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Wente Vineyards

4.7
(49)
best-of-weddings

5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA

About This Vendor

Walk Down the Aisle with Wente Vineyards

A name that has signified tradition, family and experience for 136 years, Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously-operating, family-owned vineyard. Founded in 1883, we are California’s premier wine country destination and the standard by which the event industry measures the best of the best. A Wente Vineyards wedding is a full-service affair, as we provide nearly everything you will need for the ultimate in convenience and quality, including the use of our venue for your ceremony when you book a reception, for no additional charge. We pride ourselves on producing stress-free, top-quality events delivered with our world-famous hospitality.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
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, Restaurant, Tented, Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning
Awards and Affiliations
2013 Best of Weddings Winner2007 Best of Weddings Winner

Wente Vineyards Reviews

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Reviewed On 9/10/2020 by Tiyasha D
The staff at Wente, especially Tricia are great! We were supposed to have our wedding celebration in May but had to cancel due to COVID-19. Tricia and her team were so wonderful, accommodating and patient through everything. They allowed us to ...
take our time to make a decision, always answered our emails (we had several during this time!) and never made us feel like a burden. In the end we decided to cancel our wedding celebration, and plan for a future event at a later date. But from the initial walk-through, to the food tasting (omg the food was amazing and am sad our guests never got to taste the amazingness that's Wente Catering!), and cake tasting, we were always made to feel like our wedding celebration was the only event they were planning. We cant say enough good things about Wente, and hope you all get to experience an event at their spacious venue. They has also recently redone their bathrooms, which looked amazing at our last walk through in February. If you want a stress-free wedding planning experience, Wente is the best option out there. Their catering and sales staff take care of everything!
Reviewed On 10/27/2019 by Adele P
Our wedding at Wente was better than we had imagined! From the beginning, Tricia, Joy, Danae, Dominique and the rest of the amazing staff were incredibly nice and easy to get a hold of. We couldn't have been happier with the venue. Our guests k...
ept saying it was such a beautiful wedding. The food was magnificent (the pork chop was huge!) and no one went hungry. Wente staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. The day before the wedding, we handed over all decor items and Wente handled the set up. We did not have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. Wente was perfect, and we highly recommend it!
Reviewed On 10/18/2019 by Ashlie I
Overall, Cresta Blanca / Terrace lawn is a disappointing venue for a wedding. From bland white washed architecture to dull and inexperienced staff, Northern California has so much more than the offerings of Wente. The newly renovated restauran...
t is well on the right track aesthetically but the event center is lackluster at best. Bridal rooms are big empty rooms with zero character, all furniture pushed against the walls and a giant ( not working ) TV being stored in the room was sadly in most photos. Lawn grass was patchy, uneven and an eye sore. Our assigned coordinator was not helpful, bridesmaids had to ask her to do things she should have done correctly the first time ie set up the signage properly, ensure that the ceremony started on time etc. The coordinator was confused about which side the bride and groom took - yikes. The lights in the reception were cranked up, it felt like a cafeteria and weren’t dimmed when we asked them to be. Prior to the ceremony guests arrived and sat in the restaurant for a wine tasting but when it was time for the ceremony the server expressed her annoyance that they didn’t spend more. One thing the venue does get right is provisions. Wente makes a killer Cabernet and an even better steak. Unless you’re getting an amazing deal at Wente, consider seeking other options.
Reviewed On 9/13/2019 by Ashley R
Wente was a true deal in the Bay Area. We chose to do the ceremony and reception on the Vineyard Lawn. We worked with Trish from start to finish and it was seamless. Literally nothing went wrong, everyone loved the food, the sunset was perfect ...
and the marquee lights were a great touch. So glad we chose the Vineyard Lawn because you have more privacy (ie. no wine tasters or dinner patrons staring) I was worried everything would be close together but it’s actually a huge lawn once all put together. I wish I could add pictures but feel free to email me ashleyrose6743 at gmail dot com and send some! The fact you get food, tables, chairs, open bar with everything, day of coordinator, assistant and full planner (plus MUCH more) is insane. I still can’t believe we got all that.
Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Hannah O
Wente was the perfect venue! Getting married in June, it was nice to have the option of both indoor and outdoor spaces in case of cooler or rainy weather. I was watching the forecast like crazy in the days leading up to it, and the staff at Wen...
te was so accommodating to switching things up from the original plan. Tricia was an amazing planner and coordinator and I couldn't have planned a wedding without her!!! In addition, the day before, after the rehearsal I stuck around the tasting room with bridesmaids and the staff there was so friendly and happy for me!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Thank you for your comments, Hannah! We always appreciate feedback. We do keep a constant eye on the weather so we can accommodate our guests’ changing needs. We're so glad we could meet all your expectations. Our staff really enjoyed working w...
ith you. Hope you're enjoying married life!
Reviewed On 1/14/2019 by Nicole C
Murrieta's Well is absolutely breathtaking. From the moment I walked on property I knew that this is where I wanted to get married. From the outdoor ceremony space, to the lighting, and the most amazing barrel room, we still to this day receive...
so many compliments about how beautiful the venue and reception were. They were so organized and took care of everything! Planning a wedding from across the country was a challenge, but with the help of our coordinator, Nadine from Wente, it was so incredibly easy. She was with us every step of the way. I knew that everything was going to be well taken care of. She went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding was the most magical and memorable day ever.
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Nicole, we're so glad you had such a memorable experience with us. Our sales managers strive to make the planning process simple and fun so you can enjoy every moment along the way. Organization is key but so is listening to our wedding couples...
so we can best meet their needs. Thank you again for your feedback. Come back and see us soon!
Reviewed On 1/12/2019 by Jackie W
Our event coordinator Christine, day-of coordinator Camille, and everyone else we worked with at Wente went above and beyond to make our day the absolute best it could be. No matter what it was, they were always there for us to make things just...
right, whether that was guest book placements, ceremony chair layouts, you name it! My (now) husband and I were planning our wedding from halfway across the country, AND I was in medical school, so their help and guidance at every step along the way was EXACTLY what we needed, and they were always ready to help or answer questions with a smile and a laugh. And, to top it all off, every detail from the cake to the food to the wine to the event layout, you name it, was absolutely perfect. We CANNOT recommend them enough and thank them enough for their help!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2019
Thank you for your recommendation, Jackie! Our goal is to make the planning process as easy and enjoyable as possible for all of our guests and we're so glad to hear we could meet all your needs for your big day. Come back and see us in the fut...
ure. And best of luck in medical school!
Reviewed On 10/08/2018 by Kati M
We had a destination wedding and wanted everyone who travels to California to have a unique and memorable experience. We had been to so many weddings at event centers, so we wanted one that had history and culture associated with it. We ate at...
the Wente restaurant and the food was to die for, plus the scenery was gorgeous. we met with their event staff to discuss having our wedding there, and when we heard they offer a wedding coordinator that was included in the venue fee, we knew that this would be the perfect place. Our wedding coordinator was Christine and our day of coordinator was Kayla. Bother were amazingly responsive to all of my questions (there were a lot) and they set us up with each of our vendors. Since we had our reception outside, they were able to get us all the quotes for lighting, dance floor, etc. I had multiple requests to see prices of different items and Christine happily went back to the vendors each time to request something new. A few days before our wedding there was a chance of rain, and in no time at all Christine had helped come up with a new plan if needed (but it didn't end up raining!) They have a great facility above the Cresta Blanca room to get ready for the girls and the guys, and on the day of the wedding Kayla our day of coordinator made sure we were taken care of. Having a coordinator who knows the property made everything a breeze. She helped us stick to our timeline, gave us wine whenever we needed, and was the sweetest person to work with! Wente also makes the cake and will do whatever design you would like- we went with chocolate fig and pistachio - both were delicious. The food portions are very large, not like typical small wedding portions, and everyone commented that it was probably the best pork chop they had ever had and that the salmon was cooked perfectly. The day of service staff was courteous, quick, and helpful. They give you a list of vendors who they prefer to work with and I would definitely go with those people- we did and they were all amazing and know the property so it makes their set up super easy. I can't say enough how these girls, as well as Wente, truly made our wedding more perfect than we could have ever imagined!
