Weddings at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Jenny Pons
CATERING SALES & SERVICES MANAGER
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Tucked away in San Diego, Rancho Bernardo Inn offers the perfect destination wedding venue. Even if your guests are from the local area, they will look forward to spending your wedding weekend with us. Spacious guest rooms, championship golf, award-winning spa, a la fresco dining.
We offer stunning ceremony locations - lush lawns and rose gardens, Spanish-style courtyards adorned with historic fountains and fireplaces, promenades overlooking the golf course. Your guests will be welcomed into our cozy Inn and then impressed by our 280 acres of beauty. Lantern-lit pathways, reminiscent of European gardens. This luxurious venue offers a number of indoor and outdoor locations for your special day, making it easy to design your unique celebration. As your guests enjoy finely crafted cocktails on a sun-kissed lawn, you and your new spouse can take advantage of this resort’s backdrop for stunning wedding photos.
With over 40 years of experience pulling off dream weddings, Rancho Bernardo Inn is the perfect place for couples that seek refined elegance within a relaxed setting. Let your stories unfold. Create memories with us. Say "I Do".
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Starting prices
Reception:
$26,000
Ceremony:
$4,000
Bar services:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Jun and Aug-Nov.
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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
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Country Club
Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
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Awards and Affiliations
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- Jenny PonsCatering Sales & Services ManagerI am your wedding specialist and I can’t wait to bring your vision to life and create a magical event that is tailored to you and your loved ones. One night is never enough so let's plan a weekend with all of your favorite people. Think welcome reception, golf outing, spa, brunch, with pool days mixed in. With so many private locations around property the possibilities are endless! Rancho Bernardo Inn has been my second home for years now and I look forward to welcoming you.
- Lindsi MontesCatering Sales & Services ManagerWith over 9 years of experience at Rancho Bernardo Inn I have found my passion crafting remarkable weddings that surpass your expectations. I am dedicated to ensure your day is all you ever envisioned and a day you’ll never forget. When I'm not orchestrating my couples' wedding dreams, you'll find me exploring in a National Park or spending time with my family. I look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to our luxurious Resort.
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4.6
out of 5.057 reviews
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Rancho Bernardo Inn receives glowing reviews from multiple newlyweds who had their dream weddings there, praising the stunning outdoor ceremony, reception, and ballroom setups, along with the exceptional service provided by Jenny and the entire staff. The venue's picturesque gardens, elegant decor, delicious food, and convenient amenities impressed guests. Jenny's professionalism and accommodation of wedding visions were highlighted, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a beautiful and seamlessly executed wedding experience.Review photos
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Eunice C
5.0
8/12/2024
We had the most incredible wedding at Rancho Bernardo Inn at Aragon Lawn in August 2024! It was everything we dreamed of with an outdoor ceremony, reception and dancing under the stars, signature cocktails and afterparty in the ballroom. All our guests were so impressed by the venue, food, drinks and service. Jenny and the team were so professional, ensured everything went according to plan, executed our vision perfectly, and went above and beyond to accommodate our planning and timeline especially as we were based in NY. We can't wait to go back and visit again! Highly recommend.
Caitlin K
5.0
7/27/2024
We got married at the RBI in June of 2024 and it was the best weekend of our lives! Jenny and her entire staff did such an incredible job helping us make our wedding everything that we wanted and more. We were overwhelmed with such gratitude. The venue was fantastic. Stunning gardens/ landscaping- our pictures were stunning. Breathtaking ballrooms. Elegant decor. Amazing food and drinks. Everything was organized and put together so well. We didn't have to worry about anything- we knew it was going to be done, and done well. We are so thankful for the superb staff and look forward to coming back to the RBI very soon!
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Lauren B
5.0
10/28/2023
My wife and I chose this hotel for our wedding weekend. We spent two nights in one of the Estate Suites and could not have been happier with our choice. The hotel is beautiful and well-kept. We arrived early (around 12:30 pm) but our suite was already ready for us when we decided to check in. The suite itself was massive and gorgeous. Everything from the bed to the bathroom was super clean and tidy. The Estate Suite has an adjoining living room with a couch and separate TV in case you plan to have some guests over—it was excessive for our needs but oh well, it was still nice to have! Overall, really happy with the service and experience here. It's pricey, but we'd gladly stay here again.
We also had our rehearsal dinner in the hotel restaurant, Avant, and were blown away by the friendly service and delicious food. Highly recommend giving it a try if you stay here. Lastly, they pump a perfume into the lobby that smells SO GOOD. Such a small detail, but it made entering and exiting the hotel a really pleasant experience.
