balboa yacht club wedding

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Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Cruise Ship/Yacht, Manor, Beach, Modern

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 250 guests

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

1801 Bayside Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92625

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Deemed a “gem” of Corona del Mar by the popular wedding blog, Wedding Chicks, the Balboa Yacht Club sets a nautical scene for an event that is sophisticated in every way. Plan for a beautiful and tender dockside ceremony as boats gently bob in the water. You’ll want to take advantage of the signature good California weather with outdoor festivities, including a sunset cocktail hour. The sky turns a fiery orange and pink that glimmers off of the water and bathes the landscape in a golden glow. The club’s dedicated and meticulous staff will ensure that your celebration is perfectly executed, and you won’t just be sitting down to dinner. A culinary experience awaits, the menu full of ocean-to-table bounty. Finish the evening with dancing under the Italian string lights as the sun dips below the horizon.

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Service options, venue notes.

The rental fee ranges from $2,000 to $3,000 for a reception and includes 5 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $500/hr. $3500 is required to book the dates. Property charges 50% of the total bill amount 3 months prior to the wedding date and final payment is taken one week prior to the wedding date.

Amenities and Restrictions

- Dance floor

- Podium and/or stage

- Tables and chairs provided

- Linens, silverware, glassware provided

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Champagne toast

- Full kitchen facilities

- Valet/shuttle service provided

- Full kitchen facilities only available for property use not for outside caterer

- Upgraded Chairs at additional fee

Restrictions

- Wedding coordinator required

- All food and beverage handled by venue

- Food & beverage minimum

- Venue must approve all decorations

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Catering provided by venue

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be provided by venue

- Music must end by midnight

- Music End time for Outdoor Area is 10 PM

- Only Biodegradable thowables allowed

- General insurance required for the outside vendors

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Balboa Yacht Club Newport Beach Wedding | Reese & Zach

Reese & Zach’s Balboa Yacht Club  Wedding in Newport Beach was picture-perfect, lively and oh so fun! Just browse through our photos to see what we mean!

From the groom’s grand entrance on a yacht to the laughs from the bridesmaids, the intimate ceremony and stunning water views… made for an unforgettable Southern California wedding. 

The entire day was sprinkled with joy and smiles. From getting ready with friends and ceremony vows to the reception toasts and dancing… this Orange County wedding was one to remember.

Reese & Zach are such a fun, outgoing and caring couple. They are extremely family-oriented and shared some sweet moments with many guests throughout their special day.

Cheers to the newlyweds!

Be blessed.

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Venue: Balboa Yacht Club 

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Caterer: BYC

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Officiant: Ash Meany 

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Balboa Yacht Club, Corona del Mar, CA | CAMILLE + CONNOR

Camille and Connor’s wedding took place on a sunny July afternoon at the Balboa Yacht Club, CA. A videographer filmed the bride arriving at the ceremony spectacularly and unexpectedly – on a yacht. She walked excitedly and happily down the aisle to where her lover was waiting for her. The banquet was held in a small room with a band playing rhythmic music. The energy of the dancing of the guests and the newlyweds will be remembered for a long time. The culmination of the celebration was the bride’s singing of Connor’s favorite song. The wedding video captures the mood of the newlyweds and the color of California.

Corona del Mar is famous for its Balboa Yacht Club that has a fantastic view of the quiet harbor. Here you can take your dream photos and videos. You can arrange a wedding ceremony both outdoors and indoors. The halls are spacious and stylish, decorated with wooden chandeliers, and have plenty of room for your guests. Your wedding celebration in our club will be cozy and memorable.

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If you are looking for a beautiful harbor side location to celebrate your wedding day, look no further than a Balboa Yacht Club wedding in Newport Beach, CA! This historic yacht club was founded back in 1922 and continues to be a popular wedding destination for couples from everywhere.

Elisha & Chris’ dream wedding

This wedding is a few years old but we loved it so much that we had to have it on the new blog!

We photographed another wedding for a couple of their friends that referred us. When Elisha & Chris called us from their home in Washington, they said they had already decided to book us! We didn’t meet them until their engagement session at the Balboa fun zone.

