I had my wedding here in 2021 and absolutely loved it. It is so gorgeous in July. Michelle was amazing throughout the whole process and so thorough on notes and running through the wedding timeline and flow. I sourced most of my vendors through them, which took out so much stress planning-wise. A small downside is that we had to do a Thursday rehearsal, but they were happy to run through again on Saturday before the wedding. read more

Wonderful garden venue in the heart of Magical wine country Great place with ponds, waterfalls and beautiful gardens, perfect for weddings & other special events Everything was taken care of with attention to details. Everyone had an amazing time For pricing, reservation details and more information: (951) 465-8110 www.abbottmanor.com read more

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After falling in love with this venue my Fiancé and I decided on to book our wedding at Abbott Manor. We gave them a deposit and signed their contract. We loved the fact that they are a "family owned and operated" per there website. A few weeks into planning our wedding - I had a friend reach out to me and ask if I had heard anything about our wedding venue and the owner. I didn't know what they were referring to so I asked for more details. I was informed by the friend that the owner of Abbott Manor was arrested just a few months prior for "attempting to meet 13-year-old for sex." (link below for what I found) https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2021/06/30/temecula-business-owner-arrested-for-allegedly-attempting-to-meet-13-year-old-for-sex/ At first - I was in complete shock! I didn't know how to even handle this information. This was not only so heart breaking but also very triggering for me. I didn't understand why they weren't honest with me about the arrest upfront. After doing further research the owner is facing three charges relating to sex with a minor. And another article stating, "Another long-time member at Faith Baptist Church in Wildomar, CA has been arrested." The Abbott Manor wedding venue is on the Abbott family property so thinking of our wedding day to be at this location just shot anxiety and sadness through me. I honestly feel like people need to know - this doesn't seem right not warning people who are choosing a wedding venue that the owner was arrested for this. I feel like our wedding day was robbed of its innocence. Abbott manor has claimed that the owner is no longer involved in the business however per the California Secretary of State public business search; Albert Henry Abbott II is the Sole owner (one manager) active owner company and has been since March of 2007. After reaching out to the venue, explaining what information had been found and asking for our deposit or even offering to work with their arbitration company (who had shut down a year prior) they are refusing to return our deposit and are stone walling us to keep our money. I wish they had informed me about this upfront so we wouldn't be in the situation. Personally, I would not have chosen this venue if I had known this fact I honestly feel like people need to know. This doesn't seem right to not warn people who are choosing this place as wedding venue, a place where they will share the love with friends and family. read more

We just recently had our wedding here, 6/10/2023, and it could not have gone any better. The venue was exactly what we wanted in terms of services provided, as it is not an all-in-one venue like many wedding venues nowadays and it allowed us a lot of freedom to bring in outside vendors. Despite Yelp saying this venue is closed, it's not and is well worth the tour. Our coordinator ended up switching after we had booked but Desiree was great to work with! read more

After looking around at other venues around the North County/Riverside area, my fiance and I were extremely impressed with the honest, up-front approach that Albert (the owner/coordinator) takes with his venue. The pricing is competitive and fair, the venue is gorgeous, the photographers (Gabe and Britt) were fantastic, there was absolutely no "nickel-and-diming" going on whatsoever, and the package he offered really was very inclusive. In addition, Albert was an absolute professional coordinator/planner. He helped guide my fiance and I through every step of the planning process; from selecting our various vendors, to sorting through the minutia of detail surrounding our wedding. It was really refreshing to see that even while operating as a successful business, Abbott Manor's top priority is still the Bride and Groom, and their happiness on their wedding day. Last, but certainly not least, he and his staff did a wonderful job on the day of the wedding. Every decoration was set up, as planned, by the time we walked into the venue at noon on our wedding day. He walked us (and the bridal party, plus parents) through all of the timing and motions for the ceremony, and worked with the DJ to help keep everything flowing smoothly. We have since heard nothing but compliments and praise from our guests, saying that this was: "the most fun wedding they've been to" ... "the venue was beautiful" ... "the staff was excellent", etc. All thanks to Albert, his wife Michele, and their staff. My fiance and I highly recommend Abbott Manor, and owe a lot of thanks to Albert and his team. They made our wedding day great!! read more

