Amazing Reception & Ceremony Venue!
Cheryl Gale
PRESIDENT
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We are your one-stop location for your wedding reception and ceremony. The Chapel of Orange is more than a beautiful historical chapel. We are an amazing venue that can be inclusive of all your needs for your wedding! We offer a full package all-inclusive program which includes everything but the ring. Or, you can customize your wedding package program with us.
Our famous historic chapel offers seating for up 175 guests along with charming grounds and a newly remodeled ballroom perfect for your storybook wedding!
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Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
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Cheryl Gale
President
My husband will tell you that my passion has always been entertaining, whether doing over the top parties or weddings. So it only made sense that I would get into the wedding venue business. I didn’t want just any wedding venue, but a location that could truly make our clients’ fairytale wedding dreams come true. Upon stumbling upon this beautiful historical property with so much potential, we began a year long extensive remodel project, transforming this venue into a magnificent "dream like" wedding chapel, grounds and ballroom. I couldn't be happier with the stunning results. Check it out
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5.0
out of 5.088 reviews
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The Chapel of Orange receives high praise from multiple reviewers who had their wedding ceremonies and receptions there. Reviewers highlight the venue's charm, exceptional service from staff members like Cheryl and Melissa, and all-inclusive packages that made wedding planning stress-free. Guests rave about the picturesque setting, delicious food by award-winning caterers, and professional vendors such as photographers and DJs. Many guests express gratitude for the seamless execution of their events and the personal touches provided by the staff. Overall, the Chapel of Orange is highly recommended for its affordability, flexibility in package options, and dedicated team that ensures a magical and unforgettable wedding experience.Review photos
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osamu u
5.0
10/18/2024
Whenever someone I know has a wedding, I always recommend this place.
Jennifer E
5.0
5/26/2024
Melissa and Cheryl went above and beyond to make the planning process so smooth! Everything included in one package made it even easier and and all the vendors were lovely to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Marina E
4.0
5/19/2024
The venue is a very nice, intimate space that can be transferred to for your style. The all inclusive design is not as beneficial as it seems at least in terms of the florist, DJ, and decorations. The florist and DJ have their own expenses that defeat the “all inclusive” title of the packages. The DJ service costs extra to have them do their job correctly and even after paying the extra cost, the services were terrible. The florist asked for examples of flowers/designs and the flowers were nothing like the examples given and they were extremely expensive. The decorations available are pretty out of date so we ended up getting our own anyway. We got a lot of positive feedback about the food that was served though, so compliments to the catering company used by the venue. The bakery they go through created a beautiful and delicious cake as well. We haven’t received our wedding photos but the photographer was very kind, patient, and attentive to specific photos that we wanted but the cost of the photographer is similar to finding your own so might be worth it to find one you really like. If anything, get quotes from other florists and DJs and compare them against what is provided by the venue.
Barbara S
5.0
12/20/2023
Amazing Wedding Ceremony & Reception
I was recently a guest at the most beautiful wedding located at the Chapel of Orange. It is truly a hidden gem as one cannot see it from the street. Upon entering the historic chapel, I realized what a special backdrop the imposing Gothic chapel made for the couple's ceremony. The English style gardens were also quite romantic for the appetizer hour with music floating through the air and the overhead shades lit by romantic vintage bulbs. However, nothing came close to the "wow" entrance into the ballroom that was stunning beyond words with it's old world like flooring, décor, fireplace and even bronze ceiling tiles and bronze/crystal chandeliers.
The food was exceptional and I'm told is by an award winning caterer voted as one of the top two best caterers in Orange County. The DJ had everyone on their feet and dancing to a combination of oldies but goodies and popular hits. The unlimited bar was a welcome surprise and the decadent cake served for dessert just melted in my mouth. So much fun was had by all that I know I'm not alone in regretting we had to leave at the end of the night. I sincerely hope to get invited to another wedding at this amazing venue!
Lora D
5.0
11/02/2023
When my now husband and I began our wedding planning, we immediately knew that we had to do something different. We were faced with the challenge of finding a venue and vendors who could think outside of the typical wedding box in order to help execute our vision. The minute we walked into the Chapel of Orange and met Cheryl and Melissa, we knew we found our wedding "home".
Not only were we provided with top notch vendors, but ones who appreciated the creativity we challenged them with. Melissa and Cheryl guided us through every step of the way and offered their expertise tailored towards our vision.
Every time I had a question, Cheryl was quick in responding in the most kind and professional way. When the day came, I was astounded to experience the friendliest folks helping to ensure that everything and everyone was where it/they should be and the entire event coasted along seamlessly.
From the custom wedding design and meal tasting, through the ceremony and reception, all the way to our sendoff, we enjoyed the entire process, stress-free. Our guests raved about the venue and staff -- one guest who needed ice to help an injury that occurred several weeks before our wedding was supplied with ice and was able to stay for the entire event. That extra care speaks volumes to the amazing staff at the Chapel of Orange!
We will never forget our wedding day and how beautifully everything came together. Huge thanks to Cheryl, Melissa, and all of the top notch vendors working behind the scenes!
Margaret K
5.0
10/26/2023
The Chapel of Orange is a gem!! We had our wedding reception only as we were married over looking Laguna beach. The venue is beyond charming. You enter the venue through a quaint, welcoming, adorable garden where guests were served appetizers and beverages. The ballroom has an old world charm that is warm and inviting. It was the perfect ambiance for a wedding reception. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved it. What makes the Chapel of Orange stand out above the rest is the owner, Cheryl. She has the best personality, impeccable taste and so much experience which put together made the whole experience a joy. In addition, the prices are more reasonable than other wedding venues. Please don’t think that the lower price means lower quality. Everything was beyond exceptional! What I liked about the Chapel of Orange is that they have several packages to choose from that are flexible. You can also add items to your package to meet your needs. The entire staff is professional, kind and great to work with. From the start Chery made the whole process STRESS free. She is truley amazing!! I thought I would be overwhelmed to choose a theme, colors and decor. At the appointment she asked me my favorite color and then within a half an hour everything was picked out including the cake design. She had an entire storage room filled with unique decorations and accents. With her interior design skills and creativity she easily guided me to find my choices. Coordinating the rest of the event was effortless also. She always answered all my emails promptly while making me feel at ease. She has a contract with two hotels a couple of miles from the hotel which offers discounts which was great for us and our guests.
