Bel-Air Bay Club

ing. Liz you are absolutely amazing, thank you so much for everything! It’s all thanks to her that this stressful wedding planning went smoothly and helped our big day be that much more memorable. Liz helped our beautiful dream wedding day come to life. Planning a wedding is very stressful, but Liz was there every step of the way. She would give us advice and guidance and always looked out for us. She was always available when I had questions. Thanks to her, our special day was absolutely perfect. In the midst of world breaking SoCal rainfalls and storms, we are beyond thankful the sun decided to make an appearance that one day of the week and allowed us to enjoy the beautiful ocean views during our ceremony which is one of the main reasons we chose this venue. The views are breathtaking, the staff is very friendly, and the venue offered many things like a ceremony arch, wooden dance floor, wooden chairs, and other wedding reception items that were included in our overall pricing. We had researched and visited a number of venues until we found BABC and I knew this was the place I wanted to get married at the minute I saw the stunning views and met the staff. I would also like to thank Maria Elena, my bridal assistant for that day. She was just amazing and the absolute best! She really is BABC’s best hidden secret! She was like my fairy godmother the entire time - from the beginning till the end of our night. Anything I needed or my husband needed, she was always there to help. We are so grateful for BABC’s amazing staff and service and beautiful venue. Literally our wedding dreams come true.

so many compliments about the food and the service! Huge shoutout to Ashley, for all of her help and just being so accommodating whenever we had any changes or hiccups on our end.

ent through out the process. While planning a wedding can be stressful, we always knew that we were in great hands. And when the day came, that couldn't have been more true. Ashley and Katrina were there for us from the morning of the wedding all the way 'til the end of the night to make sure that things ran smoothly. And that they did! On top of staffing a day-of-coordinator, there was also the bridal attendant, Maria Elena, who is the absolute best! And also a thank you to Jenny who gave us the initial tour and helped us get set up with our date before being assigned to Ashley! It truly was a day neither of us will ever forget. Beautiful views. Great food. Kind and wonderful staff. A personalized experience. We couldn't recommend this place more!

le with the rescheduling. After 3.5 years of waiting, we arrived on July 15, 2022 and had the most spectacular day of our lives. This was re-echoed by many of our guests saying the "best wedding" and/or "most beautiful venue" ever. The BABC staff was 110% supportive and on their A-game guiding us throughout the day. You can certainly save your money on a "day of" wedding planner, because the BABC Wedding Coordinator Ashley ran things so effectively during our rehearsal, pre-wedding, and during the wedding. They were also very very attentive to my wife Rose Mary in the bridal room, especially during our private moment, helping with her dress, any concerns, and checking in on our mental well-being with everything going on (LOL). Also, the staff from the bartenders, servers, chefs, cooks, the security guard, and front office people... just world-class service all around. We are forever thankful for the experience we had at BABC and we fully recommend them to the moon to have your wedding at their venue.

patio, and a stunning indoor ballroom reception area, this venue has it all plus more. They are booked pretty much every day of the week (even week days) because you get so much value for the price! So, prepare to book about 1.5 years in advance if you want a Friday or Saturday wedding (or 3 years if you’re a COVID bride like I was). Their food and beverage minimum varies on which day your wedding is held, but includes not only the best food and appetizers I have ever had at any wedding or restaurant in LA, but also tables, linens, chargers, flatware, stemware, a chuppa, chairs, and aisle if requested. They also have a spacious bridal getting ready suite and groom getting ready suite. Our bridal party also booked their 9 hotel rooms the day before and night of the wedding which I would highly recommend. Although the venue is breathtaking, the true beauty of Bel Air Bay Club is their extraordinary staff. Everyone is amazing and extremely quick in email response time (which is a must for us stressed brides) but I have to give my immense gratitude specifically to Liz Phan. She was my primary correspondent in planning and she was so on top of everything. She constantly went above and beyond in helping me remain calm and answering my numerous questions. She frequently (and graciously) adjusted our Banquet Event Order multiple times because our guest count kept changing, even a week before the event, until I was completely satisfied! She zoom called me more than once after her work hours just to make sure I was completely happy. She cares about her brides so much and you can really tell! Seriously, Liz’s work ethic is beyond compare, and she is the person who truly made having our wedding at BABC the best day of my life!

