The Dana on Mission Bay

they were, despite the busy year. Christina simply never dropped a ball, and she made us feel like we had an ally to planning our day. Upon a visit to view the resort, we were also struck by how helpful and warm their staff was – from Omar to Paul to Janessa to Vee to everyone on the breakfast crew –it was wonderful to hear our guests talk about how the staff made their stays so comfortable. On top of that, we really appreciated the extra measures they were taking to prevent the spread of Covid, as we had a few immunocompromised and older guests, and other hotels were definitely not in the same ballpark. Christina coordinated with our other vendors behind the scenes and took a lot of the logistics work off our plate so we could focus on more meaningful tasks. It was a great feeling to walk into our party and have absolute faith that Christina and her team would have everything handled so we could enjoy ourselves – and we did. It was also great to feel like the Dana’s packages and different options allowed us to prioritize our spending on exactly what we wanted and not on things we didn’t. There was never the dreaded ‘nickel and dimed’ feeling we’d heard about from other couples who faced surprise added costs or missed expectations. The Dana very much made us feel like we were their guests of honor, and that is also exceptional because we saw how many weddings they do! Finally, the Marina Garden outdoor setting we held our event in was lovely, and our suite’s view of the bay was spectacular. The vibe of the resort is laid back and relaxed. The hotel won a few loyal returnees from our guest list, and we ourselves look forward to making trips there to celebrate our anniversary in the future.

th a friend since I live out of state, and she helped me feel so comfortable and confident with the venue that I booked it without even seeing it!! And then when my husband and I came to see the venue for ourselves, we fell in love. It is seriously feels like your own private oasis when you're there, and all of the wedding venues are beautiful. After my wedding date was contracted, I started working with Christina, who absolutely went above and beyond for every occasion. She managed to help keep us calm during the entire process because she had everything so under control, even despite us having to postpone our wedding and still have it during COVID. I can't thank Christina and her team enough for making sure we had the most beautiful and flawless wedding, better than we could have ever dreamed. We love the Dana and hope to come back to celebrate anniversaries in the future!

not hesitate to have my wedding here again if given the chance to redo it. Thank you Dana on Mission Bay!

ed. We also loved the tropical setting near the water. Originally, we had planned for a large dinner reception in the beautiful ballroom with floor to ceiling windows. In March 2020, the pandemic turned our world upside down and put our plans on hold. Thankfully, as the world started to re-open, Addy and Mariana were so flexible in adjusting our plans and putting in place additional safety measures for our wedding reception. Our reception ended up being in the outdoor Marina Garden and actually turned out better than we had originally planned and we are so thankful to have been able to have a small celebration with our family.

e too) throughout the 18 months we had between booking the Dana and actually hosting our wedding. Our wedding took place one week before the COVID-19 panic really kicked off, but we did have over 15 people cancel at the last minute. The Dana stayed super flexible with us rearranging seating charts and table assignments, and with our guests having to cancel rooms when they couldn’t come. The day of, Christina and her staff were there to support my vendors with anything they needed, and she popped in a few times to make sure I felt comfortable too. Her banquet staff did a wonderful job, and were very attentive to everything my husband and I needed! 10/10, would get married here again! Highly recommended for a waterfront wedding in San Diego!

ests loved the scenery so much. Besides having our wedding at a gorgeous venue, it all wouldn’t have been possible without our venue coordinator Christina Gold. She worked so cohesively with all of my other vendors and my day of coordinator that the day was seamless. She was so quick to respond throughout the whole process, which as a busy bride, I appreciated so much. She helped execute our vision and made it come to life. The catering was absolutely delicious and everyone loved our plated entree selections and tray passed appetizers. Highly recommended The Dana for your future wedding venue!!

