Jennifer and Douglas' Wedding
Pasadena, CA, USA, June, 2007
Venues
- Ceremony: The Athenaeum
- Hotel: Avalon Hotel of Beverly Hills
- Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott
- Hotel: Farmers Daughter Hotel
- Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott
- Hotel: Ritz Carlton Huntington
- Hotel: Standard Hotel
- Restaurant: Arco Iris
- Restaurant: El Portal Restaurant
- Restaurant: Fatty's
- Restaurant: Martorana Bros Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
- Restaurant: Orean Health Express
- Restaurant: Philippe the Original
- Restaurant: Pie'n Burger
- Restaurant: Porto's Bakery
- Restaurant: The Hat
- Restaurant: Zankou Chicken
- Attraction: El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Monument: Olvera Street Events
- Attraction: Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks
- Attraction: Gamble House
- Attraction: Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens: Group Sales
- Attraction: Norton Simon Museum of Art
- Attraction: Union Station
- Attraction: Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ceremony
Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott
1177 S Beverly DrLos Angeles, CA, United States
(310) 277-4427 or 1-800-331-3131
Restaurant
Arco Iris
5684 York BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90042, US
A good family Mexican restaurant.Also stop by Galco next door for a step back in time through soda bottles.
El Portal Restaurant
695 E Green StPasadena, CA, United States
(626) 795-8553
Our rehearsal dinner will be here at 6:00pm June 29th. A quaint setting with delicious food. We are told there will be Mariachi performers there on Friday. We hope you enjoy it. We would love to have all of you there but the dinner is by invitation only.
Fatty's
1627 Colorado BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90041, US
Vegetarian but decadent none the less. Jenny and I have been here only once but despite many reviews of poor service we had a great time.
Martorana Bros Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
1650 Colorado BlvdLos Angeles, CA, United States
(323) 256-9617
Eagles Rock's pizzeria of choice. Get there early because there is always a wait. This is walking distance from our house, so give us a call if you're going for a pie!
Orean Health Express
817 N Lake AvePasadena, California, United States
(626) 794-0861
Vegetarian fast food. Sloppy and yummy but without one ounce of animal product. For those vegetarians in the mix, this is a good quick food fix.
Philippe the Original
1001 N Alameda StLos Angeles, CA, United States
(213) 628-3781
Arguably the originator of the French Dip sandwich. This place is old-school and no frills. Wood shavings on the floor and bench seating. Order a dip and you get a dip. Roll and Meat (cheese to order) dipped in Au Jus. The mustard makes it for me but its very spicy so watch out.
Pie'n Burger
913 E California BlvdPasadena, CA, United States
(626) 795-1123
Yummy old school burger joint not far from the venue. Don't fill up before the wedding, but be sure to check this place out for a classic LA burger, fountain soda, and slice of pie.
Porto's Bakery
315 N Brand BlvdGlendale, CA, United States
(818) 956-5996
This bakery will most likely be supplying our Wedding cake. They also make fine pastries and sandwiches. Their cuban sandwiches are very good. The lines are long, but they go fairly quickly. Make sure you're in the right one to order what you want though.
The Hat
491 N Lake AvePasadena, CA, United States
(626) 449-1844
Los Angeles style Pastrami. On a hoagie roll with yellow mustard. This sandwiches are gigantic and yummy.
Zankou Chicken
1296 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA, United States
(626) 405-1502
Amazing rotisserie chicken and lebanese food. The garlic paste is the key. Lately Jenny and I prefer the Chicken Tarna plate. Check out the chicken that makes Beck sing.
Attraction
El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Monument: Olvera Street Events
125 Paseo De La Plz # 400Los Angeles, CA, United States
(213) 485-6855
This is the oldest section of L.A., with an interesting history. It is known for its Spanish and Mexican heritage and since 1930 has been a colorful Mexican marketplace with restaurants and souvenir shops.
Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks
1712 S Glendale AveGlendale, CA, United States
(323) 478-2339
Many famous movie stars are burried here. To attempt to decrease the tourist traffic, they do not supply maps to the famous tombs but still fun to walk around and to discover for yourself.
Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlPasadena, CA 91103, US
An amazing Arts and Crafts house designed by renowned architects Greene and Greene. I'm not much for house tours, but this place is gorgeous. The surrounding neighborhood full of craftsman bungalows is worth a drive

