I came here for a wedding on NYE. The entrance was nicely illuminated by soft colored lights, giving a warm ambiance in the darkness of the evening. Though small and consisting of only one restroom, the lobby area was also cozy, especially since champagne was being served until the ceremony began. As guests walked toward the deck for the ceremony, we passed by the employee break room and saw a table with leftover food and drink through the window--which I thought was strange. The blinds should have been closed or the table cleaned up or something. The rest of the walk toward the deck was a bit frightening, since most women were in long gowns and heels for the formal event and it had been raining all evening. It was poorly lit (merely by floating tea light candles on the edges of the narrow walkway which could easily have lit gowns on fire). There were no anti-slip mats, runners, or anything, and I actually saw someone slip down the stairs later in the evening! So that part of the evening/ venue was a challenge. The wedding ceremony was beautiful. There were 130-150 guests, all of whom sat under a big tent on the deck while bride, groom, and their respective parties were set up on a small stage up front. While everything looked great conceptually, the set up could have been much better. We sat in the third-to-last row and couldn't see or hear anything throughout the ceremony. Makes me wonder if a sound check was done...Post-ceremony, though, the event workers disassembled everything extremely quickly. It was rather impressive--within three minutes, all the chairs were gone, cocktail tables were out, and the bar was open for business. It was a great open bar, almost a full bar! That also was extremely impressive. The bartenders were fast and friendly, and there were also servers passing around glasses of red and white wines as well as hors d'oeuvres. It was a great cocktail hour. Everyone was then instructed to go into the main event room for dinner, which also was nicely set up. We had 17 tables with a dance floor and stage as well as a bar and the Mr. and Mrs. table. It probably could fit up to 20 tables if you took away the couches by the far entrance. The food was just okay: the salad appetizer was strange, consisting of mixed greens and some chip-like thing on top (kind of like a slice of fried cheese?); as for the entree, the mashed potatoes were salty, and the sea bass was slightly dry, but the sauteed string beans were delicious. The servers were all really nice, but during the speeches prior to the meal, we could hear their conversation and laughter going on in the kitchen, which I found unprofessional (kind of like seeing their food in the break room). TL;DR: The venue and setup were all impressive, and the staff were all great. But certain things, like sound check and visibility and safety for guests, prevent me from giving 5 stars. read more

I can't say enough good things about seven-degrees! They helped the vision we had for our wedding come to life. The highlights of this venue are: the food (best steak I've ever had!), the event coordinator, Kathryn (making sure our wedding was running smoothly before and during the wedding!), and the aesthetic. Seven-degrees is a great mix of modern, whimsy, and natural beauty. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out -- not one major thing went wrong -- which I think speaks volumes of the quality of the staff. Thanks again for making sure our special day was magical. read more

Seven Degrees was the venue for O.C. Weekly's Artopia event. I was amazed by the venue. It has several levels to it inside and outside. This venue has great space and great lighting. The bathroom was unique as the walls are semi transparent. I do wish they had more stalls in the bathroom. This place is very modern and architectural. read more

it seems this is the place to be on your wedding day... considering the other reviews here are for weddings as well. what does that say about the art? In any case, it is perfect for weddings. I attended one there for about 750 guests and the size and layout couldn't have been better suited. Parking was free and available on the street just outside; the ceremony was on the roof level, tented due to the wind factor but allowing just enough sunlight to still feel beachy and outdoors; and the reception was on the second level in what seemed to be the exhibition space. The venue came with its own staff for the event and they were extra attentive and very good. The food, which I assume came from the venue's own kitchen (though I don't know for sure), was interesting and different and pretty good as well. Plus, everything was very sleek and pretty... which is what you want on your big day, right? Only con with this joint... I'm from LA and that drive to the outer edge of the OC is painful... especially coming home from an open bar. read more

