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About Franciscan Gardens
Franciscan Gardens brings venue services to weddings across Orange County, California, working from San Juan Capistrano. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as UPSTAIRSsjc, Venues & Estates. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Orange County
How much does wedding catering cost in Orange County?
Catering in Orange County typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Orange County?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Franciscan Gardens
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| UPSTAIRSsjc | 0.1 mi |
| Venues & Estates | 0.1 mi |
| Serra Plaza | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Franciscan Gardens to each venue listed on Lazo.
Orange County weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67° | 49° | 10% | 4:29 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 67° | 50° | 16% | 5:01 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Mar | 68° | 52° | 8% | 6:26 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 55° | 5% | 6:49 PM | 7:22 PM |
| May | 71° | 59° | 2% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 63° | 0% | 7:26 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jul | 79° | 66° | 1% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 67° | 0% | 7:03 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 65° | 1% | 6:24 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 59° | 4% | 5:43 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Nov | 72° | 53° | 6% | 4:11 PM | 4:48 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 48° | 11% | 4:06 PM | 4:44 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (3.3 mi from Orange County). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Orange County.
Getting to Orange County
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| LGB Long Beach International Airport | 20 mi | 30 min |
| ONT Ontario International Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 33 mi | 40 min |
| San Diego | 79 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Las Vegas | 228 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Orange County; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 31815 Camino Capistrano #7, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
- Where
- San Juan Capistrano · 18 miles southeast of central Orange County
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Caterers
- In Orange County
- One of 105 wedding caterers we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (949) 248-1586
- Website
- Visit site
From Franciscan Gardens's website
“Garden wedding and event venue in historic San Juan Capistrano. Franciscan Gardens offers a private courtyard, chandelier-lit ballroom and on-site suites.”franciscangardens.com
Read from franciscangardens.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Franciscan Gardens before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around San Juan Capistrano
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 34 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 22 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Mission Viejo
Distances are straight-line from Franciscan Gardens; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Orange County.
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