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    Sunset Temple

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    The stage and projection of the monogram

    The reason for my San Diego trip was to witness and be in two of my good friends wedding at Sunset Temple. I was fortunate enough to have one of my bucket list item be crossed out to be a bridesmaid (lol). Hearing stories of this venue when they booked it, they made it sound like a huge hall but, when you view the California/Miami Vice colored building you wouldn't know how gorgeous and intimately roomy the interior is. Our wedding coordinator Lesly Hernandez and the surrounding staff were the best and there is absolutely nothing negative about these kind and hard-working individuals. The best team you can ask for to help you coordinate your wedding. Lesly helped us coordinate everything from walking down the aisle, informing us that we're ahead of schedule to meet early for the grand entrance, when she was short staffed she handled the bar area herself, and made sure everything ran as smoothly and on time as can be. Her amazing team even packed and boxed all of our centerpieces, signs, and decorations for an easy move. Amazing! The staff came out and helped us move all of our wedding things including bringing out wheeled carts for easy transitions from the venue to the car and helping us move our keg with their dolly. They made the transition of setting up, being punctual (even early), to taking down and moving out with as little problem and hassle one can only dream of. The venue is great for an intimate wedding. They provide all the electronics you may need and have no problems answering questions you may have. On the stage area they have a projector where you can display your monogram, slide show, video, or whatever you may want to display. The engineer was a great help with providing information for best color scheme and dimension when i had to create the monogram. He also didn't hesitate to ask when he needed help with the slideshow... as we try to figure out what was wrong with the file trusted us enough to step aside and let us figure it out (thank goodness we did). The venue have 3 floors, the newly renovated and carpeted basement where one side of the wedding can get ready. It isn't well ventilated and gets really hot but, they were kind enough to bring in a A/C to keep us cool. The stage and entrance area where of course all the action happens with seating (for us seating then dining) there is also a nice sized bar area in the back. And the balcony where the other wedding party got dressed and later converted to a a lounge/social area while the staff set the dining tables. The establishment decor and just the surrounding is just beautiful but dim (your photographer may need to set up a flash sync). Another fun idea is that the location is located right next to the large North Park sign. You can request to go to the roof during sunset or when the sign is lit and take a awesome wedding couple photo incorporating the sign. Great venue for weddings, beautiful decor and style, with amazing people working in it.

    Donna J.

    Ok! I have now had 2 events here!!! And have booked them out for the rest of the year!! I can not say enough amazing things about Claire, Randy and Todd!!! Seriously! If you have an event that you want people to instantly feel welcome and "at home" this is your place!!! All of my ladies feel so good in this space!!! Love you guys!!!

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    Listen S.

    On April 6, 2014, we presented the first of what will hopefully be many concerts at Sunset Temple. Listen Shows' goal is to present the best-sounding blues, jazz and roots concerts in San Diego. Sunset Temple's ballroom is visually stunning, and acoustically very workable for our mixed vintage/modern sound reinforcement system. In the four months we spent planning the event with the owner, Claire, and her staff, we found them to be very helpful and accommodating. The rental and catering prices are very reasonable given how beautiful the space is, how popular North Park has become, and how good their food is (see Claire De Lune Coffee Lounge next door, owned and operated by the same folks.)

    Amen BK's #OneSkyAbove Music Video Release Party
    Staci B.

    Wow! This venue was a hit for our Music Video Release Party for Amen BK's song "One Sky Above". Everyone was so impressed with the venue... when they walked in the vibe, music and lights made the whole event feel professional and it was just beautiful! Love the vintage feel and character of the place. Huge THANK YOU's to Claire for her beautiful place. This is a hidden gem in North Park. And Todd was the man! He was wonderful to work with and he really went up and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. Plus he was so flexible and kind. Can not wait to come back and do another event at the Sunset Temple.

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    Wee Gather

    Wee Gather

    (48 reviews)

    Roseville, Point Loma, Fleetridge

    Here's the revised version:…read more The owner contacted me and offered a free event, which I declined, requesting a refund instead. She then offered a 20% refund and asked me to change my review, which I again declined. She claimed that despite paying for full event planning services, the event was subpar because I hadn't been involved in planning it. They didn't call. They didn't ask me to go their warehouse. They didn't do anything until the week of the event, when they tried to fit me into their random available times to walk them through my space via FaceTime. To clarify, I paid $2,000 for someone to plan and orchestrate an event. What I received was maybe a $200-$300 setup, and it's apparently my fault for not planning the event I paid someone to plan. She argued that I should have requested changes during the setup. However, I wasn't home at the time. The whole point of hiring this service was to arrive at a fully set-up event with my guests. When I arrived, they were still setting up as my guests were arriving (even though they were supposed to have been gone by then). So, there wasn't time to make changes, and it would have been an awkward conversation anyway. Instead of blaming me, they should have done the job they were paid to do or not sold the package in the first place. To add insult to injury, she compared this situation to eating a pizza and then requesting a refund. This was over $2k. It's not even close to ordering a pizza and asking for a refund. She ripped me off. I stand by my request for a full refund. She should have offered that refund on her own. This event was pitiful. I will never use their services again or recommend them to anyone.

