Mount Palomar Winery

Updated January 26, 2024

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Mount Palomar Winery... Where old World Meets New

Why Mount Palomar is such a popular wedding destination: In the past decade, Temecula wine country has been one of the most sought-after destination wedding locations in southern California. Mount Palomar Winery is one of the founding wineries of the Temecula valley, establishing itself high atop our hill in 1969. Because of our premier location, our views are unequalled. Couple that with our award-winning wines, outstanding weather, and close proximity to San Diego, Los Angeles and the Palm Springs desert, it’s no wonder that we are booked years in advance. What sets Mount Palomar apart from the other wineries? Our property offers a spectacular hillside space to accommodate intimate weddings of 75, to extravaganzas of 600+. Mount Palomar Winery is one of the elite few wineries that hosts a full liquor license. Not only may you choose from our excellent wine and beer menus, but we have a full bar available for you to offer to your guests. Because your day is “your” day, we only host one wedding per day in our venue. No rushing around or feeling like you have to hurry up to leave; our 9am arrival time gives you the chance to relax and soak it all in. Our flexibility allows outside catering, including those for cultural celebrations. To add to the festivities, our couples have included southern California flair with food trucks from: In-N-Out Chick-fil-A Taco Trucks Mount Palomar Winery is pet/animal friendly! Whether you want to bring your fur baby for the day or enhance your guest list with elephants, llamas, goats or horses, all are welcome at Mount Palomar Winery. Our spatial versatility also allows you to complete your vision with unique additions such as: Classic cars Vintage furniture vignettes Lounge areas Carts (coffee, gelato, churro, etc.) Live food stations (paella, paan, doughnut, etc.) Music is the life of the party! Our couples have hosted a myriad of options when planning their musical entertainment for the evening. From brass bands and string quartets to live rock bands and silent discos, our couples definitely know how to party. Not ready for that party to end? We have a barrel room that will allow you to host your very own after party.

Amenities & Details

Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area

Guest Capacity

300+

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff

Settings

Ballroom, Garden, Mountain, Park, Restaurant, Trees, Vineyard & Winery

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Mount Palomar Winery Reviews

Jessica Tseng (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
If you're looking to get married at a winery, look no further. Mount Palomar is breathtakingly beautiful, and a top notch venue to work with! It's situated at the top of a hill so the views from your ceremony site are incredible, plus the outdoor courtyard for the reception is dreamy! This was the 5th venue we ended up touring and after we visited, we were teary eyed because we knew we didn't even need to keep looking. Not to mention, it's extremely affordable compared to other venues in Temecula/SD/LA! Plus it is DOG FRIENDLY :)Shellie was our POC from the very beginning and was with me from 9AM to 11PM for my wedding. She is amazing to work with! She really knows the venue inside and out, is on top of her game, and never missed a beat! I work in the event planning industry and as soon as I met Shellie, I knew I was in good hands. Because I ended up hiring vendors myself (most of which were on a list provided to me by Shellie), I didn't need to hire an outside coordinator. Shellie and her team did all of the coordination the day of. The day of my wedding went absolutely perfectly. The venue looked pristine, we started on time (and stuck to schedule thanks to Shellie), food was tasty, and due to the venue staff's hard work, I didn't worry about a thing and just got to enjoy my wedding like every bride should! TRUST ME (I work in the event planning industry), this is an AMAZING venue to get married at!
Reviewed on 08-11-2021

Raquel Voigt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
All I can say is WOW! Mount Palomar did an exceptional job on our wedding!! Not only did they always reply to our emails in a timely manner they were so accommodating and very easy to work with! As you may know weddings can be very stressful, but Mount Palomar made it a breeze! Me and my husband couldn’t have been more happy with the way everything turned out. This is how amazing Mount Palomar is...me and my husband had planned to have both our ceremony and reception outdoors, but due to a storm that rolled in the night before we were unable to have our reception outdoors. I of course was very bummed because I had another vision of what I wanted it all to look like, but the Mount Palomar team assured me it would be just fine. BOY Were they right!! Not only was it “just fine” it was Amazing! The set up was gorgeous, and it was a nice intimate romantic feel! I received so many compliments from my guests!!If I could do it all over again I would, and I wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you Mount Palomar for making our wedding dreams come true!
Reviewed on 13-11-2018

Jackie Fernandez (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

We had the most amazing experience at Mount Palomar! We visited 10 venues all across SoCal in 3 days and when we saw Mount Palomar, the venue was absolutely breathtaking. When I saw those columns to walk down the aisle to it was so stunning, we immediately said yes! Then, when we saw the barrel room for an after party we were like, where do we sign?Shellie and the entire staff were great to work with - communicative, effective, and kind. They literally make it so easy for you with all the vendor recs and timeline specifics. When you have a wedding here you know you're in good hands!
Reviewed on 05-12-2023

Chris Caban (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Mount Palomar Winery (MPW) coupled with Shellie and her team is a recipe for success!We have been coming to Temecula for wine tasting since we first met, and when the time came to get serious about finding venues for our big day, we narrowed down our options to 6 different wineries down there. After sitting down with Shellie in their amazing barrel room (which is also available for use), we felt like we had our venue. The location sells itself, MPW is one of (if not THE) oldest winery in that area, and as a result, they are perched on the highest hill giving them the best views.Shellie is such a joy to work with. She's incredibly confident in what she and her team does, and their ability to take couples' ideas and make them happen. The MPW wedding package is very all-encompassing, so the price they give you will cover your venue, your ceremony space, cocktail space and reception area. All the linens, plates, FOOD and a specified bar tab/option will be included. This means less coordinating with outside rental companies and less headache. We locked in our date VERY early (almost 2 years ahead of time) which gave us plenty of time to make comfortable monthly installments towards our balance, and even though we were so far away, the MPW team was still so responsive and helpful to us as we navigated the planning process; and we had a lot of questions between us and our parents, and we want to thank Shellie so so much for her patience and helpfulness.Shellie and her team will be your day-of coordinators and ensure that all vendors and everyone stay on schedule that day which is also a huge service to provide, especially at the level of involvement with which they do it. They are there from early morning to end of the event, checking in, moving things, setting up and tearing down, it was wild to witness. Even at rehearsal the day before, we had a lot of things to bring in (decor, games, seating charts - many small and big items that had specific places to go) and the team just swiftly took things from our cars, took notes on what they were and where they'd go, and boom, it was handled. Even some decorations that we weren't sure how to place, they figured it out perfectly the day of. On our wedding day, everything went flawless, we really cannot recount one thing we would have changed. Something Shellie does that I'm very thankful for is a 10 minute \"cool down\" right after the ceremony. She whisks the couple into the brides suite and places someone at the door and inside we had our signature cocktails, appetizers and a couch to sit and just be in the moment before going right into photos and all the madness. It is an incredibly sweet gesture, and very memorable. Anytime throughout the evening we needed something, Shellie or one of her team were right there, it made the night go wonderfully.I also need to mention that absolutely everyone left being so impressed with how beautiful MPW looked, how nice and fun the wedding was, and how nice and friendly and sweet all of the staff were. I haven't been to a wedding where the staff stood out so strongly in mine and everyone's minds, which I think is a testament to the hard work they put in. We really are blown away and so grateful we had our big day here. They made us feel so special, so taken care of, and allowed us to truly enjoy the wonderful chaos that is your wedding day. THANK YOU MOUNT PALOMAR!!
Reviewed on 04-06-2023

Lana Hale (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2022
We got married here in October and it was amazing. The staff made everything so smooth and everyone was so nice and on top of it. Shellie is the best! The food and the wine at the venue are amazing and the venue itself is gorgeous!
Reviewed on 03-03-2023

Mariam Belvin (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-02-2024
I’m a little disappointed to say that I set up an appointment to have a tour. My tour time was changed on me very last minute to accommodate another appointment. I showed up at the designated time only to be told that they were expecting me at the first appointment I made, and didn’t have someone set for my appointment. I was advised I would receive a quote And never heard back from anyone else after multiple attempts to reach them by phone and email. The destination is OK but the service response is super disappointing. Not sure if this would be worth my time to continue to follow up and spend so much money with a team that has no desire to be professional and follow up with a customer.
Reviewed on 25-01-2023

Elle Sawyer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2022
If I could give mount Palomar 100/10 stars I would. Shellie makes the wedding day a breeze. I honestly did not need to worry about a single thing on our wedding day. The venue is stunning. I would highly highly recommend Mount Palomar to anyone looking for a vineyard wedding.
Reviewed on 10-10-2022

Yvonne Hsu (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2023
My partner and I tried to get in contact with the venue for weeks but they never reached back out. We called and emailed (via the knot and their website) but still no reply. Hope they become more responsive for others who are planning on having their wedding here.
Reviewed on 09-10-2022

Jackie Sunshine (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2022
This venue is so unbelievably gorgeous. The views, the amazing flower arch walkway, and the perfect market lights — not to mention the Barrel Room that housed our After Party — it was absolutely incredible!That being said, the sheer volume of strict rules and the stringent nature of the venue manager, Shellie, starts to become a bit of a drag during the planning process. Shellie is very smart, and efficient and organized. She can whip any underperforming vendor into shape very quickly. The amazing thing about Shellie is that I knew with 100% certainty that my wedding day would go off without a hitch. No matter what problems arose, she would fix them without bothering me (like when the DJ forgot to mention the Send Off and she made it happen anyway). She has a really good heart and just wants your day to go perfectly, which we really felt whole heartedly from her during the 2 years we planned this wedding.The not-so-great thing is that her rigidity also spills into your day in other ways as well. During our rehearsal, the first thing Shellie said to my wedding party was that she didn’t want them to give her issues - and proceeded to reprimand them about bringing in flasks (which never happened). It was giving a bit of a bad vibe going into the weekend. Shellie does NOT compromise on much, and when she doesn’t get along well with your wedding planner (like mine), things can get difficult to mediate.Ceremony - The venue restaurant was playing loud music during our ceremony. That was really disappointing, but luckily someone turned it off before we recited our vows.Drinks - A very unfortunate rule Mount Palomar has is the signature drink policy. If you splurge to pay for a full premium hosted bar for your guests, you still can’t allow any of those guests to drink your signature drink. So if your signature drink is a margarita, no one else can drink that unless they pay for it… even if you paid for a full premium hosted bar all night. The rule is supposed to help out the couples who only pay for wine and beer for their guests, but it really screws the couples with a full bar. Also, the signature drink list that they give you at your tasting consists of extremely sugary drinks that only high schoolers would enjoy.Also, the head bartender was very rude. At the after party, he made me feel really bad about wanting a different drink than my signature drink, which isn’t fair because it’s my wedding. And he also was very snippy to my guests. I heard that from several people.Bridal Suites -- Something to keep in mind is that Shellie will not allow you to leave anything in the Bridal Suites overnight. So if you have an outfit change and leave your wedding gown, or bring a bag of jackets and change of shoes or something, you need to find someone from your wedding party or a guest to go grab them and put it in their car. Which pulls them out of the party. That was really hard to coordinate, and seemed unnecessary since there was no event on property the next day. It would have saved a lot of time and effort for me if we could’ve just picked up those things the next morning.The above are important things for brides to keep in mind, but overall, I would absolutely suggest this venue because it is so unbelievably gorgeous. But, I would highly suggest that you hire a wedding planner that has worked with Shellie before — believe me, you’ll be happy you did.
Reviewed on 28-05-2022

