Ponte Winery & Vineyard Inn
About This Vendor
Creating Fine Wines & Celebrating Vineyard Romance
The Ponte Winery & Vineyard Inn, nestled in Temecula, CA, is a rustic wedding venue hidden away amid Southern California’s scenic hills. Equidistant between Los Angeles and San Diego, this tranquil vineyard venue is brimming with picturesque views and West-Coast charm. Featuring an enchanting blend of indoor and outdoor settings, this stunning 300-acre property is a romantic haven away from the city hubbub. You can enjoy an idyllic countryside ceremony, followed by a stay in their award-winning Spanish-style inn. With an experienced staff dedicated to transforming your marital fantasies into a reality, this venue forms the perfect backdrop for an intimate winery wedding. This famed venue has been enchanting happy couples for years, attracting wine lovers since becoming a winery in 2003. The venue’s history dates back to 1984, when the first grapevines were farmed here. Since then, the owners have branched out into hospitality and cuisine, opening a majestic boutique hotel in 2012, as well as a premier restaurant. All this and their local connections to local amenities have led to the Winery becoming one of rural California’s most sought-after leisure hubs. After garnering multiple awards and a satisfied clientele, the venue remains an idyllic hideaway fit for a luxurious midsummer wedding. When driving to the vineyard, you will be treated to a luscious panorama of elegant vines and scattered greenery. The iconic arched entrance welcomes you into this calming retreat, a structure ideal for standout photos of you and your soulmate. Al-fresco ceremonies can be held in their two captivating outside spaces. The Vineyard Garden is a peaceful sanctuary that boasts an entrancing vista of pristine landscape and distant mountains. You can say ‘I do’ beneath the bucolic, flowery arch as your guests proudly look on. The equally radiant Pond at Ponte Vineyard Inn sets a soothing scene for a blissful event. Boasting alluring floor-to-ceiling windows and enticing wooden beams, The Vineyard Pavilion is an elegant setting for a sophisticated reception. Capable of hosting up to 280 guests, this event space is ideal for your mouth-watering meal followed by your first dance on their lacquered dance floor. Smaller soirees can be hosted in the Barrel Room, a homespun setting suitable for evening wine tastings and cocktail receptions. The Ponte Winery & Vineyard Inn offers a selection of wedding packages tailored to suit most preferences. Their seasoned events team has decades’ worth of combined experience and will be on-hand to assist with every detail. Their prestigious on-site caterer can create your personalized menu, offering a variety of locally sourced produce. After your unforgettable occasion, you can relax in one of their luxury hotel rooms. Event items such as linens, chairs, tables, glassware, and flatware can be provided. A timeless venue with echoes of traditional Californian nostalgia, this winery invites you to toast your new beginning.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Estate, Garden, Hotel, Loft, Restaurant, Trees, Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Ponte Winery & Vineyard Inn Reviews
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Ponte was the setting we had dreamed of for our wedding. We loved that the layout of the Vineyard Garden, Terrace, and Pavilion allowed for a seamless and natural transition from one event to the next. In addition to just the stunning setting, ...
our Ponte coordinator, Samantha, was there for us through every step of the way. She answered every question and concern we had and made the planning process so much less stressful. She listened to all our needs and made the day run beyond smooth — taking away the day of stress that often consumes brides and grooms. At the reception, our banquet captain Adrian ensured that we had our drink of choice and that our glasses were never empty. She helped us actually get to eat our wedding food and give us a few moments of alone time to soak it all in.
If we could do it over again, we’d pick Ponte without a second thought.
It was great. The food and wine was amazing and the process of planning was made easy. The only hiccup we had was with Sam, our wedding coordinator, which messed up a lot. Not in like a nitty picky way but like from the open bar not being added...
to our wedding which we verbally told her multiple times that we wanted and the music being all wrong even though we filled the documents out. She also kept disappearing during the wedding and was rude to us saying the wedding is behind schedule even though she said she would be running it?? It was weird but other than Sam everything was perfect. I do highly recommend this venue especially for the price just request Sam to no plan your wedding. Also if you are worried about two weddings happening at the same time they do a great job of keeping them separate and you hardly notice them. Book early as spots fill fast!
Ponte Winery is a truly fantastic venue. My husband and I fell in love with it as soon as we saw it in person. It truly feels like a little paradise, like you're on holiday in Europe as soon as you walk through the doors! We both loved how the ...
winery estate isn't 100% dedicated to weddings, and therefore didn't have any kind of cheesy feeling to it. It's also amazing to be able to stay at Ponte Inn on site, spend the entire wedding weekend there at the fire pits, at the restaurants, doing wine tastings. Every one of guests really seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. I also cannot say enough good things about our wedding coordinator, Samantha. She made the whole process so seamless throughout all the planning stages, and on the day-of everything ran literally perfectly. Also, for everything Ponte offers, their pricing is unbeatable and I truly feel that the cost was worth it in every way. Forever love Ponte!
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Ponte Winery was our dream venue and we still can’t believe we were lucky enough to host our wedding here. Being an LGBTQ+ couple, we were very cautious about what venues would welcome us with open arms. Ponte Winery was nothing but accommodati...
ng and affirming to us as a same-sex male couple and welcomed us with open arms. Samantha and the entire events team were so amazing throughout the entire planning process and catered to our every need and countless questions. When we were touring other wineries we realized we were comparing them to Ponte. Once we realized that, we knew Ponte was the venue for us. The grounds are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the wines are magnificent. We loved that the bungalows, ceremony site, cocktail hour, and reception were all in one spot so guests wouldn’t have to travel too much around the venue. It was nice to keep everything and everyone in one spot. The day before the wedding, we treated our wedding party to a private tour of the Ponte estate. This was one of our favorite memories. We would highly recommend the tour as a day activity for your guests.
On the day of the wedding, we got access to the bungalows at 10 am to chill, get ready, and spend the day leading up to the wedding. A coordinator would come throughout the day to check-in and bring us food and drinks. That was such a nice thing to have so we didn’t have to worry about it during the craziness of the day. During our reception, our banquet captain took excellent care of us making sure to bring us food, desserts, wine, and anything else we needed throughout the night. We felt like royalty!
The only thing we would suggest for larger weddings is to have 2 different buffet lines to have dinner service run a little more efficiently. But that honestly was such a minor piece of the night and it by no means dampened the night. Our guests were so impressed with how good the food was they totally forgot how long it took to actually get their food.
Special shout out to the team for getting bistro lighting installed over the grass areas. This is such a nice addition to the space so guests could go out and enjoy our seating areas and lawn games after the sun went down. It was so nice not having to rent lighting for that one little space.
Ponte Winery is the BEST! If you are looking for gorgeous grounds and venue that celebrates LGBTQ+ couples, Ponte Winery is for you. Thank you to the entire Ponte team for making our wedding a day to remember.
Ponte Winery has everything needed for a perfect wedding. They have spacious bride and groom ready rooms, well landscaped ceremony site, a large outdoor area for cocktails and a beautiful reception venue that doesn’t require a lot of additional...
decorating. The entire Ponte Winery grounds are top notch, not one ugly corner on the property! Perfect for wedding photos.
My daughter’s Ponte Winery wedding in December was beautiful and smooth! Samantha Cordera coordinated our entire event from signing the contract to wedding reception without a hitch. Of course we exchanged many emails and she answered a zillion questions over the course of a year but the day went as planned! It was obvious she had logged in many wedding hours and no circumstance was out of the ordinary. Samantha was there with us every step of the way. You can trust she will make your day easy and fun!
We have honestly nothing but great things to say about our experience at Ponte. From the first visit to now 2 weeks after our wedding, everything was perfect and exactly what we wanted. We had taken a day to go tour 4 different venues, but once...
we walked into Ponte and were greeted by the then wedding coordinator, we knew it was the one. I thought it might be difficult planning while things with covid were still unknown, but Jordan Derham was literally amazing at answering all our questions, keeping my nerves calm, and getting in contact with us quickly. We never felt ignored or like we were bothering them, or like we were just another wedding they were hosting. Our wedding day was so beautiful, it was everything we had planned for. Jordan and her team had everything set up exactly how we specified, and made sure that she knew what we wanted her team to do the day before at the rehearsal. I don't know how many brides can say they were honestly stress free on their wedding day, but that's exactly how it was for me. I didn't have to worry if things were on time or getting done, and all of our vendors (who we mostly found through Ponte) worked so well together. I highly recommend Ponte, and definitely suggest trying to have Jordan as your coordinator.
