I could not recommend The Old Rancho and Personal Touch Dining enough! I had my wedding here in…read moreJune 2026 with about 120 guests and everything went perfectly without any hiccups. We were looking for a venue that felt like an elevated backyard wedding, and this perfectly fit the bill. The flow of the event space from where the ceremony is held, to the cocktail hour, to the reception to the dance floor felt like everywhere had a specific place and purpose, but allowed for guests to still have places to talk outside of just sitting at the if they didn't want to be on the dance floor. It still felt like everyone was in the mix of the night, even if they were playing some provided games like corn hole, or sitting above the reception area and viewing everyone else from above. We got so many compliments of the space as well as the food! Personal Touch dining is included in the venue fee, which was such a relief because they had the best food options and amazing staff! I didn't have to worry about anything involving catering because everything was handled for us. Side note, we randomly got so many compliments about the garlic mashed potatoes and the mini churros in chocolate, LOL. We got so lucky with Ashely W. as our event coordinator throughout the process and the day of. She was so calm cool and collected the entire day, kept us on track with our agenda, all with the smile on her face. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a seamless, beautiful elevated backyard wedding vibe!

The venue is just stunning and so unique with its classic So-Cal Spanish style design and…read moremulti-tiered levels for guests to enjoy. The people from Personal Touch Dining elevated the entire experience! So professional, and with the perfect "customer is always right" mentality. I felt very catered to in every way and through every part of planning process. Shoutout to Ashley and Brooke who were our wonderful points of contact at the venue and made our experience so special.

Mikaela and the entire Trademark Venues Botanica team were absolutely incredible. Mikaela was…read moreexactly the type of person I needed by my side throughout the wedding planning process. As someone who can definitely be Type A, I knew I needed a planner I could fully trust so that when the wedding day came, I could actually let go and enjoy it. Mikaela gave me exactly that. We had a pretty stacked timeline with multiple vendors, dancers, and a lot of moving pieces, and Mikaela was a true professional through all of it. Everything ran so smoothly, we somehow packed everything in, and I never once felt like I needed to worry about what was happening behind the scenes. Special shoutout to Stacy, our bridal assistant, who was AMAZING and took such great care of me and the entire bridal party throughout the day! The entire Trademark experience was seriously smooth sailing. Having so much handled in one place made the planning process so much easier, and Botanica was the perfect setting for our wedding. I was able to be completely present and enjoy our day, which is probably the best compliment I can give a wedding team. Highly recommend Mikaela, Stacy, and the entire Trademark Venues Botanica team!

I had my wedding here almost 3 weeks ago, and it was absolutely wonderful. The venue speaks for…read moreitself - gorgeous, huge, lovely - all of my guests raved about what a hidden gem it was. What's not immediately visible is the team behind the venue. There are so many integral pieces that go into putting on an important event like this, and everyone we worked with was awesome - the tasting/food event staff, bartending staff, setup/teardown staff, office staff, etc. Laura (wedding coordinator) and her assistant Stacey (bridal assistant for me on the day of) were both so incredibly helpful and ran a tight ship. They were so attentive, and constantly ensured things were going alright. You can tell they've done this so many times. I can't recommend this venue or Trademark Venues enough. This is the second property of theirs that I've attended a wedding at (1 obviously being my own), and both were spectacular. I would highly recommend checking out all of their locations! They all have their own unique charm and style.

Highly recommend booking River Gardens for your wedding! Not only is it the most beautiful venue in…read moreSoCal, the staff are amazing! The day we toured, we knew we were going to book. Hanna was so warm and welcoming that day as well. Even though it is located right off the 78, you could not hear a thing. It felt like you stepped into another world. The venue is well kept and has been significant improvements since we have booked. Leading up to the big day, Becca was extremely welcoming and helpful. Amidst the chaos of wedding day, she was always so helpful and had a positive attitude. We cannot recommend River Gardens enough!!

The venue is absolutely breathtaking! The greenery, plants, and fountains create a beautiful…read moreatmosphere and made decorating much easier because the property was already so lovely on its own. It provided a gorgeous backdrop for our wedding ceremony and photos, and we truly appreciated having such a beautiful place to celebrate our special day. The staff was also friendly and helpful, which made our experience more pleasant. The facilities are something future couples should consider. The venue does not have a full kitchen, only a preparation area, so couples should make sure their caterer can accommodate those limitations. The men's restroom facilities were also a concern. There are only two restrooms available for men, and one has a toilet and urinal in the same room without separate stalls. During our wedding, some guests mentioned having to wait to use the restroom because they were occupied. Another consideration is the vendor insurance requirement. The venue requires all vendors, including the wedding officiant, to provide proof of insurance. Our officiant had never encountered this requirement before, so it was an unexpected complication for us. We recommend asking for the complete insurance requirements in advance and confirming that all your vendors can meet them. We also found that the venue strongly pushes a more expensive package compared to other options we were able to find. Although the venue describes itself as a DIY venue, couples are required to hire a wedding coordinator and DJ from its preferred vendor list. The coordinator list is limited, and the available options are not particularly budget-friendly. We would have appreciated more flexibility in choosing vendors and services that better fit our budget

