The Hacienda Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
162 Reviews
98% recommend it
Awards
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Jc Sent on 01/05/2024
Brunch Wedding at the Hacienda
My husband and I got married in November of this year and the Hacienda was a wonderful venue. We had visited the venue a year before and we could not get over how beautiful it was. You do not need to decorate it much since it is beautiful as is!
We decided on a brunch wedding, we wanted to keep our ceremony and reception intimate and this option allowed us to have the amount of people we wanted (~50) at the price we wanted. The whole event was from 10am-2pm. Some of our guests joined us elsewhere in the OC afterwards for dinner and bar/club, so the party doesn't have to end necessarily at 2pm.
While we were planning our wedding, my husband and I lived out of state and we did not hire a wedding planner, so we wanted a venue that could handle many of those finer details since we couldn’t be as hands on. The Hacienda provided many of the things that we needed, day of coordinators, and I did not have to stress about the venue! The Hacienda also offers preferred vendors list and we hired the DJ (had to be a DJ on their list) and the photographer from their list and both turned out great recommendations.
The Hacienda included drinks, food, cake from a local vendor, and flowers. The food and the cake was delicious, we chose the American breakfast and everything on the menu was great. The flavor for the cake we chose was red velvet, and I'm not a cake person but that cake was really good.
As we were considering a late November wedding, we chose the Taos side to allow for the covered ceremony and indoor reception in case of weather. The day itself was great weather, but this allowed us extra protection in case it didn’t cooperate. And the venue is open enough, especially during the day time, where we didn’t feel we were missing out on the good weather (compared to the inner courtyard side where it’s mostly outside). We were the only event at that time, so we were able to take portraits around the whole venue after the ceremony.
The wedding coordinators at the Hacienda were very helpful and would answer all of our questions when we had them. I would recommend hiring the Hacienda for your weddings/other events. -
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Gina Sent on 02/26/2023Perfect night
The setting was gorgeous. Everything from arrival to departure went so smoothly and not rushed. Our dinner was delicious, we always had a fresh drink in hand. The perfect wedding. The compliments from friends and family keep rolling in. The staff at the hacienda will not disappoint. Thank you! -
Cassandra S. Sent on 11/18/2022
Will rehire this venue for my future events!
I am so inlove with this place I wish I can live there! It is truly a dream wedding garden. Its beautiful in the morning but especially at night! coordinators and employees are so kind and professional. I was getting tons of compliments about their enchiladas. They even costumized the decor by my cake stand to matchy theme. I appreciate that. I did not have to worry about anything the day of my wedding. Will rehire for any future events like my daughter's quinceñera or renewal of vows. I love you Hacienda team! -
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Olivia S. Sent on 02/12/2022Everything we hoped for
We couldn't have asked for a better venue! The staff at The Hacienda always replied to our calls and emails within 24 hours, they were extremely communicative throughout the planning process, and on the day of the wedding everything ran so smooth and according to plan! They made the planning process and day of the wedding feel so much easier than I ever expected. Not to mention their prices are extremely reasonable and the venue is absolutely stunning. We got so many compliments about how beautiful it was. -
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Rachel S. Sent on 12/22/2021A Hidden Gem
Wow. I am still reeling from our wedding this past weekend. It seems like so long ago that we found The Hacienda and booked our wedding. We were still in the middle of a somewhat lockdown so I never actually saw the venue until months after we were already booked (my parents went and did a venue tour and I trusted their judgment). The venue is quite unsuspecting from the outside and where it's located. Once inside, it's a beautiful historic-looking hacienda ranch. It was affordable, local, and fit the kind of intimate and homey vibe we wanted for our wedding.
I understand how hard it is to be working from home and not full-time in the office during the pandemic, so while emails may not have been answered right away, I always received a response and it was always courteous. Another thing is, you might not always be communicating with the same coordinator; however, nothing was ever lost in translation and all notes were accounted for when it came down to the final event.
After months and months of correspondence by email, I had my details appointment in September (for our December wedding) and it was nice to walk through the venue and talk through the details for table settings and where to have the ceremony, reception, et cetera. I was pleased to know I had a whole selection of cake designs. Right now, the popular trend is the plain frosted cake with flowers but I am not a huge flower fan so I got a pretty cake with scrolling detail. They were also accommodating to allow me three meal choices as we have some vegetarians in the family as well as ensured us of no peanuts in the food due to a severe allergy. Of course, I thought of more things after the fact and continued to email them over the next few months until our wedding. I'm pretty sure I even emailed them the night before with more last-minute changes.
