Villa de Amore

My husband and I were married at Villa de Amore on December 20, 2015 and we could not be any happier than we are with our choice. We looked at two other venues and Villa de Amore was the third one (and the last!). We corresponded with David and Eileen to set up our appointment and met with Eileen the day of our appointment. When we drove up and entered Villa de Amore, it was the most beautiful venue. The long driveway made it romantic and it was private (only one wedding party per night, unlike other wineries or hotels where you have «uninvited» guests wandering around your ceremony and reception). We met with Eileen and she was such a sweetheart! She is so personable and you can tell she really gives her undivided attention to every single bride and groom, whether they book the venue or not. She took us to the bridal suite and deep down, that was the moment I knew we had to book Villa de Amore. For my husband, it was the fact that they let us bring our own alcohol (including liquor and no corkage fee) and saving us a ton of money in the end. It took us about a week to make our decision. The two choices to have the ceremony were the courtyard and the vineyard, both breath-​taking in their own right. The all-​inclusive package is also what drew us in; they provide your officiant or priest, DJ, florist, cake, photographer, day of coordinator, and a designer (you get a design day where you meet with Monique, who is amazing by the way, and she will help bring your vision to life with how you want your table setting, display for cake, display for the welcome board, etc.). The only two services that you must use are the caterer and the DJ. We choose to use all of their services, but brought in our photographer.
We interacted with everyone on the Villa de Amore team and the communication is beyond professional and accommodating. Once we signed our contract (it took a week for us to make a decision), and the paper work was processed, we began to receive emails from all the vendors. We spoke to David, Monique (design), Sheila (florist), Jennifer (cake), Ross (DJ), Amy (caterer), and Laura (day of coordinator). If I had to go into detail about all the wonderful services for each one, this review would turn into a grad student’s dissertation. I will touch upon each with a liner or two. I want to say that due to some last minute changes, we had to add 2 seats to our final guest count, which we had already submitted weeks ago. David was very accommodating and I was so relieved that he was (I was prepared for him to say no, and I would have understood why). Monique did a great job at bringing our vision to life. We wanted a romantic, refined, and classy ambiance, look, and feel to our wedding and she went above and beyond. We met with her and showed her pictures and got to go back to their storage unit (which is like paradise) and picked what we liked and what we didn’t like. When we met with Sheila, we showed her pictures of her work (these can be found on Villa de Amore’s Facebook page) and showed her floral arrangements for the aisle, center pieces, and bouquets and boutonnieres. We met with Jennifer from Elegance on Display and had our cake tasting. Our cake was beautiful and tasted great! We heard from some of our guests that they came back for seconds (try the chocolate!). Ross, our DJ initially, was in constant contact with us. When we told him what music we wanted, he referred us to his associate, Miguel, who would be better suited to bring our vision to life (we really wanted it to be a party afterwards as we gave our light foam sticks as party favor). Miguel was also energetic and professional and kept our event flowing. When we went in for our food tasting, the food was delicious. There was so much food at the wedding! We had meat, fruit and cheese platter along with two choices of h’dourves. The meal consisted of caprese salad, steak or linguine, and cake for dessert, along with coffee, teas, and soda. Our guests raved about the food (catering is done in house and on site). Last but not least, we were so impressed with Laura. She was thorough and helpful, and everything that you would want in a coordinator. Having her there the day of made it possible for my husband and I to fully enjoy ourselves and not get stressed out over all the details. She is incredible and we are so thankful she came along with our contract!
If we could get married again, there would be no doubt in our mind that we would choose Villa de Amore. We would not change a single thing about our wedding day. It was everything that we could imagine — perfect.

