La Ventura Event Center - San Clemente, California

Ivanna Gomez

La Ventura is an absolute hidden gem. We were looking to have a micro wedding with only 50 people and this place had the perfect package. They also accommodate larger regular sized wedding. The venue is so beautiful on its own. Such incredible backgrounds for wedding photos. Amy, Mackenzie, and the team were so incredible to work with. I felt like a princess on my wedding day - everyone so nice and willing to help with anything I needed. We received so many compliments on our venue and the food and cocktails were incredible. The space is so accommodating to any type of vendor you want to bring in for your wedding. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and would recommend this venue to anyone getting married!

Shelby Siano

La Ventura was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn’t be more thankful to have found them. Amy and Mackenzie were a pleasure to work with and were always available for questions or to talk through any options. They were conscious of our budget and one of the only venues that gave us an accurate picture up front of what our financial commitment would be. On our wedding day, all their staff were exceptional. They never missed an opportunity to congratulate us or compliment us (which as a bride, was so thoughtful and made me feel amazing). They took care of our guests and made everything feel seamless. I also have to thank Amy for introducing us to our coordinator, Ashley. She was the glue to this whole process and ensured this day felt magical. Thank you all!

Holly Sigafoos

I just love this venue! I have had the pleasure of photographing weddings at this location and I love how beautifully designed it is. La Ventura's staff is always so kind and accommodating. It is a photographers dream to photograph at!

Margaret Banks

We want to THANK La Ventura Event Center for an amazing wedding this past weekend! The staff was unbelievable, every detail was met to our desire! Thank you Amy for taking care of every detail. You provided a wonderful wedding experience for our daughter!!! We love your venue, your family has done an amazing job making it a wonderful experience!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID!!!!

Dina Johnson

We held my daughter's wedding here recently and I can't say enough nice things about the venue, staff, and management. When my daughter was looking for the location for her wedding, she asked for a beautiful location with delicious food. La Ventura was everything she wanted and more. From the very first meeting onsite their team was kind and easy to work with. Their communication through the entire process kept everything moving smoothly and ensured nothing was missed. On the day of the event, our guests were absolutely blown away. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. We received so many complements... The team working our event were responsive to every request and they were genuinely kind humans which made the day that much more special. Thank you to La Ventura for a perfect day!

Rachel Barnett

(Disclaimer: I cannot speak about the venue itself, as I did not end up hosting host my event there, this review is solely for the incredible management)

My original wedding venue unfortunately fell down in a landslide, so we had to scramble to find a new venue in a few short weeks. La Ventura immediately opened their doors to all displaced brides to help on the dates that they could, honoring outside contracts and providing all kinds of last minute support. I did not end up relocating there for various other reasons but I will say that Amy, the venue coordinator, was amazing with her communication and willingness to be flexible. Prices seemed extremely reasonable and the venue itself looked very cute. Based on the incredible management and eagerness to accommodate, I would definitely recommend this venue to future couples.

FREF Team

Forster Ranch Education Foundation hosted their annual Friends of FREF Spring Gala and Auction this year at La Ventura Event Center, and all of our guests fell in love with this venue. Our "Run for the Roses" Kentucky Derby theme event dazzled at this event space, and the venue was so welcoming to all of our ideas and went above and beyond to create a wonderful evening that helped to raise much needed funds for our local public schools. La Ventura staff and chef created a unique menu that featured some delicious southern style cuisine where our guests went back for more than one helping. The outdoor patio area was perfect for cocktail hour and holding our silent auction, and of course, the dance floor was perfect for our 170 plus guests. We look forward to our next gala happening at La Ventura next spring!

Vivian Priest

We had our wedding here in August 2022, and truly had the best experience. With the pandemic postponing our original date, La Ventura and the staff here were so accommodating and helpful. The team here is so genuine, positive, warm, and caring, and truly know how to deliver and guide you through the whole crazy wedding process. Communication with them was so easy. The catering/food was delicious. Our friends and family had the best time, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to host our event at La Ventura. The venue is beautiful, so you don't need to do much at all.
Parking is limited, so valet is required for larger events. Also you do need to factor in additional cost for rentals (flatware, linens, etc), but they contract directly with a company which at least makes it one less thing for you to do.