Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club

Coto was wonderful. The coordinators there are top notch and will make sure your day runs smoothly no matter what happens. I was supposed to have an outdoor ceremony and it rained. It was all set up and an hour before ceremony time, they had it moved to the pavillion. To have that flexibility was wonderful. The food is also fabulous and the chef flexible with individual dietary needs of guests if you let them know in advance.

We were looking for a venue that would be beautiful, would provide high quality service to ourselves and our guests, but wouldn't bankrupt us in the process. We looked at a lot of places in OC, and finally chose Coto De Caza Golf & Racquet Club.

Gina (the venue coordinator) and her staff were hard-working, friendly, and professional on the day of our wedding. Our wedding planner commented that they were always prepared for the next activity, but were also flexible when we needed them to be. For example, we had five people show up who didn't RSVP, but Gina and her crew were able to accommodate them at our reception without any sort of spectacle at all. Another example of top-notch service was when one of the tray servers walked all the way out to the front where we were taking pictures, waited patiently for us, and offered us some h'orderves with a smile when the time was right.

The venue itself is beautiful, including the outdoor pavilion (where we had our reception). Initially, we were concerned about the noise ordinance at Coto, which the Golf & Racquet Club complies with by forcing your DJ to plug into their speaker system. However, the volume of our music at the reception was fine (we would have liked it to be louder, but it was fine). We think for most people, this isn't an issue (unless you really want to have a dance floor that closely mimics an actual club).

The venue was holding a Mother's Day brunch the day after our wedding, but there was already a bunch of tables and buffet items in the lobby on our wedding day. It wasn't really a big deal since our guests only needed to walk through there to go outside, but I would have liked the venue to have set this up the next day.

The food from their catering was fine too. The SoCal salad was as good as we remember from our tasting. The salmon we had was just okay -- it wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing (we thought about having filet mignon too but the meat was too dry at our tasting so opted only for salmon).

Looking back at our experience with Gina and her team at Coto, we really appreciate everything they did for us. Gina was always on-the-ball, and she replied to our emails very quickly. She was very good at listening to what we wanted, but also great at providing suggestions when it was needed. Her experience, dedication, and professionalism definitely helped us plan a successful wedding.

Gina Oddo and the staff at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club made our wedding day perfect! I can't say enough good things about them. Gina, the events coordinator is amazing! She is super nice and relaxed and takes care of every detail. Planning my wedding through them was stress free and so worth it! The far exceeded our expectations, the food was delicious and the ceremony & reception sites were beautiful. It was a perfect day & my husband and I are sad it's over because it was so amazing. I would definitely recommend Coto & Gina Oddo especially to everyone looking to have a perfect wedding day :)

I luckily found Coto De Caza on a mad search for a venue for my wedding on popular 11-11-11. Sarah and Gina were very helpful in getting me the info I needed and gave me packets with different options. When I brought my then-fiance tot he venue, he right away said "Ok, sign us up!" It is gorgeous, clean, and private.

Gina quickly went to work on getting us set-up for our tasting, etc. since we only had a 4-month timeframe to get this done. Gina was so prompt, she was so detailed and such a calming force in the midst of my wedding madness. The tasting was so beyond amazing. The food at Coto is incredible! Gina was great as she gave us different options for floorplan, linens, food, timing, etc. She was more than just a day-of coordinator, she was like a true wedding planner! I was clueless and like a deer in headlights when it came to pulling this all together, but she had an answer to every single question I had.

The day-of the rehearsal, I was stressed and she calmed me right down and said she had it under control. The most I could do was just sit back and hope everything went well... which was an understatement. Wedding day, Gina was on-top of everything from my vendors to handling my 100 guests as I was running late to my own wedding. She frequently checked-in with me periodically throughout the evening to make sure that everything was to my liking. I really felt pampered and a lot of the stress was lifted from my shoulders.

When I tell people about my experience, what was included, and then, the price, people cannot believe their ears! The all-inclusive wedding package is 5-star quality for such a reasonable price - it's a steal! The staff at Coto are all amazing and professional, and I really felt taken care of. I would definitely recommend having your event at Coto De Caza Golf & Racquet Club, if you want it to go smoothly and get the most bang-for-your-buck. My wedding day was a fairytale and I only hope to have the pleasure to work with Gina again int he future!!!