We had our wedding at Ponte Winery on 10/1/2021 and it was an absolute dream. Our wedding was "smaller" (89 people) so we had our ceremony at The Pond and our reception at the Barrel Room. The Pond was beautiful and the Spanish architecture of ...
the Ponte Inn hotel truly makes for a special and naturally beautiful atmosphere. The ceremony was gorgeous, and the cocktail hour at the neighboring Ponte Inn hotel area was a guest favorite. The reception was held in the Barrel Room, which is outfitted with actual wine barrels that many of our guests loved and commented on. It was the perfect intimate space and setup for our special day and we could not be happier. In terms of the staff, I can't say enough good things. Jordan Derham is a day-of coordinator at Ponte Winery and was assigned to our big day -- and she KILLED IT. She was attentive and communicative and entertained my many questions along the way. She was so helpful and kind and calm under pressure (which I definitely needed day-of wedding!). Throughout the planning process, there were curve balls presented by COVID, but Jordan and her team were always one step ahead and we always felt in the know and prepared for whatever was coming next. I'll also say that Ponte Winery is a great venue for those looking for an "all inclusive" type experience -- the food (delicious), bar (wonderful beer and wine options), venue, some decor (candles, coordinated market light rentals), chairs, tablecloths, day-of coordinator all come included. It was so helpful for our planning to work with one central point-of-contact for all of these elements. We are over the moon happy and made the best choice ever with Ponte Winery. We are so grateful and would highly recommend!
Ponte is a beautiful location and very reasonably priced. We looked all over Southern California and liked the look of the event space. We had approximately 125 guests. We would give the beauty of the location a 10/10. We brought in our own...
coordinator but still used their day-off coordinator. It was an amazing day and the pictures are fabulous . It was warm, low 90’s, but still was fine because of indoor air-conditioned reception. We were very thankful because they have 2 event spaces but the hotel location wedding cancelled so we had the whole place to ourselves and were able to take pictures on the whole property. A couple of things for a heads up was they changed from in-house catering to outside catering which was disappointing and had a charge for having an entree choice and most of Temecula has a 10:00 noise ordinance, other than that the day was beautiful!!!
Okay... I'm far enough removed from the situation where I can now write a non-emotional review about Ponte. I'm never one who writes reviews for anything, but this entire experience warrants a review. My now-husband and I LOVED Ponte and knew i...
t was the place the second we toured it back in 2019. We booked our 4/4/2020 wedding here, which, like many weddings, was cancelled due to COVID-19. When the pandemic started, Ponte never reached out to us. After we reached out, and because the world shut down so close to our date, Ponte only allowed us to schedule to a new date in 2020, so we settled on September (LOL). Around August, California was deep in lockdown, so we emailed the team again to discuss our options. The team allowed us to push out a year, and sent me an email stating that everything in the contract was the same, just the date had changed. I'm a fool, because I signed it without realizing that they had changed our ceremony location and removed our ability to use the bridal cottages because they were going to start doing 2 weddings a day again. I reached out to our coordinator, who I then found out had been let go due to COVID. After some back and forth where I showed them our original contract and the email in writing stating that nothing had changed but the date, Ponte wouldn't budge. I offered to do a weekday wedding in order to get our originally promised amenities. Ponte responded by saying they no longer wanted to work with us and cancelled our contract entirely. Although they refunded our deposit, the entire customer service experience was laughable. Even pre-pandemic, our coordinator typically took 5 days to a week to respond. Not one time did Ponte charge our credit card on-time as outlined in our payment-plan, so we would reach out to remind them of our overdue payment to make sure we wouldn't be penalized for breach of contract. They never reached out to schedule a tasting, and my now-husband and I felt like "a number" the entire time. Ponte is gorgeous and has great food-- but look elsewhere for your wedding. My husband and I finally eloped just the two of us, stress-free, in Big Sur.
We have been going to Temecula as we love the vineyards of the area as most all have some amazing wines and amazing people as well.
Ponte used to be one of our favorites and over the years we have sent several dozen new customers their way.
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t was such a great place that me and my (now) wife wanted to have our wedding here as well.. around 130+ people, including mainly first-timers to the area and vineyard.
While the food and wine have always been great, the sever reduction in rating is due to the absolutely terrible customer service we received by the events/wedding manager, Tori Bailey. She had the worst attitude and proceeded to lie about events that took place and cancelled our wedding last minute. This most definitely cost the ownership not only a large event, but also all of our future business and significant referrals as well. Very disappointed in what used to be our favorite vineyard.
Luckily South Cost Winery, right next door, was more than happy to take our business and we had a wonderful wedding in
My spouse and I reviewed so many venues before landing on Ponte, but when we found it, we knew it was the one! The site is stunning, the staff is wonderful, the food is SO delicious (I’m still thinking about the Lemon Risotto and Prime Rib) and...
everything about it was just perfect. We had the MOST AMAZING wedding coordinator Jenna who dealt with all of our crazy e-mails because it was a destination wedding for us, and she worked so hard to make it perfect and keep us stress free (which she absolutely did). Our Disney wedding really came to life with all her hard work and choosing Ponte as our venue was really the best decision we could have ever made. Even though weddings are stressful, we would do it all over again and wouldn’t change a thing!
February Destination Wedding - Can't say enough good things about Ponte! Having an all-in-one venue (ceremony, reception, hotel) was important to us. Planning a destination wedding could have been really stressful, but the Ponte team made thin...
gs easy. The food was amazing, the ceremony and reception cites were beautiful, and the hotel was great. Loved this experience and can't wait to go back on anniversary trips!
Great food, great sunset view, could not ask for more! Staff was attentive and thought of all the details. My officiant got stuck n traffic and the venue staff did not miss a beat and everything was fine. Highly recommend.
Such a gorgeous venue!!!!! I felt like I was in the south of France. Food was great, wine was awesome, my bride was thrilled and I’m a lucky guy!
Ponte is hands down the best venue to get married at. My husband and I got married on 9/6/19 and it was everything we dreamed of and more! Jenna, our coordinator, made sure everything went smoothly and was there for us every step of the way. I ...
never had to worry about anything because Jenna was always so organized and proactive. She took care of us the entire time and always thoroughly answered any questions or concerns we had. She was very professional and also welcoming and kind. We also appreciated that Ponte provided so much for our wedding- tables, chairs & linen, food (which was SO good), organizing our vendors for us, creating our day of timeline, and much much more, we felt very well-taken care of. Ponte is a stunning venue and we couldn't imagine getting married any where else.
My husband and I got married on 9/1/19 and the day was perfect! Many of our wedding guests told us ours was the best wedding they had been to, and that the venue was amazing.
The whole planning experience was streamlined and easy. We live ...
in Portland and were planning from a distance, but the team at Ponte helped to make sure everything came together for the big day. We worked with many team members, but Sam Rizzo was our day of coordinator and she made sure the event went off without a hitch! The day of bridal attendant was also great - making sure both the entire wedding party had everything we needed and stayed hydrated for the warm day!
The atmosphere is great, the food tasty, the wine perfect, and the property is astounding. Amazing day full of amazing memories and some awesome pictures. We would highly recommend Ponte!
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Ponte was AMAZING. Other than traffic on the 5 that made many of our wedding guests late, our wedding was PERFECT. It was money well spent. The planning and pricing was clear and simple to work with. The food was amazing, the staff was incredib...
le, and the venue was dreamy. I wanted our families to do as little as needed for set up and clean up and it was well worth it. We gave our coordinator our wedding favors, seating charts, place cards, and specific signs we wanted the day before and it was perfect. You will not regret choosing Ponte Winery to celebrate your wedding!
I had my wedding at Ponte just a couple of weeks ago and it was my dream wedding! I knew the second I visited that this is where I would get married, the venue is absolutely stunning. Our wedding coordinator, Samantha Rizzo made sure that all o...
f our wedding details came together perfectly. She was always in constant communication with me throughout the whole process and checked on me throughout the whole day. She is probably one of the nicest people you will meet. Everything at Ponte was right on schedule and very efficient, you can tell they do weddings all the time and know what they are doing. I am still getting compliments weeks later on how perfect and gorgeous the day was. They also recommended outstanding vendors to choose. It was the perfect place to have our wedding!
If your considering having your wedding at Ponte Winery, DO IT! I Had my wedding at Ponte yesterday and it was absolutely perfect! Jenna did an incredible job as my wedding coordinator. She is top notch and genuinely cares so much about your bi...
g day and everyone involved in it. She became a friend for life. Ponte is the only winery to get married at as far as I'm concerned!! 10/10 across the board! From food to service and everything in between.
