Some top wedding venues in Southern California – Destination Wedding Photography

Finding a great venue that fits your vision, style, taste, number of guests and budget is an important first step in putting on your big day. As a Destination wedding photographer in Orange County California, I have some favorites. Here are some I have shot at, attended a wedding or want to shoot in the future.

There are many five star venues in Orange County such as the which are all extremely beautiful and well maintained. Perfect for a bride who absolutely wants a venue to rave about for years to come. In this post however I am addressing the venues worth considering for the premium views and ground while still keeping a budget conscious couple happy.

Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel 

The Montage in Laguna Beach

The Saint Regis in Monarch Beach

and the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach

Here is my list of venues I can’t stop thinking about and have really fell in love with in no particular order

The Chart House in Dana Point

The Heritage Museum of Orange County

Rancho Las Lomas

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina

Strawberry Farms Golf Club 

Wedgwood San Clemente

and Finally some San Diego Venues that are cute and fun also worth the drive

Twin Oaks House in San Marcos 

Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens

Green Gables Wedding Estate