Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events
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Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events
Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events is a unique wedding venue in Carlsbad, California. This ranch venue is located on 27 acres of gorgeous land, making it a great place for ceremonies, receptions, and photo opportunities! With a variety of beautiful backdrops, great services, and professional staff, this location is ideal for hosting your wedding or other events. The Feel of the Ranch Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events is a historic property built in 1937 by the actor and conservationist Leo Carrillo. There are gorgeous flowers, plants, and even peacocks that roam the ranch. Our Historic Hacienda can accommodate groups of up to 250 people with 2 ceremony locations: In front of the Hacienda and the Pepper Tree Patio. There are endless of backgrounds for beautiful photos. Our Ranch compliments the most verstile color spectrum. so whether you're looking for something chic and neutral, or colorful and fun, it will look flawless! Leo Carrillo Ranch Offers an All - Inclusive Package, so you don't have to worry about a thing! 1 Hour Rehearsal & 8 hours of use of Venue On the Day of your Event: 2 Hour Pre-Ceremony Use of Wedding Party Dressing Areas, 2 Hour Vendor Setup, 5 Hour Use of Venue for Ceremony and Reception, and 1 Hour Vendor Cleanup Complimentary On-Site Parking Day of Venue Wedding Coordinator •We will Organize and Coordinate your Rehearsal, Ceremony, and Timeline and handle all the day of Details. Professional Event Staff •Event Manager, Culinary & Wait Staff Included Appetizers & Choice of Menu •Appetizer Table, Choice of Two Entrée Buffet and Two Side Dishes •Beverage Station with Freshly Brewed Coffee, Iced Water, and Lemonade Complimentary Fine Details.... •Round Dining Table, Fruitwood Padded Chairs, White China Dinner Plates, Dessert Plates, Silverware, Water Glasses & Champagne Flutes •Floor Length Linens and Cloth Napkins •Complimentary Cake Cutting, Cake Knife and Server •Champagne & Sparkling Cider for Toast with all Bar Packages •Jenga, Cornhole and so much more!
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Barn, Farm & Ranch, Estate, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events Reviews
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My husband and I just had our wedding at LCR this past weekend and we had the best day we could have imagined!! The team with Personal Touch Dining was absolutely AMAZING and our day-of coordinator Derek was so on-top of everything for our spec...
ial day. Our guests raved about the beautiful venue and the food saying it was the best wedding they've been to! We are so grateful for the team with Vicki, Samantha, and Derek and many more I'm sure! It was a magical day and we love that we can always return to this beautiful ranch with our kids one day and show them where we got married! Highly recommend LCR for any future weddings!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2022
Hi Autumn! We truly appreciate your positive feedback! I'm so glad to hear that your special day was everything you hoped for and more. Thank you so much for choosing us as your venue and letting us be apart of your beautiful wedding celebratio...
n. I love how you can bring your kids to the venue one day as well, please come visit anytime! Best Wishes, Samantha and PTD Team
As soon as my husband and I stepped foot onto the grounds of Leo Carrillo Ranch, we immediately knew it was the one. It is so naturally beautiful and peaceful. Honestly the photos online don’t do it justice! You must see it in person and exper...
ience it for yourself.
In addition to the beautiful venue, I can’t say enough good things about our entire planning process with the Personal Touch dining team. From start to finish, they made it SO easy. No need for a wedding planner, they really handle all the details for you minus florals and any added decor (which you don’t need much of). For everything you get with the all inclusive package, it is an ABSOLUTE STEAL. Basically, if you want to be stress free while planning + get married in a place that is going to get you tons of compliments without totally breaking the bank - this venue is for you.
ONLY DOWNFALL AND CON of this venue is that your event must end at 10. We had a fun after party at a nearby bar which made up for it and more than half of our guests showed up because they wanted to keep the party going! Ended up working out just fine :)
Everything about this venue is AMAZING!! From the friendly and attentive staff to the venue itself we could not have asked for a better experience! My husband and I got married here in September 2022. The weather was perfect for an outdoor cere...
mony. The staff added all of our details exactly how we wanted them and we did not have to take part in any of the set-up, they did everything! Everyone talked about how our food was so good and the drinks were great too! Samantha Contrereas and Sam Lopez were over the top perfection! They were both so professional and lovely to work with! Thanks again ladies and to the wonderful staff who made our wedding the best ever!
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We are so incredibly happy that we chose Leo Carrillo as our wedding venue. The day was even more beautiful than we imagined and the team at LCR was amazing to work with. Our guests could not stop raving about how this venue was the most beauti...
ful one they’ve been too. LCR will forever hold such a special place in our hearts now! Thank you so much!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2022
Hi Taylor! We are just as happy that you chose us as your venue and had the most beautiful wedding celebration. Your kind words about our staff and venue is very much appreciated. Thanks for letting us be apart of such a special day! Best Wishe...
s, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team
My husband and I were married at Leo Carrillo Ranch in July and we cannot be more happy with the way everything turned out! From the initial tour, to the tasting, to the rehearsal and day of, EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!!!! Our day of coordinator, D...
erek, was perfect in the way he moved things along during the rehearsal and in all of his help the day of. He was a great communicator and very fun while still being professional. Everything went smoothly and the venue of course was gorgeous - we had so many compliments from our guests. The food was delicious (also received many guest compliments) and the drinks and bartender were awesome. I loved that we had flexibility in our decor while also having the help of ranch stuff in setting everything up. Thank you to the Leo Carrillo team for making our day so special and perfect ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2022
Hi Adrianne! I'm so glad to hear that you had the most amazing wedding celebration! We truly appreciate all of your kind words about our venue and staff. Thanks for letting us be apart of your special day, it was a pleasure working with you. Be...
st Wishes, Samantha and PTD Team
The staff that works with Leo Carrillo Ranch is absolutely amazing. They respond to questions and concerns quickly and they are just the nicest people to work with for such a momentous and exciting event. Our day of coordinator was excellent ...
and was always there when needed. They really understood my vision and met every one of my expectations.
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2022
Hi Cristina! Thanks for sharing your positive experience with our team. You were just as amazing to work with and we are so happy that we were able to bring your vision of your special day to life. Your bright colors and inflatable peacocks wil...
l not be forgotten. Thanks again for choosing us as your venue! Best Wishes, Samantha and PTD Team
We absolutely loved having our reception at Leo Carrillo! The setting was beautiful, everything was taken care of, and the day of coordinator were so on top of it and helpful. We wish we could relive the whole day again and again!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2022
Hi Morgan! I'm so glad you had a wonderful experience and wedding celebration at Leo Carrillo Ranch. It was a pleasure working with you and we wish we can relive it with you as well! Best Wishes, Samantha and PTD Team
Leo Carrillo Ranch exceeded our expectations with a beautiful location and excellent service. My husband and I toured over 10 venues throughout Southern California in search of a unique, spacious, and romantic location. The moment we stepped fo...
ot at Leo Carrillo, we knew this was where we wanted to begin our next chapter.
