Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato Reviews
Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato
San Juan Capistrano, CA4.8 out of 5 rating, 54 Reviews
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Andrea Sent on 12/13/20235 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Venue and Team
The entire team at Plaza de Magdalena was amazing! The whole process was very easy, Patti was attentive and responsive throughout the entire planning process. Service team on the day of was fantastic. We loved everything about this and am so glad we made this our wedding venue.The entire team at Plaza de Magdalena was amazing! The whole process was very easy, Patti was attentive and responsive throughout the entire planning process. Service team on the day of was fantastic. We loved everything about this and am so glad we made this our wedding venue. -
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Jennifer V. Sent on 01/04/20235 out of 5 rating
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Affordable yet PERFECT
We first found out about this venue through a close friend. As i was doing more research, i found out it was in the heart of the beautiful, historical town of San Juan Capistrano. (Which is a great place for wedding pics.)
Patti was highly professional, as well as highly attentive to our needs and 1,000 questions. When you hire the venue for an event, the rental fee is relatively low; however, it all starts to add up once you start adding the catering costs because you have to use their services. In comparison to other wedding venues, this place is on the more affordable side. Don’t let that fool you, because all of their food is delicious. you have a food testing appointment where you can choose all of the plates that you would like to have at your event. The tomato soup and chicken with white creamy sauce was a big hit at our wedding! The venue includes all of the chairs, tables, linens, tableware, all you have to do is choose the color of the napkin.
The venue has a lot of natural beauty, especially that outdoor courtyard where most wedding ceremonies are held. It doesn’t need a lot of decoration, so you can save some money there. I would also recommend using MAE from their preferred vendor list as your mandatory day of coordination services. They have a well established relationship and MAE knows the venue inside out.
Needless to say, my wedding day was perfect and Plaza De Magdalena did a fantastic job from the waitering staff to quality of food. I wouldn’t want to have it anywhere else!We first found out about this venue through a close friend. As i was doing more research, i found out it was in the heart of the beautiful, historical town of San Juan Capistrano. (Which is a great place for wedding pics.)
Patti was highly professional, as well as highly attentive to our needs and 1,000 questions. When you hire the venue for an event, the rental fee is relatively low; however, it all starts to add up once you start adding the catering costs because you have to use their services. In comparison to other wedding venues, this place is on the more affordable side. Don’t let that fool you, because all of their food is delicious. you have a food testing appointment where you can choose all of the plates that you would like to have at your event. The tomato soup and chicken with white creamy sauce was a big hit at our wedding! The venue includes all of the chairs, tables, linens, tableware, all you have to do is choose the color of the napkin.
The venue has a lot of natural beauty, especially that outdoor courtyard where most wedding ceremonies are held. It doesn’t need a lot of decoration, so you can save some money there. I would also recommend using MAE from their preferred vendor list as your mandatory day of coordination services. They have a well established relationship and MAE knows the venue inside out.
Needless to say, my wedding day was perfect and Plaza De Magdalena did a fantastic job from the waitering staff to quality of food. I wouldn’t want to have it anywhere else!-
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Abigail J. Sent on 12/13/20225 out of 5 rating
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Magical Wedding
My husband Chris and i got married at Plaza de Magdalena on 11/11/22 and we couldn’t be more happier that we found this venue. We only had 5 months to prepare a wedding and Patti made everything possible for us.
She is very kind and helpful all throughout the process. We communicated via e-mail and text along the way - always answering my questions. On the day of my wedding, Patti even ran inside the restaurant to grab me a napkin right before i walked the down the steps because i suddenly couldn’t stop crying. I’ll never forget that moment with her.
All of our family and friends loved the vibe of the courtyard and raved how delicious all the food were! All of the staff from the people who got the rooms ready, served the food to the bartender were all so very nice and definitely went above and and beyond.
My dream wedding came to life and i will forever be grateful for everyone who made it come to a reality!My husband Chris and i got married at Plaza de Magdalena on 11/11/22 and we couldn’t be more happier that we found this venue. We only had 5 months to prepare a wedding and Patti made everything possible for us.
