Ponte Winery Wedding Testimonials & Experiences
Hear What Our Guests Have to Say About Their Wine Country Wedding Experience at Ponte
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We loved that we received a one year Wine Club membership and anniversary lunch at Ponte. It's the little things that made Ponte so special to us. Caren was responsive and helpful with questions and special needs and requests.
Angela & Michael Tefft ~ 4/18/2010
Everything was perfect. I will definitely select Ponte Winery again when we renew our vows. Tori, thank you so much for everything you did to make our day so special and perfect.
Emilee & Dean Tran ~ 4/10/2010
Caren Gomez gave us excellent service and made our day special.
Marsi & Lonnie Flores ~ 3/28/2010
Thanks to the Ponte staff, our wedding was more than I ever could have imagined. I loved everything and can't thank you enough.
Kelly & Jeremy Stralla ~ 3/27/2010
We are very happy and satisfied that we chose Ponte for our wedding site. Tori did an outstanding job!
Erin & Brian Mullhofer ~ 3/20/2010
Dear Caren and Ponte Staff, Thank you all for your efforts to make my daughter's wedding such a memorable event. Everything was impeccable! The food was delicious and the service was efficient and accommodating. All of our guests enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Thank you again for allowing us the opportunity to sit back and enjoy!
Ms. Stewart (Marydith & Tim Kohrs) ~ 12/5/2009
Kristen, I wanted to thank you for all your help during the planning process. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making sure everything ran smoothly, answering our endless questions and for just being so sweet. We truly appreciate you, and everyone at Ponte, for being so wonderful.
Amy & Bill Miller ~ 11/21/2009
Tori, From start to finish you were wonderful and made me feel like I was the only client you were working with. All the staff was fantastic the day of our wedding.
Amanda & Craig Kimble ~ 10/31/2009
I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how absolutely AMAZING our wedding was at Ponte on October 4th. Thank you so much for helping coordinate our big day. It was truly more amazing than we ever thought it could have been. Please extend the "thank yous" to the rest of your staff. The whole day went so smoothly, from the cottage help, to the staff members who decorated everything, to the day of coordinator helping us with the ceremony and reception introductions, to the wonderful food and WINE... the list goes on and on.
Our guests were so impressed with Ponte's beauty as well as your hospitality. All of you truly helped to make our day PERFECT. I can't begin to tell you how much this means to us and how you have helped create such wonderful memories that John and I, as well as our families, will cherish FOREVER.
Thanks again for everything!
Candice & John Whiteley ~ 10/4/2009
Hi Ladies, What a great job you all did to make Amy and Billy's wedding a fabulous event!!! I can't thank you enough. It was everything we dreamed of and more. You were wonderful to work with and our attention to detail was unbelievable. Every time I asked about something it had already been handled. I honestly could have ever imagined that Amy's wedding day could have been so perfect. You and your staff were a delight to work with. I was overwhelmed by all the compliments I received from our guests. Everyone kept coming up to me and saying that this was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been at. That made the many hours of planning so worth it. Your willingness to accommodate all of our ideas made the planning process so much easier. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day or venue but you and your staff were what made this special day absolutely fabulous. There isn't one thing that I can think of that you could improve on. All of my outside vendors complimented you on how well you treated them. Thank you so much for everything. You were great!!
I will definitely be recommending Ponte to everyone. Please feel free to give my name to anyone who may be considering Ponte for their wedding. I would love to share our wonderful experience.
We look forward to visiting Ponte soon and I will definitely come up and say hi and share some of our many pictures.
Please extend our thanks and appreciation to all of the staff who helped make Amy and Billy's wedding a day to remember.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Dawn ~ 9/25/2009
Dear Tori, Thank you so much for all that you've done for us. Our time was short, but the memories you helped create will last us a lifetime.
Angie & Carl Clifton ~ 9/25/2009
Caren, Thank you so much for all of your help and support through our journey! Working with you over the last year has been great. Thanks again for everything.
Ashley & Brad Evans ~ 9/19/2009
Caren, Thank you so very much for all your hard work in making Corie and Cody's day so perfect. You were very helpful, kind and loving. We truly do appreciate everything!
