The Hacienda

mbiance was wonderful, unique somewhat historical (Spanish ambiance). All the coordinators were all very helpful and courteous from beginning when we were planning up to the end. The pictures taken by our own family members from their phones turned out simply well without needing filters. The bar had very good drinks as well with a lot of choices. Everybody was so happy! Our ceremony was also very wonderful, serene with a touch of humor and romance to it! I really want to thank The Hacienda for a wonderful wedding day!

e photo ops. We got so many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was. We absolutely loved the venue. Here is a list of pros and cons of The Hacienda: Pros: -Beautiful scenery, you hardly have to decorate yourself since it's already set up so beautifully -Friendly staff -Coordinators were professional and answered questions in a timely manner. They also did an amazing job keeping us on schedule. -Includes separate bridal and groom suites to get dressed in. -Food and free flowing beer, wine, and champagne are included. So you don't have to worry about hiring a caterer or bartenders. -Cake is included -Large, safe parking lot -On site security -We were originally told that the mariachis we were gifted to perform were only allowed inside where cocktail hour was taking place. We were pleasantly surprised that they allowed them to continue to perform outside as guests were being seated for dinner. -The venue sets up and cleans up. This is such a plus because I was so surprised by how beautiful everything was set up and didn't have to stress about cleaning up after the wedding. Cons: -You can only hire a DJ from their approved list. Thankfully we really liked our DJ we chose, Showcase DJ. But some DJs from their list were very pushy. -I had issues with contacting the bakery to set up a cake tasting. But the coordinators were very helpful and handled the communication with the bakery. -They have no vegan options. I knew that when I signed the contract. But I myself am vegan and I had 4 guests who were vegan. I had to order Chipotle from down the street and had 2 of my guests pick up the order. You would think that they can accommodate since we are paying $100 per plate. But they refused to. I also had to have a separate wedding cake made because the bakery they are contracted with does not offer vegan options, even though their website claims that they do. -Although having a pianist play while you walk down the aisle is beautiful, be prepared to pay for songs that are not traditional wedding songs. There were a couple issues with the pianist. Originally they gave me the information for the original pianist scheduled to play. When I contacted that pianist, we had a plan on songs that were not on their approved list that we would pay $40 each song for them to learn. 1 week later the original pianist, not the coordinators, let me know that there was a scheduling error and gave me the new pianist information. I was upset with the coordinators for not communicating that information with me and they seemed aloof to the scheduling error. The new pianist was sweet and was able to learn 2 songs that were not on their approved list, costing $80. -For the rehearsal, they do not allow the officiant to come rehearse. We had a lasso ceremony and during the wedding I felt awkward and uncomfortable because we never rehearsed how and when to put the lasso on and take it off. So as you can tell, I have mixed feelings about The Hacienda. It's a beautiful venue with friendly staff. It's a sort of all inclusive venue, but I wouldn't recommend it for people who are particular about details.

reasonable for everything included in the package. I worked with Art several times throughout the planning process and he made it so easy and stress free! Art and Kristin were the coordinators on site on the day of my wedding and they did a wonderful job putting together my vision and making sure everything went smoothly. My only regret is not purchasing more time for the reception because the day flew by! If you are looking for your fairytale venue with the best event staff around, at an amazing price point for OC might I add, The Hacienda should be at the top of your list!

