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Amada Plaza

Buena Park Wedding Location
7025 Firestone Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90621

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Description

When we arrived at the Amada Plaza, we felt a bit like Dorothy gazing for the first time at the Emerald City: at the end of the silver slate promenade that stretched before us was a very futuristic building with a royal blue and brushed steel façade. Naturally, we couldn’t help wondering what lay behind its dark glass doors.

Well, what we found was an unusual and remarkable multipurpose facility that can accommodate conferences, parties and weddings—even high school proms for 800.

The Lounge, located just off the building’s lobby, is an ideal spot for apéritifs and swanky soirées. Plush royal purple sectionals, matching cocktail tables and an overhead mirrored ceiling dotted with marquee lights create a glamorous, black-tie atmosphere.

Wedding ceremonies take place in the Garden Atrium, the Amada’s most popular event space. This bi-level rectangular patio, enlivened by ferns, lilies-of-the-valley and trees, has as its centerpiece a terraced pond and waterfalls. Built with flat earth-tone bricks and polished blocks of black granite, the pond is inspired by the simplicity of Japanese water gardens. The bride makes her graceful entrance descending a garden pathway screened by a tall stand of living bamboo bordering the pond’s far side. As the bride walks the pond’s perimeter to meet her betrothed, the atrium’s retractable roof opens, filling the room with radiant light and a rustling wind. It is a moving, magical moment, enchanting every guest.

Receptions take place either on the Atrium’s slate-tile patio—whose upper level is a great platform for a band—or in the Banquet Room, a spare but elegant space whose black overhead beams, pearl white walls and subtle designer-gray carpet can be dressed up for any occasion.

For business functions, the Amada offers a theater-style auditorium and stage complete with cushioned seats and pullout desktops. Two VIP rooms overlooking the bamboo garden and pond are also available.

The Amada Plaza’s unique nontraditional and private ambiance has made it a favorite site for people of all cultures and ethnicities—Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Thai, Indian, American and European alike have all celebrated here. What’s outstanding is that you can customize Amada’s wedding packages to an extraordinary degree. With over twenty years of event planning under their belts and an exceptional menu featuring Japanese and continental cuisine, the Amada Plaza staff will ensure that your affair will be both an aesthetic and gustatory sensation.

Capacity

Ceremony	Reception/Special Events	Meetings
Max. Seated Indoors: Max. Seated Outdoors: 320	Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: 320 Max. Standing Indoors: 450 Max. Standing Outdoors: 500	Max. Seated: 90
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Garden Atrium holds 320 seated or up to 450 standing guests. EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Space Seated Standing Banquet Room 250 450 Lounge/Lobby 150 400 Atrium 300 500 Combined Areas 650 800 MEETING CAPACITY:There are 3 spaces that seat up to 90 guests.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings or special events, a refundable security deposit is required to reserve your date. The total event cost is payable in one-third increments; the balance is due 14 days prior to the function unless a corporate account is established. Events are held in 5-hour blocks; additional time runs $350/hour. For ceremonies, there is a $7/person charge and a 100-guest minimum. Luncheons start at $23/person, dinners at $28/person. Multiple wedding packages are available, starting at $30.50/person, which include a 3-course meal, hors d’oeuvres, cake, beverages plus other services. One wedding package starting at $40.50/person features a more extravagant meal and options such as decoration packages, ice carvings, floral arrangements and other services. Rental fees vary depending on the event’s time frame and/or day of week. Alcohol, tax and an 18% service charge are additional.

For business meetings, room rental fees may be reduced depending on the food and beverage total.

Availability

For weekday business functions in the Restaurant, breakfasts 7am–10am, or luncheons, 11am–2pm. Other special events and banquets are held 6pm–11pm weekdays and 11am–4pm or 6pm–11pm weekends.

Catering Provided BYO Alcohol Provided Sites Uses Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/Amenities Catering: provided or BYO with approval Kitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: upper garden terrace Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: full range Parking: large lot or valet CBA Accommodations: not on site, but CBA Telephone: pay phones Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: provided Cleanup: provided View: garden, pond and waterfall with skylight Other: event coordination, ice sculpture, wedding cakes, theme parties, ministry service, entertainment, etc.

Music Indoors Outdoors Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Accessible Access Limited Site Views Garden Garden Patio/Courtyard Lagoon/Pond Waterfall Restrictions Alcohol: provided, no BYO Smoking: outdoor foyer only Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes, ramp Insurance: not required Other: no confetti or rice; only freestanding decorations allowed

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