Gondola Getaway

Weddings on the water! With an Italian accent....

Long Beach, CA

California

Travel area: Within 25 miles See details

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Joy Maxwell

WEDDING AND EVENT COORDINATOR

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Our Gondolas have many uses for our Customers. From a Romantic Cruise for 2 through the enchanting canals of Naples to A wedding for 50 on our whole fleet. Our Grand Venetians can accommodate up to 14 on each of the two we have. They set up great as a floating Venetian Chapel. Our weddings provide the most unique setting imaginable with the blue waters of Alamitos Bay and the romantic canals of Naples Island. We can even do weddings, elopements, and vow renewals for 2 on our smaller Gondolas. We also have our Pier side cafe "The Dock" that lends itself to be a stunning place for photos and champagne toasts. We can even chat about our appetizer party options pre or post of the wedding. Located in Long Beach, CA, Gondola Getaway offers a unique wedding experience and venue to host your special celebrations.

44+ years in business

Speaks English, Vietnamese

Medium team (11-20 members)

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Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

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Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

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Joy Maxwell
Wedding and Event Coordinator
As a Long Beach local with deep roots in the community, I have been bringing dream events to life in our beautiful coastal city since 2007. Over the past 5+ years, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of serving as the Wedding and Event Coordinator for Gondola Getaway, where I specialize in crafting seamless, unforgettable celebrations on the water. Whether I’m mapping out your wedding timeline or planning a private cruise, my goal is to let you truly relax and soak in every moment. When I’m not helping couples plan their next big milestone, you can find me enjoying local coastal life with my family of passionate world travelers and surfers.
Michael OToole
Owner operator
Created the Gondola Getaway, licensed Gondolier and Minister. Have been creating unique wedding ceremonies on the waterfront for 50 years!
Colin Monaco
Gondolier and Minister
For the past eight years, I’ve had the honor of helping couples celebrate one of the most meaningful moments of their lives. As a wedding officiant, I believe every ceremony should feel personal, heartfelt, and true to the couple standing in front of me. No two love stories are alike, and I take pride in creating ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique connection, personalities, and journey together. Before becoming an officiant, I spent ten years as a gondolier, sharing the romance and beauty of the water with couples and visitors alike. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for the little moments that make life special, the power of romance, and the memories people carry with them long after a special day has passed. I’m also a musician and singer, and music has been an important part of my life for years. Being a musician has taught me how powerful emotion, timing, and a genuine connection with an audience can be—qualities I bring to every ceremony I perform. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, a romantic waterfront wedding, or a celebration surrounded by family and friends, my goal is to make your ceremony feel comfortable, memorable, and uniquely yours. I believe the best ceremonies aren’t just about the words spoken; they’re about the feelings behind them. It’s a privilege to stand beside couples as they begin their next chapter, and I approach every wedding with warmth, sincerity, and a genuine respect for the commitment being made. Your love story is one of a kind. Your ceremony should be, too. — Colin Monaco

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My wedding was July 25th, 2026. We did not use the entire wedding package, but we did have the gondolier drop me off at the Sailing Center to begin our wedding ceremony. What a won...

derful experience it was. Tom Wood was my gondolier and was pefect for the job. He made me laugh, cry, and set the mood in a way I couldn’t have imagined. His performance of his job set the entire atmosphere in motion for the event. Joy was our wedding coordinator. We couldn’t have been happier with the job she did. Her thoroughness is unmatched. My wife and I miss our wedding coordination meetings with her!! We consider her and her staff as family after everything they did for us.. You will too after your wedding. If you choose to take advantage of the package they provide, you will not be disappointed in your decision to do so. Kristoffer Campbell

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5437 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA

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(562) 881-0567

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