perience they had on my wedding. Ashley Hann worked with me on all the wedding details leading up to the wedding day. She was absolutely phenomenal. She was extremely patient with me and listened to all of my requests without being bothered one bit. On the day of the wedding, she gave me the best wedding gift which was the option to upgrade to gold chiavari chairs on the ceremony lawn, which was not allowed prior to that day. That made my ceremony even more spectacular. Thank you so much for everything Ashley! Jenny was also phenomenal to work with, she helped me with numerous things before I was assigned to work with Ashley. Thank you so much to you as well Jenny! Thank you to the entire Bel Air Bay Club staff for helping me with my dream wedding!

to get a date on the books! The BABC is a one of a kind venue. From day one...and I mean 2020, they were amazing to work with. You just can't beat the setting. Breathtaking ocean views, the ceremony on the lawn, a gorgeous reception room , beautiful living room also with the ocean views, beautiful patio for the cocktail hour. From the beginning it was very clear that they are a well oiled machine. I had looked at other venues and they did not come close to this. And although it is somewhat costly, it was actually more reasonable than one might think and I consider it a great value. When you take into consideration all that comes with it, you just can't beat it. The setting alone is stunning.The "getting ready rooms" are great. Various beautiful settings for gorgeous photos and first look. They also have rooms on site that have an ocean view and a small terrace. They are so convenient. One of the things that was important to us was to have a venue that was private. We didn't want to share our moment with the public. Our event coordinator Ashley Hann was amazing. Always quick to respond to our emails. She kept us on track and was so helpful in every way and was very patient with us. Absolutely lovely to work with. The food was great as was the wait staff. We had so many comments on the food...especially the short ribs!!! I can honestly say it was a perfect venue. So many of our guest commented that everyone working there were so nice, professional and helpful. For guest that were from out of town they were just blown away. Maria was our wedding attendant from the BABC. She is an angel. She helped my daughter in so many ways. Her dress, veil, went to the dressing room to get her dancing shoes, put her shoes on for her....hard to do yourself in a wedding gown and Made sure she was in good form for the photographer. She took a ton of wonderful photos and sent them to me. We had so many guest tell us it was worth the wait and it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I could go on and on, but to sum it up...while on the dance floor my daughter told me she was so happy. That it was perfect and exceeded her expectations. So after 3yrs of planning and replanning our daughter and now son in law had the wedding of their dreams. We could not be happier!

n the right layout, following the dining room floor plan, and having the ceremony podium set up. You spend so much time working out the details with the coordinator that you would think this would be a no-brainer. Plus, a minor but annoying issue, we saw food that we paid for being taken to staff right in front of us while the event was still happening. WTF! Maybe they were short staffed or the on-site coordinator was overworked, but when you know a place like this has done so many weddings, you'd expect them to be a little more on point. We made the day memorable thanks to family and friends, but it would have been nice if Bel-Air Bay Club didn't add unnecessary stress.

plan my big day. They were so punctual throughout the processes and decreased my stress from 100 to 0. Ashley Hann, the event coordinator, was exceptional and worked with my day of coordinator & my husband and I thorough to make our special day exactly what we envisioned. On the day of the wedding, their staff was so polite and so helpful. All my guests complimented the service and how beautiful the venue itself was. 100% recommend this venue!

