Grand Del Mar knows exactly what it's doing. Tuscan-inspired luxury in the middle of San Diego's hills? It's like someone dropped a piece of the Italian countryside into California and decided to turn the elegance up to eleven.

This wedding was all grand ballrooms with hand-painted ceilings, cocktails on terraces overlooking the golf course, and that golden hour that made everyone look like they belonged in a Renaissance painting. The whole place feels like you've escaped to a European estate, except you're still in SoCal.

The vibe at Grand Del Mar is unapologetically luxe. Crystal chandeliers, marble everything, and service that makes everyone feel like royalty. But here's the thing - it never feels stuffy. Maybe it's the San Diego sunshine, maybe it's the champagne flowing, but there's a warmth here that keeps it from being too precious.

From the getting-ready suites that are bigger than most apartments to that dramatic staircase entrance everyone dreams about - this place was built for couples who want the full fairy tale. And between you and me? They totally deliver.