I just had my wedding at the Villa on 11−6−15 and I have already been recommending this venue to any bride that I know. The best word that I can use to described the whole process was EASY! Some brides have such a stressful time with wedding planning but Laura, Monique, David and Eileen are an amazing dream team!
This venue is an all-​inclusive, one stop shop and I would highly recommend all their vendors.
Tips:
— If you’re having a wedding AFTER daylight savings, go with the vineyard wedding site. When we explored using the courtyard the lighting was too harsh and groomsmen would have been staring in the sun the entire time
— Definitely try the Pork wrapped in prosciutto at the food tasting. It’s amazing!
— Monique has a room full of props to create the wedding of your dreams, take a look before buying a bunch of stuff
— Do the group selfie! We were given the option by Leah Marie and it was such a fun photo that included all of our guests together.
Laura– Having a day-​of coordinator was a huge help and Laura was beyond amazing. She was so on top of everything and kept the whole day running smoothly. Nothing was forgotten and the we were right on schedule and all the staff had ear pieces to make sure the whole night flowed. I love love Laura!
Food– The catering for the Villa is done in house and is one part of the all-​inclusive package that can not be swapped out. After tasting their food I can see why. When we came for our tasting before the wedding we were blown away at how flavorful and exquisite the food dishes were. This isn’t just a steak and chicken type of establishment. We ended up choosing the Pork wrapped in prosciutto and Chicken Marsala which were both great options. Our guests raved about the food as well and we even heard this was the best «wedding food» they had ever had.
DJ– Ross was amazing! Another part of the all-​inclusive package that couldn’t be swapped, Ross Creations played all the music we love and had all our guests on the dance floor the entire night.
Photography– Hands down Leah Marie was the best. They know the venue, they know the staff, they know the lighting, they know it all! Our pictures turned out beautiful and our photographer, Marcella, helped to make us at ease and our photos reflected that
Flowers– We went with Soirée Designs and our flowers turned out great. My Pinterest board came to life and the venue had red roses everywhere.
Cake– Elegance On Display made a beautiful cake and all of our guests loved the flavors.
Definite 5 stars all around for making our wedding day so perfect

This was not my chosen wedding venue but I still want to review on my wonderful tour =)
This review is based on a tour my fiancée and I had back in January. I absolutely loved this place! There’s two ceremony sites to choose from as well as two sites for your reception. Everywhere you turn is gorgeous upon gorgeous!
Funny and interesting fact: while we were taking a tour, a couple was taking a separate tour of future wedding venues and the boyfriend proposed to her at one of the ceremony sites. Our tour guide thought it was strange AND also a first for them. Haha
Villa De Amore is a dream for every bride, especially the ones that want everything provided for them. They have an unbeatable all-​inclusive package from their own catering to even having their own storage room FILLED with incredibly beautiful décor and knick knacks! When we took a tour of the storage room I had an instant rush/​high because of all the possibilities in decorating and it’s all within arm’s reach! =)
The bridal suite was absolutely stunning. Gorgeous in its own right. Even the piano room/​tasting room, which they were still in the process of finishing, was heavenly.
The little walkway in the back where the trees are adorned with lights can only be described in one word – magical! It’s the best photo spot if you want something ‘romantical’! =)
There really isn’t anything wrong to say about Villa de Amore. But you’re probably wondering – well, why didn’t we commit? Yes, they did have ALMOST everything we wanted in a wedding.
Ceremony and reception site: check!
All-​inclusive package: check!
Romantic: check!
Garden: check!
Intimate: check!
Bride and Groom suite: check!
Perfect photo ops everywhere you turn: check!
Within our budget: NOT EVEN CLOSE. This was the deal breaker. Sad to say that if we decided to choose Villa de Amore we would have to either give up many things from our package or invite a lot less people, and these were two options we didn’t have the heart to change.
Overall, this is still a beautiful venue and it definitely was one of my favorites to tour =)

I spent two years working in the wedding industry, so when it came my time to get married I had a lot of opinions on venues, caterers, and flowers.
I knew I wanted to get married at the Villa when I met Eileen. She was hands down the sweetest, most down to earth, venue managers I have ever met. The people make or break your experience, and these guys know how important that is. David, Laura, and Monique also made our experience so special.
We got married 11−29−15, and my only complaint would be more heaters for the outside space. The lighting and warm food made up for it and the team was quick to get us into the ballroom asap for warmth and the rest of the festivities which I appreciated so much.
They have their routine down to a science and they put on a great event. Even with 200 people, everything felt seamless. My family and friends still rave about it.
I appreciate that they let you bring in your own desserts, alcohol (huge money saver) or entertainment because it does allow for some creativity/​personal touches, but they hold firm to their expertise and I respect that very much.
Soirée Designs did my flowers and EXCEEDED my expectations more than I could have imagined. I worked with flowers for 2 years and wanted a pretty specific look. They made something even better than what I had in my mind. They are also the sweetest and easiest to work with.
THANK YOU to everyone who plays a part in the Villa’s events. It’s so appreciated.

