27 Woodsy Wedding Venues in Northern California

Style: Gorgeous historic ranch nestled on an oceanside bluff near the quaint village of Mendocino, offering exclusive use of the entire property for a full wedding weekend experience, including luxurious lodging in the Grand Victorian.

Style: Magical fairytale gardens bursting with natural beauty, with winding paths, a year-round babbling brook, and abundant blooms of rhododendrons, irises, and camellias.

Style: Charming inn nestled on the banks of the Eel River, with lovely ceremonies on the manicured lawn and tented receptions on the lush terrace or the intimate porch, surrounded by lush foliage.

Style: Secluded outdoor retreat with a variety of event spaces, from a terraced garden to a historic barn, set on 1,000-acres of preserved farmland, rolling hills, and towering eucalyptus trees.

Fab Features: meticulously restored Colonial Revival complex at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge • exchange vows beneath towering eucalyptus trees with a stunning backdrop of the Bay and SF skyline • packages include a custom single-tier wedding cake and a complimentary one-night stay for the couple

Style: Picturesque forested retreat, boasting an outdoor bar with vintage flair and a stunning natural cathedral surrounded by soaring redwoods.

Style: Luxuriously rustic forest destination on over 10 private acres that can comfortably accommodate 150 overnight guests; packages include full-service wedding planning + custom design, plus loads of premium perks.

Style: Secluded 200-acre eco-estate along the Feather River in the Sierra Nevada forest, offering a scenic backdrop of creeks, gardens, and blue skies, along with elegant accommodations.

Style: All-season resort set on 195 acres of forests, meadows and towering granite peaks, with gorgeous events on a multi-level terrace before a 250-foot waterfall or beside a roaring fire on the deck.

Style: Stunning Victorian mansion with historic details, like hand-carved 19th-century fireplaces, glass-and-brass chandeliers, and a light-filled stone veranda overlooking the gardens.

Style: Historic, gated estate surrounded by rolling hills, native trees and wildlife, featuring a rustic barn and a picturesque pond with a floating, lighted fountain.

Style: Historic restaurant/barn and grand 1867 Victorian on 12 scenic acres dotted with walnut, redwood, oak, fir, and fig trees, and offering amenities like a swimming pool, gym, and 13 cabins.

Style: This gracious historic estate blends Southern hospitality and California charm, with a romantic 19th-century mansion encircled by lush, blooming gardens and grassy oak-lined paths, and plenty of accommodations for guests, including family-size, cozy cottages.

Style: Stunning and secluded al fresco venue surrounded by magnificent redwoods and oaks, native wildflowers, and rolling hills, with ceremonies atop a picturesque plateau and receptions under a twinkle-lit white tent.

Style: The elegant Patterson Mansion is nestled among magical gardens and grounds, where ceremonies are romantic under a wisteria-wrapped wooden arbor or Victorian-stye white gazebo, and the reception lawn, set with gorgeous farm tables, is warm with the glow of bistro lights and uplighting to emphasize the massive, centuries-old trees that surround it.

Style: Classic elegance in a natural setting, with a tranquil wooded ceremony site and romantic wooden bridges—plus the expert guidance of Wedgewood's wedding professionals.

Style: Dreamy garden hideaway with a ceremony site deep in a grove of towering bay trees and big-leaf maples, and terraces, gazebos, and a sunken dance floor for your reception surrounded by ferns and impatiens.

Style: Mountainside private venue, featuring a brilliant green ceremony lawn, a two-level redwood patio lit by twinkling market lights, and an elegant indoor dining room.

Style: Lush organic farm replete with riparian areas, rolling meadows, coastal live oaks, ocean views, and plenty of dreamy spots to say "I do" along with three furnished cabins and a wooded campground for weekend-long soirees.

Style: Idyllic miniature "town"-style retreat for weekend-long weddings in a 300-acre redwood paradise.

Style: 1930s mansion flanked by vast, park-like lawns with a warm and welcoming backyard-casual vibe.

Style: Luxurious resorts in the Eastern Sierras with one-of-a-kind event options, like a champagne gondola ride with an authentic bird’s-eye view of the town below that stops mid-mountain at Parallax, an elegant restaurant with soaring windows on two sides.

Style: Cozy mountain hideaway and ski resort in the Stanislaus National Forest that welcomes destination weekend weddings amid acres of forested wilderness.

Style: Soaring pines, sparkling emerald ponds, and crisp mountain air greet you and your guests at this expansive property, which boasts cozy on-site lodging, plenty of gorgeous event spaces, and a Chef & catering team whose customized menus are crafted with the freshest locally-sourced ingredients.

Style: Private creekside retreat with tree-studded lawns, unspoiled hillsides, and plenty of plush amenities.

Style: Enchanted hideaway in a mountain forest with a lakeside chapel and glass-and-fir barn.

Style: Woodsy 125-acre preserve boasting a ceremony site surrounded by towering redwoods and box elms, bucolic creeks and brooks, and a historic stone bridge with panoramic views.

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For a wedding that’s as epic as the scenery, visit Yosemite, where jaw-dropping photo backdrops await you at every turn. Imagine saying “I do” in view of the park’s spectacular landmarks, such as rugged Half Dome, soaring El Capitan, and dramatic waterfalls! Serene riverfront spots along Yosemite Valley also offer their own inspiring panoramas. Enrich your destination wedding experience, and venture into Mariposa County’s charming communities, where rolling vineyards, local art galleries, and working ranches provide tons of authentic ambiance.

Historic lodges and luxe resorts…rustic wineries and casual breweries… quaint chapels and Grand Sequoia cathedrals…whatever you dream, Yosemite can deliver in postcard-worthy moments. Whether you’re an adventure couple who can’t wait to raft the rapids, or a pair of laid-back Nature lovers longing to stroll romantic footpaths and stargaze, you’ll find your zen in Yosemite.

Venue: San Francisco Botanical Garden