10 Hot California Wedding Venues with Cool Desert Vibes
Dreaming of sunset-colored canyons, tribal touches, and fancy flora for your big day? Then a desert wedding is for you! These locations turn up the heat with postcard-worthy panoramas and an adventurous "middle of nowhere" vibe. From a Spanish Revival mountainside hideaway in Palm Springs to a charming adobe resort in the High Desert, these cool California venues provide a one-of-a-kind experience thanks to their bold boho-chic aesthetic and laid-back landscape.
JOSHUA TREE
JOSHUA TREE
Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue
Twentynine Palms, CA
Fab Features: a high desert gem in historic Twentynine Palms • breathtaking mountain desert panoramas and postcard landscapes • creative, affordable catering packages include the locally famous Rasta Rita Margarita and taco trucks
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
COACHELLA VALLEY
COACHELLA VALLEY
The Ranch at 38
Indio, CA
Fab Features: contemporary gated ranch estate near Coachella • tented celebrations on the spacious lawn, alongside a sparkling swimming pool and a waterfall lagoon that's a perfect photo backdrop • this versatile event venue offers endless DIY opportunities, along with overnight stays
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
PALM SPRINGS | PALM DESERT
PALM SPRINGS | PALM DESERT
Smoke Tree Ranch
Palm Springs, California
Fab Features: exclusive 375-acre gated western-style resort • variety of indoor/outdoor event spaces that make the most of the serene setting • the extensive grounds boast an Olympic-size pool, world-class tennis courts, a three-hole golf course, bowling green, and miles of trails for birding, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Fab Features: 16-acre desert oasis combines a hip, mid-century modern flair with a casual-luxe island motif • lush garden ceremonies framed by a spectacular mountain backdrop and receptions in the Old Hollywood-luxe oval ballroom • all-inclusive amenities include two swimming pools, a variety of drinking & dining establishments, and the largest spa in town
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs
Cathedral City, CA
Fab Features: the San Jacinto Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for ceremonies • outdoor celebrations take place on the beautiful Veranda Patio with market lights overhead • flexible event spaces can accommodate intimate gatherings to extravagant affairs
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Palm Desert, California
Fab Features: the sleek contemporary clubhouse is surrounded by silvery sage, golden-tipped brittlebush, and tiny lavender blooms of the namesake desert willow • exchange vows on the terrace overlooking the sun-drenched Chocolate Mountains • the Firecliff Ballroom affords glass walls that look out across beautiful terraces and landscaped walkways dotted with trees and lakes
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
RANCHO MIRAGE
RANCHO MIRAGE
INLAND EMPIRE | HIGH DESERT
INLAND EMPIRE | HIGH DESERT
The Sundowner Ranch and Barn
Lucerne Valley, CA
Fab Features: a historic hideaway surrounded by 160 unspoiled acres at the foot of the mountains • the remodeled barn retains its vintage charm and boasts an event-friendly kitchen • spend the weekend in one of the cabins or camp under the stars — RV hookups available, too!
Catering: BYOPrice: $
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY | ANTELOPE VALLEY
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY | ANTELOPE VALLEY
Joshua Tree Ranch Los Angeles
Lancaster, CA
Fab Features: laid-back, off-the-grid acreage where it's just you, nature, and up to 100 guests • affordable packages range from BYO everything to luxury glamping • enjoy incredible starscapes & sunsets, Joshua Trees, high-desert foliage, and the nearby Antelope Poppy Reserve
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Venue: Villa & Vine
Filed under Outdoor, Wedding Venues / Locations, Southern California, Palm Springs / Palm Desert / Coachella Valley, Riverside / Inland Empire, Santa Clarita Valley / Antelope Valley
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