Occasions At Laguna Village

t easy to plan a beautiful event that you and your family and friends will enjoy! Dayna, the coordinator, is experienced and incredibly helpful. Andrew, the Catering Manager is beyond professional, knowledgeable, and made our plated dinner a spectacular experience! Dayna is connected with vendors that are highly rated and have extensive experience which made the planning process easy and stress free. This venue was a dream for our wedding, and I wish we could relive it over again because everything was magical. Thank you to the entire Occasions team for making our wedding dreams come true.

d it. We did a package which was almost all inclusive, so I had to minimal planning to do, exactly what I wanted. Dayna also provided a vendor list and recommendations for the things we did have to plan for. The prices were reasonable, but the ocean view was priceless! The food was delicious! Turned out to be an amazing day, better than I could have ever imagined, thanks to Dayna and the Cliff restaurant.

gh the entire experience such as interviewing venues, designing the wedding day, the actual tasting for food selection, and finally our big day, we feel so fortunate for how fantastic everything turned out... AND we actually got to enjoy the day free of worry thanks to how well they have everything coordinated! Our guests were thrilled with the food, service, and the overall experience. Very well done and thank you!

supportive staff, and ridiculous views, you can design the wedding you've always wanted. Dayna, the wedding coordinator, is a seasoned pro whose expertise is an invaluable asset to have when wedding planning. She helped guide us through the entire process and was there on the day of to make sure everything went smoothly. I truly don't know how we would have done it without her! Andrew, the catering manager, helped us design a menu that truly wowed our crowd. We presented him with custom cocktail ideas and with his expertise, he tweaked our recipes to be even more spectacular! I could probably write a novel about how fabulous our experience was but the moral of the story is - Occasions at Laguna Village should be your next wedding or event venue!

ing view of the ocean. I’m the kind of bride that is easy going and finds the whole planning a wedding process to be EXTRA overwhelming. So I was very excited to hear the package came with a wedding coordinator Dayna, Dj todd, wedding cake by roosmoor, catered by Andrew, etc. Overall our wedding was beautiful but there were some issues that came up. Dayna our wedding coordinator was responsive and answered all of our questions. However, at the rehearsal and day of the wedding her attitude was very disappointing. I caught her on multiple occasions communicating to myself, my family, vendors (our photographer/family friend) and friends in such a rude manner. It would have been nice if she gathered everyone in the bridal parties email so she could send them the timeline. Instead she put me on blast at the rehearsal that I didn’t send it out to everyone. She seemed very rude/annoyed that we used our own photographer instead of her vendor. With how much MONEY and what is supposed to be a day full of love and happiness you think she could at least try to fake it with a smile but instead she just stood in the corner with a mad face! Very unfortunate. BEWARE! This venue does NOT take credit card! And they will lose your check. The food, view and DJ we’re a success!

vendors totally pulled through and I had the wedding of my dreams! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for that all inclusive beachy wedding in Laguna at an affordable cost.

how smoothly the wedding ran. This is in part due to their amazing venue coordinator, Dayna Lewis, who knows the venue like the back of her hand and was one of our greatest resources during the planning process. They are very transparent about their pricing, provide you a list of incredible preferred (but not required) vendors to choose from, and have their timeline down to a T. We never felt like we were rushed or late for anything. The night flew by (in a good way) and everyone said it was such a fun party. In meeting with Dayna for our details meeting, she was able to loop in our planner on the details and give us good suggestions of what to include or exclude. In conjunction with Andrew Turula, the catering manager at the Cliff Restaurant (who caters the weddings), they worked together to make sure everything was done perfectly. We had the ceremony on the right side of the venue, facing the gorgeous ocean, and then the cocktail hour is on the left side with the cute gazebo and bar area. The staff is able to quickly flip the space (in under 20 minutes I believe) from ceremony to dinner/reception, and it looked AMAZING! Occasions was the catch-all for most of our main vendors: florals, food and beverage, cake, and DJ services, and those vendors all seemed to know the venue well and I think that the working relationship between all of those parties helped make our wedding as spectacular as it was. I highly recommend Occasions at Laguna Village as a wedding venue and was so pleased with our experience from beginning to end.

