ShaadiShop - Westin Long Beach

The Venue

The Westin Long Beach in downtown Long Beach is a fantastic venue for South Asian weddings. Guests love the inviting wall garden and iconic palm trees at the front entrance, which set the tone for your elegant wedding weekend. The Westin Long Beach's lobby, guest rooms and restaurant were renovated in 2019. The staff at the Westin Long Beach is experienced in South Asian weddings and look forward to welcoming you!

Additionally, the Westin Long Beach offers some unique amenities that are excellent value! Refer to the reception package for more details.

Events

ShaadiShop recommends the Westin Long Beach for all wedding events - engagement parties, mehndi, sangeet, garba, dholki, maiyan, etc. ceremonies, and receptions.

Location

The Westin Long Beach is in beautiful downtown Long Beach, directly across from the Long Beach Performing Arts Center and near the Aquarium of the Pacific, Rainbow Harbor, Pike Shopping Center and everything that Southern California has to offer. Plus the Westin is only a few miles from Long Beach Airport so out-of-town guests will also find it very convenient.

Airports

Long Beach (LGB) 6 mi.; approx. 17 min. without traffic

Los Angeles (LAX) 22 mi.; approx. 28 min. without traffic

John Wayne (SNA) 24 mi.; approx. 33 min. without traffic

Airport Shuttle

The hotel does not have an airport shuttle, but Long Beach Airport is only about 6 miles from the hotel.

Spaces

Venues	Ceremony Capacity	Reception Capacity	Indoor/Outdoor	Gazebo/Pergola
Centennial Ballroom	1300	800	Indoor	No
Ocean Ballroom	200	150	Indoor	No
Centennial Terrace	350	200	Outdoor	No
The Patio	200	120	Outdoor	No

These capacities take into consideration space needed for tables, chairs, dance floor ec. so you can use these capacities to plan your guest list.

The Centennial Ballroom is on the 3rd floor of the hotel and breaks into sections. Salons A and B seat about 450 and Salon A features the adjoining Centennial Terrace with views of downtown Long Beach. You'll love the natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the ballroom!

Additional rooms can be provided i.e. prayer room, hospitality room.

Cocktail Hour Space

If your reception is going to be in the Centennial Ballroom, the cocktail hour will be held in the Centennial Foyer and adjoining Centennial Terrace. Couples love the indoor-outdoor venue for cocktail hour, giving guests a 'real California' feel to the wedding weekend. To keep your guests comfortable, the hotel is happy to sets up tall cocktail tables with some seating.

Common Space Combos

This depends on the number of guests. For celebrations for more than 200 guests:
Ceremony: Centennial Terrace
Cocktail Hour: Centennial Foyer + Centennial Terrace
Reception: Centennial Ballroom

For celebrations for 150-200 guests:
Ceremony: The Patio or Centennial Terrace
Reception: Ocean Ballroom or Centennial Ballroom
You could opt for an outdoor banquet as well on The Patio or Centennial Terrace

Banquet Tables

The Westin Long Beach offers round banquet tables, rectangular (king's) tables and square tables as well. Couples love being able to customize the ballroom layout design.

Guests per Table

The Westin Long Beach's round tables seat up to 10 guests per table. Capacities include high chairs. Booster seats and high chairs can be provided in limited quantities. Having a kid-friendly wedding? Here are some Ideas for keeping kids entertained.

Bar Set Up

During Cocktail Hour:

Bars will be setup in the foyer of the ballroom where your reception is taking place. The number of bars is determined by the number of guests. In general, 1 bar for every 100 guests.

During Reception:

This depends on space - based on the number of guests and other factors such as dance floor, cake table, head table etc. If there's space, during the reception the bars will be setup inside the ballroom. If there is not enough space the bars will be setup in the foyer.

Tools

Visit, Wedding Planning, on our blog.

Venue + closest airport(s)

General Pricing

Ceremony:

The Patio: $2500
Centennial Terrace: $3000

Lunch:

approx. $50/person, including service charge + tax

Reception:

approx. $56/person, including service charge + tax

Listed prices are approximations and provided to help you narrow down venues within your budget.
Prices are inclusive of service charge + tax.
Actual quotes may vary. Prices subject to change without notice.
Listed prices do not supercede nor replace actual quotes.

