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Sarah C. Sent on 08/02/2023

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Wedding of our dreams!

Leo Carrillo really went above and beyond to give us the wedding of our dreams! We only toured this venue (we had 3 locations on our minds) and knew the second we saw it that it was the spot for our big day! It is BEYOND beautiful (the roaming peacocks are a pretty cool perk and a crowd pleaser)!

The process was so easy from start to finish. Wedding planning can be EXTREMELY stressful, but Leo Carrillo made it such a relaxing and fun experience! They were on top of communicating, and answering my many questions throughout the planning process. Everyone that we worked with was so sweet and receptive!

Fast forward to our wedding day...it was an absolute DREAM! The setting was gorgeous and our day of coordinator Stephanie was the BEST! Everything went off without a hitch, and Stephanie was to thank for that! We got so many compliments from our guests on the venue, food (Taco Bar Package - many guests said it was the best wedding food they had ever had), and service that Leo Carrillo/ Personal Touch Dining provided!

I would recommend this location to any and all brides who want a relaxing planning process and a magical wedding day!

Thanks again for making it a day we will NEVER forget!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Sarah! I'm so happy to hear that you had the wedding of your dreams! We truly appreciate you sharing your great experience with our team and for all your kind words about the venue. We loved working with you, but loved celebrating with you even more. Thanks for choosing us as your venue, it was such a beautiful day! Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Alex P. Sent on 06/26/2024

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Plumb Wedding on 5/10/2024

Having our wedding at Leo Carrillo (on May 10th, 2024) was magical.... and a big portion has to do with the staff. Since our initial inquiry of the venue, they have been so courteous, professional, and quick to answer any questions.

What's amazing about this venue / company is that it is full one stop shop. Everything from venue cost, catering, insurance, security... is all included. The only thing we had to book was our photographer, DJ, and florist (which they already have a list for these preferred vendors).

They have a lot of wedding packages that you can curate to make it your day!

Usually they say 3 things go wrong, but our day was flawless due the experience and professional of the staff.

One thing that we really enjoyed was when Leo Carrillo hosted us (and about 60 other couples) in San Diego where we could try most of the various appetizers, dinners, late night snack, and dessert options... even their specialty cocktails, wine, and beer. We got to talk to other engaged couples for wedding ideas and getting all your questions asked by the staff.

We have only heard amazing feedback on how beautiful the venue was (even had some peacocks cruising through) and how tasty our food was (get the tri tip!).

Extra cheers to Samantha to making it an amazing day.

Alex and Jacqueline Plumb

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Amanda L. Sent on 07/15/2024

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Forever Grateful - 10/10 - Perfection

If you're looking for the most unique and photogenic venue, look no further. If you are looking for the best caterer in San Diego, you've found them. Personal Touch Dining and Leo Carrillo Ranch are truly the perfect match. The packages they offer make wedding planning so easy and so much fun. The food.. can we talk about the food?? Everyone LOVED all of the food from the chef's market table, to the tray passed hors d'oeuvres, to the seated salad, entrees, churro station, donuts, and cake! We are total foodies and we knew the food would be so important to us, Personal Touch Dining blew us away with all of their amazing options to choose from.

The Leo Carrillo and Personal Touch Dining team are truly the best. They treat you like family, care about every detail, and go above and beyond to make sure all your dreams come true. Special thank you to Samantha, throughout the year of planning she answered all of my questions and gave great ideas and input! She showed up on the big day just to make sure everything went smoothly, which I was so appreciative of. Our day of coordinator, Josie, was so kind to our huge bridal party and had us on schedule throughout the day. Our chefs, Caden and Ryan perfected every meal that went out. Our bartenders, Daniel and Jesse made our drinks perfectly and the guests loved it! And all the staff and servers working that night.. the whole team killed it and we will be forever grateful.

I can not recommend this venue and the team that manages it enough. It truly was the most beautiful, magical, perfect day. Leo Carrillo Ranch is a whimsical dream and Personal Touch Dining elevated it to a whole other level.