During the rehearsal a few nights before the wedding, we worked with Amelia and she was so sweet with helping walk us through the ceremony and collecting all our items for the big day (e.g., cake topper, toasting glasses, decorations, seating chart, signs, guest book, etc.). I didn't see most of the venue until dinner started (the rush of the ceremony and dances, I didn't have time to look around haha). They truly brought my vision to life! If you're not settled on getting married during "wedding season" in the summer months, I would highly recommend December around Christmas time because the decorations truly elevate it to another level! I was nervous about how the food would taste because we never had a tasting but everything was delicious during dinner (I didn't try the appetizers, but everyone seemed happy!).
One thing to note is the wedding party can only access the venue 30 minutes prior to the ceremony so I didn't get to take any "getting ready" photos prior as we had arranged with our photographer to arrive to the venue an hour early and take photos on the outside (there are a couple of nice walls and decorative doors that are cute for photos). We had booked the entire venue so we had access to two dressing rooms which was nice to have a moment to collect ourselves before walking down the aisle.
All night, people were telling us how surprising it was to see the inside of the venue because it's so unexpected when driving up and parking in the small lot outside (btw, they have an attached parking lot and security patrolling the area, nice added touch). Everyone seemed to enjoy the food, the decor, and the whole night. The coordinators and staff kept us on schedule and checked in with us throughout the night. It was a magical night and I am so, so pleased with this venue. I hope to have a reason to come back in the future! -
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Jenna A. Sent on 01/01/2022Hidden gem
The Hacienda is an absolute hidden gem. My husband and I looked for venues for a while and we’re not finding anything we loved. We decided to check it out after a friend who got married here told us about it. The outside does the inside no justice. When we walked in, we felt like we had been transported to a beautiful and quaint Spanish town. There are twinkling lights and plants everywhere, and it is the perfect mix of being inside and outside. One of my favorite things about the venue was that we didn’t have to spend a lot on flowers or decorations because The Hacienda is naturally beautiful and already has everything you need. They take care of everything and made the wedding process easy and stress free. They were so helpful leading up to the wedding with answering questions and meeting with us to decide on everything that made our day so amazing. On the day of our wedding, we didn’t have to worry about anything, which was very important to us. They did a fantastic job of keeping us on schedule and guiding us through everything. It was very obvious that everyone at The Hacienda is very well rehearsed and knows exactly what they’re doing. My wedding planner was always there when I needed her and we were treated like royalty. Immediately after the reception, our guests were handed appetizers and champagne, and we got so many compliments on how classy it was. My husband and I constantly suggest this venue to people we know and we would love to be a guest at this venue someday haha. The Hacienda helped make the most important day of our lives, the best day of our lives and we are so happy we chose this venue. You will be too! -
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Alicia W. Sent on 08/26/2021The Hacienda is AMAZING!
As the coordinator for my daughter's wedding I couldn't ask for a more responsive venue to work with. Everyone who works there is calm and kind and the venue itself is romantic and beautiful. We were extremely happy to have chosen the Hacienda for such a special day. -
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The B. Sent on 09/30/2020Best venue in los angeles
Stop looking! This place is it. We received so many compliments on the venue, the food, the staff and the whole evening itself.
We got married on 9.20.20 and despite the pandemic, we had an amazing wedding! The staff is so sweet and everything is an amazing price. I wanted something all inclusive since I don't have the time to plan everything out/ The hacienda took care of us and it was a lovely experience. Your photos will look amazing and you'll feel like you were in a little town far far away! -
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Magdalena R. Sent on 04/30/2019Amazing Experience!
WOW! My wedding was perfect. The Hacienda coordinators are very responsive from the very beginning. They always replied to my emails in a timely manner and gave me suggestions as needed. The day of my wedding, I did not have to worry about a thing! They had everything under control and were absolutely amazing! My guests could not stop talking about my wedding. They loved EVERYTHING about it. I definitely recommend them!!! -
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Huong N. Sent on 01/04/2021Exceeded our expectations!
