251-300 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 300 guests
About this vendor
Coto Valley Country Club is a countryside wedding venue located in Trabuco Canyon, CA. This elegant country club is surrounded by acres of natural woodlands, which are perfect for outdoor ceremonies and photographs. If you're seeking a venue with lots of beautiful outdoor space, Coto Valley Country Club is the perfect choice.
The venue's grand lawn is lined with flowering trees, and features a romantic gazebo that makes a magical setting for exchanging vows. There's even a bell that can ring out to mark the special moment. Next, your guests can enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the outdoor patio, before heading to the John Wayne Ballroom for dinner and dancing. The ballroom is so-named because it features the original bar where John Wayne once entertained his guests, now the focal point of the room. Before the day begins, you can prepare in the fully-equipped get-ready rooms.
Coto Valley Country Club welcomes outside caterers and vendors, but they also have an in-house chef who can create a customized reception menu for you. Their dedicated staff will be by your side throughout the planning process to ensure every detail of the day is perfect. The venue can provide a range of event rentals, including an altar or arch, chairs, tables, and even a photo booth. Setup and cleanup services will be provided, too, meaning you can simply relax and enjoy your day. The venue is wheelchair accessible and equipped with WiFi, and on-site parking is available for guests.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Guest Capacity
- Up to 300
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Country Club
- Estate
- Garden
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
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What an absolute gem. Between the dreamy garden settings, the breadth of spaces you have to use, the freedom to choose your vendors, and the incredible staff this is truly an exceptional wedding venue. We needed a space with good indoor outdoor flow that would provide a full rain option if needed (given our guest count) and this more than fit the bill. And the best possible bonus - Angela!!! She manages the venue and can be booked as your day-of coordinator (which I HIGHLY recommend). Her calm presence, positive demeanor, and mastery of events in her space truly set our day apart. It was truly a dream come true to find such a perfect location to make our own. If you want to really customize your vision for a reasonable price and just have FUN on your wedding day book them now!!!
I am writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration with Coto Valley Country Club regarding their failure to honor our wedding booking. Despite having a confirmed reservation and having paid a substantial deposit, my special day was ruined due to the venue's double booking error.
The news of the cancellation was delivered to me more than three months after I signed the contract with little to no empathy or consideration for the emotional distress this caused. It was a devastating blow to my fiancé and I, as we had spent months planning and dreaming of our wedding day. The stress and chaos of having to find a new venue on such short notice were overwhelming.
Furthermore, the lack of transparency and accountability from Coto Valley Country Club has been disheartening. While I understand that mistakes can happen, the way this situation was handled was unacceptable. The venue should have taken full responsibility for their error and made every effort to rectify the situation.
I would strongly advise anyone considering Coto Valley Country Club for their wedding to proceed with extreme caution. Their lack of reliability and professionalism has left me and my fiancé with a lasting negative impression.
**Amendment in response to the owner**
Coto Valley Country Country Club did offer to move the date a day before, however, with all of the vendors booked and paid non refundable deposits, time taken off of work, and save the dates sent where family and friends already booked flights and hotels, this was not an option. Additionally, trust had been broken - why would we trust Coto Valley to honor a new date after double booking our original date? To be clear, Coto Valley Country Club never found us two other venues. We didn’t “choose” to find a different venue, we were forced to due to a breach in contract and time running out. We were paid an additional $4,000 by court order because we had to take this matter to court after two ignored settlements that were offered to Coto Valley Country Club. For anyone wanting more information before booking their event, don’t hesitate to reach out. I know how stressful planning a wedding is, and I’d hate for anyone else to go through such a nightmare.
THEY DOUBLE BOOKED US! Only to let us know over 3 MONTHS LATER!
Within those 3 months we had all of our vendors booked with non refundable deposits, as well as the "Save the Date" cards we sent out to all of our guests to this venue. After 3 months of heavy planning, the manager, Angela, simply let us know via email that Coto Valley Country Club was breaching our contract because they had double booked us.
To mitigate the situation, we demanded that they would find us a replacement venue, but they decided to relinquish responsibility because they gave us our deposit back. DAMAGE ALREADY DONE! Putting aside all the lost time, we were scrambling to find the leftover venues that would still have our wedding date open. Even worse, finding a new venue that would fit with our already booked vendors cost us significantly more money.
Long story short, we sent them a settlement letter written by our lawyer to pay for our financial damages but they ignored it. We had no other choice but to take it to small claims court to get justice.
