The Harper

We had the honor of hosting our wedding here at The Harper on 1/19. From start to finish, Jess was such a great help. We’ve obviously never done this before and she was there every step of the way to answer any questions we had. Not only did we get referred to a Wedding Planner, but they made it easy to find all vendors we needed. They broke down all the information we needed with contacts and websites. It was such a smooth sailing process. Perry and I could not have been more blessed to find this venue. It is beautiful inside and out and it made our night very memorable. They were always willing to help and answer any and all of our questions. Trust me, when I thought I had stupid a question, they made me feel like it was an important question. Roomforty (f&b) were a pleasure to work with. They were there every step of the day to make sure our guests and us (the bride and groom) were taken care of. Everyone enjoyed their service and we received so many compliments on their behalf. Food and drinks were amazing. Everyone just enjoyed their hospitality and they even enjoyed themselves as well. Such friendly personalities and got along well with our guests.

Gorgeous event space! Minimalist modern design with two outdoor spaces filled with beautiful greenery. The front outdoor space with pebble flooring is smaller and connects to a more feminine styled dressing room. The larger outdoor space connects with the main seating area, beautiful window bi-folding doors brings nature in. There's two bars, one at the front entry, and another in the main space that connects to the outdoor patio, which helps ensure your guests will enjoy the beautiful scenery while enjoying their favorite drink. Jess, Katie, and Lorenzo worked tirelessly with us on perfecting our menu, drinks and decor. I highly recommend using this space, and their catering for any corporate, wedding or special event. Parking is limited but they do have valet service.

The Harper is nothing short of the perfect venue. As a wedding planner, I always provide my couples with the best recommendations of those in the industry who provide top tier service. I know that at the Harper, my couples will be taken care of with the incredible service leading up to wedding day, and wedding day staff. Not to mention the gorgeous setting that the venue provides for your wedding. I recommend the Harper to everyone!

The Harper is hands-down one of the best wedding venues in Southern California. 5 stars isn't enough for this incredible space! As a wedding photographer, I work at a wide range of venues every weekend, so I've really seen the good, the bad, and everything in between. The Harper is absolutely exceptional. Before photographing my clients' wedding, I had the chance to meet with them for a venue walkthrough so I could meet Katie (event specialist at The Harper who works one-on-one with the couples) and scope out areas for pictures. I was immediately struck by how hands-on the staff for this venue chooses to be with their clients. Katie asked our couple all the right questions and provided helpful suggestions to them about what past weddings have done for layout, placement, and even schedule. It almost goes without saying that the aesthetics of The Harper are visually stunning. The venue is practically designed with photography in mind. Gorgeous large windows line the bridal suite allowing sunlight to pour in for magical getting ready pictures. The reception space is adjacent to the ceremony site with large sliding glass doors which open to allow for a very indoor/outdoor feel. A large skylight sits perfectly centered over the dance floor, again allowing for beautiful lighting up til sunset. The placement of the ceremony space is directly east/west facing - this is ideal because as the sun sets, it creates completely even, direct lighting across the couple and wedding party during ceremony which avoids harsh shadows on the faces and results in gorgeous pictures. With two getting ready suites and a side courtyard, we had so many places to photograph the couple and their wedding party, and it almost looked like we were transported to a beautiful European villa instead of Costa Mesa :) Aside from the visuals, I have to make a special note about what it was like working with the staff at The Harper. This team did a wonderful job celebrating and supporting the couple getting married. Each person working for The Harper performed their job with a positive attitude and a smile on their face, and this warm, welcoming presence brought a great energy into the day. As a vendor, it's common that venues treat us somewhat poorly. In contrast, The Harper graciously provided us with one of the getting ready suites during reception (while the party continued elsewhere) where we could eat a hot meal and regroup with our equipment before the next event on the timeline. This really goes a long way for me as a photographer because by dinner time, I've usually been working on my feet for 6+ hrs, and I so appreciate being fed while guests eat so we don't miss any important moments but can still catch a meal break! Above all else, our couple getting married loved their wedding day, and I know The Harper was a big part of that. Weddings are done best when the whole vendor team comes together with a singular goal in mind: to serve the couple as they enter into marriage. The Harper + staff led the way in serving and celebrating this bride and groom, and I can't thank them enough for all the work.

I highly recommend The Harper OC in Costa Mesa for your intimate wedding! I photographed a wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful. The outdoor space is perfect for an intimate ceremony and reception. The entire staff was absolutely lovely to work with! I can't wait to be back. - Tida Svy