It’s no secret that when couples are planning their big day, they want all the perks they can get. Here we’ll share a few we’ve learned along the way that are sure to entice you! My favorite… No. 2 on the list… because who doesn’t love a dramatic ending.

Venue No. 1

The Estancia. Cheers! Craft cocktail lovers can create a signature drink (blackberry-lavender-infused whiskey mule, anyone?) with the help of Estancia La Jolla’s head mixologist. Display the charred oak barrel it was aged in, branded with your name and wedding date, at your reception.

Venue No. 2

Hotel del Coronado. Explosive Fun! Guests will already be bowled over by this iconic beachside location, but when your customized fireworks display lights up the sky over Hotel Del Coronado, it’ll be a night they’ll never forget.

Venue No. 3

Ponte Winery. Vino Veritas! Couples who say “I do” at Temecula’s Ponte Winery not only get a complimentary night’s stay at the property’s inn, but also a one-year membership to the vineyard’s wine club.

Venue No. 4

San Diego Zoo. Wild Nights! Have your nuptials at the San Diego Zoo, and you can opt to have one of their exotic residents greet your guests during cocktail hour. Couples are also gifted with a one-year pass.

Venue No. 5

Green Acre Campus Pointe. Snack Attack! Arrive at Green Acre’s get-ready room on your wedding day and you’ll find a food-filled care package to satisfy all your cravings, from gourmet popcorn and Spanish kava to chocolate-covered pretzel bark and local beers.