I spent months trying to get in touch with someone regarding hosting my daughter's wedding at this venue. During that time, I made multiple phone calls and sent several emails, but unfortunately, I never received a response. Because of the complete lack of communication, we've decided to look elsewhere for a wedding venue. First impressions matter, and if a venue cannot respond to a prospective client who is simply trying to schedule a tour and receive a quote, it raises serious concerns about the level of service they provide throughout the planning process. While I can't speak to the quality of their events, I can speak to my experience as a potential customer, which was disappointing. Based on the lack of communication alone, I would not recommend this venue to other brides or families looking for a reliable and responsive wedding team. read more

We just had a wedding here and everything was amazing! Props to Christine and Art for keeping everything in line. Great food, service, and organization by staff too! read more

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The Hacienda in Santa Ana exceeded all of my expectations. From the very beginning, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism, which made planning my daughter's wedding so much easier and far less stressful. On the day of the wedding, everything went off without a hitch. The staff's attention to detail was truly commendable. Every element--from the setup to the timing of the events--was thoughtfully managed, and everything flowed smoothly throughout the entire evening. The pricing was fair, especially considering the quality of service and the beautiful setting. The food was absolutely delicious, and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the meal. What truly stood out, however, was the ambiance. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and created the perfect atmosphere for such a special occasion. It felt elegant, warm, and magical all at once. My daughter's wedding was everything we hoped it would be and more. It was a truly unforgettable day, and I cannot thank The Hacienda enough for helping make it so perfect. read more

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12/14/24 Last night, my workplace hosted a Christmas party, and it was my first time attending this event. The street leading to the parking lot was quite dark, but fortunately, the lot itself was well-lit. The parking spaces were angled and rather small, so we had to search carefully for a spot with a clear walkway or an empty space next to it to avoid any potential bumps or scratches. There was a short walk from the parking lot to the front entrance of the building. The venue itself was absolutely stunning--it felt like stepping into another world as soon as we entered. While I'm not sure about the usual decor, the Christmas decorations were incredible. We had a great time exploring all the photo opportunities, including the garden area where weddings are held, and the unique rooms and seating areas, which gave off a very cozy vibe. The bar and the fireplace in the living room-like setting were especially impressive. The food was delicious--cheese enchiladas, Spanish rice, chicken fajitas, and salad. All the buffet items were served by attentive staff. The venue had a distinct charm, and I could easily imagine it being inspired by a beautiful home in Mexico. It's a gorgeous location, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue. read more

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The Hacienda in Santa Ana is a great spot! Just had a bridal shower there and the service was top-notch, food was yummy, and everyone had a blast. Definitely recommend for any future events! read more

I organized our holiday work party at the Hacienda for about 55 guests and everyone was so impressed! The venue is beautiful - classy and tastefully decorated for the holidays with plenty of picture taking nooks. We had the mimosa brunch in the outdoor patio and everyone loved the food and the free flowing champagne. I was especially impressed with everything included in the package - linens, orchid centerpieces, Xmas decor, Xmas tree and poinsettias, lights in the trees, wreaths, music for ambience, microphone, screen for slide show, umbrellas for shade - they were so incredibly accommodating and they made it a stress free event. The service was amazing as well, plenty of servers clearing plates, bringing around drinks on trays, and Julie was great as our same day coordinator. I'm so thrilled with how smoothly our event went and I received so many compliments about how this was our best venue ever! I hope we get to plan another event here again in the future. They are amazing. read more

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The Hacienda was My wife & I's first pick for our venue. Everything about it worked with us! The vibe, food, accommodations, everything about it was just right. The coordinators were very kind and answered all of our questions promptly. They were very transparent on pricing, what's included, the services. etc. For the price we were blown away on what was in the package especially for what venues typically costs nowadays. The wedding day of, it went off without a hitch! Everyone was happy, complementing the venue & staff, loved the food, and everything about it. At the end of it we were very satisfied and excided to have our venue here. I'll forever have fond memories of this place and I will easily recommend anyone to check them out! read more

The venue was gorgeous. Went for a bridal shower and the vibes and ambience was amazing.

