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University Club by Wedgewood Weddings
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About this venue
Perfectly Positioned Newport Beach Wedding Destination
Discover the ultimate Orange County wedding venue, ideally situated near the stunning Newport coastline with seamless freeway access. University Club by Wedgewood Weddings offers the perfect blend of accessibility and seclusion—just minutes from both San Diego and Los Angeles, yet tucked away in a private, tranquil setting that feels worlds away from the everyday.
This premier Newport Beach wedding destination delivers everything couples need for an unforgettable celebration, from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions. Whether you're dreaming of a romantic garden wedding or an elegant ballroom affair, our exclusive venue provides the perfect canvas for your love story.
Stunning Wedding Facilities & Guest CapacityPicture-Perfect Outdoor Ceremony Spaces
Exchange vows surrounded by natural beauty in our enchanting garden courtyard, featuring a charming gazebo centerpiece that creates the perfect focal point for your ceremony. Mature trees provide a natural canopy of shade and timeless elegance, while professionally manicured grounds offer Instagram-worthy backdrops for wedding photography at every turn. Our intimate cocktail patio is perfect for outdoor entertainment, where guests can enjoy lawn games and mingle in the beautiful California sunshine.
Elegant Indoor Reception Venue
Our sophisticated ballroom creates an unforgettable atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural California light. Sparkling crystal chandeliers add timeless glamour and romance overhead, while the climate-controlled environment ensures year-round wedding perfection. The ballroom comfortably accommodates up to 180 of your closest family and friends, providing an intimate yet spacious setting for your dream reception.
Luxury Bridal Suites & Amenities
Prepare for your big day in style with private dressing suites designed for both the wedding party and bridal party. These exclusive spaces offer the perfect retreat to relax, get ready, and create lasting memories with your loved ones before walking down the aisle.
Features At-A-Glance
- Capacity: 180 guests
- Ceremony: Expansive gazebo lawn
- Reception: Glamorous ballroom with a dazzling chandelier
- Views: Mature trees, lush greenery
- Dressing suites: Spacious and comfortable for all of your "get ready" needs
- Photo opportunities: Abundant foliage, nearby fields, towering trees
Services Offered
Enjoy full-service event planning with four package options for every price point: Build-your-own, Classic, Premier & Elite. You decide how much or how little you want to customize your package to match your wedding needs. The dedicated Wedgewood Weddings team is happy to work with all couples to customize any package.
Services Include
- All Event Planning, Including Timeline Creation
- Rehearsal Walk-Through
- First-Look Coordination
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Final Send-Off Arrangement
Experience
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9 years in business
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We speak English
Weddings at this venue
Ja'Nien & Alex
28 photos
Christine & Jonathan
21 photos
Mark & Annie
20 photos
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FAQ
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$1,495
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$1,495
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$1,495
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1,495
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
50
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
1
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
December
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Reviews of University Club by Wedgewood Weddings
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University Club by Wedgewood in Irvine is praised as a stunning, well‑organized venue with responsive, professional staff who make planning stress‑free and the wedding day run smoothly. Guests rave about the delicious, varied food and inclusive packages that simplify vendor coordination. Many recommend it for its helpful day‑of coordination and flawless execution.
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Diane Sent on 06/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
The Best Venue and Staff We Could Have Asked For!
We got married at the Wedgewood University Club in Irvine this past May, and I cannot recommend this venue and their staff enough! We were so lucky to have Brianna as our coordinator—she took such great care of us, and we absolutely loved working with her. She is incredibly nice, professional, and organized. Brianna was always on top of everything, supporting my husband and me and truly having our backs throughout the entire wedding process.
The food was also great! So many of our guests told us how much they enjoyed their meals. On top of that, the entire staff was super helpful and responsive to any questions we had. If you want a smooth wedding planning process with a team that supports you every step of the way, I highly recommend them!
The food was also great! So many of our guests told us how much they enjoyed their meals. On top of that, the entire staff was super helpful and responsive to any questions we had. If you want a smooth wedding planning process with a team that supports you every step of the way, I highly recommend them!
Brianna Sent on 05/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Dream Wedding Venue with an Incredible Team
We had the most amazing experience with Wedgewood Weddings at the University Club in Irvine! From start to finish, everything was beautifully organized, stress-free, and exceeded our expectations. The venue itself is stunning, elegant, and created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding day.
The food was absolutely amazing — so many of our guests complimented the quality, presentation, and how delicious everything was. It truly exceeded what we expected from wedding catering!
