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.

We had such a magical wedding at Slate Barn and Gardens! The venue was the perfect size for our 90…read moreperson guest list. It felt intimate but spacious, with lots of options on where to hang out during the event. This place is a gem - so many people kept asking, "How did you find this place?!" We're so glad we did! We went with the barbecue dinner buffet option and folks were raving about it. There was more than enough to go around with lots of people getting seconds. We also opted for the flatbread pizza option during cocktail hour and did NOT regret it. The venue is already so gorgeous with all the lush greenery and flowers. We added lots of our own touches like Mexican flags, cacti on tables, table runners, etc. It was so much fun to be able to dress up the venue to reflect our personalities. Emily has the venue running like a well oiled machine. She's super easy to work with and patient. I'm so, so glad we found Slate Barn and Gardens for our wedding.

My husband Oscar & I found this beautiful venue here on Yelp so I MUST leave you all with some…read morephotos and a story of our experience here. Look no further! Contact Emily and her team now because the perfect spot to say I Do is right here. We looked at 4 maybe 5 local san diego venues and all of them were missing one must need list item on our wish list. We wanted an all included, open bar with beer/wine/and liquor, and for the space to feel intimate. We found all these checklist items with The Slate Barn & Gardens. Our day was beyond beautiful we want to relive it! Ok some details for you brides to be and grooms to be: Emily and her team are so accommodating from start to finish. She handles everything from table set up and venue prep to the center pieces. They have a great selection of candle holders, decor items and linen colors for everyones style. There is a brides suite on the grounds, sorry guys you'll have to chill somewhere else. Its cozy and fit all 9 of us girls in it! THE FOOD. Everyone is still talking about how great the food was. We were so happy with all the different menu options, we were able to accommodate all different types of diets in one swoop. Emily plans all of the venue side of the day, all you bring in your drinks, a DJ and florals. We had the best vendors make our day come to life. We can not thank the crew enough for making our experience a stress free and amazing experience. THANK YOU!

Celebrating our daughter's 18th Birthday/Debut at the Vistonian Venue in Vista, CA was the best…read moredecision we made during the entire event planning process -- and it almost didn't happen. Initially, we were scheduled to hold her special day at a venue aboard Camp Pendleton, however, with the current state of... everything... we made the decision to start looking elsewhere for a venue out in town. My daughter and I were vendors at an event a couple weeks prior and fell in love with the look and feel of the Vistonian. Once we realized that having the her party on base was no longer an option, the first place we looked was this downtown Vista gem. The location was major. Moving it off base, alleviated the stress of having to worry about guests not being able to attend due to security restrictions, there was ample parking, the venue was partially decorated in the style that we were hoping to capture, we were able to bring in our own catering, vendors were able to access and move about the venue with ease, and working with Shelly Firth made for a stress-free, accommodating, professional experience. The Vistonian Venue offers a rustic, refined, Boho, modern, minimalistic aesthetic that fit perfectly with our rustic tropical Philippines Filipina vision we had for the party. The luscious greens throughout the venue helped to minimize the amount of greenery we had to bring in to curate the vibe. The open, high ceilings with exposed beams and tasteful touches of modern wood elements also added to the ambiance we were hoping to achieve. As our coordinator, Shelly was amazing. She worked with my desired layout so that the day of the event we walked in and start setting up without hang-ups. It made it a lot easier for everyone involved in set-up on our side. During the event, the restrooms stayed clean, the trash levels were maintained, and as the go-to gal, even I was able to relax, visit with guests, and enjoy the special evening. When I share with others about the Vistonian Venue, the first thing I say is that it was truly serendipitous. It played out exactly as it should have. For it to work out the way that it did, made it better than I could have possibly imagined. Reflecting on the night, the first adjective that comes to mind is FUN. Everyone had fun, especially the birthday girl.

Company Holiday party. Excellent venue. Super fun experience and the place was large enough for…read moreeveryone to have fun!

Las Mariposas is beautifully set on a slight hill, with picturesque views, ideal for pictures. Love…read morethe cozy, intimate and friendly atmosphere. The owners, Mario and Arleth Gutierrez are the friendliest, always there on hand to make sure the event goes smoothly. This avenue is spacious and has designated areas for the most relaxing and inviting celebrations of any kind. I love working there. Always feel like home.

