Wedding Venues in El Cajon, CA

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232 Wedding Venues in El Cajon, CA

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Lot 8

4.0

San Diego, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Party under the palms of Lot 8, a modern, unique, open-air wedding venue in central San Diego. The location is a hidden gem that comes to life with living walls, cool and exciting repurposed furniture, and boho chic decor. Our cutting edge inclusive wedding package makes wedding planning come to life in a stress-free way so you can enjoy the wedding journey 100%. Featuring an outdoor space located in an open lot area with a beautiful covered area for reception, Lot 8 is a flexible and customizable floor plan allowing you to envision your event layout in any way you'd like!

We found this venue after a quick Google search, and we ended up loving it! The venue itself is rustic and beautiful with all of the succulents. The company was good to work with and answered all of our questions! There were 2 issues I had working with them, but overall they were easy to work with. We worked with a different person for each step of the planning process. I had a different consultant for my first call, in person consult, and day of planner (who was absolutely amazing!). Much of the time when we emailed questions, they were answered by different people within the company and I would receive multiple replies for the same question. I would’ve really liked to have just one contact instead of bouncing between people. My second problem is that it would be days before I would get a reply from them, and much of the communication was behind of the schedule we were initially given. I received an email for our final payment with specific instructions a week late on the day of the rehearsal…which was also when the payment was due. Luckily we were able to scrape it together just in time. All in all, they were great, put together a wonderful wedding day and took good care of us.
Ariana T., 7 months ago
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Fruitcraft Winery & Distillery

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

FruitCraft Event Venue was designed to appeal to the modern couple as well as their friends and family who will love our gorgeous space and the elevated decor. We created a light and airy atmosphere as an extension of the outside with instagrammable walls and lush greenery to seal the deal. FruitCraft’s design elements honors all things living and is showcased in our living plants that adorn the space, custom made live edge tables and up-cycled lighting. The space has 14ft high ceilings, exposed beams with a northern orientation that lets natural light in perfectly positioned for the floor to ceiling plants.

Awarded Best of Zola
One of the things that made us choose Fruitcraft is because of its exterior ceremony space and the beautiful interiors for our wedding reception. The light on both sides was so romantic! The hanging plants in every space are just gorgeous. We couldn't resist taking tons of photos everywhere. We fell in love with their custom wood farm-style tables (seriously, better than we imagined) and the overall feeling of the place! The best part was that they helped me with the details from photography to coordination. Having food and drinks onsite was a game-changer. We only had to worry about flowers and a DJ. Even with our budget, their team took our vision and made it into the best day ever for us! They kept things organized, provided what we needed, and gave great recommendations which was super helpful. I loved how easygoing everything was for our most special day, thanks to the FruitCraft team!
Betsy A., 5 months ago
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The Secret Garden At Rancho Santa Fe

5.0

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

A uniquely private wedding venue in quaint Rancho Santa Fe, California. The Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe is currently reserving into 2025 with just one wedding per day. The grounds offer a natural background of gardens and lush greenery, with the perfect balance of indoor and outdoor spaces. As a bonus, they are a short drive away from stunning California beaches and can accommodate requests for off-site ceremonies, including a beach cliff wedding ceremony.

The Secret Garden was the best decision we could have made. As this being a destination wedding for us, our coordinator Laura made the process so seamless and went above and beyond not only in the planning process but our wedding day. The day was amazing. We told them what we wanted, questions were asked and the team executed. We are so thankful and appreciative how much effort they put into making the day go as smoothly as possible. All of their staff was amazing, so personable and friendly! Laura, I hope you keep busslin’! We cannot thank your team enough!
Briana M., 21 days ago
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LUCE LOFT
San Diego, CA
  • Up to 100 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $3,000

LUCE LOFT is a beautiful urban event space located in Downtown San Diego. Housed within the historic 1928 Carnation Dairy Factory, LUCE LOFT specializes in hosting Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties and other Private Events.

The Magnolia
El Cajon, CA
  • Up to 650 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

The Magnolia is the perfect blend of rock meets elegance for your wedding. Located in the heart of El Cajon, this newly renovated venue features state-of-the-art lighting and sound, massive stage, auditorium seating and a plush VIP lounge with elite bars indoors, and a 20,000 sq foot tri-level outdoor plaza. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, trusted vendors, custom menus and mixology, The Magnolia will exceed expectations of even the most discerning guest. Our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to!

