Ashlyn & Stephen

Ashlyn & Stephen

May 31, 2025 • San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ashlyn & Stephen

Ashlyn & Stephen

May 31, 2025 • San Juan Capistrano, CA

Will there be transportation available?

Yes! There will be shuttles taking guests to the church ceremony. These shuttles will pick up at both Marriott Laguna Cliffs and Hilton Garden Inn hotel locations at 1PM. If you would like to take the shuttle to the ceremony, please be ready and on the lookout for the shuttle at 1PM. The shuttle will be from Riz Transportation. Shuttles will also be available to take guests from the church to the venue after the ceremony. The shuttle will pick up guests from the church at 3:30 to take over to the venue. PLEASE NOTE: this is not required. The venue is 0.3 miles (less than half a mile) away from the church. Feel free to walk over to the venue, exploring the town in the meantime between the ceremony end to the reception start at 4PM, if you prefer.

What should I do in between the ceremony and reception?

Due to the timing of Catholic weddings, we will have a short gap in between the ceremony and cocktail hour. We recommend exploring or grabbing a quick drink in downtown San Juan Capistrano. There's plenty of restaurants and bars walking distance from the church! If you prefer to head straight to the venue, that is also fine. Just please be aware that the team may still be finalizing setup for cocktail hour to official start at 4PM.

What is the attire?

Formal attire is requested for both the wedding ceremony and reception.

What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

The mass begins at 2PM. Please arrive no later than 1:45PM - There is a parking lot on site and street parking available. Shuttles will be picking up from both Marriott and Hilton hotels at 1PM if needed.

What time does cocktail hour start?

Cocktail hour starts at 4PM (also listed on the home page).

Are children welcome at the event?

As much as we love your children, this is an adults only event. We encourage you to use this evening as a "night out" for yourself!

Will the event be indoor or outdoors?

The ceremony will be inside the Church. Cocktail hour at Franciscan Gardens will be inside, and the reception will take place outdoors.

Is there parking available at the reception venue (Franciscan Gardens)?

Yes, there is a public parking structure located next to the venue. For parking information and rates, please visit https://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/334/Downtown-Parking