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Balboa Bay Resort

Ceremony

Reception

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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgCLZ4oSDhc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erin &amp; Sam Wedding montage</a>

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Wedding Party

Sunday October 12th, 2025

Attire

Semi-Formal attire requested. Men: A suit or sports coat and pantsWomen: Cocktail attire, avoid sundress or ballgown

Parking

Complimentary Valet parking is available

5:00pm

Ceremony start timeOutdoors on the lawn of the Balboa Bay Resort

6:00pm

Cocktail hour location: Upstairs in the same room as reception

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Event Details

Hotel Room block

We have reserved rooms at the Balboa Bay Resort, where the wedding ceremony and reception will be held at a discounted rate for Saturday 10/11 and Sunday 10/12.*You can reserve by clicking:<a href="https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2025-10-09&amp;chain=10237&amp;child=0¤cy=USD&amp;depart=2025-10-10&amp;group=DHW1025&amp;hotel=63662&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2025-10-09&amp;chain=10237&amp;child=0¤cy=USD&amp;depart=2025-10-10&amp;group=DHW1025&amp;hotel=63662&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1</a> Alternatively, you can call the Balboa Bay Resort Reservations Department directly at&nbsp;(949) 630-4801&nbsp;and mention our group name:&nbsp;Dorman &amp; Heller Wedding Room Block

Below are hotels in the area

Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat offering stunning bay views and sunsets over Balboa Bay’s harbor. Recently named the #1 Resort in Newport Beach by U.S. News &amp; World Report, the Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond property features 159 luxurious guestrooms and suites, offering relaxed yet refined accommodations, along with a celebrated culinary program that includes the newly reimagined signature A O Restaurant | Bar with new menus under Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan and a spirit-forward, creative craft cocktail program with a smoked cocktail cart; Blend, offering fresh grab-and-go delicacies and delights that pair perfectly with beautiful bay views; a pool bar; and 24-hour in-room dining. Wellness amenities include a fitness studio, year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool with poolside cabanas, a full-service 10,000-square-foot spa, and Drybar salon. The new Recreation Center offers land and water sport rentals from the hotel’s private dock along with curated experiences and a robust Poolside Cabana program. Wedding and group offerings include the newly debuted Lighthouse, Bayfront ceremony lawn and more, totaling nearly 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. Disneyland is just 20 minutes from the Balboa Bay Resort. Crystal Cove State Park is 10 minutes from the resort.

Located in Newport Beach, a 6-minute walk from Newport Beach, Lido House, Autograph Collection has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property has a hot tub, restaurant and shared lounge, and Santa Ana River Beach is 1.2 miles away. Selected rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. Breakfast is available, and includes American, vegetarian and vegan options. The hotel has a sun terrace. Fashion Island is 4.3 miles from Lido House, Autograph Collection, while South Coast Plaza is 6.3 miles from the property. John Wayne Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Lido House, Autograph Collection

This resort offers an on-site golf course and 3 outdoor pools. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and Newport Beach is 1.9 mi away. A clock radio and flat-screen TV is included in every room at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. An oversize work desk and coffee-making facilities are also provided. Some rooms offer views of Newport Bay. Featuring locally-sourced seafood, the SHOR Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Lobby Lounge Bar offers morning coffee and evening specialty cocktails. Room service is also offered. 3 outdoor swimming pools, 3 hot tubs and sun terraces with cabanas and lounge chairs are available for guest relaxation. Volleyball, table tennis, shuffleboard and tennis courts are located on site. Fashion Island Shopping Center is 1 mi away. Disneyland is 15 mi away from Newport Beach Hyatt Regency.

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

A short walk from the Balboa Pier, this Newport Beach hotel has a daily continental breakfast, on-site dining, an outdoor hot tub and a terrace with views of the Pacific Ocean. Featuring comfortable and relaxing accommodations since 1929, every room at the Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport has cable TV, plush furnishing, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities. The rooms with private bathrooms are decorated with neutral creams and rich wood accents. The Siena Italian Restaurant serves Northern Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere at the Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport. Its menu features specialties such as chicken marsala, filet mignon and fresh fish. The hotel has bike rentals for those who want to take advantage of the Newport Balboa Bike Trail located a short walk from the inn. A variety of restaurants and shops are a 5-minute walk from the property.

Balboa Inn

Featuring Italian Renaissance architecture, this 504 acre luxury resort features spacious bungalows and suites with flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. The resort is located at the Pelican Hill Golf Course and features golf lessons, a full-service spa, an iconic coliseum pool and on-site dining options. Newport Center is 15 minutes’ drive away. Each guest accommodations includes uniquely decorated rooms with spa-style bathrooms and white bedding. Select accommodations at Resort at Pelican Hill include a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. Guests can relax or swim in the Coliseum Pool area, which features an outdoor pool and a restaurant offering poolside dining. The resort also offers a fitness center in the spa. The resort’s 5 restaurants include Andrea, which offers ocean view dining and serves Northern Italian cuisine with house made sauces. Pelican Girl offers steaks, burgers and wood-fired pizza from an open kitchen and has a full bar with whiskeys from around the world. Resort at Pelican Hill is 35 minutes’ drive away from Disneyland. Balboa Island and the Balboa Fun Zone are 20 minutes’ drive away.