Unfortunately, we were told 2 weeks prior to our wedding day that our coordinator whom we had been communicating with for over a year no longer worked at the company. Despite my concerns, the team at Personal Touch Dining (specifically our new coordinator DEREK) was an absolute dream! Derek was so attentive, patient, organized, and honestly I felt like he was my fairy godmother of the day!
Many of our guests are still talking about how great the food was! Oh and do NOT sleep on the churro bar! It was such a hit.
We had such a perfect day and couldn't be happier with our experience with Derek and Leo Carrillo Ranch!
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2022
Hi Lauren! We are so glad to hear that you had a perfect wedding celebration! We truly appreciate all of your positive and kind words about our team. Thank you again for letting us be a part of your special day. We had just as great of an exper...
ience working with you!
Best Wishes, PTD Team
My husband and I completely fell in love with LCR from the moment we stepped onto the grounds. Kendra and her team are absolutely the best! I felt supported throughout the whole time and all my questions were answered in a timely manner. We are...
so happy we got to celebrate our love at LCR!
Besides being a beautiful place, it is an all-inclusive venue and give you a list of great vendors. I don't know what I would have done without their guidance and support.
If you are thinking about having your wedding here, this is your sign to do it!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2022
Hi Maricela! We are so glad to hear that you felt very supported, well taken care of and that you had a beautiful wedding celebration. We truly appreciate all of your kind words about our staff and venue. We were just as happy to celebrate with...
you, thanks for letting us be apart of your special day! Best Wishes, LCR & PTD Team
After getting engaged in the fall of 2021 we knew it would be a challenge to find our "perfect wedding venue" for the spring of 2022. Leo Carillo Ranch is close to our home and we scheduled a visit to explore the possibility of having our wed...
ding there. Fortunately May 1 was available, one of the few open dates in the spring. From beginning to end everything went beautifully and according to plan. The staff were great to work with, we were treated like royalty the day of the wedding, the food was was outstanding, and the day was everything we had hoped it to be. Thank you for all you did to make our wedding the memorable day we envisioned it to be.
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2022
Hi Dan! We are so glad to hear that your wedding was everything you have hoped for and that you were treated like royalty. We truly appreciate all of your positive feedback about our staff, venue and food. Thank you again for choosing us as you...
r venue! Best Wishes, LCR & PTD Team
My husband and I got engaged in 2020 and started looking for venues shortly after. We met with several different venues, but as soon as we met with Kendra during the venue tour, we knew Leo Carrillo Ranch was going to be OUR wedding venue. Not ...
only is the grounds BEAUTIFUL, Kendra made us feel so comfortable and reassured at our very first meeting. She continued to do so all the way through the end of our wedding day. We got married in March 2022 and the flow of our wedding seemed effortless. Kendra and the rest of her team definitely KNOW what they are doing. They are so extremely organized and they make things easy for the bride and groom. I felt like my stress levels as the bride were much less during the planning and day of the wedding, and it is all thanks to Kendra and the rest of the team. We unfortunately got rain on our wedding day and Kendra worked with me everyday before to plan and change things up to make sure our guests were warm and dry. The whole team will go far and beyond for the bride and groom to make sure your day is absolutely perfect. My husband and I are so thankful that we got to get married at Leo Carrillo Ranch and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is planning a wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2022
Hi Brittni! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful wedding celebration despite the rain. We always want to ensure you and all of your guests are well taken care of. We truly appreciate your positive feedback about our venue and staff. ...
Thanks for letting us be apart of your special day! Best Wishes, LCR & PTD Team
I got married here in November 2021. I worked with Kendra and Caitlin and they made the planning process so easy! I can't recommend this venue enough. It's all inclusive so when you book here, you get the tables, chairs, linens, and silverware....
Personal Touch Dining manages Leo Carrillo Ranch and they know what they're doing. Caitlin acted like my wedding coordinator the day of and coordinated with all my vendors and helped everyone setup. At the end of the night she was there helping the vendors clean up. I can't emphasize enough how stress free this all was. The best part is the grounds are gorgeous and very well maintained. If you're lucky, you'll see some peacocks!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2022
Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for your kinds words and positive feedback. We are so thrilled to hear that you were well taken care of and that you had a beautiful wedding celebration. Thanks again for choosing us as your venue. Best Wishes, LCR ...
& PTD Team
We had the privilege of having our amazing wedding here this past November 19th. Caitlin & Kendra are the dream team. From bringing the groom and I cocktails on the dance floor to helping my parents load up their car. Every time I looked up I h...
ad another tequila soda in hand! Amazing! They were so wonderful and made us have the most incredible wedding. It has been 4 months and we still keep getting told our wedding was the most fun and beautiful wedding our guest had been to! They are on call and so hands on. Jordan and I were so grateful we stumbled upon them. They made planning a wedding from across the country during a pandemic completely stress free! This place is a true gem! Thank you Leo Carrillo.
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2022
Hi Theresa! We are so glad to hear that you had such an amazing wedding celebration. We appreciate your kinds words and positive feedback about our venue and staff. Thanks for letting us be a part of such a special day. Best Wishes, LCR & PTD T...
eam
Leo Carillo is just a breathtaking venue as is, what was included by booking is even more breathtaking though. Planning a wedding is stressful, having a whole team behind you to help you the from start to finish takes away so much of that. From...
their all-inclusive, yet extremely customizable venue I was just waiting for the catch.. but there was none!! The value of what you receive for the extremely reasonable price is unmatched.
Their team is a brides dream come true!!
The venue manager, Kendra, was SO helpful throughout the entire process, she guided us with her expertise and answered any and all questions we had throughout the planning process. I would’ve been so lost planning a wedding without her. She made any big or small requests we made happen. We even threw out a crazy idea for food, expecting a no, but instead got an OF COURSE!! Our wedding food was very specific with dietary requests, but EXCEEDED our expectations by a landslide! Every bride needs a Kendra in their life when planning a wedding!
Caitlin was the BEST day of coordinator!!! From the rehearsal to our wedding day. She handled our big, crazy group of friends/family with ease at the rehearsal and made everything run smooth and timely. On our wedding day she seemed to magically appear at all the right times when we needed her, but out of sight when we didn’t. She was in all the right places at all the right times. She is professional yet just so comfortable to be around. Our wedding day went as smooth as it did because of Caitlin! She is magic! Our gifts, food, wedding items and everything else we needed directly after the wedding were ready & packed up right when we were. We felt like celebrities who didn’t need to lift a finger. I could go on and on but everything she did for us was absolutely perfect!!!!!
Our guests can’t stop raving about how magical our wedding was, and I owe it all to the team here! Do yourself a favor and book them!
