Occasions At Laguna Village
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About This Vendor
Let Your Something Blue Be Their Ocean View
Occasions at Laguna Village is a waterfront wedding venue in Laguna Beach, CA. This lovely spot is one of Southern California’s premier wedding destinations. Whether you’re coming from across the country or just down the road, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a world of endless joy and wonder, where majestic mountains overlook picturesque vineyards animated by the aromatic wind that blows in from the sea. This is a place of tremendous glamour and sophistication, a place where dreams ripen into reality. Occasions at Laguna Village is available for engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, elopements, ceremonies, and receptions. The venue has a maximum capacity of 180 guests. Its main ceremony space is a charming overlook featuring a delightful garden and a stone path that leads across a lovingly manicured lawn to a gazebo, beyond which the mighty Pacific Ocean stretches out to meet the horizon. The adjoining terrace offers a spectacular view of the California coastline and is an ideal spot for your wedding reception. Occasions at Laguna Village offers all-inclusive wedding packages designed with your needs and satisfaction in mind. Package features include planning assistance, in-house catering, lighting and sound equipment, linens and napkins in a color of your choice, flatware, glassware, votive candles, centerpieces, and much more. Whatever your vision, Dayna Lewis, the venue’s experienced and talented in-house wedding planner, will be there to help bring your ideas to life. She and her team can’t wait to make your wedding a day you’ll remember and cherish for the rest of your life.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Handicap Accessible, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
SettingsBeach, Waterfront, Restaurant, Tented
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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Jenny Volanti (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
*Wedding on 7/11/21*If I could get married at Occasions at Laguna Village every day, I would. I LOVED our venue and we received so many compliments about how gorgeous it was and how smoothly the wedding ran. This is in part due to their amazing venue coordinator, Dayna Lewis, who knows the venue like the back of her hand and was one of our greatest resources during the planning process. They are very transparent about their pricing, provide you a list of incredible preferred (but not required) vendors to choose from, and have their timeline down to a T. We never felt like we were rushed or late for anything. The night flew by (in a good way) and everyone said it was such a fun party. In meeting with Dayna for our details meeting, she was able to loop in our planner on the details and give us good suggestions of what to include or exclude. In conjunction with Andrew Turula, the catering manager at the Cliff Restaurant (who caters the weddings), they worked together to make sure everything was done perfectly. We had the ceremony on the right side of the venue, facing the gorgeous ocean, and then the cocktail hour is on the left side with the cute gazebo and bar area. The staff is able to quickly flip the space (in under 20 minutes I believe) from ceremony to dinner/reception, and it looked AMAZING!Occasions was the catch-all for most of our main vendors: florals, food and beverage, cake, and DJ services, and those vendors all seemed to know the venue well and I think that the working relationship between all of those parties helped make our wedding as spectacular as it was.I highly recommend Occasions at Laguna Village as a wedding venue and was so pleased with our experience from beginning to end.
Reviewed on 12-09-2021
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
*Wedding on 7/11/21*If I could get married at Occasions at Laguna Village every day, I would. I LOVED our venue and we received so many compliments about how gorgeous it was and how smoothly the wedding ran. This is in part due to their amazing venue coordinator, Dayna Lewis, who knows the venue like the back of her hand and was one of our greatest resources during the planning process. They are very transparent about their pricing, provide you a list of incredible preferred (but not required) vendors to choose from, and have their timeline down to a T. We never felt like we were rushed or late for anything. The night flew by (in a good way) and everyone said it was such a fun party. In meeting with Dayna for our details meeting, she was able to loop in our planner on the details and give us good suggestions of what to include or exclude. In conjunction with Andrew Turula, the catering manager at the Cliff Restaurant (who caters the weddings), they worked together to make sure everything was done perfectly. We had the ceremony on the right side of the venue, facing the gorgeous ocean, and then the cocktail hour is on the left side with the cute gazebo and bar area. The staff is able to quickly flip the space (in under 20 minutes I believe) from ceremony to dinner/reception, and it looked AMAZING!Occasions was the catch-all for most of our main vendors: florals, food and beverage, cake, and DJ services, and those vendors all seemed to know the venue well and I think that the working relationship between all of those parties helped make our wedding as spectacular as it was.I highly recommend Occasions at Laguna Village as a wedding venue and was so pleased with our experience from beginning to end.
Reviewed on 12-09-2021
Jake Swartz (other) 1 out of 5 Rating
I recently had an unfortunate experience at Occasions at Laguna Village, which ultimately influenced my decision not to book the venue for my wedding. While the venue itself seemed promising, the behavior of one particular employee left a sour taste in my mouth.During our third visit to the venue, my partner and I had just finished dining at the cliff restaurant and were waiting to see the space again. It was at this point that the food director approached us in a confrontational manner, questioning our ability to read and insinuating that we were in a restricted area. This incident was deeply unsettling, particularly considering that my partner is of Mexican heritage and Spanish is her first language. Such comments have the potential to trigger negative emotions, and unfortunately, that's exactly what happened.When I expressed our discomfort to the venue staff regarding the food director's behavior, they dismissed our concerns and even went so far as to mock us, suggesting they would create a bigger sign for us to read. This dismissive attitude towards customers' feelings is highly concerning, especially when considering the magnitude of a wedding contract and the potential stress that may arise during the planning process. If a conflict were to occur or any changes were needed, it is evident that dealing with the cliff/food director would only exacerbate the situation.It is disheartening to think that a venue with such a reputation and a history of past success would treat people in such an unprofessional and disrespectful manner. While it may seem like a blessing in disguise to have discovered their true colors before signing a contract, it raises questions about their ability to communicate effectively and work with clients in a mutually respectful and amiable way.In light of this experience, I cannot recommend Occasions at Laguna Village to other couples seeking a wedding venue. The behavior displayed by the food director and the dismissive response from the general manager have left me with serious doubts about their commitment to customer satisfaction and their overall professionalism. It is crucial to find a venue that values and respects its clients throughout the entire wedding planning process, and unfortunately, Occasions at Laguna Village fell short in this regard.
Reviewed on 16-06-2023
I recently had an unfortunate experience at Occasions at Laguna Village, which ultimately influenced my decision not to book the venue for my wedding. While the venue itself seemed promising, the behavior of one particular employee left a sour taste in my mouth.During our third visit to the venue, my partner and I had just finished dining at the cliff restaurant and were waiting to see the space again. It was at this point that the food director approached us in a confrontational manner, questioning our ability to read and insinuating that we were in a restricted area. This incident was deeply unsettling, particularly considering that my partner is of Mexican heritage and Spanish is her first language. Such comments have the potential to trigger negative emotions, and unfortunately, that's exactly what happened.When I expressed our discomfort to the venue staff regarding the food director's behavior, they dismissed our concerns and even went so far as to mock us, suggesting they would create a bigger sign for us to read. This dismissive attitude towards customers' feelings is highly concerning, especially when considering the magnitude of a wedding contract and the potential stress that may arise during the planning process. If a conflict were to occur or any changes were needed, it is evident that dealing with the cliff/food director would only exacerbate the situation.It is disheartening to think that a venue with such a reputation and a history of past success would treat people in such an unprofessional and disrespectful manner. While it may seem like a blessing in disguise to have discovered their true colors before signing a contract, it raises questions about their ability to communicate effectively and work with clients in a mutually respectful and amiable way.In light of this experience, I cannot recommend Occasions at Laguna Village to other couples seeking a wedding venue. The behavior displayed by the food director and the dismissive response from the general manager have left me with serious doubts about their commitment to customer satisfaction and their overall professionalism. It is crucial to find a venue that values and respects its clients throughout the entire wedding planning process, and unfortunately, Occasions at Laguna Village fell short in this regard.
Reviewed on 16-06-2023
Rachel R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-03-2023
We had an impeccable corporate event with Occasions at Laguna Village... 80 person buffet style dinner, open bar, DJ, dance floor, karaoke, and photo booth. The location is simply breathtaking, the staff was courteous and helpful, the food was delicious, and the bartenders were fun - perfect for our group. The Dj, Todd - Awesome and such a good sport to put up with our craziness! Dayna helped me with everything - she was the glue that held everything together and also made it perfect; and when I say held everything together - I mean rain... But she turned a big deal into an easy fix and it was amazing, outdoing my expectations :)
Reviewed on 28-03-2023
Wedding Date 10-03-2023
We had an impeccable corporate event with Occasions at Laguna Village... 80 person buffet style dinner, open bar, DJ, dance floor, karaoke, and photo booth. The location is simply breathtaking, the staff was courteous and helpful, the food was delicious, and the bartenders were fun - perfect for our group. The Dj, Todd - Awesome and such a good sport to put up with our craziness! Dayna helped me with everything - she was the glue that held everything together and also made it perfect; and when I say held everything together - I mean rain... But she turned a big deal into an easy fix and it was amazing, outdoing my expectations :)
Reviewed on 28-03-2023
Jaime LaFontaine (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2022
We got married at Occasions on 7/30/2022 and recommend it to any couple looking for a beach wedding that keeps guests off the same. We got extremely lucky and were able to book a Saturday with just 90 days to plan the entire wedding with 100 guests. We had our ceremony at 6pm and the after party at the Cliff restaurant was a huge hit. Every single person involved was incredible. The venue tour; design and planning; food and bar selection and tasting; preferred vendors; and day of coordination were all outstanding. Dayna, our Venue Coordinator, was incredibly responsive to every little question and very understanding as we made minor adjustments to our plans along the way. She has a great network of trusted vendors who know everything about the venue, which minimizes the drama to ZERO because they've worked together and know what looks good and what's not feasible. Our friends and family had an incredible time and LOVED that the venue was walking distance from hotels in downtown Laguna. I had one friend say how thoughtful it was that we had the ceremony and reception at the same place so they didn't have to coordinate extra transportation. To the team at Occasions, if you're reading this - THANK YOU for making our experience an absolute dream.
