Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway • Long Beach • California 90802
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Completed in 1936, this legendary ship has a storied history of unparalleled luxury and elegance. Now permanently docked in Long Beach Harbor, this ocean liner-turned hotel attraction will take your breath away and transport you to another era—without ever setting sail.
- Panoramas of the marina, ocean, downtown Long Beach, and an occasional pod of dolphins surround your al fresco ceremony on the Long Beach Vista Deck or Capstan Deck. After saying "I do", linger over cocktails to soak up the lovely harbor views as the sunset colors the sky, before heading inside for your reception.
- The interior is a treasure trove of museum-quality Art Deco design. Their 14 unique salons boasts a wealth of exotic woods, inlaid marquetry, original light fixtures, and handcrafted textiles. The choices here may seem endless, but that's where the event staff comes in, helping you every step of the way—from leading a full tour and recommending vendors, to selecting décor and customizing the catering team's seasonal menus.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $1,000–3,500/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
- Guest count
If scheduled with reception
Ceremony fees includes:
- 2-hour site rental and 1-hour rehearsal
- Draped guest book table
- Sound system with speakers + microphone
- Outdoor ceremonies also include garden chairs and a fresh fruit-infused water station
The ship's officer may officiate a nondenominational service in a captain's uniform for an additional $425 fee.
Package Prices
- $74/person and up
Reception packages include:
- Butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and 1-hour call brands open bar
- Buffet or plated lunch or dinner
- Cake + cake cutting
- Champagne or cider toast
- Complimentary ballroom and hotel staterooms
- Tables, chairs, and dance floor
- Service staff, banquet captain, and bartenders
Additional bar service ranges $24–44/person depending on service length and package chosen. Consumption and cash bars are also available.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 23%
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Reception packages at the Queen Mary in Long Beach include butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, a one-hour call brands open bar, a buffet or plated meal, your cake with cake cutting, and a champagne or cider toast. Your ballroom, a complimentary stateroom for the two of you, tables, chairs, linens, a dance floor, staging for a DJ or band, and service staff, a banquet captain and bartenders are included, too. Plan separately for the ceremony fee, extra bar time ($24–$44 per person) and the 23% service charge.
Yes. At the Queen Mary, you can say your vows outdoors on the ship's bow or stern, on the Sun Deck or Harbor View Deck, or inside the Royal Wedding Chapel, which seats 150. Then head to one of the Art Deco salons for your reception, like the Queen's Salon with its trio of golden onyx fireplaces or the Grand Salon, the ship's original first-class dining room.
At the Queen Mary in Long Beach, reception packages start at $74 per person. A ceremony booked with your reception runs $1,000–$3,500, depending on the space and guest count, and covers a two-hour site rental, a one-hour rehearsal, a sound system and a draped guest book table. Additional bar service is $24–$44 per person, and a 23% service charge is added. A ship's officer can officiate for $425.
Yes. The Queen Mary is also a hotel, with 346 guest rooms right on board in Long Beach, so your guests can stay where you celebrate. Wedding packages include a complimentary stateroom for the two of you, and the ship's restaurants, Royal Brunch and afternoon tea give guests plenty to do the morning after.
The Queen Mary is a legendary ocean liner completed in 1936 and now permanently docked in Long Beach Harbor. Its salons are full of original Art Deco design, from exotic woods and etched-glass doors to original light fixtures and artwork. For a ceremony with a nautical twist, a ship's officer can officiate a nondenominational service in a captain's uniform.
Yes. The Queen Mary hosts weddings as small as 20 guests. The Victoria Room holds up to 50 and opens onto an outside deck with downtown and waterfront views, and the Regent Room holds up to 40, with an original oil painting that has been on board since the ship was docked in England. For the ceremony, the Royal Wedding Chapel offers a traditional setting.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 150 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 2000 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 1500 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500. | ||
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Royal Wedding Chapel seats 150, the Sun Deck Gazebo 100, and the Verandah Deck 350.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The ship has 14 rooms that can accommodate 20–1,500 seated guests. With a tent in the Queen Mary Park, receptions of up to 2,000 may be held (the tent requires a minimum of 800 guests, plus additional rental fees and permits).
MEETING CAPACITY: There is 45,000 square feet of meeting space and 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. Up to 500 seated guests can be accommodated.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- 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
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
Year-round, daily, including holidays.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Ship / Yacht / Boat
- Beach / Ocean
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Ocean / Bay
AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Dressing Area: in Chapel only
AV/Meeting Equipment: full range, extra charge
Parking: hosted and non-hosted parking available
Accommodations: 346 guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: CBA
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: Long Beach Harbor and city skyline
Other: event coordination and wedding planning services
RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?
Take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house, no BYO
Smoking: on deck only
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: limited (no wheelchair access to Verandah Deck)
Insurance: not required
Other: security optional
Queen Mary
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