Twin Oaks House & Gardens by Trademark Venues Reviews
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Karen Sent on 11/11/2023Spring Wedding
The venue was more than I expected. The beautiful scenery and overnight accommodations were beautiful, comfortable, spacious and convenient. The price was right! The staff was very accommodating and took care of our special needs. The wedding planner gave it her all and more. I would highly recommend Twin Oaks! -
Allison Sent on 07/23/2023
Thank You Twin Oaks Garden!!!
My husband and I absolutely adored our wedding at Twin Oaks Garden! The venue literally feels like a magical garden, with twinkling lights and beautiful details everywhere. All my guests were gushing over how much they loved the venue and kept asking me "How did you find this place!?"
Our wedding coordinator was Amy, who was a JOY to work with!! She was with us every step of the way, answering every question and making every small adjustment we had. It was amazing to have her only an email away :) Her and the bridal assistant Katie were incredible on the day of. I walked in and everything was set up PERFECTLY, just how we had envisioned it! The two of them were so helpful the entire day and always made sure that we were happy and comfortable. Thank you to Trademark Venues for our beautiful day!! -
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Dana Sent on 11/11/2022
Best day ever
We just got married on Thurs, 11/3/22 (have a Thursday wedding, seriously!) and oh my gosh, I don’t even know where to start… Okay, I do, and it’s with Jenna. Jenna is absolutely wonderful and is the best wedding coordinator EVER. She made everything so exciting and fun and was such a joy to plan with. Day of, she checked in on us just enough and had everything arranged exactly as we discussed, and it was just so absolutely beautiful. She made our vision come to life and it was pure magic.
Speaking of day of, Katie is a total delight. She always made sure we had water and champagne and anything else we needed. The girls are the perfect amount of professional and fun, where it was so comforting to know you are in the best hands and everything is handled, but it also felt like family was with us the whole time. I had a beautiful conversation with Katie before I walked down the aisle, and I will always treasure that moment with her. -
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Sara Sent on 10/15/2022
A fairytale venue!
We got married at twin oaks house and garden 9/24/22! The venue is absolutely gorgeous- and was perfect for our Disneyland fairytale theme! We received so many compliments from guests on how beautiful the venue was. You truly feel like you were transported into your own oasis! I will admit the beginning planning process was a bit of a bumpy ride with our planners getting switched around- but we ended up with Jenna who I can’t recommend enough! If your booking twin oaks as your venue- you NEED to request her. She was an absolute dream and we are gonna miss working with her! She’s absolutely the sweetest person ever, and will go above and beyond to make your day run smoothly. Her communication is amazing and we felt so at easy knowing she was going to be with us on our special day. Again, Jenna is the best!!!! Also Katie was our bridal assistant the day of- and wow she killed it as well! Both the bridal and groom party loved her to bits! She always made sure we were taken cared of and got us food and water if we needed anything. If you truly want an unique and magical wedding venue- twin oaks is the perfect venue for you! -
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Emily Sent on 03/03/2022Beautiful venue!
When I told a friend I was engaged, she threw out Twin Oaks as a possible venue. I looked at pictures online and immediately made an appointment to see it in person. It's the first and only venue we looked at but we knew it was perfect for us. Michelle is the first person we worked with in terms of selecting a date and other logistics, and she was so personable and friendly.
When we had to postpone our wedding due to Covid, everyone at Trademark Venues was so accommodating and helpful, and they were able to help us transition to our new date seamlessly. We had several different coordinators during our two-year-long planning-during-a-global-pandemic process, but they were all friendly and easy to work with. We eventually ended up with Mirae, who was kind, responsive, and extremely helpful.
One of the main reasons we selected Trademark Venues is because I wanted to do a lot of DIY for the wedding, but I didn't want my bridal party to be stuck setting everything up. Mirae and the Trademark team completely handled it - we dropped everything off at the beginning of our dress rehearsal, discussed with Mirae what should go where, and the morning of the wedding, everything was set up exactly to our specifications.
