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Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events is a unique wedding venue in Carlsbad, California. This ranch venue is located on 27 acres of gorgeous land, making it a great place for ceremonies, receptions, and photo opportunities! With a variety of beautiful backdrops, great services, and professional staff, this location is ideal for hosting your wedding or other events.

The Feel of the Ranch
Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events is a historic property built in 1937 by the actor and conservationist Leo Carrillo. There are gorgeous flowers, plants, and even peacocks that roam the ranch. Our Historic Hacienda can accommodate groups of up to 250 people with 2 ceremony locations: In front of the Hacienda and the Pepper Tree Patio. There are endless of backgrounds for beautiful photos. Our Ranch compliments the most verstile color spectrum. so whether you're looking for something chic and neutral, or colorful and fun, it will look flawless!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Offers a Full Service Package, so you don't have to worry about a thing!

1 Hour Rehearsal & 8 hours of use of Venue On the Day of your Event: 2 Hour Pre-Ceremony Use of Wedding Party Dressing Areas, 2 Hour Vendor Setup, 5 Hour Use of Venue for Ceremony and Reception, and 1 Hour Vendor Cleanup

Complimentary On-Site Parking

Day of Venue Wedding Coordinator

We will Organize and Coordinate your Rehearsal, Ceremony, and Timeline and handle all the day of Details.

Professional Event Staff

Event Manager, Culinary & Wait Staff Included

Appetizers & Choice of Menu

Appetizer Table, Choice of Two Entrée Buffet and Two Side Dishes

Complimentary Fine Details....

Round Dining Table, Fruitwood Padded Chairs, White China Dinner Plates, Wicker Chargers, Dessert Plates, Silverware, Water Glasses & Champagne Flutes

Floor Length Linens and Cloth Napkins

Complimentary Cake Cutting, Cake Knife and Server

Champagne & Sparkling Cider for Toast with all Bar Packages

Jenga, Cornhole and so much more!

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FAQ’s

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$0

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events

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77 reviews
99% recommend it
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Leo Carrillo Ranch, in Carlsbad, CA, receives overwhelming praise from wedding guests for its stunning grounds, exceptional service, and delicious catering provided by Personal Touch Dining. Reviewers highlight the attentive and helpful staff, particularly mentioning Samantha, the wedding coordinator. Guests are enamored with the venue's beauty, ambiance, and seamless wedding planning process. Offered as a one-stop shop, Leo Carrillo Ranch stands out for its picturesque setting, hassle-free planning, and outstanding food, particularly the tri-tip. Overall, the venue is highly recommended for couples seeking a unique and dreamy 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.

Leo Carrillo Ranch, in Carlsbad, CA, receives overwhelming praise from wedding guests for its stunning grounds, exceptional service, and delicious catering provided by Personal Touch Dining. Reviewers highlight the attentive and helpful staff, particularly mentioning Samantha, the wedding coordinator. Guests are enamored with the venue's beauty, ambiance, and seamless wedding planning process. Offered as a one-stop shop, Leo Carrillo Ranch stands out for its picturesque setting, hassle-free planning, and outstanding food, particularly the tri-tip. Overall, the venue is highly recommended for couples seeking a unique and dreamy wedding experience.

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Google
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Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Forever Grateful - 10/10 - Perfection

If you're looking for the most unique and photogenic venue, look no further. If you are looking for the best caterer in San Diego, you've found them. Personal Touch Dining and Leo Carrillo Ranch are truly the perfect match. The packages they offer make wedding planning so easy and so much fun. The food.. can we talk about the food?? Everyone LOVED all of the food from the chef's market table, to the tray passed hors d'oeuvres, to the seated salad, entrees, churro station, donuts, and cake! We are total foodies and we knew the food would be so important to us, Personal Touch Dining blew us away with all of their amazing options to choose from.

The Leo Carrillo and Personal Touch Dining team are truly the best. They treat you like family, care about every detail, and go above and beyond to make sure all your dreams come true. Special thank you to Samantha, throughout the year of planning she answered all of my questions and gave great ideas and input! She showed up on the big day just to make sure everything went smoothly, which I was so appreciative of. Our day of coordinator, Josie, was so kind to our huge bridal party and had us on schedule throughout the day. Our chefs, Caden and Ryan perfected every meal that went out. Our bartenders, Daniel and Jesse made our drinks perfectly and the guests loved it! And all the staff and servers working that night.. the whole team killed it and we will be forever grateful.

I can not recommend this venue and the team that manages it enough. It truly was the most beautiful, magical, perfect day. Leo Carrillo Ranch is a whimsical dream and Personal Touch Dining elevated it to a whole other level.
Addie
Addie Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

We were exceedingly happy with this venue and their team for our fall 2024 wedding. The team was helpful in guiding us through the planning process, keeping us on track with menu, details and logistics. Hannah was very responsive and communicative leading up to the wedding, which helped alleviate stress. Kylie, our day-of coordinator was amazing and everything went perfectly. Highly recommend this venue!
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Emily Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed!!

We truly can’t say enough wonderful things about Leo Carrillo Ranch! From the moment we toured LCR, we fell in love! The stunning grounds, elegant decor, and impeccable service made our day absolutely magical. Samantha is amazing! She went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, and made the planning process a breeze. Our day of coordinators, Sam and Kylee, were fantastic and ensured our day ran smoothly and was stress free. Our guests are still raving about the beautiful setting and the incredible food and drinks. If you’re looking for a venue that combines charm, exceptional service, and the flexibility to make it your own, Leo Carrillo Ranch is the place. Thank you for making our special day unforgettable!
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