Reviewed On 1/05/2018 by nicolemarie413 S
This review is a bit overdue. I got married at the Event Center in November, and it was incredible. We set the date one year in advance, in November, 2016, because Saturdays were filling up fast for 2017. Throughout the next year we worked w...
ith Tricia to plan our day. Tricia helped us pick out the menu, the room upgrades (linens, lighting, draping), and all the logistics (processional, timing). At the rehearsal we met with Stephanie and Kayla, the Day of Coordinators. They were both very sweet and professional, going over all the details with us to make sure it was perfect. When we arrived on our wedding day, everything was taken care of us for us. Here are the highlights of the day: - Our ceremony was supposed to be on the Terrace Lawn, but it rained and was super cold that day, so Tricia made special arrangements for us to be moved inside their barrel room. It turned out so romantic and intimate. - The food was incredible. We did the plated dinner with salmon and pork chop options. I didn't have the pork chop but many guests said it was the best they had ever had. - Our cake was provided by Wente and it was so beautiful. We paid the upgrade for it to look like birch bark with cascading leaves down it, but it was so worth it. The pastry team outdid themselves. Stephanie sent me home with a slice from each layer after the wedding and it was so good! - The organization and timing was impeccable. Everything we laid out was right on track. As a very prompt person, I appreciated this. From when our dinner was served, to when we did our first dance, we kept right on schedule. - The service was spot on. Before the ceremony, Stephanie kept checking in with me on updates on how many guests had arrived, and the service kept going from there. Stephanie and Kayla made sure I always had a glass of my drink of choice on hand, waiting on me while I was busy with guests. My groom and I had appetizers at our table (from what we missed at our cocktail hour). At the end of the night, they packaged up all our items and gave us slices of cake and a bottle of bubbles. Really, Wente outdid themselves. Our guests loved our wedding and so did we. Great job!
Reviewed On 12/19/2017 by Megan S
Picking Wente Vineyards as our venue was the best decision we made. Our wedding coordinator Jeff, was a DREAM!!! He was helpful, organized, responsive and just a wonderful person! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, wine, and ascet...
ic. Thank you Wente and Jeff for our dream wedding!!
Reviewed On 9/17/2017 by stefanie t
Amazing venue. I had my wedding at the terrace lawn and event center. Even though it was the pricier option of the three they offer, I loved it because you have the flexibility of having both the indoor venue and the outdoor venue which both ar...
e large areas. Additionally, you also get the two changing rooms with the most beautiful window for the bridal changing room for pictures! On our wedding day, there was a heat wave and luckily we had the indoor venue for guests to cool off. We had the ceremony and reception dinner outside on the lawn but moved inside for cake cutting and dancing. It was the best! And most importantly, the service that Wente offered was incredible. From the planning process, with Tricia, she was always attentive and accommodating to my many ideas. The day of wedding coordinators, Camille, Kristin, and Dominique, were also incredible. They made sure everything was the way we asked and myself and the whole wedding party and guests were not stressed! And lastly, the servers at Wente were so attentive to my guests! We were so impressed with the entire Wente team and the experience. Our guests are still raving about the venue for the beauty and service. We would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a beautiful vineyard wedding!
Reviewed On 9/12/2017 by Alana B
Where to begin! We had the most incredible wedding at Wente's event center & lawn. They were very easy to work with leading up to the day - Tricia made sure to cover all the important details with us. I felt they took the time to understand the...
type of wedding we were trying to have and made suggestions to make sure the whole day was exactly what we wanted. Our wedding day of coordinator was also AMAZING. She took charge at our rehearsal and really made the whole day run smoothly. I didn't notice anything out of place! It really helped me relax knowing that our coordinator had all the details and was ready to go. The service all night was extraordinary and I strongly recommend any couple take a look at Wente. I would be remiss not to mention the FOOD! Everyone complimented us and literally everything tasted incredible. I can't imagine getting married anywhere else.
