Intimate I Do’s: 11 Inland Empire Wedding Venues for 70 Guests or Less
Planning a small wedding in Southern California? The Inland Empire is full of intimate, under-the-radar venues across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including Victorian garden estates, mountain retreat spaces, and whimsically woodsy settings that feel perfectly sized for a meaningful celebration. In this guide to the best small wedding venues in the Inland Empire, we are highlighting options that work beautifully for 70 guests or less, so you can focus on great vibes, your favorite people, and a day that feels personal from start to finish.
The HomeStead in Oak Glen
Oak Glen, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Mountain Views
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: relaxed mountain retreat surrounded by mature trees and rolling foothills • ceremonies on a terraced stage in front of the picturesque façade of a country chapel • the cabin and cottage have been renovated into comfortable, private suites for getting ready
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Arrowhead Pine Rose Weddings and Cabins
Lake Arrowhead, California
Venue Superpowers:
Private Mountain Retreat
All-Inclusive Destination Packages
Cabin Lodging for All Guests
Fab Features: all-inclusive destination getaway on 28 private, forested acres• towering cedar and pine trees frame a creekside ceremony site, with gorgeous multi-level decks for dancing into the night • celebrate all weekend long with guest lodging in sweet, rustic cabins, while you enjoy the charming honeymoon suite with a stone fireplace and an extra-large Jacuzzi tub
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
SkyPark Weddings
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Charming Chapel
Tree-Shaded Terrace
All-Inclusive Packages
Fab Features: serene setting on 150 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest • ceremonies in a charming chapel, lush, forested meadow, or along the peaceful creek • dining and dancing on the Whispering Pines terrace, with trees all around and bistro lights and stars overhead
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Gold Mountain Manor
Big Bear, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Whimsical Log Mansion
Flower & Fruit Gardens
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: woodsy retreat highlighted by a whimsical 1928 log mansion • romantic al fresco events in the garden, which is bounded by lush forest and glowing twinkle lights • cozy, welcoming accommodations in seven uniquely adorned guest rooms
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Pond Oaks
Mount Baldy, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Woodsy Setting
Cozy Outdoor Lounge
Rustic Retreat
Fab Features: picturesque hideaway offering all-inclusive packages and unbelievable views • exchange vows with a mountain backdrop, either under a canopy of oaks or beside the sparkling pond • al fresco receptions under an airy tent or under the lounge areas' twinkling lights
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Lake, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Breathtaking Location
Romantic Elopements
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: gorgeous resort in the heart of the mountains, offering stunning panoramas, chef-driven cuisine, flexible packages, and light-filled contemporary event venues • sweeping views of the slopes, forest, and surrounding landscape from the modern Sundecks, or from the ceremony site atop Lift 9 • indoor/outdoor celebrations at Laybacks exude an après-ski elegance
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Christmas House Inn and Gardens
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Victorian Mansion
English-Style Garden
Private Honeymoon Suite
Fab Features: historic, landmark 3-story Victorian mansion and grounds • ceremonies in an English garden and dining beneath magnolia and guava trees • six distinctive guest rooms, including a luxurious bridal suite with a fireplace and private garden courtyard with a hot tub
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Harvey House
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Getaway
Open-Air Deck
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: luxury getaway in the San Bernadino Mountains tucked between lush forest and a sparkling creek • exchange vows on the outdoor stage, with the majestic mountains beyond, then enjoy cocktails on the spacious open-air deck • plush accommodations in 6 guest rooms, including 3 spacious suites, are the perfect home base for the wedding party
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Willow Woods Park
Skyforest, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Camp
Dreamy Rock Waterfall
Elopements Welcome
Fab Features: this majestic redwood setting was once the home of an early 20th-century logging camp • exchange vows among the soaring trees, before a sparkling rock waterfall, or beneath a natural wood arch in the wildflower gardens • intimate receptions under glowing bistro lights with the historic cabins as your romantic backdrop
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
San Dimas Canyon Golf Course
San Dimas, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable
Panoramic Views
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: the 2 ceremony options (the tranquil gazebo and the vintage clock site) look out over the pristine grounds and distant mountains • dance the night away beneath a canopy of Oak Trees and stringed bistro lights • the flexible and knowledgeable staff work to make your wedding dreams come true with flexible and customized event packages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Glen Ivy
Corona, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Picturesque Stone Waterfalls
Tented or Ballroom Receptions
Fab Features: impressive clubhouse and golf course • ceremonies on a lush, wide lawn with a wood pergola, framed by colorful blooming hedges and a towering oak tree • receptions in a bright, open restaurant marked with stone pillars and a redwood lattice roof
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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