River Garden 390 Mimosa Avenue • Vista • CA 92081
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Discover this enchanting private garden, hidden from the hustle and bustle inside unique gabion walls filled with rich honey quartz and draped with blooms and trailing vines. Throughout your picture-perfect day here (and in the many days before), you'll be treated to expert guidance, lots of flexibility, and personalized care, ensuring you're able to full immerse yourself in the magic of your "I do"s.
- Two burbling streams meet under a picturesque bridge that divides two dreamy event spaces. The verdant turf of the Lawn Pavilion is gently shaded by a breezy canvas sail, keeping your guests cool and comfortable throughout the ceremony. Steps away, you'll find the gorgeous Conservatory, topped with a state-of-the-art glass sound ceiling and a cozy, contemporary fireplace.
- The thoughtfully designed grounds exude a magical, hidden-away vibe. Lush greenery, vibrant planters, plush native grasses, and tropical shrubbery abound, all highlighted by ten distinctive water features, including a dramatic 20-foot stone waterfall wall that makes a striking photo backdrop.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Micro Weddings
Up to 50 guests, $5,250 plus $350 administration fee
Includes:
- 6-hour venue rental, including load in & load out
- Farm tables and chairs
- Onsite venue manager and security
- Sound ceiling and dance floor
- Access to the full property, including lush gardens, water features, lawn, market lighting, and more!
Available Monday–Sunday, maximum of 90 days in advance for weekends/peak seasons.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $6,750–9,750/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
Rental fees include:
- 12-hour venue rental (access on Sunday starts at noon)
- 2 dressing suites and ceremony, cocktail, and reception areas
- In-house sound system, water features, and market & accent lighting throughout
- 2-hour access for rehearsal walkthrough
- Dedicated vendor access & staging area
- Ample parking
- Exclusive DJ list and curated preferred vendor list
- Tables & chairs, umbrellas, heaters, mobile bars, and more!
Weekday | $6,750 off-peak | $7,750 peak
Friday | $7,500 off-peak | $9,500 peak
Saturday | $7,750 off-peak | $9,750 peak
Sunday | $7,000 off-peak | $9,000 peakPeak dates are March–November; off-peak dates are December–February.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 0 | 350 |
| Reception | Seated | 0 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 350. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 10am–10pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Other View
- Waterfall
River Garden
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