Franciscan Gardens Reviews

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• Marlene Sent on 09/01/2012
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  Thank you to everyone at Franciscan Gardens! My daughter's wedding was picture perfect! The guest's raved about the venue, food, and service. The bride and groom's suites were a fantastic place for everyone to get ready and hang out all day before the wedding. Such a fun day!

  Thank you to everyone at Franciscan Gardens! My daughter's wedding was picture perfect! The guest's raved about the venue, food, and service. The bride and groom's suites were a fantastic place for everyone to get ready and hang out all day before the wedding. Such a fun day!
• User1325241 Sent on 09/11/2013
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  I fell in love with this venue as soon as I saw the photos. I knew this had to be our wedding venue as soon as we visited it. It's absolutely beautiful. My guests kept commenting on how beautiful it was. Aimee and Ashley were such a pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond. I had so many last minute requests that they were able to accommodate. The entire staff was so friendly and personable. They made sure my husband and I had everything we needed. The bartender and guard were also quick to react when I pointed out a few wedding crashers. The food is so ridiculously delicious! I have absolutely no complaints...everything about Franciscan Gardens is amazing. Thank you so much!!!

  I fell in love with this venue as soon as I saw the photos. I knew this had to be our wedding venue as soon as we visited it. It's absolutely beautiful. My guests kept commenting on how beautiful it was. Aimee and Ashley were such a pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond. I had so many last minute requests that they were able to accommodate. The entire staff was so friendly and personable. They made sure my husband and I had everything we needed. The bartender and guard were also quick to react when I pointed out a few wedding crashers. The food is so ridiculously delicious! I have absolutely no complaints...everything about Franciscan Gardens is amazing. Thank you so much!!!
• Katy Sent on 07/23/2021
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  Venue was perfect

  Venue was beautiful, good as wonderful. The responsiveness of the team up to the day was great. I couldn’t recommend enough. So happy I did my wedding here.

  Venue was beautiful, good as wonderful. The responsiveness of the team up to the day was great. I couldn’t recommend enough. So happy I did my wedding here.
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• Msj Sent on 06/09/2012
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  BEAUTIFUL and UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING: Christine & Joseph
  My Daughter had her Wedding: Ceremony/Reception at Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano. This venue is beautiful, accommodating and the best service we have every had. The food was fabulous. The staff at this venue was attentive to the Bride/Groom all the time. If I could have my daughters wedding all over again, it would definitely be at this venue. Thank you 24 Carrots/Franciscan Gardens for the unforgettable and memoriable Wedding. This venue is a 5 Star and more. We would Highly recommend this venue for any bride/groom.

  BEAUTIFUL and UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING: Christine & Joseph
  My Daughter had her Wedding: Ceremony/Reception at Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano. This venue is beautiful, accommodating and the best service we have every had. The food was fabulous. The staff at this venue was attentive to the Bride/Groom all the time. If I could have my daughters wedding all over again, it would definitely be at this venue. Thank you 24 Carrots/Franciscan Gardens for the unforgettable and memoriable Wedding. This venue is a 5 Star and more. We would Highly recommend this venue for any bride/groom.
• Ariel Sent on 12/11/2021
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  Speechless Venue - It was Amazing!

  We've been signed with them for 4 years since we planned ahead and COVID pushed it even further and every step of the way they nailed it. Melissa and Kayleigh were rock stars and made sure everything was put together for us and everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thank you for everything!!

  We've been signed with them for 4 years since we planned ahead and COVID pushed it even further and every step of the way they nailed it. Melissa and Kayleigh were rock stars and made sure everything was put together for us and everyone said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thank you for everything!!

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• Erin Sent on 08/04/2011
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  I cannot say enough kind words about my experience with Franciscan Gardens! It is such a breathtakingly gorgeous venue and the staff are AMAZING. The event coordinators there are easily accessible and very prompt and courteous in responding. I could not have asked for a more amazing venue to hold both my ceremony and reception at the same site!

