Wedgewood Ventura

My daughter had the wedding of her dreams here! Everyone working here is extremely friendly and helpful. They worked very hard to arrange for an outdoor reception (not their norm) and it turned out beautifully. The weather even cooperated, in mid-​May. Warm upon arrival, chillier into the evening/​night, but we had rented heaters which helped a lot.
As we did not have the opportunity to taste ANY of the food ahead of time, we were skeptical, however, everything was absolutely delicious! The hot food was served hot and the cold food was served cold, all with a smile on the banquet committee’s faces.
I highly recommend Wedgewood Ventura.

Just had my wedding here this past weekend 3÷18÷16 and it was amazing! The venue is so beautiful between the green of the golf course and the cute indoor reception area, I could not have asked to be surrounded by a better setting. The sales department here is so incredibly helpful and are there for you every step of the planning process. I don’t know what I would have done without Kendalyn and Alyssa to respond to my almost weekly emails (sometimes more frequent). Because we had a wedding in the off season we were able to get a day of wedding coordinator for free! Kendalyn did such an amazing job keeping everything organized during the wedding ceremony and the reception. I have no complaints and neither did my guests! We had a hosted cocktail hour and from what I hear the drinks were STRONG and even after the hosted hour, the prices were very reasonable. We used venue’s photobooth service and they did a simply phenomenal job! My guests had so much fun and we got a copy of every picture taken, which is totally awesome! My only complaint is the DJ messed up my name (the bride) when announcing my husband and I for our grand entrance, but hey, he’s only human and he had a great sense of humor. Other than that, he did a phenomenal job keeping the party going.
All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend the Wedgewood Ventura Banquet Center at Buenaventura Golf Course if you want an elegant day at an unbeatable price :) You can totally still have a budget wedding here without all the stress of having to worry about dealing with a bunch of vendors. I could not have asked for a better place to celebrate my marriage!

I did not end up having my wedding here due to some outside events, but I did go through a lot of the starting process here and I have to say that they are amazing. Out of everyone I spoke to (many) they had the best customer service hands down – very friendly, polite, quick to respond, thorough and, super rare and wonderful in the wedding world, transparent about services and prices.
They have a fantastic system going on there so I would absolutely recommend them to anybody. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ in every way.

Helped my sister plan her wedding there. Super helpful staff. Great event and great prices. The location is nice too. :) Love the water fountain.

I had my wedding here in March 2015. It was amazing! The staff here is very attentive and they has the best costumer service I have dealt with in a long time! The food was great, the DJ, Robin, was hilarious and she helped ensure that the event went as scheduled. I have no complaints!!! I still get great reviews on how good the food was, and how much fun my guests all had! Thank you Wedgewood!

Had a great time at the wedding and everything. Food was great so was drinks and some staff. BUT at two different times of the day two thefts happened. A theft had happened around 2:30pm to one of the grandmother’s who was attending the wedding, purse and valuables were stolen from her car. Next The whole Bridal room which had phones, purses, Marriage certificate, labtops, Drivers licenses and more inside, was stolen. Security is a problem at this location. Has a T off right next where the wedding, I believe it was hole 10 with a Par of 4. Great food and décor with seating. Great bar service. Made a mistake of forgetting it was open bar. So they got a nice tip but they earned it.

Was our first stop in checking out wedding venues, and turned out to be our last as well. Could NOT ask for a better place to have our wedding. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Renae made sure I had a stress free day. Had a little problem with one of our guests at the reception and Robin, our DJ, handled it with such professionalism. Can not express enough how happy we were to book this place

My daughter just got married here three weeks ago and overall we were very happy.
Pros
— Ranae was great explaining all the details and she followed up with us prior to the big day
— We selected the buffet and it was great, there was more than enough food for our guest and vendors
— Because my daughter was married on a Friday we were able to set up early and the bridal room was available to us all day
— After the ceremony the bridal room was set up with champagne and cheese plate
— Ranae was ver accommodating to any changes we needed and was great the day of the wedding with the coordinations
Cons
— The ceremony was scheduled for 6:00 pm guest began arriving before 5:30 and the chairs were barely being set up, this should have been set up much earlier, it left us scrambling and didn’t get a chance to add flowers on the chairs as we intended
— We chose Christine for the officiant, she was great except for the day of the event many of our guest commented on how rude she was, and the worst part is she instructed the guest not to take any pictures, which was very disappointing. She should have asked us if this was okay before making that decision to not allow our guest to take pictures, we had instructed our guest to use a special app to take pictures
— At the end of the night we were told that we could come back the following day to pick up our linen, centerpieces and any other items, they were to pack everything up and put it away for us to pick up. When we picked up our things there was a box with 12 party favors that did not turn up, it was very disappointing since the couple did not get to keep one as a momento