Reviewed on 09-08-2022
Wedding Date 30-07-2022
We got married at Occasions on 7/30/2022 and recommend it to any couple looking for a beach wedding that keeps guests off the same. We got extremely lucky and were able to book a Saturday with just 90 days to plan the entire wedding with 100 guests. We had our ceremony at 6pm and the after party at the Cliff restaurant was a huge hit. Every single person involved was incredible. The venue tour; design and planning; food and bar selection and tasting; preferred vendors; and day of coordination were all outstanding. Dayna, our Venue Coordinator, was incredibly responsive to every little question and very understanding as we made minor adjustments to our plans along the way. She has a great network of trusted vendors who know everything about the venue, which minimizes the drama to ZERO because they've worked together and know what looks good and what's not feasible. Our friends and family had an incredible time and LOVED that the venue was walking distance from hotels in downtown Laguna. I had one friend say how thoughtful it was that we had the ceremony and reception at the same place so they didn't have to coordinate extra transportation. To the team at Occasions, if you're reading this - THANK YOU for making our experience an absolute dream.
Reviewed on 09-08-2022
Gerald K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2022
To say that Occasions at Laguna Village exceeded our expectations as our wedding venue is an understatement. I would rate this place 6 out of 5 stars if I could!! My wife and I had our wedding on Occasions in July this year, and it was soooo BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect and we absolutely LOVED it!! All of our guests enjoyed our wedding, and many of them said this was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever seen! The seating and table arrangements, the arch, the color theme, the floral arrangement, the garden, and everything else were immaculately set up. The food was very, very DELICIOUS, and many of our guests said the same! Cliff Restaurant is now a favorite place to eat for not just my wife and me, but also for many of our guests :-) MANY THANKS to the Occasions staff for making our dreams come true!! Special thanks especially to Dayna, our AMAZING wedding coordinator who worked with us from start to finish. Even though my wife and I were stressed out and there were so many tasks to accomplish, Dayna walked with us every step of the way and made sure everything we wanted for our big day was fulfilled. Thanks also to Cori, the executive wedding consultant, who warmly welcomed and helped us when we toured Occasions and began our wedding planning there. In addition, we appreciate Kathleen, the Cliff Restaurant manager, as she showed us the venue and answered our questions when my wife and I were looking at various wedding venues. Thank you to Andrew, the Cliff Restaurant's general manager, and his excellent staff for preparing and serving the delicious meals and beverages to our guests (during the cocktail hour and reception). Andrew helped make our menu tasting a fun experience, and he also made sure several of our guests' dietary needs were met. Finally, we wish to express our appreciation to Kathy, the owner of Occasions for giving us the opportunity to celebrate our wedding there. The day after our wedding, my wife and I went back to the Cliff Restaurant for lunch since we really like their food. While waiting for our table, we happened to bump into Kathy and Cori! We expressed our gratitude to them both, and it was a privilege meeting Kathy for the first time! For couples looking for an outdoor wedding venue (for the ceremony and reception), we strongly and highly recommend Occasions at Laguna Village!! Occasions has an ELITE wedding planning team (led by Dayna) who will work diligently to make your wedding one of the most memorable moments of your life!! My wife and I excitedly look forward to our pictures and videos of our wedding at the gorgeous Occasions at Laguna Village. Thank you again, Occasions, and we wish you continued success as you plan many more weddings to come!
Reviewed on 11-07-2022
Wedding Date 03-07-2022
To say that Occasions at Laguna Village exceeded our expectations as our wedding venue is an understatement. I would rate this place 6 out of 5 stars if I could!! My wife and I had our wedding on Occasions in July this year, and it was soooo BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect and we absolutely LOVED it!! All of our guests enjoyed our wedding, and many of them said this was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever seen! The seating and table arrangements, the arch, the color theme, the floral arrangement, the garden, and everything else were immaculately set up. The food was very, very DELICIOUS, and many of our guests said the same! Cliff Restaurant is now a favorite place to eat for not just my wife and me, but also for many of our guests :-) MANY THANKS to the Occasions staff for making our dreams come true!! Special thanks especially to Dayna, our AMAZING wedding coordinator who worked with us from start to finish. Even though my wife and I were stressed out and there were so many tasks to accomplish, Dayna walked with us every step of the way and made sure everything we wanted for our big day was fulfilled. Thanks also to Cori, the executive wedding consultant, who warmly welcomed and helped us when we toured Occasions and began our wedding planning there. In addition, we appreciate Kathleen, the Cliff Restaurant manager, as she showed us the venue and answered our questions when my wife and I were looking at various wedding venues. Thank you to Andrew, the Cliff Restaurant's general manager, and his excellent staff for preparing and serving the delicious meals and beverages to our guests (during the cocktail hour and reception). Andrew helped make our menu tasting a fun experience, and he also made sure several of our guests' dietary needs were met. Finally, we wish to express our appreciation to Kathy, the owner of Occasions for giving us the opportunity to celebrate our wedding there. The day after our wedding, my wife and I went back to the Cliff Restaurant for lunch since we really like their food. While waiting for our table, we happened to bump into Kathy and Cori! We expressed our gratitude to them both, and it was a privilege meeting Kathy for the first time! For couples looking for an outdoor wedding venue (for the ceremony and reception), we strongly and highly recommend Occasions at Laguna Village!! Occasions has an ELITE wedding planning team (led by Dayna) who will work diligently to make your wedding one of the most memorable moments of your life!! My wife and I excitedly look forward to our pictures and videos of our wedding at the gorgeous Occasions at Laguna Village. Thank you again, Occasions, and we wish you continued success as you plan many more weddings to come!
Reviewed on 11-07-2022
Charlie Cochrane (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
Fantastic venue with excellent service to match. We could not recommend this place high enough. the DJ was fantastic as well and the food phenomenal.
Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
Fantastic venue with excellent service to match. We could not recommend this place high enough. the DJ was fantastic as well and the food phenomenal.
Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Megan Fuller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
My husband and I were married here March 2022. If you're looking for an intimate, beautiful, and easy wedding venue - you found it! The package options that Occasions offers make it easy to plan a beautiful event that you and your family and friends will enjoy! Dayna, the coordinator, is experienced and incredibly helpful. Andrew, the Catering Manager is beyond professional, knowledgeable, and made our plated dinner a spectacular experience! Dayna is connected with vendors that are highly rated and have extensive experience which made the planning process easy and stress free. This venue was a dream for our wedding, and I wish we could relive it over again because everything was magical. Thank you to the entire Occasions team for making our wedding dreams come true.
Reviewed on 01-04-2022
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
My husband and I were married here March 2022. If you're looking for an intimate, beautiful, and easy wedding venue - you found it! The package options that Occasions offers make it easy to plan a beautiful event that you and your family and friends will enjoy! Dayna, the coordinator, is experienced and incredibly helpful. Andrew, the Catering Manager is beyond professional, knowledgeable, and made our plated dinner a spectacular experience! Dayna is connected with vendors that are highly rated and have extensive experience which made the planning process easy and stress free. This venue was a dream for our wedding, and I wish we could relive it over again because everything was magical. Thank you to the entire Occasions team for making our wedding dreams come true.
Reviewed on 01-04-2022
Olga Spichnikova (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2021
Chose this venue for our wedding and so glad we did! Dayna the coordinator was so on top of things and did an amazing job making sure every detail was perfect and just how we wanted it. We did a package which was almost all inclusive, so I had to minimal planning to do, exactly what I wanted. Dayna also provided a vendor list and recommendations for the things we did have to plan for. The prices were reasonable, but the ocean view was priceless! The food was delicious! Turned out to be an amazing day, better than I could have ever imagined, thanks to Dayna and the Cliff restaurant.
Reviewed on 14-12-2021
Wedding Date 12-12-2021
Chose this venue for our wedding and so glad we did! Dayna the coordinator was so on top of things and did an amazing job making sure every detail was perfect and just how we wanted it. We did a package which was almost all inclusive, so I had to minimal planning to do, exactly what I wanted. Dayna also provided a vendor list and recommendations for the things we did have to plan for. The prices were reasonable, but the ocean view was priceless! The food was delicious! Turned out to be an amazing day, better than I could have ever imagined, thanks to Dayna and the Cliff restaurant.
Reviewed on 14-12-2021
Adam C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Great View! Great Wedding! Great Help!My now wife and I had the pleasure of getting to know Occasions, the venue we fortunately chose to have our wedding. After now going through the entire experience such as interviewing venues, designing the wedding day, the actual tasting for food selection, and finally our big day, we feel so fortunate for how fantastic everything turned out... AND we actually got to enjoy the day free of worry thanks to how well they have everything coordinated! Our guests were thrilled with the food, service, and the overall experience. Very well done and thank you!
Reviewed on 10-12-2021
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Great View! Great Wedding! Great Help!My now wife and I had the pleasure of getting to know Occasions, the venue we fortunately chose to have our wedding. After now going through the entire experience such as interviewing venues, designing the wedding day, the actual tasting for food selection, and finally our big day, we feel so fortunate for how fantastic everything turned out... AND we actually got to enjoy the day free of worry thanks to how well they have everything coordinated! Our guests were thrilled with the food, service, and the overall experience. Very well done and thank you!