Gloria & Chris Geis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-03-2022
Wow! Shellie and her team were rockstars! When I tell you I did not hear a single problem I mean it. The team that was helping out that day was truly amazing. Shellie and her team made my day a one to remember forever. If I could relive that moment I would in a heart beat because I have never had a stress free day like I did on my wedding day. The team went beyond my expectations. Mount Palomar made accommodations due to the weather. The team made sure that I didn’t get wet. So they were all on top of their game, had umbrellas to cover me and even laid a black carpets so my dress and veil wouldn’t get wet. Shellie made sure my husband didn’t see me before the ceremony. The bartender were so professional and very very good! Shellie & Aurora were a wonderful day of coordinators, even though we only had Aurora for a couple of hours. They were magical at what they do!!! The food: wow! My guest were talking and messaging me saying how amazing and delicious that food was. It made my guest want to lick their fingers. The chefs did phenomenal job! To end my review, otherwise I would write for days! I say want to end by saying that Mount Palomar and their team is something to consider on your special day. It brings back tears knowing how magical my night was due to them. I highly recommend this venue for your one truly magical night. Thank you team Palomar for making my day one to remember forever and always. We thank you from the bottom our hearts!
Reviewed on 17-04-2022

Melanie Goncalves (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-03-2021
Worst run winery in all of Temecula. We had planned for our dream wedding here in 2020, booked in mid-2019, and due to Covid-19 had to move our wedding date. Strange that it took some convincing on our part for Mt. Palomar to accept, when there was a pandemic going on. We rescheduled for 7 months later, everyone expecting Covid-19 to settle down by then, but it was early 2021 and it was still really bad. State and County Orders specifically said no Receptions are allowed, so we asked Mt. Palomar can we move our date again or we will have to cancel, and they ignored our emails and calls and just took the money we had already paid for our wedding (nearly $20,000), and ran away with it. How is this legal? Well, it is not, and that is why we are hiring lawyers to get our money back in full. We understand small business is affected by this global pandemic, but so is the customer. Also, they kept pushing for us to continue with our wedding during the pandemic even against State and County Orders. I even emailed County Legal Counsel who confirmed in writing that Receptions were not allowed at the time, but Mt. Palomar was running a shady business and having large Receptions all along. Their wine is not very good anyway, they sent us a few samples as part of our wedding package, way too sweet. Nothing crisp. Take your money elsewhere. Shellie Milne is a disaster of a Wedding Coordinator. Mt. Palomar is a terrible run winery.
Reviewed on 12-04-2021

Eric Morales (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

My name is Eric and I own an entertainment company by the name of Extreme DJ Service. The Mt Palomar Winery is a preferred venue that we have had the privilege of working at for many years. If you are looking for a beautiful venue with a gorgeous view, great food & wine along with professional service… look no further, Palomar is the place. We highly recommend the venue and their staff. Eric MoralesExtreme DJ Service
Reviewed on 27-03-2020

Allie Marion (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

I absolutely love Mount Palomar! One of the most gorgeous wedding venues in the valley and they have an exceptional team that provides amazing client service. I am a wedding photographer who gets to photograph at this venue frequently, and I always look forward to my weddings at this venue. There are SO many places to photograph that literally no two weddings of mine at this venue look the same. It is amazing! So if you are looking to book this venue for your BIG day, look no further. <3
Reviewed on 25-03-2020

Stacey Mathews (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2019
We had our May wedding at Mount Palomar and it was absolutely gorgeous! Truly the most breathtaking landscapes in Temecula. So many great spots for photos! We used the barrel room for cocktail hour and then went back outside for the reception. I know this was not a common choice, but I am so happy our guests got to experience both locations (most guests were coming from Arizona and had never been to a winery or barrel room). Sandy was always quick to respond to all my questions and everything went smoothly on the day of. We had a perfect wedding! Thanks Mount Palomar Team!
Reviewed on 27-11-2019

Danielle R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2019
I would highly recommend Mount Palomar to anyone who wants to get married in wine country. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and it is very reasonably priced. The Mount Palomar dtaff and Temecula Catering were all fantastic, and made our big day as easy and seamless as possible. We are had an absolutely fantastic experience from the moment we paid our deposit up until the end of our wedding night. Having Sandy there to answer questions and make sure everything went smoothly gave us so much peace of mind. Thank you Mount Palomar!
Reviewed on 22-10-2019

Shannon Merrill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2019
Mount Palomar Winery was the perfect venue for our day! One thing in particular that we loved was the food!! The caterer that the venue uses was outstanding and delicious! From choosing our wine to our coordinating meetings with Sandy, we always felt welcome and that our day was the venues top priority!The venue itself was everything we dreamed of and gave me goose bumps the first time I walked down the aisle touring the grounds! Its extremely spacious and the views are to die for! The bridal suite was also a great touch with a steamer, sparkling wine, and plenty of mirrors for the bridal party to get ready in! I highly recommend considering this special place for your day!
Reviewed on 01-10-2019

Paris Gump (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
My hubby and I got married at MPW last month and we couldn’t have been happier with our venue choice. Not only is the venue stunning, but the super helpful and responsive coordinators (shout out to Sandy and Kim!!) made everything flow so seamlessly. Oh and their wine is amazing!! We highly recommend this venue!!
Reviewed on 13-09-2019

Devon Murphy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
We can't say enough good things about Mount Palomar + team! We decided on Mount Palomar after touring many wineries in the Temecula area – but you really can't beat the gorgeousness of the grounds and how private it feels at MPW. We loved that the outdoor wedding ceremony and reception sites were on a separate level and blocked from the public access areas - we honestly felt like we were on our own private little winery. Sandy was beyond helpful and responsive to my (many, many) emails throughout the months leading up the wedding. She was so easy to work with and I am so grateful I was able to work with someone so professional and who seems to truly enjoy working in the wedding industry. Kimberly was our day of coordinator and she was prompt, friendly, organized, and got things done! Our guests are still raving about the views, the location, the food, etc from our wedding! The staff was so accommodating with all of our requests! The value and experience we got for our wedding far exceeded our expectations and that is a true testament to the staff at MPW. We look forward to returning to Mount Palomar in the future, as it will forever hold a very special place in our hearts! Thank you so much for making our wedding dreams come true!
Reviewed on 03-09-2019

Krystal Campanaro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2019
Our wedding day was nothing short of perfection. Our guests from our amazing day on June 2nd are STILL (over a month later) raving about our wedding. The food was amazing, the stuff was attentive and professional, the grounds were absolutely breathtaking. We could not have asked for a better day, truly. Sandy was a joy to work with and she ensured that all our questions/concerns were answered in a timely manner - And we had a lot of those since this was a destination wedding for us! Our hearts are forever grateful to MPW and their incredible team! I highly recommend anyone looking for a stunning venue with amazing service for their wedding day to seriously consider Mount Palomar Winery. You will not regret it!!! We are lucky to know that we can go back to our wedding venue for years to come and it will always be beautiful & special to us and our family. If you are on the fence between this venue and another, look no further! This team and venue will make your dreams a reality. Thank you MPW for all you did for us, we are forever grateful to you all!!
Reviewed on 13-07-2019

Kayley Criscuolo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2019
I cannot say enough amazing things about Mount Palomar Winery and cannot say thank you enough to the entire staff and coordinators! The coordinators were there to answer every single question (brides have a lot of those) and they always were there to reassure me and help me. The wedding was more magical than I ever pictured and the staff exceeded all expectations through the whole process. Our guests are still raving about the food, drinks, winery and whole wedding. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Mount Palomar Winery for the best day ever!!!
Reviewed on 20-06-2019

Esther Joo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-04-2019
We had our ceremony and reception at Mount Palomar. We also had our rehearsal lunch at their Bistro onsite. Everything is very conveniently located and I felt like planning my wedding was actually quite easy and straightforward thanks to Sandy (event coordinator).1) Ceremony site: incredibly gorgeous! I didn't even add any decorations because I didn't want to ruin the natural scenery2) Cocktail hour: right behind the ceremony site. Incredibly convenient for the guests and for taking photos after the ceremony 3) Reception: we did ours outdoors (they also have a barrel room for indoor option). Again, everything is just so naturally beautiful that I did not add any decorations (save $$$). Market lights are placed as default. Bathrooms are easy to access and clean. I had a few kids that came that were watched closely by their parents and it looked like they were having a great time too - I had fiber optic wands and glow sticks which probably helped =)4)Wine: our favorite by far in Temecula and we drank a lot of wine while looking for a wedding venue. Our wedding package came with a hosted bar and guests who normally don't like wine really enjoyed the wine selection. They also have a wine tasting room so guests who came early hung out there while waiting for the ceremony to begin.5) Tips for the bride: Sandy (the event coordinator) has a lot of experience. She isn't pushy and if you ask for advice, she is able to provide great words of wisdom and provide perspective. She is also very accommodating and responds to your emails w/n 24-48hrs. There are bridal and groom suites on site and you can park your car right outside for convenience. On the day of, she constantly checked in with me to make sure I was want of nothing. My wedding was fun with minimal stress and I actually got to enjoy it. Their Suggested Vendors List is choice!Highly, highly recommend.
Reviewed on 10-05-2019

Kati McCormick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-02-2019
Mount Palomar was absolutely amazing!!!! We had our wedding there this past February. The venue itself was gorgeous, and the staff made the entire experience seamless. From the tour all the way through to the day of, they were very communicative and responsive to our questions and requests (thanks Sandy!!!). I knew nothing about how to plan a wedding or an event of this scale, and Sandy really helped me through the process to ensure that everything was done on time and to a very high standard. Kimberly was our day of coordinator and she made everything absurdly easy on the day and kept everything running on time. By the time it came down to it, we were actually able to enjoy the wedding, as opposed to worrying about any logistics, which was exactly what we wanted. The food was lovely, the wine was exquisite, and many of my guests told me it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended. It was also by far the best value for the package you get compared to other venues in the area (we toured several others). I truly don't think we could have picked a better place to get married, and thank you so much to everyone at Mount Palomar for helping us have a wedding that surpassed even what we hoped for!!!
Reviewed on 30-03-2019

Vanessa Ryckman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-11-2018
The minute I stepped onto Mount Palomar Winery, I knew. The upper level where the ceremony/reception is usually located is perfect, beautiful and private which is the best part. I visited several other wineries that same day but none of them were as private and exclusive as Mount Palomar. The staff were so professional and experienced they answered every question on spot. The alcohol selection was great, not to mention one of the few wineries in the area that has their liquor license. They only do one ceremony per day, so in no way do you clash with other wedding parties and the exclusivity of the upper level is the greatest. There really is no opportunity for wedding attendants & wedding party to clash with restaurant & winery guests. Privacy was a huge deal for my husband and I when it came to venues, I visited another winery (Ponte) which was equally as beautiful but not as private. I witnessed 3 ceremonies going on at once while my visit and disliked the organization of it all, I practically saw the whole ceremony from the restaurant from one of the ceremony sites (there were several) and I felt uncomfortable watching as usually it is an intimate event. Anyway, Mount Palomar exceeded my expectations when it came to the day of, there were several hiccups throughout the day of course but staff handled each problem professionally and quickly. Sandy and Kimberly were both awesome. Unfortunately the day before my wedding it poured and poured all day, my reception was scheduled to be outside but as soon as forecast was certain, Sandy (wedding coordinator) emailed me with a new plan of moving indoors to the barrel room with new seating arrangements and set up. It was perfect! No stress needed just my decision as the day of my wedding would be wet grass and cold. Just like that, the reception was quickly moved indoors with ceremony still outside. I rarely had to make contact with vendors the day of as staff handled all of it and I was able to relax and enjoy as much as any bride can on the day of. Pictures were beautiful, the place hardly needs any decorations as it is covered with beautiful scenery all around and a view of all of Temecula (one of the highest peaks). I could hear guests rant and rave about the location and how they would've love to get married there as well. All I could say is I wish I could've been my own attendant to my wedding to witness all the splendor of the day and venue. Very large area to decorate as little and as much as you want. My day was perfect at Mount Palomar, thank you all of the staff.
Reviewed on 08-01-2019

