Elegant Opulence For Your Special Event
$10,000 starting price
251 to 300 guests
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens is an elegant, luxurious wedding venue located in Fallbrook, CA. Just a short drive from San Diego, it offers a peaceful getaway for couples to celebrate their long-awaited event. From the revered Beverly Mansion to the secluded Arbor Terrace, this venue offers couples a wealth of opportunities for their special day.
Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens has been hosting wedding celebrations for over 40 years. In that time, they have helped countless couples host events filled with personality and charm. The lush, luxurious gardens present a welcoming sight for your arrival, with a meticulous touch to every detail. The Beverly Mansion, nestled right beside the romantic, heart-shaped lake, offers couples an elegant setting for their special celebration. This elevated reception space spares no expense, with crystal chandeliers, fine furnishings, and a refined feel at every turn. It also offers a hybrid setting thanks to its outdoor veranda, which presents stunning views of the estate's manicured gardens. For a more secluded experience, couples can make the most of the Arbor Terrace. This tropical hideaway is filled with lush gardens, towering waterfalls, and a refreshing atmosphere throughout. Here, your reception can be hosted in a satin-draped, open-air tented pavilion for an exotic feel.
The team at Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens strives to provide the best possible experience to couples on their special day. From the first consultation, they aim to present you with a personalized, tailored service throughout. Their dedicated events coordinator will also be at hand to ensure that your experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Additionally, their on-site catering team can present you with a finely-crafted feast with all your favorite dishes. Other services, such as tours, private tastings, and consultations are all available from this premium wedding venue.
+41 years in business
Speaks English, Spanish, French, American Sign Language
105 team members
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Nov.
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Amenities
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
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Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0163 reviews
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Grand Tradition in San Diego is described as a magical and breathtaking wedding venue by multiple reviewers who praised its stunning beauty, exceptional service, and delicious food, including BBQ and herb rubbed salmon options. Coordinators like Molly and Lisa are commended for their professionalism and attentiveness, making the planning process stress-free and seamless. Reviewers appreciated the helpful bridal assistants like Jasmine and Kaya, the accommodating staff, and the picturesque locations such as Arbor Terrace and the Beverly Mansion. Despite minor issues with communication and bartending during a wedding, guests highly recommend Grand Tradition for its gorgeous landscapes, top-tier service, and unforgettable wedding experiences.Review photos
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Amanda S
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5.0
6/10/2024
Me and my husband recently got married here at the Beverly Mansion. It was truly the perfect day!
VENUE: Of course, Grand Tradition is absolutely beautiful (it is what we were initially drawn to). Their landscape is always luscious and VERY well-kept. Gorgeous bright green lawns and colorful flowers. You hardly even need any ceremony décor. This venue is pretty enough on its own.
COORDINATION: We had a coordinator swap midway through planning, and ended up with Lisa. She was EXTRAORDINARY! She made the whole entire process such a breeze and easily answered any questions/concerns we had. Lisa was professional, organized and extremely friendly. We loved getting to work with her. She worked her butt off during the entire process, and it showed on our wedding day. Everything ran SO smooth. Lisa made sure to keep us on schedule and handled all the vendors, everything went without a hitch.
STAFF: The entire Grand Tradition staff we had on our wedding day exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we arrived I almost felt like a celebrity. We were treated with smiles, enthusiasm and care. The whole team was professional and really knew how to put on a wedding. I had two bridal assistants, Mackenna and Kaitlyn, who were absolute angels. You both really made me feel at ease with our little chats. You were constantly checking in on me, fixing my dress, holding my drinks, getting me food and doing anything I needed throughout the entire day.
FOOD: You never really know what you are going to get with wedding food, but I think Grand Tradition has some of the best. That had SO many options when picking out what we wanted on our buffet, it made it easy to accommodate all different tastes. Our guests are still telling us how amazing their food was. Everything was truly delicious!
Overall, I would recommend this venue to anyone. If you want a fairytale, stress-free and perfect wedding, this is the place to go!
Axelina H
5.0
1/15/2025
Grand Tradition is one of the most magical places in all of SoCal and truly a gem in San Diego county. My husband and I got married here last year and to say we were happy with how everything turned out is an understatement. Being a bride comes with so much pressure and the entire staff helped relieve the stress on the big day. Even leading up to it, our wedding coordinator Molly, helped us with everything we needed and always gave us answers. She was such a pleasure to work with and we want to thank her immensely for providing us with exceptional service and guiding us through a process that can be very daunting. Molly and the whole Grand Tradition crew will always be a part of our special day and it is a place we will cherish forever.
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Sierra K
5.0
1/08/2025
We had the pleasure to work with Danielle, who was our day of coordinator. She was so patient, kind, and understanding of all our wants/needs. We came into wedding planning with no knowledge of the details and tasks, and Danielle made the entire process smooth and effortless. She became a good friend to us as she made our wedding day absolutely incredible! Not to mention the venue is breathtaking! We recommend Danielle to anyone who is planning on getting married at Grand Traditions.
Megan O
5.0
11/22/2024
The most amazing venue! Got married in November on the Arbor Terrace side and felt like you got transported to a destination wedding. Everyone there so so helpful and our wedding coordinator Alyssa went above and beyond to make our day so special. Can’t recommend this place enough!!
Morgan R
5.0
11/20/2024
My husband and I got married at The Grand Tradition in June, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision! The venue is breathtakingly beautiful and speaks for itself. The staff was exceptionally kind and helpful, and the food was outstanding. From the moment we chose them as our venue, everything went smoothly. The planning meetings were straightforward, the team provided helpful vendor recommendations, and the tasting event was a great experience.
Our coordinator, Molly, was phenomenal. She was incredibly attentive, professional, and helpful. We were so grateful to have her expertise guiding us through the final stages of planning.
The recommended vendors, especially The Finishing Touch and DJ Pros, exceeded our expectations. Our wedding day was flawless—truly perfect. I wholeheartedly recommend The Grand Tradition to anyone planning their wedding!
Michelle S
5.0
9/28/2024
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. We used the Arbor Terrace as the tropical side was exactly what we wanted. Our coordinator was Molly and she was so helpful with each and every detail of our day. Jasmine was my bridal assistant and she was so attentive not leaving me and making sure my every need was met from before the ceremony until the end of the night. Their staff literally made us feel like royalty that day. They handled the set up of everything we brought and the take down at the end, even loading it into the cars for take home. We didn't use many decor rentals because the space is so beautiful it didn't require any. Flowers and draping lights were enough to finish the look. I would have my wedding here again and again if I could it was absolutely PERFECT. The food was incredible, our guests are still raving about how they have never had GOOD food at a wedding it usually mediocre at best. I wish I could go back for dinner again, I was so busy I didn't get to enjoy my prime rib!!! I highly recommend this venue, I promise you will be over the top satisfied with every aspect of it. Disclaimer: while in the planning process it is hard to get ahold of your coordinator. Sometimes it takes weeks for responses. Be patient it will all get handled. They give your wedding the utmost attention when its your wedding month and then you understand why.
