Nestled amongst groves of olive trees and rows of grapevines in San Diego, California is Bernardo Winery, an elegant wedding venue. Founded in 1889 and operated by the same family for generations, this location is bursting with a rustic character and timeless ambiance. Producing both wine and olive oil, this historic site boasts shops, cafes, and other entertainment amenities in addition to their winery.
Facilities and Capacity
Depending on the size of your wedding, Bernardo Winery contains a number of spaces for you to choose from. On the Rosario’s Pavillion enjoy the cooled, Californian air under the elderly olive trees with up to 240 guests. In Vito’s Park, up to 300 individuals can celebrate with you on the manicured grounds and patio. Those seeking an interior location for hosting an ensemble of 50 or fewer guests can take advantage of the rustic Barrel Room, which is over 100 years old. Exchange vows under a romantic arch or large wooden gazebo. This winery is suitable for engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners as well. For guest entertainment, stroll through the village of shops and restaurants. You may prepare for your wedding day in the salon or relax from the wedding festivities with some retail therapy.
Services Offered
To help navigate the wedding planning process, you can turn to their team of event specialists. This group of talented professionals can help you find necessary accommodation and search out suitable vendors. Their enthusiastic staff can also help you set up and take down for the wedding day, allowing you to focus on your partner and guests. During your wedding, sip some of the finest alcoholic beverages with their bar service, including a selection of wines crafted on-site. Non-alcoholic drinks, as well as an array of beers, can likewise be served, satisfying a range of tastes. The winery’s team can also take care of the lighting design, aiding you in transforming the space to fit the vibe you are searching for.
29 Reviews for Bernardo Winery
Recommended by 92% of couples
8 User photos
Ericka Odekirk · Married on 10/25/2019
Highly recommend - we absolutely LOVE Bernardo Winery!
Bernardo Winery was the perfect venue for my husband and I! The moment we stepped on the property we knew we wanted to have our wedding there. The Rosario Pavillon is gorgeous with its rustic outdoor charm and was the perfect size for our ~130 guest wedding. Terry was amazing helping us get everything set for our big day and ensured everything went smoothly and on schedule the day of! Bernardo Winery knows how to put on an unforgettable wedding, and we look forward to go back for date nights at their tasting room + restaurant to remember our amazing day - highly recommend!
Sent on 12/08/2019
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Ericka,Hailey · Married on 11/03/2018
You NEED to have your wedding at the Bernardo Winery!
We could not have found a more perfect wedding venue for our special day. The Bernardo Winery is a hidden gem in San Diego that is gorgeous, rustic and brings its own history which adds to the uniqueness of the venue. All of our guests are local to San Diego and everyone kept coming up to me throughout the night saying how pretty the venue is, that they want to come back to the winery to explore more & enjoy wine tastings with their friends. The venue is everything that my husband & I had wanted + more. When you book at the winery you also get the perk of their venue coordinator, Terry Lowrey.
Sent on 10/24/2018
Terry is above and beyond fantastic. She brings a lot of experience for her new brides that feel lost in the planning process. She is patient with you, makes sure that your wedding goes as seamless as possible and is open to making things happen, the way you envisioned it. She is the reason that not one thing went wrong at our wedding. Terry catered to my special requests, made a point that whatever my vision for the day was that she would execute it and she also had many suggestions/ideas/answers when I was struggling to find solutions of my own. I highly recommend this venue and I highly recommend Terry Lowrey! Thank you for making my wedding everything I had ever hoped for.
Debra · Married on 05/25/2018
Terry and her team at the Bernardo Winery did a fantastic job. They made sure everything went off as planned. The setting at the winery is beautiful and Rosario's Pavillon is a perfect outdoor wedding venue. Would highly recommend this venue.
Sent on 06/04/2018
2 Endorsements
Bernardo Winery is our favorite San Diego wedding venue! Terry and her team are the best. So organized, caring and on top of every detail. We love photographing here. Every little area is a photographers dream location.
I've photographed many weddings and events at the Bernardo Winery over the years and it's such a wonderful place to take photos. There's always a relaxed atmosphere and every season is different with so many great spots around the property!
