Twin Oaks House & Gardens

Updated January 26, 2024

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Your Fairytale Wedding

Located at the heart of San Marcos, CA, the Twin Oaks House & Gardens is a venue for weddings and nuptial events. Dating all the way back to 1891, this unique property graces its guests with the charm and grandeur of a bygone era. Boasting whimsical gardens, magnificent forests, and running streams, the Twin Oaks House & Gardens presents itself as the perfect place for storybook "I dos." The Twin Oaks is a large event facility with a total capacity of 300 guests and a wide selection of idyllic locations for wedding celebrations. For an al fresco ceremony, you and your sweetheart can make your declaration of love in the estate's lush green garden, framed by blooming trees and eccentric, exotic flora. As the cocktail hour mingling kicks in, your guests can take a quaint stroll around the Twin Oaks premises and take in the awe and wonder of its natural beauty. A gorgeous outdoor pavilion welcomes you and your loved ones with open arms for a rousing and thrilling reception and features plenty of room for dining and dancing to your heart's content. The Twin Oaks estate also hosts an array of picture-perfect locations and backdrops for your photos. From tree arches to stone patios and vintage greenhouses, this property provides the ideal aesthetic for memorable wedding portraits. The Twin Oaks House also offers a variety of high-quality party services. An on-site wedding planner ensures that you and your soon-to-be spouse have a seamlessly streamlined wedding experience. The venue also provides the equipment you need to pull off an event to remember, from tables and chairs to decor that matches its fairytale feel. And when it comes to catering, the Twin Oaks' private executive chef is all hands on deck, preparing the finest dishes, drinks, and desserts and gracing your event with gastronomic glory.

Amenities & Details

Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

Up to 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, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Settings

Ballroom, Garden, Historic Venue, Park, Tented, Trees

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Twin Oaks House & Gardens Reviews

Tess Kerin (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

We had a December wedding here with 180 people and had so many people tell us that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. The flow of the venue is absolutely perfect for a crowd and had plenty of little spaces to hangout but still felt intimate. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and well maintained. The bridal salon was perfect to get ready with all the bridesmaids and the boys loved the speakeasy. The venue is all outside with a heated tent. We rented space heaters for cocktail hour but the tent was nice and cozy for a chilly December night. We opted for the satellite bar during happy hour and everyone said they got their drinks FAST! We were extremely impressed with the bartending staff and they even let us do a signature cocktail. You also provide all of your own liquor and mixers which was a huge plus if you want open bar with a big crowd. The food was amazing, we did family style, and everyone raved about it. The family style is perfect so tables don’t feel bad getting table called last to the buffet. We did beef, chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans; people’s only complaint was that there was too much food. The staff was outstanding and attentive. Our wedding coordinator, Gina, was so helpful and informative throughout the entire planning process. She is so organized and made me go into our wedding with no stress knowing I would be in good hands. Katie was our bridal assistant, she is such a gem. She was so sweet bringing us champagne and checking in on us all day while getting ready. The star of the show was the manager, Billy. Billy absolutely crushed it and made sure everything went smoothly. He checked on me all day and even carried by bags and escorted me to our party bus on the way out. Overall we had the most magical wedding and can’t thank Twin Oaks and all their staff for making our day so special.
Reviewed on 17-12-2023

Jolly Betsy I (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

No words can describe our special day!Our Guests description of the Venue: Nostalgic! Perfect! Breathtaking! Stunning! Strikingly Gorgeous! Something out of a Dream!Me & my partner viewed over 25 venues and the minute we stepped into this place, we had goosebumps and and overwhelming feeling of happiness, joy and peace. We both said, \"This is the One\". Mind you, we viewed this venue during the day but my gosh, once the sun started setting and fairy lights hanging from the trees, the twinkling lights from the Arbor tunnel and the tented reception lights came on... it was over for me! I couldn't hold back the tears and watching from a distance all of our family and friends enjoy the special moment.Staff: We could of not made this day more complete without Amy Hayashi (our coordinator), her assistants Katie & Rachel & the entire Trademark Staff. We are so blessed to be paired up with her. Amy is extremely organized, collected and her calm demeanor rubbed off on us and both us brides during our big day. She made sure everything was in place and perfect for us. She went over and beyond our expectations even months before the wedding. We assigned our Bridal Party (15 people) to specific tasks but once we arrived to the venue, she and her team was already in taking care of it all. She constantly would approach us and asked if we needed anything and if we did, she ran around to fill our requests. This is one of those moments in time where we will both remember for the rest of our lives and constantly look back at pictures on how perfect this day was primarily because of the Venue and Amy. This venue did not even need any flowers or decor to make it beautiful. Its blank Slate was perfect enough but Adina's flowers came in and added a touch to compliment our motif and the surrounding lush and made our dream become a realty. My heart is full.
Reviewed on 24-07-2023

Allison Hickok (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

My husband and I absolutely adored our wedding at Twin Oaks Garden! The venue literally feels like a magical garden, with twinkling lights and beautiful details everywhere. All my guests were gushing over how much they loved the venue and kept asking me \"How did you find this place!?\"Our wedding coordinator was Amy, who was a JOY to work with!! She was with us every step of the way, answering every question and making every small adjustment we had. It was amazing to have her only an email away :) Her and the bridal assistant Katie were incredible on the day of. I walked in and everything was set up PERFECTLY, just how we had envisioned it! The two of them were so helpful the entire day and always made sure that we were happy and comfortable. Thank you to Trademark Venues for our beautiful day!!
Reviewed on 23-07-2023

Alexis Orens (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-01-2023
We got married on 1/13 and I so appreciated the amazing attention to details and instructions we went over throughout each planning process. Literally the best wedding food i think I will ever have. The planning over the year before our wedding was very organized and detailed. The venue is INCREDIBLY pretty, I think it got more compliments than my dress lol. We loved the ethereal vibe but also how cozy it can be. You get to enjoy all of the venues beauty all night. Natalie, our coordinator, made everything easy leading up to the day and made the day run smoothly. She gave recommendations to save money and on good local vendors to work with. Highly recommend this venue for the in house planning, the AMAZING food and the ease of having most of your needs all in one place.
Reviewed on 16-02-2023

Alyssa Carter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-12-2022
Twin Oaks is a GORGEOUS venue. This was the first venue I toured and all the other venues I saw after did not compare to the beauty that Twin Oaks has to offer. If you are looking to have a romantic fairy tale wedding, look no further! The beautiful greenery and flowing fountains throughout the property is what sold it for us.In addition to the natural beauty, the Trademark staff was ON TOP of their stuff. Every meeting that I had with the coordinators always left me feeling a sense of relief in all the wedding planning stress. The day of was nothing different, Karamia and Katie on the Trademark team were SOOOO attentive, kind, and made me feel so comfortable during the whole process. I even knocked over some food on my gown (so sad!!) and the girls were on their hands and knees trying to scrub out the stain! In all, I would 100% recommend having your wedding at Twin Oaks House & Gardens. My husband and I couldn't have been more thrilled.Thank you for the perfect day! :)
Reviewed on 28-12-2022

Dana DeCore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2022
We just got married on Thurs, 11/3/22 (have a Thursday wedding, seriously!) and oh my gosh, I don’t even know where to start… Okay, I do, and it’s with Jenna. Jenna is absolutely wonderful and is the best wedding coordinator EVER. She made everything so exciting and fun and was such a joy to plan with. Day of, she checked in on us just enough and had everything arranged exactly as we discussed, and it was just so absolutely beautiful. She made our vision come to life and it was pure magic.Speaking of day of, Katie is a total delight. She always made sure we had water and champagne and anything else we needed. The girls are the perfect amount of professional and fun, where it was so comforting to know you are in the best hands and everything is handled, but it also felt like family was with us the whole time. I had a beautiful conversation with Katie before I walked down the aisle, and I will always treasure that moment with her. <3The venue brought tears to our eyes the first time we saw it, and the night of our wedding was spectacular. Jenna was fantastic with communicating with us as needed and moving the cake cutting up since toasts ran long to make sure our videographer captured the moment. She kept everything on schedule, and did it with grace and finesse.Regardless of what actual venue you choose, Trademark knows what they’re doing. From the first point of contact to the scheduled phone calls, meetings, the menu tasting (if you opt in for this, which we would totally say to do – make it a date!)… you feel from the start that you are working with people who know exactly what they are doing and do it so well!I cannot say enough wonderful things about the ambiance, the staff, the food… this was a dream come true experience for us, and my husband (SWOON!) and I are eternally grateful to be able to look back on this with so much joy and love. It was extraordinary and we are still floating!
Reviewed on 11-11-2022

Sara Kern (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2022
We got married at twin oaks house and garden 9/24/22! The venue is absolutely gorgeous- and was perfect for our Disneyland fairytale theme! We received so many compliments from guests on how beautiful the venue was. You truly feel like you were transported into your own oasis! I will admit the beginning planning process was a bit of a bumpy ride with our planners getting switched around- but we ended up with Jenna who I can’t recommend enough! If your booking twin oaks as your venue- you NEED to request her. She was an absolute dream and we are gonna miss working with her! She’s absolutely the sweetest person ever, and will go above and beyond to make your day run smoothly. Her communication is amazing and we felt so at easy knowing she was going to be with us on our special day. Again, Jenna is the best!!!! Also Katie was our bridal assistant the day of- and wow she killed it as well! Both the bridal and groom party loved her to bits! She always made sure we were taken cared of and got us food and water if we needed anything. If you truly want an unique and magical wedding venue- twin oaks is the perfect venue for you!
Reviewed on 16-10-2022

Diana Gutierrez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2022
We recently had our wedding at Twin Oaks Garden 8/4 and I can not rave about the trademark venue team enough! They went above and beyond our expectations really made our wedding a dream come true. Jenna our coordinator and bridal assistant were THE sweetest people instant connection with these two! As a bride a truly felt I had one the best experiences planning our wedding from start to finish. No detail was left behind, our day was organized and everything ran so smooth! Not to mention just how magical and whimsical this venue IS!!! We had so many of our guests tell us just how beautiful everything was and one of the best weddings they have ever attended! Keep it up you guys are killing it!
Reviewed on 19-08-2022

Bridgette Hernández (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2022
Stop searching and have your wedding at Twin Oaks! Not only were we so happy with this choice from the beginning, but so were all of our guests! Natalia, our day of coordinator, thank you! This wedding was better than the wedding of our dreams, Trademark knows what they’re doing. I can go on for day’s, but just know we are so happy with our experience at this beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 25-07-2022

Kate Poser (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2020
We were so excited about getting married at Twin Oaks this year. However, due to COVID-19 we did have to cancel. I will say that the leadership team at Trademark Venues was absolutely outstanding in their communication, their understanding, and their ability to work with us on a refund. The venue itself is stunning, a true fairytale wedding! Although we wish we could have had our big day there, we are very grateful for having had worked with them <3
Reviewed on 19-09-2020

A Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-02-2020
This all inclusive and gorgeous venue was the best choice for us! They make the whole planning process incredibly easy and they guide you step by step. The staff is so experienced and kind. Our wedding planner was great! Overall, our wedding day was perfect and I highly recommend this venue
Reviewed on 13-04-2020

