I'm a Los Angeles Wedding Photographer giving couples your guide to a Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding.

Who Is A Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding Best For?

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel is a beautiful wedding venue/hotel located in San Diego, California. It's nestled within Los Peñasqutos Canyon Preserve and only a 5-mile distance to the Pacific coastline. This San Diego wedding venue pulls inspiration from Mediterannean architecture and style to transport you to another world. With luxurious amenities, stunning archways, stained glass windows, and plenty of romantic event sites, there is no doubt that this is a dream location for your wedding.

This San Diego wedding venue is best for couples looking for a versatile wedding space with beautiful gardens, lush lawns and courtyards. The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel is also best for couples looking for a private and secluded oasis to have their wedding day with breathtaking views.

Amenities For Your Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding

What type of amenities that your San Diego wedding venue offers, plays a major role in whether or not you have a Fairmont Grand Del Mar wedding. Luckily, however, there are plenty of amenities that come along with booking your Fairmont Grand Del Mar wedding. Some of those amenities include:

• Indoor & Outdoor Event Spaces
• Getting Ready Suites
• Catering Services
• Liability Insurance
• Pet Friendly
• Kid Friendly
• Valet Parking Available
• Cleanup Services
• On-Site Catering Services
• ADA Accessibility

Event Sites For Your Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding

One of the best things about this San Diego wedding venue is the fact that they have a plethora of different event sites. This gives couples all the options for their wedding day and makes sure that there are options for any couple looking for a luxury wedding experience.

Capella

Capella is a 3,430 square foot sanctuary at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel. It pulls inspiration from a Mediterranean style. With marble, rich wood accents, glistening chandeliers and stained glass windows this is the perfect venue for an intimate gathering of up to 350 guests or a seated dinner of 240 guests.

Aria Lawn

The Aria Lawn allows you to celebrate the beautiful San Diego weather. The Aria Lawn boasts a whopping 8,200 square foot area with a stunning pavilion and views of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar golf course. You also have insanely stunning canyon views which make this a breathtaking ceremony area for any couple looking to soak up the California beauty.

Manchester Salon & Terrace

The Manchester Salon & Terrace is the perfect venue if you're wanting a more intimate setting. This 2,300 square foot salon offers an inviting ambiance. There is stunning detailed woodwork and hand-stenciled ceiling and accent stone fireplaces. The Manchester Salon & Terrace is a unique space that is indoors and gives you a cozy yet inviting ambiance for any wedding celebration.

Reflection Lawn

The Reflection Lawn is the venue for you, if you're looking to be transported into your own fairytale wedding. At the Reflection Lawn, you are surrounded by lush greenery and a sparkling Reflecting Pool. It's around 2,500 square feet and is a perfect outdoor space for a cocktail reception or intimate dinner soaking up the California weather.

Elizabeth Ballroom

The Elizabeth Ballroom is the largest venue space at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. At a whopping 10,000 square feet, this ballroom has automobile access, a built-in stage, 18-19 foot ceilings and a wrap around foyer. This event space is perfect if you're looking for humongous wedding reception at a guest capacity of 1,300 people. Or if you're looking for a banquet, the Elizabeth Ballroom can host up to 650 guests.

Wine Rooms

At the Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel, there are three separate wine rooms. A Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne wine room. Combined, these wine rooms comprise of 1,925 square feet. If you're a wine lover, then you're absolutely going to love these event spaces. With wood beamed ceilings, wine bottles, brick accents and a more sophisticated ambiance, these spaces are incredibly unique. This space is perfect if you're looking for a one of a kind culinary experience or want something unique for your wedding day.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding Cost

The cost of having a Fairmont Grand Del Mar wedding will play a major factor on whether or not you tie the knot at this San Diego wedding venue. Two factors may play a role in how much you're going to spend on this San Diego wedding venue. One, the time of year in which you book your wedding, aka whether you book during peak or off-peak season. Two, which event site you choose to book for your San Diego wedding. At this San Diego wedding venue, each event site offers different pricing for couples with a wide range budget.

Ceremony Sites

For the ceremony sites at this San Diego wedding venue, there is a $5,800 ceremony fee that reserves your location. Included in this ceremony site fee is:

• Complimentary wedding night accommodations
  for the bride and groom
• Bridal party changing room and groomsmen
  finishing room
• Sparkling, still and fruit-infused water service
• Fully integrated sound system with wireless
  microphone and AV technician to ensure all
  guests hear the ceremony vows
• Ceremony chairs on the Aria Lawn or Reflection Lawn
• Setup and breakdown of the space

Reception Sites

For receptions at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel, each site offers a different price.