  I cannot say enough kind words about my experience with Franciscan Gardens! It is such a breathtakingly gorgeous venue and the staff are AMAZING. The event coordinators there are easily accessible and very prompt and courteous in responding. I could not have asked for a more amazing venue to hold both my ceremony and reception at the same site!
• User1031330 Sent on 11/29/2012
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  Great venue, great staff and reasonably priced.

  Great venue, great staff and reasonably priced.
• Anna Sent on 11/12/2018
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  Delicious Catering and Great Staff

  The moment we walked into Franciscan Gardens, I knew this was the place we would be getting married! My now husband was very kind in letting me take the reins in most of the planning, and I wanted to have a garden feeling outdoor wedding. The tall greenery of this venue is breathtaking and once the lantern lights go up, the centerpieces glowing, it was honestly the most perfect setting. Melissa and Haley were both very helpful and instrumental on helping us get everything finalized and making revision after revision to the contract. The final meeting to pick all of the little details went really smoothly, they were there for the taste testing, and made sure to answer all of our questions and concerns along the way. As far as the catering… We still have people telling us this was the best steak they had ever had at a wedding! During the tasting we were suspicious how they could make all of the food taste as delicious as it did for just the two of us for over 100 people but I must say that it was (all bias aside) probably the most delicious menu ever! The catering and bartending staff was perfect and even dedicated one waiter to the bride and groom for the whole evening to keep us boozed up and partying all night without having to stand in line for a drink or a bite. Thank you everyone!!

  The moment we walked into Franciscan Gardens, I knew this was the place we would be getting married! My now husband was very kind in letting me take the reins in most of the planning, and I wanted to have a garden feeling outdoor wedding. The tall greenery of this venue is breathtaking and once the lantern lights go up, the centerpieces glowing, it was honestly the most perfect setting. Melissa and Haley were both very helpful and instrumental on helping us get everything finalized and making revision after revision to the contract. The final meeting to pick all of the little details went really smoothly, they were there for the taste testing, and made sure to answer all of our questions and concerns along the way. As far as the catering… We still have people telling us this was the best steak they had ever had at a wedding! During the tasting we were suspicious how they could make all of the food taste as delicious as it did for just the two of us for over 100 people but I must say that it was (all bias aside) probably the most delicious menu ever! The catering and bartending staff was perfect and even dedicated one waiter to the bride and groom for the whole evening to keep us boozed up and partying all night without having to stand in line for a drink or a bite. Thank you everyone!!
• Traci Sent on 10/05/2012
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  Thank you Franciscan Gardens for making our day so Beautiful and Magical!! A big Thank you to Anne Watson and the whole staff at FG, for making our dreams come true on 8/26/12!! They reslly worked with our budget and changed things around~ they are so helpful, fun and gracious! Franciscan Gardens was the first place we looked at, and after looking at several other venues, FG was in our hearts and we knew it was the perfect place for our BIg Day!! Thank you to 24 Carrots for the exquisite food and service~ we couldn't have asked for better service, it was top notch! The Bride and Groom rooms are big and beautiful~ the grooms room has s a pool table in it :-) Not only is FG a beautiful venue, the parking was convenient for our guests (it is literally right next to the courtyard) The Los Rios district, is the perfect spot to take your wedding photos~ super fun! I highly recommend this venue for your wedding~ my husband and I are just THRILLED at how everything turned out! If you are looking to have a GORGEOUS wedding, Franciscan Gardens is your place!!

