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Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Price
Full weddings from $15,000
Style
Resort
Region
San Diego

Rancho Bernardo Inn is a Spanish-style resort on 265 acres in northern San Diego, about 25 miles from downtown, with 286 rooms and an 18-hole golf course. Weddings use the Aragon Ballroom and Lawn, the Promenade, Bernardo Patio and the North Lawn.

The story

A Golf Resort in San Diego's Northern Hills

Rancho Bernardo Inn stands on 265 acres in the hills of north San Diego, around 25 miles from downtown. It is a resort in the Spanish mission style, with 286 guest rooms, three pools, a spa and an 18-hole golf course, and it has been hosting weddings for decades. The setting is hills and lawns rather than coastline, which keeps the feeling quieter and more private than a beachfront hotel.

The wedding spaces are arranged in pairs of indoors and out. The Aragon Ballroom and Lawn is the main pairing, with the ballroom laid out for up to 240 guests in a wedding layout. The Promenade, Bernardo Patio and Ballroom, and the North Lawn offer smaller or alternative settings for ceremonies, cocktail hours and dinners. Staying within one resort also keeps the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception close together.

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The details

Everything your planner asks first.

Pricing & packages

Price
Full weddings from $15,000

What's includedCeremony location: sound system with two microphones overseen by an AV technician, white garden chairs, fruit-infused water station, chairs and umbrellas for musicians, gift and guest book tables. Cocktail hour: cocktail tables, standard hotel linen, votive candles, place card table, white garden chairs, umbrellas and space heaters, bars. Reception: dining tables, sweetheart or head table, banquet chairs, floor-length ivory linen, napkins, china, silverware, stemware, votive candles, cake table, wood dance floor, stage, and DJ table.

Capacity & stay

Capacity
up to 500 guests

Location & experiences

Region
San Diego, United States
Nearest airport
SAN · San Diego
Experiences
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Wedding Brunches

Planning & policies

Catering
All food and beverage must be purchased through the hotel; outside food and beverage is not permitted. A 26% service charge and applicable state tax are added to all food, beverage, and related charges.
Planner
A professional wedding planner from the venue's Preferred Vendors list is required; day-of coordination is not permitted
Preferred vendor list
Engage your planner from the venue's Preferred Vendors list early — this is a requirement, and availability at popular planners fills quickly for peak San Diego wedding season.
Service charge and tax
Budget for a 26% service charge plus 7.75% California state tax on all food, beverage, AV, and room rental charges. Both figures are subject to change — confirm current rates with your catering manager.
Insurance
The resort requires proof of insurance from both the wedding couple and all vendors. Factor this into your planning timeline.
Menu tasting
One complimentary tasting for up to four guests is offered for events with 75 or more guests — schedule this well in advance to allow time for menu adjustments.
Frequently asked

Good to know.

Is a wedding planner required?

Yes — Rancho Bernardo Inn requires all couples to engage a professional wedding planner from the venue's Preferred Vendors list. Day-of coordination alone is not permitted.

Can we use outside caterers or bring our own food and drink?

No — all food and beverage must be purchased through the hotel. Outside food and beverage is not permitted under health regulations and liability requirements.

What is included in the ceremony and reception package?

Ceremony includes a managed sound system with two microphones, white garden chairs, musician accommodations, water station, and gift table. Cocktail hour and reception include furniture, full linen service, china, stemware, a wood dance floor, and stage. See the venue's full inclusions list for details.

What are the deposit and payment terms?

An initial 25% deposit is required on signing, followed by 25% at six months prior and 25% at ninety days prior. The remaining balance is due three business days before the event.

Does the venue offer wedding-related spa experiences?

Yes — the award-winning spa offers preferred rates for the wedding party and a complimentary spa service, making it an ideal pre-wedding pampering option.

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