Chelsea Rhoades (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
If you are looking for a venue, look no farther! Mount Palomar Winery was the most amazing location by far. My husband and I were married in September and it was absolutely beautiful. The communication from the staff, their flexibility and ability to help my vision come true was simply the spectacular. Their packages made planning so easy and simple, which when in the whole wedding planning was a weight lifted off my shoulders. Our guests raved about how beautiful the location was, how friendly the staff was, and how everything flowed effortlessly from one part to the next. My husband and I are so happy with the way our wedding turned out and couldn’t imagine having it at another location. Sandy and her team are fantastic!
Reviewed on 31-12-2018

Anne O’Brien (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-12-2018
The venue from the two outdoor areas & the Barrel Room are beautiful! The views & greenery are luxurious. The wedding coordinator Sandy was wonderful & Kimberly who helped w/ the rehearsal (in pouring down rain) & wedding day, was an absolute delight. Sandy was always quick in returning calls. Overall the wedding was beautiful & we had a magical night. To be honest about our experience, I need to share a few negatives. I say this in hopes that for future weddings they will reflect & make changes. We live in AZ. The first issue,they fired the caterer. We came into town from AZ, to do a tasting months before w/ her. I wasn’t told for over a week(the previous caterer had called to let me know). After a week I called them. They tried to convince me the new company was fantastic & better than the previous caterer (they weren’t better at all). I’m a “foodie” so the food was extremely important to me. The previous caterer was fantastic. I knew NOTHING of the new caterer & other people’s opinion is just that, their opinion. This happened 3 weeks before the wedding. I couldn’t drive from AZ for a new tasting. I asked Sandy what the bottom line was on options. It ended up, there were no options after she spoke to Chris, Dir. of Operations. I asked to speak to her & Sandy had her call me. BIG MISTAKE on my part in wanting to speak w/ her. It went from bad to worse. In my mind I would tell her where I was coming from & she would listen and do the same & we may agree/disagree/ or come up with a compromise. My job includes customer service & I would NEVER treat a client as she treated me. I’m not exaggerating when I tell you she NEVER let me finish a sentence & cut me off every time I spoke, within 3 words. The level of frustration I felt when I realized she never had any intent on listening to me was overwhelming. I couldn’t believe she was so rude & condescending. I finally told her how bad she was treating me on this call & told her I deal with clients & in a million years I would NEVER speak to them as she was speaking to me. This was her reply, “Anne, you are emotional, you are a bride. You will look beautiful, you will look beautiful in your dress, we love you(I have never met her) your day will be beautiful.” Then she gave an underlying threat that if I wasn’t happy they can just pull the wedding. In no way was the conversation at a level to make that threat. I was shocked & shut down very quickly in fear that would happen. I wish I could describe her robotic, condescending way she spoke to me. I just hung up the phone & cried. An hour later I called Sandy & told her what happened. I said that I somehow have pull myself up from this & move forward. It was so awful & it put such a huge damper on things I can’t tell you. Chris should NEVER be allowed to speak to any client. The 2nd issue I wasn’t aware of until after the wedding. Several guests said that right after the champagne toast, before dinner, they were collecting glasses, before guests were finished. The server actually said “We need to take the glasses because people steal them”, then she said she needed to wash them so she could go home. They collected napkins, water glasses etc. way too early with the impression of getting staff duties done as a priority over making guests comfortable. My guests words were “it was bad”. Overall, it was majical & a few things should have been handled differently, but Sandy & Kimberly were a true delight & made the day beautiful. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 30-12-2018

Brittany Aldrich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2018
My husband and I (love saying husband now!!) had the most incredible wedding at Mt Palomar Winery. Everything was absolutely flawless and we couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day! We looked at several wineries in the Temecula area and Mt Palomar was by far our favorite. Sandy was extremely helpful and quick to respond when we had questions. We had the whole wedding venue property to ourselves. We used the barrel room for the “after party” and had late night “snacks” (pizza & sliders) for our guests and it was a blast! The entire wedding from the ceremony to the reception looked like a dream with the beautiful landscapes & sunset! We are so happy we had our amazing wedding celebration at Mt Palomar Winery!
Reviewed on 13-12-2018

Crystal Ponce (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2018
My husband and I couldn't have asked for more than Mount Palomar had to offer us for our wedding day! From the day we viewed the incredible venue throughout the entire planning process, the staff was professional, responsive, flexible, and detail-oriented - There wasn't a single time I had to stress out about anything because they were always one step ahead of me to make sure coordinations were running smoothly. The wedding packages are the most inclusive and have the best value compared to any other venue we toured (we toured 9 other venues) and their ceremony and reception spaces are jaw-droppingly gorgeous! We had multiple guests comment that our wedding was the best they've ever been to and it was largely due to Mount Palomar and its incredible staff. Thank you for helping us make our wedding day one of the best days of our lives!
Reviewed on 26-11-2018

Vanessa Radtke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2018
This venue is A++! If you want your wedding to run smoothly and your guests enjoy the food and environment this is the place for you! My husband and I are so happy that we chose MPW as our wedding venue. Sandy and the staff made sure our wedding was perfect and I cant thank them enough!They even offer discounts for active military and veterans!
Reviewed on 07-11-2018

Raquel Novak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2018
My husband and I got married at Mount Palomar Winery on 10.11.18. It was the most beautiful day that we could have ever imagined! Finding a venue is never easy, but once we saw the beautiful greenery, the mountain views, the vines, and the ceremony site of Mount Palomar Winery, we were sold! We absolutely LOVED working with the staff and team of MPW! Sandy, Kimberly, Lauren and the other Mount Palomar staff took the best possible care of us not only on our wedding day but on each day we spoke prior to. They helped us pick the food, the wine, plan where the decorations would be placed, and finally helped us organize our vendors. There are so many moving pieces on the big day and Mount Palomar staff did their very best work to make sure everything was beautiful and went according to the plan!
Reviewed on 05-11-2018

Adriana Ramos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
Our Mount Palomar Winery wedding was more beautiful than we could have imagined! All of the MPW staff were great to work with and did a great job making sure everything went smoothly.
Reviewed on 04-10-2018

Brooke Scheidemantle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2018
My husband and I could not be happier about this venue. It has so much natural beauty that there is little you actually need to do to decorate. A few personalized touches and you have a magical space for a wedding. The venue coordinator Sandy was so inclusive of my outside wedding planner and they both were on the same page on the wedding day. It was so refreshing. A huge advantage is that the venue only has one wedding per day so you have the ability to decide having the reception outside vs inside until the day before the wedding. We are so incredibly pleased with our decision. Our guests could not stop talking about the space and I understand why.
Reviewed on 28-09-2018

Brittney Keller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-01-2018
Mount Palomar Winery turned out to be the perfect choice for my husband and I. From beginning to end, everything from the decor to the food and wine was amazing! We had our reception in the barrel room. The smell of the wood barrels plus the candle light was so romantic. If your thinking about an outdoor ceremony, they have a couple of options depending on what you like. Both are beautiful. Our pictures turned out great! We chose to have a pretty small wedding with simple decor and but you could easily dress this place up to be more formal and fit a pretty good amount of guests. The staff was so accommodating especially with any questions or concerns we had. They made my husband and I, plus our friends and family feel so relaxed and ready to enjoy our special day.
Reviewed on 24-08-2018

Whitney Danley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting our wedding at Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula and it truly was a dream come true! The venue was so naturally beautiful with the landscape and scenery that all we had to do is enjoy the party!
Reviewed on 02-08-2018

Madelyn Chang (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
I just had my wedding here last month, and I would totally have given them more stars but let me just go over what made Mount Palomar an amazing wedding venue.-GORGEOUS ceremony and reception venue-Staff was organized and time efficient-Our coordinator, Kimberly was great at controlling our rowdy wedding party and keeping us on schedule-Food was delicious What really disappointed me about this venue was that ALOT of our guests complained that the venue was being very stingy about the food. Nobody was allowed second helpings and even the toasting champagne was taken away BEFORE most of our guests were even able to finish them! We paid good money for this food and for me to hear from our guests (including family) that they had gone hungry at our reception due to staff witholding food from them, really angers me to be honest. Why am I angry do you ask? Because I heard that not only did they not give our guests second helpings, but they packed the extra food away!!! Why would they pack the food away THAT WE PAID FOR WITH OUR HARDEARNED MONEY when our guests wanted more??? Maybe they were hoping we (my husband and I) wouldnt notice that we were being a bit short changed?? Another thing that irks me even more is that we had 9 people who did not show up to the wedding who I am assuming should have been accounted for, ergo, our venue should have had a surplus of food due to a smaller headcount than anticipated.Hoping I get a clear and honest explanation for this. I really did want to give them an above average rating, but this service is unacceptable.
Reviewed on 25-06-2018

Lianne Maly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
Once we narrowed down we wanted to get married in Temecula we set appointments at a few wineries. Mount Palomar was the second winery we toured, and it blew every other one out of the water. We knew immediately that we wanted this venue when we saw it. The views at the ceremony site are incredible, the photos don’t do it justice. The MPW staff is extremely easy to work with making the day of very smooth. We had our wedding in the beginning of May and the weather was gorgeous and the flowers and vines were bloomed. Bonuses of the venue: •\tIt’s gorgeous all by itself you don’t need to spend a ton on florals •\tAll-inclusive – we were planning our wedding from afar and the only vendors I needed were the music, photography, and floral•\tThe food vendor brings you plates of your cocktail hour food and dinner, so you get to eat•\tThey only do one wedding a day so you have full access to everything to take photos and the staff is focused on just your day The only complaint I heard from quite a few people was that as soon as they would set their wine glass down to take a photo or chat the staff would take the glass immediately. I experienced this with my glass too when I was taking photos I’d turn around to get my glass and it was gone. We did an open bar so price wise that didn’t affect us but if you weren’t doing an open bar I would suggest getting those drink toppers that say “Please don’t take, I’m still enjoying my wine.” I would highly suggest Mount Palomar Winery for your wedding. The venue looks like a million dollars but is extremely affordable. I can’t tell you how many people told me this was the best wedding venue they’ve ever been to.
Reviewed on 30-05-2018

