As the mother of the bride, I am simply overwhelmed with how enchanted and magical the whole wedding/evening was. I never dreamed it would come out as well as it did. All the staff is so professional and accommodating. The whole event was like a dream. The minister made the ceremony so memorable and touching; the cocktail hour felt like we were in Beverly Hills; the dinner was divine and so delicious and so filling; the personable DJ made the evening fun filled; the cake cutting in the rose garden was enchanted; the bar tenders were 5 star; and all the workers including the wedding coordinator were stellar. We had a cigar bar and it was a huge hit and looked like it came from a Hollywood movie set. I highly, highly recommend this venue. They were so easy to work with and so professional. It was truly a dream come true for us! read more

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Our daughter choose VDA for her wedding. They did a spectacular job making her wedding dreams come true. The all inclusive venue is convenient for out of town planning and the sight is stunningly beautiful. The food and service was excellent and our guests couldn't stop raving about it all. read more

Villa de Amore - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Temecula, California

Beautiful wedding venue! The grounds are perfect for photos. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Got married here this past NYE and I don't recommend it. The process of arranging our wedding at Villa De Amore, went smoothly but they weren't sympathetic at all. We paid for an extra hour at the venue, I emailed and asked if we could come 15 minutes earlier for photos AND THEY TOLD ME NO!! WE SPENT NEARLY 50K AT THIS VENUE AND YOU CAN'T ALLOW ME TO COME 15 MINUTES EARLIER TO TAKE PHOTOS SINCE WE HAD TIME CONSTRAINTS?? Unbelievable. I did not enjoy working with this family for our wedding day and honestly wish we would have explored other venues more. We were just set on a beautiful vineyard setting and loved that it was all-inclusive. Since it was all-inclusive, the BAD attitudes of the owners came along with the price tags, so that was enjoyable. It rained on our wedding day so we had to plan for everything inside, which really sucked. It ruined the entire experience... but it was nothing we could control... what could have been controlled is the fact that they left all their ugly extra lights and honeywell fan on top of the cabinet in the ball room. Now in all of our photos, we have this ugly crap on top of the cabinet, which is JUST PURE LAZINESS of the venue. On top of that if you are going to purchase extra things like cool sparks etc, make sure you ask for the boxes of the cool sparks to be covered in some way that it's not just an ugly white box, because it looks awful in photos. We spent SOOOO much money for this wedding and they completely let us down. WE ARE NOT HAPPY AND DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VENUE. GO TO LORIMAR WINERY, WE HAD OUR REHEARSAL DINNER THERE AND IT WAS SO ELEGANT AND BEAUTIFUL, AND THEY SEEM TO CARE ENOUGH TO MAKE WHATEVER EVENT IT IS SPECIAL... RATHER THAN JUST COMPLETELY FOCUSED ON TAKING YOUR MONEY. read more

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Our wedding was conducted on 7/15/2023, and we could not be happier with how it turned out! We booked VDA over a year in advance, and all throughout this time VDA has been clear in their communications and requests, and quick in their responsiveness to our inquiries. From flowers, cakes, photography, and music, VDA made the process so much more simple than if we had to built it all from scratch. Frankly, it likely would have cost more time and money to have the wedding we wanted (and which VDA delivered) if we had to do everything on our own, so in our minds it was a very sound investment. Day-of coordinators were on point. Speaking as the groom, I never felt lost or otherwise at a loss for "what to do next," and if I did have a question, it only took a moment to scan the room to find a coordinator, and they would immediately come over to help me out. The same can be said for the wedding party as well: If there were ever any need, the coordinators were easy to spot, and quick to attend to those questions. (My only regret WOULD have been that I did not have time to enjoy any of the taco bar. As we were packing up for the night and leaving the venue, one of the coordinators provided me with a plate filled with tacos, despite my having not mentioned my disappointment. Again, they are INCREDIBLY attentive!) The venue itself needs no exaggeration: The beautiful scenery and décor are accurately depicted, and you have so much flexibility in customizing each area for yourself and your guests to relax, have fun, or revel in the moment. It was a bit warm the day of the wedding (apx. 93 F), but our guests were well attended to with ice water and parasols during the outdoor ceremony. Cooling did not appear to be a problem inside, and by the early evening, there was a refreshing breeze that took any remaining edge off. The cigar bar was a last-minute addition, and we were concerned it may have been a flop. But the stunning and inviting décor that VDA assembled as part of this feature instantly drew many members of our family, and was perhaps a "hot spot" as far as conversation, fun, and photos. Vendors that work with and are familiar with VDA were all wonderful, including Elegance on Display, Captured Photos Booths, Leah Marie Photography, and Ross Creations. Thanks for the memories! K+S read more

I would highly recommend this venue. Unlike traditional wineries, you are the only wedding happening and it is not open to the public. The wedding coordinators are amazing and there are so many spectacular places to take photos. read more

Villa de Amore - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Temecula, California

