Thinking of a destination wedding in Southern California? Without a doubt, there are many cities and places to choose from: Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Juan Capistrano. Wait, you don’t know about San Juan Capistrano? Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, San Juan Capistrano is a perfect place to get married or elope. That is, if perfect for you means beautiful sunsets and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
San Juan Capistrano is a quiet and quaint beach community steeped in history, featuring, among other things, the oldest neighborhood in California, dating from the late 1700s to early 1800s, as well as Mission San Juan Capistrano, founded more than 200 years ago. behind.
But most couples come for the beautiful beaches and sunsets in San Juan Capistrano and nearby Dana Point and San Clemente. Here are some places in San Juan Capistrano that will make your wedding memorable:
Hotel San Juan Capistrano Mission Inn
Conveniently located within walking distance of the Amtrak and Metrolink train station, and adjacent to the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano, this charming 20-room boutique hotel is situated in an 80-year-old Valencia orange grove in historic downtown San Juan. Capistrano, Calif. However, with seven-layer bedding, imported English towels, and French-made soap, it’s probably not a cheap wedding venue. Two-day weekend event packages start at $12,000 and include use of the entire inn, all 20 rooms and suites, pool, lounge and gardens. The event fee also includes a continental breakfast served each morning from 8 to 9:30 am, as well as sherry and homemade sweets served each afternoon. You can contact Mission Inn at 1-866-234-0249. The hotel does not allow children under 12 years of age. However, pets of all ages are welcome.
The House of the Way
La Casa del Camino has several settings to choose from, including settings for indoor or outdoor weddings. You can choose from the Rooftop Garden, an expansive sun-kissed terrace with stunning ocean and coastline views, the Italianate Courtyard, featuring lush landscaping, the Cress Room, an intimate reception/meeting room adjacent to the Italianate Courtyard, and the Catalina Room, a rooftop meeting/reception room with views of the Pacific Ocean. You can contact La Casa del Camino by calling 888-367-5232.
The Franciscan Gardens
Another venue located in historic downtown San Juan Capistrano, Franciscan Gardens is a very romantic wedding venue, with blooming rose bushes, bubbling fountains, wedding arches, white columns, and a unity chandelier.
the tea house in the rivers
Located in the Los Ríos Historic District, Casa del Té is a great place if you are interested in a garden. Although the Tea House can host a wedding of up to 200 guests, it is also a perfect location for a more intimate ceremony, making it a wonderful venue for a small destination wedding of family and close friends.
Any time is a good time for an Orange County wedding, although Southern California is often hit by “June Gloom” during the month of June, when a thick layer of seascape obscures the sun. However, you may want to consider some annual events in the area that can keep you and your wedding guests busy, such as the Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race in April, the San Juan Capistrano Shakespeare Festival during the summer months, the Masters parade in Laguna Beach from July to September, and the Tallships Festival in Dana Point in September. During your visit to the area from December to April, enjoy a whale watching excursion.