***In response to the owner:***
Coto Valley Country Country Club did offer to move the date a day before, but, with all of the vendors booked and paid non refundable deposits, time taken off of work, and save the dates sent where family and friends already booked flights and hotels, this was not an option. Additionally, trust had been broken - why would we trust them to honor a new date after double booking our original date? To be clear, Coto Valley Country Club never told us what the two other venues were. To say they gave us 6 months left is an overstatement given that anyone in their right mind would know 6 months is not a lot of time for a wedding. We didn’t “choose” to find a different venue, we were forced to due to a breach in contract and time running out. CCVC paid an additional $4,000 by court order because they would not settle when it was offered to them. Planning a wedding is stressful, and I’d hate for anyone else to go through such a nightmare.
Coto Valley Country Club was the wedding venue of our dreams! My husband and I toured dozens of venues before visiting this one. The moment we visited Coto Valley Country Club and met Angela, we knew this was the venue for us. The venue is gorgeous and the staff are friendly.
Angela was a wonderful coordinator; she's quick to respond and attentive to details. During the stressful months of planning, whenever we met up with Angela, my husband and I would feel more at ease knowing she would take care of our day. Our wedding day was so beautiful and perfect. My husband and I, along with our bridal party got ready at the venue (the getting-ready rooms are incredibly spacious). There were plenty of beautiful spots to take photos. We couldn't be happier with Coto Valley Country Club!
My name is Eric and I own an entertainment company by the name of Extreme DJ Service. The Coto Valley Country Club is a preferred venue that we have had the privilege of working at for many years. If you are looking for a beautiful venue, great food along with professional service… look no further, CVCC is the place. We highly recommend the venue and their staff.
Eric Morales
Extreme DJ Service
If you are looking for a venue in the Trabuco Canyon area look no further! Coto Valley Country Club is a truly stunning venue with exceptional staff. The patio and main room are beautiful - - so is the outside area where the ceremony may be held. There is a seriously huge room for the bridal party to get ready in - - biggest we saw of every venue we looked at. Plenty of room for the groom and groomsmen to get ready in too. Lots of places for great photos of the couple, bridal party, and guests. Angela coordinated our wedding and everything went off without a hitch. She guided the d.j., photo booth, caterer, florist, and cake designer to make for a comfortable and stress free day. Her staff (Henry, Marisol, and David) were awesome! The bar flowed smoothly (great job, Henry!) and the dining area always looked impeccable (thank you, Marisol and David!). You will enjoy working with Coto Valley - - they make everything so easy. Also, (this was very nice) Coto Valley is a "no pressure" venue in terms of their approach- - they explain things clearly, are quick to respond to questions, and there are no hidden costs or up-charges. They make wedding planning fun! The venue price is very good. Coto Valley allows you to bring in your own caterer, which we absolutely loved. We were able to really customize our menu (sushi and charcuterie) to what we wanted. Angela can make great recommendations in terms of d.j.s, photo booths, etc. If you would like to really customize your wedding to your own tastes Coto Valley should be #1 at the top of your list. We 100% recommend this venue. They turned our vision for a wedding into a truly perfect and memorable event. We got a ton of compliments on the venue's appearance and how well the entire day went.
First of all, this venue is A DREAM. It is beautifully landscaped, impeccably manicured and maintained, and is filled with sweet details that make it the perfect place to hold a wedding. I fell in love with the venue moments after seeing it! Also, Angela Sohie from Coto Valley Country is everything that a wedding coordinator should be and more! She is kind, relatable, funny, organized, professional, and comforting. Before meeting her, I really didn’t think that I would need to hire a wedding coordinator, but I am so glad that I did. She had AWESOME (seriously – they were the dream team!) recommendations for wedding vendors, and she made the entire wedding planning process flow quite smoothly. Also, for all the help and peace of mind that she gave me, her fee was remarkably good. I’m not sure my wedding day could have been half of what it was without Angela’s expertise and guidance. As far as wedding coordinators go, she’s among the best! The rest of the team at Coto Valley (especially Henry) is also amazing! They are hard-working and really know what they’re doing. Start to finish, our entire wedding day (and the days leading up to it) flowed so smoothly. I am so glad that we chose to get married at Coto Valley Country Club!
