Fullerton Arboretum

Fullerton Arboretum is a garden wedding venue in Fullerton, California, set among landscaped gardens and ponds in an urban part of Orange County. Couples get garden views and a mix of covered and open-air spaces, with events running from 10am to 11pm throughout the year.

Ceremony options include the Wisteria Covered Arbor for up to 150 guests, the intimate Rose Garden for up to 50, and the sloped meadow at South Pond, which overlooks the water and suits 25 to 150 guests. For the reception, the open-air Bacon Pavilion Patio holds up to 250 seated guests and comes with Wi-Fi, lighting and fans. Friends Terrace is another outdoor option for ceremonies or receptions, and the indoor Nikkei Heritage Museum, with its garden views and outdoor patio, works well for a cocktail hour. A Wisteria Arbor ceremony needs to finish before 2pm.

The Arboretum is a venue-only rental with no in-house catering. Full-service, insured outside caterers are welcome for weddings over 25 guests, and a full-service kitchen is available for an additional fee. Beer, wine and champagne may be served by an approved provider. Tables, chairs and lighting come from approved rental companies. An event coordinator and day-of event team are included, along with a dressing room, a rehearsal walk-through and security. Packages start at $8,405.