als considering we were on a budget. We had our ceremony and reception there which included a live pianist for the ceremony (Rita Merlo was ours and she was great), a day-of coordinator, the drinks and appetizers for cocktail hour, the linens, dinner, the cake, and some small desserts (wedding cookies). It technically also included centerpieces, usually a single white orchid, but we decided to work with a florist instead for more colorful options. On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly with the help of our coordinators (Art and Christin were great!) and the staff. For food, we chose the Southwest Buffet package and it was all really tasty, salad included. Overall, our immediate families and other guests were impressed and had a great time and we were very happy with how it all turned out. Despite the stormy weather, which caused a few changes to the original plan, everything turned out great. Now, just a few criticisms. First, you should be aware that this is a historic venue and has a lot of strict rules that the coordinators really stick to. The bride and groom and bridal party are allowed into the venue at the same time as guests, and even though our wedding happened during a big storm, which meant we couldn’t get the pictures outside the venue that we wanted, we weren’t allowed in much earlier. If you really want to get into the venue earlier to take advantage of the beautiful photo ops, you have to pay extra. There were also some concerns leading up to the wedding. Even though our contract stated that our rehearsal would be at 6:00PM the day before our wedding, they ended up booking another wedding and had to bump our rehearsal to earlier in the day which caused issues for our party traveling from out of town and some missed the rehearsal. Lastly, their customer service could use some work. It seemed like we had to reach out to them first for things that we really shouldn’t have had to reach out for and some of the coordinators we spoke to were not the friendliest or most helpful. There were moments it felt like we were being treated like a couple of kids rather than an adult couple about to get married. Still, overall, a great and memorable experience.

d hook us up with all the equipment and support needed to have a nice wedding without any of the stress. The Hacienda more than delivered. We had a planning meeting about 3 months out, where we decided little details like the layout and the napkins, and then at our rehearsal we gave them all the personalized items we wanted displayed at the wedding and the seating chart, and they set them all up! The day-of coordinator, Keisha, was patient and kind and made sure the day went smoothly very gently. At the end of the day, they packed everything up and helped my parents load them into the car. Beyond just the excellent coordination and service and low stress, it is BEAUTIFUL there, incredibly charming southwest feel with magical-feeling twinkle lights that made me feel like a princess. You can't try the food before the wedding due to their policy, so it was a risk, but we chose the Southwest buffet and everyone raved about the food! I had been told countless times that on your wedding day, you'll be too busy to eat, but the coordinator made sure we got a taste of the appetizers, the salad, and a little of all the entrees and that we both had a little time to eat them all, and everything was SO good. We were worried about rain having a January wedding, but lucky we were blessed with good weather. Hacienda reassured us though that they have heaters and options to move the seating indoors if needed. I highly recommend that you get married here, it was simply perfect.

here about 2 months ago (July 2022) and had a fantastic experience. The wedding coordinators were super helpful, the food was great, and it was so convenient that their "all inclusive package" included almost everything we needed (they even included the wedding cake). All we had to bring in was the photographer/videographer, florals, DJ, and photo booth. You have to use a DJ from their preferred vendor list, but everything turned out wonderful. All of my questions were answered with ease by the coordinators (one of which is provided/available same day - shout out to Christin - she made our day easy and took care of us the entire night) and they were open to any special requests I had. Even one of the banquet servers let us borrow his vintage car for photos (one of which is blown up on a canvas hanging in our living room). We would definitely throw our wedding here, again, and recommend it to anyone getting married!

n five minutes to decide that it was perfect for us. There isn't one unsightly corner in the entire place, it was all so beautiful. Every staff member who helped us each step until the big day were so kind and professional. The communication was quick and responsive which put us at ease since all other aspects of planning a wedding are stressful as it is. Almost everyone had told us to expect at least one thing to go wrong during our wedding but The Hacienda and their coordinators ran everything so smoothly. All of our friends and family raved about the food which was so good to hear. We had been to a few weddings earlier in the year that the food was not very good but if The Hacienda were open as a restaurant regularly, we would definitely eat there often. We anticipated the day to be hot so we bought some accordion hand fans last minute and when we brought them to their attention they immediately had their staff put them on all the seats before the ceremony. If our glasses were empty at any point during the reception, there was someone always there to grab us a new champagne flute or ask if we needed anything else. They were so incredible at anticipating all of our needs. My husband and I literally have nothing negative to say about The Hacienda and would recommend it to anyone for any occasion. Thank you so much for your amazing service, we are greatly appreciative.