We had our wedding here a couple weeks ago & it was AMAZING. Angela is literally an angel sent from above! She is the venue manager and we hired her as our day of coordinator too. Every penny spent was worth it & more! Our special day went so smoothly and beautifully bc of the workers of this venue and how beautifully kept the place was. I cannot express how much I appreciated all of Angela’s help and advice. This venue is simply gorgeous and will not disappoint. All our guests raved about it! Bonus was that we were able to bring our own food vendor and alcohol! I would definitely recommend this venue!!
Perfect, Priceless and Private
Coto Valley Country Club truly is a hidden gem in Coto De Caza. Not only is affordable, but it is also spacious with many lawns for ceremony/pictures, an outdoor patio, several different rooms with beautiful wooden floors and vaulted ceilings. But what really sold it to us was Angela Sohie the venue manager and our day of coordinator. Throughout the planning process Angela was available for any questions, was always reassuring and always thinking three steps ahead. The venue has a room with decorations and centerpieces left behind by previous couples that you are allowed to use FREE of charge. This room alone saved us 1000s of dollars and helped make our wedding beautiful and affordable. When the wedding neared Angela helped plan the day of timeline, came up with a plan b for the ceremony and reception and cocktail hour in the event of rain(it did rain) and honestly the plan B of having everything indoors was as beautiful if not more so than having an outdoor wedding next to their built-in floral gazebo! On the day of Angela worked with our DJ to keep the party moving and the dance floor never empty. Her staff were very professional and on top of things as well, keeping everything clean and coordinated. Additionally, her bartender was top notch and we received many compliments on the bar. Speaking of the bar we were able to supply our own alcohol and drinks which significantly cut down the costs of the wedding. Also, many venues have kitchens that require you to use them as the food service which adds to cost but Coto Valley Country Club let us supply our own caterer which again saved us money. Overall our wedding day would not have been nearly as perfect if not for Angela and her team at Coto Valley Country Club. To sum it up when we were leaving the venue for the last time (for now) we both teared up at the thought because we loved this place so much. It truly is a Gem with plenty of parking, privacy, and personality. Be sure to book early though as the slots fill up quickly! Thank you Angela and Coto Valley!
We were so blessed to find Coto Valley Country Club! Angela is a dream. We hired her as our day of coordinator and she couldn't have been more supportive and helpful. The freedom this venue gives you with catering and vendors is amazing and the venue itself is absolutely beatuful and its all in close proximity. The venue also comes with a stash of decor that is open for anyone to use. That alone saved us so much money. Our wedding day was so smooth because of our venue and we are so thankful.
This place is beautiful! Exactly what I was looking for in a venue. Not only was it beautiful but the staff is fantastic. We hired Angela to be our coordinator and she was so helpful from day one. (even before we hired her to be our coordinator) She made everything run so smoothly and was so sweet throughout the entire process. She made it so stress free and amazing. The day of our wedding went perfectly and I couldn't have asked for a better team . Thank you Angela!!
This place is gorgeous and gives you so much freedom for your wedding. Angela was so helpful throughout everything.
We just got married here a couple weeks ago and everything was PERFECT! It had been raining right up until before the ceremony so we weren't sure about having both an indoor/outdoor reception but it all worked out perfectly. Angela and her staff made sure everything went according to plan and all our guests could talk about was how beautiful the venue was and what a great time they had. One of the perks of Coto Valley is that you are able to bring in your own catering, alcohol, decorations, etc, so it is friendly for the budget and DIY bride! (Don't be scared off by the fact that it's in Coto). They had many saved decorations that previous brides had left so about half our decor was borrowed (also a money saver) and it looked absolutely beautiful. Angela had so many ideas about ways to make everything flow smoothly, look beautiful, and kept everything going according to our plan and timeline on the day of. The venue has a bit of a shabby-chic feel and is yet is very classy! We used the lower room for cocktail hour (both inside and out) and had the upper room for the reception. We had 150 guests and still had plenty of room for a large dance floor, room for a photo booth, a separate area for the cake table and large bar. There is a beautiful bridal room, although due to the huge bridal party (10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen), the girls got ready that morning in the cocktail area which was perfect due to the large space, many mirrors and electrical outlets. The guys had the groom's room with video games but also were able to play ping-pong, foosball, and pool while getting ready in a large area completely separated from the ladies. There are many areas for beautiful photos outside (a couple of swings, an old truck with hay, gazebo and green grassy hills with trees). This venue is a hidden gem and has so many different spaces to utilize, we can't say enough good things about this place and would do it again in a heartbeat!
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23331 Via Venado, Coto de Caza, CA
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