The French Estate

The French Estate is a beautiful and dreamy venue that was absolutely perfect for our late December wedding this past weekend. The venue staff, including Priya, Melissa, and Alyssa, were wonderful and treated us like family. The wedding day coordinator service from Alyssa was exceptional, and she paid so much attention to all the small details on the day of the wedding. The venue offered great flexibility, allowing us to curate the wedding to our liking while providing plenty of resources to help us execute a fantastic event. This historic property's ambiance and built-in decor meant we didn't have to worry much about additional decorations--it was already beautifully adorned.

We had our wedding here August 2024 and it was absolutely stunning! We chose this location for the fair pricing and for the complete freedom to choose your own decor and express your own flair and personality. The new owner Priya was very accommodating with us and answered all our questions. She made the transition from the previous owner to herself very smooth for us and also their renovations added a fresh, beautiful, and modern look to the venue. But I have to say the star of the show was our day of coordinator Alyssa. She made our entire experience so seamless and organized. She helped us every single step of the way from the moment we first talked to her a few weeks leading up to the wedding. She answered all our questions and went out of her way to make sure we were happy which was a challenge when you have a village putting together your incredible wedding. She handled everything with such kindness, patience, and had amazingly positive energy from beginning to end. I truly couldn't have done this without her! If you book your wedding here definitely ask for Alyssa she will make your wedding day run as smooth as possible.

We had our wedding here last week and had a great time! The house and garden are very beautiful and perfect for great photography. We DIY'd a lot of our wedding so I arrived early on the day of with my groomsmen and some bridesmaids to make it happen. The owner, Sarah was very helpful and supportive through the entire process and we're very appreciative that she did everything she could to make our day run as smoothly as possible.I'm sure we'll make a point to drive down Batavia whenever we're in Orange just for the fond memories.

We are so elated that we chose The French Estate as our wedding venue. First, the rustic style of the venue fit exactly what we were looking for. Such a beautiful venue located in the city Orange. Wedding planning can be extremely stressful and chaotic but Sarah and her team were so amazing to work with and helped ease all of our concerns. Sarah supported us throughout every step of the way, offered us suggestions when we were indecisive or unsure about certain aspects of our wedding. Additionally, when you compare prices of wedding venues, of course, it can be extremely pricey. The price to hold your event is very reasonable and affordable when compared to other venues. I have nothing but great things to say! Our wedding was so beautiful and memorable and I'm so grateful to have held it at the beautiful French Estate!

Very awesome spot for a wedding. The aesthetics of the property allow a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the urban jungle. You can almost forget that you're in the middle of a high traffic area. This venue has plenty of space to hold different size gatherings. The wedding I was part of had a capacity of about 50 people. The front yard was used for the ceremony. The back area hosted the reception. Concrete floor, but, not too bad for dancing the night away. There is a grassy area where pictures were taken. There is a bride's room to get ready in, and was located inside the house. The groom's room, which I was able to venture in, was just off the garage area. Small, but, it included a restroom so that was convenient. Overall, a great option for an urban oasis style wedding.

This is a venue with a variety of backgrounds, textures, and lighting. The house is full of charm and character. The lush greenery provides a nice contrast while the market lights are a nice accent at night. Given that it is in a residential area, parking is limited (but there's a shuttle) and end time is earlier than at most venues (something to keep in mind if you want to party hard and long). My client did not hire the onsite coordinator, but Karen was present and she was very helpful and accommodating to my photo team and I. If you are hosting a summer wedding (June-August), I recommend considering setting up garden umbrellas or providing parasols to your guests for the ceremony portion as it does get hot. Happy wedding planning!

I recently hosted my wedding at The French Estate. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. I am so grateful for the amazing staff at The French Estate. They made my special day unforgettable.

As a wedding planner, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with numerous venues, and I must say, my experience with the venue coordinator Alyssa was absolutely wonderful.They just changed ownership the day before my client's wedding, but the staff is all the same.Alyssa's attention to detail, and responsiveness were great and she was easy to work with. Her proactive approach truly set her apart as one of the best venue coordinators I've had the pleasure of working with.Just a few tips for those looking at this venue:- The wedding has to be done by 9pm, so it's not for late night partiers- This venue is open for DIY and has some light decor of their own that you can use- It is cheaper than many other venues (prices are on their website)- if weather looks like it might rain, make sure RENT A TENT which my client had to do. It still looked beautiful with the twinkle lights- get a day of coordinator at least.  It is not the venue coordinator's job to plan your wedding

We booked our wedding in 2023 with Sarah and Susan, but after the change in ownership we communicated primarily with Melissa. She was our venue coordinator, and she did an amazing job! She handled our consultation, rehearsal, and day-of venue coordination, not to mention the many emailed questions we sent her during our planning process. The staff was so great the day of, on top of everything, and were so sweet. The renovations to the getting ready suites were very nice, and there are lots of beautiful places to take pictures. Thank you so much to The French Estate team for helping us host our special day!

We chose The French Estate for our recent wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made. We got tons of compliments about the venue all night. The new owners have also done some excellent renovations to the place so it's even nicer! And our assigned day-of coordinator, Melissa, was so wonderful throughout the entire event. Overall, it's an excellent value and I highly recommend checking it out for anyone searching for a venue!