From the minute we arrived at the venue on the day of our event it all felt so magical. Cheryl was there along with her assistant Melissa, who is also amazing. They both kept the event running smoothly the entire time. Cheryl provided me with a suggested timeline and other great suggestions to guide the event which was beyond helpful. The chef prepared the most delicious appetizers and entrees. Our guests raved about the food! We had 82 guest attend. The banquet room had plenty of room for our guests, the DJ, the bar, candy bar and dancing. At the Photo Booth Cheryl printed two photos. One for the guest and one for a photo album for our guests to write us messages. What a thoughtful touch and wonderful memory for us to have! At the end she had our guests line up in a path in the beautiful garden and turned on the bubble machine. Everyone was cheering and clapping. What a way to end our magical reception! Thank you Cheryl, Melissa and the whole staff for our special day! You all are truley so special and talented. I more than highly recommend The Chapel of Orange!!
Erin W
5.0
10/25/2023
I wanted to express my gratitude to Cheryl and Melissa for planning and making our wedding so perfect. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful and amazing place to have our special day (5/27/2023). When my husband and I began our wedding venue search, we thought it was going to be stressful and expensive. However, we happened upon Chapel of Orange, and they offer an array of wedding packages. We wanted a small ceremony, just under 40 guests. Most other venues have a 50 to 100 guest minimum, but Chapel of Orange had an option for 40 guests, which was just what we needed! Plus, you get to customize your package with what you want. For us, we chose to add on a photographer, video, florals, appetizers, and banquet room. This made the wedding planning process stress free! The package we chose also included the wedding cake and soft drinks. Also, they have very nice decor they use for the tables in the banquet room and the wedding favors table (the only thing my husband and I purchased for our decorations were the pew flowers and flowers for the arch). Melissa did a great job at setting up all the decor! Thank you so much Cheryl and Melissa for making our wedding amazing!!
Stephanie L
5.0
10/25/2023
Getting married at the chapel of Orange was the best decision ever!!! Cheryl and Melissa and their entire team are fantastic! The venue was absolutely gorgeous, we had an outdoor ceremony and it was so magical and whimsical. The reception banquet is so beautiful. Cheryl and her team are so helpful and are with you through every step of the way. We planned our wedding within 11 months and without Cheryl and Melissa, I would have not been able to do it. Any question any time of day they were there to answer it. When I would get stressed about things they had my back. We got the ultimate fairy tale package and used all the preferred vendors and we are so delighted with all our vendors. From our amazing photographer Sarah Block, to our DJ JJ, to our florist DIZZY Daisy, to our cake Butter N Cream, and our caterer… everything was absolute perfection. 100% highly recommend to anyone getting married please check out chapel of Orange. When we first walked into the chapel we fell in love with the location and then Cheryl and her team confirmed our decision that the chapel of Orange was where we will have the wedding of our dreams. AND WE DID!!!! We love Cheryl, Melissa, and the entire staff at Chapel of Orange ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Marina S
5.0
12/28/2022
Thank you Chapel of Orange for the most beautiful Wedding! Loved everything about it. Lovely chapel, romantic bridal suite which has such charm and character, including the groom suite and the outside little wrought iron gazebo with all the vines. Cheryl and her team are fantastic - all around. Super responsive, professional and a delight to work with. Highly recommend!
Jane U
5.0
11/13/2022
My daughter was married in a beautiful wedding on Nov. 6, 2022, at the Chapel of Orange, in Orange, California. This venue deserves the five-star rating I have given it, and more! Although her wedding was planned in less than six months, Cheryl and Melissa at the Chapel made sure it was the wedding of her dreams. This venue offers customized, all-inclusive packages that make it easy to fit all of the pieces together in a cohesive, personalized, convenient wedding day without sacrificing selection, quality and individuality. Her package included everything: florist, bakery, catering, photographer, and DJ along with the gorgeous chapel with stained glass windows, enchanting garden, elegant reception hall with place setting decor, and warm, understanding, experienced coordination and planning. She had wonderful choices between two florists, two bakeries, and a wide range of catered food. She chose “Oceanic Flowers” and was able to see her inspiration photos come to life in colorful, unique, and beautiful arrangements. “Butter N Cream” created a classy, delicious, made-to-order wedding cake. After a special tasting session, the couple was excited to choose the appetizers and a plated wedding meal they knew their guests would enjoy from California Fresh Catering. (They were also able to accommodate allergies and special diets including vegetarian, kosher, and gluten-free). “Ensemble Events” handled the DJ duties and managed the personally selected music to set the tone and move things along for a joyful evening of celebration. The friendly photographer, Kristina Yorks, and her assistant, patiently and professionally shot all of the photos/poses we asked for, and many more, to capture the entire wedding from start to finish. Cheryl and Melissa from “Once Upon A Fairytale, LLC” walked us through our planning step by step, and coordinated the actual day of the wedding marvelously. Having professionals to guide this emotionally charged event from the ideas/vision stage to completion is invaluable…I’m not sure how we would have made it without them!! Their kindness and patient help and coaching were so appreciated. Everything ran smoothly and efficiently and they dealt with issues that came up with professionalism and flexibility. We received outstanding quality and value for our investment. I am happy and proud to say that my daughter’s wedding at the Chapel of Orange will be remembered as magical, beautiful, and a “perfect” celebration of the bride and groom’s love and commitment. A Heartfelt Thank you to Cheryl, Melissa, and “Chapel of Orange”!!!