We attended a wedding at Secluded Garden Estates. It is a huge, multi-level property in beautiful…read moresurroundings. We parked in the dirt lot just beyond the entrance and followed the path to an upper grassy area that was set up for the wedding. There was an arch for the bride and groom to stand beneath with spectacular mountain views behind them. After the ceremony we were directed up the hill, then down a flight of concrete stairs to a lower yard. There was an in-ground swimming pool with an attached hot tub. The pool was old enough that it had a diving board. The water in the pool was blue, but the hot tub was rust colored. It looked as though that pool hadn't been used in quite some time and needed some TLC. Just beyond the pool was a lawn where the cocktail hour was held for guests as the wedding party was having photos taken. No chairs, just a few tables to stand at and set your drink down. They also provided an archway with beautiful views behind it for photo-ops. When the cocktail hour ended, we were led down yet another dirt path to a very large grassy area where the reception was held. (It was where the bathrooms were too). Plenty of room for tables and chairs. On one end was a large dancefloor. Strings of patio lights provided subtle lighting and the views were fantastic. The pathways, staircase and grass areas were, at times, a bit precarious, especially for those wearing heels. The road to the venue is a couple of miles of two-lane, winding curves off of highway 76. Cel service is sketchy - People with Verizon as their carrier seemed to have pretty good service. If you plan to Uber/Lyft out, book in advance. If you are looking for an outdoor venue for your wedding, I would reccommend that you consider Secluded Garden Estates. Pala Casino Spa Resort is a short three-mile drive and a convenient place for guests to stay.

Although the views are nice, but the entire place is not accessible for people disabilities. It's a…read morerough terrain, all dirt and grass with no routes a total violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The bathroom, which was identified as had a 3 inch entryway where I had to increase my speed to enter where I almost ram the toilet. In short if you are planning for a wedding and you have a senior with a walker family member with a disability that uses a scooter or power chair find another place. I'm still recovering from my nieces wedding as a result of their inaccessible venue.

I had my wedding here and it was beautiful and wonderful! The owners were very sweet and relaxed…read moreyet clear about their guidelines! Working with them was very easy! They let us bring in all the vendors (food, drinks, dj, photo, etc) we wanted and even let us come a day early to set up because there was no one scheduled for the night before! I would highly recommend this venue for weddings/parties!

nice venue but not ADA compliant. There was no disabled parking and it was hard to push a…read morewheelchair up the gravel hill.

Ethereal Gardens truly lives up to the name. Nestled in the Escondido Hills, this lush venue truly…read morestunned us and our guests. Thank you so much to trademark for making every single one of our dreams come true and a special shout out to our wedding planner Laura because without her I don't know what we would've done. We are truly grateful that this planning process was made so much easier from the food to the vendor coordination, trademark has been truly wonderful if I could do it all over again I would choose Ethereal Gardens 100 times over.

I attended as a guest at a Saturday wedding in October…read more It was the day of a heatwave. We were in the garden for the ceremony which was shaded (thankfully). During cocktail hour, we were relocated to an air conditioned area with sofas. That was a godsend. Dinner was under a gorgeous tent with lights. Gradually, the temperature dropped from 100°F+

My experience at Garden of Light was fabulous! I met Sheila…read morewho was lovely and gracious. The process of transforming the property into a venue for healing and joyful events is an ongoing daunting task for her and she is succeeding! Sheila walked us around and told us about the past history of the place (I found fascinating) and shared her vision for the future-- and I wish her well! With the great potential snd all its got going I hope that this beautiful garden space becomes a destination event center for SD inland north county.

I had the wedding of my dreams at this reception hall! Sheila is very accommodating and will answer…read moreany questions or concerns you have. I highly recommend

My wife and I were in town celebrating a family wedding at the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens…read morevenue. First impressions: absolutely stunning. The estate is a premier 30+ acre private garden and wedding destination in Fallbrook, featuring an iconic heart-shaped lake, cascading waterfalls, and two distinct venue options- the timeless Victorian-style Beverly Mansion and the tropical Arbor Terrace. Upon arrival, we were directed to the Beverly Mansion- a classic Victorian style edifice, this grand mansion boasts a stunning parlor entry, an oversized grand staircase, and Swarovski crystal chandeliers. Absolutely breathtaking! The ceremony was held at the Compass Garden Waterfall- a Mediterranean-inspired outdoor site featuring a vibrant waterfall backdrop for intimate ceremonies. The site was surrounded by towering palm trees and lush, island-like landscaping. I will say, I wish there was more lighting on the estate grounds. At times, specifically during the cocktail hour we were using our cell phones to illuminate the paths throughout the property. Other than that, the venue itself, including the spectacular views, ambiance and food curated by the chef was absolutely amazing!

Just had our wedding at the Grand Tradition & I couldn't recommend this place enough. You…read moreimmediately feel like you're being transported to a tropical getaway, surrounded by lush greenery. When booking with the venue, it'll include open bar, buffet style food, & a coordinator to guide you through the entire process. Shoutout to Danielle for making our wedding day so amazing! Our guests said this was one of the best wedding food they ever had, specifically the prime rib and the shrimp pasta. We also went over to the Veranda to have brunch after our rehearsal & the food was so amazing. My favorite was the Eggs Benedict, they used a puff pastry as the base and it added a delicious and flaky texture.