level. Dayna, our wedding coordinator, was an angel! She was quick to respond to my every question or concern, and always stayed on top of our to do list. Every vendor I spoke with was excited to work with Dayna, they could say nothing but amazing things about her work ethic, organization, and kindness. The view you will get at Occasions is unmatched! On a cliffside in the heart of Laguna Beach, we heard waves crashing, watched the sunset on the coast, and yes, believe it or not, dolphins were literally swimming in the waves past us during our special day. Because Occasions is an all-inclusive venue, the headache of searching for caterers, a cake, a DJ, or florists was all taken away. Everyone we worked with was quick to respond, catered to our vision and needs, and made our special day everything we hoped for! On the day of, our wedding ran seamlessly! There was not a hiccup to be seen! The food was AMAZING! Andrew, the manager for the Cliff restaurant, helped us create our delicious menu and made sure all the food and drinks for the wedding were a hit! Annie, our florist from La Tulipe created stunning centerpieces that beautifully incorporated our wedding colors. Todd, our DJ with Epic One Entertainment, had all our guests dancing ALL. NIGHT. LONG! And Stefani, our photographer, captured all of our special moments beautifully and efficiently so our guests were never left waiting for pictures to finish. We have had so many of our guests tell us what an incredible wedding it was! You can not go wrong with getting married at Occasions!!

June 5th and had the perfect wedding on a perfect day with perfect weather. You really don't need a lot of decorations because the ocean is stunning enough! ​ What I love most about Occasions is that they offer different types of packages that meet your budget. Their package comes with preferred vendors that make wedding planning such a breeze and an awesome coordinator (Dayna) that was easy to work with every step of the way. I didn't stress one bit with the planning! Dayna has many years of experience and can be seen in her work performance. She was also very accommodating with our last-minute changes and adjustments. We were BLESSED WITH THE BEST! Thank you, Dayna, and all of the Occasions staff for making our day magical!

could not have done any of it without her! Anytime I needed her I was easily able to communicate with her and she made our wedding so beyond perfect. If you are even thinking of choosing Occasions as your venue, DO IT!

e from May, which was frustrating and we are so appreciative of Occasions and staff for working through these challenges with us and making it possible for us to safely have an event. When we were first looking at venues, we looked at several up and down PCH. All of them offered some type of ocean view, but Occasions was the only one that offered an unobstructed view for both the ceremony and reception. We were sold. We felt their pricing/packages were very reasonable and liked the fact that the DJ, cake, food, centerpieces and rentals are all bundled together. It took the stress out of finding vendors on your own. We did several upgrades which was also reasonably priced and let us customize the decor to match our tropical theme. As far as the planning process, like these other reviews, Dayna truly goes ABOVE & BEYOND to make anything happen. No task is too big or too small - or too late (we were that couple that wanted to change up our grand entrance the night before!). Dayna works with all the vendors which makes your life very, very easy. She coordinated schedules and timing and is all over it during the event which lets you have all the fun. She knows everything about weddings - you are in great hands! We are from the east coast and 90% of our guests were coming from there. With covid, only 1/3 of our guests came. Dayna and Kathy were understanding of the situation and worked through that with us. I’ve heard horror stories from other brides about venues not being flexible. Very glad this was not the case with us! The food was fantastic! Andrew from The Cliff was so accommodating. We had several guests with specific dietary needs - including my brother who has a very limited diet, and Andrew was able to accommodate for everyone! We got so many complements on the food and bartender - portions were great and we were able to leverage the outdoor space for an “after party” which was really nice. The DJ was great. My husband and Lucas were texting day before because we wanted to change things last minute and it was no problem (thankfully!). He’s so nice and was always available when we had a question. His company also has rentals so we took advantage of that and setup string lights which looked great after sunset. We created a playlist as well because we are music junkies and Lucas played everything we wanted. You will not be disappointed! Safety-wise, Occasions took all necessary precautions and you wouldn’t even had known this was the second wedding to happen since covid! Everyone had masks, tables were spaced out and we sat folks together based off comfortability with one another (and where they were coming from). Everyone sat at their dinner table for the ceremony and honestly I think I liked this setup better because then you don’t have to deal with moving people around for cocktail hour. This worked out great! We also felt safe knowing everything is outdoors and on the water. The entire staff wore masks and used gloves to setup. Overall, if you are wanting a waterfront wedding in an iconic area I strongly recommend Occasions. We wanted to give our out-of-town guests something unique to remember and Occasions nailed it. I wish we could do it all over again but I think one wedding is enough for now :). Cannot wait to see all the pictures!

