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Franciscan Gardens

Wedding venue in San Juan Capistrano, California

About Franciscan Gardens

Franciscan Gardens is a private event venue in historic San Juan Capistrano, with an outdoor courtyard featuring fountains, greenery, pergolas and string lighting, alongside an indoor ballroom in a historic 1920 building with original brick walls, beamed ceilings, wood floors and crystal chandeliers. The courtyard and ballroom can each host ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions, with event staff able to reconfigure spaces during the event. The courtyard seats up to 200 guests; the ballroom seats up to 180 or accommodates 200 for a cocktail-style reception. The venue offers exclusive use of its indoor and outdoor spaces, included rentals, security and two getting-ready suites. In-house catering, bar service, rentals and staffing are provided by 24 Carrots. There are no overnight accommodations on site; public parking is available nearby, including an adjacent parking structure. The venue has a wheelchair lift, and the courtyard and ballroom are accessible at street level.

The facts

Guests
Up to 200 guests
Price
From $15,000
Pricing note
A signed venue and catering contract with a 20% payment is required to secure a date, or 50% if the event is within six months. Venue rental pricing is not stated.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place
Garden
Last updated
November 2026

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