10 Gorgeous Garden Wedding Venues in Orange County


If you're dreaming of an outdoor wedding among blossoms, vines, and shade trees, Orange County is a great place to plan your special day. From a botanic wonderland surrounded by early California architecture to an outdoor oasis that feels right out of a fairy tale, you'll find all this and more right here in the OC!


Sherman Library & Gardens

Corona del Mar, CA

Fab Features: a 2.2 acre botanic wonderland surrounded by early California architecture nestled in the heart of Corona del Mar • say ‘I do’ surrounded by an array of beautiful foliage, from spiny cacti of desert regions to exotic flowers of tropical climates • enjoy exclusive use of the property during your special event

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Bowers Museum

Santa Ana, California

Fab Features: historic Museum surrounding a lovely garden courtyard • outdoor spaces offer Mission-style balconies, a vintage bell tower, and tree-shaded lawns strung with bistro lights • a 2nd floor gallery boasts Old World flair thanks to ceiling murals, a stained-glass wall and an adjoining balcony— perfect for intimate celebrations

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Franciscan Gardens

San Juan Capistrano, California

Fab Features: alluring blend of Old World charm, rustic chic, and a lush, Spanish-style garden • capacious central Courtyard features a wooden pergola, surrounded by towering trees and blooming hedges and highlighted by a classical wall fountain frieze

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

The Greenhouse at Plantenders Nursery OC

Silverado, CA

Fab Features: exchange vows beneath ancient pepper & olive trees • the versatile greenhouse can accommodate everything from rustic receptions to luxurious galas • endless DIY opportunities

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

The Griffith House

Anaheim, California

Fab Features: 1919s Spanish-styled home with a rustic red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls • charming ceremonies in the quaint chapel or the manicured garden • dine and dance the night away beneath stringed market lights on the spacious lawn

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Rancho Las Lomas

Silverado, California

Fab Features: hacienda-style beauty on 32 acres with orange groves, towering oaks, and terracotta walkways • cobblestone terrace and alfresco theater with a marble stage and fountains • light-filled Grand Salon with an adjacent patio adorned with a tiled reflecting pool

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Red Horse Barn at Huntington Central Park

Huntington Beach, California

Fab Features: warmly inviting great room with a beamed ceiling and fireplace • garden- and fountain-framed ceremony gazebo • expansive terrace with views of the paddocks, pastures, and hundreds of photogenic show horses

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

The Orchard by Wedgewood Weddings

Menifee Valley, CA

Fab Features: an outdoor Garden oasis that feels right out of a fairy tale • say your vows beside an enchanting lily pond • dance the night away under the stars and twinkling lights of a dreamy outdoor pavilion

Catering: In-house
Price: $$

Muckenthaler Mansion

Fullerton, California

Fab Features: 1924 Gatsby-esque art-filled estate • octagonal Solarium flooded with natural light and 9 acres of outdoor space outfitted with lush lawns, a rose garden, and a romantic stone gazebo • delectable and creative five-star cuisine from Colette's Catering.

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Turnip Rose Promenade & Gardens

Costa Mesa, CA

Fab Features: Lovely outdoor event venue • the grounds boast rose gardens, a vineyard, a lush ceremony lawn, and a warm, flexible reception hall • remarkable cuisine with world-class service provided by the family-owned elite catering company Turnip Rose

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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