I don’t even know where to begin, so I will start from the beginning. Villa de Amore was the fifth and final venue we looked at in our search for the perfect place to get married. We loved the vineyard feel without the commercial feel of the wineries and that was the problem with the golf course as well we didn’t want our wedding to be a spectacle for strangers to gawk at. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and private everything is picturesque any picture you look at from the Villa will tell you the same. The Villa is in the business of weddings and they know what they are doing. All of our vendors came recommended by Villa de Amore, we felt more comfortable hiring them because they were backed by the venue and they did not disappoint. The in house catering done by Aimee and her team was/​is absolutely amazing, we received so many compliments about the meals from our guests – they loved it! The design day with Monique was a ton of fun too, the Villa is beautiful by itself but the added design elements that they offer help to personalize the venue and make it feel like yours for the day. During the course of planning I had a number of random questions and I always sent an email their way in which they were always prompt to reply. Ross the DJ did an awesome job and made sure to keep the guests on their feet. Laura our day of coordinator was sure to keep everything in order and made sure that we always had a drink in our hands :). Rehearsal day I was a bit stressed out but once I handed over all the required materials to Laura (seating chart, meal choices, table cards, song choices, etc.) I felt like all was in good hands and it was all about having fun and enjoying our wedding. Our wedding was incredible our guests had an amazing time and it will be talked about amongst our friends and family for years to come. Villa de Amore will always be a very special place for us as it holds one of our most favorite memories.
Cheers – The Beabouts 10−11−15

Amazing and beautiful venue! I attended a wedding here in December, and although it was extremely cold, the venue and food made up for it!
The gazebo outside is beautiful day and night and the lights and garden areas are great for photos. Especially with the vineyard and hills in the background.
Lovely ballrooms for cocktail hour and reception which was nice with the wine barrels and cute décor.

** Before you start reading– I urge you to check out the wedding video and photo links below. (It will SHOW you everything this venue has got to offer!!) **
Wedding Highlights Video:
Wedding Photographer Blog:
Villa de amore is the perfect venue if you are looking for a intimate, quite, and scenic wedding. (Max I believe is around 150 ppl) The venue provides THE BEST WEDDING COORDINATOR, LAURA CAPONE, who oversees every little detail of your wedding and makes sure you are on track with your photo ops, timelines, list of to-​do, etc. Laura kept me calm even when I was starting to get nervous before our first look– and she had all of the staff on-​point with zero flaws throughout the whole day. You get to show up to the venue at 1pm and you can technically party it up until 10pm. It’s a long time if you think about it– but the staff provides plenty of appetizers, «BUY AND BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL» with 2 full bar staffs to keep the guests busy during the times when you are off taking pictures with your wedding party. Simply buying our own alcohol saved us so much money– speaking of money– for the money you pay for this venue, you get all the following things included: 3 appetizers, Salad, 2 entrée options, wedding cake, DJ, wedding coordinators, minister, flowers, photographer, your own wedding website, and so many decoration options. You can choose to go get our own cake for example and they would take off the money for you too. (We had our own pastor, our own photographer, and own wedding cake so they took out money for us from the final bill). I researched EVERYWHERE in OC, LA, and even SD… and man… this venue is the best place you will find that’s fair and most reasonable since there’s NO TAX and TIPS, or ALCOHOL charges! Everyone thought we spent wayyyyy more money on the venue and we just didn’t :D During your designer meeting, you get to choose your colors, table clothes, flower ideas, and all the little decorations you want throughout the venue. No need to go buy your own little cute glass bowls for the candy bar or the candles… Nope– you tell them your style and they have everything you need. Dave, the son who runs the venue, and their daughter Aimee, who runs the kitchen– they work as a team and were able to answer any and every little questions I’ve had throughout my wedding planning. They altered their menu for us without any charges and even provided a second tasting dinner to make sure we would be happy with the alterations. If you get married on a Friday like we did– it’s cheaper than getting married on the weekend– you can choose a Friday that had a following Saturday Holiday like we did and there isn’t an extra charge. The only unpleasant recommendation I would make is (which I’ve told the staff at VDA), their go-​to cake catering place is absolutely gross… The cake tasted like cheap Costco cake that would been sitting out in plain sight for 3 – 4 days. It was not worth our time or a trip down to deep down in Inland Empire. Please do not bother going there for a tasting. Overall, I could not have ever imagined a more beautiful, blessed wedding with so much love and memories we will treasure for the rest of our lives! I wholeheartedly recommend Villa De Amore for your most special day– go visit the lovely winery of Temecula– their best days go quickly!
# Venue: Villa De Amore
# Photographer: Perpixel Photography (Hired my own — venue gives back money if you use your own)
# Wedding Film: Cloud9 Cinematography (Hired my own)
# Cake Artist: Patty’s Cakes (Hired my own — venue gives back money if you use your own)
# Hair & Makeup Artist: e2 Beauty
# DJ and/​or Band: Miguel Mendoza (Villa De Amore: services included in venue)
# Wedding Coordinator: Laura Capone (Villa De Amore: services included in venue)
# DJ and/​or Band: Miguel Mendoza (Villa De Amore: services included in venue)
# Wedding Dress, Hair Piece, Veil: BiJou Bridal Honolulu
# Wedding Alterations: Chia Lieu Bridal Couture (Chia Lieu Boutique store)

