About
A scenic wedding venue in Orange County, California, Balboa Bay Resort offers a Mediterranean-inspired setting for your picturesque day. Located minutes away from John Wayne Airport and situated right on the water, you and your guests will get the luxury of experiencing the romance and elegance of this stunning resort, while being in a convenient spot for travel.
Facilities and Capacity
Balboa Bay Resort hosts simple ceremonies and grand affairs, offering a sophisticated, yet coastal relaxed feel. With oceanfront terraces, beach venues and a 7,000-square-foot ballroom, you will have your choice between multiple amazing event spaces. For your ceremony, the stunning outside setting provides a coastal backdrop of sunshine and marina views, while the reception in the grand ballroom contains 18-foot ceilings, burgundy and gold fabrics and crystal chandeliers. For your special day, the ballroom can accommodate up to 450 guests. Other options include the Beachfront Lawn for 400 guests, Bay Front Lawn with a capacity of 210 and the Bay View Room for 125 people. Regardless of your choice, each space is special and unique, and will be the perfect backdrop for your day.
Services Offered
Balboa Bay Resort provides couples with a dedicated event planning staff for all of your wedding needs. Aside from the versatile event spaces, the resort also offers inclusive wedding packages filled with catering, parking and accommodations. Some event services and items include:
- AV equipment
- Bridal suite
- Cleanup
- Decor
- Lighting/sound
- Setup
Cuisine
For a wedding with delicious food and a variety of catering options, Balboa Bay Resort is sure to exceed expectations. Offering hors d’oeuvres, buffet, displays and station enhancement, you can choose the menu that fits your preferences. Some examples of entree items include braised short ribs, grilled swordfish, salmon, mushroom ravioli and grilled chicken.
Accommodation
With guest rooms and luxury suites, you and your guests will stay comfortably as you celebrate all weekend long. Each room has contemporary furniture, with amazing mattresses, pillows and views. In the resort itself, amenities include a full-service spa, fitness center, pool, outdoor furniture and more.
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Abbie Reis who handles all the wedding and wedding related events at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort is a hands on perfectionist. She will be there to insure that all the hotel details are followed through by the hotel staff that is responsible for each area. She is a joy to work with throughout the process and will put all your nervousness at ease. Her creative ideas will be an assest to your wedding vision. The Balboa Bay Club & Resort is a wonderful setting whether it be for a bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner or the entire wedding weekend. It has all the amenities you will need without having to leave the property. Beach lawns for casual entertaining, spa and hair salon for the women, patios for outdoor entetaining and a fabulous ballroom for the final evening reception. They also have a room on the second floor overlooking the bay which can host that after wedding brunch with indoor and outdoor seating. It is truly a hidden gem with a most amazing unpretinous staff.