Elizabeth Ballroom - At the Elizabeth Ballroom, there is a $65,000 food and beverage minimum (for 170-550 guests) and a $4,000 room fee.

Manchester Salon and Terrace - At the Manchester Salon and Terrace, there is a $25,000 food and beverage minimum (for 50-120 guests) and a $2,500 room fee.

Elizabeth Capella - At the Elizabeth Capella there is a $40,000 food and beverage minimum (for 120-170 guests) and a $3,500 room fee.

View more of the pricing at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel here.

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding Guest Capacity

Your wedding guest list will also play a part in how much you will spend for your wedding. For a wedding at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel, their different event spaces determine how many guests can fit into each space.

The Elizabeth Capella - The Elizabeth Capella has a maximum guest capacity of 270 guests.

The Aria Lawn - The Aria Lawn has a maximum guest capacity of 600 guests.

The Reflection Lawn - The Reflection Lawn has a maximum guest capacity between 50 to 170 guests.

Tips For The Most Epic Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel Wedding

Having an epic wedding is more than just having a beautiful wedding venue. It's also knowing what to make of it. Here are a few tips for the most epic Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel wedding.

Go All Out With Decor

This San Diego wedding venue prides itself on being a blank slate for its couples. With that being said, I encourage you to go all out with the decor and personalize your wedding day. While the scenery and lush landscaping can do all of the talking, add a little bit of pizazz and personality with some personal touches to your wedding day decor. Whether this be with florals, centerpieces, string lights, or photos. The options are endless!

Hire A Wedding Planner

As a Los Angeles wedding photographer, one of the most important pieces of advice I can give you is to hire a wedding planner. A wedding planner is there to help you in keeping things running smoothly on your wedding day as well as before. They are the point of contact for all of your vendors, helps you stay within your wedding budget and makes sure everything is organized. It can save you a lot stress and time for you to focus on other things and have your wedding planner handle all of the pre-wedding and day-of stresses.

Invest In A Wedding Videographer

I will always say that investing in your wedding photography should be a top priority. However, I also believe that investing in a wedding videographer can make all the difference for your wedding experience as well. While wedding photographers capture still images of the day, your wedding videographer helps tell your story. They tell moments that your wedding photographer can't! The small whispers your dad said just before he walked you down the aisle, to the unforgettable speeches that had your cheeks hurting for hours. These moments matter and deserve to be documented just as much as your wedding photos.

Benefits Of Having A Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding

While I could go on and on about how amazing this San Diego wedding venue truly is, here are just three benefits to having a Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel wedding.

Versatility

One of the many reasons this is a standout San Diego wedding venue is because of its versatility. Not only is this San Diego versatile in the type of weddings you can have, but also on what type of celebrations you can have as well. This San Diego wedding venue offers event spaces for both intimate and large gatherings. Making it the perfect event space for any sort of couple's dream wedding day. The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel also is amazing if you're looking to celebrate not only just your wedding, but other events as well. Some of these include a bridal shower, engagement party, and your rehearsal dinner. If you're looking for a San Diego wedding venue that offers a ton of versatility for your wedding plans, then this may be the perfect place for you!

Indoor & Outdoor Event Site Options

Another reason why having a Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel wedding is amazing, is the fact that they offer both indoor and outdoor event site options. While there are no covered outdoor spaces, having the versaility of having either an indoor or outdoor wedding can put a lot of ease for some couples. It gives you the choice to celebrate indoors and outdoors and puts your mind at ease, especially if you worry about inclement weather ruining your special day.

On-Site Accomodations

Since this San Diego wedding venue is a hotel, they provide a boat load of on-site accommodations. Some of those include 249 guest rooms and 31 suites that are perfect for any couples dream wedding getaway. This San Diego wedding venue offers plenty of space for you and your guests and top-quality amenities for anyone to have their perfect wedding escape.

Important Information For Your Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel Wedding

Before booking your wedding at this San Diego wedding venue, here is some important information that you're going to need to know.

• This San Diego wedding venue does *not* have any uncovered outdoor event spaces
• Valet parking is available at $15 per car
• You will be required to pay a 30% deposit to secure your date
• All food and beverages must be provided by The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel
• There is a 2am curfew
• Indoor event spaces *only* allow music
• There are designated smoking areas

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Wedding Photo Locations

While this is a stunning San Diego wedding venue, here are some beautiful locations for your Fairmont Grand Del Mar photos.

• By the Reflecting Pool at the Reflection Lawn
• Under the Pavilion at the Aria Lawn
• Under the Iron gazebo
• On the balconies of the hotel
• The grand outdoor staircase

Get In Touch!

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