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  • 2012

Wente Vineyards

From 24 to 600 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Santi
Adele
Meghan
K
A

Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

Wente Vineyards is a wedding venue located in Livermore, California. It offers couples a wedding venue steeped in rich history and timeless elegance. As America's oldest, continuously operating family-owned vineyard, established in 1883, it has perfected the art of hospitality over its remarkable 136-year legacy.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples seeking the perfect backdrop for their special day will find it among the varied and picturesque celebration spaces at Wente Vineyards. The expansive Vineyard Lawn welcomes up to 600 guests for an open-air ceremony surrounded by rolling vineyards and an 18-hole championship golf course. Here, couples can exchange vows under the California sun before dancing and dining al fresco under a canopy of stars. For more intimate gatherings, the elegant Cresta Blanca room accommodates up to 140 guests in sophisticated indoor comfort. The adjoining Terrace Lawn, nestled between the event center and scenic hills, provides space for up to 500 guests to celebrate in the refreshing valley breeze.

Services Offered

The Wente Vineyards team handles nearly every aspect of the event, allowing couples to focus solely on selecting their preferred florist, entertainer, photographer, and officiant. This comprehensive service is particularly valuable for destination couples, who can rely on the venue's on-site coordination team to manage every detail, even working virtually to ensure perfection from afar. Executive Chef Jeff Farlow, celebrating nearly two decades with the vineyard, creates restaurant-quality cuisine specifically designed to complement Wente's exquisite wines. Each dish is served fresh and created with thoughtful wine pairings in mind.

Features

Woman-owned

Experience

  • We speak English

Links

Visit website

Weddings at this venue

Aimee & Tom's wedding
Aimee & Tom
171 photos
Ayma & Ahmed's wedding
Ayma & Ahmed
83 photos
Patrick & Nicole's wedding
Patrick & Nicole
24 photos
Cody & Allison's wedding
Cody & Allison
38 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?

$4,000

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

$3,000

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?

$4,000

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

$3,000

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

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)

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

24

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Country/Golf Club
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

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Reviews of Wente Vineyards

Weddingwire
4.9/5 46 reviews
Google
4.4/5 23 reviews
Santi
Santi Sent on 03/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Picture Perfect Wedding Day

Ann, Dom, and the whole team at Wente made our wedding day an absolute dream come true!

The food was spectacular (which is surprisingly rare at weddings!!) They even went out of their way to accommodate special diets and allergies!!

The venue was just stunning! Truly, the photos don’t do it justice!

Dom (or event coordinator) had everything running like a well-oiled machine! It was just a picture perfect day!

I would recommend Wente for any and all events, big and small! We absolutely loved it! Enough so that we went to their sister site Murrieta’s Well the next day for some wine tasting with close friends and wedding guests! Top notch hospitality all around!
Adele
Adele Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wente was beyond our expectations

Our wedding at Wente was better than we had imagined! From the beginning, Tricia, Joy, Danae, Dominique and the rest of the amazing staff were incredibly nice and easy to get a hold of. We couldn't have been happier with the venue. Our guests kept saying it was such a beautiful wedding. The food was magnificent (the pork chop was huge!) and no one went hungry. Wente staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. The day before the wedding, we handed over all decor items and Wente handled the set up. We did not have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. Wente was perfect, and we highly recommend it!
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 07/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True

