Breathtaking Romance in an all inclusive setting!

Rancho Capistrano's beautiful "spiritual oasis" features a shimmering lake surrounded by towering palms, weeping willows, and shady eucalyptus trees. The natural beauty of the lush property and exquisite details of the mission-style architecture provide the perfect scenery for photographs and video footage of your big day.

Wedding Ceremonies

Lakeside and Garden

Rancho Capistrano features a variety of romantic outdoor settings, each offering a spectacular view of the scenic oasis and the hills that surround it.

In front of the Hacienda, a historic adobe ranch house built in the 1800's. Wedding ceremonies can be set up in the Spanish courtyard or on the grassy hillside overlooking the lake. On the Casitas patio, guests will enjoy a view of the lake from a quiet, shady environment of intricate brickwork and an abundance of greenery. On the poolside patio, rows of white chairs and a decorative archway can be arranged alongside the fragrant rose garden.

Formal Church

Rancho Capistrano's Sanctuary offers an indoor church setting for the wedding ceremony. A cascading waterfall, visible from inside the church, flows through the garden outside, and the church's stained glass windows serve as a backdrop for ceremony photographs.

Receptions

Rancho Capistrano is able to accommodate receptions of any size.

The Spanish Patio, Courtyard and Plaza of the Hacienda are perfect areas for receptions. The old California feeling of the Hacienda is accentuated by its terra-cotta tiled terrace and mission-style fountains. Inside, the former private residence is decorated with vibrant stenciling, Spanish-tiled fireplaces, arched windows and doorways. Glass greenhouse doors open onto the patio. The living and dining rooms of the Hacienda can be used for a social gathering, displaying a wedding cake or a small, intimate reception.

The picturesque Lakeside facility offers a spacious library and dining room for a wedding reception. Large sliding-glass door walls open up to a beautiful view of a serene lakeside gardens and Spanish gazebo.

Private Settings

For more private weddings, the Lakeside chapel or gazebo might be preferred. In the chapel, a wall of glass windows allow guests to enjoy the view of the peaceful lake and its natural surroundings. In the center of the lake, a small island of wildflowers encircle the wooden gazebo that can accommodate the private wedding party.

These spacious facilities provide ideal locations for danceing and reception activities.

Rehearsal Dinners

Rancho Capistrano is unique among wedding facilities as everything needed for a wedding and rehearsal dinner is at one beautiful place –no travel required from ceremony, to reception, to overnight accommodations.

Overnight Accommodations

Casitas Suite Living Room pictured

Rancho Capistrano offers overnight accommodations just steps away from wedding facilities. Guests will enjoy their stay in cozy Spanish-style rooms at the Hacienda or Lakeside, and can spend free time at the swimming pool or exploring the walking, hiking or riding trails on the property. At the Hacienda, each overnight room is designed with doors that open up to a fabulous view of the Spanish courtyard and fountain.