The Best Covered Outdoor Wedding Venues in San Marcos, CA

The Best Covered Outdoor Wedding Venues in San Marcos, CA

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7 Wedding Venues in San Marcos, CA

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The Secret Garden At Rancho Santa Fe 

5.0

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

A uniquely private wedding venue in quaint Rancho Santa Fe, California. The Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe is currently reserving into 2027 with just one wedding per day. The grounds offer a natural background of gardens and lush greenery, with the perfect balance of indoor and outdoor spaces. As a bonus, they are a short drive away from stunning California beaches and can accommodate requests for off-site ceremonies, including a beach cliff wedding ceremony.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Natural elegance with open spaces
  • Classic elegance
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
The Secret Garden At Rancho Santa Fe was an absolute dream venue for our wedding! This venue came with the best team and I would 10000% recommend them to anyone looking for a seamless experience and beautiful wedding. From the moment we first reached out, the team was responsive, quick, and clear in their communication, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Kendra did our initial tour and did a great job laying everything out on the table so there wouldn’t be any surprises. We could not believe everything that was included and the value- but it truly is an all inclusive experience. Mary was great with communication and answered all of my questions (even the really silly ones). On the day of, the quality of their work was truly amazing - they executed my vision perfectly, with every detail thoughtfully considered. Tammy, Ellen, and Brian who were our incredible photo/video team, went above and beyond to make us feel at ease and ensure we had a fun, memorable experience. Last but certainly not least - Laura was our coordinator and she was absolutely EPIC. She played such a huge role throughout the process and relieved so much of my stress through multiple meetings and emails. She made sure everything was perfect the day of, kept me calm (which is not easy to do) and was an absolute gem. She is truly one of a kind and the absolute best - I could not have asked for a better coordinator. We are so grateful to the entire team for helping make our special day perfect (and EPIC) in every way. It truly was the dream team and a dream wedding - thank you epic events for everything!
Lauren L., 17 days ago
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Green Gables by Trademark Venues 

5.0

San Marcos, CA
  • Up to 425 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $15,950

Earthy, light, airy and feathery- In the shade of a lush, landmark forest, this historic garden estate is surrounded by ivy-covered arbors, blooming rose gardens, trickling fountains, picturesque statuary, and thousands of bright twinkling lights. A grand bridal parlor and vintage gentlemen’s speakeasy, outfitted with timeless, charming accents and furnishings, provide the perfect scenery for your preparations before reciting your vows in one of our three breathtaking ceremony spaces.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Natural elegance with open spaces
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Blends luxury with trendiness

Venue considerations

  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
The most beautiful wedding venue a bride could ask for. I fell in love with this venue immediately!! It’s such a whimsical, dainty and floral venue, absolutely stunning, and all my guests were in awe! What sold me was what was included when you reserved the venue: catering, food, bartending, and most importantly a wedding planner). It made everything so easy for planning!
Giuliana R., 2 years ago
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Twin Oaks by Trademark Venues 

5.0

San Marcos, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $15,950

Allow yourself to be transported back to 1891 with the ultimate storybook setting for your special day. Lush gardens, twinkling rose arbors, tranquil waterfalls, and romantic statuary surround a historic estate nestled among the towering trees of a private, intimate forest. A restored Grand Parlor offers the perfect quarters for your bridal party to prepare for the special day and capture memories among classic turn-of-the-century furnishings and artistry. Our traditional Gentlemen’s Clubhouse provides a separate vintage setting for relaxation, celebration, and those final man-to-man words of wisdom. Dine and dance the night away with your guests in a grand tented pavilion adorned with elegant peaks of chiffon, glimmering crystal chandeliers, and your own customized arrangements and décor.

We had a wonderful experience planning with Trademark Venues for our Twin Oaks wedding. The grounds are insanely beautiful, and our guests were so complimentary of the venue, food, and staff! Morgan, our event planner, helped us with so much - including several choices with decor or spirits for our specific guest count, recommendations for local vendors, support with personalizing our timeline so we could prioritize the parts of the day that were important to us, and much more. She was instrumental in bringing our vision to life and keeping things on track on wedding day itself. We absolutely recommend the convenience of choosing a semi-inclusive venue like Twin Oaks and any of the Trademark locations where they provide much of the decor, rentals, and staffing for the ease it gives the couple! The Trademark staff was nothing short of extraordinary to us during wedding planning and we would choose them and this venue again 100 times over!
Sara J., 3 months ago
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River Garden Weddings & Events 

5.0

Vista, CA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $6,250

At River Garden Weddings & Events, we carefully designed the property to meet the needs of couples who are looking for a beautiful one-of-a-kind, blank canvas venue that they can transform into the perfect space for their special day! With our gorgeous venue and unique design, competitive pricing, open vendor policies, payment plans, and the best customer service in the industry, we know you will fall in love with our venue. We look forward to giving you a tour and discovering how we can serve you on your special day. You and your guests will never forget your wedding or event here at River Garden and we are thankful that you are considering us to serve you on your special day.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Picturesque garden backdrop
  • Surrounded by nature
  • Has a luxe vibe

