Creating a dreamy Napa Valley wedding experience for you and your guests involves a heap of details: the food, florals, music, decor, and so much more. It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of the amount of decisions you and your boo need to make during your wedding journey.
But there’s a choice that we would venture to say is one of the most, if not the most, important of them all.
The venue!
Your venue sets the stage for everything that will make your wedding day wonderful and reflective of you and your love. It’s the backdrop of your photos, establishes the atmosphere of your ceremony, determines the vibe of your reception, and so much more.
For this reason, we suggest newly engaged couples settle on a location and a venue as soon as possible in their planning process so they have the best chance of landing the date and venue of their dreams. And we mean as soon as possible. Like – you popped the question yesterday? Start your venue search TODAY.
But have no fear, we have some insider recommendations for that perfect venue.
With years of firsthand experience working with some of the most dazzling Napa Valley wedding venues, we’ve seen this curated collection of locations make for the backdrop of incredible events time and time again.
Here are our 3 favorite Napa Valley Venues to date!
The Venue | Carneros Resort and Spa
Why We Love It
Carneros Resort and Spa is a high-end luxury resort in the heard of Napa fitted with everything you need to throw a fabulous wedding. With the ceremony background perfectly aligned to overlook the rolling Napa Valley hills and its lush vineyards, this venue is sure to wow guests from the moment your event begins.
Not to mention, the convenience of a streamlined, trustworthy staff is the backbone of any event and Carneros Resort delivers tenfold in this area. In our experience working alongside their team members, it has been smooth sailing, clear communication, and flawless events from start to finish.
UNIQUE PROS:
- Idyllic location of Napa Valley – stunning for both petite weddings and blow-out events
- Indoor/outdoor options for ceremony and reception
- Multiple options for luxury overnight accommodations onsite for both newlyweds and guest convenience
The Venue | Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
Why We Love It
Being that Farmstead Meadow Ranch is a multifaceted and thriving ranch, winery, and restaurant, it’s no surprise the catering is top-notch and sure to impress your guests. But what we love even more are the Pinterest-worthy, sun-soaked vineyard views dressing every moment of an event from ceremony to reception, to the dance floor.
Farmstead Meadow Ranch in charming St. Helena makes for a jaw-dropping space where you can set a gorgeous table for your guests to celebrate, indulge, and enjoy. Gather some wedding inspiration from one of our favorite events at Farmstead!
UNIQUE PROS:
- Multiple ceremony site options, broadening the scope of inspiration for what your ceremony could look and feel like
- High-end catering that will leave a lasting impression on your guest list
- A live fire BBQ dinner on the venue’s main lawn is truly the ultimate dinner experience and well worth the splurge!
The Venue | Park Winters
Why We Love It
So Park Winters is technically not located in Napa Valley, but hear us out! The Inn at Park Winters is a hidden gem in the middle of seemingly nowhere. Tucked away in the rural plains of Winters just 35 miles from Napa Valley , Park Winters offers all the charm of a vintage country vibe that will make your wedding feel approachable and homey, while also providing the modern conveniences that make an event run smoothly.
We love that around every corner of this venue, there is something stunning to see. There’s so much room for guests to roam that there is no shortage of restful moments to enjoy. Not to mention, the staff is one of the most well-oiled wheels we’ve ever worked with!
UNIQUE PROS:
- A plethora of beautiful backdrops for photos inside the inn and out. Truly, your wedding album will be a thing of beauty and your photographer will thank you.
- Unbelievably delicious seasonal food options and on-site vegetable and flower garden that will wow your friends and family!
Are you searching for the perfect Napa Valley wedding venue? Check these venues out and you may find yourself falling in love with the scenery and magic that each of these venues offers!
[…] Settling on a venue within your budget with the services and features most important to you is a vital step to kicking off your planning journey strong. While you Google your heart out, keep these key factors at the front of mind. Careful research and considering all the details will undoubtedly lead you to booking a solid venue that will service as the perfect backdrop for the day you say yes to forever. Where are you thinking of saying “I do”? Check out our blog post of our favorite Northern California venues! […]