Getting here

Travel Note

Getting to the venue

Please see the map at the top of the page for getting to Franciscan Gardens. You will enter the venue from the gates that are marked with the blue box. There are preferred parking in the lots highlighted in yellow, however parking does get packed, so leave yourself plenty of time.

Hotel

Marriott Irvine Spectrum

This is where our room block is with a negotiated rate of $139/night. Rooms are held for 9/24/2021 & 9/25/2021. Reserve your room using this special link, or by calling the hotel directly at 949-759-0200 and ask for the Champion/Young block. If you would like to come early or stay late (up to 3 days before and/or 3 days after) and use the room block rate, Marriott will honor the special rate based on availability only- so act quickly! If you are wanting to do that, please contact Ashley Wytka via email at Ashley.Wytka@marriott.com ASAP. Parking onsite is $39/day, and wifi is free for Marriott Bonvoy members (it's free to sign up). There currently is not an available shuttle from the airport to the hotel OR the hotel to the venue, but that might change in a post-covid world. Last day to reserve with the negotiated block rate is August 24, 2021!

Flight

Airport of choice: SNA

Flying into John Wayne/Orange County Airport (Santa Ana, CA- SNA airport code) will be your best bet. It is about a 20 minute drive south from the airport to the venue!

Travel Note

Rental Car vs Ride Share

If you are coming in from out of town, here is some general information regarding rental cars vs. using ride share. SNA to Marriott Irvine Spectrum (hotel block)- approx $15 uber/ 15 min drive/ 9 miles Marriott Irvine Spectrum to Franciscan Gardens (wedding venue)- approx $25 uber/ 20 min drive/ 13 miles Airport to hotel to venue to hotel to airport: Approximately $80 round trip