Helen Park (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2020
Fulfilled all my wedding dreams! Before even starting the daunting task of planning a wedding, Twin Oaks was the first venue we went to see and I was done! It was everything I wanted and my FH, who frankly didn’t care as long as I was happy, really liked it too. After finding out that the pricing was within our budgeted range, we signed a contract that day! We did go look at their other venue Green Gables, too. It’s just as lovely, but Twin Oaks had more of the intimate feel that I loved.The best thing about this venue is simply it’s beauty. Because it’s only used for weddings year round, they have made every nook and cranny inside and outside so pretty for photographs and for creating an elegantly natural vibe for the guests. They are constantly improving and adding new details and it’s incredible how they are able to keep the grounds lush and green year round. The bridal getting ready suite inside the historical school house is full of design details that make it unlike anything I’ve ever seen. As an interior designer myself, I’m not easily impressed so my adoration of this venue is hopefully helpful. Many of my guests were designers as well, and they all told me how they’ve never been to a more beautiful wedding. The next best thing about this venue is that it is all inclusive. If you’re like me, you have a job that keeps you very busy and you have a FH who is hands off with most things wedding related. Twin Oaks comes with a wedding coordinator and many built-in services so the planning process was so easy. I had Chloe as my coordinator and she was fantastic at keeping everything organized and on track from beginning to end. Not having to bring on outside vendors for catering, tables/chairs, linens, bartending, decor rentals, and a day-of coordinator was such a load off of my shoulders. They presented me with my options, and I simply had to pick what I liked. The only vendors I had to bring on myself were the florist, DJ, photographer, and desserts. You can go through Twin Oaks for wedding cake and desserts, but we had someone else that we wanted to use. I also loved that there is a permanent reception tent that is included in the cost. Our wedding was in January so there was a risk of having a wet outdoor wedding. If it did rain, there was a built-in backup to have the ceremony in the tent. Thankfully, it was a beautiful day and the sun came out for our wedding! Our wedding day was so special and so much more than both my husband and I ever imagined. Chloe and the Twin Oaks staff were hugely responsible for making our day feel stress free so we could just enjoy our time with each other, family and friends. I read other reviews too, but they still went above and beyond my expectations. The only tiny hiccup that day was my fault and Chloe addressed it perfectly. I forgot to give them the custom table numbers that I had printed for the reception. Chloe came to me and told me they didn’t seem to have the table numbers but that they can simply use the ones that they provide for free. She had the example in her hand and it was an easy ‘yes’ from me. It looks great in my photos and no one else is the wiser. A few weeks later, my husband told me that he never really felt the need for a formal wedding, but he is so happy now that we did it. We have special memories that will forever be tied to Twin Oaks!
Reviewed on 02-02-2020

Karolyn Moses (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2019
I could not recommend Twin Oaks enough! From the moment my mom sent me the link to the website, I fell in love. I wanted to know pricing so I contacted the office. They wouldn't really tell me what the pricing was without booking a tour first, which is fine because I loved the place and wanted to see more of it. I didn't live in the area at the time, so they were able to accommodate me by doing a virtual tour. My mom and I skyped in and one of the coordinators showed us around the venue on her phone and answered any questions we had. After the tour, we had a follow-up consultation with her right after. This is where we learned more about their pricing and packages. We ended up booking our wedding on a Thursday because it was about half the price it would have been on the weekend. After that, we were assigned Chloe Grogan as our coordinator. Chloe has been so great throughout the whole process. During our initial phone call, she asked us questions about any vendors we had booked, our wedding party, parents, etc. I have asked Chloe SO many questions over email and she has always been a delight to speak to and answered all my questions in a timely manner. When our 2nd meeting (The design meeting) rolled around, we were able to go in person! Myself, my fiance, my sister, my best friend, and my mom all came and they LOVED the place. We all sat down with Chloe, who was very nice, and she went through all of our options with us for napkins, colors, furniture, rentals, etc. It felt very easy and stress-free which is all I could really ask for with wedding planning. The catering meeting was done at another venue and there, we were able to enjoy an open bar and try all the options for food. Most of it was fine, but we ended up choosing a couple of awesome tasting items! (The Santa Maria Tri-tip and butternut squash ravioli were SO good!) Chloe ended up being our coordinator the whole way through and she was the BEST. She kept the rehearsal running smoothly. It was probably the smoothest rehearsal I had ever been a part of (even though the officiant was late). And the day of, she and the rest of her team were on top of it. I was running late to the venue and the assistants offered me champagne right away which was greatly appreciated because I was an anxious mess. I would start scrambling to take something somewhere in a panic and they would stop me and take care of it for me and offer me more champagne-they were absolutely amazing and I truly felt like a queen that day. Some of my favorite aspects were the twinkle lights all over the venue and the schoolhouse bell that rang when I arrived when our ceremony ended, and for our grand exit-just like a fairytale! Chloe would keep checking in with us on what would happen next and make sure we were ready. The day was over before we knew it and Chloe sent us home with a bag of food which we appreciated SO much because in the craziness, we missed out on trying some desserts-thanks Chloe!! Everyone loved the venue and the staff was so kind to us the whole process. I highly recommend Twin Oaks to anyone who may be considering it. It was truly a magical day for us thanks to them.
Reviewed on 15-10-2019

Kourtney DuBois (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2019
Twin Oaks is absolutely stunning! I was in love with this venue for years before we actually got married there, and it was a dream come true. The venue itself is always perfectly maintained, and the process is so easy. We had Kelsey Carlin as our wedding coordinator and she always answered all of my questions and made the process as smooth as possible. The day of the wedding was completely stress free for myself, my husband, and our families because we knew that Kelsey and the Twin Oaks team had it all under control and would just come grab us when we needed to be involved in something. Stunning and unique venue, amazing team, great food; we had the best day ever!
Reviewed on 02-09-2019

Kelly Gmeiner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
We had a fairytale wedding at Twin Oaks House & Garden! The venue was perfect and we received many compliments from our guests about how unique of a venue it is. While the venue is beautiful, I need to give credit to Chloe and her fabulous team for pulling everything off flawlessly. First of all, Chloe is amazing! She is so calm and sweet. We only met twice and she quietly took notes, and on the big day everything was perfect! Everything was perfectly placed and decorated. She didn't forget a single detail. We had our dog in our ceremony and a lot of small details, and her and her team took care of everything. I'll admit I was a little crazy about keeping things on schedule and she was always there moving things along for me. The food was delicious, some of the best wedding food I've ever had! I heard from my guests that the bartenders were really cool too. Overall wonderful experience! I wish we could do it all over again! Pictures to come as soon as I get them from our photographer.
Reviewed on 23-08-2019

Mindy Hyman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-03-2019
My husband and I were married at Twin Oaks March 22, 2019. We had looked at right different venues and decided that we loved Twin Oaks for its charm and elegance. I kept reading about brides getting that “feeling” when they visited a venue that they knew was right. I didn’t feel that until I visited Twin Oaks. The planning process is great this way you don’t need an outside planner or props. They provide practically everything you need. Natalie was my planner and I’m so grateful that she was there to help me through the planning and on the day of. I cannot even begin to express how wonderful this venue is. Day of they took care of EVERYTHING, if there was a problem we were not made aware of it and never even noticed. I stayed relaxed and had the best possible experience ever because they literally took care of everything. All my decor was set up beautifully and I received tons and tons of compliments about how my wedding was the most beautiful wedding that anyone had seen. Thank you Natalie and Twin Oaks staff, especially food coordinations for accommodating my special requests. Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 10-06-2019

Sarah Grossman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-02-2019
We had our wedding here last night. Having our wedding here was literally the best choice we made. Everything ran so smoothly, and the coordinators, especially Chloe, were so easy to work with. I had absolutely no stress the day of because they were so on top of things. All night long we were getting compliments on what an amazing venue we chose and how beautiful it was. 10/10
Reviewed on 24-02-2019

May Lim (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2019
This is the dreamiest most romantic venue ever. The entire property is breathtaking. It's hard not to feel like its a complete fairytale. The staff is so helpful both on the big day and leading up to it. Mary was my day of coordinator and she was incredibly helpful and patient. She made my day run so smoothly and was always so attentive to the groom and I. I got so many compliments on my choice in venue. It has so much romance and character throughout the property. Every inch of it is well thought out and all of their space is beautiful. Can't say enough good things about Twin Oaks!
Reviewed on 14-01-2019

Rachel Finlayson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2018
This venue was worth every penny. Not only were our guests stunned by how gorgeous it was, they made the entire process so easy. Our coordinator answered every question, was super patient with every single idea and put all of my decor and ideas into action flawlessly. The day of was so stress free. Their staff works like clockwork to make the day run smoothly. We felt taken care of and so did our guests. We loved this venue.
Reviewed on 02-01-2019

Mariah Vannoy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2018
KELSEY IS AMAZING!!!! We instantly fell in love with this venue and when planning our special day, our coordinator, Kelsey, only made everything better!! She was so sweet, personal, and she is incredible at her job! She always made sure that I (the bride) was comfortable, well fed, and on point! She made our day so easy and stressfree! Thank you, Twin Oaks and Kelsey for the amazing wedding location and experience!❤️
Reviewed on 19-11-2018

Vanessa Real (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
I got married earlier this month and I have nothing but great things to say about the coordinators, staff, food, and overall experience at this venue. From the first time I saw this venue, I fell absolutely in love!! It is the perfect place to get married if you are looking for an outdoors/garden venue and has all types of hidden gems to explore. Jaime and Mary who were our coordinators, were such a great team to work with. They made the planning process so easy and made my dream wedding come to life!! They knew exactly what my vision was for my decor and I was so happy with every single detail they put into our wedding. Especially the pumpkin patch... it was a hit with all of our guests! The day of our actual wedding went so smooth as well and our coordinators were not only on top of everything, but went above and beyond to attend to myself and my husband. To say this venue is amazing is quite an understatement and you will not be disappointed. All of our guests had such a great time and have nothing but positive things about everything. Our wedding was a dream come true and would not have been able to do it without the staff at Twin Oaks.
Reviewed on 20-10-2018

Chloe Schweikart (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
We went to check out this venue a few days after getting engaged since I had some time off of work and still had family in town that wanted to join. When we went to visit this venue and tour it, we all fell in love. It was the perfect feel for the type of wedding we wanted to have. Before you know it, we were booking our wedding. (6 months out) We had a lot of working and planning to do in order to make everything run smoothly since we only had 6 months to do it. We personally worked with Serena and she was amazing. She did everything she needed to do to help our special day run smoothly. She was always available by phone or email to answer any questions we had. Every time we had a meeting with her she was very patient and willing to work with all of our requests. I started to get very nervous as the wedding got closer about everything running smoothly. I can honestly say between the work of Serena (and the rest of the team) and all the vendors, I couldn't have asked for a better day. Serena did such an amazing job communicating to us as well as all the vendors. Our day was literally flawless. It went smoother than I could have ever imagined. If you are looking for a venue in the North County area I would recommend this venue 100%. They were able to meet our needs and work with us up until the very last minute of walking down the aisle! Thanks again for making our night so amazing. We couldn't have done it without all of your help!
Reviewed on 19-07-2018

