Orange County's wedding venues fall into four styles: oceanfront resorts from Huntington Beach to Dana Point, historic and garden estates inland, country clubs with course views, and modern art-forward spaces in Costa Mesa. Here are 21 venues by style, with what each offers and how a photo booth fits the room. For booth placement at specific venues, see our wedding venue photo booth guides.
Capacities are as the venue or its listing publishes them, checked October 2026; confirm current details with each venue. Venues marked events on our record are ones where we have set up a booth.
Coastal resorts
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point
The setting: an oceanfront resort on the bluffs, with the Monarch Lawn set atop a 150-foot bluff.
Spaces: Monarch Lawn, The Bluff, Pacific Promenade Lawn, Dana Lawn, the Ritz-Carlton Ballroom and the Pacific Promenade Ballroom. The venue lists ballroom receptions for up to 550 guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: Glam or the vintage enclosed booth in the ballroom foyer; the open-air booth for a lawn reception with power and shade planned.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, Dana Point
The setting: a coastal resort whose Pacific Ballroom is reached through a mirrored corridor.
Spaces: Grand Lawn, Pacific Lawn, Botanical Garden, Pacific Ballroom, Monarch Ballroom and the Wine Cellar & Terrace. The venue lists the Pacific Ballroom and Grand Lawn for up to 700 guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: Our Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach photo booth guide covers placement.
Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
The setting: an oceanfront resort with direct access to Treasure Island Beach and more than 34,000 square feet of event space.
Spaces: Ocean Lawn, Seaview Lawn, Pacific Lawn, Grand Ballroom and Gallery Ballroom. The venue lists the Grand Ballroom for up to 800 guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: Glam portraits suit the ballroom's black-tie crowd; the open-air booth suits a lawn reception.
The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast
The setting: an Italian-inspired resort on 504 acres above the ocean, hosting one wedding per weekend. The resort is becoming The Resort at Pelican Hill, a St. Regis Estate, with enhancements beginning in November 2026.
Spaces: the Event Lawn and Rotunda for ceremonies, the Mar Vista Ballroom and its terraces for receptions. The venue lists the Mar Vista Ballroom for 250 seated guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: The vintage enclosed booth or Glam as a set piece on the terrace level.
Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach
The setting: a bayfront, Mediterranean-inspired resort on the harbor.
Spaces: Grand Ballroom, the Lighthouse, Bayfront Lawn, the Library and the Bay View Room. The venue lists the Grand Ballroom for 450 seated guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: The open-air booth beside the dance floor; the vintage enclosed booth for a classic strip.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Dana Point
The setting: a clifftop resort with views over Dana Point Harbor. The resort is being reimagined as The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point, a JW Marriott Resort, with work scheduled to finish in 2027.
Spaces: Richard Henry Dana Ballroom, Lantern Bay, Vue Lawn and Del Mar Lawn. Listed for 600 seated guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: The open-air booth for big guest counts.
Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
The setting: a modern oceanfront resort with 35,000 square feet across ten venues. Events on our record.
Spaces: Ocean Lawn & Terrace, Sapphire Ballroom and the Blue Room & Terrace. The venue lists the Sapphire Ballroom for up to 550 guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: The open-air booth with a backdrop chosen for the ballroom, or Glam for a black-tie reception.
The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, Huntington Beach
The setting: an oceanfront resort that offers ceremonies on the sand.
Spaces: Vista Lawn, beach ceremonies and six ballrooms including the Breakwater Ballroom. The venue lists the Breakwater Ballroom for up to 850 guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: The open-air booth fits up to ten guests in a frame, a match for big beach-wedding crowds.
Historic, garden and estate venues
Casino San Clemente, San Clemente
The setting: a Spanish Colonial Revival seaside dance hall built in 1937. Events on our record.
Spaces: the Grand Ballroom, the Rock Garden and the Patio of the Stars. Listed for 250 seated guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: The vintage enclosed booth matches the 1930s ballroom; the open-air booth suits a big dance-floor crowd.
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
The setting: a historic plaza on 12 gated acres around an 1898 Queen Anne Victorian house. Events on our record.
Spaces: the Kellogg House, the Gazebo Ceremony Space & Wedding Lawn and the Pavilion Reception Space. The venue lists receptions for up to 400 guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: Our Heritage Museum photo booth guide covers placement on the grounds.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Yorba Linda
The setting: a presidential museum with gardens and an East Room that replicates the White House.
Spaces: the Pat Nixon Amphitheater Lawn, the Rose Garden, the East Room and a reflecting pool. Listed for 400 seated in the East Room. Venue site.
Booth fit: Glam or the vintage enclosed booth suits the East Room's formal setting.
Franciscan Gardens, San Juan Capistrano
The setting: a Spanish courtyard garden steps from Mission San Juan Capistrano, with a 1920 ballroom.
Spaces: the Spanish Courtyard and the Ballroom. Listed for 180 seated indoors. Venue site.
Booth fit: The vintage enclosed booth or Glam inside the ballroom.