Reviewed on 10-12-2021
Taylor Lewis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
I had the wedding of my dreams at Occasions at Laguna Village on September 18th, 2021. This family owned venue truly does feel like a family and with their incredibly fair prices, supportive staff, and ridiculous views, you can design the wedding you've always wanted. Dayna, the wedding coordinator, is a seasoned pro whose expertise is an invaluable asset to have when wedding planning. She helped guide us through the entire process and was there on the day of to make sure everything went smoothly. I truly don't know how we would have done it without her! Andrew, the catering manager, helped us design a menu that truly wowed our crowd. We presented him with custom cocktail ideas and with his expertise, he tweaked our recipes to be even more spectacular! I could probably write a novel about how fabulous our experience was but the moral of the story is - Occasions at Laguna Village should be your next wedding or event venue!
Reviewed on 11-11-2021
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
I had the wedding of my dreams at Occasions at Laguna Village on September 18th, 2021. This family owned venue truly does feel like a family and with their incredibly fair prices, supportive staff, and ridiculous views, you can design the wedding you've always wanted. Dayna, the wedding coordinator, is a seasoned pro whose expertise is an invaluable asset to have when wedding planning. She helped guide us through the entire process and was there on the day of to make sure everything went smoothly. I truly don't know how we would have done it without her! Andrew, the catering manager, helped us design a menu that truly wowed our crowd. We presented him with custom cocktail ideas and with his expertise, he tweaked our recipes to be even more spectacular! I could probably write a novel about how fabulous our experience was but the moral of the story is - Occasions at Laguna Village should be your next wedding or event venue!
Reviewed on 11-11-2021
Bree Sandoval (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2021
My husband and I were married here on 8/13/2021. When we initially booked at occasions we were so excited for what they had to offer. A cute gorgeous private venue with a breathtaking view of the ocean. I’m the kind of bride that is easy going and finds the whole planning a wedding process to be EXTRA overwhelming. So I was very excited to hear the package came with a wedding coordinator Dayna, Dj todd, wedding cake by roosmoor, catered by Andrew, etc. Overall our wedding was beautiful but there were some issues that came up. Dayna our wedding coordinator was responsive and answered all of our questions. However, at the rehearsal and day of the wedding her attitude was very disappointing. I caught her on multiple occasions communicating to myself, my family, vendors (our photographer/family friend) and friends in such a rude manner. It would have been nice if she gathered everyone in the bridal parties email so she could send them the timeline. Instead she put me on blast at the rehearsal that I didn’t send it out to everyone. She seemed very rude/annoyed that we used our own photographer instead of her vendor. With how much MONEY and what is supposed to be a day full of love and happiness you think she could at least try to fake it with a smile but instead she just stood in the corner with a mad face! Very unfortunate. BEWARE! This venue does NOT take credit card! And they will lose your check. The food, view and DJ we’re a success!
Reviewed on 28-10-2021
Wedding Date 13-08-2021
My husband and I were married here on 8/13/2021. When we initially booked at occasions we were so excited for what they had to offer. A cute gorgeous private venue with a breathtaking view of the ocean. I’m the kind of bride that is easy going and finds the whole planning a wedding process to be EXTRA overwhelming. So I was very excited to hear the package came with a wedding coordinator Dayna, Dj todd, wedding cake by roosmoor, catered by Andrew, etc. Overall our wedding was beautiful but there were some issues that came up. Dayna our wedding coordinator was responsive and answered all of our questions. However, at the rehearsal and day of the wedding her attitude was very disappointing. I caught her on multiple occasions communicating to myself, my family, vendors (our photographer/family friend) and friends in such a rude manner. It would have been nice if she gathered everyone in the bridal parties email so she could send them the timeline. Instead she put me on blast at the rehearsal that I didn’t send it out to everyone. She seemed very rude/annoyed that we used our own photographer instead of her vendor. With how much MONEY and what is supposed to be a day full of love and happiness you think she could at least try to fake it with a smile but instead she just stood in the corner with a mad face! Very unfortunate. BEWARE! This venue does NOT take credit card! And they will lose your check. The food, view and DJ we’re a success!
Reviewed on 28-10-2021
Carrie Ross (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
Dayna and her crew were AWESOME! Loved every minute of my special day and wouldn’t have changed a thing! Planning during an ever changing pandemic was challenging but Dayna and her vendors totally pulled through and I had the wedding of my dreams! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for that all inclusive beachy wedding in Laguna at an affordable cost.
Reviewed on 06-10-2021
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
Dayna and her crew were AWESOME! Loved every minute of my special day and wouldn’t have changed a thing! Planning during an ever changing pandemic was challenging but Dayna and her vendors totally pulled through and I had the wedding of my dreams! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for that all inclusive beachy wedding in Laguna at an affordable cost.
Reviewed on 06-10-2021
Madeline Belts (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-07-2021
5 out of 5 stars doesn't even begin to describe how absolutely incredible Occasions is!! My husband and I got married here in July of 2021 and it exceeded our expectations on every level. Dayna, our wedding coordinator, was an angel! She was quick to respond to my every question or concern, and always stayed on top of our to do list. Every vendor I spoke with was excited to work with Dayna, they could say nothing but amazing things about her work ethic, organization, and kindness. The view you will get at Occasions is unmatched! On a cliffside in the heart of Laguna Beach, we heard waves crashing, watched the sunset on the coast, and yes, believe it or not, dolphins were literally swimming in the waves past us during our special day. Because Occasions is an all-inclusive venue, the headache of searching for caterers, a cake, a DJ, or florists was all taken away. Everyone we worked with was quick to respond, catered to our vision and needs, and made our special day everything we hoped for! On the day of, our wedding ran seamlessly! There was not a hiccup to be seen! The food was AMAZING! Andrew, the manager for the Cliff restaurant, helped us create our delicious menu and made sure all the food and drinks for the wedding were a hit! Annie, our florist from La Tulipe created stunning centerpieces that beautifully incorporated our wedding colors. Todd, our DJ with Epic One Entertainment, had all our guests dancing ALL. NIGHT. LONG! And Stefani, our photographer, captured all of our special moments beautifully and efficiently so our guests were never left waiting for pictures to finish.We have had so many of our guests tell us what an incredible wedding it was! You can not go wrong with getting married at Occasions!!
Reviewed on 14-07-2021
Wedding Date 02-07-2021
5 out of 5 stars doesn't even begin to describe how absolutely incredible Occasions is!! My husband and I got married here in July of 2021 and it exceeded our expectations on every level. Dayna, our wedding coordinator, was an angel! She was quick to respond to my every question or concern, and always stayed on top of our to do list. Every vendor I spoke with was excited to work with Dayna, they could say nothing but amazing things about her work ethic, organization, and kindness. The view you will get at Occasions is unmatched! On a cliffside in the heart of Laguna Beach, we heard waves crashing, watched the sunset on the coast, and yes, believe it or not, dolphins were literally swimming in the waves past us during our special day. Because Occasions is an all-inclusive venue, the headache of searching for caterers, a cake, a DJ, or florists was all taken away. Everyone we worked with was quick to respond, catered to our vision and needs, and made our special day everything we hoped for! On the day of, our wedding ran seamlessly! There was not a hiccup to be seen! The food was AMAZING! Andrew, the manager for the Cliff restaurant, helped us create our delicious menu and made sure all the food and drinks for the wedding were a hit! Annie, our florist from La Tulipe created stunning centerpieces that beautifully incorporated our wedding colors. Todd, our DJ with Epic One Entertainment, had all our guests dancing ALL. NIGHT. LONG! And Stefani, our photographer, captured all of our special moments beautifully and efficiently so our guests were never left waiting for pictures to finish.We have had so many of our guests tell us what an incredible wedding it was! You can not go wrong with getting married at Occasions!!
Reviewed on 14-07-2021
Julia Luong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
Look no further because you definitely want to get married at Occasions at Laguna Village! This venue is the absolute most gorgeous wedding venue in Laguna Beach! I got married on June 5th and had the perfect wedding on a perfect day with perfect weather. You really don't need a lot of decorations because the ocean is stunning enough! ​What I love most about Occasions is that they offer different types of packages that meet your budget. Their package comes with preferred vendors that make wedding planning such a breeze and an awesome coordinator (Dayna) that was easy to work with every step of the way. I didn't stress one bit with the planning! Dayna has many years of experience and can be seen in her work performance. She was also very accommodating with our last-minute changes and adjustments.We were BLESSED WITH THE BEST!Thank you, Dayna, and all of the Occasions staff for making our day magical!
Reviewed on 09-06-2021
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
Look no further because you definitely want to get married at Occasions at Laguna Village! This venue is the absolute most gorgeous wedding venue in Laguna Beach! I got married on June 5th and had the perfect wedding on a perfect day with perfect weather. You really don't need a lot of decorations because the ocean is stunning enough! ​What I love most about Occasions is that they offer different types of packages that meet your budget. Their package comes with preferred vendors that make wedding planning such a breeze and an awesome coordinator (Dayna) that was easy to work with every step of the way. I didn't stress one bit with the planning! Dayna has many years of experience and can be seen in her work performance. She was also very accommodating with our last-minute changes and adjustments.We were BLESSED WITH THE BEST!Thank you, Dayna, and all of the Occasions staff for making our day magical!