From the moment we toured this venue, we knew it was the one! Through two years of planning, the staff was very attentive and responsive to all of my millions of questions. Everything was extremely organized and EASY. I kept waiting for planning to be stressful/ hectic but it NEVER was that, all thanks to Villa De Amore. The day of the wedding was just as stress- free and our lovely day of coordinator made the day as smooth as possible. Nothing went wrong and everything was picture perfect. 10/10 recommend, and I wouldn't change a single thing!!! If you want a beautiful, easy, stress-free wedding, Villa de Amore is the answer! read more

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We had our wedding here at Villa de Amore back in October and it was the most beautiful wedding we ever imagined. From start to finish, the whole planning process was stress free considering we're from out of state. Everything turned out amazing beyond our expectations and we're so grateful everyone involved with the planning truly helped made our dream wedding come true. David: Always available to answer any of our questions. Catering: Food was delicious and our table/chair/linen setup was beautiful. And a big plus...YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL! Photography (Leah Marie): Photos turned out amazing! Flowers: Gorgeous! DJ: Ross was great and easy to work with. Designer: We had complete faith in Monique and trusted that she would be able to create and design our wedding that best fit our vision and style...and she succeeded! Cake: Turned out moist, delicious, and beautiful! We showed Jennifer a picture of the cake we wanted and she re-created it exactly as the photo. Minister (Mark Lohman): He took the time to get to know the bride and groom and he personalized his speech by incorporating our stories. Laura (wedding coordinator): She is the best! She has such a fun personality and made our wedding day run smoothly. We highly recommend Villa de Amore to future brides and grooms looking for a beautiful venue that is all inclusive meaning...STRESS FREE!!! read more

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Beautiful, this place was amazing like a fairy tale just perfect. I attended a wedding Thursday and we didn't want to leave this place .

I had my wedding at Villa de Amore this past weekend and it absolutely blew me away! The venue was gorgeous, and had so many picturesque photo opportunities that my guests loved. The detail in the decor was stunning and everything came together beautifully. DJ Ross and coordinator Laura were the star MVPs of the night. They made sure everything ran smoothly and on time. They were so friendly with guests and made everyone feel relaxed. And a bonus - since it's all-inclusive, my stress with planning the wedding was kept to a minimum. Thank you to everyone at Villa de Amore! read more

We were supposed to be married at this venue next year. In light of COVID-19 and all the problems it has created we have chosen to cancel/postpone our wedding for now (we have many older relatives who are from out of state/country). We asked Villa de Amore for ANY of our $4,000 deposit back and we were told absolutely not. I have other friends who are in similar situations (changing venues/changing dates/cancelling completely) and their venues have been much more gracious and understanding. This pandemic has caused so much stress and problems for EVERYONE and it would be nice to know that this establishment would have your back. However it seems a lot of the recent posts show that they are not interested in their client's situations and are inflexible. Book at your own risk! read more

100% want to get married here all over again!! We got married a couple of weeks ago and I seriously could not have asked for a better venue/staff/food/environment... I could go on and on! Laura (wedding coordinator) was EVERYTHING we could have dreamed of and more!! David and Eileen (owners) were so accommodating and dealt with every last minute thing we asked of them. I have already been telling all my engaged friends they need to consider Villa de Amore Aside from the day being special (obviously) I know that because of the Villa and their staff it surpassed any expectation we had! Everyone treated you like family and it made the entire experience so much easier. They have photographers and officiants to choose from (you can provide your own but they are amazing) We hired Adventure Stories by Us and Vishnu and Megan were the absolute best! Made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process, which was amazing because if you're anything like my husband and HATE taking pictures/posing, then i would definitely recommend them because they make it all feel so effortless!! We also chose Mark Lohman as our officiant and I swear one of the most common praises we've heard about our wedding has to do with him! He was quick, but told a story, funny but sentimental, and overall the perfect fit for us! Thank you Villa de Amore for absolutely everything P.S... I'm not kidding about getting married here again, can we do that?! HA! Love love love love! read more

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I was here for a wedding last weekend, and it was beautiful. Not only do you get a phenomenal view of the vineyards, but everything about this place was just breathtaking. read more

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My husband and I had our wedding at VDA in October and it was truly a dream come true. The entire staff go out of their way to make your day truly special and magical. Mandi and Veronica especially did an amazing gorgeous job with flowers and decorations. The coordinators were so attentive up to our big day and on the day as well. DJ Ross is so kind and charismatic and was a great MC. The food was gourmet and delicious. On our wedding day it rained so we unexpectedly had to change our ceremony and dinner from outside to inside the ballroom. Even with this unexpected change, our wedding was more beautiful, special and magical than I ever could have imagined. Recommend VDA to anyone who wants a gorgeous, private venue and memories to cherish forever. read more