The Keogh's ~ 9/18/2009
We loved that there is an office full of event coordinators all the time and everyone is so sweet and helpful. I knew everything would go smoothly. Caren Gomez and Karon Cartwright were an excellent team and Caren was so calm, kind and helpful.
Kari & Scott Ellsworth ~ 9/12/2009
All our friends at Ponte Winery, Thank you so much for making our day so amazing. It was more than we could have ever imagined. The day was beautiful, the staff was so great and helpful, and the food was absolutely perfect. The wine was wonderful as it always is! We are so happy we had our wedding at Ponte Winery and will be lifetime Wine Club Members!
Chad & Milisa Smith ~ 9/4/2009
Caren, Thank you for the support you provided for us on our wedding day. Your professionalism on that day and throughout the planning process allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding. I can't express how happy we are to have chosen Ponte!
Gabriela & Salvador Gutierrez ~ 8/30/2009
Words can not even explain how amazing Caren and the entire staff at Ponte was for our wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect and we couldn't have dreamt of a more amazing day. All the details were taken care of and I never once had to worry. My husband and I had been to over 25 wineries throughout California to find the perfect venue and Ponte Winery by far, was the best choice. The unbelievable view and amazing staff could not be better!!!! Our guests were so impressed and still talk about the evening. Thank you Ponte for making our wedding day something we will never forget. xoxoxox
Laura & Cory Scott ~ 8/22/2009
Dear Tori, Thank you so very much for making our August 15, 2009 wedding a dream come true! You showed unending patience and a genuine desire to make our day as special as possible. We were astonished at how flawless everything was, even our smallest requests were honored with a smile. You are a gem-and Ponte is a delightful venue. We couldn't be more ecstatic with the way it all turned out, and we owe it all to you.
Colin & Courtney Kelley ~ 8/15/2009
Dear Caren, Thank you so much for all of your help in making Dana's wedding so special. You are amazing to work with and I feel so fortunate to have had you helping us.
Nancy Schneider ~ 8/9/2009
Caren Gomez and Bay - these ladies were AWESOME to work with.
Kisha Thrower ~ 8/2/2009
Dear Suzanne, Thank you so much for the wedding planning book. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. We have enjoyed each experience we have had with you and your staff. We are so excited to continue working with you. The setting at Ponte Winery is beautiful and we are really looking forward to July 20th. Thank you for all of your assistance. Hope to be seeing you soon.
Brook Otteson & Neal Perry ~ 7/19/2009
Dear Caren, Thank you so much for making this very special time in Dana and Michaels life so easy. I know weddings are very stressful and you were such a calming force for both Dana and myself. I truly appreciate your kindness, organization and your desire to make their wedding day a special one.
Nancy ~ 7/8/2009
Bay was excellent in every aspect. She was very attentive to our needs and followed through on all of our requests.
7/3/2009
Dear Tori, Thanks for helping us book our big day at Ponte Winery. You made it really easy for us since you were so nice and helpful. Thanks so much for sending the wedding planning book, we are starting to meet vendors so it will come in quite handy for us. We look forward to working with you.
Amy & Nick ~ 6/27/09
The staff at Ponte are phenomenal. They exceeded our expectations with their service, food quality and attention to detail. We enjoyed every moment of our special day (even the hot ones -- it was 95 degrees the day of our wedding) and we are VERY grateful to Ponte's staff for taking care of us and coordinating an unforgettable celebration for both ourselves and our guests.
We hosted both our wedding and the rehearsal dinner at Ponte and were impressed by the fantastic service and the kind staff. This truly is a class act.
Dear Caren and Karon, It's two months after our wedding and Brandon and I are still glowing from the beautiful event you put together for us. Our guests have been raving about the food, service and stunning location that is Ponte. I can't thank you enough for helping us make our dream wedding a reality. You are a class act.
Amy & Brandon Bieber ~ 6/27/2009
We had an incredible experience with Ponte, from reserving our date through the wedding day. Wendy and the Banquet Captain were always available and kept us updated on everything. Of course everyone did a great job! We will definitely recommend Ponte to others.
Heather Marosi ~ 6/13/2009
WOW what an amazing wedding! Caren was an amazing coordinator; she made sure that all of the smallest details were taken care of. Everything was perfect; they went the extra mile every time. We really thank Ponte Winery for making the most important life of our life, genuine and romantic, real yet unreal. The breath taking views, the high class accommodations and the personable staff made it all amazing. Thank you for an amazing weeding on June 7th 2009. You helped us create memories that us and our families will cherish FOREVER. WE LOVE PONTE!
