Leal Vineyards was the perfect choice for our big day. From the moment we walked onto the venue, we were blown away by the scenery, but the staff is what made our experience amazing and why I continue to recommend this location to all my newly-engaged friends!
We were welcomed by Niamh who gave us a grand tour of the property. It was hard to pick which location we liked best, we loved them all. We decided on the barrel room, we loved the ambiance of the lights and the fact that we would be indoors for the reception. Fast forward to our wedding day in March, it decided to rain all morning and the team was so incredibly accommodating. We ended up moving our ceremony site from one location that was completely outdoors to one that was under a large tent. It was even better than the original! I was so happy they offered us the option to re-locate the morning of with no additional cost or hassle for us. The fact that they had alternative options was a huge blessing and saved our big day from the unpredictable weather.
The planning process for our wedding was extremely smooth thanks to the wonderfully organized and friendly staff. Melissa was our wedding coordinator and we couldn't be more thankful to have her guide us through the process. She was our go-to for everything and was an essential component to making sure everything went as planned on the day of. Savannah was our design team leader, and she made the process so fun from choosing florals to picking out table center pieces. I loved that planning my wedding didn't consume all of my free time because this venue allows you to be as hands-on or hands-off as you'd like. I knew I couldn't take on much due to my work schedule but they helped with literally everything. They gave me options and all I had to do was pick my favorite, it was that easy. I had full confidence that they would make anything look good and the end result was 100 times better than my expectations.
Overall, we loved having our wedding at Leal Vineyards and we wouldn't have changed a thing. The team was spectacular to work with and they made the entire process fun and exciting. We officially became wine club members so we can celebrate at our wedding venue several times a year or cheers with a bottle of Leal wine at home. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts!
Sushama K. Married on 10/25/2023
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Incredibly professional and so easy to work with
I got married at Leal Vineyards this past summer at their Olea venue. We had elements of an Indian wedding, like a sangeet and Indian catering, but kept the ceremony as a non-denomination Western ceremony. We worked primarily with Melissa at Leal, who was an incredible coordinator (and felt like a friend by the end of the process!). She was able to work with us to tailor the wedding experience to exactly what we wanted - from catering, to cake, to DJ, and especially in setting up a part of the venue up for performances.
We changed our minds about a lot of things pretty late in the game (~1 month before the wedding) but Leal was accommodating about everything from the shape of the arbor to the positioning of the tables.
A huge plus is staying in their estate homes on-site, so that the family and bridal party are just a quick golf cart ride from the venue. The venue itself is stunning, especially at golden hour and we got so many compliments from our guests on this unique and beautiful venue.
Kelsey R. Married on 08/19/2023
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Léal made our dream wedding come true!
Couldn't recommend Léal more for people looking at venues. My husband and I looked at 10 venues before we found Léal and as soon as we got to their property on Maranatha we knew this was the place for us.
Niamh was our tour guide and greeted us with champagne and made us feel so special and at ease. She helped us picked our date based on their availability and weather (we wanted our whole wedding outside) and from the moment we met her to our big day she continued to go over and beyond.
Léal takes care of everything for you besides hair & makeup, photography/videography, and dessert. They made it so stress free for us and exceeded our expectations.
Melissa was our wedding planner from Léal and she was always reachable and very thorough. My husband and I kept waiting for something to go wrong and we are still surprised to this day how easy everything was.
We had a lot of people with special diets and Léal catered to every allergy without any complaint and the food was so good.
They did a custom Ring for Champagne wall for us which is just a testament to their customer service and attention to detail.
We also rented their Estate Homes which I highly recommend since they are onsite. Our bridal party was able to get ready onsite and stay onsite which made the logistics for everything so smooth.
The people at Léal are amazing and made everything we wanted happen and more.
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Kianna E. Married on 10/15/2022
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The best ever
Our wedding experience at Leal was top par. They were so easy to work with and exceeded my vision. It’s a one stop shop (design, catering, floral, day of coordinator) so you can’t go wrong. I would 100000% recommend this venue to anyone getting married.
Michelle T. Married on 07/15/2022
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Amazing experience!!
the most amazing people to work with! so attentive, helpful, and supportive. They helped me work through all of the COVID conflicts with my wedding, and gave me endless options of how to make it happen. We love them so much, we held our engagement party at one of their venues as well. Nothing but amazing things to say about Leal's!
Yesenia Married on 06/11/2022
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Excellent wedding venue!