with us every step of the way. For starters, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. It directly overlooks the beautiful Laguna Beach coastline, with unobstructed views of some of the most beautiful waters in Orange County. As an added bonus, the venue's location ensures a beautiful sunset, which we were thrilled to have. Without a doubt, Occasions was the most beautiful venues we looked at, and it was a "no brainer" in that regard. The food, drink, and wait staff were all world class, and we did not have a single issue. Prior to the wedding, Andrew hosted a food tasting for us at the venue, where we got to taste as much as we wanted from the wedding menu. He even threw in free drinks during! We got absolutely stuffed at the tasting, and were easily able to decide what we wanted to serve out guests. The food at the wedding was incredible, and we did not get a single complaint from our guests on the food. The hors d'oeuvres were also delicious, and our guests seemed to love those as well. The drink service was top notch. We opted for the open bar, and our guests drank to their delight all night long. For a wedding which lasted 5 hours, we were impressed that the bar was able to service the wedding crowd without any issues all night. The bar had a great selection of beer, wine, and spirits which catered to the guests every need. One of our favorite parts of the wedding was the "after party", which took place at the venue in an awesome bar which was on the property. Occasions opened this bar for us from 10pm until about 2am, staffed with bartenders who let us sing and drink to our hearts content! Outside the venue there were beautiful fire places which burned until about 2am. The outside area was a beautiful space for guests to relax and mingle, all the while unwinding from a night of partying. Although there are many awesome bars in the Laguna area, our guests all stayed at the venue's bar because of how awesome it was. All in all, we could not have been happier with this venue. It truly provided us with a dream like wedding, all the while avoiding the typical wedding venue drama who hear so much about. Occasions was always forthcoming, responsive, and helpful, and truly made the whole process of picking a venue easy. We would, and have, recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in Southern California. We will always come back and visit Occasions and the Cliff restaurant in the future to remind us of how amazing that day, and venue, were.

in love with the location. Shortly after we booked our date and were contacted by Dayna to set up a meeting and she was always available to help plan and answer any questions. All we really had to do was go to the tastings to pick our food, cake and pick our florals and Dayna took care of the rest. We loved that almost everything we needed was included when booking here. We had such an amazing time and our guests did too. Everyone loved the view, food and said the bartender was awesome ! The day was everything we could’ve imagined and more. Thanks for making our day perfect !

ere from LA & OC and they were in awe of the beauty the venue provided; you can't beat the ocean views and amazing sunset at 7p. Dayna Lewis executed our vision perfectly and was easy to work with. She knows weddings! The dinner and appetizers that the Cliff Restaurant provided were so delicious. You get a food tasting prior with Andrew the GM and he is awesome. Super easy to work with and accommodates your needs. The venue also includes a DJ (DJ Lucas) and he was great; he stuck to our playlist as much as possible. If you are looking for an outdoor wedding venue near the beach Occasions is a great spot. They are easy to work with. You can make upgrades (chairs, dancefloor, linens, etc) as you see fit.

up pre-ceremony (we did nothing, just showed up and everything was done), and even took some awesome pictures. Thanks Dayna!

e and helpful over email and went out of her way the day of to ensure that the day ran smoothly. I highly recommend her!

edding planner did an excellent job making sure everything was taken car of on time and checking with us to make sure we had everything on our end. She was very detailed oriented which made the wedding and reception go smoothly! Additionally, she accommodated all our guests and ensured they were well taken care of! Thank you Occasions for making our day so wonderful!

We started working with Dayna shortly after booking the venue and she was amazing to work with from the start. She always made sure we had everything on track and helped answer our questions anytime we had them throughout the planning process. The venue comes with a lot of included items and vendors, and we were happy with everything and everyone we worked with. We honestly cannot say enough great things about Dayna, she made the planning process easier on us and was so helpful. Andrew, The Cliff GM, was also great to work with when it came to the food and bar process. The Cliff provides all the food and drinks, and everything was great and ran so smoothly. We served a plated meal and had an open bar. The food was delicious and our guests for our wedding of 140 people never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for a drink, even after the rush to the bar after the ceremony. The pricing for this venue is reasonable considering everything that was included. If you are on the fence about this venue, I would say that it is absolutely worth a look. My husband didn't even want to look at it because the pictures don't do it justice, but it is a beautiful venue with amazing views and great staff and team.

