13 of Ventura County’s Best Wedding Venues

Fab Features: breathtaking new garden wedding venue at the edge of the Heritage Valley boasts over 3 acres of roses, lavender fields, olive trees and lush greenery • spacious ceremony lawn bordered by shrubbery and low arcaded walls has a paved aisle, and trickling fountains in the background • all-inclusive catering packages invite you to celebrate with ease under the stars and twinkle lights

Fab Features: the stunning Gardens, a private Mediterranean-inspired haven surrounded by trees, has a dramatic wedding aisle topped with a pergola • dining and dancing unfold on a garden lawn alongside a waterfall and fairy-lit trees • the spacious Sunset Ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjoining veranda with views of the scenic fairways

Fab Features: former church with a dramatic hand-painted exposed beam ceiling, a 20-foot stained glass medallion, and tasteful Mission-inspired details • celebrations in the garden courtyard are ringed with lavender, pepper trees, and mountain views • 88below, a private lounge that's perfect for after-parties or stylish get-togethers

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

Fab Features: spectacular garden wedding aisle boasts dramatic canopies of greenery, fairy lights and aviaries • intimate storybook event sites include a sculptured rose garden and a walk-through waterfall and grotto • picturesque receptions on a lawn dotted with trees, decorative statuary and pots overflowing with colorful flowers--as well as a huge built-in bar.

Fab Features: unique nonprofit 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

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

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!

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

Fab Features: turn-of-the-century Queen Anne-style mansion crowns this historic ranch estate • outdoor ceremonies on a manicured lawn surrounded by trees and lush foliage • rustic-glam receptions in the spectacular restored Red Barn

Fab Features: historic mansion set on 9 landscaped acres • wraparound verandas, intricate scrollwork, and a stone tower enhance the estate’s fairy-tale façade • the 12,000-square-foot interior is designed with period details, antiques, and artistic restorations-including a lavish penthouse dressing suite and a secret underground man-cave

Fab Features: a luxury resort alongside the ocean shore • hold your ceremony right on the sand or in the garden courtyard with tropical palms, flowers and two rock waterfalls • treat your guests to a mini-vacation thanks to the beautiful weather, sparkling pool with cabanas, and direct beach access

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

Venue: Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel