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    The Old Rancho Wedding Estate

    4.6 (16 reviews)

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    Darla D.

    This was my daughter and son in laws wedding and the venue they picked was perfect! From the site to the decor to the food everything couldn't have gone any better. Everyone had an amazing time dancing, talking and it was so intimate. The venue was beautiful with all the greenery you didn't need that much decor if you didn't want it. It was a moment that will be treasured forever

    We had a wedding at the Old Rancho at the beginning of this summer. It is a beautiful adobe estate, with multiple levels of yard/garden used for weddings. PTD did a wonderful job coordinating and catering our wedding at the location. I didn't hire a planner and depended on their month and day-of-coordination. I did a lot of the planning and then handed over the details to them. They are an efficient and capable team! We are thankful for Kendra who went through the original contracting process and tasting, Caitlin who took over the month of coordinating, and Sam who was our day-of-coordinator. Our wedding turned out beautiful and we had a lot of compliments from guests that are due to the PTD team. The food and service was excellent. Sam kept the vendors to the timeline and kept the micro-events moving. She brought my husband and I drinks right after the ceremony, and our food first during dinner so we actually had a chance to eat. For the venue and service PTD provides, the cost of the venue rental and catering is really reasonable. HIGHLY recommended!

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    The most beautiful venue, amazing staff and incredible food! Wedding was better than perfect!

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    My cousin got married here and it was absolutely beautiful. And the vintage house was so adorable. I wish we could have gone inside it

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    The grounds are BEAUTIFUL and even more beautiful when dressed up by the Personal Touch Dining team.

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