Grand Gimeno 146 North Grand Street • Orange • CA 92866

Grand Gimeno's base pricing includes private access to the entire venue: the Olive Grove, the vaulted Grand Central ballroom, the Courtyard, a foyer with two fireplaces and two fully furnished VIP suites. You'll get 5.5 hours of event time, four hours of setup and an hour of cleanup, round, banquet or king tables, 250 wishbone chairs (indoors) and 250 bistro chairs (indoors or out), market lights, an outdoor kitchen, and a venue representative, catering manager and setup crew. Perks include rehearsal dinner discounts across Jay's venues and two seats at A Taste of Jay's.

Yes. Grand Gimeno is a Spanish Colonial Revival estate in Old Towne Orange with room for both. The Olive Grove, framed by century-old olive trees, a stucco fireplace and bistro lights, has a large central courtyard that works for vows or an al fresco dance floor. Indoors, the Grand Central hall has 30-foot ceilings and exposed timber trusses, a striking blank canvas for dinner and dancing.

Some, yes. Grand Gimeno is owned and operated by the family behind Jay's Catering, so all catering and alcohol come through Jay's, served by its licensed bartenders. For specific cultural dishes, ask whether Jay's works with a partner who can help. You'll choose a planner from the venue's Planner Partners list, and extra rentals like lounge furniture come from its Rental Partners. Most other vendors are your call, though florists must be licensed and approved. Your own cake is welcome for a $3 per person cutting fee, and approved outside desserts or a self-contained food truck are $2 per person.

Venue rental at Grand Gimeno is $8,000 on Fridays and Sundays, $10,000 on Saturdays from January–August and $11,000 on Saturdays from September–December. Wedding packages start at $108 per person, and meals priced separately start at $90 per person. The online quote tool lets you choose your date, menu and bar and see your price instantly.

At Grand Gimeno, the party can go until 9pm in the outdoor Olive Grove or until midnight indoors. Because of county noise ordinances and nearby homes, bands aren't allowed in the Olive Grove and outdoor amplified music ends at 9pm, so plan to move your band or DJ into the ballroom. The longest event is a six-hour reception, plus an optional half-hour on-site ceremony.

Grand Gimeno has two fully furnished, luxury VIP suites, so both sides of the wedding party have their own space. The suites open four hours before your event start time, or you can add 8am access to the bridal suite for an additional fee.

Yes. Grand Gimeno offers Monday–Thursday Gathering packages for groups of fewer than 50 guests, starting at $2,000. It's a great way to enjoy the Olive Grove and historic architecture with a more intimate guest list. Contact the venue for details.

Grand Gimeno is a reimagined Spanish Colonial Revival property in the historic heart of Old Towne Orange, originally designed by architect Harold Gimeno. A standout feature is the live-fire cooking built right into the space, from wood-fired pizza ovens to Argentine asado grills, which turns dinner into an interactive experience for your guests.