Plaza de Magdalena

our guests. Plus, when unexpected issues popped up, the venue staff worked with us to find solutions. They were accommodating, ensuring our wedding went off without a hitch. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

was beautiful. They went above and beyond to accommodate our unusual requests, like an eating contest, and the town had so many cute places to take pictures. You can't go wrong with Plaza de Magdalena!

(Which is a great place for wedding pics.) Patti was highly professional, as well as highly attentive to our needs and 1,000 questions. When you hire the venue for an event, the rental fee is relatively low; however, it all starts to add up once you start adding the catering costs because you have to use their services. In comparison to other wedding venues, this place is on the more affordable side. Don’t let that fool you, because all of their food is delicious. you have a food testing appointment where you can choose all of the plates that you would like to have at your event. The tomato soup and chicken with white creamy sauce was a big hit at our wedding! The venue includes all of the chairs, tables, linens, tableware, all you have to do is choose the color of the napkin. The venue has a lot of natural beauty, especially that outdoor courtyard where most wedding ceremonies are held. It doesn’t need a lot of decoration, so you can save some money there. I would also recommend using MAE from their preferred vendor list as your mandatory day of coordination services. They have a well established relationship and MAE knows the venue inside out. Needless to say, my wedding day was perfect and Plaza De Magdalena did a fantastic job from the waitering staff to quality of food. I wouldn’t want to have it anywhere else!

d drink were. We had spicy margaritas as our signature drink and HOLY COW they were some of the best spicy margaritas I've ever had. Patti and her team were so helpful with my million questions and were so accommodating the day of with whatever we needed. The courtyard space was perfect for our wedding and was already so beautifully set up that we needed minimal decor for the space. The reception room fit our 100 guests perfectly (but there was definitely enough room for at least 50 more if needed). Patti and her team also went above and beyond when it came to our guests' dietary restrictions. From gluten-free, vegan, no red meat, dairy-free, and everything in-between. Thank you Plaza de Magdalena for being such an amazing vendor to work with and for making our wedding one to remember!

ade everything possible for us. She is very kind and helpful all throughout the process. We communicated via e-mail and text along the way - always answering my questions. On the day of my wedding, Patti even ran inside the restaurant to grab me a napkin right before i walked the down the steps because i suddenly couldn’t stop crying. I’ll never forget that moment with her. All of our family and friends loved the vibe of the courtyard and raved how delicious all the food were! All of the staff from the people who got the rooms ready, served the food to the bartender were all so very nice and definitely went above and and beyond. My dream wedding came to life and i will forever be grateful for everyone who made it come to a reality!

food is DELICIOUS! We loved how the venue is all connected. They truly made our wedding such a seamless, stunning day! Thank you Plaza de Magdalena team!!

yone has texted or emailed me about the beautiful location. People loved the space, they loved the gorgeous ceremony space and how you guys transformed it into a beautiful and elegant cocktail hour. The ballroom was a wonderful space for a party too! Well done! Next the food - HOLY COW! THE COMPLIMENTS I AM GETTING ABOUT EVERYTHING PEOPLE ATE! Some highlights, the egg rolls, they were served in a way that were delicious and easy to eat with the sauce included. Most of the time you are trying to balance a drink plus an egg roll and then trying to dip it into the sauce. Almost impossible. The salmon - wow! So many people have asked me how y’all keep the salmon from being too dry. Most of the time at weddings the salmon is so dry you get cotton mouth. Not yours! It was perfect. Three people have asked me about the salad and what was in it. Ten people have said that was the best tomato soup they have ever eaten. I could go on and on but I think you get the point. The service - buckle up this might be the icing on the cake :-). Somehow you guys did everything and nobody knew y’all were there. Unbelievable! People have been telling me the service was better than a 5 star restaurant. “My water glass was never empty”, was one example. Dawn was talking to my husband and my husband was telling her that he ate like a kindergartener because he is very very picky. Without asking, she brought him out chicken fingers and plain mac and cheese! COME ON who does that!

