NEWPORT BEACH weddings

Newport Beach wedding planning can begin with exploring our award-winning event spaces, from oceanfront wedding venues to boutique hotels filled with coastal charm. Once you have a date, keeping beach breezes and other weather factors in mind for an outdoor wedding, tour some of the incredible Newport Beach wedding venues that best fit your vision. Many venues offer package rates or site fees that include wedding coordinators and approved vendors, from caterers, florists, and live bands, to A/V companies and linen rentals.

Charter companies are abundant in Newport Harbor, including Paradiso Yacht Charters for intimate weddings with up to 46 guests and City Cruises by Hornblower for only-in-Newport experiences like the opportunity to say “I do” aboard John Wayne’s beloved yacht. A wedding on the water simplifies the planning process, with many companies offering customizable package rates based on the guest count that include services like catering, a wedding coordinator, decor and more. Yacht weddings cruising out of Newport Harbor also offer proximity to a wide range of guest accommodations that will delight and entertain your loved ones, from boutique hotels to luxury resorts.

To charter a standard four-hour evening cruise for a yacht wedding in Newport Beach, average pricing begins at approximately $100 per guest. This typically includes the use of the event space for the ceremony and reception, catering, wedding cake, a personal wedding coordinator, and simple centerpieces. Costs tend to increase with peak season wedding dates and other enhancements like bar, decor, photography, and entertainment upgrades.

For a mid-size celebration of 100 guests, the average cost to get married in Newport Beach starts at around $36,000. Wedding expenses can vary significantly based on choices made in categories like catering, flowers, entertainment, and photography, but the singular greatest investment for a couple’s special day is typically the reception venue.

The City of Newport Beach allows wedding ceremonies on the beach with some restrictions. The beach may not be reserved, all beach and parking areas in Newport Beach are available on a first come, first serve basis. Wedding ceremonies on the beach are restricted to groups of 50 or fewer people, alcohol and amplified sound are not permitted. Set-up of equipment, including tables, chairs, tents, arches, etc., is not permitted. Beach areas may not be roped off or otherwise reserved, all use is subject to availability upon arrival of your group. Summer weddings are not advised as during this time of the year the beach and parking lots are extremely crowded. For questions about holding a wedding on the beach, please contact the Recreation Department at 949-644-3151. Learn more about special event permits in Newport Beach.

John Wayne Airport is conveniently located just minutes away from Newport Beach. With a variety of direct flights, traveling to Newport Beach is easy for you and your guests. Whether you’re driving or flying, we make planning easy by breaking down how to get here.