Hacienda de las Flores by Wedgewood Weddings

in love with this venue immediately. The Town contract had a lot of misc rules (relating to sound, decor, and liquor) but totally manageable for a modern traditional wedding. The transition of vendors to Wedgewood was overall okay but some hiccups in terms of what indoor space we signed for and were told we could use by the Town and actually could use - this became an issue as we did have rain during our wedding week. Alissa the GM addressed issue with professionalism and care, and we lucked into their rain tent and contingency plan. We wished this solution was shared upfront and didn’t require us to escalate and point to our signed contract. Beyond this, we loved the space and would recommend to other couples, though the pricing, preferred vendors and specifics will be through Wedgewood and more structured so be sure to review their packages closely.

actually wasn't a turnoff for us. We didn't want to have hard liquor anyway and we weren't expecting to have a crazy party that went until 2 am. We wound up getting an extra hour on top of their standard package so that our vendors would have enough time for setup and we would be able to have the venue as late as possible (music off and bar closed at 9 pm, guests out by 10, vendors out by 11). We really had enough time to do everything we wanted (with a 3:30 ceremony start time... that actually started at 3:50, but hey, that's normal). To get around the no flower petals/confetti/rice rule, we went with full flowers for the flower girl (she passed them out to the guests) and bubbles! Bubbles are really nice and my sister actually used them for her wedding years ago. We got both the Pavilion and the Hacienda, and I would really recommend that. We had our ceremony at the Pavilion, dinner at the fountain at the Hacienda and then the after party back down at the Pavilion. Doing this gives the vendors a chance to work on one space while all the guests are at the other. The pavilion was nicely transformed during dinner and we got what we wanted for both the ceremony and the dancing. Kimberly was really helpful in answering questions and working with us to make sure we got what we wanted while not breaking any of their rules. They are actually very accommodating with how they handle their rules and can make suggestions for optional ideas. They provide a list of recommended vendors. If you use a DJ or Caterer off their list you will have to provide an additional deposit, but their lists are fairly extensive and unless you have someone specific in mind you shouldn't have to go off their list. It was a big help during the planning process to have this list as we got our caterer, DJ, lighting, florist, and photographer from them. The space is beautiful and actually quite cheap as far as venues are concerned. I would recommend it as long as the rules aren't a deal breaker.

for the amount we paid. I learned quickly that city owned parks may offer fewer services with event rental, but they charge much less than an exclusive wedding venue. Even after having to hire rentals, my own dinner caterer, and dessert caterer it was still significantly less money. PROs: 1)The Grounds - Gorgeous and abundant, even in the fall. Plenty of flower, historic and has lots of character. Several options for ceremony placement and endless excellent places for wonderful photos! And, we had the ceremony and reception both at the Hacienda so there was no time wasted on travel. 2)The Staff - fast and efficient when answering my (many) questions and inquiries. 3)The Fireplace Room - we had a wonderful indoor option for the ceremony just in case the weather was bad (and we ended up using it). It did not rain on the day of, but it did for 3 solid days before and so the grass where we had planned on having the ceremony was a little soggy. In the end, I think the fireplace room was perfect for our ceremony anyway, so it worked out for the best. 4) Bride's Dressing Room - there was a large room for me and my girls to get ready in so that we did not have to travel in our dresses. 5)HUGE kitchen - our caterer had plenty of room to work his magic. 6)More than enough free parking! CONs: 1) Music must be off by 9pm and everyone must be off the grounds by 10pm 2)Caterers, servers and all of those extras are NOT provided. They provide a "recommended" list but you must provide a deposit for off-list caterers and/or DJ or Bands. The deposit check is only a security deposit that they hold and only cash if there is damage - we got ours back, no problem. 3) Due to Liability Issues they cannot store any parishables at all and have very limited space for anything else overnight. It is understandable, but be aware that you will need to plan ahead where all of it will go and who will be in charge of it all. 4) No throwing of rice or scattering of petals ...no sparklers allowed... and no isle runners on the lawn. This was no issue for us, but I know some brides would be disappointed to not have an isle runner or flowergirl that can scatter petals. We had bubbles instead! It was a perfect day for us!

lly enjoyed the experience of moving between the different areas. We saved a lot of money by having our wedding on a Friday evening. The grounds are immaculate, the buildings have interesting and beautiful architectural details, and there are so many great places for pictures! I can't say enough great things about this venue.

orinthian columns of what used to be a private pool house were a beautiful backdrop for our simple and understated aesthetic. The dinner room further promoted a close and intimate feel during our sit-down dinner, and the patio and lawn were a perfect setting for wine and dessert under the stars. If you are planning an intimate wedding, with a small guest list, check out the Pavilion at the Hacienda de las Flores. If, like us, you don't care about having a weekend wedding, you will be very pleased with the amazingly affordable rental rate for weekday events.

ork with, and provided an excellent list of vendors familiar with the location. They provided clear guidelines that assisted with the purchase of alcohol and the timeline for the party. They were very flexible about relocating furniture and arranging tables and chairs per our preference.

s before...). Also, they were slightly difficult to set up meetings with. But in the end, it was worth it for the beautiful location.

aff were friendly and easy to work with, and our guests all commented on how beautiful it was. You also can't beat the history behind the house.