We knew Ponte was our venue the moment we stepped on the property. It was so beautiful and resonated so much with us, not to mention the incredible staff! Our on site coordinator Jenna was wonderful! She was always very attentive and organized,...
and made the entire process stress free. Even when it was scheduled to rain on our wedding day, she helped to ease out worries and was very patient in hopes that we could continue outdoors, which happened without a hitch!
After a few planning hiccups we were still feeling stressed until the day before our wedding. That all changed as soon as we got to Ponte for our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Everything was fantastic for the rehearsal and the day-of went so ...
smoothly. I cannot praise the level of customer service highly enough. They do everything they can to make it the best experience for you and your guests.
I would also highly recommend the bridal/groom cottages for getting ready. It was a highlight of the experience and made the whole day feel more special and stress free. The bridal attendant kept all my bridal party happy and she was sooooo sweet and lovely to work with.
If you want a perfect wedding, you need to book this venue. The grounds, venue, food, service, and upkeep are a step above most wedding venues in the area. My guests cannot stop raving about the wedding venue and felt, as San Diegans, it was like a "destination wedding in our own backyard". I had the perfect wedding. Thank you to Ponte and our phenomenal coordinator Samantha Rizzo!
We got married at Ponte Winery and it was perfect! The site goes without saying is stunning. Jenna our coordinator worked with us from start to finish. She had great response time with communications. The food was good and everything just ran ...
seamlessly! We did all 3 day events all a Ponte (Rehearsal, Wedding and Next Day Brunch). They have multiple options for venues and are very accommodating.
We also stayed at Ponte Vineyard Inn. I would star them a 3 for this visit! First off I think they should take a room block for wedding we were told multiple times that they don’t sell out and they definitely did. They were late checking us in to both of our rooms. After told them I was the bride and had my rehearsal dinner onsite in an our, no rush got us into only 1 room AFTER Required room ready time. So 6 of us had to use 1 room and only 45 mins to get ready for the rehearsal dinner. Checking in to our room the night of our wedding was also a bit challenging after a long wedding night. With that being said there rooms are absolutely beautiful and each event was ran smoothly. Was just surprised they just were not accommodating to their guests especially to ones who are spending considerably more money on their property.
Spectacular from day 1!! We had the wedding of our dreams at Ponte!!!! Best food, best staff, best night ever!! Highly recommend ❤️
Stunning venue and our day was perfect!! Ponte felt like a European escape, the food was amazing and our guests raved about the rooms! The staff was attentive and gracious. Loved it!
We got married October 2018. We had a blast and are still thrill With our wedding day at ponte. We had our ceremony at the vineyard and reception for 160 people. The awesome views of the vineyard and place made it even more spectacular! Everyo...
ne was well accommodated. Our family and friends were so happy and pleased with the service the ponte team provided that day, especially during cocktail and dinner time. Samantha R., her assistant and the rest of the team did an awesome Job! So thankful to the coordinator~ Samantha R. For all her hard work she did for us from the pre planning to the day of wedding. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and was very considerate of our requests. We can’t be more appreciative for how well all turned out, well organized, and especially, on reducing our anxiety for the great planning they did to bring about our wedding day😄
Getting married at Ponte was the best decision we ever made. First of all, our coordinator Samantha Rizzo made our experience so enjoyable and fun. I had heard horror stories from friends about the stress of planning a wedding, but I didn't exp...
erience that at all, and I really think that was thanks to Ponte. They take care of everything for you at Ponte, so it was as simple as making quick decisions for the food, wines, table settings, table arrangements, etc. which made the whole process so easy! During the planning process, the team at Ponte was very accommodating and they were more than happy to work with our vision and make adjustments so that the wedding was exactly what we wanted.
On the day of, I felt so taken care of. A bridal hostess assigned to us continually checked in as we were getting ready and all of our vendors were smoothly pointed to the right direction so that my family and I didn't have to deal with any of it. Samantha and the team are true professionals. The ceremony and reception went off without a hitch (or if there were any issues, they dealt with them without me ever knowing about it!) Samantha had my full confidence that she had everything covered, which allowed me the chance to relax and just enjoy the day!
Beyond that, Ponte is stunning. Our ceremony was in front of the pond and all of our guests commented on how beautiful it was. Our reception was in the barrel room. I was initially nervous that the dance floor would be too small, but it all worked out perfectly- everyone was out on the dance floor!
I highly recommend Ponte if you're planning on getting married in Southern California. We are from LA, and our guests really enjoyed coming to Temecula- it's just far away enough that it feels like a vacation, but not so far that you'd need to take any time off work. Ponte has the feel of a luxurious resort, but it's intimate and personal. Also, there were so many fun perks of getting married at Ponte- they comp a room for you on the wedding night, you become wine club members for a year, and more. It was the best experience ever!
My wedding was absolute perfection at Ponte! Samantha G. coordinated our wedding and was so accommodating to all of our needs! I felt so stress free and relaxed knowing that she was there to make sure everything went according to plan! Also a s...
hout out to Morgan, who ran back to the bridal suite to grab my bouquet when I forgot it! She sprinted to go get it before I walked down the isle!
Ponte is absolutely beautiful! I didn’t want a typical ballroom, so Ponte’s barrel room was absolute perfection! I couldn’t have been more impressed with Samantha G. and the rest of the wedding staff. You have to visit and definitely stay for a...
wine tasting!
We knew we would have a hard time picking a wedding venue in Temecula, but as soon as we walked in the doors at Ponte, we were sold. This place really has the whole package. The views of California wine country are gorgeous. The venue is spacio...
us and accommodating. The food and the wine are incredible. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to bend over backwards to give you everything you want and need. We also had several guests stay on site at the Ponte Vineyard Inn and it was perfect. If you are considering Ponte at all, stop deliberating and pull the trigger. I promise you will not regret it.
My husband and I got married at Ponte Winery in April 2018 and a month later, we are still on cloud nine from the magic we experienced there. We got married at the Vineyard Garden which has a breathtaking backdrop of the vineyard and mountains....
The reception was in the Pavilion which comfortably seated our 150 guests. And everything leading up to the wedding went seamlessly working with the Ponte team. They were always happy to answer our endless amount of questions and were accommodating to specific requests we wanted for our wedding. On the day of, the Ponte team made sure we were well taken care of in the bridal and groom suite. Seriously the best location and team to work with in Temecula. If you're looking for a vineyard wedding, Ponte is the place to do it!
I got married to my wife Tiffany here in May 2017 and it was top notch across the board. The winery is incredible and their wines will not disappoint. Our wedding coordinator was Lauren and she could not have been more helpful and professional....
She had to take over for our original coordinator during the process and didn't miss a beat. Our ceremony was outdoors at the pond behind the Vineyard Inn (connected to the winery) with reception in the barrel room and both were beautiful and unique. The Inn was also one of the nicest hotels we've ever stayed at and I would highly recommend. Our guests raved about the entire affair, especially the food which was exceptional. If you're looking to get married in SoCal, Ponte Winery should be at the top of your list!
Ponte was such a beautiful location! We loved everything about our wedding there. Lauren and Whitney were amazing and I didn’t have to lift a finger on our big day.
Perfect wedding, perfect food, perfect night!
Ponte was the best choice! We got married in the barrel room and it was perfect. The feel was romantic, everyone kept saying how it felt like we were getting married in Europe. The staff was awesome.
My fiancé and I got married on October 7th, 2017, and it was the best day of our lives. The venue was absolutely gorgeous! We got married by the Inn pond and had our reception in the Barrel Room.
But what honestly made my wedding so perfect, wa...
s our amazing wedding coordinator Lauren Gonzalez. She was there EVERY step of the way, answered my every question (and I asked a TON of questions) and had my best intentions through the entire process. We live in Portland, Oregon, so planning a wedding from afar had its challenges. But Lauren made it so much easier for us.
The day of was a bit crazy. We had a bridesmaid dress dilemma, and the first person on the scene was Lauren, sewing kit in hand. She did EVERYTHING to make sure my day was amazing. And oh my goodness, it was.
The food, the service, and the ambiance was magical! Thank you Ponte was such a beautiful day!
This place was everything I could have dreamed of. The moment I saw it, I knew I would get married here! Gorgeous, food was amazing, the staff was on top of everything! Cannot say enough good things.
My new husband, Daniel, and I had our wedding in the Barrel Room back In May. Although the venue was STUNNING and the food is AMAZING, what could have been a speed bump, turned into a blessing in disguise.
