Excerpted from Ultimate Weddings, by Vicki Hogue-Davies
Newport Beach offers the perfect locale to host a dream event. With a worldwide reputation for top-of-the-line luxury and seaside beauty, it’s not surprising that Newport Beach is a major wedding destination. People come from throughout Southern California—and around the world—to experience one of the most important milestones of their lives, right here.
Local residents don’t have to travel far to be married in what is a dream wedding destination for so many. But no matter where you come from, the ultimate wedding requires detailed plans. And setting the stage for this special day begins with selecting the scene.
Location, Location, Location
Whether outdoors with water views or indoors with elegant surroundings, or a combination of the two, finding a beautiful wedding location isn’t hard in Newport Beach. Luxury and elegance can be found at several venues right here in our backyard.
To select the perfect location for your ultimate wedding, consider if it is your style, says Newport Beach wedding planner Gail Garceau of Gail Garceau Weddings.“Walking in, it will either feel right or it won’t,” she says. When choosing a venue, in addition to finding one that fits your style, determine whether it fits your budget and will hold the number of people you want to invite, she adds.
Other popular wedding locations, including the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach and The Island Hotel, also fill up quickly. “If people want a Saturday, in general, it should be booked at least a year prior,” says Gail, adding that Friday night weddings can be fun and don’t typically need to be booked as far out.
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