Reviewed on 09-06-2021
Tiffany Wickens (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
We had our dream wedding at Occasions on 5.15.21. From the views, to the food, to the service, I could go on and on everything was perfect! Dayna is Occasions wedding planner and I could not have done any of it without her! Anytime I needed her I was easily able to communicate with her and she made our wedding so beyond perfect. If you are even thinking of choosing Occasions as your venue, DO IT!
Reviewed on 28-05-2021
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
We had our dream wedding at Occasions on 5.15.21. From the views, to the food, to the service, I could go on and on everything was perfect! Dayna is Occasions wedding planner and I could not have done any of it without her! Anytime I needed her I was easily able to communicate with her and she made our wedding so beyond perfect. If you are even thinking of choosing Occasions as your venue, DO IT!
Reviewed on 28-05-2021
Hayley Stellings (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2020
We just had our wedding at Occasions and are speechless! Dayna and her team executed a seamless event (w/ covid protocols) and it was the best time of our life! We had to reschedule from May, which was frustrating and we are so appreciative of Occasions and staff for working through these challenges with us and making it possible for us to safely have an event.When we were first looking at venues, we looked at several up and down PCH. All of them offered some type of ocean view, but Occasions was the only one that offered an unobstructed view for both the ceremony and reception. We were sold. We felt their pricing/packages were very reasonable and liked the fact that the DJ, cake, food, centerpieces and rentals are all bundled together. It took the stress out of finding vendors on your own. We did several upgrades which was also reasonably priced and let us customize the decor to match our tropical theme. As far as the planning process, like these other reviews, Dayna truly goes ABOVE & BEYOND to make anything happen. No task is too big or too small - or too late (we were that couple that wanted to change up our grand entrance the night before!). Dayna works with all the vendors which makes your life very, very easy. She coordinated schedules and timing and is all over it during the event which lets you have all the fun. She knows everything about weddings - you are in great hands!We are from the east coast and 90% of our guests were coming from there. With covid, only 1/3 of our guests came. Dayna and Kathy were understanding of the situation and worked through that with us. I’ve heard horror stories from other brides about venues not being flexible. Very glad this was not the case with us!The food was fantastic! Andrew from The Cliff was so accommodating. We had several guests with specific dietary needs - including my brother who has a very limited diet, and Andrew was able to accommodate for everyone! We got so many complements on the food and bartender - portions were great and we were able to leverage the outdoor space for an “after party” which was really nice.The DJ was great. My husband and Lucas were texting day before because we wanted to change things last minute and it was no problem (thankfully!). He’s so nice and was always available when we had a question. His company also has rentals so we took advantage of that and setup string lights which looked great after sunset. We created a playlist as well because we are music junkies and Lucas played everything we wanted. You will not be disappointed! Safety-wise, Occasions took all necessary precautions and you wouldn’t even had known this was the second wedding to happen since covid! Everyone had masks, tables were spaced out and we sat folks together based off comfortability with one another (and where they were coming from). Everyone sat at their dinner table for the ceremony and honestly I think I liked this setup better because then you don’t have to deal with moving people around for cocktail hour. This worked out great! We also felt safe knowing everything is outdoors and on the water. The entire staff wore masks and used gloves to setup. Overall, if you are wanting a waterfront wedding in an iconic area I strongly recommend Occasions. We wanted to give our out-of-town guests something unique to remember and Occasions nailed it. I wish we could do it all over again but I think one wedding is enough for now :). Cannot wait to see all the pictures!
Reviewed on 05-10-2020
Wedding Date 03-10-2020
We just had our wedding at Occasions and are speechless! Dayna and her team executed a seamless event (w/ covid protocols) and it was the best time of our life! We had to reschedule from May, which was frustrating and we are so appreciative of Occasions and staff for working through these challenges with us and making it possible for us to safely have an event.When we were first looking at venues, we looked at several up and down PCH. All of them offered some type of ocean view, but Occasions was the only one that offered an unobstructed view for both the ceremony and reception. We were sold. We felt their pricing/packages were very reasonable and liked the fact that the DJ, cake, food, centerpieces and rentals are all bundled together. It took the stress out of finding vendors on your own. We did several upgrades which was also reasonably priced and let us customize the decor to match our tropical theme. As far as the planning process, like these other reviews, Dayna truly goes ABOVE & BEYOND to make anything happen. No task is too big or too small - or too late (we were that couple that wanted to change up our grand entrance the night before!). Dayna works with all the vendors which makes your life very, very easy. She coordinated schedules and timing and is all over it during the event which lets you have all the fun. She knows everything about weddings - you are in great hands!We are from the east coast and 90% of our guests were coming from there. With covid, only 1/3 of our guests came. Dayna and Kathy were understanding of the situation and worked through that with us. I’ve heard horror stories from other brides about venues not being flexible. Very glad this was not the case with us!The food was fantastic! Andrew from The Cliff was so accommodating. We had several guests with specific dietary needs - including my brother who has a very limited diet, and Andrew was able to accommodate for everyone! We got so many complements on the food and bartender - portions were great and we were able to leverage the outdoor space for an “after party” which was really nice.The DJ was great. My husband and Lucas were texting day before because we wanted to change things last minute and it was no problem (thankfully!). He’s so nice and was always available when we had a question. His company also has rentals so we took advantage of that and setup string lights which looked great after sunset. We created a playlist as well because we are music junkies and Lucas played everything we wanted. You will not be disappointed! Safety-wise, Occasions took all necessary precautions and you wouldn’t even had known this was the second wedding to happen since covid! Everyone had masks, tables were spaced out and we sat folks together based off comfortability with one another (and where they were coming from). Everyone sat at their dinner table for the ceremony and honestly I think I liked this setup better because then you don’t have to deal with moving people around for cocktail hour. This worked out great! We also felt safe knowing everything is outdoors and on the water. The entire staff wore masks and used gloves to setup. Overall, if you are wanting a waterfront wedding in an iconic area I strongly recommend Occasions. We wanted to give our out-of-town guests something unique to remember and Occasions nailed it. I wish we could do it all over again but I think one wedding is enough for now :). Cannot wait to see all the pictures!
Reviewed on 05-10-2020
Coley J (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-02-2020
We got married here on 02 22 2020, and it was more than what we could have ever asked for. We especially want to thank Andrew, Dayna, and the rest of the staff, as they were there with us every step of the way. For starters, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. It directly overlooks the beautiful Laguna Beach coastline, with unobstructed views of some of the most beautiful waters in Orange County. As an added bonus, the venue's location ensures a beautiful sunset, which we were thrilled to have. Without a doubt, Occasions was the most beautiful venues we looked at, and it was a \"no brainer\" in that regard. The food, drink, and wait staff were all world class, and we did not have a single issue. Prior to the wedding, Andrew hosted a food tasting for us at the venue, where we got to taste as much as we wanted from the wedding menu. He even threw in free drinks during! We got absolutely stuffed at the tasting, and were easily able to decide what we wanted to serve out guests. The food at the wedding was incredible, and we did not get a single complaint from our guests on the food. The hors d'oeuvres were also delicious, and our guests seemed to love those as well. The drink service was top notch. We opted for the open bar, and our guests drank to their delight all night long. For a wedding which lasted 5 hours, we were impressed that the bar was able to service the wedding crowd without any issues all night. The bar had a great selection of beer, wine, and spirits which catered to the guests every need. One of our favorite parts of the wedding was the \"after party\
Reviewed on 11-06-2020
Wedding Date 22-02-2020
We got married here on 02 22 2020, and it was more than what we could have ever asked for. We especially want to thank Andrew, Dayna, and the rest of the staff, as they were there with us every step of the way. For starters, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. It directly overlooks the beautiful Laguna Beach coastline, with unobstructed views of some of the most beautiful waters in Orange County. As an added bonus, the venue's location ensures a beautiful sunset, which we were thrilled to have. Without a doubt, Occasions was the most beautiful venues we looked at, and it was a \"no brainer\" in that regard. The food, drink, and wait staff were all world class, and we did not have a single issue. Prior to the wedding, Andrew hosted a food tasting for us at the venue, where we got to taste as much as we wanted from the wedding menu. He even threw in free drinks during! We got absolutely stuffed at the tasting, and were easily able to decide what we wanted to serve out guests. The food at the wedding was incredible, and we did not get a single complaint from our guests on the food. The hors d'oeuvres were also delicious, and our guests seemed to love those as well. The drink service was top notch. We opted for the open bar, and our guests drank to their delight all night long. For a wedding which lasted 5 hours, we were impressed that the bar was able to service the wedding crowd without any issues all night. The bar had a great selection of beer, wine, and spirits which catered to the guests every need. One of our favorite parts of the wedding was the \"after party\
Reviewed on 11-06-2020
Danielle Fields (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-03-2020
We got married here on 3-13-20 and it was amazing. Special thanks to Dayna, Andrew, DJ Lucas & all of the staff here. We initially toured the venue with Andrew and immediately fell in love with the location. Shortly after we booked our date and were contacted by Dayna to set up a meeting and she was always available to help plan and answer any questions. All we really had to do was go to the tastings to pick our food, cake and pick our florals and Dayna took care of the rest. We loved that almost everything we needed was included when booking here. We had such an amazing time and our guests did too. Everyone loved the view, food and said the bartender was awesome ! The day was everything we could’ve imagined and more. Thanks for making our day perfect !
