Help with Orange County wedding venues

[whatspopping]

We're getting married next June, and we want an outdoor reception. It can be on a ranch or by the beach; we are pretty open here. Our budget is roughly $12,000, and it will be a small wedding. I checked wedding venues in Orange County here, and with our budget, number of guests, and other filters I used, there are quite a few options. So, I wanted to ask you specifically about Old Ranch Country Club and Newport Beach Marriott Bayview - it would be great if someone could share a personal experience with either. Or suggest one by yourself; that works, too.

[thrillainvanilla]

Congratulations! My friend got married at the Inn at Laguna Beach. The ocean view and everything. A very beautiful place, not sure about the price, but overall, they were happy with the organization. I've been to Old Ranch a couple of times, but never on a celebration. Love the food there, and the staff are really kind and helpful. Sorry I can't help more here.

[whatspopping]

Thanks! We'll start checking out the venues in person next month, so any input is much appreciated. Happy to hear positive things about the staff and food at the Old Ranch! And the Inn is within our budget, good to know your friend was happy with everything there.