Lakeisha K
5.0
11/08/2022
I just got married there on 10/22/22 and everything was amazing! Cheryl and all her staff made everything so easy and enjoyable. We could not have asked for a better day! Thank you so so much Cheryl and everyone on the Chapel of Orange!
Melissa T
5.0
9/27/2022
Chapel of Orange is an amazing place for a Wedding. Cheryl was great and very quick to respond. The price is very affordable, and every aspect of this place is simply beautiful. The photo opportunities are plentiful to get amazing shots with a lot of different backgrounds. Food was amazing, service even better but nothing beats the ambiance of the place. All and all, my husband and I were very happy with this venue, and we recommend it to all of our engaged friends.
Linda B
5.0
9/26/2022
The Chapel of Orange is such a cute wedding venue! We planned our wedding from afar and it was such a big help to have the support of Cheryl and her team of vendors. They really knew what they were doing and it allowed us to sit back and enjoy our special day. It was very affordable for the OC area as well.
Michael K
5.0
9/25/2022
While searching the area for possible wedding venues, my fiancee and I were drawn by Cheryl's professionalism and expertise when we took the tour at The Chapel of Orange. Throughout the entire process of wedding preparations, Cheryl was always available for questions and helped us feel confident that everything would go as we planned. As expected, our wedding was perfect thanks to Cheryl and Melissa. We would highly recommend them!
Devin B
5.0
9/24/2022
he chapel of Orange is a perfect place to get married. My husband and I got one of the smaller packages, the Minimony, and even then Cheryl worked with us to make our wedding experience unforgettable. She found us the perfect officiant and a wonderful photographer, and made everything not only super easy, but super affordable as well! I also think it's important to mention that the chapel offers secular ceremonies and works with same-sex couples. Thanks again, Cheryl! We couldn't have asked for better :)
Sotheanith S
5.0
9/23/2022
We had our wedding here last month and it was wonderful. The chapel is beautiful and spacious and Cheryl, Melisa, Drue and Kristin went above and beyond to make our special day even more special. Thank you so. We couldn't ask for a better wedding.
Charlotte P
5.0
11/30/2021
I got married here in April and it was absolutely perfect. There were ZERO stresses. We chose the Ultimate Fairy Tale All Inclusive Package. The wedding planning was so easy all thanks to Cheryl. The vendors that Cheryl provides are top choice, in particular Thy at Oceanic Flowers was wonderful and I absolutely LOVED my flower arrangements. Also, our photographer was Sarah Block and the photos turned out amazing, far surpassing my expectations!
We had our wedding and reception in the garden, the weather was perfect and the setup was stunning. All of our guests loved every minute!
Thank you Cheryl and team!!
Anila H
5.0
11/01/2021
I had googled, "All Inclusive Wedding Package in California" and the Chapel of Orange popped up! We made an appointment with Cheryl and visited. The neighborhood was beautiful and the chapel was absolutely stunning. From the moment we walked into the chapel, I knew that my husband and I were going to get married there. Cheryl, the owner, was very kind and took her time with us on the tour. The fact that the entire wedding would take place at her chapel was perfect! From the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the reception hall, everything was PERFECT! We immediately booked end of October and were set to have our wedding! Cheryl was very responsive all my emails and questions and held my hand the whole way through. She gave me timelines (from 1 year timelines to day of), she provided all her vendors to me (which were all AMAZING), and she provided us with several coordinators. Our goal was to not make a single invited person work on our wedding day. I've been to too many weddings where people came early to set up and stayed late to tear down and that was the last thing we wanted. Cheryl made sure of that. She was extremely accommodating and the sweetest person to have worked with. We feel so blessed to have met her; especially during the time of COVID. She is a wonderful person with a beautiful chapel and an amazing, superstar team. The entire day flowed easily and there was never a single hiccup. I HIGHLY and STRONGLY recommend to hold your wedding here!
Chanda K
5.0
10/05/2021
In summer 2021, we eloped at the Chapel of Orange in Orange, CA and it was GREAT! I do wish the package was a two-hour package rather than a one-hour package, but although it was a bit rushed it was still wonderful. The chapel is lovely, and the ready room is nicely detailed and makes for beautiful photo opportunities. In fact, the whole venue has nice vignettes that provide a wide variety for wedding portraits – so that was perfect for our needs since we did not plan to travel anywhere else with the photographer for portraits. As for the process of planning the wedding – it was very smooth and straightforward. The owner, Cheryl, was a delight to work with and she had local vendors to use for officiant, flowers, cake and photography that were not only very professional – their work was stellar! This was a destination wedding for us, so I needed to accomplish all the planning remotely with 6 weeks from booking to ceremony, via phone and email mainly. I had previous experience with wedding planning, so I knew exactly what we wanted for flower colors and style and vision of what would work well for a quick set-up/tear-down for our limited time on the property. Dana at the The Dizzy Daisy created the perfect bouquet and pew arrangements. The cake option with the elopement package included many tasty choices, more than I would have expected, and the cake was to die for – it was SO good! (We chose the lemon cake.) Also, it was decorated with an elegant swirl pattern. So, I just brought along a cake topper appropriate for the size of the cake and while I was busy getting ready and photographed, Cheryl put the finishing touches on our cake table. We were also very happy with the photographer Cheryl secured for us, Kristen Smetona. I do wish we had more time with her that day, but nonetheless she took some great photos given the limited time we had. We cherish the memories everyday as we pass our framed photos throughout the house. Being a destination wedding, the only piece that was left to plan was finding a good hair/makeup artist. After some time searching, I settled on BreLuxe. Working with BreLuxe went off without a hitch – they came to my hotel so that I was practically ceremony-ready the minute we stepped on property at Chapel of Orange, meaning no minutes were wasted. As a final tip for future destination wedding couples, be aware that you need to secure a California marriage license prior to your ceremony. This may mean needing to plan your travel to include a weekday BEFORE the wedding, because the county office that will give you your license is only open on weekdays, and you both must be present in person to get the license. For us, this meant making our appointment with the county for first thing Monday morning, so there was still 2 hours to get ready and over to the chapel for a 12 noon wedding. Lastly, Chapel of Orange couldn’t be more perfectly located, close to hotels, the county office and our favorite place, Disneyland.
