Portola Inn Reviews
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Kaitlin T. Sent on 12/30/2023Like Having Your Family Backyard Wedding
My husband and I knew we wanted to get married at the Portola Inn before we were even engaged! After our good friends were married there a few years before us, we knew that was the place for us too. We wanted our wedding to feel like a dressed-up, backyard, beer garden, hangout kind of party and we got exactly that. The outdoor spaces at the Portola Inn are not just stunning oaks and dappled sunlight, but Tom and Peggy have made such thoughtful decisions and updates to make the spaces serve unique purposes but that flow together seamlessly. Their property is like the backyard we wished was in our family and working with them to plan it felt like having (very qualified professional) family helping us with all the details. They are such kind people and helped us make the day amazing. I could go on and on, but what I'll say is that if California Oaks and the Central Coast are part of your wedding vision, you couldn't ask for a better venue and planning team than Tom and Peggy at the Portola Inn.
(Review photos by our photographers Jake and Necia Photography)Portola Inn's reply:
Hi Kaitlin,
Thank you for such a detailed review. It truly did feel like a family wedding for us too! We are sure you are enjoying married life and wish you both the best!
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Kassidy S. Sent on 11/17/2023Perfect Spot for Our Fantasy Wedding
The Portola Inn is such a gem of a venue. It is absolutely unique and gorgeous, and Tom and Peggy were so lovely to work with. Our October, fantasy-inspired wedding was beautiful and we're so glad we had it at the Portola Inn.Portola Inn's reply:
Kassidy, We had so much fun with your wedding. Your vision of fantasy was just fun and beautiful and to have your guests get so involved just added to the overall ambiance. Thank you for trusting us with your wedding.
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Albert A. Sent on 12/21/2023Fabulous,Memorable, and very appreciative
The Portola Inn is a beautiful and gorgeous venue. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable in making the wedding a memorable experience. I’ve been there on a couple of other events and they to were also spectacular. I highly recommend them and give them a 10 Star rating.
Portola Inn's reply:
Thank you, Albert! We enjoyed hosting your daughter's wedding and working with your extended family in making it as magical as she imagined it would be.
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Jainee A. Sent on 11/20/2022This is the place!
The Omalley’s are extremely knowledgeable, kind, and will help make your day flow perfectly! Both my now husband (eek!) and I had no clue what we were doing. No help from family or otherwise. The owners at Portola inn helped us with every aspect of planning and took a tremendous amount of stress off. We also were able to house the brides 98 year old grandfather for the duration of the week who required ADA access. Both of our families and friends have raved about the event and how amazing it was! Simply flawless! And the photos- the beautiful oak trees and surrounding greens made this stunning venue perfect! We needed very little decorations! It’s an incredibly naturally beautiful. Just book it! You will not regret it for a moment!Portola Inn's reply:
Jainee,
You had such a pretty vision and we were happy to help you see it through! It's always great to hear that all ages have been cared for - since that is one of our highest goals. We hope you are both doing well!
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Ginny Sent on 09/25/2022Beautiful Hometown Wedding
I could not have chosen a more beautiful place to get married in my hometown. If you want the feel of a small town wedding whether you are a local or not, this is the place. My day was exactly what I wanted.Portola Inn's reply:
We are so happy you chose Portola Inn. We do love hosting locals, but you're right - we can feel like home to anyone.
We wish you the best as you start your life together.
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Paulina H. Sent on 07/01/2022
The BEST wedding venue!
My husband and I got married at Portola Inn in June and it was hands-down the best decision we made. Portola Inn is a beautiful venue but above all, the staff is off-the-charts INCREDIBLE. They made us feel so prepared and excited for our wedding day. They offer coordination the day-of but that doesn’t full encompass all that they do for you…they truly go above and beyond for their couples. Peggy, Tom, and Jana are so genuine and they really care about your experience. If you’re thinking about having your wedding at Portola Inn, DO IT! You will not regret it. We are definitely coming back for our anniversaries and hopefully a vow renewal someday!! What an incredible place with the MOST incredible people. I cannot say enough good things about my experience…and don’t just take it from me- Every single one of my guests LOVED their time at Portola Inn and have been asking non-stop how I found this gem of a venue. My wedding day was the best day of my life and Portola Inn made it all possible!Portola Inn's reply:
Thank you Paulina and Conner,
It is so good to hear that your day was perfect! We would have to agree that the day was amazing. We hope to see you back to celebrate an anniversary.
Best to both of you,
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Sarah S. Sent on 05/03/2022
April 2022 Wedding
Beautiful venue and wonderful people to work with throughout the whole process. The O’Malleys were very helpful with every aspect of the planning process and the day of the ceremony. We would highly recommend this venue.Portola Inn's reply:
We are so happy to hear that your day went so well. We loved working through the process with you.
Best to the whole family,
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Rebekah B. Sent on 10/30/2019Gorgeous venue for simple brunch wedding
Robert and I had an intimate and simple brunch wedding. We invited those closest to us and Tom and Peggy took care of the rest. We had about three sit-downs before our event and went over the details so we did not miss a thing. I was not prepared as Peggy mentioned several things at every meeting that I failed to think about! It was so nice knowing that someone was there who had done this before and had items at her venue just in case I forgot something. I really took the worrying out of all of it for me. I truly got to enjoy my day. By the time the day had arrived, we were calm and excited. Peggy and Tom were there for every need and we felt as if we were getting married at our family's house. It was such an intimate time for us. The venue was gorgeous and the most beautiful one we looked at. We are so blessed to have had the O'Malley's as part of our wedding and friends for life. Thank you, Peggy and Tom, for making our day an unforgettable one.Portola Inn's reply:
It was such an honor that you chose us! Your wedding is a perfect example of how a few personal details can make a day so special. We loved the brunch style - great food, homemade donuts and mimosas! We know you will stay in touch! -
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Noelle T. Sent on 10/18/2020A perfect day!