She is very kind and helpful all throughout the process. We communicated via e-mail and text along the way - always answering my questions. On the day of my wedding, Patti even ran inside the restaurant to grab me a napkin right before i walked the down the steps because i suddenly couldn’t stop crying. I’ll never forget that moment with her.
All of our family and friends loved the vibe of the courtyard and raved how delicious all the food were! All of the staff from the people who got the rooms ready, served the food to the bartender were all so very nice and definitely went above and and beyond.
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Emily V. Sent on 11/15/20225 out of 5 rating
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So beautiful and first class service!
We had the most special wedding thanks to this gorgeous venue. Patti was super helpful and kind - very willing to work with us on our requests. The venue staff was helpful and the food is DELICIOUS! We loved how the venue is all connected. They truly made our wedding such a seamless, stunning day! Thank you Plaza de Magdalena team!!We had the most special wedding thanks to this gorgeous venue. Patti was super helpful and kind - very willing to work with us on our requests. The venue staff was helpful and the food is DELICIOUS! We loved how the venue is all connected. They truly made our wedding such a seamless, stunning day! Thank you Plaza de Magdalena team!! -
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Michelle J. Sent on 11/09/20225 out of 5 rating
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Add this place as a must see!
First let me say Y’ALL CRUSHED IT! I really wish I was a good writer because this would be an elaborate email but I’ll do my best.
I will talk about the event space first. Everyone has texted or emailed me about the beautiful location. People loved the space, they loved the gorgeous ceremony space and how you guys transformed it into a beautiful and elegant cocktail hour. The ballroom was a wonderful space for a party too! Well done!
Next the food - HOLY COW! THE COMPLIMENTS I AM GETTING ABOUT EVERYTHING PEOPLE ATE! Some highlights, the egg rolls, they were served in a way that were delicious and easy to eat with the sauce included. Most of the time you are trying to balance a drink plus an egg roll and then trying to dip it into the sauce. Almost impossible. The salmon - wow! So many people have asked me how y’all keep the salmon from being too dry. Most of the time at weddings the salmon is so dry you get cotton mouth. Not yours! It was perfect. Three people have asked me about the salad and what was in it. Ten people have said that was the best tomato soup they have ever eaten. I could go on and on but I think you get the point.
The service - buckle up this might be the icing on the cake :-). Somehow you guys did everything and nobody knew y’all were there. Unbelievable! People have been telling me the service was better than a 5 star restaurant. “My water glass was never empty”, was one example. Dawn was talking to my husband and my husband was telling her that he ate like a kindergartener because he is very very picky. Without asking, she brought him out chicken fingers and plain mac and cheese! COME ON who does that!First let me say Y’ALL CRUSHED IT! I really wish I was a good writer because this would be an elaborate email but I’ll do my best.
I will talk about the event space first. Everyone has texted or emailed me about the beautiful location. People loved the space, they loved the gorgeous ceremony space and how you guys transformed it into a beautiful and elegant cocktail hour. The ballroom was a wonderful space for a party too! Well done!
Next the food - HOLY COW! THE COMPLIMENTS I AM GETTING ABOUT EVERYTHING PEOPLE ATE! Some highlights, the egg rolls, they were served in a way that were delicious and easy to eat with the sauce included. Most of the time you are trying to balance a drink plus an egg roll and then trying to dip it into the sauce. Almost impossible. The salmon - wow! So many people have asked me how y’all keep the salmon from being too dry. Most of the time at weddings the salmon is so dry you get cotton mouth. Not yours! It was perfect. Three people have asked me about the salad and what was in it. Ten people have said that was the best tomato soup they have ever eaten. I could go on and on but I think you get the point.
The service - buckle up this might be the icing on the cake :-). Somehow you guys did everything and nobody knew y’all were there. Unbelievable! People have been telling me the service was better than a 5 star restaurant. “My water glass was never empty”, was one example. Dawn was talking to my husband and my husband was telling her that he ate like a kindergartener because he is very very picky. Without asking, she brought him out chicken fingers and plain mac and cheese! COME ON who does that! -
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Andrae V. Sent on 10/06/20235 out of 5 rating
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We love Plaza de Magdalena!
