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About

When you book at Hangar 21 South, you’re not only booking a beautiful venue, but also a unique, one-of-a-kind experience that no other wedding venue in Orange County offers. Take flight in our state-of-the-art helicopter and soak in priceless views of Orange County from above including Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland, and busy freeway life during traffic hour. Leave your guests speechless with our helicopter grand entrance, an unforgettable perk of booking the Hangar.

Facilities and Capacity

Styled with industrial elements to create a modern look, Hangar 21 provides versatile indoor and outdoor entertaining options, so you can have the freedom to create the wedding of your dreams. Hangar 21 can accommodate up to 600 guests and includes 20,000 square feet of space.

Services Offered

There are infinite possibilities for your big day at Hangar 21. Booking your wedding at this venue gives you the freedom to transform the space to make it your own. Hangar 21 is easily accessible at the airport, and provides flexible options to suit the needs of any couple. Services include the following:

  • Audio equipment
  • Bridal suite
  • Chairs and tables
  • Clean up and set up
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Event rentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/sound
  • Photo booth

Cuisine

Cuisine at Hangar 21 is provided by family-owned and operated Jay’s Catering Company, founded in 1967 on the principle that catering should be accessible to everyone. Their menus provide an incredible range of delicious cuisine. Bringing people together for over 50 years, the world class staff at Jay’s is committed to excellence to fulfill their mission of “bringing people to the table” to create an event that is perfectly suited to your tastes.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$21.50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Government Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Hangar 21

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Kylie Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I love Hangar 21!

Hangar 21 is incredible! As a wedding planner, it’s so important to have a wedding day team that compliments each other and the venue is arguably one of the most important parts. It’s such a pleasure getting to work there. the team is so nice, professional, and easy to work with. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and serves a beautiful blank slate for any event, any time of year!
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Margaret Sent on 05/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We got married at an airport!

This venue checked all of our boxes. Unique, modern, versatile, and most importantly at an airport! The staff was wonderful and accommodating. Additionally when rain was forecasted, they came up with a great alternative to move the outdoor ceremony inside. They executed the change perfectly. While it is a blank slate, it was perfect for out vision of simple, modern decor. We did not need to add much as the location speaks volumes.
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User2960402 Sent on 01/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We recently had our ceremony & reception at Hangar 21. I was very picky when it came to a venue spot.. I wanted something spacious for all of our family & friends and also a place that was flexible with the vendors that I decided to use. The Hangar 21 staff was extremely helpful from the beginning... we set up multiple times to view the location and they were very prompt with responding each time. They also had great input when it came to creating the space... we loved everything about our day! The ceremony had a beautiful back drop of the Fullerton Airport runway and the reception started right at sunset. The location is also equipped with amazing indoor lighting for night time and all of our guests loved the atmosphere. We had so many compliments throughout our day and I can't thank the staff enough for all of their help from start to finish. One of the pilots even flew us in for our entrance as the new bride and groom on their helicopter. It was an amazing day! Thank you Hangar 21!
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Mandy Sent on 01/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I had a great experience!!! They were super easy to work with! I have even recommended my wedding venue to two of my friends who recently got engaged.
Pamela
Pamela Sent on 10/09/2019
4.6 out of 5 rating

Such a unique venue!

My husband, in particular, has always raved about hangars and dreamed of getting a pilot's license for as long as I could remember. We also love to travel so having our wedding + reception at an airport was something we couldn't pass up. Even when we tried visiting other venues, we couldn't help but compare it to this one. The grand entrance via helicopter was so beautiful (our first flight as a married couple) and the suspense/energy when we landed was amazing. I was initially put off by the fact that we had to use their specified caterer, but after our wedding was done, we couldn't be happier with the smooth turnout. Also, guests loved the food so major win there. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better wedding that was suited to our tastes :)
Corey
Corey Sent on 08/29/2019
4 out of 5 rating

Unique Venue! Staff not so friendly or helpful under pressure

Hangar 21 was where we had both our ceremony and reception. The staff was helpful and receptive to our ideas leading up to our wedding day. We came with our list of requirements early on and ran through what the day would look like weeks and days before the big event.

Where Hangar 21 and staff failed was on the day of the event. The staff reiterated days before the wedding all of the services and facilities we'd have access to on our day.

One thing we were promised was access to the pilot's lounge for the groomsmen on the day of the wedding. The afternoon before the ceremony the groom and his groomsmen headed to the lounge they were told they'd be staying in and were rudely told to go somewhere else and that they were no longer allowed in the pilot's lounge.

The bride and groom were told the bridal party would have access to an air-conditioned room while they were getting ready. The air conditioning wasn't on or wasn't cooling the room down as much as it should forcing a portion of the wedding party to leave the room they were all supposed to be in together. After members of the bridal party repeatedly telling staff members to do something about it to no avail some of the bridal party decided to do the rest of their make up and hair in the women's restroom.

We were also promised an adequate sound system and during the evening's festivities our DJ had to turn up his personal system as much as possible compromising sound quality due to the refusal of the staff to turn up the house speakers.