After more than a year from our wedding, we still look at the pictures and we are thankful for the work of Malak, and all the other guys at Seven-Degrees. We chose seven-degrees after a long vetting process. We cannot be happier for the result, and the many fond memories that will last forever. Malak was just perfect. Very precise and organized, she did her best (the best!) to accommodate all our requests. On the day of the wedding, she was always discretely present to keep us on track, and flexible to accommodate last minute variations. The food was perfect, I keep getting praises for how delicious everything tasted. As an Italian, I am very picky when it comes to food and we did go with custom choices. I was hesitant at first, but I had no need to be. And finally, the bartenders...they really made the wedding unforgettable. We had many customized choices (for the ceremony, for the food, for the cocktails) and all were delivered exactly as we had imagined before. I waited more than a year to write down this review. We get busy with life, and it is difficult to find the time to get to yelp, but sometimes you get home at night and you find yourself thinking back at the dream you lived at Seven-Degrees with your spouse and friends. That's when you realize the excellence you experienced. Highly recommended. read more

We just had our wedding here last Saturday. It couldn't have been more perfect! Kathryn was amazing! She handled all the vendors the day of and the wedding ran seamlessly. The entire staff at seven degrees were extremely professional. Kathryn checked in on me throughout the night from the moment we arrived till we left. She even packed extra desserts for us to take as a late night snack. It couldn't have been more perfect! Thank you Kathryn and the rest of the staff at seven degrees! read more

A great place for Art & Music events. It has a lounge/club/gallery/mansion feel to it. Something you typically find in the Hollywood/L.A. Hills. It has a very nice patio area...though it's fake. The event we attended had several food and beverage setups. It also had an area for dancing, a fashion show, art displays and outdoor smoking areas. I read that they have weddings there....that would be pretty amazing! I would definitely go back to any event at this place. read more

My wife and I held our wedding there in '08. If I had to do it all over again, I probably would have made sure I ate the food. Unlike the other reviews (ratings without objectivity), I gave it 5-Stars because they did everything right; and you definitely get your money's worth here. From the staff to the in-house cook, they're there to help you explore your imagination. So, kudos to them. (thank you Tabitha and Robert for making our night, a night we will cherish forever.) read more

I cannot day enough amazing things about this venue. They were so amazing to work with. A wedding is such a special and intimate day, and they made it just that. I loved Seven Degrees because of the venue and location, but their modern and romantic decor just put it over the top. I loved the decor they had during their winter months, which was when our wedding was, and it was such so wonderful and romantic and very much our dream wedding. The beautiful location says so much for itself but the staff really puts this venue where it's at. Everyone was so wonderful to work with. My planner, Scott, was so great. He was amazing to work with, answered my endless questions, and truly was remarkable. The day of he made things seem effortless in such a highly emotional and special day. Everything else about this venue is just so great. The food was absolutely amazing, the drinks were amazing. Our day was so special and it's all thanks to seven degrees. read more

This place is so amazing! It was really difficult to find a venue to accommodate all our needs, 1am end time , open bar, and our Ethiopian catering . Our Coordinator Tiffany made sure everything went smoothly, she is AMAZING! The night was perfect! And this Venue is beautiful! The Terrace at night with the sunset was so elegant, the bartenders and wait staff were attentive, good service! The media lounge took my breath away seeing it all come together. It was the best moment of my life , we had so much fun , and stress free ! read more

Yes, I also attended a wedding here. Someone had canceled and so my friends were able to grab a date at Seven Degrees in February. Since it was during the off season, Seven Degrees gave my friends a huge discount on the venue price which included a wedding coordinator. Free parking outside although we took one of the last spots because there are other shops around Seven Degrees. It's a bit too modern for me, but if you're into that type of art and structural building, than you may like this place. Ceremony was held outside in the far back end of Seven Degrees with the hill and stairway backdrop. We couldn't see the bride and groom exchange their vows since the guest sat on a higher ledge and the bridge/groom were in a sucken room below. Yes, it doesn't help that the bridge and groom are short too. Reception was in a spacious hall/exhibition room. Food was buffet style and quite tasty. Not at all your typical prom food. Service was great and alcohol was free flowing. There were even small tv's everywhere so everyone can see the slideshow the wedding party put together. Only thing was, I hated the drab warehouse style gray floors and that you had to walk outside in the freezing cold to the restrooms. The main walkway to enter/exit is covered in a bright red carpet and there was fake snow swirling towards the end of the night which was also gorgeous. read more

