Rio Hondo by Wedgewood Wedding Reviews

Absolutely book this venue—it’s exceptional. From start to finish, the team delivered a seamless, heartfelt experience. Communication was professional, thoughtful, and filled with genuine care. Every detail was handled with expertise, and we felt supported every step of the way.

Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of, thanks in large part to our incredible day-of coordinator, Tamica—calm, attentive, and truly invaluable. The staff brought such warmth and dedication, especially servers like Nester and our amazing chef, CJ, who even set aside a plate for us to enjoy after the celebration.

The all-in-one approach—from invitations to coordination to the last dance—made planning easy, organized, and low-stress. We’re so grateful for the elegant, personal, beautifully executed day this team made possible.

We got married on NYE’s Eve and if I could get married again at Rio Hondo I would! From start to finish our experience was truly amazing. Our initial meetings with Fabiola were very informative and she was always so knowledgeable and always answered our questions promptly! We also really appreciate the flexibility with the Rio Hondo team as we are from out of town and planning a wedding long distance can be stressful. Rest assured the Rio Hondo team handled everything extremely professionally and with so much care! Huge shoutout to our wedding coordinators David and Tamica, they were spectacular and we felt taken care of from the rehearsal to the wedding day. David and Tamica went above and beyond and we felt we could trust them with anything! We will forever cherish their kindness and professionalism! We also wanted to give a huge shout out to the chef CJ, who cooked amazing food all day! Our guests could not stop talking about the food! In addition, both Natalia and Nestor, our banquet captains, were amazing all night and very attentive to any of our needs. We honestly had an amazing experience and would do it all over again at Rio Hondo!

Rio Hondo absolutely exceeded my expectations and made our wedding day incredible. We are especially grateful for David, who was with us from our first planning meeting until the day of our wedding -- we truly could not have had a more amazing day-of coordinator. On our wedding day, David took care of all of our signage and decor and made sure it was set up exactly as we wanted, coordinated with all of the Rio Hondo vendors to ensure everything we'd asked for was going according to plan, and consistently checked in with us to make sure we were eating, drinking, and enjoying the day. We also heard from our parents that he regularly made sure that they were doing OK and to see if they needed anything, which we know meant a lot to them. David put the kind of care and attention into our wedding that we would have expected from a close friend or family member -- that is how genuinely invested we felt he was from beginning to end.

All of Rio Hondo's vendors were amazing, as well! We worked with LMP photography, which was one of Rio Hondo's recommended vendors, Little Blue Hummingbird for florals, and DJ Scott. It made a real difference to work with vendors who knew the venue well, and made everything from communication to day-of coordination so much easier. The all-inclusive nature of the Rio Hondo packages was a big plus for us, and we were really thrilled to have it work out the way we had hoped. Annie with Little Blue Hummingbird deserves a special shoutout for making our vision for florals really come to life, and DJ Scott really went above and beyond to include all of the different kinds of music we requested while still creating a great atmosphere. Some of our guests even commented that they thought DJ Scott was a friend of ours given how kind and enthusiastic he was throughout the night. DJ Scott, David, and our LMP photographers all checked in with us throughout the night to make sure things were going on track and to make suggestions to the timeline as the day evolved.

We also heard from a TON of guests about how great the food and drinks were, which really surpassed our expectations. We got particularly rave reviews about the appetizers, prime rib carving station (we booked the elite package, so that was included), and signature drinks -- it was so fun to be able to include that. Coming from someone who did a lot of research before choosing a venue -- after considering the quality of food and drinks, the value of all of the details that are included in the package, the beauty of the space, and the benefits of having high-quality vendors, coordinators, etc. who all work together, I have no doubt that Rio Hondo's offerings are a much better value than many of the other venues you can find in Los Angeles. We are incredibly grateful to the whole Rio Hondo team for making our day so special, and would absolutely recommend it to others.

Wow what a truly incredible experience! My husband and I are not planning people, so a place that lined up all the vendors and timeline for us was the only option we were comfortable with. We had expected and accepted the probability for a somewhat "basic" wedding to avoid the unnecessary stress of doing everything on our own. However the venue, vendors, and the staff did everything in their power to keep our wedding unique and true to our vision! Every single recommended vendor delivered on our expectations, every staff member overjoyed by our plans. And the most important part, we didn't even have to try that hard! Rio Hondo we cannot thank you enough for what a lovely seamless day you've crafted for us! Wedding date- 4/1/23

While most weddings have some kind of hiccup ours did not. Our team was on point. I was 30 mins behind on my hair and makeup but my groom showed up early while I ran late. Everything was perfect.