The day of the wedding, I didn't see much of Mirae, but I am certain she was behind the scenes working her magic because everything went off without a hitch. If anything did go wrong, I didn't hear about it, which, as the bride, I greatly appreciated!! I would also like to give a shout-out to Katie, a member of the Trademark team. She was AMAZING. After our ceremony, I mentioned to my new husband that I was going to kill someone if I didn't get one of the delicious grilled cheese/tomato soup shooters we had chosen as an appetizer. And bam - Katie was there with shooter in hand! She also followed me around carrying my train, made sure my champagne was always full, and reminded me to drink water. Thank you, Katie!!!
We had a build-your-own taco bar for our meal, and while Mirae brought us food, I was too busy talking to guests to eat! I heard it was delicious, though.
Several of our guests commented that ours was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended, and this was largely due to the gorgeous Twin Oaks. Highly recommend this venue and the Trademark team! -
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Maile Sent on 10/31/2021Most Magical Wedding Venue and Wonderful Customer Service
When you set out to plan your wedding, it can be pretty overwhelming, you don’t even know what to do or where to start. Luckily for us, we found Trademark Venues. What is so wonderful about this company and their venues, is the customer service, personal touches, and the wonderful people who work there. From the moment we inquired just like we were doing with so many other venues, there was an instant difference. We spoke with Camille, who not only answered every question patiently, was over the top in making us feel heard, knew how big of a decision a venue is, and also took the time to get to know us, our love story, and help us with identifying if a Trademark Venue was right for us or not with no judgement, only professionalism, grace, and yes, even with love! We at first were interested in Ethereal Gardens, but when we spoke to Camille and described what we were looking for, she suggested Twin Oaks, and she fully had us ultimately tour every venue, she was 100 percent right, and we may never have even seen Twin Oaks if not for her recommendation.
Twin Oaks is a secret garden full of surprises, magic, and love. If you want to feel secluded, if you want beautiful gardens, if you want intimacy and romance, if you want whimsical joy, if you want a perfect garden type wedding, you can stop your search. You want Twin Oaks. The wedding was perfection, the setting, perfect. And the team went above and beyond to make it feel like the venue was built just for our wedding. From the historic school house, to the beautiful tent for the reception, to the trees, flowers, fountains, ponds, hidden greenhouse, beautiful ceremony arches and gazebos, twinkle lights galore, beautiful decor (most of which comes with the venue!) - there is nothing we would change.
The Trademark team is amazing. For one price you get the venue, appetizers, dinner, and a full on coordinator who serves very much as a planner, an advice giver, a caretaker, and a day of organizer who you are with beginning to end for your planning process. You can feel calm and assured since when you arrive you are working with the same person you started the planning process with. In our case it was Liz. Liz, thank you for everything. You allowed us to take in the wedding and its moments without worry because you were there, and your team took care of everything. On the wedding day you also get a bridal assistant the entire day. For us, it was Katie, and I couldn’t help but cry when saying goodbye to her. She helped in ways I didn’t even realize were so needed to have the wedding of my dreams.
The Trademark team is top notch, the food was a huge hit for all our guests who just wanted more, and they could not get over the beauty of the venue. They helped recommend vendors (everyone we worked with except for our photographer came from recommendations from Trademark and were EXCELLENT), came up with ideas for our theme, encouraged our every decision, and it all comes in a package. We found it reasonably priced for what we were going for, and would always recommend working with them and getting married at any of their venues, especially Twin Oaks.
We continue to look back at our wedding day, marveling over how at least from our perspective, nothing went wrong. That is a testament to the team at Trademark! I am sure everything was not perfect, but we never would have known, and could just enjoy a wedding we will never forget. Thank you to everyone who touched our wedding, it was everything we dreamed of and more. -
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Tyler Sent on 03/24/2020Intimate Venue
If you're a bride looking to get married at Twin Oaks House we 100% say go for it. As wedding photographers who have worked here we can honestly say the whole day is an absolute dream from start to finish. Not only does the venue have beautiful, well manicured grounds, but it's incredibly functional and convenient for everyone involved with your wedding.
