Forgotten Barrel is a hidden Gem in Escondido! We were thrilled with this venue for our daughter and her Fiancés wedding. The managers, Alyssa & Kris were tremendously helpful with ensuring that the day was extra special, we felt that they went out of their way to assist us! We loved the charming ceremony site and, the outdoor area for appetizers was perfect! For the dinner, our guests were wowed by the historic rustic setting and romantic mood of the vintage building. The DJ and churro bar that they recommended were wonderful as well. The bar service was on point and efficient even with the large group. The rooms for the bride's maids and groom's men were air conditioned and perfect! We just can't recommend this venue enough if you are looking for something that is more personal and unique.
— Jeri M. (The Knot)
We absolutely LOVED our wedding day and huge part of that was because we chose to have it at Forgotten Barrel Winery. It is the perfect location for a quaint and intimate wedding ceremony and reception. The perk of having it on a Thursday allowed for us to have the whole property to ourselves which was amazing. So many of my family and friends kept asking how I found this hidden gem. Alyssa Donyes and the entire venue staff were extremely friendly, warm and helpful throughout our planning process, including the wine tasting and walk through prior to the wedding day. Alyssa was also super accommodating and helpful on the day of the wedding as well. We can’t thank them enough for being such a huge part of what made our day so magical!
— Raquel (The Knot)
Forgotten Barrel was a dream come true. They made the whole day just so unbelievably perfect with the amazing scenery and gorgeous vineyards. The staff was so helpful too. Being a naturally high strung person, the Forgotten Barrel crew made me and my husband feel so at ease, going above and beyond to make sure the day was just like we always imagined. I worked at a wedding company for years, and I’ve seen people spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on weddings. Not only were my husband and I able to do our whole wedding under budget, but Forgotten Barrel made it feel worth more than all those crazy expensive weddings for less than what we were expecting. Plus, they have the best dang sangria I’ve ever had!
— Kiah (Wedding Wire)
I had my dream wedding on Halloween. The day was amazing and I wouldn’t have changed a thing!! If you are in Southern California and looking for a venue reach out to my Forgotten Barrel Winery! They were the best and I would recommend to anyone getting married! The venue includes a beautiful ceremony lawn and a romantic barrel room for the reception. It was the perfect setting for our spooky chic Hallowedding!! The winery made a special witches brew sangria for our cocktail hour and reception which everyone loved!!! We were able to take the most beautiful photos in the vineyard! Plus they have a bridal suite on site for you to get ready!! Thank you Forgotten Barrel Winery for helping us have the best day of our lives!!
—Katie B. (The Knot)
We absolutely loved hosting our wedding at Forgotten Barrel. The venue was perfect for our group size (88). The space was just right for our ceremony, cocktail hour, dancing, games, photo booth and a warm & cozy atmosphere. We chose Forgotten Barrel because we wanted to have very specific food. Most venues have preferred vendor lists and are very rigid. We were able to hire the caterers we wanted to meet our cultural needs. Forgotten Barrel even introduced us to one of the vendors we used.
We also enjoyed the winery's package that included dessert, DJ, and the bar. Having that already lined up, helped us. All the vendors that came through the venue were absolutely amazing!
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— Paola (The Knot)