The staff and day of coordinator were extremely helpful. Big thanks to Kendra & Caitlin of LCR! Our guests had a great time and loved the food. The venue doesn't need heavy decorations. The landscape is already so beautiful. There's also p...
eacocks roaming around! Plenty of opportunities for great photos. Highly recommend this venue to others.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Sharon,
Thank you so much!! You two are such a sweet couple and it was wonderful working with you :)
Best Wishes,
Kendra and PTD Team
Our wedding day was amazing! Caitlin, Andrea and team really took great care of us that day, were so much fun, and it was noticed that they attended to so many small details for us behind the scenes. Our guests also complimented the food and t...
he beautiful location! For the day of experience, we would definitely recommend! Unfortunately, we can not give the venue 5 stars due to the lead up to the event. Communication with Kendra and team was not the best. We would have much appreciated proactive communication (i.e. reaching out to your customers - especially those of us who had to postpone and had paid much of the cost already - with updates about the venue's and Personal Touch's current wedding practices, restrictions, and covid guidelines throughout the waiting and planning period rather than couples and vendors having to keep pushing for transparent information and options to be given). That would have helped us feel like a valued customer and allowed us to give 5 stars.
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2021
Erika and Kyle,
Congratulations again on such a beautiful day to celebrate your love! We are so happy to hear that the food was delicious and your guests had a spectacular time. I am sorry that you felt the communication regarding COVID wasn't ...
to your expectation. We have never experienced anything quite like this and tired to navigate it the best that we could with all the daily changes. We are so happy that our team took such good care of you on the day of to give you your dream day :)
Sincerely,
Kendra and Personal Touch Dining Team
Our wedding day was absolutely amazing! I could cry right now because I love this venue and the staff so much. We went through 4 postponements due to Covid and Kendra made sure to hold my hand all the way through the process. She is super nice,...
communicative and reassured me of EVEYTHING. Answered all of my questions! I am a very "need to know everything" bride and Kendra and team understood and welcomed that and made sure everything was flawless! I was able to sit back and relax on my day of wedding because I knew everything was taken care of. It was such a beautiful day I will never forget. You will not regret booking this venue, I promise.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Yanira,
You are TOO sweet. Thank you so much for your patience through the challenges of COVID and thank you for choosing us to celebrate with you. Your vision completely transformed the venue and it could not have come together any more beauti...
fully!
Cheers,
Kendra and PTD Team
We had our dream wedding at LCR! Kendra was amazing and Caitlin was so helpful! Our day could not have been more perfect! Everything was so organized and beautiful! Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Kassandra,
Thank you for choosing us! You were such a delight to work with and our whole team is wishing you the best and happiest of marriages :)
Warmly,
Kendra
This venue was a dream! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and every detail was put together exactly as I'd dreamed by Kendra, Andrea, and the rest of their team. I had the least stressful time planning our big day, Personal Touch Dining ...
took care of it all.. tables, linens, AMAZING food, drinks, coordinating with the rental companies, suggesting the BEST DJ (shoutout to Manny!), and all the other details. I was hesitant to book a venue that was all inclusive, figuring that all the decor/linens and what not wouldn't match what I'd hoped, but everything was catered exactly to my taste. We loved working with Kendra and her team, they're the sweetest, most personable individuals who really make you feel seen. The Ranch is so natuarally beautiful too, the guests still go on about how much they loved the venue, the food, and their overall experience. I highly reccommend choosing this spot for a gorgeous stress-free wedding!! :)
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Michelle,
Congratulations again and thank you SO much for your sweet words. Working with you to make such a special day come true was our pleasure and we would do it all over again! It really was an awesome celebration for a great couple :)
Bes...
t Wishes,
Kendra
We got married a couple of weeks ago at Leo Carrillo Ranch, and it has been such a hard come down back to reality after such a perfect day. The venue is beautiful, it has history, it has PEACOCKS, and because it is owned by the city it has a sm...
all price tag compared to privately owned venues of a similar caliber (or at least that is my hypothesis just based on my own wedding venue research-but we certainly feel like we got our monies worth and then some).
Love this venue - but the pièce de résistance...KENDRA. Or Saint Kendra as she is known around our household. There are not enough words to articulate how much appreciation I have for this woman.
I never dreamed about having a big wedding. I never wanted a big wedding. I have social anxiety, I hate being the center of attention, and I hate making executive decisions. I am also a procrastinator and a perfectionist (bad combo), so planning and anticipating this wedding was, for me, less ‘fun and exciting’ and more stress, work, and anxiety (especially with all the extra issues COVID added). But when it came down to the rehearsal day and wedding day, when my anxiety was at its peak levels, Kendra was ON IT. She is so smart, capable, and hard working. She gifted me the feeling of – everything is going to be perfect, and she will take care of everything from here. It allowed me to just enjoy all the moments that flew by so fast. If anything did go wrong that day – I did not know about it. She knew what to questions to come to me with and what to not bother me with. She managed our crazy family members perfectly. I feel so lucky to have had her with me that day – she really did just the most amazing job. If I had to do it all over again, I’d pick Leo Carrillo/Kendra & PTD team again in a heartbeat.
And one final – Thank you, Kendra. I really mean that from the bottom of my heart.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Kati,
Thank you SO SO much!! I loved being able to help you through this process and making your dream day happen! We loved all of the special touches you put into your big day! Thank you for choosing us and we wish you both the very best in th...
is adventure together :)
Cheers,
Kendra
First of all, the venue is just gorgeous around every corner and provides such a joyful setting. Secondly, when you choose Leo Carillo, you also get the Personal Touch Dining team and venue/day-of coordinators. After the wedding, my husband and...
I kept asking, how could we have done this without them? They did so much for us, it made the whole process so much easier and took away SO much stress. Even though they explained the breadth of their services for us at the initial meetings, it’s not until after the wedding that we truly understood how much they did and how above and beyond they went. It can get scary how much you spend for a wedding - but afterwards we were left shocked thinking that we didn’t have to pay more than we did for the venue and services they offer - what you get for the price of their weddings is beyond what you could get anywhere else. They just make everything so, so easy. Beyond that, they truly listen to you and will go above and beyond to make your wedding perfect. The fact that they set up and take down the décor for you is a HUGE plus! They have a lot to offer but if you want to personalize everything yourself, you can do that too. The food, drinks, and desserts were so much better than your standard wedding fare. Most of all, our coordinators Kendra and Andrea truly made the whole process easy and fun. Any time we felt any stress or anxiety, after talking to Kendra or Andrea we felt completely at ease. They have everything under control and really know what they’re doing, you can trust them. They are pros and were with us from start to finish on the day of the wedding - everything ran perfectly smoothly thanks to them. If you choose Leo Carillo, you won’t have to worry about a thing and can just ENJOY your big day. We are forever grateful we chose Leo Carillo/Personal Touch Dining.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Adriane,
Thank you!! You were such a delight to work with you and we so appreciate your thoughtful review of our services. We still can't get over how beautiful everything was on the day of. Wishing you both the very best!
