Ayres Hotel and Suites Costa Mesa/Newport Beach 325 Bristol Street • Costa Mesa • California 92626

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Imagine a cobblestone piazza dotted with marble tables. Sparrows flit in and out of ficus trees, and terracotta planters ring an elegant, three-tiered fountain set in a turquoise-tiled pool. You're sipping wine with your beloved and a summery breeze carries the aroma of roasting herbs and garlic. It may feel like you're soaking up the charms of Paris or Rome, but you're actually in Costa Mesa at the Ayres Hotel and Suites, a modern hotel with a decidedly Old World sensibility.

Despite its size (the hotel has 284 beautifully appointed guest rooms), the Ayres Hotel and Suites retains a quaint, friendly atmosphere with a welcoming staff. Your guests will immediately feel at ease as they walk through the lobby to the wedding site, pausing to admire antiques from around the world.

The Garden Courtyard, with its cultured and international ambiance, is the favorite spot for a ceremony. Couples usually say their vows in front of the fountain, positioning the bridesmaids and groomsmen on either side along its steps. Come evening, the incandescent street lamps and the glittering necklace of fountain lights add a touch of magic to the courtyard. From the wedding site it's just a short walk to the reception and pool terrace on the lower level of the main hotel. If you're looking to host your reception indoors, there are four rooms to choose from, each decorated with warm wood wainscoting, oil paintings, and custom wall treatments. All banquet rooms open onto a large, inviting pool terrace. The Living Room can accommodate a buffet or a small sit-down dinner, while the Camberley, Essex, or Breton Rooms are big enough for a crowd and a dance floor.

The most popular reception option, however, is the pool terrace itself, dressed with curtained cabanas and glowing string lights over the shimmering water. With the ability to seat up to 200 of your friends and family, the Terrace feels at once spacious and cozy, the perfect setting for a romantic, unforgettable evening.

When the day's celebration is over, the bride and groom have the luxury of retiring to their suite, compliments of the hotel. Awaiting them will be a bottle of chilled champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, just a couple of the many fine and caring touches you'll encounter when you hold your wedding at the Ayres Hotel and Suites Costa Mesa.