One thing we always recommend to brides when looking for a wedding venue is to find something that is all inclusive, and Twin Oaks delivers. Twin Oaks has not only an eclectic styled bridal suite but also a convenient cottage to give brides the option of arriving early and completely getting ready at the venue. Their beautiful ceremony area features large shady trees so guests aren't beaten down by the sun. Finally, the tented reception space is not only beautiful but also a great way to have an outdoor wedding with the assurance of an indoor space should there be any rain in the forecast. You and your guests (and vendors) will love all that this venue has to offer.
The staff, location, and grounds make this one of our favorite venues to photograph at and we can't wait to shoot here again!
Written and Photographed by Dan and Tyler Photography
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Amber Sent on 02/05/2020
Beautiful & Intimate Venue
I had my wedding here December 2019, and Twin Oaks House was absolutely amazing. This was the first venue we looked at and I was blown away by how intimate the grounds feel. There was absolutely zero noise from the nearby road and we didn't have any strangers walking in on our wedding day.
The venue comes with a day-of coordinator, which was perfect for me! Chloe and Giana were extremely helpful and always answered my questions in a timely manner. The food the night of our wedding was delicious - all of our guests kept telling us how good it was and that many went back for second and third helpings. This venue does not disappoint! -
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Amber Sent on 02/05/2020Dream weddings do come true!
My husband and I looked at several wedding venues, but Twin Oaks Garden Estate blew everyone out of the water! It's the most picturesque and beautiful place for a dream wedding. All of my guests were in awe at the beauty of the facility. Trademark Venues really takes care of you too. They offer DIY craft classes as well as hair/makeup/dance lessons as part of you booking there. They set up an AMAZING food tasting for you to customize your menu. At the tasting, they serve wine and you get to sit with other couples who have booked with them. It's such a fun experience! They also have a salon on-site for the girls to get ready and the bridal sweet is a fairy tale - the chandelier is gorgeous and the furniture looks like it came straight out of the Beauty and the Beast movie. Lastly, the staff are PHENOMENAL. Our wedding coordinator was Kailyn and it truly doesn't get better than her. She was there for us throughout the entire planning process and is such a sweet and wonderful person. All of the staff on the day of our wedding were exceptional as well. I genuinely would give them a million stars if I could. Thank you for making the best day of our lives truly the best day of our lives! -
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Trine Sent on 12/19/2019Very Professional
Twin Oaks House & Garden is a beautiful venue with a very hands on and professional staff. They were able to execute my vision perfectly and were very accommodating with all my decor ideas.
Kailyn was great to work with and made sure all the little details were covered. Our guests all complimented how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was. We were very impressed with the quality of the food, even with us going off the menu and picking holiday themed foods.
I was very impressed with how quickly they were able to turn the reception around when we had unexpected rain come right before the ceremony start time.
My only issues I had were that I had 3 different coordinators during the process, which made me uncomfortable because I felt like I had to re-explain my vision and get to know the new coordinator each time. However, Kailyn was an excellent coordinator and had everything under control which was great. -
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Karolyn Sent on 10/15/2019A Vintage Garden Dream Come True
I could not recommend Twin Oaks enough! From the moment my mom sent me the link to the website, I fell in love. I wanted to know pricing so I contacted the office. They wouldn't really tell me what the pricing was without booking a tour first, which is fine because I loved the place and wanted to see more of it. I didn't live in the area at the time, so they were able to accommodate me by doing a virtual tour. My mom and I skyped in and one of the coordinators showed us around the venue on her phone and answered any questions we had. After the tour, we had a follow-up consultation with her right after. This is where we learned more about their pricing and packages. We ended up booking our wedding on a Thursday because it was about half the price it would have been on the weekend. After that, we were assigned Chloe Grogan as our coordinator. Chloe has been so great throughout the whole process. During our initial phone call, she asked us questions about any vendors we had booked, our wedding party, parents, etc. I have asked Chloe SO many questions over email and she has always been a delight to speak to and answered all my questions in a timely manner. When our 2nd meeting (The design meeting) rolled around, we were able to go in person! Myself, my fiance, my sister, my best friend, and my mom all came and they LOVED the place. We all sat down with Chloe, who was very nice, and she went through all of our options with us for napkins, colors, furniture, rentals, etc. It felt very easy and