What a two year ride it has been with Villa De Amore trying to plan a wedding during 2020. Lets start with the beginning. When we first arrived at VDA in 2018 after touring five possible winery event sites, we both knew immediately that we wanted to get married at VDA. This place is breath taking, unique, and your guests will absolutely be impressed. The pitch is all you need to do is show up with your dress and suit on your wedding day. Everything else is taken care of. We were sold (I was sold on the midnight taco bar). When we got the announcement that our wedding was canceled due to COVID a week before the wedding, we were devastated. VDA did everything in their power to make the date transfer as seamless as possible. They took care of us and the vendors. Anytime we had questions or nerves, they were always happy to talk with us and make sure all the plans are ironed out. The entire team and vendors were extremely professional. We had two sites, three different wedding plan... Read mores, and an ever changing guest list. With all that, we did not have a single thing go wrong on our wedding. The wedding was beyond our expectations and we even planned it with them. Look no further if you are planning on getting married in Temecula. We could not recommend them more and we know you will be just as happy as we are with having your wedding at VDA. Thank you for being our shining moment in one of the hardest years. ~ Jessica and Dan

After searching many venues, we found Villa de Amore and we are so happy we went ahead and booked them for our wedding! It really does include almost everything but the dress… stunning views, beautiful bridal suite, photographer, florist, baker, catering, linen, design, officiant, coordinator, DJ… amazing! Planning a wedding during COVID was stressful but VDA made the transition smooth. It was definitely a plus having almost all the vendors we needed through VDA because that meant I didn’t have to worry about reaching out to multiple vendors to see if they were available for the new wedding date; we simply told VDA the new date we wanted and they took care of the rest! Huge thank you to Laura, our coordinator! She. Is. Amazing. Always on top of things, answered all of my emails in a timely manner, and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of  The entire team goes above and beyond… they keep in touch with you throughout the wedding process, make sure all of yo... Read moreur questions are answered, and are very professional. David, Eileen and the rest of the VDA team, thank you all so much for everything you did. Our wedding was beautiful; we and our guests had an amazing time. We can’t wait to come back and visit!

We cannot wait for our Nov 2020 Wedding here. Staff was amazing and so helpful. Took the stress off planning this day right off! We just saved our date and we literally have it all planned now!!! Probably had the best overall value and everything is included! Also BEAUTIFUL venue and PRIVATE! Meaning you don’t have to share with wine tasters!

The Villa de Amore property is stunning and the staff are professional, pleasant and extremely organized! VDA was the first and only property my fiancé and I toured. We had a couple other tours scheduled but decided to cancel as we felt VDA was everything we needed and more. And we love that it is a family run business, you can tell there is a lot of love and care that has gone into the property. We finalized our contract and the various managers/vendors/coordinators have reached out to us to help us begin our planning!

David gave me an hour long tour. Everything offered makes for an enjoyable experience planning a wedding. All the difficulties that I had planning my first daughter’s wedding 5 years ago would have been avoided had I known about Villa De Amore. Hopefully this is where the wedding will be if I can afford it!!!

Our wedding was just perfect! Laura the wedding coordinator is amazing. She is on top of it!! I loved how everything was inclusive. You get to pick out everything you want, there are just a few things you need to do yourself. It was a gorgeous venue!! We all absolutely loved it and eas so happy I got to get married there.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this venue. They took away all the stresses of wedding planning! Their package includes: Venue, florals, decor, DJ, photographer, cake/desserts and everything else you can possibly think of. The only thing you need to bring is alcohol and they provide mixers! Also of note, you don't have to go with their provided photographers, ministers etc. We personally chose a different photographer (not to say theirs weren't amazing!) and didn't use their minister. In the case you don't use their services there is a discount provided off the package total. Laura the coordinator is an angel sent from heaven. She not only answered every single on of my scatter brained questions leading up to the big day but she also was amazing during the rehearsal and big day! Many of my friends commented on how patient and nice she was. I truly owe my amazing wedding experience to her. I was never stressed out and I seriously had the best day of my life (so did my husban... Read mored haha) The cake and desserts were made by elegance on display and she truly brought my vision to life. She was also very patient (I changed my cake design like 3 times after our initial meeting). The desserts were delicious and everything was devoured within minutes. The food was done by their in house catering. We had 3 passed appetizers, a salad and main course. We had the beef short rib and chicken marsala as our main choices (they also provide a vegetarian/vegan option) and wow they were so delicious. It didn't taste like typical wedding catering and our guests thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Decor and flowers. Wow wow wow wow. Monique and Aimee brought my vision to life. We had our walk through and went through what we liked and didn't like and she put together the entire decor and it was stunning. Same with our flowers! Everything was so beautiful and I didn't have to pick out anything. They took care of everything from the ceremony decor to centerpieces to random signs and a cigar table. It was just so beautiful. DJ Ross made our first dance and song theme so special. We had a greatest showman theme and prior to the wedding we discussed what we wanted and he created a custom version of the song to fit the timing of our grand entrance. He was such a joy to work with and if I ever need a DJ again he will be at the top of my life. He's honestly just a cool guy who knows how to read a crowd and get them pumped up! Lastly the venue is stunning. From the piano bar room to the vineyard views, there's a photo op for everyone. The staff are so welcoming and everyone said the service was impeccable. The bartenders and servers were so nice. They have security as well and she was a riot! I truly loved everything about this place. Please do not hesitate to book this venue. They will take away all of your stress and make your wedding the best day of your life!