  Thank you Franciscan Gardens for making our day so Beautiful and Magical!! A big Thank you to Anne Watson and the whole staff at FG, for making our dreams come true on 8/26/12!! They reslly worked with our budget and changed things around~ they are so helpful, fun and gracious! Franciscan Gardens was the first place we looked at, and after looking at several other venues, FG was in our hearts and we knew it was the perfect place for our BIg Day!! Thank you to 24 Carrots for the exquisite food and service~ we couldn't have asked for better service, it was top notch! The Bride and Groom rooms are big and beautiful~ the grooms room has s a pool table in it :-) Not only is FG a beautiful venue, the parking was convenient for our guests (it is literally right next to the courtyard) The Los Rios district, is the perfect spot to take your wedding photos~ super fun! I highly recommend this venue for your wedding~ my husband and I are just THRILLED at how everything turned out! If you are looking to have a GORGEOUS wedding, Franciscan Gardens is your place!!
• User2679007 Sent on 06/26/2016
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  My husband and I fell in love with Franciscan Gardens on our first visit. It was everything we were looking for in a venue: outdoor, private, and beautiful!! In addition to the gorgeous space, the catering company 24 Carrots owns the venue and has a kitchen onsite with the amazing food. The menu options are extensive and fully customizable which we loved. The bridal and grooms suites on site are also The professionalism of the staff was also excellent from the timelines of the setup to the attentiveness throughout the evening. My husband and I always had our glasses full and they were constantly checking up on us to see if we needed anything. We had 160 guests attend and people were constantly telling us how beautiful and intimate the space was, I couldn't imagine a better venue for our wedding!!

  My husband and I fell in love with Franciscan Gardens on our first visit. It was everything we were looking for in a venue: outdoor, private, and beautiful!! In addition to the gorgeous space, the catering company 24 Carrots owns the venue and has a kitchen onsite with the amazing food. The menu options are extensive and fully customizable which we loved. The bridal and grooms suites on site are also The professionalism of the staff was also excellent from the timelines of the setup to the attentiveness throughout the evening. My husband and I always had our glasses full and they were constantly checking up on us to see if we needed anything. We had 160 guests attend and people were constantly telling us how beautiful and intimate the space was, I couldn't imagine a better venue for our wedding!!
• Karen Sent on 05/27/2016
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  Our daughter's wedding at Franciscan Gardens was amazing! Melissa Russell is absolutely wonderful to work with. We were happy from start to finish. Highly recommend this Venue.

  Our daughter's wedding at Franciscan Gardens was amazing! Melissa Russell is absolutely wonderful to work with. We were happy from start to finish. Highly recommend this Venue.
• Dephinie Sent on 11/25/2015
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  A beautiful venue with the most amazing service! This venue is a 10 out of 10. Franciscan Gardens is set in a gorgeous courtyard, perfect for an intimate wedding. The lights that surrounded the place make it magical at night, with bistro lights hanging above and twinkle lights wrapped around the lush green vines. It is a perfect venue for a bride who wants to get creative. With so many greenery, you could do just about anything, and it makes for the greatest pictures. Though the venue sold itself, what helped me make the decision to pick the venue was the team at Franciscan Gardens. We absolutely loved the team and their high quality service. Melissa, the event manager, was the best coordinator to work with. From start to finish, Melissa helped make my wedding day absolutely perfect. She was so accommodating, responsive, and her dedication to her craft is very apparent. Being an indecisive bride with many questions, she always answered my questions with a smile, a helpful tip, and with promptness. She was thorough throughout the whole process and made sure that every detail I had in mind was executed. Melissa is so organized that in the midst of the crazy wedding planning I would get reminder emails updating me about upcoming events or things I had to do. On the day of the wedding and during rehearsal, she made sure to check in with me to ask if everything was going okay. I loved that Melissa was with us every step of the way, from giving us the first tour to wishing us a happily ever after. The service team was wonderful too. The transition/flip time during cocktail hour was flawless, I didn't even notice it happening. During cocktail hour, the catering team made a good effort to attend to the bridal party separately than the guests which I thought added a nice touch. So many guests commented on how charming the venue was, how intimate it felt, and how beautiful it was with the fountains, the pergola, and the backdrop. Thank you FG!

