16 Affordable Wedding Venues in the Inland Empire
California's Inland Empire is fertile ground not just for grapevines but for weddings, too! This region offers a wealth of places for your celebration—many of them quite affordable. From a private ranch with incredible views to a Victorian mansion and English garden, all of these Inland Empire wedding venues provide wonderful event options that won't break the bank.
La Quinta Country Club
La Quinta, California
Fab Features: lawn ceremonies under a spreading olive tree against a backdrop of the Santa Rosa mountains • the Eisenhower Pavilion, a large airy space with elegant arched windows, a balcony and a spectacular golf course view, offers a great indoor/outdoor event flow • The richly appointed Dining Room & Terrace with its double-sided fireplace hosts rehearsal dinners, formal receptions or cocktail gatherings, all accompanied by crowd-pleasing in-house menus.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Diamond Bar Center
Diamond Bar, California
Fab Features: serene modern venue perched above a 26-acre recreation center • walk down a lovely aisle, framed by white iceberg roses and iris, to the Wedding Oval • Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design incorporates natural materials, clean lines, and large expanses of glass that frame a sprawling al fresco patio, a bright foyer, and a soaring, two-story ballroom
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

McCoy Equestrian and Recreation Center
Chino Hills, CA
Fab Features: sprawling 20-acre estate with an airy, restored barn that opens onto two patios • beautiful residence outfitted with an Art Deco bar, stone fireplace, and chic dressing suites • a lovely trellised patio is spacious enough for ceremonies and al fresco receptions
Price: $ • $$

Chino Hills Community Center
Chino Hills, CA
Fab Features: lovely community center surrounded by verdant lawns with a romantic central gazebo • airy banquet hall boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjacent patio • landscaped courtyard and entry
Price: $ • $$

The Retreat by Wedgewood Weddings
Corona, California
Fab Features: sophisticated country club set on estate-like grounds, complete with a grand ballroom, a fountain courtyard and outdoor fireplace • a dramatic 80-foot aisle leads to a manicured ceremony lawn • Tuscan-inspired clubhouse boasts an adjacent terrace overlooking a garden landscape and the tree-studded hills just beyond
Price: $ • $$

Wilson Creek Winery
Temecula, CA
Fab Features: family-owned winery known for its gracious hospitality • the venue provides a wide variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces to choose from, including a vineyard-view ceremony space, al fresco dining site, and intimate barrel room • as a keepsake you can have a custom wedding label printed onto full wine bottles or mini sparkling splits
Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Christmas House Inn and Gardens
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Fab Features: historic, landmark 3-story Victorian mansion and grounds • ceremonies in an English garden and dining beneath magnolia and guava trees • six distinctive guest rooms, including a luxurious bridal suite with a fireplace and private garden courtyard with a hot tub
Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

California Botanic Garden
Claremont, CA
Fab Features: delightful botanic garden on 86 acres dedicated to California's native plants • exchange vows under a shady gazebo in the Cultivar Garden, immersed within colorful and shapely greenery • al fresco receptions under an open-sided ramada, an intimate gallery lined with shade sails, or the spacious California Courtyard
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Los Serranos Golf and Country Club
Chino Hills, California
Fab Features: mission-style tower and clubhouse set on 300 beautiful acres • courtyard ceremony garden accented by two burbling fountains, verdant landscaping, and a large, hedge-line wall • the ballroom, restaurant, and bar can be set up for small to grand celebrations
Price: $ • $$

Monteleone Meadows
Murrieta, CA
Fab Features: private oasis nestled on 5 acres with a panoramic view of beautifully landscaped gardens, and a lake with waterfall and swans • event spaces include the gazebo, covered pavilion, open-air courtyard, and reception room • an air-conditioned bridal room is available for getting ready
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Indian Wells Country Club
Indian Wells, California
Fab Features: prestigious golf known for its impeccable grounds and white-glove service • ceremonies on the 18th hole against a rugged mountain silhouette • lavish receptions in the grand ballroom where the wall of windows brings the outside in
Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Mountain Meadows Golf Course
Pomona, CA
Fab Features: ceremonies overlooking manicured fairways, lush foliage, and rolling hills in the background • the banquet rooms is designed with a vaulted, wood-beamed ceiling accented by draped satin laced with twinkle lights and a gorgeous chandelier • endless photo ops on the pristine grounds with a man-made lake and a scenic overlook
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Walter's Restaurant
Claremont, CA
Fab Features: airy private spaces bathed in natural light, along with a fabulous al fresco pavilion with skylights • chic, modern setting in a historic building, with one-of-a-kind photographs and artwork from local artists adorning the walls • delectable New American-style cuisine (with a touch of inspiration from the owners' native Afghanistan)
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

The Oaks at Cross Creek
Temecula, CA
Fab Features: secluded golf club with views of the San Jacinto Mountains • exchange vows beneath an ancient oak • cocktails and games on the manicured lawn followed by open-air dining beneath the wedding canopy
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

The Pavilion at Chapman Ranch
Yucaipa, CA
Fab Features: picturesque location at the base of the San Bernardino mountains • exchange vows with panoramic views at the property's "secret garden"-style ceremony space • your choice of four tiered wedding packages, ranging from basic to grand, offer a terrific value
Price: $ • $$

DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont
Claremont, California
Fab Features: local landmark set on 14-acres, adorned with dozens of different species of flowers, trees, and beautiful sculptural elements • say "I do" in the courtyard in front of a tranquil brick fountain framed by ivy and palms • intimate celebrations in the inviting Cellar Room with an attached veranda overlooking the courtyard
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

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