Vincent P
5.0
8/20/2024
Our entire wedding experience with Grand Tradition was spectacular! Honestly, we just had our wedding here and we couldn't be happier. Here's why:
Scott White, our sales coordinator, was great. What we liked about Scott was even though he had "sales" in his title, it never felt like he was trying to upsell us at any point during our initial visit. When we had questions, he answered it as candidly and transparently as possibly. We left feeling like we had a realistic idea about what to expect from having a wedding here so we ended up putting down our initial deposit the next day! Thanks Scott!
Afterwards, we got set up with Molly Jones, our wedding coordinator. The wedding coordinator assignment was random so we feel like we hit the jackpot by getting Molly. She was absolutely fantastic every step of the way! We met up with Molly every 3 months prior to the wedding to discuss wedding details. Through each of the meetings, I felt like I learned more and more about the wedding process because Molly outlined the details so seamlessly and made it easily digestible, even for a wedding novice like myself. We had TONS of questions for Molly throughout the process and she was able to answer all our questions with enthusiasm and care. When our wedding day came, Molly was there every step of the way which eased our nerves leading up to the big day and allowed us to really be in the moment and fully enjoy everything. Thank you so much MOLLY JONES!! You are truly the best coordinator we could ever ask for!!
Kaya, the bridal assistant, was so sweet. She always checked up on us and made sure to help carry the dress train even when she was holding other items. She was also there to help throw rose petals during some of our portraits too. She was always happy to not just help us, but our family, if they had any questions. Thanks Kaya!
We also want to give a huge shout out to the Grand Tradition staff that was there during our wedding. Everyone was so quick to help or answer any questions we had. The staff were all on the same page about the order of events and kept it all flowing seamlessly.
The venue itself, as many have already mentioned, is absolutely stunning. We toured Arbor Terrace and the Beverly Mansion, and although both were great, we were really drawn to Arbor Terrace for its breathtaking scenic views and luscious greenery (seriously, it looks and feels like you're in Hawaii!). We ended up picking Arbor Terrace for this reason!
We also went to a food tasting at Grand Tradition as part of this wedding process, which was great because we got the chance to try all the varieties of foods and pick our favorite entrees and hors d'oeuvres for our wedding day! The food was AMAZING!!! Our favorite entrees were the grilled tri-tip with sweet and smoky barbecue, herb rubbed salmon, and orecchiette pasta so we ended up picking those but there were so manty other great options as well. The hors d'oeuvres were great as well! So great that we opted to get 3 additional hor d'oeuvres. We got the BBQ Duck Quesadillas, the Asian pork belly sliders, and the spiced Lamb Chop. YUM.
Our wedding day was EPIC. We are still getting compliments left and right about how everyone enjoyed the wedding, from the beautiful landscapes, the delicious foods, the epic open bar, and the overall wedding experience!! And this is all thanks to Grand Tradition!! Truly an unforgettable for us and all of our attendees and we'd 1000% recommend them to all our future lovebirds :)
Jenielyn B
5.0
8/07/2024
We had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding at Grand Tradition, and it was nothing short of magical. From start to finish, Molly, our coordinator, made the experience seamless and stress-free. The setting was absolutely breathtaking, with every detail meticulously arranged to create a truly enchanting atmosphere. The buffet was fantastic—offering a wide array of delicious options that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. The service was top-tier, with the staff being both attentive and genuinely caring. If you’re looking for a perfect venue with outstanding service and a stunning ambiance, Grand Tradition and Molly will exceed all your expectations!
Rachel K
5.0
6/30/2024
Alyssa was the absolute best. She thought of everything I didn’t even know would be needed. She was just amazing. My husband , family and I can not say enough. Dee was also a huge help and wonderful. She was my shadow and right hand woman all evening. I feel so blessed that we got both these amazing ladies for our wedding day !
Krystal N
5.0
5/17/2024
Loved the venue and although our coordinator was switched about a month before our wedding which was stressful she was very responsive to our questions and everything we needed. The day of everything went smoothly.
Lisa P
5.0
4/10/2024
From the moment my husband and I stepped foot onto the grounds of this breathtaking venue, we knew it was the perfect place to say our "I dos."
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Courtney, who guided us through the initial planning stages with such professionalism and warmth. Courtney's attention to detail and genuine care for our vision made the entire process seamless and stress-free. She listened intently to our ideas, offered invaluable suggestions, and ensured that every aspect of our special day was executed flawlessly. I am also grateful Lisa was able to step in after Courtney's departure. Lisa's expertise and meticulous organization were evident from our very first meeting. She effortlessly coordinated with our vendors, handled last-minute changes with grace, and truly went above and beyond to bring our wedding to fruition.
On the day of the wedding, the entire staff at Grand Tradition exceeded our expectations in every way possible. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiles and genuine enthusiasm from every member of the team. Their professionalism and dedication were evident as they worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that every detail was perfect. From setting up the ceremony space to orchestrating the reception seamlessly, their hard work and commitment did not go unnoticed. Shoutout to the Food and Beverage management who was able to accommodate our unique drink requests for the wedding. The barstaff was able to make our his&her drink special "soju cocktail" so perfectly everyone drank it all up!
The beauty of Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens truly speaks for itself. The lush gardens, picturesque lakes, and charming architecture provided the most idyllic backdrop for our celebration. Our guests were in awe of the stunning surroundings, and many commented that it was the most breathtaking venue they had ever seen.
In conclusion, our wedding at Grand Tradition was nothing short of a fairytale come true. I am endlessly grateful to Courtney and Lisa for their unwavering support during the planning process, exceptional coordination and execution on the day of the wedding, and to the entire staff for their dedication and hard work in making our special day absolutely perfect. If you're searching for a venue that combines natural beauty with exceptional service, look no further than Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens. Trust me, you won't be disappointed@
Morgan M
5.0
3/05/2024
The absolute best wedding. They made our wedding Perfect!!! Everyone still raves about the food & the beauty of the venue.
Robert L
5.0
2/26/2024
Grand Tradition hosted the most incredible wedding. The day was hands free, the venue is more spectacular in person, & they truly take care of everything. The planning and coordinating staff were on top of their game. The food tasting experience to plan the menu beforehand was a blast. We asked for our food for the wedding to be seasoned as the chef would prepare. Let me say, we were upset we didn’t eat more. Our friends and family talked about the Tortellini & Chicken Wellington well after. Fantastic location + guaranteed beautiful weather all year, two additional bonuses that contribute to a stress free wedding. On our wedding day, the guest were amazed and we had the best day of our lives!
