Pismo Beach Weddings to Remember
We can’t wait to celebrate your wedding at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach! Our stunning oceanfront setting, exceptional service, thoughtfully crafted menus, and curated beverage selections come together to create a wedding celebration you’ll never forget. Contact our Special Events team at (805) 556-3984 or email SpecialEvents@TheDolphinBay.com for venue rates and availability, we’d love to help you start planning!
Ceremony
Our North Lawn & Cobblestone Patio overlook the Pacific Ocean, creating the perfect setting to say “I do.” Your vows should be the heart of your wedding day, which is why we’ve chosen the most stunning spots on our property to celebrate this special moment.
Both venues offer full customization and can accommodate everything from grand celebrations to intimate ceremonies.
Package includes DJ, your choice of rustic or white folding chairs, and an arch.
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Pacific View Tent
Celebrate your wedding in a spacious tent perched on the bluff overlooking the ocean. This venue comfortably accommodates 50 to 200 guests and includes a dance floor, tables, chairs, and DJ setup. Everything you need for an unforgettable celebration by the sea!
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Lido Dining Room & Lounge
This stunning indoor venue features beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and includes the elegant dining room, bar, and lounge. Enjoy the same vibrant atmosphere and exceptional amenities as our outdoor spaces, with the added benefit of being fully indoors, perfect for any season! It comfortably hosts up to 75 guests.
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Ocean View Patios
Celebrate your special day with the ultimate oceanfront reception, welcome party, or rehearsal dinner on one of our three patios, where ocean views and good vibes set the scene for unforgettable memories! Our patios accommodate gatherings from intimate to lively, with capacities up to 70 guests.
- Oceanside Patio – Accommodates up to 70 guests with round tables. Includes DJ and dancing on the lawn just in front of the patio.
- Poolside Patio – Accommodates up to 40 guests with one long table. DJ and dance floor not included.
- Fireside Patio – Accommodates up to 50 guests with two long tables. DJ and dance floor not included.
Coastal Room
This intimate indoor venue features rich woodwork and beautiful seaside views, creating a warm and welcoming setting for a smaller wedding reception. Perfect for a seated dinner with your closest family and friends, it comfortably accommodates up to 30 guests and is ideal for a relaxed, dining-focused celebration.
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Our events team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you select the perfect venue space, coordinating the catering process, and booking everything included in your package. They’ll work directly with your wedding coordinator to ensure every detail comes together flawlessly, creating a truly unforgettable day.
- Essential Wedding Rentals
- Two-Night Complimentary Stay
- Complimentary Valet
- Recommended Vendor Guide
- Personalized Catering
- Oceanfront Event Space
- Unparalleled Service
- Luxurious Guest Accommodations
- DJ Services
Allow our onsite restaurant, Lido Restaurant & Lounge, to cater to your guests needs! All food and beverage arrangements, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, must be made through the Resort. We offer a wide variety of options to satisfy all your celebratory needs!
Menu pricing and fees in the Special Events menu are subject to change. Prices are guaranteed when a banquet event order is completed and signed by the client, indicating acceptance. If there are menu changes, the confirmed prices will apply to items of similar quality, caliber, and portion size.
For events with multiple entrée selections, you may offer up to three options. We require finalized entrée selections and table cards or other entrée designations four weeks prior to your event.
A minimum of 20 guests is required for all buffets. A $150 setup fee applies, which includes plates, chafing dishes, and necessary serving equipment.
The Special Events department must be notified of the exact number of guests attending no later than 4 weeks prior to the event. This will be considered a guarantee, for which you will be charged, even if fewer guests attend the event. Our event manager must receive final menu selections for all food and beverage no later than 30 days prior to the event.
Catering events with a guest count of over 30 people and/or a Food and Beverage minimum of $10,000 must contract the services of an event coordinator. A licensed wedding coordinator is required for all ceremonies.
The Resort is pleased to recommend a variety of professionals who may assist you with providing services to enhance your event. The Resort must approve all contracted event professionals and require a certificate of liability insurance. Should you select to have the Resort coordinate any outside services, an additional fee may be applied. This includes, but is not limited to: transportation, floral, decor, rental equipment, and off-site activities.
The Resort will provide standard labor for the set-up, breakdown and cleaning of all event space. Each event space may include the Resort's tables, chairs, napkins, stemware, flatware and china.
Any decorations or displays brought into the Resort must be approved prior to the event. The Resort does not permit any items to be attached to any wall, floor, window, or ceiling with nails, tape, staples or any other substance. Open flames, such as candles, are not permitted without a protective enclosure. Additionally, the resort does not permit any confetti, rice, paper, or fake petals to be used.
Tenting is permitted in certain areas. All tenting must be approved in advance and is at the client's expense. Please contact our special event manager for additional details.
Our Resort offers Valet Parking complimentary for all guests. Self parking is also available.
We are pleased to offer special contracted rates for your guest room needs. Minimum night stay requirements may apply on weekends and holidays. For more information please contact our Sales Manager, Lisa Carnes, at 805.556.3810
The Resort's curfew policy for outdoor venues (including amplification permitted events) start no earlier than 10:00am and are not permitted after 10:00pm. Before and after these times, patio doors must remain closed. All events including tent weddings, cocktail hours etc. must end by 10:00pm.