Reviewed on 02-04-2020
Wedding Date 13-03-2020
We got married here on 3-13-20 and it was amazing. Special thanks to Dayna, Andrew, DJ Lucas & all of the staff here. We initially toured the venue with Andrew and immediately fell in love with the location. Shortly after we booked our date and were contacted by Dayna to set up a meeting and she was always available to help plan and answer any questions. All we really had to do was go to the tastings to pick our food, cake and pick our florals and Dayna took care of the rest. We loved that almost everything we needed was included when booking here. We had such an amazing time and our guests did too. Everyone loved the view, food and said the bartender was awesome ! The day was everything we could’ve imagined and more. Thanks for making our day perfect !
Reviewed on 02-04-2020
Barbara Gorohovski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
We had our wedding at Occasions on 9/14 and it was the perfect venue for us. We didn't want a ballroom type wedding and Laguna Beach is a special place for us. Most of our guests were from LA & OC and they were in awe of the beauty the venue provided; you can't beat the ocean views and amazing sunset at 7p. Dayna Lewis executed our vision perfectly and was easy to work with. She knows weddings! The dinner and appetizers that the Cliff Restaurant provided were so delicious. You get a food tasting prior with Andrew the GM and he is awesome. Super easy to work with and accommodates your needs. The venue also includes a DJ (DJ Lucas) and he was great; he stuck to our playlist as much as possible. If you are looking for an outdoor wedding venue near the beach Occasions is a great spot. They are easy to work with. You can make upgrades (chairs, dancefloor, linens, etc) as you see fit.
Reviewed on 24-09-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
We had our wedding at Occasions on 9/14 and it was the perfect venue for us. We didn't want a ballroom type wedding and Laguna Beach is a special place for us. Most of our guests were from LA & OC and they were in awe of the beauty the venue provided; you can't beat the ocean views and amazing sunset at 7p. Dayna Lewis executed our vision perfectly and was easy to work with. She knows weddings! The dinner and appetizers that the Cliff Restaurant provided were so delicious. You get a food tasting prior with Andrew the GM and he is awesome. Super easy to work with and accommodates your needs. The venue also includes a DJ (DJ Lucas) and he was great; he stuck to our playlist as much as possible. If you are looking for an outdoor wedding venue near the beach Occasions is a great spot. They are easy to work with. You can make upgrades (chairs, dancefloor, linens, etc) as you see fit.
Reviewed on 24-09-2019
Yvonne Be (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-04-2019
We had our ceremony here--it was AMAZING and everyone loved it. Dayna was wonderful and took care of everything--she worked with our short timeline, worked with the vendors to set-up pre-ceremony (we did nothing, just showed up and everything was done), and even took some awesome pictures. Thanks Dayna!
Reviewed on 02-05-2019
Wedding Date 06-04-2019
We had our ceremony here--it was AMAZING and everyone loved it. Dayna was wonderful and took care of everything--she worked with our short timeline, worked with the vendors to set-up pre-ceremony (we did nothing, just showed up and everything was done), and even took some awesome pictures. Thanks Dayna!
Reviewed on 02-05-2019
Luzye Diaz (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I photographed a wedding at Occasions on 06/16/2018 with Dayna being the venue coordinator and wedding planner. The venue was beautifully set up and clean. Dayna was very responsive and helpful over email and went out of her way the day of to ensure that the day ran smoothly. I highly recommend her!
Reviewed on 05-04-2019
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I photographed a wedding at Occasions on 06/16/2018 with Dayna being the venue coordinator and wedding planner. The venue was beautifully set up and clean. Dayna was very responsive and helpful over email and went out of her way the day of to ensure that the day ran smoothly. I highly recommend her!
Reviewed on 05-04-2019
Kelly Neal (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2018
Our day wedding and reception was amazing with beautiful ocean views! The venue is perfect for anyone looking for the luxury of a beachfront wedding, but without get sandy! The wedding planner did an excellent job making sure everything was taken car of on time and checking with us to make sure we had everything on our end. She was very detailed oriented which made the wedding and reception go smoothly! Additionally, she accommodated all our guests and ensured they were well taken care of! Thank you Occasions for making our day so wonderful!
Reviewed on 21-11-2018
Wedding Date 29-07-2018
Our day wedding and reception was amazing with beautiful ocean views! The venue is perfect for anyone looking for the luxury of a beachfront wedding, but without get sandy! The wedding planner did an excellent job making sure everything was taken car of on time and checking with us to make sure we had everything on our end. She was very detailed oriented which made the wedding and reception go smoothly! Additionally, she accommodated all our guests and ensured they were well taken care of! Thank you Occasions for making our day so wonderful!
Reviewed on 21-11-2018
Sydney Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
We recently got married at Occasions on 8/25/18 and it was the perfect day thanks to Dayna, the wedding coordinator, and Andrew, The Cliff GM, and all of their hard working staff. We started working with Dayna shortly after booking the venue and she was amazing to work with from the start. She always made sure we had everything on track and helped answer our questions anytime we had them throughout the planning process. The venue comes with a lot of included items and vendors, and we were happy with everything and everyone we worked with. We honestly cannot say enough great things about Dayna, she made the planning process easier on us and was so helpful. Andrew, The Cliff GM, was also great to work with when it came to the food and bar process. The Cliff provides all the food and drinks, and everything was great and ran so smoothly. We served a plated meal and had an open bar. The food was delicious and our guests for our wedding of 140 people never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for a drink, even after the rush to the bar after the ceremony. The pricing for this venue is reasonable considering everything that was included. If you are on the fence about this venue, I would say that it is absolutely worth a look. My husband didn't even want to look at it because the pictures don't do it justice, but it is a beautiful venue with amazing views and great staff and team.
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
We recently got married at Occasions on 8/25/18 and it was the perfect day thanks to Dayna, the wedding coordinator, and Andrew, The Cliff GM, and all of their hard working staff. We started working with Dayna shortly after booking the venue and she was amazing to work with from the start. She always made sure we had everything on track and helped answer our questions anytime we had them throughout the planning process. The venue comes with a lot of included items and vendors, and we were happy with everything and everyone we worked with. We honestly cannot say enough great things about Dayna, she made the planning process easier on us and was so helpful. Andrew, The Cliff GM, was also great to work with when it came to the food and bar process. The Cliff provides all the food and drinks, and everything was great and ran so smoothly. We served a plated meal and had an open bar. The food was delicious and our guests for our wedding of 140 people never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for a drink, even after the rush to the bar after the ceremony. The pricing for this venue is reasonable considering everything that was included. If you are on the fence about this venue, I would say that it is absolutely worth a look. My husband didn't even want to look at it because the pictures don't do it justice, but it is a beautiful venue with amazing views and great staff and team.
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Linda Nguyen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2018
I grew up in Orange County, and frequented Laguna Beach alot. You simply cannot beat the views this venue has to offer! You don't need to go overboard with extra table decorations when everyone is paying more attention to the sunset and ocean. Everyone at my wedding was marveling over the panoramic views of the ocean and coastline (wedding was at 6pm in late August). Even my overly critical family was impressed. It's the best, because your guests don't get sand on their feet, but you still get the amazing beachfront views.Dayna, the wedding coordinator is amazing. She's prompt in getting back to you, which was important to me because I had planned our wedding all the way from the East Coast. The food from the associated restaurant, The Cliff's, was amazingly good. The head Chef Andrew was also very easy to work with. We had a lot of guests compliment that it was really good food, and not your standard, dry boring wedding food.The venue has semi inclusive packages. You don't have to find a DJ, and you don't have to research heavily into florists and photographers since Dayna has a list of highly recommended vendors (I went with her florist pick, but went off the list for a photographer), and they provide a lot of things for you (votives, linens, cake cutting set, chairs, you know, the standard stuff). Even a shuttle service from a nearby parking lot to and from the venue, since Laguna Beach parking on your own can be tricky. The only downside, is that the venue is not associated with a hotel. We had a lot of out of town guests coming in from the East Coast, and finding a hotel that is (key phrase) reasonably priced to block off rooms for us was difficult, since Laguna Beach in the summer isn't hurting for guests to fill hotel rooms. So if you're planning on going with this venue during the summer time (or maybe even any time of the year) and you need to block off rooms, plan at least a year in advance, as opposed to the 6 months I had. We blocked off rooms at the Pacific Edge Hotel, which ended up being a mess (the hotel staff ended up breaking their contract with us by giving out our blocked rooms to the general public, by accident they say. In the end, things worked out, but it just seemed that their hotel book keeping is all off). But we couldn't have asked for a place any closer seeing how it's a 1.5 minute walk to the wedding venue for our guests. In summary, you can't go wrong. It's the only venue that has panaromic views right by the ocean. All your pictures will look amazing!
Reviewed on 09-09-2018
Wedding Date 24-08-2018
I grew up in Orange County, and frequented Laguna Beach alot. You simply cannot beat the views this venue has to offer! You don't need to go overboard with extra table decorations when everyone is paying more attention to the sunset and ocean. Everyone at my wedding was marveling over the panoramic views of the ocean and coastline (wedding was at 6pm in late August). Even my overly critical family was impressed. It's the best, because your guests don't get sand on their feet, but you still get the amazing beachfront views.Dayna, the wedding coordinator is amazing. She's prompt in getting back to you, which was important to me because I had planned our wedding all the way from the East Coast. The food from the associated restaurant, The Cliff's, was amazingly good. The head Chef Andrew was also very easy to work with. We had a lot of guests compliment that it was really good food, and not your standard, dry boring wedding food.The venue has semi inclusive packages. You don't have to find a DJ, and you don't have to research heavily into florists and photographers since Dayna has a list of highly recommended vendors (I went with her florist pick, but went off the list for a photographer), and they provide a lot of things for you (votives, linens, cake cutting set, chairs, you know, the standard stuff). Even a shuttle service from a nearby parking lot to and from the venue, since Laguna Beach parking on your own can be tricky. The only downside, is that the venue is not associated with a hotel. We had a lot of out of town guests coming in from the East Coast, and finding a hotel that is (key phrase) reasonably priced to block off rooms for us was difficult, since Laguna Beach in the summer isn't hurting for guests to fill hotel rooms. So if you're planning on going with this venue during the summer time (or maybe even any time of the year) and you need to block off rooms, plan at least a year in advance, as opposed to the 6 months I had. We blocked off rooms at the Pacific Edge Hotel, which ended up being a mess (the hotel staff ended up breaking their contract with us by giving out our blocked rooms to the general public, by accident they say. In the end, things worked out, but it just seemed that their hotel book keeping is all off). But we couldn't have asked for a place any closer seeing how it's a 1.5 minute walk to the wedding venue for our guests. In summary, you can't go wrong. It's the only venue that has panaromic views right by the ocean. All your pictures will look amazing!
