Over 200 years of History at El Adobe.
Over 200 years of History at El Adobe.El Adobe de Capistrano is a wedding venue with an exceptional history, located in San Juan, CA. You and your partner can celebrate your big day in the ex-court and jail house, originally constructed in the late 1700s, and retaining many of its original features. Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces on the property allow you freedom in creating a wedding as unique as you. From vintage gardens to a wine cellar full of character, your wedding day can be designed to suit your needs and preferences. The staff at this all-inclusive venue help to relieve some of the wedding planning stress through their incredible service. El Adobe De Capistrano can accommodate up to 450 wedding attendees, each room and area with differing capacities. The popular Palenque Room is full of light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and can let even more in by sliding back the ceiling and revealing the vibrant sky above. From large celebrations in The Palenque Room, garden, and chapel to more intimate affairs in The Portola Room, enriched with stained-glass windows, and Las Flores Room which overlooks the gardens, there is a space here for any milestone day. The venue provides full meal services for weddings. The antique wooden bar can be stocked with all of your favorites, and the catering team works tirelessly to create delectable dishes based on your preferences. Following a cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres, meals can be served buffet-style or plated by the attentive venue's servers. Setup and clean up for the event, including event rentals, can be taken care of by onsite staff while you and your partner relax in the get-ready-suite. With jail cells and underground passageways, El Adobe De Capistrano is a wedding venue like no other, celebrating couples like no other.