Renee Wagner (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2018
Mount Palomar is a stunning, unforgettable venue for a wedding. Our family and friends still rave about our special day there. My husband and I live in Chicago and we appreciated that Lauren and her team made it easy to plan our wedding from far away. We visited the venue once, signed the agreement and came out only one more time for the catering and wine tasting. The rest was handled via email and phone calls - which we appreciated! The food was outstanding, the wines were great and the day flowed smoothly with the coordination from the Mount Palomar team. I have been a bit surprised that no one from Mount Palomar followed up with me after the wedding seeking feedback about our experience. If they had, I'd have shared with them that one thing slipped through the cracks: we were supposed to have a wine-blending ceremony and no one put the wine out for it to take place. We ended up having to do a bit of improv during the ceremony and since it was listed in our program, a few people asked us why we skipped that part. I presumed that the venue would provide and set up these items and no one told me that I needed to bring the items and have them set up for the ceremony. I'm still not sure whose responsibility that part was. Because of this, I couldn't give perfect 5 stars across the board.( I only would take off 1/2 star but theknot only allows whole stars - the other site I reviewed them on I gave them 4.5 stars).However despite that oversight/miscommunication (not sure which it was?), if given the chance to do it all over again, I'd still choose Mount Palomar Winery for our wedding ceremony and reception site. The team there helped us to create a beautiful, unforgettable day.
Reviewed on 24-05-2018

Jeannie Duong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
We had our wedding at Mount Palomar on April 14, 2018 and it went throughout without a hitch! Sandy and her team made sure everything was taken care of. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue is and all had a great time. The staff was really great on the day of too. Every guest was well taken care of. We were told bartenders were all friendly and fun. We must have toured almost every vineyard venue in Temecula before deciding on Mount Palomar and we couldn't be happier about our choice! For what you get, it is very good value. During the planning process I definitely had many questions and MPW staff responded to every email very prompty and helped me through it all. Our guests all raved about how good the wedding food was too! Overall, if you're considering MPW, look no further, you won't regret your decision to host your wedding here. :)
Reviewed on 06-05-2018

Elizabeth Parr (not set) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
We had our wedding June 2017 and we were beyond satisfied with the service provided by the staff at Mt Palomar Winery. The day of coordinators were very helpful and allowed my husband and I to feel like we didn’t need to keep track of anything on the agenda. The serving/food staff were excellent and seemed to always be one step ahead of what was needed. Lauren was very organized and responded to all my emails in a very timely manner. I always felt I had the info I needed when I needed it which made planning my wedding that much easier. Not to mention, the winery and views from the winery are absolutely stunning and allowed for beautiful pictures. Our guests continue to express to us what a great time they had and how stunning the venue was. Mount Palomar Winery is absolutely a great choice for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 18-03-2018

Tatum Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
Planning and having our wedding at Mount Palomar was incredible. The women in the wedding department (Sandy, Kim, and Lauren) were all amazing in every single way, especially with details and helping to plan. The venue was stunning, even in December ( the month of our wedding) with PERFECT weather (78°). The vines still had some leaves on them, and the ceremony site is unparalleled. We held the reception in the barrel room and it was so nice to have a room with so much character which allowed for minimal decorations. The only thing I was disappointed about was the owener of the catering company. The food was delicious (which is why I’m giving 5 stars) but the owner was not very friendly. The assistant, Bryce, was much more pleasant to work with and was very accommodating to any changes we wanted to make.
Reviewed on 11-03-2018

Raleigh Davis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2017
My husband and I are so happy that we choose Mount Palomar as our venue! We picked this venue after our original venue fell through, and luckily they had our date available on a Friday in September. We still get rave compliments from our guests and we relive this day so fondly! The food was great and our guests were sure to let us know. The staff was efficient, friendly and you can tell they are all a well-oiled machine! The grounds are truly gorgeous, this venue is nothing short of breathtaking. I would say our only (minor) disappointment was brought to our attention after the wedding. We had a few guests tell us that the hosted bar ran out of vodka, which was a bummer since we paid for an open bar. And then several members of our family let us know that the tray passed champagne that we paid extra for as well, was just flutes of champagne that guests were directed to go to the bar for. So that kind of defeated the purpose of tray passed, if guests had to walk up to the bar. But those are just minor discrepancies in the grand scheme of our amazing day.
Reviewed on 26-02-2018

Nicole Tollefsrud (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2017
I can't say enough how much I love Mount Palomar Winery! I would choose this venue 100 times over if I had to do it all over again. Mt Palomar was the first venue we visited in Temecula and after seeing 10+ wineries we still knew we picked the right one. Not only did they have the most beautiful grounds for the ceremony and reception, but also the friendliest staff. Most importantly, weddings are very expensive and Mount Palomar definitely made sure we got the most for our money. They allowed us to apply our spend any way we liked. What was most unique is that we got to use the whole grounds because they only have one wedding a day, making it more special unlike other venues. We got to use the outdoor sites and the barrel room which took our guests on a truly fantastic and romantic journey. I just can't say enough how beautiful the property is. We hardly had to spend much on decor because there was so much natural beauty already. We loved coming down to visit the winery while we were wedding planning and plan to come back regularly to say hi to the staff and visit the wonderful place we got married!
Reviewed on 15-01-2018

Erin Corbin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-01-2018
When we began looking at wedding venues, we were interested in the Temecula area and so we had several appointments at various locations booked in the same day. At the end of the day, we decided to do some wine tasting and talk about our thoughts of the venues we’d seen. We happened to pull into Mount Palomar, and as we walked the grounds, joked that we’d love to have our wedding there but we knew we’d never fit it into our budget. On a whim, my husband took a brochure and Sandy happened to be available for a tour. We were surprised and delighted to find that not only was the venue affordable, but it had each of the elements we had been looking for.We were very happy throughout the process that we decided on Mount Palomar for our November wedding. Sandy, Lauren, and Kimberly were all very helpful and communicative during the months leading up to our day. When the weather forecast showed rain on our wedding day, Sandy helped us to make a Plan B, setting us at ease. Luckily, we had a gorgeous day (without a drop of rain!) and the MP staff helped to ensure everything went smoothly all day. We received many compliments on the food, the wine, and the grounds, and when the sun went down the barrel room was a perfect space for our reception. We loved that we were the only wedding on the grounds that day and that we could use as much of the gorgeous winery as we wanted to! If you’re looking for an affordable and beautiful space for your wedding in Temecula, we highly recommend Mount Palomar!
Reviewed on 13-01-2018

Katelyn Jensen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2017
What to say about Mount Palomar... AMAZING, HELPFUL, VERY NICE!! We just got married here on November 3rd, the staff was amazing and so accommodating the day of the wedding!! The coordinators Lauren, Kimberly, and Sandy are all so amazing! The food was great and the wine selection was even better! Thank you, Mount Palomar for making our day so spectacular!!!
Reviewed on 30-11-2017

Michelle Davies (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
We were married at Mount Palomar Winery on Aug 19th, 2017 and I must say I could not have pictured a better day. From the first time we walked on the winery, we knew this was our venue. We had only 7 months to plan and Lauren the events coordinator made everything simple and was quick to respond to our questions (I had a lot). You are required to hire their catering company, we were nervous but the appetizers and the rolled chicken was amazing. Day of, we had a different coordinator and she kept us on time and our glasses full. Thank you for making our day special. I am one of the lucky ones to say the day went without a glitch. :)
Reviewed on 29-11-2017

Melanie Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2017
There are so many amazing things that I have to say about Mount Palomar Winery! My husband and I had our wedding here in October 2017, and it was the most amazing and magical night of our lives. Everything from the breathtaking ceremony site overlooking Temecula to ending the night in the Barrel Room for late night dancing went perfectly. This is all thanks to the amazing staff. Lauren, the wedding and events manager, played a huge role in making the evening as successful as it was! From the moment we started looking at this venue until the day it was over, she was always readily available for any questions or concerns we may have. Even when I emailed her 3 times a day with a million questions, she never faltered to answer my questions in a pleasant and helpful way. Our day of coordinator, Sandy, was also amazing. She made sure our day ran smoothly and took care of any and all last minute issues that came up. All of our guests had an AMAZING time, and we are still hearing from people about how it was one of the most beautiful wedding venues they have ever seen, and one of the most fun weddings they have ever attended!!! Some things that sealed the deal for us with the wedding venue was the ability to move inside at 10 PM to keep the party going until 12 (there is a noise-ordinance in this county which prohibits loud music after 10 PM outside), and the ability to add-on hard alcohol on top of the beer and wine provided. I have zero regrets about choosing this venue for our wedding, and I would do it over again a million times!
Reviewed on 10-11-2017

Nicolette Knadler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
I had the most unforgettable wedding and my vision couldn’t have came to life without the beautiful grounds and help of Mount Palomar staff. Everyone answered my emails promptly and gave assistance when needed. My wedding was a destination weddding and was planned completely from another state. The staff made the process stress free and helped me stay on top of what needed to be done! I highly recommend this venue for future weddings!!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2017

Tara Willard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2017
Mount Palomar was the best place we could have picked for our wedding last month. The grounds were absolutely gorgeous and the staff was amazing to work with. Everyone was very concerned with making sure that our day went exactly the way we wanted it to. Every request we made was granted- no problem! So many of our guests commented that our wedding was the most beautiful they have ever been to, and Mount Palomar has everything to do with that.
Reviewed on 30-10-2017

Chelsea Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We got married at Mount Palomar on October 14, 2017 and the entire day was perfect. Their staff is amazing and so attentive. Lauren has such attention to detail and really works hard to make the day perfect. They only host one wedding a day, and the venue space is separate from the winery tasting area so you don't have to worry about people looking in on your wedding. All our guests commented about how beautiful the wedding was and loved the venue.
Reviewed on 26-10-2017

Leslie Hueter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-12-2018
Mount Palomar Winery is beautiful, we loved the privacy of this outdoor venue!! The staff was amazing and they made the entire planning process so easy!!
Reviewed on 18-10-2017

Adam Kane (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-11-2018
My wife and I recently got married at Mount Palomar Winery! It was September 2nd, Labor Day weekend. Aside from the fact that the temp that day was 105 degrees, the day and events were absolutely beautiful. Guests had a great time and we were told we set the bar really high. Lauren and Sandy did a great job. Wedding planning can be a stressful event in itself, but they did their best to make your life as easy as possible on that front. You're pretty much just worrying about your vendors like DJ, photographer, cake, etc. The whole venue is stunning. The ceremony site is beyond beautiful, next to the vines. We had our reception in the barrel room and it was fantastic. The lighting was beautiful. Everyone was blown away by the location. We had about 105 people in our wedding, which fit perfectly in this space with plenty of room to dance. The food was also fantastic. I've never had wedding food I enjoyed and this meal was exceptional (and obviously the wine is delicious). The guests all said the same thing. The great food and cool barrel room created such a fun atmosphere, combined with a great DJ, people were literally dancing on chairs. It was a fun night. Thanks to Mount Palomar and their staff for assisting in making our day amazing. I recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 30-09-2017

Sarah Tsai (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
So glad we chose Mount Palomar Winery for our wedding! It was so nice to have Lauren there who is so experienced with weddings and thought of all the tiny details that we didn't even think of! She went over everything with us in advance so we felt at ease and didn't have any extra stress! All the staff was very professional and our big day went perfect!!! Oh, and of course you can't beat the amazing views and wine ☺
Reviewed on 05-09-2017

Krysten NewComer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula CA was absolutely wonderful for our July 1st wedding. Lauren, the wedding coordinator, was so caring and and organized, that I never had one worry once our wedding day arrived. We have received endless compliments about the beauty of Mount Palomar landscaping along with how awesome the staff was. If you are looking for a dream vineyard wedding, Mount Palomar Winery is your place!
Reviewed on 08-08-2017