Monica H
5.0
10/05/2021
Where do I even begin?! Cheryl is a miracle worker and she has the best staff and vendors!! My now husband and I had been engaged forever and were tired of waiting, so when COVID closures seemed to lighten up we decided we wanted to get married before the holidays. We live in Orange and walk the neighborhood often so when we started brainstorming venues I kept thinking back to the Chapel of Orange. It was the only venue we ended up visiting & I was sold! We contacted Cheryl to set up a visit on 6/18, took our tour on 6/24 and had our deposit in by 6/28. After that it was full speed ahead. We had a 12 month timeline to fit into 3 and it was way easier to do than you would expect and that is all thanks to Cheryl.
I love so many things about the Chapel - it is charming and exactly what we were looking for. We chose the Charming Affair which is an all-inclusive package for up to 50 guests. You can get married in either the Chapel or the garden and have your reception in either the garden or the banquet room. We went with garden ceremony and reception in the banquet hall. You have a few options for cake and florals, which really makes it easy for someone like me who is indecisive and overwhelmed by decisions, not to mention our expedited timeline. Both our cake and florals turned out exactly how I envisioned! The catering company she works with is soo good! I would go there for dinner if they had a restaurant! And the DJ company was so great and easy to work with! All of the vendors know the chapel very well so everything is really seamless.
When I say all-inclusive I mean it! Cheryl loves what she does & has a collection of all things wedding – aisle runners, linens, chargers, centerpieces, flower girl baskets, ring bearer boxes and pillows, card boxes, cake stands, chairs, the list goes on and on. You can bring your own officiant or use one of their references at no additional charge. There are things you can add on if you so choose. You can add unlimited beer & wine for a very small fee, which we did. We had a photographer friend in mind who couldn’t make it so we added that on as well. We added an extra hour onto our reception and I am so glad that we did! Our guests had a great time and were so complimentary of the chapel!
Marisa E
5.0
10/03/2021
We loved everything about our wedding at The Chapel of Orange! Cheryl is the most wonderful and joyous woman who helped make everything perfect. Obviously working through COVID and rescheduling our wedding three times was not ideal but Cheryl held our hands through the chaos until we were able to have the day we felt safe having.
Cheryl has everything to create whatever style you envision for your day (literally everything) and we worked with her to pick out every detail. Her reccomended vendors were amazing.
At the end of our wedding, while we were so sad that it was over, we were so amazed and happy that everything was literally perfect.
Thank you Cheryl!
Johanna S
5.0
10/01/2021
The Chapel of Orange was the perfect venue for my wedding. The owner Cheryl is fantastic and made sure that I had nothing to worry about leading up to, and the day of my wedding. Among the different packages that COO offers, I chose the Ultimate Fairytale Package. This option included EVERYTHING: invitations, linens, photographer(s), food (main course and appetizers), cake, photo booth, and more! I couldn’t be happier with how the day turned out and I absolutely recommend the Chapel of Orange to anyone planning a wedding.
Hilary and Phil D
5.0
4/30/2021
We chose the Chapel of Orange for our wedding and it was perfect. Cheryl was incredible to work with. We planned our wedding from out of town and the fact that she has preferred vendors and was able to coordinate with them for us was so helpful. We were able to customize our package to excrly what we wanted and it couldn't have gone smoother!
Amanda R
5.0
1/22/2021
From the moment I went on a tour of this venue I knew it was magical and perfect! Unfortunately due to our guest count it wasn’t a fit BUT when COVID hit we had to cancel our big wedding and I was scrambling to find a plan B. I emailed Cheryl and asked if by any chance we would still get married on our desired date at the Chapel of Orange and she was able to get us in and make our day perfect!
She went above and beyond to make our day special and beautiful. The decor of the building itself is so special and will give your wedding photos the perfect backdrop.
Im so thankful in the midst of a pandemic we were still able to make our wedding day special thanks to Cheryl and the Chapel of Orange, thank you!!
Marissa L
5.0
1/07/2021
I originally wanted to get married in court or have a very small, brief ceremony, but now I am so glad my husband talked me out of it!
The Chapel of Orange is such a beautiful, handsome venue, and we received compliment after compliment on it at our wedding. But really one of the best aspects of the chapel is the amazing owner and director, Cheryl Gale. My father, who likes things to be big and grandiose, was originally dismissive of our venue choice until he met Cheryl. You can tell she's truly passionate about what she does, and hearing about her undertaking to buy, renovate, and refurbish the chapel and dance hall, as well as coordinating the many details of all of these weddings is nothing short of remarkable. Above all, she wants to give you the wedding of your dreams.
Cheryl and her staff were incredibly responsive and helpful. Cheryl promptly answered every small and silly question I had, be it through email, phone, text, or in person. She did everything she could to accommodate our every request; for instance, when I showed her pictures of decorations I liked, she tried to find similar decorations and even went so far as to buy napkins in a different color for us (even though she already has many options). You can tell she's always trying to improve the experience for her brides, as she recently renovated the bridal suite and installed misters in the garden area for couples getting married during the hotter months.