This place is a wedding heaven, no joke! From day one, the staff was so nice in helping me book a date and work around my budget (which was on the small side). No pretention, snobbish attitude, very friendly and warm environment. THe best thing about this art gallery is the fact that they have all the staff you might need for your wedding day: they provide catering, bakery, florist, photographers, DJs, wedding coordinator, videographers....anything you might need! I had them cater the dinner, and worked with their florist and wedding coordinators (two amazing young ladies, Alyssa and Keviann!). The food was exquisite, I'm a huge foodie and I attest to that, rarely do I go to a wedding and actually enjoy the food, and that night EVERYONE was raving about how yummy it was! Flowers and decor: WOW! So creative and artistic, they have three drop down screens to project small movies or a presentation (my best friend used one for her for speech). The also have two poles with 4 screens on each to loop pictures from a photo montage all night. I had cupcakes as my wedding cake and the cupcakes were on a clear two layered plexiglass display, HANGING from the ceiling, absolutely magical! And you spend the night dancing with some beaitful artwork hanging on the walls and custom lighting srrounding the room that create a warm and fun ambiance. Last but not least, the tweo girls that put all this together were just so nice to work with, always calm and reassuring and making sure to help you achieve your vision of a wedding on that special day! Thank you =) read more

After spending pretty much my whole life with out the slightest appreciation for art, I recent woke up from my nap and can't get enough. My friend Christina exhibited there, and that place is really impressive. There was good music, decent booze, tons of wacky art people to trip out on, a bunch of friends, and of course lots of really great art to check out. Its slick modern design is really cool. And the long walkway up to the front kind of makes your anticiaption build up, so its all very dramatic. They did have food, but it didn't look super appatizing to be honest, but I wasnt here for the food so who cares. Apparently they do recpetions and lots of private partys there besides the art shows. Its just a different, cool, space with a modern inviting look. If you like the Laguna Art Walk, you'll like this place too I am sure. Dont bring $300 coupons from Tentaion though! read more

Terrific venue! Delicious food, easy parking, gorgeous setting. I went to an event for Friendship Shelter here and it was one of the best events I've ever attended in Laguna Beach, not only because the committee had lots of good ideas, but [seven degrees] helped them execute them beautifully and with class. read more

I am a wedding & event planner and just recently worked with the Seven Degrees on a corporate event. The staff and team at Seven Degrees did an amazing job of working with my client to create an amazing event. Tabatha was very professional and helpful in our planning process. The day of the event, Morgan was exteremly helpful and a joy to work with. The beauty of the venue combined with great service makes me feel confident that I will refer clients there in the future! Talayeh B. Tala Events read more

A fun location for events ranging from art shows and fashion shows to private events such as birthday parties and weddings/receptions. A blank canvas but lots of room to play for someone with an imaginative eye. Since it is located in the canyon, parking is typically much less of a hassle for attendees (and there is a trolley stop out front). read more

The word is out that Seven-Degrees proprietor Dora Wexel has read Erin B's review and asked her friends to post positive comments. I am not one of those friends. Erin B's experience was sadly similar to mine: rude staff, cold food, and a 20 minute harangue from Dora. This was after weeks of planning during which Dora and her staff (her daughter, I think) WOULD NOT RETURN PHONE CALLS. Think about that when you are paying big bucks to a party planner. Do not complain, however, as the customer is always wrong. It's too bad. Seven-Degrees is the only game in town if you have a crowd of 200. Many of the local charities have their events there, and I have been to Seven-Degrees when Dora poured it on and everything went right. Just don't count on your night being like that. P.S.: The Friendship Shelter Gala HONORED Seven-Degrees. Perhaps that's the way to get the quality event everyone deserves. read more

