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    Paracel Events & Catering

    4.7 (459 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Walnut shrimp lobster noodles
    Mary Ann V.

    Wow!! Went to a wedding for Daniel + Mary (shout to the both!) Outside is non descript, inside is beautiful. Big dance floor Tables and chairs were elegant Side paneling and lighting The in-house DJ Matthew was awesome!!! Loved the music and the beats And the food was overwhelming. Big shrimps. chicken was crispy and juicy Definitely to go boxes available Loved that it was a family business

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    Emily C.

    This is long overdue! My husband and I had our wedding here last summer and it was amazing!! When we toured the venue, Matt (the owner's son) did not pressure us to sign a contract and suggested we decide after the menu tasting. Our family can be particular about food so it was awesome we could customize the food to our liking. We upgraded dishes for additional costs, asked to switch noodle types, use less oil, add more sauce, etc. Come the day of the wedding, our relatives and friends loved the food!! The whole lobster noodles and steamed whole fish were a hit. We also loved the open bar and how we were able to create a "his and hers" drink - Matt came up with the cocktail creations! Paracel is a family business and you can tell Matt and his parents enjoy what they do and how it brings their customers happiness. We had our ceremony and reception at the venue to make it easier for our guests. Ceremony space is smaller (just about the space of the dance floor) but the reception dinner space can hold a little over 300 people. We also had lion dancers (Paracel allowed which was awesome!) but it was a bit snug when we had 32 tables. Matt did caution us of the tight space with that many tables but we made it work! There's a large screen behind the stage for any videos to play, along with a large stage for the sweetheart table, cake, and DJ. We also hired Matt as our MC & DJ!! As the MC, Matt was able to get everyone's attention and help with entertainment. 10/10 recommend Matt as DJ!! He knows how to get the dance floor going that even the aunties and uncles joined in!! Matt also knew how to work the lighting and fog machines to add extra vibes to the dance floor. My friends raved how he was the best DJ they've ever heard at a wedding and every song was so good. We also supplied foam light sticks for our guests and it was so fun! Matt was always available via phone call or text whenever we had any questions or concerns for our wedding. Sometimes it may take a few days for him to respond (he's super busy!) but when he does, he provides the utmost detail and attention. We really felt we were able to create a wedding that was our own! On the day of our wedding, Matt reviewed the timeline with us and helped make sure everyone was on schedule. Megan was also helping out the day of our wedding too! The venue space was also nicely decorated already so the only decorations we really focused on were florals and signage! Paracel had a beautiful floral backdrop near the entrance that we used for welcome photos. We were able to fit a photobooth and donut/boba table comfortably in the back area. They used to have a cute patio in front of the venue but it was removed during renovations. It would've been nice to have that during the reception for guests to chill outside. Plenty of parking for guests and shops nearby if guests come earlier. Overall, would recommend Paracel for any event and trust Matt and his family to take care of your needs.

    Elaria W.

    Wow, where to even begin! I had my wedding here last month in March, but we've been signed and working with Paracel for almost a year prior. From the food, to the staff, to the beauty of the venue - everything was perfect. It's a family business and we primarily worked with Matt- he's the son of the owners and he's also their resident DJ/MC. He was absolutely incredible in working with us in great detail- in fact, he's the one who personally made a ginger syrup for the "His" drink that we decided on. He was always available to answer questions via text, and he was always willing to meet with us during the week to work on ideas/drinks/dancing/DJ setlist. Literally he always made SO much time for us!! Food: Amazing. If you've never been to a Vietnamese wedding, this is the way to go (note: neither I nor my husband are Vietnamese haha). To begin is an amazing Vietnamese charcuterie- salad, jellyfish, shrimp, eggs. All plated so beautifully. Next, fish soup, soooooo so so so tasty, my friend said it's one of the best she's ever had. Lobster tail on garlic noodles - I never knew lobster could have so much FLAVOR. Shaken beef, always good. Coconut shrimp, the crowd favorite. Thai basil fish, YUM. Ended with house fried rice and fruit!!!! It's the actually owner mom/wife who does the cooking and it's so so incredible. I wish I could come back just to eat without the rush of a wedding!! Drinks: Great cocktails, full bar and actually interesting drink combos you can create! Another venue we looked at only offered like fruit juice/soda + liquor, and that just wasn't for us. Our His drink was a ginger old fashioned, and Hers drink was a chartreuse + coconut cream + lime and pineapple. I loved it! Their open bar prices are insane. Literally couldn't be beat. DJ/MCing - Matt is the BEST. He keeps the energy up and is so energetic and fun. Everyone loved him. He's also an incredible DJ - he let my husband and father in law DJ as well, which is so kind and fun. And after he took the reins back, he turned our wedding into a total rave night - exactly as we wanted. Even if you're not having a wedding here, hire him independently!!! He's seriously the best man to work with. They also have a fog machine and sparklers! Venue - We did minimal decor because it's already so beautiful. They also recently refurbished so everything is looking great. The walls are lined with white cloth, there's lights that can be any color, the front entrance has a beautiful flower wall that says "Happily Ever after". You can by a gobo to have a projection on the dance floor - highly recommend. Overall, I had the perfect wedding and I would recommend Paracel and Matt for any event you could think of! I wish someone in my life would throw a party here so I could enjoy it as a guest haha.

