The Orchid List · Venues · Newport Coast
The Resort at Pelican Hill

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All-in cost submissions
220
Range: 190 to 250
600
Seated maximum
$519
Across submissions
+54%
Peak season vs off-peak
$91k
$91k–$140k
Up to $140k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill typically runs about $115,500 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $91,000 to $140,000. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$115,500
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $115,500
$91k
$140k
Jul '27
Sat · peak
Oct '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$103,250
Median
$115,500
75th Pctl
$127,750
Mean
$115,500
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2027 | Sat | 250 | $140,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B |
| Jul 2027 | Sat | 190 | $91,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B |
Oct 2027 · Sat$140,000
250 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B
Jul 2027 · Sat$91,000
190 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B
Pricing Model Key
Venue + F&BSite fee plus food and/or beverage provided by the venue.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Planner Required
A professional wedding planner is required with a minimum of four months of service through the event conclusion.
In-House Catering
Catering is provided in-house with a hosted bar included in standard packages.
Vendor Insurance
Outside vendors must be pre-approved and carry a $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance policy.
Attire And Photography
Wedding gowns, white bridal attire, and wedding photography are limited to designated event spaces, not dining outlets or the resort grounds.
Mandatory Valet
Valet parking is required at $25 per vehicle; self-parking is unavailable.
Non-Refundable Deposits
All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable in the event of cancellation.
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