First of all… I am a little (ok — really slow) in posting my review! I have had this in my drafts for almost 2 years and just realized I never posted it! My daughter’s wedding was in September 2013… even 2 years later, my review has not changed. I have been to a couple of weddings since and seem to compare them all to the experience that the Wedgewood/​Buenaventura experience provided! Our main contact was with Erika… not sure if she is still employed there — I wish her the best if not…
We had my daughter, Brooke’s wedding to Jerry at Buenaventura Golf (reception) and Ventura Harbor (wedding) on September 28^th. I just wanted to say, «Thank you!!!». You and your staff did a fantastic job! We all could not have been happier with the whole experience — from first contact to the conclusion of the reception. Since we were reserving your establishment strictly by your website (this was a destination wedding — bride/​groom live in Utah, mother of the bride in Sacramento), we had many questions, concerns, and knew that we had to have the upmost faith in our contact — Erika! Each contact we had with you was, informative, professional, and took the pressure off of the «unknown». I did have the fortune of an unexpected visit in the Ventura area only a couple of months prior to the wedding. You were welcoming and accommodating even though you were preparing for a wedding that evening.
The day of Brooke and Jerry’s wedding could not have been better! Not a cloud in the sky and just the right touch of a breeze to put a little movement in the veil… if I didn’t know any better, I would say that you have some inside influence with the weather gods! The refreshments of champagne and ice water you had available for the wedding party and guests immediately after the ceremony on the beach was a pleasantly unexpected surprise! It’s those little details that make your venue stand out from the rest. The reception flowed flawlessly! Everything was set beautifully. The staff was courteous, professional, and attentive… especially those behind the bar! I think our small group kept them hopping! I know you started out with one bartender but by the last hour, there were two! The food was in abundance and fabulous! The DJ worked her MC magic and kept those who wanted to dance, dancing!
I have been bragging about this hidden gem in Ventura! Your company definitely has cornered the market on the one stop wedding shop! Easier to plan and easier on the budget! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue… I cannot thank you enough for creating an especially memorable new beginning for Brooke and Jerry.
You — and your staff — are the BEST!

Planned everything with Wedgwood from out of state. Don’t get me wrong on the 4 stars they still did a fantastic job. It was very simple since they already have the vendors lined up. Everything was executed fabulously. The beach ceremony was beautiful I opted to go above what they offered and do my own thing for ceremony decorations. Was disappointed that they wouldn’t put on 12 chair cover and sashes which I supplied. Thank goodness for family to help out there. Upgraded lighting was way to expensive was quoted two different prices. Seems like they need to have a standard price list since you pretty much deal with who ever is on staff to make sure the correct price are being quoted. Seemed to bright at reception like a set of light weren’t turned off. Also they wanted to stay on schedule with time line. Would have been nice if they went to my contact people that were designated on day of wedding and not me the Bride to get everyone inside. Wedgwood still did a great job and everyone enjoyed it. Robin the DJ was great she kept the music going and had everyone on the dance floor. She found the correct music I wanted played at the ceremony and was very easy to work with.

I can’t even explain in words how perfect our wedding day was. From start to finish! The entire staff was great! The wait staff and bartenders were perfect, our dj Robin was amazing and helpful! And most of all the ladies in the coordination office! They went above and beyond, Renee even went to target to pick up a photo I had printed the wrong direction. We received everything we expected and more. If we were ever to decide to do it again, this would be the place!