Warmly,
Kendra and PT...
D Team
Honestly planning a wedding can be extremely overwhelming- so many little details that most ppl don't think of. When booking our venue at Leo Carrillo not only were we getting a BEAUTIFUL place to have our reception but also a venue manager tha...
t really knows her stuff! Working with Kendra has been so fun and easy. Over the last few months I've sent her countless emails and she always gets back to me a in super timely manner. At our tasting she had everything organized and ready to go, asked all the right questions, and made the process super easy. The food was also fantastic (we went with the taco bar!) and we can't wait for all of our guests to enjoy and celebrate with us!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Andrea,
Thank you so much for your kind comment! You are such an amazing couple and it was a pleasure helping you have the day of your dreams :)
Warmly,
Kendra and PTD Team
Leo Carrillo Ranch was an absolute dream to get married at! We received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was from our guests. Kendra was AMAZING. We were almost a “Covid couple” but Kendra and the Personal Touch Dining team did e...
verything they could to ensure the venue and capacity was fully open for our wedding and it happened! She was available and would respond quickly every time I emailed her and would often call me to reassure my concerns throughout this entire process. The rehearsal and day of went so smoothly because of her and another coordinator, Caitlin. As a bride and groom, we had no idea if anything went wrong because they handled everything! They made sure we had plenty of food at our sweetheart table and drinks in our hand at all times. I can’t say enough good things about Kendra and Leo Carrillo. Wish we could do it all over again with them!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Josie, thank you SO much for your kind words and being so patient through the challenges that COVID brought. We were over the moon with how everything came together and wish we could do it all over again too!
Best Wishes,
Kendra and PTD Team
Kendra is great and this venue is beautiful!! I really love how quickly all my questions are answered and how this venue is willing to accommodate special requests. Plus, the chef with personal touch dining is phenomenal; we decided on the Mexi...
can buffet and it was delicious!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Caylie, We loved how intimate and special to you two as a couple that you made your big day. It all came together flawlessly and it was such a pleasure working with you :)
Warmly,
Kendra and PTD Team
My fiance' and I are so thrilled to have found Leo Carrillo as our wedding venue for this August. It is a beautiful, ranch, historic property that really captures the wedding vision we are wanting. The staff has been nothing but wonderful, hel...
pful and accommodating. Particularly Kendra has been always readily available to answer any questions we had and navigate our wedding planning process to make it seamless. Can't wait for the big day!
Response from the Vendor on 02/15/2021
Leah,
We're so excited to see it all come together!!! So looking forward to your big day. Thank you so much for the sweet review :)
Warmly,
Kendra and LCR Team
Kendra with personal touch dining/Leo Carillo Ranch, is AMAZING! She has helped me so much with planning my wedding, making it everything I have wanted and more.
Response from the Vendor on 02/15/2021
Korie,
You are so sweet!! Thank you so much. I loved meeting with you and your loved ones for your tasting and putting all the little details together that make the day so special :) Can't wait to celebrate!!
Cheers,
Kendra and LCR Team
We are SO excited to have our wedding here in September 2021. We started our venue search shortly after getting engaged in 2019 and absolutely fell in love with Leo Carrillo. Unfortunately our 2020 wedding plans came to a halt when Covid hit, b...
ut Kendra and the entire Personal Touch Dining team have been nothing short of accommodating. Having a venue that’s been so flexible throughout this pandemic has made us even more reassured we picked the right place. We can’t wait to celebrate here with our friends and family and show them this beautiful property.
Response from the Vendor on 02/15/2021
Emily,
Thank you SO much for your kind words!! We know the uncertainty is challenging, but we are here to help make your dream day come true :) So looking forward to celebrating with you!!
Warmly,
Kendra and PTD Team
In February 2020, my fiancé and I booked Leo Carrillo for our June 2021 wedding. The venue is gorgeous, well maintained and unique—we were so excited to plan our wedding there. Of course, a few weeks later, all of California went into lockdow...
n due to the COVID pandemic. Although planning for a wedding that may or may not be permitted to occur under local law is stressful, the venue manager, Kendra, and the rest of the Personal Touch Dining team have been amazing! They have made it clear they are willing and able to work with us on postponing if required; however, they have also helped us to keep planning our wedding in hopes that we can still have it as planned in June. In these uncertain times, it’s invaluable to have a venue and caterer that understands and is so willing to help. Personal touch has made it so easy to figure out rentals, set our menu, and make our vision come to life. On top of that, the food is great!!! We are so happy to be working with the Personal Touch Dining and look forward to our wedding, whenever it is able to occur, because I have every confidence they will make it amazing!
From the moment I met my wife, I knew it was meant to be. From the moment we walked onto the grounds of Leo Carrillo Ranch, we knew it was where we'd be married. Finally, from the first time we met Kendra and the team at Personal Touch Dining, ...
we knew they'd help us create the night we'd always dreamed of, and they did! Kendra was the ultimate professional and made everything from the menu, decorating, and yes, even the billing, easy and painless in the year leading up to the big day. At the rehearsal and on the day itself, she and Darcie ensured everything went off without a hitch! It flew by in a joyous, love-filled haze for us, but that is certainly in part due to Kendra's flawless planning! Thank you, Kendra, Darcie, and the rest of the team at Personal Touch Dining!
Our wedding was flawlessly executed by Kendra who was INCREDIBLE at every step of the way. She brings a calm energy that is really helpful during what can potentially be a really stressful week before the wedding. She was so on top of everythin...
g down to the minute, so much so that we had multiple guests tell us that they had never been to a wedding that was timed so well, like with no awkward waiting around time getting hungry and bored. Personal Touch Dining was amazing and helped us with all of our 100 questions, because there is a lot to think about! I honestly could not have dreamed to a more beautiful set up, it was truly gorgeous and it was the happiest day of our lives. Thank you Kendra and Personal Touch Dining! Thank you also Leo Carillo Ranch for giving us the dreamiest venue of all time.
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
Hi Renee,
Thank you so much for your sweet words! We love that your guests enjoyed the day so much and how thrilled you are with the outcome :) We try to keep the process stress-free and are grateful you felt this way. Congratulations!!
All T...
he Best,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Kendra Addis and Darcie Vargas were AMAZING. We had a very limited time frame to do a ton of work. The Personal Touch team was always pleasant positive and we're on top of everything. We could not have a had better experience. They thought of e...
verything, had options and kept us organized. AWESOME!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2020
Hi Joe,
Thank you so very much for this kind review! We loved planning and being a part of your big day.. congratulations, again!!
