A couple dressed formally, holding hands and gazing at each other in a field with tall grass and a barn in the background, during sunset or sunrise.

Oakridge Farmhouse - Murietta

About Oakridge Farmhouse - Murietta

Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★


On top of a mountain, the Oakridge Farmhouse provides not only gorgeous views, but a cute rustic and homey atmosphere. With the white barn and wheat fields, we loved the farmstyle photos that came from this venue. Definitely great for the simple, outdoor-loving couple.

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Getting Ready at Oakridge Farmhouse

Black and white photograph of a woman with curly hair applying lipstick while looking into a three-panel mirror on a vanity table, with a dress hanging on a hook in the background.
A black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie looking out a window with reflections and outdoor scenery visible.
A woman with curly dark hair holding a bouquet of light pink and peach roses, her eyes closed and a slight smile on her face.
A woman in a white dress reclining in a vintage bathtub near a window, with a wedding dress hanging above.

Couple’s Session at Oakridge Farmhouse

A black-and-white photograph of a couple standing under a large, sprawling tree in an open field. The man is wearing a suit and the woman a dress, holding a bouquet, with the scene portraying a romantic or wedding moment.
A couple in wedding attire walks hand in hand through a grassy field with trees in the background under a hazy sky.
A couple walks through a field under a tree, holding hands, with the woman holding a bouquet of pink and peach roses.
A couple standing on a hill overlooking a landscape, surrounded by trees and empty chairs, during sunset or sunrise, in black and white.

Wedding Ceremony at Oakridge Farmhouse

A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink and peach flowers, standing between two older adults outdoors on a wooded area during daytime.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors with a clear blue sky, a flower arch, and a scenic mountain view.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with the bride in a white gown and the groom in a blue suit standing under a floral arch, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, on a clear day with blue sky and scenic landscape in the background.
A couple in wedding attire walking toward a house, with a woman in a white dress and a man in a dark suit, under a large tree, in black and white.
A newlywed couple walking hand in hand, smiling, as their wedding guests cheer and wave fabric strips in the air during an outdoor wedding ceremony on a sunny day.

Wedding Reception at Oakridge Farmhouse

Outdoor dining table setup with plates, glasses, and napkins on a grassy area under trees.
A black-and-white photo of a man in a suit holding a microphone, standing next to a woman in a dress, outdoors during sunset.
A couple sitting at a decorated table outdoors with candles, flowers, and string lights, under a floral arch, during sunset.

Sample Timeline

6:00am-12:00pm Hair & Makeup at Brides Parents Home

12:00pm Groom Arrives at Venue

12:30pm Photographer & Videographer Arrive at Venue

12:30pm-12:45pm Fake Grooms Getting Ready Photos

12:45pm Bride Arrives at Venue – Please call Ed before coming in to property

12:45pm-1:00pm Grooms Solo Shots/ Groomsmen Photos

1:00pm-1:30pm BTS Ladies/ Detail Shots – Bridesmaids get dressed

1:30pm-1:45pm Bride Getting Dressed Photos

1:45pm-2:00pm Bridal Beauty Portraits

2:00pm-2:15pm First Look With Dad

2:15pm-2:45pm First Look & Sweetheart Photos with Bride & Groom

2:45pm-3:15pm Wedding Party Photos Wedding Party

3:15pm-3:30pm Family Photos

3:15pm Guests Begin to Arrive

3:30pm Invite Time

4:00pm-4:30pm Ceremony

4:30pm-5:30pm Cocktail Hour

5:30pm Guests start finding their seats for dinner

5:40pm Grand Entrance

5:45pm First Dance

5:50pm B&G Welcome Speech

5:55pm Parents Speak

6:10pm Entrée Served

7:05pm Toasts

7:15pm Father/Daughter Dance

7:20pm Cake Cutting

7:25pm Bouquet Toss

7:30pm Open Dancing / Formalities End (possible sunset/golden hour photos)

8:30pm Photo /Video Leave

9:35pm Last Dance

9:45pm Wedding Over/ Hard Stop for Music

9:45pm Cleanup

12:00am Hard Out

FAQ

Oakridge Farmhouse is located at 19595 Avocado Mesa Rd. Murrietta, CA 92562.

Galleries at Oakridge Farmhouse taken by Lulan Studio

What Makes Oakridge Farmhouse Photograph So Well

Oakridge Farmhouse sits in the countryside outside Murrieta - a whitewashed farmhouse with gabled roofs and a wraparound porch, surrounded by gardens, weathered fences, and rolling hills. It photographs the way rustic venues are supposed to feel but rarely do: genuinely lived-in, with texture that isn't staged.

The spaces we plan portraits around

  • The grand barn - exposed wooden beams and vintage chandeliers give receptions warmth and scale; we shoot the dance floor wide to keep those beams in frame.
  • The wraparound porch - a natural stage for first looks and quiet portraits, with the countryside rolling out behind the railing.
  • The gardens and fence lines - rose beds, gazebos, and weathered wood make unhurried portrait walks easy, and the hills behind the property carry golden-hour wide shots.

Timeline advice for Oakridge Farmhouse

Inland-valley sun is strong at midday, so we lean on porch and garden shade for afternoon portraits and save the open hillsides for the last hour of light, when the grass goes amber. Barn receptions run dim and warm - beautiful for atmosphere - so we schedule key moments like toasts and cake while ambient light still helps, then match our lighting to the chandeliers for the dance floor.

Planning a Wedding at Oakridge Farmhouse?

We have photographed real weddings here - see the galleries on this page and browse more of our work across Southern California. Knowing a venue's light, angles, and timeline pinch points before your wedding day is most of what separates a smooth day from a rushed one.

Have you photographed at Oakridge Farmhouse before?

Yes - Oakridge Farmhouse is one of the Southern California venues our team knows from real wedding days, and we are glad to share venue-specific timeline and photo-spot advice on a call.

How do we check your availability?

Inquire availability or schedule a call - we respond within minutes. You can also review rates and collections.

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