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Drue Sent on 12/31/2024Can’t Thank Harbor View Loft Enough!!
I had my wedding in August and still dreaming about our amazing venue and their staff! Daisy was our coordinator and she went above and beyond for us. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and my wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect. Food was so delicious and was wowed by the amount of options they had! The venue is absolutely gorgeous as we did our ceremony on the rooftop and reception inside. Highly recommend booking your wedding with Harbor View Loft as we had an amazing experience with them. Again, can’t thank the team enough for pulling off a day my husband and I will never forget.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you so much Drue! You and your family were an absolute joy to work with! I am so happy to have planned and executed your day! -
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Virginia Sent on 12/31/202450th Wedding Anniversary
The venue is beautiful, even when simply decorated, like our event was. Our contact person was excellent, as were the rest of the staff. They were responsive, respectful, helpful and good natured. The food was excellent. We opted for a buffet and everything was hot and well prepared. We had a mix of ages, and our grandchildren and young adults enjoyed the patio. I would highly recommend the Harbor View Loft!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you Virginia! 50 years married is an amazing accomplishment to celebrate! We are so happy to have been a part of such an amazing celebration! -
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Fernanda Sent on 12/27/2024August Wedding
Daisy and her team were absolutely incredible to make this day happen. They worked closely with my wedding planner and vendors to have everything set up by the time guests arrived. They were also very attentive to the keeping the food fresh and presentable. The open bar was amazing and to this day people were still amazed at the amount of options they had. I highly recommend HVL the price is worth it for what you receive.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you so much Fernanda! Everything came together so beautifully and I will forever admire your tablescapes! -
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Jenny Sent on 09/20/2024June wedding in SoCal!
My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a better venue or group of people to work with. Our wedding day was practically perfect- a real life fairytale. Everything leading up to the wedding was efficient, professional, and the communication with both Daisy and Artemis in particular was clear and concise everytime. I never felt like I was “asking too many” questions. Whenever I had a question, I was able to email or call them both, and I had answers to my questions very quickly. They made the planning very easy for me and everything was executed perfectly on the day of. All of our family and friends complemented the beauty of the venue and (one of the most important things in my opinion) the food! Even after the wedding, I still receive messages about how incredible the food was at the wedding, how beautiful the venue was, and how all of the staff were kind and accommodating. Family and friends also said it was one of the most organized wedding they have attended and I thank everyone at HVL for that. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful wedding or wonderful people to work with to execute my dream day.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Jenny, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I am so happy that your sisters venue search brought us together! Everything came together beautifully! -
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Alexis Sent on 01/31/2023Harbor View Loft is the perfect venue for an iconic San Diego backdrop
We choose Harbor View Loft because of the stunning views of the harbor and marina. We wanted an iconic San Diego setting for our guests and we also loved that so much came included with their packages, especially having a day-of coordinator. They were so easy to work with as we planned our wedding, very responsive and always prioritized making the most important aspects of our wedding happen. The food, service, bartenders and space were absolutely perfect for our wedding of 150. We received so many compliments from guests on the venue and the service. I cannot recommend them enough for the day-of coordination as well. We did not have to decorate, worry about vendors or deal with any details on the day of the wedding which allowed us to just enjoy. We would get married there again in a heartbeat :)Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Alexis,
Thank you so much for your review!
We had so much fun working with you and we had even more fun celebrating you!
xo, Daisy -
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Lauren Sent on 08/18/2022the dreamiest wedding EVER at HVL!
We got married at HVL on 7/29/22 and it was truly the most DREAMY day. When we first toured HVL we planned on having our ceremony out on the lawn outside by the water but we ended up having to have it upstairs on the rooftop and oh my goodness I am SO glad we did.
The rooftop allowed for the most intimate feeling during the ceremony as all of our guests were able to be so close to me and my husband when we were up at the altar. We had around 125 guests and I will never forget the feeling of walking down the aisle and everyone standing up. I was so emotional walking down the aisle at HVL because it felt as if all of our guests were giving me a huge hug. It was the most surreal feeling and I wish all brides could experience this!
Then once we were up there everyone said they LOVED the views of San Diego! We had lots of guests from out of town so for them this was such a perfect spot because they could see downtown SD and have the classic harbor vibes as well for a perfect photo backdrop. We took photos down on the lawn with our bridesmaids and groomsmen and then by the harbor for sunset and with family so you really can take advantage of it all!
