The Best Wedding Venues in Dana Point, CA

The Best Wedding Venues in Dana Point, CA

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23 Wedding Venues in Dana Point, CA

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Los Willows Wedding Estate 

5.0

  • Up to 250 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $14,000

Los Willows Wedding Estate is a remarkable outdoor event space that immerses you in gorgeous scenery complemented by a glimmering lake, rolling foothills, and grand meadows. Say your vows at your choice of two captivating ceremony sites: on the lakeside lawn with a dramatic grand entrance by boat or in the lush meadow under towering oak trees. Following Your Ceremony, enjoy a quiet moment with your new spouse on a champagne boat cruise around the lake! It's incredibly romantic to spend your first moment as newlyweds on a private boat ride, complete with champagne and hors d'oeuvres for you both to enjoy. Newly renovated with sleek finishes, the reception pavilion features lavish ceiling draping, a Swarovski crystal chandelier, and an inviting indoor-yet-outdoor vibe. This venue is so serene and naturally-stunning that little to no décor is needed to make for a gorgeous wedding - and photos! Schedule a tour on our website today!

Such a beautiful venue! The staff was amazing and super easy to work with! I couldn't have imagined a better place to get married!
Sarah B., a year ago
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Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens 

5.0

  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $14,000

Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens is a private Estate that has been hosting weddings for 40 years! Hidden in north San Diego, Grand Tradition has two amazing venues to choose from including 7 waterfalls and endless lush gardens.

The wedding was great and as a wedding planner, I enjoyed working with this team. From the start, they care for the client with respect and class. Especially loved working with Scott. He has the best personality and is so fun! We did have a staff change which somewhat caused a communication issue, but they quickly bounced back and made sure everything was correct and updated. As a wedding planner, I would certainly do another wedding here! The staff, food and facility are top notch!
Rubina Herrera, 4 months ago
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort And Spa 

5.0

Dana Point, CA
  • Up to 800 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $38,000

The Laguna Cliffs takes full advantage of its breathtaking location by offering three beautiful outdoor venues for wedding ceremonies. The upscale resort's ocean view setting, which encompasses acres of emerald-green parks, a bustling marina and the boundless blue sea, creates the perfect backdrop for weddings and receptions. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa has indoor space including everything from intimate family affairs to a grand ballroom gala for up to 600 guests. We invite you and your guests to gather at a destination American author Henry Dana called "the most romantic spot on the California coast." Plan your wedding and reception at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa with our casually sophisticated style, spectacular sunsets and uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean.

The Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort And Spa was the perfect wedding destination for our special day. From the gorgeous, clean, and spacious venue to the wonderful customer service, every aspect of our experience was fantastic. The beautiful scenery and amazing food during our Night Prior cocktail hour made it a truly memorable celebration. We highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a gorgeous, stress-free wedding experience.
Margherite A., a month ago
Fish Tank Capo 

5.0

Capistrano Beach, CA
  • Up to 100 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,000

The Fish Tank was previously a warehouse used for storing products (big things) for our business. But now it's now been re-purposed as a space where people can come together for Community, Creativity, and Collaboration. A unique venue for art, music, meetings, events, studio space, recording, video...anything that fits with our mission of community, creativity and collaboration. Modern décor and art all around the walls give a cool vibe to this event space. Five short-throw projectors are available for video, presentations, visual effects, etc. Our Sonos sound system can be used to play your own music with surround sound. The full immersive experience with visuals and audio is truly amazing!

