23 Woodsy Wedding Venues in Northern California

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

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

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

Style: Unique and whimsical setting where you can exchange vows under a canopy of towering Redwoods, and take a ride through the forest on a 100-year-old steam train.

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: 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: The elegant Patterson Mansion is surrounded by magical gardens and grounds, where romantic ceremonies are held under a wisteria-wrapped wooden arbor or Victorian-stye white gazebo; the reception lawn, set with gorgeous farm tables beneath the glow of bistro lights and uplighting focused on the massive, centuries-old trees encircling the lawn.

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: 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: 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: Contemporary club nestled in Bidwell Park, surrounded by manicured greens, romantic bridges, and a waterfall made of natural rock, highlighted by a 2nd-story Vista room with banks of large windows, wainscoted walls, a large stone fireplace, and crystal chandeliers.

Style: Dreamy destination venue in the heart of California's Gold Country, with a spacious covered pavilion, cozy cabins for overnight lodging, and friendly farm animals, all surrounded by rolling hills, California Oaks, and peaceful ponds.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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

Style: Gorgeous private estate and vineyard surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains where you can exchange vows in a grove of redwoods, on a sprawling meadow, or alongside the grapevines--such dreamy choices!

Style: This cozy lodge, with weekend-long accommodations for up to 24, offers stunning settings for your celebration, from your ceremony on the expansive lower lawn to your reception on the upper lawn and courtyard, where you can watch the sun set behind Yosemite's snow-capped mountains.

Style: A former Pony Express lodge-turned-miner's-camp-turned-B&B surrounded by 67 acres of ancient oaks, a winding creek that runs year-round, historic barns, and sprawling meadows, and offers overnight accommodations in the rustic lodge or camp in tents.

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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