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The Walnut Grove is available for weddings 7 days a week (with the exception of holidays) during the months of mid March to mid November. We only host one (1) event a day so the property is available for you to schedule your wedding at any time during the day, up until 10:00pm. All events must end at 10:00pm due to City and County ordinances. A typical timeline is 4:30pm to 10:00pm (4:30pm ceremony, 5:00pm to 6:00pm cocktail hour, and 6:00pm to 10:00pm reception followed by 10:00-11:00 cleanup). We also include an additional 2.5 hours prior to your event for use of the bridal suite, groom's outdoor lounge and grounds for photos.
The Ventura County Noise Regulations require us to have all music off at 10:00pm but the property will remain open until 11:00pm for clean-up and the removal of all personal items. Overnight parking is welcomed. All cars must be picked up by 12:00pm noon the next day.
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The base facility/site fee includes 5.5 hours of actual event time. Additional hours are available and are billed as overtime. The facility fee also includes use of the bridal suite, groom's outdoor lounge and grounds for getting ready and photos starting two and a half (2.5) hours prior to the start of your ceremony. It also includes a one (1) hour rehearsal. Rehearsals may be scheduled the evening before, morning before, or possibly even two nights before your wedding depending upon the availability of the ranch. Scheduling of rehearsals (placing your rehearsal date on the master calendar) begins 2 months prior to your event date.
No. In order to help provide our clients with the highest level of customer service for their wedding, we work exclusively with Command Performance Catering Group (www.cpcatering.com). Command Performance has created three (3) catering packages to assist our couples in the planning of their day. In addition to the packages and menu items included, the Chef's at Command Performance prepare unique specialty dishes derived from all types of cuisine using only the finest of authentic ingredients. Command Performance also specializes in elaborate cooking display-station receptions, exciting theme-wedding receptions, and all types and combinations of menu items and service packages. Your options are endless. Command Performance would be delighted to have an opportunity to sit and customize a menu, wedding and service plan suited to you so that your wedding day is not only memorable…but also unique.
The facility is available two and a half (2.5) hours prior to your scheduled event time with use of the bridal suite, groom's outdoor lounge and grounds for pictures.
DJ's are always welcome but we do not allow live bands during the reception due to the Ventura County Enforced Sound Ordinance. You may hire a guitarist, harpist, string quartet, etc. for your ceremony music and/or cocktail reception.
Rebuilt in 2020, are restroom buildings feature air conditioning, running hot and cold water, soap and towels provided.Photos are posted here in our gallery.
It is hard to predict what Mother Nature will bring but usually, in the fall, typically late November (when we are closed for the season) the leaves on the walnut trees fall and do not return until the spring. We start to see the leaves returning in May and usually fully leaved by mid July depending on the weather and the previous winter.
There isn't an office onsite so private tours are provided by appointment only. This allows us the opportunity to focus on you and the details of your wedding day. Tours usually last 45 minutes to an hour. Please call Michele at (805) 558-8279 or email her at info@walnutgroveweddings.com to schedule an appointment.