Weddings & Meetings: Frequently Asked Questions
Weddings FAQs
How much time will I have for my wedding?
Wedding ceremonies are scheduled for one half hour. Receptions are scheduled for five hours. Times may be extended within the curfew at an additional charge of $500.00 per hour.
Do you have rental fees and food and beverage minimums?
Yes, the rental fees and food and beverage minimums are based on the event date, time, and number of guests.
Can we choose more than one entrée selection for plated service?
Yes, you can select two single entrees or one combination entrée with a vegetarian/vegan option as a third choice. The highest price entrée will be charged for all entrees.
When do you need the meal counts?
Your guaranteed guest count will be due three working days prior to your wedding. Larger events require a guaranteed meal count six working days prior to the wedding.
Do you supply the wedding cake?
No, we do not supply the wedding cake but offer vendor recommendations. The cake cutting service is included in the wedding package.
Do you have overnight accommodations for out-of-town guests?
Yes, we offer a discount for guest rooms at the hotel subject to hotel occupancy and availability. We create a Room Flyer that you can send to your guests with all of the information they will need to secure their room reservation.
Can we just host our wedding ceremony?
We only confirm our ceremony site in conjunction with the reception.
Can we bring in our own caterer?
All food and beverage is supplied by the hotel with the exception of the wedding cake. Our award-winning restaurant provides the catering for all of our events.
Do you require a wedding coordinator on the day of the wedding?
No, we do not require a wedding coordinator but recommend you have one on the day of your wedding. Our team assists with the set up of the event spaces and handles all of the menu and service details. Should you choose to hire a day-of coordinator she/he will assist you with the coordination of the ceremony and reception and the set-up of your personal items.
Do we have to use your approved vendors?
No, you are welcome to select your own vendors. We offer a list of vendor recommendations who we are confident recommending to you.
Meetings FAQs
Do you have outdoor venues?
Our outdoor Concert Lawn is a unique 10,000 square foot venue with a permanent stage along the water, perfect for your special event. The space can accommodate up to 400 people in rounds, or 1,400 theater style. The Green & Fireside Terrace is a tropical garden space offered as our outdoor ceremony site.
Does your meeting space feature natural lighting?
Both our Marina Ballroom and Harborview Room have large windows along two full sides of the rooms, overlooking our private marina and the Point Loma hills. The Dockside Room has floor to ceiling windows, and Backstage Room has a slider door opening onto our private marina. All rooms have shades and blackout blinds to reduce light if required for meetings.
Can you accommodate break-out meetings?
Yes, depending on the size needed, we have limited options for break-out meetings.
Do you provide audio visual equipment?
The hotel offers a variety of audio visual equipment available for rental. You are welcome to bring in your own equipment in place of or in addition to hotel rentals, which will be subject to a daily $75 off premises equipment fee (subject to service charge and sales tax).
Can you bring in outside catering?
No, all food and beverage is supplied by the hotel. Our award-winning restaurant provides the catering for all of our events, and our experienced staff can work with you to create the perfect menus for your guests.