This review is long overdue! Held my baby shower here in October. I was stuck in the newborn bubble…read moresince I delivered one week after the shower. Katelyn is just an angel to work with. She is everything and more you expect from a hostess. She is attentive, kind and helpful. She has multiple furniture pieces you can switch out based on your vibe. Lux studio is such a hidden gem. Truly a stunning indoor architecture and it was honestly perfect size and budget for our event. She is also well connected with other vendors and made renting tables and chairs a breeze. Overall super pleased and I recommend this location to other friends all the time. Katelyn made it feel like I was hosting at a family member's house she did not hesitate to help set up which I am so so grateful for.

I absolutely love Lux Studios! I had my baby shower here in July, and I'm sooo very thankful for…read moreKatelyn.. She helped me with every little question I had even down to the morning of my shower she offered a helping hand to help set up with my family. Her studio is theeee perfect size & aesthetic of what I was going for.. her attention to detail is everything. She's very professional and attentive! Working with her was a breeze and it made my baby shower so much easier. I'm definitely keeping her studio in mind for any future events that I will be having!

We had our company Christmas party at Upland Events & Banquet Center. Everyone there was so helpful…read moreand pleasant. The services they provide make planning your event easy - Bakery, Catering, DJ, Event Planner, Bartender! Highly recommended! Frank is a very kind man!

Working with Frank and his team was truly delightful. When I had to switch venues at the last…read moreminute, Frank efficiently helped me secure the new date for my daughter's Quinceñera. The communication with him and his team was consistently clear from the start. It was essentially a one-stop shop for me, as Frank connected me with Rene, who handled event coordination, and also introduced me to the food vendor, DJ, Photobooth and cake decorator. There were more selections of different vendors to choose from, if I needed them as well. We were thoroughly pleased with the overall result. The venue was stunningly decorated, and the food was exceptionally delicious, which we did receive many compliments from our guests. The cake was also beautifully decorated and tasted wonderful. We appreciated the opportunity to schedule food and cake tastings beforehand, which helped make our decision. The DJ performed well overall, although he didn't play many of our selected songs. However, we could request changes on the spot if we didn't like a particular track, which kept our guests dancing throughout the night. I strongly recommend this venue for your next large event. It is staffed by a professional team that is both efficient and eager to assist with every detail of your special day.

I recommend this venue. His name is VIP says it all.....I love this place …read more... Marco and his crew really professional and always at your time. I received a lot of compliments of venue, food. Professional and EXCELLENT SERVICE. Above and beyond for your immemorial day... I really recommend this venue.

Just had my daughter's Quince 2 weeks ago. Everything was awesome! Marco and his entire crew were…read moregreat! Very helpful. So many compliments on how beautiful everything was. All the unused soda and drinks were given back to us at the end of the night! Definitely recommend them! Thank you for making our event run very successful!

If I could give zero stars I would. Ben was hired for my daughters Quince. I didn't want to have to…read moreworry about anything on this special day. In Aug of 2017 I hired LUXE for my event the in July 2018. Below are a few of the issues * Ben said he had other events at this venue, so he would take care of the bartending, no issues. 3 days before the event he told me he couldn't get the license for the event to bartend. He thought he could get by without having the proper ABC license at a city community center? Really? We had to scramble and purchase the alcohol ourselves and then hire a separate bartender. The plan was to have a closed bar. So this caused a lot of issues and additions cost. *Ben was paid an extra fee for "special linens" for the cake,m gift and coffee tables. These were supposed to be above and beyond standard to make it look really nice. What I got instead was cheap white polyester linens. *Ben was also paid extra for a backdrop for the cake and main court table. He didn't supply the backdrop for the cake table at all, and the one he used for the main table looked awful. Bars and other items laying in the back showed up in all of our pictures, ruining them! * After going thru the venue details, Ben said he only needed an hour to prep everything before the start of the event. He then stated if he could get an extra 15 minutes it would help him out. So I paid for an extra 30 minutes to the hall. My event started at 5pm. Now after 6pm he still wasn't done setting up. It took him 2.5 hours to finish setting up. Family and friends starting helping putting linens, center pieces, and plates on the tables to help out. This was quite embarrassing. * After the event was over we had a few hours to get the facility cleaned up. If it was not done in time, I would lose my deposit. Of course this was no skin off of his back. I had to stay and have family and friends assist with the clean up otherwise this company never would have been done in time and I would be out even more money. * Some of my guest also commented that while he was setting up he was helping himself to alcohol! Very unprofessional. * When I spoke to Ben about these issues and let him know I felt I was entitled to some sort of a refund for all of these issues, as others have mentioned her became very defensive and refused and said sue me. He told me I was very ungrateful and was down right rude. He is definitely very unorganized and very unprofessional. Do not risk your precious event and day with this company, you will definitely regret it.