Reviewed On 8/24/2017 by Justine G
We had our wedding here and it was really beautiful. Food, alcohol and cake we got from them and nothing disappointed. The 4 stars is because I feel that things could have been handled a little better in terms of calls back. Etc. but the weddin...
g day itself was great!
Reviewed On 7/25/2017 by Kristen R
Absolutely stunning! The Wente team is amazing to work with as well. It was perfect!
Reviewed On 2/19/2017 by Marissa E
we could not have been happier with our wedding at wente! we got married in the tirage room (the barrel room). it was super intimate and romantic! we were able to achieve a small intimate atmosphere that was elegant and beautiful. the staff wa...
s very accommodating and helped us coordinate every step of the way. our wedding event coordinate was Nadine, she was a breath of fresh air. she is very experienced and was able to understand our vision and bring it to reality. we loved every moment! thank you wente! we look forward to going back not only to visit where we got married, but to enjoy the amazing food and wine!
Reviewed On 10/16/2016 by Jytte G
We were very happy with the overall wedding. Double check the start time of the bar (ours opened earlier than we wanted and thus ended earlier which we weren't happy about) and any special items ordered through a second party. Other than that ...
the service was great and had a great value overall. The food was amazing, the weather was perfect, and the staff were always helpful and accommodating. Everyone at our wedding said it was perfect and magical. I couldn't have asked for more. They were also very accommodating if you have special circumstances like private security. I would recommend this venue to anyone, Wente makes it easy to plan your wedding.
Reviewed On 8/01/2016 by Christina H
Amazing Venue! This past weekend we had our wedding at Murrieta's Well and we could not have pictured it any other way! It was honestly the greatest night of our lives. The staff was great, everything went smooth and our coordinator was on top ...
of everything. The new renovations are absolutely beautiful and the food was delicious. We had so many compliments from our family and friends on how great the food was and how delicious the cake was as well! From beginning to end it was an easy pleasurable experience with affordable pricing. So happy with choosing Murrieta's Well!!
Reviewed On 10/26/2015 by Ashley J
My husband and i were married on the Vineyard lawn at Wente Vineyards and it was PERFECT! We lucked out with the weather, but the market lights that are permanently strung above the reception side made the night look amazing. The staff was ...
friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, professional, etc. The food was delicious and our cake....TASTY! We received so many compliments, and kept telling eachother we were so glad we chose Wente. There are a lot of great spots for photo ops, whether its in front of the rolling hills, or out alone the green grape vines. I am so happy and would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Beware, it isn't cheap. Best, Ashley
Reviewed On 10/20/2015 by Katherine Mae B
We had a wonderful experience working with Wente for our big day. The setting is gorgeous, the food and the wine are unbeatable. The staff are attentive and supportive. Other than a few small miscommunications, which of course will happen with...
this many moving parts, it was as close to perfect as I could have imagined
Reviewed On 7/07/2015 by Tracy M
We chose to have our wedding at Wente Vineyards for a few reasons: (1) their food is fabulous! (2) the venue had special meaning for me as my family would go to their restaurant for special meals and (3) it had a laid-back but beautiful feel to...
the grounds which matched our styles! We rented the event center and concert lawn but chose to have our ceremony elsewhere. While the venue is definitely not cheap, the food was worth every penny and the grounds were beautiful (which meant we didn't have to add much to it). All our guests had a fabulous time, loved the food and the views of the hills and vineyard!
Reviewed On 9/21/2014 by Lisa M
Not only are the grounds just GORGEOUS, but Georgine went above and beyond to assist me in planning my wedding. She was always prompt to respond to my emails (I planned this wedding from Florida!), had all the answers, and provided excellent re...
commendations for local vendors. What I particularly love about Wente is that they provide the cuisine (with lots of delicious selections), alcohol, they even make your cake, AND they provide you with a day-of-coordinator. Wente was flexible with everything. My husband and I asked for specific signature drinks to be prepared and they accommodated without any hesitation :) The facilities are top notch as is the service. I LOVED my wedding day and I wouldn't change a thing about it.