ous aspects: Location/Venue: GORGEOUS! I don't think you could find a more perfect spot. We had our ceremony on the lawn, which is up off the PCH so our guests had a unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean. Many, many photos were taken :) The venue itself is also beautiful, with plenty of private spots for first look and golden hour photo options. The patio, where we had cocktail hour, has an almost Spanish vibe with the stone work, fountain and strung lights. Such a pretty setting that was just elevated with our string quartet playing in the background. The living room provided more space for our guests to enjoy the ocean view and we were able to set up additional stations (escort cards, memorial table, guest book) throughout. And then the ballroom also has ocean views along the whole west facing wall, and is flexible for a range of wedding sizes. We had 120 and it felt spacious yet intimate at the same time. Many guests have commented that this was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever been to! Plus there are spacious get-ready rooms for both the bride and groom, so we didn't have to bother figuring all that out. Planning Process + Team: From the very first inquiry through the entire planning process, with the complexity of COVID and all, the BABC team is super professional, responsive, and always kind. We had a bunch of cancellations because of COVID during the weeks (and days!) before, and Esmeralda was so accommodating and understanding. We had a change of coordinators a few months before, and there was no issue at all during the transition. During the rehearsal and on the day of, Sophie and Ariana managed the whole wedding party throughout the key moments, and we had a bridal attendant, Maria Elena, who was so on point! She made sure we were hydrated, fed, and looking perfect through the whole night. Food & Beverage: We've heard from multiple guests that the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding! We had some hearty appetizers during cocktail hour (sliders, truffle fries, lobster bisque, spanakopita), and then some popular options for dinner (short rib, halibut and a vegetarian pasta). Everything was so tasty! Since we got married on a Sunday, the wedding had to shut down by 10, so we didn't need late night snacks, but that would have been a fun way to end the night. In terms of beverage, we had 3 specialty cocktails and all 3 were SO GOOD - again, we still have guests telling us how good they were, that they tried all three and loved them all :) Rooms: the BABC has 9 guest rooms that you have the option of booking, which we did because we got married SuperBowl weekend and weren't able to get a hotel block (doh). It was so convenient to be on site, I can't reiterate that enough. The rooms all have an ocean facing balcony, and you can hear the waves crashing even with the doors closed - so lovely. Additional note: I did not have a wedding planner/coordinator, because 1) I'm pretty detail oriented and knew I could handle the planning process, and 2) Sophie & Ariana, the BABC day-of coordinators (along with my MOH) made sure the wedding details were all taken care of. I don't regret a thing! HIGHLY recommend the BABC!

she organized an array of services and staffing for our event that ran like clockwork. During the planning phase, she answered every question promptly. worked with our son and his bride on details, and had a list of local vendors from which they could choose (florists, hair/makeup artists, photographer/videographer, etc.) who had worked at the venue before. The attention to detail, and the staff and team members’ care for the bridal party and guests were extraordinary. Everything from having refreshments in the bridesmaids' and groomsmen' dressing rooms to lint brushing of the men's suits were such thoughtful touches. I needed to change into sneakers partway through the event, and staff ran to make sure the dressing room was open so I could make the shoe switch. The set up for the ceremony was seamless, the cocktail and food service was perfect. It was worth every penny our families spent to have such a professionally run venue and such great staff. Highly recommend this venue.

ll wedding planner (hiring external vendors, creating color schemes, event design, etc), but you just let them guide you to create a timeline, layout, and menu, hand them your list of vendor contact information, and they will handle all vendors and coordination on the day-of. Our wonderful Special Events Coordinators Gabriella and Esmeralda fully handled and recorded every weird request we had and helped guide us through the process up until the day-of, and the onsite coordinator Sophie + her assistant worked with us and our external vendors on the day-of. Jenny guided us through their pricing structure, and there were no hidden fees whatsoever, everything was upfront. They provide extensive documentation to clarify what they do and don't do, any options you'd like to add on, and they are also very responsive to any questions. They were extremely flexible, even when we had last-minute requests due to Covid (changing the whole layout, seating arrangements, even switched out a guest who cancelled with another guest who asked last minute if she could come). Everything went off without a hitch, we were totally relaxed without a worry on our special day and the staff handled everything. They even provided a wonderful bridal attendant Maria who helped so much, carrying my veil and train so they didn't get messed up for photos, bringing me drinks, and taking tons and tons of photos throughout the day which was a wonderful supplement to what our photographers were able to capture. She's an absolute gem. The venue is so beautiful that (in my opinion) it does not need much decoration if you would like to be budget conscious in that regard. Just something on the ceremony arch and some centerpieces are all that's necessary. The wait staff were extremely efficient and made sure everyone got their meals in a timely manner. All the food was delicious, nothing was disappointing. It was served at the perfect temperature, it was all very flavorful, and none of the steak or fish was overcooked (very impressive, I've never been to a large event where everything was cooked perfectly). We chose to serve raw oysters during appetizers and they were extremely fresh and delicious. The cocktails were perfect as well. My now-husband and I are pretty critical of how food is cooked usually and it fully exceeded our expectations in a delightful way. Guests made so many comments on how amazing the food and drinks were, how insanely beautiful the view & venue were, how "you guys really know how to throw a party". Our families were simply blown away, they'd never been to a wedding where the family could just sit and relax, especially with that kind of view. It was truly the best wedding we'd ever been to. We are realists; we weren't necessarily looking to create a "dream wedding;" we just wanted to put together an event that we ourselves would remember and enjoy attending as guests; but an absolute 100% DREAM WEDDING is what we experienced with the guidance and support from the wonderful staff.