Our only complaint was that the bartenders seemed to be trying to run through our tab so that they could move to a cash bar for more tips. As someone who used to bartend and work events, I was very upset. The planning staff recommended that we put $1500 on our bar tab, stating that it should last us all night with 120 guests (half of them do not drink). We ended up having 78 guests, yet hit our tab by the end of cocktail hour prior to dinner. While we were eating, the bar switched to a cash bar without us being made aware. After furthering inquiring about the issue, our guests told us that the bartenders did not ask them what liquor they wanted for mixed drinks or shots, and defaulted to the top shelf option without asking. Guests made multiple comments about how they asked for a tequila shot and were given Don Julio. Every bar or restaurants staff member knows to ask alcohol preference, never been to one that hasn’t in my life. Therefore, every drink served during cocktail hour was the most expensive option available, maxing out our tab and pushing our guest to pay for themselves. Clearly this works in favor of the bartenders, as it results in higher tips from individual purchases. When we added an additional $1000 to our tab, we emphasized that well liquor was the only option to be served along with beer/wine. It lasted us 4 hours versus 1 hour when the bar was defaulting to top shelf for all drinks/shots.
Again, my husband and I would have our wedding a million times over at Grand Tradition. We wish that there was better communication regarding the bar, because we would’ve started the night only offering well liquor, beer and wine.
Overall it is hard to imagine this venue being beat, not just in California but nationwide. Every single guest we had said it was the best wedding that they’ve ever attended, and that the venue was absolutely stunning. Thank you to Danielle and Grand Tradition for being all that we had hoped for and more for our special day!
Vendor response 03/02/2024
Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for your recent review! We value and appreciate your feedba...
ck. We were so happy to hear that Danielle, the food, and the venue were everything you dreamed of. As for the bar issues, it is standard that we train our staff to always ask alcohol preference before serving. We were shocked to hear that this may not have taken place at your wedding. We will surely follow up with our team to investigate the incident and ensure this is taking place moving forward. Again thank you for your feedback. It is vital to us as we strive to provide the best possible experience for our couples. We wish you and your husband the brightest future.
Taylor M
5.0
12/27/2023
Grand Tradition was the perfect venue for our big day! First of all, Arbor Terrace was a dream place! It was gorgeous for our early December wedding!
Danielle, out of wedding coordinator at GT was incredible! She made this process so easy and stress free! We was easy to communicate with, which was important to us since we were planning from out of state and was right there with me day of! She handled everything amazing! Couldn’t have asked for better! My bridal assistant Faith was the sweetest. She was right there when I needed my dress fluffed or needed anything adjusted. For being in the industry myself, I couldn’t recommend GT enough!!
Michelle C
5.0
11/18/2023
The Grand Tradition is a perfect place to have your wedding. They provide so much - a coordinator, food, drinks, and the grounds are GORGEOUS!! All of our guests were in awe from the second they got there. My husband and I were stress free the day of the wedding because GT handled everything flawlessly!
Carol K
5.0
9/09/2023
Grand Tradition beyond met our expectations. The attention to detail and care taken by staff and coordinators was truly impeccable. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and the food was delicious. Our guests commented for weeks after our wedding about the service, attention to detail, and beautiful venue and scenery. We are beyond grateful.
Hannah G
5.0
7/11/2023
Not only is this Estate STUNNING, but their service/staff are also IMPECCABLE!! Our wedding day went so smoothly. Grand Tradition has been doing weddings for over 50 years and is primarily an event location, so they know what they are doing!! We had nothing go wrong, all thanks to our wedding coordinator, Lisa, and the Grand Tradition staff.
VENUE: We got married at the lake, with our reception at the Beverly Mansion. The grounds are so well-kept! Beautiful green lawns surrounded by flowers... it was like Disneyland!
FOOD: Our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. We did ours buffet-style, having prime rib, chicken Wellington, shrimp pasta, mashed potatoes, veggies, and two different salads. NOT ONE COMPLAINT!! Everything was delicious!!! We also opted to do the smores bar, which was a crowd favorite and so cool!
DRINKS: The bartenders that we had were OUTSTANDING! So quick and accommodating. We chose the Well Cocktail package, which included all sorts of well-drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. For our signature drinks, we chose the Spicy Bride and Cherry'd Away. Both were delicious and crowd-pleasers! I love that the Grand Tradition offers a full bar!
SERVICE: The Staff at Grand Tradition has things DOWN TO A T!! They did not miss one step. They truly made our evening flawless. Grand Tradition provides all of their couples with a wedding coordinator, a 'day of' bridal assistant (my girl was so sweet and always made sure I looked good and had everything I needed!), and a well-trained, nicely-dressed staff that took such great care of our guests.
I would recommend Grand Tradition to anyone getting married in Southern California. It is a hidden gem. If you want a fairytale wedding, this is the place to go!!!
Brent S
5.0
6/25/2023
Beautiful venue! All the staff were very helpful throughout the process. Wedding guests said it was the best wedding food ever. Excellent experience, highly recommend!
Bree B
5.0
6/06/2023
We got married at Arbor Terrace in May 2023. I can’t thank the Grand Tradition enough for helping execute the wedding of our dreams! It was flawless and went off without a hitch. Our coordinator Lisa was patient and kind in every interaction over the last year+ of planning; she responded to my dozens of emails with such detail and speed; she was warm and encouraging amid my stress. The food was amazing; the venue is breath-taking. You get a bridal assistant who follows you around all day to keep you fed and happy. The coordinator manages all the timing of the day. It was perfection.
Rachel F
5.0
6/04/2023
The grounds at Arbor Terrace were beautiful and made for our dream wedding. Grand Tradition is more than just a pretty exterior; they have transparent pricing, make planning easy with inclusive services, and have excellent staff. The food is delicious also! On our wedding day, we received excellent service and had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Adriana R
5.0
3/31/2023
Our coordinator Nicole was amazing. She was so helpful every step of the way even though she was assigned as my coordinator a little last minute since my original coordinator left the company. At first, I was very nervous, but Nicole stepped in and knew exactly what she was doing. She was exceptional the day of the wedding. My bridal assistant, Adriana, was amazing as well. Helping me with my dress the entire time as well as getting our dinner for my husband and me. My guests had nothing but amazing things to say about everything, especially the food. Not one person had anything bad to say about it. My husband and I are so happy with how everything turned out. It was honestly a dream come true. If I could do it all over again, I would still choose Grand Tradition. I'm so happy I found this venue.
Raquel M
5.0
2/20/2023
My husband and I just got married at Grand Tradition on February 11th. Let me tell you we had the most perfect wedding we could have ever asked for. Our wedding coordinator Molly and staff were so nice and professional with my family and friends. Everything was so organized and was scheduled accordingly. Grand Tradition gave us our dream wedding and I wish I can relive that day again and again.
Amanda V
5.0
1/15/2023
Grand Traditions is a hidden gem and I’m so happy I found it! We got married in October at the Arbor Terrace and it was truly a dream! It’s so tropical you feel like you’re on an island. There are so many beautiful trees, waterfalls, and flowers all through that venue. The ambiance is everything! I really loved that the wedding package was so inclusive. They provided us with an on staff wedding coordinator which really alleviated much of our stress! Molly was amazing and ensured there was no stress the day of our special day! Thank you to all of the Grand Traditions staff for making our wedding perfect and magical! It was such a pleasant experience plus the food was amazing! I highly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!