What a two year ride it has been with Villa De Amore trying to plan a wedding during 2020. Lets start with the beginning. When we first arrived at VDA in 2018 after touring five possible winery event sites, we both knew immediately that we wanted to get married at VDA. This place is breath taking, unique, and your guests will absolutely be impressed. The pitch is all you need to do is show up with your dress and suit on your wedding day. Everything else is taken care of. We were sold (I was sold on the midnight taco bar). When we got the announcement that our wedding was canceled due to COVID a week before the wedding, we were devastated. VDA did everything in their power to make the date transfer as seamless as possible. They took care of us and the vendors. Anytime we had questions or nerves, they were always happy to talk with us and make sure all the plans are ironed out. The entire team and vendors were extremely professional. We had two sites, three different wedding plans, and an ever changing guest list. With all that, we did not have a single thing go wrong on our wedding. The wedding was beyond our expectations and we even planned it with them. Look no further if you are planning on getting married in Temecula. We could not recommend them more and we know you will be just as happy as we are with having your wedding at VDA. Thank you for being our shining moment in one of the hardest years. ~ Jessica and Dan read more

Reviewing Vda after the wedding! This was a long (covid) engagement and looking back, we are so happy we got married here. Villa de Amore is leagues above other venues we toured. No offense. We were amazed at how smoothly everything ran and how each vendor executed everything perfectly. Coordinating: Laura is always on top of it and catches every little detail. Because of her, I was never stressed at any point in the day! She is super organized and reliable, but also flexible when you want to do something different or out of the norm. She also has a great positive energy and got along with all of our family and wedding party. Design and florals: Veronica and Mandi are so talented and made my Bridgerton dreams come true. They really listen to all your ideas at the design appointment and honestly exceeded my expectations when I saw my flowers- which is not easy to do. I couldn't believe how many design elements they included which you would normally have to pay a company to rent- mirrors, signs, displays, candles, lights, garland, etc. were all included. They were also very responsive and always answered all my random last-minute emails. Catering: All the food was delicious. Way beyond what we expected for "wedding food". I have a dairy allergy and the chefs were actually very passionate and excited about making something for me. They take pride in their craft and seem to enjoy making unique dishes. Get the bruschetta chicken and the crab cakes! Bar: The bartenders were so personable with the guests and executed my signature drinks perfectly. We also added tray-passed champagne when guests arrived which was fun. One perk of Vda is that you get to stock the bar yourself- get liquor from Bevmo and save $$! Overall venue: I mean....have you seen the place?! I'm so glad we chose a venue like this with natural beauty so that we didn't have to add much. Our guests have also been commenting that they liked the flow of events from the lawn to cocktail hour to dinner. We also liked that it has the Temecula winery feel without being a busy winery open to the public. Separate reviews, but they still deserve some hype in this one: we chose DJ Ross and he made it the most fun dance floor!! He also emcees the whole night so guests knew where to go and what was happening. We had studio by LMP for photos (Adrianna and Sheryl) and I loved their natural, bright look. They know exactly what they're doing and captured a great mix of candids with more formal shots. I would not change a single thing and I can't recommend Villa de Amore highly enough!!! read more

What a beautiful place for a wedding or any other special celebration. The outside setup was gorgeous, the property is well kept and the staff was nice. Food was meh, the appetizers that were passed during the cocktail hour were tasteless, there were absolutely no place to sit while waiting for the married couple to finish with their picture taking. We all had to stand in a freezing room with both entrance doors wide open while it was about 45 degrees outside. Not a good experience. The portion sizes for the wedding dinner were huge, I mean there is no way it was humanly possible to finish that whole plate. Lots of food was wasted that night. Overall I enjoyed myself but the venue management does need to make some major adjustments. I would not recommend. read more

Amazing and beautiful venue! I attended a wedding here in December, and although it was extremely cold, the venue and food made up for it! The gazebo outside is beautiful day and night and the lights and garden areas are great for photos. Especially with the vineyard and hills in the background. Lovely ballrooms for cocktail hour and reception which was nice with the wine barrels and cute decor. read more

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I don't think I will use the right words to describe how amazing this venue is! Phenomenal views, very attentive and thorough waitstaff, and the best vendors (DJ, photographer, bakery, catering, etc).....Villa de Amore left no detail untouched! As the bride, there's enough stress trying to plan everything and ensure everything happens flawlessly, and Villa de Amore ensured that our wedding was one for the history books! We received nothing but positive feedback from our wedding party and guests that this was one of the best venues they've ever been to for a wedding.....and I can't thank David, Laura, and the team enough for being so instrumental in making my fairy tale wedding a reality! If I could give more stars, I would! The staged areas for pictures (whiskey/cigar room setup, white sofa at iron gate, swing, fountain setup, etc) were amazing and the photographer took the some great pictures capturing all of those breathtaking views. I completely forgot about the street tacos that are offered towards the end of the reception....what an amazing and delicious surprise for me and my guests! Villa de Amore....THANK YOU!!!!! read more

Villa de Amore - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Temecula, California

