Orange County weddings are unforgettable because you get that iconic Southern California mix of coastal sunsets, ocean breezes, palm-lined venues, Spanish architecture, and elevated resort energy—and at Leah Marie Photography, we love photographing here because every location can feel like a destination wedding without ever leaving home. When couples ask about our favorite Orange County wedding locations, we instantly think of the romantic coastline and luxury backdrops at Montage Laguna Beach, The Resort at Pelican Hill, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Lido House (Autograph Collection) in Newport Beach, Balboa Bay Resort, The Waterfront Beach Resort (Huntington Beach), Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, and Pasea Hotel & Spa—all perfect for that timeless, high-end wedding photography look. For couples who want something classic, historic, or European-inspired, we love the charm of Mission San Juan Capistrano, the beauty of Serra Plaza, the coastal romance of Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardensin San Clemente, and the timeless feel of The Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. If you’re dreaming of lush gardens and estate vibes, we adore Rancho Las Lomas, Giracci Vineyards & Farms, Sherman Library & Gardens, and the elevated indoor-outdoor flow you can find at venues like The Villa (Orange), The French Estate, and The Colony House. For a more modern or design-forward celebration (especially if you love clean architecture and city energy), we also recommend spots like The Hacienda (Santa Ana), Hotel Fera Anaheim (DoubleTree by Hilton), and stylish event spaces throughout Costa Mesa and Irvine. And if golf-course views, golden-hour skies, and open-air receptions are your thing, Orange County has gorgeous options like Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Talega Golf Club, Newport Beach Country Club, and Monarch Beach Golf Links. What makes Orange County so special is the variety: you can go from elegant beachfront portraits in Laguna Beach to yacht-club energy in Newport Beach, to Spanish romance in San Juan Capistrano, to sunset cliffs in San Clemente—all in one region—so we’ll help you choose the best venue for your vision, build a timeline that protects your light, and capture wedding images that feel editorial, emotional, and timeless for generations.