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Forgotten Barrel Winery

5.0

Escondido, CA
  • Up to 100 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,300

Featuring romantic, vintage inspired views, Forgotten Barrel embraces the natural beauty and intimacy of the vineyards with an elegance and sophistication you and your guests will never forget. From an intimate exchange to a formal gala, our goal is to help make your planning simple and enjoyable so you can focus on what really matters - your family, your friends and your commitment to each other.

Awarded Best of Zola
Forgotten Barrel is such a beautiful space that really takes care of everything for the clients. We do the catering regularly there and it's a breeze for us to come in, set up, do our thing and work in syncronicity with the awesome staff. They are organized, timely and really lovely humans. Highly recommend!
Chef Joann and Co., a year ago
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Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings

5.0

Carlsbad, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,915

An Iconic Carlsbad Landmark Completely Reimagined. San Diego’s newest 5-star wedding venue. With flower fields on one side and the ocean waves on the other, The Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings combines a quirky Danish-style building with luxe modern amenities and a trendy locale. It's all topped off with spectacular event spaces, expert staff, raved-about service, a dressing suite fit to spoil you, and standout decor that feels both grand and grounded.

Awarded Best of Zola
My wife and I had the most amazing experience with Wedgewood weddings. Every person we worked with was phenomenal our wedding coordinator Sammy was amazing, along with everybody else and their staff. DJ G-Bass could not have been any better. The floral was beautiful, the cake was delicious and people are still talking about the food. The photographers and videographer did such a great job and I’m sure we will be using them again for other events. It was everything we could’ve ever wished for. We cannot think everybody involved enough. I will highly recommend every vendor we used, and Wedgewood weddings for anybody who asks.
Matt Z., 7 months ago
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Ethereal Gardens

4.6

Escondido, CA
  • Up to 500 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Set on 40 acres of edible gardens, surrounded by old growth orchards and 100 acres of organic herb and vegetable farms… An “out of the box” venue that is completely private and not just another golf course, winery, banquet hall or hotel. Here we are open to creative ideas and outside vendors such as florists, photographers, photo booths, food trucks and so much more.

Ethereal gardens is a gorgeous venue and my wedding was stunning. That said, there are several things that Ethereal Gardens/Trademark Venues needs to improve on. 1- The contract includes additional costs (service fees, bar, additional guests, decor, etc) It becomes overwhelming and confusing to understand exactly how much your final cost will be. It needs to be better organized. 2- The invoice is the only location where you can see your cost breakdown, and they do not date any changes to the invoice. So one day your total cost is X, the next day it’s Y, and you have no idea what was added to the invoice. There is no record of changes. This is not a best practice for running a business and caused us extra stress. 3- The contract states that you cannot have a coordinator or a wedding planner because Trademark IS the wedding planner. This was frustrating because I did everything that a wedding planner should have done (creating the floor plan and seating chart, coordinating meetings, timeline, selecting/communicating with vendors…). Would have been nice to be able to have a planner to do those things like we were promised. 4- My planner tried to start my ceremony early, almost 20 minutes early! Even though most of my family wasn’t there yet! Luckily I said no and it went on as planned but that shouldn’t have even been suggested. 5- The security guards were VERY rude to guests who showed up late. 6- The venue set up my guest book upside down so the signatures are at the back of the book, welcome table was messy, and my gorgeous seating chart was set against an ugly brown wall so all photos of it are ruined. 7- Two full rows at the front during the ceremony were empty because people didn’t know they could sit there. This ruined certain photos because it’s very empty looking. 8- Getting-ready rooms are available at 11:30am (bride) and 2:30pm (groom) regardless of when your wedding starts. The venue does not accommodate based on your specific wedding timeline- unless you pay 1500 which only gets you an extra hour in the rooms. Wish we would have known that up front. Caused more stress and confusion. 9- A security guard snapped his fingers at one of my guests to tell them to leave when he was just waiting for his girlfriend to get out of the bathroom. And the staff started taking tables apart as our wedding was still going on! This led to one of our guests losing a jacket that was on the back of a chair someone took away. Summary: Wedding was beautiful, food was great, venue was gorgeous. However Ethereal Garden’s processes are messy and very greedy/money focused, and some their staff is rude and made guests uncomfortable.
Cala B., 5 months ago
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The Vistonian