Anna M
5.0
1/08/2023
Very overdue review. When we ventured out to pick a location for our wedding, we knew immediately that Grand Tradition (Arbor Terrace) was going to be the perfect fit for us. We had toured many locations throughout Temecula and neighboring cities, but none compared to how we felt when we toured Arbor Terrace. The location was so beautifully kept with blooming flowers and all of the wonderful fountains that it was easy to picture our big day at this beautiful location. My husband and I returned to our car and both knew this was the place (the best feeling during stressful wedding planning). We were assigned Sarah Fox as our Wedding Event Coordinator and could not have landed better support for our big event. She was incredibly organized and supportive from start to finish. The planning phase was made very easy and we enjoyed being able to meet with her and easily decide all the planning details. The food selection was also made very easy after attending the trial dinner and being able to connect with other couples on how they were planning their special day. The actual wedding day was truly magical. Sarah and our Wedding Assistant Danielle were like a well-oiled machine, taking us through each step seamlessly and attending to truly all of our needs (like making sure my husband actually ate). Our guests continue to tell us that it was one of the most beautiful locations they have ever attended for a wedding some saying it was the best they have ever attended. We can credit this to the beautiful setting and the truly great service. I highly recommend this venue for your special day. If you are looking for a worry-free day with a stunning setting and amazing food, this place is for you. Other notable mentions on the team were Dominic, Nkosi, Giselle, Marc, Nicole, Payton, Faith, Amelia, Claudia, Noelle and Ryan but a very very special thank you to Sarah Fox and Danielle for making this the best day in our lives thus far. We are truly grateful for this amazing day and all of the support we were given.
John Henry M
5.0
1/05/2023
We were very impressed with this venue (which has multiple ceremony and reception sites). We were concerned about cost at first, but ultimately found them to be well worth the price. The ceremony site (compass garden) was verdant with flowers and greenery in the heart of winter, the grounds were beautifully kept and emerald green, and the reception site, Beverly Mansion, was decked out tastefully for the holidays. the staff were very attentive on the day of the wedding, professional and friendly. our coordinator handled our every need before and during the wedding. the town is quaint so make sure family plans early where to stay. get married here!
Irene K
5.0
12/27/2022
My wife and I had our wedding thanksgiving weekend at the Arbor Terrace and it was better than we ever could have imagined it to be. The terrace is absolutely beautiful and my guests raved about the staff and the food. We absolutely loved our coordinate Nicole, who was super helpful through the process and especially the day of! Thank you grand tradition for creating a space where we could celebrate such an unforgettable day that we will remember for the rest of our lives.
Lauren B
5.0
11/24/2022
We had an amazingly beautiful wedding at Arbor Terrace. Our wedding coordinator, Molly, was extremely helpful, kind, knowledgeable, and understanding. She mad the day go extremely smoothly. The bridal assistant was such a nice touch and big help on the day of. Our guests could not have been more blown away by how incredible everything was. Thank you so much, Grand Traditions, for making this the best day of my life!
Chloe F
5.0
11/12/2022
This is the most amazing venue!! It’s beautiful and had everything we needed in one place. Our coordinator Sarah led us through every step of the process, and she made sure that our wedding went exactly as we imagined. The whole staff is very well organized and friendly, and our guests felt taken care of the whole time. Also, our bridal assistant Adriana was fantastic, helping with anything I could need and always being right there ready to help holding my dress or flowers, and she was always nearby to answer any questions we had or get anything we needed! The food and drinks were also amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better team to help make our wedding perfect!
Melissa V
5.0
11/02/2022
We got married at the Arbor Terrace on 10.5.22 and had the most amazing time! Fallbrook is a small town, and you would never know this venue is here if you weren't actively looking for it. We are so lucky to have found it! We can't imagine our special day, anywhere else 👰♀️🤵♂️
Venue✅ GORGEOUS! It truly is like you've entered another world. Everyone could not stop talking about the views. They compared it to Hawaii, Animal Kingdom in WDW, and even Jurassic Park 😅 Most of our guests were from out of town, so we really wanted them to feel like they were on vacation.
Food✅ Honestly, I was nervous about this, because what is the point of a beautiful wedding if the food isn't good. Food was delicious! A popular favorite was the Prime Rib 🤤 Guests also loved the Halibut, Berry Salad, and Potato Gratin 👌
Drinks ✅ Usually when there is a bar package, there is very small selection you can pick from, especially if it's a beer and wine package. Our guests were SO happy with the large selection. We also were able to have 2 of the venue's signature cocktails for guests to purchase: Love Struck (similar to an amaretto sour) and Radiant Orchid (has my favorite Malibu Rum and it's purple!). Those were a hit with guests 🎉
Service✅ Excellent staff! So helpful, friendly, and professional. We felt that they all genuinely wanted to be there to help us ❤️
Coordination and Planning ✅ Molly is incredible! I actually am a Wedding Coordinator as well, and it's hard to let go of control but it was so easy to trust Molly with everything. I didn't need to check the timeline or even just the time, because I knew she had it. During planning, I never felt pressured or nervous about anything. Thank you for so much, Molly! Also, big shout out to my 2 bridal assistants! I enjoyed our chats in between events. It really made me feel at ease. Also, y'all were really on it with holding my bouquet, fixing my dress, and holding my veil. Really made a difference in the photos 👌
We are so grateful to everyone who helped us create such a beautiful day for us and our loved ones 🥰
Athena N
5.0
9/22/2022
My husband and I just had our wedding at Grand Tradition and it was absolutely perfect!! When we first toured the venue, we were blown away by Arbor Terrace’s waterfalls and ceremony site. The reception was the cherry on top. There was a moment when we looked at each other and just knew this was our venue- we booked it that same day.
Over the past 9 months, we’ve been working with our day-of coordinator, Molly, and she has been so accommodating and helpful to our questions and requests. She took note of all requests and details, large and small, and was on top of the many emails I sent to her. Fast forward to the day of our event, she handled so much and was great at communicating with our vendors, even when the reception schedule changed last minute. Molly even acted as bouncer to our guests who wanted to approach us while we were eating dinner. I can’t sing her praises enough - we were in such good hands that I was not stressed on our wedding day.
We received SO many compliments from our guests about how much they loved the venue or how good the food was. We even heard our guests say this was the best wedding they’ve been to. I believe this is all a testament to how amazing the Grand Tradition staff are and how much effort they put into making your dream wedding come true. Thank you so much to everyone who works at Grand Tradition!
Jonathan H
5.0
9/18/2022
We couldn’t have been happier with our choice of venue with the Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens. We instantly fell in love with the venue when we toured it and knew we wanted our wedding there. They provided very easy-to-understand packages that are inclusive of many services that most places charge separately. The Grand Tradition itself is separated into two venues, Arbor Terrace & Beverly Mansion, and we selected the Arbor Terrace as we loved the waterfall backdrop for our ceremony location. The reception was held underneath a tented pavilion ventilated with AC units which really helped with the hot weather.