Warmly,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Our wedding day was PERFECT thanks to the team at Leo Carrillo Ranch. We loved that the catering, tables/chairs/tableware, bar, cake, etc was also included with the venue - it took so much stress and planning off our plate. Our guests were blow...
n away with the venue, saying it was the most beautiful wedding venue they have ever been to! The lawn games were great entertainment for the guests. All of the staff were wonderful to work with and helped the day run smoothly. They made sure the needs of my husband and I were met all day long. We feel lucky to have had our wedding at Leo Carrillo.
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2019
Hi Anna,
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed the complimentary lawn games and that your guests enjoyed the outdoor beauty of the Ranch. We loved celebrating with you and Doug, and wish you two a happy marriage.
Love,
Le...
o Carrillo Ranch Team
I loved everything about this venue and the ladies that worked beside me! They were always able to answer all my questions within reasonable time and helped me so much throughout the whole planning process!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Hi Erika,
We loved working with you to make your day special! Thank you so much for the positive feedback.
Cheers,
Kendra and Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Our wedding with Kendra and Personal Touch Dining exceeded all of our expectations. Would happily recommend the venue and staff for any couple looking for a lovely experience in North County. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Hi Adam,
Thank you so much for the kind words!! I hope you are enjoying every moment of married life so far :)
All the Best,
Kendra and Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
To be clear, the service and venue on the day of the wedding was magic. It was the happiest moment of both of our lives as cliche as that is to say, it’s true. The coordinator was incredibly helpful and loving. I adored her. She made sure I was...
fed and that I had time to enjoy my own wedding. She made sure timing was perfect and all of the events ran smoothly. An angel. I got mixed reviews on the food, but it was mostly positive. Personally I thought it was delicious.
My critique for improvement has to do with the lead up. When I was setting up to booking Leo Carrillo, I worked with a different coordinator. Several weeks later, I was switched to a different coordinator, and then one month before the wedding is when I had my final coordinator assigned to me. The frequent change of hands was a bit odd and we had to go through a few email chains to keep everyone on the same page. I completely understand though, within a year there can be a lot of transition within the organization. Hand offs were successful. I only wish I had more reminder emails and check-in emails before key important dates (IE: checks due, meetings scheduled, decorations due, confirmation emails). For the most part, I was told once and the responsibility was mine months in advance. That’s reasonable, but some curtesy correspondence would be really helpful.
Thank you so much Leo Carrillo team.
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Hi Angela,
Thank you so much for your feedback. Although my time working with you was short, it was truly such a pleasure! I loved having a hand in making your day as special as you deserve. Criticism is always helpful in making our process fl...
awless. We wish you all the best :)
Warmly,
Kendra and the Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Honestly I wish we could give more than 5 stars. Not only was the venue breathtaking, but the team took such incredible care of us from day 1 until the day of. We truly felt like every single hope we had for the day came to life, and it was the...
best day we could’ve hoped for!
PS the team is AWESOME. Cannot day enough great things about everyone who worked with us. A huge thanks to Kendra for supporting our questions and making everything come to life!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2019
Hi Amanda,
Thanks so much for your sweet review. It was a pleasure working with you and Emily! The turquoise accents looked beautiful at the venue, especially on the farm tables you chose.
We wish you a happy and loving marriage.
Love,
Leo Ca...
rrillo Ranch Team
I got married at Leo Carrillo Ranch about a month ago. I found this venue through the Knot and fell in love with the photos. I inquired with Personal Touch Dining (the company who coordinates events at the park) and loved that they were all inc...
lusive. We had about 220 people at our wedding and they provided tables, chairs, table cloths, all plating, glasses, utensils, catering staff, and even giant Jenga and corn hole! What really sold me was that they provided a day of wedding coordinator and a venue manager. Kendra was my venue manager. I emailed and called her with any and all questions and she always got back to me pretty quickly. Even when I got her "Out of Office" message, she still responded within 24 hours. I met her at our food tasting and she was so sweet. And the food that we tasted, SO GOOD!! Our guests raved to us for weeks how good our food was. The location is beautiful and has so many great areas for photos. We didn't even have a photo booth because I wanted our guests to enjoy the park and use the landscape as their background instead of being in front of a sheet. I would definitely recommend inquiring about here, or with Personal Touch Dining .
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2019
Hi Paulina,
We're so happy to hear this!! Thank you for giving us five stars, we're thrilled that you and your guests loved the food and entertainment of the event. It was wonderful working with you and seeing The Ranch come together beautiful...
ly for your big day. Our all-inclusive package is great for big groups like yours and we're so glad we were able to accommodate such a fun crowd. Thanks for bringing our venue to life and congratulations!!
Warmly,
Kendra and Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
I had three words when looking for a wedding venue, magical, romantic and fun. Leo Carrillo was exactly that for us. Our coordinator changed about three times over the span of 15 months and although it got confusing at times, I am so pleased wi...
th the result of our final coordinator, Kendra. She is such a sweet soul, very bubbly, can lay down the law when need be (appreciated that during rehearsal with our crazy crew) and was always attentive via email or phone when I had a million questions. We wanted a venue that was within Carlsbad and could give our guests a feel of what we have called home for the past three years. LC is so unique and has the "California Vibe" written all over it. We love how everything was outside and open. Food was delicious and all wait staff very nice and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
Hi Madison,
We're so grateful for this positive feedback! We strive to make your day as magical and enjoyable as possible. We were so excited to get your gorgeous photos back and share them! You filled our venue with love and it showed :) Than...
k you and congratulations!!
Cheers,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Leo Carrillo was the second venue we toured and literally booked it the next day. It’s lush, beautiful (day AND night), has a great staff, and there is literally not a bad spot on the property.
The entire team is wonderful. We had a few differ...
ent points of contact through the process, but each person was able to keep up with our ideas and what we wanted for our wedding. They answered emails and questions so quickly and never forgot one detail.
The wedding day itself went so perfectly. Our day of coordinator was Kendra. In the words of my mother, “Kendra is OUTSTANDING.”
The wedding day was so smooth. The whole day I never questioned or worried about anything going wrong or being crazy, Kendra had it all under control. Plus, she is like a magician. She would literally appear out of nowhere to grab us for whatever was happening (pictures, dance, cake cutting, etc) and then would be out of site when she wasn’t needed. My mom was so happy and raved to me about Kendra dropping the gifts and cards into her car and returning the key to her purse without my mom ever having to leave the party.
My husband and I wanted to do a private last dance at the very end of the night to enjoy the moment together. Kendra was able to round up all of our guests to get them lined up for our exit without them even knowing we were staying behind for a few minutes. She collected the items we told her we needed from the bridal suite, and had them on the golf cart waiting for us, then dropped us off with our ride.