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Does not have a dance floor
  • No on-site bridal suite
This venue is absolutely beautiful! I took one look around and that was all I needed to fall in love with this place! It is definitely one of those hidden gems for sure! The team here was amazing and super nice to get a long with! The have a nice preferred vendor list and were very accommodating to anything that we needed! If we had to choosing again, we would chose the River Garden again! No question!
Tatiana E., a year ago
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The Woodshed 

5.0

Vista, CA
  • Up to 120 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

An event space connected with Booze Brothers Brewing nestled away in Southern California. We are a private event space located in Vista, CA connected to Booze Brothers Brewing Co. We host wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate parties, fundraisers, etc. For more information, please visit our website (woodshedvenue . com) to submit an inquiry!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Has a fun and festive vibe

Venue considerations

  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • No all-inclusive dining options
  • Does not provide event staff
I've worked with a ton of venues and this property is one of my favorites! I LOVE The Woodshed and their new sister property The Vistonian! Everyone is so easy to work with and each event looks incredible! It is a lot of bang for your buck! You can't go wrong!
Anndrea Boren, 4 years ago
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Vintana Wine + Dine 
Escondido, CA
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,500

Located on the penthouse level of The Centre Escondido, Vintana offers stunning views of Escondido’s rolling hillside. Dine out on the expansive Lanai with fire pits or in the Main Dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking The Centre’s Fountain of Living Water. The innovative Modern Cali-Cuisine menu crafted by Chef/Partner Deborah Scott and Executive Chef John Bacolod showcases contemporary flavors and unique presentations. Signature dishes include the Everything Crusted Ahi Tuna, Mary’s Chicken Roulade and Slow Braised Short Rib. Be sure to try one of our signature cocktails in our Vodka Lounge featuring over 125 vodka selections.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Provides event staff

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Does not allow pets

Location flexible? Discover venues near San Marcos, CA

About wedding venues in San Marcos, CA

Why Do San Marcos Venues Provide Exceptional Wedding Experiences?

San Marcos, CA delivers truly distinctive wedding settings with its Mediterranean-inspired landscapes and comfortable temperatures you can enjoy year-round. You'll find venues like Green Gables with romantic rose gardens and beautiful statuary that create picture-perfect backdrops. Twin Oaks offers an 1891 historic property where natural forests surround your celebration, while Lakehouse Resort provides a stunning waterfront setting for your ceremony. Most San Marcos venues showcase Spanish-style architecture that adds timeless elegance to your photos. Places like The Griffith House offer wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the grounds and separate preparation spaces so you and your partner can get ready comfortably before the big moment.

What Types of Wedding Venues Can You Find in San Marcos?

San Marcos features impressive estate venues like Green Gables that offer exclusive use; you'll be the only wedding that day; with gorgeous rose gardens and multiple ceremony sites to choose from. Twin Oaks gives you a vintage garden estate experience complete with a tented pavilion while Lakehouse Resort sprawls across 200 acres with a beautiful lakeside lawn for your vows. If you're planning something more intimate, you'll also find venues perfectly suited for smaller parties with casual atmospheres that help everyone feel right at home during your celebration.

How Much Will Your San Marcos Wedding Cost?

Wedding budgets in San Marcos scale up depending on your guest count. For 50 guests you're looking at about $25,413 while 100 guests jumps to $42,400. With 150 guests expect around $58,364 and 200 guests comes in at $72,627. Larger celebrations with 250 guests reach $86,889 and 300 guests tops out at $101,151. The average venue itself costs $10,345 in San Marcos which represents about 18% of your total wedding budget for a 150-person event. That's actually a good value compared to the national benchmark of $6,500-$12,000 where venues typically eat up 25% of total costs.

What Are San Marcos Prices for Additional Wedding Services?

Service CategoryAverage CostPercentage of Total (150 guests)
Catering$8,27614%
Florists$7,58613%
Bar Services$6,62111%
Planners$4,6908%
Photographers$4,6218%
Videographers$4,1797%
Bands and DJs$1,6493%
Cakes and desserts$7931%
Hair & Makeup$5821%

When Should You Book Your San Marcos Wedding Venue?

Couples typically book their San Marcos venues about a year (359 days) before their wedding date with October being the hottest month for inquiries. You'll want to secure your date within 12-14 months of your celebration if you're aiming for peak season. The good news is you'll find more flexibility if you're open to non-peak seasons when venues have more availability and you might even score better pricing during these less competitive times.

Which San Marcos Venues Offer Exceptional Accessibility?

The Griffith House gives you fully accessible Spanish-style grounds including dedicated ceremony lawns and separate preparation areas everyone can navigate comfortably. Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate features wheelchair-accessible garden pathways patios and beautifully landscaped grounds plus they offer A/V equipment and a kosher kitchen if you need those options. Green Gables Wedding Estate is also wheelchair accessible throughout with charming settings that make both ceremonies and receptions feel magical while ensuring all your guests can participate fully in your special day.