A huge special shoutout to Brooklyn, our wedding coordinator, who went above and beyond to make sure every detail was flawless. She was incredibly professional, responsive, kind, and truly made us feel supported throughout the entire planning process. We honestly couldn’t have done it without her!
We also want to recognize Brianna, the banquet captain, for keeping everything running so smoothly on the wedding day. She made sure our guests were taken care of, the timeline stayed on track, and every little detail was handled perfectly behind the scenes.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue with an amazing team that genuinely cares about making your day special, we highly recommend Wedgewood Weddings University Club Irvine. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!
The food was absolutely amazing — so many of our guests complimented the quality, presentation, and how delicious everything was. It truly exceeded what we expected from wedding catering!
A huge special shoutout to Brooklyn, our wedding coordinator, who went above and beyond to make sure every detail was flawless. She was incredibly professional, responsive, kind, and truly made us feel supported throughout the entire planning process. We honestly couldn’t have done it without her!
We also want to recognize Brianna, the banquet captain, for keeping everything running so smoothly on the wedding day. She made sure our guests were taken care of, the timeline stayed on track, and every little detail was handled perfectly behind the scenes.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue with an amazing team that genuinely cares about making your day special, we highly recommend Wedgewood Weddings University Club Irvine. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!
Victor Sent on 04/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Best Choice of our Lives!
Our wedding with Wedgewood was hands down an awesome and smooth experience! We initially booked University Club due to how beautiful the venue was when we took the tour. However, what we will always remember is how awesome the people working at the venue were. Our coordinator Brianna made everything so easy during our planning sessions, and on the day of, she took care of us and was always attentive to our needs. Followed by Sebastian and Rodrigo, our captain and DJ, respectively, who continued the party and made it such a fun night for our family and friends. We also want to shout out our officiant Pastor Stan, Coty from Olivia's Mum Floral Design, Kali and Bella, photographers from LMP and Patty’s Cakes, who all played a huge part in making our wedding come to life! We will never forget this day, so thank you again to everyone at Wedgewood for making our wedding day an incredible experience!! Just, FYI, the photos we uploaded are not the professional ones, so we can't wait to see the final product!
Kristina Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding venue ever!
The team at Wedgewood’s University Club—especially Lisa, Seth, Brianna, and Chris—was truly phenomenal from start to finish. They were kind, quick, and endlessly supportive throughout planning, always ready with answers and reassurance. Lisa Richcreek guided our rehearsal with warmth and confidence, then brought our wedding-day vision to life with flawless décor, calming care, and incredible attention to detail. She and Seth treated us like royalty, greeting us after the ceremony with champagne, delicious appetizers, and the sweetest touches—including photos from our recessional and a surprise sparkler moment during our first dance that left us with unforgettable memories. The food was outstanding, the staff attentive, and our guests are still raving about the entire experience. Our wedding was everything we hoped for and more, and we are forever grateful to Lisa, Seth, Brianna, Chris, and the entire University Club team for making it truly magical.
Dan Sent on 04/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Couldn't Have Gone Better!
The team at University Club helped us pull off our dream wedding! Ashley helped us through the entire process, A.K. crushed it day of, and the rest of the team was always there with a quick and helpful answer for all of our questions. We are so glad we chose to get married here!!!
Nikita Sent on 02/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Capture Your Love Story at a Stunning Venue!
At Fun Loving Camera Photo and Video Service, we’ve had the honor of capturing countless love stories at the University Club by Wedgewood Weddings—and every time, this venue delivers pure magic. The elegant garden courtyard, shaded by lush trees, creates a breathtaking setting for heartfelt ceremonies, while the twinkle-lit cocktail patio and grand ballroom, with its soaring ceilings and dazzling chandeliers, add a touch of timeless sophistication. Every wedding here turns into a masterpiece.
What truly sets this venue apart is its exceptional team. Their attention to detail and seamless coordination make each celebration feel effortless, allowing couples to fully immerse themselves in their big day. As professionals who have worked here many times, we can say with confidence—this is a dream setting for unforgettable wedding photos and videos.
Special Offer: If you’re celebrating your wedding at the University Club by Wedgewood Weddings, we have something just for you! Reach out to learn more about our exclusive promotion for couples booking this venue.
What truly sets this venue apart is its exceptional team. Their attention to detail and seamless coordination make each celebration feel effortless, allowing couples to fully immerse themselves in their big day. As professionals who have worked here many times, we can say with confidence—this is a dream setting for unforgettable wedding photos and videos.
Special Offer: If you’re celebrating your wedding at the University Club by Wedgewood Weddings, we have something just for you! Reach out to learn more about our exclusive promotion for couples booking this venue.
