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Long Beach Hilton Weddings

Located right in the heart of coastal Long Beach near the iconic Queen Mary and the renowned Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Hilton is a luxurious, spacious 3-star hotel that serves as an excellent spot for a wedding celebration. The hotel’s event spaces cater for between eight and 1400 guests, so whether you’re planning an intimate micro-wedding or throwing a fabulous extravaganza for a thousand of your closest friends and family, the Long Beach Hilton may be the perfect spot for the wedding of your dreams.

Wedding Prep at the Long Beach Hilton

One of the benefits of planning a hotel wedding is that you can book a block of rooms for your out-of-town guests. They can stay steps away from your wedding celebration and don’t have to worry about rushing or arranging transportation. Additionally, you can book any of the hotel’s King Junior Suites (one spacious room with a king bed and space for lounging and dining) or Corner Suites (also a one-room suite, but with a corner balcony with views of the city skyline) for wedding prep for you and your bridal party/groomsmen. You can take the morning of your wedding to relax, be pampered, and make memories together as you await the joyous events of the day.

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First Look and Couple’s Photography at the Long Beach Hilton

There are plenty of lovely areas surrounding the hotel for you to take a few tender moments out of your day and celebrate your love by taking some couple’s photography. The grounds of the towering, impressive hotel itself showcase the modern atmosphere of sunny Long Beach.  Or nearby Lions Lighthouse, on the edge of the Long Beach Harbor in view of swaying palm trees and a sprawling lawn, is a picturesque backdrop to romantic photos.

We at Lin and Jirsa Wedding Photography would be honored to capture each moment and emotion of your day, big and small, posed and candid. We tell love stories through photographs and videos, and we craft photo heirlooms that you’ll treasure for a lifetime. We specialize in weddings from a variety of cultures, with a wealth of experience in photographing the colorful customs of Indian weddings, from Mendhi parties, to Sangeet, to the grand Baraat. Whatever your culture and heritage, we would love to document it, as we did with the Persian-Pakistani Muslim wedding pictured in this article.

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Wedding Receptions at the Hilton Long Beach

This venue has various outdoor courtyards where you may say your vows. But for an elegant reception, you can’t go wrong when you choose the 9,730-square-foot International Ballroom, with its modern decor that you can add your personal touches to. You and your guests will love dancing the night away under multicolored mood lighting on the ballroom’s electrified dance floor.

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FAQ

Who can we choose to cater our wedding?

This venue requests that you use their excellent in-house caterer.

Does this venue offer WiFi?

High-speed internet is available for an extra fee.

How many guests can the International Ballroom accommodate?

The ballroom can seat up to 1400 guests cocktail-style or 800 guests at a seated dinner reception with a dance floor.

The Long Beach Hilton is located at 701 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90831.

From Behind the Lens

What we love about shooting
at Long Beach Hilton.

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Golden Hour Views Near Water
The Long Beach Hilton's proximity to the waterfront and Queen Mary creates stunning golden hour backdrops with natural reflectors and maritime architecture. We consistently capture radiant couple portraits here with that coveted coastal glow and layered depth that only a harborside venue provides.
Elegant Ballroom Ambient Lighting
The hotel's spacious ballrooms feature excellent ambient lighting infrastructure and high ceilings that allow us to work without heavy flash dependency. The neutral interior palettes serve as a clean canvas for uplighting and string light installations, giving us maximum creative control for moody, romantic reception photography.
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Architectural Framing Opportunities
The hotel's modern lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and geometric design elements create natural framing for intimate moments and establishing shots. The glass-walled spaces offer beautiful ambient light separation between indoor and outdoor scenes, perfect for capturing genuine candid moments throughout the day.
Common Questions

What couples typically ask.

What's the best photography timeline for a Long Beach Hilton wedding?
We recommend starting getting-ready coverage 4-5 hours before your ceremony to capture natural window light in the guest rooms. For the optimal golden hour window, aim for a late afternoon (4-5pm) ceremony or plan your portraits between 5-6:30pm when the harbor light is absolutely magical. This timing also allows us to capture ambient-lit reception details as the sun sets over the water.
Where are the most photogenic spots on the property?
The waterfront promenade offers iconic backdrops with the Queen Mary and water reflections—ideal for couple and wedding party portraits. The hotel's modern architectural details (glass walls, clean lines, geometric patios) are stunning for artistic shots, and the elevated windows looking toward the harbor provide beautiful framing opportunities throughout the property.
How does the Long Beach Hilton compare to other Southern California venues?
What sets this venue apart is the dual-location feel—you get sophisticated urban elegance indoors with luxury hotel aesthetics, but also genuine waterfront character outside. Most comparable venues require travel for different looks; here, the contrast between sleek modern interiors and coastal harbor views creates diverse visual storytelling within one property, which is rare and incredibly valuable for photography.
Are there any lighting or photography restrictions we should know about?
The Long Beach Hilton is very photographer-friendly with minimal restrictions. We do recommend coordinating with their events team about any uplighting installations in advance so we can plan our ambient light photography strategy. Flash photography is permitted in all spaces, though the venue's natural light and built-in ambient lighting often mean we can work more creatively without it.
What should we know about guest room accessing for getting-ready photos?
The hotel provides multiple guest room blocks for wedding parties, which works beautifully for our prep timeline. We recommend booking rooms on higher floors with southern or western exposure for the best natural light during morning and early afternoon prep. Confirm room locations and setup timing with the hotel coordinator in advance so we can plan our lighting and positioning accordingly.
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Photographing weddings at
Long Beach Hilton.

Lin & Jirsa has spent over 15 years documenting weddings across Southern California. If you're planning your day at Long Beach Hilton, we'd love to share our experience with the venue and put together coverage that fits your celebration.

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