    Spicy been noodles
    Letty G.

    Best noodles I have ever had. The service was also great! The spicy beef noodles are highly recommended

    Jessica H.

    I had my wedding reception here last weekend, and let me tell you Paracel was everything I was looking for in a venue and more! Matt: Matt is reason enough to book Paracel! On the day of, he was the DJ/MC. He was SO great, so engaging, detail oriented, so fun throughout the whole evening! So many of our friends and family members told us unsolicited how great he was! We gave him free reign with our playlist only as a starting guide, and he kept the vibes going! Not only was he great on the day of, but throughout the entire planning process he was so helpful and nice. We didn't have a coordinator, so he helped us plan a lot of the event. He even accommodated us when we happened to be in town for a quick visit, to answer some questions and help us nail down our signature drinks (aka he made us some specialty cocktails to taste and we loved them!). Definitely go with the open bar :). At every step of the way, he expressed excitement for our big day, was responsive for any questions we had, and made sure we felt taken care of. We really appreciate you Matt!! Food: We got so many compliments on the food! of course as the wedding couple, we didn't get a chance to eat much that night, but several of our guests did tell us how good it was. The few dishes we got to eat seemed to be even better than it was during the tasting! Also I love that they provide guests to go boxes so that the food doesn't go to waste. Our family and friends are still joking about how full they are from the wedding :P. Venue: they recently redid the outside of the building, and it looks really nice! Also the inside already looked so nice that we didn't feel like we needed much other decor. The day o,f they even had a beautiful flower wall at the entrance with a neon sign that said "happily ever after" which was such a pleasant surprise! this is family run business so they're willing to work with you and accommodate your needs. This meant we got to do really fun stuff like beer pong for one of our wedding games :). Also they were able to accommodate a next day clean up of our decor, so we could go out and party after and didn't need to worry about it that night. Staff: every interaction we had with the staff was so welcoming. They were all so nice, from the tasting, to the pre visit, day of wedding, and even on the day we came to clean up! A few of our friends also complimented the bartender for his mixology skills! Proximity to park & great food: It's so close to Mile Square Park which was a nice park for our pre-wedding photos. Also it's really close to Brodards and other great food options for appetizers or just other meals outside of the wedding. Overall, we had a great wedding and felt that it was such a great value for what we paid for. I highly recommend Paracel to anyone looking for a wedding venue!

    Steamed whole fish! This was from the tasting and it was one of the courses at our wedding banquet
    Alina L.

    This is a very long overdue review. Paracel catered our wedding several years and I realized that I forgot to submit our Yelp review! We had their multiple courses Chinese/Vietnamese style banquet catering at our venue (Riverside Art Museum), in which they cooked on site, which is definitely not an easy task! The food was fresh and came out delicious. We got many compliments on the food! As the bride, I did not get to eat much at our wedding but they did pack us food from each of the courses to enjoy after the wedding. They also provided takeout boxes so guests could take leftovers home. Overall, we would highly recommend Paracel to anyone looking to have a multiple courses Asian style meal at their event! Thank you again to the Paracel team for a wonderful wedding dinner!

    Fried rice
    Vanessa G.

    Went for a friend wedding last weekend. The venue and ambience of the place was really nice. The bathrooms were clean. The food tasted OK. It wasn't too bad but I've had better one bad thing that I didn't like was that the servers kept coming and clearing up the table when we barely ate the foodwe had to tell them multiple times to leave the dishes

    Bryan H.