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Alisa S. Sent on 04/22/2024

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Leo Carrillo Wedding

Our wedding at Leo Carrillo Ranch was literally simply MAGICAL. The PersonalTouch Dining staff is incredible. From the very start of the site visit inquiry all the way through to the grand exit on our wedding day, every single detail was covered by the team with attention and care. Emails and texts were responded to immediately. Samantha and our day of coordinator, Josie, were just phenomenal. True professionals and made my husband, me and our guests feel at ease and no worries at all. Two weeks afterwards, our guests are still raving about the venue and the food. Side note: the only complaint we had from a friend was he wished the short rib wasn't so good and that he didn't get another helping because he was so happily full that he couldn't dance as much as he wanted to. If that's the only con to the night, I'll take it! Thank you so much PersonalTouch team, you ladies are top notch!

All our gratitude,
Alisa & Mario

Erika B. Sent on 09/19/2023

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Absolutely In Love With Our Wedding Venue!

We had the most amazing experience having our wedding at Leo Carrillo Ranch! We looked at 8+ wedding venues around the San Diego area and we fell in love with Leo Carrillo Ranch as soon as we set foot on the property. As the majority of our wedding guests would be visiting from the east coast, our goal was to have a wedding that felt very “southern California” and reflect the beauty of the area - and Leo Carrillo could not have been more perfect! The natural beauty of this venue is truly out of this world. We absolutely loved the look of the historic hacienda and the plants and cacti around the property make it so special! And the peacocks are so unique and fun! Besides how much we loved the venue, working with the Leo Carrillo / Personal Touch Dining staff was absolutely incredible. We originally booked our contract with a staff member that was no longer with the company as we got closer to the wedding date, and we were a bit nervous when there was the transition to the new employees as we had not met them yet. But Samantha and Vicki absolutely blew us away! They were both absolute joys to work with and they were so insanely great at communicating with us throughout the entire process. As I was a very anxious bride, they dealt with my many (MANY!) questions and always responded with such kindness and reassurance. Due to their communication, the wedding planning process felt so much easier. The entire team was so accommodating and even made edits to the food menu when requested and helped recommend how many ingredients we would need for our custom signature cocktail recipe. All of our guests gave such great feedback about the food and drinks!!! We really just felt like we were in such good hands and we were so well taken care of throughout the process. And now for our day-of-coordinator - we met Sam the day before the wedding at our rehearsal and we were absolutely blown away! She was incredibly kind, comforting, and knowledgeable and she really helped put me at ease when I was so nervous. On the day of the wedding, she went above and beyond and we were treated like royalty - she always made sure we had fresh drinks in our hand and she had dinner plates made up for us! She also kept us on track with the schedule and she even did things that we were not expecting at all, like helping with the decor and centerpieces. She was such a dream to work with and I felt so grateful for her the entire day! These pictures don’t do the venue enough justice but just go visit and see for yourself if you are looking for a wedding venue! We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Leo Carrillo Ranch and Personal Touch Dining - thank you SO much Sam, Samantha, and Vicki, we are forever grateful!

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Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Erika! These are such kind words about our venue and team which we truly appreciate it. I'm so happy to hear that your experience from start to finish was great and seamless. It truly was such a beautiful for such a beautiful couple. We loved working with you just as much and are so lucky to have been apart of such a special. Thank you again for choosing us as your venue! Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Gabriel B. Sent on 08/06/2023

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The outdoor wedding venue at Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch in Carlsbad, CA, was absolutely stunning!

Wedding date: Sunday, July 2, 2023 (2 PM-8PM)

Mary and I waited over 10 years to get married and we wanted our wedding day to be very special and unforgettable. Our expectations were exceeded!!!

The outdoor wedding venue at Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch in Carlsbad, CA, was absolutely stunning! The all-in-one venue was unique in that the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were in different locations at the ranch, which made it unique – all outdoor and naturally beautiful with plenty of shade!

This venue was managed by Personal Touch Dining, Inc., of San Diego, CA. EVERYTHING was perfect! The food was amazing and plentiful, the middle-tier bar package we selected did not disappoint, and the wedding cake made by the bakery included in the package was special. Additionally, we selected the DJ and florist from their preferred vendors list and we couldn’t be happier with their services!

We looked at 13 venues in various locations and chose Leo Carrillo Ranch due to the location (destination wedding for many of our Northern California guests), beautiful outdoor setting in a rustic ranch setting that is well maintained (peacocks on the grounds a nice plus), convenient all-in-one package offered by Personal Touch Dining, and surprisingly lower cost than other venues.