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Villa de Amore is the perfect wedding venue. We got married there in July 2019, and it was absolutely amazing. The natural beauty of the place is stunning. Flowers, fountains, statues, and endless photo ops. Several guests who attended our wedding are seriously considering using the venue for their own weddings or their kids' weddings. They could not stop talking about the place. I think most guests who went to that wedding now have a photo of themselves somewhere at the venue as their new profile pic on social media. It was that gorgeous. The sunset over the beautiful Temecula hills was an incredible addition. This venue has preferred vendors (florist, baker, photographer, DJ, etc), who, if you choose to them, can be included in your price of the venue. It's nice to make all of your payments in one place. We still got to work with each of the vendors individually and have our own meetings and planning sessions with them, but it was nice knowing that they are used to working at Villa de Amore and have that solid contact and relationship with the venue. Besides the beauty of this place, the staff is just as incredible. Laura is the day of coordinator, and she went through every detail with us while making it seem like a breeze. She was super fast to respond to emails and questions from me. I felt confident on the big day that she had every detail taken care of, and I could relax and enjoy it. Aimee was our caterer, and she made our guests very happy with all the delicious food. At our first food tasting she made us feel very taken care of and explained everything. She even accommodated us to come back a second time to make sure we got the menu perfect. Monique, the designer, made our wedding vision come to life. We were looking for a dark vintage theme, and I sent her pictures and ideas ahead of time. We then met with her to discuss and pick out decor, and she knew exactly what we were looking for. We had the best time looking through the venue's supply of old antiques, beautiful vintage couches, and every shade and color of picture frames, candle holders, and vases you could ask for. She was quick to respond to any emails and questions from me as well. At the wedding, her choices on how to display the things we liked was impeccable. She came through 110%, and her stylized choices were a highlight of the wedding. Thank you so much Monique for your creativity and attention to detail. The rest of the staff was great as well, including Diana the security guard, who had my back all night and kept me from getting lost. She was even dancing at the end of the night by the entrance while we all danced at the reception. Eileen gave our initial venue tour, and her love and pride for the place was inspiring. David helped me over email, and Marcela helped us pick out our linens and reception table details. We used the venue's preferred DJ, Ross Creations, their preferred baker, Elegance on Display, their preferred florist, as well as one of their preferred photographers, Adventure Stories by Us, who I was over the top impressed with, and for whom I'm leaving glowing reviews on their own respective pages. Villa de Amore was the perfect platform on which to have the biggest event our lives. The beauty of the space along with Monique's decor and the professionalism and efficiency of the staff made our wedding the highlight of the summer. Thank you VDA, for everything. read more

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I got married at Villa de Amore in November 2022. Unfortunately it wasn't the perfect day I was hoping for. During our rehearsal we experienced a few negatives. First, our coordinator did not seem to be confident in where she was having everyone and placed the mothers the farthest away from the couple as opposed to the closest, and then forgot that we had a ring bearer and a flower girl multiple times leaving them by themselves. We also had unfortunate interactions with the set up staff. One of the men in particular made multiple inappropriate comments towards my bridesmaids and made fun of my father as he had to hurry back to escort my sister. On the day of the wedding, I showed up to find my florals were wrong. I had shared multiple photos and discussed with the floral team the color scheme I wanted, and instead of oranges and browns, my florals were pink. I was encouraged throughout the day that they were still beautiful and not to stress about it because it was too late anyway, but now looking back on pictures I am very upset that I didn't because it is not at all what I wanted. When it came to the card table, we requested our honeymoon fund box be added and instead, the decorating team removed the card box and replaced it with the honeymoon fund all together. After the card box was removed, multiple guests reached out to my mother asking her where it was because they did not know where to leave their cards. When my mother went to ask about the card box, one of the staff members on the decorating team yelled at my mother when she asked to place the card box back on the table because "it ruined her design" which made multiple guests uncomfortable because they could hear my mother being yelled at. My wedding day was still the happiest day, it was just unfortunately not as perfect as we'd hoped. read more

Location - Its a bit distant from the typical main stip of all the Temecula wine country but not too bad. Venue - Very cool venue with multiple area's to hang out and hold different parts of events or wedding parts. Parking - Plenty of parking from what I seen but we ended Ubering so didn't have a problem. Drinks - We had a open bar for a friends wedding so that was amazing. Service - The staff here is very nice and friendly and always trying to make sure everyone is happy. Came here for my friends wedding and its a beautiful location with great views and areas for pictures. read more