The most infuriating part of the night wasn’t any of the effects of the failure of the staff listed above. Everyone made it through the evening happy and stress-free besides the small hiccups. What prompted us to write this review was the fact that one of the staff from Hangar 21 was rude to a wide array of our guests and the wedding party. The bridal party and different guests from different parties that evening told us about about this particular employee and told us detailed accounts for each encounter they had with her. I expected small things to go wrong on the night of our wedding. What I didn’t expect was a member of the facility that we paid thousands of dollars for to continually disregard complaints and concerns from the bridal party and wedding planner, to rudely snap at people when they were accidentally somewhere they weren’t supposed to be, and to not allow any other guests in 5 minutes after starting the ceremony by locking ALL the doors.

The venue was amazing and everything leading up to this day was stress-free. Even with this one particular employee being a damper to a handful of guests, everyone had an amazing evening and thought the helicopter ride was a unique experience.
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Myrisia Sent on 10/20/2024
3.8 out of 5 rating

Hanger 21 in house catering

Overall place is good service is good but the food is nasty, if you don't get any other caterer you would lose a lot of business. You should at least consider other caterers so that the people who are holding the event would have a choice of food. It was really nasty the fried rice was wet beef was too sweet with so much wine and soy sauce black noodles so nasty. The chicken is fine
Jamilyn
Jamilyn Sent on 06/23/2023
1 out of 5 rating

A Disastrous Wedding Experience: A Cautionary Tale for Couples Considering Hangar 21/"Jay's Catering" in Fullerton, CA

A Nightmare Unveiled: My Warning to All Southern California Couples

Planning a wedding is an exciting and momentous experience for any couple. It is a day filled with dreams, promises, and the hope of creating cherished memories. Yet, the reality of my wedding day at Hangar 21/"Jay's Catering" in Fullerton, CA left me bitterly disappointed, shattering my expectations and leaving an indelible mark of discontent. As a bride who dedicated countless hours to ensure the wedding of my dreams, I write this cautionary tale as an enraged yet informed warning to couples contemplating entrusting their special day to this establishment.



The Unexpected Helicopter Maintenance Debacle: An Unforgivable Act of Disruption and Chaos

My meticulously planned wedding day quickly transformed into a disastrous nightmare at Hangar 21. Shockingly, the venue made the ill-conceived decision to proceed with emergency helicopter maintenance by a neighboring business on the exact day and time of my vows. With no consideration for their guests, this egregious choice not only disrupted the tranquility we had envisioned but also created an atmosphere of pandemonium and unrelenting noise.



Lack of Empathy and Mediation: A Cold Shoulder in the Face of Desperation

Adding insult to injury, Hangar 21 demonstrated a complete lack of empathy and indifference towards the consequences of their ill-advised collaboration. When I approached them with my grievances, I expected a sincere and compassionate response, along with concrete plans for mediation. However, Hangar 21 callously disregarded my distress, offering no meaningful response or willingness to accept responsibility.



A Stolen Moment in Time: When Dreams Turn to Nightmares

Every couple dreams of a wedding day that transcends time, becoming an eternal memory of joy and love. Unfortunately, my wedding day at Hangar 21 serves as a harrowing reminder of how this cherished moment was unjustly stolen from us. The thunderous roar of helicopters and the ensuing chaos eclipsed the joy and beauty of the occasion, forever tainting the memories we should have held dear.



A Call for Awareness: Heed the Warning, Southern California Couples

With a heavy heart and a sense of duty, I implore all couples considering Hangar 21/"Jay's Catering" in Fullerton, CA as their wedding venue to exercise extreme caution before making this crucial decision. Let my experience serve as a cautionary tale amidst the sea of promises and marketing campaigns. Look beyond the surface and thoroughly research the integrity and dedication of any establishment you entrust with your dreams. May you be spared the disappointment, frustration, and heartache that I endured on what should have been the happiest day of my life.



An Establishment Shattered Dreams: A Plea for Precaution

Hangar 21/"Jay's Catering" in Fullerton, CA unequivocally failed to deliver the wedding experience every couple deserves. Their ill-conceived collaboration with a neighboring business resulted in an unforgettable disaster, met with an astonishing absence of remorse. I implore future couples to tread cautiously, conducting thorough research and seeking the experiences of others before choosing their wedding venue. Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, deserving to be a flawless realization of your dreams, free from avoidable pitfalls and the burden of regret.



You can witness the noise firsthand: (https://youtu.be/4NfAslDlzsY)

This was our Instagram live video unedited our videographer struggled

YouTube video: The noise starts at 40:57 and intensifies at 42:02, with our Officiant remarking at 42:25, "Don't these people know a wedding is going on here?!" The noise continues until approximately 49:22 then again another outside noise 51:08-51:50 Gardners? or so (Please note this was recorded from second row no one heard my vows after row 4 or so).
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Hangar 21 frequently asked questions

Hangar 21 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hangar 21 includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hangar 21 includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Hangar 21 for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Government Building
  • Loft
Hangar 21 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hangar 21 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hangar 21 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Hangar 21 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Hangar 21 is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in average response time, 4.1 in quality of service, 4.1 in flexibility, 4.1 in professionalism and 4.1 in value.
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