expect! We truly enjoyed the entire process from walking the venue to the food tasting and all through our special day. Our guests enjoyed what we wanted them to experience. We couldn’t be any more happier with our decision with this venue. The food was amazing! The service excellent!!! You can’t go wrong with making this decision.

could not stop talking about the beauty of the venue (outdoor courtyard and ballroom), the amazing food, and the amazing service. Everyone was so kind and helpful from beginning to end. They made the most memorable day of our lives truly special. Thank you to the Plaza de Magdalena Staff!

o wrong right in the heart of downtown San Juan Capistrano with so many great things to do and beautiful picture locations! Since we first met Patti, we knew we were in good hands! Our guests repeatedly commented on how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was, and how attentive the staff were! There was never a time since we first inquired to the end of the reception, that we did not feel prioritized. Thank you so so much! You truly made our celebration one for us and our guests to remember!

l! Patti was responsive and very patient as I asked the same questions over and over again lol. The food is amazing. Seriously, we received so many compliments about how surprisingly good the food was. I guess the bar for wedding food is usually pretty low? On that note: The whole process planning the wedding with here was fairly smooth. The food tasting was a highlight. And walking into the reception and seeing the venue transformed into our vision was more emotional than i ever expected. And, if you're on a budget, your guests will never know :)

ning. My wife and I got married here last weekend and it was incredible. Patti is a seasoned veteran that helped us through the whole process of choosing the venue, ironing out details, getting ready for the big day, and then had Dawn help us throughout our entire wedding day. Both the courtyard and indoor area are amazing, you won't even notice anything going on in the businesses/restaurants above you. We had about 130 people and that was a tight squeeze in the courtyard, so don't invite too many more than that. There was also a small issue with the staff not following our seating charts, so double-check that before you seat your guests. Other than that, it was an incredible evening with amazing food, staff, and ambiance. Thank you Plaza de Magdalena and Sundried Tomato!

She never responds to emails, and when she does it’s weeks later. For the amount of money we have put into this wedding I feel like we would have better communication to make sure everything looks perfect on our wedding day. As of right now I’m not even sure how a wedding will happen! :( I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND, STAY AWAY they won’t communicate with you, and other weddings are more important than yours and they will break the contract

. Little did I know that COVID would arrive and disrupt all of our plans!!! We worked with Patti through the whole process and she was truly incredible. We settled on holding the ceremony in their courtyard as originally planned and moved the reception to my fathers backyard. They were wonderful enough to use our deposit toward the catering costs. We were able to keep our exact same menu, were still able to get ready in their suites, have our dream wedding in the courtyard and then head to my fathers house for a perfect reception! We also hired their staff to serve and buss during the entire event. They did a wonderful job setting up all the tables, serving at the buffet, serving wine during dinner, bartending and bussing all the tables all night long. I am beyond grateful for Plaza de Magdalena. Also, did I mention that the food was truly delicious! Good food was the one request my husband had and wow did they produce. Everyone raved about the menu and many people said we had the best food and appetizers they've ever had at a wedding. All things considered, I feel so very fortunate that I had selected Plaza de Magdalena all that time ago and that we were able to move forward with our wedding despite the craziness of 2020. I highly recommend this venue. The courtyard and banquet room were beautiful. I'm sad we were not able to use the banquet room for the reception but believe it would have been beautiful. They are reasonably priced considering how crazy expensive California weddings can be and you definitely get your moneys worth. Overall definitely go check their venue out. The best past is that they also have their restaurant, Sun-dried Tomato upstairs so now on our anniversary we can go have a nice dinner and relive our wedding every year <3 Thank you for all your hard work Patti and the rest of the PDM staff, we are truly grateful.