About 4-5 months before our wedding,...
our (old) coordinator informed us that she was leaving Ponte and we would be getting a new coordinator, Lauren Gonzales. After the hours we spent with our prior coordinator and COUNTLESS emails, this stressed me out beyond belief. I wanted to make sure the new coordinator wouldn't get lost in the details. As i mentioned, this turned out to be a blessing because Lauren was just spectacular. Her personality and energy vibed with me more than the previous girl and I felt immediately comfortable with Lauren taking over. She not only made sure she was up to speed on everything but I think she made it better. On the day of, I forgot so many little details and she assured me that she had it control and from what I could see and what my sister and mom passed onto me, she did a fantastic job.
The only complaint I have is that after the fact, I was made aware that I did not get a bridal suite to get ready in. I just had a plain guest room and this was disappointing as it made it kind of hard to get ready.
Overall, Lauren made it great and I appreciate her and the whole staff that made our wedding a day to never forget. Thank you Lauren!! xoxo
I had my wedding at Ponte just a couple of weeks ago. It was absolutely spectacular and a dream come true! Our wedding coordinator, Liz Tyler, made sure that all of our wedding details came together perfectly. She was always in constant commun...
ication with me throughout the whole process and checked on me throughout the whole day. She is probably one of the nicest human beings you will ever meet. Everything at Ponte was right on schedule and very efficient. They have everything right there for you and it makes it so easy and convient for your guest. I felt throughout the evening that my guest were so well taken care of. Even days after the wedding, I got so many compliments on the food and appetizers. It was all so delicious. They also recommended outstanding vendors to choose from. Lastly, everybody from the hotel staff, the event staff, and the wedding coordinators were so so so nice!! It was the perfect place to have our wedding and I could have asked for anything more!
We had our wedding at Ponte in June of 2017. It was the perfect day. Lauren and the Ponte Team made so much possible through their professionalism, expertise, ambition, and kindness. I would recommend Ponte to anyone looking to get married in ...
the Southern California area. You will not regret it.
I want to thank Lauren and the team of girls that were there the day of the wedding, they were amazing! Lauren is absolutely wonderful to work with, she was there every step of the way which helped take some of the pressure off. Everyone loved ...
the reception room and the ceremony site, compliments from everyone. I can't thank you enough for giving me the most beautiful wedding I could ask for!
My daughter's wedding was absolutely stunning. The venue is beautiful. The bridal cottage was perfect. Very large with huge sectional, lots of space for hair and makeup team and gorgeous chandeliers. The staff couldn't have been more accommoda...
ting. The food was exceptional. We looked at several wineries for the wedding but in the end Ponte had the elegance and class we were looking for. Highly recommend. Elizabeth was wonderful. Sarah took care of all the needs of the bridal party throughout the day leading up to the ceremony. 5 Stars!!
I cannot write a glowing enough review to perfectly sum up how wonderful my experience was with Ponte. We chose the garden ceremony and pavilion ceremony location and our day was an absolute dream. Lindsey was one of the most amazing people I'v...
e ever worked with and I cannot recommend this place enough. I remember reading my first reviews about how you're supposed to be stressed on your wedding day but Ponte made it such a breeze. Truer words have never been spoken. I felt so incredibly taken care of by the staff (leading up to as well as the day of the wedding) and was able to fully enjoy the best day of my life. Everything was absolutely beautiful and we continue getting rave reviews about the place we picked. Thank you Ponte - and Lindsey - for giving me some of the best memories of my life.
I got married at Ponte Winery ( Vineyard Pavilion side) February 2017.
My venue coordinator was Lindsey Dole:
Lindsey was a top notch coordinator. She had impeccable attention to detail. Her response times were immediate. She was always will...
ing to help, respond and to give advice. Lindsey was organized and didn't miss a beat with details. The wedding was truly flawless, and it would have been impossible without someone like Lindsey orchestrating everything. Words can't truly express how perfect Lindsey was for me. I must have emailed her 10,000 times over the year, and she always responded with a positive attitude.
The Food:
I know Ponte food is delicious because I go often. So it is no surprise I haven't stopped hearing about how delicious everyone thought the food was. They made easy accommodations for vegetarians and allergies, and didn't make a big deal of it. They were happy to accommodate substitutions and all my requests. The food tasting and head chef were also amazing. What an exceptional team.
Venue:
The Ponte Venue in general is so tranquil , classy and peaceful. It is a mature environment that is beautiful at every turn. You have the beauty of wine country, and the chic class of a gorgeous property and ball room.
Vendors:
Pontes suggestions for Vendors such as DJ Pros, & Ashley Video Productions was such a good decision. DJ pros made the reception perfect and Ashley Video had a video preview made in a matter of days.
Privacy:
Lindsey and the team made my wedding very private. They do a good job putting up blocks so that you do not have anyone not invited walking through your tranquil space. There were no interruptions or distractions. It was truly perfect.
Tear down:
The crew did an exceptional job tearing down and repacking all my items. They accommodated me bringing my items early and packed it up just as neatly as received. They delivered all the items exactly where I said I wanted everything and not one item was lost or broken.
Ponte was everything I was looking for in a venue and more! It's a beyond beautiful setting for a wedding. The food is AMAZING (as is the wine) and the professional staff are wonderful! We simply lucked out with our on-site wedding coordinat...
or, Elizabeth. She is an absolute dream to work with - organized, caring, and soooooo responsive and attentive. I never had to tell her anything twice. I owe much of how well everything came together to her. As another plus, when you book your wedding at Ponte they throw in a complimentary night at the Ponte Inn and a year's membership to their Wine Club. Thank Ponte for making my wedding dreams into a reality :)
So in love with this venue and with the staff! My mom insisted on a winery for my venue and I'm so glad I listened to her! My pics were gorgeous and everyone raved about how gorgeous it was!
My best friend got married at Ponte this past weekend and all I can say is WOW!!! The winery itself is beautiful and creates the most gorgeous backdrop for a wedding that I have ever seen. But it's the staff that really made the whole experienc...
e so wonderful! My friend is definitely on the anxious side and let me tell you that her wedding day was no exception. Lindsey, Courtney and all the Ponte staff really went above and beyond to ensure a perfect event!! Thanks again for a great time!!
My husband and I got married on July 25th, 2016 at the Ponte Vineyard Inn ceremony location and our reception was in the Barrel room. Everything turned out perfect, better than we could have imagined! From the beginning our wedding planner Eliz...
abeth Tyler was amazing. She was always very responsive and helpful! The day of was stress free as the entire staff was amazing. The venue was beautiful and our guests still can't stop raving about the scenery, staff, wine, food, and entire wedding.
Ponte Winery was the best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. We wanted an outdoor wedding, but we figured it would take a long time of searching to find the perfect venue. On a whim we decided to spend the day in T...
emecula visiting a few wineries and the second I stepped foot on the Ponte property I knew it was the one. There are no words to describe how pristine, perfect, and gorgeous the grounds are kept - you have to see it for yourself. It was such an easy decision! We signed the paperwork a year and a half in advance of our June 2016 wedding and Marissa Mendoza was our initial wedding coordinator. As a type A, picky, detail-oriented bride, I emailed Marissa countless times during the year. I can't even tell you how many times because it would be embarrassing! She answered every email promptly, professionally, and was extremely helpful in providing suggestions. A couple months before our wedding, Marissa went on maternity leave and Lindsey Dole took over our wedding. The transition was effortless and Lindsey was just as responsive and awesome! We didn't have an external wedding planner, but with Marissa and Lindsey it definitely felt like we did!
One of the reasons we chose Ponte is because it can stand on its own with no extra decor and still be breathtaking. I am no DIY Pinterest bride, but with some decor we picked out ourselves and beautiful flowers by our florist, the venue was absolutely perfect. All of our guests were raving about how beautiful our wedding was! Everyone kept saying how "Pinterest-worthy" it was and I attribute 100% of that to Ponte itself.
Our wedding itself was perfect. We originally had our family members ready to set up our decor, but the Ponte staff completely took over and set everything up better than I could have even imagined! Our family kept raving about how helpful and professional the Ponte staff were. Little things like giving the bridal cottages a free fruit tray to snack on and champagne to drink, leaving hor d'oeuvres and champagne in the cottage right after the ceremony so my husband and I could have a special moment alone, cleaning up after the reception and refusing to let my family lift a finger...they were just unbelievably thoughtful and genuinely seemed like they wanted to make sure everything went perfectly.
If you're looking for a wedding venue, do yourself a favor and visit Ponte! It was worth every single penny. We visited 6-7 other wineries in the area and none of them even came close to the perfection that is Ponte. (Just as a note, we got married on the Vineyard + Vineyard Pavilion side. I have a coworker who got married on the Ponte Inn side a year ago and he loved his experience just as much as I did. So you can't go wrong!)
