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Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price

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Host your next special event at Soka University's beautiful campus in Aliso Viejo, California! The campus offers scenic views of the 4,000-acre Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. The university's Tuscan-style architecture enhances any event. Several unique locations, including the Peace Lake area, are available for parties, receptions, meetings and seminars. Soka's facilities can accommodate 25 - 2,300 people.

Soka University is a private, four-year liberal arts college and graduate school in Aliso Viejo, CA. The university is ranked in the top 25 liberal arts colleges in the nation by US News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2019." Soka University offers an 8:1 student/faculty ratio and study abroad for every undergraduate student. Founded upon the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, SUA is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. About 60% of Soka University's students come from the US and 40% have come from more than 45 other countries. Admitted students whose annual family income is $60,000 or less may be eligible for full tuition Soka Opportunity Scholarships. Additional scholarship opportunities are available for higher income levels.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$3,000

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

$3,000

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Banquet Hall
Garden
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Soka University of America

3.7 out of 5 rating
3.7 out of 5 rating
8 Reviews
73% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    3.5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    3.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3.8 out of 5 rating
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Ann W. Sent on 01/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Soka University was the PERFECT place for a wedding!

We got married at the beginning of 2024 at Soka University. At first, we were going to use the lake for our ceremony, then we switched to the garden and it was PERFECT! The setting was unbelievable. Soka staff were exceptional. Fae worked really well with us - especially when we switched up the plan. We will look back on our wedding with fondness.
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Felicia Sent on 07/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely stunning!! The water and fountains made my wedding look like it cost a million bucks. The landscape was so beautiful and the architecture makes for wonderful photos. We loved that Soka made the fountain area private and peaceful, including blocking off the parking for our guests only. So there were no wandering strangers into our wedding. All my guests commented on how beautiful the location was. The blue of the water makes our photos pop. And added with flowing drapes that we used to provide our guests with shade....the perfect "wow" combination. We couldn't be happier!
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Melody Sent on 08/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is breathtaking! There are no words. You drive in and immediately your mouth drops open and the beautiful fountains and waters that are before you in the middle of orange county! Trees and mountains surrounding you and beautiful stone walls and buildings around it as if you just fell right in the middle of Italy. I just got married there and I have to say that every one of my over 200 guests have commented on how stunning the venue was. It is such a unique location. My contact was Fae Monroe who is nothing short of AMAZING! She made the process so easy, so fun! I love her!!! She followed up on everything so quickly and efficiently and helped me through any "freak out bride moments" I had. I love Soka so much! I wish I could drive in and sit by that Peace Fountain every day. Our ceremony was by the Peace fountain, cocktail hour on the balcony and reception in the Founders Hall Art Gallery which has hard wood floors! Thank goodness because I cannot have those hotel carpets in pictures that take a way from the beautiful decor brides work so hard for. Everything was perfect!
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Soka University of America frequently asked questions

Soka University of America includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
The space offered by Soka University of America for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Waterfront
Soka University of America offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Soka University of America offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Soka University of America offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Soka University of America is recommended by 73% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.8 in average response time, 3.8 in flexibility, 3.6 in professionalism, 3.6 in value and 3.5 in quality of service.

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