The OC is Affordable!: 18 Budget-Friendly Orange County Wedding Venues
Orange County has a reputation for luxury, but you don’t need a luxury-sized budget to get married here. From oceanview terraces to charming gardens and modern event spaces, there are plenty of OC wedding venues that balance style and value beautifully. If you’re planning thoughtfully, and keeping an eye on your numbers, this list proves you can have a gorgeous celebration without stretching your budget.
Muckenthaler Mansion
Fullerton, California
Venue Superpowers:
Gatsby Vibes
Lovely Lawns & Gardens
Five-Star Cuisine
Fab Features: 1924 Gatsby-esque art-filled estate • octagonal Solarium flooded with natural light and 9 acres of outdoor space outfitted with lush lawns, a rose garden, and a romantic stone gazebo • delectable and creative five-star cuisine from Colette's Catering
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Gray Matter Museum of Art
San Clemente, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Customizable Packages
Affordable
Unique Museum
Fab Features: cool contemporary space within walking distance of the beach and Lido Village • indoor/outdoor courtyard boasts vaulted ceilings, a massive skylight, floor-to-ceiling windows, and bright glass doors, flanked by two verdant, privately gated gardens • fully customizable packages showcase diverse and creative menus, event design, specialty rentals, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Tustin, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Rehearsal Dinner Packages
Small Wedding Options
Outdoor Receptions Available
Fab Features: exceptional service in a public golf course tucked among palms, waterfalls, and year-round greenery • vows are exchanged on the chic Lakeview Patio under a flower-draped arbor • cocktails and lawn games on the Greenside Patio followed by dinner and dancing in the airy Main Clubhouse
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Los Coyotes Country Club
Buena Park, California
Venue Superpowers:
Mediterranean-Inspired Cubhouse
Quintessential Golf Course
Flagstone-Paved Terrace
Fab Features: Mission-style architecture with tiled roofs, arched colonnades, and beautiful setting atop a small hill • al fresco events overlook verdant fairways, separated by lines of mature trees • the airy terrace abuts a spacious ballroom, complete with 8-foot-high ceiling, six-lamp chandeliers, and beautiful wall sconces
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Five Crowns Restaurant
Corona del Mar, California
Venue Superpowers:
Outdoor Ceremony Options
In-house Catering
Garden Style
Fab Features: Tudor-style culinary landmark • pre- and post-ceremony celebrations in the sunlit greenhouse and brick-lined patio, • exceptional menus may include contemporary renditions of fresh seafood, roasted fowl, and succulent lamb
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Alta Vista Country Club
Placentia, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Garden Gazebo
Open Concept Ballroom
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: classic country club surrounded by gorgeous grounds, rolling greens, sparkling ponds, and stone bridges • al fresco beneath a sweet white gazebo • elegant receptions inside the ballroom with its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the private golf course
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Red Horse Barn at Huntington Central Park
Huntington Beach, California
Venue Superpowers:
Equestrian Club
Expansive Lawns
Inviting Dining Room
Fab Features: upscale equestrian club on acres of pastures, paddocks, and barns • expansive lawns for tents and a warmly inviting great room • gorgeous show horses are playful “extras” in wedding photography
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
THE RANCH Events Center
Anaheim, CA
Venue Superpowers:
6th-Floor Terrace
Delectable Menus
Affordable
Fab Features: sophisticated sixth-floor event space • warm, inviting event spaces include elegant ballrooms and suites, an airy terrace, and the luxe Saloon with its playful Longhorn Bar • impeccably crafted menus (and a 10,000+ bottle wine list!) from expert chefs
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Dove Canyon
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Panoramic Mountain Views
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: luxury meets scenic views, with breathtaking panoramas of Dove Canyon, mountains, and mature trees -- plus a dramatic waterfall for show-stopping photos • ceremonies beneath a twinkle-lit century-old oak, followed by cocktails in the chic lounge and dinner in the elegant reception hall • all-inclusive, flexible packages from the experts at Wedgewood Weddings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Fairview Green River
