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Forgotten Barrel Winery

Forgotten Barrel Winery

Escondido, CA
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    Maureen W. Sent on 05/05/2024
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    Fantastic!

    Forgotten Barrel is not only a magical, charming and beautiful rustic elegance they are friendly, efficient and very helpful. Both the ceremony lawn and reception barn are just stunning. Our wedding went flawlessly, the caterer that works with them provided stellar service and fantastic food. All our guests raved about the venue and the food. Some said it was the best wedding they had ever been too. It was a magical day!
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    Stephanie H. Sent on 04/02/2024
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    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!
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    Breea Sent on 03/03/2024
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    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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    Diana C. Sent on 11/29/2023
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    A beautiful day!

    We feel so lucky to have come across this venue online when we were on the search.

    From the day we came to tour, Kris and Alyssa were extremely helpful, kind, and responsive. They took the time to answer our many questions and worked with us to make our wedding what we wanted. Their comprehensive package was a great option that made the wedding planning process seamless.

    The grounds are beautiful, well kept, and our guests wouldn’t stop complimenting other venue. There are so many amazing photo spots, our photographer also loved it. It truly is one a kind. We are so happy with our selection and would not hesitate to recommend this venue to our friends & family, thank you Alyssa & Kris!
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    Kaleb M. Sent on 07/23/2023
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    Always a great time at Forgotten Barrel!

    I’ve worked at Forgotten Barrel many times and I always enjoy my time there DJing for my couples and working with the staff who are led by Alyssa and Chris. Not only have I always enjoyed my experience there but my couples always enjoy their time there and they fall in love with the venue. As one of the most unique venues I’ve ever been to they provide an amazing and rustic setting for ceremonies and for receptions, giving an escape for wedding guests looking to have a memorable time. Always on point with their service, I honestly can’t wait until the next wedding that I will be working at Forgotten Barrel Winery.

    Thanks Alyssa and Chris!!
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    Jessica Sent on 05/30/2023
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    amazing venue

    We found the forgotten barrel here on wedding wire and so happy we went with it. It was the first and only venue we saw, but with the package, pricing and the barrel room that was all I needed. We planned our wedding in just 4 months and everything went so smooth, we had no issues. The package deal is amazing, Alyssa was so great and helpful and honest. Chef Joann had amazing food, everyone loved it, the donuts, the bar drinks, Frank the dj! Our wedding was amazing i couldn't be more happy with everything.
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    Tiffani M. Sent on 05/28/2023
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    Incredibly beautiful and perfect venue

    My husband and I were very happy and blessed to have our wedding at Forgotten Barrel Winery. Perfect place for a rustic and beautiful wedding!!
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    Brianna G. Sent on 04/24/2023
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    Absolutely loved the Forgotten Barrel

    Couldnt have picked a better place to share our special day with our friends and family. The venue is so gorgeous, and everyone there makes sure to help make the day go smoothly and perfectly.
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    Raquel S. Sent on 12/20/2022
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    Forgotten Barrel is a hidden gem!!

    We absolutely LOVED our wedding day and huge part of that was because we chose to have it at Forgotten Barrel Winery. It is the perfect location for a quaint and intimate wedding ceremony and reception. The perk of having it on a Thursday allowed for us to have the whole property to ourselves which was amazing. So many of my family and friends kept asking how I found this hidden gem. Alyssa Donyes and the entire venue staff were extremely friendly, warm and helpful throughout our planning process, including the wine tasting and walk through prior to the wedding day. Alyssa was also super accommodating and helpful on the day of the wedding as well. We can’t thank them enough for being such a huge part of what made our day so magical!
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    Tina A. Sent on 07/15/2022
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    Easy, beautiful, and excellent service

    We Loved our wedding at forgotten barrel! The greenery, the staff, the ease of booking a wedding package (price included a bunch of services- food , service, dj, bar) for a good price. Our guests loved having the whole place to ourselves at night so they could talk outside, dance inside or gather in the courtyard. Also, the coordinator managed the vendors for food (inferno pizza) , DJ (mauro) And desserts. the ceremony was beautiful – even in July heat! The grounds were kept cool and pretty shaded. Highly recommend .
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    Chelsea M. Sent on 06/17/2022
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    Forgotten Barrel Winery - Best location in Escondido!

    Forgotten Barrel Winery was our absolute dream wedding venue and our wedding here was beyond perfect.

    Forgotten Barrel is the perfect size venue, small enough to feel super cozy and intimate yet large enough to host 100 people. It reminds me of an italian villa with wine country vibes, old wood buildings, vines growing on the walls, and tons of dreamy nooks to take amazing photos in.

    This is the perfect place to have an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception with even the indoor area feeling very "open" and spacious. We chose this venue not only because of aesthetic but because of all that it included, tables and chairs for ceremony and reception, great beer and wine selection, recommended list of the best vendors, included dessert, and we loved how you could mingle out to the patio during the reception and you weren't required to stay inside.

    Alyssa, the venue coordinator is very helpful and detail oriented. She is great at what she does and I highly recommend you trust in her, she knows what she is doing and will ensure your day comes together just as you dream of! The day went immaculately! I was nervous because I had never planned a big event before and it went perfectly thanks to the crew at Forgotten Barrel. Chris, the general manager is also super helpful and contributed to the day running smoothly as well.

