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We're renting an estate in Palm Springs... 5 months to go and I'm fairly certain I wouldn't go this route again.  Having to decide on things like tables from across the country is ridiculous.

We're in Washington DC area...we took a trip out there in September and did a week-long blitz of all the resorts and every vendor we could think of.  Things are coming together nicely now, but the first time we see our venue *in person* will be when we get there the Thursday before our wedding!  Scary!

A winery sounds beautiful - FH's family is from Oregon, so we thought about getting married there, but we couldn't depend on the weather. 

winery in temecula here as well!

Ponte Estate Winery on labor day weekend!

Hi! I am getting married 9.7.08 at Falkner and was at the May 4 FREEZING COLD tasting too :)  I am an OC gal myself.  Fifi-are most of your vendors in Temecula or are you bringing them from LA?

When it came to choosing Falkner it was because of the really great pricing and what the packages included (hello centerpieces!) and the fact that it did have the extended hour end time.  Loretta was very nice although a bit rushed when me and my best friend (since my fiance couldn't go) met with her, but I figured it would be ok.  So you are about 68 days out now!  That is so exciting! Are you upgrading your linens or using their centerpieces?  Have you had your last meeting yet to go over timelines and the layout of the ceremony?

we are planning on doing sierra lakes, but i think we are going to significantly downsize our wedding, so we might be looking at other venue options.

We just shot a wedding at the Mira Monte Resort in Indian Wells and it was a beautiful venue! Has all the amenities for OOT guests... cozy villas, spa, pool, restaurant... not to mention the lovely mountain scenery!

we checked out the crestmore manor yesterday and fell in love. were having it there the prices are so good and its what we wanted an outdoor venue.. its going to be great.. were so happy!! any crestmore manor brides.. any pics you can share with me? thank you

litsecretary.. thanks.. i passed by a while ago becuase iw anted to see how much light there was at night and ti looks real good.. its nice im really happy with it.. i just want to see an outside wedding so i can get ideas for mine, but they dont have pics yet.. so i have to wait..

I am getting married on Sept 5 Saturday Labor day weekend.. I was orginally signed up for the Sunday since there were no more saturdays so i took it and that one opened up.. Where are you having your ceremony?

we havnet gove over the time details we still have to go and sign the contract.. but im sure we have the ceremony at 4...or somewhere close to that

I'm out in Norco but am having it at the Universal City Hilton.  It's closer to all of our relatives.

We're getting married at The Pine Rose Cabins in Twin Peaks, which is right outside of Lake Arrowhead.  We're in OC so it's not too far, but just far enough away that if feels like we're getting away.

Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point!

We're getting married on Pomona College's campus, but we haven't chosen a reception site yet.  Any ideas for reasonably-priced reception sites near Claremont?

I am so glad I found this thread! My mother is going to look at Faulkner Winery tomorrow. Loretta has been very helpful answering any questions I had. I am just a little skeptical because the deposit seems a lot more than it should be. I had a range of 500-1000. I was also wondering how you liked the food? I am currently on the east coast and cannot go see the facility until December. I will be having the event june 2010 in the evening of course. Also, what did you feel like you would have changed or asked now that your wedding is over? If you could give me any advice or insight about Faulkner I would GREATLY appreciate it :)

I'm in riverside.. My ceremony and reception is at Crestmore Manor