Grand Gimeno offers a garden wedding setting rooted in Mediterranean style with olive trees, natural shade, and landscaping that feels cultivated. Opposite your typical estate garden, it’s something older and more organic.
The heart of the outdoor space is the Olive Grove with century-old olive trees imported from Europe. The trees create a natural canopy of light peeking through at all times of day. Ceremonies happen beneath the branches, framed by gnarled trunks and silver-green leaves. Beyond the grove, the grounds are decorated with terracotta pots, hand cut tiles, and stone pathways connecting outdoor spaces. The courtyard offers cocktail seating between garden beds. The aesthetic is Southern European, think Provence, Tuscany, and Andalusia. Unlike venues where the garden is separate from the party, Grand Gimeno connects outdoor ceremony and cocktail spaces directly to the indoor reception hall. Guests move naturally. There's no shuttle, no long walk, no break in momentum.
Grand Gimeno was designed and built by Jay's Catering, a third-generation Orange County family business with over 50 years of experience. The venue and culinary experience are one from the wood-fired pizza oven to the live-fire station.