Aside from how gorgeous and beautiful the venue is, we did want to have a special shout out for the staff that managed and handled our wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Lisa, went above and beyond during the whole planning process to make sure we were on top of things. On the day of, she and the rest of the staff truly carried out our wedding vision and made our ceremony and reception areas look amazing. Every issue that came up during the day of was handled by the staff before we were aware there were any issues. All our guests complimented the food and service as well (shrimp fusilli & prime rib were a huge hit)!
We highly recommend the Grand Tradition as the venue is incredible, affordable, and staff and service are unbeatable.
Tony & Jennifer G
5.0
9/10/2022
Our experience at Grand Tradition was amazing. Everyone we interacted with during the wedding planning process was so responsive, accommodating, and enthusiastic to make our wedding day beautiful. Our coordinator (Sarah Fox) was spectacular and ensured every little detail we discussed was taken care of. My whole family was impressed by Sarah, and commented that she was so helpful, and on top of things. (Thank you Sarah!).
We are so happy that we selected Grand Tradition for our special day! I highly recommend this vendue.
-Jennifer and Tony
Married 9/3/22
Natalie B
5.0
8/24/2022
I cannot sing The Grand Tradition's praises enough. Truly. We had our dream wedding that went off without a hitch. Besides the venue being stunning, absolutely all of the staff were amazing-- they were kind, competent, attentive, and friendly. Our coordinator, Lisa, is an angel on earth. She was on top of everything, she was prompt, attentive, and understanding. She has the patience of a saint and was so kind, funny, and fun. The Arbor Terrace was the perfect venue for our perfect wedding. I can't thank you all enough!
Bianca B
5.0
8/02/2022
Ignore any negative reviews on staff service food or venue in general.
This place was absolutely amazing and magical from start to finish, the venue is gorgeous and many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they've ever been to. They loved the food, we paid extra for the beef tenderloin and it was so worth it- delicious. Guests loved the chicken wellington as well. Dessert bar was a big hit, our DJ announced it so many guests were aware of it as it is in a bit of a hidden location.
We had Amanda and Molly for our coordinators and they were both amazing, Amanda helped us at the start of planning and Molly took over. Our bridal assistant Daniele was an absolute superstar- so friendly and helpful. The day-of was stress free and went through perfect!
Only negatives I have are that there are no hotels in Fallbrook so guests will have a bit of a drive from Temecula/Oceanside. They also provided umbrellas at the Gazebo ceremony which I was never told, and literally became aware of as I was walking down the aisle which I did not like. Took away from what would have been beautiful ceremony photos.
Either way, 100% totally recommend this venue! An absolute fairytale dream worth every dollar. We would do it again in a heartbeat.
Callie F
5.0
7/26/2022
We got married at Grand Tradition Estate and Garden's Arbor Terrace site on July 14th, 2022. Our guests have not stopped talking about how beautiful this location was. Not only did they find it beautiful, but they have also expressed how professional the staff was to ensure everyone was comfortable and had what they needed. It is like having a wedding in Hawaii without having to travel to Hawaii! The grounds are kept beautiful year round. Not only is the venue gorgeous, but the service they provide is excellent. We were provided with a wedding coordinator who took so much stress away from the wedding planning process! Thank you so much, Sarah! They also provide food and the food is delicious! We are so glad to have found this hidden gem in Fallbrook. You would never know it was there! If you are looking for a venue I absolutely recommend Grand Tradition. They made our wedding run so smoothly and kept us informed throughout the planning process as well as on the day of the wedding. Thank you so much to all the staff that helped bring together the most magical day we could ever imagine! We wouldn't change a thing.
Melanie P
5.0
7/25/2022
I knew from the start of my venue shopping that I wanted lots of greenery and a waterfall.... Came across Arbor Terrace at the Grand Tradition and bookmarked it. When it was time to go venue shopping I promised myself to only visit my top choices so I’m not wasting my time or get overwhelmed with too many choices. My VERY FIRST VISIT I wanted it to be my top 1.. and I chose to visit Grand Tradition first. It’s true, WHEN YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW! That first visit was absolutely spectacular, the videos and pictures do not do it justice. It’s breathtaking in person and the little details the staff does to maintain this beautiful property shows throughout the entire venue. Elle was point of my contact when arriving and she was so friendly. Mikayla ended up being my assigned coordinator and let me just say, the fact the venue comes with a coordinator was the cherry on top of my YES when I booked this venue. BRIDES GET A COORDINATOR! Mikayla was the most positive, friendly, approachable coordinator to have during a stressful time for us brides. The staff on the wedding day made everything run so smoothly. Their vendor recommendations I went with almost all of them and they were perfect! Menu tasting event was so fun meeting other couples and being at the venue. The food and drinks were so tasty. My family and friends would not stop raving about the entire venue and the professional staff!! We were blown away how much it exceeded our expectations. Cannot recommend this place enough for future brides. Pricing is definitely affordable and on top of that the venue speaks for itself! Thought I booked too fast when I decided to submit my hold the day after my venue visit.. but nope I knew 1000% this was it! And absolutely no regrets! Only thing i wish I could change is the venue curfew of 10pm would’ve loved to stay until midnight. And wish the city provided better hotels nearby but our families decided to stay at Pechanga since it was 25mins away. But those are just little things that I still would not have switched my venue for anywhere else!
David H
5.0
7/10/2022
We held our wedding at the Arbor Terrace and everything went perfectly. The staff was very attentive to all of our needs and made sure the day went exactly as we had hoped. One of the things that stood out most was the day of assistant to the bride. She made sure we were fed, had water and drinks, and that everything was taken care of immediately. We really couldn't recommend this place enough.
Kianna W
5.0
7/04/2022
We loved every bit of our experience! We got married at Grand Tradition on a Thursday. Our coordinator Mikayla was organized, thoughtful, a great communicator, and diligent. She made our hectic and important day run seamlessly. The rest of the staff at GT were incredibly helpful and nice as well. We were married at Arbor Terrace, which is naturally beautiful and fit our vibe. Since we got married in June, it was a bit sunny and warm during the outside ceremony, so the staff provided parasols for our guests. Our reception was held in Beverly Mansion, the uplights (which we were able to choose ourselves), and the ambiance was beautiful. Mikayla set up our party favors and personal touches perfectly leaving one less thing for my husband and me to worry about. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would recommend this venue to anyone.
Hamid M
5.0
6/25/2022
The Grand Tradition is a special little gem hidden away in Fallbrook. When we first showed up to take a tour of the venue, we had no clue what was waiting for us behind the long driveway.
A beautiful tropical paradise, with lush green plants filling your view. It was like being transported to a whole new world. The marriage site was placed in front of a the waterfall and we truly felt like we were in a magical place.