and scheme of things mistake. It was nice having cake, food, and planner handled through them. Less to think about. I wish we could have had a little longer at the venue but we knew that going in. Overall easy to communicate and the wedding turned out wonderful. Definitely recommend. The venue was beautiful the day of and staff was great

arried here told us about it. The outside does the inside no justice. When we walked in, we felt like we had been transported to a beautiful and quaint Spanish town. There are twinkling lights and plants everywhere, and it is the perfect mix of being inside and outside. One of my favorite things about the venue was that we didn’t have to spend a lot on flowers or decorations because The Hacienda is naturally beautiful and already has everything you need. They take care of everything and made the wedding process easy and stress free. They were so helpful leading up to the wedding with answering questions and meeting with us to decide on everything that made our day so amazing. On the day of our wedding, we didn’t have to worry about anything, which was very important to us. They did a fantastic job of keeping us on schedule and guiding us through everything. It was very obvious that everyone at The Hacienda is very well rehearsed and knows exactly what they’re doing. My wedding planner was always there when I needed her and we were treated like royalty. Immediately after the reception, our guests were handed appetizers and champagne, and we got so many compliments on how classy it was. My husband and I constantly suggest this venue to people we know and we would love to be a guest at this venue someday haha. The Hacienda helped make the most important day of our lives, the best day of our lives and we are so happy we chose this venue. You will be too!

t the same level of care extended to my Groom. Our families loved the location, the food, and the entire wedding day. This is the perfect venue whether you want simple or fancy they have it all. I am so happy that I went with The Hacienda for my wedding day it was truly magical.

ockdown so I didn't see the venue until months after we were already booked. The venue is quite unsuspecting from the outside and where it's located. Once inside, it's a beautiful historic-looking hacienda ranch. It was affordable, local, and fit the kind of intimate and homey vibe we wanted for our wedding. I understand how hard it is to be working from home and not full-time in the office during the pandemic, so while emails may not have been answered right away, I always received a response and it was always courteous. Another thing is, you might not always be communicating with the same coordinator; however, nothing was ever lost in translation and all notes were accounted for when it came down to the final event. After months and months of correspondence by email, I had my details appointment in September (for our December wedding) and it was nice to walk through the venue and talk through the details for table settings and where to have the ceremony, reception, et cetera. I was pleased to know I had a whole selection of cake designs. Right now, the popular trend is the plain frosted cake with flowers but I am not a huge flower fan so I got a pretty cake with scrolling detail. They were also accommodating to allow me three meal choices as we have some vegetarians in the family as well as ensured us of no peanuts in the food due to a severe allergy. Of course, I thought of more things after the fact and continued to email them over the next few months until our wedding. I'm pretty sure I even emailed them the night before with more last-minute changes. During the rehearsal a few nights before the wedding, we worked with Amelia and she was so sweet with helping walk us through the ceremony and collecting all our items for the big day (e.g., cake topper, toasting glasses, decorations, seating chart, guest book, etc.). I didn't see most of the venue until dinner started (the rush of the ceremony and dances, I didn't have time to look around haha). They truly brought my vision to life! If you're not set on getting married during "wedding season" in the summer months, I would highly recommend December around Christmas time because the decorations elevate it to another level! I was nervous about how the food would taste because we never had a tasting but everything was delicious during dinner. One thing to note is the wedding party can only access the venue 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. I didn't get to take any "getting ready" photos as we had arranged with our photographer to arrive to the venue an hour early and take photos on the outside (there are a couple of nice walls and decorative doors that are cute for photos). We had booked the entire venue so we had access to two dressing rooms which was nice to have a moment to collect ourselves before walking down the aisle. All night, people were telling us how surprising it was to see the inside of the venue because it's so unexpected when driving up and parking in the small lot outside (btw, they have an attached parking lot and security patrolling the area, nice added touch). Everyone seemed to enjoy the food, the decor, and the whole night. The coordinators and staff kept us on schedule and checked in with us throughout the night. It was a magical night and I am so, so pleased with this venue.