Ponte provided such an amazing wedding experience that we would do it again in a heartbeat. Everything was organized, communicated, and smooth as possible. Both of our Wedding Coordinators ( Marissa Mendoza and Lindsey Dole) were AMAZING. Every...
question or concern we had was answered just as soon as the email was sent. Any special requests we had, they made sure to grant us. The Venue cost may seem high but it is honestly worth every penny! Booking Ponte also relieved the stress of having to find and deal with a caterer, bartenders, planners, and so much more. If you are looking for a Venue in the Temecula Wine Country then there is no better place than Ponte.
My husband and I knew from the beginning we wanted a winery wedding, and after literally searching all over California, we found Ponte and we do NOT regret for one second having our wedding here! The venue itself is absolutely stunning and I ca...
nnot say enough about the VALUE of booking at Ponte. The food was unbelievable- hands down the best wedding food I have ever tasted! In fact, the wedding food was SO GOOD, our guests were too busy eating to interrupt us for pictures and congratulations (everyone always says you don't have time to eat at your wedding but that was simply not the case). In addition to how the food tasted, the portion sizes were quite generous, so between all of the courses, our guests definitely did not go home hungry. If the beautiful venue, exceptional food, and amazing wine aren't enough to convince you to book your wedding at Ponte, then let me tell you what truly sets this place apart from the rest; and that is the staff. My husband and I were impressed from the second we met the wedding coordination staff; they were friendly, bubbly, knowledgeable, and genuinely loved their jobs. They were so easy to work with, responded to emails and phone calls quickly, and kept in constant contact with us. Both Lindsey and Marissa were amazing wedding coordinators and made planning so smoothly. Everyone, and I literally mean EVERYONE- from our bridal hostess, banquet captain, and servers were phenomenal. They made the day so enjoyable and were so wonderful to work with- everyone went out of their way to make you feel special! From the moment we stepped onto the grounds until the last seconds we checked out of Ponte Inn the morning after our wedding, we truly felt like we were treated like family. We look forward to celebrating at Ponte for the many years to come!
From the beginning, my wife (fiance then) and I wanted a winery wedding. We went to visit several locations, each of them offered something different, but nothing really stood out. We got to the point where we narrowed it down to two places a...
nd we chose Ponte Winery and Vineyard Inn. We not only chose them for what they had to offer, but also because they wanted our business and showed us the most professionalism. We are so glad we met Marissa Mendoza and her events team at Ponte Winery! She was not only helpful by giving us advice when looking for a venue before we booked with Ponte, but she was with us throughout the entire process! No question went unanswered and she always replied to our emails in a timely manner with the most professionalism and enthusiasm! We got married just over a week ago, more specifically, we had our ceremony at the Vineyard Garden and our reception was at the Vineyard Pavillion. Marissa and her event staff really made our day special! We are so glad we chose Ponte Winery! Thank you again Marissa and Ponte Winery for making our day, truly unforgettable!
I cannot say enough great things about Ponte and our Wedding Coordinator Marissa! Everything went beautifully - I could not have asked for anything more. They were so on it from beginning to end - we wanted for nothing. So many of my guests ...
were raving about the venue, the wine, the Barrel room - 5 stars!!!
We got married at the Ponte Winery Vineyard Garden and Pavilion on November 7, 2015. We had such an incredible wedding, thanks to Ponte! The Vineyard Garden was a beautiful setting for our ceremony with views of the vines and the Pavilion spac...
e worked really well for a fun reception! We had a great experience working with the whole Ponte Staff, especially with our amazing coordinator, Marissa Mendoza! The execution of the day was flawless and Marissa kept everyone and everything in order to make our experience stress-free. Our guests really enjoyed the weekend (many stayed at the Ponte Inn next door) we received many compliments on the food, wine, and service at the wedding! Thanks for a great experience!
My new husband and I got married her 1 month ago today. We had the best time and all of the staff at Ponte was amazing. We had the help of our fabulous Wedding Coordinator named Marissa Mendoza. From the first time I talked with her on the phon...
e to meeting her in person she was wonderful. She was always quick to answer any of our questions and always making sure we were taken care of. On the day of the wedding her and her team were Great!! She made sure everything went so smoothly and that we had everything we needed. She was a big part of our day and I will forever be grateful to her. I would recommend Ponte Winery to any bride getting married in Temecula.
My husband and I got married at the Ponte Winery's vineyard garden and pavilion in May 2015 and it was the best choice we could have made for our wedding. The scenery, grounds and facilities were amazing but what really made our day special was...
Ponte's wonderful staff. Marissa Mendoza was our venue coordinator and she couldn't have done a better job. We planned our wedding from Texas and Marissa was always responsive, thoughtful and supportive which resulted in a pleasant planning process. Having the staff and catering in house was a major plus as well. Ponte was very accommodating to all our needs/wants and their execution was excellent. Our guests still comment on how beautiful the winery was and how much they loved the food & wine. We cannot thank Marissa, Ponte and their team enough for their hard work and kindness.
My husband and I had our wedding at Ponte a little over two weeks ago, and it was the most beautiful, perfect day we could have asked for! First, the venue itself is STUNNING. Everything is so centrally located and easy to navigate, which was g...
reat because we had elderly guests who could not walk around much. The staff-- we cannot speak highly enough of every single person involved in our day! Marissa was a superstar throughout the whole planning process and the day of the wedding, Nicole was so sweet and helpful as our bridal hostess, and the entire reception staff was incredibly attentive and kind during dinner and dancing! Ponte makes planning a wedding so much easier and truly fun, and you can see just how every staff member wants to make the day as enjoyable as possible. It is easily the best venue in Temecula for a wedding, we could not have picked a better place for our big day!
Ponte Winery is absolutely perfect and the staff is wonderful! We are from Chicago so this was a destination wedding for us. The property is so beautiful and very different than all of the other wineries in the area. Ponte made the entire proce...
ss so easy and accommodating the only two times we were in CA and through email. The food and wine was so delicious compared to any banquet hall or catering service, the staff really wanted to help and definitely made the day perfect, and our coordinator Marissa was truly amazing with all of her ideas, decor, and responsiveness. All of our vendors said wonderful and honest things about Ponte, and how much they love it which just made the entire planning process super easy. Thanks to Ponte, our wedding guests really understood why we chose it over other wineries and why we chose a destination wedding. Everyone had a great time and Ponte made sure of it. I really cannot wait to go back again.
Marissa:
Thank you for all you did to make the day perfect!!! We are so happy we decided on Ponte . . . everything was absolutely perfect!!! The grounds are so beautiful and the pavilion was perfect!! The food was excellent and the staff wa...
s very helpful!!! I would have loved to give everyone an extra tip but just could not!
Please let everyone know (including management) that EVERYTHING went as planned and we did not have a single misstep!!!!
It was truly a PERFECT WEDDING and the Bride & Groom were so happy!!!! That was the most important!!!
My wife and I just got married here this past weekend. When we first started looking at venues in Temecula we were conflicted between Ponte and our other top venues. However, after a year of working with Ponte's staff and after actually getting...
married, I can comfortably say we made the absolute best choice ever.
First things first, Ponte is aesthetically breathtaking. The grounds are landscaped beautifully, the arbor is covered in shrubbery, the mountains are in the background, and the vineyards are directly behind the ceremony site. Our pictures turned out beautifully, we loved the feel of the venue, and all of our guests were blown away by how nice and beautiful our wedding was.
Second, the service you receive is incredible. Ponte provides you with a wedding coordinator which is a huge plus because a lot of venues do not. Having someone whose job is to hold weddings at Ponte makes everything so much smoother. Marissa was our wedding coordinator, and I could not imagine having anyone else. She was incredibly nice, personable, and really cared about my wife and I. She responded to all my various emails immediately, and she made sure our wedding ran smoothly. Everything ended up perfect because of her. And while I did not personally get to experience too much of the bartenders/servers at the reception, our guests raved about the high level of service they received. They told us that all the servers were so nice and attentive.
Other things: The food was delicious, Ponte's wines are amazing, and they provided a pretty decent beer selection. The only "negatives" with this venue are that there is no liquor available and that they have a 10pm hard stop. Despite these two things, I would have never chosen a different venue if given a second chance. All the positives of Ponte outweigh the two negatives we had. One HUGE additional positive is that the Ponte Vineyard Inn is less than 100 yards away. We were able to go over to the hotel bar 'til closing and then we were able to buy bottles of wine in the lobby and sit outside by the fire pits. So, even though there was a 10pm stop at the reception venue, we definitely got to keep the party going next door for hours. The Ponte Inn is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed at, and they provide the bride and groom with a complimentary room on the night of their wedding. Such a great bonus!