Corey valencia (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
We got married here in 2017 and it was the best experience that we could have hoped for! The staff went above and beyond for us and treated us like royalty! A lot of our guests said that our wedding here was one of the best they have ever been to! Also, the suggested vendors that the winery provided were all amazing! The staff is great and all of the perks are amazing as well! We could not thank Mout Palomar Winery enough for all of their help and support and we hope to be back agin soon! We are so thankful that we picked this place for our wedding day!-Corey V
Reviewed on 27-07-2017

Dilyana Hubbs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2017
We fell in love with this venue as soon as we first laid eyes on its beautiful grounds. We looked at some other wineries in Temecula, but nothing compared. The aisle walkway to the ceremony site is beyond stunning. I originally wanted to do our reception in the barrel room, but my husband chose the beautiful outdoor venue and it did not disappoint. We had the best day ever, highly recommended!
Reviewed on 05-07-2017

Vanessa Ruditys (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2017
WOW! My husband and I are from Milwaukee, WI and we knew we wanted a wedding in a vineyard in California. After the multitude of questions I sent to various venues, we had it narrowed down to 2 locations and decided to take a quick 36 hour trip out to Temecula 13 months before our wedding. We knew we wanted to get married on our 8th anniversary (May 15) and both of the venues had that date open still. I contacted each before flying out and asked if we could do a food tasting (we were willing to pay) and see everything in the venue. Mount Palomar went above and beyond in accommodating this. The other venue refused to allow us to do a food tasting and required we fly back out there a few months before the wedding (which was NOT in our budget). I worked with Lauren as our coordinator the entire time up to the wedding. She was great! She was very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. She even managed to get us a rehearsal on Mother's Day (even though they had events going on). Our day of coordinator that I mostly worked with was Kimberley and she too was fantastic (Sandy was also there, I just didn't have much interaction)! It was a little cooler than normal and we were able to last minute add on heaters for the day of our wedding. On the day of, everything was beyond perfect. All of our guests were even mentioning how great everything was. Our food was awesome too!! Kimberley made sure myself and my husband were doing great throughout the entire evening!!! Everyone was so professional and great to work with. OH and it was a bit windy that day so they even double sided taped all of our decorations! Thank you to all of the Mount Palomar staff who made our wedding everything we could have ever imagined and more!!!!
Reviewed on 25-06-2017

Sarah Brunello (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-04-2017
We had our wedding on April 28, 2017 at beautiful Mount Palomar Winery! My husband and I live in Chula Vista, and traveled to Temecula to seek out the perfect wedding venue back in 2016. After visiting several other wineries, we decided on our first choice! We met with Lauren, who did an excellent job of walking us through the timeline of events, details, and paperwork. We left her office with so much excitement! Our ceremony location, La Bella Vista, was gorgeous! The weather was a perfect 75 degrees with vines and flowers blooming all around us. Our reception location was in the private and charming Aging Barrel Room. The entire staff was accommodating, friendly, and professional throughout the entire day, and even went as far as returning my mother's cherished bracelet that had been found on the dance floor after the reception had ended. Also, a huge shoutout to Lauren's assistant, Cassie, who guided our wedding party and was so patient and professional in dealing with our rowdy groomsmen and loud bridesmaids during the rehearsal and wedding day. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the wedding was and how much they enjoyed the food and wine! All in all, my husband and I are extremely pleased and impressed with how our special day turned out, and I will gladly recommend this venue to all of my ladies tying the knot in the near future. My reason for not giving 5-stars, are for a few rather minut reasons that I feel would be useful for MPW to know in order to ensure that they don't happen in the future--since we live so far away, our business was conducted via email where our questions regarding the wedding would go unanswered for days, sometimes weeks. I understand Lauren is a busy gal and would always get back to me, eventually. Our private dinner tasting experience left us feeling rather agitated since we were given an incorrect address to the tasting location, and after traveling 75 miles, it turns out the place was closed. After calling MPW, they unapologetically informed us that the tasting is actually at the winery. We ended up being almost an hour late, and the food was cool by the time we got there. The food tasting was supposed to be an intimate and private experience but the head food caterer sat right next to us, slumped over in the chair staring at us as we tried to eat. It was uncomfortable to say the least and very awkward. Lastly, we were given a guest table seating chart to fill out before the wedding. We carefully placed our guests at very specific tables for different reasons, but when we entered the room we had noticed the tables and guests were not placed in the proper positions. Our table with elderly guests ended up sitting directly in front of the DJ table, which is what we tried to avoid. Maybe someone didn't pay attention to our chart when they numbered the tables? Everything aside from the few hiccups, the catering and staff did an excellent job and I truly believe this place loves what they do, because it shows! I'd love to come back someday for a little wine tasting and reminiscence of the day MPW made so special for us!
Reviewed on 25-06-2017

Kristin Wong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-08-2018
Mount Palomar is the most beautiful wedding venue in Temecula. Period. The sweeping views from the ceremony site are unbeatable and the entire venue is thoughtfully arranged. Lauren, the wedding and events manager, is no-nonsense and highly competent. It was easy to make decisions with her and prepare for the big day.During the wedding, the staff was super friendly and helpful, and made our guests feel at home. You wouldn't believe how many compliments we received about the venue: \"How did you find this place?\" \"The setting is magical!\" My favorite thing was how dreamy the outdoor reception area is at night time with the strings of market lights. Swoon! And the wine? Top notch. Go for the Meritage, if it's available. The one area that could use a touch up is the bride and groom suites. Both suites are on the small side (I only had three bridesmaids and we felt cramped) and not very well appointed. Based on everything else about the venue, we had expected the suites to be more luxurious and spacious. Again, this was relatively minor in the grand scheme of things.Overall, I'm so happy with my decision to have my wedding at Mount Palomar. It was absolutely a night to remember!
Reviewed on 23-06-2017

Marsha Carson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2017
I had my dream wedding at Mount Palomar Winery!! Even though it rained on my wedding day, MPW had a plan B. The staff was very accommodating. They had set up two locations to have my ceremony just in case. We had to move to the Barrel Room for our reception but that too was amazing. Sandy and Kimi did such a wonderful job coordinating every little detail. Thank you MPW!! I will never forget how much fun I had on my wedding day. The rain was a true blessing.
Reviewed on 10-06-2017

Stacey Eckhardt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2017
Mount Palomar was the PERFECT wedding venue for our special day. All of our guests have commented about how it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to. All of the staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was absolutely PERFECT. Lauren was so great to work with and made the planning process very easy for us. We were from out of state, and I can honestly say planning our wedding was a breeze with her assistance. You will not find a better venue than this for your special day. Make sure you spend time in the tasting room- the staff is FABULOUS :)
Reviewed on 07-06-2017

Raiza Cruz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
This is one of the best venues I've ever seen in Temecula and I've been to a lot! The winery is located on the highest mountain in all of Temecula so you and your guests can enjoy one of the best views in the area! Lauren, the Events Manager and our day of coordinator is efficient, friendly, and is quick to respond to any questions we had. Her team at the Winery were also phenomenal! They made our day stress free and well coordinated. I can't thank them enough for making our day perfect! If you're looking around, I highly recommend checking Mt Palomar- they have great competitive prices and the amenities can't be beat!
Reviewed on 11-05-2017

MAUREENA SOSA (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2017
We got married in Mount Palomar Winery on April 21, 2017 and I have to say that it was the best time ever. From the tour of the winery, food and wine tasting, final detail appointment, rehearsal and the wedding day itself, we had a great experience. Lauren was so prompt in answering all of my questions (I had a lot) and made sure that I was kept informed. It was a very nice location and all the guests raved about it. The food served on our wedding day was delicious and they were not stingy with the portions. The day of coordinators - Sandy and Kimberly made sure that we had everything we needed that day and that the events flowed smoothly as planned. I would have to say - we did not have any issues the day of and everyone had a great time. Mount Palomar Winery is highly recommended for value, quality and exceptional customer service provided by everyone. Thank you for making the DiMarzio wedding a great experience for our family and friends who came from different parts of the country. I had such a great time that I wish everyday is April 21. Keep up the great work and looking forward to visiting the winery when we can.
Reviewed on 30-04-2017

Trent Chandler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-04-2017
My husband and I got married at Mount Palomar on April 1, 2017. We instantly fell in love with the venue because just how breathtakingly beautiful it is at a completely reasonable price. After booking our date, we were guided throughout the entire wedding process by Mount Palomar Staff. Everyone we came in contact with made it easy and simple, amidst all the wedding stress. The staff was incredible easy to get ahold of with any questions or concerns and accommodated all our requests to make our wedding day our dream come true. The rehearsal and wedding day went amazing, smoothly, and without any stressful because of the Mount Palomar staff. I would highly recommend this venue to make your day as perfect as you've always dreamed!
Reviewed on 17-04-2017

Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
I am not sure if words can truly express how great I think Lauren and the Mount Palomar Winery Wedding Staff are. She exceeded my expectations in every way and went far and beyond imaginable. From our first meeting, we felt so comfortable with her and we just knew Lauren and the Mount Palomar Winery Wedding Staff would be amazing! we decided to booked Mount Palomar for our ceremony and wedding reception and I have to say it was the best decision we had made. On the day of our wedding she showed up early smiling with excitement! Her bubbly personality and caring nature instantly eased my nerves. She had my back like no other, making sure everything was right. She helped with the last minute problems and details, helped organize the bridal suite and ensured me over and over that everything was great. Lauren and the Mount Palomar Winery Wedding Staff were like guardian angels watching over us. I couldn’t have dreamed of anything better than what they did. She is absolutely wonderful and has an amazing talent for what she does! She is a godsend to every bride! I would highly recommend Mount Palomar to anyone. Thank you Lauren and the Mount Palomar Winery Wedding Staff for making sure that we had the best day of our life's.
Reviewed on 04-03-2017

Cailin O'Meara (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
Our September 2017 wedding at Mount Palomar was truly magical, and we could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day! Their resident wedding planner, Lauren, made sure we were taken care of from start to finish, patiently answering our every question through the planning process and making sure our wedding day went off without a hitch. It took so much stress off of me as a bride knowing we were in her capable hands! Not to mention the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous- we took advantage of all three wedding areas, and our photos turned out amazing with the beautiful vineyard/mountain views in the ceremony area, the twinkling market lights in the outdoor dining area, and the backdrop of barrels in our reception photos. The staff at Mount Palomar made sure everything was set-up and coordinated with all the vendors on the day of, so we did not have to worry about a thing! We received tons of compliments about how beautiful our wedding was, and our guests also loved the food and drinks (especially the awesome Mount Palomar wine). For those that want a stress-free wedding day in a beautiful winery setting, I cannot recommend Mount Palomar more highly!
Reviewed on 26-02-2017

Riley Schulhofer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-11-2016
We got married on 11/13/16 in the outdoor location. Being November, we could have easily been rained out but luckily the weather was a perfect 80 degrees with scattered puffy clouds and a light breeze. Mount Palomar was the perfect fit for us. Living in Orange County, it was close enough (1-1.5 hour drive) and yet far enough to be different from so many locations used by other brides. I've always wanted an outdoor wedding, this was really important to me. The best part about this location is the views. You overlook all of the vineyards in Temecula from a high elevation. There are beautiful statues, fountains, string lights, and greenery already in place so you don't need to go overboard on purchasing decorations. (Your wallet will thank you). The food, let me tell you about Marie Fowler. She is the exclusive caterer that works with Mount Palomar and she's an absolute doll! She and her husband work with you to taste almost their entire menu, go over linen colors, charger plates, and seating styles. And she honestly cares about your big day, she wants to make it perfect. We chose buffet style so we had more food to choose from, it was all perfect! So delicious, our guests still talk about how great the food was.
Reviewed on 20-02-2017