s when everyone is paying more attention to the sunset and ocean. Everyone at my wedding was marveling over the panoramic views of the ocean and coastline (wedding was at 6pm in late August). Even my overly critical family was impressed. It's the best, because your guests don't get sand on their feet, but you still get the amazing beachfront views. Dayna, the wedding coordinator is amazing. She's prompt in getting back to you, which was important to me because I had planned our wedding all the way from the East Coast. The food from the associated restaurant, The Cliff's, was amazingly good. The head Chef Andrew was also very easy to work with. We had a lot of guests compliment that it was really good food, and not your standard, dry boring wedding food. The venue has semi inclusive packages. You don't have to find a DJ, and you don't have to research heavily into florists and photographers since Dayna has a list of highly recommended vendors (I went with her florist pick, but went off the list for a photographer), and they provide a lot of things for you (votives, linens, cake cutting set, chairs, you know, the standard stuff). Even a shuttle service from a nearby parking lot to and from the venue, since Laguna Beach parking on your own can be tricky. The only downside, is that the venue is not associated with a hotel. We had a lot of out of town guests coming in from the East Coast, and finding a hotel that is (key phrase) reasonably priced to block off rooms for us was difficult, since Laguna Beach in the summer isn't hurting for guests to fill hotel rooms. So if you're planning on going with this venue during the summer time (or maybe even any time of the year) and you need to block off rooms, plan at least a year in advance, as opposed to the 6 months I had. We blocked off rooms at the Pacific Edge Hotel, which ended up being a mess (the hotel staff ended up breaking their contract with us by giving out our blocked rooms to the general public, by accident they say. In the end, things worked out, but it just seemed that their hotel book keeping is all off). But we couldn't have asked for a place any closer seeing how it's a 1.5 minute walk to the wedding venue for our guests. In summary, you can't go wrong. It's the only venue that has panaromic views right by the ocean. All your pictures will look amazing!

08/03/18 and because of Dayna our wedding event was a success. Our family & friends were all impress of this location. This is a beautiful place to have a wedding.

my dreams. I highly recommend getting married here!

. All of our guests were from the East Coast so they were truly left breathless by the views, especially the beautiful sunset! I loved how you can be right by the beach without actually being on the beach. And if you do want to get your toes in the sand the beach is just a few minutes walk away for amazing pictures after the ceremony! Second, the prices are really reasonable. All of the venues we looked at in Laguna wanted to charge us based on a guest count right from the beginning, but we had friends & family coming from the East Coast so we had no idea how many would actually come. Occasions was understanding of this & did not make us give a guest count until 2 weeks before. They are a family run venue that doesn't up charge you for everything just because they hear the word "wedding". It is an all-inclusive venue too- so centerpieces, a wedding coordinator, DJ, cake, favors, etc are all included in the set price. That was one of my favorite parts & took a lot of the guesswork & planning off of us! The food is hosted by the Cliff restaurant- which was absolutely incredible (as it always is whenever we eat there). All of our guests were so impressed with how delicious the food was! Dayna is fabulous in every single way. She truly takes dreams and turns them into reality and it is so inspiring to watch. She was so communicative the entire process (by email, text & call!)- even with the many silly questions I asked along the way! I was planning a wedding by myself with all my family back home so I truly had no idea what I was doing but Dayna helped me the whole way & was able to ease any concern I had. What I truly appreciated was her honesty- she was open & honest about everything I asked & gave me the pros and cons so that I made the best, informed decision. Everything we planned together she executed even more beautifully than I could have even imagined. I kept saying all night "if I close my eyes right now and dream up the most beautiful wedding, it wouldn't even be as pretty as this one right here" and it is so true, and it is true because of Dayna and all of her hard work. She absolutely was meant for her job because she is truly an outstanding coordinator/planner and she is so humble about it. She is so organized & creative. She creates a timeline for you that includes nearly every single detail of the day- the more you tell her, the better. As a Type A, extremely organized person myself I was so nervous about trusting someone to remember every detail- but Dayna did not forget a thing! I can say for sure if you tell Dayna what you want, she will make it happen (within reason of course) and it might be even better than you expected! I would recommend Occasions and Dayna to any bride that wants the most perfect wedding day!