Our wedding at the Hacienda was perfect! We received so many compliments, and someone even said it felt like they were in a different world. The package for the price was incredible and included so much--coffee, cookies, a cake, the pianist, linens, the ceremony and reception spaces, bridal and groom suites, centerpieces, and more. Between the rehearsal dinner and the wedding, we had so much delicious food! It was truly worth every penny. The space is absolutely gorgeous, with countless spots that look amazing for pictures. Our colorful theme really popped in the venue. I'm sober, and they were incredibly mindful of that, setting aside sparkling cider for me in my bridal suite and for my toast, which was such a thoughtful touch. The only downside was not having a food tasting and not being able to arrive at the venue earlier than the guests without paying a fee, which wasn't something I encountered at other venues. Despite that, everything else was perfect! Photography by: Lupe Juarez Photography (also 5/5 stars) read more

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Beautiful hidden gem! The location is unassuming with plentiful parking once you enter the location you are taken away - it's beautiful inside! read more

I was here for a wedding on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The Hacienda staff had everything set up and ready for the ceremony. They have a good size parkng lot and I believe there was another overflow lot on the other side of their building. The facility has a really nice southwestern decor. The section where the ceremony was held was adequate for our group. But if you're expecting a really large number of guests, it may be too small (check with management for alternatives). Staff had champagne flowing as soon as the ceremony was over. They also set up a small bar with a limited selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The reception area was in one of the adjoining rooms. The table setup was perfect for our party. Mexican food was buffet style and not bad. Every staff member I interacted with were truly professionals and pleasant. If you're looking for a venue location to hold both your wedding and reception, this place works! read more

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Got married here in November! It was wonderful! They made the process of planning a wedding very easy for my husband and I. They were very communicative with us via Email and phone. If we had any questions they would answer us in a a timely manner! All of the event coordinators there are very friendly! Art was the main coordinator for our big day and everything went so smoothly! The food was also so good! I highly recommend getting married here! They help eliminate much of the stress that goes into planning a wedding! It's a beautiful venue! it's worth checking out if you're looking for a venue for your wedding! read more

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The Hacienda was the first venue we toured when we started shopping around for our wedding venue and we immediately knew it was the one for us. We loved that the Hacienda took care of all the major details of our wedding including the day of logistics. We simply chose our DJ, photographer, and officiant and the Hacienda took care of the rest. The venue is beautiful and there's no such thing as a bad picture in the Hacienda. We chose the Southwest Buffet and we got nothing but great compliments from our guests about the food. We strongly recommend you go in person and check out the Hacienda to find out for yourself what a great venue it is. The Hacienda and their staff made our special day truly unforgettable. read more

Recently attended for my office holiday party and the venue was great! Beautifully decorated for the holidays and had a real cozy feel to it. The venue was also really helpful and provided a list of reputable vendors for DJs that they've used in the past which made the planning process easy on our end from the office. We hired DJ Dean Hall from Ultimate Events and he was fantastic! Very experienced, provided a great energy for the event, and played a lot of awesome music too! Would definitely recommend both the venue and the DJ. read more

My wife and I got married last year but to be covid safe, kept the ceremony to just immediate family only. When we were finally ready to do something for our closest friends and extended family members, we were unsure what venue would not only do their best to keep their guests safe, but also give us this warm and intimate feel we wanted for our celebrunch/mini-reception. Thank goodness my wife found The Hacienda, which is quite underrated and a bit of a hidden gem among venues in Orange County. It is also quite hidden physically as well as you'll never know where it is since it's located behind a nondescript shopping plaza. Built around an adobe that is a century old, The Hacienda is nonetheless a magical world unto its own, with a whole lot of charm and history. And best of all, the event planners were incredibly accommodating, informative, and flexible as they were with us each step of the way in the planning process. Like any typical event that's wedding related, I barely remember the food the venue provided but I do remember being highly impressed by their signature Isidro's pasta, which has a subtle spicy kick to it. The Hacienda comes highly recommended! read more