Astrid Murphy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2016
Mount Palomar is the most beautiful venue ever, and has the most friendly and accommodating staff. My wedding was truly magical.
Reviewed on 15-02-2017

Melissa Oster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2016
We searched Temecula wineries and other wedding venue locations, and fell in love with Mount Palomar Winery as soon as we arrived. We are from Arizona, and were in town for the afternoon to check out several locations that I had researched online. Mount Palomar was by far the best venue with the prettiest scenery, and it was also very reasonably priced for our strict budget that had made for ourselves. They have a private wedding ceremony and reception venue set aside from the winery. They also only have 1 wedding on the property per day, so this made our day even more special. Lauren and her staff were extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process. We were able to book all of our appointments that we requested, as we were coming from out of town for each. They were very accommodating for everything that we needed. The day of our wedding was perfect. They set up everything for us exactly as I had described, and even made special accommodations for a few extra details that were unplanned. I arranged all of my own flowers, and one detail that I forgot in the chaos of it all was the flowers that I had previously told the cake vendor that I would have set aside to be placed on the cake when she arrived. Lauren and her staff were extremely helpful by using some extra flowers I had and arranged them on the cake. They day went smooth and perfect, thanks to Lauren and the Mount Palomar staff. All of our guests raved about how gorgeous our wedding was and what an amazing venue that we chose. We are so happy that we were able to have our big day at such a beautiful venue. We cannot wait to visit Mount Palomar again soon!
Reviewed on 27-11-2016

Phi Nguyen (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
My wife and I had our dream outdoor wedding at Mount Palomar Winery last September! Only about an hours drive from our home in San Diego, we had previously visited this winery during our first day trip to Temecula wine country. What we liked about the venue was its positive energy and open space, which made for an especially delightful environment to enjoy wine. We were happy to find that the venue was also very affordable, and conveniently located only about an hour away from our family in Orange County. As we expected, our guests, both local and out-of-towners, were blown away by the venue. It sure felt great having some of our most well-traveled guests compliment our venue of choice!While we had gone in knowing that the event space was special, what was really memorable for us was the exceptional staff. During the planning process, they focused on our desires and were flexible when working with other vendors. This exemplary conduct transferred into the wedding day, where the staff really went above and beyond, treating all guests with respect, friendliness, and professionalism. They were reliable and anticipated our needs, which made us feel relaxed and stress-free, allowing us to savor every special moment with each other.
Reviewed on 19-11-2016

Laura Padilla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2016
Me and my husband got married on October 21, 2016. From the moment that we met Cassie she made us feel very comfortable and was so genuine throughout our whole tour. When it came time to meet with Lauren and her staff, it really made us feel that we were going to be taken care of and to not worry whatsoever. Lauren and her staff were absolutely amazing come our wedding day. They were very attentive to our needs and we had zero stress on our wedding day. Their vendor list is also such a great help. If it wasn't for that I don't know how I would've planned this wedding to be honest! It truly is such a comforting feeling when all your vendors not only are amazing individually but have also worked together before and really enjoy being at MP for a wedding. Thank you so much for our beautiful wedding! We recommend this winery not only for the breathe taking views and amazing staff but for the memories that you will cherish forever.
Reviewed on 19-11-2016

Carly Thurston (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-08-2016
My wife and I were married at Mount Palomar Winery on 8/16/16 (yes, a Tuesday) and could not have asked for a more perfect day!! One of the concerns we had prior to choosing a venue was their experience with LGBT weddings... we both wanted to walk down the aisle, and wondered how \"traditional\" venues would handle the departure from a \"traditional\" wedding. Lauren was there for us every step of the way, patiently talking through each detail regardless of how small. The day of went flawlessly. Lauren's team was on top of it from the moment we arrived. The cocktail area and barrel room were set up beautifully with minimal instruction, and the coordination of the Mount Palomar team, the caterers and DJ was impressive. As wine club members, it was a dream of ours to get married at our favorite winery, and we were pleasantly surprised that it was actually affordable! The pricing system is very simple and based on the number of people you have attending. They only have 1 caterer that they contract with, but the food was fantastic (we got tons of compliments) and of course their wine is amazing. Looking back, there is nothing we would have changed... a truly perfect day. Our guests had only amazing things to say as well. Thank you Lauren and Mount Palomar!!
Reviewed on 14-11-2016

Kate O'Malley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
My husband and I were married on September 24, 2016. When we started wedding planning, we knew we wanted to get married at a winery, but we weren't sure which one. After checking out close to 20 venues, Mount Palomar was a no-brainer for a stunning, outdoor wedding. The entire planning process was very smooth from start to finish. Lauren was really helpful, and we also loved all the staff at the winery. We were quite pleased that we didn't have to worry about catering, linens, set-up, staff, etc., because the winery provided all of that in our cost. Quick side note- you get six months of wine club for free when you book a wedding there. We definitely enjoyed that perk, and we also purchased a wine barrel with the discount, which we used as our guest book! Anyways, the day of our wedding was smooth and I had no worries whatsoever. All of the vendors coordinated with the Mt. Palomar staff, so I wasn't involved in anything. I got to enjoy the bridal suite with my girlfriends and a few bottles of sparkling! We received so many compliments on how stunning the venue was, and I must say it couldn't have been a more perfect outdoor wedding, between the ceremony background, the reception area (market strung lighting, fountain, bar areas, etc. - all gorgeous), the grounds for pictures, etc. We were beyond happy that we held our wedding at Mt. Palomar and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a rustic, elegant, winery wedding!
Reviewed on 11-10-2016

Jessica Zhang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2016
We had our small intimate wedding at Mount Palomar this August and our wedding was absolutely magical. Even though there were a few miscommunication in-between the wedding process and somehow my vendors did not receive the wedding timeline& diagrams from the coordinator until the afternoon before the wedding , everything turned out for the best. The venue is absolutely breathtaking and everyone I have spoken to since the big day has commented how pretty it was. My husband & his family had the chance to meet with the owner of the winery, and he's a really cool guy, very down to earth and very friendly. The staff members were super friendly ! Lauren was so patient in answering my questions during the planning process. Cassie, the wedding assistant, she made sure everything was taken care of during the wedding so that we could enjoy our day. She was present at the wedding rehearsal. She stayed till the end of the wedding and helped us to stay on track with the timeline when we have a lot of oversea guest who does not speak English well. She even drove us around the winery with a golf cart so we can sneak out to take pictures when the guest were having dinner. Cassie, Thank you again for the excellent service and attention to every detail you provided during our ceremony. And I truly appreciated all the staff members who helped facilitate every single detail of the wedding.Thank you Mount Palomar for making my wedding the best day of my life!
Reviewed on 25-08-2016

Jeannette Arias (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
Our wedding was beautiful! Lauren is such a sweet heart. She keep checking in with me and my bridesmaids. The staff was wonderful. Everything that I brought to set up on certain tables/certain decor looked beautiful. They set up the S'mores table so cute! As my maid of honor stated, \"They treat you like royalty.\" And that's exactly how we felt. We highly recommend this vineyard for wedding. All of our family and friends enjoyed themselves. To his day we still get great compliments and how gorgeous everything was.
Reviewed on 09-08-2016

Christy Walton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
My husband and I got married here May 2016 and our guests STILL cannot stop raving about how amazing the venue was!! Everything about it was wonderful - Lauren was beyond fabulous answering ALL my questions over the year during wedding planning, and on the day of, it was absolutely a dream. Everything was gorgeous, and we could not have been happier. Truly an amazing venue for a wedding that will leave your guests raving for weeks to come, and give you breathtaking wedding photos!!! Not to mention the wine is delish! :)
Reviewed on 10-06-2016

Nathan Mack (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
Recently got married at Mt Palomar winery and I am very pleased with how everything turned out. The staff were extremely professional and helpful from day one and always worked hard to meet our needs. I am so thankful for everything that they did. The space is gorgeous and provides many great opportunities for photos. Pricing is very competitive and it comes with a large number of perks and services, which made us feel very comfortable throughout the planning process. People were raving about the wedding and the property and staff were a huge part of that. I would recommend this winery to anyone looking for a wonderful venue in the Temecula area!
Reviewed on 09-06-2016

Angela Galvan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2016
Our wedding was beautiful and beyond anything we could have dreamed of. thank you Mount Palomar!!! Working with Lauren was easy and she made everything run smoothly. The location was gorgeous and provided a breath-taking backdrop for our wedding. Couldn't be happier!!!
Reviewed on 02-06-2016

Michelle McCombs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
We were married at Mount Palomar in March- it was absolutely amazing!!! From the very beginning of the process - we had fantastic service from the Mount Palomar team and were very appreciative of the level of consideration that we were given. Lauren was very patient and helpful and the staff that worked the day of the wedding were very competent and friendly. We looked at many of the different wineries in the area- and by far Mount Palomar was our favorite. We so lucked out! Everything was perfect the day of the wedding-the food was yummy, the wine was good, and the pictures are stunning from every angle! Our guests complimented our wedding for weeks! My only sad part was that it was over...Wish we would have planned it to last longer- I was not ready for it to be over. It was truly our best day ever! And was agreed upon by all our family members. :)
Reviewed on 31-05-2016

Anthony Guillen (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2016
My wife and I held our wedding at Mount Palomar Winery on April 23rd, 2016. The winery looked AMAZING! I cannot say enough great things about our experience with the winery. They were extremely flexible, helpful, and really, just so kind and accommodating. This was our first experience planning a wedding of this kind, and it was amazingly helpful working with Lauren to plan the layout, and the day's schedule. Everything she said was done, and we were well taken care of the entire time. I honestly do not have a single complaint. The food that was provided was AMAZING, delicious in every way. We received so many compliments on the food, and there were so many options for us to choose from. Additionally, everyone went crazy for the sparkling wine. My father and step father were also taken care of with their favorite beers. Looking back, so many things could have gone wrong, any number of details could have been missed, but Lauren and her crew took care of everything and let my wife and I just enjoy ourselves. If you are considering a winery wedding, please do yourself a favor and check out Mount Palomar Winery. My wife and I, and our guests will never forget the experience.
Reviewed on 09-05-2016

Jessica Hoier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
My husband and I were married here on January 16, 2016. The venue was gorgeous, and all of our guests raved about the wedding. The outside ceremony venue was perfect, and the barrel room reception gave us the romantic, winery feel we wanted for the wedding. The staff was friendly, informative, and helpful. They handled everything, and made my day worry free.
Reviewed on 02-02-2016

Ashley Clark (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2015
From first sight we knew this venue was for us. The grounds are large and the view is expanse but each visit we felt like family. We loved the complimentary wine club membership and purchased another, our guests are still telling us it was the most breathtaking wedding they have ever attended, and our pictures capture the beauty for a lifetime. Lauren was fabulous and has great relationships with other local vendors so they pulled the day off perfectly. Our wedding day was stress free and flawless. Ashley and Joe Saenz
Reviewed on 30-12-2015