Thank you for an amazing experience.
Belen & Javier Hernaiz ~ 6/7/2009
Dear Caren, Thank you for helping to make our wedding day so special. You have been wonderful to work with and we appreciate your support.
Daniel and Kelly ~ 6/6/2009
Dear Caren, Words cannot describe my gratitude for all your help. You were truly amazing. You made Casey's and Chris' day perfect! Along with you, Wendy and everyone else the day was stress free (almost) and Wendy went above and beyond! Thanks to you again for all your hard work!
Kim Buetz ~ 6/6/2009
Caren - We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the attention & detail you provided to us throughout our wedding last year! 1 year... time flies! Even today we are reminded of how beautiful it all was - many say it was the best! All thanks to you! (And your team of course!).
Sarah & Ryan Burne ~ 6/6/2009
Hi Karon - I just wanted to thank you so much for you help and your team for making our wedding day perfect. I wouldn't have changed anything about that day. Your team kept everything seamless. Ponte Winery was the perfect place to have our wedding and we will enjoy returning to visit for many years to come!
Staci & Ryan Sanders ~ 6/5/2009
Ben and I were married at Ponte on June 5, 2009. It was our dream wedding--people are still gushing about how gorgeous the grounds were and how delicious the food, wine and cheese were! We planned from the east coast, but didn't have to worry because the Ponte staff were on top of things every step of the way. We held our reception in the Barrel Room and loved it--so romantic and intimate. There were also little extra touches that distinguished Ponte from the rest... the bride and groom cottages made getting ready so relaxing, easy and fun, and the complimentary champagne and delectables in the room were very thoughtful. Cannot say enough about the champagne reception before the ceremony--what a hit!
Staff were VERY attentive on the day of and took care of our every need--we felt like royalty! The best testament of how wonderful Ponte is comes from an experience we had after the wedding... I realized that I lost my great grandmother's wedding handkerchief during the reception. I called the next day, and the staff went through the trash and scoured the grounds until they found it and later shipped it to me at no cost. They are truly wonderful people.
I would DEFINITELY recommend Ponte for weddings or any other special event. You won't regret it!
p.s. We hired Sheri's Flowers to do our flowers/decorations--she is a magic maker and knows how to make the Ponte grounds look incredible for reasonable prices (she was more than 1/2 less than the other preferred vendors). Would definitely recommend her!!!
Rebecca & Ben Weir ~ 6/5/2009
My husband and I got married at Ponte on May 23, 2009. It was a gorgeous day and everything went off without a hitch.
We were wine club members of Ponte before we even got engaged and always thought it would be the perfect place to get married. When we were looking for venues, Ponte was the first one that came to mind. We did go to others to make sure we were making the right decision but were quickly assured that we made the right choice.
The thing that set Ponte apart from other venues (wineries or not) was the fact that there were bridal cottages for us to use the whole day. We weren't married until 5:00 in the afternoon but were able to get in to the cottages starting at 10:00 in the morning. I had my hair and makeup artists come to Ponte to help me get ready beforehand and it was really nice to not have to run around getting things done the day of my wedding.
All the staff were very helpful and we even got to request to have Grandma Jo (one of the best Ponte Staffers!) serve at our cocktail hour! The food at the reception was spectacular, everyone loved it. Most wedding-food isn't something you remember afterwards but our friends and family are still letting us know what great food that was!
My husband and I are very happy with our choice of venue and have gorgeous pictures and video to remember our special day with!
Nikki Scott Bowser ~ 5/23/2009
Kevin and I were married at Ponte on Tuesday May 19th 2009 and it was all we had ever imagined it to be and more. From our very first visit to Ponte (which was only to have lunch, after looking at a few other venues) we knew that this was the place we had been hoping to find. The beautiful grounds and the the amazing staff, not to mention the brilliant food and wine only confirmed that this was the place for us! Planning our wedding with the staff at Ponte was a pleasure - they were absolutely wonderful.