We just LOVED everything about Villa de Amore! It was the VERY first venue we visited and we knew right away it was the one and never looked back! The grounds are GORGEOUS. It has been recently upgraded and I can’t say enough about the breathtaking views. Our guests had nothing but great things to say about our wedding and the venue, service, food. It was all top notch. We got a lot of comments on the food, everyone was saying the can’t believe how big the portions were! I had the chicken and my husband got their NY Steak. Both were delicious and the sides were great as well. It was actually better than when we tried it at the food tasting. They do a great job seeing as they had to cook 150 plates in mass. Laura, our coordinator, was awesome and you know she has done it so many times. She knew how to run the show! Monique really used my inspo ideas to create my AMAZING cookie bar, sign in table, and all the little details around the venue. I would suggest the venue to anyone!!! :)

Amazing venue and staff! Plus the superb all-​inclusive package! It includes the flowers, venue, cake, catering, wedding officiant, DJ, photographer, BYO alcohol and they provide the bartender!
We had our wedding here last 10÷08÷15 and we couldnt be more satisfied with our experience, from the day of our tour up to the last hour of the reception. Eileen, the owner was so sweet and accomodating. Laura, our on-​the-​day wedding coordinator is such a darling! She was so helpful and accomodating as well, she made sure all our needs are met and anticipated during our big day.
I dont know how to describe the beauty of this place! My husband and I were looking into several wedding venues around LA for almost a year and we couldnt find one that suits our taste but when we visited the villa we instantly fell in love with it!
I definitely absolutely recommend this wedding venue! Dont look anywhere else!!!