I love that we were able to select a wedding package and then add on/remove items, which made it so we got exactly what we wanted at a very, very reasonable price. We ended up going with the Ultimate Fairy tale wedding package, and it was such a good choice. Cheryl made everything so easy and set us up with an officient, photographer, DJ, bakery, caterer, and florist. We had some difficulties with our first caterer, and when I told Cheryl about it, she set us up with an amazing new catering company within the hour! We received numerous compliments on the food on our wedding day - even my dad was extremely impressed.
Thanks to Cheryl and her staff, our wedding day went off without a hitch, and we were able to just relax and enjoy it. One of our guests, who is very stern and rarely talks, remarked that "this is exactly how a wedding should be." I couldn't agree more. Truly a phenomenal venue, owner, staff, and vendors. Thank you so much for giving us a wedding that was better than anything we had ever imagined.
Emily K
5.0
12/24/2020
Cheryl at the Chapel of Orange goes above and beyond to bring brides’ visions to life! Despite all the changes to our wedding due to COVID-19, Cheryl continued to reassure us that our special day would be perfect. She worked hard to ensure that all guests were kept safe and healthy while also paying attention to the smallest details that made our wedding perfect! I came across the Chapel of Orange on Facebook, and I am so grateful that I did! It truly is a gem. Wonderful staff, catering, cake, and photographer recommendations. Cheryl takes so much of the stress out of wedding planning. I will always be thankful for her and all she did to make our wedding an amazing day!
Lindsay T
5.0
12/06/2020
I absolutely recommend getting married at the Chapel of Orange. I called and spoke with Cheryl who is amazing. She answered all my questions and more. At that time we didn’t know if we were even going to get the chance to have our wedding. Our original plans were dismantled by COVID. Planning a COVID wedding wasn’t easy. It seemed as if there were endless hurdles. We were trying to adjust the plans with some of the original vendors to our updated ones which was a little tricky. The one thing we didn’t have any problems with was the Chapel of Orange and working with Cheryl. She made sure that everything was set up just the way that we wanted and even calmed me down about my anxieties of potential issues. I can’t say enough about her. She loves what she does and she is amazing! They have many different wedding packages that you can choose from. You can customize them to fit your needs. We did the ceremony only and found a local restaurant to have dinner at afterwards. We were trying to stick with our original date. At the time of booking our wedding the time slot to do a small reception at the chapel of Orange wasn’t available. My only advise is if that’s what you want, check in with Cheryl periodically for changes to their availability. Their reception hall is beautiful. If you love character and charm you will love the Chapel of Orange!
Our day turned out beautifully. Even though it wasn’t what we originally planned, we are extremely happy with how it turned out. Thank you Cheryl for all that you do!
Lindsay T.
Maria G
5.0
12/06/2020
Absolutely fell in love with this place when I did a walk through with Cheryl. She was a pleasure to work with and made my special day run smoothly leading up to but more importantly the day of! Everyone kept complimenting the venue how beautifully charming and the food and cake was delicious. My husband and I had a wonderful experience and stress free wedding.
Crystal G
5.0
12/01/2020
The Chapel of Orange absolutely saved our wedding that has been derailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We thought we were going to have to postpone our wedding once again. However, I decided to search one more time to find a local venue that was doing small intimate weddings. In my search I came across this absolutely beautiful hidden gem in the heart of Old Town Orange. I reached out to the owner Cheryl who was so very helpful. We schedule our walk through to see the venue and my soon to be husband and I fell in love with venue immediately. We fell in love with the chapels interior along with the history behind the chapel. The garden and banquet hall were just as breath taking as the chapel. We knew that this was the venue for us.
Cheryl handled everything for us after we picked our package for our wedding. The only thing I had to worry about was what cake flavors to pick for our cake and how we wanted it to look. It was such a stress free experience for me. The day of the wedding I arrived without worrying about having to set up the chapel or the garden. I walked in and everything was set up and it just looked absolutely beautiful.
We were a little worried about the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling our wedding since Orange was going on restrictions again with the rise of cases. However, Cheryl followed the guidelines and our wedding was very small with few guests that everyone comfortable and safe. The Chapel of Orange saved our wedding and made it more memorable than what I could have imagined. I was pleased with everything and how everything came out. I wished we weren't going through a pandemic because I would have loved to have a bigger wedding, but it was still a wonderful wedding and I wouldn't change one thing. It was prefect and its all to the staff at Chapel of Orange. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding day prefect and beautiful.
Jazmine R
5.0
11/29/2020
The Chapel of Orange is such a beautiful venue to host a wedding! Perfect location in Old Town Orange, profesional, knowledgeable, and experienced staff plus they offer packages..YESS! Wedding planning is stressful enough (especially during covid), but Cheryl and her team really took care of us!
We got married here on 10.25.2020, and are soo glad we did. We met in Old Town so finding a place where we met was a huge plus.
Cheryl took care of all the details, catering, photographer, DJ, cake, setup/ breakdown, we gave her ideas and she made it happen!! So thankful for her, she communicated so well and made our big day less stressful.
Our guest loved the venue and were really impressed at how well the service was.
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH CHERYL FOR MAKING OUR DAY SO SPECIAL đź’•đź’•
Ramona and F
5.0
9/02/2020
This place was absolutely beautiful and we were so pleased with our ceremony. The staff is wonderful and we received full accommodation down to the very last detail. We were so incredibly fortunate to find this venue and we would recommend it to everyone. The chapel is very spacious and beautifully decorated. It's surrounding area is lovely for pictures and they provide a great photographer if you need one. They provide every single thing you might need down to the last detail. Thank you so much Chapel of Orange!!
