The Granada Courtyard, an expansive flagstone patio with a profusion of greenery and illumination from the skylight and a series of tall arched windows, is an uplifting setting for exchanging vows with a warm ambiance.

Embassy Suites has been turning many of their properties into tropical paradises over the past few years, and this one is no exception. Straight from LAX, your guests will be more than pleasantly surprised to find a lush, beautifully designed hotel just one mile from the airport.

This Embassy Suites has an atrium extending the entire length of the hotel. The roof here is one gigantic skylight, flooding the vast interior with natural light. A serpentine flagstone walkway meanders from one end of the facility to the other, taking you through an endless indoor garden, planted with thriving palms, ficus, fiddle leaf fig trees, ferns and a nursery's worth of additional greenery. Five stories of guestrooms all open onto the atrium, something overnight guests really enjoy. All they have to do is step outside their doorway for a spectacular view of the scenery below. Smaller events take place in the Ambassador Ballroom, or in Capistrano's, the hotel's signature restaurant, noted for their excellent California cuisine. At one end of the atrium is the Granada Courtyard, an expansive flagstone patio where ceremonies are held. Enclosed by a profusion of greenery, and illuminated by both the skylight and a series of tall arched windows, it's an uplifting spot for exchanging vows. Even on cloudy days, the pale peach walls of the hotel's interior provide a subtle warmth.

At the opposite end is the koi pond, a luxuriant spot obviously designed with photography in mind. Palms, ficus trees and stands of bamboo hug the "banks" of their long, shallow pool, giving the resident fish, ducks, and turtles the impression that they live in a mini-Eden. Couples often join the inhabitants for picture-taking in front of their photogenic home.

In addition to the eye-catching setting, brides and grooms can look forward to reasonable wedding packages. Capistrano's Catering will be happy to customize your menu and help you plan your celebration.