tual location itself is gorgeous and our wedding was stunning - the fountains, the plants, the lights, the decorations - all of it, perfect! Second, the food - it was really, really good. We chose the Sunday night "buffet" style option, which cost us a little less than $100 a plate, and we and our guests loved it. Third, the service - and this is perhaps the biggest section. This is the only area we have mixed feelings about, so let me elaborate: The administrative office is kind of a mess. They are hard to get a hold of, can be slow to reply, and are kind of inconsistent with information provided to us (slightly conflicting answers from different people, etc) but all this is ENTIRELY a management issue. The biggest problem we had here is that they didn't tell us until like a week before our wedding that we couldn't have the dance floor indoors, like we wanted, due to Covid concerns. That's totally reasonable, of course, but the problem is... why wait so late to tell us?? Lol. That was the only stressful part of our wedding week, to be honest... but in the end, having it outdoors proved to be wonderful anyway; in part because of the beautiful location, and in part due to our DJ (Showcase DJ) making the dance portion of the night lively and fun no matter where it took place! :) So, not that big a big deal in the end. Overall, this venue seems very popular and therefore very busy, so just make sure you follow up on the details with them and are aware of what's going on at all times, and you'll be fine. That all being said, the STAFF was just... amazing. To start, our wedding coordinator, Laurelee, was seriously the best. Throughout the entirety of our wedding, she was present, attentive, friendly, helpful, and completely dedicated to helping us with whatever we needed. She even helped politely ward off any well-meaning but overwhelming guests that tried to visit us as we scarfed some dinner down during the reception! The rest of the staff was helpful, professional, and attentive to our needs as well - every time I began to think "hmm, I think I'm kind of thirsty," miraculously there was a waiter right next to me handing me a glass of water (or champagne, lol!) Sorry this review is so long, I just wanted to make sure it covered all the important stuff for anyone reading this looking for a detailed account of what it's like to work with The Hacienda. It is a beautiful venue with great staff and awesome services for a reasonable price, and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for their wedding to be as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thanks, Hacienda!

of, everything went as smoothly as it ever could have. They set up all my decorations, favors, table cards, etc exactly as I'd pictured it in my mind. The day was absolutely perfect!

our daughter's wedding there on 8/21/2021. They took care of every datil on the day of the event as we couldn't be happier.

recommend to check them out if you are looking to get married in SoCal. The venue is gorgeous and perfect for pictures!

to covid, our overall experience was amazing. The Hacienda’s venue is absolutely beautiful and it was everything we were looking for with its Spanish charm and beautiful layout. Our wedding was out of a fairytale thanks to The Hacienda and their team. During the event, all of the staff was so attentive and made sure everything flowed smooth. We were so amazed with their professionalism. Also, our photographs were amazing..special thanks to our photographers. The venue is beautiful! We were searching for a venue for a long time..We knew we wanted to get married at The Hacienda as soon as we walked in. We made a great choice!

e with the the romantic aesthetic of this venue and knew it fit our vision for our special day. This is an all-inclusive venue besides, DJ, photography, personal flowers and officiant. I ordered flowers from a wholesale website and had my bridesmaids each make their own bouquets and the bout's. It worked out perfect! We had my aunt officiate, so our only extra vendors were the DJ and the photographer. We chose to do the Southwest Buffet and from the food we did eat on our wedding day, it was delicious! Our family and friends LOVED the venue and everyone was raving about how beautiful and well things were ran. We had no issues and I was never stressed or worried, besides it being a pandemic and not knowing when or if our venue would open in time for our wedding lol Our pictures turned out so amazing because every spot in this venue is pure magic! Every staff member we dealt with was so nice and went above and beyond to make sure things went smooth for us and our questions got answered. My husband and I are already talking about the next celebration we can have there. We would highly recommend this venue 10/10!

f the way the Hacienda and their wonderful coordinators helped me figure things out and made it a breeze to reschedule until our wedding day finally was able to happen on September 11th, 2020. The coordinators are very kind and respond quickly if there are any questions or concerns. This venue is the most beautiful place and it's exactly the right vibe of romantic and dreaminess that any couples getting married would wish for, for their special day! I am so glad that we were blessed to find this venue, and would 100% recommend it!

r special day. Art is truly a master of his craft at coordinating weddings, and Jenny, Claudia, and the rest of the team are extremely helpful along the way. We had to make a lot of changes in the months prior in order to abide by Covid-19 guidelines, and the staff were beyond accommodating and always kind. Highly recommend!