  A beautiful venue with the most amazing service! This venue is a 10 out of 10. Franciscan Gardens is set in a gorgeous courtyard, perfect for an intimate wedding. The lights that surrounded the place make it magical at night, with bistro lights hanging above and twinkle lights wrapped around the lush green vines. It is a perfect venue for a bride who wants to get creative. With so many greenery, you could do just about anything, and it makes for the greatest pictures. Though the venue sold itself, what helped me make the decision to pick the venue was the team at Franciscan Gardens. We absolutely loved the team and their high quality service. Melissa, the event manager, was the best coordinator to work with. From start to finish, Melissa helped make my wedding day absolutely perfect. She was so accommodating, responsive, and her dedication to her craft is very apparent. Being an indecisive bride with many questions, she always answered my questions with a smile, a helpful tip, and with promptness. She was thorough throughout the whole process and made sure that every detail I had in mind was executed. Melissa is so organized that in the midst of the crazy wedding planning I would get reminder emails updating me about upcoming events or things I had to do. On the day of the wedding and during rehearsal, she made sure to check in with me to ask if everything was going okay. I loved that Melissa was with us every step of the way, from giving us the first tour to wishing us a happily ever after. The service team was wonderful too. The transition/flip time during cocktail hour was flawless, I didn't even notice it happening. During cocktail hour, the catering team made a good effort to attend to the bridal party separately than the guests which I thought added a nice touch. So many guests commented on how charming the venue was, how intimate it felt, and how beautiful it was with the fountains, the pergola, and the backdrop. Thank you FG!
• Raquel Sent on 07/21/2018
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  First I wanted to get married on a beach until I came to this venue. It was perfect, and magical. The space was perfect and there is not much more you have to do to make it a beautiful wedding. I wanted to keep it simple and it still turned out incredibly beautiful. The backdrop for pictures when you’re standing at the alter is breath taking! The hanging lanterns are a perfect touch! You can’t beat beautiful fountains as a decoration. But I can’t tell you how many people came up to me after to tell me how amazing the food was! I was beyond pleased with everything! Sarah also is so fun to work with. She caters to you and makes sure that every one is happy. She’s professional and easy to work with! I would do it a million times over at this venue if I could!

  First I wanted to get married on a beach until I came to this venue. It was perfect, and magical. The space was perfect and there is not much more you have to do to make it a beautiful wedding. I wanted to keep it simple and it still turned out incredibly beautiful. The backdrop for pictures when you’re standing at the alter is breath taking! The hanging lanterns are a perfect touch! You can’t beat beautiful fountains as a decoration. But I can’t tell you how many people came up to me after to tell me how amazing the food was! I was beyond pleased with everything! Sarah also is so fun to work with. She caters to you and makes sure that every one is happy. She’s professional and easy to work with! I would do it a million times over at this venue if I could!
• Darlene Sent on 11/27/2013
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  It was love at first sight with FG. It was the first venue my husband and I looked at so everyone was telling us to keep looking....but we loved everything about the place and just couldn't turn away! We were so fortunate that all of the logistical details such as dates, costs, number of people, etc. all fit well with our wedding plans so within a week of our search we had our venue booked!
  The neighborhood is so beautiful and historic, the venue itself has a charming outdoor feel and we were able to do both our ceremony and reception at FG. They did a fabulous job of flipping the site from ceremony to reception.
  A lot of great photo ops at FG and the surrounding area. They have really nice bride and groom rooms available to get ready in. Great location near the parking structure so guests don't have to worry about that. Beautiful bistro lights, fountain and pergolas to incorporate into your decor.
  Not to mention that 24 Carrots was amazing to work with. The service and professionalism was on point from day one of planning all the way up to the very last minute of clean up. Their food is amazing and they really work with you to help you create the wedding of your dreams. If you get to work with Kimberlynn, you will be more than pleased! I would not hesitate to recommend both FG and 24 Carrots to anyone. In fact, a friend of mine was a guest at our wedding and fell in love with FG too. My husband and I returned in May 2013 to attend HER wedding there! So much fun to reminisce!