Positives:
— Beautiful all-​inclusive venue that has a lot of decorations and pieces, saves you a lot of time on looking for and purchasing extra pieces and allows you to avoid figuring out all major logistics (e.g., we did not have to pay or contact transportation for our Cake, Decorations, Furniture)
— Solid value for the price you pay
— BYOB — this was the single most important selling point for me. We supplied our own alcohol for $ 1,000-$ 1,500 (for 160 guests) whereas any venue would have cost a minimum of $ 5−6k for a open bar
— They do a lot of weddings so generally know how to run it, very accommodating and friendly — we had a last minute addition to our guestlist day of and they were able to accommodate
Negatives
— DJ — The preferred DJ is DJ Ross, I wrote a separate review for him because I am that upset. I had a very clear vision of how I wanted the night to go musically and in short, we asked him to work within a setlist of songs we liked and play nothing outside of this list. He deviated from this for about 25% of the open dancing with songs I really didn’t like.
— Time management (photographer + day of coordinator) — This is actually one of the biggest negatives for me that made me not enjoy my wedding. Villa de Amore lets the bridal party arrive at the venue at 2pm of wedding day. We started the ceremony at 3:30pm. As I’ve seen with other weddings, I was expecting to arrive and take a lot of bridal party photos to get them over with so we could have more time later for other photos. However, instead of doing this, I sat there for over an hour doing nothing and waiting until we finally did our first look. This was a complete waste of time and led to time consumed later in the night where we took bridal party photos. In the end, I probably had one hour to interact and I literally did not even say hi to half of my guests. Sometimes when I think back on the wedding, I conclude that I didn’t even have any fun on my own wedding night. The more I think about this, the more upset I get as I could have easily gotten an hour back if they had planned better.
— Day of photography process: First of all, the photography company would not take a call with us until a week prior to the wedding. This, in my mind, is what led to the miscommunication and mismanagement of our time. In any case, the photographer really got on my nerves the day of the wedding because she had no regard for anything but getting the shots she wanted. In addition, the amount of photos we had to take was the primary reason I did not have any fun at my wedding. I would not recommend the preferred vendor.
— Quality of photos: My wife just received our professional photos and is disappointed. What was communicated on the phone (in the consultation appointment 13-​months prior to booking the vendor, and in the 1-​week prior phone call appointment) was vastly different from what was delivered. We wanted warm-​tones, romantic, sunset shots, and the result was photojournalistic snapshots that were not flattering or artistic. We were promised the theme we wanted, and lied to.
— Misleading promises about size of banquet hall seating– This is primarily an issue for weddings over ~150 or so guests. When we were exploring venues we wanted 200 or so guests which we eventually cut to 166. However, while we were evaluating venue options, Villa de Amore kept promising that we would make everything work and that we could fit 200 guests no problem. When we asked about details, they kind of brushed it off and said don’t worry. When we finally got to this step of planning, they weren’t very accommodating with figuring out how to make it fit.
— Awareness of bride and groom comfort throughout the day– The day of coordinator didn’t make sure my wife and I had any food to eat prior to dinner. In their defense they did place some of the cocktail hour appetizers for us after the ceremony, but there was no time to eat because of photos. When there finally was time to eat after photos, everything was gone and I was so hungry that my stomach had cramped. The cramp was so bad that I was hurting from 4−8pm or so, by the time dinner was served it was too late. This set me off for a bad night.
— Communication — There are 3 – 4 main points of contacts with Villa de Amore, they are generally responsive, but communication can use some work. For instance, they rarely reply all to email correspondence. They only reply to one person at a time, making it impossible to always keep the bride + groom in the loop. How difficult is it in this day and age to hit «REPLY ALL» or «CC» to an email? Instead of «Reply»? Even after we’ve requested it politely 3x? Vendors need to step it up — other new start up companies and mobile-​first vendors are much more responsive and accommodating

Yesterday was my first visit to this vineyard. It was one of the nicer wedding venues I’ve been to. Each event was well organized and proceeded in an orderly fashion. The wedding seemed to go off without a hitch.
The staff was courteous and professional. The service provided by everyone I encountered — waiters, bartenders, photographers, security, piano guy, wedding coordinator lady — was excellent.
The venue itself is beautiful because it is surrounded by vineyards, well decorated, and seems to have been designed from the outset to host weddings.
The one area I felt needed some work was the temperature the meat is cooked to that is coming out of the kitchen because all of the meat served in both entrees and appetizers was well done. However, I’m not sure if this was intentional or not.
Getting the parking lot paved would really help women wearing heels get from their vehicles to the venue. The ladies were having trouble before the alcohol started flowing and I became an impromptu crutch to avert disaster. I saw a girl almost wipe out when she rolled her heel. I was confident that she was going to hit the deck but she threw her hand straight up in the air and regained her balance. I was impressed her ability to correct herself.
Overall this is an excellent wedding venue. The staff are professionals. They really have their system down. I would refer a friend here.

WOW, that sums it up. Perfection down to the littlest detail. First of all the venue is gorgeous, food is delicious (we had every guest compliment the food), friendliest staff and the only venue we found that has everything we could ever need. We are new parents and I must say that planning a wedding with a newborn is insanity. Thank God to this venue they made it all possible and made planning for us a piece of cake. I already have recommended this venue to my friends and family. All the vendors they have was awesome. Special thanks to their DJ, Studio at Villa photographer, catering (superb) and the pastor Mark Lohman was beyond excellent. Thank you to all the staff that made it all happen, we had our dream wedding because of all of you…

I’m a photographer and my clients wanted to bring their baby daughter back to where they got married for family pictures. Such a cute idea right?! The venue is absolutely gorgeous!