Reviewed on 09-09-2018
Raymundo Barcenas (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2018
The ocean view, food, DJ, table/chairs setup etc is amazing at this venue (Occasion). The wedding coordinator Dayna Lewis, did a fantastic job in coordinating our wedding event on 08/03/18 and because of Dayna our wedding event was a success. Our family & friends were all impress of this location. This is a beautiful place to have a wedding.
Reviewed on 16-08-2018
Wedding Date 03-08-2018
The ocean view, food, DJ, table/chairs setup etc is amazing at this venue (Occasion). The wedding coordinator Dayna Lewis, did a fantastic job in coordinating our wedding event on 08/03/18 and because of Dayna our wedding event was a success. Our family & friends were all impress of this location. This is a beautiful place to have a wedding.
Reviewed on 16-08-2018
Darralee Hacker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2019
Occasions laguna hosted my guests and I for my wedding. It was the most magnificent venue with a sparse view of the ocean. Dana went above and beyond to help me plan the wedding of my dreams. I highly recommend getting married here!
Reviewed on 04-04-2018
Wedding Date 05-06-2019
Occasions laguna hosted my guests and I for my wedding. It was the most magnificent venue with a sparse view of the ocean. Dana went above and beyond to help me plan the wedding of my dreams. I highly recommend getting married here!
Reviewed on 04-04-2018
Jessica TenEyck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2017
We had our wedding at Occasions in May of 2017. There are truly not enough words to describe how incredible Occasions & Dayna are. First of all, the location is just unbelievable. All of our guests were from the East Coast so they were truly left breathless by the views, especially the beautiful sunset! I loved how you can be right by the beach without actually being on the beach. And if you do want to get your toes in the sand the beach is just a few minutes walk away for amazing pictures after the ceremony! Second, the prices are really reasonable. All of the venues we looked at in Laguna wanted to charge us based on a guest count right from the beginning, but we had friends & family coming from the East Coast so we had no idea how many would actually come. Occasions was understanding of this & did not make us give a guest count until 2 weeks before. They are a family run venue that doesn't up charge you for everything just because they hear the word \"wedding\". It is an all-inclusive venue too- so centerpieces, a wedding coordinator, DJ, cake, favors, etc are all included in the set price. That was one of my favorite parts & took a lot of the guesswork & planning off of us! The food is hosted by the Cliff restaurant- which was absolutely incredible (as it always is whenever we eat there). All of our guests were so impressed with how delicious the food was! Dayna is fabulous in every single way. She truly takes dreams and turns them into reality and it is so inspiring to watch. She was so communicative the entire process (by email, text & call!)- even with the many silly questions I asked along the way! I was planning a wedding by myself with all my family back home so I truly had no idea what I was doing but Dayna helped me the whole way & was able to ease any concern I had. What I truly appreciated was her honesty- she was open & honest about everything I asked & gave me the pros and cons so that I made the best, informed decision. Everything we planned together she executed even more beautifully than I could have even imagined. I kept saying all night \"if I close my eyes right now and dream up the most beautiful wedding, it wouldn't even be as pretty as this one right here\" and it is so true, and it is true because of Dayna and all of her hard work. She absolutely was meant for her job because she is truly an outstanding coordinator/planner and she is so humble about it. She is so organized & creative. She creates a timeline for you that includes nearly every single detail of the day- the more you tell her, the better. As a Type A, extremely organized person myself I was so nervous about trusting someone to remember every detail- but Dayna did not forget a thing! I can say for sure if you tell Dayna what you want, she will make it happen (within reason of course) and it might be even better than you expected! I would recommend Occasions and Dayna to any bride that wants the most perfect wedding day!
Reviewed on 07-06-2017
Wedding Date 27-05-2017
We had our wedding at Occasions in May of 2017. There are truly not enough words to describe how incredible Occasions & Dayna are. First of all, the location is just unbelievable. All of our guests were from the East Coast so they were truly left breathless by the views, especially the beautiful sunset! I loved how you can be right by the beach without actually being on the beach. And if you do want to get your toes in the sand the beach is just a few minutes walk away for amazing pictures after the ceremony! Second, the prices are really reasonable. All of the venues we looked at in Laguna wanted to charge us based on a guest count right from the beginning, but we had friends & family coming from the East Coast so we had no idea how many would actually come. Occasions was understanding of this & did not make us give a guest count until 2 weeks before. They are a family run venue that doesn't up charge you for everything just because they hear the word \"wedding\". It is an all-inclusive venue too- so centerpieces, a wedding coordinator, DJ, cake, favors, etc are all included in the set price. That was one of my favorite parts & took a lot of the guesswork & planning off of us! The food is hosted by the Cliff restaurant- which was absolutely incredible (as it always is whenever we eat there). All of our guests were so impressed with how delicious the food was! Dayna is fabulous in every single way. She truly takes dreams and turns them into reality and it is so inspiring to watch. She was so communicative the entire process (by email, text & call!)- even with the many silly questions I asked along the way! I was planning a wedding by myself with all my family back home so I truly had no idea what I was doing but Dayna helped me the whole way & was able to ease any concern I had. What I truly appreciated was her honesty- she was open & honest about everything I asked & gave me the pros and cons so that I made the best, informed decision. Everything we planned together she executed even more beautifully than I could have even imagined. I kept saying all night \"if I close my eyes right now and dream up the most beautiful wedding, it wouldn't even be as pretty as this one right here\" and it is so true, and it is true because of Dayna and all of her hard work. She absolutely was meant for her job because she is truly an outstanding coordinator/planner and she is so humble about it. She is so organized & creative. She creates a timeline for you that includes nearly every single detail of the day- the more you tell her, the better. As a Type A, extremely organized person myself I was so nervous about trusting someone to remember every detail- but Dayna did not forget a thing! I can say for sure if you tell Dayna what you want, she will make it happen (within reason of course) and it might be even better than you expected! I would recommend Occasions and Dayna to any bride that wants the most perfect wedding day!
Reviewed on 07-06-2017
Rachel S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2017
I just had my wedding at Occasions at the end of March 2017 and everything about it was perfect. My husband and I knew we wanted to have a destination wedding in Southern California and we fell in love with this venue right away. Everything about this venue was perfect for us. First of all, obviously the view is absolutely gorgeous. I can't think of a more beautiful backdrop to our wedding, with the beach and sun setting right behind us. We worked with our wedding planner, Dayna Lewis, who made the wedding planning process so easy and fun. This was especially helpful since we were planning our wedding all the way from Minnesota. Dayna thinks of everything so you don't need to worry. And on the day of our wedding, she took care of everything from behind the scenes so the day was totally stress-free and exactly what we wanted. She really listens to what your vision is for the wedding and executes it perfectly, and we can't thank her enough.I also loved Occasions because they work with the same small group of vendors who are all EXCELLENT and know the venue well. Many of these things are also included in the wedding package, which makes wedding planning so much less stressful. I HIGHLY recommend Amanda Heer from fantasy floral - she made the most gorgeous bouquets and center pieces. They were the most gorgeous flowers I've ever seen. DJ Lucas was fantastic and worked with us for the music as well as photo booth and lighting. He made the night so much fun and worked with us to pick out music throughout the night. The cake, which is included in the package, is delicious. And the food from The Cliff is fantastic. I got so many compliments from our guests on all of these things. We also had our after party at the bar up above at The Cliff (same location) and we had a great time. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and even better than I had imagined.
Reviewed on 31-03-2017
Wedding Date 26-03-2017
I just had my wedding at Occasions at the end of March 2017 and everything about it was perfect. My husband and I knew we wanted to have a destination wedding in Southern California and we fell in love with this venue right away. Everything about this venue was perfect for us. First of all, obviously the view is absolutely gorgeous. I can't think of a more beautiful backdrop to our wedding, with the beach and sun setting right behind us. We worked with our wedding planner, Dayna Lewis, who made the wedding planning process so easy and fun. This was especially helpful since we were planning our wedding all the way from Minnesota. Dayna thinks of everything so you don't need to worry. And on the day of our wedding, she took care of everything from behind the scenes so the day was totally stress-free and exactly what we wanted. She really listens to what your vision is for the wedding and executes it perfectly, and we can't thank her enough.I also loved Occasions because they work with the same small group of vendors who are all EXCELLENT and know the venue well. Many of these things are also included in the wedding package, which makes wedding planning so much less stressful. I HIGHLY recommend Amanda Heer from fantasy floral - she made the most gorgeous bouquets and center pieces. They were the most gorgeous flowers I've ever seen. DJ Lucas was fantastic and worked with us for the music as well as photo booth and lighting. He made the night so much fun and worked with us to pick out music throughout the night. The cake, which is included in the package, is delicious. And the food from The Cliff is fantastic. I got so many compliments from our guests on all of these things. We also had our after party at the bar up above at The Cliff (same location) and we had a great time. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and even better than I had imagined.
