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    Meghan S. Sent on 07/18/2019
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    A Dream Come True

    We had the wedding of our dreams at Wente! From the beginning, Tricia, Stephanie, Briana, and the rest of the amazing staff treated us like royalty. We couldn't have been happier with the venue. Our guests LOVED the food (especially the lobster mac and cheese and the cakes!). So much, in fact, that a person I've never met from Norway said they "heard the food was great" at our wedding. We were particularly impressed with the service. We had about 70 guests at 10 tables and no one had to wait to get food. Everyone was served each course within about 6 minutes. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. We had excellent service at the sweetheart table, as well. Wente staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. Everything was well organized and my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Wente was the perfect venue!

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    We're so happy to hear we could exceed your expectations, Meghan! You were so fun to work with from the planning process to the big day. Our staff really enjoyed getting to know you and your family. Enjoy married life and come back and visit us soon!
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    Adele P. Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Wente was beyond our expectations

    Our wedding at Wente was better than we had imagined! From the beginning, Tricia, Joy, Danae, Dominique and the rest of the amazing staff were incredibly nice and easy to get a hold of. We couldn't have been happier with the venue. Our guests kept saying it was such a beautiful wedding. The food was magnificent (the pork chop was huge!) and no one went hungry. Wente staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. The day before the wedding, we handed over all decor items and Wente handled the set up. We did not have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. Wente was perfect, and we highly recommend it!
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    Kati Sent on 10/08/2018
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    We had a destination wedding and wanted everyone who travels to California to have a unique and memorable experience. We had been to so many weddings at event centers, so we wanted one that had history and culture associated with it. We ate at the Wente restaurant and the food was to die for, plus the scenery was gorgeous. we met with their event staff to discuss having our wedding there, and when we heard they offer a wedding coordinator that was included in the venue fee, we knew that this would be the perfect place. Our wedding coordinator was Christine and our day of coordinator was Kayla. Bother were amazingly responsive to all of my questions (there were a lot) and they set us up with each of our vendors. Since we had our reception outside, they were able to get us all the quotes for lighting, dance floor, etc. I had multiple requests to see prices of different items and Christine happily went back to the vendors each time to request something new. A few days before our wedding there was a chance of rain, and in no time at all Christine had helped come up with a new plan if needed (but it didn't end up raining!) They have a great facility above the Cresta Blanca room to get ready for the girls and the guys, and on the day of the wedding Kayla our day of coordinator made sure we were taken care of. Having a coordinator who knows the property made everything a breeze. She helped us stick to our timeline, gave us wine whenever we needed, and was the sweetest person to work with! Wente also makes the cake and will do whatever design you would like- we went with chocolate fig and pistachio - both were delicious. The food portions are very large, not like typical small wedding portions, and everyone commented that it was probably the best pork chop they had ever had and that the salmon was cooked perfectly. The day of service staff was courteous, quick, and helpful. They give you a list of vendors who they prefer to work with and I would definitely go
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    Alana Sent on 09/12/2017
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    Where to begin! We had the most incredible wedding at Wente's event center & lawn. They were very easy to work with leading up to the day - Tricia made sure to cover all the important details with us. I felt they took the time to understand the type of wedding we were trying to have and made suggestions to make sure the whole day was exactly what we wanted. Our wedding day of coordinator was also AMAZING. She took charge at our rehearsal and really made the whole day run smoothly. I didn't notice anything out of place! It really helped me relax knowing that our coordinator had all the details and was ready to go.
    The service all night was extraordinary and I strongly recommend any couple take a look at Wente. I would be remiss not to mention the FOOD! Everyone complimented us and literally everything tasted incredible. I can't imagine getting married anywhere else.
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    This venue is AMAZING! Nadine has been wonderful in giving us everything we need to make our day special. I love her excitement for us! And her willingness to bend the rules to try new things. If you're looking for a venue of a winery, then THIS is your place!
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    Kylie Sent on 06/26/2016
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    Exceeded my expectations, unbelievable service and no issues on my wedding day. I can't thank them enough.