  It was love at first sight with FG. It was the first venue my husband and I looked at so everyone was telling us to keep looking....but we loved everything about the place and just couldn't turn away! We were so fortunate that all of the logistical details such as dates, costs, number of people, etc. all fit well with our wedding plans so within a week of our search we had our venue booked!
  The neighborhood is so beautiful and historic, the venue itself has a charming outdoor feel and we were able to do both our ceremony and reception at FG. They did a fabulous job of flipping the site from ceremony to reception.
  A lot of great photo ops at FG and the surrounding area. They have really nice bride and groom rooms available to get ready in. Great location near the parking structure so guests don't have to worry about that. Beautiful bistro lights, fountain and pergolas to incorporate into your decor.
  Not to mention that 24 Carrots was amazing to work with. The service and professionalism was on point from day one of planning all the way up to the very last minute of clean up. Their food is amazing and they really work with you to help you create the wedding of your dreams. If you get to work with Kimberlynn, you will be more than pleased! I would not hesitate to recommend both FG and 24 Carrots to anyone. In fact, a friend of mine was a guest at our wedding and fell in love with FG too. My husband and I returned in May 2013 to attend HER wedding there! So much fun to reminisce!
• Melanie Sent on 05/29/2013
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  I really can't say enough about Franciscan Gardens. Not only is it a beautiful venue with plenty of great places to take pictures nearby (the Los Rios District, the Mission, the train station, etc.) as well as the wonderful amenities of the bride and groom suites, the staff who work there are excellent. They were accommodating and flexible, and worked with us closely on our budget. You can either have a very expensive wedding here or a very reasonably priced one - they will help you figure it out!
  
  Not only were they great during the planning process, they were intuitive on the day of the wedding. I had ordered cupcakes from Sprinkles for our cake, and two vegan cupcakes were packaged separately for two of my guests. Rather than put them out on the towers and risk having them be taken by the wrong guests, they kept them aside and then went and found the guests who needed them. I didn't even ask them to do that, and only found out that they'd done it a few days later! That's just one small anecdote to show how thoughtful and professional they are.

  I really can't say enough about Franciscan Gardens. Not only is it a beautiful venue with plenty of great places to take pictures nearby (the Los Rios District, the Mission, the train station, etc.) as well as the wonderful amenities of the bride and groom suites, the staff who work there are excellent. They were accommodating and flexible, and worked with us closely on our budget. You can either have a very expensive wedding here or a very reasonably priced one - they will help you figure it out!
  
  Not only were they great during the planning process, they were intuitive on the day of the wedding. I had ordered cupcakes from Sprinkles for our cake, and two vegan cupcakes were packaged separately for two of my guests. Rather than put them out on the towers and risk having them be taken by the wrong guests, they kept them aside and then went and found the guests who needed them. I didn't even ask them to do that, and only found out that they'd done it a few days later! That's just one small anecdote to show how thoughtful and professional they are.
• Deanna Sent on 10/04/2011
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  Our wedding at Franciscan Gardens was beautiful. The staff were all so courteous and considerate! The event coordinators are both very personable and responsive and really go the extra mile to ensure you're taken care of. The catering (24 Carrots) is just amazing. Every last morsel was delicious, but most importantly they were able to accommodate several of my guest's dietary restrictions. I've already recommended Franciscan Gardens to several brides I've met and I will continue to do so!

  Our wedding at Franciscan Gardens was beautiful. The staff were all so courteous and considerate! The event coordinators are both very personable and responsive and really go the extra mile to ensure you're taken care of. The catering (24 Carrots) is just amazing. Every last morsel was delicious, but most importantly they were able to accommodate several of my guest's dietary restrictions. I've already recommended Franciscan Gardens to several brides I've met and I will continue to do so!
• Brittany Sent on 03/04/2012
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  Franciscan Gardens is such a unique place and we are SO happy we decided to have our wedding here. Great little gem in the city of San Juan Capistrano! The venue already has so much natural beauty and beautiful structures to it; that come the wedding day with all the decorations; it looked above and beyond what I had imagined!
  
  The team at Franciscan Gardens and 24 carrots were amazing. Anne and Abbi were wonderful to work with, and both were so helpful to us every step of the way. You can tell they love what they do and that they have a passion for it!
  
  24 carrots is their catering on-site company and I received many, many compliments on how good the food was at our wedding!
  
