Big Day Savings: 10 Affordable Ventura County Wedding Venues
With bustling neighborhoods bordered by both wooded mountain countryside and fun-in-the-sun coastline, Ventura County embraces the best of the California lifestyle. SoCal wedding couples have discovered this diverse destination that's much easier on the budget than those pricier neighbors to the North and South (we're looking at you, Malibu and Santa Barbara!). Here are some of our fave Ventura County affordable wedding venues!
Fillmore Chapel by Wedgewood Weddings
Fillmore, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Mission-Style Church
Garden Courtyard
Nightclub-Inspired Party Space
Fab Features: the historic Sanctuary of this former church boasts a dramatic hand-painted exposed beam ceiling, a 20-foot stained glass medallion and tasteful Mission-inspired details • outdoor gatherings unfold in a garden courtyard ringed with lavender, pepper trees and mountain views • 88below, a private lounge that's perfect for after-parties or chic get-togethers, has framed mirrors, modern pendant lamps and a cool vibe
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Camp Arnaz
Ojai Valley, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Ojai Oasis
Camp Weddings
Rustic Lodge
Fab Features: woodsy retreat tucked in the foothills of the picturesque Ojai Valley • host your event on acres of unspoiled countryside or in the rustic lodge with a fireplace • numerous overnight options including cabins, campsites, and even yurts!
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Sterling Hills by Wedgewood Weddings
Camarillo, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Mediterranean Vibes
Fountain Patio
Expert Event Staff
Fab Features: Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse overlooking palm-studded green meadows against a mountain backdrop • exchange vows beneath a modern pergola in a sprawling meadow, fringed by purple palms and pepper trees • cocktails on the swanky Fountain Patio transition inside to the elegant reception hall, with a long row of windows framing the view
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Commemorative Air Force Museum
Camarillo, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Mountain Views
Vintage Airplanes
DIY-Friendly
Fab Features: unique non-profit housed at the Camarillo Airport • ceremonies on the tarmac beneath sunny skies with the mountains on the horizon and cocktail hours amid vintage airplanes • a "blank canvas" reception space ready for your vision
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Moorpark Country Club
Moorpark, California
Venue Superpowers:
Garden Ceremonies
Grand Ballroom
Creative Cuisine
Fab Features: treelined garden oasis, nestled in the peaceful countryside • hilltop ceremony site boasts sweeping natural vistas • airy Grand Ballroom outfitted with intricate crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden patio and golf course • the culinary team loves to customize menus for all types of cuisine -- including Vegan, plant-based, gluten-free and more.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Wood Ranch Golf Club
Simi Valley, California
Venue Superpowers:
Contemporary Style
Lake Views
Al Fresco Receptions
Fab Features: contemporary, Craftsman-style clubhouse blends architectural elements like cement bricks, wood beams, and strong clean lines with feathery ferns and colorful blooms • large lawn and charming ceremony gazebo overlook a sparkling lake below • elegant Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the greens and the mountains beyond
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
River Ridge Golf Club
Oxnard, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Classic Golf Club
Mountain Views
Picturesque Balconies
Fab Features: exchange vows under the white wood gazebo, with a backdrop of sculpted lawns and the nearby Topatopa mountains • intimate events in the Sunrise and Sunset Rooms, with balconies overlooking the golf course • larger receptions in the airy Atrium or Ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Pacific View Tower by Wedgewood Weddings
Oxnard | Ventura, California
Venue Superpowers:
Beach Ceremonies
Posh Penthouse
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a luxe venue with prestigious interior styling on the exclusive top floor penthouse • hold your ceremony in the treelined garden plaza complete with stone-fronted stage, or on the white sands of a nearby Ventura beach • celebrate with your guests in the glamorous club, which includes a snazzy bar and lounge outfitted with white-leather furnishings and elegant reception space with stunning panoramic views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Westlake Yacht Club
Westlake Village, California
Venue Superpowers:
Lakeside Setting
New England-Style Clubhouse
Casual Elegance
Fab Features: Cape Cod-inspired yacht club overlooking a scenic 125-acre lake • both laid-back and upscale events work beautifully in the neutral-toned interior, with its oak walls, soaring beamed ceiling and wall of windows • picturesque lakefront panoramas from the deck, edged with forested hills and almost perennial blue skies
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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The Event Center of Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Chic Contemporary Design
Pet-Friendly
Mountains & Meadows
Fab Features: gorgeous mountain, tree, and meadow views enhance lovely outdoor ceremonies and receptions • the contemporary banquet room with high, open beam ceilings and soaring windows that frame the scenic surroundings • flexible options include a pets-welcome policy, space for food trucks, and more!
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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