a and we fell in love with this venue right away. Everything about this venue was perfect for us. First of all, obviously the view is absolutely gorgeous. I can't think of a more beautiful backdrop to our wedding, with the beach and sun setting right behind us. We worked with our wedding planner, Dayna Lewis, who made the wedding planning process so easy and fun. This was especially helpful since we were planning our wedding all the way from Minnesota. Dayna thinks of everything so you don't need to worry. And on the day of our wedding, she took care of everything from behind the scenes so the day was totally stress-free and exactly what we wanted. She really listens to what your vision is for the wedding and executes it perfectly, and we can't thank her enough. I also loved Occasions because they work with the same small group of vendors who are all EXCELLENT and know the venue well. Many of these things are also included in the wedding package, which makes wedding planning so much less stressful. I HIGHLY recommend Amanda Heer from fantasy floral - she made the most gorgeous bouquets and center pieces. They were the most gorgeous flowers I've ever seen. DJ Lucas was fantastic and worked with us for the music as well as photo booth and lighting. He made the night so much fun and worked with us to pick out music throughout the night. The cake, which is included in the package, is delicious. And the food from The Cliff is fantastic. I got so many compliments from our guests on all of these things. We also had our after party at the bar up above at The Cliff (same location) and we had a great time. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and even better than I had imagined.

ve venue, so we weren't sure what exactly we were getting, but everything turned out amazing! The food was by the Cliffs at Laguna Village and it was delicious! The cake by Rossmoor's Bakery and it was beautiful! Dayna was the day-of coordinator and she was great for the day-of and even sent us pictures afterwards of the details of our wedding. DJ Lucas was our DJ and he was absolutely great! Everyone had so much fun dancing!

enging but Dayna made everything run very smooth and was so helpful. There were a few minor natural issues the day of the wedding (the abnormally hot weather, the wind, etc) but everything went off without a hitch and everyone was very flexible and accommodating. The Cliff catered and the food was just incredible. All of our friends and family keep talking about our wedding and how it was the best and prettiest wedding they have ever been to. I highly recommend this venue and the people at Occasions!

ery penny. The package we chose included quite a few items I did not expect - including: DJ, Center Pieces, Cake, and Favors. Of course, there were guidelines and restrictions, but that is to be expected. Our package also included a day of coordinator, who was very nice and pleasant to work with. But at times I felt it took longer than average to get a response (and sometimes felt I was bothering her) but all in all, I felt she did a good job. My biggest gripe about this venue is that the amount of money you pay for 4 hrs (yes 4 hrs is the standard for all packages) is NOT enough time to not feel rushed. It is also (in my opinion) very expensive to add hours on to your designated time - $1400/hr. I understand it's Laguna Beach and oceanfront, but if I had to do it over again, this would possibly be a deal breaker as now I know how rushed we felt. Pros: The view is STUNNING. Food is amazing - we did a buffet and every single guest commented on how good everything tasted. Cons: It is a good walk (including a steep downhill walkway with stairs - in a heavy dress and heels) to get pictures on the beach. No guest parking at venue. No private bathrooms - guests share the public outdoor restrooms. Take it or leave it, these are couple minor things to keep in mind as well: 1. There is no area to have your Wedding Party wait prior to the ceremony. The office (very small) is available for the Bridal Party, but does not hold more than 4 people comfortably. 2. The venue closes at 10pm, and even though the restaurants bar area is closed off for you to host an after party (food/drink at normal price) - it is small, hot and not all that great. My last word of advise, is to have your photographer view the location if they have never shot there before. Between the walk to the beach and the setup of the venue (sun is blinding for cameras if you are doing an evening wedding, especially a Summer month) it is worth them taking the time to walk it and see the obstacles. I was very disappointed our vendor did not do this and then commented on it to us while shooting. I also want to comment on the restaurant overlooking the venue. There were quite a few negative reviews on other sites that included this as being an issue. The portion of the restaurant that overlooks the area is on the far end/side where the bar is setup for events, NOT the ceremony area. Yes, there are people that can "see" what's going on, but we did not feel bothered nor did we (or our guests) hear anything. Don't let this scare you off, because on your big day you won't notice anything but your significant other and your guests. Finally, please don't let the "cons" scare you away! I felt obligated to disclose these items, but in no way do I regret having our wedding at this venue. Our guests were blown away by how beautiful everything was and spectacular the view/location.