  Without a doubt, I would 100% recommend Franciscan Gardens to brides looking for a wedding venue!

  Franciscan Gardens is such a unique place and we are SO happy we decided to have our wedding here. Great little gem in the city of San Juan Capistrano! The venue already has so much natural beauty and beautiful structures to it; that come the wedding day with all the decorations; it looked above and beyond what I had imagined!
  
  The team at Franciscan Gardens and 24 carrots were amazing. Anne and Abbi were wonderful to work with, and both were so helpful to us every step of the way. You can tell they love what they do and that they have a passion for it!
  
  24 carrots is their catering on-site company and I received many, many compliments on how good the food was at our wedding!
  
  Without a doubt, I would 100% recommend Franciscan Gardens to brides looking for a wedding venue!
• Anne Sent on 04/23/2010
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  Our wedding was held on Friday, April 9th, 2010 - the first wedding to take place at Franciscan Gardens after it underwent new ownership by 24 Carrots Catering & Events. What could have been a total nightmare for us (imagine your wedding venue being sold and everything changing hands exactly 1 week before your wedding date - eek!), actually ended up being a complete blessing!! Luckily we had already been using 24 Carrots as our caterer, so it worked out perfectly - Lynn Rinek, our coordinator from 24 Carrots stepped in and did an AMAZING job for us. I actually think that this new ownership is going to do a world of good for Franciscan Gardens. We experienced a few difficulties along the way during our planning with the previous owner (for example, he ripped out the stage and put in a gazebo just 1 month before our wedding without any prior warning, causing us to have to re-arrange our entire floor plan and re-work our contract with the band we'd hired & rent a stage, etc etc - we were rather annoyed!). So, in my opinion the new ownership is fantastic news. 24 Carrots did an incredible job - not just with the food, but with everything - we couldn't have been happier. And, we are still receiving compliments from our guests who said it was one of the most personal, beautiful, fun wedding venues they'd ever been to. Being able to have the ceremony & reception all in one courtyard made logistics a breeze - the transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception set-up was managed brilliantly by 24 Carrots & their staff. We were able to have a loud band and a GREAT party until midnight - complete with a sparkler-tunnel grand exit at the end, which we really loved. The venue itself has a beautiful bridal suite where we women got ready, and the groom's lounge downstairs has a pool table and sofas that the guys enjoyed! And, we actually turned the groom's lounge into a 'childcare room' during the reception, which parents loved! Everything is so convenient at this venue. We had 155 guests - and it was the perfect size. Its location is great too - and, for a $50/hour fee, you can have photos done at The Mission SJC across the street, which turned out beautifully! I highly recommend Franciscan Gardens and 24 Carrots Catering & Events! You'll have a beautiful wedding here if you choose this venue.

