perform traditional Sicilian dance as well as swing, polka and other lively dances in a non-stop party atmosphere. Food booths will line the streets to satisfy the hungry crowds by serving up Sicilian specialties of all varieties. Festa visitors will also be able to relax at a wine and beer garden or shop among the many booths offering Italian-themed artifacts and services.
Visit the Sicilian Festival web site for more information.
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Need an idea for gathering together you in-town and out-of-town guests for your wedding? Host your own wine tasting event! The folks at Tango Wine Company will host your own private event.
"Tango Wine, San Diego offers the opportunity to host your private wine tasting event. We will customize the wines for your group of 10 to 60 and the and the best part is the only cost is the cost of the wine and a small corking fee for wine consumed on the premises. This is a great alternative to loud bars and you also can learn a few fun wine facts."
Wine events can take place at the Tango Wine Company or they can come to you and your event.
Visit the Tango Wine Company web site for more information.
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What can be better than soaring over this beautiful and elegant Southern California neighborhood?
A hot air ballon ride, during sunset if you so prefer, can be a great memory for out-of-town guests or a great alternative to a rehearsal dinner.
Visit these websites for more information.
www.sandiegohotairballoons.com
www.hotairfun.com |
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The San
Diego Bridal
Bazaar is a day of Weddings! This fabulous Brial Show is full of
San Diego's Best Wedding Professionals with live demonstrations,
displays and great planning advice. Make a day of
it with the girls! Visit Bridal Bazzaar's website to
receive a discount
coupon and
for more information about the show.
For more information also
call 760-334-5500
www.bridalbazaar.com |
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It is not all about
the bride all of the time! Ladies, bring your fiance to this
class wherein we will discuss everything your groom needs to
know about the wedding. We will review what his responsibilities
are in a laid back atmosphere where they are able to get their
questions answered. We will also provide basics of fashion
and the numerous options for groom and groomsmen attire including
suite and tuxedo style, color and texture. Now that we have
your attention gentlemen, Let’s Shop! Join us for the
best type of retail therapy - the wedding registry. You may
not need a full set of china and you may instead have your
eye on a couch… or a ski trip in the Alps. We will provide
guidance on how to set up your registry, traditional or otherwise.
Visit the website for more information, lizbeckevents.com |
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Enjoy the afternoon
pampering yourself with BareEscentuals and admiring the style
of Bloomingdales, M Bride, and Tiffany & Co., all while sipping
a glass of Champagne and nibbling on delicious hors-d'oeuvres.
For more information,
call 619-744-2031.
Please RSVP to: usgrantweddingshow@luxurycollection.com |
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An Anne Barge dress is impeccable quality, both in construction
and fit, pure silk couture fabrics, and simple clean lines
accented with delicate embroidery and beading. Each dress is
a work of art with careful attention given to every detail.
Anne derives inspiration from icons such as Grace Kelly and
Audrey Hepburn, as well as couturiers such as Balenciaga, Dior
and St. Laurent. She is known for her classic designs and pure
silk embellished with museum-quality beading and embroidery.
With an atelier above Atlanta's Four Seasons Hotel, her own
private label, and an international presence, she has made
her life long dream a reality.
To schedule your trunk show appointment,
call 858-847-3115.
To get more information visit the website, www.blissbride.com
To learn more about the designer,
visit her website: www.annebarge.com |
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Enjoy a day featuring:
Music, Massage, Yoga, Kid’s Activities, Classes, Demos,
Healthy Food, Dance, Drumming and More! Featured
band Ozomatli along with other Allstars.
For more information visit the
website:
www.althealnet.org |
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We have created a unique and
unusual approach for a wedding/bridal show in “A Wedding
Spectaculaire” and would like to share these ideas with you!!
Get a chance to speak to the vendors one on one all while enjoying
three 'weddings' complete with bride and groom dressed in all their
finery, and enter to win a pair of diamond earrings.
For more information visit
the website:
www.aweddingspectaculaire.com |
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Explore Little Italy's
emerging Kettner Art & Design
District (KADD), an artsy few blocks home to unique shops and
gallery spaces. It's like San Diego's own little SoHo, with
modern art, contemporary furniture and more.
KADD throws its latest installment
of Kettner Nights, an open house of art, shopping and socializing
held every other month. In all, eight galleries and 15 studios
participate.
For more information visit the
website:
www.littleitalysd.com |
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Take yourself out
of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature's wonders
- our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where
kids can run and adults can linger - 50 acres of extraordinary
color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Join us on the final day of our season as we honor Moms on this
special day.
For more blooming flower information
visit the website:
www.theflowerfields.com |
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Experience a night
of beautiful table design, live music and DJ. View
gorgeous wedding gowns and suits, inspirational lighting, fresh
florals and bouquets. You'll also taste delicious savory and
sweet treats by Pacifica Del Mar. A new type of planning experience
is finally here and we invite you to be our guest for a night
you won't forget. Net proceeds to benefit the Breast
Cancer Network of Strength San Diego.
Visit the website for more information:
www.connectedsd.com |
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The highly popular FREE
family event features authentic Sicilian food and entertainment,
surrounded by the colorful ambiance of the Little Italy neighborhood
of San Diego's downtown.
Four stages will feature a
wide variety of Sicilian and Italian entertainment. At noon,
a parade of dozens of costumed dancers, musicians, and representatives
of the Italian organizations in San Diego will waltz through
the streets carrying flags from the different regions of Sicily
and Italy.
Visit the website for a complete
description of events:
www.sicilianfesta.com |
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A Unique Event at
an Extraordinary Venue! Everything you need to plan your wedding
under one roof! Brides-to-be
can plan their dream wedding right on the premises. This event
promises to be the must-attend bridal event
of the year.
