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    Michele Sent on 10/03/2017
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    We chose this venue for our wedding because I dreamed of a beach wedding and for the money it worked. This is a historical hotel, meaning run down. No air conditioning in any of the rooms and old decor and small bathrooms.
    Staff was rude, didn't care for the wedding planner Jessica, she seemed un interested in our wedding. Yes we were barely spending the minimum but it worked for us so don't treat us differently for it. We met the minimum which included tips. We spend an extra $1000 on added alcohol plus $2000 for beach ceremony and $5000 food and beverage min for an afternoon wedding.(Sunset is much higher pricing.)
    Room rate we're ok.
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    Martha Sent on 09/12/2017
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    Great location, loved that we got married with our toes in the sand.
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    Jenni Sent on 05/08/2017
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    I am so happy that we chose Hotel Laguna for our wedding venue. Everything about the experience from my initial reaching out to the follow up after the wedding was top notch. Nicole and Jessica are absolutely amazing and I know that that they cared what my vision was for the wedding. I didn't feel like I was just a client to them, which made the entire process that much more enjoyable. Everyone on property was accommodating and delightful. My guests had nothing but great things to say, especially about the food, which the hotel worked with us on to be exactly what we wanted (taco buffet). The venue is beautiful (barefoot on the beach and reception overlooking the...
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    Cindy Sent on 05/06/2017
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    The location can not be beat. Ceremony on the sand and reception in the Laguna Room with a private balcony. Nicole, our Wedding Coordinator was so helpful and professional throughout the entire planning process. On the day-of she and her crew took care of every single detail to provide us the wedding of our dreams.
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    Monica Sent on 05/05/2017
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    I had my a ceremony only on the sand at hotel laguna. I had the great chance of working with Jessica Wellnitz. Along the whole year of planning Jessica was there to answer any questions I had. To go over any details and adjustments that had to be made. She was willing to do whatever the bride wants and yet be realistic about the situation. The ceremony was beautiful. The chairs were all set the day was beautiful. Ceremony only came with one night stay either day of or day before. Jessica was very flexible on my needs. Thank you so much for all your help and making my wedding amazing.
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    Johanna Sent on 03/02/2017
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    Delicious food! Beautiful location and venue! We loved that our reception room had a private patio just steps away from the beach so our guests could stay inside or venture onto the sand if they wanted to!
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    Evan Sent on 12/22/2016
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    We could not be happier with Hotel Laguna. They would respond to our emails at 2:00 in the morning and were always ready to help with anything we might need. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at the hotel. Also, our guests stayed there for a few nights as well. The service was amazing and the price was not bad. We worked with Jessica primarily, and she made sure that everything went smoothly. Book your wedding at Hotel Laguna!
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    Coryn Sent on 11/29/2016
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    We chose Hotel Laguna as our wedding venue for our July 2016 wedding. I had always dreamed of a beach wedding and our day ended up being better than I could have imagined. We worked with Nicole Cipolla as our event coordinator, who I absolutely loved. She made the planning so easy and helped me make decisions on the little details, gave me cute ideas for the ceremony and suggestions to make things easier and to reduce costs. She was willing to work around my schedule for planning meetings leading up to the wedding, was very responsive and made me feel at ease through the whole stressful process. Working with her truly felt like I was planning our wedding...
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    Heydie Sent on 10/20/2016
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    We are so happy that we selected Hotel Laguna for our daughter's wedding. They bent over backwards to make everything go just right. Jessica was our wedding coordinator and she is extremely professional and totally on top of things. She always responded quickly and got answers or made arrangements in a very timely manor. We never needed a wedding coordinator because we had the ceremony on the sand and the reception in the Laguna Room downstairs and Jessica took care of all of our needs. Everything went as planned and we are very pleased. The food was delicious. We had the hanger steak with mashed potatoes. The servers worked extra hard and the management was just great.
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    Alexa Sent on 10/06/2016
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    We just had our wedding at Hotel Laguna and it was wonderful! Jessica Wellnitz coordinated it with us and she was truly a pleasure to work with -- organized, responsive and full of great ideas. She made planning easy and went above and beyond to ensure the day was perfect. We did our ceremony on the sand and our guests all loved it. The hotel was very accommodating and all the staff were great. The food was delicious also! Everything went off without a hitch and we were able to enjoy our own wedding to the max. It was perfect! I highly recommend doing your wedding here!
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    Laura Sent on 10/03/2016
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    What an amazing experience. We had our ceremony at Hotel Laguna and it was just as I had imagined it - magical and unforgettable. Highly recommended.
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    Kimberly Sent on 08/30/2016
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    Had my wedding group not been so big this would probably have been what we chose, and we only have 130! The reception space is BEAUTIFUL and right over the ocean with a breeze coming in the windows, however the space is maxed at "150" even though in my opinion it was maxed at 130, it would be very tight and there would be two tables occupying the already small dance floor. Additionally, the hotel is a boutique hotel, which i love, but since it is so small parking is also a problem, especially in the busy area of Laguna beach. If you want ocean views and a hotel feel and have a smaller group this is definitely a great option!
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    Rania Sent on 05/30/2016
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    I am writing this review just days after my wedding because I cannot wait to share my amazing experience! I worked with Jessica Wellnitz for an entire year leading up to our wedding and not only was she responsive and helpful, she was the easiest person to work with! Jessica made you feel like you were the only bride she was corresponding with because she gave you the attention you needed and answered all your questions in quick manner. I cannot express my sincerest thanks to Jessica and her team throughout the planning phase. (I also cannot recall how many e-mails I sent to Jessica throughout the year with a list of questions in each e-mail)!