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I came here for a November 2019 wedding and it was a lovely setting. There was a casual, wine country vibe and plenty of room to spread out. The ceremony and reception were both outdoors and the weather was comfortable the whole evening. Tacos were tasty and drinks were plentiful. My only complaint was we had to walk in dirt from the parking lot and you can imagine how much fun that was in high heels - otherwise everything was lovely. read more

We had our wedding last year in October and ran into many issues with Albert (our main POC). We were changing our contract around to have the wedding after a year had passed, so that all our friends and family would be comfortable attending. Note this is pre-vaccine. He wrote us up an addendum, told us we were all set, and then hid a part of the contract where we would need to pay the entire price of the wedding even if we did not have it in 2021. This is an understandable addendum, if explained. He did not explain over our hour long Skype call, trying to sneak it in. Thankfully I read contracts, called him out on it, and he was visibly rude for the rest of our planning. The venue itself is gorgeous - beautiful gardens. We ended up having a 25 person intimate gathering at the Manor. But at our rehearsal he agreed to give our bridal party instructions the day of, and did not. He does not write things down, and various parts of our day were left behind. read more

Albert and his wife and their staff do an amazing job with putting on weddings. We originally decided on AM because we liked that we could provide our own caterer and alcohol, yet much of the wedding needs were already included (photographer, planner, decorations, etc). Albert worked with us throughout the journey of planning to help us create a unique, memorable day that was unique to us. He knew the ins-and-outs of wedding days, and thus helped guide us when we were unsure of a decision here or there. He also stepped outside of his own comfort zone to help us make some different requests happen for us, like smoke bombs during our ceremony! The day of, Albert and his staff work hard to make sure that everything runs smoothly. If/when there was a glitch in the day, I barely noticed because they work hard to make sure your day is seamless. I would highly recommend Abbott Manor to anyone looking for a beautiful, outdoor space for their wedding. PS. Photos soon to come! read more

What an amazing location! Albert and his family are so professional, personable, and have an incredible grasp on time management. I highly recommend this location to any happy couple looking for the perfect venue to get married. -Kortney read more

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This place is amazingly beautiful! We had a few decorations but it didn't require much because of the beautiful landscape. Albert was so great throughout the whole experience. He is a true professional and takes great pride in his work. I would recommend this venue to anyone! Also my husband and I are both military so Albert gave us a 10% discount even though the price was pretty reasonable already but every penny counts when you're planning a wedding! read more

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I AM SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY THAT WE GOT MARRIED HERE!!! First off, it is beautiful!!! And with the lights at night, it was breathtaking and perfect!!! First off, we had the pleasure of meeting Michele, who was just amazing! She was patient with us, answered all of our questions, discussed our Pinterest board ideas... She was the perfect person to meet! I called my mom as soon as we left and told her that we chose the perfect place for our wedding!!! Michele also handled our design appointment, which she was completely prepared for and made me even happier with our decision. There were so many pros, but here are a few... 1. MICHELE & ALBERT ARE AMAZING!! 2. The venue is beautiful!! 3. Their preferred vendors were wonderful!! 4. Price is very reasonable and so much is included!! 5. They have tons of decorations that are available to use. 6. You can purchase & handle your own beer & wine. 7. They set-up & clean-up! 8. IT IS JUST PERFECT!! When it came to the wedding month, they answered all of my last minute questions. Albert handled my final meeting at the venue. Due to their events that week, they were very flexible with me about the drop off of all of my decorations and alcohol. It meant the absolute world to me and took so much stress of my plate! He took care of finalizing all of the details with my vendors! He put my parents at ease as soon as they met!! He made sure everything ran perfectly and to be honest if something went wrong I have no idea! At the end of the night, he put everything in our cars which is absolutely wonderful to realize that you are all set and can enjoy your wedding night & honeymoon! THANK YOU ALBERT & MICHELE!! I couldn't be happier that I chose to get married at Abbott Manor!!! read more

