Occasions at Laguna Village is a waterfront wedding venue in the Orange County, California area where couples can exchange vows overlooking the ocean. This coastal venue feels tropical and, even for local couples, like a wedding getaway destination. It can be found just two minutes from the Laguna Art Museum.
Facilities and Capacity As many as 180 guests can enjoy the ocean breeze with couples on their wedding day. Occasions at Laguna Village invites couples to celebrate all manner or wedding events at this beach location. The romantic terrace features colorful gardens and a grassy area perfect for a wedding ceremony. A pathway of stones leads the couple down the aisle to a gazebo overlooking the Pacific Ocean. To the right of this grassy area, a terrace with a cement and stone flooring pattern provides additional space for ceremonies or other wedding occasions. Stairs lead down to both of these locations, providing a dramatic entrance or a perch for photographers.
Services Offered Couples will find convenient services for their wedding at this oceanfront venue, including onsite parking and a shuttle. The staff is very hands-on, allowing couples to celebrate stress-free and feel like guests at their own wedding. Other services include:
Cake
Cleanup
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting/sound
Setup
Other Services The venue provides any event items couples may need for their big day from the usual chairs and tables, to more uncommon items such as photo booths. Other items provided by this venue include:
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My husband and I got married at this venue and it was the most magical day of our lives! The service was amazing, ambiance was perfect and it was definitely such a day to remember that we came back to have our 10 year vow renewal!! I would recommend this venue to everyone!
Sent on 02/22/2017
Occasions at Laguna Village's reply:
Hello April,
It was absolutely our pleasure to have your wedding AND 10 year vow renewal at our venue. Can't wait til 20 years!!
Jessica E.
· Married on 09/19/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
All inclusive!
I was very torn between this location and another (the other just fit our needs a little more). This was our second choice. This venue is PERFECT for a destination wedding or for the bride who just wants to show up in a dress and ready to get married (me). It’s a stress free process since almost everything is included and for a great price. The view is GORGEOUS! The staff was so responsive and very informative. I highly recommend touring this place. The view alone does not disappoint.
Sent on 12/06/2019
Hayley
· Married on 04/25/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The perfect "occasion"!
We just had our wedding at Occasions and are speechless! Dayna and her team executed a seamless event (w/ covid protocols) and it was the best time of our life! We had to reschedule from May, which was frustrating and we are so appreciative of Occasions and staff for working through these challenges with us and making it possible for us to safely have an event.
When we were first looking at venues, we looked at several up and down PCH. All of them offered some type of ocean view, but Occasions was the only one that offered an unobstructed view for both the ceremony and reception. We were sold. We felt their pricing/packages were very reasonable and liked the fact that the DJ, cake, food, centerpieces and rentals are all bundled together. It took the stress out of finding vendors on your own. We did several upgrades which was also reasonably priced and let us customize the decor to match our tropical theme.
As far as the planning process, like these other reviews, Dayna truly goes ABOVE & BEYOND to make anything happen. No task is too big or too small - or too late (we were that couple that wanted to change up our grand entrance the night before!). Dayna works with all the vendors which makes your life very, very easy. She coordinated schedules and timing and is all over it during the event which lets you have all the fun. She knows everything about weddings - you are in great hands!
We are from the east coast and 90% of our guests were coming from there. With covid, only 1/3 of our guests came. Dayna and Kathy were understanding of the situation and worked through that with us. I’ve heard horror stories from other brides about venues not being flexible. Very glad this was not the case with us!
The food was fantastic! Andrew from The Cliff was so accommodating. We had several guests with specific dietary needs - including my brother who has a very limited diet, and Andrew was able to accommodate for everyone! We got so many complements on the food and bartender - portions were great and we were able to leverage the outdoor space for an “after party” which was really nice.
The DJ was great. My husband and Lucas were texting day before because we wanted to change things last minute and it was no problem (thankfully!). He’s so nice and was always available when we had a question. His company also has rentals so we took advantage of that and setup string lights which looked great after sunset. We created a playlist as well because we are music junkies and Lucas played everything we wanted. You will not be disappointed!
Safety-wise, Occasions took all necessary precautions and you wouldn’t even had known this was the second wedding to happen since covid! Everyone had masks, tables were spaced out and we sat folks together based off comfortability with one another (and where they were coming from). Everyone sat at their dinner table for the ceremony and honestly I think I liked this setup better because then you don’t have to deal with moving people around for cocktail hour. This worked out great! We also felt safe knowing everything is outdoors and on the water. The entire staff wore masks and used gloves to setup.
Overall, if you are wanting a waterfront wedding in an iconic area I strongly recommend Occasions. We wanted to give our out-of-town guests something unique to remember and Occasions nailed it. I wish we could do it all over again but I think one wedding is enough for now :). Cannot wait to see all the pictures!
Sent on 10/05/2020
Occasions at Laguna Village's reply:
Dearest Hayley and Nick. Your words warmed all of our hearts here at Occasions and The Cliff Restaurant. We hope you will return each year to visit us on your anniversary!
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?
$ 5009.00
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$ 5009.00
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$ 2561.00
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$ 2561.00
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$ 17.00
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
180
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
2
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
1
Describe your venue:
Beach
Waterfront
What kind of settings are available?
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
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?
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Cake
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Set Up
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
April
November
December
2 Real Weddings
49 photos
Amanda & Matthew
5/4/2019
Laguna Beach, CA
20 photos
Christina & Jonathan
9/22/2018
Laguna Beach, CA
1 Wedding Deal & Discount
Internet Discount
Please make sure to ask us about the $500 discount on our Full Ceremony and Reception Packages!
Professional Network & Endorsements
8 Endorsements
Luzye Photography Wedding Photographers
I photographed a wedding at Occasions on 06/16/2018 with Dayna being the venue coordinator and wedding planner. The venue was beautifully set up and clean. Dayna was responsive and helpful over email and went out of her way the day of to ensure that the day ran smoothly. I highly recommend her!
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Laguna Village is beautiful. It is a great venue for your special event and having worked with them many times, we know how great their service is!
For any Bride and Groom reading this endorsement: I am Rev. Michael and I Officiate at all locations in Orange County. And one of my top five favorite locations to Officiate at is Ocassions at Laguna Village. Dayna and her staff are, without a doubt, the best, the most flexible, the most organized and the nicest coordinators to work with. I receive so many rave reviews from my couples not only regarding the way they handle the Ceremony but the reception. I would be remiss in not telling you to at least call Ocassions at Laguna Village and investigate their venue. I also must add that DJ Dave, their staff disk jockey, is one of, if not, the best in Orange County. If you wish to know more, feel free to contact me at ReverendMichael@ReverendMichael.com http://www.ReverendMichael.com. Rev. Michael