Celebrating Al Fresco in Orange County: 13 Cool Places for an Outdoor Wedding

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: 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
 

Fab Features: the relaxed, full-service resort presents alluring choices of indoor and outdoor venues • al fresco ceremonies offer sweeping Pacific vistas • luxe ballrooms with classic columns, hand-blown glass chandeliers, and large foyers and terraces

Fab Features: option to tie the knot on the course’s first tee • elegant al fresco reception area is framed by fragrant plants like lavender, rosemary, sage and citrus, as well as roses, olive trees, birds of paradise and pampas grasse • hacienda-influenced clubhouse has the easy flow of a structure designed for indoor/outdoor gatherings

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

Fab Features: lovely, full-service hotel on 26 landscaped acres of lush plantings, seasonal flowers, and abundant palm trees • ceremonies on a trellised platform in the Amphitheater, followed by cocktails on the spacious fountained terrace and receptions in the grand Plaza Ballroom • intimate celebrations in the glass-walled Terrace Room, with peek-a-boo view of Newport’s Back Bay

Fab Features: flagstone courtyard with ivy-covered balconies • 200-year-old carved wooden doors provide a stunning backdrop for photos • stained-glass windows, oversized fireplace, and candelabras add romantic charm

Fab Features: serene, Mediterranean-inspired venue with Saddleback Valley views • perfect indoor/outdoor flow with a ballroom + patio, Fireside Lawn, and beautiful golf course • wedding packages are fully customizable and include a range of event extras like florals, music, invitations, and more

Fab Features: stylish, surf-themed gem set just across the street from the beach • lovely al fresco events on the imaginatively landscaped Deck Courtyard • hip indoor spaces highlight chic design, innovative artwork, and stunning photography

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: 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

Fab Features: lovely al fresco setting within Fountain Valley's scenic Mile Square Park • sweet private ceremony site bounded by landscaped greenery and tall trees • elegant reception hall lined with bright windows to bring the outside in