My fiance found Ben at a bridal show and was so surprised by his package options, we were certain…read morethat it was too good to be true. We decided to use his services for an intimate engagement party and we now have him booked for the big day. He was very polite and punctual. He discussed all matters with us prior to and he came through on all of his promises. He was very patient with our guests and held his crew to the same standard he held himself. I never once had to ask him get something done because he was always one step ahead. Looking forward to working with him again.

The room was just the right size for the event needed and clean. Liked the fact that where the food…read morewas being served was not exposed to where the main room was. Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Location was very convenient with ample parking. Highly recommend SweetenbHall for your next party event.

Patricia was amazing as a coordinator. Beautiful facility…read more Classic facility in the heart of Rancho.

The space itself is a great size and has a lot of potential, but I was disappointed with how my…read moreevent was handled. There was an event before mine, and I felt like I had to constantly follow up with calls and emails just to get basic details confirmed. My event was scheduled to start at 6 PM, and even though I was told they might need an extra 15-20 minutes for setup, they were still setting up an hour and a half into my event time. Some tables didn't even have tablecloths on them when I arrived. I had offered to come early to help set up but was told it wasn't necessary. On top of that, a few small maintenance issues, like a paper towel rack falling off the wall, added to the frustration. Also, be aware that if you book a 6-hour slot, you may only get 5 hours of actual event time because they take about an hour to set up which isn't clearly explained upfront. My son still had a great time, and for that I'm thankful but overall, I left feeling a bit frustrated. I hope they take this feedback seriously and improve the experience for future guests.

Nice venue, especially if your guest is coming from Los Angeles &1/2 from the IE. Very spacious…read morenice lighting

Hosted my friend's shower for baby #2 and could not have asked for a better experience!! La Villa…read moreBella is an absolute gem of a venue in Upland with amazing staff. The event was held in the stone room, which was perfect for our party of around 30 guests. Susan and Kaylee worked directly with me to bring my vision to life and were always available to meet and answer any questions. Their preferred vendors were also awesome - shoutout to It's Graze-y and Wisteria Grove! The final decor was absolutely stunning, and the event turned out better than I could have imagined. Susan and Kaylee even set up an arts and crafts table for the children present to help keep them occupied! It was such an unexpected surprise and really touched my heart. So grateful to La Villa Bella for helping me create this special day for a beautiful growing family. Looking forward to future events here! Highly recommend!

This is definitely Upland's hidden gem. It has a beautiful outdoor area. Inside it's also beautiful…read moreand has a nice decent size dance floor. The owners are so nice. They actually introduced themselves to me. other venues. The owners don't even acknowledge you. The staff all around was nice and helpful.

I want to start by saying that this place was beautiful I couldn't be more pleased with the service…read morethat was provided for my husband and I staff was great! Amanda was incredible I want to make it known that she was by our side every step of the way. she is amazing and takes her job seriously not only was she professional on everything she did for us but she took it upon herself to make sure everything was running smoothly the day of our wedding. I hope her hardwork is recognized and is compensated! Thank you Amanda for making our day extra special may God pour his blessings over you each and every way!- Felix and Tania.