The Grand Tradition is more than just a wedding site, the food was cooked perfectly, the drinks were served right, and the staff was beyond friendly. They were very attentive and made sure to take care of all of our needs.
The standout feature of all of this was the bridal assistant who went above and beyond to make sure that everything my wife could've asked for was taken care of without hesitation. The attentive care made her feel like a queen and elevated our special day to the next level. If I ever had to get married again, I would come back here in a heartbeat.
Katelyn G
5.0
6/05/2022
We got married at the Arbor Terrace venue on May 30th, 2022 and had the most spectacular wedding ever. The staff there took care of our every need, made sure that we ate and had a great time, and allowed us to make the venue our own. We were given a wedding coordinator (Lisa) through the venue, and she helped guide us through the wedding planning process and ensure our day of went smoothly. The food was great as well. All of our guests told us this was the nicest wedding they had been to, and its all because of the beautiful Arbor Terrace venue and the amazing staff who took care our of friends and family. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding venue, and they are very reasonably priced for all that is included.
Carolyn V
5.0
3/31/2022
Getting married at Grand Tradition was one of the first, and easiest, decisions we made about our wedding, and we couldn't be more glad we did.
From our first meeting to our grand exit at the end of the night, Grand Tradition couldn't have made it easier to plan and execute our big day, and we truly can't say enough good things about our experience.
The staff was friendly, helpful, experienced and courteous, the location was (and is) absolutely stunning (and private- no noise pollution), and the food was delicious. (One DJ we talked to said it was "the best wedding food" he's had working weddings.)
Everyone told us to expect that things would go wrong on our wedding day- but that didn't happen at Grand Tradition. Everything happened effortlessly, seamlessly. Even small adjustments that the two of us asked to make the day of were done quickly and without hesitation.
Truly, there is no better place to get married. It's the perfect place for your wedding. We loved every minute of ours and wish we could do it all over again.
Vendor response 04/01/2022
Hi Carolyn!
Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are thrilled to hear about your...
entire experience with us!! It is our goal to make the planning process and the day of your wedding everything you had dreamt of and more :)
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us! This puts a huge smile on our face.
We wish you a beautiful marriage :) Come visit us soon!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Karen M
5.0
3/28/2022
This venue is to die for! First of all the place is absolutely gorgeous! Second of all the staff and the coordinators are so extremely accommodating and helpful. My coordinator Mikayla went above and beyond in helping us plan our wedding and helping us for rehearsal and the day of. They have staff that handle literally everything and really make your dream come to life. My wedding was everything I ever dreamed of because of Grand Tradition and their staff!
Vendor response 03/31/2022
Hello Karen,
Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear about your experi...
ence and greatly appreciate your kind words. On behalf of Mikayla and everyone here at Grand Tradition, it was absolutely an honor to host your wedding here.
We wish you a beautiful marriage and hope to see you soon!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Lauren L
5.0
3/23/2022
I have just recently had my wedding at Grand Tradition Estate and Garden this past January. There are so many great things to say about this venue, I’m not sure where to start. I’ll start off by saying, as an engaged couple, it can be very stressful during the wedding planning process and a lot of money. One of the best decisions I made was choosing this as my venue for multiple reason. First of all, I fell in love with the beauty of this place. From the moment I watched their virtual tour we fell in love - absolutely gorgeous! There are two locations to choose from. I did the Arbor Terrace because I liked the outdoor tropical garden/waterfall vibe for the ceremony as well as the tented reception as an idea. Like I said above I got married in January (in the middle of winter) and still had our outdoor ceremony. It was clear skies and moderately warm weather. The tent was huge and very elegant with heat lamps if ever too cold, but we didn’t even need them, the weather was great! Now more about the planning process. The staff is very friendly and goes over and beyond to help you plan your perfect wedding! They ease your stress and help you along the way planning everything from table set up and colors, to decor, to ceremony order, to timeline, to helping decide your dinner that they cater! That’s one less vendor you’ll need! With your price, you get a hands-on wedding coordinator to help plan along the way, a dinner they provide to try the food, catered food on your wedding day, bridal suites for three hours to get ready, Champagne greeting to all your guest upon arrival, champagne during the toast, and of course the team to help on wedding day. All in one package. Speaking of price, another huge reason I loved this venue, you get a lot for your buck. Another reason, unlike most venues where you have to pay 50% now and 50% later, they’re budget friendly process has you pay smaller portions 4 times a year. All in all, the staff is amazing and keeps you stress free, both venues are gorgeous, in my opinion the price is affordable and easy to maintain over the time to plan your big day! I recommend to all new engaged couples!
Vendor response 03/24/2022
Hello Lauren,
Thank you so much for writing this review. We are thrilled to hear about yo...
ur experience from start to finish! This puts a huge smile on our faces :) We know wedding planning isn't easy so it becomes our goal to make this time for our couples as easy and stress free as possible.
We are honored to have hosted your wedding day! It was such a gorgeous day!
Congratulations on this exciting new journey ahead. We hope to see you soon and wish you a beautiful marriage!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Patricia A
5.0
3/02/2022
My husband and I got a pretty good price booking this venue since we had to get married in 90 days (K1 visa reasons) and it was in winter. It was so worth it. We had ours at the arbor terrace venue. The venue made our wedding day incredibly stress free! It’s beautiful, they treat you like royalty. From the food tasting to the day of, everything was so impressive!
They come with basically a full service including a day of wedding coordinator, a bridal assistant, waiters, cake cutting and serving, bartenders.
They serve their own food and their food is AMAZING. I feel like no matter what you choose from their menu, you can’t go wrong. Our guests were raving about the food. I dream about it almost every week! Just doing the food tasting - it was like a royal banquet! So much fun.
Dogs are allowed to join the ceremony, big plus to have my baby there but he couldn’t stay with us for the reception
They have very nice bride/groom suites, champagne is served throughout the day
Vendor response 03/02/2022
Hello Patricia,
We are so delighted to hear about how wonderful your wedding day turned o...
ut! Thank you for writing this review and sharing for others to see. We are honored to have hosted your big day, thank you for choosing Grand Tradition :)
We wish you all the best and hope you come visit us soon!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Nichole C
5.0
3/01/2022
Couldn’t have asked for a better venue and staff to help make sure the day went smooth . Sarah fox was our coordinator and she was awesome ! Answered all our questions in a timely manner and again made sure the wedding day ran smoothly . We were on time with everything. The food is absolutely AMAZING ! And we had no airplanes fly over us during our ceremony (some people said they had this problem , we however didn’t ) . I would highly recommend having your wedding here if you’re going for a tropical vibe !
Vendor response 03/01/2022
Hi Nichole,
On behalf of Sarah and the entire Grand Tradition team, we greatly appreciate...
you writing this review for us :) Thank you!