All of our 125 guests had a blast including the children under 10 years of age! The venue had a grass area next to the bar with games for our guests to play and socialize... good times.

Special recognition and thanks to the following individuals who made our wedding very special and that I highly recommend for their expertise, professionalism, and superior customer service:
• Samantha Contreras – Personal Touch Dining, Sales Manager & Initial/Primary Contact (San Diego)
• Samantha “Sam” Lopez – Personal Touch Dining, Day-of-Venue Coordinator (San Diego)
• Manny De Leon – Sound Illusion, DJ/Owner (San Diego)
• Michael Asmar – Joie de Vivre Photographie, Owner/Photographer (Santa Clarita/Valencia)
• Lauren Sandoval & Amber Mila de la Roca – Flour Power Cakery, Wedding Coordination Team (El Cajon)
• Rose – Tessfresh and Tessilk Flowers, Wedding Coordinator/Office Manager (San Diego)
• Others – Personal Touch Dining, Recognition to all the individuals who were responsible for the venue setup, tending bar, buffet station, and waiting our tables…I’m sorry I didn’t catch your names, but you were as important as the others on this list

Thank you, all, for making our wedding a perfect day filled with unforgettable moments! We truly appreciate you!!!

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Gabe & Mary

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Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Gabe and Mary! Thank you so much for all of your kind words about the venue and our team. I'm so glad to hear that everything exceeded your expectations and was everything you hoped for & more. We are so lucky to have been a part of such a special celebration for such a lovely couple. Thank you so much again for choosing us as your venue. We all truly enjoyed working with you! Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Monica J. Sent on 07/20/2023

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Dream Wedding Realized: Unforgettable Experience at Leo Carrillo – A Stunning Venue Recommendation!

I cannot express enough how thrilled my husband and I were with our wedding venue, Leo Carrillo. From the moment we reached out to them, communication was a breeze. They were incredibly responsive and answered all our questions with such patience and clarity. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but their team made the process seamless and enjoyable.

Not only were their prices reasonable, but the value they provided was exceptional. The amenities and offerings exceeded our expectations, making it an easy choice for us. Choosing Leo Carrillo was one of the best decisions we made for our big day.

The venue itself was simply stunning. The natural beauty and ambiance of the location were exactly what we were seeking. It had the perfect vibe for our vision, and we hardly needed any additional decorations. Leo Carrillo speaks for itself, and its elegance added an extra touch of magic to our special day.

I wholeheartedly recommend Leo Carrillo to anyone looking for a wedding venue. They were a dream to work with, and our experience was beyond wonderful. If you want a breathtaking location and an unforgettable wedding, look no further. Thank you, Leo Carrillo, for making our day so incredible!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Monica! I'm so glad you decided to choose us as your venue and had such a great experience working with our team. But most importantly, I'm so happy that you had the most magical day. Thank you so much for your kind words, we truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure getting to work with you and celebrate with you! Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Joe R. Sent on 06/15/2023

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We're incredibly glad we went with Personal Touch Dining for our wedding!

The planning process was really easy, I definitely recommend them for anyone from out of town. The venue itself (Leo Carrillo Ranch) is beautiful. The food was delicious (churros are a must!) and the day of coordinator (Josie) did an amazing job handling all the details and schedule.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Joe! I'm so glad to hear you had such a great experience working with our team and even more glad you had the best wedding day. We enjoyed working with you just as much! Thank you for choosing us as your venue and for all of your kind works! Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Sarah M. Sent on 07/30/2023

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There are no words (but actually words below)