Literally a hidden gem. I have lived near this venue for a decade and didn't know it was here! My…read moresister found it when we were desperate to find a location for a Celebration of Life service for my son. Hidden Oaks was perfect! We had a short time frame, a tight budgets (his death was a surprise, which makes for a surprise budget as well), and a whole lot of unknowns -- like how many guests there would be. That's rough event planning. Sheryl and our coordinator Lyndsay were incredibly flexible, kind, and understanding. I will always be grateful to them for this. We paid for the additional assistance of two staffers -- Helping Hands, for $20 per hour. Well-worth it, and they were lovely. Highly recommend. Lyndsay was an absolute SAINT putting up with all our question marks on this day. She was calm, professional, and had everything under control. Since I was crying half the time, I was very thankful for her presence. Our guests were blown away with how beautiful the venue was. Most guests were local and they were as surprised as we were! So here's what you need to know about this venue: --it is gorgeous, shady, clean and just lovely. Perfect for a smallish event of about 100-200, IMO. --it is disabled accessible, although it is a historical property. --you cannot hear the freeway at all once you are inside the venue --pricing is VERY reasonable and you won't have a catering minimum. --it has Padua Hills vibes, but the catering minimum there is $10K and you have to use their caterer -- no thank you. --big money saver: they have tables, chairs, umbrellas, and they set up of all that. You only need to rent linens. --There is a kitchen, but it is not really for cooking. More for staging and refilling. It has a commercial fridge and a freezer, so we kept ice and extra cheese and desserts to refill. The caterers used it, but we didn't cook there. --it has both indoor and outdoor spaces, which makes it great for rain plans. --there is no alcohol, no smoking of any kind, and music needs to be the Disney version. It is owned by a Christian church, so values need to align there. They mean these things. Respect this. For us, this was no problem, since we needed a sober venue for the respect of some of our guests. We simply printed a disclaimer on our invitations. --you probably need extra signage at the entrance because it is easy to miss. You need to allow time for people to get in if you have a lot of guests. --Cheryl was organized -- we had a pre-meeting where she gave us a tour and a folder of all the details (table sizes, rules, helpful vendor contacts, etc) In our case, we welcomed guests on the north side of the building, had an espresso bar on the west patio, then directed guests to the back yard where the gazebo is. We held the "ceremony" part of the event by the gazebo, but we didn't really decorate at all (we didn't want it to feel like a wedding). Then we invited guests into the house and to the north side of the property, where one would normally have a reception for snacks and socializing. There are lots of little rooms and places where groups of guests can socialize within the house. For us, that worked because groups of my son's friends could reminisce together in their own social groups. We had no real need for flowers, because the facility was beautiful by itself. I hope this venue helps!

We had the most wonderful time at the Christmas open house! From the popcorn and hot cocoa bar to…read morethe beautifully displayed cookies, every detail felt thoughtful and festive. The kids loved the coloring station, kissing booth, and of course meeting Santa, while the carolers singing Christmas music made the entire estate feel magical. The property itself is absolutely beautiful and provided the perfect backdrop for the holiday spirit. This event truly made Christmas feel special--such incredible attention to detail throughout!

My husband and I got married there March of 2015 and had a wonderful experience. Janice, the…read moreprevious owner had allowed us to still stop in and walk the gardens on our anniversary. I'm so glad the new owners have decided to hold other events there other than weddings, and we have attended their Christmas open house the last two years and the murder mystery dinner last night. Highly highly recommend to attend and invite friends and family to join too! We have gone to a handful of murder mystery dinners in the past, and the one at the Christmas House was by far the best and most fun!

A bit of an overdue review, but my husband and I had our wedding at Padua Hills theater this past…read moreJune and had a great experience with the team! We initially liked the fact that the venue had separate spaces for our guests to experience and explore, and that there was so much variety in the venue's views, from the olive grove, to the Spanish-inspired architecture, to the mountains. As we worked more and more with the team, we also appreciated how organized, thoughtful, and kind Isabela, Ryan, and Kristina were with the actual planning process. Before we booked the venue, we were a little bit hesitant because of some older reviews of the venue mentioned bees and poor management communication led to folks having bad experiences with the venue, but we felt really supported and had all our concerns addressed the entire time. Our guests really appreciated the venues service as well, highlighting how generous the portion sizes were for the serviced dinner. This was a bit of a relief because one of the concerns we had about the venue was meal quality compared to venues like a hotel or a country club that offer full catering in conjunction with operating restaurants on site. The food turned out great, and we (but more importantly, our guests) really appreciated the menu! Our wedding was beautiful, with much of the credit going to the Padua Hills team! Would highly recommend.

