26 Stylish California Venues For Your Micro Wedding

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

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

Fab Features: restored historic classical loft and ballroom located in the heart of downtown Riverside • this landmark has been host to flapper-era celebrations, WWII intelligence efforts, and prima ballerinas in-training since the doors opened in 1928 • all-inclusive elopement packages include everything you need for your small wedding

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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

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

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

Fab Features: luxurious Spanish style estate in the heart of Edna Valley • exchange vows next to the water with a rolling hill backdrop • intimate celebrations on the terrace framed by palm fronds and Spanish olive trees

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

Fab Features: quirky-quaint chapel with beautifully hand-carved wood doors and a unique wine barrel facade • picturesque gazebo and rustic creekside stage are perfect for al fresco ceremonies • finish with small-batch, locally made ice cream from the Scoop Truck!

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

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

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: $ • $$ • $$$

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

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

Fab Features: classic Wine Country romance surrounded by vines • rustic elegance in the two-story Old Stone Building, constructed with classic Old World masonry and exposed fir beams • lovely al fresco spaces include a bocce court and beautifully landscaped lawns

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Fab Features: romantic hilltop setting overlooking the Valley of the Moon • circular fountain courtyard bordered by olive trees and grapevines • versatile Pavilion affording breathtaking panoramic views of the Sonoma Valley, the estate vineyards, and coastal wetlands

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

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

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

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: $ • $$

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

Fab Features: charming winery nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains • the picturesque grounds are made up of terraced lawns, lush gardens overflowing with blooms, and a serene lily pond • candlelit receptions inside the one-of-a-kind wine cave

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

Fab Features: secret garden tucked away in the bustling historic shipyard • say "I do" outside the charming Chapel, or opt for a pop-up elopement in a location of your choice • fabulous small wedding packages include a cake, shipyard bouquet, champagne, and even ceremonial flute playing services!

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

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

Venue: Sacred Mountain Julien