weeks, Dayna would check in to make sure the planning was running smoothly and if there was anything she could do to help. Yes, The Cliff restaurant is a little awkward with those guests overlooking your ceremony, but really, people are only watching the bride and groom and the gorgeous view (we were lucky enough to see dolphins playing) and once the ceremony beings, thats far from your mind. It might be a little pricey for some, but the pictures are going to be breathtaking. The DJ, Lucas, was amazing, always being only an email or phone call away to ensure my song selection was perfect, he even let my Dad hook us up with lapel mics so we wouldnt have to use a big hand mic. The day of, Dayna took care of everything and it looked perfect! It was so great to see her just as excited as one of our guests! We did fall behind on a couple of items that she requested, but if she was ever frustrated or about to lose her patience with us, she NEVER let us know. I know the weather is out of their control, but the day could not have been anymore clear and beautiful...we got lucky =) Thank you Occasions, Dayna, and Lucas! You all helped make our dream wedding a reality.

for under $5000 which included almost everything we needed for our big day. The only thing we had to get separately was the officiate the photography and the flowers everything else was included! Dayna the wedding coordinator was spot on! She had a time line right away asked all the right questions and sent out email reminders of information she still needed which helped me to not forget things and kept me on track.. She was always available to take my calls, answer my questions and accommodate my individual needs / demands as they came and always with a smile and a pleasant attitude :) Like i said our day was perfect! Not one thing was missing or out of place. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was, and how well the whole event was put together and the FOOD was delicious!! Overall we were very happy with the way everything turned out!!! And I would absolutely recommend this venue if you want a beautiful beach wedding! A BIG thanks to all of the Occasions staff for making our wedding the most amazing day of our lives! :)

. Dayna, the wedding coordinator, was really great to work with. She was very professional, helpful, and things ran smoothly on the wedding day. The food is absolutely DELICIOUS also. DJ Lucas kept us dancing the whole night, I was very happy to see our guests dancing all the way up to the last song. We just had an overall great time and a wonderful experience.

nd made a wonderful background for our wedding pics. The view is absolutely gorgeous and everything was perfect.

ver, she appeared a bit stressed out at the rehearsal and on the day of. Everything went smoothly except the parking situation. The extremely rude parking "manager" told us that she cannot allow our limo to park in the parking lot, which was a part of the ceremony package, since Dayna did not make an arrangement with her in advance. Our poor limo driver had to drop us off in the middle of PCH with cars honking behind us then drive up and down the PCH until our ceremony was over. The beautiful scenery made up for it.

things to say about Andrew and the Cliff Restaurant. Amazing food, and he is a great, personable guy. The DJ, he is a very nice person, but he didn't do anything or play any of the songs that I had requested. I was very disappointed in the music he played. I had a very specific list of songs that I wanted to play for the dance portion and he only played two songs that I wanted, one of which was only played because my sister asked him to since she knew how much I loved the song. Don't get me wrong though, he is a sweet man, he even made us a photo album of pictures his assistant took of our reception and he had them printed out on the spot. Super nice! I really liked Stacy, the person you first speak to regarding the venue. Shes the one that gives you the tour and tells you all the ins and outs. Shes a super cool chick. Dayna on the other hand, she has her moments. She did a great job with our stuff, however we felt we were promised a lot of stuff that we were told we couldnt do at the rehersal. Such as the parking situation. We had motorcycles there and we were told that we could reserve spots as long as we paid for them. The week before the wedding the lot manager calls us to tell us that the store owners had a fit and asked that we not bring our bikes, as if it would hurt business for them. That was extremely disappointing especially after the thousands of dollars my parents dropped on that venue. Parking is up the street and your guests can shuttle down, a handful of my guests said they had to walk down the hill to the venue because they couldnt find the shuttle. That was sort of disappointing also. However, all in all, Dayna really does an expeptional job and is coordinator for a wedding and sometimes more than one wedding a week. If you choose this venue, please ask for Dayna. I really don't think the money was worth it though. There are a lot of other places to have a wedding at that is just as beauitful in Orange County. I had a wonderful time at this venue and enjoyed time with my guests, but they only allow 4 hours and if you want an extra 5th hour you need to pay extra for that (our wedding was from 5pm to 10pm,we had to pay for an extra hour, which was worth it). Get married here if you have the money to spend, actually, if you have LOTS of money to spend and you don't mind if there are some screw ups.