The airport being SO close is super super helpful and it wasn't a bother at all during the ceremony to have an airplane fly by, no one even noticed it. During the whole planning process everyone was SO helpful! Especially Daisy and Darcie as they were the two that helped us from the beginning! During our tastings and linen picking they were so patient with me and my husband and we are so very grateful for this. Our day of coordinator Myra was also SO wonderful. She really made sure everything was perfect and it truly was!!!
The FOOD was also so good! We ended up doing tacos (which I am not sure if they are available anymore but I heard all the food is unbelievable) and churros for dessert and everyone said they loved this! It made our out of town guests feel even more like they had the whole SD experience.
Overall they truly were so wonderful at making sure everything went smoothly and I 100% recommend HVL and the whole team to absolutely anyone who wants to have the perfect San Diego wedding! It was intimate, classy, budget friendly, and SO MUCH FUN! Thank you so much HVL!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Lauren!
Thank you so much for all your kind words! We had such a pleasure putting your day together and we are so happy that you and your guests had such a blast! It was so great to see all the planning come together!
Love, Daisy & Myra -
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Madison Sent on 12/06/2021Gorgeous December Wedding Venue
I don't even have words for how effortless my wedding day was last week at Harbor View Loft. I initially found them in January 2020 through a friend who used them (and they saved her day by the way)! I initially was working with Annalisa, and then worked with Darcie as my coordinator the last six months. Annalisa was wonderful, and Darcie is an angel. Day of the wedding Darcie and Dani (another coordinator) handled every. single. moment. If there were any issues that day, I don't know, because they nailed it. Nothing was brought to my attention and I felt wonderful. They made sure my husband and I were fed, that I got a drink, and that everything with our vendors was coordinated. They handled the arch rental and set up for me and it turned out gorgeous. I absolutely do not have enough kind words for their staff, how beautiful this venue is, and the fact that it was all-inclusive was amazing for my budget. Their in-house catering company is PHENOMENAL. Everyone is still raving about how insanely good the food was. IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD. I have been to many weddings where the food is less than good, and I am so amazed at the quality and service of our food. Thank you so much Harbor View Loft for my day - I am only sad it is over. Do not sleep on this venue - book it NOW.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Madison - thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We had the best time with you on your wedding day and are so happy you enjoyed such a special day. We wish you and your family all the best! xoxo Darcie and HVL team -
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Mayra Sent on 11/14/2021Amazing and Unforgettable
We were overjoyed with our experience at the Harbor View Loft! We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid, but the teams stood by us all the way through! Darcie, Annalisa, Danielle, and the crew made our planning process easy and simple. We always felt in good hands and the day of our wedding was so smooth and fun! We are so thankful we finally were able to celebrate our special day!Harbor View Loft's reply:
We were thrilled to have finally celebrated your wedding day, Mayra! Thank you for trusting us over the years. We are so appreciative of your review and wish you all the best. XO Darcie and the HVL team -
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Jessica Sent on 11/09/2021Beautiful views and amazing experience
Thank you for making our day go as smooth as possible. I thought I would be pulled into different directions but you guys took care of everything and we were able to enjoy our night with no worries. After weeks of stressful planning it was nice to let go one night and I don’t think that would have been possible without Darcie or Danielle. Thanks again!!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you for your review, Jessica! We are so happy you were able to enjoy a beautiful and stress-free evening. Wishing you and Daniel all the best! XO Darcie and HVL Team -
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Michelle Sent on 09/18/2021Loved HVL!
We had our wedding at Harbor View Loft 6/5/21. We had a great experience from start to finish. We loved that most things are included (remember that music, photography, flowers, and officiant are not). Having an open bar and great food were important to us. The location of the venue can't be beat. The views of the skyline, the harbor, and North Island are incredible. Though we didn't have the park reserved for our ceremony, we were still able to take pictures there with our photographer.
Annalisa and Darcie helped us with planning and executing every detail of our ceremony and reception and made sure we thought about everything. Darcie made sure that the day of went off without a hitch and that we got a chance to taste everything that was served!
We got lots of compliments on the food from Personal Touch Dining as well as the wedding overall. We had a great time and would definitely recommend considering HVL for your wedding!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for your review on our venue and catering. We had so much fun working with you and are so happy you loved the results. Wishing you and Matt so much love and happiness in your marriage - Darcie, Annalisa and HVL team :) -
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Raena Sent on 09/14/2021San Diego Hidden Gem!