    Came here for a company holiday party! The venue is great for your traditional multi course Chinese/Vietnamese reception services! The company that hosted opted for a cash bar, but the service was quick and owners work there and operate it like a well oiled small business! We had a lot of food options on the menu (crab egg soup, honey walnut shrimp, lobster noodles, fried chicken, and more), but my top dishes were easily the lobster noodles and honey walnut shrimp! I'd highly recommend this place if you're ever looking to do a wedding reception or holiday party!

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    Great food and service! Iwould highly recommend this place and give it a try. the duck is the best.

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    We went there for a wedding and the food was amazing! The staff was very helpful! It is a beautiful location for a reception.

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    Hi Thong. We are looking to book 20 tables for a wedding in late September 2025 evening. We need the dance floor and stage. We will have a baci ceremony before the reception. We will also have a band for entertainment. Let me know what you offer?

    Are you guys open during the weekdays? Are dishes that are served at weddings available on the regular menu?

    Hi! We are only open to our guests for special events. If you would like to try our food, we offer food tastings every Thursday evening by appointment! Please contact us to schedule one of you'd like!

    Are you open for dinner?

    Hi! We are only open to our guests for special events. If you would like to try our food, we offer food tastings every Thursday evening by appointment! Please contact us to schedule one of you'd like!

    Hi there! I was wondering the max number of guests you can have at this venue?

    Hi! Max Guests is 380!

    Do you have an email we can get to request for more information on your catering service?

    Yes! paracelseafood @gmail.com

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    Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Center

    Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Center

    4.6(38 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    55 years in business
    Certified professionals

    Amazing experience from beginning to end. Ana and her team were very kind and accommodating. They…read moretruly made our event run smoothly and beautifully. We are so happy to have had our daughter's quinceañera here. The food was amazing! Our guest still talked about it for weeks afterwards. We chose the Italian buffet.

    Exceptional Venue for a Celebration of Life From my…read morevery first conversation with Ana and Bryana, I knew Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Facility was the perfect place for our Celebration of Life. Their kindness, professionalism, and warmth made a difficult time so much easier, and I am beyond grateful for the experience. The venue itself is stunning, elegant, light, airy, and uplifting, which was exactly what we wanted for this occasion. The room's clean, timeless aesthetic required little decoration, yet it felt warm and intimate. The table spacing was perfect, offering both comfort and closeness for our guests. The accommodations were top-notch. The team provided a large screen and laptop for our video montage, a cable to play personal music through the in-house speaker system, as well as a microphone and podium. They even supplied an easel for our loved one's portrait and an additional table for photographs, ensuring that every personal touch was seamlessly integrated. The linen selection was extensive, but we opted for classic all-white linens, which complemented the elegant setting beautifully. The service was impeccable. Ana and Bryana were not only responsive, professional, and incredibly accommodating, but also genuinely kind and authentic, a quality that extended to the entire staff. They ensured that everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The water and tea pitchers were always full, plates were cleared discreetly, and the overall hospitality was second to none. The food was exceptional, our guests couldn't stop raving about it! While everything was incredibly delicious, the Waldorf salad, fresh vegetables, warm rolls, chicken and cookies were particular standouts. It's almost impossible to find a meal of this caliber for just $30 per person, making it not only a beautiful event but an outstanding value. Logistics were effortless. The club's entrance was easily accessible, parking was a breeze, and the staff even allowed me early access to set up table centerpieces and our photograph table. Set-up and breakdown were seamless, handled efficiently and professionally. If I had to describe this experience in one word: EXCEPTIONAL! The level of care, service, and quality provided by Mile Square Golf Course exceeded every expectation. I am so grateful to have chosen them for this special event and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a truly elegant, stress-free, and beautifully executed gathering.

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    Mile Square Golf Course Banquet Center - Parmesan Chicken with baked carrots. Photo by Smetona Photo.

    Parmesan Chicken with baked carrots. Photo by Smetona Photo.

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    White Palace 2 - 11/2/25 Dr Kelvin Mai fall party

    White Palace 2

    4.1(27 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    We had our wedding at White Palace 2 Restaurant last Saturday, and it was an amazing experience…read morefrom start to finish. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the entire team was incredibly accommodating. They were very easy to work with and maintained great communication throughout the whole process, which made planning so much less stressful. Everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding, and they really helped bring our vision to life. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. Highly recommend to anyone planning a wedding or special event!

