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St. Constantine and Helen | San Diego Marriott Mission Valley | Jaqueline and Awad’s Wedding Photography

The smell of incense greeted us as we entered St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox church for Jaqueline and Awad’s ceremony.  The sanctuary was decorated with ornate gilded murals, including the domed ceiling and highlighted with beautiful floral arrangements at head of the aisle and on each pew.  The beautiful ritual filled ceremony was followed by portraits at Balboa Park before the reception began at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley.  The chiffon draped reception room was lit in purple lights, lush centerpieces graced each satin covered table and displays of baklava, sweets and cake lined the walls.  Drummers led the grand entrance, followed by spirited dancing before dinner was served.  A special candle dance was held for the bride before the crowd took over the dance floor for the remainder of the evening.  A sparkler exit was the perfect grand finale. We really enjoyed being a part of your spectacular event!

 

 

Church:  St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church

Reception: San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

Coordinator:  Nahid’s Global Events

Photography:  Unveiled Wedding

 

The San Diego Marriott Mission Valley was a great venue for a reception.  Here is more info from their website:

Dream weddings don’t just happen, they’re planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.

  • Our Mission Valley wedding hotel offers 28,000 sq. ft. of impressive reception and banquet space.

  • The Rio Vista Grand Ballroom features 8,448 square feet of event space and can host 900 guests.

  • Bring outdoor receptions to life in the Pavilion and the West Lawn.

  • Our certified wedding planners in San Diego are dedicated to creating unforgettable celebrations.

  • Enjoy exceptional event services, caterers, an award-winning chef and creative menu planning.

  • Elegant dining spaces for every special event complete our Mission Valley wedding facilities.

 

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