our guests were disappointed with the accommodations. Aside from the great location, new facilities, free activities, and everything else that comes along with a nice resort, I wanted to highlight just a few reasons why I recommend this venue: **Communication – Cannot stress this one enough. The Sales Director (our Point of Contact) at the venue was one of the most professional and responsive contacts of any of our vendors. And for being the actual venue, this alleviated a lot of stressing knowing that she would always be there. And when she was not available, the other Sales Director was not only just as responsive, but also just as well up-to-date with our wedding where we didn’t skip a beat. I never had to re-explain anything, and they were on the top of their game. **Flexibility – Being that we were putting on a fusion wedding, we had lots of changes. From quite a few additional hours needed for the ceremony, to having a horse on premise, to a moving procession (Baraat) along the water, to changes in timeline and vendor setup; the venue was extremely flexible and accommodating. They also provided us with extra storage for our event items, their staff was always helpful and accommodating, and the venue overall provided anything we needed. **Only 1 Event per Day – This was a HUGE bonus. The Dana only has one wedding per day even though they have multiple ceremony and reception sites. Aside from this being beneficial for our guests, it was great for us as the wedding party since we had the entire grounds at our disposal for our pictures. It was also nice that we were not competing for storage space, or the bridal suite with another party. **Catering – One thing that I was concerned about with the venue was that they do not allow outside catering. And this was not anything unique about this venue. My only concern was that with a fusion wedding, I was concerned about the quality of the Indian food that they could create. However, not only were my wife and I blown away at the quality and authenticity of the flavors and dishes during our tasting; but my Indian family also reiterated the same after the wedding. And this was not only because the Chef is extremely talented, but he was very in tune to what we needed and wanted. He asked for any specific dishes and recipes, asked for you tube examples of techniques as suggested by my mom, and even provided us options of alternatives. In the end, they nailed it, and this was one of the biggest importance to me. I could go on and on, but as is clear from the above, I highly recommend The Dana on Mission Bay for your future wedding event. Simply reach out to either Christina Gold or Adrienne Hur…they will take care of you, walk you through the process, and take all your concerns away.

ersonal coordinator (even though a day of coordinator is required, which is totally worth it, FYI!). The venue grounds are so beautiful and they only hold 1 wedding at a time, therefore, you have access to the entire venue for your wedding for pictures, etc. You can seriously not go wrong choosing this location for your dream day! I wish I could go back and do it all over again!

ian options, but also a vegan plate for our guests. There was constant communication throughout the planning stages and the big day went so smoothly. My guests all told me it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to and I have The Dana to thank for that.

e beginning of the planning stages and as soon as we met Christina and toured the venue, we knew it was the one. From the beginning of the planning process, to the day of the wedding, every single thing was flawless. Thank you for making my best friend's dream wedding become a reality!

or free. I had no complaints when dancing late into the evening with my new shoes. A special thanks to that server for going above and beyond.

erfectly located on Mission Bay and was very close to other San Diego attractions that our out of town guests can get to. Every single guest that arrived for our wedding loved The Dana on Mission Bay. The complete aesthetics of The Dana on Mission Bay was absolutely perfect and I was in love. We initially had booked and worked with Adrienne, who was very pleasant from the get go. We had no issues with Adrienne, who was professional and friendly, and who went over the top for her customers. We had moved back east for a brief period, and even with that transition, Adrienne was wonderful ensuring things were handled even 3000 miles away. Upon moving back to San Diego, we were introduced to Christina, who also was wonderful & professional. However, during that transition, we felt that our details and logistics that had been settled was lost in translation, which stressed myself and my husband out as we were focused on getting settled back in San Diego, and to finish planning the rest of this wedding. Christina and Adrienne, and the entire staff was responsive, professional and flexible in working with us, our guests, and our entire vendor team especially since our DJ/entertainment was from the east coast. Overall, The Dana on Mission Bay delivered our San Diego vibes to our east coast & other out of towner guests. We have received many compliments about our reception particularly the music, wedding food choices, and the ballroom space. The San Diego guests couldn't believe that this place existed amongst the bay. I highly recommend The Dana on Mission Bay for your wedding reception or wedding space needs.