For more information visit the
website:
www.eventful.com |
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The original Rock ‘N’ Roll
Marathon- 12 years and still rockin'!
For more information visit the
website:
www.rnrmarathon.com |
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The San Diego ABC is a great way for those busy engaged couples getting married in San Diego to find every wedding professional they will need to help them create the wedding of their dreams!
From experienced Professional Wedding Coordinators to today's top experienced Wedding Vendors, the Association of Bridal Consultants, San Diego Region is the perfect place to begin planning that special event.
Visit the website for more information |
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Finding the perfect
wedding dress can be a difficult task, running from store to
store, searching through racks filled with dress after dress.
Chez Bride Moderne is a by-appointment only boutique, so you'll
have the shop to yourself for a perfect dress-fitting experience.
Coming up on March 19th - 21st, VaLena Valentina Trunk Show.
Visit the website for more information:
www.chezbridemoderne.com |
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The International Wedding Festival is a bridal show in San Diego where all things “wedding” are displayed, celebrated, & honored. It is a unique experience filled with wonder and enjoyment for the bride, groom and their entourage.
Brides will enjoy visiting rows and rows of the area's most elite providers to plan their special day in just one day! Fashion shows, live entertainment, samples of local culinary & confection artisans, prizes, contests, seminars, celebrity appearances and a whole lot of fun are in store for the brides to be.
Visit the website for more information |
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Spend the day with your bridesmaids and pamper yourself at the 6th Annual Head to Toe Women's Expo. Enjoy fashion shows, culinary seminars, and shop through the many vendors' stalls filled with purses, jewelry, and many more goodies.
Visit the website for more information |
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Haute Bride Designs are created exclusively with Swarovski® Crystal Components and Freshwater Pearls so sure to check out the lovelies when they come to San Diego.
Visit the website for more information:
www.chezbridemoderne.com |
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You'll find aisle after aisle of displays by more than 300 of San Diego's most talented wedding professionals. You can talk with the experts, see the latest trends, get new ideas, and find money-saving show specials on everything you need for your wedding.
Visit the website for ticket information:
www.bridalbazaar.com |
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The 14th Annual North Park Festival of the Arts, is taking place on Sunday, May 16th, 2010 from 10:00 AM through 6:00 PM on University between 30th and 32nd Street. Best of all, it’s a FREE event that has something for everyone. Check out the website for much more information, such as a listing of Live Music, Art Events, and the very popular Craft Beer Block. Get your tickets for the Craft Beer Block early and save.
www.northparkfestivalofarts.com |
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It's time for a girls night out for a Bachelorette Madness. Celebrate this great events with your closest friends and get fabulous drink specials plus a $25 gift card
RSVP by this evening by clicking here.
www.doubledeucesd.com |
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The music, dance and cuisine of Sicily comes to the streets of San Diego's Little Italy on Sunday, May 23, 10 am-6 pm, as part of the 17th annual Festa Siciliana celebration on India Street. Costumed dancers will perform traditional Sicilian dance as well as swing, polka and other lively dances in a non-stop party atmosphere. Food booths will line the streets to satisfy the hungry crowds by serving up Sicilian specialties of all varieties. Festa visitors will also be able to relax at a wine and beer garden or shop among the many booths offering Italian-themed artifacts and services.
Visit the Sicilian Festival web site for more information. |
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Spring is the perfect time of year for one of the most delicatible fruits of the year, the strawberry. The Carlsbad Strawberry Company has been in operation for three generations, offering visitors the chance to enter their fields and gather their own strawberries to enjoy at home. The fields are located just east of the Cannon Rd exit off I-5 in Carlsbad. They are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. A small bucket costs $5 and a large bucket costs $10.
Visit the Carlsbad Strawberry Company web site for more information. |
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Come explore everything you need to have the wedding of your dreams. Pre-register online and be entered in a special drawing. Fashion Shows, Live Entertainment, Giveaways for Brides & Grooms, and Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres...and, for the Grooms, a putting contest.
Visit the website for more information |
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Are you dreaming of a wine country wedding? Acres of rolling vineyards, lush gardens and the tranquil and romantic ambience surrounding your ceremony and reception make Ponte the perfect place for your special day. Enjoy the Festival of the Brides and be entered to win a Deluxe Honeymoon Grand Prize.
Visit the website for more information:
www.festivalofbrides.com |
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Come on out for an evening of the great food North Park eateries have to offer...all goodies offered at special pricing!! Be sure to try the Miho Gastrotruck's organic delicacies.
Visit the 2 line blog for a run-down of participating restaurants. |
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Make it a fabulous Girls Night Out on a Thursday and wear your sexy heels for $1 Cosmos and Champagne! Only at the Double Deuce.
www.doubledeucesd.com |
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Whimsical characters and artfully choreographed performances by an international troupe of acrobats are discovered along the way in this cirque-style show. Anthology will magically transform into a dramatic, outrageous setting of circus arts and performers. Each show offering gravity-defying, inventive acrobatics, dance, striking costumes, amazement and laughter.
Visit the Anthology web site for more information. |
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The Second Annual Event returns to San Diego. The perfect event to indulge your senses and conjure up a signature drink for your big day. Don't miss it!
www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com |
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More than 30,000 runners will participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon To Benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Sunday. Make sure to be at the finish line to celebrate with all of the runners and endulge in the festivities at the Sea World After Party.
www.san-diego.competitor.com |
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It's hard to believe we're already in June, but that means the warmest summer weather in San Diego and also...the San Diego County Fair. It's that time of year when we spend our days eating the food that fairs are popular for and enjoying the traditional rides. Make sure to get the perfect deal by checking out the website.
www.sdfair.com |
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