Brooke Villalobos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
I loved this venue! Serena was our coordinator and she was fantastic! She ensured that everything was going as planned leading up to the date and that I was happy with everything we would discuss. Our wedding day ran perfectly and all of our guests loved the venue and the flow of the day/night. Serena did a great job with my large bridal party and all of our wedding guests. She truly is fantastic! I wouldn't change anything about our day at Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate. The environment was perfect and whimsical. We loved the staff, the food and everything about Twin Oaks House. I wish we could do this day all over again here.
Reviewed on 28-06-2018

Bethany Bonnaud (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
We searched all of Los Angeles, Temecula and Orange County looking for a wedding venue and we were starting to think there was nothing like what we wanted in Southern California. However, the second we walked into the venue, it exceeded our wildest imaginations. It is absolutely gorgeous any time of the year. We were worried it might be too hot for the outdoor ceremony but it is very well-shaded. The planning process was so wonderful as well. They seriously make it as stress free as possible. My wedding planner, Serena, was outstanding. She immediately responded to all of my emails very thoughtfully and knowledgeably, even at the planning period where I was sending multiple emails full of questions in a day! She always answered very concisely and was always offering solutions to any problem I came up with. During the planning meetings, she was the perfect balance of suggestions and making us come to our own decisions. Planning the venue and decorations was the easiest part of the whole process because they have such a great system. Some places really nickel and dime you for everything but here there was options for upgrades but they were reasonable and everything included was very high quality and beautiful.On the actual day, Serena and her team really did an amazing job. They assigned people to me to make sure I had everything I needed and Serena handled ALL of the little details of the wedding and timeline. I never once had to worry if we were on schedule or about things not being how I planned. Everything ran so smooth. Everyone loved all of the appetizers and the cocktails!Our wedding day was actually pretty cold so I was worried the tent would be too cold because it is open but their heaters worked wonders! It was so warm and cozy everywhere in the tent but never overly heated.Everyone loved the food and the stations. No one ever had to wait to get food and was able to eat at their own pace and try everything out. People could dance in the tent or find a little corner to hang out and drink. People were tucked into every little corner having an amazing time. Lastly, they were wonderful at cleaning up as the night went on and were wonderful at packing up everything for us at the end of the night. This venue was beyond perfect. It is visually stunning and completely set the entire aesthetic for the wedding. The whole team was so helpful and professional. Serena handled everything so perfectly to make sure everything ran smoothly and was executed exactly as I had envisioned. I can't imagine a less stressful experience in planning a wedding than I had at Twin Oaks. Also, all of my vendors loved working with Twin Oaks because they are so good at making wonderful weddings (especially the photographers because the venue makes all the pictures look so magical). If you want your wedding to be one of a kind and executed by truly dedicated professionals I would definitely recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 13-06-2018

Jill Wedding (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
This venue is amazing and was the perfect backdrop for our wedding day. The staff is on point, the location is awesome and best of all, everything you need is in one place. Getting ready, ceremony, party!! Highly recommend. We also LOVED our photographer (hired him separately) and we have the BEST night time twinkle light photos!!
Reviewed on 31-05-2018

Krystina Harkey (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-03-2018
I absolutely fell in love with the location and overall look and feel. However, be careful if you book too far in advance. They kept making changes to the venue and the furniture offerings. We ended up using an outside rental company so it was not a big deal in the long run. I loved love LOVED our coordinator Elizabeth. She is the only person that kept me sane as things were kind of falling apart near the end. She answered all my emails quickly and worked fast to resolve issues or inconsistencies in our contract. Definitely would recommend and do it over again - just be prepared for a lot of changes. You have to be flexible :)
Reviewed on 30-03-2018

Janelle Pascua (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2018
The moment I walked onto the property at Twin Oaks, I knew it was magical and the perfect place for our wedding on 1/18/18. From the very beginning of my first tour with Michelle Gaytan and the event manager at the time, Leo Portillo, I was made to feel special and completely blown away by the service. My wedding coordinator changed a couple times for different reasons, but Elizabeth Guevara ended up being the one to see us through to our big day. She made it easy to stay on track with planning meetings by letting me know when it was time to set up a date. In the 2 months leading up to our wedding, I had a million questions and felt anxious about little things that I think I was emailing Elizabeth every day if not twice a day and she always responded within an appropriate timeframe and with so much patience. The ENTIRE planning team at Twin Oaks made the wedding planning process easy and straightforward which is exactly what I wanted. When it came to our wedding week, things went even smoother than I could have imagined. I tried to make inventory easy on the setup crew by placing all items in clear storage bins with a list of items in each bin which I think saved a lot of time checking each thing in. Alcohol drop off went great according to my cousin who dropped everything off for us. I was blown away by how every single item I had brought was exactly in its place where I had asked Elizabeth and the team to put it. Not only that, but the venue had been transformed into our own personal heaven on earth with little touches of us everywhere - from the pictures, to the bar menus, to the framed music quotes - everything was where it needed to be. Our guests were in awe of how BEAUTIFUL the venue was. Everyone had a blast exploring the little hidden photo op areas of Twin Oaks. Each area made for a perfect photo moment and our guests loved all of it. The food - to this day we are getting comments about how GOOD the food was at our wedding. We opted for the \"stations\" with the fried ravioli as a passed appetizer, the sausage kebobs and tomato bisque shooter at their own stations, Santa Maria tri tip, yukon whipped potatoes, veggies, and a chicken dish.The serving staff couldn't get the plated food out fast enough because as soon as they set a tray of plates down, the food was gone. However, I never heard a complaint from any of our guests that they didn't get enough to eat - everyone had enough to eat and was able to go back for seconds or thirds of their favorite dishes. I wish my husband and I could have eaten more, but it's true, when you're the bride & groom you have to expect that you'll be interrupted every 20 seconds during dinner. THANKFULLY, Elizabeth put EVERY single food item on our menu PLUS a slice of our cake and desserts from our dessert table in to go boxes for my husband and I to eat later!!! I nearly cried when I saw the bag of food from our wedding, it was such a nice touch and thoughtful thing to do. The leftovers were just as good the next day if not better.Honestly, I can't think of a single thing that went wrong on our wedding day. And if something did go wrong, my husband and I weren't aware of it at all and it must've been handled by Elizabeth and Leo and the entire team. Twin Oaks will ALWAYS hold a special place in our hearts. The venue was everything I envisioned it to be on our wedding day- romantic, beautiful, charming, and most of all - all about us and the people we love.
Reviewed on 28-02-2018

Carissa Labriola (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-12-2017
The staff were fabulous and very helpful throughout the process but especially on the day off. Our guests gushed over how beautiful it was on the property. It was perfect for photos, enough room to hang out and it was nice to hand off the decorations and plans and have someone else take care of it!
Reviewed on 09-02-2018

Emily Ingalls (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-01-2018
The moment that I stepped on the property, I got chills and just knew that this was THE PLACE for our wedding! Such a beautiful and lush romantic garden, with Victorian accents that was so romantic and enchanting!!! We got so many compliments from our wedding guests that this was the most beautiful wedding venue that they had ever seen! The small vintage details and garden nooks made me fall in love with this place, and the fact that they have loads of vintage furniture for you to rent in invaluable!! Their pieces match the venue perfectly and their flexibility to allow you to customize everything for your entire day is worth every penny!!! They allow you to design your whole day and have very few limitations.. something that is very important to allow brides to have their VISION come true!!! Hands down, the venue was my favorite part of my wedding day... Go tour the place and you will see exactly what I mean.!!!
Reviewed on 04-02-2018

Carol Ingalls (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating

This venue is the most beautiful place there is an all of San Diego County! I’m the pickiest mother of the Bride there ever was and they did not disappoint!!! During our walk through it was evident that the location, the decor of the venue, and staff were top notch! We were not disappointed with the planning at the wedding,rehearsal, and the attention to detail that the staff gave us during our time there. The food was absolutely magnificent, and the venue breathtaking!!! Our daughter told us that this with her dream wedding and more!!! What more could any parent of the bride want! On the day of the wedding our executive director Ramon was amazing!!! He checked in with us frequently to make sure we were happy with our plans!!! Our wedding coordinator Liz was equally outstanding and made sure our vision was realized!! Thank you to all of the staff there on January 14 th for wedding!! A last minute glitch with the florist not remembering to provide the roses for the Grand Exit was a bit stressful but Ramon and Liz provided a quick alternative that was fabulous !!! We are so happy we chose this venue !!! Really In the end it is the best venue in San Diego!
Reviewed on 19-01-2018

crystal L (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-11-2017
Everything was perfect. I could have not asked for an easier wedding. The day of corrdinator took the stress out of everything. The place truly is magical
Reviewed on 14-12-2017

Julia Walters (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2017
Our wedding was an absolute dream. The grounds are maintained and lush year round. We visited in august, March, May, June, and November for our initial visits and wedding meeting appointments and it was gorgeous and in bloom every time. The staff is very responsive and accommodating. Every detail was addressed and taken care of for a very low stress event for me. The food was SOOOOOOO GOOD! Everyone told me it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Private parking and security was an absolute essential for me and it is included in the cost of the venue. The only thing I would suggest looking out for is that gratuities are not factored into the final price so plan accordingly.
Reviewed on 21-11-2017

Megan Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
First off, it was a colleague of mine who had recommended this place because it was where she got married last year and because it used to be a schoolhouse. She couldn't stop raving about it and how much she loved it. My then fiance and I were intrigued so we drove 1.5 hours just go to there and see what it was all about. Throughout the tour, we were breathless and loved every inch of the venue. We couldn't stop talking about how amazing it was. When we sat down, we also found out that it's an all inclusive venue that already had food catering and a wedding coordinator included. We basically booked when we sat down after the tour, without any hesitations, even though we had planned to go to other venues after that. (The schoolhouse was a big check off for me, being a teacher and all. :) )Wedding planning: We met Serena, our wedding coordinator, three times throughout the year and I had inquired many times throughout the year we were planning for all kinds of questions that were always answered with a smile. She even spent about an hour going over the colors of napkins with our parents, smiling and laughing at our color coordination and disagreements. She was totally respectful to our parents and even they loved Serena! Even though there was a hiccup in the beginning, the Twin Oaks staff did their best to clear things up and make sure that I left a happy bride. Pre-wedding: day before, my husband and I loved Serena and her expertise with everything. She was obviously experienced with weddings and gave us a lot of advice on the simplest things like how to hold hands, or face, etc. Serena was just on top of it. Serena was just organized and I loved that she was there to help with anything. We also dropped off everything decor wise that day and Serena made sure to write where I wanted everything to be.Wedding day: We got ready at the hotel and when I arrived to the venue with my bridal party, the venue was absolutely gorgeous. I couldn't have asked for a better day. It was beautiful how everything was coming together. Even though there was a mixup with favors and somehow I didn't have as many favors as I thought I brought, Serena and I had worked it out so that it wouldn't become an issue and she made sure to not freak me out. She had everything handled for it quickly with a smile and I just loved her friendly, bubbly attitude. It really helped to calm me down. When the ceremony was about to start, I found out that I also had a bridal assistant who helped with any of my personal needs (water, food, etc.) She was amazing too! I had asked for a small piece of bread before the ceremony began and later in the evening, she came out with a whole loaf of bread!! Her thoughtfulness was spot on and I was just touched by that. In addition, having Serena there really just helped me be a relaxed and calm bride throughout our wedding. I had a lot of comments of \"you don't look tired! You're not tired?\" or \"You look so calm! You're not bridezilla at all!\" and I can honestly attribute my calm and happy attitude to Serena. She is just such an amazing coordinator and I can't say enough good things about her. If you get a chance to have Serena as your wedding coordinator at Twin Oaks, she will make you the happiest bride! Thank you so much Serena for all your help with EVERYTHING. July 1st was magical for Eddie and I, and we can't thank you enough for just making it perfect. Thank you!
Reviewed on 11-10-2017