I had the wedding of my dreams at Leal Vineyards. Everything was perfect from the food, drinks, cake, flowers, and tables. Service was excellent! Melissa our coordinator was always very responsive leading up to our wedding day and also on our special day. Although it is more pricy to have your wedding here it is all worth it.
Ana G. Married on 06/02/2022
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Juan and Melissa were amazing!!
My wedding was amazing!! Everyone enjoyed and love the atmosphere! Everything from the state homes to wedding was fantastic.
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Stephanie C. Married on 05/21/2022
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Wedding of our dreams!
As every bride dreams of her wedding day to be the best day of her life, she will do her research in choosing the venue to make her dreams come true. Which is why I am elated my husband and I chose this place to host our wedding. They do it all! With the exception of hiring your photographer and videographer they do the rest. Melissa was my wedding coordinator and she did an amazing job answering all of our questions, making us feel prioritized, and being there on our wedding day to look to for any guidance. Juan is the operations manager and he did an amazing job as well to work closely with my husband and I to bring the wedding day to picture perfect. DJ Darren did a great job with keeping me and my husband on our toes on the wedding day in a good way - definitely a great showmanship. Nicole is design, deluxe, and decor - I told her I wanted a coffee themed floral design and her and her team delivered! Angie was the person in charge for bakery and she made us our beautiful coffee wedding cake! What’s a huge plus in my book is everyone we encountered treated us amazing and truly exceeded our expectations of what our wedding day would look like. My husband and I chose a coffee themed wedding and they did a great job working with us to create that vision.
More bonuses of choosing this venue is the Aisle Planner allows you to keep your wedding checklist available to you in the palm of your hand or on your laptop instead of carrying around a book. You upload your guest list into this platform and so your seating chart online, you create your wedding day vision there, chat with your coordinator or the design team, and many other functions. You can also reserve a house which you can host your rehearsal dinner at - which was so easy. We reserved the house for two nights plus hosted our rehearsal dinner there. We chose the Taco Fiesta and everyone loved the food! Our overall wedding cost for this venue included the house and rehearsal. There is also two house you can reserve as well there. All depends on first come first serve availability.
Overall, we wish we could get married there all over again because it was a magical wedding ❤️
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Tara B. Married on 02/10/2022
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The Perfect Day!
Our wedding day was amazing and gorgeous! All the vendors work together to make for an amazing day! Our wedding coordinator, Melissa, made our day seamless and perfect. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day! Highly recommend this venue!
Ava J. Married on 12/11/2021
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Best Day Ever
We have been waiting to get married at Leal Vineyards for 3 years (due to a long engagement and COVID restrictions) and it was well worth the wait. Everyone was so professional and helpful during the entire weekend. Our wedding was a dream come true!!! Melissa and Juan were absolutely amazing the entire weekend and helped us (bride and groom) with any questions/concerns. She even got my flats for me during the middle of the wedding!!! Besides the fantastic staff, the venue was absolutely GORGEOUS! The design team did an amazing job setting it all up and it was a winter wonderland fairytale. If you are even thinking about getting married, I highly HIGHLY recommend Leal Vineyards as your one-stop shop venue because they seriously did it all. Thank you again for the best weekend of my life!!!
Lily F. Married on 10/29/2021
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12/10 would recommend
I only have the most positive things to say about Team Leal and the venue itself.
I might be biased but Leal Vineyards is the most beautiful venue I have seen, and all of our guests were blown away. Cocktail hour at Lavanda right before sunset and reception in the barrel room made for the most perfect day.
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Yashna T. Married on 10/15/2021
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Beautiful 2 day 3 event Indian wedding!
This review is long overdue. We were incredibly fortunate to have our wedding celebration at Léal Vineyards in Hollister. Rachel and her team were absolutely phenomenal from day 1. I first contacted Rachel at the end of July 2021 for a 2 day, 3 event Indian wedding with close to 200 guests at Leal in mid October 2021. Although this was a big task on short notice Rachel and her team expressed total confidence that they would be able to pull it off. This was not bravado, they truly delivered on everything they promised. And more!
During the planning process, Rachel was incredibly warm and professional, and a true pleasure to work with. She is very clear about what she and her team can provide and worked with us to bring in vendors to provide Indian elements (like traditional decor and food) to make our wedding vision possible. While we were initially worried that the venue had not previously hosted many multi-day Indian celebrations, this was not an issue. Rachel’s team was more than ready for the task. They are true professionals.
It is not hyperbole to say that we would not have been able to pull off this wedding without Rachel and her team. They executed at every step while we refined our vision. We could not have asked for a more capable and kind event coordinator.