Reviewed On 6/26/2014 by Alison Z
Wente Was a fantastic venue! We got married in the sandstone caves and it was so special. The staff was amazing and they really made the day perfect!
Reviewed On 5/21/2014 by Erika H
We selected Wente Vineyards as our venue because of it's outdoor sites and their amazing food. I wanted an all outdoor wedding and with this vision in mind; our wedding coordinator/sales manager Heather Druba definitely made it all happen! The...
planning from day one to the day of went great. We were overjoyed on our big day and truly blown away at set-up, the service, the food, and everything else! Our guests really enjoyed themselves and we wouldn't change a thing!
Reviewed On 3/25/2014 by Lauren C
We chose Wente do to their fantastic food and beautiful property. Our sales rep, Georgie, was incredibly helpful and responsive the whole way. We were provided with a day-of coordinator, a wedding cake, and set-up services completely free. Went...
e is a great choice.
Reviewed On 11/13/2013 by Bethany E
Wente is an amazing location for wine tasting and events. My husband and I chose this venue because it was the best value for our money. It included a lot of things that other sites did not, like the cake! Our coordinator was very helpful and r...
esponsive to questions. The staff was very receptive to our instructions for setting up the venue. It was so nice not having to worry about all the detail set up or clean up. They set up everything perfectly and I did not have to worry about a thing. There was a small issue right before the ceremony when a vase blew over and shattered. They were on it immediately and had it cleaned up in less than 5 minutes. They even fixed up the flowers so it looked like the vases were never intended to be there. I had my heart set on an ice cream bar and they created a very rustic, beautiful one for a very small extra fee. The whole event went flawlessly. The food service ran on time, almost impossible for weddings, the booze never stopped flowing and the staff was friendly and professional. Their cost is not cheap, but it is worth every penny. They are still much more affordable than other venues in the same area. I can't wait to celebrate other events here.
Reviewed On 11/06/2013 by Sylvie R
The whole process with Wente was an absolute dream. The location was beautiful, food was the best wedding food I've ever had and the service could not be beat. Our planner, Tricia, was phenomenal. She was friendly, helpful and full of good advi...
ce. She really cared that we had the wedding we wanted. It wound up raining on our wedding day and the entire event was planned as an outdoor event. In just a few hours before the wedding, Wente was able to entirely transform the event to be indoors and it went off without a hitch. Our guests never knew it was intended to be an outdoor wedding. We have nothing but great things to say about Wente!
Reviewed On 2/28/2013 by Sarah S
What can I say but THANK YOU to Wente Vineyards? Georgie the event coordinator was wonderful throughout the entire planning process. I had originally put a deposit down for their Murrieta's Well venue. About five months before the wedding, G...
eorgie called with bad news. Due to newly implemented city laws, Wente had to retro-fit the Murrieta's Well building and therefore had to shut down for a few months. Unfortunately my wedding was during those shut-down months and I would not be able to have my wedding there. This was not Wente's fault since city ordinances are out of their control. Georgie and her supervisor at Wente were very accommodating and helpful in moving my wedding to the main Wente Vineyards site and working with me to retain the vision I had for my wedding. Sarah the day-of coordinator was kind, calming, and made the big-day proceed flawlessly. All the wait staff were professional, courteous, and attentive. They readily refilled beverages without needing to be flagged down. Service was for the most part timely. The catering was fantastic, delicious, well proportioned. Even my "foodie" friends praised the food. The beer and spirits selections were limited, but the wine was very nice. It's a winery, I did not expect them to have a plethora of beers. The behind the scenes staff went above and beyond to set up and make the venue extraordinarily beautiful and orderly beyond my expectations. All my guests enjoyed themselves.
Reviewed On 11/27/2012 by Stacey C
The communication between the staff there SUCKS! I sent many repetitive emails to my wedding coordinator (who was a different person than my "day-of" coordinator) and would either get no response or acknowledgement or when we would have a meeti...
ng with the coordinator she would ask the same exact questions that I had already emailed her 3 times...very frustrating. You would think that especially when working with brides they would be very on organized and on it, but my experience says the opposite...