I booked my wedding here for October 2015. I came in on a Saturday afternoon to see the venue, had a tour with Tori and instantly fell in love… but I was always told you should never book the first place you see and to always weigh out your options. So that’s exactly what I did, especially since I thought the price was going to be out of my budget. I never felt pressured to book at the time of my appointment nor did Tori make me feel bad about changing my package 100’s of times. I Was upfront that I was going to look at couple other places and tori completely respected that. After about a week I got an email from Tori and Renae checking up (I am VERY email responsive, LOVED the fact that they didn’t call) after being many tedious emails playing with my quoted price I decided I wanted to see the venue again. Set up an appointment with Renae to see it again, and I was in love just as much the second time, and knew no matter what the price, it’d be worth budgeting my year out to have my dream wedding here. We went over the contract again and edited it some more and ended up being right in my budget! When they say that the packages are completely customizable, they aren’t lying! Both Tori and Renae made me feel so comfortable, and I think are a big reason as to why I love this venue so much! I can’t wait to see how the rest of this process goes!!!
Only downfall, there’s no food tasting. :(hopefully I can trust the past clients testimonies and it is as good as they all say!

For all your wedding and reception needs talk to Ginny and Renae! My fiancé and I are on a super tight budget and they made the wedding we wanted happen exactly the way we wanted! The location is beautiful, the banquet hall is perfect for our 50 person guest list, but would easily fit twice that number. We were unable to find a venue anywhere else that included everything we wanted and stayed in our budget, but they were able to make everything and more happen!

Had the absolute BEST experience planning/​having my wedding with the Wedgewood!
Would 100% recommend them.
Tori and all of the girls were so helpful, and having my Wedding through the Wedgewood made planning so simple.
Would definitely recommend the Buenaventura Venue :)
See some of my Wedding Photos (and tips on marriage) here:
Thank you Wedgewood!
Oh, and this is definitely not a paid/​requested review. I truly loved this Venue!
Love, Paige

Just got married there (July 13) and it was so beautiful and best prices ever. The workers there are the best (like family). My husband and I had our wedding at the beach and the set up was to die for. My guest said they have never seen anything like this. The reception was romantic and beachy at the same time (just how we wanted it). SO WORTH THE INVESTMENT. CHECK IT OUT!!!

Our beach wedding in May 2014 was spectacular! Wedgewood provided a beautiful setting for the ceremony and reception. The staff were truly great, they were friendly, professional, confident and dedicated to making sure the day was the best it could possibly be.
The staff always knew what was going on and were in complete control of the day, which made us feel relaxed and really able to enjoy our day.
The food was presented very well and tasted fantastic, a real credit to the kitchen staff.
We would like to make a extra note about just how well the staff looked after us, going above and beyond what you would expect. For instance when some hot chocolate was split next to my dress the bar tender had pounced on it and got it cleaned up before anyone noticed or it got on my dress, and that wasn’t an isolated instance, the staff throughout the day looked after us and out for us, we have no hesitation in recommending Wedgewood whole-​heartedly.
Robin, the DJ was marvelous also.

We were married at Wedgewood almost two weeks ago, and it was amazing. It seems that there is confusion about them perhaps ‘rigging’ their reviews, and let me tell you, that is not the case with me.
From the moment we booked our wedding with them, they were so very helpful. The coordinators helped guide me in the right direction with timelines and notes, so that all of mine and my husbands ideas came together easily and seamlessly.
The day of the wedding, Tori (our coordinator) was so extremely helpful. She was right there to make sure we had everything we needed, and to make sure we were having a great time all afternoon.
Their DJ Robin was the best. After our email exchanges and our phone meeting with her, I knew we were in good hands. I had heard great things about her, and she definitely loved up to our expectations and more.
The food was delicious! Everyone was raving about how good every dish was.
Their bartenders were exceptional, and handled our guests who were a bit tipsy extremely well.
Overall, I would highly recommend Wedgewood to anyone looking for a wedding location. They do SO much for you, so that all you have to worry about is getting dresses and tuxes, and sorting out minor details like ‘should aunt Betsy sit near cousin Henry,’ and decorations that you want. Very happy with our experience!

Well let me tell you the Wedgwood is not just for weddings. We had the most amazing time for my daughters Sweet 16 party! The whole staff was so attentive and helpful. They turned our party into a true success!