We are happy to hear that the planning process and day of your wedding went smooth! We are honored to have hosted such a special day for you. Congratulations on this exciting new journey ahead and we hope you come visit us soon!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Joyce N
5.0
2/17/2022
We cannot praise Grand Tradition enough for making our wedding absolutely perfect, especially considering we had so many things stacked against us. From the beginning, we fell in love with the gorgeous gardens and the indoor tented reception space. It was the first venue we explored, and we knew right away that it was meant to be (but as good wedding shoppers we still went around and looked at other ones just to be sure). There were several reasons Grand Tradition stood out for us: 1) it is a genuinely beautiful venue, meaning that you really don't need to have too many decorations/floral pieces, which means huge savings. 2) they come with their own coordinator, which means you don't have to worry about your coordinator not understanding the flow or intricacies of the venue and you know it will run smoothly. 3) they have over 30 years in business, which especially since COVID, was extremely important for us as several vendors have closed/are unstable and we wanted to ensure we had reputable and strong vendors working with us. And this 3rd point came into play multiple times as our original coordinator assigned by Grand Tradition (who was amazing) moved out of state a month before our wedding. However you never would have known it because Grand Tradition was very quick to notify us and assigned another coordinator who immediately communicated with us to ensure all of our questions and concerns were addressed. And despite our best efforts, we had several last minute guest drop-outs due to Omnicron and then several more guests (including children even though this was an adult-only event) showed up at the wedding unannounced. What is normally a nightmare situation for any wedding turned out so smooth-- Molly, our amazing stand-in coordinator handled the last minute guest changes with grace and extreme efficiency. I kept bracing myself for multiple questions from our coordinator as to where we would want these last-minute guests placed but nope, she just took care of business! We received so many compliments from our guests for how beautiful the venue was, how efficient the entire wedding was, how delicious the food was (which was very important to us), and how well the staff took care of us. We were extremely pleased with Grand Tradition and would absolutely refer them to anyone looking for a beautiful, smoothly run wedding. They are truly passionate about what they do and it shows in every aspect of their work. And because I was looking for this information when I was looking at venues-- our wedding was in January and there were high wind advisories (75mph) in SD county the day of, but we did not get any wind at all. The weather was a very beautiful, sunny 68 degrees in the daytime, which dropped to about 55 degrees at nighttime. Arbor Terrace had several heaters and I felt totally comfortable running around in a very skimpy dress even though I normally get cold very easily. (Also protip: GET THE ICE CREAM BAR ADD-ON. Literally everyone was in love with it, it didn't matter that it was in January, people were going back for third and fourth servings!)
Vendor response 02/18/2022
Hello Joyce,
Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review! We greatly appreciate you...
taking the time to write about your entire experience. It puts such a big smile on our faces to see how happy you and your guests were for the big day :) Especially after all the odds, we are happy that everything was taken care of worked out.
Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition to host your wedding. It was our absolute honor :) Congratulations on this exciting next chapter together. We wish you all the best and a beautiful marriage. We hope to see you around here soon!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Cadie H
5.0
1/11/2022
This venue is absolutely amazing. From start to finish, they go above and beyond to bring your dreams to reality. Great at communicating, great coordinators to keep you on track, and throughout the entire night, they make sure you have the absolute best time. Don’t get me started on the food… it was to die for! We traveled from out of town, booked the venue sight unseen, and we were a little worried but soon realized we had no reason to be! Seriously brides, BOOK THIS VENUE!!!
Florist: lovely ambiance
Photographer: love tribe weddings
Vendor response 01/11/2022
Hello Cadie,
We are so thrilled to hear about your experience with us from start to finis...
h. Thank you for taking the time to write this review as it means so much to us :) It was our honor to have hosted your big day! Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition!
Congratulations on your new chapter together. We hope to see you again soon :)
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Tess T
5.0
12/29/2021
We so enjoyed our wedding at Grand Tradition. Despite continuous changes due to COVID the team at Grand Traditions was great to work with. We had a couple of coordinators due to our date change and they were all wonderful to work with. The level of staff at this venue is unmatched, our guests complimented how well taken care of they were. This venue is in a kind of unusual location but it is definitely a little oasis worth visiting.
Vendor response 01/11/2022
Hello Tess,
Thank you so much for writing your review. We are deeply sorry for all the ch...
anges made during the pandemic. We are so thankful for your patience and trust as we navigated through a whole new world.
We are happy to hear that even after all the hardship, you and your wedding guests had an amazing day. That was our goal :) To ensure your wedding day was everything you had dreamed and hoped for! Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition :) Congratulations on your new chapter together!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Jesseca H
5.0
12/19/2021
The venue is gorgeous! we had rain the day before our wedding and they made everything perfect even with some small changes. The food is fantastic and our friends and family said it was one of the best weddings they'd been to!! we couldn't have been happier
Vendor response 01/11/2022
Hello Jesseca,
Thank you for taking the time in writing this review. It means so much to ...
hear how your wedding day turned out. It was our honor to have hosted your big day. Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition. We hope to see you soon! Congratulations on your new chapter together :)
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Victoria H
5.0
12/06/2021
Grand Tradition is such a beautiful venue. The staff at GT was phenomenal. I highly recommend our planner, Amanda, she was so on top of everything. We were really impressed with her as well as all of the day of staff. I'm sure all weddings have hiccups, but anything and everything was so swiftly handled we did not have to worry at all. All of our guests (and us!) also really enjoyed GT's menu. From the logistics and planning, to the location, to the food (which, let's be honest, is what most guests really care about - ha) GT really made our wedding special.
Vendor response 12/08/2021
Hello Victoria,
Thank you so much for sharing with us about your wedding day. We are thri...
lled to hear everything went smoothly and that you and your guests enjoyed it all; especially the food :) It was our honor to have hosted your wedding. Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition :)
We wish you all the best and hope to see you soon!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Alexandra T
5.0
12/03/2021
I had my wedding at the Arbor Terrace at The Grand Tradition and it was everything I dreamed of and more. From the gorgeous tropical foliage, to the decadent food, to the professional and courteous staff - no detail is overlooked. The feedback I got from my guests also reflected this. They could not stop gushing about how perfect the wedding was. I couldn't recommend The Grand Tradition enough!
Annalysa P
5.0
10/25/2021
We toured many venues in San Diego, but Grand Tradition was our number one choice from the start! The venue is beautiful and tropical which was exactly what I wanted. We were also able to take advantage of their "short-term book" discount which was great. Lindsey Rea was the one who showed us around and really sold us on the place! They have a large brochure with options for every budget.
After we booked, they got us set up for the tasting night which is like a mock wedding reception! It was super fun and we got to try a large portion of the menu including the cocktail drinks they offer. Our coordinator, Amanda Cox, was amazing and took care of us that whole night making sure she was there if we had any questions.
We had several meetings with Amanda where she went through every detail of our wedding. She was very thorough and made sure to give advice on our suggestions based on her experience. She was super helpful every step of the way! They have a worksheet with all the details and it made it super easy to plan.
When the pandemic hit, The Grand Tradition and Amanda were so accommodating and helpful through the whole ordeal of having to rebook and replan the wedding. They were so supportive and understanding through everything.
