Orange County, California is home to many gorgeous wedding venues. Ranging from Spanish-Style Casitas to lavish garden estates. Whatever your vibe, you can find it here. Which Orange County Wedding Venue will be perfect for you?

Top 10 Orange County Wedding Venues

Rancho Las Lomas

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Among the wedding venues in Orange County, this special location is famous for its authentic Portuguese styling and lovely amenities that you and your guests will enjoy. Its botanical garden and privacy, it’s hidden away in the foothills – make it a perfect location for an intimate or grand union. This charming property with a hacienda-style building can accommodate up to 500 people.

My takeaway of Rancho Las Lomas as an Orange County Wedding Venue

Any Southern California wedding photographer will surely love this light-filled location. It is perfect for an elegant celebration surrounded by orange groves and flowering shrubs.

• Venue rental fee $3,000 to $9,000/event

Ole Hanson

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If you prefer Orange County wedding photography locations with a beach view and historic vibe, the panoramic ocean views of Ole’ Hanson and its white stucco building will leave you breathless. This coastal landmark can accommodate up to 170 attendees.

My takeaway of Ole Hanson as an Orange County Wedding Venue

This location looks gorgeous with its Spanish-Revival design and Pacific Ocean view. You’ll immediately feel as if you’ve been transported back in time at this historic spot.

• Rental Fee – $3,000 to $6,000/event

Casa Romantica

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This spectacular bluff-top estate provides a picture-perfect location for your special day. It has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by towering palm trees and pretty flower bushes. The exquisite estate provides the perfect venue for your nuptial celebrations and can host up to 150 guests.

My takeaway of Casa Romantica as an Orange County Wedding Venue

This venue will enchant you with its boho Californian beauty. You will indeed be swept away as you create a plethora of memorable experiences on your special day.

• Rental Fee – $6,000 to $8,000 for ceremony and reception

The Franciscan

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A charming hideaway with a scenic outdoor setting that perfectly blends modern elegance with traditional architecture. Have an intimate wedding celebration in its beautiful garden, tucked away behind rustic wooden gates. This magical venue can seat up to 230 attendees, who will enjoy the lovely atmosphere offered by flourishing evergreen trees and romantic string lights.

My takeaway of The Franciscan as an Orange County Wedding Venue

The authentic old-world charm of this venue is perfect for couples who want as intimate a celebration as possible without compromising on elegance.

• Rental fee starting at $8,000

The Hacienda

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This unique Spanish-style wedding venue has the capacity to host 300 guests. The whole place exudes romance with its garden chapel area, floral displays, string lights twinkling from the trees, stone fountain, and ivy draping from the balcony above.

My takeaway of The Hacienda as an Orange County Wedding Venue

This venue is one of the most perfect Orange County wedding photography locations for couples’ portraits. Every spot is oozing with romance.

• Starting Cost – $8262/50 guests

The Colony House

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This industrial-inspired venue has contemporary and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate 500 guests. The adaptability of each room makes it easy for couples to incorporate their preferred theme for a chic and stylish experience, making this one of the most popular wedding venues in Orange County.

My takeaway of The Colony House as an Orange County Wedding Venue

The mixture of different styles, architectural influences, and versatile spaces makes The Colony House a beautiful setting for your iconic day.

• Rental Fee – $1,750 to $6,500/event

Giracci Vineyards

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With the capacity to host up to 300 attendees, this vineyard and barn venue provides you with an elegantly rustic space for a charming and modern country celebration of love. The perfect combination of these elements makes it a fairytale location for your marriage ceremony.

My takeaway of Giracci Vineyards as an Orange County Wedding Venue

The magical environment of this location is a gorgeous setting for you to exchange vows, surrounded by scenic landscaping and abundant country elegance.

• Starting from $7,000 to $10,000/100 Guests

The Vintage Rose

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This one-of-a-kind French-style venue can accommodate up to 250 guests has five amazing spaces to make your every dream of a rustic-style celebration come true. The location has got it all for you, from a chic barn and charming farmhouse to elegant ballrooms and romantic patios.

My takeaway of The Vintage Rose as an Orange County Wedding Venue

A Southern California wedding photographer like me thinks that this place makes for the perfect mixture of vintage, rustic and chic styles that will give a fun yet elegant element to your photos.

• Venue package pricing from $9,000 to $19,995

The Estate on Second

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This venue may be a recent addition to the top Orange County wedding venues, still, it is becoming a fast favorite due to its beautiful Georgian colonial architecture and striking views of the city. The exposed beams, worn brick, and Palladian windows add to the immense character of this location that can accommodate up to 150 guests.

My takeaway of The Estate on Second as an Orange County Wedding Venue

This option has spaces worthy of your celebration, such as The Crystal Ballroom and The Attic, plus the Terrace and The Veranda. Whether you would prefer an indoor or outdoor celebration, this place offers the most charming spaces for you.

• Rental Fee from $4,000 to $6,000

Strawberry Farms Golf Club

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This expansive rural venue is nestled in the canyons of Irvine and provides two unique spaces for your celebration. The Ceremony Lawn will give you and your guests the opportunity to admire the sweeping views of the hills above and the classic beauty of manicured grounds. On the other hand, the interior of the Big Red Barn can be designed depending on your preferences and can accommodate 100 to 250 guests.

My takeaway of Strawberry Farms Golf Club as an Orange County Wedding Venue

This beautiful venue that can be found at the end of a white picket fence-lined road provides you the opportunity to get married in a unique location; it also offers the exceptional service that you truly deserve.

• Starting rental fee from $4,500 for ceremony and reception

To find out more details regarding these wedding venues in Orange County, why not read the linked blog posts for each venue or head over to my website and inquire with a photography vendor who knows all of the awesome spots for your special day?

If you’re looking for even more gorgeous venues, be sure to check out the blog links below!

• French Estate Wedding: Humble, Historic, and Stunning
• Historic & Gorgeous Heritage Museum of Orange County Wedding