Orange County Venue Weddings Costa Mesa Fete The Venue
Orange County Venue Weddings Costa Mesa Fete The Venue
Orange County Venue Weddings Costa Mesa Fete The Venue
Orange County Venue Weddings Costa Mesa Fete The Venue
Orange County Venue Weddings Costa Mesa Fete The Venue

Venue Rental FAQ’s

  • See our transparent rental rates here.

  • Approximately $60,000 for Venue, Catering, Bar, Photographer, Florals, Coordinator, and DJ.

  • A $2,500.00 non-refundable booking fee, signed contract, and signed Facility Rental Agreement is required to secure your date. Personal check, credit card, or cash are all accepted. Once the booking fee is received, you will be given a payment schedule for the balance due. The final balance is due 14 days prior to your event date.

  • Up to 400 guests for a wedding with a dance floor.

    Up to 500 guests cocktail style.

  • You will work directly with the caterer. This is separate from the venue rental. We have a list of preferred caterers for you to choose from. Click here.

  • We have a list of preferred caterers that have been hand selected and highly recommended. If you would like to use someone outside this list, there is a buy out fee of $2,500.00, they must be pre-approved, supply health department reports, and obtain the required liability insurance, including workman's compensation.

  • No. All alcohol is purchased through your venue package. Click here to see our bar packages.

  • There are several hotels we partner with. These hotels offer block room discounts for clients/couples of Fete The Venue! Click here for hotel partners.

  • Depending on your venue rental package, you will have 7 or 3 hours for set up/getting ready time. Additional hours can be purchased.

  • Yes. A month of (30 days) wedding coordinator/planner is mandatory. The planner/coordinator is responsible for making sure all of your vendors arrive on time and do the job as expected, as well as helping with any problems that may arise. The last thing you need on your special day is to worry about when and if the cake has arrived. Our venue manager is not responsible for vendors arrival, inventory, clean up, etc. The planner/coordinator can NOT be a guest at your event and must be on site for the entirety of your venue rental times (set-up/event/tear-down).

  • Yes, you may bring in your own vendors (dj, florist, photographer, etc.). All vendors are required to submit their business license and required Insurance Information (including workman's compensation) to be able to work on site at Fete The Venue.

  • No. Linens are rented through yoru coordinator or caterer.

  • Yes. Many of our weddings host both the ceremony and reception. We have a beautiful 3500 sq. ft. outside courtyard that is perfect for ceremonies. Expecting a rainy day? Indoor ceremonies are beautiful at Fete! There will be additional labor fees from your coordinator to flip the space for your reception if you choose to have an indoor ceremony.

  • Food trucks may be allowed if approved by supplying the necessary health department reports and insurance information. A full service caterer is still required for the entirety of your event and provide a full service staff.

  • We have a large parking lot on site with 65 spots and some street parking. Valet Parking can be added to your venue rental contract. Please consult with your venue sales manager for current fees.

  • Yes, we have a beautiful Bridal Suite that can be used for getting ready. There are 2 makeup/hair stations and plenty of lighting for beautiful pictures. This room is available for multiple hours based on the wedding package purchased. We also have a Grooms Lounge/area for the men.

  • Yes, candles may be used if they are enclosed in proper holders and the flame is protected on all sides at least 2 inches above the flame.

  • No.

  • Your floorplan can be re-arranged to accommodate an indoor ceremony. There may be a fee if it is last minute (day prior, or day of). You also have an option to rent a tent to keep your ceremony outside.

  • You can, but it is not mandatory. We have beautiful flooring that works well for dancing.

  • Yes, inside and outside. Your DJ and/or band is required to bring their own speakers and also provide the necessary insurance and business license.

  • We are a special and unique location that allows events to end at 1:00 a.m. Of course, this also depends on the package you purchase.

  • Sure! However, the pricing to rent the courtyard is the same as it would be to rent the entire venue.

  • The venue manager is responsible for the venue itself, i.e., restrooms and opening and closing venue. Fete staff is not responsible for timeline, run of show, caterer, or vendors.

  • If the requested date is available, there is a fee to change the original date.

Booking FAQs

  • A signed contract + a non refundable booking fee of $2,500 is required to secure your date. Any remaining payments may also be due depending on your booking date.

  • After your initial $2,500.00 booking fee is paid, the following payment structure is required.

    25% of contract due 9 months prior to event date

    25% of contract due 6 months prior to event date

    25% of contract due 3 months prior to event date

    Remaining balance due 14 days prior to your event date.

  • Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash, or Check.

Catering FAQs

  • You will work directly with the chosen caterer. This is separate from the venue rental. We have a list of preferred caterers for you to choose from. Click here.

  • You will work directly with your catering for your food service needs. Click here to see our list of preferred caterers.

    You will work with us directly for the bar package of your choice and it will in added to your venue contract. Click here for bar pricing.

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