Jen H
5.0
8/31/2020
The Chapel Of Orange was the perfect location and Cheryl Gale was wonderful to work with. This was the definition of a stress free day and stress free planning. Right from the start Cheryl was great to work with. They have pre-built packages, but you can customize completely anything and everything. Cheryl worked with every vendor coordinating everything. I got to design my bouquet, the cake, pick my photographer, etc. but Cheryl worked out all of the details and paid them directly so that was less on my plate and completely stress free to me. Fast forward to the day: the location was beautiful both inside and out, the vendors were already there and my bouquet was already there (again all coordinated through Cheryl so I didn't have to worry about a thing). We started taking pictures right away. Literally an hour before the ceremony I realized that I had forgotten to let Cheryl know that I wanted a table for a sand ceremony - no problem - she didn't even bat an eye and the table, the vases, and the shadow box were all perfectly set up in time for the ceremony. The ceremony itself was beautiful. We did pictures, cake, and a champagne toast afterwards and they provided everything. I never felt rushed or in a hurry and I was never stressed because everything was handled. It was a perfect day and I would go here again in a heartbeat.
Elizabeth W
5.0
8/14/2020
We had an amazing wedding at the Chapel of Orange. It was beautiful in every regard and detail. The highest standards anyone could ask for was exceeded. Cheryl was wonderful, so accommodating and made sure the day was perfect and it was just that at the Chapel of Orange...perfect.
Hannah M
5.0
7/18/2020
My husband and I got married at the Chapel of Orange on May 29th. We were truly blessed to find this venue (last minute I might add) that accommodated our small ceremony. From the moment I reached out to Cheryl (Wedding Director and Owner) I knew that we were going to be in good hands. She simply amazing. From the tour, to the day of our wedding, Cheryl and her team were extremely helpful and we couldn’t have imagined this day going any more perfect. Cheryl helps you make your wedding day vision come to life. The chapel is beautiful and well maintained, very ideal for a rustic wedding. The bride and groom suites were an awesome plus to get ready in before walking down the aisle. Cheryl booked a photographer for our day (Sarah Block) and we were so impressed with how comfortable she made things for us and also the photos turned out amazing! Cheryl officiated our ceremony and incorporated the most lovely things into the presentation. We were so happy we had her officiate! Thank you again Cheryl, Sarah, and Chapel of Orange Team for making this day so special for us! You are all amazing!
Diana V
5.0
7/11/2020
We had our wedding at the Chapel of Orange in March, right before the pandemic shutdown. We were absolutely amazed by the professionalism and organization of the chapel’s staff. Cheryl and Berkenda were incredibly attentive and patient with every and any request we had made. Throughout the event, they made sure that we kept to our schedule and that we did not worry about a thing.
In the months preceding the wedding day, Berkenda and Cheryl walked us through every step of the planning process and were very helpful in answering all of our questions. The thought of planning a wedding is often daunting at the start, but doing the all-inclusive package at the Chapel made the planning process a fun and efficient experience. The Chapel has great relationships with vendors ranging from catering to DJ to photography to flowers and even cake, it takes the stress out of finding each individually and gave us more time to enjoy each step of the process.
One of the best things about our wedding day is that everything went perfectly; smooth and without hiccups or complication. It was so magical to see each piece come together in such harmony, it truly was such an incredible day and neither of us had any reason to worry or stress about any of the many arrangements and details, we simply enjoyed the moment. Our guests enjoyed the occasion too, all impressed with the venue and loving their experience. All of our guests raved that every part of the event was absolutely beautiful and elegant. The food, the decor, the flowers, the music - everything was perfect, and customized to our interests. We truly had our dream wedding and we could not have imagined a more magical day.
Nancy C
5.0
7/07/2020
After months of searching for a place to hold our ceremony within our budget in L.A. county, we had to expand our search criteria in nearby counties. Luckily, looking at the site of Chapel of Orange, we fell in love with its adorable architectural design & garden. The venue director, Cheryl, was professional, one of the nicest people we’ve met, and she made sure everything was on queue for our wedding day! She made sure that our wedding was beautiful and that everything went smoothly. During the times of the coronavirus, they did take the temperature of the guests that came in the chapel and provide hand sanitizer, to adhere to the governor’s orders and to keep everyone safe. Our guests loved the church. Our photographer that was recommended by Cheryl was able to stream the wedding for those that couldn’t come physically. There are different packages that you can choose from, we chose the ceremony only package. This includes a one-hour rehearsal, 1-2 days prior to your wedding, two hour time frame at the venue (where the first hour is to have the bride & groom get ready and get their photos taken), licensed officiant, day-of-ceremony coordinator, and music on the chapel sound system. Of course, you can add more things with an additional cost that is, so we kept it simple and it was still beautiful. My husband and I added a nerdy touch to our wedding ceremony through our songs that we chose. The songs that we chose for them to be played for our wedding party was the Jurassic Park theme by the Piano guys, now the bride going down the aisle was A thousand year by the piano guys, and when the groom & bride exited we played the throne room and end title Star Wars by John Williams. We love to thank Cheryl for giving us the opportunity to have our wedding ceremony at the church during these uncertain times.
Julie L
5.0
7/05/2020
My husband and I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Cheryl Gale her her staff at the beautiful Chapel of Orange. This historic chapel is so charming and intimate and truly a dream location for a wedding or any other special occasion. From the very beginning we felt taken care of. Cheryl's attention to detail, creative talent and excellent communication make her a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend taking a tour so you can see for yourself how incredibly amazing the Chapel of Orange is!
Cristina S
5.0
1/11/2020
Save yourself decision-making and book with Chapel of Orange!! OR, spend days and hours looking for the right venue or what you think is the right venue...and find yourself back at the Chapel of Orange.