A truly magical and special place! My husband and I got married here this year and had a smaller wedding with around 65 people, mostly from out of town and abroad. We wanted to have our wedding somewhere we could visit again on anniversaries and that truly captured southern California history and vibes. With the old Spanish-style hacienda and absolutely gorgeous landscaping, we couldn't have found a more intimate and inspiring venue (and a big plus is you don't have to spend much on flowers or decorations because the venue itself is so beautiful!). Beyond the venue, the Personal Touch Dining staff were excellent. We wanted something all-inclusive so we didn't have to stress too much and could just enjoy the day and let me tell you, they went above and beyond in so many ways. Such kind and helpful people, you'd think we were the only people getting married there. They kept us on track with planning and were so supportive leading up to the event. The tasting event was so fun (although I wish they had more vegetarian options to try) and the rehearsal was lighthearted and got me really excited for the wedding! Those last few weeks before a wedding can be an overload of last-minute logistic planning and decoration organizing (I leave things to the last minute), but the rehearsal put it all into perspective and grounded us in the real reason we were doing all this....to have a sacred marriage ceremony and a bitchin' party with all our loved ones! AND THEN THE DAY OF! WOW. I was speechless. The care and attention the day-of coordinator, Stephanie, put into setting up our decorations, keeping the schedule going, and just bringing good vibes and fun to every interaction. We could not have been more lucky and blessed. I was a pretty nervous bride who struggles being the center of attention, but Stephanie kept us grounded with her smile and encouragement. It made me so happy to see all the day-of staff having fun too! Overall, I cannot express how grateful we are to Personal Touch Dining for our experience. Most of our guests said it was the most incredible wedding they'd been to and my husband and I will cherish the day forever, so thank you.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Sarah! I'm so happy to hear that you had the most wonderful wedding day! Thank you so much for your kinds words about not only the venue, but our whole team as well, your words really mean so much to us. It was such a magical day and we are just as lucky to have celebrated with you. Thanks for choosing us as your venue, it was such a pleasure to work with you. Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Nicole Sent on 12/07/2022

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Just Magical

Leo Carrillo is just the best. It’s such a charming venue -I love the Spanish vibes- and the outdoor location was ideal for what were were looking for.

We had the most magical wedding day. Sam and Vicki at Personal Touch were super helpful in general and worked with me to navigate some particulars around family dynamics which was so much appreciated. The food was excellent and we were complimented by even the pickiest of guests :) and to top it off there are peacocks that roam around to make it just the most beautiful place.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Nicole! We are so glad to hear that you had such a magical wedding day! Thank you so much for all of your kind words about our venue and positive feedback on our staff & food. Thanks again for choosing us for your venue and letting us be a part of such a beautiful day! Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Skyler B. Sent on 12/13/2022

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Smooth Sailing!

Working with Leo Carrillo Ranch and Personal Touch Dining was amazing! I wanted our wedding day to be easy and worry-free, and thanks to the team at LCR and PTD our venue and coordination was a breeze! We only had to get our decorations together. They were flexible with most vendors if you have someone you preferred to use, other were required (which was super helpful since we were at a total loss for a DJ)! Sam was amazing, she would swoop in to let us know what was next on the schedule without feeling like she was hovering or interrupting. I highly recommend going with this team for your wedding day. It took so much stress off our plate to not worry about so many small details.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Skyler! We are so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful wedding celebration and that you felt well taken care of! Your positive feedback is very much appreciated and it was such a pleasure getting to work with you as well. Thanks again for choosing us as your venue. Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Jamie R. Sent on 10/13/2022

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Wow what a venue

Holy cow..this venue was beautiful on its own and the coordinators and caterers were so on top of everything. Great communication, amazing food (we got a lot of compliments from guests) and they do everything for you! They set up our decorations, Sam our coordinator made sure we were fed, communicated with all the vendors, and organized all of our decorations at the end of the night so we wouldn’t have to deal with it. Everyone said this was the best wedding they had been to and the most organized. I’d choose Leo Carrillo all over again.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Jamie! I'm so glad to hear you and your guests had the best night! It was such a beautiful wedding and we are so glad we got to be a part of your special day! Thank you for all of your positive and kind words! Best Wishes, Samantha and PTD Team

Kourtney G. Sent on 01/29/2023

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Perfectioin!

Everything about this venue is AMAZING!! From the friendly and attentive staff to the venue itself we could not have asked for a better experience! My husband and I got married here in September 2022. The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony. The staff added all of our details exactly how we wanted them and we did not have to take part in any of the set-up, they did everything! Everyone talked about how our food was so good and the drinks were great too! Samantha Contrereas and Sam Lopez were over the top perfection! They were both so professional and lovely to work with! Thanks again ladies and to the wonderful staff who made our wedding the best ever!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Kourtney! Thank you so much for your kind words about our venue, staff and food. We are so happy to hear that everything was perfect for your special day. We truly enjoyed working with you and so glad you chose to celebrate with us ! Best Wishes, Samantha, LCR & PTD Team

Adrianne C. Sent on 10/08/2022

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The Perfect Venue!!!