Reviewed on 31-03-2017
Nicole Naleway (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
We got married on August 22, 2015 and it was the most perfect wedding ever! All of the guests were mesmerized by the amazing view that this venue had to offer! It is an all-inclusive venue, so we weren't sure what exactly we were getting, but everything turned out amazing! The food was by the Cliffs at Laguna Village and it was delicious! The cake by Rossmoor's Bakery and it was beautiful! Dayna was the day-of coordinator and she was great for the day-of and even sent us pictures afterwards of the details of our wedding. DJ Lucas was our DJ and he was absolutely great! Everyone had so much fun dancing!
Reviewed on 15-09-2015
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
We got married on August 22, 2015 and it was the most perfect wedding ever! All of the guests were mesmerized by the amazing view that this venue had to offer! It is an all-inclusive venue, so we weren't sure what exactly we were getting, but everything turned out amazing! The food was by the Cliffs at Laguna Village and it was delicious! The cake by Rossmoor's Bakery and it was beautiful! Dayna was the day-of coordinator and she was great for the day-of and even sent us pictures afterwards of the details of our wedding. DJ Lucas was our DJ and he was absolutely great! Everyone had so much fun dancing!
Reviewed on 15-09-2015
Lindsay Long (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
Words cannot even describe how perfect my wedding was with Occasions at Laguna Village. I had a destination wedding here so coordinating and planning everything from afar was challenging but Dayna made everything run very smooth and was so helpful. There were a few minor natural issues the day of the wedding (the abnormally hot weather, the wind, etc) but everything went off without a hitch and everyone was very flexible and accommodating. The Cliff catered and the food was just incredible. All of our friends and family keep talking about our wedding and how it was the best and prettiest wedding they have ever been to. I highly recommend this venue and the people at Occasions!
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
Words cannot even describe how perfect my wedding was with Occasions at Laguna Village. I had a destination wedding here so coordinating and planning everything from afar was challenging but Dayna made everything run very smooth and was so helpful. There were a few minor natural issues the day of the wedding (the abnormally hot weather, the wind, etc) but everything went off without a hitch and everyone was very flexible and accommodating. The Cliff catered and the food was just incredible. All of our friends and family keep talking about our wedding and how it was the best and prettiest wedding they have ever been to. I highly recommend this venue and the people at Occasions!
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Tiffany Schoser (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2014
If you are looking for an ocean view without being on the sand, this is the place to have your wedding.\r\rI won't lie about the prices being steep, but the view alone was worth every penny.\r\rThe package we chose included quite a few items I did not expect - including: DJ, Center Pieces, Cake, and Favors. Of course, there were guidelines and restrictions, but that is to be expected.\r\rOur package also included a day of coordinator, who was very nice and pleasant to work with. But at times I felt it took longer than average to get a response (and sometimes felt I was bothering her) but all in all, I felt she did a good job.\r\rMy biggest gripe about this venue is that the amount of money you pay for 4 hrs (yes 4 hrs is the standard for all packages) is NOT enough time to not feel rushed. It is also (in my opinion) very expensive to add hours on to your designated time - $1400/hr. I understand it's Laguna Beach and oceanfront, but if I had to do it over again, this would possibly be a deal breaker as now I know how rushed we felt. \r\rPros:\rThe view is STUNNING.\rFood is amazing - we did a buffet and every single guest commented on how good everything tasted.\r\rCons: \rIt is a good walk (including a steep downhill walkway with stairs - in a heavy dress and heels) to get pictures on the beach.\rNo guest parking at venue.\rNo private bathrooms - guests share the public outdoor restrooms.\r\rTake it or leave it, these are couple minor things to keep in mind as well:\r1. There is no area to have your Wedding Party wait prior to the ceremony. The office (very small) is available for the Bridal Party, but does not hold more than 4 people comfortably.\r2. The venue closes at 10pm, and even though the restaurants bar area is closed off for you to host an after party (food/drink at normal price) - it is small, hot and not all that great.\r\rMy last word of advise, is to have your photographer view the location if they have never shot there before. Between the walk to the beach and the setup of the venue (sun is blinding for cameras if you are doing an evening wedding, especially a Summer month) it is worth them taking the time to walk it and see the obstacles. I was very disappointed our vendor did not do this and then commented on it to us while shooting.\r\rI also want to comment on the restaurant overlooking the venue. There were quite a few negative reviews on other sites that included this as being an issue. The portion of the restaurant that overlooks the area is on the far end/side where the bar is setup for events, NOT the ceremony area. Yes, there are people that can \"see\" what's going on, but we did not feel bothered nor did we (or our guests) hear anything. Don't let this scare you off, because on your big day you won't notice anything but your significant other and your guests.\r\rFinally, please don't let the \"cons\" scare you away! I felt obligated to disclose these items, but in no way do I regret having our wedding at this venue. Our guests were blown away by how beautiful everything was and spectacular the view/location.
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Wedding Date 10-08-2014
If you are looking for an ocean view without being on the sand, this is the place to have your wedding.\r\rI won't lie about the prices being steep, but the view alone was worth every penny.\r\rThe package we chose included quite a few items I did not expect - including: DJ, Center Pieces, Cake, and Favors. Of course, there were guidelines and restrictions, but that is to be expected.\r\rOur package also included a day of coordinator, who was very nice and pleasant to work with. But at times I felt it took longer than average to get a response (and sometimes felt I was bothering her) but all in all, I felt she did a good job.\r\rMy biggest gripe about this venue is that the amount of money you pay for 4 hrs (yes 4 hrs is the standard for all packages) is NOT enough time to not feel rushed. It is also (in my opinion) very expensive to add hours on to your designated time - $1400/hr. I understand it's Laguna Beach and oceanfront, but if I had to do it over again, this would possibly be a deal breaker as now I know how rushed we felt. \r\rPros:\rThe view is STUNNING.\rFood is amazing - we did a buffet and every single guest commented on how good everything tasted.\r\rCons: \rIt is a good walk (including a steep downhill walkway with stairs - in a heavy dress and heels) to get pictures on the beach.\rNo guest parking at venue.\rNo private bathrooms - guests share the public outdoor restrooms.\r\rTake it or leave it, these are couple minor things to keep in mind as well:\r1. There is no area to have your Wedding Party wait prior to the ceremony. The office (very small) is available for the Bridal Party, but does not hold more than 4 people comfortably.\r2. The venue closes at 10pm, and even though the restaurants bar area is closed off for you to host an after party (food/drink at normal price) - it is small, hot and not all that great.\r\rMy last word of advise, is to have your photographer view the location if they have never shot there before. Between the walk to the beach and the setup of the venue (sun is blinding for cameras if you are doing an evening wedding, especially a Summer month) it is worth them taking the time to walk it and see the obstacles. I was very disappointed our vendor did not do this and then commented on it to us while shooting.\r\rI also want to comment on the restaurant overlooking the venue. There were quite a few negative reviews on other sites that included this as being an issue. The portion of the restaurant that overlooks the area is on the far end/side where the bar is setup for events, NOT the ceremony area. Yes, there are people that can \"see\" what's going on, but we did not feel bothered nor did we (or our guests) hear anything. Don't let this scare you off, because on your big day you won't notice anything but your significant other and your guests.\r\rFinally, please don't let the \"cons\" scare you away! I felt obligated to disclose these items, but in no way do I regret having our wedding at this venue. Our guests were blown away by how beautiful everything was and spectacular the view/location.
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Breanne Mac Farland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2013
We had our ceremony at this location (8/10/13) and it was nothing short of perfect. Dayna was amazing from the start of the planning a year ago and if we had not talked in a couple weeks, Dayna would check in to make sure the planning was running smoothly and if there was anything she could do to help. Yes, The Cliff restaurant is a little awkward with those guests overlooking your ceremony, but really, people are only watching the bride and groom and the gorgeous view (we were lucky enough to see dolphins playing) and once the ceremony beings, thats far from your mind. It might be a little pricey for some, but the pictures are going to be breathtaking. The DJ, Lucas, was amazing, always being only an email or phone call away to ensure my song selection was perfect, he even let my Dad hook us up with lapel mics so we wouldnt have to use a big hand mic. The day of, Dayna took care of everything and it looked perfect! It was so great to see her just as excited as one of our guests! We did fall behind on a couple of items that she requested, but if she was ever frustrated or about to lose her patience with us, she NEVER let us know. I know the weather is out of their control, but the day could not have been anymore clear and beautiful...we got lucky =) Thank you Occasions, Dayna, and Lucas! You all helped make our dream wedding a reality.
Reviewed on 27-08-2013
Wedding Date 10-08-2013
We had our ceremony at this location (8/10/13) and it was nothing short of perfect. Dayna was amazing from the start of the planning a year ago and if we had not talked in a couple weeks, Dayna would check in to make sure the planning was running smoothly and if there was anything she could do to help. Yes, The Cliff restaurant is a little awkward with those guests overlooking your ceremony, but really, people are only watching the bride and groom and the gorgeous view (we were lucky enough to see dolphins playing) and once the ceremony beings, thats far from your mind. It might be a little pricey for some, but the pictures are going to be breathtaking. The DJ, Lucas, was amazing, always being only an email or phone call away to ensure my song selection was perfect, he even let my Dad hook us up with lapel mics so we wouldnt have to use a big hand mic. The day of, Dayna took care of everything and it looked perfect! It was so great to see her just as excited as one of our guests! We did fall behind on a couple of items that she requested, but if she was ever frustrated or about to lose her patience with us, she NEVER let us know. I know the weather is out of their control, but the day could not have been anymore clear and beautiful...we got lucky =) Thank you Occasions, Dayna, and Lucas! You all helped make our dream wedding a reality.