Our guests were so impressed with Ponte and many of them are still commenting about our wedding. We were so thrilled to be able to share this beautiful venue that we fell in love with with our family and friends. It truly was an amazing day! We look forward to visiting Ponte for years to come. Thank you all so much for everything! Ponte will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Danita & Kevin Eldridge ~ 5/19/2009
Caren Perez and Karon Cartwright. Special Events Planners. They were always available to answer our questions! Our banquet captain was awesome! She was so helpful with everything that day and was super easy to work with.
Rachel Camp ~ 2/8/2009
Ponte allowed us to have the wedding of our dreams!!! We were married on Jan 17, 2009 - we got a discount of 20% for having a winter wedding and it was gorgeous! We definitely recommend Ponte over all the other top notch wineries in Temecula for the following reasons:
- Winter/Early Spring discounts! Your wedding doesn't HAVE to be in the summer to be beautiful! When we were married in January, the vines were a bright amber color and made for beautiful pictures! Also, the weather was a beautiful 80 degrees!
- Ponte Smokehouse Food! The food at the Smokehouse keeps you coming back for more- our crab-stuffed filet and prosciutto chicken were so delicious. The quality you get every time you eat at the Smokehouse is the same quality and beautiful presentation as your wedding feast.
- The reception options! Pretty much every other winery in Temecula provides you with white or ivory linens- for those of us who like color, Ponte provides over 40 different colors of linen to choose from- it's included! The Vineyard Pavillion was also very spacious for our 170 guests.
- Ponte wine is unbeatable! We all know this, but it was such a treat to have 7 Ponte wines of our choice poured all night long. Definitely get their bar package- it is worth it because several of our family and friends still rave about the Beverino, Moscato, and Super T. A few of our guests left the next day with a couple bottles each!
- The service from start to finish was phenomenal. Suzanne made us feel so special the entire time- the extras they throw in make you feel like they really appreciate your business- from choosing the food (with 4 guests to help us choose), to tasting the entire wine list for the bar package, to the amazing service in the cottages the day of, to the free year of wine club membership my hubby and I enjoy!! We love visiting because many of the staff greet us by name now! We also look forward to our complimentary anniversary dinner at the Smokehouse!
Karissa Harrill ~ 1/17/2009
Beautiful Setting. Love the wines! Favorite setting of all the wineries! Very Elegant and pretty! Great Reputation for fabulous Weddings.
Chelsey Novak ~ 1/10/2009
The grounds are beautiful and the staff is attentive and helpful. Suzanne Tyler is amazing. I couldn't have done it without her.
Heather Beyer ~ 1/3/2009
Dear Caren, You are a special person. It was a pleasure to work with you and to see your professionalism & talent in action. As beautiful as you are you definitely added to the "Ponte Experience" for me. Thank you for all you did to make the Wassing - Leath Wedding perfect for everyone.
Denise Jones ~ 12/29/2008
Hi Suzanne, We are both extremely excited about our plans and especially for finding the perfect wedding site. I also wanted to thank you for treating us to such a pleasant experience. It was really important for me to have my parents see the site and feel as good about it as we do. You made them feel comfortable and welcomed. They liked the overall atmosphere and ambiance of the winery, and commented on the friendliness of the staff. I didn't have to say a thing, you won them over instantly! We are looking forward to working with you and the rest of your staff to create an unforgettable event. Thank you for taking the time and making us feel as though we were the only "to-be-wed" couple in the place.
Best Regards, Christine Tolentino ~ 11/8/2008
Dear Caren and Ponte Winery Staff, Kris and I would like to thank you for all your help in making our wedding as special as it was. It was a pleasure working with you this past year. We found your professionalism so comforting, especially the day of our wedding. Our guests haven't stopped raving about how beautiful Ponte Winery was and how well organized the staff was. The day couldn't have run more smoothly!
Michelle & Kris Sales ~ 10/18/2008
Stewart's uncle said it was the best food he had ever had at a wedding! (And they have gone to a million weddings!
Cara & Stewart Park ~ 10/18/2008
Caren was wonderful throughout the entire process. Wendy and Colleen were exceptionally professional and made us feel san on the day of! LOVED ALL THEIR HELP!
Michelle & Kris Sales ~ 10/11/2008
Our Bridal Assistant, Deborah was incredible. She even helped me sew my dress in the back when the corset loop broke. She was a rock star!