Plaza de Magdalena was the dream venue for our wedding, offering not just a stunning setting but also top-notch service. A special shoutout to Patti, who was incredibly helpful in answering all our questions and making sure everything went smoothly. The food was delectable, the service staff were friendly and diligent, and the overall value was unbeatable. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience and highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for anyone looking to host their wedding or next big event.Plaza de Magdalena was the dream venue for our wedding, offering not just a stunning setting but also top-notch service. A special shoutout to Patti, who was incredibly helpful in answering all our questions and making sure everything went smoothly. The food was delectable, the service staff were friendly and diligent, and the overall value was unbeatable. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience and highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for anyone looking to host their wedding or next big event.-
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Michaela K. Sent on 04/25/20225 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful and affordable venue
I cannot recommend this venue enough! Seriously. Our wedding reception was everything we could have hoped for and more. The space is beautiful and fit our Mediterranean vibe so well! Patti was responsive and very patient as I asked the same questions over and over again lol. The food is amazing. Seriously, we received so many compliments about how surprisingly good the food was. I guess the bar for wedding food is usually pretty low? On that note: The whole process planning the wedding with here was fairly smooth. The food tasting was a highlight. And walking into the reception and seeing the venue transformed into our vision was more emotional than i ever expected. And, if you're on a budget, your guests will never know :)I cannot recommend this venue enough! Seriously. Our wedding reception was everything we could have hoped for and more. The space is beautiful and fit our Mediterranean vibe so well! Patti was responsive and very patient as I asked the same questions over and over again lol. The food is amazing. Seriously, we received so many compliments about how surprisingly good the food was. I guess the bar for wedding food is usually pretty low? On that note: The whole process planning the wedding with here was fairly smooth. The food tasting was a highlight. And walking into the reception and seeing the venue transformed into our vision was more emotional than i ever expected. And, if you're on a budget, your guests will never know :) -
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Kate R. Sent on 05/16/20235 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful Wedding Venue!
We had our 145 person wedding at Plaza de Magdalena and couldn't be happier with our decision! Patti and the catering team were great to work with, food was amazing, and the venue was beautiful. They went above and beyond to accommodate our unusual requests, like an eating contest, and the town had so many cute places to take pictures. You can't go wrong with Plaza de Magdalena!We had our 145 person wedding at Plaza de Magdalena and couldn't be happier with our decision! Patti and the catering team were great to work with, food was amazing, and the venue was beautiful. They went above and beyond to accommodate our unusual requests, like an eating contest, and the town had so many cute places to take pictures. You can't go wrong with Plaza de Magdalena!-
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Christina A. Sent on 09/01/20225 out of 5 rating
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Wonderful!