everything would work. My husband and I had looked at a number of venues but hadn't had any luck. We were working with a pretty small budget and guest list so we needed a place that not only we could afford but also wouldn't look too empty with our 50 guest count. This venue did not disappoint. Despite the last minute construction going on outside the venue, everything worked out just fine the day of. I got my dramatic entrance down the stairs for my ceremony, my band sounded awesome set up at the front of the reception hall, the room is beautifully neutral so you can honestly make it look however you want, and with the right accessories and layout the room look plenty full and celebratory even with only 1/5 of the capacity filled up. All in all, thus us a venue that is beautiful, flexible, and perfect for the bride who wants to make the day her own without breaking the bank. I will always be grateful for them for making my day what it was.

e event coordinator) is the absolute best, she is prompt with reply’s and clears up any questions almost instantly. I absolutely loved the staff and venue and cannot stop bragging about them to friend and family!

for our fall 2019 wedding. We came across Plaza de Magdalena, and we knew this was the place. We could not have found a more perfect venue for both our ceremony and reception of 135 people. The courtyard setting for our wedding ceremony was magical. Patti (the onsite event coordinator) and her team are wonderful to work with. Since, communication is so important to a stressed out bride, I can’t tell you how appreciative I was that Patti would get back to me so fast with the answers to my questions. She was always accommodating to all my ideas, and last minute changes. Sun Dried Tomatoes is the caterer for this venue. All my guests had such great compliments about the delicious food at dinner. In addition, everyone enjoyed the wonderful appetizers and open bar during cocktail hour. Patti’s staff working our wedding was amazing, and everything on the day of our wedding was flawless. My husband and I highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for any event!

for our wedding date. OC weddings are saturated with the same catering company, being outsourced to every venue. After visiting one venue that was way over our price range and out of Saturday 2019 dates it was an absolute blessing to walk into PDM. Our minimalist vibe was perfect for this venue and it fit our guest count perfectly. Even better… the kitchen was ON SITE. The restaurant Sundried Tomatoes was well reviewed on all yelps, googles, and open table. It was gut feeling that made us book here and a FULL and happy belly that made I thankful for choosing it. Patti was also great with making sure our weird requests were listened to. We actually did our ceremony inside and flipped the room while everyone was in cocktail. There was never a moment that our ideas couldn’t be made a reality.

magical when everything came together. I can't say enough good things about the Plaza. The staff was so friendly and on point. Such a great value! Highly recommend!

ey accommodated and it looked even better than the original way! The food was also great - my guests really enjoyed dinner and full bar. We catered from restaurant upstairs that is owned by the same company. This was the perfect size for the ceremony and reception to fit my dream wedding.

o have the best day possible. The tasting was super fun and the food was GREAT!!! We got alot of comments about how good it was. The chicken and tri tip options were mouthwatering. Make sure you get time to eat because it's definitely worth it. I had a few hiccups, but my coordinator and Patti were there to smooth things over and were very flexible with the timeline the day of my event. The space itself is super cute, charming, quaint, with colonial inspiration. If you're looking for something different that your hotel| golf club|hall - this is a great option and has alot of personality. We had our pictures taken at the Mission right across the street as well as the Los Rios District. Plaza de Magdalena also photographs beautifully....especially at night. We really enjoyed having a cocktail hour in such a beautiful courtyard and the fact that it was available to us all night was a plus. For us, this place really captured everything we wanted in a venue for our special day <3

was a great value for the cost!

as professional to work with and ensured a wonderful outcome. Before our big day, Patti accommodated last-minute menu changes and provided gracious windows of time for our vendors to set-up. On the day of, everything was set-up to perfection, and the entire Plaza de Magdalena team went above and beyond. Once the ceremony ended, the Plaza de Magdalena team swiftly and seamlessly changed the outside courtyard from ceremony seating to a cocktail reception…quickly opening the bars and passing trays of delicious appetizers. The food was delicious, and the Plaza de Magdalena team did an amazing job making sure our guests’ needs were met. We had children at our wedding, and they plated the children first, knowing our tiny guests would be ready eat. Another nice touch was a member of the team brought us drinks and appetizers as we waited in the bridal suite before our “grand entrance.” We opted for a buffet for dinner and wow, it flowed better than we expected. Our guests were served quickly, the food was hot, and was just as scrumptious as it was during the menu tasting. Many of our guests told us what a great time they had, complemented the friendliness of the staff, and how they really enjoyed the food. We are very glad that we had our wedding at this venue. It was like having a wedding in an Italian villa. We certainly recommend Plaza de Magdalena to anyone looking for a beautiful, affordable wedding venue.