Denise Gonzales (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
We got married at Mount Palomar Winery on September 26, 2015 and it was the most amazing day ever. I couldn't have made the best choice ever for our wedding venue. \r\rThe STAFF was among the most accommodating and friendliest people to work with. Lauren and her crew made sure we were well taken care of from the beginning to end, FOR THAT WE THANK YOU! \r\rThe food was among the BEST wedding food I've ever had, and that's not because I'm being biased. And the wine selection, by far the most exquisite. \r\rI wish we can replay the day all over again!\r\rThank you Mount Palomar Winery for the amazing day!
Reviewed on 11-11-2015

Melissa Steinhofer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2015
This is the best winery in Temecula for a wedding for SO many reasons. The outdoor areas have by far the most breathtaking views of the area. Since you are up on the hill, it is so quiet, so private and all of our guests were blown away by the view. The reception area outdoor is also fantastic. It features amazing views as well as the beautiful lighting that looks great in photos. Lauren, the wedding planner at Mount Palomar, is so great to work with. She is very calm, knows what she is doing and how to make your vision come to life. She was also fantastic to all of our vendors and each of them said they loved working with her. Everyone we dealt with at the winery was so friendly and accommodating. The wines we were able to select were amazing and our guests loved the food. I would highly recommend having your wedding at Mount Palomar, they made my dream wedding come true!
Reviewed on 28-09-2015

Amy Frena (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2015
My new hubby and I got married here on August 28th, 2015 and it was the most magical day I could have ever dreamt of! Seriously. Everything was perfect. He and I actually visited this winery years ago and joked if we ever got married that this would be the place! Well, we got engaged, and out to Temecula we went! To make it fair, we did visit a few other vineyards out there, but nothing offers you the beauty, the view, the grounds, and the price that Palomar does! I loved that they were one of the only vineyards that hold only one wedding a day. I’m not bridezilla, but sorry- I refuse to share the same venue with another bride on my one designated fairy tale day! Lol.. Ladies, can I get an amen? Anyways! The whole process was very easy and very well organized. We met with Lauren, who gave us the tour and the rundown. We were 100% positive this was our venue.. We just had to pick an available date. We were worried about the heat in August, and it definitely was hot, but after the sun went down, there wasn’t a single complaint. The wedding planning process was lengthy, but fun. Every single question I had addressed to Lauren, she got back to me very quickly and everything was resolved. She was so kind to even give us suggestions for our rehearsal dinner location and our favors! Not to mention, they have a preferred vendor list, and that helped incredibly when figuring that out. We had our final detail meeting and everything I couldn’t get figured out or in place, Lauren did in minutes! Weddings are stressful and its so awesome that they designate someone to help run yours so that you can truly sit back and relax. On the day of, everything was literally perfect. We arrived at the air conditioned bride and grooms suites and they were fully stocked with water, beer and champagne. Lauren came in a few times to check on me and reassured me that everything was good to go! They stuck to our timeline and managed moving the party from location to location. She and Cassie (her assistant) literally checked on us every 20 minutes to be sure we were happy, had a drink, and didn’t need anything. They rocked! The night did end too soon, but getting out of there was easy, as well. They helped pack up the gifts, all of my decorations, and the suites and had it all ready to go. These people know what they’re doing! The next morning, I realized I left my diamond earrings in a little jewelry bag in the suite. :( My ‘maids wiped the place clean that night so I knew they were accidentally thrown in the trash since no one had them. I panicked but figured I would show up and see if I could find them. Would you believe that Lauren literally dug through the trash with me until I FOUND them!?!? Seriously, who does that? Lauren and the entire team at MP are spectacular. If I could do my day over again, I would change absolutely nothing! Well, except that I wish I could do it again and again. :) Thank you, MP, for making our wedding dreams come true! Cheers!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2015

Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-05-2015
Mount Palomar Winery was the very best bang for your buck if you are planning an unforgettable wedding! We checked out a number of wineries in the area and I truly believe that we got more for less at Mt. Palomar. Don't get me wrong, it was NOT cheap by any stretch of the imagination. It's just that the other venues charged much more and offered much less.\r\rMt. Palomar had an awesome staff. Lauren was very easy to work with. Her assistant Cassie, who we did not meet until the day of the wedding TRULY made our wedding day MAGICAL! She went out of her way to make sure everything went smoothly and took care of EVERYTHING! Lots of people say a wedding is very stressful but CASSIE made our special day THE BEST DAY of our LIVES!!\r\rThe food catering services was impeccable! Food was amazing! Servers were awesome. The venue and decor was as picture perfect.\r\rMy father is the biggest critic IN THE WORLD! He finds a small problem in any situation and makes sure YOU Hear about it! ... This same man told my wife and I that our wedding at Mt. Palomar was, \"The best wedding I've ever been to!\".. To get any positive comments from this man is like pulling teeth and to hear that statement from him was a miracle.\r\rHonestly, you can't pick a better venue in Temecula than Mt. Palomar Winery, in our opinion.\r\rWe still go back to Mt. Palomar and hang out because it's a lovely place with great staff and great wine.\r\rCheck it out, book it, and you can thank me later ;)\r\rSincerely,\rMartin Reyes
Reviewed on 24-09-2015

Erica Roby (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
Lauren and Cassie and the rest of the staff at Mount Palomar Winery really helped to make our wedding day the most beautiful day of our lives. Both Lauren and Cassie were there to help make sure all our tedious DIY favors and decorations, etc. made it to their proper places, as well as making sure that all our outside vendors were informed and looped in on the happenings of the day as well. This was a HUGE help as I didn't have a wedding planner or day of coordinator! Throughout the day, both Lauren and Cassie were there to make sure my husband and I had our drinks refilled and to make sure everything was going off without a hitch. They were instrumental and we couldn't have done it with out them! On top of it all, they are both so sweet and genuine and make you feel like you're a part of the Mount Palomar Family. :) \rAnd the venue itself is just stunning! We got married August 22, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect that day - which is great since we were having an all outdoor wedding! I highly recommend doing the reception outside as well (although their barrel room is gorgeous!) because it doesn't get much more beautiful or picture perfect than this place! The bistro lights sparkle so wonderfully as the sun is starting to set and on into the evening... It's all just so magical!\rAnd it goes with out saying that the wine is PHENOMENAL! You get to choose 4 wines for the day of, and you really can't go wrong! We had so much fun choosing our wines and went back for many tastings throughout the wedding planning processes. If you're lucky, you'll have Kevin or Taylor helping you out and pouring your wine tastings - both of them are so sweet and were a HUGE help to us :) \rAll in all, everything and everyone at Mount Palomar are top notch and it was the absolute best decision for our wedding venue. We have since become wine club members and are just so happy to be a part of this wonderful winery and the amazing people associated with it. \r\rThe only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because of the catering company they use, and more specifically Marie. The food is actually very good (especially the chicken!) but she wasn't the most pleasant person to work with, which is unfortunate since everyone else we dealt with through this venue was amazing. Also, she told us things would be one way during our tasting, and on the wedding day, they weren't - for example, we were supposed to have actual kids meals (we were told chicken fingers and macaroni and cheese), but instead smaller portions of the adult meals were what was served. And the appetizer display pictures (particularly the cheese display) she showed wasn't even close to what she presented the day of (most of our guests didn't even see it). I think she just needs to work on communicating (and remembering) what she discussed with the client during the tasting with Mount Palomar. \rBut everything aside from the few hiccups with Marie and the catering company, was incredible! And if that's my only complaint, I would say that this place is nothing short of amazing! \r\rI would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for the perfect outdoor winery wedding with some of the most spectacular views you will ever see!
Reviewed on 17-09-2015

Kate Rushton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2015
We have just got married at Mount Palomar Winery and it was THE most perfect setting we could have wished for!\rWe aren't from the US & had never been to California before we got married but knew we wanted to get married at a winery and picked Temecula for the destination. We did all our research for venues online and via email and after contacting over 20 other wineries that didn't offer what we wanted in terms of budget and ability to accommodate the small number of guests we had (less than 10) we finally stumbled upon this little gem who offered the perfect package for what we were looking for,\rLauren the venue wedding coordinator is so professional and such a lovely person to work with, we didn't have a wedding planner or anything and glad we didn't waste money on that as Lauren was so amazing she & the staff at the winery took care of everything so that the only things we had to do was get ready, get married and enjoy our special day.\rWe didn't see the winery till the day before the wedding when we met with Lauren to do some wine tasting for our menu and although we had seen so many photos of this place we were just mesmerized by how stunning this place is, when you see the entire grounds in person from entering the gate, driving up to the winery, seeing the barrel room, the wine tasting bar, the bride & grooms suites, the outdoor ceremony areas, the vineyards and the waterfalls and outdoor scenery just takes your breath away! \rIf this is the first venue you visit it will be the only one you see as you will just fall in love with it instantly and realize you don't need to see anything else! \rThis place is incredible for the beauty of it, the loveliest staff here and the packages they offer will suit anyone. I can highly recommend this as a venue to others or even those just looking to visit for wine tasting and lunch during the day! \rYou do not need to arrange any decor here either as the place is that stunning and has everything you need, it just speaks for itself! We will definitely come back here next time we are in California or to celebrate an anniversary :-)
Reviewed on 07-09-2015

Mark Pokora (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2015
My wife and I got married on a Friday night, June 5th, at Mount Palomar- The entire process - from the very first visit and chat w/Lauren... all the way to the ride home on our wedding night - was memorable, smooth & incredible. Lauren and Cassie were extremely responsive in the planning process and covered all the bases we didn't even think about. Admittedly, my wife and I were reasonably laid back about most of the planning, while the ladies at Mt. Palomar filled in the rest. We truly value their honest opinions and attention to detail, since they have the experience! Now, we were trying to avoid an expensive affair- Mount Palomar Winery's pricing is excellent for the quality of the venue, service, wine, and food. We visited many wineries in Temecula as outdoor venue possibilities, but so many felt cheesy. Mount Palomar felt relaxed yet elegant. After the ceremony, many of our guests (90 ppl) told us that they genuinely thought that it was the single best wedding they have ever attended (whoa!). The 360 degree views of mountains, sunset, and vines isn't too bad... \rDuring the ceremony and reception, the staff was constantly at our side, getting us anything we needed. Also, they incorporated all of our designs and decorations which meant a lot to us. Bottom line is that my wife and I were happy, our guests had a blast, and everything went down without a single hiccup (and if it did, we never knew!) We can't wait to go back soon.
Reviewed on 01-08-2015

Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating

We had our wedding here on June 13, 2015 and I would describe it as a complete fairytale. As soon as we toured the site, we knew this is where we needed to get married there. The ceremony site is absolutely breathtaking, as well as the outdoor reception and the barrel room. The staff knows how to maintain and decorate a beautiful site. Lauren is a wonderful wedding coordinator - so organized, quick to respond, quick to find solutions. \r\rOn the day of our wedding, I was able to completely relax and get ready in their bridal suite with my mom and bridesmaids. Lauren and her wonderful staff took care of everything. Cassidy, her assistant, was such a sweetheart to us when we were getting ready. She was doing set up and checking on us. The set-up at the reception was so breathtaking, and all of our guests were telling us they had never seen such a gorgeous ceremony and reception.All of the guest photos so far have shown this - we cannot wait to get our professional pictures back! Our guests also commented on how well everything flowed - this is due to Lauren and my other wedding planner who she recommended, Annette from A Classic Touch Events. Also, the food and wine are excellent - My husband had family coming from far and wide, and they loved it! At least half of our guests have said it was the best and most romantic wedding they had ever been to.\r \rThere is a noise ordinance due to the houses located nearby, so at 10pm we relocated the reception into the barrel room. This was the cherry on top of our reception - it is such a beautiful room and a great place to have people dance! All of our guests raved about what a fun way it was to end the party.\r\rTo sum it all up, mount palomar made our dream wedding come true. If you are thinking of getting married here, I recommend it 100%!! I wish we could relive the day!
Reviewed on 29-06-2015

