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Santa Margarita Ranch

Santa Margarita Ranch

Santa Margarita, CA
4.6 out of 5 rating, 60 Reviews
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    Jleigh P. Sent on 03/18/2024
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    Dream Venue

    Hey there, so I recently had the pleasure of photographing a wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch and let me tell you, it was absolutely stunning! From the golden(or green depending on season) to the rustic barns, this venue is a dream come true for any romantic at heart.

    The natural beauty of the ranch provided the perfect backdrop for my photos, allowing me to capture some truly magical moments between the bride and groom. The sprawling landscapes and charming architecture made every shot feel like something out of a fairytale.

    Not only was the setting ideal for capturing beautiful images, but the staff at Santa Margarita Ranch were also incredibly helpful and accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly, making my job as a photographer that much easier.

    Overall, I would highly recommend Santa Margarita Ranch as a wedding venue for any couple looking to add a touch of romance and enchantment to their special day. The natural beauty, attentive staff, and overall ambiance make it a photographer's dream location. JLeigh Photography can't wait to capture more love stories at this magical place in the future.
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    Johanna T. Sent on 04/02/2020
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    Stunning!!

    This location makes for a spectacular wedding venue!! Our wedding turned out more beautiful than we could have ever imagined! The management is very professional, communicative, friendly and organized. Thanks again for having us!
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    Adrianne Sent on 12/13/2019
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    Perfect setting for our Nov wedding

    Santa Margarita Ranch will definitely not disappoint, especially for history buffs and for those that love the beauty of simplicity. Santa Margarita Ranch was our one and only vendor choice for our venue, we knew that it was the perfect setting for our wedding and never looked back! There is so much natural beauty on this ranch and so many of our guests talked about how amazing of a venue it was and how it was nothing like they had ever experienced before. We loved being able to utilize so many different areas of the ranch and the staff was so incredible. Oh, and as far as a setting for pictures, it’s simply the best. Do yourself a favor and book with Santa Margarita Ranch and you will be just as fulfilled as we are.
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    Dixie Sent on 05/06/2018
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    I had my wedding at the ranch on April 28, 2018 and it was absolutely perfect. All my guests were telling me how beautiful the venue is. You honestly don’t even need a lot of decorations because the ranch is already so breathtaking itself. It’s also really nice to have the ceremony and reception in the same place but it’s like having them in difference places because the ceremony is in the garden and the reception is in the barn. The staff on the ranch are really responsive and answered all my questions. I wish I could do it all over again!
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    Caili Sent on 05/18/2017
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    We had a small midweek elopement at the ranch, and it was a wonderful location! The communication with Destini and Ana was excellent and we were very happy with everything.
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    Annie Sent on 03/06/2017
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    Loved this venue! The barn was perfect for a February wedding. Ana and Destini were very accomodating and helpful throughout the whole process. Our pictures are amazing and I would book with the Santa Margarita Ranch 100 times over if I could!
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    Alyssa Sent on 02/15/2017
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    I absolutely loved this venue! It was perfect for our wedding. All the staff were very professional and most importantly, extremely nice! They answered all the questions we had through out the entire process. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch!
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    Elisa Sent on 10/13/2016
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    We had the incredible luck of finding this venue while searching for barn locationss along the central coast. What a beautiful site... Our first tour through the venue and we knew we had to have our wedding here. All their staff was incredibly helpful and very flexible, especially since we were planning everything from out of town. We couldn't be more happy with how our day turned out. We had incredible weather, and from the ceremony under the tree, the cocktail hour in the garden, and the reception in the barn, everything was stunning. Our photos from that day reflect just how beautiful the scenery here is. It was also very helpful that the venue provided and set up all the seating, tables, and chairs, and we loved the bridal cottage where we could get ready. Highly recommend!!!
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    Jaclyn Sent on 03/21/2016
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    We loved everything about our recent wedding at the Santa Margarita Ranch. Destini and Ana were great to work with throughout the process, and in the final days when rain was set to change our plans, the staff were wonderful in helping us think through how to move everything into the barn. In the end, our day was even more magical than we could have imagined. All our guests were raving about the venue and the history. We could not be happier with the venue and the experience.