In the end, my wife and I had the best time of our lives. It turned out better than we could have ever expected, and I would not change a thing. Ponte is top-notch and they exceeding all of our expectations. I HIGHLY recommend this venue for any prospective couples.
My husband and I got married at Ponte may 24, 2015. We fell in love with the venue right away. Marissa was our coordinated and she was amazing. I called her for all my questions and concerns and she got back to me right away. She was so amazing...
helping with all my details. When we went for our 90 day detail meeting we had our food tasting and the food was amazing. We couldn't make a choice if we wanted chicken or steak so for 4 dollars more we choice both. We had received so many compliments on the gorgouess venue and how amazing the food was! Thank you so much Marissa and Ponte staff for helping make our wedding day amazing!
Everyone said our wedding was the most beautiful one they'd ever seen. Our ceremony site was at the Inn and our reception was in the barrel room. I loved both. Those sites are meant for smaller weddings, up to 120. We had 100 people and the bar...
rel room felt pretty full! I wouldn't have wanted to fit one more table in there! Everyone we worked with at Ponte was fabulous, helpful, and professional. We had an off-season wedding in January, so we got to save on the cost there. You also get a free night stay at the Inn the night of the wedding which is nice. And now we are enjoying our gift of a complimentary wine club membership for the next year!
This place is fantastic, gorgeous, and delicious!! We just got married on April 25th and the venue turned out just as we wanted - rustic elegance.
First, I want to say that Marissa, the event coordinator, is such a gem and was a great hel...
p! Every time we had a question or concern we could always call or email and she would do her best to answer or get it done for us. Like we noticed at our wedding rehearsal the day before that the table layout wasn't what we wanted and they quickly redid it to our preferences immediately! Awesome service, except for when our original coordinator left Ponte and never told us. We ended up finding out when we dropped by for a casual visit.
Besides the beautiful scenery of vineyards, the food was a top priority for us and they definitely delivered. If you've ever had the food at their restaurant, it is pretty much the same...yummy deliciousness!
We had the ceremony in the vineyard garden and the reception in the vineyard pavilion with the gorgeous ceiling. We had about 140 guests and they all fit comfortably without too much or too little space. The only downfall I think was that they don't allow room blocks at the inn since its so small but I totally understand considering the size.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend Ponte for your wedding venue because it's beautiful, all-inclusive with delicious food, and great service!! April is a great time since the vines are starting to be full during this time.
We had our wedding here in January of this year, so just about a month and half ago now. It was such a wonderful wedding, and it was a fantastic venue to get married at. I have people come up to me a lot saying how much they enjoyed the weddin...
g and the venue and how well it turned out.
I'll start with the location. The winery is stunning, the Inn on the property is top notch. we were able to have many family members stay at the hotel with us, and some people opted to stay at the nearby hotels. When you go to places like this, you expect top notch service, and they definitely didn't disappoint. We got married in the Vineyard Garden and our reception was in the Vineyard Pavilion. One of the things that I was a little concerned about was since it was January, it would look more barren. I like the rustic look, but I wondered what the guests would think. Turns out, Ponte is so beautifully landscaped that it was beautiful anyway. It helped that with all the recent rains (and snows!) in the desert, that the scenery was stunningly green even though the vines were not blooming. The Vineyard Pavilion is a room with tons of windows, and a gorgeous quality. I didn't need to do as much for the tables because I was able to draw on the beauty of the surroundings (I ended up having lanterns and votive candles surrounded by flower petals - simple but it worked!).
The staff is excellent. The event staff is amazing, and our coordinator, Marissa was fantastic. She helped us at every turn, answered every email or phone call promptly and was truly a great help. We chose this venue for the price, the location, and the venue, but also because it was all-inclusive. Everything was taken care of, all we had to do was pick out colors and the food, and they took care of everything. There is plenty to do before a wedding, but I didn't have to worry about hiring caterers, bartenders, whether there would be enough food, all that stuff.
My wedding theme was "rustic elegance" and I think it worked beautifully. I couldn't recommend Ponte any more highly.
Amazing, wonderful, perfect, beautiful are just some of the words to describe Ponte! There are not enough words to describe how pleased we are with the location and staff at Ponte. We recently got married there, Friday, February 20, 2015, best ...
day ever!
Marissa Mendoza was our coordinator. She made our day wonderful. Always responded quickly to emails/phone calls. She went out of her way several times with requests that I had made. Plus she busted her butt the entire wedding day. Marissa is the best.
Most of us stayed at the Inn the night before and night of wedding. The staff at the Inn are just as wonderful.
I highly recommend Ponte, not only for the exceptionally beautiful venue and great food, but for the staff and all the extras that comes with it.
What an amazing venue! Our wedding day went so smoothly, all to the credit of our coordinator, Marissa Mendoza, and the Ponte staff who assisted during the wedding. They are so organized!
The process leading up to the wedding was equally pain...
less...your assigned coordinator will walk you through every step, down to your linens and wedding day timeline.
We looked at other wineries in the Solvang and Temecula area and there was no question that Ponte rose above the rest. The property is gorgeous and the staff, friendly and professional. Everything you need is in the Ponte property, including the Ponte Inn where we all stayed and the Cellar Lounge, where we partied before and after the wedding. Best choice we could have made!!!
Ponte Winery is an elegant setting for a wedding, any time of the year. We were married on November 28 in front of the beautiful little pond (complete with ducks and a dock!) and vineyards at the Ponte Vineyard Inn and had our cozy reception of...
100 in the Barrel Room. I highly recommend the Barrel Room for 100 or less people as it is cozy and when decorated with drapes and uplighting, it makes for a dramatic setting for dinner and dancing. You will not be disappointed.
The food at Ponte is pricey at $140pp (everything included) but worth every penny. We upgraded to the Taste of the Vineyards for a greater selection (roasted bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin/stuffed portobello mushroom) but this also included the seafood appetizer bar which was a big hit with our guests. And they were generous with pre-ceremony champagne for the guests and for the bridal party!
Our wedding coordinator, Marissa Mendoza, and her staff member Wendy were extremely professional and responsive and looked after every detail. They worked very hard to ensure everything went smoothly and get extra credit for being cat herders at times! I highly recommend having Marissa as your coordinator if you have the opportunity to choose.
Ponte provides a room at the Ponte Vineyard Inn to prepare but we added an additional night the night before as 10AM was not early enough for us to begin getting ready for a 3:00PM ceremony. We also had friends and relatives stay at the Inn and they agreed that Ponte was a 5 star experience.
Finally, we joined the Ponte Wine Club so that we could taste and enjoy their wines in the months leading up to the ceremony. Our guests raved about Super T and the Moscato.
We can't say enough how elegant and perfect our special day was at Ponte Winery. And it will be special place to return to for many years to come.
The Ponte was a gorggeous venue that needed hardly any additional decoration. The wedding coordinator, Christina, was excellent and can clearly run a perfect wedding in her sleep. She made sure that everyone was where they needed to be exactl...
y on time. She also went above and beyond by getting Ponte staff to help us with floral transitions and small changes. The bridal hostess was also so kind and helpful. She was great about making sure that all of the wedding party was well cared for throughout the preparation process on the day of the wedding. Beyond the ease of the day of experience, the Ponte provided so much that it made the planning process a joy. The amount provided for the price was a wonderful surprise. I would highly recommend this venue.
Our wedding was on 10/10/14 at Ponte Winery. We stayed at the Inn and had our wedding and reception at the winery and pavilion. Over the course of planning our wedding, the staff was absolutely amazing and so very responsive, organized, and fri...
endly. Although I am very organized and a planner, they really thought of every detail and made sure everything went off without a hitch. We received so many complements from our guests on both the venue and accommodations (for those staying at the Inn as well). We even got great reviews on the food, which is always a worry when you are feeding so many people at once. I would recommend them to anyone and will be coming back for many vacations!
The wedding was so beautiful and ran so smoothly, it's clear that the staff is well experienced and loves what they do. We worked with Christina and then also Jamie on the wedding day. Every detail was delivered just as promised, the staff was...
accomadating to our special requests, and we felt it was important to the staff that the day be stress free and special for us. Our favorite food was the BBQ brisket, but it was all delicious. The pavilion was perfect for dancing with a convenient close area for cocktail hour. Ponte was recommended to us by friends, and we also highly recommend Ponte for a wedding venue. It was the perfect wedding day.
