A bride and groom stand close together in a vineyard during sunset, holding hands with their foreheads touching, dressed in wedding attire.

About Leoness Cellars - Temecula

Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Winery, Barrels
Getting Ready: ★★★★☆
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★

Are you a wine lover? Leoness Cellars is for you. Nestled in the rolling hills and vineyards of Temecula's Wine Country, Leoness Cellars offers a warm, enchanting setting where you can enjoy great wines, spectacular views, and wonderful times with family and friends. It is a hidden gem that offers an ambiance of intimacy and romance. They have recently updated their reception room, and is symmetrically built with a lot more barrels!

Tips

Tip 1: There is a long walk between ceremony and reception.
Tip 2: The best location to photograph the vines is the at the opposite end from the ceremony site!

Getting Ready at Leoness Cellars

Calamigos Ranch Malibu affords wedding parties the use of a bridal suite for two hours prior to the wedding. You and your bridesmaids can relax, prepare for the day, and make memories together. It’s also the perfect time for some bridal party photography among the natural wonders of the ranch.

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A wedding dress with floral embroidery hanging on a white hanger inside a room near a window with dark curtains.

A man with a beard adjusts his shirt collar in front of a mirror, wearing a white shirt and black vest.

A bald man with a beard, dressed in a white shirt, black vest, and black pants, adjusting his tie while looking at a large, ornate mirror in a room with minimalist decor and a partition wall.

A group of seven men in suits posing in front of wooden wine barrels in a winery or cellar.

A woman in white pajamas standing next to a window, holding and inspecting a hanging white wedding dress with floral lace details.

Brunette bride in an off-shoulder lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of white roses and orchids, standing outdoors in front of green leafy background.

Couple’s Session at Leoness Cellars

There are many spots for whimsical photos that capture the uniqueness of your relationship, from the bridges to the waterfalls to the canopies of trees. But there isn’t a more iconic spot than at the ranch’s colorful ferris wheel, a feature you won’t find at any other outdoor wedding venue in the Los Angeles area.

A happy couple on their wedding day, embracing outdoors in front of green leafy background. The groom is wearing a white shirt with a black vest and the bride is in a white off-shoulder lace wedding dress, both smiling with eyes closed.

A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing a kiss in a vineyard during sunset, with rows of grapevines and rolling hills in the background.

A close-up, backlit photo of a man and woman with foreheads touching, with sunlight creating a silhouette effect.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss in a vineyard during sunset.

A close-up black and white photo of a woman displaying her wedding ring on her left hand, resting on a man's shoulder. The man is dressed in a tuxedo, and the woman is wearing a lace wedding dress, with her eyes closed and a gentle smile. The background appears blurred with textured foliage.

Wedding Ceremony at Leoness Cellars

Calamigos Ranch offers four ethereal venues for your wedding ceremony and celebration. The Garden Patio, pictured below, is a lovely spot where you can wed under a rustic arch, with up to 280 of your loved ones looking on. If you choose the Ranch House for your reception, you can have your ceremony in the a beautiful meadow. Or near the Cottage Pavillion, you can have your ceremony under a grand, old California oak tree. Or at the Oaks, you can say your vows on a deck with a semicircular waterfall in the background.

A bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony outdoors with vineyard landscape and mountains in the background.

A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom holding hands, in front of a vineyard and mountain landscape, officiant speaking, under a white pergola.

A wedding ceremony outdoors under a white pergola with mountains in the background, guests seated on wooden chairs, bride and groom exchanging vows, officiant present, and bridesmaids and groomsmen standing beside them.

Wedding Reception at Leoness Cellars

You can also hold your reception in a number of locations: the rustic Dining Room, the Ranch House, or outdoors on the Pavillion or next to the pond. Each unique site celebrates the natural beauty to be found at Calamigos Ranch.

Bride and groom dance at wedding reception under draped ceiling with chandeliers and wall lined with barrels, guests seated at decorated tables.

a bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception with guests sitting at tables around them, bright lights behind them, and elegant chandeliers overhead

A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception in a decorated venue with a chandelier and wine barrels on the wall.

Sample Timeline

7:30 AM Hair & Makeup Team Arrives

10:30 AM Groom & Groomsmen to meet at Groomsman suite for staged getting ready photos

10:30 AM Photography/Videography Coverage Begins

10:30 AM Bride HMU Completed HMU/Bridal room

10:30 – 11 AM Photographer/Videographer coverage in bridal room at HomeWood (details & candid HMU Photos)

11:00-11:20 Bride Gets dressed Bridal Suite at HW

11:00 -11:25 AM Groom & Groomsman getting ready/detail photos Groomsman Room

11:30 AM B&G First look @ hotel lobby

11:45 AM Wedding Party-Hair & Makeup completed HMU/Bridal room

11:45 AM B&G & Photographer/Videographer head over to venue

12 PM Wedding Party & Immediate Family head over to venue

12:00- 12:20 PM Photographer/Videographer capture detail photos @ Venue

12:20 PM Groom & Groomsmen to get boutonnieres pinned

12:30 PM B&G First look with WP and Family

12:30 PM Wedding Party Photos (group shots only)

12:45-1:15 PM Family photos

1 PM Invitation Time

1 PM Self Serve Beverages

1:30 PM Ketubah Ceremony/ Signing

1:55 PM Wedding party lines up

2 PM Ceremony

3-4 PM Cocktail Hour

3:00-3:20 PM Wedding Party remaining photos (individuals and small groups)

3:20-3:40 Extended family photos

3:40 PM Photographer/video captures candid’s at Cocktail hour

4:00 PM Coordinators invite guests to be seated

4:20 PM Bride & Groom’s Grand Entrance

4:20-4:40 PM First dance

4:40 PM Group Photo on dance floor

5:25 PM Challah Blessing

5:30 PM- 8 PM Dinner

6 PM Family Toast

6:10 PM Wedding party Speeches

Daylight Details Sunset = 7:58 pm

6:15- 7 PM Open Dance

7:00 PM Dj to invite couple to the dance floor

7:05 PM Father/Daughter & Mother/Son dance

8 PM Cake Cutting

8:05-8:45 PM Open Dance

9:00 PM Sparkler “Exit”

9:30 PM Bouquet toss- immediately following cake cutting

9:35 PM Boutonniere Toss

9:30- 9:55 PM Open Dance

9:55 PM Last dance

10 PM Photographer/Videographer Departs

10-11 PM Conclusion of a Beautiful evening!

FAQ

Q-How many guests can I invite to my Calamigos Ranch wedding?

A-The largest venue on site is the Cottage Pavillion, which allows for up to 500 seated guests at a reception.

Q-Can I choose my own caterer?

A-Calamigos Ranch asks you to choose their superb on-site caterer, who will plan a menu that includes farm-fresh ingredients grown on the property and other locally sourced foods.

Q-Can we stay the night at the venue?

A-Yes! The venue has a couple of intimate accommodations that you can rent for your wedding night and never have to leave the property on your wedding day.

McCormick Home Ranch is located at 2034 E 5th St Camarillo, CA 93012