ponsive to questions and kept us on track throughout the planning process. For the day of, Sophie did and incredible job coordinating and making our vision come true! The night went so smoothly and we are so thankful for everyone’s help throughout this process!! Also our day of bridal attendant Maria Elena was so kind and helpful!! Thank you Bel Air Bay Club for the wedding of my dreams!

from our guests. Highly recommend this venue!!

y was great to work with and responsive to all our questions and needs.

ook the ocean. We did the walkthrough video on youtube and booked it. Crossed our fingers and when we went in person we were blown away with how gorgeous this place is! The pictures or videos don't do it justice! Sure the place is gorgeous but, what made it such a wonderful experience was the staff. On the wedding day everyone was working to make our day about us. They made us feel welcomed and acknowledged us all throughout the day. I especially want to highlight our coordinator Jenny Martin for her work ethic, patience, and professionalism. Since we were doing our planning during the pandemic there were so many additional details involved in the wedding planning process that we didn't realize but, Jenny Martin walked us through every thing step by step to make sure we were happy with all of our selections in the planning process. Due to LA county mandates we also needed to postpone our wedding date from April 29th, 2021 to July 8th, 2021. But, Jenny was professional and gave us the options we needed to make sure that our wedding day was everything that we envisioned. She was a dream to work with. From the start she was truly kept us as her priority and this showed through how quickly she responded to our emails and calls. She even referred us to vendors (florist, photography, etc.) that also contributed to making our day as dreamy as it was. Although we had to travel back and forth to plan our wedding day we felt that it was totally worth it because we were in great hands with Jenny. She is exceptional, hardworking, and knows what she's doing! You will not be disappointed! :) Photo cred: Jenny Smith & Co

c ocean views and charming grounds are reason enough to fall in love with this place, but what really grabbed my attention are the people who work here. The special events coordinator, Jenny, was an absolute joy to work with. She is friendly, attentive, and cool-headed--all qualities that ensure a great event. The wedding was a total success. The gracious people who work here make sure that everyone is taken care of--guests and vendors alike. I've been to hundreds of venues in my years working in the event industry, and The Bel-Air Bay Club is at the top of my list for recommendations. Thank you to everyone at the Bel-Air Bay Club for the great work that you do!

ful people in helping us plan. They were patient, prompt and flexible in a time of great uncertainty and stress. We will never forget their kindness and how unbelievably GREAT everyone is at their jobs there. That sentiment extends to everyone who staffs the venue. Our guests said over and over how it was the most beautiful, most delicious, most fun wedding they've ever been to. Consider yourself lucky if you get to have your wedding here!

eason enough to have your wedding here, but the service blew us away. From the start, the Bel Air Bay Club team made wedding planning so easy for us. Their pricing is very transparent, and our booking contact, Carrie, was so responsive and helpful, even though we weren’t able to visit the venue for a couple of months. After booking, our primary contact was Jenny. We didn’t have a separate planner, so we relied on Jenny entirely. She answered all our emails and calls, would send us helpful reminders, and was full of great advice. For the rehearsal and wedding, we had Keila as our coordinator and Esmerelda as our attendant. They were both brilliant. Keila kept us on schedule and set everything up perfectly! Esmerelda was so sweet and anticipated our every need! The team went above and beyond to take care of us, and they really made our wedding better than anything we could have imagined! Bel Air Bay Club is so much more than just a wedding venue. They really made our day perfect, and we feel so lucky we got to get married there!