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I had my wedding reception at The Hacienda two weekends ago, and it was truly the best experience. I booked the venue a year in advance and had tons of questions throughout the process. I probably spoke with nearly every staff member, and each one was professional, kind, and incredibly helpful--they answered every single question with patience and clarity. On the big day, Kristin and Art were our day-of coordinators, and they went above and beyond. From the moment we arrived, they made sure we always had snacks, food, and drinks in hand. At one point, I was chatting with guests holding an almost empty glass of champagne, and Kristin appeared out of nowhere to swap it for a full one. Their attention to detail and calm presence made the day run perfectly. Guests are still telling us how beautiful and flawless everything was. They especially loved the indoor-outdoor vibe of the venue--and the food! We didn't get a chance to do a tasting beforehand, so we were a little nervous, but everything was absolutely delicious. The Hacienda is a truly special place, and it's the incredible staff that makes it unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Attended small evening wedding. Wonderful time. Staff was so friendly, ambience with twinkling lights & fountains & plenty of room for guests to mingle. Lots of parking. Highly recommend the Hacienda across from Santa Ana College. read more

I had the most beautiful bridal shower here! Thank you Hacienda for amazing service and being such a dreamy venue! Contact with the coordinators was easy and straight to the point. We met twice with the venue to tour and then to pick linens. The bridal party was from 11am-2pm and we were allotted an hour prior for setup. Seemed limited but we made it happen! My shower was early august and it was hot, the staff was ever so accommodating with moving umbrellas and making sure we had fans and shade! The brunch menu was delicious (cheese enchiladas, big yum) and the endless pours of champagne was a hit! Thank you Julie for making sure my glass was always full as a future bride to be! read more

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My fiancé and I are still on Cloud 9 from our wedding this weekend! Everything was perfect and our family and friends loved it. Thank you so much for the care, attention, and patience this whole wedding season. From the prompt communication to making us feel like royalty the day of. We will forever remember the food, coordinators, and charm! read more

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I loved having my wedding here. It still feels like a dream and I wish I could relive it. Art was great throughout the whole process. The front office staff answered all of my questions which were pretty frequent. I'm glad they were always responsive as it helped alleviate the stress during the planning process. Jasmine and Art were amazing day of event coordinators. They were so accommodating and helpful. We loved that the package was all inclusive. We chose to do a hosted bar which our guests didn't seem to mind buying liquor outside of the wine, beer, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages that were being provided. The best day ever. read more

We had our wedding at The Hacienda last month and it was a blast! The staff was all great to work with, they were extremely organized with their contract, paperwork, invoices, etc too. We got so many compliments on the venue, the food, the cake and everything! I loved how so many things were included in this venue if you wanted them - i.e. flower centerpieces, pianist, the catering, the cake, beer/wine/champ. It made things feel less stressful while planning! Also the car belongs the the venue's owner and they let us take pictures with it which was so neat! We used their preferred vendor for the Dj - Showcase Dj Flowers - Sweet Peas Florist in Seal Beach Photographer - Alem Noemi read more

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The Hacienda is the most gorgeous wedding venue I've ever seen. The decor, staff and food were exceptional. Everything flowed smoothly from room to room with the welcoming champagne in the entrance courtyard when guests arrived and the beautiful dining room where the bride and groom had their own table surrounded by their guests. The cake which is part of The Hacienda's all inclusive package was gorgeous and tasted great, red velvet with cream cheese frosting. Guests were able to access the bar, dance to the DJ, (Showcase DJ) and see the cake in the room located between the foyer and dining area. The staff was also pleasant to work with in planning the event and executing the event. All in all, I highly recommend this venue. read more

