Rehearsals, Engagements & Micro-Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners & Engagement Parties
A string-lit outdoor garden for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and intimate micro-weddings — in the heart of Fountain Valley, Orange County.
Why Runam Garden
A Pre-Wedding Venue That Feels Like a Moment
The rehearsal dinner is where the families really meet. The engagement party is the first time everyone celebrates publicly. These events deserve more than a private dining room at a chain restaurant — they deserve their own atmosphere. Our outdoor garden, wrapped in string lights with room for floral installations, is purpose-built for exactly that.
Host 50 to 120 guests for an intimate rehearsal dinner, a relaxed engagement celebration, or a full micro-wedding. We handle the catering, the stage for toasts and speeches, and the sound system. You focus on the people who showed up to celebrate you.
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Packages
Rehearsal & Engagement Pricing
All-inclusive per-guest pricing. No separate venue fee, no hidden service charges. 4-course for relaxed dinners, 6-course for full wedding-week experiences.
Essential
4-Course Package
- Choice of 4 courses from our menu
- Unlimited soft drinks & tea
- Private garden for 4 hours
- Sound system, stage & karaoke mics
- Table setup & event staff
Signature
6-Course Package
- Choice of 6 courses from our menu
- Unlimited soft drinks & tea
- Private garden for 4 hours
- Sound system, stage & karaoke mics
- Table setup & event staff
Alcohol, extra hours, and custom menu requests available — see full pricing details.
What Makes It Work
Built for Pre-Wedding Events
Floral Arch Ready
Perfect for engagement parties and micro-weddings. Bring your florist, or we can recommend local floral designers we’ve worked with.
Toast-Friendly Audio
Wireless microphones and a small stage area make speeches, toasts, and father-of-the-bride moments easy to hear across the whole garden.
Champagne & Wine Options
In-house wine and champagne packages for toasts. Outside alcohol permitted with corkage fee — bring your own signature bottle if meaningful.
Wedding Photographer Friendly
String-lit evenings, floral-friendly space, and open-air garden mean your photographer has beautiful angles whether the event is at golden hour or full dark.
Live Music or DJ
Bring your own musicians or DJ for your first-dance moments. We can also recommend local acts for acoustic dinner sets.
Family-Friendly
ADA accessible with easy entry for older relatives and strollers. On-site parking means no-one’s parking blocks away.
What’s Included
Everything Your Event Needs
Venue, catering, AV, and service in one package. Coordinate with your florist and photographer; we handle the rest.
Wedding-Event FAQs
Questions from Couples & Families
Yes — our garden works well for micro-weddings and intimate receptions up to 120 guests. We’ve hosted engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and full ceremonies with receptions. For a full ceremony + reception, let us know during the inquiry so we can plan the timing and setup.
Absolutely — floral arches are one of the most common setups in our garden. Your florist can coordinate load-in timing with us. We’ve hosted everything from simple greenery installations to full cathedral-style floral arches.
If your wedding ceremony is happening elsewhere, we don’t host the rehearsal walkthrough itself — but your rehearsal dinner can flow directly from wherever the rehearsal took place. If you’re doing a micro-ceremony at our venue, we can coordinate a brief walkthrough before the event.
Yes. Our garden is photographer-friendly — open angles, string-light ambiance, floral-friendly backdrops, and soft evening light. Photographers who have shot here before have commented on the variety of shot locations within a single venue.
Yes. Many couples bring a meaningful wine for toasts or a specific champagne for the celebration. A corkage fee applies for outside alcohol. We also offer in-house wine, beer, and cocktail packages if you’d rather simplify.
Most events fit 3–6 toasts comfortably (best man, maid of honor, parents, couple). Our sound system handles the audio, and the stage gives speakers a clear visual focal point. For longer programs with more speeches, we can add an extra hour.
Wedding-adjacent events (rehearsal dinners, engagement parties) typically book 3–6 months in advance, especially during peak wedding season (May–October). If your wedding date is set, reach out as early as possible to lock in your preferred date.
Get in Touch
Plan Your Pre-Wedding Event
Tell us about your event — rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or micro-wedding — and we’ll respond within 24 hours with availability and a custom quote.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708