Requirements

We are excited that you are considering Saddleback Church Rancho Capistrano for your special day!

Our desire is to help you plan a day that is honoring to God as well as a celebration of the love the two of you share.   

Believing that marriage is a holy and sacred gift from God, it is our desire that couples approach marriage according to biblical standards in a way that is pleasing to God.   

You must meet the following requirements to have your wedding ceremony and reception at Rancho Capistrano. 

  • Must be a member of Saddleback Church
  • The bride and groom to be, have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
  • Not be sexually intimate
  • Not living together
  • Successful completion of our Premarital Mentoring program, or a Saddleback approved premarital counseling program 

Additionally...

  • You must have already completed your premarital program before we can book your wedding date. The link to obtain the forms and start the process can be found HERE. You can submit the completed forms directly to Sue Blagg at sueb@saddleback.com who will then contact you about beginning the premarital process. 
  • A Saddleback Pastor must be present at your wedding ceremony.
  • Rancho Capistrano is an alcohol-free venue.
  • You are required to contract with one of our preferred rental companies to provide all tables, chairs and linens; as well as any additional rentals including lighting, heaters, umbrellas, and dance floors, etc.
  • You are required to contract with one of our preferred full-service catering companies (or one that is pre-approved).  If you do not hire a full-service caterer, you will also then be required to hire additional party/wait staff to provide any services that are not provided by the caterer.
  • You are also required to provide your own audio visual/sound system and technician for both the ceremony and the reception.
  • We will provide you with a list of Saddleback approved vendors to help you make your selections.

If you have any questions, or are interested in more information about having your wedding ceremony and reception at our Rancho Capistrano campus, please call us at 949-609-8519, or send an email directly to our Lead Wedding Coordinator, Courtnay Brown, at CourtnayB@saddleback.com.  

May God continue to bless you both as you look to Him for guidance as you continue planning for your SPECIAL day!