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    River Garden Weddings & Events

    Vista, CA · Est. 2018

    Serves Vista, CA and surrounding North San Diego County including San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, and greater San Diego metropolitan area

    Last Crawled by AI

    June 2, 2026

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    Updated by Lantern

    May 15, 2026

    About

    River Garden Weddings & Events is a 30,000 sq. ft gated garden wedding venue operated by Pastors Matthew and Amy Stoehr as an extension of River Family Church ministry in Vista, California. The venue features 10 water features, a 7,000 sq. ft covered pavilion lawn, and a conservatory that seats 200+ guests, along with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. As a church ministry venue affiliated with the Pentecostal Church of God, River Garden specializes in faith-based weddings with ordained ministers and offers complimentary premarital counseling through The Relationship Resource partnership.

    Best For

    Faith-based couples seeking a spiritually grounded wedding
    couples who want ongoing marriage support and counseling
    garden wedding enthusiasts who love lush landscapes and water features
    North San Diego County residents and their out-of-town guests
    couples planning 100-250 guest weddings
    those who value a blank canvas venue for creative freedom
    families seeking a consecrated space for meaningful celebrations

    What Sets River Garden Weddings & Events Apart

    Ministry-Based Venue with Spiritual Foundation

    Complimentary Marriage Counseling Partnership

    10 Water Features Across 30,000 Sq. Ft Gardens

    Covered Conservatory Weather Backup

    4.8-Star Rating

    Rated 4.8 stars by 144+ couples on Google for spiritual atmosphere and beautiful gardens

    Ministry-Operated Venue

    Operated by Pastors Matthew and Amy Stoehr with 35 years of ministry experience in Vista

    Complimentary Marriage Support

    Every couple receives access to The Relationship Resource for premarital counseling and ongoing marriage classes

    PCG Affiliated

    Affiliated with Pentecostal Church of God denomination, operating under River Family Church ministry bylaws

    Leadership

    Name

    Matthew and Amy Stoehr

    Title

    Pastors and Venue Founders

    Credentials

    35 years of ministry experience, Pentecostal Church of God affiliation

    Hours

    Opens tomorrow at 9 AM
    Tue9:00 AM5:00 PM
    Wed9:00 AM5:00 PM
    Thu9:00 AM5:00 PM
    Fri9:00 AM5:00 PM
    Sat9:00 AM5:00 PM
    Sun9:00 AM5:00 PM
    MonClosed
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