My experience with Seven-Degrees was incredible, to say the least. A week ago today, my sister and now brother-in-law were married at Seven-Degrees and everything about it was absolutely amazing. As my sister's maid-of-honor, aka wedding planning sidekick, she and I worked closely with Andi (our lead on-site wedding coordinator--She is the BEST!), Alyssa (She's amazing!), and the rest of the Seven-Degrees team to make the wedding day perfect. With just three weeks from the booking of the venue to game day, the Seven-Degrees team took excellent care of us. They were incredibly professional, friendly, knowledgeable, patient, calm, and flexible. Andi really made us central to the planning process, making us feel like all of the crazy ideas that we had for the wedding were possible. She handled any dilemmas that we ran into with professionalism and an unbelievable calmness. Andi was always one step ahead of us with everything prepared. Anytime I'd think to myself (or say out loud for that matter), "Oh no, I forgot ..." Andi would always respond with, "No worries!" or "That's okay, we'll take care of it!". Andi consistently kept a clear line of communication with my sister and and me--giving us friendly reminders as the day came closer. Reaching Andi via email, phone, or in person was never a problem. She was literally always there for us when we needed her. Seven-Degrees has put together one fantastic team over there! My sister had a modern-DIY vision for her wedding day, and that is exactly what she got! We handmade our decorations, gave Andi our general idea of the look we were going for, dropped them off with Andi and her team, and voila, they did their magic! Every last detail came together and the wedding looked, felt, and ran like we had been planning for a year! From the ceremony space on the rooftop terrace to the reception space that struck the perfect balance between spacious and intimate, Andi and her team made the entire venue look absolutely gorgeous! During the reception, we had friends and family saying to us, "How did you guys find this place? This is awesome." and "I want to get married again here! One year wedding vow renewal??" The incorporation of technology in the reception space was perfectly effortless as well. The venue is very highly technologically equipped, with three projection screens in the reception space that retract from the ceiling and several plasma screens. The three projection screens made the video slideshow viewing so easy from anywhere in the space. On top of that, the audio and acoustics were excellent! Even our DJs were impressed! Oh and the food! It was beyond delicious! All of the guests continue to rave about how good the food was at the wedding. One of our foodie family members even told me that night that the food inspired her to try and cook her own pork roast at home--that dish was very popular! Many, many compliments to the chef!!! Everything ran so smoothly throughout this entire process. Andi was always there when we needed her from beginning to end, she kept things flowing, had everyone where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there, made sure everyone was happy, and is just all around awesome. I'm not sure how many people would say this, but I can honestly tell you that I wish I could relive every moment of this whole wedding, from all of the late nights spent planning, decoration-making, place card-making, and video slideshow editing, to watching my sister walk down the aisle, photo-boothing, and shaking our groove thangs on the dance floor, all the way to driving back the morning after the wedding just to make sure Andi and her team knew how thankful we were for all of their incredible work. We cannot even begin to thank Andi and her entire team enough for everything they put in to making the day so special for my sister, my brother-in-law, and everyone who celebrated with them. No review can ever do this team or this venue justice, but it's just a small taste of the AMAZING experience that we had. I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. We love Andi!!!! read more

Justin B and myself recently got married here at Seven-Degrees and i think it went pretty well if i do say so myself haha. its def a very modern venue with an upstairs outdoor/tented ceremony space and then a downstairs reception space. love that ceremony and reception are held at the same place which makes it really easy for all guests - just down a quick flight of stairs and you're ready to join the fun haha. Seven-Degrees is fully equipped with all the necessary parts to make a fabulous party - lighting (diff colors to set diff moods haha), LCD tvs (yay for catching the NFC championship game on cable haha), projector screens (perfect for slideshows or looping pix throughout the night), on-site music tech (great to cue music during ceremony & reception and easy for DJ hook up), on-site chef/catering (omg we got compliments all night about how amazing the food is!) and awesome decor along with great views and photo op locations all around the venue (there's no other space like it in OC). On top of all the visually stimulating and technologically savvy elements at Seven-Degrees, the staff here is amazing as well! Keviann, our on-site wedding coordinator, knew her stuff and was very professional. She meant business haha - in every email and at every meeting, she was fully prepared and answered all our questions with ease. she runs a tight ship at Seven-Degrees which i can appreciate since our entire wedding day went off without a hitch. we were on time the whole day and it all went so smoothly. i trusted Keviann in all details when it came to our wedding and the venue. actually the entire staff at Seven-Degrees was amazing too! per our wedding coordinator - everyone was extremely helpful and set-up/tear-down went super fast and easy. total professionalism at this entire place! a modern venue for a wedding/reception may not be everyone's top choice, but its what me and Justin B. wanted for our big day and we're so glad that we splurged for this space :) read more