We could not be happier with this beautiful venue. We came upon it and it filled all of our needs! Patti was great in her assistance from food tasting to walk throughs. Our guests could not stop talking about the beauty of the venue (outdoor courtyard and ballroom), the amazing food, and the amazing service. Everyone was so kind and helpful from beginning to end. They made the most memorable day of our lives truly special. Thank you to the Plaza de Magdalena Staff!We could not be happier with this beautiful venue. We came upon it and it filled all of our needs! Patti was great in her assistance from food tasting to walk throughs. Our guests could not stop talking about the beauty of the venue (outdoor courtyard and ballroom), the amazing food, and the amazing service. Everyone was so kind and helpful from beginning to end. They made the most memorable day of our lives truly special. Thank you to the Plaza de Magdalena Staff!-
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Brandon T. Sent on 04/03/20225 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful Hidden Gem
Quite literally a hidden gem. Although you may be unaware driving or even walking through San Juan Capistrano, this gorgeous venue is most likely rocking some event any weekend evening. My wife and I got married here last weekend and it was incredible. Patti is a seasoned veteran that helped us through the whole process of choosing the venue, ironing out details, getting ready for the big day, and then had Dawn help us throughout our entire wedding day. Both the courtyard and indoor area are amazing, you won't even notice anything going on in the businesses/restaurants above you. We had about 130 people and that was a tight squeeze in the courtyard, so don't invite too many more than that. There was also a small issue with the staff not following our seating charts, so double-check that before you seat your guests. Other than that, it was an incredible evening with amazing food, staff, and ambiance. Thank you Plaza de Magdalena and Sundried Tomato!Quite literally a hidden gem. Although you may be unaware driving or even walking through San Juan Capistrano, this gorgeous venue is most likely rocking some event any weekend evening. My wife and I got married here last weekend and it was incredible. Patti is a seasoned veteran that helped us through the whole process of choosing the venue, ironing out details, getting ready for the big day, and then had Dawn help us throughout our entire wedding day. Both the courtyard and indoor area are amazing, you won't even notice anything going on in the businesses/restaurants above you. We had about 130 people and that was a tight squeeze in the courtyard, so don't invite too many more than that. There was also a small issue with the staff not following our seating charts, so double-check that before you seat your guests. Other than that, it was an incredible evening with amazing food, staff, and ambiance. Thank you Plaza de Magdalena and Sundried Tomato! -
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Mob Sent on 06/24/20205 out of 5 rating
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Kept our daughter’s dreams alive!!
Our daughter and her new husband rode the Covid 19 roller coaster with their wedding plans, but PDM and Patti came through and saved the day! We had spent 14 months planning their wedding for 200 guests, but when the original venue had to cancel, we reached out to where the Rehearsal Dinner was going to be — the amazing PDM courtyard. In 14 days, Patti and her amazing team helped us plan a magical wedding for 40 of our most intimate family and friends. It couldn’t have been more beautiful or breathtaking. The bridesmaids thought it felt like a destination wedding in a stone castle— the lighting and chandeliers, fountain and candles, and perfect setting were only matched by the amazing service and delicious food. Thank you, PDM and Patti, for an unforgettable day!!Our daughter and her new husband rode the Covid 19 roller coaster with their wedding plans, but PDM and Patti came through and saved the day! We had spent 14 months planning their wedding for 200 guests, but when the original venue had to cancel, we reached out to where the Rehearsal Dinner was going to be — the amazing PDM courtyard. In 14 days, Patti and her amazing team helped us plan a magical wedding for 40 of our most intimate family and friends. It couldn’t have been more beautiful or breathtaking. The bridesmaids thought it felt like a destination wedding in a stone castle— the lighting and chandeliers, fountain and candles, and perfect setting were only matched by the amazing service and delicious food. Thank you, PDM and Patti, for an unforgettable day!! -
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Ali Sent on 02/07/20205 out of 5 rating
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Customization Venue with Lots of Charm for a Great Value
I absolutely loved having my wedding at this amazing venue. Patti was a wonderful help through the entire process and always very clear about everything that was happening and how everything would work. My husband and I had looked at a number of venues but hadn't had any luck. We were working with a pretty small budget and guest list so we needed a place that not only we could afford but also wouldn't look too empty with our 50 guest count. This venue did not disappoint.
Despite the last minute construction going on outside the venue, everything worked out just fine the day of. I got my dramatic entrance down the stairs for my ceremony, my band sounded awesome set up at the front of the reception hall, the room is beautifully neutral so you can honestly make it look however you want, and with the right accessories and layout the room look plenty full and celebratory even with only 1/5 of the capacity filled up.
All in all, thus us a venue that is beautiful, flexible, and perfect for the bride who wants to make the day her own without breaking the bank. I will always be grateful for them for making my day what it was.I absolutely loved having my wedding at this amazing venue. Patti was a wonderful help through the entire process and always very clear about everything that was happening and how everything would work. My husband and I had looked at a number of venues but hadn't had any luck. We were working with a pretty small budget and guest list so we needed a place that not only we could afford but also wouldn't look too empty with our 50 guest count. This venue did not disappoint.