My husband and I couldn't recommend a more BEAUTIFUL venue! Not only is the venue itself a stunning…read moreplace, but the owners are the kindest people we have ever meet. They went above and WAY beyond to ensure our special day was perfect. My husband and I had the luxury of getting married last year at their location and our postponed reception this year. When planning our wedding we originally booked a different location, not knowing that Las Mariposas existed. We found Las Mariposas Estate and IMMEDIATELY fell in love. We threw all original plans out the window and booked at the estate in a heartbeat. Arleth and Mario, the venue owners, hosted a mixer where all vendors were present and it was the easiest decision, other than to marry each other, we have ever made. (You can bring your own vendors, but they picked a good set of vendors as recommendations). Their venue is stunning and their vendor recommendations are affordable and over the top amazing. I highly recommend Las Mariposas Estate to anyone and everyone. They are even growing their venue to include an amazing ballroom!! Thank you for everything, your hard work didn't go unnoticed one bit! We always thought the wedding process would be stressful, but Las Mariposas took the stress out of planning! P.S. if you like lemonade, you have to ask Arleth and Mario about their lavender lemonade. Hands down, the best lemonade we have ever tried.

Absolutely beautiful hacienda-style venue with a stunning outdoor garden that is perfect for…read moreceremonies. The venue owners/managers are incredibly friendly, professional, and highly knowledgeable about the wedding and events industry. As a coordinator, it can be difficult to find a venue that is both charming and well-managed, but Estrella truly offers the best of both worlds. The team is organized, accommodating, and genuinely enjoyable to work with, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. One of the biggest advantages of this venue is the flexibility they provide. Unlike many newer venues that require you to use a limited list of vendors, Estrella allows couples to choose their own vendors. They provide excellent recommendations and preferred vendors while still giving clients the freedom to work within their budget, as long as vendors meet insurance requirements. The location is fantastic, the grounds are beautiful, and the staff is outstanding. I highly recommend Estrella to couples looking for a gorgeous venue and a team that truly cares about creating a great experience

I viewed the location during a vendor fair and I thought the space as well as the vendors were all…read moregreat.

March 24, 2024 ‍‍ Last weekend we married off our baby girl…read moreat Willow Creeks Events, which is an enchanted and magical venue!!! An abundance of appreciation goes out to Bethany and her team. This team was AMAZING, they bent over backwards (without being asked to) to ensure our daughter's wedding was as magical, beautiful, pleasant, warm and dry as possible due to a major storm forecasted. Miraculously, as the day went on, the rain pushed away and the sun peaked out. Therefore, the ceremony was held outside as planned, it was absolutely stunning! We did end up having to rent a tent for the reception, which Bethany coordinated for us. The inside of the tent was decorated beautifully, with lights and flower arrangements placed throughout, as well as, special corner curtains to cover up the tent poles. The team gave us an extra surprise by hanging a chandelier over the bride and grooms table, they thought of everything! I truly believe that because the tent being warmed by patio heaters, is why the majority of our guest stayed to the very end. This team even took preparations for where the caterer and cake cutting would be, they made everything fit in as though it was planned that way from the very start. All the elegant / beautiful bouquets and flower arrangements were hand made by Bethany, they were simply breathtaking! All of our guests stated throughout the night how beautiful the venue was. Some even stated they want their wedding to be exactly how our daughters was. It cannot go unmentioned how Bethany and Julie were so easy to work with! This team hit it out of the park! THANK YOU!

My husband and I had our wedding at Willow Creek Ranch, and we were totally impressed with our…read moreexperience here and working with Bethany. There are simply not enough amazing things we could say about working with Bethany. Bethany had great communication and since the beginning she had quick responses to our questions which made planning our wedding very efficient. She has a lot of experience in the wedding industry and would ask us questions about things we didn't even consider. She was EXTREMELY accommodating - my husband and I are both healthcare workers who occasionally work Saturdays with changing schedules throughout the week - this never was an issue when it came to planning our wedding. The location is extremely beautiful from the daytime to sunset and even to night time with all the lights and chandeliers. There are honestly SO many locations to take beautiful photos in and this was a big factor as we wanted a variety of places for backdrop - there's a lavender field, a bridge overlooking a small pond area, and a place with a sing - this is not including the picturesque house covered in vines and the ceremony site. Additionally, all the decor in the photos below were included (even the furniture, florals, and table settings). We chose the package that included florals and Bethany (who is also a florist) went ABOVE and BEYOND with the floral arrangements and bouquets, literally making my Pinterest autumn wedding dreams come true. The day of the wedding went as smoothly as weddings can possibly go and despite it being the craziest day, it was also one of the best days of our lives. We really owe it all to Bethany and cannot rave enough about her and her team. We've heard from many of our friends who got married about something they didn't like about their wedding planning process, but honestly, working with Bethany was completely smooth, stress-free, and an efficient yet detailed process. If you are thinking about having a wedding at Willow Creek Ranch, I 1000% would recommend it. (All photos in this review are from our wonderful wedding photographer Carmelisse Photography!)