Turnip Rose Promenade & Gardens, Costa Mesa
The setting: a palm-shaded, family-owned garden estate. Events on our record.
Spaces: the Ballroom, Rose Garden, Courtyard, Vineyard and Gazebo. Listed for 240 seated indoors. Venue site.
Booth fit: The open-air booth with a floral backdrop for a garden reception.
Terra Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
The setting: a mid-century hillside venue on the Festival of Arts grounds, under a 1957 roof by Don Williamson.
Spaces: a garden-veranda ceremony site and an atrium reception. Listed for 180 seated at the reception. Venue site.
Booth fit: A compact open-air setup or Glam for an intimate, design-forward reception.
The Richland, Orange
The setting: a century-old landmark and boutique hotel in Old Towne Orange.
Spaces: the Estelle Ballroom, the Courtyard and the Porte Cochere Patio. Venue site.
Booth fit: The vintage enclosed booth suits the landmark setting.
Country clubs
Old Ranch Country Club, Seal Beach
The setting: a country club with golf course and mountain views and more than 15,000 square feet of event space, bookable without a membership. Events on our record.
Spaces: the Grand Salon and an outdoor ceremony area. Venue site.
Booth fit: Our Old Ranch Country Club photo booth guide covers placement.
SeaCliff Country Club, Huntington Beach
The setting: a club with golf course and lake views less than a mile from the ocean. Events on our record.
Spaces: the SeaCliff Room, the Pacific Room and the Oval Terrace with four fire pits. Listed for up to 300 in the SeaCliff Room. Venue site.
Booth fit: The open-air booth beside the dance floor.
Alta Vista Country Club, Placentia
The setting: a private golf club with mountain views, stone bridges and a Victorian gazebo. Events on our record.
Spaces: a ballroom, a terrace and the ceremony lawn. Listed for 250 guests. Venue site.
Booth fit: Our Placentia photo booth guide covers the club and the area.
Tustin Ranch Golf Club, Tustin
The setting: a golf course with lakes and waterfalls; Lakeview Patio ceremonies face a lake and fountain. Events on our record.
Spaces: the Lakeview Patio and the Cypress, Doral, Augusta and Broadmoor rooms. Listed for 220 seated indoors. Venue site.
Booth fit: Our Tustin photo booth guide covers the club and the area.
Modern and art-forward venues
UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA), Costa Mesa
The setting: a modern museum designed by Pritzker Prize winner Thom Mayne, with a rooftop Garden Terrace. Events on our record.
Spaces: the Garden Terrace, the Chalmers Pavilion and the Upper Plaza. Venue site.
Booth fit: Glam's black-and-white finish suits the gallery setting.
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Costa Mesa
The setting: an art-filled lakeside hotel 2.5 miles from John Wayne Airport. Events on our record.
Spaces: the Grand Ballroom, the Garden Retreat and the lakeside patio and terrace. The hotel lists the Grand Ballroom for a 250-guest banquet. Venue site.
Booth fit: The open-air booth with a backdrop chosen for the ballroom.
How to choose a venue (and the booth for it)
| Venue style | Best for | Booth that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal resort | Large guest counts, ocean ceremonies, black tie | Glam or vintage enclosed in the ballroom; open-air for lawns |
| Historic or garden estate | Character, gardens, mid-size weddings | Vintage enclosed or open-air with a floral backdrop |
| Country club | Course views, full-service catering | Open-air beside the dance floor |
| Modern or art venue | Design-forward couples, city receptions | Glam in black and white |
- Guest count first. It narrows the list faster than any other detail.
- Indoor plan for outdoor receptions. Ask where the reception moves if the weather turns, and where power sits on the lawn.
- Vendor rules. Ask about load-in windows, end times and the certificate of insurance each vendor needs. We send ours to the venue ahead of the day.
Choosing the booth next? Compare the open-air, Glam and vintage wedding booths, and read what a wedding photo booth costs. Glam is our beauty-lit booth: soft, flattering light, a soft-skin finish in black and white or color, and prints that look retouched.
Orange County wedding venue questions
What are the main styles of wedding venues in Orange County?
Oceanfront resorts from Huntington Beach to Dana Point, historic and garden estates inland, country clubs with golf course views, and modern art-forward spaces in Costa Mesa.
Which Orange County wedding venues hold the largest weddings?
The coastal resorts list the largest spaces: the Waterfront Beach Resort lists its Breakwater Ballroom for up to 850 guests and Montage Laguna Beach its Grand Ballroom for up to 800. Confirm current capacity with each venue.
Do Orange County venues allow photo booths?
Most do. Venues typically ask each vendor for a certificate of insurance and a load-in time, and we confirm placement and power with the venue ahead of the day.
How much space does a wedding photo booth need?
About 10 by 10 feet for the open-air booth, with room for the line. The vintage enclosed booth fits a smaller footprint. Both run on a standard outlet.
Which photo booth suits a ballroom wedding?
Glam and the vintage enclosed booth suit ballrooms and black tie. The open-air booth suits lawns, big guest counts and dance-floor energy.
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