Reviewed On 11/03/2012 by Garnet M
Wente was such a great place to get married! Everything is included, the food is amazing!, they make your cake for you, and its gorgeous. They give you a one on one coordinator so everything is taken care of. All our guests said it was the best...
wedding they have ever attended!! Its expensive but worth it! And my husband loved that he got a free round of golf.
Reviewed On 9/18/2012 by Ashley M
My husband and I wanted to plan a destination wedding in a vineyard and fell in love with Wente on-line, and knew if we loved it that much just by pictures we knew it was the place for us. The location was so beautiful and Heather who our cont...
act for the event was so wonderful and helpful. The food and wine was fabulous!!
Reviewed On 9/14/2012 by HANA m
We chose Wente to have our ceremony and reception at. Heather Druba was our initial planner and day of was Dana. Both were beyond helpful and creative. Heather would email or call back within minutes. Our day went perfect!! They really listene...
d and delivered. I am so happy I chose them, and it was a decent price too for what you get. The cake that comes with the package was stunning but tasted even better. The venue itself is amazing, my guest loved it.
Reviewed On 9/13/2012 by Liz B
Truly wonderful staff (Georgie was our coordinator) with a beautiful venue for a wedding. The food was amazing and the baker was exquisite. A bit pricier than we would have liked and a higher minimum on guest count so we ended up going with...
their sister vineyard, Murrieta's Well.
Reviewed On 5/09/2012 by Amanda O
The food provided by Wente catering was incredible. We had the pork chop, the chicken and salmon duet and the vegetarian option, all were amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed On 5/03/2012 by sarah l
I am so happy with my experience working with Wente Vineyards. Heather worked with us on the planning. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Ann and Sarah were our day of coordinators. They were fabulous! Because o...
f them, the reception ran smoothly. The food and cake were amazing! I loved how the cake was included in the wedding package. The head baker provided us with a great cake tasting and cake design session. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Reviewed On 8/31/2011 by Megan A
We are so happy that we chose Wente for our wedding. The prices per person are competitive. It was the only place that included the cake with the meal options, and they were over all quite flexible with adapting to our wants and needs. The staf...
f were all friendly, professional and helpful and all of our guests thought it was a great venue, beautiful setting and the food was as awesome as everyone says it is!
Reviewed On 8/30/2011 by Lauren H
Beautiful setting. Staff was great. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the wind.
Reviewed On 8/04/2011 by Joyce M
As much as I would like to give this place 5 stars but I am afraid, I cannot because of the following reasons below: My friend had her wedding here at Wente. It was outside ceremony and the reception is inside the hall. Ceremony - It wa...
s OK. I feel that their assigned wedding coordinator did not help that much. They played music but you can barely hear it at least they should have at least mention to my friend about the music and whatnot. Reception: 1. IT WAS HOTTTT inside! I know it was hot in July but my gosh, their AC is not strong enough to handle too many people inside the reception hall. As much as I wanted to savour the unlimited wine and drinks but we cannot because it was extremely hot! My friend's guests were going in and out of the hall cause we couldn't take the heat. I am sure they have been doing many wedding events and by now know that upgrade their AC. My friend's guests were going in and out of the hall cause we couldn't take the heat. 2. Unlimited wine - why ask the guests 'do you want more wine?' my friend, the bride, was upset about that! They paid a fortune for their wedding and she heard them asked if her guests wants more wine? She came up to the server and tell them to pour the wine if they are half empty...Like I've said, I like their wines but I just didn't enjoy it that night. 3. Service - their assigned wedding coordinator didn't even do anything to see if the guests are happy. I am positive that she is also experiencing the hotness inside the hall but didn't do anything about it. When I saw her at the bar area, I feel like she just want to get this wedding over and done with, I could tell from her facial expression/gestures. We have to keep on looking for the servers if we want something...hayy...the food is good though. I enjoyed the combo - chicken/fish! All in all, it would have been perfect if my friend had an outside reception but oh well...these are just my opinion. I suggest to visit their wedding reception first (if you want it inside the hall) before making your final decision. Don't get me wrong, I love Wente Vineyards but was not impressed with their wedding ceremony/reception. Sorry!