We had our wedding at Villa de Amore this past summer. It was absolutely the Best Day Ever! We felt welcomed since day 1. I was initially opposed to doing an all inclusive venue because I wanted to be able to pick the vendors myself. However, they have a great selection of vendors to pick from. Everything was taken care of. The day of coordinator made sure everything ran smoothly. The guests loved it and there was not a moment where I felt stress. We still hear comments about how it was the best wedding our guests attended. I truly believe that it's because of how organized everything was and it's such a beautiful venue with so many photo ops. The food was very important to us. Our guests were so impressed with how tasty everything turned out to be. I can't recommend this venue enough. They were absolutely fantastic and delightful to work with. I have a very busy schedule and they kept me informed via email and reminded me about deadlines. I'm so happy how everything turned out and really appreciate the attention to detail. I highly recommend this location. Beautiful gem in Temecula, CA. read more

Villa de Amore - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Temecula, California

This is a DREAM wedding venue. From beginning to end they are there to help out the bride and groom through the planning process. They are so organized and professional! They made the whole experience so easy. And then comes the big day... they make you feel calm and pampered in a moment when there are so many things happening. Laura was amazing! She even had to fix my dress with needle and thread when my bustle fell apart! Our guests could not have enough compliments to give! The design, the food, the cocktails! Literally everything was PERFECT! Thank you Villa for a day we will never forget! read more

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Villa de Amore was my dream wedding venue! They had almost everything in house and were an amazing team to bring my vision to life! I can't say how happy we were with the overall experience and how well the day of our wedding went. The staff was all very professional and attentive. Mandi really went above and beyond for us to make sure we had every little detail that we wanted. Her and her assistant Sierah were so responsive and so much fun to work with! Their talent was evident throughout the entire event! And even though Tori came on closer to our wedding day, she was so sweet and organized and really made us feel so comfortable and spoiled! This venue truly has the best team and I cannot say enough good things about them! If anyone is considering Villa de Amore for their wedding venue, i would strongly encourage you to book with them for the best experience! read more

Had the most incredible experience at Villa de Amore from start to finish. Food was fantastic, planning was a breeze, and the views are spectacular. My husband and I got married in earl October 2017 and everything was executed to perfection. We chose to use our own photographer, minister, and cake. However the catering was superb by villa, the florist was a total dream, and the decor was perfection. My only slight suggestion would be to provide alternate DJ options for the event. DJ Ross did a decent job, however he pretty much went straight down our list of songs in order of how we wrote them, so for example when we wrote out "The Twist, Twist & Shout, and Shout" we hoped they would be played spread out, but they were all played in that order which was a bit odd. Besides that, Laura was AMAZING and was a true angel on our wedding day. We planned our wedding without an actual wedding planner, and having her there day or was everything we needed! Don't hesitate when booking a venue, this place has it all! Guests said it was the best wedding they've ever been to, and we are so happy to hear it! read more

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Let me first preface by saying that me fiancee and I, ultimately, did not end up deciding to have our wedding at Villa de Amore so I'm not reviewing the venue as a whole, my intent is just to provide a clear idea of what to expect because many reviews and sites categorize this venue as affordable, which it really is not. 3 years ago my fiancee were still living on the east coast, in Boston, MA; however, we flew out to Temecula to visit venues as we knew it was the area we had wanted to get married in. After spending several days in Temecula, we fell in love with Villa de Amore, we were sold on it because it offered; mountain views, vineyard views and an all inclusive hassle-free package. In addition, we loved that it was family owned/run and Dave was a terrific salesman helping you to envision your perfect wedding there and seemed to really connect with us and be passionate about making our big day amazing. At that time we were given a quote for our 75 person wedding and while it was slightly out of our budget we had planned to save up the extra money so that we could have our dream wedding at Villa de Amore, some day. Fast forward 3 years, to this year, we moved out to LA and have settled and finally saved up the money for the venue, we scheduled an appointment to see and potentially book the venue with Dave. When we arrived he didn't really recognize or acknowledge that we had talked to him a few years prior (I don't blame him for this because he probably sees hundreds of people a year but still, he was very cold). Next we tour the site again and they changed the bridal suite and also added a indoor cocktail area that is extremely tacky; I called it the 'Tiffanys' room(s) as that's really the look they were going for with the remodel. After touring we sat down with Dave and he gave us a new quote for our same guest count and it was literally $5,000 more than we were originally quoted, you can chalk it up to inflation, but this really took us by surprise. I then ask Dave if there's anything he can do to make that number closer to our original quote/budget and he looks me dead in the eye and says 'Nope'. My fiancee starts crying and I thanked him for his time and we walked out. Anyways, my rating of 2-stars 'i've experienced better' is because we found comparable venues in Temecula for $5,000 less which include the same views, and alcohol, who were even still willing to negotiate and work with our budget. My fiancee and I, ultimately, had to pass on Villa de Amore as they still to this day market themselves on all the wedding venue sites as 'affordable' when they are not really affordable for any middle class couple; if your budget is anything under $20,000 look elsewhere. read more