    I had my sisters baby shower at Wee Gather and I came from out of town so paid for the planning…read moreservices package. Andrea did an amazing job with the decorating and was very welcoming and accommodating to my events needs. The table decor and balloon decor was spot on and we loved it all! Was a very comfortable set up for 25 people including some kiddos!

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    Claudia Strenger

    (9 reviews)

    Normal Heights

    Claudia does beautiful calligraphy. She also teaches calligraphy classes. I would highly recommend…read moreher.

    I recommend Claudia to everyone, I can't rave about her enough and this review is only highlighting…read moresome of the great things about her and her studio. Trust me when I say Claudia will exceed any expectations you have for any project. I found Claudia from googling "San Diego calligrapher" and I am SO blessed that I found her. Claudia answered the phone right away and she invited me to her cute shop in Old Town and that is when I saw she does so much more than just wedding invites. I immediately asked if she could help me with more projects for my wedding. Claudia helped me with my wedding invitations, designed and created the most beautiful day of stationary; church programs, table seating chart, menus, table numbers, place cards, bar menu, and signs. Claudia can truly do anything and if you don't know what you want she has so much experience and knowledge to create what is true to you and your partner. She created things I've never seen done and she does it in such a calm and peacefully manner. Her husband, Eric is such a great graphic designer as well and they make the perfect team. I loved coming into the shop and working with Claudia, it truly was a highlight in our wedding planning journey that I will never forget. Thank you Claudia and Eric for providing San Diego and beyond with your beautiful talents! I can't wait to work with Claudia for other life events in the future.

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    Bella Mia Exclusive Events

    (24 reviews)

    Mission Valley

    I found Yvanna through social media. Her pics and decor looked amazing. I booked an appointment and…read moreshe seemed super on point and well organized. I decided to book with her for my wedding. We coordinated for about a year and things seemed to go smooth. She seemed to capture my vision. She is very well versed. However, things went down hill towards the end. the closer we got to my wedding , her response time was not the best. I found myself anxious and unsure when I asked for updates. My portal was never updated on the additions I made. Her attention to detail is not what she tries to sell. The day of the wedding came and my bouquet was NOT what I had sent her. It didn't even incorporate my wedding color. My bridesmaids bouquets looked wilted. The men's boutonnières had some ugly ribbon that I asked to be removed. I never decided on that look. Plus after requesting additional ones, they were not added so some of the bridal party did not have boutonnières. The coordination was horrible at the reception. I completely put my money and my wishes in her hands for my most special day only to have to be looking for her half the time. I had to call her at one point cuz she was no where in sight. Even after arriving early after pictures The grand entrance started late. She didn't have my bridal parties names after she had asked for all that info and was provided on her website. She had to write it down the day of for the MC. The late start was due to the band not being able to connect their sound but we had a dj also who was ready so I don't know why the delay even happened tbh. That pushed us back almost an hour. The food was served late. Her food tasting did not match the food the day of the wedding. Although cooked on site I had guests later tell me their food was cold, the beef had too much fat, the waiters were rude. My vendors kept asking me and other guests for food constantly because they were not served! Even after guests had eaten. All the important wedding events like bouquet / garter toss, cake cutting, dollar dance were super late I had little to no guests left I had to constantly tell her I wanted to do them already. Everything that I purchased separately i labeled where it went and what it was for to make it easier for her and placed in a container for her and her team to either do or put out and was explained beforehand. I was told it would get done but it didn't. My table decor was not what I asked for. I had asked for hurricane vase candles and they were not put. So I'm not sure why I paid what I paid for candles ? The ones she put out were from the dollar tree because I've seen them there. I had a backdrop I asked her to put up. It was left in the box and not put up. Then my box was taken. My memory wall was not decorated how I envisioned. The candles I bought were not placed with the pictures it was literally a naked wall w pics smh. My bouquet was given to her at the wedding, after handing it to her and telling her I wanted to preserve it still and her assuring me she would put it in water only to later find out she handed it to an assistant and She ended up taking it to her warehouse and I got it back 4 days after the wedding of course in horrible condition. It couldn't be salvaged anymore. My party favors were never placed on tables even after the sun had gone down. My cake was not cut and passed out. No one got cake!!! I didn't let it ruin my night but I wish I would have read some of the negative comments on here first because her coordination is terrible. Sure her decor is nice but also didn't meet my expectations and what was asked / told would be delivered. I had many guests later reach out to me with negative comments on the coordination part and that they had to actually go look for her as well to try and help out because they didn't want to bother me or my groom during the wedding event. Apparently other guests had requests or concerns and I didn't know until after the wedding. Super embarrassing to hear. Nice girl but shouldn't offer what she can't deliver. Maybe it was too much on her plate and she needs some extra assistance. I suggest she gets more help if she can't do it all. Not worth my money IMO.