Absolutely stunning venue tucked away in a canyon in a gated country-club community overlooking a golf course, yet within minutes of the I-5 freeway. Our event coordinator, Gina Oddo, was extremely caring and accommodating. We felt to be in good hands for an event of this magnitude (120 guests). Pricing was fair and up-front. Food tasting appointments, rehersal dinner, ceremony and reception were well organized and the staff was available and helpful at all times without being in the way. We can wholeheartedly recommend this location.

I had such a great experience with Coto. I searched all over south Orange County for the right venue. A place that was affordable but also beautiful. Coto had both, Sarah and Gina worked with me so much to make sure it was affordable and EXACTLY what I wanted too. It was actually the most affordable out of all the places I looked at, and I absolutely got the most for my money. The entire staff is very professional and polite, you dont have to worry about anyone slacking off (Big issue for me), everyone knows where to be and is there every step of the way. You will not find a higher elite of service anywhere else (without paying $$$$ for it). I really felt like royalty on the best day of my life. Overall, my experience with Coto and Gina and Sarah was the best part of my wedding planning. I would call them on the verge of tears because I was so stressed about something and they would just talk me through everything, and that is something money can not buy! It was truly a pleasure to work with Gina and Sarah, and to have my wedding at Coto

The venue was everything that I was hoping for AND MORE!!! The location is absolutely beatiful, the food was excellent, and the staff could not be anymore accomodating. I worked with Gina, one of the event coordinators, and she was with me every step of the way. She MADE my wedding a spectacular event, and she couldn't be more fun to work with!!!

Our wedding ceremony and reception was held at Coto De Caza in September 2010. My husband and I chose this venue because of its incomparable beauty and incredible outdoor reception patio. During the planning process Sarah and her team were excellent and easy to work with, quick to respond, offering great advice and helpful insight. I was pleased with the flexibility of the packages and services allowing for a dream wedding on any budget. The attention to detail and meticulous planning efforts by the Coto De Caza team left me feeling confident and worry free on the day of our wedding. We were delighted in the service and professionalism of each employee that we encountered, from the coordinators, to the valet, to the food servers and the bartenders. The ceremony and reception were both flawless and perfectly orchestrated. The food was phenomenal and in abundance. Our guests were raving about the venue and the food throughout the entire evening.

Thanks to Coto De Caza, our wedding day exceeded all of our expectations in every way and was the most memorable day of our lives!!!!!

Coto de Caza did such an amazing job with my wedding. I had always dreamed of having my wedding there and everything came together so beautifully. They were so willing to help and accommodate all my needs. I am very particular on how I like my events and I couldn't be more please. I recommend getting married there. The views are absolutely breathe taking....everywhere is a great place to take pictures :)

Amazing! Our wedding was perfect! Gina was extremely helpful and very accommodating. I was sort of a groomzilla, what my wife was calling me, but you only get married once right? The outside venue was gorgeous, we added lights and swag and it made it that much better. The food was tremendous, we still have friends and family telling us how great the food at our wedding was. The scenery here is amazing. You have to see it in person. Pictures look great but it looks even better in person.

Everyone is extremely helpful and even when we had to suddenly show up with other vendors Gina was there to greet us and help us out. I cannot recommend Gina enough, she was just amazing. I had a lot of request and she made them all happen. Also everyone on there vendor list is Great too! Reasonably priced and did a wonderful job. When i have a daughter, I'm going to make sure she gets married here.

We couldn't have been happier with Coto de Caza golf and raquet club for our wedding and reception. The ceremony was beautiful and the outdoor reception was wonderful. Tracy Sherman (the events coordinator) was great to work with. She helped us a lot with all of the details and did a great job at making sure everything turned out perfect. The food was excellent and the food service was awesome. All of our guests loved the food and loved how attentive the waitstaff was at getting food out. There were ample spots to take beautiful pictures and the changing rooms were very nice as well.

Cota de Caza is a beautiful venue. Gina was great to work with before the wedding and she was great at keeping things on track at the wedding rehearsal and wedding day. I highly recommend this venue for the ceremony and reception.

My husband and I hosted our wedding at the country club via my uncle. The venue offered us three options in terms of space. We chose use of the ceremony area and the outdoor pavillion. The pavillion was spacious and airy which really helped since the wedding was in August. The servers were so polite and everything was beautiful and wonderfully paced. Everything about the country club made us very happy.

