Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach 325 Bristol St • Costa Mesa • CA 92626
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- European-inspired architecture evokes a tranquil atmosphere at this beautiful boutique hotel in Costa Mesa. A proud partner with Travel Costa Mesa, this family-owned venture offers personalized service and a one-wedding-per-day policy that ensures your celebration is top priority.
- Year-round blooms accent the stunning Fountain Courtyard, a beautiful setting for your al fresco ceremony. After exchanging vows, you have multiple reception venue options; our favorite is a pretty indoor/outdoor pool terrace, with twinkle lights glittering in the trees and fun cabanas for lounging.
- Packages are both affordable and inclusive, featuring full-service setup and an experienced catering manager to guide you through the entire process—from your first tour to your walk down to the aisle to your grand exit.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
There is no site fee for receptions that meet the food & beverage minimum.
Ceremony Fee
- $1,000/event
This fee applies exclusively for a 1-hour ceremony with an on-site reception.
Package Prices
- $50/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
Wedding packages include:
- 5-hour reception
- Hors d'oeuvres and 3-course meal
- Wedding cake
- Champagne toast
- Dance floor, tables & chairs, and tabletop décor
- Wedding suite for the newlyweds with a signature amenity
- Guest lodging discounts
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Every reception package at Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach includes day-of coordination with your Ayres Wedding Manager, along with a four-hour reception, a champagne toast, white padded garden chairs, white linens and napkins, table mirrors and votive candles, a dance floor and a menu tasting for the two of you. You'll also get the honeymoon suite with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, plus a discounted room rate for the night before. Marrying on site too? The ceremony package adds the courtyard, setup and teardown, a rehearsal, event parking and a private area for post-ceremony photos for a $1,000 site fee. An outdoor sound system for your ceremony is $250 extra.
Yes. At Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach, you can say "I do" in the Cobblestone Courtyard by the fountain, which seats 160 for a ceremony and closes to other hotel guests for privacy, then celebrate poolside with room for up to 220 guests. Prefer to stay indoors? The Camberly works for ceremonies of up to 180 and receptions of up to 150, and the Living Room hosts smaller receptions of up to 60.
Catering at Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach is handled in-house, so your menu comes from the hotel's kitchen, starting with a menu tasting for the two of you. For drinks, you can use the hotel's bar service or bring your own alcohol for a corkage fee. On the day, your Ayres Wedding Manager coordinates with the hotel staff and your vendors.
At Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach in Costa Mesa, reception packages start at $60 per person and include a four-hour reception, a champagne toast, a dance floor, linens, day-of coordination and the honeymoon suite. Marrying in the courtyard adds a $1,000 ceremony site fee, which covers the space, chairs, rehearsal, setup and parking. There's no separate site fee for receptions that meet the food and beverage minimum. Your total depends on your menu and guest count, and an outdoor ceremony sound system is $250 extra.
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach reception packages include four hours for dinner, toasts and dancing. Your courtyard ceremony is booked separately and comes with a rehearsal and a reserved area for photos right after you say "I do." Want music for your vows? An outdoor sound system is available for the ceremony for $250.
Your guests can stay right where you celebrate. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach is a boutique hotel near Newport Beach, and you can request a room block for your group through the hotel, with lodging discounts for wedding guests. The two of you get the honeymoon suite with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, plus a discounted room rate for the night before.
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach is a family-owned, European-inspired boutique hotel that hosts one wedding a day, so your celebration gets the team's full attention. You can marry in the Cobblestone Courtyard, with its fountain and year-round blooms, and celebrate poolside under string lights, then stay the night in the honeymoon suite. Every reception package includes day-of coordination with your Ayres Wedding Manager, and your guests can book rooms right on site.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 150 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 160 | 180 |
| Reception | Seated | 110 | 180 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
BYO with corkage fee
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Hotel
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Pool Area
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
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