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Situated in one of Southern California’s most beautiful and prestigious locales, The Island Hotel Newport Beach, reflects the vibrant Southern California lifestyle—combining luxury with a sense of casual elegance and comfort. Newport Beach offers miles of beautiful beaches and an incredible array of shopping, dining, sporting, sightseeing and cultural activities. Many of the spacious guest rooms offer panoramic views from private balconies encompassing either lovely Newport Harbor and the Pacific Ocean, the pool terrace or Newport Back Bay.This hotel charges a fee of $12.95 for WIFI per 24 hour period.This hotel charges a fee of $30 per day for Rollaway beds.

Pendry Newport Beach

Perched on a coastal bluff high above the Pacific, the 5-Star Montage&nbsp;Laguna&nbsp;Beach resort offers 30 acres of seaside luxury at the heart of Southern California’s preeminent artist colony. Each of our Orange County resort guestrooms and suites feature sprawling views of the ocean, as well as craftsman-style architecture and a museum-quality collection of art. Resort guests have exclusive access to a wide selection of amenities, including rejuvenating wellness options at our luxury Spa Montage, gourmet dining at two signature restaurants, outdoor relaxing by one of two onsite pool decks and more.

Montage Laguna Beach

Just across the street from Newport Beach Harbor, this Newport Beach, California hotel offers a free daily breakfast along with an outdoor pool and hot tub. Rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV, a coffee and tea maker, a microwave, and a mini refrigerator. There are also ironing facilities and a hairdryer available. The hotel provides free wireless internet access and free weekday newspapers. Guests can unwind at the on-site fitness center. Newport Beach Pier is 1.7 miles from the property. Ferries leading to scenic Catalina Island are also available at the Balboa Pier, 3.4 mi away. Disneyland Resort is 20 mi from the property. while Laguna Beach is 10 mi away. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport, 8 mi away.

Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Accommodations

Airports

John Wayne Airport is 7 miles from the Balboa Bay Club,a 15 minute drive. LAX is 45 miles from the Balboa Bay Club, a 60 minute to 90 minute drive. Long Beach Airport is 25 miles from the Balboa Bay Club, a 25 - 50 minute drive.

Local Transportation

If you don't rent a car. Uber/Lyft is commonly used. You really don't need a car if you'll be remaining in the area. There is no public transportation except the bus. We don't have experience with this mode of transport.

Restaurants

There are many restaurants in the area from $ to $$$$.We have some faves at the Lido Marina Village:- Zinque<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qz2CSctg6NoRYXVK7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qz2CSctg6NoRYXVK7</a>-Malibu Farm Lido <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/6S8ETRwHKZQ1PLyHA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/6S8ETRwHKZQ1PLyHA</a>- The Mayor's table Pacific Pub and Kitchen<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/MCcMsWKG3VJRgt4T9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/MCcMsWKG3VJRgt4T9</a>- Bear Flag Fish Company (Fish taco's)<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RNyiXGWmCGDweuko8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/RNyiXGWmCGDweuko8</a>- Alta Coffee (great breakfast spot)<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/XPndbfrae5eWbTuj9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/XPndbfrae5eWbTuj9</a> There are plenty of bars up and down Newport Boulevard, the main road that takes you from PCH (Highway 1) to the Balboa Peninsula.

Activities

There is the Fun Zone on Balboa Island and a ferry to go to Balboa Island. Small, kinda charming main street. East Meets West Whale Watching<a href="https://emwwhalewatching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emwwhalewatching.com/</a> There is an outdoor shopping destination, Fashion Island<a href="https://www.fashionisland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fashionisland.com/</a> You can find some good restaurants here too. A really great view and nice spot for fancy lunch or dinner is at the RH Roof deck.<a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/rh-ocean-grill-at-rh-newport-beach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.opentable.com/r/rh-ocean-grill-at-rh-newport-beach</a>

Travel details

Registry

Here are some links to saved registry: <a href="https://www.bloomingdales.com/registry/Erin-Dorman-Sam-Heller/1085072" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bloomingdales.com/registry/Erin-Dorman-Sam-Heller/1085072</a> <a href="https://www.williams-sonoma.com/registry/tf7h72nljg/registry-list.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.williams-sonoma.com/registry/tf7h72nljg/registry-list.html</a> <a href="https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/erin-dorman-and-sam-heller-los-angeles-ca/4844216" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/erin-dorman-and-sam-heller-los-angeles-ca/4844216</a>

Erin & Sam

Erin & Sam

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