This review would not be complete without acknowledging the work of Deluxe + Design + Décor. This is Leal’s internal design team, run by Nicole. The close working relationship between Nicole and Rachel was a huge plus for us as it greatly limited our role as a middle man. Furthermore, Nicole’s excitement to tackle the large and unique challenge of a multi-day Indian wedding was truly spectacular. While we knew what we did not like, we had a hard time putting together a clear picture of what we wanted each event to look like. Nicole spearheaded the design of every event, patiently taking our feedback and doing an amazing job on short notice.
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Tiffany Married on 10/01/2021
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Stunning All-in-One Venue
Leal is a stunning, one stop shop for your wedding that I couldn't recommend more! I highly suggest renting the estate homes as well. It was so nice to have a place for our friends and family to be with us the day before and day of the wedding. Rachel and Nicole beautifully executed our vision. Everything was organized, the décor and flowers were exquisite, the food was delicious, and our guests truly enjoyed themselves. We were so spoiled by the staff, we did not lift a finger! It was truly so easy and magical!
Tommy M. Married on 08/28/2021
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World Class Service
My wife and I found Leal after unfortunately having to change wedding venues and relocate. From the moment we stepped on property to tour we were treated with the utmost kindness and professionalism. Everything from picking the menu, to the floral/design process was easier and more enjoyable that we could have imagined. We weren't super firm on knowing what we wanted exactly, but the team at Leal helped us discover and bring our vision for our special day to life. We're so grateful we found Leal when we did, and it's hard to imagine tackling such a monumental day any other way.
Tiffany M. Married on 08/28/2021
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Truly Anazing
For someone who didn’t know exactly what they wanted or how these things typically go, Leal was absolutely perfect. Leal sets up just about everything so that we only needed to bring our officiant and photographers/videographers. We had a ton of good food and dessert (+ a tasting to get to sample everything), a team at delux, design, decor who took care of the flowers, tables, chairs, napkins, flatware, etc. (+ an in-person meeting to go over everything), a dj who worked off our pre-made playlist but was able to pick up on the vibes and keep the party going, and some amazing coordinators (thank you Rachel and Melissa) to guide us along the way be there to help out day of! I couldn’t imagine doing this without all the help that Leal provides and it’s hard to beat the beauty of this place!
Ruby F. Married on 08/12/2021
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Beautiful venue
This is a breathtaking venue and we couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Working with Rachel and her team was so great! We recieved great compliments on how beautiful the entire wedding was beginning with the small details on the tables to the venue in its entirety. There are 3 venues on their property and we chose the Olea venue. They have beautiful areas on property to take breathtaking pictures for portraits. I would highly recommend this venue.
Elizabeth M. Married on 07/09/2021
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Absolutely AMAZING!!
My husband and I got married on July 9, 2021 at the Lavanda property, the property itself is absolutely breathtaking! All our guest were blown away by how much space and how beautifully everything was landscaped. Everything from the food, decor, flowers, cake, etc had exceeded all my expectations. We had a blast and felt so stress free (special thank you to our coordinator for the day Erin). I would 1000% recommend Leal for any bride and groom looking for an incredible venue that no one will ever forget!
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Reina S. Married on 05/16/2021
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Fabulous company to work with!
I truly cannot say enough about how amazing Leal was to work with. There were several times throughout the wedding planning process where I thought to myself "I thought wedding planning was supposed to be stressful...?" and the reason I was afforded the opportunity to have a stress-free planning experience was because of all the lovely ladies at Leal. Erin and Rachel were amazing to work with - professional every step of the way and so patient with my millions of questions. On the wedding day, Erin's guidance as our coordinator ensured that everything went as smoothly as possible. She was just so reassuring and sweet - especially when I (as the bride) was a nervous wreck! Communications were always timely and consistent - Aisle Planner was a great tool to help keep us organized. Leal ensured that our spring wedding at Hacienda was everything I'd ever dreamed of!
Remalyn Married on 10/16/2020
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Even with the shelter in place, and Lea’l Vineyards made our dream wedding came true!
We couldn’t be more happier Lea’l Vineyards had it all! From the exceeding expectations from the staff to the gorgeous venue, everything was perfect! With special mention to Christina Sumaya, our coordinator was amazing! She was there all the way! Kudos to her! We are thankful for such a great service! DJ, Darren was awesome! He was really nice and he worked his magic playing all our songs! He knows our kind of jive! Everyone worked as a team! We love it! From the bakery, she was giving us the sample cakes and really good! The flowers and decorations, Rachel made it all happen! They were perfect! Everyone overall was so awesome! We want to thank each one of you for the job well done! Thank you!