Kasi Klapakis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2017
The venue is obviously one of the first things you think about when trying to plan a wedding. This process for me was fun but stressful until I walked into Twin oaks. It was so green and beautiful. Romance filled every nook and cranny and I just knew that was where we were going to get married. They were so extremely attentive and answered every single one of my questions because lord knows we all have them. I will say to write everything down!!! They have a lot of weddings that are so different so it is hard to remember everything. They also change their rules from time to time so if you have it in writing it helps getting your way a little easier. Overall the best experience I could have with a venue and anyone would be happy with getting married in such a gorgeous venue.
Reviewed on 02-10-2017

Elizabeth Barraza (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-08-2017
We absolutely loved our wedding ceremony and reception at Twin Oaks House and Gardens! We were just amazed at how beautiful everything turned out and our guests continue to share how impressed they are with how beautiful everything was. Our wedding coordinator Serena was just awesome! So patient with all our questions and last minute add on's and made sure everything turned out the way we wanted. I truly had my dream wedding, actually it was more amazing than I ever imagined it could be.
Reviewed on 15-09-2017

Bridgette Wilson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
Fell in love at the entryway! This venue lent it's magic to our wedding. The staff are impeccable and organized. The only thing I have to complain about was I didn't get any cake or taco bar because they sliced the 7 cakes all up. They also served them without knowing what the flavors were (I'm allergic and my mom is vegan). The taco bar ran out of plates, so we were turned away. Overall, an amazing, memorable experience.
Reviewed on 22-08-2017

Merry Sara Maddelein (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2017
This place was just like my dreams. I felt like a fairy princess getting married here. Everyone raved about how beautiful the venue was. It's a place I'll never forget and loved. On top of that our wedding coordinator Kay was amazing. She helped us with everything and the wedding went with out any problems because of her. I also had a girl help me the whole day. It was perfect and I highly recommend this place. It was like the secret garden. Just beautiful.
Reviewed on 15-08-2017

Kylah Burkart (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2017
We had our wedding at Twin Oaks Garden Estate recently and it could not have gone more perfect! I went to a wedding at this venue about five years ago and from the moment I first saw the gorgeous property, I knew that day, if I ever got married that would be where I wanted to my wedding. It's an absolute dream!! Aside from the obviously stunning, magical property; they make everything so easy!! My big thing when planning a wedding was that I didn't want to deal with a bunch of different vendors - one for linens, one for tables, one for food etc. At Twin Oaks, it's all inclusive! The only vendors I needed to worry about was the photographer, DJ and florist. And they even have recommendations for those vendors if you don't already have someone in mind. I went with one of their DJ recommendations and he was amazing!!As part of the package, you get three coordinating meetings and a food tasting. I worked with Natalie and she was so great! She clearly knew what she was doing, and her calm, easy going but extremely organized manner was exactly what any bride would want to help keep any unnecessary stress down! I didn't have to worry about anything leading up to the wedding or on the actual wedding day. I even had my own bridal assistant the day of! Talk about service! My wedding day went so smooth - we stayed on schedule (I was worried about this as I didn't want anything cutting into our open dance time!), all the day-off staff, Natalie included were fantastic and all of our guests had an amazing time! I still get raves from friends and family about how perfect the day was, how beautiful the venue was, how yummy the food was and how attentive and friendly everyone working was! I want to go back and do it all over! Seriously best day ever and I would highly, HIGHLY, recommend this venue for your wedding! They customize everything to meet your needs!! They are the BEST!
Reviewed on 21-07-2017

Julie Wellington (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate is beautiful from every angle! The venue truly speaks for itself. My (now!) husband and I fell in love with it when we first saw it! We loved the secret garden feel with all of the greenery, flowers, and twinkle lights and the vintage feel from the old late 1800s school house to the incredible bar. It was perfect! We loved the farm tables, mix-matched china, and décor they let you choose from. For the most part, everything was seamless the day of! Our day of coordinator, Serena, was great! She made sure everything was taken care of and that everything was going the way we wanted it to. She was great to work with! There were a few things that didn’t go well, but they were somewhat minor in the grand scheme of things. I didn’t fully know about them on the day of, which is good, but I feel they are worth mentioning. One was our candy bar. We bought 7 types of candy and had 7 jars to put them in, but somehow only 6 types made it out; one type made it out twice and they had them sitting right next to each other. They also didn’t replenish the candy bar like they said they would, so when we went to get candy ourselves, most of it was empty. I thought we were just out of candy and it was that successful, but as it turns out they didn’t replenish it often and we were left with a ton of candy! We were very disappointed, since we so excited about the candy bar and this was one of our main desserts. The other thing was that my husband’s mom and stepmom never got their corsages. One of the other coordinators said she would make sure to get the corsages to them, but they never did. After the wedding, I noticed in pictures that neither was wearing them. When I inquired with them about the corsages, they both said they never got one. This was also disappointing, especially since I knew they were made and we had paid for them. Despite these few things, everything else went very smoothly! They seem to be a well-oiled machine! Serena kept us on time, which was much appreciated! Everything else was perfect from getting ready, to the ceremony, to the reception! It was the most magical day of my life! All of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to! I know a huge part of that is due to the venue! It is truly special! Everywhere you turn, it’s beautiful! Also, everyone loved the food too! If you pick Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate as your wedding venue, you will absolutely love it!
Reviewed on 07-07-2017

Nikki H (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-12-2016
Although beautiful, this is an expensive venue and on top of that, the \"coordinators\" are high pressure sales agents.We looked at this venue for our wedding and I got 5 different phone calls after we toured asking if we had decided yet. Every time they called, they had some new deal going on - it all seemed very scammy to me.
Reviewed on 28-06-2017

Katie Keegan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2017
I cannot put into words how incredible this venue is. From the grounds, to the decor, to the staff everything is amazing. We had the honor of working with Selena and Kelsey through our coordination process and they made it entirely stress free and painless. Kelsey was our day-of coordinator and if something did go wrong on our big day, I still have no clue because she is a complete and total rockstar and handled everything. Not to mention the catering was absolutely amazing, and we were able to have a sophisticated menu that even a picky eater like me LOVED. If I had to do the whole day over again I wouldn't change a thing, and it's all thanks to this incredible staff.
Reviewed on 17-06-2017

Adam Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2017
My husband and I were married here last weekend and... Truthfully, it's hard to write a review because the whole day left me breathless. The venue provides wedding coordination, and you have the opportunity to meet with the staff three times before the wedding. There is also a culinary meeting in which you get to taste all the foods (included in their wedding packages) and meet with the kitchen staff and chef to review menu choices. The week before the wedding, the venue and culinary staff followed up with me to make sure everything was on track. The day before the wedding, we had a rehearsal and met with our day-of coordinator; I left feeling assured and prepared for our wedding day.On June 4th, I arrived at the venue with my maids and we were met by the bridal assistant who told me to \"Boss her around!\" She was lovely. So helpful, but not pushy, and helped me with all sorts of things on the big day (including holding my wine while the photographer took pictures and helping me carry my big, poofy dress!). The wedding coordinator and quality assurance manager checked in with me and my husband throughout the day to make sure things were going according to plan, letting us know if measures were taken when plans changed, and were overall attentive without being bothersome. All in all, we felt that we were in good hands. I think many negative reviews come from a lack of communication. If you are looking for someone to plan your wedding for you, then you may be disappointed. I am an involved bride and checked in periodically with my florist, DJ, photographer, and the venue to make sure everyone was on the same page leading up to the big day. I found that keeping the venue appraised and up-to-date throughout the wedding process really better equipped me and the staff in having a smooth and beyond-satisfactory wedding day. Truly, I can't thank Twin Oaks House and its marvelous staff enough. We couldn't be happier; the day went off without a hitch and we are so grateful!
Reviewed on 14-06-2017

Eric Liwski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-03-2017
Fairytale VenueThis venue was beyond anything I had ever imagined, and we truly had the most amazing wedding we could have ever hoped for. My husband & I had looked at 8 venues before this one. Luckily a family friend had been to a wedding here & recommended it. The second we pulled up the driveway, I knew that this was it. I was so nervous the entire walk through, because I thought there was no way it was within our budget. I was so happy I was wrong!! We booked an off season month ( March) and a weekday (Thursday) and the pricing was perfect. Plus it's pretty much all inclusive! There were no extra add ons that were unexpected like we had found at other venues. Also includes 3 coordinators for the wedding day, something was was definitely not included at other spaces we had looked at. We booked that day!(As a side note to couples nervous about booking on a weekday, since we were too - only 10 of our guests weren't able to come. Most everyone made it work & just made a long fun weekend out of it :) ) My husband & I both work at a resort & see weddings everyday. We wanted something different than the beach, a golf course, winery, and something super GREEN! This venue is ALL green, twinkle lights, has chandeliers through the trees, no buildings to be seen whatsoever. Truly the most romantic, fairytale like venue we were looking for. It's beyond anything we could have hoped for.The staff is superb. From our first encounter to the day of our wedding, everything was so easy & stress free. You don't just get one contact, any time you call/email, anyone is able to respond & is familiar with your file. Our main day coordinator Vanessa was AMAZING! So sweet & helpful with all my last minute annoying bride emails, and the day of made me feel so at ease, and kept everything flowing & on track. I also had one other coordinator in our bridal suite ( I forget her name :( ) that was so amazing about always keeping our champagne coming, even through pictures, and even helped fluff out my long train & veil right before my main walk down the aisle. I was so grateful for that!!! :)The food was phenomenal! We wanted to do something different than the basic steak, chicken or fish. The chef was extremely flexible and was excited to give us a different menu of gourmet sliders, fries and mac n cheese with appetizers like chicken empanadas and fried ravioli. Our guests LOVED it!!They are also known for being totally flexible with alcohol & allow you to bring your own, and just charge a bartender fee. So we bought wholesale wine and beer and their bartenders were awesome.We were allowed to use the second, back-up bar as a photo booth with our own props and Polaroid camera to save us money and still have a photo booth at no extra cost. That was VERY cool :)Of course we didn't get to enjoy our amazing food as much as we would have liked to since guests were pulling us every which way, but Vanessa boxed up a VERY large amount of a little bit of everything, which we were so happy for, and ate the amazing leftovers everyday before we left for our honeymoon (so awesome not having to cook! :p )All of our guests have been telling us it was one of the most beautiful & amazing weddings they have ever been to. We had the most amazing time as well, and are so grateful to everyone at the venue who made our most special day so beyond magical!
Reviewed on 16-05-2017