5.0

Vista, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $5,500

The Vistonian, a wedding and event venue of 8,200 square feet, is located at 306 S Santa Fe. Vista, CA. Bridal / Groom prep room, AC / Heat, Multi-stalled bathrooms, Beer & wine bar, Ample parking, Minutes from nearby hotels.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were so happy with the Vistonian! It was a beautiful venue for our wedding and all the staff that we interacted with were very kind. I would definitely recommend this venue!
Elyse V., 7 months ago
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Bonita Golf Course

5.0

Bonita, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,500

Facilities and Capacity: Nestled in the Bonita Valley, experience the alluring setting, comfort and culinary creations of Bonita Golf Course for the wedding of your dreams! An outdoor ceremony site looking onto manicured fairways and beautiful sunsets is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable event! The newly renovated event space features old California mission-style architecture, vaulted ceilings, and neutral colors giving you a venue fit for occasions of every style. From small gatherings of 80, to large parties of up to 300 guests, Bonita Golf Course is perfectly suited to host your next event! Services Offered: Bonita Golf Course offers traditional and international menu options curated by our executive chef. From bartenders to servers, the professional event staff takes pride in every detail of your special day! Your wedding isn't complete without a dedicated event manager. From touring , pricing , booking to recommendations - our event team is ready to help!

Awarded Best of Zola
The space was perfect for my wedding The look that I wanted worked perfect with my style. The staff is outstanding they worked well with all of my requests. The food was delicious and their portions were generous. We received so many compliments from our guests that the Venue was perfect. Having the Ceremony on site made the transition easy from ceremony to cocktail hour to then to reception. BGC exceeded my expectations I would not hesitate to recommend them for any event. I will be back for future events.
Mercedes, 4 years ago
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Julep Venue

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Up to 700 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Located in the base of Mission Hills, JULEP venue is one of the few event spaces in San Diego that provides tables, chairs, linens, bar service, on-site parking, and many more services and amenities that are essential for every event. The Venue Rental Fee includes custom built room dividers, affording you the ability to set up your ceremony on one side of the main hall and your reception on the opposite side. And, all members of our Events Team are formally trained in the wedding industry so we can offer professional guidance throughout your entire planning process! Fill fill out the contact form on our website and a Julep Team Member will get back to you within 24-48 hours. XOXO - The Julep Team

Awarded Best of Zola
We just had our wedding at Julep and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue and people to work with!
Caitlyn B., 18 days ago
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Eden Oaks Ranch Events

5.0

Valley Center, CA
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Limited services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

NOW BOOKING WEDDINGS FOR 2025! ONE SPOT LEFT FOR 2024!! Still taking reservations for Birthday's, Corporate Events, Bridal Showers, Graduation Parties, etc. for 2024! Discover the magic of celebrating life's most cherished moments at our family-owned event venue. At Eden Oaks Ranch, we don't just offer a space; we invite you to become a part of our family. Our commitment to creating unforgettable experiences goes beyond the ordinary. From the moment you step onto our grounds, you'll be embraced by the warm and welcoming atmosphere that only a family-owned venue can provide. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for hospitality that runs in our blood, we promise to make your event truly exceptional. Whether it's a wedding, anniversary, corporate gathering, or any other special occasion, our dedicated team will work closely with you to bring your vision to life. Join us at Eden Oaks Ranch and let us make your celebration a part of our cherished family story.

Our wedding was truly a fairytale. Eden oaks ranch was such a beautiful venue and I truly couldn’t imaging my wedding anywhere else. We had our ceremony on the side by the pond, and the reception on the side across and it was perfect. The staff was amazing and there for any little question or detail. All of our family and friend still rave about how beautiful and fun our wedding was to this day! I would highly recommend Eden oaks ranch for your wedding!
Haley & J., 7 months ago

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About wedding venues in El Cajon, CA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in El Cajon, CA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. El Cajon, CA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $1,000 and average $5,000. All-inclusive packages start at $750 and average $7,500.

What types of venues can I find in El Cajon, CA?

El Cajon offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Park and garden and Beach and waterfront.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in El Cajon, CA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Weddings At Twin Oaks, San Diego Botanic Garden and Fruitcraft Winery & Distillery. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in El Cajon, CA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (43% in El Cajon do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (36% in El Cajon do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in El Cajon, CA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in El Cajon, CA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 1040. The average venue in El Cajon can seat 100 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in El Cajon, CA offer?

The venues in El Cajon, CA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Clean up, Wi-Fi and Bar services. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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