Literally every guest has told us it was the most fun wedding they’ve ever been to. It’s been almost three months since our wedding and I look at pictures daily. I can’t believe how well it came together and just how much more beautiful everything was from what I imagined. I'm so happy we got married at Leo Carrillo!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2020
Hi Kyla,
This review is so incredibly appreciated!! Thank you for spending your special day with us. Your kind family and gorgeous aesthetic really brought The Ranch to life. We're so happy that we could give you the special moment of having t...
he last dance of the night be with your husband. Very Best wishes from us all :)
Cheers,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Wow! We had such a fabulous experience getting married at Leo Carrillo Ranch. The venue is so gorgeous, it is truly a little slice of paradise in Carlsbad. Our California wedding dreams came true at the venue, from the market lights to the land...
scaping and architecture. A huge thank you to Personal Touch Dining who made the planning and coordination process so easy from the very beginning of booking the Ranch. Kendra, our day-of-coordinator, was a rock star and made the big day run so seemlessly. She was really great to work with during the months leading up to the wedding and then the day itself. We couldn't be happier with how the day turned out, we love Leo Carrillo Ranch!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2020
Hi Devon,
We're so happy that you had such a stress-free experience with us hosting your wedding! Thank you for the kind review and we wish the best of marriages :)
Warmly,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
We toured this venue but actually ended up going with Mt. Woodson castle (same catering company). All Saturdays in 2020 were already booked at Leo Carrillo ranch (except one in November). Leo Carrillo was very beautiful and the venue does almos...
t everything for you. One of our concerns was the fact that it had to end at 10pm (weekends) or 8pm (Sundays and weekdays) and the bridal/groom suites. They were basically a shed with a chair in it. No bathroom. Really not a good space to get ready/hang out.
Kendra was great and very helpful though!
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
Hi Charlotte,
Thank you so much for this feedback! I enjoyed meeting with you to show you around the property :) Being a historic venue we do have time restrictions to abide by like most others. The groom's area is a fun, unique space for the...
guys to hang out before the ceremony and is transformed for the day of. Again, thank you for your feedback and we're so happy to celebrate with you at Mt. Woodson Castle!
Warmly,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
I got married at Leo Carrillo on 6/29 and am still living on newlywed cloud 9. I might be slightly biased but I think that we had the best wedding ever and the most beautiful wedding ever. Leo Carrillo had a lot to do with the later. The space ...
is so absolutely stunning that it doesn't need much embellishment at all. I would also like to mention that the twinkly lights everywhere somehow make the place even more magical at night, which from all my visits prior I had never had a chance to see before and was such a great surprise.
We booked the venue well in advance, somewhere between a 18 months and year. So I had the opportunity to work with a few people within the company in that time, as people moved around in positions within the company. I was slightly nervous when a couple months in advance of the wedding a new person took on the lead planning role. However, all my fears were for nothing, because Kendra is amazing! She kept the day running smoothly and never made me feel like I was on a clock. Even my family and friends commented on how wonderful she was as a person and at her job.
I also feel like our money went incredibly far with the venue and catering. The ambiance alone of the venue made our wedding look more expensive, by far, than it was.
If you also would like the most beautiful wedding in the world, book Leo Carrillo.
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2020
Hi Amy,
Congratulations!! Thank you again for choosing to spend this special day with us at Leo Carrillo Ranch. The day itself was absolutely stunning! We're so glad that the transitional period went as smooth as we knew it would for you :) We...
greatly appreciate your positive feedback.
All The Best,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
The #1 compliment I received on our wedding day was how beautiful this venue was. It is such a unique breath of fresh air compared to a hotel ballroom (no offense hotels lol). The team was SO helpful and I didn’t have to worry about a single th...
ing. If you want a perfect wedding day, get married at his beautiful ranch.
Response from the Vendor on 01/07/2020
Hi Madeline,
We so appreciate this! Thank you for your sweet words about our venue. We loved celebrating with you. Congratulations and we wish the happiest of marriages :)
With Love,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
My husband and I loved working with Leo Carrillo Ranch! This was the perfect venue for our rustic boho vibe. Everything was very clear in the contract and we were not blindsided by any hidden fees/rules. Personal Touch Dining was included as th...
e caterer (great food) and they had suggestions for vendors who have worked with Leo Carrillo before, have insurance, etc. which made stressful wedding planning so much easier.
The best thing about Leo Carrillo though was the staff, Nikka, sales/venue manager, and Kendra, our day of coordinator, were both unreal! You do not have to worry about a thing working with them because they've got it covered, which was such a relief for us! They are both so on top of EVERYTHING and so organized! Nikka was always checking in with us via e-mail, answered all of our random questions so quickly and efficiently, and just an overall positive person that was fun to work with. Kendra was our extremely sweet day of coordinator who ran the show like a boss! I seriously do not know what we would have done without her!
I would recommend them a million times!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2020
Hi Hayley,
We loved how you played into the rustic theme of The Ranch and really brought out all of the best features. Your dress was stunning and the day turned out so beautifully! We appreciate your kind review so much and are glad you felt ...
very well taken care of in the process leading up to your big day! Congratulations and happiest of marriages :)
Warmly,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Our wedding was pure magic and it's all because of the service we received from the staff at Leo Carrillo. From planning to execution it was top notch. I was planning our wedding from out of state so I needed a little extra hand holding, when i...
t came to certain things and they totally stepped up. Kendra & Lexi were on top of everything the day of and we didn't have to worry about anything. They went as far as saving appetizers for us to try since we were busy taking photos during cocktail hour. When it came to dinner they took our plates and filled them so that we could have a moment to ourselves. The ranch itself was absolutely beautiful and while we never expected our wedding to be magical it truly was.
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2020
Hi Katie,
We are so grateful for this wonderful review! Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us as a destination wedding venue! We're glad that you felt comfortable with the help you were given with being out of state and further away from...
the venue. Congratulations on a magical wedding day and beginning to your marriage :)
Very Best,
Leo Carrillo Ranch Team
Beautiful venue and the staff goes above and beyond to make wedding planning easy and your day so special.
Leo Carrillo Ranch was BY FAR the BEST QUALITY venue for the best price! If you're looking for a wedding venue, this place is amazing. The wedding planners do everything and all you have to do is pick the details! You only have to provide minim...
al decorations because the venue itself is beautiful as is! They set up everything and then take everything down - and when things didn't go as planned, the planner fixed everything so we didn't even have to lift a finger or stress out. All of our guests raved about the quality of the food. I don't think this place has as much exposure as it should!
Wow! There are truly not enough words to explain how absolutely magical our big day at the ranch was! They are all inclusive and make it such a smooth process! The grounds are so stunning on their own, it’s the perfect venue! From the very begi...
nning Leah was so easy to get ahold of and never made us feel like a bother, her and Nikka rocked it on our day and truly made the day perfect! Our guests have been raving about our wedding and we just want to go back! If you want a flawless day do not hesitate to say “I do!” at Leo Carrillo Ranch!
