Lake Oak Meadows Wedding Guide
Lake Oak Meadows is one of my favorite venues in all of Temecula wine country and I have shot at basically all of them. The fact that it is a few miles from my house does not hurt either! But hey that means if you hire me to shoot your Lake Oak Meadows wedding at least you know I could walk there if necessary!
What I love about this place is that it has a little bit of everything. A lake, vineyards, cobblestone walkways, fire features, water fountains, and string lights everywhere. Lake Oak Meadows is the kind of venue that looks great in photos regardless of the time of year or the time of day which as a Temecula wedding photographer I genuinely appreciate.
Quick disclaimer before we go any further. The photos in this guide are from a mix of Lake Oak Meadows weddings I shot about 5 years ago so please don’t judge me too hard on the old work lol. That said I wanted to give you a real and detailed look at this venue rather than just describing it, so old photos beat no photos!
This guide covers everything you need to know before booking Lake Oak Meadows. The packages, the pricing, what photographs well, what to watch out for, and honest feedback from someone who has been there many times with a camera.
Lake Oak Meadows Wedding Packages
Lake Oak Meadows offers three packages which makes the decision pretty straightforward once you know what matters most to you. Here is the honest breakdown. Keep in mind that these packages can change based on the month and date you get married. Not to mention, Temecula wedding venues are often raising prices to offset inflation costs…yes I know it sucks.
Covers the essentials: dinner service, cash bar, champagne toast, venue coordination, DJ and MC, table linens, and centerpieces. Solid starting point if you want to keep things simple without sacrificing the setting.
Adds a hosted bar and floral centerpieces to everything in Silver Lining. That hosted bar upgrade is worth thinking about seriously, a cash bar at a wedding can create an awkward dynamic depending on your guest list.
Full bar service, wedding cake, charger plates, floral centerpieces, ministry services, fire package, photo booth, and guest valet. If you want the venue to handle basically everything, this is the one.
Pricing and package details do change, so always confirm directly with Lake Oak Meadows before making any decisions based on what you read here. These numbers are a good starting point for budgeting but the venue will have the most current information.
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Temecula Weddings At Lake Oak Meadows – My Personal Thoughts
Located off Glen Oaks Road in the heart of Temecula wine country, Lake Oak Meadows is one of the most unique Southern California wedding venues. The reason I, and other wedding vendors, love this wedding venue is due to several factors. First of all, the bridal suite and groom’s suite are centrally located. This makes it easy for wedding photographers, videographers, floral designer teams, and really any wedding professionals to easily bounce back and forth between the bride and groom to capture as many authentic moments as possible. Other reasons you should consider having a Lake Oak Meadows wedding include:
Why Couples Choose Lake Oak Meadows
- Day-of coordinator to help keep your wedding day flowing like champagne
- And speaking of alcohol, a champagne toast for you and guests
- Market twinkling lights for a cozy, intimate wedding reception
- Indoor and outdoor dance floor where you can let loose, footloose
- Amplified music so you can pump the volume up to 10
- Wheelchair accessible throughout, including for grandparents or guests who need a hand getting around
Lake Oak Meadows is a rad outdoor wedding venue, but I would avoid using their in-house vendor guide. I had a client who used the wedding photo recommendation from that vendor list and after two engagement sessions was left very disappointed in the posed and boring images. Therefore, before investing in photo booths, florals, or anything that is super important to you, please see what other options are available! You do not want shitty wedding photos, I can promise you that.
Lake Oak Meadows Weddings and Events Reviews
Curious what other brides are saying about Lake Oak Meadows? Of course you are! Let’s see if this Southern California venue lives up to the hype.
The takeaway? Reviews are a helpful guide, but your wedding day is uniquely yours. With beautiful views, attentive event coordination, and even a honeymoon suite, Lake Oak Meadows has all the pieces to make your day special.
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36101 Glen Oaks Rd A, Temecula, CA 92592