I could write a book about how wonderful this venue is! A truly hidden gem in the historic art district in Dana Point. What makes it even more amazing are Cynthia and her husband Doug! Cynthia helped me coordinate and plan our event for my son’s Baptism reception and she brought the ideas in my head to life!! I’ve been disappointed with coordinators before. Cynthia is amazing! She took all of my stresses away and eased my mind with her guidance, experience, and professionalism. And one of the most important things to mention is that she worked with the budget I had to create that wonderful evening for us. She and Doug truly treat you like family. And they treated all of our family during the event - like family! Making sure everything was set up perfectly. And that everyone was enjoying themselves! I can’t thank her enough and would absolutely recommend her catering services as well as this venue to everyone! Venue: Absolutely unique! They have projectors throughout the venue that can display moving backgrounds or photo montages throughout your event. So it can feel like you’re in an underwater aquarium, or NY in the 50s, or in a peaceful forest! They can also display different backgrounds or photo montages in different areas of the venue. Music: they have speakers throughout the venue and also outside so you can give them a playlist or even sync your Bluetooth so you can have your own playlist going. I suggested to Doug the “vibe” I was going for - Nora Jones meets Michael Buble meets Indie Arie. He definitely delivered!! You can also hire a DJ or a live band, however that may decrease your space usage for the venue. So it just depends on how many guests you want to have. Dance floor: they can stage the dance floor almost anywhere in the venue! Again, depending on how many guests you have. Outdoor patio: cute stylish outdoor patio area with fire pit! Our guests loved lounging in this area. Flower arrangements: Cynthia showed me several examples and were exactly what I envisioned! Food and beverages: SO delicious! Cynthia has a website of her catering services and menu options to choose from, or you can let her know the type of food you’re thinking of having and she can totally work with you! With her expertise, you can rest easy that she will deliver. We chose to have food served buffet style, but hors d’ouvres were butler In terms of beverages, we had water and tea station as well as a coffee and hot tea station. There is also the cutest little bar on the patio of the venue where Cynthia let us purchase our own alcohol to be served to our guests! And our bartender was awesome - professionally courteous yet super friendly and down to earth. The wait staff - professional and courteous! Very kind to all of our guests. Parking: There is a lot across the venue where guests can park and a few parking spaces right next to the venue. BONUS: We were able to drop off materials we needed to set up for the evening of the event a week prior! Depending on if the venue has events going on, Cynthia let me store most of our materials there a few days before the event which is such a time saver and stress reliever!! I was able to bring in the set up for our DIY photobooth, the frames that we were to display throughout the venue, and the beverages we purchased for the event as well as the cake! I highly recommend this venue and will definitely contact them again for future events!!
Dianne, 10 months ago
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El Adobe De Capistrano 
San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,000

The traditional Mexican Palenque was an arena that hosted many large parties and even battles that date back to a Mayan civilization that still stands today in Chiapas, Mexico. El Adobe added the Palenque Room to match this Mexican event space concept and host larger parties of its own. Weddings had long since been taking place at El Adobe but with the new Palenque Room and Chapel location in the adjacent Garden, it gave guests a dedicated space to host a grand wedding celebration with up to 250 guests in attendance. One of the most well-known features of this room is the retractable ceiling that opens up almost 40ft across to expose the skies above San Juan Capistrano. The room and its Garden have evolved over time adding a full bar of its own and spacious restrooms to accommodate the larger guest count. However, it still holds its original style and beauty where thousands have come to celebrate their special events and gather their friends and families for an unforgettable night.

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San Juan Hills Golf Club 

5.0

San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

The Golf Club is nestled in between the historic town and hills of San Juan Capistrano; located just minutes south of the Mission San Juan Capistrano and north of the 5 freeway on San Juan Creek Road. San Juan Capistrano is centrally located in South Orange County, between Los Angeles and San Diego counties. San Juan Hills Golf Club offers sweeping vistas, large event spaces, sparkling patios and lush foliage, as well as a full range of services for any event. Food & Beverage is prepared fresh on site, with a variety of menu options to chose from. Once you have had the opportunity to review this information, I look forward to discussing the details for your particular event. Thank you for considering San Juan Hills Golf Club.

As a wedding planner, I'm always happy to work with the San Juan Hills Golf Club. The venue is beautiful and the staff is professional and always on top of everything from communication to set up and food service. I highly recommend this venue!
Calif. Dreamin' Weddings, 4 years ago
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The Gray Matter Museum of Art 

5.0

San Clemente, CA
  • Up to 415 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

The museum is here for your enjoyment and to share its positive vibes with you! The Gray Matter Museum of Art supports local artists, and provides a free thinking seaside space for growth and productivity.

