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Summer Wedding in the Courtyard at Serra Plaza

Brenna and Tyler met in the second floor breezeway at Serra Plaza for their first look on the afternoon of their wedding. A tap on the shoulder turned Tyler around to see his beautiful bride standing before him in a lace off-the-shoulder wedding dress. Smiles immediately filled their faces and sweet compliments were exchanged. After posing for a few photos together, the couple joined their bridesmaids and groomsmen back downstairs where group pictures were captured, then they lined up for the ceremony.

White floral arrangements lined the aisle, decorated the Spanish fountain, and topped white pillars in the Courtyard. Once everyone found their seats, the music cued up and the wedding party made their entrances. In front of all their closest friends and family, Brenna and Tyler recited their vows, exchanged rings, and sealed the ceremony with a kiss.

Filet and Wild Mushroom Wellingtons and Crab Cakes were tray passed and a stationary Tuscan Bruschetta Bar with Saffron Tomato & Roasted Peach Bruschetta, Caramelized Maui Onion and Roasted Garlic Bruschetta, Grape Tomato and Cremini Mushroom Bruschetta, and Sauteed Wild Mushroom Bruschetta was also available to guests. The bar served up Old Fashioned, Aperol Spritz, and Spicy Margarita signature drinks to keep guests hydrated throughout cocktail hour. Everyone mixed and mingled in the Lounge and Hidden Terrace until it was time to head back into the Courtyard for the reception.

Tables topped with white roses surrounded a black and white checkered dance floor under sparkling chandeliers in the Courtyard. The bride and groom made their grand entrance, shared their first dance, then took a seat at their sweetheart table. Toasts were shared and Chicken Santorini, Tri-Tip Carvery, Tortellini with Creamy Pesto, Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Caesar Salad, and Fresh Baked Rosemary Focaccia were served. The dinner menu was selected with help from our event specialist, Savannah. After dinner the newlyweds cut into our Vintage white cake with strawberry creme filling and invited their guests to indulge in our Italian Dessert Station with a collection of Chocolate Dipped Cannoli, Florentine Cookies, Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars, Tiramisu Dessert Shots, and Spumoni Tarts. The evening ended with everyone out on the dance floor showing off their best moves and sharing their well wishes with Tyler and Brenna.