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This venue is absolutely breathtaking! We just attended a Saturday brunch wedding here two weekends ago. Coincidentally, this venue was #2 on our list for our own big day last year. The only reason we didn't make our appt. and book this place was because the first place we saw (a Wedgewood Weddings property) offered a bigger bang for the buck. HOWEVER, just know that I literally sent out over 50 inquiries to venues in LA, OC, and SB counties and had narrowed it down to ours and this one due to the all inclusive nature of their packages that included alcohol. You truly won't be able to find anything much better in that regard than what this place offers. Our friends' brunch package included bottomless mimosas for the entire day. The only potential turnoff to this place for some who aren't local may be a look at the area in which it sits. Santa Ana isn't the nicest city in the world and this venue doesn't sit in a particularly picturesque area. BUT, do not be detoured by that first impression! While this spot seems like nothing from the street, once you step inside, it's a truly beautiful oasis! The inside looks small, so I'm not really sure how all 60-75 of us fit, but we weren't smashed together or anything. There were 10 tables with 6 people per table for the reception, yet still plenty of space for all the usual tables of stuff, a full bar, DJ, and a dancing area. The ceremony takes place in a gorgeous garden area with garden-like metal chairs for guests. The bride's grand entrance will be from the left-side door on the back wall (left when facing the back). The groom entered from a door directly opposite from the entrance. Our friends chose the mexican food brunch package. The other choice is American breakfast food. The Mexican package comes with a choice of meat (they had chicken), beans, rice, tortillas, salad, and fruit. The food wasn't bad for a wedding venue! We enjoyed it. The bottomless mimosas were served at the bar in the back and they kept flowing the entire time. There's really not an ugly square inch of this place. With all the trees and plants everywhere, no matter the time of day, every photo came out so amazingly with all the natural light everywhere. To help keep it cool, they use this translucent plastic stuff that shades each table above your head. That's probably a bad way of describing that - it's not ugly like I'm making it sound lol. Such a beautiful wedding and a beautiful mid-70s day in SoCal! Congrats Dina and Carlos! read more

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Great spot for a WEDDING VENUE! So many beautiful spots to get lost in taking photos. The staff is so kind and caring. The food is great and the venue really takes care of their couples and families. Would definitely recommend. Think Spanish architecture meets ethereal garden. A total dream. Everything is so close in proximity. Great if you're wearing heals ;) read more

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We had our wedding here on March 11, 2023. The entire process was beautiful and smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better venue, coordinators, and staff. Great prices, delicious food, and wonderful planning. Thank you for making our special day amazing! read more

Where do I even begin? Our wedding was perfect and just what we were looking for. The Hacienda staff was friendly and had great communication throughout the whole process. They were very patient with my millions of questions via email. The list of vendors they provide is very helpful. That is where we found our live Spanish musicians (Calé) from and our guests absolutely loved them. We had a brunch wedding in the outdoor courtyard with about 70 guests. It was very intimate and the staff really made sure everything ran smoothly with the vendors as well as details and guest comfort. We had our rehearsal dinner there too and it was another intimate event. We truly felt like this venue took care of everything and their attention to detail was impeccable. The food and champagne were great! I absolutely recommend this venue. It helped make the whole wedding planning process less stressful! read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: A lovely venue for special events. We were invited to a wedding reception here and had a great time! The location is the definition of "hidden gem", as it's in an unexpected area, across the street from the OC health department. Once you step inside, though, you are transported to a peaceful, tastefully decorated oasis. There is a main dining room, and then a separate bar/buffet area where the couple had a photo booth backdrop set up. We were seated at a table in the middle of the dining room, which did get some some bright sun through the skylight, but it didn't last long. The food was good, the mimosas kept coming, and the staff was great. Of course, as only a guest I don't know what it's actually like putting together an event here, but it seemed like my friends were pleased with their experience, so if you're looking for a special events venue, The Hacienda might be worth a look. read more

Words cannot describe my gratitude for The Hacienda and staff. We got married there this past weekend and it couldn't have gone more perfectly. The Hacienda is truly a well oiled machine. The staff was on top of it every single step of the way. We were so pleasantly surprised by every little detail they thought about. They helped set up almost all the decor and took so much stress out of the day. I want to give an extra huge thank you to Kristen, our coordinator. She helped me with everything. She kept us on schedule and honestly, I am forever grateful Kristen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Our wedding was perfect thanks to you and The Incredible Hacienda! read more

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Great place brunch was excellent the service was really good. I recommend the Hacienda for your special parties. The only problem is it's in Santa Ana. read more

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The Hacienda is a beautiful venue. We had our wedding on 5/5/23, Cinco de Mayo, and it was the absolute perfect venue to have a fiesta themed wedding. There are so many picturesque 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. read more

