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McConnell Estates Winery

McConnell Estates Winery

Elk Grove, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 31 reviews
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    Incredible night!

    My husband and I just got married at McConnell Winery and it was a dream! Best night of our lives, hands down. Halie, the venue coordinator, was an absolute pleasure to work with.
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    Our wedding here was amazing!

    Our wedding at McConnell estates was so amazing. The venue is so naturally beautiful we didn’t have to do much decor wise & the staff are so great. Our coordinator Jenna was so helpful in making sure our day ran smooth & the bartenders were so nice. I highly recommend them!
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    Amazingly Beautiful Venue and Experience

    McConnell Estates Winery was the most beautiful and perfect venue for my husband and I! We got married in September and the vineyards were full and beautiful. All throughout the venue were so many beautiful places for photos. The entire venue from the bridal suite, groomsmen suite, ceremony area, cocktail are, and the barn for the reception was stunning.

    We booked the venue quite early due to the pandemic and Halie helped us throughout the entire year and a half leading up to the big day. She was super responsive and always had the answers or would get them in a timely fashion. The venue was flexible with allowing us to bring up decorations the day before at the designated rehearsal time.

    We got to try the wines prior to the wedding day and Halie allowed us to flex our choices due to our unique food choices.

    All around the venue was beautiful and the staff were great to work with!
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    McConnell wedding

    We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding, it was so beautiful that decor didn’t need to be expensive or extravagant, we let the natural beauty of the vineyards and the amazing rustic barn be the show stoppers. Jenna and Halie were INCREDIBLE. They helped our wedding run so smoothly, we really were able to enjoy everything right in the moment without a worry. It was the most perfect night that neither of us nor any of our guests will forget.

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    Laura and Brad,
    Congratlualtions!! Thank you for letting us be apart of your special day! We are so excited for the two of you!! Cheers!
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    Jackie Sent on 05/11/2022
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    Great Winery and Venue.

    I had my daughters baby shower at McConnell Winery.
    It was in their barn, and it was so pretty. I would highly recommend this venue. Halie was great to work with too!

    McConnell Estates Winery's reply:

    Jackie,
    Thank you for your sweet words! Congratulations to you and your family! Please visit us at the winery soon!
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    Jaime Sent on 11/19/2021
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    McConnell Estates was the absolute best venue for wedding. They were flexible and easy to work with. They were realizable and we didn’t have to stress or worry about the possibility of cancellations due to COVID-19. Not to mention the venue was absolutely gorgeous for both our ceremony and reception.

    McConnell Estates Winery's reply:

    Jaime, thank you for the review! We are so happy that you and Nic said I do with us at McConnell Estates Winery! Cheers!! XO
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    Wedding Dream 😍

    Loved having our wedding at McConnell! Halie & the whole staff were absolutely incredible to work with & made our day perfect. Outside of that our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the venue was!!! All my wedding dreams came true. 100000% recommend to anyone!

    McConnell Estates Winery's reply:

    Daniel and Sandy congratulations!! We are so happy that you shared such a special day with us! Cheers to you and your happily every after! XO
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    Amazing venue and staff

    This venue is beautiful and the staff at Mcconnell are exceptional. Halie made our entire experience stress free. I recommend them over and over.

    McConnell Estates Winery's reply:

    Jasmine, thank you for spending such a special day with us! We can not wait to meet your sweet little one. Cheers to you and your growing family.
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    Kimberly Sent on 10/15/2020
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    Beautiful Outdoor, Rustic Winery Wedding!

    McConnell Estates Winery was not only the most beautiful location for our Fall wedding, but also has the most incredible staff and delicious wine. The staff was perfect and helped make our planning super easy and the day of absolutely gorgeous! The cost was completely reasonable considering we had an open bar with wine, sangria and beer, and a large outdoor setting for the ceremony and reception. We couldn't have asked for a better experience with all things considered this year (Covid-19 and the CA fires/smoke).

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    Kim and Kamari,
    We absolutely loved celebrating the two of you!
    Your wedding was one for the books!! We hope to see you in the winery soon! Cheers to the two of you!
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    Josh Sent on 08/01/2020
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    Amazing Wedding Experience!

    We booked McConnell Estates as our venue based on the picture they painted of the barn renovation. Over the months we watched the renovation unfold and were so excited to have our wedding in that beautiful spot. When the pandemic hit we were devastated at the thought of losing our dream wedding. However Alex, Halie, and the rest of the team stepped in to ensure that we had the perfect pandemic wedding. They went above and beyond to make sure every detail was even better than we imagined. They even worked with us on how to livestream the ceremony for our family and friends at home. All our guests, both in person and at home, were very impressed by the venue. We can't say enough good things about working with Alex and the rest of the team!

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    Josh and Kristen,
    Congratulations!! We absolutely loved being apart of your special day!! We hope to see you the two.. almost three of you in the winery soon!!
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    Jamie Sent on 12/13/2019
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    From the beginning to the champagne popping end, Mcconnell fulfilled my wedding dreams!