Georgina Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-02-2017
Twin Oaks did such an amazing job! Jamie was helpful and made the day incredibly easy. We just showed up to our wedding and had the best day of our lives! We would highly recommend Twin Oaks to anyone wanting a customizable venue that is also very inclusive. The planning committee made making all the little decisions easy and executed all of the day of set up/break down so we didn't have to think about anything. The only hiccup we encountered was that they hadn't laid out enough chairs in the ceremony site and had to postpone the start time so they could pull out more. It ended up being fine because we were running very late getting to the ceremony but was a minor overlook. Overall it was a beautiful and very fun day and we loved every minute.
Reviewed on 15-05-2017

Valerie Penner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2017
Words can not express just how beautiful this venue is. I fell in love when I saw it online. I thought it was going to be out of our price range and almost didn't even go to look at it. After looking at a few other places, and only liking those places my fiance suggested we go at look at Twin Oaks. It's even more beautiful in person. There are so many cute little touches through out, it feels like you're in a fairy garden. We told them what our budget was and we were open to off season and weekdays. To our surprise we were able to book Twin Oaks! 3/9/17 was our wedding day and it was more than perfect! They give you 3 meetings leading up to your day to make sure you are on track with planning. But they are available through phone or email whenever you have a question. The caterer they use has some of the best food we ever had. They also give you a cutting cake as part of your package. Which was perfect because we ended up doing a dessert bar, so we were able to get the traditional cake cutting pics. Vanessa was our day of coordinator. She was so sweet and on point with everything. She made sure everything ran smoothly(which it did), made sure I had everything I needed, and was a pleasure to work with. Everyone at Twin Oaks is professional and friendly. They gave me my dream wedding!!
Reviewed on 02-04-2017

Patrick Hartson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-01-2017
Words cannot express the beauty and ease of Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate. Although, we ran into a problem early on with our date being double booked, the venue went above and beyond to compensate us and provided a wedding better than we could have imagined. All of our guests were in awe of the venue and said the dinner was absolutely delicious. We chose to have a late night mac&cheese bar and a cookie bar for dessert; both were huge hits with the guests! Throughout the planning process, the venue provides you with three meetings with wedding coordinators to keep your planning on track and to help you with any questions you may have. They were incredibly helpful and we loved Kelsey, who was our coordinator for the rehearsal and the wedding day. Everything went on without a hitch and we would HIGHLY recommend this venue. Their prices are more than fair for what they offer! Chairs, tables, linens, food, set up and take down of your decor and coordinators are ALL INCLUDED!!! We even got a personal assistant, in addition to the coordinator, to help us with any day of needs...she even held our drinks for us an followed us around during our photographs with them! The bar tenders are also fantastic! If you live in Southern California, you cannot go wrong with Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate!
Reviewed on 24-01-2017

Katherine Webster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2016
I fell in love with Twin Oaks House and Garden the moment we set foot there. I truly believe that this was one of the best choices that we made for our wedding. First, the grounds are beautiful, positively magical. Second, they take care of SO MUCH. We were planning our wedding from a distance and having their coordination team help us with all of the details was key. I thought I would be much more stressed out, but they handle everything like pros (because they are pros) and we had nothing to worry about. I'd like to give a special shout out to Kelsey, who I met with at 2 of my 3 coordination meetings and she was our rehearsal and day of coordinator. She is AMAZING! She's like a wedding ninja - sneaking around making sure that every detail is perfect! Also, Chef Billy! We had such a fun time at our food tasting and everything was so amazing it was hard to choose which dish we liked best...but we did choose...and our guests raved about how good their meals were! I'm so happy with everything the Twin Oaks House and Gardens has to offer and I can't recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 22-01-2017

carol r (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating

Wow, they did everything for us. It was amazing. you meet with them one on one three times but you can call and email them any questions you have. They go through everything to every detail. It was perfect. Kelsey did an amazing job. From decor to food to linens etc it went perfectly. They have so many different items to choose from. It was perfect and everything went according to the plans. I would highly recommend Twin Oaks garden Estate.
Reviewed on 13-09-2016

Hanh Ngo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2016
I had my wedding at Twin Oaks Garden on June 2, 2016. It was absolutely magical! It was a destination wedding for us and Twin Oaks could not have done a better job organizing and making it easy for out of towners. This venue is an enchanting garden. I fell in love with it after a Skype tour and loved it more when I finally got to visit. From the beginning, the staff is very informative, helpful, and quick to respond to your questions. I worked with Kelsey and Kay. They are super patient and helpful. The venue offers great upgrades and decor for use. On the day of the wedding, everything went seamlessly. I have been maid of honor twice and a bridesmaid 7 times and know something always goes wrong and was expecting it. But honestly, everything went perfect. I was so impressed by the staff and how prepared they were. Kay was absolutely amazing and was such a sweetheart. She gave me such great tips. I also had Sarahi by my side as my assistant. Both ladies were amazing. They were always around and frequently checked up on me. I am still getting compliments about the venue from my guests. It was beautiful. Even better, the food was amazing. I did a sample plate of the beef filet with crab stuffed prawns and lobster ravioli. My guests said it was one of the best wedding meals they have had. Our bartender was Grant and he was a hit. My guests loved him! My only complaint is that it ended too soon. I would highly recommend Twin Oaks Garden. Thank you for making my wedding day so special and magical. You guys were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 12-06-2016

Christina Summy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2015
I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful outdoor venue in southern California! We had our wedding here in August and absolutely loved everything about it! The best part of this venue is their staff. They set up three meetings that go over everything you could ever think of and then the day before the wedding you just bring everything and tell them where to put it and they will make it look perfect on your wedding day. And the food is just amazing - we were told by so many people that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. I also loved the rustic farm tables with the mismatched china. They also will make your day of go by so smooth! If anything went wrong I sure didn't know about it! Love this venue and staff. Definitely worth the money!
Reviewed on 28-10-2015

Peace Cruz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
It has taken me a few months to write this review, but it is long overdue. We had an amazing wedding on 06/13/15 at Twin Oaks House & Gardens! Every person that works there goes above and beyond to guarantee that the bride and groom have a spectacular wedding, beginning with the planning and up to the very last second of the wedding day. Kelsey, Dana, Haley, and Kay helped us every step of the way and were friendly, kind, supportive, courteous, and professional. I could go on, but there aren't enough words to express our gratitude! I want to thank everyone at Twin Oaks for helping us to have our dream wedding!
Reviewed on 26-09-2015

Liz Courter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2015
This was THE BEST place I could have chosen to get married for several reasons. The ambiance is absolutely gorgeous, romantic, and intimate/private. I didn't want a wedding where others could join / look in so this was perfect. The bridal suite is UNREAL it's so vintage, historic and gorgeous. If you want photos that look like they're from a wedding magazine then this is the place for you. \r\rThe staff is on top of it! They only do one wedding a day and know the business of weddings in and out. I think I worked with every single planner they have, and every time I called, emailed, or met with them they had all communicated so I didn't have to repeat myself. They were extremely helpful through the whole process whether it was recommending outside preferred vendors (who were great), helping with logistics or reminding me what we had discussed. I was very impressed with their customer service through the 10 months I worked with them, as well as over the moon happy with my day of experience. \r\rAlmost every attendee at my wedding commented on how amazing the venue was. It's gorgeous and at night the twinkle lights make it look like a fairytale. My day of coordinators were Kelsey and Hannah and they treated me like a queen, and they were so on top of the entire schedule. You can't go wrong with any of them. I didn't have to think of any planning that day, which was a big relief. \r\rThe only downside (and it isn't that big of a deal) was that it was NOT long enough. I do wish they were flexible on shutting the bar down at 9:30pm, and ending strictly at 10pm. The day is short as it is so I would have liked to keep the dancing going a bit longer, but other than that...it is a perfect place for a wedding. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 22-09-2015

Cindy Ban (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2015
We recently had our wedding at Twin Oaks Garden Estate and were delighted. The venue is charming....the centerpiece is a schoolhouse built in 1891 filled with antique furnishings. The grounds are covered with twinkle lights, flowers and fountains. You truly feel like you have stepped into a fairy tale when you enter through the ivy-covered trellis. Many of our guests commented on how unique and beautiful the property is. They even allow you to use pieces from their antique furniture collection in your wedding decor. And since they only do one wedding per day, you are not rushed and there is ample parking for your guests.\r\rThe cost of the venue includes coordination services (3 meetings) as well as a lot of the decor that is an up charge at other venues. They really strive to make it easy for you to design the wedding of your dreams. The bride and her wedding party get to spend several hours before the wedding relaxing in the schoolhouse-turned-bridal suite. This provides a great setting for photos and merriment. They even have a huge mirror with a pedestal step so that you can put on your wedding dress and see it in its entirety. This is not something that you will find at other venues in San Diego county! \r\rIf you are looking for a venue that provides charm, beauty, and romance, you must go check out Twin Oaks!
Reviewed on 27-07-2015

Miriam Torres (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2015
The venue is unique and beautiful. They treat you like royalty. They are all very nice. The only thing I disliked was that the coordinator would tell me one thing, and the day before my wedding the Director said another thing and I ended up paying more money. Towards the end, the coordinators seemed so fake, and they made me feel so uncomfortable, but that was only their administration. Everything else was perfect. We have gotten nothing but amazing reviews of our wedding. A lot of people have said it is the best venue they've ever been to. There's a lot of regulations on outside food (even snacks like chocolate), and the music, so just be aware of that.
Reviewed on 04-02-2015

Krystal Ashcraft (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-10-2014
I found Twin Oaks on the Knot, It looked soo pretty on the internet so my fiance (now husband) decided to go check it out. We both fell in love as soon as we walked under the arch and saw the school house and all the greenery and trees so beautiful and that was during the day. The wedding planners really helped me out a lot and made the planning process as stressful as possible. They were all soo nice. Our wedding went off without a hitch, if there was anything that went wrong attendant handled it right away so I wouldn't be bothered. I got soo many compliments on how gorgeous the venue is and how intimate it is. Food was great too. I defiantly recommend this venue 110%!!
Reviewed on 26-11-2014

Rachel Agamata (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
One trip to view the property and meet the staff at twin oaks, and you'll immediately see what other reviewers have gushed about. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking (note: every time you go, they get prettier and prettier!) The staff was absolutely top quality. Twin Oaks was our first venue we looked at, and we knew immediately that this was the place for us and these were the people we wanted to work with. They were always 10 steps ahead of any questions or concerns I had, extremely organized, and provided top service every step of the way. \r\rI've been to weddings where the entire wedding party and more are running around the day of the wedding, setting up centerpieces, explaining to vendors how things should look, etc. Never would that happen at Twin Oaks. I did not have a single concern about the wedding day and how they would execute what we had discussed in our planning meetings. They did not disappoint in the slightest. \r\rTo our coordinator, Dana, and my lovely \"lady in waiting\" Erin, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'm actually tearing up thinking about how amazingly wonderful you were to us on our wedding day. We could not have done this without you, and for that we will always be grateful.
Reviewed on 13-09-2014

