Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Premier Event Venue in Orange County, CA
The Garden Room has been Orange County's premier single-use event venue for over 30 years, specializing in all-inclusive private celebrations. Founded in 1982 by Lisa and John Waddell, our family-owned business combines decades of hospitality experience with purpose-built facilities in Garden Grove and La Habra. We offer exclusive access to venues featuring onsite chapels, bridal suites, kitchens, and bakery facilities, complemented by park-like outdoor spaces with gazebos, water features, and grand staircases.Our dedicated team provides personalized planning services and comprehensive packages that handle every detail from catering to dcor, ensuring stress-free events for weddings, quinceaeras, celebrations of life, and corporate gatherings. With two locations accommodating 250-400 guests, we maintain our founding commitment to making every event special through white-glove service and attention to detail.
Services
Wedding Venue
Quinceaera Venue
Celebration of Life
Corporate Events
Birthday Parties
Holiday Parties
Graduation Celebrations
Anniversary Parties
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive venue access for private events with no overlapping bookings
- Our all-inclusive packages cover catering, dcor, and planning services
- Family-owned operation with 30+ years of local event expertise
- Dedicated event planners handle every detail from start to finish
- Two locations with combined capacity for 650+ guests annually
Services
Wedding Venue Services
Our wedding venues in Garden Grove and La Habra provide complete packages for ceremonies and receptions. Each location offers exclusive use of facilities for 6 hours, onsite chapel, bridal suites, and catering services. Packages include complementary wedding cake, champagne toast, and customized dcor options. The venues accommodate 250-400 guests with manicured gardens and ballroom spaces.
Quinceaera Venue Services
Specialized quinceaera packages include venue rental with exclusive access, catering services, and event coordination. Our locations provide appropriate space for traditional celebrations with modern amenities. Packages feature complementary desserts, decorative elements, and complete planning support to create memorable milestone celebrations for young women.
Celebration of Life Services
We provide serene settings for honoring loved ones with compassionate planning services. Packages include venue use, catering options, and dcor arrangements that respect the occasion's significance. Our staff coordinates details to allow families to focus on remembrance while we handle logistical requirements for gatherings of various sizes.
Corporate Event Services
Our venues accommodate corporate events with flexible space configurations and professional amenities. Services include catering, audiovisual support, and customized packages for business meetings, award ceremonies, and networking events. Dedicated planners ensure smooth execution of company functions with attention to branding and operational requirements.
Birthday Party Services
We offer comprehensive birthday party solutions with venue rental, catering, and decoration services. Packages accommodate milestone birthdays and regular celebrations with exclusive use of facilities. Our team coordinates themed decorations, customized menus, and entertainment options to create memorable experiences for guests of all ages.
People
Lisa Waddell
Founder
With over 40 years in hospitality, Lisa co-founded The Garden Room in 1994 after operating Party Pantry since 1982. She oversees operations with three decades of experience creating memorable events for Orange County families.
Tony Cronin
Co-Owner
Joining full-time in 2022, Tony brings culinary arts expertise and technology background to continue family legacy. He works with mother Lisa to maintain hospitality standards while implementing modern event solutions.
Questions
What types of events can I host at The Garden Room?
We accommodate weddings, quinceañeras, celebrations of life, corporate events, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and anniversary celebrations at our two Orange County venues.
Are both locations available for exclusive use?
Yes, both Garden Grove and La Habra venues offer exclusive single-use access during your event timeframe to ensure privacy and dedicated service.
Do you provide catering services onsite?
Our venues include full-service kitchens and bakeries offering buffet or tableside catering options prepared fresh for your event.
What capacity options are available?
Garden Grove accommodates up to 400 guests while La Habra venue hosts events for up to 250 guests in private settings.
Is there outdoor event space available?
Both locations feature park-like grounds with lighted gazebos, water features, grand staircases, and patio areas for outdoor celebrations.
Do you offer planning services for events?
Our dedicated event planners coordinate all details including décor, catering, timelines, and preferred vendor arrangements for stress-free events.