PLANNERS: Albert and Michelle helped us plan everything. They plan many large events and I felt everything was addressed well before we needed. They're nice and had fun discussing what our vision was. During the wedding I had so much fun and didn't notice anything, which is exactly perfect. ATMOSPHERE: The venue is undeniably beautiful. With so many different flowers and back drops, of course our wedding looked amazing. PRICE: everything was included. We didn't have a wedding party and it was fine bc EVERYTHING was taken care of by the venue exactly the way they said. What they advertise as included, was. SERVICE: They helped set up everything on the tables. They set up the ceremony area. They helped serve desserts. We didn't have a wedding party and neither of us wanted to worry about anything the day of- and we didn't. I was just waiting for everything to start bc there was nothing for me to do (and everyone worried I would be busy...) Literally the only thing that went "wrong" was that some people didn't realize there was more dessert so we had a lot of leftover. (The first rounds went quick and guests didn't realize there was more. I think this could have been avoided if we had the DJ announce it again. It was not a big deal. We also had seven types of desserts so that was our fault. Haha.) JUST NOTE: We couldn't get a food truck in because of the steep hill. The parking is on dirt but there is a handicap drop off. We warned everyone and no one had a problem. Photography and DJ they have their preferred vendors. We got Gabe and Brit and Jay Brannon respectively. They were all fun, they listened to our wants, and did a FAN-TAS-TIC JOB. read more

The pictures of this wonderful venue do it justice! We received many compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the venue was for our wedding in May 2021. We chose some of the Abbott Manor suggested vendors (who were all excellent!), and the payoff was that they already had great teamwork with Abbott Manor staff and knew how to utilize the venue well. Our officiant was impressed by Albert Abbott's professionalism, and we were impressed with his flexibility for last-minute changes that had to be made the day of (even when there was some light rain at the beginning of the day). Please note that in paying for this venue, the cost of a predetermined photography company is included as part of the package, so in your research be sure to see if the photographers' style matches your preference. Be sure to ask them beforehand to make sure you get pictures all around Abbott Manor so you can take full advantage of its beauty, since we did not realize that we had to specifically ask for that and did not get those pictures. In addition, Albert Abbott was our main contact point for the wedding design process, and talking with him during the research process will help you decide whether this is the right venue for you (his wife Michelle often gives the tours and answers questions, but you will be working with Albert with designs and planning). Particularly during this difficult and unsettling past year of COVID-19, having an outdoor venue was appreciated by our guests. Abbott Manor worked with our personal preferences to address safety concerns for ourselves and our guests, and we received feedback regarding how other couples had addressed COVID-19 precautions, which helped us plan for our wedding. Overall, while the planning process was difficult, the wedding day was absolutely perfect! read more

We just had our wedding at Abbott Manor and I couldn't have picked a better venue! The grounds are naturally beautiful and blooming with flowers during the day, only to be followed by beautiful lit up trees and other lights decorating the place at night. There were so many parts of the property that provided great photo ops for both the bridal party and the guests who were enjoying the property. In addition, the outdoor setting made all of our guests so relaxed with room to move around and mingle. This was refreshing following multiple weddings I attended as a guest where we were in a darkened hotel ballroom. We received such rave reviews about our wedding! We are also from out of state and had to plan our wedding from a long distance, but Albert is great to work with, is very helpful, and is very capable at his job! We were just crossing our fingers that all the random vendors we selected (some from Albert's recommendations and some not) worked well together, but Albert ensured the wedding went smoothly the day of! Thank you Albert and the Abbott Manor staff! read more

Really beautiful venue! Attended a wedding last fall and everything was amazing. Highly recommended

