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What wedding venues can you find in California?
- Whether you dream of tying the knot on the beach, exchanging vows in a vineyard or farm setting, or making your grand entrance in a more formal and elegant downtown venue, you can realize all your wedding fantasies in lovely California.
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What is the most popular season for weddings in California?
- Summer weddings are the most popular, and the more sought-after venues get booked out well in advance.
Best Time to Plan a Wedding in California
- May to October – Peak season with warm temps, clear skies, and diverse venues.
- June to September – Ideal for outdoor weddings with sunny weather and coastal breezes.
- April & May – Spring blooms and mild temps, perfect for garden and vineyard settings.
- October – Stunning fall foliage and pleasant weather, great for outdoor ceremonies.
- November to March – Off-season with cooler temps and affordable indoor venue options.
- July & August – Hottest months, perfect for beach, mountain, or evening celebrations.
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1. Brix Restaurant and Gardens
Host romantic vineyard weddings with stunning Napa Valley views.
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Brix Restaurant and Gardens, which has been acclaimed by international publications such as Wine Spectator, offers ceremony seating for up to 200 guests in a venue showcasing unparalleled views of the nearby Mayacamas Mountains.
All ceremony packages offer a full dance floor, a gardenfront reception area, and full setup within the venue's private vineyard ceremony area, with onsite restaurant catering available for an additional fee. Wedding guests can also explore the property's beautiful flowered gardens and citrus orchards or sample its signature estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, produced under its Kelleher Family Vineyard label.
7377 St Helena Hwy, Napa, CA 94558, Phone: 707-944-2749
2. Vintners Inn
Celebrate elegant weddings surrounded by Sonoma’s picturesque vineyards.
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Nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley, just 60 miles from San Francisco, the Vintners Inn
is an oasis of serenity surrounded by some of the best scenery in California. The inn can accommodate large weddings for up to 300 guests or provide the ideal setting for an intimate celebration of family and close friends. You can tie the knot under the beautiful draped wedding pavilion overlooking the sauvignon blanc vineyards before moving into the manicured gardens for some unforgettable photographs. Delicious catering is provided by the on-site John Ash & Co. Restaurant, and you can choose to hold your reception indoors or outdoors or a combination of both. The inn also has a variety of luxurious rooms and suites where the bridal couple can spend their wedding night.
Vintners Inn, 4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, Phone: 800-421-2584
3. Eden Vale Inn
Enjoy intimate weddings with charming gardens and serene natural beauty.
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Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Placerville, the Eden Vale Inn
is a romantic country destination for just about any type of wedding you can imagine. Depending on your tastes and budget, you can opt for a simple and intimate afternoon Elopement Package (for up to 30 guests – ceremony and champagne only) or a larger wedding. The inn can offer luxurious accommodation for up to 23 people and you will have the services of an event planner to ensure every detail runs smoothly.
Eden Vale Inn, 1780 Springvale Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-621-0901
4. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Plan luxurious weddings with stunning city views and exceptional service.
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The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco prides itself on orchestrating dream weddings where every little detail is carefully executed, and the bride and groom can relax and enjoy their big day. When you book a wedding at the Four Seasons you get the services of an enthusiastic and experienced wedding planner, who will work with you to bring all your wedding dreams to life. In addition to providing elegant venue spaces for your ceremony and reception, the wedding packages also include a sumptuous banquet and a host of complimentary extras to make your day special, including a fabulous wedding night for the happy couple in a one-bedroom suite as well as special hotel rates for all your out-of-town guests.
Address: Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, 217 Stevenson Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, Phone: 415-633-3000, Facebook
5. Gingerbread Mansion Inn
Experience charming, romantic weddings in this elegant Victorian setting.
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Imagine celebrating your very special day with close family and friends in a sumptuous and impossibly romantic Victorian-era mansion that dates back to 1895. The elegant Gingerbread Mansion Inn is the ideal setting for smaller intimate weddings for up to 25 guests, all of whom can be accommodated overnight if you choose the fully inclusive Fairytale Wedding Package. There are several other wedding packages available, most of which include luxurious wedding night accommodation for the bride and groom. Couples can opt to exchange vows in the beautiful English Garden or indoors in one of the elegant parlors. All the wedding packages include the services of a day-of-event coordinator to ensure everything goes according to plan.
Address: Gingerbread Mansion Inn, 400 Berding Street, Ferndale, CA 95536, Phone: 707-786-4000, Facebook
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