With villa de Amore and all the staff there, I was able to have my perfect fairytale wedding! From the moment we first viewed the venue through the wedding day, all the staff were incredible! The venue itself is stunning and extremely elegant. All our guests have raved that this was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. it had everything was hoping for- greenery, vineyard, roses, and twinkle lights everywhere.

We had our wedding at Villa de Amore last month and it was THE BEST decision ever. The wedding venue was beautiful, romantic and dreamy. Every corner was an Instagram-perfect photo op! Our VDA designer, Monique, decorated the already beautiful venue with props and "photo stations" that made our pictures even more stunning. She was very patient in helping me find the props I needed to portray the "Coco Chanel meets Great Gatsby" style that I wanted. The best part of all is that these props are included in the picture. I love Monique and appreciate her so much! Laura, the VDA coordinator, has been super helpful during the whole wedding planning process and her expertise truly shined on our big day. She orchestrated a very smooth wedding day and we were on time for everything activity as planned. She was also very professional and quick in replying all of my emails and messages. I could not have asked for a better coordinator. The food for our wedding, including both appetizer... Read mores and entrees were exceptional. We chose the crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, and cheese/bread/fruit platter for appetizers and ribeye steak and swordfish for our guest entrees. Our guests absolutely loved the food and we are still getting compliments almost a month after! Lastly, the bartenders were friendly and quick with the drinks there was barely a line. We cannot thank the VDA team enough for making our wedding dream come true. I've done my research on many wedding venues both in the Bay Area and Socal and VDA ranks #1 in my books in terms of venue, food, service and value. I am so glad we chose VDA for our big day!

Villa de Amore is the perfect wedding venue. We got married there in July 2019, and it was absolutely amazing. The natural beauty of the place is stunning. Flowers, fountains, statues, and endless photo ops. Several guests who attended our wedding are seriously considering using the venue for their own weddings or their kids’ weddings. They could not stop talking about the place. I think most guests who went to that wedding now have a photo of themselves somewhere at the venue as their new profile pic on social media. It was that gorgeous. The sunset over the beautiful Temecula hills was an incredible addition. This venue has preferred vendors (florist, baker, photographer, DJ, etc), who, if you choose to them, can be included in your price of the venue. It’s nice to make all of your payments in one place. We still got to work with each of the vendors individually and have our own meetings and planning sessions with them, but it was nice knowing that they are used to working at... Read more Villa de Amore and have that solid contact and relationship with the venue. Besides the beauty of this place, the staff is just as incredible. Laura is the day of coordinator, and she went through every detail with us while making it seem like a breeze. She was super fast to respond to emails and questions from me. I felt confident on the big day that she had every detail taken care of, and I could relax and enjoy it. Aimee was our caterer, and she made our guests very happy with all the delicious food. At our first food tasting she made us feel very taken care of and explained everything. She even accommodated us to come back a second time to make sure we got the menu perfect. Monique, the designer, made our wedding vision come to life. We were looking for a dark vintage theme, and I sent her pictures and ideas ahead of time. We then met with her to discuss and pick out decor, and she knew exactly what we were looking for. We had the best time looking through the venue’s supply of old antiques, beautiful vintage couches, and every shade and color of picture frames, candle holders, and vases you could ask for. She was quick to respond to any emails and questions from me as well. At the wedding, her choices on how to display the things we liked was impeccable. She came through 110%, and her stylized choices were a highlight of the wedding. Thank you so much Monique for your creativity and attention to detail. The rest of the staff was great as well, including Diana the security guard, who had my back all night and kept me from getting lost. She was even dancing at the end of the night by the entrance while we all danced at the reception. Eileen gave our initial venue tour, and her love and pride for the place was inspiring. David helped me over email, and Marcela helped us pick out our linens and reception table details. We used the venue’s preferred DJ, Ross Creations, their preferred baker, Elegance on Display, their preferred florist, as well as one of their preferred photographers, Adventure Stories by Us, who I was over the top impressed with, and for whom I’m leaving glowing reviews on their own respective pages. Villa de Amore was the perfect platform on which to have the biggest event our lives. The beauty of the space along with Monique’s decor and the professionalism and efficiency of the staff made our wedding the highlight of the summer. Thank you VDA, for everything.