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Vanessa D. Married on 08/28/2020
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Phenomenal venue, staff, & experience!
From the moment I inquired with Leal, the staff was so communicative, responsive, and professional. They were able to execute our dream wedding in 7 weeks. Rachel, Ayumi, Nicole, Angie, & Luis all went above & beyond to make sure our day was flawless. We truly could not have wished for a better experience and would recommend this venue to anyone! We're so grateful for you all & couldn't have had a more magical day. THANK YOU!
Yessalin I. Married on 07/11/2020
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Gorgeous venue
Leal Vineyards will always have a special place to my heart. My husband and I were searching venues and we fell in love with this venue. It's a hidden gem in Hollister. Every part of the property is gorgeous! The event manager Rachel was so kind and helpful with answering every question up till the wedding day. We had our wedding at the Estate Homes which are beautiful! We stayed 2 nights at the beautiful and clean houses. Our families and friends loved the property. The food and cake were delicious! Our wedding day went so smoothly with the help of the 2 coordinators named Ayumi and Christina. They were amazing having everything set for our rehearsal and wedding day. They made it look so effortless. All of the staff were all so kind and patient. We are so happy to have found this gorgeous venue! Thank you Leal for making our day so unforgettable. We plan to return for our anniversary :)
G M Married on 09/27/2019
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Leal made my daughter’s dream wedding a reality!
The well seasoned staff, Dennise Lujan,
Luis Murillo-Campos and Erin Baerman, to name a few, did an outstanding job. Dennise was the wedding coordinator who made sure everything flowed flawlessly. She is, without a doubt, a top notch professional. Her experience as a wedding coordinator
far exceeded our high expectations. Dennise worked tirelessly throughout the day and evening accommodating our requests, managing every aspect of the wedding, wether it be the food, bar, ceremony, etc.. Her insight, knowledge and great personality helped to put us at ease.
Leal Vineyards offers a rare inclusive venue which includes food service, design & decor services, photography, bakery, to name a few. These are just FOUR of their many attributes that determined we wanted our daughter’s wedding at Leal Vineyards in Hollister. The amazing views were definitely a must have. The four wedding venue options, The Lavanda (our choice), The Barrel Room, Olea & LOVE we’re all beautiful and made it difficult to choose.
Having everything you need to plan the PERFECT wedding in one place and have an awesome coordinator like Dennise and manager Luis to take care of it all was the best stress-free decision we ever made. Included in all of this was a 40 person rehearsal dinner which was held in one of the 3 estate homes we rented on the premises. Luis, the manager, took great care in handling the details at the estate homes and was insurmountable in helping with every detail. Luis and Dennise worked in tandem to create a picture perfect weekend. Luis’s character made him very approachable. He is professional while maintaining a great sense of humor throughout, which we truly appreciated.
Our daughter, (now) son-in-law, in-laws and my husband and I had been planning the wedding for 2 years, well in advance. We had the distinct pleasure to work side by side with the staff at Leal and hope that should you decide to have your wedding at Leal, that you will have the same great experience that we had. Turns out, the hardest part for us, as far as planning the wedding, was who to invite and making the seating chart. Go figure.
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Maggie R. Married on 08/17/2019
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Had the best 10 year anniversary party at Hacienda de Leal. The whole leal team kicks ass. Prompt, professional and a pleasure to work with. The food was amazing and people are still raving about it. The music was great and dj Sergio really read the crowd. The venue is spacious the bar pours heavy and the rooms were awesome. Nicole at DDD kills it with her magical creative brain. The table scapes were beautiful and executed my vision perfectly. Thank you guys!!
Melissa Married on 02/18/2019
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Nothing short of amazing!
We were married this weekend at Leal and I could not have been happier with the service. We also rented the three homes on the property. The homes were so convenient for everyone to get ready together and to hold the rehearsal dinner, and they're absolutely beautiful. Megan was my wedding coordinator and quickly responded to every last one of my emails. Megan and the rest of the Leal team bent over backwards to ensure we had the wedding of our dreams...and we did. If I had the chance, I would still choose them all over again.
Marlise Married on 11/05/2017
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The Barn was absolutely beautiful! We were worried that it might be too small but was very comfortable for 100 guests!
The staff was so helpful the whole engagement period and on the wedding day went above and beyond for everything.
We received so many compliments on how smoothly and efficient the wedding ceremony and reception went and we couldn’t have done it without the Leal staff!
Thank you so much for making our special day extra special!