for small requests and changes. Everything was clear and easy - catering is on site, and there were no surprise upcharges. Patti is super responsive and flexible about every question and concern that we had. Patti was able to work with us for one-off requests, helped SO much on the day of, when it started to rain, and was so professional and lovely in general. The catering from Sundried Tomatoes upstairs is absolutely delicious - we highly recommend the brunch option. We did it for dinner! You can't go wrong with Plaza de Magdalena.

th as well. The layout of the venue accommodated our guest count of 200 perfectly and it didn't seem cramped at all! It was a really hot day, so it was amazing to have the indoor/outdoor option the entire night. I loved the getting ready room where my (now) husband and I hid out during cocktail hour and her staff fed us dinner and brought us drinks! They even made us iced coffee in between the champagne. It was the pick me up we needed to get through the marathon of a day. It was perfect, flawless, and amazing. This venue is the perfect tucked away venue to make your day feel extra special. Thank you Patti!

ecommend great vendors who made our wedding everything we ever dreamed of. The venue itself was beautiful. At first we were slightly concerned about having a ceremony of 140 in the courtyard and flipping to the cocktail hour, but when the day of the wedding came, we didn't even notice the flip. The food was absolutely incredible! Doing the menu tasting was a blast and our only regret was not being able to choose everything! Multiple guests told us that it was the best dinner they had ever had at a wedding. The staff the day of were exceptional. They worked so hard to execute our vision and everything was done beautifully. If you're looking for a unique, charming, special, personalized wedding venue, Plaza De Magdalena is the venue for you!

he Teafilo Mexican food menu, and guests keep commenting that it's the best wedding food they've had. We totally agree! We couldn't have had a better experience planning our wedding. Everyone at the venue was very easy to work with, and Patti made the whole planning process very easy. It's located in the historic San Juan Capistrano area that adds to its charm. I would highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for any bride searching for a beautiful venue.

asked for a better place to have my wedding at. It was truly a dream come true

just so attentive and nice. Our guests loved the intimate feel of the venue and how it is set back from everything else. If you love Sundried Tomato Bistro like we do then you will love the food because they own/cater this venue and everything is exceptional, they even made our mini desserts. A bonus is the Mission San Juan Capistrano is barely a block away and we took our pictures there.

as accomoding, kind, and made my wedding planning experience a breeze.

o have the wedding. With little notice, we called Patti and she was more then willing to accommodate us. Patti worked above and beyond to ensure my husband and I were happy and made absolutely sure that our day was what we dreamed of. I couldn't be happier with how the day went. Our guest are still talking about how much fun they had and everyone is raving about how good the food was. I couldn't be more impressed with the service that was provided by both Patti and the wait staff. I would highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena to everyone!!

onderful the menu was. The staff was professional and responsive, and they were flexible with our needs. The space is gorgeous and welcoming as well. We would certainly work with them again, given the opportunity.

friendly, and responsive. You will not regret having your big day here. Thanks Patti and team!

g and the staff at the wedding was so helpful and friendly. Everyone had such a great time at the wedding, myself and my husband included. We had the ceremony and the reception there and everything flowed very smoothly and made for a great event. I highly recommend this venue.

hout the process was very re-assuring. It is a great venue, and very affordable, and allows for many different visions from any style bride!

e venue was! Patti and the staff there are also great! You won't be disappointed!