From the moment my husband and I walked into Abbott Manor, we have loved every minute of the wedding planning process! The venue is very beautiful! Our guests loved all of the flowers, ponds, and so many scenery options for photos. Gabe+Brit (our photographers) took such beautiful wedding photos! They were so nice and definitely made sure everything kept on schedule. Albert and Michelle are great! They made the process feel so easy and stress free, especially on the day of my wedding. A really big thank you to them and their staff for making my special day even more special and amazing! I am definitely going to recommend this venue to my friends and family! read more

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Wow, where do I start with this, there so many wonderful things I can say. My wife and I had our wedding at Abbott Manor, 4/2021. From the moment we walked in, between the layout and beauty of the venue to our interaction with Albert, we knew that this was going to be our venue. Albert and his team from the beginning guided us through our perfect wedding design. Every detail was discussed and covered and we were provided amazing guidance with the decisions that were were unsure of. For the random questions and thoughts that popped up during our planning process, Albert was always available. During the final week and day of our wedding, Albert and his team coordinated with us and our other vendors perfectly to ensure everything was on-site and where it needed to be. During the day of our wedding, everything worked and was executed exactly as we had discussed and planned. Albert and his team made our dream wedding come to fruition and everything went off without a hitch. The ceremony was perfect, the wedding was beautiful. Best day of our lives. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and team to work with. Thank you Abbott Manor for making our dreams come true! read more

Gorgeous venue. Albert was honest, very easy to work with, and accommodating​. We had many people give us compliments during and after the wedding. The wedding ran smoothly. read more

My wedding was at the Abbott Manor in July - I cannot recommend this venue enough!! I would give 10 stars if it was an option. The venue is a beautiful garden space and fit perfectly with what we were looking for. But beyond the beauty of the space, the thing that really sets Abbott Manor apart is Albert and Michelle. They go above and beyond to make your event perfect! They are full of wonderful vendor recommendations (the one issue we had with a vendor is when we strayed from their advice). They know the Temecula event scene like the back of their hand, so truly, listen to what they have to say. Albert is Mr. Wedding! He can help guide you through all of the logistics. The smallest things you would never think of will get caught by him - for example, he kept the grooms brothers from going down the aisle with sunglasses on, and in the process, saved our photos. You know how everybody says the bride and groom never get to eat? Albert has your back...he went and fixed us a plate of food. I consider myself a very organized person but no way could I have pulled off the event without the help of the Abbotts. Abbott Manor is the best!!! read more

Words cannot describe how incredible this venue is, from top to bottom. Albert, Michelle and his team are absolutely incredible! Every vendor I brought in (florist, DJ and officiant) were STUNNED at how much his team does for the bride and groom and how great they are at their craft. We found them after our original winery venue that had been booked since December of 2015, fell to pieces (separate review, it wasn't pretty). I was calling EVERY winery left in Temecula to see if our date was available (six months out, I had no luck) The last one I called I was almost in tears explaining my story and he told me to call Abbott. Once I saw their website and everything that was included for the price, we dropped everything to go see the venue and it was even more breathtaking in person! We signed everything that day and my now husband even pulled Albert aside and asked "so what's the catch?" Albert was such an easy going professional from day one, his response was perfect; "I can charge you more if you'd like" We went through quite a journey with his team, my father passed away two months before the wedding, our DJ passed away one month before, job changes, a lot happened. They were there every step of the way. On the big day I was almost in tears of how perfectly they executed the theme we were going for, how great it looked. They even re did our dessert table because they knew what we wanted more than the cake designer! Everyone asked my my maid of honor the whole day "so what went wrong? Something always goes wrong"...NOTHING! It was perfect, the best day of my life and I can't rave about their venue or staff enough! Thank you Abbott Manor and a huge thank you to Albert and his team! read more