  Our wedding was held on Friday, April 9th, 2010 - the first wedding to take place at Franciscan Gardens after it underwent new ownership by 24 Carrots Catering & Events. What could have been a total nightmare for us (imagine your wedding venue being sold and everything changing hands exactly 1 week before your wedding date - eek!), actually ended up being a complete blessing!! Luckily we had already been using 24 Carrots as our caterer, so it worked out perfectly - Lynn Rinek, our coordinator from 24 Carrots stepped in and did an AMAZING job for us. I actually think that this new ownership is going to do a world of good for Franciscan Gardens. We experienced a few difficulties along the way during our planning with the previous owner (for example, he ripped out the stage and put in a gazebo just 1 month before our wedding without any prior warning, causing us to have to re-arrange our entire floor plan and re-work our contract with the band we'd hired & rent a stage, etc etc - we were rather annoyed!). So, in my opinion the new ownership is fantastic news. 24 Carrots did an incredible job - not just with the food, but with everything - we couldn't have been happier. And, we are still receiving compliments from our guests who said it was one of the most personal, beautiful, fun wedding venues they'd ever been to. Being able to have the ceremony & reception all in one courtyard made logistics a breeze - the transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception set-up was managed brilliantly by 24 Carrots & their staff. We were able to have a loud band and a GREAT party until midnight - complete with a sparkler-tunnel grand exit at the end, which we really loved. The venue itself has a beautiful bridal suite where we women got ready, and the groom's lounge downstairs has a pool table and sofas that the guys enjoyed! And, we actually turned the groom's lounge into a 'childcare room' during the reception, which parents loved! Everything is so convenient at this venue. We had 155 guests - and it was the perfect size. Its location is great too - and, for a $50/hour fee, you can have photos done at The Mission SJC across the street, which turned out beautifully! I highly recommend Franciscan Gardens and 24 Carrots Catering & Events! You'll have a beautiful wedding here if you choose this venue.
• Hoang Sent on 05/07/2012
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  When we went on our first walk though at the Franciscan Gardens it was under construction for a remodel. Even then we could see what a beautiful venue this was. They told us what it would look like once it was finished, and we knew that we didn't want to get married anywhere else. We loved that there is a bridal suite for me, and a groom's room for him. On our wedding day, the guys decided to show up really early to relax, watch tv, and play games in the groom's room. The ladies and I had more than enough room to get ready in the bridal suite. Working with Anne and Ashely was a real joy. They helped me with anything I needed and answered the millions of questions I had for them. I wish I could get married here again, maybe for a vow renewal. ;)

  When we went on our first walk though at the Franciscan Gardens it was under construction for a remodel. Even then we could see what a beautiful venue this was. They told us what it would look like once it was finished, and we knew that we didn't want to get married anywhere else. We loved that there is a bridal suite for me, and a groom's room for him. On our wedding day, the guys decided to show up really early to relax, watch tv, and play games in the groom's room. The ladies and I had more than enough room to get ready in the bridal suite. Working with Anne and Ashely was a real joy. They helped me with anything I needed and answered the millions of questions I had for them. I wish I could get married here again, maybe for a vow renewal. ;)
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  This was the perfect venue for us! Beautiful rustic gardens, perfectly manicured for our ceremony and cocktail party with an urban type loft for the reception. The best of both worlds! Melissa was a dream to work with and the food was well, amazing! Definitely NOT banquet food. This venue created a magical experience and the comfort the staff provided was excellent. We would highly recommend this venue.

  This was the perfect venue for us! Beautiful rustic gardens, perfectly manicured for our ceremony and cocktail party with an urban type loft for the reception. The best of both worlds! Melissa was a dream to work with and the food was well, amazing! Definitely NOT banquet food. This venue created a magical experience and the comfort the staff provided was excellent. We would highly recommend this venue.

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• Niki Sent on 10/31/2015
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  Our wedding was here last night and was truly remarkable. Everything went absolutely according to what we wanted. Both the Franciscan Gardens staff and the 24 Carrots staff were amazing. I would absolutely recommend having a wedding at this venue.

  Our wedding was here last night and was truly remarkable. Everything went absolutely according to what we wanted. Both the Franciscan Gardens staff and the 24 Carrots staff were amazing. I would absolutely recommend having a wedding at this venue.
• Joi Sent on 12/03/2012
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  Franciscan Gardens is beautiful, and my wedding was lovely and memorable. I loved working with Anne Watson, and later Ashley Pyle. Anne is incredibly friendly and courteous, and because of the venue's great price range, was able to work with my budget and give us a great ceremony and reception package. Ashley was really helpful the day of, and made herself available to help with setup and truly went above and beyond for us. She was also really organized, and responded very quickly to all of my questions.
  
  Everyone loved the food and it tasted exactly like it did during the tasting at 24Carrots. Our appetizers were the bacon wrapped scallops, and wasabi mashed potatoes with glazed beef, and everyone enjoyed the hell out of them! They also really liked the tray passed service. For dinner, we had chicken parmigiana and the mahi mahi with pasta, and it was incredible! Everything was perfectly prepared and people went back for seconds and thirds. The staff was incredible as well, they brought my husband and I plates of prepared food, so we could spend more time at our little sweetheart table. They transformed the ceremony area into a reception in no time. The bartender(s)? was/were amazing, and everyone was really positive and polite.
  