We booked with Portola Inn in April of 2019 for our October 17th, 2020 wedding. Of course as most of us getting married in 2020 experienced our plans changed from a 80-100 person wedding down to just 20, including us, and Peggy and Tom could not have done a more perfect job adapting to the changes, following all of the guidelines, and making our day more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. Peggy is an amazing coordinator, and made sure things I never even thought of got done. They made sure to set up everything in a socially distant way that didn’t feel cold or sterile, but instead warm and intimate. We honestly can’t imagine our day being any different now; it was perfect!Portola Inn's reply:
Noelle and AJ,
Thank you for your kind words. We agree it was a perfect day! We enjoyed every minute of working with you and your amazing families and friends. Your willingness to adapt as needed made the day run smoothly.
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Denise T. Sent on 10/18/2020Mother of the Bride’s review
From the moment I met Peggy I knew we were in the right place. Not only was the venue just gorgeous, but it was obvious in speaking with Peggy that she had the experience that we sorely lacked. She made wedding planning easy. She was organized, responsive to our ideas and questions and full of great suggestions for local caterers, DJs, and photographers. All her recommendations were spot on and our 2020 Wedding during a pandemic, came off without a hitch! We were able to have a heartfelt, lovely, social distanced but intimate wedding under the oak trees that no one will soon forget, thanks to Peggy’s expertise and guidance. We would highly recommend The Portola Inn for your next special event. In fact the plan is to have a wonderful 1st Anniversary Party there next year!Portola Inn's reply:
Denise, Thank you for your special review. This wedding was so full of heart warming words and details. I will never forget your touching toast to your daughter. AJ and Noelle truly got the wedding of their dreams - even if the guest count was smaller than first anticipated. We look forward to celebrating their first anniversary with some of those that were missing.
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Michelle P. Sent on 10/19/2020Most gorgeous venue on central coast!
I recently got married on 10/10/20 and I decided to change my wedding from 100 guests to 8 guests since both my father and father in law are at higher risk for COVID. Peggy and Tom were so sweet and understanding and were able to adjust my wedding package. I am SOOO happy I chose to get married at the Portola inn. The grounds are absolutely GORGEOUS and your wedding photos will look so amazing! Not only will you have a beautiful venue but Peggy also acts as an event planner which was so helpful! She was always very prompt in getting back to me with any questions or concerns I had and even referred me to amazing local vendors. On the day of the wedding Peggy was running around making sure everything was set up and helping with last minute details. Tom helped make sure that my arch was secure since it was such a windy day. He even helped my dad with his tie! Both Peggy and Tom went above and beyond and I can’t thank them enough. I felt very safe having my wedding during a pandemic at the Portola Inn. Peggy and Tom were respectful and made sure to have their masks on at all times. Do yourselves a favor and book your wedding at the Portola inn. You won’t regret it!Portola Inn's reply:
Michelle,
Thank you so much for trusting such a special day with us during a Pandemic! You did such a great job of working within the current situation, instead of fighting it, which made your day intimate, relaxed and memorable. Thank you for including pictures, Melissa Brannon is amazing and captured the beauty so well.
Our best to you and Lance,
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Jared D. Sent on 08/14/2022Wonderful experience
Tom, Peggy, and Jana gave us such a great experience. We had a wonderful wedding day. We thought it would be hot, but being on a hill with the shade of the trees, it was perfect. Many of our guests asked us how we found this venue because they were so charmed by it. I'm so glad we found the Portola Inn!Portola Inn's reply:
Jared and Rebecca,
We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience at Portola Inn. Our oak covered hilltop and coastal breeze are so welcome when the weather is warm. Your long wait through the pandemic was worth it all!
Best to you both,
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Anna Sent on 08/27/2019Beautiful venue!
The venue is beautiful. The ceremony location is the perfect spot if you want some trees and mountains. You do not feel like you are in Atascadero. For us the weather was prefect in August and there was always a slight breeze.Portola Inn's reply:
Anna and Graham,
Working with you two was a breeze! We loved how your day turned out - relaxed and beautiful, full of family and friends. We are so pleased to have been a part.
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Drummond1326@Sbcglobal.net Sent on 09/15/2019
Portola Inn - A Perfect Place for our Daughter's Wedding!
Peggy and Tom O'Malley have an amazing venue at Portola Inn. Their goal was to make our daughter's wedding day as perfect as possible. We gave them only 8 weeks and the wedding day was perfect. We worked well together and they wanted to make sure our dreams for the wedding day happened. They were personally invested in making the day beautiful. Their amazing staff served with big smiles and were available for whatever was needed. The venue was absolutely amazing. Even our local friends were amazed at the beauty of the Portola Inn which included the beautiful old oak trees and gardens! Our guests left saying this was the best wedding they had been to! What a compliment to our family but more importantly to Peggy and Tom for having an amazing location and for their service. Portola Inn is a great choice for a wedding or other event. We are so happy that we were able to have our daughter and new son's wedding day at Portola Inn!Portola Inn's reply:
It truly was a team effort- great couple, great families and great vendors. It was a beautiful event and we loved being a part. We’re glad you felt the same way!
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Danielle Sent on 09/19/2019
Everything we hoped for.
Tom, Peggy and their team made our experience a memorable one from start to finish. Peggy was extremely helpful in the planning and coordinating, her attention to detail and ability to anticipate our needs made everything flow effortlessly. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special.Portola Inn's reply:
Thank you so much Danielle! We loved working with you and Logan and both of you amazing families.
Keep in touch, I’m still loving your pictures on Instagram.
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