Our mission at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is to heighten the hotel and consumer awareness in supporting and sustaining Southern California’s natural resources. Our Wedding Specialists and culinary staff will offer eco-friendly alternatives in the planning of social occasions.
We are pleased to offer:• Support of local growers• Sustainable food products• Recommendations on local “green” vendors• R.E.A.C.T (Ritz Energy Action Conversation Team)• Weekly composting• Employee conservation training• Recyclable program• Water conservation and natural irrigation system
One locationProvide both ceremony and reception at one venue. Less travel equals less generation of carbon emissions.
Naturally OrganicTake advantage of natural daylight hours in opposition to consuming additional electricity to light the evening hours.Create an organic food and beverage menu with our Executive Chef and Sommelier.Select organic and natural materials for décor (i.e. “living arrangements,” hemp table linens and chair covers, soy candles).
Paper not requiredEmail a digital “Save the Date.”Design your wedding invitations with recyclable paper and choose soy ink.Create and use a wedding website as an alternative form of communicating all of your important wedding details. Select a photographer that only shoots digital images.
A Commitment Ceremony is very similar to a wedding; however, it is typically between two people of the same gender. It is a public affirmation of a couples commitment to each other and is not a legally binding ceremony.
Based on our current banquet menus, on average you may expect to spend approximately $150 - $200 per person for lunch and $225 - $275 per person for dinner, both of which are exclusive of service charge and sales tax. These averages would encompass hors d’oeuvres during your welcome reception, three-course plated meal or buffet, wedding cake or dessert buffet station, wine service with the meal, champagne toast and an open hosted bar for the entire event, based on a moderate drinking group.
Please be aware that our menu items and pricing are subject to change and are guaranteed 90 days in advance. Your final menu pricing will be based on your actual selection.
A signed credit card authorization form will be required to confirm your event and to guarantee payment of any additional charges incurred during the Event. Deposits by checks are acceptable and due (14) days prior to initial deposit due dates.