Ryann & Josh Groseclose ~ 10/3/2008
Chef Steve went above and beyond on food presentation!
Darlene & Eric McConville ~ 9/19/2008
Caren did excellent work to ensure every detail of our wedding was perfect and it was. I would also like to acknowledge Wendy who took care of us in the bridal and groom cottages. She checked on us often and took care of anything we needed. We didn't need to worry about anything on our wedding day.
Nancy Klein ~ 7/26/2008
Dear Karen, Our Daughter was married there May 8th and I am not sure really where to begin. We were first introduced to Ponte while looking for a place for my Daughter's wedding. She lives in Boston, but wanted to get married here. As soon as we saw the beautiful grounds and met Caren we were hooked. We made many trips out the Ponte for different reasons. We became members of the wine club, because we love the wine so much. We have met many wonderful people there. Abby in your VIP room is an absolute angel as is it seems, all your employees are. When we walk into Ponte, everyone treats us with the attitude of what can we do to make your experience better. They are all so friendly. Caren Perez was a complete and absolute joy to work with. There were times it was a little hectic due to the fact that my daughter was planning this from 3500 miles away. Caren made it all come together seamlessly. Wendy, our bride/groom cottage attendant/banquet assistant, went above and beyond the call of duty, as did everyone involved. The whole experience was wonderful and as beautiful as we could have imagined we had many out of state guests and they were treated to wonderful weather and the feedback we received was tremendous. Thank to all who helped make our Daughter's wedding so special. We will be seeing all of you soon, as we intend to visit often.
Kimberly Boltz ~ 7/19/2008
Dear Suzanne, Wendy and Ponte Winery Staff, Thanks for making our wedding PERFECT! Working with you all along the way was such a pleasure. You made us feel like family. We'd do it all over again with Ponte! You made it all so easy. What magic you created!
Aimee & Scott Farr ~ 7/12/2008
Dear Suzanne and the entire Ponte Winery Wedding Staff, Where do we even begin? Last night was more perfect than we could have ever imagined. Thank you so much for going above & beyond to plan our dream wedding!
Meghan & Mike Walton ~ 7/20/2008
Our wedding was amazing and all our family and friends are still talking about it. This is because of Ponte Winery and the great job the staff did. Suzanne is amazing!! Awesome lady!! Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
Hey Suzanne, I just received your little thank you note in the mail and I wanted to say thank you for the excellent tour of Ponte Winery. Since we last saw you we have toured several places. The places were nice however not one coordinator was exceptional as you. You really helped me envision my wedding at Ponte Winery. I would like to book the Ponte Winery for my wedding. Again thank you for all of your time, your helpful personality and attitude really made the difference for me.
Magen Dinan ~ 5/27/2008
All the Ponte Winery staff on the day of our Wedding Rehearsal and Wedding Day were so helpful and professional. Caren Perez did an exceptional job getting me information and answering all of my questions. She was very organized. Wendy made me feel confident everything would be taken care of.
Heather Creasman ~ 5/18/08
The site was beautiful, and the staff was warm and welcoming. Everyone commented on how delicious the food was from the amazing appetizers to the salad to the main course. The staff was personable and warm. We couldn't have asked for better. Thank you to Suzanne and Liz for all their hard work and planning to make our day beautiful and extra special.
Kyle & Suzanne Miller ~ 4/19/2008
Ponte Winery Staff, Thank you so much for making my wedding day absolutely perfect. Everything was beautiful and the staff was so incredibly professional and helpful. Seth and I couldn't have asked for more. My special thanks to all those in the Special Events Department, specifically Karon, Caren, Suzanne, Liz, Wendy (the most wonderful Bridal Hostess ever) and Becky. You guys are amazing! Thank you for making our dreams come true.
Kim & Seth Morrison ~ 2/23/2008
Beautiful wedding. Karon, Suzanne and Caren were wonderful.
Kimberly & Nicholas Abramson ~ 2/16/2008
The staff exceeded our expectations!! Everyone was wonderful to work with and very helpful and willing to answer any questions that we had!!! All of our guests commented on the food and how good it was!! Suzanne was wonderful!! Everyone was very helpful! I couldn't have asked for better people. Wendy was amazing ! She was always around when we needed something.
Kari Hamrell ~ 2/10/2008
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