Valerie O
5.0
10/23/2023
We had our wedding at the Rancho Bernardo yesterday (10/21/23) and could not be happier with our experience! Jenny helped us every step of the way. She was always there to answer questions, and she worked seamlessly with out wedding planner. The venue was beautiful, and we keep hearing from our guests that the food was the best they have ever had at a wedding (we agree!) This is truly such an amazing venue, and they work with you to give you the wedding of your dreams. Our only complaint is that we didn't book our space for a longer time! However, we all headed to the Veranda bar and kept the party going. Thank you to the Rancho Bernardo for a truly amazing experience!
Alexis D
5.0
11/03/2022
We got married on 9/3/22 and could not have imagined a better place suited for us. It was so amazing to have a venue where both of our out of town families could stay for a long weekend and walk right to the wedding! We loved being able to have everything so central in one place. Jackie was fantastic to work with - she was so patient, accommodating, and always responded in a timely manner. The entire property is just picturesque - there's no denying that. Our guests raved (and are still raving 2 months later) about the food served! Overall, we were very happy that we chose RBI to get married at and are looking forward to visiting for anniversary trips!
- Alexis & Nick
Caitlyn W
4.0
7/30/2022
We used this venue for our room block and weeding night after party. Overall, it was a good venue for our guests to stay and for me and my bridal party to get ready at before my wedding We had some issues with the bar staff that did put a damper on our wedding night, but they were able to resolve it in the end. It is a very nice resort. Thanks to Jennifer Guynn for her help along the way with planning and also for helping to resolve the issues afterwards.
Lily K
5.0
6/20/2022
Our wedding weekend at RBI was magical. We hosted all of our wedding events at RBI and most of our 175 guests stayed on the property. We worked with Jennifer at RBI to plan to event, and she was amazing. She was incredibly responsive and worked with us to create the weekend of our dreams. The food, drinks, service, and ambiance were phenomenal. We are still getting compliments from guests about what a great venue RBI is. We will definitely be back for anniversaries and more!
Brooks K
5.0
10/29/2021
This venue is the perfect wedding weekend experience!
We picked a three day weekend since we had a majority of guest traveling in. Between the rooms and amenities, this was the perfect choice. Our guest loved that they could relax poolside or play golf during any downtime. Our weekend also was a sold out weekend but we felt like the only guest on the grounds.
As for the venue for our wedding, it was everything my pinterest board wanted with string lights and romantic garden feels.
Jackie did an amazing job suggesting ceremony and reception sites for our guest size. She answered my many of questions (and we had a few) and she went above and beyond the day of to make sure everything we asked for completed.
We opted for a plated meal, whichw e know can be hard and we still have guest raving about the quality and presentation of the food.
response 12/02/2021
Congratulations Brooks & Tony! I am honored to be a party of your wedding weekend. I hop...
e to see you back very soon :)
Jackie Young
Lauren C
5.0
9/17/2021
My husband and I got married at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in August and we could not have been happier! From our first tour, we knew it was the place for us! The grounds are amazing, so green, and there are so many different ceremony/reception sites to pick from. Jackie at RBI was amazing to work with! She responded quickly and answered all of our questions throughout our year of planning. Our guests have not stopped talking about how beautiful every aspect of the wedding was and most of that was due to the amazing location and food - especially the Sea Bass ! Our photos turned out absolutely amazing. From the entry way to all the hidden lush gardens, there are so many beautiful spots to capture the day! I highly highly recommend the Rancho Bernardo Inn for a wedding! You won’t be disappointed! It was the perfect day and exactly what we wanted!
response 09/17/2021
Congratulations Lauren & Kyle! It was such a pleasure working with you both. I hope to s...
ee you back soon . :)
Ana J
5.0
8/11/2021
We’ve chosen Rancho Bernardo Inn for our wedding on August 7 2021 and it was a good choice! Jennifer led us through all the process and she is very responsive, polite and willing to help.
The property is gorgeous, we booked 2 nights there and enjoyed the time. Staff is polite and helpful, you won’t have to worry about anything with them.
One thing, be careful with the Granada lawn for ceremony - it’s very beautiful but it was a little noisy there because the swimming pool is close. Didn’t interfere a lot tho!
They also have a lot of ceremony venues for bigger or smaller company so you will definitely find something to your choice.
Our reception room was Granada, too, and it was perfect for our small 30 people wedding.
Overall, we are more thank happy with our wedding and express gratitude to Jennifer Guynn, her assistant Gina and all staff who helped us. That was terrific!
Marisa O
5.0
10/19/2020
Rancho Bernardo Inn was really amazing during this COVID crisis, they were easy to work with and straightforward about rules and regulations. Jackie helped us get through our big day seamlessly!
response 10/20/2020
Congratulations Marisa & Matthew! It was such a pleasure working with you both. I hope t...
o see you back at RBI very soon!