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    Cynthia Sent on 04/30/2016
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    From check in to check out Jessica and Nicole were ther literary as I walked down the aisle.. Best decision I ever made. Highly recommend this place
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    Nancy Sent on 04/22/2016
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    A perfect wedding venue. The staff at Hotel Laguna, in particular Jessica Wellnitz, went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of my daughter's wedding was perfect. They coordinated the ceremony, rehearsal dinner, and reception. It was perfect. Highly recommend. Gorgeous views.
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    Samantha Sent on 11/01/2015
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    We had our wedding ceremony at Hotel Laguna on the beach this past October and had an absolutely amazing experience! Jessica Wellnitz was the coordinator we worked with and she was so beyond helpful and truly made everything run smoothly. I had no worries on that day because everything was taken care of better than what I could have asked for.

    The price for ceremony was the best I had found for a beach ceremony in the area. They take care of everything, cleaning the beach, set up and take down with chairs, arch and tables included. I was able to bring my own flowers and decorations and they provided my guests a water station which everyone...
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    Suzanne Sent on 07/18/2015
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    My husband and I had both our rehearsal dinner and wedding here. We did the ceremony on the sand and the reception in the Claes room. The wedding was PERFECT! I could not have asked for a better location, value, and team to work with at Hotel Laguna. Sarah Lawson, Jessica Wellnitz, and Christy Johnson were all so helpful, professional, and friendly throughout the whole thing. I didn't and neither did my parents have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. I (the bride) did most of the planning and I did not have a wedding coordinator other than the help I had from Jessica and the rest of the staff at the hotel. So, to...
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    User2194632 Sent on 06/24/2015
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    My husband and I knew we wanted to get married in Laguna Beach on the beach. We ended up finding this place and the view was AMAZING! After booking this venue I felt like there was so many hidden costs so make sure to ask PLENTY of questions before booking! Sarah and Jessica were so nice and asked all of our questions. The only down side was the rehearsal. We had the rehearsal on the beach and it was far from perfect. Seagulls kept eating the food and the wait staff kept getting the food wrong. I ended u getting my food about 15-20 mins after everyone else and my brother had to wait a long time for them...
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    Danielle Sent on 05/18/2015
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    We had our wedding at Hotel Laguna and it was amazing. From the start of our planning to the final day, Hotel Laguna staff was nothing but kind, professional and passionate. Sarah and Jessica helped us along the whole process and they were so quick at responding to any questions or changes we had. Jessica was there early in the morning making sure myself and my husband were comfortable and good to go. She even had our favorite Pina Coladas waiting for us after the ceremony! We had our wedding on the sand and they defiantly know how to throw a wedding for a small or big wedding group. I didn't have to worry at all during the day...
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    Rina Sent on 03/03/2015
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    We had a small wedding (<20) with just immediate families. The Catalina room was perfect for our reception and the ocean view as the sun set was a beautiful that day. Everyone enjoyed the food and went home full. Their beach space makes it easy to have a beach wedding without having to worry about permits. Both Sarah and Jessica were quick with responses and helpful in providing photos so we could limit the amount of visits we had to make. We lived an hour away and had busy schedules. Christy was completely attentive to our needs during the reception. I highly recommend this venue for those on a budget or prefer small, simple weddings which is all I really wanted.
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    User2052766 Sent on 02/26/2015
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    On Saturday, February 14, 2015, my husband and I got married at Hotel Laguna. From the initial phone call expressing interest in information about booking at this particular hotel, until we checked out of the hotel the morning after we got married, our experience was incredible! I spoke to a woman by the name of Sarah Lawson, who was extremely warm and kind and full of all the answers to my many questions. She immediately sold me on this property. Jessica Wellnitz and Christy Johnson took great care of us throughout the rehearsal, the wedding, and the reception. Without their professionalism, their skills, and their dedication, the wedding would not have been as perfect as it was. It was...
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    Sedora Sent on 01/05/2015
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    We had our wedding at the Hotel Laguna in August 2014 and absolutely loved it! The beach and the staff made for an amazing day. It was truly a pleasure to work with Jessica Wellnitz and Sarah Lawson throughout the process. They were always very responsive to my (many) questions and were always on top of everything from confirming details to following up on requests that involved other departments in the hotel (e.g., catering and/or rooms). They were also really accommodating –for example, my husband wanted a specific type of craft beer and they made sure they were able to have it for the wedding day and I really wanted mini corn dogs during the cocktail hour and they...
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    Jeff Sent on 01/04/2015
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    From the initial inquiry to the planning and execution, the team at the Hotel Laguna including Sarah and Jessica were fantastic.

    This was our first (only only) wedding and we really didn't know what we were doing, but Sarah and Jessica coached all along the way and made sure everything went according to plan.

    Jessica diligence to every detail really allowed me to let go of more normal control freak attitude and relax and enjoy our wedding.
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    Jaime Sent on 11/26/2014
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    My wedding was everything i wanted it to be thanks to Sarah and Jessica at The Hotel Laguna! They were awesome!! I couldn't have asked for more.
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