Rebecca Takkinen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2015
My husband and I loved having Mt. Palomar as our venue! The day was perfect! Lauren did an amazing job coordinating everything and was great with all of our last minute details and change of plans. We honestly could not have been happier with Mount Palomar as our wedding venue and would recommend it to anyone!
Reviewed on 09-06-2015

Jen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2015
If I could give Mount Palomar higher than a 5 star rating I would! My fiancé and me had looked at a few venues before we found Mount Palomar. I had never even been to Temecula before and was a little unsure about the price. I emailed Mount Palomar from the knot website and received a response back from Lauren soon after, I told her our budget and what we were looking for in our perfect wedding location and she was more than accommodating. I booked my date early on and had tons of questions as to how to get the ball rolling for this special day. Even though my wedding was a year out at this point Lauren answered all of my questing promptly and always made me feel valued. The venue is beyond gorgeous naturally and didn't really require too many flowers or added decorations. When it came to the day of my wedding Lauren and Cassie (not sure on the spelling) were so amazing!!! I have never felt more like a princess than they made me feel that day. They were constantly checking on me to make sure I was doing ok and if I needed anything. When the ceremony was done which was flawless Lauren and Cassie made sure me and my bridal party all had appetizers and drinks while getting ready to take photos. Everything went so perfect I cannot even thank Mount Palomar enough for making my day so perfect and memorable! I will recommend anyone I know getting married to choose Mount Palomar for their special day! I plan on coming back to say hi and just have amazing wines.
Reviewed on 08-06-2015

Lauren Filip (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-03-2015
We visit Temecula frequently but had never been to Mount Palomar until the day we scheduled our visit to meet with Cassie to tour the venue. We had definitely been missing out. There was no question when we left to go to the next winery that we didn't need to go anywhere else. If you want amazing views for your pictures and an experience you and your guests will never forget you must pick Mount Palomar! My husband and I could not have imagined any better! From the first time that we met Cassie during the walk through to working Lauren on all of the details we knew we had picked the right place for us. You are the only wedding on property so we took advantage of utilizing almost all of the beautiful grounds. Everyone that works at Mount Palomar is so friendly and attentive which was important to us because we live in Las Vegas so we were running blind on some of the planning. Lauren was so easy to work with and was very responsive to all of our questions and concerns. Our guests were mainly from Ohio and they are still talking about the amazing time they had, how good the food was, and the great wine! On the day of our wedding we don't know what we would have done without Cassie. She made sure we had everything that we needed, ran all of the property to ensure all of our details were on point and made sure we kept up with the timeline. We didn't have to think about a single thing except each other. The ceremony site is breathtaking and the barrel room is stunning. We did a duo plated dinner with a few vegetarian plates. Mount Palomar is the only choice if you want a complete turnkey venue for your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and want the best service! Thank you Lauren, Cassie, and the rest of the Mount Palomar staff for making our day a day that we keep wanting to relive! We can not wait for our next visit!
Reviewed on 25-04-2015

Amber Soomro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
We give this place a 100/100! The most AMAZING venue on the planet. The service was great, everyone was super friendly and treated us like royalty. Words cannot describe how perfect our day was: and I cannot thank all the staff that took such great care of us! \r\rI'm so happy that we choose this winery! Can't wait to come back and celebrate our anniversary. This will forever be our home:)
Reviewed on 09-12-2014

Heather Valdez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
From the moment we walked into this venue, we knew it was the prefect match and exactly where we wanted to get married. Lauren was extremely inviting, first offering us something to drink before we even got started. She showed us around the venue and once you see the breath taking view...you will fall in love. The thing I really appreciated from the venue is that decoration is not really needed...the venue speaks for itself. \rThe people working there are extremely helpful and absolutely enjoy what they do. Lauren helped with anything we could possible need from aspects regarding the wedding, referrals to other venders and any suggestions she could give. During our wedding, Lauren and Cassie were spectacular, they both handled anything we needed and took care of everything...making the day stress free and truly about us. \r
Reviewed on 30-10-2014

ggregalado (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-12-2014
I just got married here. It is absolutely gorgeous! The staff is very helpful, and we had a great experience with them. They made the planning of our special day quite effortless. Lauren and Cassie really helped us out throughout the whole process from beginning to end!!! It's a beautiful venue, and worth the money!
Reviewed on 05-10-2014

Brie H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2014
If you are looking for a perfect day, you have found the right venue. Mt. Palomar is exclusive with only one wedding per day, professional with 2 wedding planners available at all times, gorgeous with 360 degree views of the valley, and prestigious with the best wines in the region. \r\rAnother amazing feature is that once you book your wedding, you become a wine club member (get 2 free tastings a month the 6 months before your wedding) . This was very valuable to me because a lot of my family and friends live out of town. So when they came to visit and help m plan, I was able to bring them to the venue. This made them feel like they are really a part of the process. And what Mom does not like to feel special? \r\rAlso the staff is a class act. Kelly, the bartender, did a very nice job of managing the crowd since it was open beer and wine bar. Lauren and Cassie have the wedding process down to a science so our special day went by without a hitch. We were extremely behind schedule and Lauren and Cassie were flexible, pleasant, and accommodating. They re-worked the event so we were able to fit everything in. Lauren is responsive, professional and a seasoned professional when it comes to dealing with stressed out brides. \r\rThe venue is great for couples who love the outdoors. The scenery is so incredible that you really do not need too many additional flowers. This is great because you can save on costs with the florist. Moreover, in case it might rain, there is a plan B for the reception to be held in the barrel room. \r\rIn conclusion, if you are looking for a classy romantic outdoor venue with additional perks thrown in, Mt. Palomar is the place for your day. Thank you Mt. Palomar for everything!!
Reviewed on 20-09-2014

Kellen Blakely (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2014
I chose Mount Palomar for my summer wedding and it was just breathtaking. The winery overlooks a beautiful view and a combination of that and the sunset makes for a magical place to tie the knot! I would recommend them to anyone looking for great service from their planners, wonderful atmosphere and flexibility.
Reviewed on 07-08-2014

Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating

Seriously, If I can give them 100/100 I would! My day was as magical and everything I had dreamed of!\rThe location was ideal...the architecture...the views, the maintenance, extremely friendly staff, the food WAS AMAZING !!!\r\rWe had guests from Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Africa, Canada...you name it! Each and every guest enjoyed the location and took a million pictures back home. \r\rWe couldn't of asked for more!!! I am not the one to write reviews, but I would want every bride and groom to know that this is THE location in Temecula to have your wedding!!\rTrust me, I went to every winery in Temecula and fell in love with this place at first site.
Reviewed on 16-07-2014

Cassandra GIELING (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-04-2014
I got married at Mount Palomar Winery on April 4th, 2014. I was literally blown away! \rFirst off, since the start of planning this wedding i was so stressed out but the wedding coordinator there Lauren put everything into perspective for me. told me what i needed and where to find it, was so open about all the random fun little ideas i had and really held my hand through the planning process which made it all so much easier! Thank you Lauren for that! \rSecond, when the day before came we had a rehearsal and the way the coordinator planned everything was so smooth, i had so many rowdy bridesmaids and crazy military groomsmen who were already on their second beer but Lauren had so much patience and really took the time to make sure the ceremony would go the way i wanted it to go. \rLastly, the wedding day was here, after two years of planning and excitement i went into that day knowing everything would go perfectly because the staff at the winery had done so much prior to my event that showed their skills, dedication and love for putting a wedding together.\ri have been to a thousand of my friends and family's weddings, so i knew that no matter what happens something will go wrong or i could of added something else but as the night went on, theirs not one thing i would change or add to my wedding day. my husband (so fun to call him that) and i left that night on our honeymoon and just couldn't stop talking about what an amazing day that was. from the very second we got to our bridal/ groom suits to the second we left at the end of the reception. i never thought i would have the PERFECT wedding, but i am so blessed to say, that because of Mount Palomar Winery, I DID! =) \rThank you a million times to Lauren and her staff for making the biggest day of my, the very best and perfect wedding!
Reviewed on 20-06-2014

Jolene Velez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-06-2013
I live in Texas and was planning a wedding in California because it is where my husband and I grew up and my husband wanted to get married in a winery. We had a few family members look at ALL the wineries in Temecula to help us since we were planning long distance. We almost gave up until my sister in law found Mount Palomar. We are so grateful!! Due to our budget, we were only able to hold the ceremony here but it was perfect! The grounds are absolutely beautiful and although I didn't get to physically see everything until a couple of days before my wedding I was so happy because its probably what I would have picked if it were me looking at all the wineries.\rThe planning part with the wedding coordinator was a breeze and I was able to do most everything via email or phone calls. Super easy! One of the things that I absolutely loved about Mount Palomar was that I wasn't set to a restrictive time limit like most wineries have you on, ESPECIALLY if you are having a ceremony only. I feel bad for the wedding coordinator because I kept asking the same questions! \"Are you sure I can get ready on the premises?\" \"Are sure I don't have to leave the grounds immediately after the ceremony?\" the reason behind these questions was almost every winery that had ceremony only options DONT let you use their grounds to get ready and you pretty have to leave as soon as your ceremony is over! Not Mount Palomar.:)\rAll in all, I'm thankful for Mount Palomar! I was able to stick with my budget AND have a winery wedding that was BEAUTIFUL! Also, on a side note... the cafe that they have at Mount Palomar has AMAZING food! Wow, so good! Next time my husband and I are in California, we will be stopping by to reminisce and eat some delicious lunch! Thank you again MPW!!
Reviewed on 17-02-2014

amy jaramillo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
My husband and I were married this past September at Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula, CA. We were later told by many of our guests that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to! I think the venue had a lot to do with that. We chose Mount Palomar Winery as a wedding venue since the ceremony and reception would both be outdoors and we wanted an atmosphere that was open and relaxing, yet elegant and classy.\r\r Mount Palomar Winery has hands down the most charm out of all the wineries. The scenery is amazing. The area where the ceremony was held is on the highest peak and overlooks the entire Temecula valley. It is quite picturesque. There are also fountains, statues, wine barrels and grape vines that decorate the winery. September is also an ideal month since all the grapes are on the vines. We were even able to enjoy a beautiful sunset during our reception. \r\rThe wine and food were both awesome. My guests loved the wine, including my European in-laws who are less favorable to California wines since they tend to be too sweet for their taste. The rose is my personal favorite! The food was also complimentary paired to the wine (which we were able to sample and chose ourselves). We chose heavier dishes to go along with the wine, such as a mashed potato bar and prosciutto wrapped chicken in a buffet style arrangement. I was so happy that the food was good since wedding food can be hit or miss!\r\rFinally, we went with Mount Palomar winery because we didn’t have to worry about a thing! The winery provided us with wine, food, tables, tablecloths, chairs flatware, candles, outdoor lighting, bride/groom suites to get ready in, waiters, bartenders, set up and break down, optional fireplaces, and Lauren (our own personal wedding coordinator). That was so important for us in choosing a venue since we really wanted to be able to enjoy our day without any worries or duties, which we did! It truly was a magical wedding.\r
Reviewed on 15-01-2014

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