We were so excited to have our wedding here. The place is beautiful, it's exclusive, and when we…read moreoriginally signed up the staff was very helpful. But come wedding day everyone was MIA and not answering their phone except the head gunnery sergeant. The front gate wouldn't let my florists, cake people, and day planner in. Our entire wedding party couldn't even get in because the lady who was supposed to be at the gate with the guest list 2 hours before the wedding, didn't show up til' 1 hour before start time. As a bride and groom getting calls about our people not getting in from everyone, was extremely stressful. If you, your guests, and vendors are not ALL currently in the military or military sponsors DO NOT have your event here especially if you have 100 plus people. My wedding was absolutely beautiful, the food was delish, and everyone had a great time. But the amount of stress we had to go through the DAY OF was unheard of. Get the extra $10k and go have it at oceanfront hotels down the road. It's worth your sanity trust me.

My oldest daughter got married last month at the Pacific views event center. Pacific views event…read morecenter is on the grounds of Camp Pendleton. It is a beautifully situated venue that offers the opportunity to have a huge wedding at a reasonable price . They provide the food,tables and chairs , and linens . you will be responsible for decorations, cake, flowers, etc. (They do have a list of vendors) Just be aware that since it's on the grounds of a military base all of your guest must pass a background check which requires them to submit their real ID or passport. This may or may not eliminate some of your guest as they must be US citizens or in possession of a green card. It also provides the opportunity for a lot of misunderstanding at the front gate so tell everyone to come early and be prepared to be patient, just in case the list has not been given to the front gate and things have to be sorted out, has happened in our case. Setting those concerns aside, it really is a beautiful venue and the food was really good. A couple of the servers had bad attitudes, but the management is really accommodating so it kind of all comes out in the wash.If I had to do it again, I'd probably just pay the extra money (about double the price) and book an all inclusive venue to eliminate some of the headaches that we endured, as I did with my younger daughters wedding, but if you have a good wedding planner a lot of problems can be avoided . All in all it was a beautiful wedding and everyone had a great time. So if you want a fabulous wedding at a budget price this is your place

I give this place more of a 3.8. We arrived early Saturday hoping to maybe check in a little early…read morethe very nice young lady at the counter was accommodating but said room wasn't ready but for a $50.00 up charge she will put our room at top of cleaning list with house keeping.. Fantastic let's do that. In the mean time feel free to use the pool, bathroom on the left to change. Went the pool. Two pools, not huge but has a little bar. The pool wasn't crowded but we struggled to find a chair that wasn't reserved with a towel; we spotted 1 empty chair under an umbrell, as we approached a young gentleman grabbed the chair at took it across the pool to the umbrella his family was under. Lol. Okay. We just sat our things on the concrete under the umbrella hoping it wouldn't be long and enjoyed the pool. After checking a couple times and our encounter with the OTHER, older front desk lady; our room was ready at 4. That's check in time. The room was large and pretty nice; we did notice the floors were a bit "damp". The little patio with the chairs and view, very nice. We were able to hear the live music coming from marina bar as we were sitting outside of our room taking in the view. We took out a paddle boat that was complimentary at check in. The lake itself is very nice, pretty peaceful considering it sits smack-dab in the middle of a neighborhood. What makes my review a 3.8 isnt the accommodation. Recommended. Its front desk staff, in particular the second one i mentioned. She should enjoy her job more.

I hate writing more negative reviews but here we are. We stayed here for what was planned to be two…read morenight staycation, the room we had was one with a lake view which I was so excited for. When I got in the room it just felt dirty, the carpet felt gross, the lights on the wall didn't work and there were bugs in the corner. Something I wish that was disclosed before staying, you Couldn't even open the screen because they were right up against it trying to get in. And I get it, it's in the lake so maybe there's bugs. My problem was that there were dead ones in cobwebs that weren't cleaned by the staff. We ended up checking out a night early and leaving to go back home. Pros: close to a few local restaurants and Almalfi and brickmans is great. We went and had dinner at brickmans that night and that was enjoyable and it's a lake view.