You have too many things to deal with and fret over when arranging your wedding (especially if you're planning it from out of town, like I did).
There wasn't one time that Cheryl didn't respond, understand what I was trying to ask or have a resolution for what I didn't even know I needed!
Any vendor she suggests is as solid and dependable is she is.
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding!!
Cheryl is fast-paced, efficient and well-versed in what she does!! She was a total comfort each time I reached out.
The Chapel is beautiful and well-maintained and was perfect for the rehearsal and the Big Day!
Booking with the Chapel/Cheryl allowed me to focus on other aspects of the wedding - despite her busy schedule, Cheryl always greeted me by name and knew exactly where I was in the process. By phone or in person.
I also trusted her referral for music and photography (Ensemble Events) and could not have been more pleased.
Highly recommend!
Jennifer C
5.0
11/03/2019
The Chapel of Orange was everything I’d ever dreamed of! It was the perfect size for my 112 person wedding. The chapel itself is beautiful with stained glass windows, and the garden and reception hall are both stunning! The best part of this venue is absolutely the owner, Cheryl. Cheryl put me in touch with a caterer, florist, cake designer, photographer, and DJ. She worked with me to give me the wedding day of my dreams, and went above and beyond to accommodate any and all requests I had. I would recommend this place to anybody, it was the most amazing day!
Michelle H
5.0
11/01/2019
Our Sept. wedding at Chapel of Orange was simply perfect. I booked over a year in advance, and throughout that year Cheryl (the owner) was very kind and responsive to alllll of my questions. The venue is just gorgeous! So much character and charm, with every detail take care of down to the thought Cheryl put into having the bathroom decor match the feel of the beautiful banquet room. Having the Chapel, Bride/Groom's room, garden area and reception room all right together on the same property makes for a seamless transition which both you and your guests will appreciate. And the grounds make for the perfect backdrop for stunning pictures! Plus, this magical experience is also so affordable. Cheryl does not nickle and dime you, trust me. In fact she really goes out of her way to get you the best deal, and her vendors are excellent! If you are having any doubt, go tour this venue and see for yourself. Chapel of Orange is exquisite!
Tiffany Y
5.0
10/20/2019
The Best place to get married! Organized and personal to your needs. They are the kindest group of people and everything from the catering, to flowers and decor, to the music was perfect! Couldn’t ask for more. Better than I could have expected! I love this place!
Megan G
5.0
10/10/2019
My best friend and her husband chose the Chapel of Orange to host their wedding! It's such a gem of a venue! Beautiful, unique, and amazing FOOD! The garden and gazebo area is so private and stunning! We loved getting our photos done surrounded by so much greenery! Highly Highly Recommend
Sarah B
5.0
10/10/2019
The Chapel of Orange has it all! If you're looking for an intimate space to host your event or wedding, the Chapel offers a seamless, in-house service with the industry's best.
I have had the pleasure of attending a variety of events at the Chapel, and I've noticed that couples are actually enjoying their day because there's no stress to orchestrate their events the day of - it's all taken care of! It's what planning an event is all about, enjoying it when the day comes, right?!
It's so special to have a venue that has charm, history, and is perfectly located in the city of Orange!
Courtney M
5.0
10/09/2019
Chapel of Orange is such an amazing venue! I love the location and intimate setting. Most of all I love Cheryl (the hardest-working venue owner) and the entire staff, who do everything to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly! Highly recommended!
Tania V
5.0
10/09/2019
We recently hosted a Halloween themed networking event at The Chapel of Orange, Cheryl was amazing and so accommodating! The venue is fully equipped and has many unique features, that totally enhanced our party. Everyone still raving about how great everything was!
Heidi Z
5.0
9/22/2019
An incredible intimate wedding venue for a 20th anniversary milestone vow renewal ceremony. The property has so much to offer in one place- both bridal and groomsmen suites, a charming chapel, a secret garden and a lovely decked out, indoor reception area with a beautiful hearth to have yet another backdrop for amazing photographs. Our coordinator was gracious, flexible and accommodating. Cheryl was receptive to our every need and we are so appreciative for how well she understood how to navigate through logistics so effortlessly. She was reassuring and allowed us to enjoy this special chapter in our livesđź’•
Danielle B
5.0
9/17/2019
We had looked at several venues before the Chapel of Orange and loved it immediately. It was a great spot for our intimate 50-person wedding, and the packages made things easy for us. The owner Cheryl is lovely and helpful, and always available to answer any questions. So many people came up to us at our reception and said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended! Definitely recommend.
Anna P
5.0
9/16/2019
I don’t know where to start, because I am still speechless of how amazing and beautiful our wedding turned out. I can’t say enough positive things about Chapel of Orange and Cheryl.
Everyone kept telling me that planning a wedding would be so much work and cost a fortune, and our wedding ended up completely opposite of that. The price was unbeatable, and everything was included. I have several other friends that signed up for package-type weddings, but had to add on all these extra things, which we didn’t have to. There was enough of everything from flowers, to cake, to wedding invitations and more.
The planning part was a breeze as Cheryl has hosted hundreds of weddings in the past and had everything down to a tee. We received emails of everything that we needed to do and people to contact. Don’t get me wrong, there was so much that was already planned, like food and drinks, but since everyone is different, choices such as wedding cake flavor, and color of flowers had to be done in person by us. The email stated everything: for example, time when we needed to contact the flower company, and all the details. All we had to do was set reminders on our phones.