    We had a glorious time at the White Palace 2 today celebrating all the cancer survivors in Orange…read moreCounty. I'll keep it short and PC so the woke folks cannot complain. Unfortunately the food was not authentic, I wish they had kept the chefs when they bought the Seafood World restaurant. I had been in this White Palace 2 many times before when it was called Emerald restaurant. This venue is the best, it was really a beautiful night club serving Chinese food. They had New Years eve party every year and I will miss these forever. So if you are looking for a restaurant for your wedding reception, this is it. Most people are not that fussy, I notice people enjoy the ambiance and the beautiful décor for a memorable experience, I speak from my experience, my sister had her big birthday party and everybody I asked just loved the food. VACF requested a donation of $60 pp. The menu was very short, not your usual wedding menu. 1) The appetizers just had some chewy seafood, fried dough and oranges not the usual cold cuts and other delicacies. 2) The only good dish was the fried prawns in special sauce over noodles. 3) They did not even have a beef dish, the tofu was so bland I could not eat it. 4) Hainan chicken was so chewy, very fatty/greasy and bland the green sauce that came with it was also bland. 5) The fish was filet not whole fish like in many weddings I went to but it was tasty. 6) The fried rice was so bland nobody ate it, don't they try to put a little more soy sauce, there was hardly any eggs or char siu, not even enough onions for flavor. When my sister had her birthday party, she ordered the full wedding menu w lobster and only 3 out of 10 dishes were tasty. I'm writing this for my sister and cousin to take note, I will not attend my cousin 3rd live concert at WP, their sound system was loud and had echos, the sound is better here at WP2 but the food is the same recipes, not delicious and not worth the $150 I usually paid. I will of course attend next year VACF to support cancer survivors including myself. This year VACF throw a big party here. Dr Bich Lien, the founder husband just passed away of cancer, my husband just had a craniotomy so I feel her pain, she is a wonderful oncologist and accomplished humanitarian. She organized this annual event, she gave a heartfelt speech to open the reunion, God bless her, we had photobooths, raffles, entertainment with a show w singers, karaoke and an amazing ballerina. I could not believe I won a raffle prize. I'm looking forward to this annual event, the food to me was not important,it's the ambiance and the vibes that count and that added 1 star to my review.

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    XO Event Space - Bonding Moment

    XO Event Space

    4.9(55 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Our family recently celebrated our son's HS graduation party at XO Lounge. We had a wonderful…read morebeginning-to-end experience that included incredibly responsive, thorough, and professional communication with Jamie--the main contact in charge of booking, planning, and operational oversight. On the day of the event, Hope, Hai, Lola (bartender) and the remaining staff were unbelievably helpful, accommodating--and integral to our efficient set-up and smooth execution of a successful celebration. XO Lounge is a very posh venue with modern décor. The nightclub vibe and setup provided the core foundation--that minimized decorative needs for our graduation-themed event. Our event hosted approximately 150 guests--that we comfortably housed in the smaller nightclub event area. Despite opting out of seated dining, our area easily accommodated our guests with the use of the booths and lounge-style sofa set-up for central-space seating. We still had surplus space leftover--that was allocated for the dance floor and bar area. The nightclub further opens into an enclosed courtyard--allowing for additional cocktail tables, bar stools, and lounge-roaming for our guests. Our party featured a standard photo-booth setup with an 8-ft props table--as well as a 360-spinning video-booth in the front entryway lobby area (just to the left of entrance). Our 360-video-booth included an inflatable enclosure--that successfully fit in the entryway alcove. Our rented XO Lounge space features a stage with a floor-to-ceiling TV-grid. This large multi-screen TV--along with dozens of TVs lining the entire room-walls--cycled a slideshow of our graduate's photos throughout the evening. XO Lounge further features a full PA system, DJ plug-ins for surround sound (you must provide your own DJ/music/equipment), full nightclub equipment (e.g. spinning disco-ball light machines, fog machines, laser strobing, etc.), full bar & bartender staff, etc. I LOOVED that XO included all the needed tables of various lengths and sizes--with fitted fabric *tablecloths* included. Fabric tablecloths may seem like a minimal feature, but fitted cloth coverings elevate a sophisticated aesthetic while alleviating the patron from the added costs for these supplies. Hope oversaw our function and was so attentive--always offering to help with literally *anything*--to reduce stress for the hosts (I really appreciated that!). The venue was surprisingly affordable--with a nominal outside-catering fee; the staff were professional and delightful; and the party space and outdoor-courtyard areas fit our guests, photo/video-booths, food vendors, Welcome table, Sweets table, and largescale Balloon Arch. XO Lounge features one-stop-shop booking and planning services for all party needs, (i.e. catering, decoration, DJ, photo-booth vendors, etc.)--though we did not partake of these additional offerings. Hosting an event on this scale is stressful (IYKYK), but this venue and staff minimized the stress and streamlined our experience for a fantastic celebration. Our family would definitely book with XO lounge again for future event planning needs--and would highly recommend to our friends, family, and others. Our guests had the BEST time; and we had a GREAT PARTY celebrating our newest grad!

