Post #58303 by christiki295 on Tue, Nov 4, 2003 1:43 AM

Tropical landscaping is suprisingly is not as easy to find as just lovely green parklike environments.

Unquestionably, the premier locations would be the very lush garden at Humphrey's in Shelter Island, San Diego. Alternatively, you may wish to have your ceremony outside at the Bali Hai, overlooking the bay and have the reception in the tiki resturant. Ask about their hook-up for hula lessons.

I also would recomend Paradise Point in Mission Bay at San Diego.

The Huntington Ritz Carlton in Pasadena has lovely, landscaped grounds with some tropical foliage.

There are numerous hotels in Santa Monica which allow for ceremonies overlooking the ocean, including Shutters and Casa Del Mar, although you may have to hit the jackpot or take out a 2nd on your home.

There also is the Bayside Country Club in Malibu.

Another idea would be to have it in a park like environment and rent the supplies from Oceanic Arts. Park like areas abound: Caltech or Altadena Town & Country Club or Descanso Gardens (the tulips are lovely) around Pasadena, or the Village Green condominium complex (where I reside).

For the true tiki event, you may wish to have the ceremony at sunset at the beach and then have the reception at the Purple Orchid in El Segundo (where your own caterer) or someplace like Duke's in Malibu or Huntington Beach.

Congratulations on the nuptuials.