Based on the current menus, on average you may expect to spend approximately $400 – 500 per person for a single day wedding dinner. This average includes the tray passed hors d’oeuvres and/or stations, plated dinner or buffet, wedding cake or dessert selections, table-side wine service, champagne toast and a hosted bar, based on a moderate drinking guest and will all go towards meeting your overall Food & Beverage requirement. This is exclusive of sales tax and staff/house charge. Final menu pricing will be based on the menus selected for your celebration.

For indoor events the Food and Beverage (F&B) prices are subject to a Staff Charge (currently 17%) and House Charge (currently 11%) totaling 28%.

For outdoor events the Food and Beverage (F&B) prices are subject to a Staff Charge (currently 17.5%) and House Charge (currently 13.5%) totaling 31%.

All F&B prices and F&B Staff and/or F&B House Charges may increase as the result of changing market conditions, costs, taxes or other objective factors as determined by the Hotel. Client agrees to pay the F&B prices and F&B Staff and/or F&B House Charges in effect at the time of the event. The Staff Charge on F&B is distributed in its entirety to employees providing the service. The House Charge on F&B is retained entirely by the Hotel; the AV House Charge is retained entirely by the Hotel and/or AV Provider.

The House Charge on F&B and AV is used to cover administrative, non-labor costs and is not a tip, gratuity or service charge for employees. Banquet managers, other banquet employees and AV employees are not customarily tipped, so tips are not expected. All prices are subject to applicable taxes (currently 7.75%).

The Resort offers a three day courtesy hold on your preferred date and space while you review your venue options. When you are ready to secure your wedding date The Resort requires an initial non-refundable deposit equal to 30% of the food and beverage minimum, site fee, plus tax and staff/house charge to accompany the signed agreement in order to confirm your wedding date. Deposits in the same amount will be due six months and three months prior to the wedding date. Final payment will be based on the final cost estimate plus 10% cushion to cover last minute additions will be due 14 days prior to the event. All events require a credit card on file; however, payments are accepted in the form of cash, wire and certified checks. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable in the event of cancellation.

Grand Wedding Weekends include complimentary tastings for up to 6 guests. Single day weddings with a food and beverage minimum of $40,000 or greater, include a complimentary tasting for up to 4 guests/tasters. Tastings are typically scheduled 2 to 4 months prior to the event date and are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at either 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., pending Executive Chef’s approval and the Resort’s business levels. Your wedding or event planner’s attendance at the tasting is required.

The final guest count guarantee for your event is due by five business days prior to your event. As of this time your final count cannot be decreased and can only increase. Final charges for the event will be based on your final guarantee or actual attendance, whichever is greater.

Should you require ten or more sleeping rooms, a contracted room block is strongly suggested for your event. If you would like to explore contracted rooming options, please contact our sales department.

Should you require less than ten sleeping rooms, The Resort at Pelican Hill is happy to extend a courtesy rate which includes a 15% discount off the best available rate to your guests. A minimum length of stay may apply to holidays and weekends. Guest rooms and discounted rates are based on availability.

A complimentary dressing suite situated underneath the Mar Vista Ballroom comes equipped with 360 degree mirror, directors chairs and a wedding butler. Should you prefer to get ready in your overnight guest room, we recommend reservations be made for a minimum two night stay checking in the night prior to the event.

Valet Parking is offered at the Main Resort Porte Cochere at a rate of $25 per vehicle. Charges can be hosted to the master account or guests can pay on own. Self Parking is not available at the Resort.

Five Star Audiovisual is an on-site audio visual provider, to assist you with any audio visual needs. In the event you wish to use a third-party audio visual, lighting or entertainment company, certain minimum standards, staff/house charges, and requirements may apply. Please contact Five Star at 949-467-6831.

Rental items are permitted at no additional charge and are encouraged to tailor your event to your desire. A list of highly professional, pre-approved event professionals may be requested from your catering manager. All vendors are subject to the approval of your catering manager and will be required to adhere to and sign our vendor code of conduct and provide a $1,000,000.00 commercial general liability insurance policy.

A professional wedding planner is required with a minimum of four months of service when hosting a wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill. The wedding planner is to be in attendance at the menu tasting, handle all of the vendor requirements, will be on-site and responsible for running the ceremony rehearsal, handle all decor and wedding day set up arrangements, and to be on site until the conclusion of the wedding. The director of special events, or your catering manager, must approve all wedding planners.

The Resort at Pelican Hill will not be responsible for personal items or the coordination of outside vendors (e.g. florist or entertainment).

Due to the intricacies of our Grand Wedding Weekends, a Preferred Wedding Planner is required.