As seen in Here Comes The Guide 2010-2011 Editorial: You'll feel like a dazzling Scarlett being swept away by her handsome Rhett when you host your wedding at The Sepulveda Home, a Louisiana French Colonial private residence that evokes the romance of Gone With the Wind-era Southern hospitality. Perched on a hill with a panoramic view of the Port of Los Angeles and World Cruise Center, the historic San Pedro home is offered by a mother-daughter team as an intimate venue for bridal showers, ceremonies and receptions. The unique abode was built in 1929 for a newlywed couple. When the bride asked her architect father to design a home that would reflect her groom's Southern roots, he created blueprints for this antebellum-style residence, now brimming with 80 years of collected treasures. Since 1985, its current owners have lavished the 2000-square-foot house with tender loving care, raising three children here while filling it with artifacts from around the world, complemented by local finds that contribute to an eclectic, multicultural ambiance. As you sit in a rocking chair on the 40-foot front porch, enclosed by gracious columns and cooled by ceiling fans, it's easy to imagine yourself a latter-day Southern belle transported to a gentler, bygone era. The nostalgic fantasy continues in your private dressing room, appointed with a Louis XIV mirrored armoire, antique-style fainting couch and turn-of-the-century hatboxes. This is truly the perfect spot to put finishing touches on hair and makeup while enjoying time with your bridesmaids. And to enhance that pampered Scarlett O'Hara experience, your on-site assistant will provide you with light refreshments and personal amenities. One more thing: This is also a wonderful setting for creative photography. Grooms have their own dressing quarters, too, in a downstairs room with a separate entrance. The ambiance here is more contemporary, with a flat-screen TV and freestanding bar. Say your vows on the home's romantic balcony, overlooking the patio below and the twinkling lights of the port beyond. Or, tie the knot in the lush garden amphitheater, graced with hanging chandeliers, a running creek, and towering pepper and magnolia trees draped with Spanish moss. Perfumed by grapevines climbing an outdoor bar and warmed by heat lamps, the space features a gourmet espresso machine station for European-style beverage service and an area for dancing beneath the stars. While your guests sip warm cappuccinos or cool mint juleps, you can revel in the glow of a perfectly coordinated affair and start anticipating your honeymoon—perhaps a cruise departing from the nearby port. It can be arranged by the same attentive team that recommended local wedding resources, assisted you with all details, and made sure your day was stress-free from dreamy beginning to final toast. Next: The Sepulveda Home Wedding Package 1 Wedding Coordinator & Assistant From the first meeting, to the final dance, Curtain Call Event Planning will meet the bride and grooms every wish in a professional and friendly manner. We have resources for all of your needs and will strive to help you plan a stress free wedding! Two staff coordinators the day of your event In person meetings, email and telephone communication Two staff coordinators the day of your event. Unlimited telephone & email contact Etiquette advice Wedding details and first draft of time line Vendor referrals Develop and distribute a wedding day itinerary and floor plans for your vendors Develop and distribute wedding day itinerary for your bridal party and family Scheduling and confirmation of the vendors for your wedding day Arrange tables, seating charts, guest favors and place cards On site Coordination of Rehearsal, Ceremony and Reception Design and Theme concepts Invitation assistance Entertainment arrangements Hair & Makeup arrangements Refer hotel accomodations for your guests Assist with your honeymoon planning Assist with rehearsal dinner arrangements 2 Bridal Suite & Grooms Quarters Our unique bridal suite is adorned with French Louis XIV antique furniture. Enjoy this private suite complete with refreshments and personal amenities. Pampering is a must, and getting dressed in the bridal suite before the trip down the aisle will create unique wedding day memories! For the grooms enjoyment, private quarters with televised sports and a free standing un stocked, self serve bar is provided. You must provide your own alcohol and soft bar services. *A bartender is available for an additional fee* Pre-Wedding Photography The southern style garden complete with magnolias, pepper and pine trees, spanish moss and a running creek are the perfect setting for your wedding photos. The indoor parlor with hanging chandeliers, antique tapestries and eclectic decor, along with the Bridal Suite, and Grooms Quarters are available two hours prior to your wedding ceremony for pre-wedding photos. (addt’l hours for photo taking are available for a fee) Wedding Rehearsal For your convenience and to ensure an organized ceremony, an on site rehearsal with the wedding coordinator is provided. Our coordinator can assist you in planning your rehearsal dinner at our recommended restaurants in downtown San Pedro. Ceremony Site Exchange your marriage vows by candlelight on our balcony overlooking the Port of Los Angeles, or under the outdoor chandeliers hanging from the sweeping pepper tree in the garden amphitheater. The ceremony sites also serve as a romantic location for your main table. Garden Reception The garden is available for six hours of ceremony and reception time for up to 150 guests. Time slots available: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m . or 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. We host one event on your special day! 3 Wedding Menu & Banquet Staff Select from The Sepulveda Home’s Traditional or Signature Southern Menu. Single entrees are included in our wedding package. Double and triple entrees are available for an additional fee. Specialty menus (i.e., ethnic, vegetarian) are available by request only. Linens & Place Settings Select from round or banquet style tables with hand pressed table linens and overlays in black and white. Each table is complete with formal place settings. *Gold or silver dinner chargers are available as an upgrade for an additional fee* Centerpieces A selection of candelabra centerpieces are available for your complimentary use. Candles are included, and our staff will ensure that they are replenished and remain lit. Chair Covers Impress your guests with our signature black tuxedo chair covers. *Traditional white covers are also available for an additional fee* Outdoor Heating Gaze at the fire blazing from the outdoor fireplace, suitable for any season. *For weddings taking place in fall, outdoor heat lamps are available for an additional fee* Hosted Outdoor Bar An outdoor bar is included with barware, ice and two certified bartenders. You must provide your own alcohol and soft bar drinks. A keg delivery service is also available for a minimal fee. *Based on your guest count, additional bartenders may be required* 4 Cake Cutting & Coffee Service As a complimentary service, our staff will cut your wedding cake. A self serve coffee station is provided. We have a list of preferred bakeries for your cake. Café Rudecinda An outdoor gourmet espresso machine and hostess serving espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes is available as an upgrade for an additional fee. Hotel Stay & Shuttle Service As a bride and groom of The Sepulveda Home, you are entitled to our exclusive contracted rate with our preferred hotel in downtown San Pedro. It offers harbor view suites with plenty of modern conveniences, and is the perfect location for you and your wedding guests. The hotel is conveniently located in restaurant row, amidst San Pedro’s finest blend of multi cultural eateries, perfect for your rehearsal dinner. Guests of the hotel are entitled to complimentary shuttle service to and from The Sepulveda Home on the day of your wedding! Once the shuttle has picked your party up, enjoy a night cap, or celebrate until the wee’ hours at a brand new bar and lounge located in the hotel lobby. Reflect over your glorious wedding the morning after, while sipping coffee and enjoying a deluxe buffet breakfast with your friends and family at the hotel’s restaurant. Bon Voyage! After you’ve said your goodbyes and thank yous, Why not set sail on a majestic cruise ship and embark on a romantic honeymoon cruise? San Pedro proudly harbors luxury liners which offer you an array of travel options for your honeymoon. Our wedding coordinator can assist you with all of the details. 5 The Sepulveda Home Wedding Package Pricing Our package pricing is based on the above information and includes taxes and service charges. Please contact us for detailed pricing. Notes: The Sepulveda Home Weddings.Showers.Celebrations inquiries@sepulvedahome.com (562)464-7227 6