Very eye-catchy. Hip and fun. The architecture is amazing, and the main room is enormous and very decorative friendly. The upstairs patio is gorgeous and has a beautiful garden path. Great place to hold an event. read more

Seven-Degrees a beautiful and versatile venue in Laguna Beach. Above that, they are equipped with a great staff that will assist in the planning and execution of your event seamlessly. Kathryn was our event manager and we appreciated her attention to detail to insure everything would be taken care of to our liking. read more

This place looks nice but the service here sucks and all they want is money. Me and my fiancé went there to possibly get married there and they were nice but once we told them we just wanted the reception there there attitude changed like all of a sudden we were not welcome just because I don't want to do my reception there.. They would call for follow ups and then it stopped when there attitude changed like come on people is my money not good enough. I think that is really bad business and so unprofessional I would definitely not recommend this place.. read more

Brides & Grooms to be this is THE venue of choice. We just had our wedding there on November 10th and it was like a fairy tale from start to finish. First, the staff was amazing!!!! Our coordinator was Kathryn Towers and I can't say enough positive things about her. What a professional. She was always available for me anytime I contacted her. Best part is that text and e-mails were returned immediately and always with an answer to my question. She rocked! The wedding itself was gorgeous from the cocktail reception on the terrace to the dinner, dancing and other festivities downstairs. The dinner was incredible - top shelf. Beautiful venue. The photos are great but you must see it in person. We have received tons of compliments from our guests that they had never been to a more luxurious wedding. I can't tell you how special that was for us to hear. Bottom line, look no further for a venue. If you want exceptional service, gorgeous surroundings and scrumptious food this is your place. Also, the vendors I used from their preferred vendors list were amazing - Peter Papadopoulos was our DJ - what a pro! We didn't want to stop dancing. Carrie Zeller was our photographer and she was wonderful to work with and extremely accommodating. Best of luck with your wedding planning. Cheers! Barbara read more

Seven Degrees hosted the most amazing banquet that I have ever seen. The place was very nicely decorated to fit the theme. State of the art audio and video system. Beautiful and modern setting. The food was surprisingly wonderful. the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place to host any corporate events or weddings. read more

I had an AWESOME wedding last September 4, 2010 in Laguna Beach, thanks to 7 Degrees. I was able to work with Alyssa Kayo and Keviann Lee, who were really great. All I did was give them my vision and they were able to realize it. They made my dream wedding come to life! Most brides I know get stressed during the planning and the actual wedding day, but their keen attention to details made everything go smoothly according to the timeline. As you know, weddings are expensive and Alyssa worked well around my budget. She was more than willing to change my proposals (more than once) to fit my needs and budget. I am thankful for how they made whatever I wanted possible. The reception was intimate and fun. The place looked GORGEOUS, especially with the romantic lighting. The food was AMAZING! Best food I've had at a wedding.... (and I'm not just saying that because it was my wedding) Everybody agreed with me and went home with happy hearts and satisfied stomachs. I also love how I got the perfect flowers that I specifically requested, they even delivered it 30 miles away from the venue to the church. Because of their superb service, I had nothing to worry about. I was able to enjoy myself and savor the special moment with the people that I love. Tim Hayes and team did a wonderful job on the motion photos and audiovisual presentations. The guests were able to take a glimpse of our lives on the LCD's throughout the reception. They were even brought to tears! Best part about it was that my guest's were able to take photos from there own phones (IPhone's/droids/blackberry's) and send it to the provided email (with a greeting) and from then all pictures taken were showcased on all LCD's screens through out the whole night. I was able to see how much fun all my guests were having. Lastly, you will certainly be overwhelmed by 7 Degrees' architecture and hillside terrace. Its location certainly made my wedding extra special. Not to mention, a lot of great backdrops for pictorials! All in all... I had an awesome experience! Thank you Alyssa, Keviann and the rest of the wedding curation team! I enjoyed every moment! read more

