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The Resort at Pelican Hill

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Price
$400–$500 per person
Approximate, excluding tax and staff/house charges
Capacity
300 guests
Style
Resort

The Resort at Pelican Hill sits above the Pacific on Newport Coast, California, in an Italian-inspired style of colonnades and terracotta roofs. Ceremonies are held on the Event Lawn and Rotunda, with receptions for up to about 300 guests.

The story

Italian-style terraces above the Pacific

The Resort at Pelican Hill sits on a coastal hillside in Newport Coast, in Orange County, with views over the Pacific. Its architecture is Italian in character, with colonnaded walkways, terracotta roofs and a domed Rotunda, and its wedding spaces use the slope and the sea light as the backdrop.

The resort offers one-day celebrations and a longer weekend format. Ceremonies are held on the Event Lawn and Rotunda, set about 300 feet above the ocean, with white garden chairs and a sound system included. Receptions can be held in the Mar Vista Ballroom, Lounge and Terrace, which takes up to 250 guests for a seated dinner, or on the Mar Vista Lower Terrace with an indoor after-party space for up to 300 for a plated dinner. Outdoor events can run until 10pm before moving inside. The resort takes only one wedding per weekend, with a stated annual limit of 20 ceremonies.

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The details

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Pricing & packages

Price
$400–$500 per person (approximate, excluding tax and staff/house charges)
Accommodation
Room blocks of 10+ rooms recommended; fewer than 10 rooms receive 15% discount off best available rate
One-Day Wedding F&B minimum
From $50,000
One-Day Wedding site fee
From $15,000
Minimum event total (incl. charges & tax)
$86,738.75
Grand Wedding Weekend F&B minimum
$250,000
Grand Wedding Weekend site fee
$40,000
Indoor staff/house charges
28% (17% staff + 11% house)

What's includedOne complimentary night in Ocean View Bungalow (F&B min ≤$99,000) or two complimentary nights in Ocean View Bungalow Suite (F&B min ≥$100,000); dedicated Wedding Concierge; Bridal Suite with wedding butler; hosted bar; champagne toast; table-side wine service

Capacity & stay

Capacity
Intimate gatherings for 8 up to grand celebrations for 300 guests
Accommodation
Bungalows and private villas available for guest accommodation

Location & experiences

Region
Newport Beach, United States
Nearest airport
Nearest international hub
Experiences
  • Event Lawn & Rotunda ceremony and reception
  • Pacific Terrace for welcome receptions and rehearsal dinners
  • Bella Vista Pool for farewell brunches
  • Grand Wedding Weekend (three-day package)
  • Dedicated Wedding Concierge
  • Complimentary Bridal Suite with 360-degree mirror and wedding butler

Planning & policies

Exclusive use
Unmatched privacy and exclusivity available every day of the week
Catering
In-house catering; custom menus featuring locally sourced ingredients
Planner
Professional wedding planner mandatory (minimum 4-month engagement); $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance required from vendors
F&B minimum (one-day)
From $50,000 + $15,000 site fee
Per-person estimate
$400–$500 (excl. charges & tax)
Contact
ind.laxnq.catering@marriott.com · (888) 507-6427
Address
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Frequently asked

Good to know.

What is the minimum spend for a one-day wedding at Pelican Hill?

The food and beverage minimum starts at $50,000, with a site fee from $15,000. The all-in minimum event total (including staff/house charges and tax) is $86,738.75.

What is a Grand Wedding Weekend?

A three-day celebration package anchored by a ceremony and reception on day two, with a welcome reception/rehearsal dinner on Pacific Terrace on day one and a farewell brunch at Bella Vista Pool on day three. The F&B minimum is $250,000 and the weekend site fee is $40,000.

Is an outside wedding planner required?

Yes — a professional wedding planner with a minimum four-month engagement is mandatory. All vendors must also carry $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance.

How many guests can the resort accommodate?

From intimate celebrations for 8 guests up to grand receptions for 300 guests.

Can ceremonies take place in the dining areas?

Wedding ceremonies are not permitted in the dining outlets; they are held on the resort's event lawns and dedicated ceremony spaces.

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