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Twin Oaks House & Gardens is a vintage wedding venue in San Marcos, California. This gorgeous estate has a history dating back over 100 years, making it a unique location for your wedding. There are lush forests, gorgeous floral gardens, and cascading streams that encompass this venue and make it so special. If you are seeking a private, unique, and artistic space for your wedding, look no further than Twin Oaks House & Gardens.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue is great for intimate ceremonies and receptions. With a private garden gazebo and a gorgeous house/tent area, it can accommodate groups of up to 300 people. Enjoy the best of both worlds by celebrating a reception in the heart of a gorgeous garden surrounded by blossoming flowers, old trees, and bubbling fountains. There is also a get-ready suite available. It features a full-length Parisian platformed mirror, ten-foot-tall framed glass windows, and original hand-carved European furniture. There is also a private and secluded clubhouse on the north lawn where to unwind before the celebrations begin.

Services Offered

The professional wedding professionals at Twin Oaks House & Gardens provide excellent event planning and other day-of-event services that will make your wedding run smoothly and beautifully. Tables and chairs are provided. Options include round or banquet-style seating, allowing flexibility at each event. Chairs options include white wood folding or fruitwood Chiavari chairs. The seating can also be arranged in the gardens. Choose from the collection of 38 colors of cloth napkins to complement your color scheme and table setup. There is also a wide selection of elegant candelabras and centerpieces to choose from.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Twin Oaks House & Gardens

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
79 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Twin Oaks Garden is a highly recommended wedding venue that provides a magical and fairy-tale-like experience. The gardens are beautiful and well-maintained, creating an intimate and comfortable atmosphere for guests. The staff, including the wedding coordinator, bridal assistant, and manager, are outstanding, providing exceptional service and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. The food is delicious, with family style options available, and the bartending staff is efficient and accommodating. Overall, Twin Oaks Garden receives high praise for its stunning venue, attentive staff, and memorable wedding experiences.

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Twin Oaks Garden is a highly recommended wedding venue that provides a magical and fairy-tale-like experience. The gardens are beautiful and well-maintained, creating an intimate and comfortable atmosphere for guests. The staff, including the wedding coordinator, bridal assistant, and manager, are outstanding, providing exceptional service and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. The food is delicious, with family style options available, and the bartending staff is efficient and accommodating. Overall, Twin Oaks Garden receives high praise for its stunning venue, attentive staff, and memorable wedding experiences.

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Tess K. Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Magical Wedding

We had a December wedding here with 180 people and had so many people tell us that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. The flow of the venue is absolutely perfect for a crowd and had plenty of little spaces to hangout but still felt intimate.

The gardens are absolutely beautiful and well maintained. The bridal salon was perfect to get ready with all the bridesmaids and the boys loved the speakeasy. The venue is all outside with a heated tent. We rented space heaters for cocktail hour but the tent was nice and cozy for a chilly December night.

We opted for the satellite bar during happy hour and everyone said they got their drinks FAST! We were extremely impressed with the bartending staff and they even let us do a signature cocktail. You also provide all of your own liquor and mixers which was a huge plus if you want open bar with a big crowd. The food was amazing, we did family style, and everyone raved about it. The family style is perfect so tables don’t feel bad getting table called last to the buffet. We did beef, chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans; people’s only complaint was that there was too much food.

The staff was outstanding and attentive. Our wedding coordinator, Gina, was so helpful and informative throughout the entire planning process. She is so organized and made me go into our wedding with no stress knowing I would be in good hands. Katie was our bridal assistant, she is such a gem. She was so sweet bringing us champagne and checking in on us all day while getting ready. The star of the show was the manager, Billy. Billy absolutely crushed it and made sure everything went smoothly. He checked on me all day and even carried by bags and escorted me to our party bus on the way out. Overall we had the most magical wedding and can’t thank Twin Oaks and all their staff for making our day so special.
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Allison H. Sent on 07/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You Twin Oaks Garden!!!

My husband and I absolutely adored our wedding at Twin Oaks Garden! The venue literally feels like a magical garden, with twinkling lights and beautiful details everywhere. All my guests were gushing over how much they loved the venue and kept asking me "How did you find this place!?"

Our wedding coordinator was Amy, who was a JOY to work with!! She was with us every step of the way, answering every question and making every small adjustment we had. It was amazing to have her only an email away :) Her and the bridal assistant Katie were incredible on the day of. I walked in and everything was set up PERFECTLY, just how we had envisioned it! The two of them were so helpful the entire day and always made sure that we were happy and comfortable. Thank you to Trademark Venues for our beautiful day!!
Karen
Karen A. Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Spring Wedding

The venue was more than I expected. The beautiful scenery and overnight accommodations were beautiful, comfortable, spacious and convenient. The price was right! The staff was very accommodating and took care of our special needs. The wedding planner gave it her all and more. I would highly recommend Twin Oaks!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Twin Oaks House & Gardens frequently asked questions

Twin Oaks House & Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Twin Oaks House & Gardens includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Twin Oaks House & Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Twin Oaks House & Gardens is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.

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