One of my favorite venues in San Diego is the Prado. Why? The Prado has all the three major elements that all Brides and Grooms look for when planning a wedding in San Diego.
1. Beautiful Location.
The Prado at Balboa Park is a National Historic Landmark which was originally built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition. This two year festival was held in Balboa Park to promote San Diego and to celebrate the 1914 opening of the Panama Canal. In 2000, The House of Hospitality reopened after a complete reconstruction and modernization. The 3-year renovation restored the building’s architecture, artwork, sculptures, alcoves, gardens and fountains. Every effort was made to historically renovate the House of Hospitality in keeping with its original Spanish, Moorish and Mexican architectural design. This is evident in over two dozen, original, hand-painted, wooden stencil designs on doors as well as the intricate hand stenciled ceilings and beams. The Donal Hord sculpture, “Women of Tehuantepec” still remains in the fountain of the building’s restored central courtyard.
The renovated House of Hospitality features lush historical gardens and a courtyard, elegant banquet rooms, romantic terraces and the outdoor grandeur of the historic Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens. The Prado at Balboa Park offers more than 22,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space and can accommodate groups of 20-20,000 guests.
2. All Inclusive Wedding Packages.
Wedding Reception Package
One Hour of Silver Level Brand Bar
Tray Passed Hors d’oeuvres with White Glove Service
Luncheon or Dinner Menu designed by Award Winning Executive Chef Jonathan Hale
Formal Champagne Toast
Professional Staff-Synchronized Service
Wedding Cake
Full Length Table Linens, Gold Chiavarri Chairs and Porcelain China
Beautiful Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens For Your Ceremony
White Padded Outdoor Chairs
Gift and Guest Book Tables
Bridal Changing Room
Scheduled Rehearsal Time
Outdoor Sound System for Officiant
3. The Food.
Chef Jonathan Hale and his staff prepare amazing menus for both lunch and dinner. The Prado’s restaurant awards are numerous and well deserved!
Gold Medallion Award 2009 | Best New American
Caterer of the Year Award 2009 | NACE San Diego Chapter
The Best in Weddings 2008/2009/2010 | The Knot Wedding Network
Gold Medallion 2006/2007 | Best Casual Continental
Best Romantic Restaurant 2006/2007 | SignOn SD Readers Poll
Best Outdoor Dining 2005/2007 | SD Home & Garden Mag
Best Restaurant in a Historic Building 2006 | 944 Magazine
Best Décor 2005/2006 | SD Home and Garden Magazine
Best of the Best (Moderate) 2005| San Diego Magazine
Chef of the Year 2005 | Jeff Thurston
Gold Medallion Award 2005 | Best Continental Casual Dining
Gold Medallion Award 2004 | Best Casual Dining
America’s Best Restaurants Award | Gourmet Magazine
Gold Medallion Award 2000 | Best New Restaurant
Best New Restaurant 2000 | San Diego Magazine
“Four Stars” | California Restaurant Writer’s Association
Silver Fork Award | San Diego Home and Garden Magazine
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