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Price range: $10,300 - $12,600 Price range: $10,300 - $12,600
Couples usually spend $11,450 Couples usually spend $11,450
Reception
$2,002 starting price
Ceremony
$2,003 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
Reception
$2,003 starting price
Ceremony
$2,002 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person

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At the Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato, couples will find a ballroom for their wedding in the Orange County, California area. This romantic city venue welcomes couples with grand staircases, lovely courtyard space and a stone accent wall. Couples can find this ballroom space 18 minutes from Treasure Island Park.

Facilities and Capacity
Up to 230 guests can join couples for their wedding at the Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato. Couples can head down the grand stairs to the open-air courtyard, perfect for their ceremony, cocktail reception or other wedding-related event. The courtyard features a copper fountain, tall topiaries and strings of twinkling light bulbs. From there, couples can join guests in the Magdalena Room, which seats up to 200 guests with a dance floor. Light hardwood floors and neutral wall colors allow couples to make the space their own or play up the elegant simplicity of the space. Across the courtyard is the Teofilo Room. This space serves as a vendor staging area or additional getting-ready room. It boasts an accent wall of squares with a cushiony appearance and a mirror on a separate wall. Elegant furniture within this space can be relocated or rearranged, depending on the couple's needs.

Services Offered
Couples can host their bridal shower, ceremony, engagement party or reception at the Plaza de Magdalena. For their wedding celebration, they will find the following services:

  • Bridal suite
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Cleanup
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Valet

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

2,002.00

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

2,003.00

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?

2,003.00

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

2,002.00

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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4.8 out of 5 rating
54 Reviews
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85% Recommended by couples
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Andrea Sent on 12/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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.
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Jennifer V. Sent on 01/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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!
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Abigail J. Sent on 12/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
EVENTS BY KATHERINE EVENTS BY KATHERINE Wedding Planners

Plaza de Magdalena is a beautiful unique venue in the heart of downtown San Juan Capistrano. With delicious catering by Sundried Tomato and proximity to great photo locations, this venue has everything you're looking for!

Donna Urban Events Donna Urban Events Wedding Planners

Plaza de Magdalena and Sundried Tomato are a dream team! Take a gorgeous new venue in the heart of old San Juan Capistrano and have it served beautifully by this wonderful catering team, and you have the foundation for a fabulous event. Looking forward to many events with them!

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Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato frequently asked questions

Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Tables
Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
Plaza de Magdalena A Catering and Event Venue by Sundried Tomato is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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