Erin C
5.0
11/13/2019
Getting married at the RB Inn was a dream come true. The entire day was magical from getting ready in the dressing room they had set aside for my bridesmaids to walking down the aisle at the North Lawn. Our guests walked through gates off of the ceremony space into the beautiful cocktail hour patio and then flowed right into the picturesque Bernardo Ballroom. Working with Adrian and her staff was a breeze, and everyone really cares about making your wedding day as perfect as can be. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was, and I am so glad we chose the RB Inn.
Amanda H
5.0
11/12/2019
Getting married at the RBI was an absolute dream. Growing up in the area it meant so much to me to get married at this stunning venue. The locations are all gorgeous and there are countless areas for spectacular photos (especially during sunset). We were married at the North Lawn/Bernardo Ballroom area, and the flow of the evening could not have been more perfect! Special shout out to Adrian Dean for her help and attention to detail to make it our dream day :)
Courteney L
4.0
9/26/2019
My wedding at the RBI (in the Santiago Courtyard) was completely magical! The food was amazing, the venue was beautiful, and the staff were there day-of to make sure everything went according to plan.
My original contact for the venue, Courtney, was awesome and very punctual about getting back to me! Once I got passed off to my second contact (for catering and everything beyond just booking) communication was a little more difficult. I got assigned Kathryn, and while everything came together day of my event, it was hard to get responses to emails without follow ups. I found the best way to communicate with her was to list every question as bullet points vs a few paragraphs and that seemed to get quicker responses (if anyone needs a tip in their planning process!). I understand that there are always weddings going on and they were all busy but sometimes a quick answer goes a long way in a brides mind!
Like I said though I cannot say enough good things about how my event went the day of. We were supposed to have cider stocked in the bar as that's all my husband and I drink, but it didn't end up happening. Once one of the head waitresses found out she assured me they would hunt some down and stock it just for us! They ended up finding a case and made sure our glasses were full the whole night. They also served us our meals first so that we could eat and get up to greet our guests.
Every tiny thing was so appreciated and I can't thank everyone at the RBI enough for making our big day so special!
Eric V
5.0
9/09/2019
I can't put into words how thrilled we are that we had our wedding at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. Rancho Bernardo is the perfect spot to get married, the grounds are stunning and the resort is large yet feels super cozy and intimate. In addition they made us feel very special, Courtney and Adrian were both spectacular and went above and beyond to make sure that we had a fabulous wedding and that everything went just they way planned (and I have to admit we can be a tad picky and a bit demanding). Shabbat Dinner, Pool Party, "Tailagate" at the Bar, Ceremony and Reception all of it was perfect!
We don't plan on getting married again ;) but we do plan on going back on every wedding anniversary to the Rancho. We just celebrated year #1 and going back was wonderful, we got to relive the memories and received top notch treatment. Everyone in the staff wished us a Happy Anniversary and stopped to say hello.
I will say it again because it true, this place is the best and truly magical.
Emily N
5.0
8/05/2019
I got married at the Rancho Bernardo Inn and it was the perfect day! The venue itself is simply beautiful, and the service and staff are wonderful. What I loved about getting married at the RB Inn was that my ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all in the same area, which meant no transportation needed! Another plus was being able to keep the party going in the bar after the reception. We loved having a built-in after party that, again, didn’t require transportation. Special thanks to Adrian, our catering services manager, for answering questions in a timely manner and making the day about US. She checked in with us during dinner and made us feel like we were in great hands.
Brittany C
5.0
7/17/2019
Rancho Bernardo Inn will go above and beyond to make your dream day happen. Catering Sales Manager, Courtney Ikeda offered a world-class first impression. We looked at several locations up and down California, no one offered the attention to detail and personalization that Courtney did. We selected Rancho Bernardo Inn for our wedding site, not only because of the beautiful landscape, but because she set such a high standard for service. Fast-forward several months and 1000s of emails, the wedding weekend was successful due to the efforts of the property staff. Our Catering Services Manager, Adrian Dean, did everything in her power to make sure we had dinner outside on a rainy Memorial Day Weekend. RB Inn utilized a space on property that had never been used in this capacity and it was perfect. Thank you so much, Adrian! The team at RB Inn will go above and beyond to accommodate requests. A very special shout out to the banquet housemen who stayed calm through many location changes. The valet and bell staff were always eager to assist. The banquet team was exceptional, especially our captain and bartender. Thank you to RB Inn’s General Manager for allowing us to do something unique and truly memorable. You all played a part in our unforgettable wedding weekend.
Angel T
5.0
12/21/2018
The site is beautiful and all the staff there were very friendly and helpful!