Despite the last minute construction going on outside the venue, everything worked out just fine the day of. I got my dramatic entrance down the stairs for my ceremony, my band sounded awesome set up at the front of the reception hall, the room is beautifully neutral so you can honestly make it look however you want, and with the right accessories and layout the room look plenty full and celebratory even with only 1/5 of the capacity filled up.
All in all, thus us a venue that is beautiful, flexible, and perfect for the bride who wants to make the day her own without breaking the bank. I will always be grateful for them for making my day what it was. -
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Naomi F. Sent on 12/09/20195 out of 5 rating
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Your dream come true in a venue!
The venue is gorgeous and has a white brick wall that is absolutely breath taking! The staff is amazing and very attentive, I got multiple compliments through out the night about how helpful the staff was and they would occasionally check in with me to see how I was doing. Truly an amazing place!The venue is gorgeous and has a white brick wall that is absolutely breath taking! The staff is amazing and very attentive, I got multiple compliments through out the night about how helpful the staff was and they would occasionally check in with me to see how I was doing. Truly an amazing place! -
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Lauren Sent on 12/09/20195 out of 5 rating
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Plaza de Magdalena Wedding
Plaza de Magdalena is such a beautiful venue! At the beginning of the year my then fiancé (now husband) and I were scouting out different locations in the San Juan Capistrano area for our fall 2019 wedding. We came across Plaza de Magdalena, and we knew this was the place. We could not have found a more perfect venue for both our ceremony and reception of 135 people. The courtyard setting for our wedding ceremony was magical. Patti (the onsite event coordinator) and her team are wonderful to work with. Since communication is so important to a stressed out bride, I can’t tell you how appreciative I was that Patti would get back to me so fast with the answers to my questions. She was always accommodating to all my ideas, and last minute changes. Sun Dried Tomatoes is the caterer for this venue. All my guests had such great compliments about the delicious food at dinner. In addition, everyone enjoyed the wonderful appetizers and open bar during cocktail hour.
Patti’s staff working our wedding was amazing, and everything on the day of our wedding was flawless. My husband and I highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for any event!Plaza de Magdalena is such a beautiful venue! At the beginning of the year my then fiancé (now husband) and I were scouting out different locations in the San Juan Capistrano area for our fall 2019 wedding. We came across Plaza de Magdalena, and we knew this was the place. We could not have found a more perfect venue for both our ceremony and reception of 135 people. The courtyard setting for our wedding ceremony was magical. Patti (the onsite event coordinator) and her team are wonderful to work with. Since communication is so important to a stressed out bride, I can’t tell you how appreciative I was that Patti would get back to me so fast with the answers to my questions. She was always accommodating to all my ideas, and last minute changes. Sun Dried Tomatoes is the caterer for this venue. All my guests had such great compliments about the delicious food at dinner. In addition, everyone enjoyed the wonderful appetizers and open bar during cocktail hour.
Patti’s staff working our wedding was amazing, and everything on the day of our wedding was flawless. My husband and I highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for any event!-
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Irene Sent on 05/12/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing - hidden gem in San Juan Capistrano