Nancy Ma (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-07-2014
After a few misunderstanding with our budget and contract, we were happy with Twin oaks. The venue is gorgeous and the bridal suite is to die for. There are many coordinators that you work with during the planning process. Our favorites are Dana and Christian! We had a few minor problems the day of so I suggest you have a friend or family member keep track of the things that get packed up to bring home. We lost many of our handmade items(mostly they were tossed out). Also, the food wasn't exactly what we were expecting(we had a couple if requests and provided recipes but they were ignored!) :(
Reviewed on 13-08-2014

Jamie Mountford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-04-2014
Twin Oaks is an absolutely gorgeous garden venue. I was married there on April 12, 2014. My husband and I fell in love with the property on our first visit. We didn't even look at any other venues. We booked it immediately and we never regretted that decision. \rLet's start with the venue's most obvious benefit. The entire property is gorgeous. The gardens are lush and beautiful. The twinkle light walkways are so romantic at night. The tented reception has lovely and elegant details. The antique bridal suite and the totally awesome bar are fabulous. I could go on and on. The venue is beautiful. AND they are constantly improving it. Since booking the venue last year, they have added several wonderful areas. The whole place is just lovely and you feel wonderful walking around the property. ALL of our pictures turned out beautifully. Our photographers were SUPER excited because there are so many great spots to use for taking pictures. \rThe staff at Twin Oaks is also excellent. Every single coordinator and staff member that we worked with was wonderful. They all put such care into their work and it shows. Everyone is polite and respectful. The coordinators help plan your special day and show such patience and enthusiasm during each meeting. I felt VIP every time I called with a question. Emails were always responded to promptly. \rOn the day of the ceremony, you have a dedicated day-of coordinator and your own personal bridal assistant. Both my coordinator (Chris) and my assistant (Rebecca) were fantastic. Chris made everything run smoothly - there were absolutely NO issues (and if there were, I didn't know about them). All of my bridesmaids and I LOVED Rebecca. She made the day seem really special by taking care of every detail as we got ready before the ceremony. She was so much fun, too. She was constantly checking with me to see if I needed anything or straightening my dress. \rI used their preferred DJ Vendor Mark Huntzinger and their recommended florist Jerri Disney. Both were wonderful and I highly recommend them as well. \rI could go on and on about this place. I loved everything about Twin Oaks and several of my guests are now hoping they will get married here as well because they loved it so much too. I really can't stop gushing to everyone. Book this place! You won't regret it!
Reviewed on 04-05-2014

Stefanie D'Egidio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-03-2014
Twin Oaks is such a beautiful Romatic Venue. As soon as I saw it I knew this is where my wedding would be. Every step of the way the people at Twin Oaks were accomadating. I am very particular and had a specific vision for my wedding day. Everything exceeded my expectations, it turned out beautifully. The food was amazing, and the bar tenders keeps the lines down. the Bridal assistant I was given the day of was such a wonderful help!
Reviewed on 17-04-2014

Stacy Rauch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-02-2014
Our wedding was on 2-28-14, the first downpour San Diego county saw in over 5 years!!! (Of course!) The entire venue is absolutely breathtaking (just look at the pictures), so I was a little disappointed that due to the rain we were only able to utilize about half of it, but the staff at the venue made everything flow so smoothly, I'm almost glad it rained!!!\r Our ceremony was moved inside the reception tent, and it was so intimate and romantic, there really are no words to describe it other than perfect!\r The staff treated all of our guests and family with respect, they were always there to make sure my husband and I had everything we needed to be happy. They made it a point to communicate with our other vendors and coordinate all of the details. \r They even offered to let us return when the weather was nicer to take additional pictures. . . now I just have to convince my husband to get dressed up again!!! Thank you Twin Oaks!
Reviewed on 09-04-2014

Sarah Thornburg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-01-2014
We had an absolutely amazing experience getting married at Twin Oaks! We booked the venue about a year before the wedding date and everyone was super helpful with getting us organized for the big day. Our wedding turned out perfect - I couldn't have asked for anything more magical or beautiful - and it goes down as the happiest day of my life (thus far). The venue is GORGEOUS, the food was amazing, and the staff treated me like a queen while ensuring that the entire day ran smoothly and relatively stress-free. Twin Oaks Wedding Estate was the key to turning my dream wedding into a reality!
Reviewed on 08-04-2014

Miranda Thurston (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-02-2014
Wow! We had an absolutely perfect day! All of the staff were amazing and professional! The day before/on your rehearsal we checked in all of our decor and they set it all up perfectly the day of the wedding! It just looked like I pictured it! The coordinators made sure we ate, and made sure that the day ran smoothly. I honestly couldn't have asked for more. We both felt little to no stress that day because it was all taken care of. I would definitely recommend this venue if you want a garden wedding/vintage theme. This place is almost a one stop shop for all of your decor, food, linens, and the cake! If your also on a budget and fall in love with it...try and book it on the off season!
Reviewed on 09-03-2014

Robin Leathers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-02-2014
I was really impressed with TOHG. After we found a date that fit in our budget (February, their minimum's aren't the cheapest), we began to plan the wedding. they include a \"wedding planner\" with your package, which includes them having a few meeting with you before the wedding, and a coordinator the day of (A MUST). My (now husband, yay!) and I thought they were professional, easy to work with, and met almost all our expectations.\r\rPros:\r- They Do almost EVERYTHING. Food. Cake. Set Up, Tear Down. Even packing up all your decor at the end of the night so you can put it in your car. I was surprised at the day of bridal helper I got too - so clutch.\r- Meetings were useful and made our wedding planning much easier. I loved that the centerpieces came with the package\r- Everything was well organized, down to the cake tasting, food tastings and payments. \r- The employees are friendly and know what they're doing.\r- This place does weddings and it's very clearly that they know what they're doing. \r- We had GREAT LUCK with their recommended vendors. See my other reviews for those.\r- Gorgeous venue! Seriously, every single picture we have from our wedding is ridiculously beautiful. \r\rCONS:\r- Fairly pricey, but you can bring your own booze!\r- We paid extra for the \"gourmet\" food and while the filet was quite delicious, the salmon was definitely overcooked and quite dry.\r- Even though you can bring your own booze, the bartender is $650...for the night.\r- You need to be flexible for meeting times, since they don't have many on weekends (due to weddings, of course)\r\rAt the end of the day, despite the cons, they definitely earned their 5 stars. I was seriously impressed with the value for the price, and having the professionals there during the wedding planning process was priceless. Definitely worth the money.
Reviewed on 27-02-2014

jessica Martinez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-02-2014
My guests are still raving that it was the most beautiful wedding they have seen. everyone we worked with at Twin Oaks was so nice and helpful. The entire year of planning was so NON-stressful...I recommend anyone to have their wedding here!
Reviewed on 19-02-2014

Caitlin Borstelman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-01-2014
This venue is amazing! Their packages are all inclusive with coordinator available every day and they truly have wonderful customer service. I felt so taken care of during the entire year of planning and the day of! The site is private and they only do one event a day so it really was the perfect place for our wedding!
Reviewed on 09-02-2014

Marin Johnson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2014
Twin Oaks House was completely amazing! The venue itself was absolutely beautiful and the staff was incredible! We had a completely stress-free day and the wedding of our dreams all thanks to Twin Oaks House!
Reviewed on 02-02-2014

Michelle Langowski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-12-2013
From the day we booked our wedding date, Twin Oaks staff went above and beyond to make our day special. The venue is breathtaking and will be the topic of discussion among all your guests. I cant say enough good things about Twin Oaks House and Gardens!
Reviewed on 09-01-2014

Brenda Ramirez (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2012
Your ideal wedding can be in Twin Oaks Garden Estate, is one of the best treasures of southern California for a perfect Wedding, beautifully set niched in between hills, decorated with a great sense of belonging in a turn of the era vintage setting. Your guest will start enjoying your Wedding ceremony by a beautiful gazebo for your ceremony, set within beautiful landscape, a brook and flowery vines covered arches ways, a beautiful bride room, a turn of the 19th century house, decorated to perfection and elegant tent for your reception, surround by beautiful patio settings .... In all a great place to have your wedding, the staff is great, helpful and focus in all and every little detail...\r\rWe have experience as guest and as wedding florist company, providing our wedding services in southern California, Twin Oaks Garden Estate, is one of our favorite Sites for a beautiful wedding, we love being invited to weddings and decorate and design the flowers for weddings and help create beautiful memories, specially the most memorable one, your Wedding.\r\rWe completely recommend Twin Oaks Garden Estate for you to experience your Special Day for the rest of your life.\r
Reviewed on 09-12-2013

Kristen Henkins (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
The house & gardens of Twin Oaks is beautiful in ways that are hard to describe. It is a little like stepping back in time, like stepping into an English country garden from the Edwardian era. The gazebo and lawn is an ideal for a ceremony. We had a Hindu ceremony with a \"mandap\" placed in front of the gazebo, which looked beautiful in front of the gazebo. Although there are small restrictions on items, we felt Twin Oaks was very accommodating for almost all the things we wanted to bring in and arrange in a certain way. On the day of the wedding, the event coordinators arranged everything perfectly and everything went like clockwork. We want to especially thank Elyse and Rachel for being (a) so friendly and easy to work with, and (b) so efficient and making everything happen the way we wanted. \r\rAlthough the cost at first seemed a little pricey, they provided so much for the ceremony and the reception, the grounds are super well-maintained and beautiful, and the food was amazing (and abundant throughout the night) - that we thought it was a great value. \r\rOur 1 complaint is that we had different \"coordinators\" for each of the required 3 meetings, which meant (a) constantly having to restate the details from 1 meeting to the next, even though things were written down, and (b) having to re-confirm special arrangements each time, which always made us nervous. As I said earlier, in the end, everything we wanted was done the way we wanted, but it was concerning to think that on actual day of the wedding, we would have to re-confirm something else. \r\rBut the staff was always very friendly and helpful, in person, over the phone, and via email, and replied in timely manners. We would definitely recommend this venue for any couple interested in an beautiful outdoor setting. Also, we coordinated with them while living out-of-state, and it still worked out great!
Reviewed on 16-10-2013