stress-free which is all I could really ask for with wedding planning. The catering meeting was done at another venue and there, we were able to enjoy an open bar and try all the options for food. Most of it was fine, but we ended up choosing a couple of awesome tasting items! (The Santa Maria Tri-tip and butternut squash ravioli were SO good!) Chloe ended up being our coordinator the whole way through and she was the BEST. She kept the rehearsal running smoothly. It was probably the smoothest rehearsal I had ever been a part of (even though the officiant was late). And the day of, she and the rest of her team were on top of it. I was running late to the venue and the assistants offered me champagne right away which was greatly appreciated because I was an anxious mess. I would start scrambling to take something somewhere in a panic and they would stop me and take care of it for me and offer me more champagne-they were absolutely amazing and I truly felt like a queen that day. Some of my favorite aspects were the twinkle lights all over the venue and the schoolhouse bell that rang when I arrived when our ceremony ended, and for our grand exit-just like a fairytale! Chloe would keep checking in with us on what would happen next and make sure we were ready. The day was over before we knew it and Chloe sent us home with a bag of food which we appreciated SO much because in the craziness, we missed out on trying some desserts-thanks Chloe!! Everyone loved the venue and the staff was so kind to us the whole process. I highly recommend Twin Oaks to anyone who may be considering it. It was truly a magical day for us thanks to them. -
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Allison Sent on 09/24/2019Simply, the best.
I found Twin Oaks on Instagram from 3000 miles away. It was the venue I kept seeing pictures of and coming back to. We had a call with them and booked it site unseen. It was the BEST decision ever. The venue was a dream. It was my perfect garden fairy-tale wedding. All of the details and decor just fit so perfectly with the vibe of the place. The staff at Twin Oaks, especially our coordinator Kelsey (who is beyond amazing!!), are all incredibly helpful, professional and on top of everything. I live in NYC area and was planning the wedding from across the country, and I never felt worried about anything. In the end, our day was even more perfect than I could imagine. If you're considering Twin Oaks, book it! You won't regret a thing. -
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Kelly Sent on 08/23/2019Fairytale Garden Wedding
We had a fairytale wedding at Twin Oaks House & Garden! The venue was perfect and we received many compliments from our guests about how unique of a venue it is. While the venue is beautiful, I need to give credit to Chloe and her fabulous team for pulling everything off flawlessly. First of all, Chloe is amazing! She is so calm and sweet. We only met twice and she quietly took notes, and on the big day everything was perfect! Everything was perfectly placed and decorated. She didn't forget a single detail. We had our dog in our ceremony and a lot of small details, and her and her team took care of everything. I'll admit I was a little crazy about keeping things on schedule and she was always there moving things along for me. The food was delicious, some of the best wedding food I've ever had! I heard from my guests that the bartenders were really cool too. Overall wonderful experience! I wish we could do it all over again! Pictures to come as soon as I get them from our photographer. -
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Mindy Sent on 06/10/2019The absolute BEST venue!
My husband and I were married at Twin Oaks March 22, 2019. We had looked at right different venues and decided that we loved Twin Oaks for its charm and elegance. I kept reading about brides getting that “feeling” when they visited a venue that they knew was right. I didn’t feel that until I visited Twin Oaks. The planning process is great this way you don’t need an outside planner or props. They provide practically everything you need. Natalie was my planner and I’m so grateful that she was there to help me through the planning and on the day of. I cannot even begin to express how wonderful this venue is. Day of they took care of EVERYTHING, if there was a problem we were not made aware of it and never even noticed. I stayed relaxed and had the best possible experience ever because they literally took care of everything. All my decor was set up beautifully and I received tons and tons of compliments about how my wedding was the most beautiful wedding that anyone had seen. Thank you Natalie and Twin Oaks staff, especially food coordinations for accommodating my special requests. Everything was perfect! -
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Bethany Sent on 10/05/2018We had the most amazing wedding a year ago and Twin Oaks House & Garden. Our wedding planner, Jamie, was with us from the start and worked tirelessly to ensure that our day was everything we wanted it to be. The all inclusive aspect of the venue is what truly allows you to fully enjoy the day. They set up, break down, and carefully execute all that you have dreamed of. They spend a lot of time getting to know you as a couple and understanding your full vision for the day. The day was more than we could have ever imagined and are so blessed to have been able to use them. We plan to wander the facility tomorrow on our anniversary and relive our amazing wedding day!