My husband and I were married at Leo Carrillo Ranch in July and we cannot be more happy with the way everything turned out! From the initial tour, to the tasting, to the rehearsal and day of, EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!!!! Our day of coordinator, Derek, was perfect in the way he moved things along during the rehearsal and in all of his help the day of. He was a great communicator and very fun while still being professional. Everything went smoothly and the venue of course was gorgeous - we had so many compliments from our guests. The food was delicious (also received many guest compliments) and the drinks and bartender were awesome. I loved that we had flexibility in our decor while also having the help of staff in setting everything up. Thank you to the Leo Carrillo/PTD team for making our day so special and perfect ❤️

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Adrianne! I'm so glad to hear that you had the most amazing wedding celebration! We truly appreciate all of your kind words about our venue and staff. Thanks for letting us be apart of your special day, it was a pleasure working with you. Best Wishes, Samantha and PTD Team

Lauren Sent on 07/27/2022

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Highly Recommend!

Leo Carrillo Ranch exceeded our expectations with a beautiful location and excellent service. My husband and I toured over 10 venues throughout Southern California in search of a unique, spacious, and romantic location. The moment we stepped foot at Leo Carrillo, we knew this was where we wanted to begin our next chapter.

Unfortunately, we were told 2 weeks prior to our wedding day that our coordinator whom we had been communicating with for over a year no longer worked at the company. Despite my concerns, the team at Personal Touch Dining (specifically our new coordinator DEREK) was an absolute dream! Derek was so attentive, patient, organized, and honestly I felt like he was my fairy godmother of the day!

Many of our guests are still talking about how great the food was! Oh and do NOT sleep on the churro bar! It was such a hit.

We had such a perfect day and couldn't be happier with our experience with Derek and Leo Carrillo Ranch!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Lauren! We are so glad to hear that you had a perfect wedding celebration! We truly appreciate all of your positive and kind words about our team. Thank you again for letting us be a part of your special day. We had just as great of an experience working with you! Best Wishes, PTD Team

Brittni S. Sent on 03/20/2022

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This Should be your Wedding Venue

Leo Carrillo Ranch is a BEAUTIFUL location. The landscape and layout of the property is just stunning. There are so many market lights and beautiful plants and flowers, you do not need too much décor. My husband and I met with Kendra to tour the venue and as soon as we were done we knew, this was going to be our wedding venue. Not only is the location just absolutely beautiful, but you will be working with such an AMAZING team. They handle so much for you and your partner. They are so organized and guide you through the planning process. It eased our planning stress. We got married in March 2022 and I keep just having wonder flashbacks of the night. Kendra and her team made the evening seem effortless. Everything seemed to go off with out a hitch. I have been recommending this venue to my other friends who are wedding planning. If you choose this venue, you will not regret it. Our night was so romantic and our guests loved it as well.

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Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Hi Brittni! Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you had a beautiful day and so glad we got to celebrate with you! Best Wishes, LCR and PTD Team

Tayler Sent on 05/01/2020

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An absolute dream!

I absolutely LOVE working here! I own Tayler Ashley Photography and I've had the pleasure of shooting a few weddings at Leo Carrillo Ranch. The space is so beautiful and the staff make everything flow smoothly. I love their grounds and any bride would be lucky to get married here!

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Andrea M. Sent on 03/15/2022

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The absolute best!

I got married at Leo Carrillo Ranch in November 2021. I booked Leo Carrillo Ranch less than a week after getting engaged. I had been here before and seen wedding photos and it's everything you could ask for and more.

The venue is managed by Personal Touch Dining and I worked with Kendra and Caitlin. I was the kind of bride that emailed them nearly every week for a whole year and they always responded quickly. They were amazing throughout the whole planning process and the best part is that this venue is all inclusive! When you book here, you get the chairs, tables, silverware, linens. Completely stress free. I didn't have a wedding coordinator, but Caitlin acted like one the day of! She coordinated with all my vendors and helped them setup while I was offsite getting ready. Everyone helped bring my vision to life and made sure everything looked perfect.