    First of all I have to say, "WOW!" My bridal shower turned…read moreout amazing thanks to their help! Everything was just breathtaking, the decorations, the chairs, the umbrellas, the glassware, but most of all the floral arrangements! Yvanna has a great imagination and creativity she is the nicest person you will ever meet and will look out for your needs. What I loved about her the most is that she was honest about what you need and don't need for your special event. Thank you so much for making my special day an unforgettable moment!

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    Queen Bee's

    (147 reviews)

    North Park

    Nice venue that holds a lot of events. Came here for the first time for the 2025 san diego all…read morewomen poetry slam and it was amazing. It's pretty spacious but depending on the type of event, it may fill up quickly. They also hold dance classes such as salsa, swing and country line dancing. Looks like a lot of fun and hope to check those out soon! Street parking available.

    This review reflects the perspective of a swing dancer. Swing dance happens at Queen Bee's on…read moreTuesday evenings and consists of a lesson with a small dance party afterwards. The fee for the lesson and party is $15, for party only - $10. The announcement (https://www.queenbeessd.com/swign-dance) places the lesson at 6:30-7:30PM, the dance with DJ music is supposed to start at 7:30PM. On the day of my visit, the times were shifted by half an hour, so if you want to just dance, 8PM is the good time. The dance lesson by Mercedes Moore (yes, the great San Diego singer!) is excellent, most of the 20+ dancers appeared to be regulars and thus had accumulated significant amount of skill, yet due to small size of group, a true beginner should feel OK. Unlike most places in San Diego, this one has noticeably more leads (traditionally men) than follows (women), so this venue might be great for a true beginner follower. During the social party few more dancers appeared, but the group remained pretty small, and by 9PM it became hard to find a dance partner (the music was still going on). Some logistics: the free (street) parking is very limited. The best paid parking is across the street in a well-lit parking lot ($5 for two hours). The wooden floor is of OK quality, the seating is adequate for the small crowd. As always for small gatherings, bringing one's own dance partner is recommended, although on the day I have visited, it was easy for follows to find a lead. Overall: a true beginner follow should definitely check out this venue. An intermediate lead that wants just to dance, should consider bringing his own follower.

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    Plan Prep Party

    (26 reviews)

    Mission Valley

    Jessica was an essential part of our wedding, from start to finish. Our first call with her sealed…read morethe deal! We love her energy, professionalism, and attention to detail. She is an excellent listener and makes sure she has a full understanding of what you envision for your wedding day. If you don't know what you want, she will ask the right questions so you figure out your vision. During the planning process, she was our counselor, negotiator, hypewoman, and oftentimes - therapist. Her kindness and down to earth nature really helped guide us through the intensity of planning. It's inevitable that drama occurs during the process, and we were so grateful Jessica had our back on all fronts. She is someone you 100% need on your team. Our wedding day was perfect, and we got so many compliments regarding not just the beautiful wedding, but compliments for Jessica herself! Several of our wedding party mentioned that they would have loved to hire her for their weddings. She was a beacon of calm and serene (on the outside :P) during the crazy hectic day and made sure we were our own priority, which is a difficult task when everyone wants your attention! Thank you for taking care of us Jessica - my only regret is that I only plan to be married once, otherwise, I'd get to work with her again and again. Run, do not walk, to get Jessica on board for your wedding! Xo, Max + Myan

    We knew after our first call with Jessica that we wanted her to be our wedding planner. Risky to…read morenot shop around but when you know you know! Me and my husband knew we'd get easier overwhelmed with the planning process and we wanted someone calm, organized, and knowledgeable to lead us through this process. Jessica was THAT GIRL. Not only did she have great vendor recommendations and helped us stick to our budget, she was able to assure me when I was anxious about whatever detail was stressing me out that week. We wanted a small, intimate wedding that was beautiful but also relaxed and unfussy. Jessica was able to help us figure out what was necessary and what wasn't, and truly made our wedding feel like "us". One comment we heard again and again from our guests was how smoothly everything ran. From our ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, everything was on schedule and felt effortless, and this is all thanks to Jessica. It really was the most perfect, beautiful day. I can't recommend Plan Prep Party enough!

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