    We had churros for our dessert and they were a huge hit with out guests and our dinner was traditional Mexican food.

    We used DJ Frank from the recommended vendor list and he was the best!!

    Our day of coordinator was Korina from Serene Events and she helped our day flow really smoothly, and we highly recommend her as well.

    Another nice part of the venue is the bride and grooms suites to get ready in. They are clean, spacious and have good aesthetic. The bridal suite has big mirrors and high chairs, perfect for a stylist to do hair or makeup in.

    Thank you again to everyone at Forgotten Barrel for the amazing experience and for hosting the bet day of our lives!!!!!!
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    Emily S. Sent on 07/09/2022
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    Best Wedding Venue

    We absolutely loved Forgotten Barrel! Our guests raved about the vendors- amazing food, options for fresh made donuts, excellent DJ, great bar service and not to mention their wine is so good! Alyssa was also so great and easy to work with! The staff truly cares about making your wedding day one that you and your guests will never forget! The venue is beautiful and made for some amazing photos.

    We cannot give enough positive praise to Forgotten Barrel! Would highly recommend this venue!
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    Stephanie Sent on 09/25/2021
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    The most beautiful venue

    We came across Forgotten Barrel on the wedding wire and what a hidden gem this place is! It’s in a slightly odd location, nestled in a neighborhood, but when you step onto the property it is just stunning. It was absolutely everything we wanted from a wedding venue. Everyone that works there is so wonderful and accommodating. Amy, the even coordinator, is just the best. She would always respond to any questions or concerns quickly. She also gave us a list of vendors that have worked there for other events and every single person we hired from that list was top notch! She made planning our perfect day so easy.

    We highly recommend having your special day at Forgotten Barrel. The wine is amazing! The people are amazing! The venue is amazing!

    Forgotten Barrel Winery's reply:

    You are amazing! And what a beautiful day it was. Thank you for the kind words, we love what we do here! And thank you for trusting us with your big day. Can't wait to see all the photos:)
    Cheers!
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    Maria Sent on 08/07/2021
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    Beautiful venue my family was so amazed by it very professional as well highly recommend I got married on Monday because It fit my budget but I would do it again. The only thing was the times wish we had more time. I felt everything was fast n rushed

    Forgotten Barrel Winery's reply:

    Thank you Maria! It was a beautiful day. Thank you for choosing to spend it with us! Wedding always go by too fast :) But you can come back and renew your vows with us and make more memories whenever you like! Congratulations to you both!
    Amy
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    Kiah Sent on 01/15/2020
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    Best wedding ever

    Forgotten Barrel was a dream come true. They made the whole day just so unbelievably perfect with the amazing scenery and gorgeous vineyards. The staff was so helpful too. Being a naturally high strung person, Amy and the rest of the Forgotten Barrel crew made me and my husband feel so at ease, going above and beyond to make sure the day was just like we always imagined. I worked at a wedding company for years, and I’ve seen people spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on weddings. Not only were my husband and I able to do our whole wedding under budget, but forgotten barrel made it feel worth more than all those crazy expensive weddings for less than what we were expecting. Plus, they have the best dang sangria I’ve ever had!
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    Chuck G. Sent on 12/05/2019
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    Perfect place

    Great venue, excellent staff and tasty wine! What more could you want?
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    Carlos Sent on 01/10/2024
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    Beautiful and a Great Value!

    We absolutely loved our event. The staff was very attentive and communicative both before and during the event. The grounds are beautiful and the wine is great. We also appreciated the freedom to choose our favorite vendors and not just a set list of choices.
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    Selina A. Sent on 10/22/2023
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    Hidden Gem!!

    The Forgotten Barrel Winery is a hidden gem in Escondido, CA. We visited a ton of wedding venues in the San Diego Area and we didn’t find anything that was as beautiful, intimate, and budget-friendly as this venue. The outside ceremony area is amazing along with the cool barrel room for the reception after. The ambiance at night makes the venue even prettier. All of our guests told us how much they loved it. We highly recommend the Forgotten Barrel Winery for any couple that’s looking for an intimate wedding venue and a fun experience!
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    Paola G. Sent on 01/06/2023
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    We had an amazing time!

    We absolutely loved hosting our wedding at Forgotten Barrel. The venue was perfect for our group size (88). The space was just right for our ceremony, cocktail hour, dancing, games, photo booth and a warm & cozy atmosphere. We chose Forgotten Barrel because we wanted to have very specific food. Most venues have preferred vendor lists and are very rigid. We were able to hire the caterers we wanted to meet our cultural needs. Forgotten Barrel even introduced us to one of the vendors we used.

    We also enjoyed the winery's package that included dessert, DJ, and the bar. Having that already lined up, helped us. All the vendors that came through the venue were absolutely amazing!

    Alyssa, Venue Coordinator, helped us in every step of the way. We had a lot of questions and she patiently helped us with everything she could. We had a challenging theme, sustainability, but Forgotten Barrel did everything to help us reduce waste.

    At first we were uncertain if the winery was going to photograph well, but our pictures were absolutely fantastic. All the different locations available at the winery made for fabulous photos.

    We were so happy with how everything turned out. Alyssa, the Forgotten Barrel team, and all their vendors made the day extra special for us. We were very glad to have them by our side.
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