Caterina Z
5.0
11/30/2018
This is one of my favorite hotels in all of San Diego and I am so happy I was able to have my wedding here! First off, the grounds are BEAUTIFUL which means great picture locations! Secondly, the staff is incredible. Working with both Adrian and Courtney was great. Both were extremely responsive and always made time to answer any questions my wedding planner or I had. Adrian was extremely flexible when it came to meetings and you can tell everyone there truly cares about the guests including the banquet servers and captain the night of our wedding as well as all the bellman and valet who helped us cart everything down to the ballroom and our guestrooms. The ballroom looked fantastic and I couldn’t have asked for a better day! The food was also fantastic! Honestly, this place is such a gem and the service you get at the Rancho Bernardo Inn makes it even better! I would 100% recommend the RBI to anyone looking for the perfect place for their wedding!
Delaney B
5.0
5/15/2018
We went to 5 venues before this one and this is the only place that made us feel like the only 2 engaged people looking at the venue. They had a sign up welcoming us, they gave me a bouquet, they went above and beyond making us feel special and answering any questions we had without being rude about it. It was such a pleasure working with the coordinator and she helped us with everything we needed. We asked a ton of questions, i felt bad but she was very accommodating. The place is beautiful!!! It had that classic feel we were wanting. We received a number of compliments from our guests about the ambiance of the venue saying it was by far the best wedding they have been to.
Thank you RB Inn for making my wedding such a fun, beautiful, easy experience!!!
Casey V
5.0
4/18/2018
Such a beautiful venue, nice staff, pretty fountains, clean rooms. Great place for your wedding room block.
casey G
5.0
4/18/2018
Rancho Bernardo Inn is so beautiful. My wedding block was at the inn even though I got married at another location. It was such a beautiful venue to get ready and take pictures at. I noticed there were two other brides besides myself there that day getting married and taking photos, but it is so big that I hardly noticed. The staff was overly friendly in the best way. My friends and family got pretty toasty and they were so accommodating and helpful when we returned. I can’t wait to return for our anniversary.
Gail R
5.0
10/02/2017
Our daughters wedding reception was recently held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn and it was spectacular! From our initial contact with Fran Brunn-Anderson, who booked our event to Louise Lambert, our catering manager, the care, attention to detail, professionalism and awesome customer service provided by the staff was superior and exceeded our expectations! The resort property is well-maintained and the guest rooms were luxurious and well appointed. The entire staff worked together to create a beautiful and memorable wedding reception for our daughter, her husband and all of our guests. The food was excellent and our guests commented on how delicious the meal was.
Because of the outstanding customer service, attention to details, excellent oversight and management by the entire staff at Rancho Bernardo Inn, we completely enjoyed this special celebration with our family, friends and guests. The best decision we made was to select Rancho Bernardo Inn as the venue for our daughters wedding reception! Highly recommend you strongly consider this beautiful resort for your special day! You won't be disappointed!!
Kelly A
2.0
9/12/2017
After reading the other reviews on this Venue they are really deceiving so I really want to leave an honest, current review. Many of these reviews are from years ago and the has been a big turn around in staff. I got married at Rancho Bernardo Inn in September of 2017.
When we first discovered this venue we fell in love! The grounds are beautiful, the Santiago Courtyard/ ballroom is gorgeous and we felt like celebrities from that day that we booked and every day after that we visited up until the wedding, which was 6 months.
Finally our wedding weekend had arrived! All of our family was staying at the resort about 5 nights. Our guest arrived and immediately problems arose with their rooms. Most of our guest seemed to have complaints by day 2 before the wedding has even taken place. The unfortunate part was that our guest complaints were handled unprofessionally and with a rude attitude.
I could go on and on with the problems that occurred over the weekend, but here are some major cons:
- The room block for my guest was such a hassle
- I felt like now that they have my money and won me over I was no longer of any importance to anyone at the resort.
- My catering manager quit a month before my wedding and I was not notified. Eventually they assigned me a new catering manager who knew nothing about me or what I wanted.
- My venue chairs were not the ones they originally showed me, they gave me ugly brownish / purple office looking chairs instead of the dark wood ivory cushion ones they presented earlier on.
- My guest were unhappy with their rooms and with management
- A/C was terrible in guest rooms and in Reception Ballroom
- My highly recommended/ well known wedding planner had a bad experience on his end and will not be recommending the venue to his clients moving forward.
- The wedding management that you communicated with along the whole process do not respond quickly.
Pros:
-The banquet staff for my wedding was very friendly and accommodating
- The food was excellent and came out hot
- All of the bellman are extremely helpful
Final Review: I only give 2 stars because the grounds are pretty and my wedding was really amazing, but I can thank my vendors and guest for that. My initial catering manager experience was good even with the switch, both women were very helpful up until the weekend of.
response 09/14/2017
Dear Kelly,
Thank you for your recent review of Rancho Bernardo Inn. I’m the General Ma...
nager of the Inn and am pleased to read our banquet staff, bellman and cuisine exceeded your expectations. The warm, welcoming atmosphere provided to our local community the past fifty years provides a strong sense of pride for us.