    Everything leading up to, and then my actual wedding day was a dream. Every little thing was thought of, and I had a stress free day. Kate answered every question I had, even if it may have been a silly one. The wedding package was more than I could have hoped for at a price that no where could match. Kate's priority was easing my mind and making sure I enjoyed the moments that Mcconnell helped make so special. I am so grateful to her team. From parking attendants, to decor, to set up, to tear down, to bartending, I wish I could relive it a million times. The venue was beautiful and our pictures turned out PERFECT. The house back drop, the vineyards, the fields, the barn, so many places to choose from.
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    Kristen Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Relaxed & Professional, Cherished Memories

    I celebrated my wedding here! It was truly the best day of my life. Event coordinators Katelyn and Alex went above and beyond to make this the best experience ever and were so responsive during the entire planning process. I would give them 20 stars if I could.
    Not only that, this place serves excellent wine (bubbly ended up being my favorite) AND hosts awesome events open to the public all year round.
    McConnell Estates lives in a special part of my heart for the rest of my life ❤️
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    Brooke Sent on 09/06/2019
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    Amazing Customer Service

    They have made this process extremely easy. This is the first year they are offering weddings in an old refurbished barn on site. It was not in great condition when I booked them but with the help of Katie she made it very easy to picture my wedding there. She has been sending me update pictures and visions for the barn which has helped tremendously in planning the wedding! So excited to get married here in May!
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    Great local vineyard/rustic venue with friendly staff!

    I fell in love with this cute winery when I went to another event here. I had no idea it was right behind my current home. I always see it off the freeway, but never thought to check it out. It is nice and secluded. The staff is so helpful and so friendly. I became a wine club member because their wine is lovely, and I loved coming to free concert nights during the summer. The aesthetic of the venue is quite beautiful and quaint. I love their little cottage where the restrooms are located. You would never know it was a restroom. They had 4 farmhouse tables, round tables, white folding chairs, high boy tables, and linens available to use and to rent. There were speakers available to use. There were plenty of trees to provide shade, and they also provided umbrellas too for shade. We used this venue for my bridal shower outdoors, and I had almost 50 guests. We had a self-serve bar. We had their blanc de blanc sparkling wine for mimosas, house-made sangria (which is soooooo good), rose, and their syrah. Their wagon/bar they used was soo cute and provided by the venue. Overall just a super cute venue that is close to home, and they also provided cute chalkboard signs too! They are remodeling their barn right now and will be hosting weddings in 2020. It's really great venue for anyone who wants to have that rustic and vineyard outdoor wedding. There's plenty of parking along the street or on venue grounds. If the barn was ready and my wedding was in 2020, I would totally have it here! I am getting married 10/19/19. This place is so beautiful. You will love it!
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    Amazing experience

    We loved everything about McConnell Estates Winery for our wedding... from the scenery, outdoor space, wedding coordinators, and of course the wine.

    Katelyn and Alex were wonderful to work with and made sure everything ran smoothly, looked beautiful, and were incredibly accommodating. They also knew exactly when to lend advice while still allowing us to make the space into what we had envisioned.

    We loved that the venue was reasonably priced and allowed us to add on several onsite pieces like corn hole, a rustic sweet heart table, and wine barrels that really added to the style of wedding we wanted. The venue also had bride and grooms rooms that look great in photos and were perfect for getting ready pre “I do”.

    We were a little worried that our wedding would be super hot because it was in mid June, but the shade provided by trees was perfect and it cooled off nicely in the evening.

    Overall, we had the best day of our lives at McConnell Estates and highly recommend their services to everyone looking to get married in a beautiful outdoor space.
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    Trisha Sent on 07/11/2019
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    Best bang for your buck!

    This place is so special! What a gem! So many beautiful things here you hardly have to add decor! The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and flexible, especially with our families and a lot of last minute decisions being made.
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    Melissa Sent on 07/11/2019
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    Beautiful Shower

