The Sterling Hotel by Wedgewood Weddings 1300 H Street • Sacramento • CA 95814

Gracing the corner of a pretty treelined street in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks away from the Governor's Mansion and State Capitol, the historic Sterling Hotel instantly grabs your attention with its authentic Victorian charm. Built in 1894 as a luxury residence, it was transformed into a boutique hotel in 1988. Today its nostalgic glamour and prime location make it an in-demand venue for landmark celebrations.

Intimate weddings begin on the second floor with a ceremony in the Chandelier Room, named for the four glittering crystal chandeliers suspended from the high ceiling. Tall windows softly draped in creamy gauze fabric filter in natural light, and the lovely space needs little decoration, save for flowers at the altar. If your party is larger, exchange vows in the sumptuous Sterling Ballroom on the ground floor, or outdoors on the cozy brick patio. Wedgewood can also arrange a romantic ceremony nearby in the Capitol Rose Garden, where fragrant blooms, a rose petal aisle, and a three-tiered fountain create an enchanting setting. The Wedgewood staff also offers off-site coordination to take advantage other impressive ceremony options available around town, so you'll have no shortage of options!

Wherever you wed, the favorite spot for the cocktail hour is the hotel's Cellar Lounge. Guests soak up a distinctive "wine cellar" ambiance along with their hors d'oeuvres, surrounded by faux terracotta walls, wine casks, and a rustic concrete bar.

The elegance quotient goes up a few notches in the adjoining Sterling Ballroom, a stunning reception space with an inspired mix of period details and modern flair. A series of beautiful floor-to-ceiling arches inset with beveled-glass panels run along two walls and evoke the building's turn-of-the-century heritage. They also reflect light from alabaster chandeliers overhead, giving the room extra sparkle. Perhaps the ballroom's most striking element is a gorgeous backlit, stained-glass rotunda. Couples often pose below it while their photographer snaps some colorful—and unique—shots for their album.

Two more perks you'll appreciate: on-site accommodations and a sophisticated bridal changing room with an abundance of marble and mirrors.

Weddings here are overseen by Wedgewood Weddings, who boast a 30-year reputation for delivering both value and personal service. These experts offer all-inclusive wedding packages that are fully customizable, so you can mix and match items that best suit your vision and budget. Their helpful staff will oversee everything from start to finish, which means you get to relax and spend your time enjoying the festivities.

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