My husband and I were so happy we chose this venue for our wedding. We worked with Sandi (catering) and Lindburgh (coordinator) on planning our wedding day and they were so accomodating, flexible, and most importantly, delivered amazing results. Our food was so delicious and we were able to customize our own wedding, like being able to bring in our own liquor, wine and champagne as well as our own desserts from a local bakery. Everything moved seamlessly, and the venue is just a unique, breathtaking and incredibly romantic spot. For those who are looking for a venues that are a little out of the norm, this is it. It makes it so easy that they offer a full catering package from drinks to appetizers, to dessert and cake and also even offer rental packages for furniture and everything else you would need. Lingburgh even can coordinator your rehearsal and day of event in addition for a nominal fee (we were so happy with him and he was incredibly professional and hardworking - doing everything from working with the catering staff, to setting up the decor, to fluffing my dress!). All in all, this was an amazing venue and we had absolutely no regrets. Just a tip -- if you're the kind of bride that likes to be "hands on" - be sure to ask a lot of questions and have follow ups and reminders when working with Sandi to plan out your special day. She is a busy woman (caters also at the Greek Theater with her partner) and all the up-front communication and thinking ahead helps the day move more smoothly!!

5 stars!! Exceptional service, flexibility-- on top of the gorgeous, beautiful venue. Sandy was the wedding coordinator for the Villa and she was amazing. The wedding was planned from Seoul, Korea and was able to pull it off. Although we very last minute changes to the guest count and other problems that crept up close to the date, Sandy took care of all. I was very nervous about doing a wedding that had to have all the fixins (linens, tables, food, etc outsourced) but with Sandy's expertise and good judgement, everything went smoothly and perfectly. It was the best day of our lives, and we truly think its because we chose the Villa del sol d'oro for our wedding venue!

The Villa is a beautiful venue that takes you back to old world Italy and makes you feel like L.A. is a million miles away. The terrace with the bistro lighting looks amazing at night and the fountain in the garden really gives you that extra wow. I can't wait to get married here next year. Sandy is the coordinator here and she is very sweet and helpful. She sometimes was a little hard to get a hold of, but other than that she is great.

The Villa is a beautiful location and photographs very well. However keep in my that it has a very steep fee of $5,000 for just the shell of the Villa, meaning this includes NOTHING! You are required to bring in your own tables, chair, silverware, glasses, napkins, ICE, etc.etc. The grounds are not always kept lush and green. Also the venue is exclusive to Santa Anita Gardens Catering, Sandi who owns SAG Catering is also the venue representative. Though she can be sweet and the grandmotherly-type, she can demonstrate her distaste if you don't go through her recommended vendors for rentals. As I'm sure she gets her kickbacks through her "suggested" vendors. Be prepared to rent tables for her use in the kitchen as well. My opinionis, if you are your own company, shouldn't you be the one that provides what your needs are in order to deliver your service? Another con, music is to be OFF at 9:30 and all (with nothing to be left behind) to vacate premises by 10pm no later.

We had made many visits to other wedding site in Malibu to the Wine Country. This was the best facility in looks and style, and driving distance were simply the best for all my family and guest. We had picked the perfect place for our special day.

I fell in love at first sight with this location and didn't look at any other venue. I had no problems with Sandi and thought she was a delight to deal with!

Beautiful, old Tuscan styled villa built in the 20s. All services are coordinated through Sandy at Santa Anita Gardens. I've learned that many vendors know the Villa as Alverno. Alverno HS and the Villa sit on the same property.