    We had a beautiful day at the winery for my sister’s bridal shower. The atmosphere was perfect and the staff were super helpful! I would definitely recommend this place for any special event! The bride was very happy :)
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    Savannah Sent on 02/12/2018
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    The venue is gorgeous, but the wedding coordinator Katelyn is even more fabulous. I was able to plan my wedding here from Los Angeles with her help. She is very responsive, willing to do anything in her power to accommodate and her energy level is ideal for the wedding setting. Katelyn assisted me in planning a variety of wedding details and she is as much "hands on" and "hands off" and you want her to be. She has a knack for working with people and her ability to please the bride, groom, and wedding guests was exactly what we were looking for. This experience taught me that the people behind the scenes of the venue are just as important as the venue itself! Looking forward to coming back to the venue for future celebrations.
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    Amanda Sent on 02/01/2018
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    My husband and I had our reception at McConnell in May 2015. Katelyn went above and beyond and exceeded all of our expectations. We were a little nervous about how things would pan being that we had our actual ceremony in Mendocino the week before, but the entire day of our reception felt just as amazing. Every detail was thought of. Katelyn was extremely helpful and very quick with communication if there were any questions from us. This venue is a true gem in Elk Grove. They have expanded their wedding sites on the property, too! So beautiful! Not to mention, the wine is great! Temperanillo is my husband my my favorite :)
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    The venue itself is a hidden gem in plain sight with easy access from highway 99. The professionalism of the staff is at the highest level. The frosting on the cake, so to speak, was Katelyn the general manager. She made the whole experience so comfortable during the year of correspondence that occurred from booking the venue through the actual wedding date. Unforgettable positive experience I recommend to anyone navigating the wedding path.
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    Our wedding with McConnel Estates winery was AMAZING!!! From booking the day till the end of our wedding night, Katlyn made our experience perfect!! So happy we decided to get married here and love being a wine club member!!!!
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    McConnell Estates Winery is a dream come true for a wedding venue & Katelyn (the wedding planner) is amazing to work with! Super helpful, responsive & so nice! The new wedding area at McConnell is so beautiful & a lovely addition to the entire venue. All staff members who worked the bar were friendly & professional. The wine is great & the pitchers of sangria were a hit! I would definitely recommend for a wedding venue to anyone!!
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    Katelyn was so incredibly amazing! She had the best ideas along the way when we needed advice. Super accommodating. And totally saved the day more than once when things didn't go according to plan. She made sure that everything was perfect and she never bothered me with any of the hiccups. She even came in with the save when something spilled on my dress. Her and my mom fixed it without me even knowing! Not to mention the gorgeous Winery and super yummy wine! It was truly a fairy tale night for us. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
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    My wife was very excited about McConnell and soon so was I. The value and quality of service were outstanding. McConnell has become one of our favorite places to visit and we suggest it to everyone as a wedding venue. The grounds are beautiful and staff is so wonderful.
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    Carissa Sent on 01/18/2018
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    From the moment I stepped foot on the winery property I knew it’s where my wedding had to be! We never regretted that decision. From Katelyn’s amazing help to the beauty of the space itbwas perfect. McConnell now feels like family! I recommend it to everyone
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    Spacious, beautiful venue

    McConnell Estates set the perfect vibe for our wedding day, from getting ready all the way through the reception. The venue is spacious and has a dedicated space for each part of the day -- a bridal suite, a lawn for the ceremony, a separate cocktail hour space and a gorgeous barn for the reception. Our guests were amazed at the simple, yet beautiful atmosphere the venue provided. The barn, which is relatively new, offers such an ambiance that you don't need to do much to dress it up. There are so many stunning spots for photographs. From the beginning, McConnell's staff was helpful and engaging as we planned our day. Highly recommend!
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    Katie Sent on 11/19/2022
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    Beyond our expectations

    The wedding coordinators Halie and Jenna went above and beyond making sure our day was absolutely perfect. Every hiccup that came along was solved, and they truly care about making the day unforgettable. Everything was beautiful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue to spend our special day. We would do it all again in a heartbeat.
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    Ashley Sent on 01/18/2018
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    We had a very small wedding (30 people) back in 2015. I liked their ability to accommodate our small group and make it seem like a larger party. I really loved the bridal room where I got ready. It was next door to the groom's room so my now husband and I talked to each other through the wall. The bar is stunning with great wine. My favorite is the peach sparkling wine. Overall everything went very well.

    Only two negative things to report. One the mosquitos were present for our August night wedding. I brought spray for our guests and myself and still went home with bites. Second was the that our photographer's car was broken into. We did pay for the security guard, but some how it still happened. Hide your belongings when here, it is right along the highway and people will take advantage.
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    Such a beautiful venue!

    Really loved having my wedding here. Katelyn was so great to work with. She made the process so much less stressful and always responded in a timely manner. I wish there was a little more time that we had before the wedding to set up but it worked out fine. The scenery and sunset photos were gorgeous!!
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    Stephanie Sent on 06/10/2019
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    Good for the price!

    We chose McConnell because it was very inexpensive compared to other outdoor venues in the area. They have since changed their pricing but the package included tables and chairs and tablecloths. Everything else they have they charge you to rent it. There is NO day of coordinator but they did have Katelyn and Alex on staff to direct vendors where to set up. The service and responsiveness were average but Katelyn was flexible with us on one last minute scheduling error of which I was really appreciative and Alex was really easy to work with and very nice. There is a bridal suite that you have to share with wine tasting guests which is sort of awkward and the grooms dressing area is also the public restroom and there is no air conditioning. The chairs and tables were set up when we arrived but the ceremony chairs had bird poop on them. I loved our wedding and everything went very smoothly and our pictures turned out great so overall I'm glad we chose McConnell. I would recommend McConnell if you're looking for a reasonable outdoor venue.
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