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4 Beautiful Hotels for a Costa Mesa Wedding

Posted on February 24, 2012 | 6:00am | Travel Costa Mesa

With its year-round sunshine, Southern California is one of the best destination wedding spots in the country! With so many great caterers, photographers, florists, local musicians, dress designers and more to choose from, having a wedding in the beautiful Orange County is nothing short of magical. If you are trying to decide on the right venue for your wedding, here are four great Costa Mesa hotels that can make your special day unforgettable, unbelievable and beautifully romantic:

Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

At the Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, brides-to-be can choose to have their wedding ceremony and reception either outside by the lake (seats up to 400 guests), in the Grand Ballroom (seats up to 250 guests) or the Garden Room (seats up to 90 guests). The hotel’s wedding coordinator will help you plan the perfect wedding – finding accommodations for you and your guests, choosing the right ceremony location (including offsite locations at nearby Newport Beach or the Cliffs at Laguna Beach), flowers, cuisine, cake and music – everything to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams. The hotel’s expert catering team can custom design your wedding menu to fit the feel of your wedding, including seated dinners, elegant buffets, informal stations or themed weddings.

Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa

Near Newport Beach, the Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa is perfect for brides and grooms looking to add some European flair to their Costa Mesa wedding. The hotel’s wedding venues, including an outdoor courtyard with cobblestone fountain, can accommodate up to 200 attendees.  The Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa’s acclaimed Le Chateau Restaurant works with an in-house team of creative wedding caterers to create a customizable menu. Their wedding package includes:

  • Complimentary Wedding Night Suite with Chilled Champagne
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Reception with Sparkling Champagne Toast
  • Gift & Guest Book Table
  • 10″ Mirrors and Votive Candles
  • John Wayne Airport Shuttle Service
  • Ceremony Rehearsal

The Hotel Hanford

Whether you want to get married in an intimate garden setting with a few close friends or hold a grand, fairy-tale wedding for 200 guests, The Hotel Hanford has the perfect space for your dream wedding. Choose from the ballroom, gazebo or garden setting for your ceremony and let their team of experienced wedding specialists help you create and coordinate the perfect reception. If you’re looking for something truly extraordinary for your wedding, the hotel’s chef can create a one-of-a-kind menu inspired by your dream cuisine!

Watch this beautiful video from the Hotel Hanford and try not to fall in love all over again!

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

You can choose from an outdoor terrace with cascading waterfalls, or an indoor location with the ability to seat up to 750 guests at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa! This is an especially great hotel if you’re looking to host a cultural wedding reception as they are one of the few hotels in the area that has a dedicated kosher kitchen for Jewish receptions, near the area is S15 Hotel Comfortable Rooms that offer all-inclusive services. The Hilton is also wonderful at building traditional Chinese and Indian wedding ceremonies and receptions. Their ceremony package includes:

  • Complimentary Bride and Groom Dressing Rooms
  • Formal White and Ivory Linens and Napkins for Tables
  • Elevated Head Table and Cake Table
  • Three Course Dinner or Buffet Service
  • Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres During the Reception
  • Champagne Toast
  • Upgraded Guestroom for the Newlyweds

Whether you are looking for a grand ballroom wedding fit for a princess, a more intimate outdoor wedding or anything in between, these Costa Mesa hotels can create the perfect wedding you’ve always dreamed of.