Let me say I am a frequent Unilocaler so my account was not created just for this review. This place bar none is the best place to have your wedding or event in Ventura County. My wife and I just got married this last Friday 10÷25÷13 and it by far was the most amazing stress free day of our lives. Erica you and your staff made our day amazing from our checklists to the vendors we used Wedgewood and it’s staff provided us with everything we needed for an amazing beach wedding and one heck of a reception. The food was amazing we’ve had more than half our guest tell us it was one of the best if not the best weddings they’ve ever attended. Every detail, every question, everything is handled by the wedgewood staff and it’s vendors. No event is to big or to small for them. I would refer anyone of my friends or family to this location for events, weddings, or otherwise. If you have your event here request Robin as your DJ she is amazing I was a little nervous going with wedgewood DJ but trust me Robin is as good as they get. She will keep the party going all night her attention to detail is also amazing.
Erica 5 stars
Service from event staff 5 stars
Beach Ceremony setup 5 stars
Venue Setup 5 stars
Follow up from staff prior to event 5 stars
All of our questions handled 5 stars
Food 5 stars
Open bar 5 stars
Cake Vendor 5 stars
Flower Vendor 5 stars
DJ Robin 5 stars get Robin as your DJ she is the best!!!

I got married at Wedgewood in Ventura on August 4, 2013. We mostly dealt with Erika during the planning process and she was so helpful and positive throughout the whole thing. She made me feel comfortable and any time I started to feel stressed about anything she really put my mind at ease. The main reason we chose this venue is because of the pricing. We didn’t have a large budget and Wedgewood really offered a lot and we had the ability to customize it as we went along.
We chose the Gold package and added ministry services and the floral arch, removed the invitations and toasting flutes and went with outside vendors for that. There really wasn’t any need to add day of coordination because our minister Christine De La Rosa and Shannon the sales director were there the day of to help us through the ceremony up until our entrance to the reception. After that DJ Pablo and Banquet Captain Gisela took care of everything.
Positives:
–Great staff with excellent day of coordination and pre-​planning
–We didn’t need to set up a thing. Brought everything to the rehearsal and they set it up for us. This includes favors, engagement photos, card box, toasting flutes and guest book.
–At the end of the ceremony we went back into the bridal room and champagne and appetizers were waiting for us. The bridal party toasted, hugged, cried tears of joy and also got to enjoy the cocktail appetizers before taking photos.
–We chose a plated dinner duet plate: filet Mignon and chicken picata. Both were very good! The appetizers were very good too, my favorite was the crab dip.
–We went with their vendor A Gift of Taste for the cake it it was excellent! Cake came out the way I envisioned and tasted amazing! Our cake was marbled with raspberry and white chocolate mousse which included white chocolate bits in it too. The raspberry was real not that fake corn syrup stuff. High quality and beautiful.
–Great location and the garden ceremony site is beautiful, lush and green.
–Never felt pressured to add anything and Erika was so helpful when we felt we might need to downgrade. We didn’t downgrade after all but she was willing to make any changes necessary to fit our budget.
–Erika and Shannon were very responsive throughout the whole planning process with emails and phone calls.
–DJ Pablo was great, he called us before to discuss music selections. He also provided the day of schedule so I didn’t even have to think about it!
–Banquet Captain Gisela was very attentive to our needs. During the first course (salad) we walked around to greet and thank our guests. She came up to us and let us know she would not serve the main course until we were ready. This really means a lot to me because I’ve heard stories of other brides and grooms
not being able to get a bite to eat during their wedding. At Wedgewood we had the opportunity to sit down and enjoy our meal. Gisela even made sure the toasting flutes we brought were wrapped up nicely so we could safely transport them home.
Negatives
–For flowers we went with their vendor Passion Flowers. My bridal bouquet was PERFECTION and so was the groom’s boutonnière. We opted not to get bridesmaids bouquets or extra corsages and boutonnieres. The bad part was the arch and centerpieces. They didn’t go with the bouquet at all. I feel like two different people worked on the flowers. There must have been some miscommunication somewhere because they didn’t match and didn’t go along with what we discussed. I was disappointed by that.
–There were people playing golf nearby. We were told that the golf area near the ceremony would be blocked off but people were hitting golf balls right by us and it can be heard in the videos. There were also people golfing while we took pictures and photographer David Brand (our own photog, not a WW vendor-​he was excellent as well!) had to work around them.
–The lighting during the reception– we just needed to tell someone to the dim the lights and they did it right away. It should have been dimmed already but they did act quickly to fix it.
All in all I would say experience with Wedgewood was amazing. They were patient and kind with us and made the whole experience positive.