The grounds are super well maintained and my guests raved about the venue and how it was the perfect outdoor setting. We also got tons of compliments on the food. Personal Touch Dining knows how to plan a wedding!

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Andrea D. Sent on 07/11/2021

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Beautiful Venue with Great Service

Honestly planning a wedding can be extremely overwhelming- so many little details that most ppl don't think of. When booking our venue at Leo Carrillo not only were we getting a BEAUTIFUL place to have our reception but also a venue manager that really knows her stuff! Working with Kendra has been so fun and easy. Over the last few months I've sent her countless emails and she always gets back to me a in super timely manner. At our tasting she had everything organized and ready to go, asked all the right questions, and made the process super easy. The food was also fantastic (we went with the taco bar!) and we can't wait for all of our guests to enjoy and celebrate with us!

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Andrea,
Thank you SO much! I was so happy to help make this process easier and take even a little of the stress out of it for you. It was a pleasure working with you and helping your dream day come true :)
Cheers,
Kendra and LCR Team

Rylee M. Sent on 09/30/2021

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If you are reading this.. book it!!

Leo Carillo is just a breathtaking venue as is, what was included by booking is even more breathtaking though. Planning a wedding is stressful, having a whole team behind you to help you the from start to finish takes away so much of that. From their all-inclusive, yet extremely customizable venue I was just waiting for the catch.. but there was none!! The value of what you receive for the extremely reasonable price is unmatched.
Their team is a brides dream come true!!
The venue manager, Kendra, was SO helpful throughout the entire process, she guided us with her expertise and answered any and all questions we had throughout the planning process. I would’ve been so lost planning a wedding without her. She made any big or small requests we made happen. We even threw out a crazy idea for food, expecting a no, but instead got an OF COURSE!! Our wedding food was very specific with dietary requests, but EXCEEDED our expectations by a landslide! Every bride needs a Kendra in their life when planning a wedding!

Caitlin was the BEST day of coordinator!!! From the rehearsal to our wedding day. She handled our big, crazy group of friends/family with ease at the rehearsal and made everything run smooth and timely. On our wedding day she seemed to magically appear at all the right times when we needed her, but out of sight when we didn’t. She was in all the right places at all the right times. She is professional yet just so comfortable to be around. Our wedding day went as smooth as it did because of Caitlin! She is magic! Our gifts, food, wedding items and everything else we needed directly after the wedding were ready & packed up right when we were. We felt like celebrities who didn’t need to lift a finger. I could go on and on but everything she did for us was absolutely perfect!!!!!
Our guests can’t stop raving about how magical our wedding was, and I owe it all to the team here! Do yourself a favor and book them!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Rylee,
Thank you SO much for your sweet and thoughtful review of our services!! You were so fun to work with and I just adore you as a couple! It all came together so beautifully and I was grateful to be a part of your special day. Wishing you a life time of happiness :)
Best Wishes,
Kendra and PTD Team

Sharon C. Sent on 09/18/2021

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Amazing Venue & Experience

The staff and day of coordinator were extremely helpful. Big thanks to Kendra & Caitlin of LCR! Our guests had a great time and loved the food. The venue doesn't need heavy decorations. The landscape is already so beautiful. There's also peacocks roaming around! Plenty of opportunities for great photos. Highly recommend this venue to others.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Sharon,
Thank you so much for your sweet review! It was wonderful to help you make your dream wedding come true!
Cheers,
Kendra and LCR Team

Kassandra K. Sent on 08/11/2021

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Kleitz Wedding

We had an AMAZING experience with LCR! Kendra and Caitlin made our dreams come to life and they had great vendors! We felt like celebrities and everything was so organized! We will never forget this day! It was a dream! Thank you! 💕

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Kassandra,
It was so special celebrating with you :) Thank you for choosing us!!
Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Cheers,
Kendra and LCR Team

Kati Sent on 07/18/2021

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SO HAPPY with Leo Carrillo Ranch

We got married a couple of weeks ago at Leo Carrillo Ranch, and it has been such a hard come down back to reality after such a perfect day. The venue is beautiful, it has history, it has PEACOCKS, and because it is owned by the city it has a small price tag compared to privately owned venues of a similar caliber (or at least that is my hypothesis just based on my own wedding venue research-but we certainly feel like we got our monies worth and then some).

