Dana Point Wedding Photography

Dana Point.
Pacific bluffs.

Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Monarch Beach, Dana Point Harbor, Salt Creek. Documentary photo + film for OC coastal weddings. From $7,500.

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Iconic venues

Where Dana Point brides marry.

Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Bluffside resort — ceremony on the lawn with the Pacific 150ft below. Monaco-Riviera energy. Saturday Saturdays book 14 to 18 months ahead.

Monarch Beach Resort (Waldorf-Astoria)

Tuscan-style oceanfront resort. Multiple ceremony locations — Grand Lawn, Botanical Garden, Beachside. Top-tier service for destination guests.

Dana Point Harbor

Yacht charters + harborside ceremonies. Casual coastal aesthetic, lower spend than the Ritz tier. Sunset ceremonies are unmatched.

Salt Creek Beach

Public beach ceremony with permit — bluff backdrop + ocean. Pair with a Ritz or Monarch reception. Best for 30 to 80 guests.

The Strands Beach Club

Bluff-top members club. Smaller scale, intimate boho coastal aesthetic, 80 to 120 guests.

Casino San Clemente (overflow)

When DP venues are booked, San Clemente is 15 min south — Casino + Bell Tower spots are equally photogenic at lower spend.

FAQ

Most-asked.

Best month for Dana Point?+
May, June, September, October. June Gloom mornings burn off by 11am. July to August stays warm into evening. Avoid winter — surf swells make beach ceremonies risky.
Cost at Ritz tier?+
AGV starts at $7,500 for Photo + Film. Ritz + Monarch with 150+ guests typically lands at $9,500 to $11,500 with second shooter + 2nd cinematographer + welcome-dinner coverage.
Beach ceremony permits — do you handle them?+
No, that's typically the planner or coordinator's job — but we know the rules and will flag if your timeline conflicts with public beach permit windows.
How early should we book?+
Ritz + Monarch Saturdays: 14 to 18 months out. Harbor + Strands: 9 to 12. Salt Creek + permit-only: 6 to 9.
Can you do a multi-day wedding (welcome + ceremony + brunch)?+
Yes — Dana Point destination weddings often span Friday welcome to Sunday brunch. We have weekend packages with all 3 events.

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