Amanda made sure both the rehearsal and day of the wedding went smoothly. She's very organized and on top of everything you need. She was always there in an instant if there were any issues or questions anyone had. She made it easy for the people I had brought to help me set up, she already knew everything and was able to coordinate with them to get things done. She was by our side basically the entire night making sure my husband and I had everything we needed. I very highly recommend Amanda as your day of coordinator!
One of my favorite things they had were the bridal assistants! The bridal assistants were so helpful to have and were very nice! They took so much stress off to have them there anytime I needed help with little things.
I wouldn't have wanted my wedding to be anywhere else! I highly recommend having your wedding here, I had great experiences every step of the way.
Kaitlyn C
5.0
10/20/2021
Grand Tradition was the absolute best wedding venue! The very first time I stepped on the property I fell in love! All of the staff is very nice and accommodating! They were patient with all of my questions and answered thoroughly. There are two sides to pick from, Arbor Terrace or the Mansion. Originally I wanted a beach venue, but the Arbor Terrace is a tropical dream! I felt like I was in Hawaii! The venue provides a coordinator to help navigate the crazy and make your vision come to life! I was assigned to Lisa. While I am sure they are all great and maybe I have some bias, but she gets 5/5 stars in every category! She is prompt in replying with emails, walks you through timelines/vendors/song choices/etc., she made my crazy living champagne wall become a reality and she just did everything! Unfortunately my cake was not delivered on my wedding day. She came up with quick solutions and because she had caught they had the wrong date and emailed the bakery, we can now get a full refund! Thank you!!! They have so many staff on the wedding day. We did a lot of DIY projects. On the day of the rehearsal, we dropped off all of our decor and the staff set everything up to perfection! They have a bridal assistant that literally follow the bride and groom making sure we had everything we needed throughout the day! She knew how to bustle my dress and helped my photographer with pictures. She was also so calm and pleasant! At the end of the night, the staff packed up and loaded all of our decor in our truck. My family just got to enjoy the day! I am so grateful I got such an amazing venue! This venue is top notch and will be everything you have ever dreamed of having for your wedding!
Vendor response 10/21/2021
Hi Kaitlyn,
We are so happy to hear about your wedding planning and day of experience! It...
is our number 1 goal to make sure everything is exactly what you planned and hoped for :) Lisa and our entire staff here at Grand Tradition greatly appreciate your kind words and thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It means so much to us!
We hope to see you soon! Congratulations on this exciting journey ahead :)
Best wishes from your Grand Tradition Family!
Annie P
5.0
10/05/2021
We found Grand Traditions on our wedding venue search at the end of 2019 and immediately fell in love with Arbor Terrace. Then like so many couples who had 2020 set as their wedding date- things changed and we decided to postpone a year. Grand Tradition made the transition so easy (especially after hearing many others horror stories.) Through our journey with the venue we worked with Amanda, Charnel and then Mikayla for our big day. Everyone was wonderful and Mikayla creating a day that felt so seamless and stress free for us.
A few of favorite things about the venue:
-The seclusion- you step into a tropical garden that feels like a destination wedding outside of San Diego area- our guests were in awe!
-The ease of planning- Grand Tradition has weddings down to a science but leaves room for customization. Planning a wedding by myself was daunting but made so much easier when so many of the details were already included in the wedding packages including the delicious food!
-The people- From our initial tour to the planning to the day of- our experience was top notch and our guests would say the same. Every one was so kind and Mikayla was especially patient with all of my emails and random changes!
The worst part of our wedding is that we couldn’t make the day last forever!
Vendor response 10/07/2021
Hello Annie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! 2020 was such a devas...
tating year and we are so sorry for all that you had to go through. After all the hardship, we are thankful to hear your wedding day was everything you had planned and hoped for :) That was our goal!
We hope to see you soon. Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition to host your special day. It was our honor :)
Best,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Lindy C
5.0
9/17/2021
Grand Tradition has been my dream venue for many years and I finally got to have my dream wedding here Labor Day Weekend. Food was great, Wedding Coordinator, Mikayla, was AMAZING. A lot of times during the wedding process I felt defeated with the stresses of planning a wedding, much less, planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic. Mikayla was that person to keep me calm and reassure me that things would be ok, and they were. I truly appreciated having someone so calm and collected in my corner. She’s the best.
I look back at my day and just feel a lot of happiness with how well things went. Having a coordinator and a day of assistant was extremely helpful as well as having the staff there to pack up your stuff at the end of the night was such a HUGE help. I can’t say enough positive things about Grand Tradition. I love it here and I’m glad I got married here. My guests loved the ambiance and food as well.
Vendor response 09/17/2021
Hi Lindy!
We are so happy to hear about your wedding day and how amazing everything turne...
d out! Wedding planning is not easy so it's our job to make it as smooth as possible and everything you hoped for :) We are honored to have hosted such a beautiful day. Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition!
Congratulations on this next journey ahead :) We hope to see you soon.
Warmly,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Jordan T
5.0
9/07/2021
This venue was everything! The grounds and the scenery was flawless and the fact that it includes a coordinator was the icing on the cake. They handled everything seamlessly and I have no regrets on having our wedding here. I was extremely pleased and would definitely recommend.
Vendor response 09/10/2021
Hello Jordan!
Thank you so much for sharing! We are happy to hear about your entire exper...
ience with us. Thank you for choosing Grand Tradition to host your most special day! It was our honor :)
Congratulations on this exciting journey ahead :) Please come and visit us soon!
With Love,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Josie C
5.0
9/06/2021
The Grand Tradition Estate is a stunning venue. It is a piece of heaven on earth. The spectacularity of the ground is coupled by the professionalism of the staff. Everyone there is so wonderful and friendly. A special note to Lisa V. one of the wedding coordinator. She is absolutely FANTASTIC!! She coordinated and handled my daughter Lucrezia's wedding with extreme professionalism and friendliness. She always had a smile on her face and so courteous at every step of the ceremony and the reception not to mention during the days and months prior the special day...she was always ready to answer any questions we had. Lisa you are an amazing lady! The Grand Tradition Estate is fortunate to have you!!
Vendor response 09/10/2021
Hello Josie,
Lisa and the entire Grand Tradition staff thank you for taking the time to w...
rite this amazing review. We greatly appreciate the kind words and are so delighted to hear how special your and Lucrezia's entire wedding experience was! Her wedding was absolutely stunning!
We hope you all visit us soon :) Thank you again!
Warmly,
Your Grand Tradition Family
Eurelle H
5.0
9/05/2021
5 STARS. To Grand Tradition and our incredible coordinator, Mikayla: Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. This venue and its incredible A team of sales staff, coordinators, chefs, servers, and more captured our wedding reception celebration to perfection. They were not only incredibly professional, responsive, and creative - they felt like part of our wedding party! We had perfect weather for our wedding reception and even a little rain, which the staff was so kind to provide us and our guests umbrellas and golf cart transportation.
My husband and I wanted a unique venue and when we toured Grand Traditio