Reviewed On 11/10/2010 by Brenda K
Wente in general is a gorgeous location which is why we picked it and its outdoor setting. The staff was friendly, helpful, and extremely professional which made us feel like we were in good hands. It rained the day of our wedding but the sales...
staff had put together a plan B that not only worked but made the event feel even more memorable to us and our guests. I was extremely happy with the way things turned out.
Reviewed On 9/28/2010 by Kathy O
AMAZING food, just AMAZING! The fondue was beyond exquisite and that was just the start. The presentation and the flavors were impeccable. We received many happy comments from guests who are still talking about the food. Definitely not your typ...
ical wedding fare!
Reviewed On 9/20/2010 by Vanessa G
Wente helped to make our day fantastic. Everything was seamless. We had our ceremony and reception there so we liked the ease for our guests. Cake was included with the site fee and the cake was great and looked beautiful. Didn't have to worr...
y about a cake vendor flaking out. The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL. Set amongst trees and hills in the Livermore wine country. Just amazing. The coordinators at Wente are professionals, know what they are doing, and helped make the planning process as painless as possible. Our day-of coordinator was great, right there when we needed her and took care of last-minute details with grace. The food!!!!!!!! Cannot say enough how good the food was. Not some dinky small portion of food that tastes like it has been warmed for 2 hours before serving. Food was warm, fresh, and generous portions! We have received so many rave reviews on the food and cake. Wine was great, as we know it to be since Wente is one of our favorites. Would highly recommend Wente to anyone looking for a wine country wedding that won't break the bank. We booked on a Friday and it worked out well.
Reviewed On 8/09/2010 by Molly K
Beautiiful location, price for a wedding on Friday is super reasonable. Food is fantastic.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by DIANE M
Couldn't have been better.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Shelli S
The people were absolutely WONDERFUL to work with all the way from the person who facilitated our wedding to the caterers to the bakery personel and to the wedding consultant their on site for the rehearsal dinner and the actual wedding. I cou...
ldn't have been happier with their service. And the FOOD was FABULOUS!! So many people said they thought the food was Excellent!!;It can get a little windy in the early evening...
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Nicolette M
We loved the big open space that the venue had - it was the perfect blank slate for us to use as we wanted. Part of the fee also included the building which we could use if there was inclement weather. So many possibilities. The most importa...
nt thing to us was they had a special permit that we could have our band play music outdoors as long as we wanted.;The only thing we didn't like was that we originally wanted to have a cocktail reception outside and based on how the venue wanted to do things we could only do a sitdown dinner or buffet. If you want to have a cocktail reception this is not the place for you. Also we didn't like there could be 2 weddings a day so it limited when you could get onto the venue and how much setup time you had for your vendors.
Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Andrea Z
The space was beautiful. Great places to take pictures.;The staff was not very helpful. They would avoid questions. At the actual wedding they did not ask the bride what she wanted before setting up center pieces and had to redo it.
Reviewed On 6/09/2009 by Karlay T
Wente has a great lawn area and indoor facilities. The planners and coordinators were really on top of things. And the onsite catering and cake were top notch the guests were very impressed.;Because they hold 2 weddings per day there...
is less flexibility in terms of timings. It can also be very rushed especially if you are there for the day wedding. Throughout the planning process there are many changes in staffing. We only got to find out that our original planner had left when we received auto-replies when we tried to email her. Although the planners taking over are very competent it does add some stress to the bride and groom to have to work with a new planner after having discussed everything with the previous one.
Reviewed On 3/01/2009 by Terry L
Error 2029;- the outdoor lawn is uneven so the location of the dance floor had to be adjusted to make sure it wasn't on a slant - there's a restaurant right next to the open lawn so you may have random strangers watching your wedding from a ...
distance
Reviewed On 11/13/2008 by Jennifer P
It had a wonderful ambience and a fabulous meal.
Reviewed On 9/22/2007 by Tammie C
I loved how the dance floor was away from the dining area. I also liked how they had the lighting and basically how the whole room was set up.;The only problem I had was I never saw my wedding planner for that day. People had to 'hunt' her down...
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