Adina and the Event Set crew transformed the GMMA into a beautiful wedding site and experience. We picked them because the price was right and the views were beautiful. On the day of the event the flowers were more grand than we expected for our price point, the DJ was engaging, and the food was better than any wedding I’ve attended. They accommodated our Indo-Western wedding with great Indian and western food. We even had his and hers mocktails. The food was the most customizable experience we found on the market. And it was tasty max. Adina is respectful, caring and patient. Your photos will be amazing with the view and the flowers. Especially if you have Trisha as your photographer. She is a master of lighting and angles. She makes quick work of editing and getting the photos back to you. Overall a great experience, less stress, and an all inclusive experience with lots of personalization.
Lauren, 3 months ago
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Talega Golf Club 

5.0

San Clemente, CA
  • Up to 175 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Talega is a venue located in San Clemente, California. Situated amidst the scenic San Clemente hills, this traditional club fuses rustic charm with timeless sophistication. The clubhouse is designed in a Spanish colonial style, with a rust-red roof and cream white walls with beautiful outdoor Courtyard for your Ceremony, Lushly landscaped Garden Terrace of your Cocktail Hour and our Ballroom with Oversized Windows overlooking the landscaping and hillsides. Operating a Scratch Kitchen and Craft Bar we specialize In executing our mission statement with our incredible team: ~Exceptional Service~ ~Exquisite Cuisine~ ~Unforgettable Charm~

Awarded Best of Zola
Just had our wedding here on 9/28/24 and wow where can I start??! From the beginning when we toured the venue, we had no idea what to expect considering this was one of the more relatively lower budget venues we were touring at. So imagine our surprise when we got there and saw this venue, which was even more gorgeous than the more expensive ones we looked at previously. Pictures don’t really do this place justice. The venue has a Spanish-colonial design which makes for a perfect backdrop for photos. The arches both outside and inside the building really makes it feel grand. The string lights in the courtyard are so pretty, both in the daylight and when they’re lit up at nighttime. The hills of rolling green grass in the background really give off that golf club aesthetic and all the palm trees around the venue really pop off and give California vibes. The view of the grassy lawn and palm trees I saw when I walked down the aisle was truly breathtaking and I’ll never forget this moment. But mostly, we were in such good hands with Michael as the director. He comes from tons of experience (over 2000 weddings) and really treats your special day with so much empathy and care. Him and Mayra helped us out in so many ways: -Set up our welcome table, seating chart display, and decorations with very little direction. I didn’t have time during rehearsal to let them know how and where to set it up, and when the wedding day came, everything was already set up so beautifully. -We didn’t know we had to ask for a mic from our DJ, so we didn’t have one, and Michael took care of that problem very quickly. -Michael walked me around the back entrance of the venue before I walked down the aisle, my pointy heels kept getting stuck in the ripped hole in my wedding dress and Michael helped me pull it out twice. -Mayra helped me change into my 2nd wedding dress when I wasn’t able to find my bridesmaids near me. -Michael swept up the fake money off the floor during reception, and also hand delivered us our signature drinks when we asked for them. -I requested a signature drink that they’ve never made before and Michael personally tried out a bunch of recipes and helped pick out the best one. Overall, Michael and Mayra put so much care and thought towards this special moment of our lives. With this venue, you get it all-the perfect coordinators and the most beautiful setting. Some other things to note-food was amazing, both cocktail hour and reception. The food was also plated and presented very well too. The only area of improvement would be that there is no bridal/groom suite. It wasn’t an issue for us since there is a fitting room on site. But in the future, it there is an opportunity, building a bridal/groom suite would improve the experience for others greatly.
Gina S., a month ago
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Occasions at Laguna Village 

4.8

Laguna Beach, CA
  • Up to 175 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $20,000

Nestled along the dramatic coastline of Laguna Beach, Occasions at Laguna Village invites you to be a guest at your own wedding. We offer personalized service to professionally plan and execute every detail of your special day in a dreamlike setting. Framed with year-round hillside gardens and surrounded by the soothing sound of the Pacific surf, our oceanfront wedding terrace offers one of the most spectacular views on the California Coastline. The beauty of Occasions at Laguna Village will create lifetime memories of your special day in the most romantic location on the Pacific Coast.