Harbor View Loft is one of San Diego's hidden gems! My husband and I had our wedding reception in July and it was such a great experience! Annalisa and Darcie of Personal Touch Dining as well as Dannielle of Harbor View Loft were all a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. One thing that we really loved was the space. When we did our initial walk through the views captured our eyes immediately. The view is gorgeous with the harbor on one side and the San Diego skyline on the other. It was beautiful and our guests loved hanging out on the patio throughout the evening. We would definitely recommend this venue to future couples!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you, Raena!! We loved the plants and personalized decor you brought to our venue. You and Alex were a pleasure to work with and we wish you the very best - Darcie, Annalisa and Danielle :) -
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Abigail Sent on 09/14/2021Gorgeous Views and Delicious Food
Harbor View Loft was the perfect choice venue for our wedding. It met and exceeded our expectations. The food was all delicious and the staff were on top of everything 120%. It did get toasty inside at the reception (summer wedding), but all the outside space/tables/games meant our guests could walk outside to cool off and look at the view. Overall, we are SO glad we chose this amazing venue for our special day that we will remember for a lifetime. Our guests raved about the food and the views, and I can't wait to see all of our amazing pictures with the water and downtown at sunset as the backdrop. Thank you so much!!!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Abby! Thanks so much for your kind review. We had so much fun celebrating with you and cannot wait to see your photos as well! from Darcie, Annalisa and Danielle -
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Samantha Sent on 08/12/2021perfect venue for the most perfect day
Harbor View Loft is perfect!!! We worked with Annalisa during most of our planning, and she is a sweet angel. Annalisa was so responsive (always replied back within 24 hours) and so accommodating. Closer to our wedding, we had the privilege of working with Darcie, who is just as amazing and is a super star!! On the day of our wedding, HVL was set up exactly how we envisioned. The food was soooo delicious! I still dream about the grilled cheese with tomato bisque and ahi poke tacos. We received so many compliments about how good the food was at our wedding. Throughout the night, the staff constantly made sure we were good and always made sure we had a drink in our hands. Thank you so much Annalisa, Darcie, and all the HVL staff for making our wedding day perfect!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Sam! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We loved bringing your planning to life and had so much fun at your wedding!! We wish you and Jovani all the best -
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Jessica Sent on 07/30/202110/10 would recommend!
I cannot say enough great things about Harbor View Lofts, Personal Touch Dining, and our wonderful wedding coordinators Annalisa, Darcie, and Danielle! The venue is gorgeous with a great view of downtown San Diego. The venue has a very elegant look, and since the view is so pretty with the full length window walls, we didn’t have to go overboard with decorations. It is located close to the airport, but you don’t hear a single plane from the venue. The food was phenomenal, and I loved that they had two of each appetizer waiting for me and my husband at our sweetheart table so that we actually got to try them. The coordinators were so helpful through the entire process and were quick to respond to my many emails of questions. They kept everything very organized and did a fantastic job setting everything up and coordinating the day of. They really made the day as least stressful as possible for us! I highly recommend having your wedding at Harbor View Loft!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Jessica, thank you so much for your kind and detailed review on our venue and service. We had so much fun bringing your planning to life, and watching your guests dance the evening away. We wish you and Raif all the best -
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Rob T. Sent on 07/27/2021Stop Looking and Book It Now!
The venue was absolutely gorgeous! Our wedding was mid-June and was the first wedding hosted here post-COVID that held the ceremony in the park across from Harbor View Loft. We were totally expecting little hitches here and there as the staff got back into the swing of things, but everything went off perfectly and seamlessly! Can't recommend this place enough, it's an incredible value and makes for some amazing wedding photos. Serious kudos to the staff for making our special day perfect.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Rob! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to have been part of your special day. We wish you and T all the best!! :) -
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Kendra Sent on 12/28/2020So happy with our experience!
We were married here in January 2020 and absolutely loved it! From the initial walk through, tasting, planning, and even last minute changes Annalisa really helped to make everything go perfectly and smoothly. I honestly can’t remember any hiccups or issues along the way. We did the ceremony at the park, cocktail hour on the patio (they had heaters), and the reception inside, it was really beautiful and everyone had a great time. Also the food and desserts were delicious! Couldn’t of imagined our wedding anywhere else.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you, Kendra! We had so much fun celebrating with you two! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Allison Sent on 12/13/2020Beautiful and Safe COVID Wedding Success
My wife and I were able to have a small, outdoor wedding at Harbor View Loft on November 20th 2020. Obviously planning our small wedding in this hectic year was not easy and we had to make a lot of changes along the way to adapt to local and state guidelines, but through it all Annalisa and Kendra were amazing and worked with us to make our wedding dream a reality.