Love this venue - but the pièce de résistance...KENDRA. Or Saint Kendra as she is known around our household. There are not enough words to articulate how much appreciation I have for this woman.

I never dreamed about having a big wedding. I never wanted a big wedding. I have social anxiety, I hate being the center of attention, and I hate making executive decisions. I am also a procrastinator and a perfectionist (bad combo), so planning and anticipating this wedding was, for me, less ‘fun and exciting’ and more stress, work, and anxiety (especially with all the extra issues COVID added). But when it came down to the rehearsal day and wedding day, when my anxiety was at its peak levels, Kendra was ON IT. She is so smart, capable, and hard working. She gifted me the feeling of – everything is going to be perfect, and she will take care of everything from here. It allowed me to just enjoy all the moments that flew by so fast. If anything did go wrong that day – I did not know about it. She knew what to questions to come to me with and what to not bother me with. She managed our crazy family members perfectly. I feel so lucky to have had her with me that day – she really did just the most amazing job. If I had to do it all over again, I’d pick Leo Carrillo/Kendra & PTD team again in a heartbeat.

And one final – Thank you, Kendra. I really mean that from the bottom of my heart.

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Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Kati,
Thank you SO much for such a sweet and thoughtful review. We loved working and celebrating with you :) I hope you are enjoying every moment of married life!
Cheers,
Kendra and LCR Team

Adriane H. Sent on 07/14/2021

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Best venue in San Diego county!

First of all, the venue is just gorgeous around every corner and provides such a joyful setting. Secondly, when you choose Leo Carillo, you also get the Personal Touch Dining team and venue/day-of coordinators. After the wedding, my husband and I kept asking, how could we have done this without them? They did so much for us, it made the whole process so much easier and took away SO much stress. Even though they explained the breadth of their services for us at the initial meetings, it’s not until after the wedding that we truly understood how much they did and how above and beyond they went. It can get scary how much you spend for a wedding - but afterwards we were left shocked thinking that we didn’t have to pay more than we did for the venue and services they offer - what you get for the price of their weddings is beyond what you could get anywhere else. They just make everything so, so easy. Beyond that, they truly listen to you and will go above and beyond to make your wedding perfect. The fact that they set up and take down the décor for you is a HUGE plus! They have a lot to offer but if you want to personalize everything yourself, you can do that too. The food, drinks, and desserts were so much better than your standard wedding fare. Most of all, our coordinators Kendra and Andrea truly made the whole process easy and fun. Any time we felt any stress or anxiety, after talking to Kendra or Andrea we felt completely at ease. They have everything under control and really know what they’re doing, you can trust them. They are pros and were with us from start to finish on the day of the wedding - everything ran perfectly smoothly thanks to them. If you choose Leo Carillo, you won’t have to worry about a thing and can just ENJOY your big day. We are forever grateful we chose Leo Carillo/Personal Touch Dining.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Adriane,
Thank you so much!! We loved celebrating with you and your loved ones. You all brought The Ranch to life! Wishing you the very best :)
Cheers,
Kendra and LCR Team

Josie T. Sent on 06/17/2021

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Incredible venue and service!

Leo Carrillo Ranch was an absolute dream to get married at! We received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was from our guests. Kendra was AMAZING. We were almost a “Covid couple” but Kendra and the Personal Touch Dining team did everything they could to ensure the venue and capacity was fully open for our wedding and it happened! She was available and would respond quickly every time I emailed her and would often call me to reassure my concerns throughout this entire process. The rehearsal and day of went so smoothly because of her and another coordinator, Caitlin. As a bride and groom, we had no idea if anything went wrong because they handled everything! They made sure we had plenty of food at our sweetheart table and drinks in our hand at all times. I can’t say enough good things about Kendra and Leo Carrillo. Wish we could do it all over again with them!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Weddings & Special Events's reply:

Josie,
Thank you again so much for your patience through COVID and for being such a pleasure to work with! It was wonderful seeing your vision come to life and helping make your special day a dream!! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness :)
Cheers,
Kendra and LCR Team

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