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Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with round tables, wooden chairs, floral centerpieces, chandeliers hanging from trees, and a fountain backdrop.

Destination Wedding
in San Juan Capistrano

Serra Plaza is a Southern California destination wedding venue that feels like a European escape without requiring a flight. Nestled just steps from the iconic Mission San Juan Capistrano, the venue is surrounded by everything that makes a destination wedding effortless: Luxury accommodations at The Inn at The Mission, boutique dining at Ellie’s Table for welcome parties and day-after brunch celebrations, and the charm of a historic town at every turn. At its heart, Serra Plaza offers a private Spanish-style courtyard for up to 350 guests offering the intimacy and elegance of a faraway escape with the ease and convenience of Southern California. It’s a place where your guests arrive, stay, celebrate, and remember every moment together.

Easily accessible yet transportive, Serra Plaza is just one hour from LAX, thirty minutes from John Wayne Airport, and directly connected by Metrolink from Los Angeles and San Diego. It’s a destination wedding venue that brings everyone together without the complications of travel.

Serra Plaza is owned and operated by Jay’s Catering, a family-run business spanning three generations since 1967. Jay’s combines personalized planning, handcrafted cuisine, and full-service execution all in-house. From the first consultation to the final farewell, every detail is handled with care, ensuring a wedding that feels effortless, personal, and truly extraordinary.

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