Where Can You Find Outstanding Culinary Experiences in San Marcos?

Green Gables Estate delivers exclusive culinary experiences you and your guests will remember with their high-quality catering services. You'll love Lakehouse Resort's premium catering from professional culinary teams who specialize in waterfront receptions that match the beautiful setting. Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers custom catering options focused on excellent food tailored specifically to wedding events. Their attention to detail in both presentation and quality means your wedding meal becomes a highlight of the celebration rather than just another part of the day.

How Can San Marcos Venues Support Remote Participation?

While San Marcos venues don't explicitly advertise advanced remote participation features you can work with places like Twin Oaks House & Gardens and Green Gables Estate to create custom AV setups for enhanced virtual experiences. They provide spaces that can accommodate the technology you need to include distant loved ones. If you're looking for more advanced tech integration you might consider venues near San Marcos like Parq Event Center in San Diego where you'll find state-of-the-art sound systems and projection capabilities that make remote guests feel like they're right there celebrating with you.

Why Do San Marcos Venues Provide Exceptional Wedding Experiences?

San Marcos, CA delivers truly distinctive wedding settings with its Mediterranean-inspired landscapes and comfortable temperatures you can enjoy year-round. You'll find venues like Green Gables with romantic rose gardens and beautiful statuary that create picture-perfect backdrops. Twin Oaks offers an 1891 historic property where natural forests surround your celebration, while Lakehouse Resort provides a stunning waterfront setting for your ceremony. Most San Marcos venues showcase Spanish-style architecture that adds timeless elegance to your photos. Places like The Griffith House offer wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the grounds and separate preparation spaces so you and your partner can get ready comfortably before the big moment.

What Types of Wedding Venues Can You Find in San Marcos?

San Marcos features impressive estate venues like Green Gables that offer exclusive use; you'll be the only wedding that day; with gorgeous rose gardens and multiple ceremony sites to choose from. Twin Oaks gives you a vintage garden estate experience complete with a tented pavilion while Lakehouse Resort sprawls across 200 acres with a beautiful lakeside lawn for your vows. If you're planning something more intimate, you'll also find venues perfectly suited for smaller parties with casual atmospheres that help everyone feel right at home during your celebration.

How Much Will Your San Marcos Wedding Cost?

Wedding budgets in San Marcos scale up depending on your guest count. For 50 guests you're looking at about $25,413 while 100 guests jumps to $42,400. With 150 guests expect around $58,364 and 200 guests comes in at $72,627. Larger celebrations with 250 guests reach $86,889 and 300 guests tops out at $101,151. The average venue itself costs $10,345 in San Marcos which represents about 18% of your total wedding budget for a 150-person event. That's actually a good value compared to the national benchmark of $6,500-$12,000 where venues typically eat up 25% of total costs.

What Are San Marcos Prices for Additional Wedding Services?

Service CategoryAverage CostPercentage of Total (150 guests)
Catering$8,27614%
Florists$7,58613%
Bar Services$6,62111%
Planners$4,6908%
Photographers$4,6218%
Videographers$4,1797%
Bands and DJs$1,6493%
Cakes and desserts$7931%
Hair & Makeup$5821%

When Should You Book Your San Marcos Wedding Venue?

Couples typically book their San Marcos venues about a year (359 days) before their wedding date with October being the hottest month for inquiries. You'll want to secure your date within 12-14 months of your celebration if you're aiming for peak season. The good news is you'll find more flexibility if you're open to non-peak seasons when venues have more availability and you might even score better pricing during these less competitive times.

Which San Marcos Venues Offer Exceptional Accessibility?

The Griffith House gives you fully accessible Spanish-style grounds including dedicated ceremony lawns and separate preparation areas everyone can navigate comfortably. Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate features wheelchair-accessible garden pathways patios and beautifully landscaped grounds plus they offer A/V equipment and a kosher kitchen if you need those options. Green Gables Wedding Estate is also wheelchair accessible throughout with charming settings that make both ceremonies and receptions feel magical while ensuring all your guests can participate fully in your special day.

Where Can You Find Outstanding Culinary Experiences in San Marcos?

Green Gables Estate delivers exclusive culinary experiences you and your guests will remember with their high-quality catering services. You'll love Lakehouse Resort's premium catering from professional culinary teams who specialize in waterfront receptions that match the beautiful setting. Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers custom catering options focused on excellent food tailored specifically to wedding events. Their attention to detail in both presentation and quality means your wedding meal becomes a highlight of the celebration rather than just another part of the day.

How Can San Marcos Venues Support Remote Participation?

While San Marcos venues don't explicitly advertise advanced remote participation features you can work with places like Twin Oaks House & Gardens and Green Gables Estate to create custom AV setups for enhanced virtual experiences. They provide spaces that can accommodate the technology you need to include distant loved ones. If you're looking for more advanced tech integration you might consider venues near San Marcos like Parq Event Center in San Diego where you'll find state-of-the-art sound systems and projection capabilities that make remote guests feel like they're right there celebrating with you.

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