Mount Palomar Winery is an elegant vineyard wedding venue located in Temecula, California. Situated on more than 315 acres of land, this space offers couples and their loved ones the best wine country has to offer. Incredible views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards are a beautiful backdrop for unforgettable ceremonies and receptions, as well as stunning wedding photos. These vineyards were first opened in 1969 by John H. Poole and today, they are operated by his son Peter.
Facilities and Capacity
At Mount Palomar Winery, couples have their choice of four different event spaces, with a maximum capacity of 300 guests. The largest space, the Tasting Room Level Plaza is an elegant setting for grand gatherings in the fresh air. The Bar Covered Patio Space offers an added level of protection from the hot California sun while still keeping the vineyards as a backdrop. Various other outdoor sites are available for more intimate gatherings. Indoors, the winery offers the Barrel Room and the Tasting Room. The largest of these two rooms, the Barrel Room, can comfortably accommodate up to 150. Here, casks of wine add a unique touch to the decor. The couple is granted access to a stylish get-ready room to use before starting the day. The vineyard has plenty of on-site parking available for those who drive to your celebration. There is also nearby overnight accommodation for out-of-town guests.
Services Offered
Hosting just one wedding per day, Mount Palomar Winery is committed to helping to-be-weds have the best day possible. They offer customizable packages to help couples tailor the winery's services to their unique needs. The vineyard's team is happy to set up your chosen event space, giving you more time to spend with your loved ones before beginning celebrations. They can also look after cleaning up when the festivities have wound down. Catering is available from the in-house team, whether you want hors d'oeuvres, a buffet, or plated service. The vineyard also has bartenders and service staff to help your day run smoothly. Some of the event rentals supplied by this venue include:
Our wedding at Mount Palomar Winery was better than we could have ever imagined!
When we got engaged, we knew we wanted to get married at a winery in Temecula. We hadn’t been to Mount Palomar previously, but based on the reviews and photos, we scheduled an appointment there and at one other place. From the very beginning, it was clear that Mount Palomar was the winner. After our tour, we agreed that there was no reason to look anywhere else. The ceremony and reception sites are breathtaking, and are situated away from the public area of the winery. This is very important if you don’t want the general public wandering in on your wedding day or taking pictures. Mount Palomar also hosts just one wedding per day, so you know you will receive all of their attention.
Sandy was our wedding guru and venue coordinator from the day of our tour through our wedding day, and we couldn’t have done it without her! She is very patient and always quick to answer questions and handle special requests. At first we were considering hiring an outside wedding coordinator to handle the planning throughout the months before and the day-of details, but Sandy convinced us that this added expense was not necessary. She was right! If you already have a vision and are planning on selecting and meeting with vendors yourself, Mount Palomar handles the rest. Sandy provided us with a list of trusted vendors, and we chose many of them from this list. This is certainly the way to go if you want excellent professionals familiar with the venue and the staff.
Catering is part of the package pricing at Mount Palomar and is handled by Temecula Catering. There are several options, including a buffet, plated choice or dual plated. The food tasting was set up directly by Sandy. We were a little nervous at first, because we didn’t have a choice if we didn’t like the food. However, everything at the tasting was very good and it was hard to narrow down our selections.
Throughout the months preceding the wedding, we were in regular contact with Sandy who coordinated with all our vendors, worked with us on the layout and details of the ceremony and reception, and helped us create a timeline. Sandy arranged an in-person meeting and walk through of the site, about a month before the wedding, to ensure that everything was in order. Mount Palomar also provides a separate day-of coordinator, and we worked with Kimberly. She was amazing too! Kimberly ran our rehearsal the day before our wedding and made sure that everyone was comfortable with the details of the ceremony. She even pinned on the groom’s and groomsmen’s boutonnieres as none of them knew how to do it…..she’s a lifesaver! The most important part was that on the day of the wedding, we didn’t have to worry about anything. Our wedding day went so smoothly, with none of the glitches you often hear about. The weather in early October was beautiful, the venue was set up perfectly to our specifications, the entire day ran on schedule, and the food and wine were great. We received numerous comments from our guests that it was the best wedding they had ever attended and the most gorgeous wedding venue.
Our wedding day was an amazing experience that we will never forgot. We cannot thank Sandy, Kimberly and the staff at Mount Palomar enough for making our wedding dreams come true.
Sent on 11/24/2019
Amanda
· Married on 08/24/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Amazing Venue!
We recently had our wedding here at Mount Palomar and we loved every second of it! Sandy was amazing to work with and was always there with any help we needed! Throughout our wedding night, guests kept calling us over to tell us it was one of the most gorgeous venues they've ever been to... it truly is a dream venue!!!
Sent on 09/13/2019
Paris G.
· Married on 08/03/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Seamless!!
My hubby and I got married at MPW last month and we couldn’t have been happier with our venue choice. Not only is the venue stunning, but the super helpful and responsive coordinators (shout out to Sandy and Kim!!) made everything flow so seamlessly. Oh and their wine is amazing!! We highly recommend this venue!!
Mount Palomar is perhaps my favorite winery to design at! It is soooo beautiful and everyone that works there is incredibly friendly and helpful. Lauren is such a sweetheart and she will go out of her way to ensure that each client feels appreciated and special. It is truly a pleasure to work with her and all her clients. If you are looking for the perfect location to have your wedding or next special event, look no further. This place will not disappoint!
Mount Palomar Winery, is one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL VENUES, in the Temecula Wine Country. Not only is the venue gorgeous but the staff is so professional! Lauren, Sandy, and Kimberly are so organized and friendly. They realize how important the wedding day is and strive for perfection. My team gets so excited when they see that we have a wedding at MPW, because they know it is going to be a stress free day and a breath taking work environment for the day! You cannot go wrong by booking this venue for your special day!
It's always a pleasure to DJ a wedding at Mount Palomar. The grounds are just beautiful and always make for a fantastic Wedding. I can't say enough about the staff. The staff are all so professional and ready to please their clients. It's no wonder every Mount Palomar Wedding I have DJ'd ends with smiles. Truly a beautiful wedding venue!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Mount Palomar Winery?
Mount Palomar Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
At Mount Palomar Winery, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Mount Palomar Winery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
At Mount Palomar Winery, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Mount Palomar Winery includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What are the most important characteristics of Mount Palomar Winery in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Mount Palomar Winery for wedding events is known for:
Banquet Hall
Garden
Restaurant
Winery
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Mount Palomar Winery for wedding events?
Mount Palomar Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Mount Palomar Winery offer?
Mount Palomar Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Mount Palomar Winery offer for wedding events?
Mount Palomar Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Cake
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does Mount Palomar Winery have available for wedding events?
Mount Palomar Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Tables
What percentage of users recommend Mount Palomar Winery and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Mount Palomar Winery is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
