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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.
Hotels near Franciscan Gardens
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around San Juan Capistrano, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection
- Best Western
- Residence Inn
- Capistrano Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
- Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Franciscan Gardens through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Orange County
How much do wedding venues cost in Orange County?
Venue pricing in Orange County spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues 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.
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 Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Orange County
- One of 108 wedding venues 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
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outside caterers allowed, Bar service, Getting-ready suites, On-site lodging, Rain plan, Wheelchair accessible
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
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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