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Wedding venue FAQs · Temecula

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

The ranch

Where is Randhawa Ranch?

In De Luz Heights, in the hills west of Temecula, California, at 23700 Serreno Road. It’s private and gated, 15 minutes from the 15 freeway and 20 from Old Town, Temecula’s downtown, with the Santa Margarita, De Luz and San Mateo valleys all around.

How many guests can it hold?

Up to 200 seated outdoors, for the ceremony or dinner, and 200 standing. Indoors, up to 50 seated or 75 standing.

Which spaces are included?

All of them, for the day: the Ceremony Lawn, the Sunset Deck, the Sunset Barn, the Lower and North Lawns and the Canyon View Courtyard, with the getting-ready suite and the game room. You can hold the ceremony and the reception in different places.

Can we stay overnight?

Yes. The Ranch House sleeps 14, and the wedding weekend runs four days and three nights, from 10am on the first day to noon on the last.

Is there parking?

Yes, on the property, for all your guests.

Planning

Do we need a planner?

Yes. We don’t provide an on-site coordinator, so we ask every couple to have one. They run the day and work with our venue manager on the logistics.

Can we bring our own vendors?

Yes. Every vendor brings a certificate of insurance before they come on the property, and anyone unloading a truck or a large vehicle visits beforehand to learn the ranch. We’re glad to share the vendors who know it well.

Is the rehearsal included?

Yes, on site, with full setup and breakdown. The rehearsal dinner the night before is included in the packages too.

Can we bring our own decor?

Yes. Rustic, modern or somewhere between: the decks, lawns and barn take it well, and our team will help you plan it.

How far ahead should we plan?

Most couples book 12 to 18 months ahead to have their pick of dates and vendors, but shorter timelines are fine too.

Food and drink

Do you provide catering?

No. Bring a licensed, insured caterer. There’s no catering kitchen, but there’s a prep area, and caterers set up their kitchen behind the barn.

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Yes, with a licensed, insured bartending company to serve it. There’s also a required purchase of Luna de Luz, the ranch’s own wine, sold as part of your package: four bottles for every 25 guests 21 and older.

The day

What time can we arrive, and when does it end?

The property is yours from 10am to 10pm on the wedding day. Music outside ends at 10pm under the county’s noise rules; vendors may break down until midnight, and guests staying at the ranch can carry on indoors.

What if it rains?

We recommend a tent over the barn area, so the ceremony and dinner can both be under it. We’ll share the rental companies we trust.

Can we have sparklers or a fire pit?

No sparklers, fire pits or open flames, please: it’s dry country up here. The one exception is the sacred fire of a traditional Indian ceremony.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, on a leash and with someone looking after them. They can stay in the Ranch House with you, too; any damage or pet mess left behind carries an extra fee.

What lighting is there?

Market lights over the Sunset Deck, the barn court and the courtyard, for dinner and dancing after dark.

Getting here

Which airports are closest?

San Diego International (SAN) is about 70 miles away, and Los Angeles International (LAX) about 100.

What is there to do nearby?

Temecula Valley wine country, with tastings and vineyard tours; Old Town Temecula’s shops and restaurants; hot-air balloon rides; and hiking at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Vail Lake and Lake Skinner.

Booking and payments

How do we book a date?

Book a tour first. Afterwards we can hold a date for a week, and a 35% first payment, due when you sign, makes it yours.

When is the rest due?

The balance is due 60 days before your wedding.

Are there other costs?

Day-of event insurance is required, as are a $900 administration fee and a wine purchase of four bottles for every 25 guests 21 and older.

Where do the proceeds go?

All proceeds from Randhawa Ranch support TPIRC, the Translational Pulmonary and Immunology Research Center, Dr. Inderpal Randhawa’s nonprofit for rare-disease research.

Ask us in person

Anything we haven’t covered, we’ll answer on your tour.