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Shellsea Sent on 09/12/2017This place is AMAZING! We got married here in June 2017. We chose this venue mainly because they literally do everything for you; food, set up, tear down...etc and the place is absolutely beautiful with rustic decor already so you don't NEED to do any extra decor if you don't want to. The decor we brought we dropped off the night before at the rehearsal and told them how we wanted it set up and put out....and they literally did all the set up and then they tore all of the decor down afterwards and put it back in the boxes so all our family had to do was have their cars ready to be loaded up after the event by the staff. They have several different coordinators that you meet with over your time while you are planning and they provide you with a bride planning binder to help you along the way. They also have a caterer that you do a tasting with for one of your venue meetings who is very pleasant to work with and loves what he does. When you get closer to your event they pair you with your actual coordinator, and we were able to request a specific one from all of the coordinators that we had worked with up to that point. The only complaint that I have is that I was told that i would have a "bridal assistant" who would be with me all day "to help with anything I needed and keep me hydrated" while the coordinator was...coordinating...however on the day of my bridal assistant acted more as an assistant to the coordinator instead of being by my side - as petty as that sounds, you don't realize how much you need help doing little things, and remembering to drink water, or hold your bouquet or drink during pictures, or tell so and so to do such and such...until the day of. That being said the bridal assistant was adorable and the little time that I did spend with her, I really did appreciate her. Our coordinator was amazing and I felt so taken care of and I'm beyond glad that we had her...she even packed us dinner and put it in the limo for us for after the wedding! -
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User1671797 Sent on 06/20/2014It was a destination wedding for us. Twin Oaks was so flexible and helpful when planning our wedding. They took the time to really listen to what we wanted and made it happen for us. It was a great experience. -
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Megan Sent on 09/21/2011I was so so so happy with my wedding and how professional, helpful, and fun the staff was. The general manager, Sean, is AMAZING! and the rest of the staff is equally as helpful. The venue is GORGEOUS! Minimal decorations were needed as you are thrust into a great and luscious garden surrounding the entire property! My husband and I and all of our guests had a wonderful time. Also, they are all-inclusive and let you BYOB which saved us a TON of money! Don't have enough great things to say about this wedding :) -
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Michelle Sent on 09/13/2011I'm one of those Brides that venues probably roll there eyes at because i'm a little over involved.....
They didn't do that. They were INCREDIBLE. Everything I could have ever imagined my wedding to be they made possible. I had a budget, they stuck to it, yet I didn't have to settle for anything. I can't say enough good things about the staff, the venue and the food.
I would honestly give them more stars if I could. I wish I could get married again so I can do it here :).... not happening though :)
Their preferred vendor list is outstanding too. Go with Jerri Disney for flowers and Mark Huntzinger for DJ. They blew me away with the their impeccable service and desire to fulfill all my needs.
I can't say enough good things about these people.
Thank you Sean .... for putting up with me ... and my darn nacho Bar!!
Brides...get married here... you will NOT regret it at all! -
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Caitlin Sent on 03/06/2020The Wedding Venue of our Dreams
My husband and I fell in love with Twin Oaks the moment we stepped foot on the grounds! From the bridal suite, to the ceremony space, to the cocktail hour location, to the grooms cottage, to the reception tent, every space was stunning! The staff was incredibly helpful from the start, offering valuable incite and suggestions while also being open to all special requests and accommodations. Everyone at Twin Oaks was a pleasure to work with and made the often stressful planning process as easy as possible. Every little detail came together perfectly on our big day thanks to the hard work and effort of all the staff, and especially our wedding coordinator, Chloe. My husband and I were able to enjoy the best day of our lives to the fullest without a worry in the world because everyone at Twin Oaks was so on top of it! I would highly recommend this venue! -
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Stephanie Sent on 12/28/2018They went so beyond!