    Last thing, consider doing your wedding on a Sunday. Worked well for us!
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    The SMR staff was amazing. Efficient, thorough, helpful, and genuinely concerned to ensure that our wedding was successful. The train ride was a fun way for everyone to relax, and the sound of the steam engine with the whistle blowing just added to the whole event. We had heaters for the evening in the barn and guests were warm. We lit up the barn with additional uplighting and a chandelier on the dance floor which made it magical at night. I can't say enough about what a beautiful and unique place this is for a wedding.
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    Liz Sent on 10/29/2015
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    We loved this venue! It made for a truly perfect wedding we have gorgeous pictures! Destini, was wonderful to work with. We loved having the steam engine train as well, so fun and different for a wedding. Our guests loved the venue as well. Wouldn’t have had our wedding anywhere else!!
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    Rachel Sent on 10/28/2015
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    An incredibly gorgeous venue! I love the barn and the ceremony site. Also, the people working there are very nice and easy to work with. I had lots of questions and they were great at getting back to me really fast. This was the most perfect place to get married!
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    Claire Sent on 06/23/2015
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    Beautiful setting clean and professional set up intimate cottage for bridal makeup and hair and attire
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    Rachel Sent on 05/22/2015
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    Our wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch was absolutely breathtaking. The grounds are so beautiful and well maintained and made for such amazing pictures. If you are looking for a rustic/country wedding you need to check out this venue!! Also a major bonus for us was the fact that they allowed us to bring our own alcohol. That made the reception so much more fun and personal because we were able to have our own signature cocktails. The correspondence leading up to the wedding was also very pleasant. Overall it was a dream come true for me to get married here it was he perfect country wedding in CA!
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    Greg Sent on 11/06/2014
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    SMR was a hidden gem that I heard about through a friend. My wife and I fell in love with it immediately. Staff was great, event was flawless - even with our extremely high expectations the ranch (and the weather) delivered. The train was amazing - I'd definitely recommend adding that feature to your event.
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    Amanda Sent on 12/07/2014
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    Such an amazing venue! The most beautiful place to get married in the area for the price. The group there is amazing to work with and very responsive with all questions. Other vendors in the area love working with them which made finding my caterer, florist etc insanely easy.
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    Allisan Sent on 04/08/2014
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    I can't say enough about Santa Margarita Ranch and all of it's support staff and employees! What a wonderful group of people. From the beginning of the planning stages, all the way through to the day of the event, they went above and beyond in helping us achieve the wedding we had been dreaming of.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 01/23/2014
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    We loved this venue! Destini, Jasmyn and Jackson were wonderful to work with. Everyone was extremely helpful and made us feel like family. Our guests loved the venue as well.
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    Juan Sent on 12/02/2013
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    What can we say about this facility aside that it is magical and amazing. Our interactions with Destini and Jazmyn were incredible and they were very flexible and willing to help us. The fact that the facility is such a beautifully historic site of California history adds to the allure and splendor.
    This place is a treasure to behold!
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    Aubrey Sent on 02/04/2014
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    Our dream wedding came true here. Wouldn't have done it any other way <3 the prefect location.
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    Janie Sent on 01/23/2014
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    We had our daughters wedding held at the venue. Everyone was very good to work with and the wedding was beautiful.
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    Great venue with so many different styles that could be used, dress it up or down , loved it !!
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    Wendi Sent on 05/22/2013
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    Such a beautiful place, it speaks for itself. Our guests enjoyed the train ride with the history of this gorgeous place during the cocktail hour, such a fun and unique place! Destini was so easy to work with and willing to do as much as possible to accommodate us! If your looking for something unique at the central coast, this is your place!
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    Talia Sent on 11/02/2013
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    The most beautiful venue ever! It made for a truly perfect wedding!
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    Jennifer Sent on 05/22/2011
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    First and foremost, the venue could not be any more beautiful! Obviously, that is why we picked it! It has the perfect rustic vibe with a little funky twist. What made it above and beyond though, as far as weddings go, was the staff. Everybody was sooo accomodating! Every question and email was answered back within the day with a pleasant response. They allowed us to view the ranch multiple times in preparation. The ranch was set up perfectly as we requested. Truly, awesome service skills. Even the train conductor and staff were beyond friendly! Thank you!!
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