Their wedding day started off a short drive away at the Island Hotel . After the getting ready photos, we drove over to a local park for the “first look” and formal photos. We always love to get all the family and bridal party photos done early. Everyone is freshly dressed and ready and everyone looks better in natural light, right? Next we made our way to Corona Del Mar for the ceremony. This cute little white church is called the  Community Church Congregational.

Balboa Yacht Club nautical reception

This Balboa Yacht Club wedding was the best! We have photographed full weddings at this venue in the past but tonight’s wedding would be cocktail hour and reception only. This historic yacht club was founded back in 1922! The view from the venue can’t be beat. Guests can wander around the property outside and get some fresh ocean air while sipping cocktails. The upstairs ballroom is decorated with nautical decor throughout. Most couples have their cocktail hour by the water. When the party is ready to start, there is a separate outdoor bar upstairs on a cute patio with modern outdoor furniture.

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Hotel: Island Hotel

Church: CDM Community Church

Wedding Shoes: Louboutin

Boat transportation: Euphrates

Photography and video: Gilmore Studios

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Brian and Jennifer Gilmore are a husband and wife  wedding  photographer team in Orange County, CA. They have been photographing weddings together since 2003.  Contact us  for more info about booking your wedding in the Southern California area.

Brian and Jennifer Gilmore specialize in wedding photography in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. 

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The Club's largest dining room, it is a perfect blend of fellowship and amenities, designed with the goal and spirit of providing our members with the enjoyment of an inviting yet unpretentious setting. The room has two attached patios, perfect for a bar or buffet, and is fully set up for any audio visual needs you may have. Up to two hundred guests can gather in the Bayview Room and overlook the large panoramic view on Newport Harbor.

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• Dance Floor

Outdoor space directly overlooking the Newport Harbor. Beautiful spot for ceremonies, cocktail hour, and sunset snapshots on the dock. Can accommodate up to 200 guests.

One of the most unique rooms around with an absolutely breathtaking view of Newport Harbor. Suitable for up to 60 guests it is designed to be alluring enough for your rehearsal dinner yet snug enough for a family affair. With its own built-in bar and beautiful luminous views it is no wonder that this room has long been a member favorite.

The Model Room's elegant coziness is the perfect setting for any type of entertaining. Suitable for up to forty guests, it has an attached patio and intimate fireplace that truly give it that "home away from home" feeling.

• Boat/Yacht, Banquet/Event Hall
• On-Site Catering Service
• Outdoor Function Area
• Max Number of People for an Event: 200
• Number of Event/Function Spaces: 4

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Balboa Yacht Club Wedding

The allure of a Balboa Yacht Club wedding begins with its breathtaking waterfront setting. The expansive views of the harbor and the gentle sway of sailboats create a picturesque backdrop, setting the stage for a celebration as timeless as the sea itself. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the water, couples are treated to a natural masterpiece that paints their love story in hues of orange and pink.

The venue’s coastal charm extends beyond the scenic vistas. The Balboa Yacht Club weddings boast a blend of sophistication and laid-back luxury, offering couples the opportunity to customize their celebration to reflect their unique style. The yacht club’s versatile event spaces, adorned with maritime accents, provide a canvas for creative expression, allowing couples to infuse their personality into every detail.

For those who appreciate a touch of adventure, a Balboa Yacht Club wedding promises a seamless transition from ceremony to reception. Imagine saying “I do” on a private dock, the ocean breeze gently caressing your face, before embarking on a sunset cruise with your closest friends and family. It’s a romantic voyage that symbolizes the beginning of a lifelong journey together.

Newport Beach, renowned for its world-class seafood, becomes an integral part of the wedding experience. Couples can treat their guests to a culinary adventure featuring locally sourced delicacies, ensuring a dining experience that mirrors the freshness of the ocean breeze.

A Balboa Yacht Club wedding in Newport Beach is not just an event; it’s an immersive celebration of love, where the timeless beauty of the sea intertwines with the joy of union. As the waves lap against the shore and the sails flutter in the breeze, each moment becomes a testament to the enduring romance that draws couples to this coastal haven for their most important day.

