WEDDINGS AT RANCHO VALENCIA

RESORT AND SPA

Bride and groom first dance for wedding at Rancho Valencia. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

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Rancho valencia has several wedding venues to offer couples for their day

Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Rose Garden, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer

THE Rose Garden

An intimate setting

Perched above the olive grove and surrounded by large palm trees, the Rose Garden provides an intimate wedding venue for up to 30 guests for a private wedding ceremony. If your guest count is too large for the space, don’t worry! You could still make use of it for gorgeous portraits of your bridal party or of just the two of you!

Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Sunrise Terrace Patio, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer

THE SUNRISE TERRACE

A quaint space

One of my favorite spaces at Rancho Valencia, the Sunrise Terrace features a gorgeous courtyard-style al fresco space that’s adorned with a fountain, fireplace, lush bougainvillea, and hacienda-style arches that make for a perfect ceremony backdrop. The space can fit around 100 guests for a ceremony and closer to 80 max for a seated reception. The only drawback about this space is that if your ceremony is too early in the day, the light is very harsh on the couple from being in full sun. I recommend setting the ceremony time for after the sun is a little hidden by the main building.

Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Sunrise Terrace Patio, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer

Right around the corner from the main Terrace is a spacious patio that would be a great space for cocktail hour. Plus, it has pretty views of the surrounding nature of Rancho Valencia. You can choose to mingle inside the Sunrise Room or remain on the patio.

Sunrise Room at Rancho Valencia wedding private venue rental, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Sunrise Terrace Patio, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer
Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Terrace Room and Patio, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer

TERRACE ROOM & PATIO

An indoor reception space

For those of you who prefer hosting indoor receptions or want a space that’s indoor and outdoor, the Terrace Room and Patio will be your go-to spot. Tile wainscoting and handcrafted furnishings bring character to the indoor Terrace Room. 
This private space can accommodate up to 150 people for a seated reception.

Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Terrace Room and Patio, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer

As you exit the Terrace Room through French doors, you’ll step onto the Terrace Patio that’s framed by a series of arches and surrounded by vibrant bougainvillea. 
Using both the Terrace Room and the Patio, you could host up to 200 guests.

Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Terrace Room and Patio, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer
Weddings at Rancho Valencia in the Terrace Room and Patio, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer
Bride in a Carolina Herrera silk v neck gown with bridesmaids in mix match blue pattern dresses at the Hacienda at Rancho Valencia. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

The Hacienda

A private villa

Looking for a completely private experience? The Hacienda can be rented starting at $5,000 per evening depending on the season. The couple can stay in separate rooms within the Hacienda the night before the wedding or split up and have just the bride staying at the villa with other friends and family members. Small weddings may take place in this quaint space on a lawn that can hold about 50-60 guests.

Rancho Valencia Hacienda wedding private venue rental, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Weddings at Rancho Valencia on the Croquet Lawn, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer

The Croquet LAwn

The largest space

By far the largest space at Rancho Valencia, the Croquet Lawn gives couples a blank space for receptions or even ceremonies. Surrounded by pockets of hibiscus, bougainvillea, and palm trees that flank the side of the main building, the 8,400 square foot croquet lawn can hold up to 500 guests for seated dinners. I’ve seen this space decorated so many ways from tented receptions to completely open air set-ups. You can’t go wrong with the Croquet Lawn!

Weddings at Rancho Valencia on the Croquet Lawn, Cavin Elizabeth Photography - San Diego film photographer
Croquet Lawn reception al fresco wedding at Rancho Valencia. Southern long table covered in light grey linen. Centerpieces with pink, peach, and ivory flowers with greenery. Cavin Elizabeth Photography and Lauryn Prattes
Croquet Lawn reception al fresco wedding at Rancho Valencia. Southern Smilax covering a truss over the head table with wicker back chairs. Cavin Elizabeth Photography and Lauryn Prattes
Croquet lawn cocktail hour at Rancho Valencia photographed by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Contact Rancho Valencia

Schedule a site visit

To contact the department for weddings at Rancho Valencia, visit their website to fill out their information request form.