It’s truly disappointing to hear you did not experience this same level of satisfaction throughout your wedding weekend. Our goal and mission is to provide a memorable experience for all our wedding couples and their guests.
We’d like to acknowledge the uncharacteristic heat wave during your stay. We appreciate there were room moves in an effort to make guests comfortable. There were also moves that took longer than we would’ve liked. That said, the Inn has replaced two chillers over the past six months and has two more chillers scheduled to be replaced in early 2018. The property is undergoing multiple incremental upgrades, including new roofing, new landscaping; new bedding packages including new mattresses, mattress covers and pillows, exterior carpet replacement, and other behind-the-scenes items totaling over $4M in capital improvements this year. This investment will continue in 2018 and beyond.
We had dialogue with many in your wedding party over the weekend to address any concerns immediately and face-to-face. I look forward to continuing the dialogue. Please reach out to me directly at RBIGM@jcresorts.com with any further concerns, comments and suggestions.
Thank you,
Jamie Lemon – General Manager, Rancho Bernardo Inn
Taylor A
3.0
7/25/2017
Let's start with the positives:
1) beautiful venue with lovely gardens and clean
2) the chefs here know what they're doing. Our wedding food was 10/1o. No complaints. Definitely worth the pricetag.
3) Our wedding went so very smoothly in regards to the ceremony and reception. Keep in mind, we had a VERY good wedding planner who made out dreams come true.
4) Very sweet wedding staff. I went to a wedding last year and requested a specific staff member to work our wedding. The set up crew is very efficient and you can tell they've done this before!
now sadly, I have many negatives band it pains to say them, but you all should know before spending a pretty penny here.
1) Louise (our main point of contact) made our experience with the RBI much more difficicult than it needed to be. I'm giving 3 stars solely because of the bad experiences we had because of her. I'd probbably give 5 stars if it wasn't for her. So if they hire someone else, this place is actually very good, if you have the money to spend.
2) The day I first met Louise, she seemed to not be listening to me. She had a very vague question for everything I asked. I asked her about booking a large enough room for my girls and family to get ready in. She brushed off the question and told me I needed to book it myself as the date gets closer.
HERE IS WHERE THE PROBLEMS STARTED...
I booked this place in May 2016 for a June 2017 wedding. I get a call around December/January from a guest saying the inn was fully booked the wedding weekend. FULL BOOKED. Louise never contacted me, so I immediately called and asked about available rooms. Louise promised me a room that was spacious enough for my vendors and a least 7 girls to get ready. It took about a week, but I thought it all worked out. No. Flash forward to the friday before for check in, we get our room and it was a room literally on the opposite side of the property from where the wedding was and small. We had to get role away beds and it was cramped. I immediately talked to the reservations manager and Louise's boss. sincde they were fully booked, there was nothing they could do but get me a conference room with no bathroom and a roll away mirror. I wanted my dress to be put on in the room so I walked back. We were running late due to all the running around, so my grandma couldn't put on my dress. a big moment for a bride. Don't forget, they tried to make me pay $ for all this from their mistake, which i refused.
3) Louise took at least a week to respond to most emails. Thank god I had a planner and didn't need her much...but when I did she failed me.
4) she took PTO the weekend the wedding and wasn't taking phone calls. REALLY. Its like she saw this all coming. very odd.
so venue without her = 5/5
with her 3/5
Otherwise, I loved the RBI and everyone else i worked with. If you decide to get married here, make sure to ask about the "day at the inn"
Shoutout to Katie and Fran who tried their hardest to make the rought start to the wedding better. They are great and deserve 5 stars.
response 07/28/2017
Dear Taylor,
Congratulations on your recent wedding and thank you for choosing the Inn to...
celebrate your special day! We loved how gorgeous your wedding was. However, we were very saddened to read the second half of your message. Please accept our deepest apologies for the issues and miscommunications that you and your family faced during your wedding day. We strive to give our guests the best stay experience possible, especially when they’re celebrating a special occasion and we are disappointed we failed to do so on this occasion. Your constructive comments serve as a good reminder and learning experience for our entire team as we continue to improve our standards and services for our guests. If you would, please reach out directly to our Director of Sales, Jeff. He would like to speak with you personally about your recent experience. Please reach out directly to him at (858) 675-8403 or by email at jlivingston@jcresorts.com.
