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Temecula & Inland Empirewedding venues

Wine Country sits an hour inland and shoots completely differently to the coast — hillside vineyards, long golden evenings, and historic hotels through Riverside. Every venue here is one we have photographed, each linking to real galleries.

65+ weddings photographed across Temecula & the Inland Empire

17 venues we have photographed

Showing all 17 venues with galleries
Showing 9 venues in Temecula, Murrieta and the wine trail
Showing 8 venues in Riverside and the wider Inland Empire
Bride beneath a tunnel of twisted branches strung with golden lights at Twin Oaks House and Gardens in San MarcosTwin Oaks House & GardensTwin Oaks House and Gardens Estate in San Marcos: gazeboCouple embracing beneath a white pergola overlooking the vineyard at Leoness CellarsLeoness CellarsTuscan-inspired Temecula winery with vineyard terrace viewsEngagement session at the white iron gazebo in South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos VerdesFalkner WineryHillside Temecula vineyard with panoramic valley viewsBride and groom beside a vintage truck under mature oak trees at Lake Oak Meadows in TemeculaLake Oak MeadowsLakeside Temecula estate with oak-shaded lawnsBride and groom walking hand in hand through rows of vines at Ponte Winery in Temecula wine countryPonte Winery & Vineyard InnRolling Temecula Valley vineyards and warm wine-country lightCouple on a curved stone staircase below Corinthian columns and a balustraded terraceCanyon Crest Country ClubMountain-view Riverside golf club with lush fairwaysBlack-and-white portrait of a laughing couple at the tideline, gulls overheadRiverside Art MuseumGalleries, sculpture garden, and courtyard in downtownCouple in formal Indian dress in front of the carved stone shikharas of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino HillsThe Mission Inn Hotel & SpaHistoric Spanish Mission-style landmark in downtown RiversideBride in a flowing gown seated on a vintage velvet sofa against the golden hillside at Oakridge FarmhouseOakridge FarmhouseFarmhouse charm, golden-hour fields and barn receptionsBride and groom walking back down the grass aisle at Terra in Murrieta as guests applaud beneath bistro lightsTerraMountaintop Murrieta venue above French Valley, one wedding a dayWedding ceremony at the Rose Arbor at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in TemeculaSouth Coast WinerySouth Coast Winery wedding photographerWedding ceremony at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino HillsSt. Paul the Apostle ChurchStBride's veil streaming across a downtown Los Angeles rooftop at dusk with the skyline behindGalway DownsA 240-acre Temecula equestrian estate with lakeside lawnsFirst dance on the reception floorRiverside Convention CenterA downtown Riverside ballroom under modern chandeliersBride standing beneath a stained-glass skylight in a dark red-walled hallIndian Hills Golf ClubA Riverside golf club with a hilltop ceremony overlookHand-carved sandstone mandir in Chino Hills rising above clipped lawns and a carved railingBAPS Mandir Chino HillsA hand-carved marble and sandstone mandir on a 20-acre siteThe lit stone entry flanked by cypress trees and terracotta pots at Vellano Estate in Chino HillsVellano EstateTuscan-style Chino Hills estate with cypress and stone terraces
Planning your day

How wedding days run in Temecula and the Inland Empire

Most weddings we photograph here are full days, from a winery or estate day on one property to a church ceremony before a winery reception, or a Hindu wedding with a baraat. These shapes are drawn from those weddings and are a starting point to adapt with your planner.

A winery or estate day, all on one property

Around 110 to 200 guests. Getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception on the same grounds.
  • 1:30 PMCoverage begins. Details, then getting ready in the bridal suite and groom's room on site.
  • 3:00 PMFirst look and couple portraits among the vines or gardens.
  • 3:30 PMWedding party and family portraits before guests arrive.
  • 4:00 PMCeremony.
  • 4:30 PMCocktail hour, with any remaining family groupings.
  • 5:45 PMGrand entrance, first dance, toasts and dinner.
  • 7:00 PMGolden hour portraits in the vineyard, timed to the actual sunset.
  • 8:00 PMCake cutting and open dancing.
  • 9:30 PMA sparkler exit if planned, then coverage concludes.

A church ceremony, then a winery reception

Catholic ceremony at a parish in Temecula, Murrieta or Chino Hills, then a winery or estate reception.
  • 11:30 AMCoverage begins with getting ready, kept short to save time for later.
  • 12:30 PMTravel to the church, with the couple arriving separately.
  • 1:00 PMCeremony, about an hour without a full Mass.
  • 2:00 PMFamily and wedding party portraits at the church.
  • 2:45 PMDrive to the winery or estate, usually about thirty minutes.
  • 3:15 PMCouple portraits around the property before guests arrive.
  • 4:15 PMCocktail hour and guest candids.
  • 5:15 PMGrand entrance, dinner, toasts and first dance.
  • 8:00 PMCoverage concludes.

A Hindu wedding with a baraat

At a temple in Chino Hills or an estate in wine country. The ceremony follows the auspicious time set with the family and priest, so the day shifts with it.
  • 2:00 PMCoverage begins. Couple portraits in traditional attire before the rituals.
  • 3:00 PMBaraat, the groom's procession, with music and dancing.
  • 3:30 PMThe groom's family is welcomed and guests take their seats at the mandap.
  • 4:00 PMCeremony at the mandap, usually one and a half to three hours.
  • 5:30 PMFamily photos at the mandap, elders first, then couple portraits in the last light.
  • 6:00 PMA break while guests change and the room is set for dinner.
  • 7:00 PMReception. Entrances, dinner, performances and toasts.
  • 10:00 PMCoverage concludes.
Good to know

What shapes a wedding day in Temecula and the Inland Empire

A few things that come up again and again when we plan wedding days inland.

Coverage lengthAbout 45% of the weddings we photograph in Temecula and the Inland Empire book seven to eight hours. Wine country days tend to run long, with ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all on site.
Golden hourAbout 35% of the weddings we photograph here plan a golden hour portrait session. From November through February the sun sets before 5:00 PM, so a 4:00 PM ceremony leaves a short window and a first look helps.
Church firstAbout 15% of the weddings we photograph here begin with a church ceremony. Allow about an hour for the ceremony, an hour for photos at the church, and the drive out to the winery.
Guest countGuest lists at the weddings we photograph here most commonly run between about 110 and 200. A written family photo list keeps the formals moving.
Split daysSome Hindu weddings hold the ceremony in the morning, break through the afternoon, and return for an evening reception. Others pair a morning Hindu ceremony with a Western ceremony in the afternoon, with the site reset over lunch.
Multi-day weddingsIndian weddings here often add a haldi or sangeet on the days before, each usually two to four hours of coverage.
Every venue, A–Z

All 22 Temecula & Inland Empire venues

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino HillsCanyon Crest Country ClubFalkner WineryGalway Downs by Wedgewood WeddingsIndian Hills Golf ClubLake Oak MeadowsLeoness CellarsOakridge FarmhousePonte Winery & Vineyard InnRiverside Art MuseumRiverside Convention CenterSouth Coast WinerySt. Paul the Apostle ChurchTerraThe Mission Inn Hotel & SpaTwin Oaks House & Gardens