My wedding in July 2017 was an absolute dream! The entire process was so easy and it was so nice knowing that it was going to look gorgeous. The food was outstanding! I'm not really a fish person but one of our entrees was the swordfish and it was absolutely amazing. We also chose the ribeye and we had a few guests say it was the best steak they ever had. We received so many compliments on the decor and I can only credit Monique and the Villa de Amore staff for all of it. Go with the vendors that are provided through the venue, you won't regret it! The choices for appetizers were a good variety and I loved that they cooked late night tacos at the end of the night for everyone. The venue is absolutely stunning and the photographers (Leah Marie Studio) know the BEST places, angles, and lighting to get the absolute perfect shots. If I had to do it again, I would absolutely choose Villa de Amore. If you want a stress-free (or as little stress as possible) wedding and planning process, you will need to go with Villa de Amore! My wedding was perfect! read more

Villa de Amore - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Temecula, California

When I first saw this venue I absolutely fell in love. I knew this would be my dream wedding and I was absolutely correct! We got married on Sunday and had the absolute best experience from start to finish. The staff was absolutely amazing and our coordinator Brittany was great! If you're thinking about having your wedding here, you need to! Thank you, Villa De Amore! read more

If we can give more stars we would. Brittany who was our coordinator, was soo amazing. She let us know everything that was going on but without being over bearing as well. She had everything fully under control the entire wedding. YOUR AMAZING BRITTANY. The photo team we had was soo great they took all the photos quickly and they were not in the way at the same time, it was like they were not even there. Our designer got everything we wanted to the T. The way they worked in all the party favors into every area of the venue was soo cute. Our Dj ROSS was great as well he has a lot of extra party favor niks that we bought that was sooooo worth it... he did everything soo amazing with that songs and cut offs, even to set off the sparklers and clouds on the perfect part of each song, OMG THANK YOU ROSS. We didn't stress at all.. I've been to quite a few weddings and by far ours was the nicest... I'm still shocked at how well the Villa did. Thank you soo much to the entire team. We are still getting compliments on how nice our wedding was.. from cocktail hour to our last dance everybody was in aweee, the food was so amazing with huge servings everybody was soo full the whole night, I was very happy about that. Villa De Amore seriously just I have no words, so amazing and soooooo worth it.. love you Villa De Amore.. read more

Future brides and grooms, RUN and DO NOT look back!! I like to echo all the couples who had a horrible experience with Villa De Amore during this time. My husband and I were supposed to get married in late June and of course, that did not happen because of the pandemic. Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest and joyful event in your life, however, dealing with Eileen and David during this pandemic was nothing, but STRESS and HEADACHES. They claim to be a family owned business, but unfortunately, all they care about is money! We reached out to Villa De Amore in March of 2020, three months before our wedding, expressing our concerns about if our wedding was going to happen in June. If it was not going to happen as it states in our contract, we were looking for a refund and not a postponement. David stated that he did not know if they could have our wedding, but told us to wait until 30 days prior to our wedding date for his decision. We had also asked if they would honor their force majeure in their contact, and at the time, David said their insurance would review our claim. This gave us hope that would honor this clause in our contract. As the days and months went by, cases of Covid continued to rise and it didn't look like we would be able to hold our wedding. In May, a few days before we hit the 30-day mark, I called Riverside County and they confirmed with me that NO businesses were allowed to conduct weddings at that time. I also called a few wineries in Temecula, and ALL of them said they have already postponed or refunded all their couples. Once again, I reached out to David and Eileen about what Riverside County and other wineries had said and done, but again, they said they do not know whether they could hold our wedding and also added, that they WILL NOT refund our money and that our only option is to choose an undesirable date for the future (in my opinion). Our wedding is a destination wedding for us and the majority of our guests, so we were not going to risk their safety in having our wedding there. What was even worse, was that two weeks prior to our wedding, Eileen had the nerve to email us and said that they got the okay to hold our wedding and send them our final count. As we all know now and back then, we were clearly still in the middle of the pandemic, and weddings were still not allowed at that time! At this point, we knew we could not trust them. During this time, they did nothing, but misled us with false information and acted as if they were above the law as they decided not to listen to the state and county orders. We clearly DID NOT continue our business with them and hired a lawyer. In July, we were notified that Villa De Amore had a Temporary Restraining Order from Riverside County stating that they were to stop holding, offering, and hosting wedding receptions. Also that the court finds that Villa De Amore was an immediate threat to the public's health. Their TRO also got extended to September and that's when it ended. Any good business would recognize our current situation and do the right thing and honor what's in the contract. Villa de Amore could not perform their obligations in our contract than we are entitled to our money back. Take your hard-earned money elsewhere, because they sure do not care about you, your family, and your friend's safety! If I could go back in time, I WOULD NEVER have trusted Villa De Amore to have my once and lifetime wedding. You deserve better!! read more