This venue has the absolute best service! Day of coordinator and bridal assistant come included with the price, and honestly I felt like I didn’t need to worry about anything. They were so on top of everything that I truly had the best day, and best venue. -
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Sierra Sent on 09/19/2017Twin Oaks House and Gardens made our wedding unforgetable. It's an all inclusive venue, so while the price seemed steep at first, when factoring in the wedding coordinator, food, tables, and decor they provided, it was well worth the money! Serena was our day of coordinator and she was absolutely wonderful. The day went so smoothly and I (the bride) never had to worry about a thing- I was totally relaxed thanks to her! The entire Twin Oaks staff was great from start to finish and I am so glad we chose to have our wedding there. Make sure you book in advance, as we booked 1.5 years out and had trouble getting a date there. -
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Rachel Sent on 10/10/2011My wedding was on the day of the blackout in California last September. The venue had generators, candles, and everything ready for a power outage! The staff was extremely flexible, kind, willing to serve in any way, and the wedding was a huge success despite the power problems. Guests said they felt like they were in another place, and didn't even notice the power outage until they left! This place is even more beautiful in person- there are so many little details you will appreciate and charm that just doesn't come through in pictures. This place is made for weddings, and the staff makes you feel like you are important and valued. Gorgeous venue and day- couldn't ask for more! -
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Austin Sent on 12/22/2018Amazing Wedding Day at Twin Oaks, and Lessons Learned
In sum: Our wedding day was perfect, so although there were a few lessons learned along the way, I have to give Twin Oaks House & Garden Estate 5/5 stars! If this is all you read, I highly recommend Twin Oaks for your wedding.
Long version: The venue is gorgeous and you need to go walk through it. It will sell itself to you. We worked with Chloe primarily as our coordinator and she was wonderful. I could repeat many of the great qualities about this place but they do a good job of selling themselves while you are there and you can trust that they meet expectations. Since your wedding is a once in a lifetime opportunity and this is a very expensive decision, I feel the important part of my review is to provide some lessons learned from our experience to help you with your journey and try to relieve some of your stress if you run into similar things. I want to repeat that our wedding day was perfect and that trumped any wrinkles I describe below. And if you get Chloe as your coordinator, you are in great hands. She was super nice and helpful throughout the whole process. As one example, I forgot to assemble our props for the custom photo booth and she had kindly glued all of the stick handles on for us by the time I remembered.
FOOD
-At our tasting we made friends with another couple and exchanged thoughts together. We agreed that the appetizers were all wonderful, but the main courses were awful. My wife and I were very dejected and stressed after the tasting because the main courses were so bad. We were confused because we did not see complaints about the food in the online reviews. DON’T WORRY LIKE US. On the day of our wedding, the food was excellent. I happily ate the leftovers for a week after our wedding. For whatever reason, if the food is bad at the tasting, don’t stress because it may just be the way it’s cooked and laid out during the tasting.
-Serving options. They will sell you very hard on their “Stations” method. Go to the tent, see what it looks like and ask about their other serving options before you decide. We were not fans of the idea once we went into the reception tent and looked at how it involves getting your chicken (on a small plate) in one corner of the tent, your steak in another corner (and another small plate), one of your cocktail hour appetizers in the opposite corner (only 2/3 get served during actual cocktail hour with this option) and your salad outside. Apparently plenty of people like it, but we were concerned and it took some probing to figure out all of their serving options. Eventually we found out they offered “family style”. They warned us the centerpieces might have to be removed to serve all of the food on a big tray in the middle of the table, which was undesirable. In the end, that is not how it worked anyway. They brought out serving trays next to each of the tables and the food was then passed around the table from the tray. I have asked around since our wedding and our guests were very happy with our choice.
