Le Meridien Delfina Wedding Photography
Steps from the sand in Santa Monica, Le Meridien Delfina pairs polished hotel comfort with sweeping Pacific views. The Ocean Terrace looks out over the water and the Santa Monica Pier, and with elegant ballrooms and a poolside lounge under the same roof, couples can move a full wedding day — ceremony, cocktails, and reception — without ever leaving the property.
Why Couples Love Le Meridien Delfina
Couples are drawn to the Ocean Terrace’s panoramic view of the Pacific and the Santa Monica Pier, one of the most requested spots in the hotel for a reason. Having the ceremony space, ballrooms, and poolside lounge all in one building keeps the day simple, and an experienced in-house event planning team helps everything run smoothly from morning to last dance.
Getting Ready at Le Meridien Delfina
With well-appointed guest rooms just an elevator ride from every event space, getting ready here is easy on the schedule. Soft ocean light through the windows makes for relaxed, natural preparation photos, and there’s no need to factor in travel time between getting-ready portraits and the ceremony.
Couple’s Session
Between the Ocean Terrace’s open-air views, the poolside lounge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows of the ballrooms, Le Meridien Delfina offers a nice mix of backdrops for portraits — sun and sea on one side, clean architectural light on the other, all within a short walk.
Wedding Ceremony
Most ceremonies take place on the Ocean Terrace, where the Pacific and the Santa Monica Pier form a natural backdrop behind the altar. It’s consistently one of the most requested spaces at the hotel, and it’s easy to see why once the afternoon light hits the water.
Wedding Reception
Indoor receptions move into the hotel’s elegant ballrooms, where floor-to-ceiling windows keep the ocean in view even after sunset. For cocktail hour, the poolside lounge offers a relaxed, resort-style space to gather before guests are called in for dinner and dancing.
Sample Wedding Day Timeline
1:00 PM — Getting ready in a Le Meridien Delfina guest room
2:00 PM — First look and portraits on the Ocean Terrace
2:45 PM — Wedding party and family photos poolside
3:30 PM — Ceremony on the Ocean Terrace
4:00 PM — Cocktail hour at the poolside lounge
5:00 PM — Reception begins in the ballroom
6:30 PM — Golden-hour portraits overlooking the Pacific
8:00 PM — Dancing and send-off
Le Meridien Delfina Wedding Galleries
Planning a Wedding at Le Meridien Delfina?
Le Meridien Delfina is a beachside hotel in Santa Monica, just steps from the Pier, with ocean-view event spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and everything in between. Below are a few common planning questions, plus how to check our availability.
How many guests can Le Meridien Delfina accommodate?
Capacity varies by space — the Ocean Terrace and the hotel’s ballrooms can each host a range of wedding sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, and our team can help match your guest count to the right room.
What makes the Ocean Terrace special?
It’s one of the most popular spaces at the hotel — an open-air ceremony setting with panoramic views of the Pacific and the Santa Monica Pier right at the water’s edge.
Can we host the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all on-site?
Yes. Many couples hold their ceremony on the Ocean Terrace, cocktail hour at the poolside lounge, and their reception in one of the ballrooms, with experienced in-house event planners helping coordinate the full day.
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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