The Resort at Pelican Hill - Sandra & Taylor
Get ready to step into a modern fairytale. Sandra and Taylor’s wedding at the iconic Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach was the definition of timeless elegance and romance. With a soft palette of blush, white, and champagne, lavish florals, and luxury design details, their celebration felt like it was lifted straight from the pages of a storybook.
From a secret garden-inspired ceremony with a breathtaking ocean view to an ethereal ballroom reception adorned with floral chandeliers and candlelight, every detail was masterfully curated to enchant the senses.
Ceremony with Ocean Views and Secret Garden Elegance
Set on the Event Lawn at Pelican Hill Resort, the ceremony took place under clear blue skies with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The location alone was stunning—but it was Bloom Box’s floral artistry that transformed the space into something truly magical.
The aisle was lined with white delphinium blooms and trailing greenery, giving the illusion of flowers growing naturally from the ground. The resort’s iconic rotunda was reimagined with lush white blossoms and loose organic greenery, climbing and curving as if planted there for years. A crystal chandelier suspended within the rotunda added just the right amount of sparkle, while tall floral altar arrangements in blush and white completed the romantic vignette.
With petals in the breeze and waves crashing in the distance, Sandra and Taylor said “I do” in one of the most picturesque ceremony settings imaginable.
A Classic and Dreamy Reception at Mar Vista
Following cocktail hour, guests made their way to the Mar Vista ballroom for an elegant and softly lit dinner reception. The palette of all white and champagne tones with blush accents created a clean, ethereal ambiance. Soft white draping, blush uplighting, and an expansive seamless white dance floor created a sense of understated luxury.
The tablescape design was breathtaking and varied across the ballroom:
Round tables featured tall crescent-shaped floral arrangements accented by clear acrylic taper candle holders.
Rectangular tables were dressed in low, lush florals with taper candles in acrylic candelabras, marrying romantic softness with a modern touch.
Floral wreath centerpieces with floating candles in clear glass cylinders offered a striking, sculptural contrast.
Each table setting was styled with champagne linens, gold Chameleon chairs, clear glass place settings, and a warm glow from soft candlelight.
But one of the most unforgettable design elements? The floating wedding cake stand, suspended from a chandelier and adorned with cascading greenery and flowers. It created a show-stopping focal point behind the bridal head table, which was lined with an opulent garland of blooms that gracefully spilled onto the floor.
Pure Romance from Day to Night
Every inch of Sandra and Taylor’s wedding design felt intentional, refined, and incredibly romantic. From the soft blush and white floral palettes to the candlelit ambiance and floral chandeliers, this wedding was the perfect blend of coastal elegance and garden enchantment.
Captured beautifully by Lin & Jirsa Photography, the day transitioned seamlessly from bright and breezy ceremony moments to glowing nighttime portraits under the stars. The result? A wedding gallery full of timeless romance, dreamy design inspiration, and pure magic.
If you're dreaming of a luxury oceanview wedding in Southern California, or looking to pair romantic garden florals with modern elegance, this Pelican Hill wedding is everything—and more.
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Venue/Caterer/Bakery - The Resort at Pelican Hill | Contact: erchoi@pelicanhill.com
Florist - Bloom Box | Contact: dani@bloomboxdesigns.com
Photographer - Lin & Jirsa | Contact: contact@linandjirsa.com
Hair/Makeup - Dolled Up OC | Contact: dolledupoc@gmail.com
Band - Jordan Music Entertainment | Contact: shane@jme.la
Rentals - Team Impulse | Contact: raul@teamimpulseevents.com
Rental Chairs - Bright Event Rentals | Contact: sales@bright.com
Rental Linen - Luxe Linen | Contact: veronica@luxelinen.org
Rental Chargers/Glassware - Signature Party Rentals | Contact: dwilson@signatureparty.com
Bride's Dress Designer - Grace Pei
Groom's Attire - The Black Tux