RULES, RULES, RULES & LIQUOR LICENSE
-You can use all of your own vendors, except for the DJ who must be chosen from their list of preferred vendors. Don’t worry about it because DJ Greg Gomez (San Diego Partytime DJs) is on their list and he was beyond awesome! Our dance floor was packed all night long
-They told us their liquor license is now beer, wine and champagne only. However, you will see photos of other weddings there where they were allowed hard alcohol as well. If you are like us, you’ll even see the people the day before you getting to have hard alcohol when you show up for your rehearsal. The explanation was never clear or satisfying. We still threw a great party with beer, wine and champagne only, but be warned you may see other people getting to do other things and it is frustrating
-The venue has a lot of rules, especially about alcohol. Take your time to read through them all before you make your decision. As an example, we got married in the winter (early sunsets) so we were stuck with some tough choices because they will only serve the alcohol for 5 consecutive hours. We needed our wedding early enough to be in daylight, but had to choose between stop serving drinks an hour before the party ends, or not having drinks for part of cocktail hour. We wound up with ending 45 min early (you have to stop serving 30 min before no matter what) and 15 min of cocktail hour without, but it was not ideal. Hopefully they update their liquor license down the line
“Nickel and Diming”
-I can’t stand “nickel and diming” so these may just be personal annoyances. The venue has several chalkboards for messages and you can do your seating chart on glass door panes, but after spending thousands and thousands of dollars on the venue, you still have to provide your own white chalk for these. Custom colors I can understand, but not providing basic white chalk irked me
-Pick your food options carefully and think about how considerate you are going to be to your guests’ allergies. ANY change to your main courses for a guest is a surcharge, including serving the same exact food but without spices on it. Leaving allergens off of individual guest’s salads did not have a surcharge though
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Johanna Sent on 10/04/2010Staff is amazing! Great attention to detail and they really listen when you express concerns and they do a great job at handleing issues and trying to make your day everything you imagined. The venue is BEAUTIFUL! -
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User2325521 Sent on 09/20/2015The staff has been very thorough and helpful so far. We love that this venue is practically a one-stop-shop. They provide day of coordination, catering, rentals, etc. This really helps lessen the burden on the couple. I definitely recommend it :) -
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Danielle Sent on 01/08/2023Beautiful schoolhouse
This was the first venue we toured and it was love at first sight. It was perfect for what we needed/wanted and it's nice that minimal planning was required. Minorly disappointed because we had three planning meetings and had a different coordinator every time which resulted in a lot of repetition and missing details. Some furniture items that we asked for were not put out for the wedding and we never received reimbursement for the ones we paid for that didn't get put out. They said they'd look into it but never got back... We also had the mini Nothing Bundt Cakes to be put out and they were put out way too late - we ended up sending most of them home in boxes with our guests. I did have extra decor and no real plan for the centerpieces - our day-of-coordinator did absolute magic in that area! -
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Janehanrahan Sent on 09/28/2022Beautiful Venue, Great Food, Rigid Rules
First - the venue is stunning. Your pictures will be beautiful and your guests will be amazed. Couple items that came up that we wish went differently. You must purchase your own alcohol, mixers and garnishes. This was clearly communicated to us. There is a limit on the number of types of hard alcohol you can supply (not the number of brands, but the types....). We asked if we could provide a total of four to accommodate the drink preferences of our guests - but were told no. No explanation as to why. Even offered to purchase an additional bartender - thinking that might be the issue - were also told no on that (based on our headcount of 73, they said they don't do 2 bartenders unless more than 150 headcount). You are limited to an open bar period of EXACTLY 4 1/2 hours. Our ceremony finished a little ahead of schedule (9 minutes) - so the coordinator asked if we wanted to open the bar earlier (by 9 minutes) - but emphasized that it would then shut down 9 minutes earlier. We asked if we could pay for the additional 9 minutes - NO. I am sure at the end of the day all the guests were pleased with the event - it was beautiful. The food was wonderful....Just seemed to be a bit rigid with some of the rules. -
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Ally Sent on 12/28/2018Sisters wedding
Good service, coordinators, location
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