yond to make sure everything was clear and all our questions were answered. I was so amazed not just by the beauty of the venue (overlooking the Pacific Ocean at sunset? Hello, gorgeous!) but at how much was included. Everything from the dinner ware and chargers to the linens and even the extra candles... and that’s not to mention the FOOD! A tasting is included and it was divine, just like on the wedding day. As the day got closer, I primarily worked with Jenny, who has become one of my favorite people to chat with. Seriously, she’s hilarious. She made sure all loose ends were tied and that we were able to pull off the wedding of our dreams. I didn’t know this at the time, but I even got a bridal attendant the day of the wedding! She was fabulous, like some sort of ninja who snuck up on me at the exact moment I needed something and had it ready for me before I said anything (including shoes, my dress bustled, extra champagne, food — literally anything I needed!). Everything from booking to the day after the wedding checking out in the morning was so fun and so easy. I’ve also gotten so many compliments from our guests over the past few weeks, all saying ours was the best wedding they ever attended. I’m so grateful to the BABC for that. I almost wish I could throw a follow up wedding just so I could relive it ask over again!

re floored and had the best experience! We knew they would deliver and they did!! They even had an amazing bridal attendant who made sure we were totally taken care of. Thank you BABC!!

tendant, who was the sweetest most thoughtful person and helped with everything the day of. Most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen I wanna wish I could be there everyday!

ll make sure you don’t miss a single detail, and they will make sure all the entire operation on the big day will run like a well-oiled machine (I think they said they host 160+ weddings a year). They cared about our wedding as much as we did, and we really can’t say enough about the service they provided. The rest of the venue is amazing as well. There is a great courtyard area for the cocktail reception, as well as a patio area for everyone to take in the view. There are rooms on site which you and your guests can rent out, which came in handy for two of our guests who had young children — they could just run downstairs and check in their kids. The reception room is very spacious and has wonderful views of the ocean (while the sun is out). And the food is excellent — this is food that we would have been more than happy getting at a nice restaurant. If you’re lucky, the food at weddings is decent, but our guests really enjoyed the food. Honestly, I don’t know how you can get better than the BABC. Yes, weddings are pricey, but you will get more bang for your buck here, without question. I can’t say enough great things about our experience here!

need to look anywhere else - it was absolutely gorgeous!! 1. The location! Right off PCH, in a very private, exclusive setting. This was important to me because some ocean view venues are in a public setting, whereas this is very private and only you and your guests will be able to see the wedding and surrounding events. 2. The venue itself carries everything you would want in a wedding venue - gorgeous ocean backdrop, mediterranean terrace, old Hollywood glam dining areas, and the most spacious and amazing getting ready rooms for both bride and groom (the grooms room has a mirror that turns into a tv and the brides room has floor to ceiling mirrors, plenty of outlets, space, and an ocean backdrop). They also have guest rooms that you can stay at overnight (we stayed there the night of our wedding and it was luxurious). 3. The team you work with is AMAZING - this is a turn-key wedding venue and they make wedding planning and day of a BREEZE. They think of everything and make you feel so at ease. There is also an inside option as a backup plan, free of charge if it rains. 4. The food is to die for - all in house catered and OMG we wish they had a restaurant we could eat at every week. You can't go wrong with anything on that menu. 5. No surprises - they are very detail oriented the whole way through you know exactly what the final costs will be. Excellent communication and so accommodating. 6. The guests LOVED the venue - we wanted to make sure this was an experience for our out of town guests and people were raving! Its an amazing place and the staff is so professional and friendly. We loved our wedding last week at BABC and would hands down 10/10 recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the LA area. Thank you Krissy & team!!