Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort Ranks as One of So Cal's Top Wedding Destinations

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Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) July 29, 2011 - For those opting for a non-traditional setting for their nuptials and other wedding related activities, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach, Calif. has emerged as one of Southern California's top destinations. Bookings for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, vow renewal ceremonies and weddings have increased by more than 100% in the past 5 years. Among the many services and amenities are a lushly landscaped gazebo area overlooking the water, new marine terrace, massive waterfront bayside pavilion for larger occasions, full-time staff to handle all event details, in-house catering department and the Back Bay Bistro, a bayside restaurant ideal for cocktail parties and multi-course dinners.

The Dunes' wedding-related offerings include:

· Wedding Coordinator-- A personal wedding planner is available (the service is included for those opting for the Dunes' all-inclusive wedding packages). They are trained to assist in entertainment, food, themes/props, linens, floral arrangements, guest lodging, audio-visual equipment and equipment rentals.

· Rehearsal Dinners/Parties -- Guests may reserve the Back Bay Bistro or a beachfront cabana for private rehearsal dinners or parties. Costs beginning at $35, depending on food and/or alcohol selections.

· Ceremonies -- Ceremonies may be planned for parties of any size from 10 to 2,000. Those planning small-scale weddings may simply opt for the Dunes' gazebo setting or new marine terrace, while those planning large-scale event may take advantage of the Dunes' 14,000-square-foot waterfront bayside pavilion.

· Catering - Ranges from tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, plated lunch or dinner options and buffet packages to all-inclusive, fully catered occasions including service (beginning at $29 per person).

· Hosted/Cash Bars -- Wedding couples may opt for either a hosted or a cash bar; full- or soft-bar packages also are available.

· Vendors -- Those planning wedding-related festivities may choose to work with their own or Dunes' preferred vendors including ministerial, entertainment, photography, floral and transportation.

· Accommodations - On-site cottages may be reserved individually or as part of a specially coordinated wedding package.

To schedule an appointment with Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort's special event/catering division or for more information, call (949) 729-3800 or visit the website at www.newportdunesspecialevents.com

Newport Dunes Resort is operated by the Newport Dunes Resort and Marina partnership. Designed by the same architects who completed the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Laguna Niguel, Newport Dunes Resort is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE or visit http://www.newportdunes.com.

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