My husband and I had our wedding at Abbott Manor a couple weeks ago and cannot stop reflecting on what a perfect day it was! The staff really pulled everything together seamlessly, and I never imagined that the big day would be so stress-free as a bride. Throughout the entire planning process, Michele was super helpful and always responded to our emails right away. Depending on who you use as vendors (food, DJ, officiant, etc), this may be the most affordable place to get married in the heart of wine country during prime wedding season. There were no hidden fees or anything surprising like that. Not to mention, my husband and I were one of the many couples that had to postpone our original wedding date in 2020 due to the pandemic, and Abbott Manor was very flexible with our date change while still honoring our original down-payment. I feel very lucky to not have lost any money during this unforeseen event, unlike so many others. Overall, I think Abbott Manor is a wonderful place to get married and I wouldn't change a thing about how ours turned out. read more

There are no words that can truly express the gratitude I have for Albert and his team. They helped make mine and my husband's day so special. Everything came out amazing. Albert did a fantastic job at keeping everything organized and always followed up. I would definitely recommend the Abbott Manor to all my friends and family! read more

We just had my daughter's wedding at Abbott Manor on Saturday, April 10th, 2021. All I can say is you don't need to look any further for the best place to host your wedding. First of all, Albert the owner of Abbott Manor is so organized and detail oriented that the wedding went off without a single issue. We toured and booked this venue in February of 2020 and he scheduled several planning meetings with my daughter and son-in-law to work out all the details of their dream wedding. The price for the wedding package is very affordable and has lots of things included that you have to pay extra for at other venues. The package includes wedding coordination, tables, chairs, table linens, the photographer, iced tea and lemonade for guests, all set-up before the wedding and take down at the end of the wedding. Over the course of the year before the wedding we collected specific decorations that my daughter wanted and delivered those to Albert on Wednesday before the wedding. He and his staff took it from there and did all the set -up according to conversations and planning meetings with the kids and the notes and sketches he made during the meetings. We did not have to do a single thing for the set-up and it turned out exactly how my daughter had envisioned it. At the end of the night everything was taken down and packed in our cars so all we had to do was drive away. In addition to the goods and services provided, Albert has a list of preferred vendors for catering and DJ services who he has worked with successfully over the years. At Albert's suggestion, we used Mike from Dellinger Entertainment for our DJ services and we loved him. He did a fantastic job! We had our rehearsal on Thursday evening before the wedding and it was the most well run and informative rehearsal any of us had ever attended. Albert left nothing to chance. He covered exactly where to stand, where to stop for pictures during both the processional and the recessional, how to hold the bouquets, and even tips on making toasts so you wouldn't end up as a laughing stock on You Tube. He walked us through exactly how everyone would be lined up, how they would walk in and out, how the bridal party would be introduced after the ceremony, how meal service, appetizers, and drinks would be handled, and how the cake cutting and dessert bar would be served. I could probably go on and on even more but let me just end by saying my daughter and son-in-law had their dream wedding at Abbott Manor and I don't think you can go wrong if you choose to use this venue for your dream wedding. read more

Abbott Manor is the best place we could have picked to have our wedding!! albert abbott, the owner and coordinator at abbot manor, is so helpful! he has so much experience, he can answer any questions you have and he does it all so patiently. he is honestly a pleasure to work with and the best in the business! on our wedding day he and his staff had everything taken care of! the details of the venue were just as we had discussed and the vendors were all coordinated thanks to him! everything ran so smoothly we didn't stress at all about anything, he took care of it all! also, we got married in the beginning of may and the garden was absolutely gorgeous! the weather was perfect, warm in the day and fresh in the night, and the flowers were all blooming and greenery abounded. all of our guests loved the wedding & kept saying how beautiful everything was, and we agreed! it could not have gone more perfectly. if your debating on touring this place, do it!! you definitely won't regret it. read more

