Your final menu pricing will be based on your final menu selections. However, based on the current menus, on average you may expect to spend approximately $400-500 per person for a dinner event, exclusive of sales tax and staff/house charge.

Each Wedding involves custom menu development so no two celebrations are the same. Final menu pricing will be based on the menus selected for each event. Your planned banquet events such as 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 will all go in towards meeting your overall Food & Beverage requirement. 

For indoor events, a 17.00% Food and Beverage Staff Charge and an 11.50% Food and Beverage House Charge(totaling 28%) will be added to all food, beverage, and facility fee charges. These charges are subject to a 7.75% state tax.

For outdoor events, a 17.00% Food and Beverage Staff Charge and a 13.50% Food and Beverage House Charge (totaling 31%) will be added to all food, beverage, and facility fee charges, also subject to a 7.75% state tax.

The Resort at Pelican Hill offers a 3 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 at Pelican HIll requires an initial non-refundable deposit equal to 30% of the food and beverage minimum, site fee, plus tax and service charge to accompany the signed agreement in order to confirm your wedding date reservation. A second deposit in the same amount will be due six months prior to your event date, and a third deposit will be due three months prior to the wedding date. Final balance which includes a final estimate of all charges 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.

A complimentary menu tasting is offered for up to 6 guests for events with a minimum food and beverage commitment of at least $40,000.00. Tastings are held 2-4 months prior to the wedding date on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 11am or 2pm, subject to Executive Chef approval and hotel business levels. Your wedding planner’s presence is required.

The final guest count guarantee for your event is due by noon four 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.

A complimentary guest room is included based on your minimum spend. Should you require 10 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 your Catering Manager. Should you require less than 10 sleeping rooms, The Resort 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 is available to our couples. This room 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.

Complimentary Valet Parking for all wedding guests on the day of the wedding is offered at the Main Estate Porte Cochere.

Five Star audio visual is an on-site audiovisual provider, to assist you with any audio-visual needs. In the event you wish to use a third-party audiovisual, lighting or entertainment company, certain minimum standards, service charges, and requirements may apply. Please contact Five Star Audio Visual 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 $2,000,000.00
commercial general liability insurance policy.

Six hours are included in your food and beverage minimum for your cocktail hour and dinner reception, following your ceremony. Additional event may be added for a fee of $1,500.00 per hour.

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 décor 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).

All vendors and decorators may have access to the event locations beginning at 8:00am on event day. Requests for additional set up time may be subject to a rental fee and accepted based on hotel availability. Should your contracted space be available (30) days prior to your event, additional set up time may be granted complimentary. All personal and vendor items must be removed from the site at the conclusion of your event. A $1,500.00 cleanup fee will be applied to events.