Sincerely,
Rancho Bernardo Inn Weddings Team
Mathew S
2.0
7/23/2017
If you get Louise as your wedding coordinator, you might as well look for a different venue. This woman not only colossally screwed up my wedding , but two of my friends weddings as well. This place is an amazing place to get married at but Louise will find a way to ruin your day. Whether it's promising you the Veranda Suit and then booking you a small one bed room for all five of your bridesmaids, or making your guests pay for their drinks when you paid for open bar, Louise continues to fail at her job. You would think it would be cheaper to fire her than to shower the angry groom and bride with comped Champagne and dinners to try to make up for destroying their wedding day. But no. Louise is free to ignore the wishes of her clients again and again. So, if you want to get married here, I suggest you BEG for any other coordinator than Louise.
response 07/27/2017
Hi Mathew,
Please let us start off by offering our deepest apologies for all the inconven...
iences and miscommunication you faced on you & your bride's special day. We pride ourselves in working extremely hard to cater to each couple's needs & desires and it saddens us to learn that we failed to do so on this occasion. Our director of catering & sales, Jeff Livingston would like to personally speak with you about your recent experience. If you'll have him, please contact Jeff directly at (858) 675-8403 or by email at jlivingston@jcresorts.com.
Sincerely,
Rancho Bernardo Inn Weddings Team
Cara R
5.0
7/12/2016
Our reception was in the Bernardo Ballroom and was absolutely perfect! We worked with Carley and she was awesome!!
Caitlin P
4.0
11/04/2015
We blocked off hotel rooms at the RB Inn. They were very flexible with us and the contract to bring down the minimum number we needed so we didn't have to pay if we didn't have enough people (we had to close the block sooner).
I stayed the night before and my girls and I got ready there in the morning with a king bed/parlor suite. That night my husband and I stayed in the king bed room. The rooms are amazing, and the hotel is definitely the best in the area. They were great getting us checked in early to bring my dress and all the things we needed for the morning of the wedding. Other than that, we were pretty much left alone.
That being said, we did have some issues. When I got back with my husband after our wedding, the parlor was still open. I called down to the front desk to make sure we had been checked out properly so I didn't get charged for it. The person at the desk didn't seem to understand, so I had to wait and talk to a manager. Then the next day when we checked out, they still had the parlor charged to our room. They graciously removed it, but if I hadn't specifically been looking we would have been charged. They also sent champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for a congratulation, but sent it to his brother the first night, and then again the second night even after we told them. That being said, their names are very similar so I suppose I understand why that would happen. I don't regret staying there as there aren't really any other nice options close by, but a lot of our guests did not stay there due to the high price tag.
Brooke D
5.0
10/22/2015
We had our wedding on the Aragon Lawn and Bernardo Ballroom and it was perfection! The entire team at RBI was so helpful, accommodating and nice. We had a blast and so did all of our guests! Many of them are planning trips back soon!
The entire F&B team was great. They helped with every question, change, request, etc. and made everything work out perfectly for us. We loved this location and wish we could do it all over again.
Judy C
1.0
12/14/2014
The Inn has beautiful grounds and wedding ceremony locations but the pros stop there. Their customer service is awful which made the entire wedding planning a hassle. My assigned "wedding planner" was unable to provide information on basic information (golf rates, room rates, etc.) and instead just told me to contact others throughout the resort. On the day of our wedding, they forget to tell my husband when he should walk out during the ceremony and forgot to decorate our wedding suite. They also charged my account without authorization and refused to refund it after I pointed that out. We tried to speak with the general manager, John Gates, but he refused to return our call and email. If you are planning a wedding in San Diego, look elsewhere!
Heidi C
5.0
9/05/2014
My fiance and I were newly graduated from medical school and up to our ears in school loans. We wanted a (relatively) inexpensive wedding that was stress-free (again, relatively), but absolutely elegant. I thought Rancho Bernardo Inn would be out of our reach, given its prestigious reputation in San Diego, but was quickly proven wrong.
We worked with Joy, who was so welcoming and helpful from the start. She made us feel like a priority. After touring the venue, we found there were many options for ceremony and reception locations throughout the property, along with numerous choices for catering and drinks. After comparing many similar venues in the area, including Temecula, I found the Rancho Bernardo Inn to be the best "bang for my buck." Joy has a lot of experience--and sheer talent--under her belt. We had a planning mishap the day before, which I thought meant a lot of work for me during crunch time, but Joy took all of the responsibility off my hands and took care of everything for me (and better than I could have). She far exceeded my expectations in making my vision into a gorgeous reality...and gracefully responded to a lot of emails during our 3-month planning period!
We also worked with Inn Florals, the florist on-site. They have a team of amazing florists who really worked with us on reaching our goal budget without compromising the overall look of the ceremony and reception. They were very knowledgeable and gave us excellent direction on which flowers would be most vibrant (i.e. in the prime of their season) on the day-of. As I figured the florist on-site would be more expensive than other florists in town, I shopped around a bit. I was surprised to find that they were the best deal in the area. I was also pleasantly surprised at how much we got for our (limited) budget. The arrangements were unique and absolutely beautiful.