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There are so many good things to say about Abbott Manor. First off, it's a beautiful and lush garden setting in the middle of the vineyards of Temecula. There are walkways bounded by greenery and waterways, a pretty gazebo for dancing, and a lovely covered patio for eating. Seriously beautiful. Second, outside food and drink (both alcohol and regular, bottles or kegs) is allowed (a rare thing to find in most SoCal wedding venues) AND they also provide bartenders. Please note - it is a soft bar (wine/sparkling/beer) only with the exception of two signature drinks (within drink dispensers) of your choice. You'll also need to provide your own plates, cutlery, napkins, and glasses if your caterer doesn't include it with their food. However, endless water, tea, and lemonade are offered throughout the night. Last - but certainly not least - it's Albert and Michele, the couple that owns and runs Abbott Manor, that makes it stand out from the rest. Fun fact - the first wedding at this site was theirs :). They are above and beyond the reason that we had such an amazing wedding and one true to us. Both of them are very friendly, very nice people who are also very upfront and helpful with everything. They gave us great advice and suggestions on how to handle food truck logistics, wedding decor ideas, and what to look for (and watch out for) in vendors/sites - and that was just our first meeting. There was no "hard-sell" and they listed out exactly what was included in their flat fee rate. At this time, the fee included day of photography + engagement photo, use of the site for rehearsal the week of, wedding coordination services, set up/tear down (they even pack your car for you at the end of the night), bartending/bussing, both a bride AND groom suite, and use of the site on your wedding day from noon til 10 pm. Not to mention, they offer up any decorations, vases, etc that they have if you'd like to borrow them for your wedding day decor. Albert is your main point of contact (he's the coordinator) but they were both incredibly responsive, had a great eye for details, and (honestly) kept us on track so we could just relax in the lead up to the wedding. It was truly a pleasure to work with them. read more

We had our wedding here and it was beautiful. Albert was fantastic through the entire 14 months of planning leading up to the wedding. Every email was answered quickly. Our wedding photos turned out amazing! Small mishaps (not the venues fault) happened but it didn't take away from our day. read more

There aren't enough stars! The Abbott family was so amazing and accomodating for our wedding on March 17. Their customer service is out of this world and they really helped us have the best day. We were extremely concerned about rain, so we tented, and they really busted their butts to make sure that our "Plan B" was seamless. The time and attention they give every couple is worth the money in itself, but then you add the amazing setting in the garden with the adorable gazebo and it's perfect. Thank you for a lovely day! read more

Words can't describe how amazing Abbott Manor truly is. We stumbled across this venue online while wedding planning and I'm so glad we took the time to visit the venue and meet with Albert, the owner. Photos of Abbott Manor are gorgeous but seeing it in person will take your breath away. Albert and Michele, the owners will become your wedding coordinators/planners and are the best at what they do. Wedding planning was so easy with their help and expert advice, and they made the day of our wedding perfect. At Abbott Manor you won't have to worry about additional costs, hidden charges, etc. Almost everything is included in the cost of the venue (chairs, tables, servers, bartenders, etc.) and Albert will do his best to help you save money on outside costs by sharing his wealth of knowledge in the wedding industry. He not only recommended excellent vendors but also helped us with decor, alcohol pricing, local hotels, etc. Albert and Michele help plan your wedding to every last detail, leaving the day of the wedding stress free and enjoyable. Abbott Manor gave me my dream wedding and I am so thankful to Albert, Michele and the rest of the Abbott Manor staff. read more

I found this venue and was really excited about the pricing and everything that was offered in the package! Even though my daughter didn't like a few things in the pics and that there was only 1 option for a ceremony set up I still encouraged her to go look and with that being said I booked an appointment for a tour. I receive an email confirmation as well as a text confirmation of our appointment time. It was at 2:00pm, we arrived early 1:20pm, because the venue prior to this one we looked at didn't take as long as we thought. So we knew we were going to have to wait but when we arrived we were greeted by a man who said we were extremely early and he had vendors he was attending to and that we could have a seat. So we sat and entertained ourselves discussing guest lists. It was 2:00 and no one came over to greet us or speak to us at all. It was 2:02 and since we had other venues set up and on a tight schedule being from out of town I walked over and inquired about how much longer and the man stated our appointment was at 2:30 and he appeared to be irritated like we would be disrupting his schedule by doing it now. So we decided to eliminate this venue from our list! If you can't manage a venue tour time I'm not gonna trust you with our daughters wedding! On our way walking out there was another sign this was not the right place for us we run into a snake on the pathway that guests would be walking to the ceremony/reception area!! Just my 2 cents for people who look at reviews! Hopefully you'll have better luck with scheduling an on-time venue tour! Well I was never asked what time my appointment was I was told it was 2:30 but that was incorrect and while we were waiting he apparently was working with vendors who were setting up as when I asked them about who to talk to they told me they don't work there they are just setting up. But the whole time we were waiting we could hear him talking to the vendors about set-up and they said they were setting up for a wedding that wasn't until Saturday. And he told us he would need about 45 min for the tour. Just not impressed with their attention to please the customer! read more

