Everything you need for a California wedding
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Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking in this thread for a while now and the info here has been incredibly helpful. We’re finally starting our own hunt, so I figured I’d jump in and share what we know, even though our big event isn't until Fall 2020. 😁 Here is a quick rundown of the latest intel we’ve gathered so far:
The Pirate Ship Restaurant - For 2020, they’ve bumped the Saturday price up to $50 per head (it was $48 back in 2019), and they require at least 140 guests. Fridays are $46 with no minimum. They offer catering $33 per person. This was actually our top pick, but unfortunately, it fell through because it felt way too cramped for our group of 150.
Palace Hotel - Saturday is $49 with a 160-person minimum. They have a great basic menu that you can mix and match with other options without extra fees. On Fridays, there’s no minimum requirement. Catering is $30 per person, held on the lawn out front. They provide their own table candelabras which, if I’m being honest, are a bit underwhelming and plain—but if you don't mind that, it could save you a decent amount of money...
Mr. & Mrs. Hall - The base menu is $39. It's a lovely room with really charming servers and an engaging MC. The guest minimum is 130. Friday pricing remains exactly the same.
Nautic Hall - They are still finalizing their pricing structure and won't have anything set until April; at least, that’s what they told us. I’m assuming prices will climb just like everywhere else. 🙄
As for the band, we haven't made a call yet. If anyone has any insight on current rates, I could really use the help. I found some old numbers posted on this forum, but since that data is two or three years old, I have no idea if those prices still hold water. Our "shortlist" includes Yellow Cab, The Cube, Tip-top, Volar, XXS, and Wrong Way for XXS. 🤔
The Pirate Ship Restaurant - For 2020, they’ve bumped the Saturday price up to $50 per head (it was $48 back in 2019), and they require at least 140 guests. Fridays are $46 with no minimum. They offer catering $33 per person. This was actually our top pick, but unfortunately, it fell through because it felt way too cramped for our group of 150.
Palace Hotel - Saturday is $49 with a 160-person minimum. They have a great basic menu that you can mix and match with other options without extra fees. On Fridays, there’s no minimum requirement. Catering is $30 per person, held on the lawn out front. They provide their own table candelabras which, if I’m being honest, are a bit underwhelming and plain—but if you don't mind that, it could save you a decent amount of money...
Mr. & Mrs. Hall - The base menu is $39. It's a lovely room with really charming servers and an engaging MC. The guest minimum is 130. Friday pricing remains exactly the same.
Nautic Hall - They are still finalizing their pricing structure and won't have anything set until April; at least, that’s what they told us. I’m assuming prices will climb just like everywhere else. 🙄
As for the band, we haven't made a call yet. If anyone has any insight on current rates, I could really use the help. I found some old numbers posted on this forum, but since that data is two or three years old, I have no idea if those prices still hold water. Our "shortlist" includes Yellow Cab, The Cube, Tip-top, Volar, XXS, and Wrong Way for XXS. 🤔