The wedding day itself flowed so smooth. The vendors, such as photographer and the additional videographer showed up exactly on time and were extremely talented and professional. We decided to pay extra to have off-site at-home video and photos taken. We arrived at the Chapel slightly after the timeline, but the whole staff adapted perfectly. Everything was so well coordinated, and all the staff were great. The DJ kept the party going, Cheryl had everything in full control, and the chefs/servers blew everyone’s mind away with the food. My husband still talks about the chicken and wants me to “figure out how to cook it”
To sum up the wedding, Darren’s 92-year-old grumpy grandpa said that it was the best wedding he has ever been to.
Paula E
5.0
5/25/2019
We had our wedding December 8th, at The Chapel of Orange, it was Ahhhhhmazing! We had looked at other venues, but the Chapel of Orange was always my first pick, it was Love at first sight! Alyssa did a fantastic job! If you’re looking for a one stop chop look no further, ceremony, reception, food! You won’t be disappointed!
Eleanor M
5.0
5/09/2019
We were married on May 5th and started working with Cheryl at Chapel of Orange the previous November. She was so helpful and accomodating. The vendors she recommended were excellent . The chapel is lovely and having the reception on the same site was so helpful since many guests came from out of town. The chef she has is excellent and everyone commented how good the food was. I would recommend this venue for anyone planning the wedding of their dreams.
Esther C
5.0
2/12/2019
Looking for a venue full of charm and vintage vibes? ... this is the place for you. There are gems throughout the property and gorgeous landscape for photos. This venue has it all - beautiful Chapel with stain-glass windows, bench seating in the Chapel, bride and groom suites for getting ready, a fountain, garden with gazebo and more! We had all of our festivities here - ceremony in the Chapel, cocktail hour in the garden and our brunch in the ballroom. Cheryl, the Chapel coordinator has all of the lovely details on site for you - ask her and she'll probably have it! Set up a tour of the venue, the online photos do not give it the beauty it deserves. Choosing a venue can be a task - but when seeing this place, you'll fall in love too.
Christina D
5.0
12/11/2018
I cannot say enough incredible things about the Chapel of Orange and Cheryl. The Chapel is stunning and old world, the banquet hall has been redone and is exquisite. The cuisine is 5 stars and the staff is friendly and efficient. We had the most incredible wedding and everything went smoothly thanks to Cheryl. If you are looking for a beautiful all in one location make sure you check out the Chapel of Orange because you will not be disappointed!
Blair C
5.0
12/08/2018
I cannot begin to express how amazing the Chapel of Orange was for our wedding!! Cheryl was there for us to the moment we walked through the door to see the venue, to every question I had along the way, to helping me remember to breath and help get me down the aisle and to fix my train, to then helping me bustle my insane dress to get into our reception and then check on us through out the entire reception. To me she is the reason my wedding was so perfect and everything went so smoothly. But other than Cheryl being amazing, the venue itself is incredible! From the moment we walked through the door we were captivated by the beauty of this venue and it only got more gorgeous when it was set up for our wedding. I couldn't have even imagined a more romantic, special and perfect place for our wedding! Then they had the BEST caterer who made the most incredibleeeee Italian dinner! We could not get enough of the salmon cream sauce fettuccine or the spicy sausage pasta! We even asked for seconds and all our guests were obsessed. The food just could not have been better! Which is super important at a wedding because that is one of the big things guests always remember, how the food was. They even had a wonderful vegetarian butternut squash ravioli and gluten free option! And as if the incredible caterer was enough, the venue also CAME WITH a fantastic florist with the most beautiful floral arrangements they helped me to create, beautiful cake from the Great Dane Baking Company, friendly and awesome bartenders, an awesomeee wedding DJ, the perfect wedding officiant who made the ceremony even more special and personal, and the most kick ass photographer! She knew just where to pose us and took the best shots!! I am so thrilled to see the final product!! Anyways I could literally go on forever about how amazing and FLAWLESS our wedding was and how incredible every single person and vendor who worked on it was the best of the best. But the moral of my novel is, there is no better, more romantic, more beautiful or more perfect place to get married than the Chapel of Orange!! Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality!!
Denise W
5.0
10/28/2018
I recently attended a wedding at the Chapel of Orange and it was amazing!!!! Cheryl and her staff were so on top of everything down to the last detail! The food was amazing! (I don't usually like the food at weddings). The venue was magical, with the vintage lights in the garden, everything was perfect! I highly recommend the Chapel of Orange for anyone looking for a wedding venue they will not disappointed!!
Ashley R
5.0
10/27/2018
What a wonderful charming wedding venue! I loved everything about my experience at the Chapel of Orange. The venue is newly remodeled and so beautiful it feels like you're in a European country. The food was mouthwatering and Cheryl and her staff were all so helpful and hands on. Last but not least, the photography they include in your wedding package is so amazing!! The best wedding photographers in California. I highly recommend the chapel of orange to anyone seeking a wedding venue!
C F
5.0
10/27/2018
Charming, historic, rustic yet elegant and shabby chic are words that all come to mind when describing this turn of the century venue. The staff works tirelessly to put on darn near flawless weddings. Very impressive and pricing is so far below the cost of a standard wedding, it's pretty unbelievable. They offer all inclusive packages that literally include everything.. something I've never seen at any other wedding venue. Vendors here are top notch and a joy to work with. It made the wedding process smooth and stress free for all of us.
Cecille B
5.0
10/24/2018
This is a VERY beautiful venue. Their fairy tale wedding package is ALL inclusive. We also had complementary candy bar and Photo Booth. The owner Cheryl is a very nice and kind hearted person. She tirelessly responded to all my emails, day and night, for months prior to our wedding. On the day of, everything went so smoothly. Alyssa was very helpful as our wedding day coordinator. Our guests all said our wedding was so memorable. There are lots of photo opportunities in and outside of the Chapel. The banquet room is fully renovated and has a really nice ambiance. I could go on and on about how perfect our wedding day was because we had it at Chapel of Orange.
Ashley P