I would recommend the Rancho Bernardo Inn to everyone--no matter what their budget. We had time and money against us from the start, but the RB Inn gave us more than we could have imagined. It was an elegant event, an unforgettable day.
nicole a
5.0
7/09/2014
this place was gorgeous and for the price included food for everyone on my list, two hours open bar, and even held on Saturday in the month of june! I was very satisfied and had the perfect wedding! thanks RBI!
Lyndell W
5.0
5/13/2014
Loved everything about this venue; fabulous food, great service and lovely facilities. They were flexible and attempted to cater to all of our requests. Guests who stayed here were also very happy.
Kelly L
5.0
11/27/2013
The Inn is pricey but worth it.
The venue is gorgeous and very classy.
The staff is excellent and very helpful.
Rina was amazing and a joy to work with.
Liying X
5.0
11/06/2013
I had my wedding ceremony and reception over RBI and it is such a wonderful place for weddings. Surrounded by golf courses with nice view and high quality of food and service. One of my guests also said he would like to have his wedding there.
Ashley M
5.0
10/15/2013
Everything was great at the wedding!!!! Fran was very easy to work with and they definitely are willing to help however they can. Beautiful venue, great staff, and it makes for amazing memories!!!
Cynthia
5.0
6/10/2013
Rina G. was my catering coordinator and I couldn't of asked for a better one! She was on top of everything and made the whole process so easy. Rancho Bernardo Inn is such a beautiful venue and the food is incredible! I wouldnt of wanted my wedding anywhere else!
Lindsay W
5.0
2/20/2013
Beautiful, warm, accomidating... RBI made for the best wedding weekend a woman and her family/friends could ask for! Oh, and the food is mouth-watering... Not one complaint :)
Kelly G
5.0
9/06/2012
The Rancho Bernardo Inn was the only place my husband & I considered for our dream wedding. The event coordinator we worked with, Jackie Young, was very knowledgeable and radiated warmth & excitement for us and our wedding day. The Inn is a class act. From the beginning stages to our actual wedding day, our experience at the RBI was wonderful. The Inn is gorgeous, the staff are professional, and our food was delicious. I can't imagine a more ideal local for our wedding then the RBI!
Becky F
4.0
5/31/2012
when planning our wedding at the bernardo winery down the road from the inn we looked into reserving a block of rooms for our guests here. other hotels nearby allowed us to reserve a set number of rooms for that weekend but the inn wanted ALL of the money down in advance. of course, we did not have a few extra thousand dollars while planning our wedding for the room block so we didn't continue. my husband and i booked our room there and we also had the after party at one of their restaurants. so, many of our guests ended up staying at the inn regardless of not having a block of rooms. we gave them a list of probably 10-15 rooms that our family and friends had booked and they refused to give us a group discount. after many, many tries they agreed to give us $1 off of each drink purchased in their restaurant on the wedding night. however, they forgot to do this that night and instead gave us free champagne the next day at brunch.
the rooms were very nice, the service was great in the restaurants, the only negative i have to say is don't try to get a group discount for rooms unless you have several extra thousands of dollars lying around to block them off.
Elizabeth J
4.0
5/15/2012
This venue is gorgeous! It's bursting with green trees and grass!! They were very easy to work and accommodating! Compared to other venues you get a lot more for a decent price! However, I had an outside vendor do desserts and a tray in the frig went missing and they dropped the top tier of my wedding cake luckily it was fake! Overall though, I was very happy with my experience and loved the surroundings in my photos!
Cecilia A
5.0
11/22/2011
It was a great experience to work with Rancho Bernardo Inn. The staff were very attentive and the quality of the service was outstanding. Every guest commented on the beautiful location, delicious food and wine and the service. We are extremely satisfied with our choice.
Asha S
4.0
9/19/2011
We were not impressed with the staff, but the accomodations were beautiful and made up for it.
Maggie B
4.0
8/24/2011
Such an amazing venue. Gloria was awesome and made the whole wedding process smooth and easy and all of our out of town guests loved the hotel. The food was amazing and all of our guests raved about it. Location was absolutely perfect and our guests have not stopped talking about how beautiful it was.
Megan B
5.0
7/31/2011
Our rehearsal dinner was amazing. They set up the patio for us and it was beautiful. However, it was pretty pricey.