    We had such a great experience with this venue for our baby shower! Everything honestly went so…read moresmoothly from beginning to end. The venue was the perfect space for our shower. Everyone was so easy to work with, super helpful, and very responsive. Communication was probably one of my favorite parts because I never felt like I was bothering them with questions, and they were always quick to get back to me and help with anything we needed. The day of the shower went perfectly and we got so many compliments from our guests about the venue! We're so happy we chose this place for such a special day and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a venue. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

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    Serendipity the Venue - family photos at beautiful backdrop, photo by Carolina!

    Serendipity the Venue

    4.0(15 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    The best decision I made was marrying my wife, and Serendipity The Venue was the best decision we…read moremade to host the wedding! We got married here on Saturday, March 14, 2026 to coincide with the 10-year anniversary of our first date! My fiancée & I needed an ideal venue where we could get married and have everything all-inclusive (ceremony & reception) within Orange County, in one location. We came across Serendipity The Venue in Fountain Valley and saw the great reviews so we made an appointment to meet with the owner, Brad Ho in February 2025. From the moment we walked in, right away we saw the place was classy, beautifully decorated, and very large to easily host the 160+ guests we were inviting. I wanted to secure March 14, 2026 so I readily gave a deposit to ensure we had our date booked! We selected their top wedding package, The Serendipity Package and chose with the Asian 8-course dinner. What is fantastic about this package, it also includes two photoshoots. We did an engagement photoshoot in July (which turned out beautifully) and had the wedding photos the day of the wedding (both in a nearby park with the wedding party and in the venue during the ceremony and reception). So we also got the wedding photographers with our package, one less thing we needed to arrange! And they were pros, we're very impressed with how the pictures and videos turned out and captured the moment. We also appreciated they provided us a wedding coordinator (Maria) that works for them, and she ensured every detail came together as planned! We kept in touch with her regularly in the months leading up to our big day. The day of the wedding, March 14th, we were impressed by how they have a coordinated team that ensures everything flows smoothly! They had valet, professionally-dressed security, servers, bartenders, DJ, the photographers. For the reception the food was incredible, and the DJ, "DJ Charly" was engaging and made it a fun night! We're grateful to Brad, Carolina, and Maria for having this all come together. The wedding is behind us now and all our guests have been telling us for the past 2 weeks what a wonderful and incredible wedding we had! Thank you!! In appreciation, Kelly & Eva

    Wow this place was magical and gorgeous! I attended my cousin's wedding here and the people…read moreimmediately parked our car for us, great valet especially for a busy day for so many people coming. The service was excellent, we got drinks there, the environment was bright, and the host guy was incredible to have to do the narrating for the entire wedding! I'm out of state from Seattle, so this place was absolutely gorgeous! Food was overcooked and dry. However the service was quick and super friendly! The servers are always taking any empty cups or plates off your hands. I recommend hosting your wedding here or referring a friend.

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    V & G Events - Kitchen with elegant quartz countertops