  I highly recommend FG, but if you get married on a holiday weekend like I did double check the Amtrak schedules! FG gives you a list with all of the train times, but Amtrak had something weird happening the day of our wedding and our ceremony got blasted! I wanted to die at the time, but it's hilarious to think about now. There was nothing FG could do about the rogue train though and I am so glad we found this little piece of paradise in SJC!

  Franciscan Gardens is beautiful, and my wedding was lovely and memorable. I loved working with Anne Watson, and later Ashley Pyle. Anne is incredibly friendly and courteous, and because of the venue's great price range, was able to work with my budget and give us a great ceremony and reception package. Ashley was really helpful the day of, and made herself available to help with setup and truly went above and beyond for us. She was also really organized, and responded very quickly to all of my questions.
  
  Everyone loved the food and it tasted exactly like it did during the tasting at 24Carrots. Our appetizers were the bacon wrapped scallops, and wasabi mashed potatoes with glazed beef, and everyone enjoyed the hell out of them! They also really liked the tray passed service. For dinner, we had chicken parmigiana and the mahi mahi with pasta, and it was incredible! Everything was perfectly prepared and people went back for seconds and thirds. The staff was incredible as well, they brought my husband and I plates of prepared food, so we could spend more time at our little sweetheart table. They transformed the ceremony area into a reception in no time. The bartender(s)? was/were amazing, and everyone was really positive and polite.
  
  I highly recommend FG, but if you get married on a holiday weekend like I did double check the Amtrak schedules! FG gives you a list with all of the train times, but Amtrak had something weird happening the day of our wedding and our ceremony got blasted! I wanted to die at the time, but it's hilarious to think about now. There was nothing FG could do about the rogue train though and I am so glad we found this little piece of paradise in SJC!
• Jonathan Sent on 04/19/2010
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  Franciscan Gardens is now under new ownership. 24 carrots catering & events is now the operating owner of this spectacular venue. You can be assured that 24 carrots will be providing the very best customer service, incredible catering and very outstanding staff. Widely known as one of the top catering and event planning companies in Southern California, 24 carrots is dedicated to making Franciscan Gardens the "hot spot" of South Orange County...

  Franciscan Gardens is now under new ownership. 24 carrots catering & events is now the operating owner of this spectacular venue. You can be assured that 24 carrots will be providing the very best customer service, incredible catering and very outstanding staff. Widely known as one of the top catering and event planning companies in Southern California, 24 carrots is dedicated to making Franciscan Gardens the "hot spot" of South Orange County...
• Chelsea Sent on 10/04/2022
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  Best Venue!

  Not only was the venue incredibly beautiful, but Melissa Keller was so helpful and went above and beyond anything I could have expected. She was so quick to respond and answered every question we had. The staff at the venue was so on top of it as well on the wedding day. King (the bartender) was so much fun and we received so many compliments on how great he was! Can't recommend this venue enough!

  Not only was the venue incredibly beautiful, but Melissa Keller was so helpful and went above and beyond anything I could have expected. She was so quick to respond and answered every question we had. The staff at the venue was so on top of it as well on the wedding day. King (the bartender) was so much fun and we received so many compliments on how great he was! Can't recommend this venue enough!
• Vanessa Sent on 11/23/2012
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  We had an amazing wedding day thanks to Franciscan Gardens! Aimee and Ashley were so patient, professional and helpful with us, espcially as it got closer to our wedding day. Everyone was so helpful and made our experience that more special. The crew was so professional and friendly. We had so many guests tell us what a great location, food and overall experience they had as well. We absolutely loved the food too!

  We had an amazing wedding day thanks to Franciscan Gardens! Aimee and Ashley were so patient, professional and helpful with us, espcially as it got closer to our wedding day. Everyone was so helpful and made our experience that more special. The crew was so professional and friendly. We had so many guests tell us what a great location, food and overall experience they had as well. We absolutely loved the food too!

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