Albert and Michele were wonderful! We are so thankful to have found this venue. We booked a year in advance, and they helped us every step of the way. We had so many questions, and their experience and care for couples gave us much assurance. The day of the wedding was spectacular. We walked in, and the Abbott Manor staff had created the space into exactly what we had envisioned. Everything was so well-coordinated, and we were able to enjoy every special moment of our wedding day. We would definitely recommend Abbott Manor to future couples who want quality with a good price! Trust us, this is the best spot in Temecula Wine Country. read more

If you are getting married in Temecula, stop looking for your venue. Abbott Manor is a hidden gem! It felt like fate when we found them - after seeing other "cookie cutter" reception halls/golf courses and crazy-expensive wineries, we knew that finding the Abbotts was special. The property is jaw-droppingly beautiful and offers a romantic, private feel - it's wine country without the cost. All of our guests gushed about how it feels like a secret garden with its ponds, lush florals and twinkly lights (read: barely any decor is needed). Their package took a good deal of details off our plate (linens, tables, photography, coordination) which makes it a great value too, so when we found out that prices are almost a THIRD of most other places we had looked at we were thrilled... But really, what makes it special is Albert Abbott and his wife Michele. Albert is incredibly responsive; he often replied to emails within hours and always responded immediately to any issues (including answering endless questions and making countless changes with saint-like patience). Even when we had a few issues after the wedding, he was open and took time to listen, and helped us coordinate with vendors to get those issues resolved. We often marveled at how he does it all, but all we know is that he worked 110% to make us happy - because it is their family business, they genuinely care and that is clear in everything they do. Abbott Manor offers unlimited coordination services, which was so valuable to us. From the beginning, despite their very full calendar, we felt like we were the only wedding on the books. Albert and Michele made time for us almost any time we needed it (evenings, short-notice, even holidays!) and were invested in making our experience as personal as possible. I loved that it is half-done and half-DIY, so we could personalize many aspects; guests remarked how much the wedding felt like "us", and we were grateful to have Albert offering advice (and reigning us in) when needed. He offered checklists and diagrams, took detailed notes, and kept us on track for our timeline. He pointed out logistical issues and steered us towards better options, always giving ideas to keep to our budget (a highlight was that when our florist was charging crazy $$ for rosemary that the Abbotts provided it from their own garden!! What other venue would do that?!) There are just 2 other things you should be aware of about Abbott Manor: 1) you are not able to get ready at the property until noon - but that's because the Abbott staff was busy setting up, so we didn't have to do any of that (and they even packed it all back in the car at the end of the night... a huuuuuge help!) For us, getting ready off-site was not a problem but a good thing to know in advance. 2) The fact that photography is included. It took over 60 days to receive them back so I would have preferred a photographer with better general responsiveness and a faster return time. However, in the end our photos were beautiful so that was not a disappointment - again, just something to know. We could not have made a better choice of a venue for our wedding. My mom said it all when she said that at the end of the year, she felt like Albert and Michele were part of our family... they are simply great people and they do a phenomenal job. In large part because of Abbott Manor, we will forever look back on our wedding day as a magical (stress-free) night. read more

