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Verandas Beach House

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After a lot of thought you’ve finally decided on the kind of venue you want for your wedding: It has to be romantic and much cozier than a hotel ballroom. You’d also like it to have gorgeous ocean views and a garden for your ceremony. And, most important of all, the food has to be so amazing that people will be raving about it long after your event is over. Well, at Verandas Beach House you’ll be able to check all those things off your list.

New York Food Company, the caterers that operate La Venta Inn, have really knocked themselves out at Verandas. This two-story facility and garden has been designed specifically for events, but the architects have also given it the breezy sophistication of an upscale beach house. Details like the intricate wrought-iron gate at the entrance and planter boxes filled with razzleberry, ivy and trailing geranium add to the residential feeling.



Once through the gate, you’re in a secluded garden enclosed by a serpentine stucco wall, largely hidden by a profusion of trees and other foliage. As you walk across the expansive lawn, lots of lovely things will catch your eye, among them arched white trellises covered in flowering vines, and a collection of pots and window boxes spilling over with blooms. But the garden’s focal point is its beautiful water feature. Three waterfalls flow into a koi-filled pond, encircled by a lushly planted rock border. Together, all of these elements create a serene spot for a ceremony, cocktail reception or photo opportunity.

From the garden a wide slate-clad stairway leads to Verandas’ second floor. Double French doors open into the foyer, a light-filled space with sage-green walls and contrasting white wainscoting. In the Oceanview Room, banks of multipaned windows overlook the Pacific in the distance as well as the garden below. The upstairs includes a relaxing lounge environment that features a built-in granite bar and custom-made furniture. Off to one side and up three steps is the intimate Hearth Room, which lends itself to additional club seating or showcasing the wedding cake. There’s also a small veranda that faces the ocean—it’s perfect for catching a breath of fresh air or watching the spectacular sunsets.



A wide staircase (note the handsome wrought-iron railings) takes you downstairs to another spacious dining room. On the ground floor, light streaming in from a picture window and several skylights reflects off a few large mirrors. French doors open to the garden, making it easy for guests to go outside for some quiet conversation or a stroll among the flowers.

The focus at Verandas is on privacy and flexibility. When you book your event here, you have exclusive use of the entire facility: You can celebrate indoors or out; have music on both floors and in the garden simultaneously; move the portable bar and dance floor wherever you want; and never have to worry about competing with “that other party down the hall.” The staff at New York Food Company are not just food experts, they’re experienced planners who will help you orchestrate as much or as little of your wedding, party or corporate event as you like. It’s rare for a catering company to design their own event location, but after you see what these folks have done with Verandas Beach House, you’ll be convinced they know what they’re doing.

Capacity

Ceremony	Reception/Special Events	Meetings
Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: 250	Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: 250 Max. Standing Indoors: 300 Max. Standing Outdoors: 300	Max. Seated: 250
CEREMONY CAPACITY: Verandas holds up to 250 seated, indoors or outdoors. EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: The entire facility can accommodate up to 250 seated or 300 standing guests.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings: A deposit of $3,500, which is applied toward the food and beverage total, is required to book the site. Half the estimated food and beverage total is due 6 months prior to the event; the balance is due 9 days prior. Event pricing starts at $98/person. Tax, alcohol and a 22% production fee are additional. For ceremonies, an additional $1,400 is charged.  Menus are provided and the food and beverage minimum ranges $6,000–15,000 depending on day of week and time frame. Off-season pricing is available between November and June, offering significant discounts from posted food and beverage minimums.

For business functions: Breakfast meetings start at $15/person, luncheon meetings at $18/person. A $1,250 room rental fee and an $850 food minimum apply for events taking place Monday–Thursday, 8am–5pm.

Availability

For weddings: Year-round, Monday through Saturday, 11am–4pm or 6pm–midnight. Sunday events are hosted in any 6-hour block between 11am and 11pm. Additional hours and all-day events can be accommodated for an extra fee.

Catering Provided Alcohol Provided Location Uses Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/Amenities Catering: provided by New York Food Company Kitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: provided Bride’s Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra fee Parking: attended lot Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: restricted use Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: provided Cleanup: provided View: ocean and garden Other: event design and coordination; invitation maps; sound system

Amplified Music Indoors Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Accessible Site Views Fountain/Water Feature Garden Garden Patio/Courtyard Landscaped Grounds Ocean/Bay Venue Type Banquet Hall/Events Facility Waterfront/Beach Location Restrictions Alcohol: provided Smoking: outside only Music: amplified OK indoors Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: required for all vendors

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