This is a great venue for a wedding. The roof-top was a great spot for an outdoor ceremony. The reception was held inside on the 2nd floor. Of course, you have to appreciate modern/contemporary art, and your guest list has to be limited to about 200 people due to the size of the venue. But on top of this, my favorite aspect of the night had to be the food, easily one of the best meals I have ever had at a wedding reception. The service staff was very helpful, except for the lady attending to our table who got a bit pushy when we asked to turn down the air conditioning. But overall, this was a great experience. read more

I just had my July 9th wedding at Seven-Degrees and could not speak more highly of the experience! Seven-Degrees as a venue was a dream. We chose to hold our ceremony and reception at the venue. We were married on their rooftop terrace overlooking the hills of Laguna Beach. We loved the setting and have heard back from several of our guests that the backdrop of venue truly set a romantic and beautiful tone. After our ceremony, we held a cocktail hour upstairs on the roof. My husband and I are definite foodies and the venue worked with us to plan an amazing appetizer list and 2 signature cocktails (+ wine and beer) all within our budget. We also were able to bring in our own music playlist for the cocktail hour. With Seven-Degrees fabulous sound system, the CD sounded professional. The reception was held downstairs in the media room. We were able to pick different lighting all throughout the night (pink, amber, and sea green for us) to set the tone, and this was entirely included in the cost of the venue. The venue is extremely welcoming of any and all dinner suggestions. We even provided recipes for pretty much every course and the chef prepared them. We were able to attend a tasting (with 2 guests) a few months before the wedding to sign off on the food. (Don't worry, though, they have plenty of sample menus, if you don't want to design your own.) The food was FANTASTIC. The 2 comments I get from everyone about our wedding are: 1) your wedding was so fun! and 2) your food was the best wedding food I have ever had. I think that says it all! And the venue packed up leftovers to send with my husband and I at the end of the night for a midnight snack. How sweet!! In terms of decorations, you can do WHATEVER you want. It's a blank slate with grey flooring and white walls. I wanted the wedding to feel warm and romantic, but also have a modern touch. So we decorated using metal vases, lace and linen table runners, pink roses and peonies, grey succulents, and tons and tons of candles. We took advantage of the media space and had the EE Cummings poem "I Carry Your Heart" projected on a wall and had a slideshow of pictures of us growing up. The venue also has these great mini screens hanging throughout, and we showed a black and white loop of our engagement shoot. The venue hung white paper lanterns all above the dance floor and set up lounge furniture around the borders for people to relax in. We had the opportunity to work with Keviann as our wedding coordinator. She was simply amazing! She was incredibly organized, which is something that I (as a Type A person, myself) really appreciated. For each of our meetings, she had agendas printed out of what we would discuss, and she would always send follow-up emails to go over any of the decisions we had made. Keviann was also extremely responsive to emails and phone calls. One of the great things about working with Seven-Degrees is the unlimited emails to your coordinator. Often coordinators limit your emails and phone calls, but I could email Keviann as much as I needed, and she was always back to me within a business day. I would often email her with my DIY ideas and Keviann was great at offering advice on how those concepts would fit into the space and advising on the reasonableness of the cost. Most importantly, Keviann was fabulous on the day-of. We had personalized so many concepts of the wedding (e.g. personalized cocktail napkins, brought in our own entry room art, made our own recipe for a signature cocktail and brought them the ingredients, and the list goes on and on), and Keviann kept all these items in order and organized - what they were, where they went, what time they needed to be moved, etc. Everything was perfect and according to plan. We also had a large number of people in the bridal suite before the ceremony and Keviann was great at keeping everyone on time and keeping me out of any of the pre-wedding drama :) I truly recommend this venue to everyone! read more

