Orange County Museum of Art
Newport Beach Wedding Location850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949/759-1122 x232
www.ocma.net
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Description
You oughta be in pictures—and you will be, for they’ll surround you and your guests when you plan your event at Orange County’s premier visual arts museum. With its capacious Pavilion, soaring ceilings, white walls and dramatic columns, the recently redesigned Orange County Museum of Art is a stunning contemporary setting. And while it might seem like an unlikely venue for a wedding or corporate banquet, for the party planner with imagination it’s a big, blank canvas on which to “paint” virtually any vision.
Ready to show your artistic side? Dress up the interior for a supper club feel. Bring in a disco ball for an ’80s-themed party. Arrange for theatrical lighting on floor-to-ceiling pillars. Stage a gazebo or add sparkly lights to bamboo foliage in the outdoor Orange Court, adjoining the Pavilion. It’s up to you! Be Picasso or Jackson Pollack, depending on what kind of lines, colors and mood suit your style.
Even with minimal brush strokes, this is a great party backdrop. There’s inherent drama, yet nothing distracting, in the museum’s open space, sculptural elements, smooth concrete floors and neutral color palette. To warm things up and prove you really are in pictures, put together a personal audiovisual show and project it on a giant screen hanging from the Pavilion ceiling. Positioned to eliminate shadows and be visible to everyone, the screen is a wonderful way to share imagery documenting meaningful times.
If you want to “wow” your guests, use the Pavilion and Orange Court as an indoor-outdoor area for cocktails and conversation. Then, gather everyone inside and close the Pavilion’s electric doors while the Court is transformed for your ceremony. When the doors open to reveal a magical outdoor arena, you’ll know you’ve tapped into the site’s theatrical potential by the audible “oohs.”
At this unusual party venue, striking architecture and unlimited decorating and staging possibilities are just part of the story. There’s an added dimension here unavailable at more typical celebration sites: along with your gala proceedings, guests will enjoy an intimate gallery experience. With private access to one of the museum’s multi-room galleries, they’ll mingle among fine examples of modern and contemporary art.
Even the food is arty here. The museum maintains a strong working relationship with several caterers, all of whom are noted for their high quality of service, creative menus and exceptional cuisine.
What you won’t find at the Orange County Museum of Art is pre-fabricated romance with swans, rose gardens or garlands hanging from the ceiling. But if what you’re seeking is something with an edge and a dimension not offered in more traditional hotels and country clubs, think about framing your event here.
Capacity
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Reception/Special Events |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 130 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 130 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 Max. Standing Indoors: 250 Max. Standing Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated: 100 |
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Fees & Deposits
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 2 weeks prior to the event. Rental fees range $350–1,000/hour depending on space rented, date of the event and guest count. Site fee does not include catering or equipment rentals.
Availability
Year-round. All museum spaces available every day except Thursdays. Call for details on times available.
CateringSelect From ListAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: select from preferred listKitchen Facilities: fully equipped Tables & Chairs: limited number and selection available Linens, Silver, etc.: customized for each event Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: provided Bride's Dressing Area: CBA Meeting Equipment: full range, including screens, podium, microphone, projector, DVD/CD system Parking: large lot Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA Cleanup: caterer or renter View: cityscape, garden courtyard Other: event coordination, access to galleries, AV equipment |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsCityscapeGarden Patio/Courtyard RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, no BYOSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK indoors, with restrictions Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required |
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