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Monserate Winery

From 1 to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Gabriel
Quang
Alexander
Jasmin/Ryan
Stephanie

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Welcome to a world of enchanting beauty and timeless romance. Experience the captivating allure of Monserate Winery as you explore our three exquisite venues nestled within sprawling vineyards, each graced by a serene lake and breathtaking scenery. Located in the charming hills of Fallbrook, CA, our winery offers a captivating destination, bathed in the warm glow of the Southern California sun.

Embrace the love and tranquility that permeate every corner of Monserate Winery, where elegance meets serenity, and dreams are woven into reality. Let us be your perfect haven for a wedding experience that will forever live in your hearts. Cheers to your love story, and welcome to Monserate Winery!

Make the most of our three stunning venues and customize your special day to your liking. Choose where and how you would like to set up your ceremony, cocktail, and reception at each venue. Conveniently located off the 15 and 76 freeways, your guests will have their choice between a plethora of Airbnb's, Vrbo's, hotels, Casino's all within 10 miles. From elevated to economical, there will be no shortage of options for your wedding guests' stay.

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Features

Woman-owned

Experience

  • 5 years in business

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Reece & Preston's wedding
Reece & Preston
54 photos
Sarah & Alex's wedding
Sarah & Alex
115 photos

FAQ

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?

$30,000

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

$20,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
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?

$50

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Restaurant
Waterfront
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
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

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

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Still have questions?

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Reviews of Monserate Winery

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Monserate Winery is a stunning Tuscan-style venue with vineyards, elegant architecture, and spacious bridal suites that create a fairytale setting. Couples rave about the delicious food and wine and the professional, responsive on-site team who make planning and the wedding day seamless. Highly recommended.

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Monserate Winery is a stunning Tuscan-style venue with vineyards, elegant architecture, and spacious bridal suites that create a fairytale setting. Couples rave about the delicious food and wine and the professional, responsive on-site team who make planning and the wedding day seamless. Highly recommended.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 108 reviews
Google
4.6/5 423 reviews
Gabriel
Gabriel Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day!

Our wedding at Monserate Winery was truly the best day of our lives! From start to finish, the entire process was so seamless that it almost felt too good to be true, especially given how popular the venue is. We booked our wedding two years in advance and were originally planning to get married at Tuscan Estate before eventually moving to Monte Bella. Both venues are absolutely gorgeous, but switching to Monte Bella was the best decision for our 200+ guests. I cannot thank Meilee enough for everything she did throughout the process—from our engagement photos and wedding tasting to making sure our wedding day was perfect. She was always available to answer our questions and made us feel supported every step of the way. We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue, the food, and the incredible staff. A huge thank you to Molly and Carissa for helping us book the venue, Stephanie for answering countless questions and assisting with our venue change, Meilee for coordinating all the amazing details, Tristan and Miguel for taking such great care of us during our rehearsal lunch and wine tasting, and Ansley for helping with all of our day-of needs. Every single staff member we interacted with was thoughtful, professional, and genuinely cared about making our experience special. They made us feel at ease throughout the entire planning process and on our wedding day. Monserate Winery will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to return and relive the memories for years to come. Thank you for helping create the most perfect day we could have imagined! - Gabriel & Amanda
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Alyssa Sent on 04/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue!!

We are so grateful to monserate for helping us create our dream wedding! The venue itself is so incredibly beautiful! The staff was very professional. Jennifer did an amazing job as our coordinator she was always responsive and accommodating. They literally have a whole production team on staff for the day of the event it was really crazy to see! Overall I would recommend this venue to everyone again and again because we loved our time there so much.
Quang
Quang Sent on 04/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Monserate Winery completely exceeded our expectations as a wedding venue. While it’s already stunning on its own, actually seeing our wedding come to life there made it feel a hundred times more beautiful and special. The entire experience felt seamless thanks to the amazing team—every representative we worked with was professional, welcoming, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect.

