Forgotten Barrel Winery 1120 West 15th Avenue • Escondido • CA 92025

Forgotten Barrel Winery in Escondido offers all-inclusive packages, so the space, an open bar, dinner, desserts and a DJ come bundled together. You'll also get five hours of event time, two getting-ready spaces, tables and chairs with setup and teardown, bar staff and access to the venue's free décor, from lanterns and easels to table numbers and signage. Plan on a 20% service charge on top. The one big thing to budget for separately is a wedding coordinator: the venue requires one on site from start to finish, whether you hire day-of, month-of or full coordination.

Yes, your whole day happens at Forgotten Barrel Winery, so nobody has to move venues. You'll say your vows on the ceremony lawn under mature shade trees, then everyone strolls to the cocktail patio, set with cocktail tables, stools and heaters or umbrellas as needed. Dinner and dancing move into the Barrel Room, with stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings from the winery's early days. The veranda is a fun extra spot for yard games, a photo booth or a dessert cart.

You've got some flexibility at Forgotten Barrel Winery. The venue recommends caterers from its preferred list, but outside caterers are allowed with prior approval, and any vendor who isn't on the preferred list needs the venue's OK. Caterers must carry liability insurance and workers' comp, and every vendor provides a certificate of insurance. Outside alcohol isn't allowed, since the winery runs the bar with its own wine, beer and agave cocktails.

At Forgotten Barrel Winery in Escondido, all-inclusive packages run $6,700–$9,900, plus $70–$95 per guest depending on the catering package you choose, with a 20% service charge on top. Three things move your total: the day of the week, your guest count and your catering package. The venue holds up to 100 guests, so your per-guest costs stay in a predictable range. If you'd rather choose your own vendors, there's an à la carte option too. To lock in your date, plan on a $7,500 non-refundable retainer, plus a $1,000 refundable damage and cleaning deposit due about 30 days before the wedding. And remember to budget for a coordinator, since one is required.

Forgotten Barrel Winery's inclusive packages give you five hours of event time, and everything wraps by 10pm. That end time is firm: the music stops, the bar closes 30 minutes before, and guests head out promptly while the one hour of cleanup begins. The getting-ready suite opens as early as 9am, so you'll have the morning for hair and makeup. Good to know: the tasting room keeps its public hours, so you may spot winery guests on the property during your event.

Forgotten Barrel Winery stands out as San Diego's oldest winery location, built in 1886, with all-inclusive packages that bundle the space, an open bar, dinner, desserts and a DJ. Your ceremony and reception both happen on its 3-acre Escondido property, moving from the shaded ceremony lawn to the cocktail patio and into the stone-walled Barrel Room. There are two getting-ready suites on site, plus free décor to borrow. And with room for up to 100 guests, it's made for couples who want a smaller, more personal wedding surrounded by vineyards.

Yes, Forgotten Barrel Winery is a natural fit for a small wedding. The whole venue holds up to 100 guests, including the two of you, and the winery offers a Micro Wedding Package for even more intimate celebrations, along with à la carte options. Because pricing moves with guest count, a shorter guest list keeps your per-person catering total lower. Ask about the Micro Wedding Package when you reach out so you can compare it side by side with the full packages.