GRAND TRADITION ESTATE & GARDENS
As San Diego’s premier wedding venue, Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens offers Southern California engaged couples a magical spot to celebrate their special day. The 30-acre property provides endless gardens, waterfalls, a heart-shaped lake, and a modern Victorian estate for a luxurious and private wedding celebration.
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Arbor Terrace Ceremony Site
A Brief Description and History of Grand Tradition Estate
The venue is located in Fallbrook, CA, only a short drive from San Diego, and is a peaceful getaway as Southern California couples begin their next chapter together. The Grand Tradition was founded by the McDougal family in 1984, with the creative vision of creating a venue for the most beautiful and remarkable weddings. This hidden gem boasts 30 acres with three ceremony sites, two reception areas, endless gardens and greenery, seven waterfalls, and a heart-shaped lake at its center. For over 37 years, the charming grounds and lush gardens at Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens have hosted weddings to help make couples’ big day memorable.
Compass Garden
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Sites Offered by this Southern California Venue
Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens offers three magnificent ceremony sites and two spectacular reception venues for the ultimate wedding celebration for up to 300 guests.
Wedding Ceremony Venues
Beverly Mansion Gazebo
Sitting on the peninsula on the ground’s heart-shaped lake, only steps from the mansion’s back veranda, the gazebo is the perfect spot for couples to seal their love with a kiss in front of friends and family. It offers stunning views of the gardens with the backdrop of the calm water.
Compass Garden
The Compass Garden is a vibrant outdoor wedding ceremony location that feels both intimate and dramatic at the same time. The Mediterranean-inspired gardens surround the site, and the area features a waterfall backdrop for a truly amazing setting for saying “I do.”
Arbor Terrace
A magical, tropical-like ceremony site offering awe-inspiring waterfalls, towering palms, lush flora, and seasonal blooms. Arbor Terrace sits deep within the gardens for a truly private feel, while the triple waterfall backdrop offers a sense of tranquility and a unique backdrop for your wedding ceremony.
Beverly Mansion
Wedding Reception Locations
Beverly Mansion
When choosing the Beverly Mansion Gazebo or Compass Garden as your ceremony site, your wedding reception will be in this expansive indoor space for celebrating with up to 300 guests. The 12-foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and grand staircase create a charming, traditional vibe. The room opens to the back veranda for stunning garden views as well.
Arbor Terrace
After a beautiful ceremony at Arbor Terrace, this open-air pavilion accommodates up to 230 guests. The space allows for the enjoyment of the garden’s natural beauty while providing protection from unexpected weather. The large outdoor fireplace adds a sense of coziness and ambiance to your reception.
Arbor Terrace
Price for Hosting a Southern California Wedding at Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens
The talented event specialists at Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens help ensure your big day is personalized to your desires and help to decrease the stress of wedding planning. They will handle the setup and cleanup of your event and provide delicious formal or buffet-style meals and signature, premium drinks for your guests. The specific details, number of guests, and wedding date will affect the cost of hosting your special day at Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens. WeddingWire states that the average price for a wedding ceremony and reception for 100 guests is between $19,000 and $22,000. Wedding bookings include dressing suites three prepared with hors d’oeuvres and one bottle of champagne, a champagne greeting for your guests upon arrival, padded seating, and parasols for your guests during the ceremony.
This San Diego wedding venue does have the following guest minimums, regardless of your customized wedding package.
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Friday or Sunday weddings require a 100-guest minimum
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Saturday weddings require a 125-guest minimum
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Monday-Thursday weddings require a 75-guest minimum
Wedding Photo Opportunities at Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens
The abundance of lush flora, traditional architecture, and breathtaking water features at this Southern California wedding venue means there is no shortage of locations for portraits of the happy couple and fun photos of the wedding party. A few of my favorite spots for wedding photos at Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens include:
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The fountain at the estate’s entrance
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Along the tree and flower-lined pathways
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The mansion’s white-rail veranda overlooking the heart-shaped lake
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The garden’s multiple bridges
Couples dream of their wedding day as being magical, and with the right venue and Southern California wedding photographer, your dreams can come true!