A special thank you to our coordinator, Meilee, who was incredibly helpful, honest, and responsive throughout the process. She made everything feel manageable and stress-free, which is priceless when planning a wedding. We truly feel so lucky to have found Monserate Winery and even luckier that we were able to secure our date. We couldn’t recommend this venue more highly.
Alexander
Alexander Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue Tour

Monserate Winery is beautiful and the location is perfect for a peaceful and intimate wedding. My fiancé and I were really excited to see the venue, and the tour was made even better by Jennifer Navarro who was the best tour guide that we've encountered. She was very open-minded and answered all of the questions that we had. We want to personally thank her for her flexibility and helpfulness during our visit. We would recommend Jennifer to anyone who is looking to potentially view Monserate.

Thank you Jennifer for the wonderful experience, we really appreciate your kindness regarding our special day.
Jasmin/Ryan
Jasmin/Ryan Sent on 03/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Venue of Our Dreams

Our experience at Monserate Winery was absolutely unforgettable! We truly loved everything about it. From the moment we toured the venue with Jennifer, we knew it was special. She was able to bring our entire vision of our wedding to life so vividly, that we knew we couldn’t pass it up.

The staff went above and beyond every step of the way especially Jennifer. They were genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Jennifer was the best coordinator we could have asked for. She exceeded every expectation. No detail was overlooked, and she made the entire planning process feel seamless and stress free. Everything came together so beautifully and that’s all thanks to her. Our guests are still talking about how gorgeous the venue was and how smoothly everything ran.

We truly don’t have a single regret. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we made. If we could do it all over again, we would still pick Monserate Winery without hesitation.
T
Tiffany Sent on 02/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Monserate wedding venue

Monserate Winery was an absolute delight to work with for our engagement shoot. From the moment we first reached out, Meilee McConnaughey was incredibly empathetic, compassionate, and responsive to all of our questions and needs. She took the time to make us feel welcomed, accommodated and understood. She made our vision and worked closely with us to bring engagement shoot to life in the most beautiful way. The venue itself was breathtaking, with its stunning views of the surrounding vineyards. We could not have asked for a more perfect setting. We are so grateful to the Monserate Winery team for making our wedding dreams a reality
G
Grace Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding!

I recently got married at Monserate and it was everything and more!! Everything was so perfect and Samantha was so helpful through the process. We couldn’t have chosen a better venue to get married at!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 01/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue!

Our wedding at Monserate Winery was absolutely stunning and a dream come true. The Tuscan Estate architecture, stonework, vineyards, landscaping, courtyard with lights, olive trees, ceremony spot with a lake and waterfall, and indoor barrel room, created a classic and elegant Italian-inspired venue for our wedding. It was perfect! They have thought of every detail down to the dreamy bridal suites. We received numerous compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the venue looked and that the food, drinks and service were exceptional. Our on-site coordinator Samantha, was patient, professional, responsive, and answered all of our questions. Samantha ensured our wedding day ran smoothly and exactly how we had planned. Thank you to the entire Monserate team for making our wedding day perfect, and an unforgettable experience for us and our guests. I highly recommend Monserate Winery for your dream wedding!
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding Day

Monserate Winery in Fallbrook is incredibly beautiful in a quiet, understated way. The landscape, vineyards, and views feel open and peaceful without being overdone. It was the perfect venue for our September wedding, and it already feels like a dream to go back!

We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Jennifer at Monserate Winery. From start to finish, the entire process felt like a dream, and that is truly thanks to her. Jennifer was professional, responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about making our event perfect. She guided us through every detail with ease and confidence, which made the planning process feel seamless and stress-free. Her warmth, expertise, and attention to detail went above and beyond our expectations. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue coordinator, and Monserate Winery is so lucky to have her. Highly, highly recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for an exceptional experience.
M
Maci Sent on 01/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding at Monserate

Monserate was truly a fairytale wedding venue, from the breathtaking surroundings and delicious wines to the incredible staff who made the entire experience exceptional. We were fortunate to work with Jennifer as our wedding coordinator and cannot recommend her highly enough. She collaborated seamlessly with us and our full-service wedding planner, ensuring every detail was handled and that our day went off without a hitch. My husband and I often wish we could relive our wedding day, and if we could, there is truly nothing we would change!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Monserate Winery frequently asked questions

Monserate Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Monserate Winery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Monserate Winery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Monserate Winery for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
  • Winery
Monserate Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Monserate Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Monserate Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Monserate Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Monserate 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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