This Venue is a MUST!!! If you are looking for the WHOLE package — LOOK! NO! FURTHER! We could not have had a better experience! From day one everyone was so helpful and oh so amazing with every aspect of our Wedding! It was such an amazing experience! Our wedding was truly a Fairy tale, something straight out of a story book!!! We could not have had done it without the amazing people at the Villa — Eileen, David, Aimee, Monique and Laura. Our Guests are still talking about how Breathtaking the Venue is, how delicious the Food was, and the service was out of this world! One of the Best weddings they have ever been to!
We truly do feel like we are now part of this amazing family (The Villa). As a Bride and a control freak — I felt so confident and at ease that my day was in such great hands. Laura was my coordinator and everything went just so perfectly! I couldn’t have had done it better myself. Monique — my designer set every little thing that I had requested and wanted for our wedding with such grace and thought, that everyone thought I had done it all.
This was the First Venue we looked at, and after just looking at one more Venue, we were back with our Deposit check. Another great thing about the Villa is, that you can bring in your own alcohol! That’s right!!! It will not cost you an arm and a leg to have a premium OPEN BAR! If that doesn’t make you want to get married here… I don’t what would! lol
I can just go on and on about how FABULOUS our wedding was… but I think you should experience it all at Villa de Amore yourselves!

My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the Villa. We knew our wedding day was going to be beautiful, but it was beyond anything we ever dreamed of. From our first visit to the venue, we knew this was the place. We love that everything was included and taken care of, which meant we only had to deal with the fun stuff.
Laura was the absolute best. Myself, my groom and our bridal party kept going on and on about how on point she was the whole day. She was everywhere, such a lifesaver for everyone. The suggested vendors were all amazing… Flowers were beautiful, DJ was great (and helpful with more than just music) and Leah Marie photographers were out of this world. Seriously, they made us feel great all day and I know our photos are going to be to die for.
Choosing this venue will keep you from being a bridezilla (how can you be? The whole process is so easy going) and allows you to focus on what matters– having fun and getting married! My husband and I were sitting on clouds the entire day and our friends and family had an amazing time. Everyone is still raving about how beautiful it was. What more can you ask for?! Honestly, get married here. You won’t regret it.

Coming from the grooms point of view, words can’t express how easy it was to work with the team over at Villa de Amore. They were bad-​ass!
We first met up with Eileen and David eight months before our wedding date. In the initially meeting we carefully planned our date which was way in the future and gave us the actual date for the ultimate goal.
Though the majority of the vendors we were dealing with were all top notch professionals (florist, catering, DJ), the best part about the experience was the work of Laura, the wedding planner.
Laura knew all of the in’s and out’s of how to do run a wedding. Period.
She was the consummate professional. If there was anything we needed or nervous about, Laura was there in an instant to nip it in the bud, or take care of any problem or issue that would arise, which was not a lot. She was excellent at the rehearsal the day before, and handled the problem of missing some key people, like the minister and best man, with ease.
I initially was nervous when we first got to the venue, but the team they had were amazing listeners. The security team were amazing. One of my groomsmen parties too hard and was sick, and they went out of their way to get a blanket. There was also, in my opinion a sense of compassion, and class from the staff which I feel is important.
One thing that was pretty frustrating were the rules of serving alcohol past a certain time. Some of my guests, including myself were denied drinks after a certain time.
I understand the venue has to deal with legalities and there is liability involved. However, we felt that our guests would be able to have as much fun until the end of the night, especially since we were the ones who supplied all of the libations.
We even took the extra step to rent shuttles to return our guests to the hotels, so no one would be drinking and driving.
They gave us the opportunity to relax and focus on having fun at our wedding.
Other than that, Villa de Amore was the best decision we made. Amazing staff. Amazing people, I will look back at my wedding at think about how amazing it was.

I have officiated at many weddings throughout Southern California and Villa de Amore in Temecula is one of the nicest wedding venues I’ve had the pleasure of being at. Last night I had the privilege of co-​officiating a wedding for family friends a Villa de Amore. The grounds are beautiful and meticulously maintained. The staff (many) were very attentive and took care of even the smallest details. The bride’s family told me how easy everyone was to work with and how it made the whole affair less burdensome.
I look forward to officiating more weddings at Villa de Amore
Rev. Craig Evans

