29 Stylish California Venues For Your Micro Wedding
Planning a micro wedding in California? Whether that's always been your day-of dream or if it's the new Plan B, these small celebrations can pack a big punch when it comes to style and the guest experience offered. So if you’re looking to scale down that invite list to just your nearest and dearest, check out these beautiful venues that offer custom-curated packages that will save you time, money, and stress when it comes to planning your intimate event.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Harvey House
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
Fab Features: luxury getaway in the San Bernadino Mountains tucked between lush forest and a sparkling creek • exchange vows on the outdoor stage, with the majestic mountains beyond, then enjoy cocktails on the spacious open-air deck • plush accommodations in 6 guest rooms, including 3 spacious suites, are the perfect home base for the wedding party
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Chandelier Room Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
Fab Features: charming indoor/outdoor venue in the heart of Carlsbad Village, just blocks from the Pacific • the gated patio is surrounded with lush greenery, created an intimate "secret garden" feeling • the interior exudes a luxe speakeasy vibe, with rich navy walls, sparkling crystal lighting fixtures, plush furnishings, and gleaming poured concrete floors
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Mountain Mermaid
Topanga, CA
Fab Features: historic 1930s gem with a colorful history situated on several mountain-view acres with lush gardens, fountains, and meandering pathways • intimate ceremonies set among the gardens or on the spacious patio, accented with cacti and Mission-style architectural details • start your honeymoon right away with lodgings in the unique indoor/outdoor Love Nest, with spectacular sunset views
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Four Sisters Ranch and Vineyard
San Miguel, CA
Fab Features: hilltop setting with exquisite views of the surrounding vineyard • sprawling garden courtyard outfitted with a raised music stage, an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning oven & beer taps, and lawn games • cool hacienda-style tasting house has a great indoor/outdoor flow
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: pristine beach ceremony site on Mission Bay, or beneath towering palms in the exquisite Garden by the Bay • host your reception on the Bayside Terrace beside a cascading waterfall and striking 60-year-old ficus tree • dedicated event specialists tailor every event to the couple with packages to fit every need and budget
Catering: In-house, 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
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Condor's Nest Ranch
Pala, CA
Fab Features: wonderful ranch estate set in a classic San Diego back-country landscape • perched above the spectacular Pala Valley, with views that span all the way to the sparkling Pacific Ocean • timeless red barn houses and a working farm with everything from llamas to peacocks
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Lakewood Country Club
Lakewood, California
Fab Features: historic Spanish-style clubhouse tucked away on a quiet residential street • outdoor ceremonies on a sprawling garden lawn encircled by lush foliage and flowering borders • vintage-influenced courtyard adjacent to three distinct ballrooms with spectacular amenities
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA
Fab Features: exchange vows on the greenery-lined Shearwater Lawn, steps from the ocean • adjacent indoor and outdoor spaces allow seamless transitions and fantastic ocean views • custom menus designed alongside the executive chef
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Tom Ham's Lighthouse
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: waterfront restaurant with landmark lighthouse • 3 banquet spaces (2 with patios) boasting San Diego Bay and city views • outdoor ceremonies against a San Diego skyline backdrop
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel
Ventura, California
Fab Features: beachfront hotel with coastal-chic style • intimate beach wedding package with ceremonies on the sand while the waves break in the background • variety of reception spaces from the Lanai Patio to the contemporary San Miguel Ballroom to the 12th-story Harbor ballroom with unobstructed panoramic views
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Braemar Country Club
Tarzana, CA
Fab Features: intimate weddings on the airy terrace, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Masters Course and San Fernando Valley • elegant, modern clubhouse with gleaming marble floors, graceful columns, French doors, and a tiled wraparound deck • verdant ceremony lawn framed by a stand of tall cypress trees and a a tree-covered hillside
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
Avila Lighthouse Suites at Avila Beach
Avila Beach, CA
Fab Features: ceremonies on the beach or the sun deck • elopement and intimate wedding packages available for up to 15 guests • enjoy oceanfront suites and a full-service spa for day-of pampering
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Preservation Park
Oakland, CA
Fab Features: eye-catching recreation of a Victorian neighborhood in the heart of Oakland • ceremonies in the graceful bandstand surrounded by vintage architecture, colorfully painted homes, and lush landscaping • receptions follow in the adjacent Fountain Courtyard with a stunning two-tiered fountain at its center