very helpful from day 1 and made our special day everything we could have ever hoped for. Our cocktail hour and dinner were delicious. Even several weeks after the wedding our guests still tell us how much they loved the food and they had so much fun. THANK YOU PLAZA DE MAGDALENA!! Love Mark and Rebecca

nues, and the food was delicious. My husband and I highly recommend this space.

ti, brought to our big day. Since we booked with them, Patti was in constant contact with us, sending us photos of events that took place there, bouncing decoration ideas off of us, helping us find vendors, and even giving our family members a tour of the venue 4 months before the wedding. Dealing with Patti was like dealing with a friend who sincerely cared about your experience with Plaza Magdalena, and we were just so lucky to have her on our side. As for the venue itself, you cannot find a more intimate, unique location for a wedding in San Juan Capistrano. Its prime location in the middle of downtown allowed our guests to visit the local restaurants and bars before our wedding and even after. You are definitely blown away as you walk down the grand stair case into the plaza, which has strung lights, a fountain and decorative stone pavers enhancing the old Spanish feeling. Inside, the venue was completely brand new, and accommodated all our 200 guests, without being cramped. We had a head table (with 12 people), 18 round tables, decorative furniture, dance floor, bar and a cake table all inside the venue with room to spare. Outside, we had a photo booth, gift table, bar and cocktail table with all our guests, again without feeling like sardines. Lastly, one of the biggest hits at our wedding was the FOOD! We kept getting rave reviews from our guests at the quality of food served by the venue. The Sundried Tomato, the restaurant on the 2nd floor, provides excellent gourmet food, hot and fresh from the kitchen. We had the chimichurri steak with the salmon, and everyone was loving it! If you are hesitant about what the food tastes like, just have a dinner or lunch at the restaurant and be blown away at the quality of the food. Overall, I cannot over emphasize how perfect our wedding day was with the help of Patti and everyone at Plaza Magdalena and Sundried Tomato. If you are on the fence, or are searching for a special venue, THIS IS YOUR PLACE! THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING PATTI! Daniel and Joelle Guerra – Wedding Date 8/13/16

e food, it was an easy decision! Patti is wonderful to work with, and she goes above and beyond to make the day run smoothly. She gave us a great list of vendors (as suggestions) and was always very responsive to any emails we sent. On the day of our wedding, we really appreciated the staff and thought they did an amazing job. Our guests thought the venue was great as well and kept asking, "How did you find this place?!" It was perfect for our wedding and reception, and we would highly recommend it!

irs for the cocktail hour and during the reception. We had a lunch reception and the lighting through the window was perfect for the reception. The venue is also beautiful, inside and outside. I give Plaza de Magdalena a big thumbs up :)

g up to the event and during the event weekend. The food was fantastic and the catering team was so flexible and worked with us on every logistical detail. The ambience and location is perfect for a good mix of indoor & outdoor elements. The location is also terrific for photos since it's in the heart of downtown San Juan Capistrano. My bridal party got our hair and makeup done 100 yards from PDM and we were all able to get dressed/do final touches together in the bridal suite - there was 12 of us! There was so much room in the bridal suite, it's great. Plus, Patti adds a personal touch by hanging your invitation in the room. It's very sweet of her! We are so glad we celebrated our big day here and would definitely recommend this venue!

it fit all of our guests perfectly, with tons of room for more. Patti is warm and inviting and she responds quickly to any email or phone call. She was super easy to work with and her team kept everything moving smoothly. The food is amazing and all our guests raved about it. I had a lot of DIY decor and I was able to bring it on the rehearsal day and set it up. They have a lovely bridal suite with a big bathroom and it was plenty spacious enough for myself, 5 bridesmaids, mothers of the bride/groom, and two photographers! The groom's suite was nice too, it has a foosball table, tv, couches and a fridge. I love the location, it's hidden below the restaurants across from the mission. We took our bridal party photos down in the Los Rios District which is right down the street. I highly recommend this venue to anyone! We absolutely loved it!!