Reviewed on 27-08-2013
Lisa Lidle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
We got married at Occasions on July 27, 2013. If I could describe my experience in one word, it would be PERFECT! We got a very affordable package deal called the \"ultimate elope\" for under $5000 which included almost everything we needed for our big day. The only thing we had to get separately was the officiate the photography and the flowers everything else was included!\rDayna the wedding coordinator was spot on! She had a time line right away asked all the right questions and sent out email reminders of information she still needed which helped me to not forget things and kept me on track.. She was always available to take my calls, answer my questions and accommodate my individual needs / demands as they came and always with a smile and a pleasant attitude :)\rLike i said our day was perfect! Not one thing was missing or out of place. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was, and how well the whole event was put together and the FOOD was delicious!! Overall we were very happy with the way everything turned out!!! And I would absolutely recommend this venue if you want a beautiful beach wedding!\r\rA BIG thanks to all of the Occasions staff for making our wedding the most amazing day of our lives! :)
Reviewed on 12-08-2013
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
We got married at Occasions on July 27, 2013. If I could describe my experience in one word, it would be PERFECT! We got a very affordable package deal called the \"ultimate elope\" for under $5000 which included almost everything we needed for our big day. The only thing we had to get separately was the officiate the photography and the flowers everything else was included!\rDayna the wedding coordinator was spot on! She had a time line right away asked all the right questions and sent out email reminders of information she still needed which helped me to not forget things and kept me on track.. She was always available to take my calls, answer my questions and accommodate my individual needs / demands as they came and always with a smile and a pleasant attitude :)\rLike i said our day was perfect! Not one thing was missing or out of place. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was, and how well the whole event was put together and the FOOD was delicious!! Overall we were very happy with the way everything turned out!!! And I would absolutely recommend this venue if you want a beautiful beach wedding!\r\rA BIG thanks to all of the Occasions staff for making our wedding the most amazing day of our lives! :)
Reviewed on 12-08-2013
Candice Skorupski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2013
My new husband and I had such an awesome wedding at this venue. The view of the ocean is AMAZING, it is the most impressive part of the venue and it's really all you need for decor. Dayna, the wedding coordinator, was really great to work with. She was very professional, helpful, and things ran smoothly on the wedding day. The food is absolutely DELICIOUS also. DJ Lucas kept us dancing the whole night, I was very happy to see our guests dancing all the way up to the last song. We just had an overall great time and a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 10-07-2013
Wedding Date 30-06-2013
My new husband and I had such an awesome wedding at this venue. The view of the ocean is AMAZING, it is the most impressive part of the venue and it's really all you need for decor. Dayna, the wedding coordinator, was really great to work with. She was very professional, helpful, and things ran smoothly on the wedding day. The food is absolutely DELICIOUS also. DJ Lucas kept us dancing the whole night, I was very happy to see our guests dancing all the way up to the last song. We just had an overall great time and a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 10-07-2013
Jennifer Conn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2011
Our wedding planner at Occasions Dayna, was wonderful to work with. She made me feel so comfortable and was always there when I needed her for anything. The venue was to die for, and made a wonderful background for our wedding pics. The view is absolutely gorgeous and everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 25-06-2011
Wedding Date 20-05-2011
Our wedding planner at Occasions Dayna, was wonderful to work with. She made me feel so comfortable and was always there when I needed her for anything. The venue was to die for, and made a wonderful background for our wedding pics. The view is absolutely gorgeous and everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 25-06-2011
Seong-Hye Park (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2010
We had our ceremony at Occasions last December and worked with Dayna, the coordinator. She was very thorough with the timeline and offered great ideas at our initial meeting; however, she appeared a bit stressed out at the rehearsal and on the day of. Everything went smoothly except the parking situation. The extremely rude parking \"manager\" told us that she cannot allow our limo to park in the parking lot, which was a part of the ceremony package, since Dayna did not make an arrangement with her in advance. Our poor limo driver had to drop us off in the middle of PCH with cars honking behind us then drive up and down the PCH until our ceremony was over. The beautiful scenery made up for it.
Reviewed on 29-03-2011
Wedding Date 12-12-2010
We had our ceremony at Occasions last December and worked with Dayna, the coordinator. She was very thorough with the timeline and offered great ideas at our initial meeting; however, she appeared a bit stressed out at the rehearsal and on the day of. Everything went smoothly except the parking situation. The extremely rude parking \"manager\" told us that she cannot allow our limo to park in the parking lot, which was a part of the ceremony package, since Dayna did not make an arrangement with her in advance. Our poor limo driver had to drop us off in the middle of PCH with cars honking behind us then drive up and down the PCH until our ceremony was over. The beautiful scenery made up for it.
Reviewed on 29-03-2011
Hailey Zweigart (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2010
I really only have a few things to mention that I didn't like about this place. When you hire occasoins, you hire their DJ and restaurant to cater the event. I have not enough nice things to say about Andrew and the Cliff Restaurant. Amazing food, and he is a great, personable guy. The DJ, he is a very nice person, but he didn't do anything or play any of the songs that I had requested. I was very disappointed in the music he played. I had a very specific list of songs that I wanted to play for the dance portion and he only played two songs that I wanted, one of which was only played because my sister asked him to since she knew how much I loved the song. Don't get me wrong though, he is a sweet man, he even made us a photo album of pictures his assistant took of our reception and he had them printed out on the spot. Super nice! I really liked Stacy, the person you first speak to regarding the venue. Shes the one that gives you the tour and tells you all the ins and outs. Shes a super cool chick. Dayna on the other hand, she has her moments. She did a great job with our stuff, however we felt we were promised a lot of stuff that we were told we couldnt do at the rehersal. Such as the parking situation. We had motorcycles there and we were told that we could reserve spots as long as we paid for them. The week before the wedding the lot manager calls us to tell us that the store owners had a fit and asked that we not bring our bikes, as if it would hurt business for them. That was extremely disappointing especially after the thousands of dollars my parents dropped on that venue. Parking is up the street and your guests can shuttle down, a handful of my guests said they had to walk down the hill to the venue because they couldnt find the shuttle. That was sort of disappointing also. However, all in all, Dayna really does an expeptional job and is coordinator for a wedding and sometimes more than one wedding a week. If you choose this venue, please ask for Dayna. I really don't think the money was worth it though. There are a lot of other places to have a wedding at that is just as beauitful in Orange County. I had a wonderful time at this venue and enjoyed time with my guests, but they only allow 4 hours and if you want an extra 5th hour you need to pay extra for that (our wedding was from 5pm to 10pm,we had to pay for an extra hour, which was worth it). Get married here if you have the money to spend, actually, if you have LOTS of money to spend and you don't mind if there are some screw ups.
Reviewed on 16-11-2010
Wedding Date 21-08-2010
I really only have a few things to mention that I didn't like about this place. When you hire occasoins, you hire their DJ and restaurant to cater the event. I have not enough nice things to say about Andrew and the Cliff Restaurant. Amazing food, and he is a great, personable guy. The DJ, he is a very nice person, but he didn't do anything or play any of the songs that I had requested. I was very disappointed in the music he played. I had a very specific list of songs that I wanted to play for the dance portion and he only played two songs that I wanted, one of which was only played because my sister asked him to since she knew how much I loved the song. Don't get me wrong though, he is a sweet man, he even made us a photo album of pictures his assistant took of our reception and he had them printed out on the spot. Super nice! I really liked Stacy, the person you first speak to regarding the venue. Shes the one that gives you the tour and tells you all the ins and outs. Shes a super cool chick. Dayna on the other hand, she has her moments. She did a great job with our stuff, however we felt we were promised a lot of stuff that we were told we couldnt do at the rehersal. Such as the parking situation. We had motorcycles there and we were told that we could reserve spots as long as we paid for them. The week before the wedding the lot manager calls us to tell us that the store owners had a fit and asked that we not bring our bikes, as if it would hurt business for them. That was extremely disappointing especially after the thousands of dollars my parents dropped on that venue. Parking is up the street and your guests can shuttle down, a handful of my guests said they had to walk down the hill to the venue because they couldnt find the shuttle. That was sort of disappointing also. However, all in all, Dayna really does an expeptional job and is coordinator for a wedding and sometimes more than one wedding a week. If you choose this venue, please ask for Dayna. I really don't think the money was worth it though. There are a lot of other places to have a wedding at that is just as beauitful in Orange County. I had a wonderful time at this venue and enjoyed time with my guests, but they only allow 4 hours and if you want an extra 5th hour you need to pay extra for that (our wedding was from 5pm to 10pm,we had to pay for an extra hour, which was worth it). Get married here if you have the money to spend, actually, if you have LOTS of money to spend and you don't mind if there are some screw ups.
Reviewed on 16-11-2010
Sara Bouchard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2008
It was outside overlooking the ocean;If you don't want to be outside don't choose it
Reviewed on 20-10-2008
38 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.71 out of 5.0Wedding Date 08-08-2008
It was outside overlooking the ocean;If you don't want to be outside don't choose it
Reviewed on 20-10-2008
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