Ponte Winery & Vineyard Inn

Creating Fine Wines & Celebrating Vineyard Romance

Temecula, CA

Temecula, Los Angeles, Orange County

Service area

151 to 200 guests

Holds ceremonies and receptions

AWARD WINNER (11X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

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.

Pricing details

Starting prices

Reception:

$7,450

Ceremony:

$1,300

Bar services:

$34 per person

Catering:

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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-Nov.

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Ballroom

Barn

Farm & Ranch

Brewery & Distillery

Estate

Garden

Hotel

Loft

Restaurant

Trees

Vineyard & Winery

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Other Desserts

Destination Weddings

Food & Catering

Planning

Se Habla Español

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

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4.8

out of 5.0

126 reviews

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Ponte Winery is highly praised by couples for its stunning Spanish-style architecture, picturesque vineyard views, and seamless event transitions between the Vineyard Garden, Terrace, and Pavilion. The staff, particularly wedding coordinators Carly, Samantha, and banquet captains, are commended for their attentive and professional service, ensuring smooth planning and execution of weddings. Guests appreciate the inclusive on-site amenities such as bungalows, ceremony site, and reception area that create a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all attendees. The venue is also celebrated for its LGBTQ+ inclusivity and excellent value for the services provided.

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Emily M

Highlighted review

12/20/2024

My husband and I became wine club members at Ponte Winery five years before we got married and from the second we walked the grounds I knew that it would be a dream location for our wedding. When we got engaged, Ponte was our second tour and there was no need to visit anywhere else to make our decision. It is the perfect venue because everything you need is on site and everything flows together beautifully on the day of the celebration. The grounds are always pristine, the food and wine are incredible, and the staff are so attentive and professional. We cannot thank our coordinator, Carly, enough for making our day run so smooth. I would pick Ponte again and again!

William W

11/10/2024

We had the most incredible wedding at Ponte Winery in early October 2024, and we honestly can’t recommend it enough! The Spanish-style architecture was absolutely stunning, with its warm, rustic charm perfectly complementing the breathtaking views of the vineyard. The grapevines were just starting to turn, adding a beautiful touch of fall color that made the whole place feel like a dream. From the gorgeous outdoor ceremony spot to the lovely reception area, every corner of the venue felt like it was straight out of a fairytale. A huge thank you to Carly, the wedding coordinator, who made everything so effortless for us. From our first meeting, she was organized, reassuring, and just really on top of everything — we felt totally supported throughout the entire process. On the big day, Carly made sure everything ran smoothly, so we could just enjoy ourselves without a worry in the world. The food was amazing, the staff was so friendly and attentive, and we had so many guests tell us how great everything was. Thanks to Ponte Winery and Carly, our wedding day was everything we had dreamed of and more.

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Madison M

6/01/2024

The wedding coordinator was never around due to Ponte over booking events on my wedding day she was running two events. For the money you service was not that good..........

Emily G

2/21/2023

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.

Chris D

12/05/2022

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!

Ashley S

7/06/2022

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!

Frank S

6/09/2022

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 accommodating 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.

Melinda W

1/09/2022

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!

Cassandra F

12/13/2021

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.

Nichole H

10/18/2021

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!

Kayla J

9/17/2021

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!!!

Sarah V

7/17/2021

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 it 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.

Benjamin C

8/24/2020

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. It 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

Michelle G

4/04/2020

Planning our wedding has not been easy with Ponte and not just because of the COVID-19 situation. They have not helped to make the planning process easy and I have felt as if I am an after thought this whole time. I would recommend choosing a different winery in Temecula.

Renee B

1/20/2020

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!

Gabriela H

12/31/2019

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 things 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!

Chris L

10/31/2019

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.

Kevin M

10/31/2019

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!

Jeannie C

9/23/2019

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.

Jennifer R

9/05/2019

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! Thanks!

Eva S

8/26/2019

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 incredible, 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!

Haley R

8/17/2019

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 of 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!

Jess S

6/29/2019

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 big 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.

Jessica P

6/09/2019

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!

Makenna M

5/13/2019

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!

Aundrea L

5/01/2019

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.

Gina S

10/29/2018

Spectacular from day 1!! We had the wedding of our dreams at Ponte!!!! Best food, best staff, best night ever!! Highly recommend ❤️

Joy E

10/25/2018

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!

Andrea K

10/22/2018

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! Everyone 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😄

Amylee A

10/18/2018

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 experience 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!

Lauren H

9/16/2018

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 shout 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!

Lauren H

7/16/2018

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!

Andrew O

7/02/2018

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 spacious 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.

Crystal P

5/06/2018

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!

Seth K

2/05/2018

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!

Ashley D

12/13/2017

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.

N S

10/31/2017

Perfect wedding, perfect food, perfect night!

K M

10/31/2017

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.

Brittany W

10/30/2017

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, was 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!

Brett E

10/23/2017

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.

Jess P

10/13/2017

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

Amanda D

10/04/2017

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 communication 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!

Lauren S

7/15/2017

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.

Thalia M

7/13/2017

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!

Wendy V

6/26/2017

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 accommodating. 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!!

Natalie E

5/10/2017

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've 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.

Sarah B

3/05/2017

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 willing 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.

Rona S

1/15/2017

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 coordinator, 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 :)

Paige E

10/31/2016

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!

Paige E

10/31/2016

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!

Keri H

10/25/2016

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 experience 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!!

Life.Film L

10/19/2016

What a beautiful wedding venue is Ponte Winery. Our Photography and videography team had a chance to capture an amazing wedding event there on summer 2016. We were fascinated by the architecture of the main building and by the stunning view of the valley. Such a great location for the wedding! For the romantic pictures we found plenty of cute spots inside the rose garden and of course didn’t miss the chance to capture gorgeous sunset pictures of the Ponte’s Vineyard! Was was a surprise when we found out that the reception area is located in one of the brans with wine barrels- very unique for sure! Life.Film gives this venue all 5 stars and we with pleasure will capture more weddings events at this beautiful location.

Kristen J

9/14/2016

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 Elizabeth 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.

Alison L

8/13/2016

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 Temecula 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!)

Karissa L

6/30/2016

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.

Amanda S

6/14/2016

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 cannot 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!

chris v

2/25/2016

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 and 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!

Dana T

2/24/2016

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!!!

Laura D

11/30/2015

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 space 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!

Kari W

11/17/2015

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 phone 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.

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