We had our wedding here on January 14th and it was an awesome experience. Keviann was great to work with and made sure to go through every detail with us during the planning process so the day would run smoothly. The day of she was there making sure everything was going to plan and keeping us on schedule. The bartenders were fast, the food came out hot, the servers kept the line moving and everything started and ended on time. As soon as it was time to dance they changed the lights and it became a big, fun party! We had 200 people at our wedding and it never felt cramped and people were able to get food and drinks easily which was very important to us. We've received such great feedback from our guests on how fun the night was and how great the food tasted! I can not say enough good things about the venue, food and especially the staff! If I had to do it all over again I would still chose 7 degrees and do everything exactly the same! read more

This is one of the venues I fell in love with when we first started hunting down offbeat, fun wedding venues in Southern California. If you google Seven Degrees and weddings, you will find tons of gorgeous photos from this venue. Seven Degrees is mostly a blank canvas as they're willing to even remove the art on the wall if you would like. They also can change up the uplights to fit whatever color scheme you have and I believe that's at no additional cost. The outdoor space is fabulous and incorporates walkways up the side of the canyon. If you aren't coming during Sawdust Festival season, there is plenty of parking for your guests, as Seven Degrees is also not a particularly large venue (as compared to hotels or country clubs). They can also include everything in your package, including catering, or you can BYO everything you need. I like that they offer both options and I don't believe they require specific vendors. Also keep in mind that if you do have a wedding during the Sawdust Festival, you may have to reserve and pay for parking spaces for your guests. Otherwise, there may not be spaces available for them as they will be taken up by Festival attendees. That being said, we ended up not going with this venue for a few reasons. One is that even though we could afford going higher in our budget for a venue, we just didn't feel comfortable going as high as Seven Degrees would require it to go for a Saturday during peak season. To fit within our desired budget, we were looking at a Sunday during off-peak season, which is Orange County isn't too bad. However, this brings me to point no. 2, which is that Laguna Beach has been experiencing some strange weather during the off-peak season, including mudslides and torrential rainfall. As you might recall, Laguna Canyon/133 was closed down because of the torrential rainfall. I just didn't want to deal with this possible problem. I would recommend this venue to any bride that is looking for something modern and fresh, especially if they can get a great group of vendors and planners. As demonstrated by the many examples online, the weddings here are gorgeous and the management team here is polite, organized and accommodating. read more

Two years ago I photographed a wedding here. From a photographers standpoint I love it for a reception. The reception was lit up with a bunch of colored lights. The TV's make a great impression with scrolling photos. They have an in house audio system. Outside the facility has lots of unique spots to take photos such as on the terrace and on the hill in behind the location. The ceremony itself can be a bit cramped but is ideal for small weddings. It can be decked out as well. It takes place on the roof which provides a unique venue. Another plus is that you are minutes away from the beach. To check a few photos from a wedding we did there check here: http://aweddingbyphoto.com/blog/katrina-and-dennis-seven-degrees-wedding-photographer/ read more

Amazing event venue, from the food, decor, a/v and lighting, the event coordinators got everything right. Would host another event there in a heartbeat!! read more

As a DJ I've worked at numerous venues and I have to say that Seven - Degrees is easily one of the premier venues in all of Southern California. During the wedding reception I worked very closely with Andi, the venue coordinator. She was absolutely wonderful to work with and was on top of every single detail to help make the wedding reception flow flawlessly. I can only imagine how awesome and stress free she would make the wedding planning process be for all of her couples. Throughout the reception it was clearly evident that she is remarkably passionate and talented at what she does. I also worked very closely with Austin, the in-house audio/visual tech. Seven-Degrees has a awesome in house sound and lighting system and Austin did a fantastic job operating the music and putting on awesome light show during a few special surprise performances. The food - simply delicious. 5 stars!!! Seven - Degrees is obviously a beautiful venue with a state of the art audio and lighting system, but it's the amazing staff that makes this place one of the best venues around! read more

We attended our friend's wedding here this past Saturday. And it was very modern with a touch of nature. Initially, I thought it overlooked Laguna Beach but that was less than a 5 minute drive away. Nonetheless, this venue for a wedding is perfect for the modern yet sophisticated couple with a hint of nature surrounding it. I don't know if they had an outside caterer but the food was delicious that I couldn't stop eating and their the live band was amazing. And at the end they allowed sparklers for the couple to be greeted with as a bonus voyage (which a lot of places do not allow). So that was definitely pretty to partake in. A very pretty place but I'm sure it cost a pretty penny too:D read more

