a Modern Romantic Celebration at The Lane

Close your eyes and picture Southern California’s dream couple. Have them in mind? Are you picturing Allie + Daniel? Because we are. From her Chantel Lauren wedding gown to Daniel’s slim modern tux, these two knew how to design a minimalist romantic setting for their dream day. With the help of Rachel, their fantastic and always-friendly planner from Tres Chic Affairs, these two discovered The Lane as their perfect backdrop and place to make their dreams a reality.

“We loved the simplicity of the venue. It was a clean slate for us to make it our own, but it also offered some unique touches like the wooden wall & the bridal suite. ”

— Allie, the Bride

The Ceremony

Weddings in the time of COVID are definitely ones for the books. Many couples have strived to make their wedding creative, design-forward, and special in spite of this “season”. We love how Allie + Daniel created these “Stoplight” tags for their guests so that everyone was on the same page and could respect their fellow guests comfortability levels. Whether they wore red for keeping their social-distance, yellow for chatting but no hugging, or green for seeing + hanging out with their people, this couple wanted to make sure their loved ones felt safe + happy from ceremony to reception.

Allie’s Favorite Moment:

“The moment we were announced as Allison & Daniel Steres! John Legend’s song, “Bigger Love,” was playing in the background & the excitement from those around us filled us with joy. At that moment, nothing else mattered. We were surrounded by so much love, and it was the best feeling ever! ”

Bri Nolan, a local San Diego photographer, truly captured how madly these two are in love while also showing off their fun and playful side. Our Moniker Events team also experienced how wonderful these two were - from the moment they toured the venue and expressed how excited they were to just have all their loved ones together laughing, eating, dancing, and celebrating- to the days after they returned from their honeymoon in Cancun to tell us all about their cherished moments from their special day at The Lane.

The Reception

The Steres walking into their reception full of all their friends and loved ones who were ready to party and celebrate with them! Our 20’ sliding glass doors that open up the interior space and the 3,500 sqft outdoor terrace really make a statement for our couples who can’t wait to get inside for their first dances and toasts from their favorite people!

With the help of our carefully selected Catalog of recommended and exclusive vendors, Allie and Daniel chose a handful of their favorites who provided stellar service, gorgeous florals, incredible food, and refreshing cocktails. Tres Chic Affairs worked closely to create dream tablescapes with the modern tabletop rentals from Catalog Atelier and the crisp floral arrangements from Modern Bouquet. We cannot get enough of the mix of natural elements here with our custom oak-top tables by Moniker Design, the delicate barely-blush roses, and ceramic dinnerware!