A beautiful venue for our wedding – definitely a hidden gem in San Juan Capistrano. We had our ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner/dancing there (with 160 guests). The staff was professional to work with and ensured a wonderful outcome. Before our big day, Patti accommodated last-minute menu changes and provided gracious windows of time for our vendors to set-up. On the day of, everything was set-up to perfection, and the entire Plaza de Magdalena team went above and beyond. Once the ceremony ended, the Plaza de Magdalena team swiftly and seamlessly changed the outside courtyard from ceremony seating to a cocktail reception…quickly opening the bars and passing trays of delicious appetizers. The food was delicious, and the Plaza de Magdalena team did an amazing job making sure our guests’ needs were met. We had children at our wedding, and they plated the children first, knowing our tiny guests would be ready eat. Another nice touch was a member of the team brought us drinks and appetizers as we waited in the bridal suite before our “grand entrance.” We opted for a buffet for dinner and wow, it flowed better than we expected. Our guests were served quickly, the food was hot, and was just as scrumptious as it was during the menu tasting. Many of our guests told us what a great time they had, complemented the friendliness of the staff, and how they really enjoyed the food. We are very glad that we had our wedding at this venue. It was like having a wedding in an Italian villa. We certainly recommend Plaza de Magdalena to anyone looking for a beautiful, affordable wedding venue.A beautiful venue for our wedding – definitely a hidden gem in San Juan Capistrano. We had our ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner/dancing there (with 160 guests). The staff was professional to work with and ensured a wonderful outcome. Before our big day, Patti accommodated last-minute menu changes and provided gracious windows of time for our vendors to set-up. On the day of, everything was set-up to perfection, and the entire Plaza de Magdalena team went above and beyond. Once the ceremony ended, the Plaza de Magdalena team swiftly and seamlessly changed the outside courtyard from ceremony seating to a cocktail reception…quickly opening the bars and passing trays of delicious appetizers. The food was delicious, and the Plaza de Magdalena team did an amazing job making sure our guests’ needs were met. We had children at our wedding, and they plated the children first, knowing our tiny guests would be ready eat. Another nice touch was a member of the team brought us drinks and appetizers as we waited in the bridal suite before our “grand entrance.” We opted for a buffet for dinner and wow, it flowed better than we expected. Our guests were served quickly, the food was hot, and was just as scrumptious as it was during the menu tasting. Many of our guests told us what a great time they had, complemented the friendliness of the staff, and how they really enjoyed the food. We are very glad that we had our wedding at this venue. It was like having a wedding in an Italian villa. We certainly recommend Plaza de Magdalena to anyone looking for a beautiful, affordable wedding venue.-
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Holland Sent on 11/28/20185 out of 5 rating
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Patti and PDM Rock!
Plaza De Magdalena was everything we were looking for in a wedding venue. Working with Patti was such a delight! She was so organized, responsive, and fun! She also was able to recommend great vendors who made our wedding everything we ever dreamed of. The venue itself was beautiful. At first we were slightly concerned about having a ceremony of 140 in the courtyard and flipping to the cocktail hour, but when the day of the wedding came, we didn't even notice the flip. The food was absolutely incredible! Doing the menu tasting was a blast and our only regret was not being able to choose everything! Multiple guests said it was the best dinner they'd ever had at a wedding. The staff the day of were exceptional. They worked so hard to execute our vision and everything was done beautifully. If you're looking for a unique, charming, special, personalized wedding venue, Plaza De Magdalena is the venue for you!Plaza De Magdalena was everything we were looking for in a wedding venue. Working with Patti was such a delight! She was so organized, responsive, and fun! She also was able to recommend great vendors who made our wedding everything we ever dreamed of. The venue itself was beautiful. At first we were slightly concerned about having a ceremony of 140 in the courtyard and flipping to the cocktail hour, but when the day of the wedding came, we didn't even notice the flip. The food was absolutely incredible! Doing the menu tasting was a blast and our only regret was not being able to choose everything! Multiple guests said it was the best dinner they'd ever had at a wedding. The staff the day of were exceptional. They worked so hard to execute our vision and everything was done beautifully. If you're looking for a unique, charming, special, personalized wedding venue, Plaza De Magdalena is the venue for you! -
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Shelby Sent on 12/05/20185 out of 5 rating
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Amazing experience, wonderful to work with!
