Romantic Garden Wedding Venue in Vista, CA

Welcome to River Garden Weddings & Events. Our blank canvas wedding venue is the perfect setting for couples who are looking to celebrate their love in a picturesque garden that features lush greenery, blooming flowers, and natural beauty!

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Why Celebrate at River Garden?

A bride and groom looking at each other while standing on a bridge in a lush private garden on their wedding day at River Garden in Vista, California.

Private lush gardens

Our 30,000 sq. ft gated property includes beautiful waterfalls and private gardens. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the spiritual experience of your wedding.

A bride and groom kissing in front of their family members at their wedding celebration at River Garden in Vista, California.

Experienced event management & Staff

Our experienced wedding venue team will work closely with you to ensure that your wedding is a truly memorable and meaningful experience. We also have a list of recommended vendors that we work with regularly to make sure that you will have the best possible experience.

A bride and groom kissing in a lush private garden on their wedding day at River Garden in Vista, California.

Flexible event space

Our venue easily accommodates 250 guests, both seated or standing. A full 12-hour rental gives you, your family, and guests plenty of time to enjoy the property. Coming from out of town? We are within 5 miles of 8+ different hotels and resorts.

The Venue Spaces

From the lush gardens and mature trees to water features throughout, every corner of River Garden is a beautiful backdrop for your special event. Between our Glass Conservatory and our stunning Pavillion Lawn, the entire River Garden property is your blank canvas to create a memorable, event any time of year.

 FAQs

  • High Season (March-Nov)

    $6,500-$8,500

    Low Season (Dec-Feb)

    $5,500 - $6,500

  • Yes! You deserve the freedom to bring your favorite vendors to work your wedding or event and we love meeting new vendors that we get to recommend to others! The only vendor we do not allow to be hired outside is a DJ, which we require to be hired from our preferred vendor list.

  • 12 hour Venue Rental

    Tables and Chairs for 200 Guests

    Onsite Parking for up to 150 cars

    Dedicated Vendor Access

    72in Round Tables

    8-Foot Farm Tables

    2 Rolling Bars

    Ice Machine-unlimited ice!

    Built in, State-of-the-art JBN Sound Ceiling

    Set-up + Tear Down of our provided rentals is included

  • All outdoor events in San Diego County must end by 10pm.

  • We allow our couples to bring in beer, wine, hard ciders & seltzers and ingredients for up to two signature cocktails. Other mixers are not allowed to make cocktails aside from the signature cocktails.

  • Yes! A wedding coordinator helps to make sure your wedding day is perfect. Our Venue Manager will work with them to ensure everything is set up to your vision. If you need a coordinaor, just ask our Venue Manager! We have a list of vendors we have worked with before and love.

 “River Garden was absolutely stunning. I was lucky and blessed enough to be a bride at this venue. The entire team/staff are helpful, kind, and hard workers.”

Christine L., 2022

Let’s Plan Your Special day

If you are interested in scheduling a tour or would like more information on what our venue rental includes, please complete the “contact us” form below and our team will get back to you quickly.

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