The Estate on Second
Guests arrive at a restored Santa Ana estate where exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, and natural light create an industrial-meets-elegant atmosphere.
The Estate on Second is an estate destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 175 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$26,000 (our estimate), reached from Santa Ana (John Wayne) Airport (SNA), 10 minutes by car.
About The Estate on Second
Guests arrive at a restored Santa Ana estate where exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, and natural light create an industrial-meets-elegant atmosphere.
Your ceremony unfolds in one of several versatile rooms, while cocktail hour spills onto manicured grounds.
The estate's 4.7-star rating reflects how thoughtfully it handles every arrival, every transition, and every moment of celebration.
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I have been the DJ/MC for great weddings & events here. The venue has multiple levels with a DJ loft overlooking the dance floor and wedding ceremony area. The food is excellent.
Dale “DJ” Gottschalk · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 175 guests
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$26,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$12,000 to US$35,000 as a packageAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SNA, 10 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom
- Setting
- Urban, restored, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Located in downtown Santa Ana at 207 W 2nd Street, walkable to restaurants and hotels
- Multiple event spaces accommodate ceremonies and receptions under one roof
- High ceilings and brick architecture provide a sophisticated backdrop requiring minimal floral decoration
- On-site parking and proximity to public transit reduce guest logistics stress
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuests arrive and check into nearby hotels; welcome dinner downtown
- 2:00 PMGuests gather at The Estate on Second; ceremony begins at 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour on the estate grounds
- 5:00 PMDinner and dancing in main reception room
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch at a local restaurant (optional)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SNA · about 10 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santa Ana (John Wayne) Airport.
- Direct line
- (714) 636-6045
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at The Estate on Second?+
Yes. The venue features multiple rooms and outdoor space, allowing you to host both events on-site without moving guests between locations.
Is there parking for wedding guests?+
On-site parking is available. The downtown location also offers nearby street parking and access to public transportation.
What is the guest capacity?+
The estate accommodates between 20 and 150 guests, with flexible room configurations to suit your group size.
Can we decorate the space?+
Yes. The venue allows décor customization. The existing exposed brick and high ceilings provide a strong architectural foundation, so you can keep decoration minimal or go elaborate depending on your vision.
What is included in venue rental?+
Contact the venue directly at https://www.estateonsecond.com/ for details on what is included (tables, chairs, lighting, staffing, etc.) and any add-on options.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 175 guests
“For reception, The Crystal Ballroom seats up to 175 under sparkling chandeliers, and Speakeasy during cocktail hour transports you back to the 1920s.”
Read the source for seated dinnerIn-house catering: Yes
“The Estate on Second is owned and operated by Jay’s Catering who handles food, beverage, and service entirely in-house for a seamless, white-glove experience.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Ballroom
“As the sun slowly sets, your guests are welcomed back into the Ballroom to dine and dance under the sparkling chandeliers.”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Urban, restored, elegant
“The Estate on Second is a 1923 Georgian Colonial building in downtown Santa Ana.”
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