Patti and her team were so accommodating and easy to work with. They all made the experience so enjoyable and not stressful at all! Her preferred vendors were incredible to work with as well. The layout of the venue accommodated our guest count of 200 perfectly and it didn't seem cramped at all! It was a really hot day, so it was amazing to have the indoor/outdoor option the entire night. I loved the getting ready room where my (now) husband and I hid out during cocktail hour and her staff fed us dinner and brought us drinks! They even made us iced coffee in between the champagne. It was the pick me up we needed to get through the marathon of a day. It was perfect, flawless, and amazing. This venue is the perfect tucked away venue to make your day feel extra special. Thank you Patti!Patti and her team were so accommodating and easy to work with. They all made the experience so enjoyable and not stressful at all! Her preferred vendors were incredible to work with as well. The layout of the venue accommodated our guest count of 200 perfectly and it didn't seem cramped at all! It was a really hot day, so it was amazing to have the indoor/outdoor option the entire night. I loved the getting ready room where my (now) husband and I hid out during cocktail hour and her staff fed us dinner and brought us drinks! They even made us iced coffee in between the champagne. It was the pick me up we needed to get through the marathon of a day. It was perfect, flawless, and amazing. This venue is the perfect tucked away venue to make your day feel extra special. Thank you Patti! -
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Lily Sent on 10/01/20185 out of 5 rating
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I had a vision of a romantic and intimate wedding, and Plaza de Magdalena delivered! Our guests haven't stopped raving about the food and the venue, both were a huge hit! We did the Teafilo Mexican food menu, and guests keep commenting that it's the best wedding food they've had. We totally agree! We couldn't have had a better experience planning our wedding. Everyone at the venue was very easy to work with, and Patti made the whole planning process very easy. It's located in the historic San Juan Capistrano area that adds to its charm. I would highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for any bride searching for a beautiful venue.I had a vision of a romantic and intimate wedding, and Plaza de Magdalena delivered! Our guests haven't stopped raving about the food and the venue, both were a huge hit! We did the Teafilo Mexican food menu, and guests keep commenting that it's the best wedding food they've had. We totally agree! We couldn't have had a better experience planning our wedding. Everyone at the venue was very easy to work with, and Patti made the whole planning process very easy. It's located in the historic San Juan Capistrano area that adds to its charm. I would highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for any bride searching for a beautiful venue. -
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Monica Sent on 09/10/20185 out of 5 rating
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I can not say enough wonderful things about Plaza!! We just had our dream wedding there in August! We have had so many friends and family members come up to us and say it was the best wedding they have ever attended!! They thought the venue was beautiful, intimate, and the food was the best they have EVER had!! We had 150 guests comfortably with some space to spare. The biggest hits were the chicken spring roll and tomato soup shots as appetizers and the mustard pepper salmon was a huge hit!! Honestly Patti, the venue coordinator, is heaven sent!!! She is beyond sweet, flexible, professional, and literally made the whole planning process a breeze! I highly recommend Plaza De Magdalena!!I can not say enough wonderful things about Plaza!! We just had our dream wedding there in August! We have had so many friends and family members come up to us and say it was the best wedding they have ever attended!! They thought the venue was beautiful, intimate, and the food was the best they have EVER had!! We had 150 guests comfortably with some space to spare. The biggest hits were the chicken spring roll and tomato soup shots as appetizers and the mustard pepper salmon was a huge hit!! Honestly Patti, the venue coordinator, is heaven sent!!! She is beyond sweet, flexible, professional, and literally made the whole planning process a breeze! I highly recommend Plaza De Magdalena!!Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato's reply:
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Christelle Sent on 08/13/20185 out of 5 rating
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This place is a hidden gem in the heart of SJC! It has a Spanish-style vibe to it, but the venue can fit whatever wedding style/theme you are going for. The courtyard and reception area are large, but give you an intimate setting with you and your guests.
Venue: do not let the busy streets and heavy foot-traffic steer you away from choosing this place. The venue is at the bottom of the plaza, and it provides you with the privacy you want from the public and you can't hear noise from what's happening on the streets. The reception area is nice and open and is a blank canvas for however you want to set up your day. They even have these lighted windows that you can customize to your heart's desire.
Food: We had the buffet. There was plenty and it was absolutely delicious! People kept talking about the food even after the wedding. My only regret is not eating to my heart's content on the day of.
Patti: I can't write this review without talking about Patti. She is the big boss there and she knows her stuff in and out. Any question you have, she has an answer for it. If you want to change something at the last minute (like we did), she is more than flexible with our requests. If you need vendors, she has a list of you. Every single person she recommended to us, we were not disappointed by. I don't think my 1+ years of planning this day would have been so smoothly if Patti had not been there since day one.This place is a hidden gem in the heart of SJC! It has a Spanish-style vibe to it, but the venue can fit whatever wedding style/theme you are going for. The courtyard and reception area are large, but give you an intimate setting with you and your guests.
