Serendipity

Inland Empire
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Oak Glen Wedding Location
12865 Oak Glen Road
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Contact: Owner
Phone: 909/797-6680
www.serendipitygardenweddings.com
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Why We Like This Place

We're intrigued whenever we hear about a venue that's been specifically designed for weddings. What that usually means is that the owner is serious about them, and has put a lot of effort into making their place extra wedding-friendly. Serendipity certainly fits that description.

Peaceful and secluded, this private estate has a superb location at the edge of a mountain canyon that overlooks an oak-sheltered creek. At 4,200 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, it's high enough to be ten or fifteen degrees cooler than the flats below, making it popular for July and August weddings—something few outdoor wedding sites in the region can boast.

An array of pleasing elements makes for a nice whole here. First there are the flowers: The path connecting the ceremony and reception areas is flanked by hundreds of dazzling white rose bushes. The ceremony site itself, set halfway down the canyon slope, is a showstopper: Look south and there's a panorama of the Inland Empire's mountains and valleys. Look north, and the soaring granite peak of Mt. San Gorgonio looms imposingly, close enough to seem just a short drive away. Guests seated on a lawn face this inspiring view and the couple, who recite their vows on a simple wooden dais that's easily adorned to taste. Off to one side, a small reed-filled pool teems with little freshwater critters—sweet symbols of the abundance of married life to come.

Near the top of the property, Serendipity's spacious outdoor reception, dining and dancing area is very well thought out. It's an expansive "patio," made up of large stone-tiled squares separated by bright strips of grass that together form an appealing geometric pattern. Tables are arranged on the squares, there's a permanent dance floor on one side (with the canyon as its dramatic backdrop), and a full bar with a blazing fireplace on the opposite side. The resulting setup encourages a convivial flow of people as they move from music to drink to mingling at tables. Most weddings here are evening affairs, taking advantage of the balmy air, the region's glorious sunset colors, the romance of lights strung across the patio, and the glow of stars under a smog-free sky.

Serendipity's all-inclusive wedding package covers a wide range of items, including catering, cake, flowers, a DJ, a golf cart shuttle for guests, and a horse-drawn carriage ride for the bride and groom to the ceremony site and reception area. Package services are provided by a select group of trusted, seasoned vendors, and there are no hidden charges.

When we asked Serendipity's owner how this unique, weddings-only facility in the highlands has worked out, she clearly enjoyed answering the question: "Each bride tells me, 'This is my little haven, my own piece of the mountain for a day.'"

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 0
Max. Seated Outdoors: 200

Max. Seated Indoors: 0
Max. Seated Outdoors: 200
Max. Standing Indoors: 0
Max. Standing Outdoors: 200

Max. Seated:

CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The facility holds 200 seated guests outdoors.
MEETING CAPACITY: Meetings spaces hold 200 seated at tables.

Fees & Deposits

A $2,000 deposit is required to reserve your date and the balance is split into 3 equal payments made prior to the event. Serendipity’s all-inclusive wedding packages covers catering, cake, flowers, a DJ, a golf cart shuttle for guests, and a horse-drawn carriage ride for the bride and groom to the ceremony site and reception area. The packages range $10,500–16,000 depending on the guest count and the services selected. Tax and alcohol are additional. 18% gratuity included.

Availability

Year-round, 9am–10pm.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided
BYO

Site Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Bride's Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: some provided
Parking: large lot
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: emergency use only
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ on site
Cleanup: provided
View: garden, waterfall, pond, fountain, landscaped grounds, panorama of mountains, canyon, cityscape, valley, hills and fields
Other: coordination, grand piano

Amplified Music

Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Garden
Private Estate

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided or BYO
Smoking: designated areas only
Music: amplified OK outdoors
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required

Contact: Owner
909/797-6680
www.serendipitygardenweddings.com
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