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There's no doubt, the hacienda is the place for a stress free venue. Although I spoke with various coordinators in the process, Art and Christine were my day of coordinators. They were amazing. When they say they take care of everything they take care of everything. The venue is beautiful. We selected outdoors in January! My concern was the weather and although it did rain a small amount my guests were not affected in any way. The section was covered and the heaters kept everyone comfortable. I had nothing to worry about. Guests complimented the venue, decor and food. This was the first venue we toured! We saw, we loved, and we booked! Best decision. Although the venue included flowers, I went w my own centerpiece by "here come the blooms" on their list of vendors. We also booked "extreme dj" from their list. Our dj was tony estrada and we communicated w Eric morales. The coordinators were great! They made sure we stayed with our timeline, they made sure we the main couple did not forget to eat. They set up everything nicely. They packaged everything back up for us at the end of the night. The whole process was effortless. Thanks again Hacienda! I'll definitely be back again for other events. read more

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We cannot say enough about this venue and the staff that goes with it. We booked the Hacienda for our son's wedding and from the beginning, the staff was amazing! The food is good, the ambiance is great and everyone there is on it! I thoroughly enjoyed working with them and they are so helpful. Tremendous job everyone...and thank you! read more

Went here on a Saturday morning for a wedding shower and it was just amazing. They served Mexican food, buffet style, it was tasty. We had unlimited mimosas, the best part of course. The service was great, they were all kind and no glass was empty lol they were on top of it and refilled each glass as soon as they can. Good lighting for pictures. The bride and groom had a nice area for them to sit up front and center. read more

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Wow. I am still reeling from our wedding this past weekend. It seems like so long ago that we found The Hacienda and booked our wedding. We were still in the middle of a somewhat lockdown so I never actually saw the venue until months after we were already booked (my parents went and did a venue tour and I trusted their judgment). 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, signs, 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 settled on getting married during "wedding season" in the summer months, I would highly recommend December around Christmas time because the decorations truly 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 (I didn't try the appetizers, but everyone seemed happy!). One thing to note is the wedding party can only access the venue 30 minutes prior to the ceremony so I didn't get to take any "getting ready" photos prior 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. I hope to have a reason to come back in the future! read more

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Just attended a beautiful wedding/reception. The venue was amazing and absolutely beautiful. The outdoor reception was fantastic and the food was great. I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding. read more

The Hacienda did not disappoint as a wedding and Sunday champagne brunch reception venue. It's historic beauty made for a picturesque environment in which friends and family (50+ guests) gathered to celebrate the nuptials of this senior couple. Details like making champagne available in the changing room and keeping the air temperature comfortably cool while we were getting ready was especially appreciated. The cake was decorated with a unique decor of frosting succulents. The fresh fruit platter was artistically arranged. It was evident the food and beverage servers were experienced as shown by how efficiently and hospitably we were served. The wedding coordinators were true professionals...prepared, punctual, and friendly. Lauralee and Julie came through for us...big time. Their knowledge and experience was on full display. The piano player, Rita Merlo performed perfectly. Thank you to the entire staff of the Hacienda. Your attention to detail ensured our guests were comfortable and well attended to. We so appreciate the role you played in making our day a memorable one! Laurie M. read more

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I can't put into words how wonderful our wedding day was at The Hacienda. Everything went so smoothly with the help of our two day of wedding coordinators. They did a fantastic job keeping everything on track and assisting in whatever we needed. The venue itself looked BEAUTIFUL. My husband and I are still getting so many compliments from our guests about how gorgeous every detail was. The Hacienda is perfect for your Spanish style wedding dreams! Everyone had such a great time celebrating, eating the delicious food and WOW the cake was also a highlight of our day. 11/10 all around. We will never forget this special day and can't thank the stuff at The Hacienda enough for taking care of every detail so perfectly! read more

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Would recommend this venue to any bride. They made the planning process very easy for a super anxious person! I considered going with a venue that was less inclusive, and I'm so glad I did not do that. The Hacienda handles and sets up everything you need to throw a great wedding. The ease of mind I had from them handling everything was so worth it, on a day when I was so stressed. The venue coordinators and planners are obviously extremely well organized, and are very easy to work with. They made the process very easy every step of the way for myself and my bridal party. Aside from that, this venue was beautiful and I got so many compliments on it! Because of the abundance of natural greenery and string lights, I didn't feel the need to overspend on floral decor (which was a huge budget saver). They are very responsive via email or phone and easy to setup an appointment with. Very happy with how our wedding day turned out, thank you Hacienda! read more