I've been verbally telling people how awesome my experience was for weeks but now I finally have time to write a review. We had been searching for a reasonably priced venue near the church where our ceremony was to be held and came across Rio Hondo in Downey. We had already gone to a few other locations (also hosted/organized by Wedgwood) but none of them seemed to fit our wants the way the Rio Hondo location did. Our Coordinator, Coco, was very helpful and informative. She seems to genuinely love what she does and made the entire process easy and fun! She showed us a couple of packages that would give us all the options we wanted without having to exceed our budget. There is a 10,000 minimum during holiday months but I feel that's reasonable considering all that Wedgwood provides. Rather than having to hunt down our own vendors for flowers, catering, wedding cakes, decorations, DJs, and event rentals, Wedgwood offers everything in-house and has a list of vendors they can recommend to work with you. What I loved most about the planning process is how thorough they are. When you book with them, they give you a planning binder and schedule multiple planning appointments to help you along the way. I had a very short engagement (only 6 months) and was able to achieve my dream wedding because of how involved and supportive the team was. Coco, Yesse, Nester, and everyone at Rio Hondo really helped bring our vision for our wedding to life. I highly recommend booking your wedding with Wedgwood and their beautiful Rio Hondo location in Downey. (Originally reviewed in 2021. Resharing my review from Yelp here one year after our wedding and I STILL highly recommend this venue to friends).

Everything went perfect and I am mist happy I choose Wedgewood Weddings in Rio Hondo.

Dream Come True at WedgeWood Weddings!**

When I first stumbled upon WedgeWood Weddings online, I thought it might be too good to be true—almost like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! After my initial Zoom call with Joanne, I was convinced I had found something special. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and she radiated positivity without any sales pressure—just genuine support and information. Joanne is exactly the kind of person every bride hopes to work with!

And let me tell you about Tamica—she is the ABSOLUTE BEST! Her patience, kindness, and insight made planning a breeze. She was always prompt for our meetings and answered my endless questions with grace. Working with her felt like collaborating with a friend who truly cares.

Now, let’s talk about David—WOW! He was a lifesaver on the big day. He anticipated my needs before I even had to ask, jumping in to help whenever my bridesmaids called out. His attention to detail was impeccable, making everything flow seamlessly.

Here are a few highlights that made our experience unforgettable:

- **All-Inclusive Bliss:** The all-inclusive package took so much stress off my shoulders! No hunting for a florist, bakery, DJ, or photographer—everything was conveniently provided.

- **Wedding Fair Magic:** The Wedding Fair was a fantastic experience! I loved being able to explore the venue, taste the delectable food and cake, see the bar in action, and even meet the chef.

- **Food That Wow-ed!** Let’s talk about the food—absolute bomb.com! The chef left no flavor behind, and I was flooded with compliments from guests after the wedding. Good food is crucial, and I would have been heartbroken if it had fallen flat. Thank you, chef! I even had someone ask for his contact info!

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It was absolutely awesome. We enjoyed every minute of it. Everyone was nice. They were very helpful. We couldn’t ask for better. The wedding day was great.

The staff at Rio Hondo are kind, patient, and professional. They helped me stay within my budget, asking me questions to help what I couldn’t live without or could leave out. I didn’t feel like they were trying to sell things to me, rather help me create a wedding that really matched what I wanted. My wedding is seriously the best day of my life. I still think back and smile because I had so much fun! Thank you to everyone at Rio Hondo Wedgewood!! Special shout out to David our day of coordinator, he was fun and helpful!

I love this place! All our guests couldn’t stop saying how lovely the place was and how great the food was. I was very aware how expensive weddings could be, but Wedgewood weddings made it doable with the budget we had. The staff were all friendly and amazing. We were given packaged meals from the wedding along with champagne as a thank you from the venue at the end of the night. This was the very first big event I had ever hosted, and I’m so grateful that this place helped put everything together for us and our guests.