Tawney A (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2013
From the moment I walked into Twin Oaks I knew this was the place I wanted to get married. The staff was very friendly and answered all of my questions happily. Throughout the planning process the staff was always willing to talk to me about anything and during my meetings they really helped me feel at ease and confident in my plans. \r\rThe day of the wedding could not have been any more perfect!!! There is not one single thing I would have changed. The entire day was a total dream and the staff treated me like a queen. The day flowed perfectly and the staff knew exactly what they were doing. One of the things that impressed me the most was how they set up all of the decorations I brought in. I hardly even had to say where I wanted everything and when I arrived everything was set up to perfection and most of it was dislayed even better than I had imagined. The food was great and the portions were huge! Everything was just perfect and I cannot say that enough. Everyone who attened said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to (and of course I agree):)\r\rI would HIGHLY recommend this venue! You will not be disappointed, it is worth every penny! \r\rThank you to everyone at Twin Oaks for making my wedding day unbelievably perfect!
Reviewed on 15-10-2013

arnhemjim (parent) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2013
There are a divergent range of reviews on Twin Oaks Garden Estate.If human they would be diagnosed as clinically schizophrenic. What is also clearly evident,is that they are in it for every dollar they can squeeze out of each event. A direct correlation can be drawn between a wedding’s budget, level of service provided, and level of praise offered in the review. Unfortunately my wife (mother of the groom) and I have been left with a bittersweet taste of the “total experience” Twin Oaks provided her son and the bride.\r\rFirst was the loss of two cameras, and their recorded memories of the wedding. In the case of my wife’s pocket digital camera, it was a direct result of rank incompetence (bordering on premeditated intent) as well as an abject lack of professionalism by one of their staff, namely the assigned “wedding coordinator”.\r\rWe were the first of the guests down the aisle to be seated. The woman assigned as “coordinator” strongly suggested that she take my wife’s camera, in order that my wife be “unencumbered”. She was persistent over my repeated objections, even though it was a very small camera, which could have been easily put in my trouser pocket, or carried in my wife’s hand. My wife, not wanting to appear to be making a scene, deferred, handing the camera directly (eyeball-to-eyeball) to the woman. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME WE SAW THE CAMERA.\r\rCommon sense and courtesy, as well as expected protocol, would have seen that the “coordinator”, following the ceremony would have sought out, and promptly returned my wife’s camera directly to her either during the taking of family wedding photographs, or in the reception/wedding dinner area. THIS DID NOT OCCUR.\r\rAccording to the woman’s alleged statement, she “set the camera down on one of the tables in the bridesmaid’s anti-room of the bridal house”, a semi-private area, unmonitored by staff, readily accessible to all members of the bridal party, as well as any other person on the premises.\r\rSecond camera to have been “misplaced” was the father of the groom’s digital video camera. He left it on his chair, which he slid under the table and tablecloth. With the event over he went to retrieve his camera. Not there or anywhere else. IT TOO WAS GONE.\r\rReported the missing cameras to Twin Oaks the very next day, 1 September 2013, a senior member of their staff made a cursory investigation (statement by the “wedding coordinator” cited above). Nothing mentioned about the video camera.\r\rHad not spoken to anyone at Twin Oaks staff until returning to Arizona the following week (3 September 2013). Had extended telephone conversation with Sean (last name unknown; mentioned other reviews of the facility, and understand to be one of their managers). After explaining in detail the circumstances, I requested that if the cameras could not be recovered that Twin Oaks financially compensate for their loss. In order to buy time, he was rather ambivalent, not specifically stating that we would be compensated.\r\rGiven the circumstances on the digital camera being clearly defined, he adroitly chose rather to focus on the video camera. He indicated that the facility had surveillance camera(s) monitoring the reception/dinner area, and that he would immediately review the tape.\r\rI was assured of a “follow up”, and in any event he would “get back” to me with a resolution. As of 6 October have heard nothing.
Reviewed on 06-10-2013

Christina Viquez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2013
My wedding on June 28th was so perfect & magical largely in part to Twin Oaks Garden Estate. I remember when I first walked into the venue, I knew instantly that I would have my fairytale wedding here. I can honestly say that everything ran smoothly & exactly as I had planned it for our wedding day. The venue itself is so unique & beautiful that all of our guests kept asking \"how did you find this place, it's so beautiful!\" Given that I had booked Twin Oaks back in April 2012, by the time June 2013 rolled around, they had made so many upgrades & added awesome improvements that it literally took my breath away. Chandeliers galore, fountains, gardens, upgraded bathrooms, seating area for cocktail hour etc, I was very pleased.\r\rThe staff are all great, from the very first meeting to the final wedding day, they are very accommodating & informative. Pretty much everything is taken care of for you, the binder they provide brides with gives you all the info you need & a wonderful time-line. Julie & Megan were always favorites of mine but on my wedding day Elise & the rest of the staff def went above & beyond. From the time we arrived at the venue to the end of the night, someone was always there to help me. I cannot say thank you enough to them.\r\rI highly recommend this venue to couples looking for a magical but all inclusive venue. The setting is perfect, the staff takes care of it all for you so you can enjoy your day, my guests all loved the food, and the vendors they recommended to us were also amazing. I was so sad when my wedding was over because all my guests had so much fun including me & my husband, it was such an amazing day that none of us will ever forget.
Reviewed on 13-08-2013

Shannon Finley (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2014
My fiancé and I were very impressed from our visit at Twin Oaks. We talked with Sean, who is the manager, about what we wanted for our day- mostly a customized menu (the fiancé went to culinary school so we wanted amazing food). We explained that we didn't want a cookie cutter wedding and he assured us he would make it happen. We loved the site so much we figured we should get married there. \r\rI sent an email to book a date and get what we wanted in writing (you should always get that stuff in writing). Sean called and we missed the call, and when we called back we had to leave a message because no one picked up. Then we didn't hear anything from anyone for weeks. \r\rWe followed up again and finally got an email back from Sean saying he couldn't help us and recommended looking for another wedding venue- he had to wait 4 weeks to let us know? Also, several words were misspelled and the whole email was 5 sentences- very unprofessional. \r\rSo if you want a cookie cutter wedding, I recommend Twin Oaks as an excellent wedding factory... it is very pretty, but if you want anything special, forget it!
Reviewed on 03-08-2013

leah faddis (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2005
Twin Oaks Garden Estate is such an AMAZING venue!!! We are wedding photographers and had to opportunity to shoot there for one of our clients. We were so impressed with the venue and the staff that we had to write a review. \r\rThe Venue: Not only is the estate GORGEOUS but they have all kinds of fun vintage props and furniture for their couples to use on their wedding day. This really takes all of their wedding portraits to the next level. The bridal suite was absolutely incredible and made the perfect backdrop for getting ready portraits. It had more than enough room for all the girls to get ready comfortably. The ceremony site is secluded and serene with lots of trees surrounding this pretty white gazebo. It made their ceremony with their guests feel intimate and romantic. The reception area has these gorgeous crystal chandeliers hanging down that added a touch of elegance to the room. The food was the best that we've ever had at a venue and we shoot a lot of weddings! The light at the venue was perfect at all hours of the day with a plethora of places to take portraits at. \r\rThe Staff: The thing that made the biggest impression on us was the staff. We were blown away by how attentive they were to our couple. When they were taking portraits with us they had someone assigned to follow us to help them right away if they needed anything. They moved tables for us that were in the way of pictures that we needed to take, brought them water because it was hot and helped re-route guests when the bride didn't want to be seen before the ceremony. Everything was on time and they were well staffed and prepared for the day. \r\rWe could not say enough great things about Twin Oaks Garden Estate and would encourage any couple to get married here.
Reviewed on 15-07-2013

Leanna Grover (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
Loved everything about this place, from their attention to detail to listening to my exact quelms. I wouldn't have changed anything. They always ask if we have question or concerns. They answer emails right away and they make you feel like you are always there top prioity! Loved it! Had our day on a Saturday...a little pricey but it includes everything. They do have more reasonable pricing on other days.
Reviewed on 25-06-2013

Dana Sampson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
After I saw this place, I knew it was the one. Sean, the manager, made me feel comfortable about everything from day one. They have awesome packages that you can personalize & really make it your own. The grounds alone make this place magical. Plus, they have great vendors they suggest, I chose their florist, Jerri disney, photography Dapper Images, & Pastry chef Becky Nutter, & Chef Joe was amazing! If you want a garden wedding with no fuss, choose this one! ps. I had 230 guests so that gives you some idea. My wedding was wonderful & I'm so glad I chose to have it there
Reviewed on 03-06-2013

Caitlin West (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-03-2013
Twin Oaks is a beautiful venue. All of the gardens and decorations made for fantastic photographs. They also have a new design center, and have a great selection of centerpieces, linens, and decorations to choose from. \r\rI had a great experience working with all of the staff at Twin Oaks. Everyone was very friendly and helpful any time that I visited or called. Christian met with us on our first visit there and got us set up with a great wedding package. Sean, Megan, Donna, and everyone else we worked with were incredibly professional and took great care of us. Their pastry chef Becky makes beautiful and delcious cakes. Their culinary team was able to change our menu to our guests needs, and everything was perfect on our wedding day. \r\rI only had one issue with the way they assign day-of coordinators and how our day was planned. We were given a specific coordinator who we did not have a chance to meet until our third coordination meeting. Any worries we had were aleviated at that point because she was so organized, and had our entire day written out to perfection. \r\rHowever, at our rehearsal, we were informed that we would have a different coordinator for the next day. And the day of the wedding, a couple of things were set up differently than we had wanted. \r\rThat being said, our day went off without a hitch. All of our guests had nothing but good things to say about the venue and the food, and we all had a great time. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful location and great staff and service.
Reviewed on 29-04-2013

Rachel Bates (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-03-2013
My wedding planning experience was made easy by the staff at Twin Oaks House & Gardens. When you book a day you get three schedule meetings with their on site coordinators. They help plan all of the details, from the wedding day timeline, to the decor and food. What was especially helpful was their bride binder, provided on day one, with to do lists and vendor referrals. Although my wedding day was quite chilly, the tented pavilion was heated and comfortable for our guests.\r\rThe grounds are amazing. The minute you get out of your car you smell all of the flowers on site; the schoolhouse is charming and the reception area is breathtaking when lit. The old bar was a guest favorite as well.\r\rI lost my voice the day before the wedding and there was help for me the day of every step of the way, which was great because I was having a hard time just communicating. Someone was always there to make sure my needs were met.\r\rNot only was the venue beautiful, the food delicious and the staff friendly, the price was just right. The venue offers different packages to meet your price. Also, they only host one wedding a day so you never feel rushed. \r\rI strongly suggest this venue to anyone looking for an intimate, beautiful setting.
Reviewed on 26-03-2013

Mar Gutierrez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-12-2012
We wanted a rustic, vintage themed wedding with an outside garden ceremony and Twin Oaks was the perfect place. Since I don't live in San Diego and was not around for much of the planning, I was also wanted a place that would do a lot of the work. The venue provided the ceremony site, tables, chairs, china, dinner, cake, etc. so this also worked out very well for us. \r\rThe venue is very beautiful and they take great care to make everything look nice. It's not cheap, but you do get great quality. The cake and dinner, which were included in the package were excellent, which is rarely said at weddings. \r\rIn terms of the service, the staff were usually eager to help and I thought the binder they gave me during our first meeting was very helpful during the planning process. On the day of the wedding, the staff helped set everything up and there were plenty of coordinators available to make sure everything ran smoothly. \r\rMy only issue is that the bridal party can only arrive up to two hours before the wedding and I wish we could have arrived earlier to make sure the decorations and flowers were set up correctly. I felt rushed once I arrived to finish getting ready and take photos, on top of making sure all the details were in place.
Reviewed on 19-12-2012

Christine Jeffers (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
Twin Oaks' staff was very helpful throughout the wedding planning process and helped my wedding go off without a hitch! Everyone there commented on how beautiful it was.. it was a fairytale come true with a lot of areas for the little kids to run around. The food was average, but the person that does the cake was absolutely phenomenal!
Reviewed on 11-10-2012