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Balboa Yacht Club

The Balboa Yacht Club, with its beautiful nautical setting and signature California weather, is a renowned location for the perfect wedding ceremony. Imagine your dockside nuptials in front of all those boats bobbing gently on the water as you exchange vows under an evening sky lit by brilliant stars that are best seen from Southern California!

With a setting that is both sophisticated and romantic, the Balboa Yacht Club in Corona del Mar will be sure to wow your guests. There are dockside ceremonies for you to choose from or even have an outdoor event as boats gently bob on water’s surface. You’ll want take advantage of California weather with cocktails by sunset!

About Corona Del Mar

Corona del Mar or CdM (Spanish for “Crown of the Sea”) is a seaside neighborhood in Newport Beach, California. Corona del Mar consists of all land on the seaward face of San Joaquin Hills south from Avocado Ave to city limits as well as development Irvine Terrace just north if it. It’s known by its beaches and tidepools with cliffside views that are accessible down steep hillsides but also includes popular state beach called Corona Delmar State Park which can be accessed through walkways along coastal cliffs.

The word “Corona” means crown in Spanish while “del mar” translates into sea; thus this name could translate to Crown City at Sea!

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The Balboa Yacht Club kicked off its centennial Saturday night during its annual installation of new officers and end-of-year meeting, with 200 members enjoying dinner and fireworks at what Centennial Committee chair Stacie Brandt said would be the first of many upcoming celebrations.

“We have all-year events,” said Brandt. “There’s a lunch in March, a ball in April and a regatta in August.”

According to Brandt, a group of men from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club who wanted to focus more on small-boat sailing in 1922 founded the Southland Sailing Club, which became the Balboa Yacht Club in 1928.

With its prime location near the entrance to the Newport Harbor on Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar, the club sits directly across the water from the second clubhouse on Little Balboa Island. “They found a beach cottage on the [Balboa] Peninsula, which was their first clubhouse,” said Brandt. “Their second clubhouse, between 1926 and 1941, was on the [southeast] tip of Little Balboa Island until their lease ran out, and they built the current club in 1941.”

Many of the attendees at the event had positive things to say about their club memberships, some of which extend back decades.

Russell Miller, who had worked at Balboa Yacht Club as the food and beverage manager from 2008 until 2014, said he felt lucky to come back as the club’s general manager in 2019.

“It is immensely satisfying to me that I get to celebrate the club’s centennial year with the people who, outside of my family, mean the most to me in my life,” said Miller. “BYC is truly an exceptional club filled with exceptional people.”

Morrie Kirk, who has been boating since he was 3 years old and has been an active member of the club since 1969, is the senior staff commodore and oldest staff commodore. He was commodore in 1977.

“The biggest change is in the city and how much it’s grown,” said Kirk. “The club is very much the same, we’re a boating club, friendly, family-oriented club, same location since 1941.”

Kirk explained that the club was originally all sailing, and today there are more powerboats than sailboats. The current membership of 600 has changed over the years due to attrition, but the club still has 50 members who joined the club more than 50 years ago.

On Saturday, Kirk was selected by the incoming commodore, Paul Blank, to be the “installing officer” to relieve the current board of responsibilities and introduce the new commodore.

“I chose him because he’s a great man, a good friend, has contributed greatly to BYC through several decades and has the most seniority among the staff commodores,” Blank said.

Blank, a Corona del Mar resident and the Newport Harbormaster, has been a member of the club for 37 years. “The location is excellent, friendship built from shared passion on the water activities that I have not found at other clubs,” he said. “The camaraderie, support, improved seamanship, adventures near and far, small and large, all trying to make each other better.”

While boating innovation has changed over the last 100 years, the shared passion for water activities among members remains consistent.

Blank has seen changes in manufactured-boating styles and opportunities for boating innovation, such as speed and vessel foiling, like hydrofoil sailboats flying out of water. “Boating has changed, style, availability and increased variety,” said Blank. “What has remained consistent is the passion for getting out on the water no matter what the vessel is.”

A burnished wood plaque from 1926 that hangs today over the present club’s dining room fireplace reflects that attitude. The first commodore, Isaac B. Potter, originally donated the plaque, which includes a quote from 20th U.S. President James A. Garfield that calls for gutsiness, courage and determination to meet danger or difficulty: “A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.”

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