With regard to the service at the venue, we were fortunate to have such a helpful event manager. She really helped us with figuring out the details that we didn't know... internet research only gets you so far. Things we failed to consider that she helped guide is on, included the rehearsal, who would stand where in the ceremony, order of people going down the aisle. We also received a lot of flexibility with the set up.

Our only negative experience was that the initial coordinator we were working with (not the head one) was a bit rude and lacked follow through. We had initially wanted to get married on Aug. 4th and she gave the date to another couple. Eventually she moved to a different property and that worked out for the best.

I'm not fully aware of the costs here but I know it was in the $8000 range. My uncle and parents gifted us.

This is one of the most beautiful locations I have ever seen and I was so happy with the way that all of our pictures came out. We chose the venue because we could have both our ceremony and reception outdoors (which was very important to us) and they provided just about everything - tables, chairs, linens, set-up and break-down, catering, PA system, etc. Pretty much all we had to provide were the cake, flowers and any special decorations. And the food was excellent! Overall, it was not a bad experience, but for the money we paid, I expected more service. Our original contact and was great from the start. Unfortunately, she had to take maternity leave and did not return until the week before our wedding. The coordinator who took her place was less helpful, mostly because of how busy she was doing double her work. Luckily the original coordinator did return and was able to be there for our wedding, and that was a good thing. The biggest disappointment was that there really was no good place for us to take our pictures after the ceremony. Being a golf course, I would have expected to get a ride on a golf cart out to a nice location, but that was not offered.

This is one of the most beautiful locations I have ever seen and I was so happy with the way that all of our pictures came out. We chose the venue because we could have both our ceremony and reception outdoors (which was very important to us) and they provided just about everything - tables, chairs, linens, set-up and break-down, catering, PA system, etc. Pretty much all we had to provide were the cake, flowers and any special decorations. Overall, it was not a bad experience, but for the money we paid, I expected more service. Our original contact and was great from the start. Unfortunately, she had to take maternity leave and did not return until the week before our wedding. The coordinator who took her place was less helpful, mostly because of how busy she was doing double her work. Luckily the original coordinator did return and was able to be there for our wedding, and that was a good thing. The biggest disappointment was that there really was no good place for us to take our pictures after the ceremony. Being a golf course, I would have expected to get a ride on a golf cart out to a nice location, but that was not offered.

Coto de Caza is one of the hidden gems of Orange County Weddings! They have a couple different options for wedding reception sites and their ceremony site is incredible. Don't let the name "Coto" fool you. They have some of the best values in Orange County for brides. We love working with Sara and Gina and the entire team.

For any Bride and Groom reading this endorsement: I am Rev. Michael and I Officiate at all locations in Orange County. And one of my top five favorite locations to Officiate at is at the Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club. Their staff are, without a doubt, the best, the most flexible, the most organized and the nicest coordinators to work with. I receive so many rave reviews from my couples not only regarding the way they handle the Ceremony but the reception as well. I would be remiss in not telling you to at least call the Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club and investigate their offerings. If you wish to know more, feel free to contact me at ReverendMichael@ReverendMichael.com http://www.ReverendMichael.com. Rev. Michael

Always a fun time at this venue. Love working with them and their staff. All true professionals. Great venue with beautiful views.

I have worked at this beautiful country club many times and i feel if you want the ..wow ..factor from your guests on your wedding day, you must check this place out. www.dominickjr.com

You won't be disappointed if you have your wedding at Coto de Caza. Sarah and Gina will make sure your wedding runs smoothly. Every detail will be taken care of for you. Since I've been doing their weekly flowers (& weddings), I've met the nicest, most professional staff members you will ever meet. They are all so helpful. The valet even followed me in on a rainy day with a big golf umbrella while I carried the flowers in to the club. It's always a pleasure to work there. I hope to see you at their Bridal Open House on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tricia Barr

I had the pleasure of visting and photographing Coto Golf Club last night and was sincerely impressed with the grounds. The sun was low and the light was incredible coming through their many trees and other foliage. The ceremony site is perched out on a very cool rounded point overlooking the valley- awesome for photos and beautiful for guests! In addition to the beauty of the location, the staff was amazing and the food was phenomonal!