Venue: do not let the busy streets and heavy foot-traffic steer you away from choosing this place. The venue is at the bottom of the plaza, and it provides you with the privacy you want from the public and you can't hear noise from what's happening on the streets. The reception area is nice and open and is a blank canvas for however you want to set up your day. They even have these lighted windows that you can customize to your heart's desire.
Food: We had the buffet. There was plenty and it was absolutely delicious! People kept talking about the food even after the wedding. My only regret is not eating to my heart's content on the day of.
Patti: I can't write this review without talking about Patti. She is the big boss there and she knows her stuff in and out. Any question you have, she has an answer for it. If you want to change something at the last minute (like we did), she is more than flexible with our requests. If you need vendors, she has a list of you. Every single person she recommended to us, we were not disappointed by. I don't think my 1+ years of planning this day would have been so smoothly if Patti had not been there since day one. -
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Paul Sent on 05/10/20185 out of 5 rating
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Amazing team of people made our wedding day so specialAmazing team of people made our wedding day so special -
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Graeme Sent on 05/20/20185 out of 5 rating
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I had to do my planning long distance. Patti was a pleasure to work with. The venue was California quaint and lovely! The food was fantastic!! Thank you for a rehearsal night to remember!! G. Heintze, South CarolinaI had to do my planning long distance. Patti was a pleasure to work with. The venue was California quaint and lovely! The food was fantastic!! Thank you for a rehearsal night to remember!! G. Heintze, South Carolina -
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Jennifer Sent on 04/19/20185 out of 5 rating
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I was to happy with everything on our wedding day. The food was amazing! I had multiple guests mention the food and appetizers from the cocktail hour. Patti was so helpful and always answered my many many questions within hours of my emails! For all the hard work they put in and everything that was included, the price of venue and catering was beyond reasonable. Thank you for making our day all we hoped it would be and more!I was to happy with everything on our wedding day. The food was amazing! I had multiple guests mention the food and appetizers from the cocktail hour. Patti was so helpful and always answered my many many questions within hours of my emails! For all the hard work they put in and everything that was included, the price of venue and catering was beyond reasonable. Thank you for making our day all we hoped it would be and more! -
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Madeline Sent on 02/08/20185 out of 5 rating
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Everything went great! Leading up to the day of, the staff was responsive to all emails/phone calls and was able to answer all questions. The grounds were clean and gorgeous and the staff even helped clean up our personal decorations at the end of the night (without asking). Everything was perfect!Everything went great! Leading up to the day of, the staff was responsive to all emails/phone calls and was able to answer all questions. The grounds were clean and gorgeous and the staff even helped clean up our personal decorations at the end of the night (without asking). Everything was perfect! -
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Katrina Sent on 02/18/20185 out of 5 rating
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Highly recommended! We had a beautiful December wedding ceremony and reception for 30 guests in the Courtyard of the Plaza de Magdalena. We could not have asked for better hospitality, attentiveness, and warmth from Patti and Delia and the rest of the staff! The staff at the PDM created a beautiful, elegant, and cozy atmosphere for our special day! The servers did such a wonderful job that some of our guests commented on it! The food is very delicious (try the sun-dried tomato soup--it's amazing) and their prices were very reasonable! We also had a fabulous wedding coordinator, Ashley, who had experience with weddings at this venue before, and she is also highly recommended!Highly recommended! We had a beautiful December wedding ceremony and reception for 30 guests in the Courtyard of the Plaza de Magdalena. We could not have asked for better hospitality, attentiveness, and warmth from Patti and Delia and the rest of the staff! The staff at the PDM created a beautiful, elegant, and cozy atmosphere for our special day! The servers did such a wonderful job that some of our guests commented on it! The food is very delicious (try the sun-dried tomato soup--it's amazing) and their prices were very reasonable! We also had a fabulous wedding coordinator, Ashley, who had experience with weddings at this venue before, and she is also highly recommended! -
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