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Our wedding at The Hacienda was perfect. In the lead-up, I didn't think it would be perfect, but after it was over, there was very little I would have wanted to go differently. (If I were to redo it, I would have better organized the family photo time; but that was on me and not The Hacienda.) The aesthetics--gorg. Our guests commented that the surrounding neighborhood looked "sketch," to which I agree, but the inside was so lovely that they literally called it a "hidden gem," and "beautiful." Again, I agree. I was confident our guests would love the venue as much as I did when my sisters arrived for the rehearsal and immediately started taking selfies. I adored the cottagecore (rancho-core?), garden vibe, and did not even order separate centerpieces, because I loved the clean simplicity of the orchids they provided. Also--they have cats! The food--overall good, but we did get some negative feedback. Some people thought certain dishes were too dry or too salty; but others told us they loved the food and finished every bite. We similarly got mixed feedback about the cake. To be honest, I barely got to eat, but I thought the beef entrée was wonderfully tender and the cake was both beautiful and delicious; and everyone polled liked the mashed potatoes and tortellini. Honestly, it was a wedding venue, not a Michelin-starred restaurant; the food wasn't going to please everyone. The drink--excellent. At first we were disappointed that we could only have 2 different types of beer, though we were able to choose precisely which two beers we wanted. But then, one of our groomsmen pointed out that few weddings have beer on tap at all. I don't know if that's true, but I'm glad he was impressed. Since our guests' enjoyment was our highest priority, and no one expressed disappointment with the alcohol selection, my husband and I were satisfied. In fact, not only was no one disappointed, but several guests told me they loved the signature cocktail. Even my bridesmaid's husband, who never drinks, liked our "meow-tini." The service--fantastic. Several of our family members told us, unprompted, that the staff was so friendly and attentive. In fact, my husband's aunt told us this kind of cute story about how she removed one of the cushions from the dining chair to place behind her mother's back; and immediately after doing so, a staff member came over and replaced the dining chair cushion; so his aunt removed that seat cushion, so that her mother could have even more back support; and again, a staff member hurried over and immediately replaced it. I am not encouraging people to go around removing seat cushions, but aunts and grandmothers are going to do whatever they want, and I commend The Hacienda staff for accommodating them. During the planning stage, I would periodically email the office with questions and receive timely, helpful responses. The staff accommodated our various requests to personalize our event, e.g., by allowing us to feature a dog as a ring bearer, allowing us to do a post-ceremony receiving line in lieu of photos, implementing our signature cocktail idea, and letting my sister play the keyboard during the processional. And on the day-of, everyone we encountered was so good at their jobs. On the day of the rehearsal, we brought our supplies, but left it up to The Hacienda to set everything up; and they did a wonderful job! They perfectly arranged our displays, and thought of everything that I hadn't. For example, I remembered to provide cute markers for our guestbook, but *they* provided a cute glass to prettily display them in, which I hadn't thought of. They cut the tags off the flower toddler's basket when I had forgotten. I'm sure there was more that I never even noticed. Their attention to detail was impressive. Finally, I must give a shout-out to our day-of coordinators, Art and Christin, as well as DJ Julie, who sometimes works at The Hacienda in addition to DJ-ing. Art seemed to turn purposely turn a blind eye to our family's and groomsmen's mischief, which I thought was very restrained of him, because I myself lost my temper with my family and would have lost my temper with the groomsmen had I known what they were up to. After the pre-ceremony photos were over, I was clearly very distressed, and Art asked me if I wanted something to drink. I initially declined and he said, "Not even your cocktail?" At this, I perked up and said, "You mean the Chidi Meow-tini?" And he said yes and brought me our signature cocktail, and that admittedly made things a LOT better. As for Christin, she gently kept us on schedule, as she and DJ Julie would stop by the sweetheart table to explain our next steps. My husband also noticed that she would get him a refill before he even finished his drink. Overall, I really felt like I was able to let go and enjoy myself, because they would keep the event on track. TLDR--100% positive experience. read more

Mother of the Bride Beautiful venue. The Hacienda took care of everything and they were available all evening long for questions or assistance. I would highly recommend the Hacienda for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, etc. we will be back. Thank you Haz for a wonderful wedding. read more