Debbie Wankier (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating

GREAT SETTING AND VENUE!! I was the guest at a wedding at the Twin Oaks Garden Estate. I was invited by the bride to participate in the Open House--tasting, and to meet the vendors. From the start, it was a wonderful and enchanting experience! The venue is so adorable. The staff was very attentive and kind. I loved the flow of the space; it has a very open feel, and especially loved the \"garden\" feel. The photos turned out spectacular--what a setting!\r\rI loved all of the details, and attention given by the staff. I was able to help participate with the set up the event too placing authentic antiques (glassware and props). This was truly a special and memorable wedding.\r\rTo all of you there...thank you for a beautiful, enchanting and wonderful day!\r\rSincerely,\rDebbie Wankier
Reviewed on 10-10-2012

Carla Kellogg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2010
The Twin Oaks House and Green Gables wedding Estate:\rThank you for such an absolutely amazing day!! The venue played a huge part in making the day so spectacular. \rThe entire staff was just absolutely helpful from the beginning to the end of the day. Words cannot express how much we appreciated all that the staff did to make our day so exceptional and stress free. The food was fantastic and the service before, during and after the wedding were truly first rate. We could have not done it without the entire staff and all who worked hard behind the scenes, you will always have a special place in our hearts.\rThank you again for all your help and for making our day big and so very special.\rSincerely, Carla & James Kellogg\r\r
Reviewed on 16-08-2012

Melody C. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2012
This venue is beautiful, charming, and romantic. I love how they specifically do weddings and they were a big help when they recommended a D.J. to us at the last minute. The staff were professional, interactive with my guests, and supportive/receptive of my ideas. We were able to set up a good price range within our budget. I had a wonderful assistant who catered to me while I was getting ready. My guests complimented on the floral fragrance of the venue as well as the unique, vintage decor. The overall service was wonderful however, I have to knock down a star because there were quite a few glasses that were left crowded on the tables toward the end of the night, though this is an easy fix.
Reviewed on 30-06-2012

Samantha Perez (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-05-2012
We knew we wanted to have our wedding at Twin Oaks the moment we saw it. Wedding planning went very smooth. The staff walked us through it all. We went with their preferred vendors and loved them. The only one complaint that we have is that come wedding day, the coordinator was not very helpful at all. We were told that she would let us know when to do things, such as have our father/daughter dance and cut the cake. She did not do this. Things didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked, however, the wedding and reception were gorgeous and everyone loved it. I highly recomment Twin Oaks for any wedding, small or large!
Reviewed on 12-06-2012

Brittney Eden (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-01-2012
I have had this venue for over a year booked. They have been so helpful the entire time. Two weeks before the wedding we did all the finalization and Sean the GM did everything he could to make sure I got everything I wanted. (my budget was very tight) The whole night was great. All my guests told me how much they loved the food and how beautiful the venue was. Thanks guys for making my day amazing!!
Reviewed on 08-02-2012

Adam Baruh (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating

I'm a wedding photographer and have worked at a ton of venues, but I LOVE working at Twin Oaks. The setting is gorgeous and the staff is above and beyond the best, most professional, and fun to work with. I HIGHLY recommend Twin Oaks!
Reviewed on 08-02-2012

Holly Lindberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-12-2011
I can't give enough stars to Twin Oaks House & Gardens for their amazing support, assistance and attention to detail to our wedding. They literally saved our wedding from collapse when our initial venue folded up shop and disappeared with our deposit. Twin Oaks stepped in and created a package that fit our budget and dreams. The venue is immaculately decorated, the staff is exceptionally helpful and kind and my guests had a blast. This is a unique venue that can't be compared to any other location in the San Diego area. Set in the gardens surrounding an 1871 one-room schoolhouse, the fountains, statues, flowers, and twinkle lights are all perfectly placed for maximum enchanting viewing pleasure. I loved working with Sean, the GM, and his awesome staff! This one stop shop made everything so much easier! Their in house catering is to die for and their decorations shop has everything you would ever need!
Reviewed on 20-12-2011

Denae Ennis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2011
Great staff, willing to do almost anything for you. It rained on our wedding day and they made it run just as smoothly as it would've in the first place. Great food, BEAUTIFUL location. Very romantic and vintage.
Reviewed on 10-12-2011

Emily Wendt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2011
My Husband and I knew the moment we arrived at Twin Oaks that we wanted to get married there. The venue is so gorgeous and was exactly what we were looking for. When we sat down with the owner, Karen, and coordinators, Megan and Sean, we were even more thrilled with Twin Oaks. They help you find vendors, plan every detail, and handle everything on the day of your wedding. They also have an amazing chef and pastry chef. I am still hearing comments on how amazing the food and cake were at our wedding. The biggest compliment that I can give the staff is that everytime I left a consultation meeting I felt less stressed and more excited and on the day of my wedding I was not worried about anything that was going on outside of the bridal suite. My mother and I were both able to enjoy the moments before the wedding and not be running around handling details because we knew that they could handle everything. I can not say enough amazing things about Twin Oaks. If you are looking for a romatic garden venue for you wedding Twin Oaks House and Gardens is perfect!
Reviewed on 25-10-2011

Kristin Smetona (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2010
I have been to Twin Oaks twice now to photograph weddings & both occasions have been absolutely exquisite! The property is pristine and the staff is always friendly and timely. I am amazed at all the thought and personal touches they include to make each wedding personal and classy. They even tied a flowers in the wedding colors around the swing on the property. And the FOOD..., I look forward to dinner time as the meal has always been amazing! Truly a great place to get married!
Reviewed on 19-10-2011

Miriam Fedorovich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2011
I fell in love with this venue even before I was engaged. I stumbled across their website when I was searching for a garden wedding venue, but I knew it would be a while before we got married so I put it in my back pocket until the time came. When we finally did visit it (by the way this was the first and only place we looked) it was even better than what the pictures could show. Perfectly nestled between orange orchards and horse ranches, a lush country garden beneath the lacy shade of eucalyptus trees surrounds an antique yellow school house. All over the grounds there are such sweet touches; a chalkboard that they wrote our names on and a poem on our wedding day, an old metal and wood swing hanging between two trees, crystal chandeliers hanging from trees, fountains and statues of love birds and angels placed perfectly amongst the flowerbeds. \r Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful too. They usually ask for 18 months before to reserve your date, but they were able to work with us to give us a date that was only 6 months away. 6 months to plan an entire wedding??? I thought it would be impossible, but with the staff at Twin Oaks and all the amenities that are provided with the wedding package: meal, cake, set up/tear down and wedding planning, the stress was taken out completely! Even the chef worked with us to create a custom dish, since we are both vegetarian and wanted something that would be filling and delicious for our guests who are also vegetarian, without being pasta. When we booked the place they gave us a wedding planing book that included everything from budget and timeline completion worksheets to where to have guests stay around the area. During our engagement we set up three meetings to go over wedding details. Because we had the venue all to ourselves for the whole day we were even able to bring some fun elements to our wedding that they helped set up, like cornhole, bocci ball and a photobooth.\r Our wedding day went so smoothly. All I had to do was show up, enjoy mimosas and appetizers with my bridesmaids in the bridal suite, which also happens to be the school house and has really beautiful lighting, with my bridesmaids while getting ready, I even had a lady in waiting! Our wedding turned out more beautiful than I ever imagined! We got so many compliments from our guests on everything! They loved the food, they loved the cake, and they all especially loved the venue! Saying our vows beneath the canopy of eucalyptus trees in front of a picturesque white gazebo was truly a dream come true.
Reviewed on 21-07-2011

Cristina Clifford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2011
I was recently married at Twin Oaks on 5/1/2011 and I have to say it was the most PERFECT wedding I could have imagined. Even driving to our hotel that night, my husband and I kept saying that we could not have imagined a more perfect wedding. \rEveryone at Twin Oaks is sooo fabulous and attentive to exactly any and everything that you need. Mariah was my main attendant for my wedding and what a god send! You have probably read reviews about the actual venue...SPECTACULAR!!! They are constantly improving the grounds. I booked my wedding in 4/2010 assuming what it looked like would be the same (b/c it was already so great) and each time I came in for a meeting, they had something new to show me that had been added or changed to the property. They are truly here for you to have an amazing experience and be able to enjoy it.\rI was so calm my entire day and it was due to Twin Oaks staff. (And BTW, I never had a bad experience with Karen, or anyone there!) \rIf you have any reservations about booking your wedding here, DON'T! You will not be disappointed.\r****NOTE ABOUT COST****\rI put the total cost for service which included the ceremony and reception site, bridal quarters for the day, catering (great food!) linens, chairs and all that stuff, my cake AND wedding coorinators for the entire process and day of. WELL WORTH IT!!
Reviewed on 23-05-2011

Stephenie Kimener (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2011
My husband and I could not have been happier with this location! They were able to pull together all of our ideas and take the stress off. They are willing to work with you and rearrange what is already on the property. It is such a dreamy location with the perfect balance of vintage/rustic and classy elegance! I would recommend it to anyone! The food is 5 star and the old fashion bar is show stopping!! The price is also very, very reasonable for a San Diego wedding location. We love Twin Oaks!! Sean is great to work with and VERY good at what he does. At the wedding he was always available but, also remained in the background. Along with the other staff too. Very professional and very friendly!
Reviewed on 02-04-2011

Sarah Spencer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2010
I had my wedding at Twin Oaks this past summer and it was perfect. The day could not have gone any better. The whole process was great. A lot of things are included at this venue including the cake. If the cake is super important to you, you might want to consider bringing in your own cake. The cake was delicious, but not as professional looking as I was expecting. The cake was not an important detail to me, so it didn't matter. But if you really want an out of this world cake, I would bring in a cake. Other than that, everything was splendid. I had an amazing wedding and the staff at Twin Oaks helped to make it that way :)
Reviewed on 16-11-2010

jennifer boyd (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2010
Venue is beautiful, price is ok for what you get, and the staff the day of are amazing. Their prefered vendor options are really good as well- I recommend Jerri their florist! There were time were comminication was not clear, and I felt things got missed, and appointments were not managed correctly. Overall they work with you and it was an amazing day.
Reviewed on 19-10-2010

Brittney Janes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2010
The twin oaks house was more then I could have imagined. Originally I had a beach themed wedding in mind, but when we went to visit Karen (the wedding coordinator) at the twin oaks house, I changed everything. It was so enchanting and mystical, and it completely stole my heart from the beginning. Karen listened and helped me through the whole thing. Her ideas were wonderful and helped my imagination come to life that day. The way the whole house is laid out made everything run so smoothly. The whole day we did not have to worry about anything, she was there for us and anything we needed. My husband and I were so surprised at how easy the whole thing really was. She has amazing vendors that she suggested and everything worked out perfectly. I had the most amazing day, I still can’t believe my fairytale came true!
Reviewed on 25-08-2010

STACI PHILLIPS (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2008
I loved the historic schoolhouse with the beautiful gardens and statues
Reviewed on 10-05-2010

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