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    Jody Sent on 10/06/2014
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    My wedding here couldn't have been more perfect! The food was delicious and the staff couldn't have been more amazing. I had guest telling me that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Thanks Wente Vinyards!
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    Erika Sent on 05/24/2014
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    Wente was amazing! We are very happy with our choice in using Wente for both our wedding and reception venue! The sales director Heather Druba was fabulous and so was our same day coordinator Michelle!! Loved everything about our big day at Wente!
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    Alex Sent on 06/25/2014
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    I had my wedding at Murietta's Well, one of Wentes wineries and couldnt have asked for a better experience minus one item. The venue was spectacular in communication, professionalism, honesty, and support from day 1. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a stress-free wedding, they got all of my details correct. My only criticism is we were never given the opportunity to try the food before the wedding, just the cake. The food was still amazing without having tried the items but it would have been nice to be able to make our decisions based on taste and not just what was written.
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    Sylvie Sent on 12/02/2013
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    Wente was fabulous!! It ended up raining on our wedding and they moved everything inside in 3 hours. None of our guests new it was originally an outdoor wedding because Wente was so seamless with the whole process! We adored our coordinator, Tricia. She really pulled it all together and was so sweet to work with. The food was incredible - they really know what they are doing! The cake was also delicious. All of our guests were impressed by the beauty and professionalism of Wente!
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    Pamela Sent on 01/30/2015
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    We meet with Wente Vineyard's wedding planner, Georgine Dreiman prior to picking a venue. Georgine understood our situation and budget. She suggested a week night wedding to reduce the cost. She also showed us the "caves". We knew immediately that was where we wanted to get married. Georgine and her team were wonderful! Our guests said it was the most romantic wedding they had ever attended. Everything was perfect - from the location, to the food and wine, to the service. I highly recommend Wente Vineyards for a wedding or special event - they have lots of venues to choose from.
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    I was really happy with the service at my May 12 wedding this year! Wente made the planning process easy and Heather, my wedding consultant, was super responsive to emails although it was obvious she was very busy assisting other brides. The food was amazing as was the cake and the grouds looked perfect!
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    Jessica Sent on 12/17/2013
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    Wente was a beautiful place to get married! We got married at the main facility and couldn't have been happier with another venue. Everything was exceptional - the service, cake, food, wedding coordination with Georgine, and the list goes on. We still rave about our wedding day experience and excellent service! And our guests still talk about how good the food was and the delicious cake. The pastry department was awesome and designed my cake exactly as I wanted! Wente has the wedding coordination down to a science and our guests never knew there was a second wedding at the golf course that same night. We went back on our anniversary and got our wedding topper remade and it was just as perfect! Georgine was awesome and made the planning process go so smooth....just what I needed as a busy bride. We love Wente and we go back to savor the experience as often as we can.
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    Marin Sent on 07/09/2012
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    Thanks to Heather and her team!! I called Wente in January to possibly book Murietta's Well, but they were booked pretty far out. Heather mentioned that she had a date available at Wente in May. Ah!! I was stressing that we we could do this in 4 months. Heather was amazing and everything ended up being perfect!!! She was always so accomodating on the phone and always returned my emails with any questions I had. The staff there for the wedding was so nice too! The food was amazing. My dad is super picky about food and he was raving about the food. I'm so glad I booked Wente and hadn't waited over a year to get married.
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    Lauren Sent on 11/29/2011
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    We had our wedding at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. From the beginning they were very accomodating to us. They worked with us to make sure we had everything we needed and were very responsive to our multitude of questions!! We didn't live very close, but were able to make a couple of visits and plan the rest on the phone and through email!

    We worked with Heather to plan everything and she was excellent. Very sweet and helpful. Then we had Nina to be our day of coordinator. Everything went great and people are still telling me what a beautiful wedding we had.