We had both our ceremony and reception on the outdoor patio space. The atmosphere was beautiful with the sun setting over the stunning San Diego cityscape in the backdrop. Guests had their temperatures taken upon arrival and were required to wear masks. Everything felt very safe and professional; guests had no issues with adhering to the clearly laid out public health guidelines and gratefully nobody in attendance got sick. All things considered, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding given the circumstances and we owe it all to the amazing staff at Harbor View Loft.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Allie and Scott! THANK YOU so much for your kind words. We are so happy hearing about your experience and we loved working with you!!! -
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Bobbi Sent on 10/29/2019Choosing this venue was the best choice we ever made!
On October 12, 2019, my husband and I got married at the Harbor View Loft.
I cannot rave enough about our experience with Personal Touch Dining and our wedding at Harbor View Loft. From start to finish everything was absolutely perfect. Our coordinator was Annalisa, and she was a dream come true. She made an experience that can be overwhelming and stressful seem effortless. The whole process was very organized, and the whole team of employees at Personal Touch Dining work like a well-oiled machine. We are not from San Diego, so they went above and beyond to help us coordinate and make all of our plans and arrangements, offering suggestions when we needed help. All of our questions/phone calls/emails were answered promptly, they were able to work with all of our requests.
We fell in love with the venue, the pictures online just can’t do it justice. The views and atmosphere of the location are priceless. We had our ceremony on the patio. There isn’t really need for too much outdoor decorations because the views alone are an amazing backdrop for the ceremony. There is a park right across the street that offered a close spot for some amazing photos, and someone was even kind enough to let us into the marina to grab a few photos. The indoor reception space is new and modern and had more than enough space to hold our 180+ guests comfortably. They have separate rooms on separate floors for the bride and the groom to get ready and hang out before the ceremony. Annalisa was there early coordinating with all the vendors and making sure all the little details were perfect and in place.
The food was AMAZING. Our family and friends are still raving about the spinach and artichoke stuffed mushroom appetizer and the parmesan crusted chicken portion for dinner. Our guests were so impressed by everything and everyone had a great time.
I can go on and on about all the little details, but I’ll end this review by just saying that we are so unbelievably grateful for a truly perfect wedding day and everything Personal Touch Dining did for us.
Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Bobbi!!! It was such a pleasure working with you! Best wishes to you and your family! -
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Hillary Sent on 09/24/2019Amazing venue with incredible view and service
Harbor View Loft is a beautiful venue for any type of event! I recently had my Bridal Shower there and everything was amazing. All of the natural light keeps the room light and airy and sets the scene for whatever kind of event you are hosting. We had games outside for the guests and they were able to enjoy them as well as the incredible views of the water. Annalisa makes planning your event so easy! She is easy to get a hold of, quick to respond and very helpful. Professionalism at its best! We were able to use the downstairs room to make final touches on my hair and makeup. It was the perfect space that has easy access to the event space. The food is SO good! We had their Mexican cuisine and I received numerous compliments on it. The churros were the perfect dessert! We had Katie as our bartender and she was awesome! She interacted great with the guests and always had a welcoming smile! I could not have picked a better space for my Bridal Shower! I highly recommend it!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you so much for your feedback, Hillary! Your bridal shower was such a fun celebration :) Best wishes! -
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Briana Sent on 08/19/2019Best Decision Ever
Choosing Harbor View Loft as my wedding venue was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Where do I begin?
1. Working with the sales manager, Annalisa, was an absolute pleasure. She made everything easy and stress-free. She truly understood my wants and needs and went above and beyond for me! If you know exactly what you want, she's ready to listen. If you're a little more laid back like me, she's ready to give suggestions and help guide you for your day.
2. It's affordable!! I viewed 5+ other venues and this one (BY FAR) was the most affordable and the best bang for your buck. Even though the cost per person was lower than any other venue I viewed, nothing was cheap here. There was a large variety selection of food, including filet mignon—many other venues charge more for filet!
3. Annalisa worked with the chef to make sure that there would be meals that would fit the dietary needs of myself and my friends and family—gluten-free for me and vegan for my friends/family.
4. The venue itself is beautiful. The inside is so modern and clean. Everything is newly remolded in there. The color scheme is pretty neutral so that you can spice it up however you dream! There are windows all around that look at the marina on one side and the bay on the other. There are views of the entire downtown cityscape and the Coronado bridge too.
