The most universal feature of wedding traditions across cultures is the wedding feast.  For those having a small, intimate wedding on the beach, San Diego's many attractions offer a variety of choices.

San Diego's Gaslamp quarter is a short drive from Coronado Beach.  With a name like McCarthy, my choice would be the Field, a turn of the century Irish pub shipped literally piece by piece from Ireland.

Located at 544 Fifth Avenue between Market Street and Island Avenue, happy hour starts at the Field when the doors open and continues to 7pm on Monday through Friday and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Pull up a stool and order a pint of Guinness.  You'll soon feel like you're back in old Ireland.

The food is authentic Irish from their corned beef and cabbage to the shepherd's pie.  The combo platter, a sampler of their appetizers, is enough for two.

Come for drinks and snacks. Stay until they close.  The Field in San Diego's Gaslamp is a perfect selection for your celebration of your beach wedding ceremony.  There's a little Irish in all of us!