Just had my wedding here and this place was amazing from the start to the end. The place is not only elegant and modern but the people that work there are amazing, starting with Katie and ending with Cayla and Kathryn. The chef is super friendly and the food is amazing. My husband and I are so happy we got to have our wedding at this beautiful venue and we wouldn't have changed a thing. If you are looking for a venue in this area this is the place to have it. Thank you again to the amazing team at seven degrees! read more

This place is spectacular! I got married here this past week. The venue is modern but yet very beautiful! The coordinators Andi and Annie did such a great job!! They responded to all the emails and questions my mom and I had. They were really on top of things. When it came time for the actually wedding, everything was perfect! We had made a timeline of the night and the coordinators did not miss one beat. The food and cake was the best I have had at any wedding I have ever been to. The servers were professional and on it! I used the DJ that they recommended and he was awesome! He had everyone on the dance floor the whole night! I also used the in house florist. All the bouquets were gorgeous, they were everything I had imagined. I would highly recommend the venue to any bride out there!! Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Seven-Degrees!!!! read more

this is a great palce for eents. Weddings on the other hand, not so much. I recently inquired about having my daughters wedding there, and they were s unprofessional and rude. I am glad i did nnot book them, as i was told that their day of team lacks organization and sturcture. Awedding is a big day fro someone, you should not boook the unless you what your wedding to turn into chaos like my niece's did. read more

If you are looking for good location and a good shower stay here. Service not good - no one answers phone - had to go find housekeeping to get clean towels nothing to put on door - but I still liked location and price decent for location - girls at front desk need further training read more

This is my first ever yelp review but we just got married here last weekend and could not be more pleased and felt very compelled to write a review. Andi was our wedding coordinator and she was exceptional. She was always available and very attentive to my every email, question or request. The wedding day itself was flawless. We could not think of one single criticism or critique. The guests commented on how smooth everything seemed to flow and how organized it all felt. We couldn't agree more. We've had lots of feedback that it was the best and most unique wedding people have attended and they all commented about what a great time they had. Could not have asked for better service and have zero complaints. Highly recommend this spectacular venue! read more

Nestled in Laguna Canyon, just a seagull's flight from the blue Pacific, the asymmetrical steel and granite complex of Seven Degrees is part art gallery, part event venue, and entirely sui generis in concept. As art gallery, Seven Degrees offers artists unprecedented support, exposure and space. The multi-purpose "idea lab" was created expressly to incubate promising new talent in mediums from brush stroke to keystroke--displaying artists in acrylics to animation. The expansive 4,500-square-foot oblong Media Lounge offers a wish list of display possibilities. Here medium clearly promotes message with LED color lighting, mega sound system, eight flat-screen projectors and a live feed VideoCam that projects art over art, even video over art. Live webcasting is also available. "Technology is increasingly melding with art, so we created a presentation space that incorporates sound and motion," said Mark Orgill, Seven Degrees' founder and chief visionary. Borrowing from European countries that subsidize art, Seven Degrees provides a rent-free live/work environment to a handful of promising artists. "We wanted to eliminate the barriers between artists and potential patrons, to free them to experiment and grow, without the tie downs of commercial purse strings," said Mark. Artists are selected based on their goals and work, and they typically stay about a year. Each is nurtured and promoted in ways they would be hard-pressed do alone. "During the Laguna Beach Arts Festival, which draws thousands, we showcase 21 artists in our increasingly popular 'Up Close and Personal' program," explained Mark. Other events held throughout the year include First Thursday Openings in which selected artists can show their work in the Media Lounge. "We encourage artists to create a body of work and to prepare it for presentation in a professional setting," added Mark. "Visitors can also interact with artists while they work in their studios." read more

Very nice venue. Went here for a corporate event and it was nicely catored, very modern decour and good overall. The chicken was a bit tough but the pot roast was near perfect and tender. read more