5. On the day of the event, all of the servers, bartenders, and any other workers were so kind and helpful. They saved 4 pieces of each appetizer so that my husband and I could eat them after cocktail hour. Any worker was constantly making sure we had everything we needed, to the point where we never had to go up to the bar to get our own drink! The food was amazing (I highly recommend the mediterranean salmon)! The park was beautiful—Annalisa helped us obtain a park permit to have the ceremony there. The venue was beautiful and the servers, chef, and bartenders were great, which made my wedding as perfect as it possibly could have been. It was everything I have dreamt of since I was young!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Briana! We can't thank you enough for taking the time to write this review. We absolutely loved working with you!!! -
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Kelly Sent on 07/25/2019Best ocean view venue!
This venue was amazing! When we went to tour, they were still under construction but we thought just with the ocean view, it would be worth it. The view is great but the elegant look of the venue makes it a perfect wedding venue! You won’t find a better costing venue with an ocean view than this one. The staff were so attentive of every little detail and made it easy to plan the ceremony and reception. They even took care of all the papers so we could use the park across the street for our ceremony! Thank you Tracy & Annalisa, you guys are awesome!Harbor View Loft's reply:
Hi Kelly! Thanks for being such an amazing bride to work with! We are so happy you had a fun celebration. -
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Lauren Sent on 04/06/2019Beautifully Elegant and Clean!
We chose Harbor View Loft after looking at several other venues because it is brand new, super clean and beautiful, it has amazing views and is in a convenient location. The management and staff have an outstanding reputation from their other venues, and they lived up to every great review.
Mostly, we loved working with Annalisa! She personally saw to so many of the details for the big day, arranged for additional venue visits for my out of town parents, and even made special arrangements to take special care of a couple of our little guests who have severe food allergies.
They include a lot of perks in their package like the chiavari chairs, and votives. I would highly recommend Harbor View Loft for your wedding and reception! (It’s close to the airport and we were initially concerned with the planes taking off, but it was not even noticeable!)
Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you so much for your feedback, Lauren! It was so fun celebrating with you here. We also loved your LEGO cake topper! -
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Rosemary Sent on 01/23/2019Perfect Spot to Tie the Knot!
My planner, Keli Christenson, found this venue for me...And I'm so glad she did!
The space itself is incredibly beautiful and modern (it was just renovated). The hardwood floors, marble bar, muted colors, and incredible views and wrap-around walkway were perfect! Also...it was about half the price I was quoted for a hotel in the same area! Further, I've noticed that hotels often have grand rooms for weddings that are pretty, but a bit dated, given their age. Harbor View was just completed last year, so that wasn't an issue. All in all, it was a perfect canvas to accommodate my decor and flowers.
The layout allowed for a sweetheart table in the back/middle of the room so that all of the guests had a good view of us throughout the speeches, cake-cutting, etc. You can tell this place was designed with weddings in mind.
As for the staff, I first met with Tracy, the owner. I sat down with her to talk about what we wanted in terms of food and bar, and she was very accommodating. While she gave a list of alcohols to choose from, she was happy to find something not on the list for us (Macallan 12) that we requested. On the night of, the food was absolutely delicious, and my friends especially enjoyed the open bar!
Annalisa was the employee I interacted with the most, and she was incredibly sweet and helpful. She had no problem changing our menu after the tasting to include 4 appetizers instead of 3 for a reasonable surcharge (just couldn't leave behind the bacon-wrapped dates!) and would always respond to emails really quickly.
A lot of people told me and my husband that it was the best wedding they'd been to and I owe that in part to this awesome venue and its staff.Harbor View Loft's reply:
Thank you, Rosemary! Every detail of your wedding was so gorgeous and we are so happy that we could be apart of your big day! -
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Symphony Sent on 07/03/2025
The best day ever
We had our wedding at Harbor View Loft on April 19, 2025, and it was truly everything we could have hoped for and more. From start to finish, the team exceeded our expectations.
The food was absolutely delicious—our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed the dinner and appetizers! Everything was beautifully presented.
Our personal attendants were wonderful…Daisy is the best! She and our day of coordinator were so kind, thoughtful, and on top of every detail. They made sure we were always taken care of, whether it was fixing my veil, bringing us drinks, or checking in throughout the night. Their attention to detail and support made such a difference in helping us enjoy every moment without stress.
Harbor View Loft is not only a beautiful venue with a stunning view, but also a place where you can truly feel confident you’re in good hands. We are so grateful to the entire team for making our wedding day unforgettable. -
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