edible. They had great suggestions, accommodated us at every turn, adhered to our wishes on certain things, the food was VERY good (many of our guests commented on it), and the service before, during and at the end of the evening was outstanding. Everyone was very easy to work with, always expeditiously responding to our communications, and just all in all made this a very stress-free occasion. The staff serving the appetizers and assisting with the dinner, along with the bartenders were so helpful and ready to assist wherever needed. We would highly recommend The Dana on Mission Bay for any upcoming events you may have.

l of our guests. With the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception being all on site, our guests did not need to be transported elsewhere. The Dana only hosts one wedding a day, which made our wedding day feel extra special. We received so many compliments from our guests regarding the venue. I wish we would go back and relive our wedding!

having your wedding at The Dana. They have a beautiful location and helped create the perfect wedding with everything the wedding package included. We are very happy you choose The Dana!

r and she was able to assist with all our questions. During our second visit we got the opportunity to meet the Sales Manager, Caitlin Mincer. Caitlin helped us throughout the rest of the wedding planning. Caitlin and Adrienne helped me so much along the way with all the planning that I can’t express how happy I was with their services. Even the last two weeks before the big day Caitlin was there to answer even my smallest and silliest questions. The Dana is the perfect venue to celebrate your marriage. The team is great and the venue and resort is beautiful. All of our out of town guests were impressed with the resort. Oh yea, did I mention they also gave us a 2 night stay at the hotel. We loved everything about The Dana... the food, the service, the prices and even the wedding bartender! Highly recommend them for the perfect San Diego wedding.

job of setting everything up perfectly. Special thanks to catering manager Adrienne Hur who was very helpful - we immediately felt comfortable with her and we knew she'd help deliver the wedding of our dreams. Everything went off pretty much perfectly and we got TONS of compliments on our venue choice, including the amazing food!

riority. The day of our wedding was perfect. During the wedding reception my husband and I were never empty handed with drinks and the service was awesome! The food is amazing too! We wish we could do it all over again!

d wedding. Our guests still rave at the amazing food served and the beautiful grounds. Thank you!

eception ballroom, which we loved. We chose to have our ceremony by the water, which we wanted our wedding to be by the ocean but not get sandy. This location was perfect because it was on the grass! The food was also very good, and we had so many compliments from the guest! We seriously couldn't of asked for a better day and we are so happy we had our wedding here!!

aughter and I were impressed. Warm, welcoming, and extremely knowledgeable, she allayed all our concerns over planning an out-of-town wedding (our daughter in Los Angeles, us in NC). 2) The site itself is lovely, with several location choices for wedding, cocktails & reception. 3) A big factor for us was that they have only one wedding onsite at a time, making it a more private and very personal experience! 4) The food was delicious! We felt this way ourselves, but have heard this from many others who are true Foodies! 5) The fact that we could accommodate all attendees on-site, with wonderful views from their rooms, was an added bonus. As our planning progressed, Adrienne was always readily available by email, phone, or in person. The Dana has a great team that work together well, and every single person we met along the way was lovely. Wedding weekend was fantastic, from the accommodating staff – (meaning EVERY person - the front desk folks, the Fire Fly Restaurant staff, the housekeeping staff) to Courtney, the on-site manager, and of course, Adrienne. She even snagged a great picture for us on her phone! We have been told repeatedly by many of our 210 guests what an epic evening it was. The most important people to feel that way are, of course, the Bride and Groom, who could not have been more pleased!

the business and we owe our entire wedding day to them for making it the best day ever!

tor of Catering, was easy and professional to work with. Her ideas were welcomed, her communications were timely, and even when we wanted to add some last minute market lighting to the ballroom, she helped make it happen! Everything was absolutely gorgeous and I can't think of a better setting in San Diego than would have been better than the Dana for our joyous wedding. Bravo Dana! Bravo!!!

nt perfectly! All of the staff was extremely helpful; service was great! We could not have asked for a better venue! Thank you to everyone!!