We had the wedding of our dreams at Wente! From the beginning, Tricia, Stephanie, Briana, and the rest of the amazing staff treated us like royalty. We couldn't have been happier with the venue. Our guests LOVED the food (especially the lobster mac and cheese and the cakes!). So much, in fact, that a person I've never met from Norway said they "heard the food was great" at our wedding. We were particularly impressed with the service. We had about 70 guests at 10 tables and no one had to wait to get food. Everyone was served each course within about 6 minutes. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. We had excellent service at the sweetheart table, as well. Wente staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. Everything was well organized and my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Wente was the perfect venue!
K
Kati Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a destination wedding and wanted everyone who travels to California to have a unique and memorable experience. We had been to so many weddings at event centers, so we wanted one that had history and culture associated with it. We ate at the Wente restaurant and the food was to die for, plus the scenery was gorgeous. we met with their event staff to discuss having our wedding there, and when we heard they offer a wedding coordinator that was included in the venue fee, we knew that this would be the perfect place. Our wedding coordinator was Christine and our day of coordinator was Kayla. Bother were amazingly responsive to all of my questions (there were a lot) and they set us up with each of our vendors. Since we had our reception outside, they were able to get us all the quotes for lighting, dance floor, etc. I had multiple requests to see prices of different items and Christine happily went back to the vendors each time to request something new. A few days before our wedding there was a chance of rain, and in no time at all Christine had helped come up with a new plan if needed (but it didn't end up raining!) They have a great facility above the Cresta Blanca room to get ready for the girls and the guys, and on the day of the wedding Kayla our day of coordinator made sure we were taken care of. Having a coordinator who knows the property made everything a breeze. She helped us stick to our timeline, gave us wine whenever we needed, and was the sweetest person to work with! Wente also makes the cake and will do whatever design you would like- we went with chocolate fig and pistachio - both were delicious. The food portions are very large, not like typical small wedding portions, and everyone commented that it was probably the best pork chop they had ever had and that the salmon was cooked perfectly. The day of service staff was courteous, quick, and helpful. They give you a list of vendors who they prefer to work with and I would definitely go
A
Alana Sent on 09/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Where to begin! We had the most incredible wedding at Wente's event center & lawn. They were very easy to work with leading up to the day - Tricia made sure to cover all the important details with us. I felt they took the time to understand the type of wedding we were trying to have and made suggestions to make sure the whole day was exactly what we wanted. Our wedding day of coordinator was also AMAZING. She took charge at our rehearsal and really made the whole day run smoothly. I didn't notice anything out of place! It really helped me relax knowing that our coordinator had all the details and was ready to go.
The service all night was extraordinary and I strongly recommend any couple take a look at Wente. I would be remiss not to mention the FOOD! Everyone complimented us and literally everything tasted incredible. I can't imagine getting married anywhere else.
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User5877470 Sent on 09/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is AMAZING! Nadine has been wonderful in giving us everything we need to make our day special. I love her excitement for us! And her willingness to bend the rules to try new things. If you're looking for a venue of a winery, then THIS is your place!
K
Kylie Sent on 06/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Exceeded my expectations, unbelievable service and no issues on my wedding day. I can't thank them enough.
P
Pamela Sent on 01/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We meet with Wente Vineyard's wedding planner, Georgine Dreiman prior to picking a venue. Georgine understood our situation and budget. She suggested a week night wedding to reduce the cost. She also showed us the "caves". We knew immediately that was where we wanted to get married. Georgine and her team were wonderful! Our guests said it was the most romantic wedding they had ever attended. Everything was perfect - from the location, to the food and wine, to the service. I highly recommend Wente Vineyards for a wedding or special event - they have lots of venues to choose from.
J
Jody Sent on 10/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding here couldn't have been more perfect! The food was delicious and the staff couldn't have been more amazing. I had guest telling me that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Thanks Wente Vinyards!
A
Alex Sent on 06/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding at Murietta's Well, one of Wentes wineries and couldnt have asked for a better experience minus one item. The venue was spectacular in communication, professionalism, honesty, and support from day 1. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a stress-free wedding, they got all of my details correct. My only criticism is we were never given the opportunity to try the food before the wedding, just the cake. The food was still amazing without having tried the items but it would have been nice to be able to make our decisions based on taste and not just what was written.
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Wente Vineyards are great! Fantastic settings, wonderful people that are easily some of the best in the industry. I am always super excited when I have the opportunity to photograph a wedding at a Wente Venue!

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Wente Vineyards frequently asked questions

Wente Vineyards 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
Wente Vineyards includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Wente Vineyards includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Wente Vineyards for wedding events is known for:
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Winery
Wente Vineyards offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wente Vineyards offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Wente Vineyards offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Wente Vineyards offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Wente Vineyards is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in value.
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