doing the Southwest Buffett (the food is amazing) and trying to get a minimum of 150 guestlist to reserve the entire venue. If you do less than 150, you will still have a beautiful portion of the venue. The Hacienda is so buttoned up that they can run 3 weddings at the same time! I am so impressed! My wedding was perfect. I will be throwing all future family events at The Hacienda!

ny years. If you are looking for a unique space, amazing food, professional & amazing service… look no further, Hacienda is the place. We highly recommend the venue and their staff. Eric Morales Extreme DJ Service

email, and were amazing the day of. Everything went smoothly. Many of our guests said it "was the most beautiful wedding they've ever been to". Planning was a breeze, as most things were included. Can't wait to go back for future events.

, flexible people, and I did minimal work (important and also notable as I never saw the venue or met anyone before the wedding rehearsal since I don't live in California, so I was really just going off of people's reviews). It was also much more cost-effective than some other places I'd browsed through, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I never felt pressured to 'upgrade' to anything as with some other locations, nor did they make me feel bad for having the cheaper brunch ceremony rather than the dinner one.

eople, but you would never know that b/c they make it feel so easy. The food is so good and the cake is BEYOND. They provide the center pieces or you can choose your own, the food and cake is included in price, and the flowers placed on the cake and sweetheart table also included in price. For 100 people we paid 11,799 including service tax and sales tax. The venue feels so so so intimate even though we had 100 people there. They require you use a dj from their list, but they have so many options. The venue itself is indoor/outdoor. It's legit perfection and will transport you to a Spanish style party feel, beautiful. I want to continue to relive this experience.

and lights everywhere. The coordinators and staff were very kind, helpful, and accommodating! Their all-inclusive package made wedding planning nearly stress free! Their recommendation helped us to find the best wedding dj we’ve ever experienced! The food and desert that was served was delicious and the cake came out better than I could have imagined! On the day of, the coordinators were extremely helpful, accommodating, and kind. They also did an amazing job of guiding us and keeping the night on track. Thank you to everyone at The Hacienda for making our wedding perfect! We highly highly recommend this venue! Your night will be romantic and everyone will have an amazing time!

gical and enchanting and made for the most absolutely perfect wedding day. The one compliment we got most on our wedding day and for days after was how beautiful our venue was and how amazing everything turned out. Let me just say, I hardly had any decorations for our wedding because this place is already perfect on its own. I only added a few things to accent their amazing decor and to add a touch of personalization. Not only is this place magical, but they practically do everything for you which relieves so much of the wedding stress. I am so thankful we found this place and got to meet the wonderful coordinators and the rest of the staff there. Thank you to everyone at the hacienda!

we could enjoy every moment. The Hacienda delivered on that and so much more. It was such a joy to work with their team from start to finish. They made us feel so comfortable and conveyed at every turn that they had everything covered. Because of that, we were able to be present with our family and friends and enjoy every minute of our special day. We also couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue. The atmosphere was so romantic - and their staff is incredibly attentive. A huge bonus for us was the all-inclusive pricing, including food, alcohol, linens, chairs, tableware, centerpieces and even the cake! We chose to have breakfast for dinner (because that's the first meal we made together!) and had a delicious Mimosa bar with fresh fruit. We had our dream wedding at The Hacienda - and we are truly thankful for all that their team did to bring our special day to life.

e your wedding! We could not have had a more stress-less time organizing our wedding and that was all down to the Hacienda. The co-ordinators have your back with all the details organized so you seriously just have to turn up and have a good time! The value of what you pay and what is included is out of this world! We can't thank the Hacienda team enough for making this such an enjoyable process and helping us have the most fantastic night!!!

ct everything was. The coordinators are amazing at what they do. I can confidently say that I did not have a single worry on the day of our wedding!

ut how gorgeous the venue was, attentive the staff was, and delicious the food was - over and over we were told how this was the most beautiful wedding guests had ever attended, and how many found it to be a wedding out of a movie - some guests even told us they were waiting for something to go wrong, but nothing ever did!! What an amazing memory, beautiful time for my husband and I. No complaints - worth every penny. They are all inclusive, so they really do quite a lot - you will save money in the long run by going with The Hacienda!!