Stephanie Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding venue ever!
My husband and I got married a few weeks ago at the University Club and it was absolutely perfect. To start our venue searching story, we started looking for a venue at the beginning of 2024 hoping to find something for this year. Most of the venues we visited told us they were booked for the remaining of the year and I was pretty devastated. When we arrived at University Club and saw the reception room and the ceremony space, we immediately knew. When it came down to dates available, there was only one left in October, one on Thanksgiving weekend, and one on Christmas weekend. It felt like the stars aligned for us because October was perfect. We locked in that date and the rest is history.
The planning group at University Club helped guide us every step of the way. Every meeting we had with them was very professional, and they reminded us of what we needed to do (i.e. contact recommended florist, cake, photographer, hair & makeup). We went with a few of the recommended vendors and also found our own hair/makeup and photographer. Overall there was very little stress with planning for our wedding because it felt like University Club had most of it planned for us (i.e. the food, the DJ/MC, the ceremony officiant, etc.). I reached out to the planning team via text and email and they were always very prompt to reply.
Some time in July there was an “extravaganza” where a lot of different partner vendors were there and the venue was all decked out with decor and different food samples. This event gave us an idea of what our wedding would look like and we even won a raffle for the love sign on our wedding day!
There were so many delicious food options. Our guests told us that they have never seen so many salads at a wedding and that our wedding was one of the healthiest weddings they’ve ever been to!
On our wedding day, Lydia was our day of coordinator and she was on top of everything. Whenever I needed to find her, she would show up and it was super easy to communicate with her. She walked through all the details with us during the rehearsal and set up everything for us on the wedding day prior to our arrival. Honestly there was nothing we had to stress or think about, everything was taken care of. After Lydia left, Carlos was our banquet captain. He helped us pack up all our items back into the boxes we brought them in the day before and wheeled it out to our car for us. University Club also packed some goodies for us to take home and that was a fun surprise for us when we got home!
I would 100% recommend University Club to any couple wanting a stress-free wedding. University Club is literally the whole package (and more)!
The planning group at University Club helped guide us every step of the way. Every meeting we had with them was very professional, and they reminded us of what we needed to do (i.e. contact recommended florist, cake, photographer, hair & makeup). We went with a few of the recommended vendors and also found our own hair/makeup and photographer. Overall there was very little stress with planning for our wedding because it felt like University Club had most of it planned for us (i.e. the food, the DJ/MC, the ceremony officiant, etc.). I reached out to the planning team via text and email and they were always very prompt to reply.
Some time in July there was an “extravaganza” where a lot of different partner vendors were there and the venue was all decked out with decor and different food samples. This event gave us an idea of what our wedding would look like and we even won a raffle for the love sign on our wedding day!
There were so many delicious food options. Our guests told us that they have never seen so many salads at a wedding and that our wedding was one of the healthiest weddings they’ve ever been to!
On our wedding day, Lydia was our day of coordinator and she was on top of everything. Whenever I needed to find her, she would show up and it was super easy to communicate with her. She walked through all the details with us during the rehearsal and set up everything for us on the wedding day prior to our arrival. Honestly there was nothing we had to stress or think about, everything was taken care of. After Lydia left, Carlos was our banquet captain. He helped us pack up all our items back into the boxes we brought them in the day before and wheeled it out to our car for us. University Club also packed some goodies for us to take home and that was a fun surprise for us when we got home!
I would 100% recommend University Club to any couple wanting a stress-free wedding. University Club is literally the whole package (and more)!
Dennis Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
They were great and our daughter’s wedding was a grand success.
Our daughter was married this last weekend at the (Wedgewood) University Club on the UCI campus in Irvine, California. Our event was a smashing success thanks to Samantha D and her able, friendly staff. We hosted a party of 153 including several children and two guests in wheel chairs. Samantha’s calm, expert guidance brought everything home for a wonderful and enjoyable landing. Weddings can be stressful with endless surprises and complications and the University Club team handled it all with grace and aplomb. Many thanks!
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University Club by Wedgewood Weddings frequently asked questions
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Dessert
- Server(s)
- Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at University Club by Wedgewood Weddings includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Limited Bar
- Open Bar
- Premium Liquor
- Signature Drink
- Specialty Beer
- Specialty Wine
The space offered by University Club by Wedgewood Weddings for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Country/Golf Club
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings offers the following services for wedding events:
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Photo booth
- Tables
- Tents
- Tent Accessories
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings currently offers 3 offer promotions and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.