We planned a destination wedding, so service was an important piece of our venue-choosing process. Planning my wedding from afar was a breeze thanks to the fabulous coordinators at Ponte. The grounds are meticulously maintained, and our exper...
ience was nothing but positive from start to finish.
Though the price is not cheap and slightly more expensive than surrounding venues, I would say the service, venue itself, and food is definitely worth the extra money. Bride and groom receive a complimentary night stay at the Vineyard Inn and a one-year membership to the wine club. These little touches were definitely much appreciated and not offered at all other venues.
I highly recommend this venue! We will be returning year after year for anniversary celebrations.
I loved this venue because everything about it what luxe and easy! I'm a busy, working woman, and I didn't want to have to spend my precious time deciding how much money I wanted to spend to upgrade all the nitty gritty details... Everything i...
s already the best it could possibly be! It's a more expensive venue (we paid $110 per person plus $25 per person to have open bar), but for me it is a great deal for what you get. Some people spend say $60 per person on food, then they have to pay like $10 per person for tables (seriously? Were they're guests going to eat on the ground otherwise?) and $5 per person to upgrade to nice chairs... by the time you add it all up you've spent way more time trying to get what you wanted and just as much money. Just start at Ponte!
What a dream come true my wedding was!! Ponte has it all, great service, quality food and wine, and beautiful scenery. I was sold when I first walked up purely by the perfectly kept grounds and landscaping. Besides the visual aspects of Ponte, ...
the staff is amazing. Christina (wedding planner) is the best!!! Anything is possible with her. The 12 months leading up to the big day, she was always helpful and very comforting when things got stressful, as they always do. The day of, the entire team worked together like a well oiled machine.
The food is the best is the city and is always reflective of the season. The wines are my favorite.
The Ponte Inn is a great place for family and guests to stay after the wedding. A very convenient location and very beautifully decorated.
My husband and I are so glad we got married there and we plan to visit often as we have made connections with staff members and I think that is so special.
A nice venue; we had an issue,but Ponte resolved it properly and we had a great wedding.
we had a really good time visiting this venue, and they gave us free wine tastings while we were there. the venue is also superb. the wedding coordinator that showed us around also wrote us a personal thank you note, and that meant a lot to us.
In a word: Seamless! I am a very particular about details. The Ponte team did not miss a beat! Christina was our consultant and every member of the day of team (the attendant, the dining captain, Christina again) were spot on. They were each ha...
ndling anything and everything one could possibly need. At one point while getting ready we needed a zip lock bag....moments after my call to our sweet attendant Alexis, there she at the door holding the bag. That is only one example. Christina was popping in as necessary to cover any last minute needs. The months of planning beforehand were handled with the utmost professionalism. Christina always got right back to us (and I feel that I had numerous detailed questions). Christina handled all inquiries with a wonderful positive tone. No question was deflected or minimized. Christina always responded with great understanding, excitement and care. We fell in love with how beautiful the Ponte grounds are. We chose the smaller garden venue at the Inn. It decorates itself with the white rose garden in bloom. Our guests have followed up with us to say what a perfectly wonderful time they had. I don't use the "p" word in this messy world we live in but I will now. Our wedding day at Ponte was perfect! At the reception we needed the room temperature adjusted and it only took a moment to locate the Captain who assured us that everything would be taken care of ....and it was! The food was delicious, the flow of the evening was relaxing and fun.
One suggestion to future brides/grooms re: alcohol fees: Our guests are not drinkers so if yours are not as well, my suggestion would be to really weigh the costs of open bar versus hosting a set amount (we didn't do either of these). We ended up paying to set up the bar...and sadly didn't meet the minimum sales amount so paid a penalty afterwards. In hindsight, I wish we would have paid a set amount...but in reality we broke even either way. Just a suggestion if you aren't doing and open bar and don't have drinking guests.
Ponte is a gorgeous venue with exceptional service.
Ponte Family Estate Winery was such a beautiful venue for my wedding. The gardens, the vineyards, and the banquet room were gorgeous. I received so many complements. The staff was great to work with. I had absolutely no problems when it came to...
communication and details for the wedding. The food was delicious and we had plenty to go around. They delivered a top notch, quality banquet that my guests enjoyed.
We loved Ponte since we stepped foot onto their property when we were looking at venues! Our coordinator Christina was a pleasure to work with! She's very nice, organized, flexible and accommodating the whole time we were working with her. She ...
was responsive to my emails and calls and was very patient with me with all the questions I had. Her and the bridal hostess Wendy were a great help the day of the wedding. Wendy had everything set up the way we envisioned if not better! Brides are always anxious to know if the reception area is decorated well and whatnot, and Wendy made it happen! Thank you Christina, Wendy, and all the Ponte staff!!!
We looked at several wineries for our wedding and Ponte was a clear choice from the minute we stepped on property. Not only is the property breathtaking and the wines amazing, but the service is PHENOMENAL. We felt so welcomed and the staff is ...
super friendly. Christina our wedding coordinator helped us every step of the way and provided a list of vendors that lived up to the same standard of service that Ponte gave. Our wedding day was seamless and non stressful due to the hardworking staff at Ponte. The Bridal and Groomsmen Cottages provided the morning of are a perfect place to get ready without the hassle of transportation. The Ponte Inn is a perfect addition to parties holding their wedding at the winery. Our wedding experience was pleasant and our big day was perfect!
My husband and I got married at Ponte winery about 2 weeks ago and it was an amazing and memorable experience. Our coordinator, Kelsey, worked really hard to make sure that everything flowed smoothly, that our details were taken care of and tha...
t our day went perfectly, which it did. Kelsey was incredibly accomodating and responsible throughout all of our planning. The food was excellent, our guests staying in the inn were thrilled with how beautiful the grounds were, and all of the little touches - a bridal hostess throughout the day, champagne prior to the ceremony, cute getting-ready cottages - made all the difference. Our only small glitches were that our banquet captain was a bit hard to find at a few key moments (cake cutting, grand exit) - my suggestion would be to make sure the banquet staff knows your timeline - but overall, I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Ponte for such a beautiful wedding day!
PERFECT venue! I LOVE Ponte and Christina Van Houten!! She was amazing and made everything run so smooth! The staff is truly exceptional and really make you feel special and calm the day of! This was the wedding of our dreams! The place is beau...
tiful, the food is delicious, and the wine was great!! A++++
Beautiful site full of amenities that fit our needs. They worked with us with a friendly and professional manner that we would recommend to any of our friends.
When I first started to plan our wedding I automatically started with wine country in Napa Valley. I have spent time at half a dozen wineries there and loved it. However, when it came to planning a wedding there I wasn't finding and getting the...
responsiveness I needed for planning a destination wedding.
I found an image of Ponte on Pinterest and sent them an email right away. Within hours I literally had all the information I needed to answer all my questions, make my decision, etc. The coordinator I worked with throughout my wedding planing process was very sweet, thorough & professional. She spent so much time on email & phone helping me plan every last detail being so far away. She really went above & beyond...Sending me table specs, and pics of chairs & hurricanes!
When our weekend at Ponte arrived we were greeted with their fabulous Moscato(I usually hate Moscato) and a gorgeous room for our stay(wedding night is no charge). The grounds at the Inn & the Winery are so much more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The staff was very courteous & accommodating. For example, the restaurant was so packed when we had a big party meeting there for dinner. Our server from a previous meal saw that the hostess couldn't fit us in. She said, its no problem, put them in my section!
My coordinator was so amazing. From the rehearsal- to day of wedding, she didn't miss a beat. She was so organized & everything run smoothly.
Not only is this place beautiful, have a lovely staff & super wedding coordinators but their food & wine are exceptional. I am so impressed with Ponte & Temecula! It is truly such great value & feels so exclusive!
My husband and I were lucky enough to have our wedding reception inside Ponte's Vineyard Pavilion. From the start, Kelsey Smith was absolutely amazing. She is so professional, makes you feel welcome, is very understanding, and she just genuinel...
y wants the couple to have the best day ever. Every person who had something to do with our wedding was amazing at Ponte. I can't remember everyone's names but if you go with Ponte, you will not be disappointed. The food was insanely delicious, the service, the wine, everything at Ponte was perfect! We had several guests tell us how delicious the food was, how wonderful the staff was, and how pretty Ponte was. I'm a born and raised Temecula girl and if you want the best Temecula Wine Country wedding, you must choose Ponte!