The Hacienda is simply amazing, from the venue to the customer service. My fiancé and I decided to book the Hacienda 2 months before our wedding day. We honestly expected some mistakes would happen as we changed our mind almost every week on the wedding plan and seating chart. However, everything turned out so perfect on our wedding day. Our wedding coordinator was so patient and accommodating with us throughout the planning process. The thing that amazed me the most was how friendly the staffs were during our event. The whole team welcomed and assisted our guests with smiles from the beginning until the end. They were also very thoughtful for helping us carefully pack everything near the end of our wedding so we could take off whenever we want to. After our wedding day, my fiancé and I got a lot of compliments from our guests for choosing such a beautiful venue with plenty parking spots (a big plus!) I will definitely recommend the Hacienda to any couples. -
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Jodi M. Sent on 05/14/2019
Dream Wedding Venue
The Hacienda was a dream wedding venue! From the decor, service, food, ambience, to the amazing staff and wedding coordinators to help you, The Hacienda is the perfect place to have your wedding! We could not have had a more stress-less time organizing our wedding and that was all down to the Hacienda. The co-ordinators have your back with all the details organized so you seriously just have to turn up and have a good time! The value of what you pay and what is included is out of this world! We can't thank the Hacienda team enough for making this such an enjoyable process and helping us have the most fantastic night!!! -
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Katie Sent on 10/10/2020
Perfect Wedding Venue
The Hacienda is a very romantic venue and you step into a whole new world. It is full of greenery and lights so you don’t need to hire a florist for extra decoration. The Hacienda is so buttoned up that they can run 3 weddings at the same time! I am so impressed! My wedding was perfect. They make wedding planning a breeze and know everything about how to make a wedding run smoothly. I will be throwing future family events at The Hacienda! -
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Amber Sent on 09/05/2019Brunch to a Wedding
This venue has not disappointed me yet! Fell in love with the venue while having mimosa brunch, loved the atmosphere and vibe and met with the wedding coordinator to bring out their date book. Right then and there we picked our date to have our wedding at The Hacienda. -
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Ashlei L. Sent on 10/15/2019Most magical Venue ever!
The Hacienda is the most beautiful venue for an excellent price. They list their prices on their website, which is helpful bc most venues don't do that. Their food is impeccable, just so good. Their team is very responsive via email or phone. They have a coordinator day of and they have it down to a science. They truly help you move through the day. The venue itself is so so so magical. When you walk in you're blown away by how beautiful it is. We didn't even use that much of our own decor. They provide flowers for the sweetheart table and the cake. Their cake is beyond good. I just can't say enough good things about our wedding experience. If you can afford the extra hour of time, take it. It's a must bc 5 hours isn't enough time for everything and you won't want to leave either bc the experience will be so fun. Our wedding was so full of love and light heartedness. Just perfection. -
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Joshua Sent on 07/18/2020This place was magical
When we started planning our wedding, we were 100% sure we wanted a more modern venue. That went out the window the minute we walked into The Hacienda. The building, plants, lighting, and service left us stunned. The entire team was amazing. The took care of everything and seeing everything decorated and light up was beyond magical. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding. The cake was delicious, the food was great, the setting was out of a book, and the way they took care of us was above and beyond. We don't plan on having another wedding, but we loved everything about our special day that, if we had to do it all over again, we'd do it at The Hacienda. -
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Olisa H. Sent on 07/18/2019Best venue ever!
This is by the best venue in OC. It is a hidden gem in Santa Ana and is so perfect for a wedding. Our wedding day was amazing because we got to get married, but this venue is so magical and enchanting and made for the most absolutely perfect wedding day. The one compliment we got most on our wedding day and for days after was how beautiful our venue was and how amazing everything turned out. Let me just say, I hardly had any decorations for our wedding because this place is already perfect on its own. I only added a few things to accent their amazing decor and to add a touch of personalization. Not only is this place magical, but they practically do everything for you which relieves so much of the wedding stress. I am so thankful we found this place and got to meet the wonderful coordinators and the rest of the staff there. Thank you to everyone at the hacienda! -
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Rachel Sent on 05/03/2019We LOVED The Hacienda
I don’t know where to start with The Hacienda. They made our wedding dreams come true! ✨ Everything was absolutely perfect! All team members we spoke/worked with were kind, professional and helpful. Every space in this place is picture perfect. The carrot cake was one of the best carrot cakes I’ve ever had and it was so beautiful! I can’t say enough good about them and this hidden gem in Santa Ana. The Hacienda will forever hold a special place in my heart and I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a venue ♥️✨ -
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