As the CFO of four companies (including one in food service)...I tend to over-analyze expenditures…read morein a way that makes the bean-counters nervous. I have a slight touch of OCD and examine procurements, labor costs, efficiency, and everything else financial in search of loss and avoidable waste. I tell you this because I consider the selection of a wedding venue to be little more than a business transaction and I do not get emotional in business. I am unlike the standard father-of-the-bride types in this mindset, which will become evident as you read on. Most dads refuse to read the menu from right to left when planning their little girl's big day. You'll find my analytical perspective helpful too...stay with me. When I first walked the property at Padua, I was stunned by the incredible romance and beauty of the location. It stood head and shoulders above the crowd in esthetics alone. None of the other venues we checked out could hold a candle to Padua. It is simply perfect. A warm yet impressive hideaway in the hills with magnificent scenic views, a flawless layout of buildings and open space, splendid lighting and décor inside & out, ample parking and is easily navigated to...close to the freeway but far enough you cannot see or hear it. This place is private! The outside world falls away, Padua resides in a setting of solitude and elegance. It is so unique in design and landscaping I cannot imagine a way they could improve it and I was able to do that with every other wedding venue we inspected. No traffic, no noise, no flyovers by planes, no competing with anything the usual wedding venues are compromised by...Padua is an oasis of tranquility. The multiple locations for the wedding ceremony make it ideal, should your special day experience unexpected weather. Padua has back-ups...no risk of wet guests! The main hall is breathtaking once the tables are decorated and the dancefloor is spacious. Lighting options provide an added bonus and Padua offers so many cool options (that are unavailable at other venues) it will take you a while to hear and see them all. Visit on a day you aren't rushed, you are going to enjoy this. Padua's staff directed us to vendors for an officiant, cigar bar, florist, cakemaker, photographers, DJ and everything else we needed. These people knew the venue inside-out and in working with the highly diligent Padua staff, had everything running like clockwork. Lemme tell ya, weddings can be stressful but when the operation is this closely monitored and run, there is little anxiety. The special effects worked great, the bartenders were fast, personal and well...gorgeous. The management staff at Padua oversaw everything and everyone, and they did it with a caring, softly spoken confidence that made us feel calm and catered to. And our wedding had a lot of add-ons. There seemed to be plenty of things that could go wrong. Nope. This venue is a tightly run ship that even my "observe the system" mentality could not improve. Padua sets the customer care bar so high, other wedding venue staffs need to charter a plane just to see it. Here's the one thing I didn't anticipate. The cost. This venue was so much more than every other location we visited, I expected it to cost double or triple. But they were actually less expensive than some of the hotels, clubhouses and restaurants we shopped. Padua should raise their rates. We got so much more for the money than we would have otherwise...the bean-counter's, bean-counter (me) felt we underpaid and that just never happens. But the one thing I discovered during our event and the one overwhelming takeaway you should glean from this review is every single person working for Padua and those on their referral list CARES ABOUT YOU! They take great pride in what they do, they are on a mission to not merely meet your needs and expectations but to exceed them to such an extent you too will draft a review like this. I don't know how many times I was asked if there was anything I needed, if I had any concerns, was there something they could do for me...these people went well above and beyond all expectations and I am extremely grateful to Padua for making the wedding perfect. And I do not believe perfection is achievable. Padua did it somehow. Looking for a magical location with a five-star staff and so many options you'll be able to create the wedding atmosphere you want (literally any theme) and all at a price you will smile about...Padua Theater is it. I cannot remember the last time I felt I received more than I paid for...and by a large measure. Don't waste your valuable time visiting other venues first like I did...go see Padua first. You'll instantly recognize the other places cannot compete. Not in aesthetics, not in personnel, not in food, not in any way.