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Inn at Newport Ranch
Fort Bragg, CA
Fab Features: oceanfront ceremonies on a dramatic rocky ridge • intimate celebrations at the Council Bluff overlook with a rock circle and fire pit • the grounds boast stunning views of the Pacific, a vast meadow, and a towering Redwood forest
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Flying Cloud Farm
Petaluma, CA
Fab features: family owned & operated, 33 acre private estate with over 30 years of event experience • lush gardens, rolling hills, vineyard views, and established oak trees • full wedding planning packages including elopements or micro-weddings
Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
Hotel Winters
Winters, CA
Fab Features: luxe boutique hotel with an exceptional wedding planning team • exchange vows before a spectacular water wall feature in the Rail Road Courtyard, then dance under the stars and glowing market lights • or, opt for the airy Orchard Ballroom, with its grand stone fireplace, 11-foot ceilings, and modern arched windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
China Cabin
Belvedere, CA
Fab Features: one-of-a-kind first-class social saloon extracted from an 19th-century steamer • ornate interior boasts a crisply painted arched ceiling highlighted with gold leaf, etched glass windows, and crystal chandeliers • decks on three sides offer jaw-dropping views the San Francisco skyline and the colorful boats berthed nearby
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Barrel House Tavern
Sausalito, CA
Fab Features: historic Sausalito treasure boasts a breathtaking panorama that includes the city skyline, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge • airy, open floor plan with an inviting modern interior and a wraparound deck • guests are sure to love the house-crafted cocktails and California Cuisine-inspired fare
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Press Club
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: sophisticated wine bar with a cozy, upscale vibe • numerous unique event spaces, including a sleek bottle lounge & private dining room, a light-flooded, glass-walled library, and plush lounges • delectable small plates and wine pairings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Rockefeller Lodge
San Pablo, CA
Fab Features: John D. Rockefeller's former hunting lodge surrounded by 2 acres of lushly landscaped grounds • ceremonies on a red-bricked patio, where a pretty gazebo is shaded by redwoods • the interior boasts hardwood floors, hand-hewn ceiling beams, and a unique brick fireplace
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
Secret Redwood Retreat
Aptos, CA
Fab Features: forested garden hideaway with a redwood grove and fairy circle for vows • charming details like a wooden footbridge, a swing and vintage décor make for romantic photo ops • Elopement Package includes photography, officiant and private lodging in a cozy redwood cabin
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Pelican Inn
Muir Beach, California
Fab Features: whimsical Tudor-style inn perfect for intimate events • toes-in-the-sand ceremonies on Muir Beach just steps away from the inn • lawn ceremonies set against rolling, chaparral-covered hills followed by cozy receptions inside the charming pub serving up authentic English fare
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Merryvale Vineyards
St. Helena, CA
Fab Features: sophisticated wine country setting with a lovely deck for al fresco ceremonies • receptions in the two-story Cask Room lined with century-old casks or the warm, Old World-style dining room • enjoy delectable multi-course menus with customized wine pairings
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Berkeley City Club
Berkeley, CA
Fab Features: designed in 1929 by famed architect Julia Morgan, this historic hotel is like a miniature Hearst Castle • Moorish Gothic-style building features landscaped inner courtyards and fountains, plus a wealth of graceful arches, domed ceilings, pillars, leaded-glass windows and doors, and art • time-honored guest rooms include classic vintage décor
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Armory
Sonora, CA
Fab Features: urban beer garden and industrial-chic rooftop terrace • all-inclusive catering packages range from deliciously-balanced casual menus to upscale, innovative cuisine • 5 spaces for varying guest counts from the Wine Room or Bourbon Barrel to a casual outdoor lounge
Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay, CA
Fab Features: cliffside boutique hideaway overlooking the coast • intimate ceremonies on the lush event lawn while the sun sets over the ocean • a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches, towering redwoods, and Sonoma’s artisanal farms
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Reinstein Ranch
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: historic ranch that offers retreat-style weekend weddings • celebrations with a stunning backdrop of rolling hills, and receptions beneath glowing bistro lights al fresco or in the rustic, airy barn • cozy accommodations in the charming historic farmhouse, a vintage bunkhouse, cabin, and a glamping village
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Bistro Boudin
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: stylish bistro with unobstructed bay views • variety of chic event spaces ranging from private to semi-private • world-class menus paired with exceptional service
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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