the day we decided to go with Villa de Amore as our wedding venue we had a total of 6 different locations to look at. Villa de Amore was our first stop of the day. David was very easy going and calm, explained everything answered every question we had. we left to check out the nect location and while in the care the boss (my wife) said lets go grab a glass of wine because Villa De Amore is our wedding location. The whole process so simply simple and easy. they have everything you need and all you have to do is show up and decide what food you want, the type of cake or baked goods you want. every detail that your fiancee has about a dream wedding Villa de Amore will make it happen. you get to choose what type of chairs you sit on all the way down to table settings and decor. The staff are just outstanding and very helpful. The day of the wedding is just show up and enjoy they take care of everything.

I don’t know how I stumbled upon Villa De Amore. Probably a late night last minute attempt to find the venue of my dreams instead of settling. When I walked into this venue I knew I’d get married here. I had a budget but at the same time not not really so it was wonderful to find a place where it was all included! No hidden fees. I had flexibility and was able to have my own cake, I still used their bakery vendor for cupcakes and my own photographer. My flowers were amazing, the food portions were great and tasted amazing. My steak literally cut like butter! My friends and family are still raving about my wedding. My husbands grandma stated it was the best wedding she’d ever been to and she’s in her 80s! I couldn’t have asked for more and honestly I want everyone to have their wedding here!

It's a shame for a venue that prides itself as a family business and making brides experiences as stress free as possible (all inclusive) has gained a reputation for being inflexible and uncompromising during COVID. On top of the agony and stress that planning a wedding during a pandemic brings, the venue refused to allow us to change our date unless we paid them an additional $4k. Don't waste your time entertaining this venue, there are better managed venues that won't run away with your time and money! Check out the horror stories in google search ratings!

My experience with Villa de Amore has caused my family profound heartache and it is painful to share. But as a born and raised Temecula local, I feel morally obligated to protect my community. I hope sharing our story prevents other couples from having to face the devastation that we have endured My fiancé and I paid in full to be married at Villa de Amore on April 5th, 2020- which obviously could not legally happen due to the global pandemic we are currently still enduring. The managers of this venue, Eileen Rivard and David Musser would not allow us to postpone or even reduce our guest count (which was 204 people) until Riverside county legally prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people to take place. This was only a few short weeks before our wedding. We pleaded with them to compromise; a staggering number of our guests were sending us regretful messages daily that they could not risk their lives by attending our wedding during this terrifying pandemic. They had no concern or... Read more sympathy for our loved ones safety- “it’s business as usual” they said. When they were forced by law to cancel our special day, they proceeded to offer a limited amount of undesirable dates, most of which would still be plagued with our current situation and some of which were so far out we could not wait. My fiancé’s father was suffering from terminal illness, we needed to book a date that was far enough out for him and our other guests to be safe, but not too far as we feared his illness would take him from us before he was able to attend our wedding. We hesitantly considered a date in august, and in response they immediately pressured us to sign new contracts. I made sure to review them to ensure the “force majeure” clause was present, as I was under the impression it was the only part of the original contract that protected us if this were to happen again. While going back and fourth with Eileen, I was confused about one of the first lines in the contract that addressed our refund if the anticipated amount of guests could not attend. She quickly responded that she would re-word that line to make it more clear, and a few minutes later she sent a new contract. I later found that she removed the force majeure clause, surely hoping we would have good faith that she only changed the part she claimed she would change and sign the contract without noticing. At this point we felt massively violated. I felt these people could not be trusted. We needed to re plan our wedding quickly to ensure our beloved father could attend. We asked for the refund that their contract clearly stated we deserved, and that’s when they stopped responding all together. We emailed them constantly, and finally had no choice but to hire a lawyer. To our shock they also failed to respond to multiple correspondence from our attorney. They were well aware what we had to lose, and they were taking full advantage of it. When their lawyer responded to our attorney, the letter set forth, in my opinion, arguments that insinuated we could have foreseen COVID19 coming when we booked our wedding in May of 2019. To me, the letter was almost as disgraceful as the venue. We are now in the unfortunate position of having to file a lawsuit against Villa de Amore to get our money back. They claimed they were unable to refund because they needed our money to pay their staff and utilities while they have been closed and not hosting weddings. I’m curious how they planned to host our wedding on the new date they tried to have us change into if they already spent all of our money. Our father passed away approximately two weeks ago. We are devastated that he wasn’t able to witness our wedding that we are sure he extended his life well past his prognosis for. It’s all he could talk about and he declined very quickly after it was cancelled. In my opinion, Villa de Amore made it difficult for us to plan a new wedding elsewhere in time for him to be there, and there are no words to describe our devastation over this situation. It’s painful to re-live this experience that continues to cause us hurt and sleepless nights. I would never wish what we have been through on anyone.