Wente Vineyards

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

ic. Thank you Wente and Jeff for our dream wedding!!

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!

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.

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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!!

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

this many moving parts, it was as close to perfect as I could have imagined

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!

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.

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!

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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.

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!

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.