Business Description

Wedding Planning

Overview
Imagine gliding up our private lagoon in an elegant gondola, regally stepping out onto shore to greet your beloved and guests. Envision lovely photographs of your Long Beach wedding, with breathtaking views of the Pacific as your background. These, and many other delightful touches, are yours when you host your nuptials at Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Whether you prefer of a quiet celebration with close family and friends or an intricately themed banquet for hundreds, count on our dedicated team to ensure every detail is meticulously handled. Each Long Beach, California wedding held in our waterfront banquet facilities is treated as a one-of-a-kind event, and includes:

* A professional catering manager who will work with you and your designated wedding coordinator throughout the process, from planning to the final moments of your wedding day
* Amazing venues for ceremony and reception, including many with views of the Queen Mary, Catalina Island and the Pacific Ocean
* A tempting array of food and beverage, to fit whichever type of reception you select
* Beautiful Japanese bridges, in the lagoon, for picturesque memories
* 528 spacious and elegant guestrooms, featuring relaxing views, plush Grand Beds and deluxe amenities
* Extensive activities, both in and near the hotel, for your guests' enjoyment
* Great location, easily accessible from all three area airports and major attractions
* Special room rates for your guests

Packages
Southern California Wedding Packages
At Hyatt Regency Long Beach, our wish is to assist you in creating a wedding that truly reflects your style. Whether your taste runs to an afternoon cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception or a formal sit down affair or a casual Sunday bunch buffet, you’ll find our selection of Southern California wedding packages offers a wide variety of menu options, designed to fit various styles and budgets. Each menu can also be adapted to meet dietary or ethnic customs, or, if you prefer, we can design a menu to your exact specifications.

Let us handle all the details so you can relax and enjoy the day with your family and guests. Hyatt Regency Long Beach is located adjacent to the Rainbow Lagoon and across from Shoreline Village and The Pike in downtown Long Beach. We have 528 guestrooms and 22,000 square-feet of banquet space, which includes an outdoor facility for garden weddings. Our menu selections are not the limits of our expertise, rather suggestions to assist you in planning the perfect affair. We will be happy to customize any menu to suit your needs. No matter which style and menu you select, each celebration at our Southern California wedding hotel includes the following amenities to help make your day extra special:

* Complimentary king room for the bride and groom for your first night as a married couple (with a minimum of $8,000 in food & beverages, including champagne, strawberries, and turndown service)
* Special room rates for overnight guests, (rates and availability are dependent upon season and occupancy levels)
* Professional banquet captain who will work with your wedding coordinator to ensure your day is perfect
* Chilled bottle of champagne upon check-in
* One hour Hosted Call Brand Bar
* Champagne toast with all your guests
* Customized wedding cake in your choice of flavors and accent decorations, with free cake cutting
* Mirror bases and votive candles to accentuate your table centerpieces
* Room rental and set-up fees for your reception room
* Complimentary dance floor to dance the night away
* Staging for band or DJ for the perfect accompaniment
* Elegant table settings and linens, with your choice of colors
* Complimentary bartender fees, with minimum revenue
* Gift table, cake table and directions card

Southern California Wedding Package Enhancements
You may also wish to include at an additional cost:

* Upgraded guest rooms
* Additional lighting and sound packages
* Chair covers
* Base plate
* Ice sculpture / Martini lounge
* Bride and Groom specialty drinks
* After hours buffet
* Personal preference menus
* Hosted parking

Locations
Long Beach Wedding Locations
Select your wedding site from any number of locales in and around the hotel. From your ceremony to the final dance, our elegant Long Beach California wedding locations are just right for your special day.

Seaview Ballroom, Foyer and Rotunda
Seaview offers a lovely venue for your celebration. The Rotunda features floor to ceiling walls of glass, allowing the beautiful view of the harbor to serve as a stunning backdrop to your event. Serve your guests cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Seaview Foyer, followed by dinner and dancing in the Ballroom. Seaview can accommodate banquets for up to 300 guests or a cocktail reception for 500.

Rainbow Pavilion
A truly unique spot, Rainbow Pavilion is a voluminous, climate-controlled tent set amidst the green lawns overlooking our lagoon. Create a specially themed gala for 400 in a seated banquet or 700 in a classic reception set up. Rainbow Pavilion can also be used to host your wedding ceremony.

Regency Ballroom
This gracious ballroom, the largest of our banquet facilities at 10,000 square feet, boast soaring 16-foot ceilings and recessed chandeliers with of thousands of twinkling lights. This spacious ballroom can easily accommodate even the largest wedding guest list, with capacity to seat 1,000 for dinner.

Couple your event with the adjoining Regency Foyer, with its wall of windows overlooking the beautiful harbor, to host your cocktail reception. Regency Ballroom also offers its own coat room for added convenience.

Beacon Ballroom
Your guests will have a magnificent view of Queen Mary, Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island from the only waterfront ballroom in Long Beach. Let the daytime sun or evening stars shine on your celebration through the glass wall with 100 feet of windows. Beacon Ballroom can accommodate over 400 guests for a banquet or over 800 for a reception. The adjoining Beacon Rotunda offers an outstanding locale for more intimate receptions for 150 or a formal banquet for 70 guests.

