Page 20 - Mega Bridal Issue

With the entire family at the helm, the decision was made that Over the years Beverly has seen couples who married at the
20 perhaps it was time for some additions to their facility. In 2000, they Grand Tradition come back to plan the weddings of their children,
decided to create a second venue. They had previously purchased truly making this wedding venue a family tradition. Many of these
the adjacent 15 acres for future expansion, and it was at this point folks have even added the beloved owners to their guest list
that they decided the time was right to add another option for their considering them part of their family and inviting them to attend the
couples. Along with the classic Victorian Mansion as a wedding weddings of their children.
setting, couples would now have the opportunity to get married
in an idyllic outdoor setting with running waterfalls, exotic foliage
and beautiful landscaping. The Arbor Terrace was soon opened
and couples could now enjoy the beauty of Southern California
weather while they took their vows. A stunning tented reception
hall was created with colored lanterns, a fireplace and changing
lightscapes. The Arbor Terrace was designed with its own Bride
and Groom dressing rooms and a separate entrance and exit,
allowing two weddings at the same time without either bridal party
or their guests knowing that their wedding was not the only one at
The Grand Tradition.
Although Beverly and Mac had their son there to run the show, they
stayed involved for quite awhile wanting to be sure that The Grand
Tradition maintained the high level of excellence that they had cre-
ated. Though there was little doubt in their mind that with Don in
charge there was nothing to worry about, it still was their baby and
they remained involved in a smaller capacity. Even today Beverly,
who is in her mid 80s, leaves her house in the hills above their
venue every morning and takes a daily walk around the grounds
making a ritual stop in to say hi to her family, not only those she
bore, but the numerous employees who have grown to become
family to Beverly. Many of their current employees started as high
school students working as servers and are now the foundation of
this Grand business. Mac, having suffered a stroke a few years
back is not as mobile, but still loves to stop by at every opportunity
and say hi to the staff and family.