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Temecula & Inland Empire Wedding Venues

Temecula Valley Wine Country — about an hour north of San Diego — is Southern California's most accessible wine-country wedding destination, with rolling vineyards, Tuscan and Mediterranean architecture, and warm golden light, plus historic Inland Empire landmarks nearby in Riverside. Many venues are full-service or all-inclusive estates with on-site lodging. The venues below are ones we've photographed across Temecula and the Inland Empire.

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For vineyard views, Falkner Winery, Ponte Winery, and Leoness Cellars are the most photogenic Temecula wineries, while Galway Downs, Lake Oak Meadows, and Twin Oaks House and Gardens handle larger, all-inclusive celebrations. In the Inland Empire, the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside is the standout landmark, alongside settings like Canyon Crest Country Club and the Riverside Art Museum.

12 Temecula & Inland Empire venues we’ve photographed

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Twin Oaks House and Gardens wedding by Lulan Studio

Twin Oaks House and Gardens

Twin Oaks House and Gardens Estate sits in the Twin Oaks Valley of San Marcos, in the heart of North County San Diego. A historic ranch house surrounded by lawns, mature trees, and flower-lined garden paths, it is one of the most beloved…

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Leoness Cellars wedding by Lulan Studio

Leoness Cellars

Couples choose Leoness Cellars for its old-world charm, expansive stone terrace, and unobstructed vineyard views. The Tuscan-style architecture gives the property a timeless, elegant feel, while the working winery setting adds an authentic…

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Falkner Winery wedding by Lulan Studio

Falkner Winery

Couples choose Falkner Winery for its sweeping hillside views, established vineyard charm, and the covered pavilion that lets guests take in the scenery rain or shine.

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Galway Downs wedding by Lulan Studio

Galway Downs

Couples choose Galway Downs for its wide-open, unspoiled setting, with rolling meadows, mature oaks, and mountains on the horizon.

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Lake Oak Meadows wedding by Lulan Studio

Lake Oak Meadows

Couples choose Lake Oak Meadows for its peaceful, storybook setting: still lake waters, towering oaks, and open green lawns that feel worlds away from everyday life while still being close to Temecula's wine country.

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Ponte Winery and Vineyard Inn wedding by Lulan Studio

Ponte Winery and Vineyard Inn

Couples choose Ponte Winery for the authentic wine-country atmosphere, the sweeping vineyard views, and the convenience of an on-site inn for the wedding party.

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Riverside Convention Center wedding by Lulan Studio

Riverside Convention Center

The venue's private suites offer spacious, well-lit rooms for hair, makeup, and final preparations. The clean, modern interiors make for simple, elegant getting-ready photos, and the downtown Riverside setting means we can easily step…

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Indian Hills Golf Club wedding by Lulan Studio

Indian Hills Golf Club

The clubhouse offers bright, comfortable spaces for hair, makeup, and final touches before the ceremony. Large windows overlooking the course give us beautiful natural light for getting-ready portraits, and the hilltop setting means every…

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Canyon Crest Country Club wedding by Lulan Studio

Canyon Crest Country Club

The open, rolling greens at Canyon Crest give us long sightlines and a soft, natural backdrop for couple's portraits, with the surrounding mountains framing nearly every shot.

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Riverside Art Museum wedding by Lulan Studio

Riverside Art Museum

Many couples get ready at the nearby Mission Inn Hotel & Spa or another downtown Riverside hotel, just a short walk from the museum.

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Mission Inn Hotel Spa wedding by Lulan Studio

Mission Inn Hotel Spa

Because the Mission Inn is a full-service hotel, most couples get ready right on-site in one of its historic guest rooms or suites, surrounded by the same hand-carved woodwork and stained glass found throughout the property.

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Oakridge Farmhouse - Murietta wedding by Lulan Studio

Oakridge Farmhouse - Murietta

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.

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