Wedding Details
Long Beach Wedding Details
Every wedding – no matter how large or small – involves many details to be looked after. To make your planning easier, we have compiled this list of items you may not have considered in the excitement of creating your special day. Other questions are answered in the FAQ section. Of course, your dedicated wedding specialist is on hand to answer any other questions or concerns you may have.

Seating arrangements and room set-up
Most rooms can be set up to match your plans. We offer flexible seating ranging from eight to 12 guests per table. Hyatt Regency Long Beach can create a ceremony room, set in round or chapel style, if needed. Choose from any number of venues to find the one to suit your style.

Dance floor and risers
These are fully mobile and adaptable to your specifications.

Order of Events
From traditional to your own unique vision, allow your wedding specialist to assist you in deciding the flow of your day.

Audio-visual equipment
Our onsite audio-visual experts, PSAV, can help you execute your ideas, from a slide show to special lighting.

Ice Sculptures
Our team of culinary experts can create an ice sculpture to match your theme, from simple to the most elaborate ideas.

Parking
Valet parking and self-parking is offered for your wedding guests. Parking charges for guests are often covered by the bride and groom.

Wedding Cake
Our award-winning pastry chef can design your perfect wedding cake. Choose from a variety of designs, styles, and flavors. Our pastry chef is available during the tasting to discuss all of the details for your one-of-a-kind creation.

Gold Passport
Hyatt Gold Passport points are awarded for all food and beverage purchased for your wedding at Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Two points are awarded for each dollar spent for all events starting after 5 p.m. Every 8,000 points earned allows one overnight stay to be used at a later date
Pricing
All food and beverage charges listed with the Hyatt Regency Long Beach Wedding Package are exclusive of current taxes and service charges. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required with the signed contract. Your final payment is due fourteen days prior to the wedding with a personal check. After that time, we will require a cashier’s check (due no later than 72 hours prior to the wedding). Our menus and pricing are subject to change without notice until a final contract is signed. All prices are subject to change and are guaranteed six months prior to the date of your event. By California State Law, the sales tax is added to the total cost of the function, including service charge.

Guarantee
A final number of guests is required three business days prior to your event. This number is your guarantee and may not be lowered. The hotel will prepare meals for 3% over the guaranteed count. Final charges are based on your guarantee or actual attendance, whichever is greater. Function rooms are assigned by the number of guests anticipated as well as a revenue minimum.

Deposits
A 25% (non-refundable) deposit and signed contract are required at the time of booking. Please keep in mind, your deposit does not apply towards the final payment. Instead, it acts as a reserve for any additional items which may be ordered the night of your wedding. Any unused portion of your deposit will be refunded via mail after the event.

Food and Beverages
No food or beverage may be brought into the hotel by the guests or persons attending the functions. All food and beverages will be supplied by the hotel. In the event you plan to bring in your own Wedding Cake there is a cake-cutting fee of $1.50 per person.

Linens
We have a variety of colors available at no cost to you. Tablecloths include White, Black or Ivory. Napkin colors are White, Black, Green, Navy Blue, Ivory, Red. We also have Ivory or White Striped Chair Covers with matching floor length Linen at an additional charge. Other linens may be rented from outside vendors. Your Catering Manager can inform you of the cost.

Decorations
Please keep your Manager informed of your decoration plans, as they need to meet the Long Beach Fire Department safety regulations. Arrangements for additional set-up time must be coordinated in advance with your Catering Manager

Coordinator
The hotel requires that you hire or appoint someone who will act as your coordinator during your event. Please provide your Catering Manager with the name of your coordinator 30 days prior to your event.

Security
The Hotel accepts no responsibility for any personal items left in the Room, nor does the hotel accept responsibility for rental items or vendor equipment. However, should you be interested, your Catering Manager can arrange for a Security Guard at an additional fee.

Damages
The patron assumes full responsibility for any damages caused by the patrons’ guests.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I create my own menu?
A: Yes, our food and beverage experts are happy to create a menu that reflects your wishes. Our experienced team will work with you fulfill your requests. Click here to view a sample menu.

Q: Can I taste all the food before the wedding?
A: Of course. A complete tasting of all the selected menu items, including your cake, will be scheduled several weeks prior to your wedding. At that time, we can make any necessary adjustments.

Q: How long will my reception last?
A: Generally, a wedding reception is planned for four hours. You can extend the time if desired. Your wedding specialist will advise any additional costs for the additional time.

Q: Can I have an open bar at the wedding?
A: You can elect to have an open bar, a limited selection of wine and beer, or a cash bar. Your wedding specialist will advise you on the costs and inclusions for each.

Q: Do you have suggested vendors for flowers, music, photography, etc?
A: We work on a regular basis with several vendors. We will be happy to give you contact information.

Q: Can I host a morning-after brunch or a rehearsal dinner at Hyatt Regency Long Beach?
A: Certainly. We have several locations that would be appropriate for these occasions.

Q: Are taxes and gratuities included in the pricing?
A: No, your contract pricing will not include all taxes and gratuities. Please remember, pricing is not final until a signed contract is returned to your wedding specialist.

Q: Can my guests have a late check-out the morning after the wedding?
A: We will try and accommodate your guests’ requests, however, this will be dependant upon the overall occupancy of the hotel on the day in question.

Q: Can I decorate the reception room?
A: Generally, yes. There will be certain limitations in some rooms, which your wedding specialist can review with you. Allow us to give you ideas and suggestions that have successfully worked in the past.