We had our wedding at Villa de Amore last month and it was THE BEST decision ever. The wedding venue was beautiful, romantic and dreamy. Every corner was an Instagram-perfect photo op! Our VDA designer, Monique, decorated the already beautiful venue with props and "photo stations" that made our pictures even more stunning. She was very patient in helping me find the props I needed to portray the "Coco Chanel meets Great Gatsby" style that I wanted. The best part of all is that these props are included in the picture. I love Monique and appreciate her so much! Laura, the VDA coordinator, has been super helpful during the whole wedding planning process and her expertise truly shined on our big day. She orchestrated a very smooth wedding day and we were on time for everything activity as planned. She was also very professional and quick in replying all of my emails and messages. I could not have asked for a better coordinator. The food for our wedding, including both appetizers and entrees were exceptional. We chose the crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, and cheese/bread/fruit platter for appetizers and ribeye steak and swordfish for our guest entrees. Our guests absolutely loved the food and we are still getting compliments almost a month after! Lastly, the bartenders were friendly and quick with the drinks there was barely a line. We cannot thank the VDA team enough for making our wedding dream come true. I've done my research on many wedding venues both in the Bay Area and Socal and VDA ranks #1 in my books in terms of venue, food, service and value. I am so glad we chose VDA for our big day! read more

We had our wedding at Villa de Amore in August 2019 and could not have been happier. From the very beginning, David and the rest of the VDA team were incredibly helpful and responsive. The venue itself is absolutely magical, with endless photo opportunities including vineyards, vintage accessories, and sparkling twinkle lights all around the property. The views of the property and surrounding area at sunset were gorgeous. All of our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was. For an all-inclusive venue, we were able to work with their designer Monique to customize the ceremony space, flowers, linens, accessories, photo op spaces, etc. to ensure the entire experience was unique to our vision. The ability to provide input on all aspects of the wedding, while removing the stress of having to find vendors, was invaluable. We also saved a lot of money by not being tied to a bar package, as you are responsible for providing your own alcohol. VDA's day of coordinator Laura was also a life saver in making sure the rehearsal and wedding day flowed smoothly. We were able to fit in all of our reception traditions and still had time to eat, mingle, and dance. All of VDA's vendors including Ross Creations (DJ), Elegance on Display (cake), and The Studio by Leah Marie (photography) were top notch. Their experience with the venue and VDA staff made everything seamless and their work helped create the perfect day. I simply cannot think of a better wedding venue, from the staff, to the planning process, to the absolutely perfect day. We are so grateful to everyone at VDA for making our wedding day a truly unforgettable experience. Many of our guests agreed it was the best wedding they had ever been too! We HIGHLY recommend VDA to anyone looking for stress-free wedding planning at the perfect venue. Thank you Villa de Amore for making our wedding day a dream come true!! read more

My husband and I just got married at Villa De Amore last week. We are still on cloud 9 by how wonderful the day was. The team is so kind and easy to work with. The entire planning process from start to finish was wonderful. They made everything simple and really put our vision to life. Villa De Amore made our wedding day so special with their attention to detail, fun personalities and professionalism. read more

Our experience with Villa De Amore has caused my family profound heartache, and it is painful to share. But as a born and raised Temecula local, I feel morally obligated to protect my community; I hope sharing our story can prevent other couples from facing the devastation we have had to endure. My fiancé and I paid in full to be married at Villa de Amore on April 5th, 2020- which obviously could not legally happen due to the global pandemic we are currently still enduring. The managers of this venue, Eileen Rivard and David Musser would not allow us to postpone or even reduce our guest count (which was 204 people) until Riverside county legally prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people to take place. This was only a few short weeks before our wedding. We pleaded with them to compromise; a staggering number of our guests were sending us regretful messages daily that they could not risk their lives by attending our wedding during this terrifying pandemic. They had no concern or sympathy for our loved ones safety- "it's business as usual" they said. When they were forced by law to cancel our special day, they proceeded to offer a limited amount of undesirable dates, most of which would still be plagued with our current situation and some of which were so far out we could not wait. My fiancé's father was suffering from terminal illness; we needed to book a date that was far enough out for him and our other guests to be safe, but not too far as we feared his illness would take him from us before he was able to attend our wedding. We hesitantly considered a date in august, and in response they immediately pressured us to sign new contracts. I made sure to review them to ensure the "force majeure" clause was present, as I was under the impression it was the only part of the original contract that protected us if this were to happen again. While going back and fourth with Eileen, I was confused about one of the first lines in the contract that addressed our refund if the anticipated amount of guests could not attend. She quickly responded that she would re-word that line to make it more clear, and a few minutes later she sent a new contract. I later found that she removed the force majeure clause, surely hoping we would have good faith that she only changed the part she claimed she would change and sign the contract without noticing. At this point we felt massively violated. We felt these people could not be trusted. We needed to re plan our wedding quickly to ensure our beloved father could attend. We asked for the refund that their contract clearly stated we deserved, and that's when they stopped responding all together. We emailed them constantly, and finally had no choice but to hire a lawyer. To our shock they also failed to respond to multiple correspondence from our attorney. They were well aware what we had to lose, and they were taking full advantage of it. When their lawyer responded to our attorney, the letter set forth, in my opinion, contained arguments that insinuated we could have foreseen COVID19 coming when we booked our wedding in May of 2019. To me, the letter was almost as disgraceful as the venue. We are now in the unfortunate position of having to file a lawsuit against Villa de Amore to get our money back. They claimed they were unable to refund because they needed our money to pay their staff and utilities while they have been closed and not hosting weddings. I'm curious how they planned to host our wedding on the new date they tried to have us change into if they already spent all of our money. Our father passed away approximately two weeks ago. We are devastated that he wasn't able to witness our wedding that we are sure he extended his life well past his prognosis for. It's all he could talk about and he declined very quickly after it was cancelled. In my opinion, Villa de Amore made it profoundly difficult for us to plan a new wedding elsewhere in time for him to be there, and there are no words to describe our devastation over this situation. It's painful to re-live this experience that continues to cause us hurt and sleepless nights. I would never wish what we have been through on anyone. read more