Can't say enough good things about the team at Occasions at Laguna Village -- when venue shopping, my husband and I had almost given up and decided we would likely just elope instead, but Occasions was our last stop. We immediately fell in love with the views, the layout, the food/drink options, the ability to personalize our version, the beach party vibe - all of it! Dayna made the planning process SO easy and always offered to jump on a call with me whenever I had questions or needed to talk through a decision I was changing. The tasting with Andrew was a BLAST and he was able to easily accommodate all of our requests from pre-wedding cocktails to late night snacks. Especially comparing the cost to other venues nearby, you cannot go wrong with Occasions. Thanks again to the team for making our dreams come true!!!!!
Brynne, a month ago
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San Clemente Shore by Wedgewood Weddings 

5.0

San Clemente, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,865
  • Offer

This stunning wedding venue's prime location makes us neighbors to the ocean, downtown, and your hotel accommodations! Say your vows on the cusp of the ocean breeze, then pose for romantic portraits while your guests sip cocktails on the wrap-around balcony. At San Clemente Shore by Wedgewood Weddings, you and your guests can enjoy our distinctive and charming Spanish-style architecture, vaulted grand ballroom with exposed beams, comfortable bar/lounge area, and picture-perfect landscaping. Make the most of Wedgewood Weddings perks like a hosted bar and stunning floral arrangements, and relish in the flavors of our award-winning food. San Clemente Shore by Wedgewood Weddings offers a tranquil retreat right in the center of the action.

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Thank you for making our dream wedding come true! It was absolutely gorgeous, beautiful, and very elegant! You made it so easy for us to custom create exactly what we envisioned, but with the Wedgewood magical touches.
Sami and S., 8 months ago
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Hotel Joaquin 

5.0

Laguna Beach, CA
  • Up to 60 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $20,000

Soul is our style A petite resort nestled above Shaw’s Cove, Hotel Joaquin is a gem hidden in plain sight along the Pacific’s rich coastline. Marrying the breezy spirit of a faraway island escape with the pioneering soul of California’s first Spanish settlers, we invite you to disconnect from the ordinary and rediscover the indulgence of your innate senses. At Hotel Joaquin we know the value of the in-between moments that weave into lasting memories. We know the value of you.

My husband and I got married at Hotel Joaquin, surrounded by our closest loved ones. We had the most incredible weekend. The space is intimate and beautiful, the booking process was seamless and we were just so impressed with the team. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure we were well taken care of. I cannot recommend this property (and team) enough. We were able to customize so many details that would have been overlooked at the larger properties.
Allie, 20 days ago
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Aliso Viejo By Wedgewood Weddings 

5.0

Aliso Viejo, CA
  • Up to 280 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $9,365
  • Offer

Tucked away in a beautifully secluded corner of OC, Aliso Viejo by Wedgewood Weddings is luxurious and refined and relaxed. A sanctuary for laidback-yet-savvy couples, the views across to Saddleback Mountain are picture perfect and provide a serene backdrop that is naturally-stunning. Say your vows at one of the multiple gorgeous ceremony sites, then cozy up by the high-end glass fire pit while admiring the lush green valley views. Embrace the luxury of this exquisite venue and enjoy the ease of all-inclusive yet customizable wedding planning.

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This venue was an absolute life saver. We searched many places all throughout California from north to south and this one was by far the best. This place includes everything except a photographer. Colleen was a gem to have coordinate our wedding day. She knew exactly what we needed, when we needed it. If you need an all inclusive place to have a wedding and reception, definitely come here and go through Wedgewood Weddings.
Chris L., 2 years ago

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About wedding venues in Dana Point, CA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Dana Point, CA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Dana Point, CA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $900 and average $2,200. All-inclusive packages start at $500 and average $8,000.

What types of venues can I find in Dana Point, CA?

Dana Point offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Hotel and resort and Park and garden.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Dana Point, CA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Marriott Irvine Spectrum, Meadowlark Golf Club and David L Baker Memorial Golf Center. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Dana Point, CA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (51% in Dana Point do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (32% in Dana Point do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Dana Point, CA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Dana Point, CA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 2000. The average venue in Dana Point can seat 150 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Dana Point, CA offer?

The venues in Dana Point, CA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Event staff, Set up and Service staff. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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