Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Wedding Photography
Right on the sand in Ventura, the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach offers 19,000 square feet of event space spread across 11 distinct venues, from an oceanfront lawn to a circular ballroom twelve stories up. With capacity for up to 400 guests and an on-site bridal lounge, it’s built to handle everything from an intimate beach ceremony to a large-scale reception without ever leaving the property.
Why Couples Love Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
Couples love the range this hotel offers under one roof — vows exchanged barefoot in the sand, cocktails on The Lanai’s ocean-view deck, and dancing twelve stories up in a circular ballroom wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass. Few Ventura venues let you move through that many distinct settings in a single day.
Getting Ready at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
With an on-site bridal lounge and a full-service hotel surrounding it, getting ready at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach is straightforward — natural light, ocean views, and no travel time before the ceremony starts just steps away on the sand.
Couple’s Session
Portraits here can move from bare feet in the sand to the polish of the Top of the Harbor Ballroom’s floor-to-ceiling glass in a matter of minutes. Twelve stories up, that room frames both the Ventura hills and the shoreline at once, giving golden-hour portraits a backdrop that’s hard to find anywhere else on the coast.
Wedding Ceremony
Ceremonies can be held directly on the sand, oceanfront, with the Pacific as the backdrop — no tent or platform required. For couples who want a covered option, The Lanai’s 2,500 square feet of ocean-view outdoor space works well for a ceremony or cocktail hour, holding up to 150 guests standing or 80 seated.
Wedding Reception
The Top of the Harbor Ballroom seats up to 350 guests in a circular room twelve stories above the coastline, with floor-to-ceiling glass showing both the Ventura hills and the shoreline. Between this ballroom and the hotel’s other 10 event spaces, the property has room for a reception of nearly any size, up to a total capacity of 400 guests.
Sample Wedding Day Timeline
1:00 PM — Getting ready in the bridal lounge
2:00 PM — First look and portraits on the beach
2:45 PM — Wedding party photos on The Lanai
3:30 PM — Ceremony on the sand
4:00 PM — Cocktail hour on The Lanai
5:00 PM — Reception in the Top of the Harbor Ballroom
6:30 PM — Golden-hour portraits
8:00 PM — Dancing and send-off
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Wedding Galleries
Planning a Wedding at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach?
The Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach is an oceanfront hotel with 19,000 square feet of event space across 11 venues, right on the sand in Ventura. Below are a few common planning questions, plus how to check our availability.
How many guests can Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach accommodate?
The property holds up to 400 guests total, with the Top of the Harbor Ballroom alone seating up to 350 and The Lanai holding up to 150 for cocktails.
Can we get married directly on the beach?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies can be held directly in the sand, oceanfront, in addition to covered options like The Lanai.
What makes the Top of the Harbor Ballroom unique?
It’s a circular room twelve stories up with floor-to-ceiling glass showing both the Ventura hills and the shoreline at once — a rare vantage point for a reception.
How do we check your availability?
Inquire availability or schedule a call — we respond within minutes. You can also review rates and collections.
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