Franciscan Gardens

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Credits

Coordinator @dntevents

Cake : King’s Hawaiian

Desserts : Porto’s 

DJ @alltheaboveevents

Florist @be_buds_florist

HMU @brightcrystalwedding

Officiant : Pastor Dave Romero

Photography @kwonphoto

Venue @franciscangardens

Videography @thesevenpro

Tucked away in the historic heart of San Juan Capistrano, Franciscan Gardens is a true hidden gem for couples dreaming of a romantic, secret-garden wedding. With its charming brick courtyard, elegant pergolas, and lush greenery, this beautiful Orange County venue offers a timeless and intimate setting for celebrating love. As a local photographer who has been capturing Southern California love stories for two decades, I am always enchanted by the romantic, rustic elegance of this space. From the sunlit vows to the magical fairy-lit reception, every moment here feels like a fairy tale. Explore the gallery below to see the unforgettable memories we created at this beautiful historic venue.