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Green Gables Wedding Estate
4.7 ★★★★★ 269 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in San Marcos, California
Romantic, tented setting for weddings and other celebrations, this venue also has a garden and fountain.
Plan your tour
- Catering in-house catering & bar — and outside caterers welcome — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 760-510-1606
- Website greengablesestate.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2 pm |
The setting
“The grounds are absolutely stunning, romantic, elegant, and picture-perfect in every way.”
“The venue is lush with gardens, ivy-covered trellises, and towering trees that create a perfect, natural backdrop for romantic wedding photography.”
Amenities couples mention
“An evening under a canopy and twinkle lights, what more could you ask for?”
“Reception tent was pretty with chandeliers over the dance floor.”
“There is a short but winding walk up to the venue from the parking area, but there is also a closer ADA/VIP parking area that is directly on the venue.”
What couples say again and again
“I just photographed a wedding at Green Gables this past weekend and it was as beautiful, if not more, than what I remembered from the last time I was there.”
“What struck us most was Marisa's ability to bring our unique vision to life, while also ensuring that every moment was relaxed, enjoyable, and stress-free.”
“If you're looking for a wedding coordinator who will exceed your expectations and a venue that will leave you and your guests in awe, look no further than Marisa and Green Gables.”
“The venue is lush with gardens, ivy-covered trellises, and towering trees that create a perfect, natural backdrop for romantic wedding photography.”
From the reviews
Speaking as the bride, I have nothing but good things to say about this place. I am from LA and I was worried about getting married in San Diego because we couldn’t make the commute frequently. The reason we ended up choosing this place is because of how beautiful it is.
This venue was very pretty and was nice and large. Lots of foliage and plants all around. As an event/wedding venue I expect them to have certain things perfected. They had cocktail tables set up on hills that could barely hold a drink. Why wouldn't they make the table be level of they do it all the time.
My husband and I married here one month ago, and it was truly the best day of our lives! It was hard to find a wedding venue that we loved and fit our budget, but once we visited Green Gables and got in touch with the Trademark Venues team, this became a no-brainer.
My husband and I got married at Green Gables just three weeks ago, and we're still basking in the joy and magic of our special day! We can't recommend Marisa and the Green Gables team enough - they truly made our wedding dreams come true.
Getting married at Green Gables Wedding Estate
Green Gables Wedding Estate comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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