4 Stylish Spots for a Small Palm Springs Wedding

Desert destination elopements are HOT – and we don’t just mean the temperature. And if you’re planning a petite party in Palm Springs with a close group of friends and fam, or gathering your besties for a minimony in one of the Coachella Valley’s cool upscale towns, we’ve got you! From a posh private villa with gorgeously landscaped grounds to a vibrant mid-century modern hotel where you can party poolside, here are some creative options perfect for a small celebration (and pssst, these work great for rehearsal dinners and bachelorette getaways, too!).


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, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge

Palm Springs, CA

Fab Features: contemporary-chic restaurant located in the fashionable Uptown Design District • 3 private dining rooms each offering its own unique art and ambiance plus culinary excellence • the patio hosts outdoor events beneath strings of market lights

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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VENUETEN

Bermuda Dunes, CA

Fab Features: high-tech modern event space with lofty ceilings, cool mezzanines, and a garden patio • the 3-acre celebration oasis sports sparkling pools, a tennis court, saunas, jacuzzi, a cozy fire pit, and sweeping mountain vistas • creative mix-and-match packages for both weekday rentals and wedding weekends with overnight options

Catering: BYO
Price: $$
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The Saguaro Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Fab Features: a colorful desert oasis with fab amenities like an in-house spa, daily yoga classes, and a gourmet tequila bar • customized small wedding and elopement packages include a poolside cabana and champagne toast

Catering: In-house
Price: $$
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