My husband and I chose Skypark, after seeing it the first time. We were taking a slight risk because it was before they’re first wedding season, but they had our date available, th...e price was in our budget and the staff was so friendly and welcoming we felt in our gut it was our place. When booking they had a closed vendor list which made us nervous but in the end it was a blessing. The vendors that we chose were local and familiar with the area and venue itself. The catering team they work with, Graystone, had fantastic reviews for food as well as the others we chose. Skypark is a family business, and they take great pride in their work. You can feel the personal connection, the vendors and staff have to making this venue a gem in the forest, to appeal to people of all ages. There’s seriously something for everyone. Since they’ve reopened the park, everything is new and in good condition. At first we were a little worried with it being at “Santa’s Village” but once we saw the ceremony and venue site, which were not Christmas specific we were put at ease. It actually ended up being a fun talking point for our guests but they didn’t pay attention to it once our wedding started. Another selling point for us was that because this is a park we are able to go back and visit for years to come, and take our family there again in the future, unlike a banquet hall or venue that is only for events. Some communication things were tricky at times because the event coordinators are only there Wednesday to Sunday (which isn’t uncommon in the wedding industry), but emails and questions were always answered or followed up with a phone call.
Another feature was the surrounding property. The setting was literally picture perfect and so unique, especially for the Southern California region. Our wedding was about 100 people and the ceremony was still set up in an intimate manner as well as the reception site. With all of the trees and natural wildlife the venue does not need a lot “extras” to make it beautiful, however there is potential for you to create the exact space and feel you are looking for. The bridal suite was beautiful and a nice space for me and my bridesmaids to do our touch ups and hang out before the wedding.
We also went with the Premium bar package and it was a hit! There was such a great selection of alcohol and drinks, our friends like to celebrate and were impressed with the spread.
Every one of our guests had a great time and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice of venue. The fact it was ceremony and reception in one location, beautifully maintained and a gorgeous setting, made our wedding a perfect day!! We would definitely recommend Skypark to couples looking for an outdoor wedding with gorgeous surroundings and whimsical charm.