I can’t even begin to say enough good things about my wedding at Ponte Winery! Ponte is a first class venue with first class service! From day one, Tori and Christina were very accommodating and very attentive to my every need! Questions, ph...
one calls and e-mails were responded to immediately and always with an answer or solution. The staff at Ponte is friendly, professional and very knowledgeable! The venue is amazing and beautiful. My wedding was in May and the winery was gorgeous! Every step of the wedding process was smooth and easy, and that is mostly due to Tori and Christina! The food was delicious and they offer many choices, which can be mixed and matched! The Reception Pavilion was top-of-the-class! The chairs, tables, china and décor are extremely nice! I would recommend this place over and over again to anyone who is considering having their wedding at Ponte! You will not be disappointed!!
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Not only was the location beautiful, but the staff are what sealed the deal. They were professional, focused and NICE. Being the bride, I was a little stressed when we met with them as well as...
having very clear ideas of what I wanted. Tori Bailey and Kelsey Smith were our go-to ladies. The winery includes with a booking for your wedding, a staff of people to help you through the whole wedding process! I could ask them about anything and they were able to help or directed me to someone that could. We didn't pay for a wedding planner and these gals walked me through so much. Any questions we had were answered either that day or the following day. We were so happy we chose Ponte. The price was on par with most other locations (not just a winery) and came with the personal help. We were given good massage and nail salons names as well (not given kick-backs). Meet with them and you will understand!! Thank you Ponte for a fantastic day. :)
Ponte Winery was a wonderful venue for my wedding. Kelsy was amazing throughout the process and as the time got closer and I had more and more questions, she was always timely in answering my questions and keeping my head from exploding. It pou...
red down rain the day before and we moved the rehearsal inside, but was beautiful the day of and everything flowed so smoothly. It was a great day, everyone on the staff was friendly, helpful and amazing. I would highly recommend Ponte winery for a wedding venue. The food is amazing, the scenery is beautiful, and it did not feel "commercial" at all, it was rustic and kept a very "family" elegant feeling.
My wedding was beautiful, the food was delicious (had the prime rib) wine was good and setting was nice. Wish winerys could have later events (past 10pm) but overall it was beautiful and elegant!
Ponte Winery was the perfect setting for our wedding! We had wanted to get married at a winery and had been to Ponte before getting engaged. It always stood out as a beautiful winery, but we still looked at multiple venues in the area before ...
deciding. Ponte was perfect! The setting was absolutely beautiful. The entire wedding process was easy. Our wedding coordinator, Tori, was very helpful and easy to contact the entire year leading up to the wedding. Everything the day of went very smoothly. Prior to the wedding, we were able to leave all our favors, escort cards, table numbers in the office and the day of the wedding, they were all put out for us. The day of the wedding, you have a bridal assistant who was very attentive. My bridal party stayed at the Inn the night before and got ready there. In the morning, the assistant came over from Ponte to introduce herself, ordered us lunch, and helped with making everything run smoothly. We got married in the Vineyard Garden and had the reception at the Vineyard Pavilion. One thing to probably keep in mind....there are sometimes more then one wedding at this venue now since the Inn opened. This had really just started when we got married there. The events are well separated, but there was some confusion among my guests (a few started at the wrong event). However, the multiple weddings had just started when I got married there so I think maybe some improved signs would help direct guests better. I would still highly recommend this venue! Our wedding turned out perfect!
My husband and I decided we wanted an outdoor wedding, then we settled on a winery theme. We looked at about 8 different venues in the Temecula valley including the very popular South Coast Winery, and settled on Ponte Family Estate for a numbe...
r of reasons: beautiful ceremony site, bright/elegant/rustic reception hall, convenient proximity between the ceremony site to the cocktail terrace to the reception site, delicious food and wine...the list goes on and on. This place was a tightly run ship and a class act from the time we booked our date to the day of our wedding. We felt like Tori cared about our special day as much as we did, and they made sure everything was exactly as we wanted it - right down to the very last decorative detail. The day was simply perfect. If anything went wrong, we never knew about it, and our guests just raved and raved about everything for weeks following the event...we still get compliments six months later! Thank you Ponte and our wedding coordinator Tori for making our wedding day so wonderful! I'm so glad we selected Ponte!
SEVERAL ITEMS STOLEN IN BRIDAL SUITE
A few weeks ago I was a bridesmaid in a wedding at Ponte Winery. It was a horrible experience. I had an expensive PURSE STOLEN with $$ Valuables taken (heirloom, jewelry, money, wallet, etc.). Also, the B...
RIDE'S WALLET WAS STOLEN too! Whoever stole this (which we think might be STAFF) went on a shopping spree during the wedding.
The MANAGEMENT/WINERY did not even try and help to solve this issue (We are still waiting to hear back from them with assistance). We filed a police report and everything. They Ponte told us that they have surveillance cameras on property which I thought would be good so we can see who took the items. WELL...we find out from the police that the cameras haven’t been working since OCTOBER!! REALLY!! You are a great winery and your security cameras have been broken since October??
The venue didn't even give us a key to lock bridal suite in the first place and also said it was fine to leave items in the suite....well now I know why!! I WILL NEVER TRUST ANY OF THESE PLACES.
If you are looking to book your wedding here, I would be cautious!! I would have felt better if PONTE did something about it, but it seems like they are avoiding us!
Wish I could give a NO STARS!! This was such a bad thing that happened and now I'm dealing with getting my identity back b/c my License, Bank Account, etc. was compromised.
THEY EVEN TOOK THE BRIDES STUFF!!! RIDICULOUS! WHAT A GREAT WEDDING DAY...UGH!
Ponte Winery is an amazing place for a Wedding. Our event was gorgeous and has been complimented by many of our guests.
The execution of the event was great except for the cocktail hour ending early. Besides that everything was perfect. The f...
ood was delicious (the steak was served medium rare) and of coarse the wine was good.
We also appreciated all of our requests being accommodated prior to the event. It took some time to get requests approved, but everything was ultimately approved.
As far as service, we want to thank Wendy, who was our bridal hostess. She was so helpful to my husband I as well as for set up of the event. My only complaint was that it took a while to be responded to during the planning stages. Although every time we heard from them, they were professional and friendly.
Overall it is a great place to get married.
amazing place! setting was absoultely perfect! staff was great and very helpful.
If you want incredible views of the mountains and vineyards, along with incredible personalized service, then Ponte is for you! We just had our Ponte Winery wedding! The location speaks for itself. The winery is beautiful and the wedding garden...
is lined with white roses, so I did not do a lot of flowers. Our guests arrived to waiters delivering champage to everyone; the guests were very impressed! The bridal attendants Ponte provides took very good care of me. The wedding coordinator, Kelsey, helped me all along the way with the planning and decision making. The day of the wedding was amazing with every detail taken care of. The staff gave such personal and impeccable service. Every guest felt like they were the most important one there. Our wedding experience was perfect...just perfect.
I got married here on 9/8/12 and I have to say it was so beautiful and Ponte really took care of a lot. My husband and I knew we wanted to get married at a winery so we spent a weekend in Temecula checking out venues and Ponte by far had the b...
est services combined. The view at the ceremony site is phenomenal and I know the pictures will be fabulous.
When booking Ponte, we never felt rushed when looking at the venue at all and all of their wedding coordinators were great. We had tried to negotiate on the price, but being our wedding was on a Saturday they wouldn't budge with anything. Another flaw is that the party has to end by 10pm due to noise restrictions in Temecula. We added an extra hour on the front end and started the ceremony at 4pm and it didn't feel too short.
I can't say enough good things about our coordinator Kelsey - she always got back to me right away and was patient when I took my time making decisions. All of our guests commented on how nice the servers and bar tender were and they said there was always someone available to fill up their glass :).
The only things we had problems with were:
"Double entree selection" - they didn't tell us up front that if you want to give your guests a choice between entrees, it's an extra $4/person and they wait to add it until your final bill. That would never have made us choose someone else in the beginning, but it felt like a hidden price/fee that came at the end.
Extra hour - we paid the fee for the extra hour and that was added to our invoices right away - but they didn't tell us until the day before our wedding that you also have to pay for the additional hour of open bar, which was $8/person.
Pros!!!
You get a wine club membership for a year for free (and they pay for shipping!)
Bridal cottages - you and your groom have a special space to get ready and the brides cottage has plenty of space and outlets to take care of everything.
Setting - the winery is so beautiful and the venue is so amazing.
Food - it was excellent - we had no complaints!
Vineyard Inn - you and your guests can stay on site and it was so easy. The Inn also has a bar in it so once the reception was over everyone headed there to continue the party.
I would recommend Ponte to others in a heartbeat.