Wedding Memories of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

When Nelson and Shari decided to get married, they searched for the perfect wedding venue and found it at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.  Because they had about 100 family and friends to invite, they selected South Coast because:  

Together, they selected to hold their special day at the property’s Rose Arbor and Courtyard facilities. 

• Set Up - Rose Arbor was amazing because of the natural decor, Bell Tower Courtyard was a fairy tale venue for reception with dramatic setting and soft up-lighting
• Your Colors - lavender, chocolate, and cream
• The Food - Delicious hors d’oeuvres and entrees of chicken, salmon, and veggie wellington
• The Wine - Choice of Rolling Hills Merlot and South Coast Sauvignon Blanc served with dinner.
•  Any miscellaneous items that helped make your day complete—  Bridesmaids stayed with me the night before and decorated Bridal Suite and of course, the getaway car!  Mom-in-law got me some cute bride and groom decorations for the cake table.

Bride and Groom’s Names: Nelson and Shari Sanches

Date and Place Where You Met:  Met as children in the late 80s and saw each other every summer, reconnected in December 2002 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Wedding Date:  June 24, 2012

Any Special Stories on the Proposal to share: proposed at the Blue Bayou restaurant in Disneyland, place I’d always longed to go since childhood

Couples Hometown(s):  Nelson ~ Rancho Cucamonga, CA     Shari~ Maurice, LA

Family members who shared your special date and any special notes:   

Nelson’s mom, stepdad, dad, stepmom, aunts (one all the way from Sao Paulo, Brazil, uncle, brother, sister-in-law, nephew, cousins , Shari’s mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, sister, one aunt, two uncles

Professions: Nelson—air traffic controller Shari—5th grade teacher

Favorite South Coast Wines when entertaining: viognier, riesling, sparkling wine

Favorite food and wine pairings when entertaining: shiraz with smoked gouda

Most memorable meal ever:  honeymoon dinner at Italian restaurant at Sandal’s St. Lucia

Dream Dinner Companions: we don’t have any—we just enjoy the company of our amazing friends and family

Hobbies: Nelson: traveling, soccer, chess Shari: hiking, camping, traveling, entertaining

Couple’s Favorite Quote:  ”I guess you’ll do” (lol—we kid around alot)

Any comments on South Coast Winery Coordinators or Staff:   Amber and Vanessa were extremely helpful and professional; would highly recommend this amazing venue!