I was super happy with the outcome! Our special day was perfect. We loved everyone that helped us planned every single detail and was happy that everything came out as planned shout out to David our wedding coordinator. He made our wedding dreams come true. The way everything was decorated, was just as we planned it. The food was amazing. The service was amazing. If we can have our wedding again, I would definitely choose that location and will also have this location in mind for any other similar events.

We had an amazing time! The compliments were flowing in about how beautiful the venue was, the decor, how organized the sequence of events were, how DJ Cesar kept the flow going and had a great music selection, and the food was a hit (chef CJ)! We loved the florals (Floral Sensations) and the cake (Marissa's Cakes) was delicious! There weren't any centerpieces left, the guests took them all home, and we're still hearing about the cake! The coordinator Fabi and the captain Yessy were so attentive and on top of things! Pastor Doll conducted a beautiful ceremony and improvised, seemlessly. We loved booking our wedding with Wedgewood! It was an amazing experience and came together so beautifully! Thank you!

My bride and I looked at several venues, including other Wedgewood venues, before deciding that Rio Hondo, Downey was where we wanted to get married. The landscaping and the lobby of the venue was what stood out to us immediately. The lobby looked contemporary with multiple levels and a coffered wood paneled ceiling. The landscaping, you need to be aware that this is an operating golf course. This could be an issue for some couples, but it wasn't for us. There is a large low rock waterfall in the distance, but depending on the timing you might not be able to take photos there. The ballroom is contemporary as well with a full wall of windows looking out on the ceremony space which in turn looks out on the golf course.

An interesting point about the spaces, they are ornate enough to stand on their own, but are done in such a fashion that it won't strongly compete with more aggressive wedding designs.

The exterior spaces are well maintained with a lot of foliage (it is a golf course), stone wall facades, and garden walls. This allowed our photographer a lot to work with for backgrounds. The back, side yards, the frontage, even the parking walkways were well landscaped.

We did do the tasting ahead of time. This doubled as a wedding preview so you can see the various packages, center pieces, table settings, dessert options, and perhaps most important, a visual gauge for actual guest count/occupancy. Again, as an interesting point, the food at our wedding seemed to be better than what was offered at the tasting. They had some truly spectacular centerpieces, four-foot towering pieces filled with water and flowers cascading down. We used some mid-sized centerpieces. This turned out to be very positive since we grouped guests via commonality, and the centerpiece size allowed guests to talk to each other across the table, we had a number of guests positively comment on this.

As we moved through the process we worked with a number of Wedgewood staff members, everyone genuinely seemed to enjoy their work. Until right before the wedding we largely worked with Tamica and with Taryn for the final meeting. Due to reviews we had read we asked David, but we were very lucky that we got Liz! Liz was great. She was able to walk us through all the details during the rehearsal and was able to provide minor solutions on the fly throughout the process. It was never forced, always on point. Don't know where to put your hands, do this, where should people sit, suggestions, how to deal with a wheelchair bound guest, she was on it. I was able to see her actively tackle problems that never occurred to anyone else before they became real problems.

Of the vendors, Mandy from Whisk'd Away for the wedding cake was the best. The cake was thought through in a way I hadn't considered. A lot of guests don't like really sweet cake, but others won't touch cake that isn't. Mandy set the cake up so that it wasn't very sweet, but the buttercream on the exterior delivered the touch the sugar fiends wanted. Something that worked out well for us was that since our guest count increased as we came up on our wedding, our cake size was increased. She recommended that we could keep the cake size and supplement the balance with mini cupcakes. I had heard about how so much of the wedding cake is wasted, but you don't get to experience what they mean until you see it yourself. The thing is that the wedding cake usually isn't cut until late in the process, but the cupcakes and other desserts are out before food is served. Guests devoured any individual dessert on the table during the appetizers. We literally didn't have a single one left while easily half of the cake was uneaten or unserved. We could have doubled the amount of cupcakes, and they would have been eaten. People were looking for more.

Basically, if you take one thing away from this review, it is that we were very satisfied with Rio Hondo. Both as a venue and their staff. This was a wonderful experience, and they made a complex event much easier.

Thank you guys.

Was checking out the venue and ran into employee Gia who was beyond rude. Accused our party of not paying the whole bill.

Would not even serve water. Pathetic and rude.