We just had our wedding on 9/29/18 and WOW I cannot express how happy I am that we chose Leo Carrillo Ranch / Personal Touch Dining for our wedding. It was truly the best day of our lives and I feel like a HUGE part of that is thanks to LCR and...
the staff that they have. Leah was our coordinator throughout the whole planning process and Nikka was our day of coordinator. Leah was very communicative throughout planning, always nice, and very accommodating. I could not have asked for anyone better than Leah, she is so professional and great at what she does! Every question we had she had an answer. Nikka was perfect day of. She made us all feel calm and somehow was able to rally up our huge wedding party whenever needed. She did little touches throughout the day that made huge impacts on us, like handing us our chosen drinks of choice right after we walked down the aisle as Mr. & Mrs., got our order and brought us our food, and continuously would ask us throughout the night if we still wanted to do x, y, or z (ex. discrete cake cutting, etc). We actually changed our minds with quite a few things as the night went on so it was great. The staff as whole was amazing!!! Leah instructed us that if we have our own décor for the wedding that we should leave notes on each item for the staff to put out day of. They did such a great job, for a lot of it I asked them to use their judgement of where to put things and it was absolutely beautiful. The venue is gorgeous and somehow the day of a wedding looks 1000x better than when you come on a regular day. The vendors they recommend are all great, especially DJ Nick Weiss, the photo bus, and Adore Folklore Rentals! We really could not have dreamed of a better wedding, it went so smoothly and if there were any kinks we had nooo idea. So thank you SO much again to everyone at LCR / Personal Touch Dining!!!!
Personal Touch Dining handled the venue coordination at Leo Carrillo Ranch for our October 2017 wedding. Leah handled my correspondence and planning from day 1 up to the date of our wedding, nearly a year and a half! She did an amazing job. Lea...
h was super responsive, honest, and reassured me that my pre-wedding onslaught of questions was totally normal. She kept me organized by requesting information well in advance of the wedding date. I would highly recommend booking Leo Carrillo Ranch because Leah and Personal Touch Dining were so easy to work with.
The day before the wedding, Leah handed us off to Nikka, the Leo Carrillo Ranch venue coordinator. She was also fantastic. Nikka was organized, bubbly, and kept the night moving. Biggest thanks to Leah and Nikka both for making our day perfect!
Finally, Personal Touch Dining did a fantastic job with the food. We opted for the citrus & oregano marinated tri tip, rustic chicken, garlic & chive whipped potatoes, and a zucchini & pepper medley. The food was SO good!!! I’ve never eaten buffet-style food that tasted so fresh. We had many compliments from our guests on the food!
Thank you for doing such a wonderful job with our wedding, Personal Touch Dining. We would highly recommend Personal Touch for any event catering or planning needs. Leo Carrillo Ranch is the most beautiful venue, and Personal Touch Dining does a great job handling events on-site.
Wow, we had the best day of our lives! What a beautiful, happy, relaxing wedding! The employees at Leo Carrillo / Personal Touch are fantastic. Leah & Nikka are both terrific at their jobs, and I don’t know what we would have done without them....
Leah’s hard work, efficiency, attention to detail, and responsiveness was so appreciated during the planning, and Nikka’s positive, chill, upbeat, helpful vibe on the wedding day was so soothing and wonderful. They all did such a wonderful job to make the day run so smoothly. Everything tasted amazing, everything looked great, everyone was very helpful and nice. We were so grateful with everything Leo Carrillo / Personal Touch does as a part of the package – they handled the tables, the chairs, the dinnerware, the set up, the pack up, they set out our décor, the list goes on and on. It gave us such peace of mind knowing that they were handling so much behind the scenes. It was a truly magical evening. The most gorgeous venue and the happiest day. I highly recommend this place!
I recently got married at Leo Carrillo and I can honestly say it was a dream come true. If I could give more stars than five I would. The atmosphere, the scenery, the food, the cleanliness, the staff, the ease of parking, the list goes on abo...
ut how amazing this place is and considering the price, I feel like I got an incredible deal. I want to give a huge thanks to Leah and Nikka for their hard work, professionalism, guidance, and support on my wedding day... and all the months leading up to that day. Leah was so attentive and always made sure to answer my questions and emails very promptly. She put my mind at ease when planning my wedding and overall I was a relaxed bride throughout the process because of her. I am beyond grateful that we found Leo Carrillo and chose it as our wedding venue. It was the perfect spot to make such a wonderful memory. So just another thanks to Leah, Nikka, and the rest of the staff for making my special day so perfect. You guys are truly great at what you do.
We got married at Leo Carrillo in July 2018. Minus marrying each other, it was the best thing we did! We live overseas and planned our entire wedding from afar. We didn’t actually see Leo Carrillo or meet the wonderful staff until our rehearsal...
the day before we got married. The site was even prettier than on the website. Leah was amazing at making sure everything was setup they way we had emailed about prior to the big day. We can’t recommend Leo Carrillo as a wedding venue enough-IT’S WONDERFUL. As our guests said, “it’s the best wedding we’ve ever been to.”
Our dream wedding come true! Everything was so beautiful, planning was amazing with Leah, and everything day of was taken care of by Nikka. I had no idea my pickup transportation had the wrong time but Nikka took care of it and I didn't even kn...
ow until the next day when i looked at my phone voicemails. Great price! They do all the set up and clean up to make it a stress free wedding day!
Leo Carrillo Ranch met all of my expectations and more. I wanted to have minimal outside planning (ie: finding vendors, a ton of choices, etc.) and they provided help every step of the way. Their communication was amazing, the food was awesome ...
& they worked with my allergies and it was beautiful. I cannot say enough good things about this venue and their help & care.
My husband and I got married last April at Leo Carrillo Ranch and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful...from the wild peacocks roaming the property to the chandelier and fireplace in the brida...
l suite to the old fashioned windmill. It is so charming and memorable. It was also so nice they have a wedding coordinator that works with you from the day you book the venue. Leah is amazing! She knows the venue so well and makes sure everything runs so smoothly. I wouldn't change a thing about our perfect day thanks to Leo Carrillo Ranch, Personal Touch Dining, and Leah!
Leah and her team at Leo Carrillo were great. The venue is absolutely gorgeous! Leo Carrillo is managed by Personal Touch Dining and it was so nice to have them do the catering and day of planning. Our wedding turned out better than we coul...
d imagine.
Leo Carrillo Ranch was absolutely perfect for our wedding! We were looking for a laid-back, backyard type of feel and it was everything we could have hoped for. Leah and Nikka were so helpful - they made the whole process so seamless. We had...
rain in the forecast, and Leah was able to get a tent last minute to make sure we didn't get rained on :) So many guests mentioned it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to. All of our guests raved about the food, which was important to us! It was the BEST experience and I will always remember how special this day was.