de everything run so smoothly. We also loved all that is included with the venue. It really made our wedding planning experience as stress free as can be!

ul The Hacienda is. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. Everywhere you turn is picture worthy and has a romantic historical feel. The food is great, it is Mexican style buffet which features everything you can think of from omelette station, tamales, carnitas, and enchiladas. Most importantly, the venue is one of the most affordable venues I found in the area for the quality of service and all inclusive package. The all inclusive package is a price per person which includes use of a designated area of the venue, buffet, unlimited champagne/alcohol, cake, linen, tables, etc. There is no additional venue fee. You cannot beat that anywhere! The best part of my wedding experience at The Hacienda were the event coordinators that are included in your wedding package. From the beginning stages to the day of, The Hacienda event coordinators consistently work so hard to ensure that your day is perfect and that your wedding vision is happening. I am a bit of a control freak and explained exactly to the coordinators how I envisioned my wedding day and all the details (favors, name placements, seating chart) and they took care of all the set up. The day of the wedding, they guided me throughout the process and all the details went perfectly. My husband and I were so happy with how the day turned out and highly recommend (I mean highly) The Hacienda to anyone for their special day.

m. I cannot over emphasize that you do not need anything else to enhance what is already provided as part of the wedding package. I was very pleased with the level of service the staff and wedding coordinators provided leading up to - and the day of - the wedding. We had a 75 person champagne brunch wedding and 4.5 hours was adequate timeslot to complete our ceremony, formal pictures, welcome speech, host a first dance & a mother son dance, cut cake, and best man/maid of honor toasts. I highly recommend the hosted bar if you do not think all your guests will be drinking. My family from out of town are quite picky eaters and I was a little worried about what they would think of the food but many of my aunts and uncles complimented the fancy breakfast food, and went back for seconds on the carrot cake. My recommendation is to host a daytime wedding and bring in entertainment instead of the typical DJ/dancing that comes with evening weddings. We surprised the crowd by bringing in a magician and a caricaturist - which was a huge hit all around. Instead of a DJ we opted for Cale Music (which came recommended from The Hacienda) and they were truly a remarkable duo. We had lots of children and hired an event chaperone and brought in activities for the Kid's Table (a must do for families with LOTS of children). I brought in favors, guestbook, a ton of extra "day of" items to set up and provided the coordinators with the latitude to set up how they please without much instructions - I'm so glad I did because they did it beautifully (pinterest worthy). I would say The Hacienda is a perfect fit for anyone looking for ease, fun, and fairytale without the pricetag. Special thank you Christin and Melissa for being stellar coordinators! Thank you Hacienda for giving me the wedding of my dreams!

ere able to direct me with what to do and when. They were also very helpful the day of the wedding! The grounds and ceremony site are beautiful. I got married during the holiday season, and the holiday decorations looked lovely at the ceremony site and at the reception! Many people commented how beautiful everything was. The food and cake was great. I was just too excited to eat much! They laid out my pictures and sign-in book for me and gift table. Fantastic job!

s all-inclusive and within our budget! It makes the planning much less stressful. Other places were asking much more money for the same services. The hacienda has a beautiful indoor and outdoor feel which is exactly what we wanted and it was able to comfortably fit our large (170+) guest count. All of the coordinators at The Hacienda are very knowledgably and experienced and are incredibly friendly – I think I called them 200 times during the wedding planning stages! My Husband and I got to pick out our food options, alcohol options, cake, and décor which really allowed us to personalize the venue. A very special shout out to Cristen, our talented coordinator, and Art, a true wedding specialist, because they truly made our day magical. On the wedding day, I did not have to worry about a single thing or lift a single finger – they handled it all! I simply got to enjoy the wedding and I can’t thank them enough for that. Bonus points because our guests cannot stop talking about how amazing our wedding was! Everyone said the food was fantastic, the drinks were great, and they had an amazing time! Another shout out to our bartender that night (I wish I knew his name), he was also amazing and served the crowd wonderfully – my guests had wonderful things to say about him. Please take a moment to visit the Hacienda, you won’t be disappointed!