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Price range: $16,700 - $19,600 Price range: $16,700 - $19,600
Couples usually spend $18,150 Couples usually spend $18,150
Reception
$5,900 starting price
Ceremony
$3,100 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Reception
$5,900 starting price
Ceremony
$3,100 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2018

Forgotten Barrel Winery is a vineyard wedding venue located in Escondido, California. This historic winery was originally established in 1886 as one of San Diego county and Southern California’s first vineyards. The winery was purchased by George Ferrara in 1928, grew to prominence in the California wine industry, and was run by 3 generations until it closed in 2010. Forgotten Barrel restored this historic property in 2016 and continues to tell the story of the Ferrara family and the history of this amazing California landmark. We offer a beautiful space for weddings, dinners, corporate events, and so much more!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,900

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,900

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,100

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,100

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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Reviews of Forgotten Barrel Winery

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
19 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Forgotten Barrel Winery is a hidden gem in Escondido, CA that offers a beautiful and budget-friendly wedding venue. The staff, including Alyssa and Chris, are highly praised for their exceptional service, organization, and flexibility. The venue itself is described as stunning, with intimate outdoor and indoor spaces, picturesque surroundings, and unique photo opportunities. The inclusive packages, which include dessert, DJ, and bar services, are also appreciated by reviewers. The venue's recommended vendors are also commended. Overall, Forgotten Barrel Winery is highly recommended for couples looking for a memorable and magical wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Forgotten Barrel Winery is a hidden gem in Escondido, CA that offers a beautiful and budget-friendly wedding venue. The staff, including Alyssa and Chris, are highly praised for their exceptional service, organization, and flexibility. The venue itself is described as stunning, with intimate outdoor and indoor spaces, picturesque surroundings, and unique photo opportunities. The inclusive packages, which include dessert, DJ, and bar services, are also appreciated by reviewers. The venue's recommended vendors are also commended. Overall, Forgotten Barrel Winery is highly recommended for couples looking for a memorable and magical wedding experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 19 reviews
Google
4.8/5 114 reviews
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Christina C. Sent on 09/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly experience. HIGHLY recommend!

Where to begin with how happy we are we selected Forgotten Barrel Winery for our wedding ceremony and reception! The service was unmatched with this venue. Alyssa was incredible from start to finish- her communication, professionalism, organization, kindness, and flexibility was SO appreciated. She worked tirelessly to ensure all of our needs and requests were met. The venue is incredible- the getting ready rooms, the natural beauty for photos, and all the staff are spectacular! All of their preferred vendors are incredible and I love how they all work together as a team to ensure the vision of the couple is achieved. HIGHLY recommend thisi venue for a wedding celebration. Thank you so much to Alyssa and Chris and all the staff at Forgotten Barrel Winery!!
Stephanie
Stephanie H. Sent on 04/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We had an amazing experience working with Forgotten Barrel! They were super helpful & communicative throughout the whole wedding planning process. We were planning from afar, so it was super great to already have the DJ, caterer, drinks, and dessert already booked through the venue. Alyssa was great to work with to answer questions and to be a resource to find other vendors in the area.
I used their "recommended vendors" list to book our photographer which was also amazing!
The food caterer that they use was soooo good, all of our guests raved about the food!
Breea
Breea Sent on 03/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My Amazing Wedding Venue

I had my wedding at Forgotten Barrel Winery on February 24th and it was such a great experience. They were very responsive and helpful. My original wedding venue was shut down and I found Forgotten Barrel, they luckily had my date available. I can’t wait to go back for wine tasting.
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Awards

19
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

Real Weddings

Robyn & Josh
110 photos · 11/20/2021
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19 photos · 11/08/2019

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Forgotten Barrel Winery frequently asked questions

Forgotten Barrel Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Forgotten Barrel Winery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Forgotten Barrel Winery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Forgotten Barrel Winery for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Winery
Forgotten Barrel Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Forgotten Barrel Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Forgotten Barrel Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Forgotten Barrel Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Forgotten Barrel Winery is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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