Prices are based on buffet style meals. Plated and family style meals are available. Learn more about wedding meal styles and costs.

Holiday Weekends:

Reception pricing: approx. $64 per person, including service charge and tax

Package Inclusions

Ceremony Package Includes:

White resin banquet chairs (outdoor ceremonies)
Stage
1 wireless mic.
House sound (if necessary; most couples hire a DJ for the ceremony)

Reception Package Includes:

Round, king and square tables
Standard banquet chairs
White floor length linens
Silver table stands and table numbers
12'' mirrors and votives per table
Standard wood dance floor
Sweetheart stage and table
Cake table, buffet tables
Cake cutting (you supply the cake)
Unlimited soft drinks beverages during cocktail hour and dinner service
Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea
Complimentary self parking for guests
Event staff (1 server per 30 guests)
1 Banquet captain
1 hospitality room for the wedding party
Marriott Bonvoy Planner Points

Parking

Complimentary Event Self Parking
Valet Event Parking $15/car

Hotel Rooms

Discounted room rates available. Learn more about hotel room blocks.

Outside Catering

Ceremony Flame Indoors

Ceremony Flame Outdoors

Horse Baraat

Elephant Baraat

Day-of Coordinator Required?

Rain Back up?

Gazebo For Ceremony?

1300

Indoor Ceremony Capacity

350

Outdoor Ceremony Capacity

800

Reception Capacity

Gazebo Spaces

The venues at this property do not have a gazebo or structure to use for a mandap or arch. The hotel will set up a stage and skirting, so talk to your decorator about bringing in a mandap or archway. Visit our Non-Gazebo Mandap, Pinterest board for inspiration.

Outside Catering

Outside Caterers are welcome. Outside Caterers must to provide Proof of Business License and a minimum of $1,000,000 Liability Insurance. The caterer is also required to visit at least one month prior to do a walk-through of the space.

Kitchen Access

Outside caterers have limited kitchen access. They can use the hotel's fryer as long as they bring their own oil and clean up afterwards. No prepping on-site.

Alcohol Options

The Westin is happy to offer consumption and per person packages. The Westin also allows BYO Wine and Champagne for $15.00++ per bottle and 750 ml bottles only.

Ceremony & Baraat Info

Outdoor Ceremony Flame:

allowed, no worries.

Indoor Ceremony Flame:

indoor ceremony flames are allowed; no wories.

Anand Karaj:

At ShaadiShop we recognize that Anand Karaj ceremonies are usually held in a Gurdwara. If the Gurdwara is unavailable or your guest count exceeds its capacity or you simply are choosing to have your ceremony outside a Gurdwara, the Westin Long Beach is happy to work with you to setup the ceremony as per your needs.

The closest Gurdwaras to the Westin Long Beach are Gurdwara Singh Sabha and Gurdwara Buena Park. Both of these Gurdwaras are in Buena Park.

ProTip: Tips for Non-Gurdwara Anand Karaj

Baraat:

horse, car and elephant baraat's are welcome!

Baraat's are really cool here. They start on Ocean Blvd. and end at the Patio Grille at the hotel.

Permits:

Obtain a permit from the City of Long Beach for your baraat. We recommend applying for the permit ASAP, as you never how long it might take for them to respond. Make sure you bring the permit and necessary documents with you on the wedding day in case any authorities want to see it.

Rain Back Up

The Westin books a backup indoor space or gives you the option to rent tenting.
Recommended Reading: Wedding Day Rain; What Could Go Wrong?

Nearby Temples/Mosques

Visit our list. ShaadiShop has no affiliation with any of these organizations. The list is provided as a convenience since many South Asian weddings involve religious ceremonies.

Vendors

You're welcome to work with any vendors you like. Please ensure all vendors provide the hotel with a copy of their business license and proof of liability insurance. We recommend taking care of this at least 1 month prior to your events.

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