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Just Said Yes January 2020

Sd/oc/la/vc Wedding in January

Ellie, on April 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 9

I am at a loss. I cant find a single venue in SD/OC/LA/VC that meets the bulk of our needs. Can someone please help?

We LOVED Green Gables in San Marcos because it was all inclusive for a great price and it had the garden feel I love and want but was tented and temp controlled so our guests wouldn't get cold in the January chill. However, their bar was limited to 3 alcohols for 4.5 hours and we both come from traditional Italian families so we need flexibility to have cordials along side the bar not in replace of. Additionally, we plan to get married in a church at 2pm so we would like to have our event from 4-10 pm so we need the bar available for 5.5 hours and they have zero flexibility for that.

Does anyone have any venue recommendation they could share that would meet our main needs? I feel like I have looked EVERYWHERE!

Event time for 6 hours

Open bar for 5.5 hours with a variety alcohol option

Eclectic/historic feel with lots of natural light

Budget of $25K


Thanks so much!

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on June 28, 2019 at 10:35 AM
  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    What all are you seeking in a venue? Besides Green Gables, where else in San Diego County have you looked?
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    Just Said Yes January 2020
    Ellie ·
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    Thanks for the response!


    We'd like the following included in our venue for $25K

    *Tables/Chairs/Linens/Dinnerware

    *Decor

    *Catering

    *Open Bar with at least 5 liquors allowed - 5.5 hrs

    *Event Time - 6 hrs

    *Ability to use outside vendors without a charge

    We've looked at the following venues:

    *Ethereal Open Air Resort*Green Gables *EstateTwin Oaks House & Gardens*The Westgate Hotel*Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate*Almost all the hotels in the greater San Diego Area - Hilton, Sheraton, All the hotels in Misson Bay


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  • Official Mrs.K
    Devoted May 2019
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    I’m getting married at Mt Woodson Castle in Ramona on 4 days. they pretty much have everything you’ve captured on your list, either in their standard package or as a buy up option. You should look into it. It’s soooo pretty!
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  • Official Mrs.K
    Devoted May 2019
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    Ugh....spellcheck. Meant to say I’m getting married there in 4 days....not on 4 days.
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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
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    If you're willing to look at southern OC, we loved the Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club. They even have a January discount.... I'm not sure what you mean by "eclectic/historical," but the club house is a lovely Mission/Craftsman-style architecture. Weather permitting, the patio is gorgeous for the ceremony and the pavilion for the reception; but, if the weather's not cooperating, there are two inside rooms with the same golf course views as the patio. I don't think you mentioned your guest list #, but we did an upgraded filet & chicken duet plated dinner and full premium bar on a Saturday night with 100 guests for just under $20,000. They have preferred vendors for photography, DJ, etc., but you can have whoever you want. Daughter absolutely LOVED the venue events director, Sarah. The entire process with them was perfect! Highly, highly recommend! Smiley heart

    PS -- daughter's wedding was mid-January and it was 76 degrees on the patio at ceremony time and absolutely gorgeous.... Smiley winking


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    Ellie ·
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    Thank you soooo much!! And ooh congratulations! Hope you have the best wedding!

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    Ellie ·
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    Thank you so very much! I'm definitely going to look them up!

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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
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    Good luck! Sarah Placeres is the BEST! Smiley winking https://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Coto-de-Caza-Golf-Racquet-Club/Host-an-Event/Weddings

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    Hi Ellie! Have you had any luck finding a venue you love yet?

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