Celebrating Al Fresco in Orange County: 16 Cool Places for an Outdoor Wedding

Fab Features: distinctive private country club in the hills surrounded by gardens • two outdoor terraces boast balconies, bell towers, and elegant French doors that lead to exquisite banquet spaces • dine & dance with panoramic views of the golf course and valley

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

Fab Features: impeccable golf club nestled at the northern edge of Orange County • expansive banquet space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto an outdoor terrace overlooking a lake • dreamy ceremony courtyard ringed by flowers, palm trees, and lush greenery

Fab Features: Tuscan-inspired estate nestled on 230 pristine acres of a private valley in South San Clemente • a red brick aisle leads to the tiered ceremony amphitheater, framed by verdant lawns and greenery • receptions in the luxurious Clubhouse or among the stunning gardens, which include an event lawn, organic vegetable garden, rose garden, bocce ball and horseshoes courts

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

Fab Features: hacienda-style beauty on 32 acres with orange groves, towering oaks, and terracotta walkways • cobblestone terrace and alfresco theater with a marble stage and fountains • light-filled Grand Salon with an adjacent patio adorned with a tiled reflecting pool

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.

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

Fab Features: hidden gazebo set on a private, manicured lawn strung with bistro lights overhead and bordered by twinkle-lit trees • cool indoor/outdoor Atrium is outfitted with a built-in bar and a high ceiling with a dramatic skylight • helipad for a dramatic entrance or send-off

Fab Features: exchange vows beneath ancient pepper & olive trees • the versatile greenhouse can accommodate everything from rustic receptions to luxurious galas • endless DIY opportunities

Fab Features: stunning 1924 Spanish Revival venue • outdoor garden courtyard with arched covered walkways, mercury glass-detailed wooden doors, and century-old oak trees • interior spaces are also outfitted with original features, like colorful Spanish tiles, high wood beam ceilings, and wrought-iron chandeliers

Fab Features: ceremonies under a wisteria-draped pergola framed by a striking, two-tier waterfall • gorgeous photo ops throughout the property, which boasts acres of green hummocks, footbridges, sand traps, and a gently flowing creek • receptions in the exquisite, Japanese-inspired Vista Falls Room

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 • luxe indoor theater for showing home movies

Fab Features: spectacular, upscale golf course located just a few miles from the Pacific • al fresco ceremonies on the velvety green or on an airy terrace, followed by elegant receptions in the light-flooded ballroom • easy planning thanks to in-house coordination, customized menus, and an excellent preferred vendor list

Fab Features: gorgeous ocean views from all three outdoor venues • upscale ballroom receptions boast high-end décor and dramatic mood lighting • all-inclusive packages are fully customizable, and may include luxe details like a complimentary overnight in a bridal suite or a relaxing couple’s massage

Fab Features: alluring blend of Old World charm, rustic chic, and a lush, Spanish-style garden • capacious central Courtyard features a wooden pergola, surrounded by towering trees and blooming hedges and highlighted by a classical wall fountain frieze