Corona, California
Venue Superpowers:
Three Enchanting Ceremony Sites
All-Inclusive Packages
In The Santa Ana Valley
Fab Features: 560-acre property highlighted by meadows with stunning mountain views • nestled in a serene canyon alongside a river • 3 scenic ceremony sites plus an elegant view-filled reception space
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
San Clemente Shore by Wedgewood Weddings
San Clemente, CA
Venue Superpowers:
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Unbeatable Location
All-Inclusive Packages
Fab Features: romantic ceremony garden with trees, roses and a trickling water feature • wraparound deck with fire pit and banquet room with vaulted ceilings, and the nearby beach for photos by the waves • flexible, all-inclusive packages plus hotel accommodations right across the street
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Beachcomber Cafe at Crystal Cove
Newport Beach, California
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Setting
Elopements
Cozy Cottages
Fab Features: relaxed coastal venue nestled in the celebrated Crystal Cove • picturesque and secluded ceremony sites on the beach, adjacent to cute surfside event areas • plentiful on-site accommodations in cozy beach cottages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Griffith House
Anaheim, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Vintage Spanish-Style Charm
Gorgeous Gardens
Al Fresco Gatherings
Fab Features: 1919s Spanish-styled home with a rustic red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls • charming ceremonies in the quaint chapel or the manicured garden • dine and dance the night away beneath stringed market lights on the spacious lawn
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Heritage Museum of Orange County
Santa Ana, California
Venue Superpowers:
Orange Groves and Rose Garden
Small Wedding Options
Museum is the old H. Clay Kellogg House
Fab Features: a lovingly restored 1898 Victorian • the grounds boast 10 acres of historic gardens, jasmine-covered walkways, an orange grove, and turn-of-the-century buildings • proceeds from weddings and receptions go to support the museum's nonprofit programs, which provide "hands-on" historical enrichment for visitors
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Yorba Linda, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Gazebo from Trisha Nixons Wedding
Non-Profit
Serene Gardens
Fab Features: 9 acres of manicured lawns, including the First Lady’s Rose Garden and a tranquil reflecting pool • receptions in a stunning replica of the grand White House East Room with 20-foot ceilings and a trio of crystal chandeliers • invite guests to explore the Library's exhibits during cocktail hour
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Villa Del Sol
Fullerton, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Outdoor Reception Packages
Small Wedding Options
Spanish Colonial Landmark
Fab Features: charming, al fresco oasis nestled right in the heart of Downtown Fullerton • rich architecture features Spanish-tiled, bubbling fountain; arches, wrought-iron railings, and towering turrets • built in 1923 & by Designed by local architects Frank Benchley and Eugene Durfee
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Harborside Grand Ballroom
Newport Beach, California
Venue Superpowers:
In the Balboa Pavilion
In-House Catering
Ballroom
Fab Features: gorgeous waterfront venue located in a majestic 1905 Victorian structure overlooking Newport Harbor at the base of Main Street • floor-to-ceiling windows provide unbeatable views of the Harbor • experienced staff is ready to give you a fully customizable experience
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The University Club by Wedgewood Weddings
Irvine, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Gardens
Modern Ballroom
In-House Events Team
Fab Features: hidden gem led by Wedgewood Weddings offering flexible, customizable packages • ceremonies in a serene garden courtyard with leafy trees and lawns • a twinkle-lit patio opens to a newly renovated ballroom that exudes modern elegance while capturing lush views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Are we friends yet? Join MyGuide for more goodness!
Some clients may have paid to be placed in our editorial and some of these links may be affiliate; however, we never include a venue, vendor, or product unless they have a proper place here. This is part of our Core Values. We create our website first and foremost to be good for the couples using it to plan their Big Day. We won't stray from that for a few advertising dollars. #scoutshonor