Helen and Jeff C
4.0
7/26/2011
Rancho Bernardo its beautiful for weddings. My friends out of country had a wonderful time at the resort. The only downside its the cost $$$$
Christy M
4.0
10/28/2010
This was a gorgeous venue....200 acres and plenty to entertain our guests. Golf, spa, dining, and an Old World decor and feel. Very European, it felt as if we had a destination wedding and it was only 20 minutes North of San Diego! It was difficult to communicate with our director/contact there so it is crucial you have a planner(s). Also, we were told to add about $2K of catering costs a few days before the wedding, only to be billed 2 weeks later for $1600!! And, we disputed it, but they went behind our backs and just charged our card without authorization. Also, we selected crab-stuffed chicken, and many guests complained about having NO CRAB in their chicken later on! Other than that, the wedding went off without a hitch, but we did all the work. The service there is great other than that and people are so nice. Many people said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Great venue, just get your planners and stay atop every detail. Your planners will be worth the cost because they will save you in contract costs and in getting discounts with vendors they know. They had a recommended DJ and photographer and we loved them!
Tiffani S
5.0
10/26/2010
We had a destination wedding in San Diego at Rancho Bernardo Inn (RBI) and every guest stayed at the property. We held four events at RBI: a spa luncheon, rehearsal dinner, wedding/cocktail hour/reception, and goodbye brunch. Each event was wonderful! All the various components/events (such as rooms or spa services) were negotiated with one contact person easily so we could understand the complete cost. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and were the perfect setting. There are lovely "conversation areas" all over the property where our guests spent time together in between events. The food catered for all events was amazing, as well as the restaurants on site. The rooms are elegantly decorated and have many amenities. The staff members were attentive to every little detail and were always present to make sure things ran smoothly. They went above and beyond to ensure we all had a good time and the facilites/decor were perfect. They allowed us to use the foyer of a ballroom for our ceremony and make it look like a chapel. They were even able to re-use our wedding flowers at brunch the next day. The staff at RBI made our wedding weekend a perfect, fairytale wedding!
Leah L
5.0
8/25/2010
Wow, I do not even know where to start. My husband and I searched around San Diego/Carlsbad area for our perfect wedding venue that fit our style, was fair and accommodating to our guests (especially out of towner's) and then fit our price point. The Rancho Bernardo Inn so far surpassed any of our expectations that we had set for our standards. Every single part of their staff, whether it was in the catering department, wedding coordinators, or the actual service team that took care of us at our wedding reception, they all nailed it. They are completely all about customer service and truly bent over backwards to make sure they accommodated every single request. We enjoyed a whole weekend for our wedding celebration as we held our rehearsal and dinner at the site also the night before in another one of their beautiful rooms. The whole location is feasible to families, couples, or singles. There is awesome golf, amazing spa and pools, a gym, and various delicious restaurant options, no one who came out for the event even left the property for three days because you don't need to. The whole staff was perfectly receptive to every single detail and request and made sure that my husband and I were comfortable, content, and on "cloud nine" (needless to say) the whole weekend. Our wedding reception especially, we had servers covering every request we could have possibly had before we even asked for it. What a wonderful team of a staff they have there. Like I said, I didn't even know where to start, but as you can see, I could rave about this place forever. We basically got a wedding the same caliber of a Four Seasons or a Ritz Carlton for an extremely fair and reasonable price. (It was our diamond in the rough find!) The only regret that I have is that I am only able to give them "5 Stars" on this review right now, because they deserve sooo many more than that. Thank you for everything RBI, we will cherish the memories forever!!
Our Best,
Kevin and Leah O'Connell
zerlyn c
5.0
8/09/2010
We picked this place, after my FI played golf there, and he loved that place. There's absolute beatiful view everywhere, of the golf course, rose bushes, fountains, and all things. All the pictures turns out great! We have an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception, which turns out great. Food marvelous and everyone is having a great time.
Andrea M
5.0
5/10/2010
We loved the intimacy of our wedding site and reception room. We also loved that it was a resort so golf, spa, pool were also available to guests staying there. The entire venue was the perfect resort while not being too big...we felt that we had the resort all to ourselves.
Dawn K
5.0
5/10/2010
The natural beauty and comfort of the resort.
Laura S
5.0
5/10/2010
We were in the Santiago Ballroom. Our cocktail party was on the Santiago courtyard. It was wonderful to have this outside area all night!
Jennifer M
5.0
10/30/2008
Excellent food Excellent service Beautiful rustic location
Michele D
5.0
9/25/2008
Our guests felt that we were so far from the city because of the tranquil setting. The service was A++! The ballroom size was perfect for our group!
Karen K
5.0
9/23/2008
The location was amazing for photos and the food was outstanding.;There was very little help from the onsite staff in the preparation of the wedding they were late to meetings and were hard to contact via phone and email
KIM P
5.0
8/20/2007
The reception was held in the Santiago Room which is separated from the rest of the hotel and has an outside waterfall and patio. The room was beautiful and easily accomodated 173 people.;The venue was perfect. The catering sales person we dealt with was difficult. Most of the staff were lovely, but it was very difficult to negotiate with the hotel and they were not very accomodating.
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