My husband and I fell in love with this place. This was our first stop for venue shopping and we had three more the visit. This venue stuck out in our minds and no other wineries or venues came close to what this beautiful place had to offer. Impeccable service, organization, planning, beautiful choices, exquisite food. We got married here in July 2019 and their team treated us and our guests like first class. It was all perfect and gorgeous. We have had so many compliments from our guests who attended, and our pictures are beautiful. You can't beat this beautiful landscape, decor, the setting overall and the helpful team that coordinated it all. I recommend Villa De Amore 100%. They will provide you with a dream wedding and accommodate special requests. It was stress and anxiety free. read more

I cannot express enough have perfect this venue is. The staff is simply incredible and I had the wedding of my dreams. My wedding was perfect and it's all because of Villa de Amore. The entire staff is just incredible. Special shout out to my coordinators Laura, she made my big day so easy and special. She is the sweetest and I was so grateful to have her every step of the way. David was the one who helped me with touring, booking, and every single question I had along the way. The whole staff is just the best of the best. Everyone should get married here. Affordable and stunning. Planning a wedding was EASY and it's all because of this place. I highly recommend. read more

Villa de Amore - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Temecula, California

Villa de Amore went above and beyond! I am a wedding photographer, I have been shooting for 9 years. I have seen many venues and worked with many vendors. Villa de Amore puts their bride & groom first in every aspect of the day. They meet all requests, they are flexible and willing to make changes when necessary. Laura is passionate & enthusiastic, her energy is constant through the entire wedding day. Russ (the DJ), is inviting and motivated to bring energy to your reception. I can not say enough great things about this venue. Not only is their team amazing but their venue is solid gold! The attention to detail, from the grooming of the property to the photographic architecture. And you guys!! Golden hour is ridiculous! If your looking for a winery to have your wedding, choose this one!! Cheers! Valerie Castillo Tulips & Tangerines Photography IG @simplytulip read more

I literally could not have had a better experience at Villa de Amore. Our wedding would not have been as magnificent and beautiful if it were not for them. I have so many friends stressed about wedding planning and the process through VDA was stress-free, it was truly such a relief. My husband and I did not have to worry about anything on our wedding day and just got to enjoy the event. Tori, the coordinator, was amazing. She made sure the day was perfect and we had no stress the day of the event. The food and appetizers were amazing. The late night tacos were an added bonus. A lot better than we have had at many other weddings! The bridal and groom suites were a nice touch and the flowers they provided were absolutely to die for. VDA was professional through and through and always answered my emails in a timely manner. I cannot rave about this place enough. The last thing I have to say is: book this place as your venue ASAP! read more

My husband and I got married here on 4/6/14. After a long search of venues in the Los Angeles area, we were tired of the traffic, commercial buildings and valet parking fees which was tacked onto to many of our estimates. We started the search in the Orange County area and eventually found villa's website. The pictures looked beautiful with raving reviews. My fiancé at the time went for a tour first and I went after on a separate day. We both fell in love with the place and loved how it was an all inclusive venue. The owner Eileen and David (son) were also very welcoming so it was not much of a challenge when it came to the decision. I put down the deposit and date and we were set. We had made a few trips down to Temecula a few times prior to the big day to in order to finalize with cake, Dj, catering and floral. Eileen was nice enough to allow us to visit a couple times as she was getting new props and furniture in closer to the wedding date. The big day went pretty well with the day of coordinator and I was thankful everything came together. Pros: - reasonable pricing - lovely venue - family owned - allows dogs - all inclusive - free website for guests - bring your own drinks Cons: - unable to bring outside caterer - unable to get ready (makeup and hair) on site - cash and check only Our only complaint and FYI to future couples: - For each additional guest after 50, we had to pay $110 which covered the floral, Dj, catering etc. - We were not aware the additional guest fee would not be refunded if they were a no show. - Catering did not allow us to bring back extra food that we paid for even though 10 guests did not show up. *note that the prices may change after this review. Contact venue for most up to date pricing. read more