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    Diane Sent on 11/18/2010
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    95% of our guests traveled from the East Coast and they were completely blown away by Wente. The venue was amazing and exactly what we wanted. It was unlike any other wedding most of our guest have been to. I loved how the servers brought out wine glasses immediately following the ceremony for the guests. It was 100% what we wanted from our venue and I wouldn't change a second of that day!!
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    Brenda Sent on 01/23/2011
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    My husband and I were very happy with Wente from the very beginning. Not only is the site gorgeous but Heather Druba from the sales office was absolutely great. She was friendly and answered all our questions whenever we had any. When she went out on maternity leave she left us with the next best person, Candy. Despite the weather forcast of rain, Candy helped us through all the details and really worked to make sure that the wedding was as fluid and stress free as possible. We are very happy that we chose Wente and our guests were really impressed with the level of service and the high quality of food that they offered.
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    Ginna Sent on 12/22/2010
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    Wente made my dream wedding a reality!! They were wonderful to work with - incredibly professional and quick to respond to my calls and emails. Our guests commented on how well the wedding was run, how gorgeous it was and especially how amazing the food was. I didn't have to worry about a thing. While many of my bride friends were stressed before their weddings, Wente took care of everything. I didn't have to worry at all. We couldn't have asked for more. We highly recommend Wente!!!
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    Jena Sent on 06/07/2010
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    The food was AMAZING!! All our guest enjoyed our wedding food, thanks to Wente!
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    Molly Sent on 07/26/2010
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    Wente Vineyards was truly a top notch venue for our wedding. The grounds are beautiful and the food was to-die-for. All of our guests kept commenting that it was the best food they'd ever had. Georgine Dreiman, the wedding coordinator, is extremely responsive to email and always willing to answer all the one million questions a bride has. They can do almost anything you ask of them, and being an out-of-town bride it was comforting to know that Wente and Georgine had everything under control. Our wedding day went off without a hitch, they truly exceeded my expectations! We had a friday wedding and the value was unbelievable for the cost.
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    Teresa Sent on 03/03/2009
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    The Wente coordinator we worked with during the planning process was Georgine Dreiman. She was great. Always responsive and reassured us whenever an we ever got worried. The location is perfect. The food terrific. We got kudos from our guest about the food, drink, and service. Our entree choices were the Smoked Pork Chop & Chicken. Both were good but all who ordered the pork chops could not stop raving. Cake was also included and it was delicious. We chose a design and they were able to do it for a relatively small fee. We offered open bar for 4 hours and it was pretty reasonable. We didn't want our guest to have to pay for drinks and just have fun.
    The day of the wedding went just as smooth. Our coordinator Arlene was great too.

    I would recommend this to anyone planning a wedding. For location, value, and quality of food. One more perk, the groom gets a free round of golf when you book with them.
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    Kirsten Sent on 06/19/2008
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    Beautiful place.
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    Tracy Sent on 07/02/2008
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    We were married at Murrieta's Well, owned by Wente. Wente does all the food and beverage and the cake creation which is a nice one-stop shop.

    Our food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. We did a buffet with three main entrees (salmon, tri tip and rosemary chicken) and the guests were raving all night and definitely went back for several plates! Our passed appetizers also went quick..my husband and I didn't get any!

    Our cake was also designed by Wente, was as beautiful as it was delicious and then even made a birthday cake for my stepdaughter with her name on it. Very special touch.

    The wine was flowing as was the champagne and all was delish. My only regret is that I ate more!
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    Helena Sent on 06/18/2008
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    Wente was really an ideal full service venue. They offer event coordination help for the months leading up to the wedding and day-of-coordination on the actual wedding date. They have an excellent preferred vendor list, where we were able to find our florist, limousine service, harpist, and officiant. We were so impressed by the level of professionalism of the entire staff from the coordinators to the dinner servers and bussers. They made our day so enjoyable, beautiful and absolutely unforgettable. This is truly a beautiful place to get married.
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    Reynaldo Sent on 01/28/2007
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    Wente Vineyards was the perfect choice for our ceremony. Since I am originally from the east coast my friends and family never experienced the whole winery experience. Plus, the setting was immaculate -- although, Mother Nature must play a vital role. We arranged an evening ceremony around 6pm with a tent setting. Wente provided the venue, the catering as well as the wedding cake. The POC onsite was very supportive; even though, we lost the original POC due to pregnancy, her replacement picked up as if she knew us already. I highly recommend Wente for weddings.
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