My husband and I had the best experience with Leo Carrillo Ranch for our wedding. The venue was more beautiful than I could have imagined once everything was set up for the big day. The coordinators were wonderful throughout the entire proces...
s, but blew our expectations out of the water on the day of. They were so organized and attentive and thought of everything. They decorated the space with our decor so wonderfully. They were also very accommodating and flexible with last minute changes. They popped up everywhere we needed them and were excellent with our guests. They made me feel so special and even reminded me that this was our special day, throughout the day, and helped me enjoy every moment. The dinner, dessert, and beverages were amazing. All of our guests were raving about how delicious everything was. The coordinators made sure that we had time to enjoy the food as well. Everything was perfect at this venue and we could not have asked for a more positive experience.
Leo Carrillo Ranch was the most amazing venue for our wedding. Both my husband and I wanted a laid back and outside venue. From the cermoney area, the grass lawn, eating setup, and pool house everything made for the most beautiful backdrop. Eve...
ryone after told us that it was one of the best spots they'd been to. Besides the venue the coordinators were both AMAZING. Leah helped set up the perfect day and answered my millions of questions throughout the process. Then our day of, Nikka, was also fantastic. She solved all the problems and kept everything running smoothly. I can't say enough nice things about these two. I wish the day would have never ended.
I am a little late posting, but this venue was absolutely perfect. Our guests were blown away. I've lived in North County most of my life and never knew this place existed, and that's a shame. Leah and the rest of the team at Personal Touch (th...
e only company able to put events at the venue) were incredible. Every detail was handled perfectly so that my wife didn't need to stress herself out the day of. Couldn't recommend this more.
We got married here 2 weeks ago and it was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT.
This venue is so gorgeous- if you are looking for an outdoor wedding venue, I highly recommend this one. We wanted a wedding that felt like a big party, where people were free to r...
oam in various areas. There were lawn games, a photo bus (you have to rent this), dinner area, bar area and a cabana area- this made for the perfect venue mix. On top of that, this is one of the more affordable venues in San Diego for what you get.
What an amazing wedding day we experienced. From Day 1, working with Leah was easy. They allow you to have a stress-free wedding day & take care of EVERYTHING! Leah and our day of coordinator, Nikka were fabulous and we couldn't have asked for ...
anything more. THANK YOU!
The first and only venue we visited. Perfect for the type of wedding we had in mind. Loved that catering came with the venue and they could help us with rentals. Everything was smooth and easy.
The venue itself was so beautiful so it didn't need a ton of decorations. What made the night even better was the venue manager Leah, and the day of coordinator Nikka. They made everything go flawlessly - if there were any hiccups at all we had...
no idea. I couldn't rave about this venue enough.
We got married here a few weeks ago and it was such a perfect choice. Beautiful, unique setting and such an awesome setup. All of our guests kept complimenting the venue and it turned out even more incredible in photos. Working with personal to...
uch dining was also a great experience, as they help so much with covering catering/coordinating/bar/rentals. Super happy with our decision to do the wedding at Leo Carrillo!
Leo Carrillo was beyond magical! Our night was absolutely perfect! Our two wedding coordinators, Tracy and Erin were amazing! They were very accommodating, professional, and easy to work with. They made this night perfect! The ranch was just s...
tunning! I had never seen it at night and it was more than what I had imagined! Very picturesque! The venue is spread out, which I like because it is quaint for a wedding.
The venue is incredibly beautiful. It's the perfect rustic venue since it feels very genuine because it actually is a historic site. Personal touch dining took care of our rentals and day-of-the-wedding coordination and they did a phenomenal jo...
b.
Just know beforehand that music must stop at 9:30 which, for me, was the only negative. Other than that, it's a great venue and I highly recommend it!
We chose Leo Carrillo Ranch, even though we never got to see it until the day before our wedding! WE LOVED IT! We planned a destination wedding from the East Coast, and I found Leo Carrillo Ranch based on blog photos from other weddings. Findin...
g an outdoor venue was important for us. We held our ceremony and reception in the same location- the upper patio at the ranch. We only had 21 guests, so it worked out and felt very intimate. It’s hard to plan a small wedding because there are so few samples online, and most spaces feel overwhelming, but the upper patio was perfect. It was super affordable. We held a morning wedding, 10:30 am start time. We loved all of the peacocks around (though beware, you should YouTube what sounds they make). We didn’t mind the squawking sounds, it didn’t bother us and added to the character. We live in a city and much preferred the peacocks instead of the sounds of sirens or traffic that we would hear at a wedding in a hotel or on a rooftop. It was fun to take photos with the peacocks!
Working with the ranch was so easy, even over the phone! They were flexible with rehearsal times, and handled difficult situations well. During the reception, my Grandmother fainted and fell, and they had the fire department and ambulance on site very quickly!
We loved the Leo Carrillo Ranch team, and we had so much more flexibility with this site. Many other places have too many restrictions (no candles, no bands, etc). We had a live band (no amplification) at our ceremony and it was beautiful! We love the ranch. It is so unique!
I loved our venue the moment we visited. It's so charming and enchanting!!! The peacocks put this venue over the top!
You can make your wedding rustic, romantic, western, vintage or classic here.
I am from San Diego and have been to s...
o many beach and ocean themed weddings; so I wanted something different. The ranch is a great alternative to the traditional hotel/ballroom, wineries or ocean view venues.
Our guests had so much fun! It's a great and open venue that gives you so much room to spread out.
I loved that we could pick all our own vendors for food, bar, cake, rentals, etc. They do not make you pick from their preferred vendor list! You have the freedom to make your day as unique as you are or want.
Just know that your vendors have to be escorted by park staff down to the venue site so it's important they are on-time if not early so the vendors and guests to compete for the golf cart escort at the same time. Also they are a stickler on alcohol stopping exactly 9 pm and it does not matter if there are people waiting in line. So have your DJ do a last call 30 and 15 minutes before 9 pm.
This venue has so many beautiful backdrops for photos!
Thank you to Charles for helping us put together a magical day at Leo Carrillo!
I grew up in Carlsbad and knew the moment I saw the ranch that it was where I wanted to get married. It's an amazing place for a wedding... So beautiful and quintessentially Californian! Charles and Daniel were our contact people and they wer...
e always punctually willing and able to answer any and all questions we had! Warning: The ranch is VERY strict with their bar and music cutoff times, so this is not the place for an all-night party!
Leo Carrillo Ranch was a great venue which allowed us to really personalize our wedding. We were able to choose our own vendors and saved a lot of money that way. Love the peacocks!
This venue is absolutely gorgeous! It's a historic ranch that very peaceful and romantic. There are also beautiful peacocks running around everywhere! The staff was very helpful with all of my questions and even provided us with good ideas t...
o use as well. The scenery was definitely a great backdrop for our pictures!
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