We had our dream wedding at Abbott Manor this summer. It was everything we wanted. Guests told us it was one of the most beautiful weddings they have ever been to. The venue is spacious, beautiful, and very inviting. Albert the venue's owner and event coordinator was very accommodating and has great intuition to what makes a wedding great. He has many years of experience and so he was able to guide us in making a perfect wedding plan. He has many connections with great vendors and they all worked together great. Unlike other venues that forces you to use their overcharged catering services, we were able to use our own caterer who was a family friend and save a lot of money, huge bonus for us. The venue is huge! Although an outdoor venue, the dining area is covered and the dance floor is in a large gazebo which allowed us to put up a beautiful chandelier/tulle design and also kept the guest cool from the summer Temecula heat. There's also a large garden/yard area where we put out lawn games, a waterfall backdrop, and also a pond with a bridge to take pictures. And at night the place lights up with twinkle lights on the trees! Its right in the Temecula wine country and half the price as other winery venues! I can't say enough good things about Abbott Manor! Highly recommend it to have a beautiful unforgettable garden wedding! read more

If you're looking for the perfect outdoor garden wedding, this venu is the one! Albert and Michelle are the perfect team! Full of great ideas and great information to make you wedding go beautifully. I wouldn't change a thing about my wedding! read more

Our wedding here was amazing! Albert and Michele are great! They are both super friendly and help you with every step of wedding planning. At the wedding, so many people asked us where we found this venue and told us how nice they thought it was. I looked through a lot of venues and this one stood out. I would recommend The Abbott Manor to anyone. read more

This place was everything we were looking for and then some. Albert and his staff are top notch and our guests are still raving about our wedding day. Prices are the lowest around for the service you get and the beauty of the venue. read more

Thank you so much for such a beautiful venue!!! My best friend had her wedding here on November 1st and it was such a great venue. The rain did put a damper on things but hey... everything went perfect. Albert was very professional and he had things under control and had all of us in order!!! I would suggest this venue to families who want a small and quaint wedding with nature all around!!! read more

The gentleman who runs the place was awesome. He def knows what he is doing. Everything was clear and well organized Great venue for a wedding I was in yesterday. Landscape is top notch. Parking was easy, ton of it as well. Cool concept of dance floor in the gazebo. We all had a blast. read more

AMAZING! My husband and I were recommended Abbott Manor by our sister-in-law, when she did hair/make-up for a wedding at the venue and raved about how beautiful it was. Albert (owner/event coordinator) was SO helpful!! He was always VERY quick to respond to every email and provided loads of information for us. He invited us to come to Abbott Manor for a tour, and we were blown away! It's a beautiful garden, created and cared for by the family. There are trees, flowers, and little ponds/waterfalls everywhere. You feel like you're in another world, especially in the evening when all the twinkling lights are on throughout the garden. Absolutely beautiful!! Guests have yet to stop telling me how lovely the setting was. Through the whole planning process, Albert was such a HUGE help! Anytime we needed advice, he was always quick to help out, whether it be through emails, phone calls, or on site meetings. He was very flexible and constantly offered us advice for how to stay in budget. Overall, we had a wonderful experience working with Albert and his wife! I would definitely recommend having your wedding at Abbott Manor!! read more

If you're looking for a stress free wedding, BOOK HERE! Albert was phenomenal from the initial booking down to the actual day of the wedding. We literally just had to show up on the day of the wedding. No setting up, no manning any tables, nothing! Albert & team setup the whole venue and everything looked AMAZING. We constantly had guests coming up to us telling us how beautiful the venue is. And to make things better...I had wine spilled on me and Albert spent a lot of time getting wine out of my suit. Thank you SO much Albert and team for making our special day so outstanding!! read more

We didn't end up using Albert's services for our wedding, but if we could have, we would have! We toured his beautiful venue and it was clear he was proud to share this gem with us and eager to help plan our wedding. Our decision was based solely on location -- we decided that Temecula was a little far out for our family to travel. He is straight-forward and doesn't give a hard sell. No badgering with follow-ups after our meeting. At every venue since Abbott, we have hoped and prayed that they also have an Albert on site. A beautiful venue, a unique concept in wedding coordination. Highly recommend. read more