    V & G Events

    3.3(10 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Amazing & beautiful place !! But I would not go through this third person who was assigned to me…read moreagain. (Idk agent or something?) won't say her name. As a business person, I personally feel it was your job to ensure things are handled and ready to go for myself and my vendors to go. (Whether or not the "30 mins" prior to set up was a "courtesy" or not). I was not told the head security was out and a replacement was to be there UNTIL I reached out literally 30 mins before my party start time. I called the person I signed the contract with and she ignored my calls only texting as response. And when told the security was not there NOR inside she proceeded to tell me to check like 3x when I have multiple witnesses SEE him finally WALK UP to the door from OUTSIDE (next door) to unlock the door we needed to enter. & even the night before I was the one whom reached out to see how to go about getting the keys or if someone opening the door cos I didn't know how that worked. Me. I reached out instead of just making me aware - "hey things are good to go for your event someone will meet you tomorrow at this time blah blah" just example. Maybe im being bratty but that was pretty much the only thing that annoyed & stressed me out for my son's FIRST BDAY. Overall poor communication & business on her end. I had to ignore her afterwards to enjoy my party. & a lot of my guest liked this place as well and are considering this space. Again, I WOULD rent this space again. There's a lot to like. I just won't be going through this one person again & maybe book directly through the owner instead or one of his other people under him.

    Unfortunately, my experience with the venue was very disappointing. Several important amenities…read morethat were supposed to be available were not functioning properly, including the air conditioning, refrigerator, and freezer. There was also no security person provided, despite the expectation that one would be available. The person in charge of the venue at the time was present throughout the party acting like he was part of my guests and making comments to the women in my event which make them uncomfortable... He was not actively assisting with or resolving the issues that came up during the event. In the end, we had to handle the cleaning ourselves and put away the chairs, even though this should not have been our responsibility and we even paid for this service. To make matters worse, we were being pressured to leave as early as 10:40 p.m., even though our reserved time was until 11:30 p.m. Overall, the lack of working facilities, inadequate support, and the way we were treated at the end of the event made this a very disappointing experience. At this point I'm still waiting for a response and my deposit back from the owner. Venue overall is good and taken care of but the issues through out my event and the personal who supposed to be assisting on my event not doing his actual job makes me thing double about recommending to others and thinking if I want to reserve back to my future events

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    Newland Barn - Newland Barn Wedding
 October 21, 2023
 
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    Newland Barn

    4.3(67 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    We toured the Newland barn as a wedding venue rental. The Newland barn is owned by the city of…read moreHuntington Beach and offers hourly options with an array of prices depending on date and type of event. While it is a good option for a smaller wedding, I don't see it being a good fit for a larger wedding. They offer a barn with a smaller capacity (50-60 people I believe) and up to 200 people on the lawn. For a wedding ceremony, there's a gazebo. Parking is limited at the actual Newland barn site. However, parking is offered at the shopping center as an alternative.

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Newland Barn, and a huge part of that was thanks to…read moreRichard, the host. Richard is truly a great person with a genuine heart. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel incredibly welcome. He walked us through the grounds with such warmth and care, and it was clear how much he enjoys meeting people and helping them feel at home. He's polite, kind, and truly a blessing to work with. The grounds themselves are beautiful--well-kept, spacious, and full of charm. All of our guests had nothing but positive things to say. The wedding under the stars, surrounded by the soft glow of the Huntington Beach lights, created a magical atmosphere we'll never forget. We feel so grateful to have rented this place. If you're considering Newland Barn for an event, we can't recommend it highly enough, God bless Richard!

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 October 21, 2023
 
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 October 21, 2023
 
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    Poetique Events - modern garden vibes

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    Poetique Events

    5.0(7 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Very thorough and supportive the entire time We live in San…read moreJose so we would meet through zoom calls until the dress rehearsal. She was extremely thorough with each of these calls being 2 hours plus . I could not have executed this without her. I didn't know what I was looking for in a wedding coordinator because I didn't know what I didn't know about weddings She is very switched on planning out the whole day with a timeline , with keeping track of vendors , positioning us and walking us through every movement during dress rehearsal , last minute emergencies . She really cares about doing a good job. She had two assistants for our 184 person wedding who were also helpful with photography, last minute costuming , set up , coordinating with vendors and cueing people. Very good with handling last minute emergencies

    Vivian is truly incredible and hands down the BEST in the industry! From the very beginning, she…read morewas professional, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. One of the things we loved most was how she spoke both Vietnamese and Mandarin, which made communication with our relatives so smooth and helped create such a seamless, inclusive experience for everyone. Her consistent communication with us and seamless coordination with our vendors was also incredible. Vivian truly pulled the entire team together; she was the glue that held everything in place. Thanks to her, everything ran smoothly, and we were able to be fully present and soak in every moment of the day. We truly cannot imagine our day without her and wholeheartedly recommend her services to any couple looking for a planner who is not only organized and experienced but also kind, thoughtful, and a true team leader. Thank you, Vivian! We are endlessly grateful!

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