We just had our wedding here in Feb 2015 and it was amazing. The Villa staff are extremely professional, courteous and helpful. They help take care of so many details from flowers to food, dj’s, the reception, ceremony, photographers, etc. They’re flexible and really try to accommodate your vision. The site has a large array of items to use from bird cages, cake cutting utensils, votives, center pieces, etc. When I had a question everyone was prompt in responding back to me whether it be the caterer, day of coordinator or management.
I liked that they helped me stay organized through the process and gave me a lot of tools to plan a successful wedding.
The day of the wedding, the venue was designed beautifully. They work really hard to make sure your day run smoothly and that guests are having a good time with minimal interference from the staff. Our day of coordinator Laura was extremely helpful, courteous and calm and collected despite the bridal party being late and the pending rain. My wedding was supposed to be outside but due to the weather, Villa set up both indoor and outdoor to be ready for any situation. Talk about flexible and accommodating! Our guests commented about how professional the staff were throughout the night. EVERYTHING ran like clockwork and there are so many photo opportunities for your wedding pictures as well as guests.
I had originally planned to get married at a vineyard but this place offers privacy and seclusion that you won’t get in ANY commercial vineyard BUT they still have the vineyard look and feel.
You can actually save money by coming to this place since you can avoid buying all those tiny details since they’re available for you. And you can bring in your own alcohol for the event while the provide the bar staff! It really doesn’t get any better than this. Love this place!!!

Villa de Amore was our last choice as far as venue for our wedding. My husband and I were looking at places at Temecula, since according to our research, Temecula is the one of the most affordable areas close to San Diego for weddings.
This venue is located around the residential area close to the winery strip. It is a very private place, with which you can feel the «intimacy» of your celebration.
When we were looking at other venues (wineries) at Temecula, reservations start at 5pm (because they still have their business to run during the day). You don’t really have that sense of privacy. Temecula has a regulation, I guess, that you can’t play music after 10pm. So, if you’re going to have a big wedding, 5pm — 10pm isn’t really going to work very well. On top of that, you have to worry about parking for your guests, as well as possible «wedding crashers» :)
We got married on 12.14.2014 at Villa de Amore. At first, reading some «tips» online — they say «Don’t go for the all inclusive packages because it will cost you more.»
I say, Villa de Amore’s packages are quite reasonable. We could’ve saved a little here and there, if we did our homework and looked for vendors of our own, but I have no complaint at all with what we had on our wedding day.
My cake was beautiful, my bouquets were beautifully made, photographers were amazing — and the FOOD WAS GREAT. Our DJ was attentive, although he had to step out after the ceremony for a very important reason, his replacement was also great. The venue is beautiful. And pictures just don’t do justice at all.
The staff at Villa de Amore were very helpful during the planning process. They made it as stress free as they could for both the bride and the groom.
Laura, our wedding day coordinator, was on top of everything. Our best man was very impressed that she was all over the place, handled everything perfectly. The ceremony and the reception went smoothly. She even helped me undress (from my gown to my regular clothes) after everyone was gone. She packed all my belongings, had everything ready to load into my car at the end of the celebration. I didn’t even have to worry about a single thing. All we did was enjoy the night, smile at cameras, and dance.

My husband and I got married here on 4÷6÷14.
After a long search of venues in the Los Angeles area, we were tired of the traffic, commercial buildings and valet parking fees which was tacked onto to many of our estimates. We started the search in the Orange County area and eventually found villa’s website.
The pictures looked beautiful with raving reviews. My fiancé at the time went for a tour first and I went after on a separate day. We both fell in love with the place and loved how it was an all inclusive venue. The owner Eileen and David (son) were also very welcoming so it was not much of a challenge when it came to the decision. I put down the deposit and date and we were set.
We had made a few trips down to Temecula a few times prior to the big day to in order to finalize with cake, Dj, catering and floral. Eileen was nice enough to allow us to visit a couple times as she was getting new props and furniture in closer to the wedding date.
The big day went pretty well with the day of coordinator and I was thankful everything came together.
Pros:
— reasonable pricing
— lovely venue
— family owned
— allows dogs
— all inclusive
— free website for guests
— bring your own drinks
Cons:
— unable to bring outside caterer
— unable to get ready (makeup and hair) on site
— cash and check only
Our only complaint and FYI to future couples:
— For each additional guest after 50, we had to pay $ 110 which covered the floral, Dj, catering etc.
— We were not aware the additional guest fee would not be refunded if they were a no show.
— Catering did not allow us to bring back extra food that we paid for even though 10 guests did not show up.
*note that the prices may change after this review. Contact venue for most up to date pricing.