Wed with Pride
Wed with Pride, for Marriage is about Love not gender!
There are so many beautiful Central Coast wedding venues to choose from and here are some that are memorable, but also friendly to all those who love one another.
1. Napa Valley - Channel your inner Chic
In this legendary region, food and wine lovers can find their paradise at Durham Ranch, a stunning spot situated 20 minutes outside of St. Helena. A former cattle ranch, the 76-acre property is set among olive groves and ancient oaks. The venue is clean and classic, from the white, contemporary-looking barn to the dirt paths and modern pool deck.
2. Sunstone Winery - Your Castle Awaits
The French may still be fighting for marriage equality, but you can wed South-of-France style right here on the central coast. I heard that Sunstone is a great place for those looking to avoid the tourist swarm that invades Napa and Sonoma. Set atop a bluff in Santa Ynez—where the delicate scent of French lavender floats, the mountains provide dramatic background, and the river winds through the valley below—the property can be described in three words: total rustic charm.
Weddings take place both at the winery itself and at the villa which overlooks it. This gorgeous five-suite building is Provencal in both style and substance—it’s built from reclaimed materials, like French limestone walls, a Napoleon-era prison cell door, and hand-sewn pine beams that in another life held up Queen Victoria’s lavender factory. Needless to say, it’s an amazing spot for wedding photographs!
3. El Captain Canyon - Luxury Camping
Nature lovers won’t be disappointed in Santa Barbara‘s El Captain Canyon. Located 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara and minutes from El Captain State Beach, the luxury campground folds in mountains, sea, and sky with plush comforts. Your guests can sleep in luxury cabins and yurts, and take time before or after the wedding to bike through the Los Padres National Forest or take an ocean-view hike to the llama farm. Come the big day, you can exchange vows surrounded by nature in all its glory, and then retire to an airy tented lodge or yurt to dance the night away. Your party will feast on California bounty, from the resort’s own organic garden in addition to a number of other Santa Barbara County growers. And after the rice has been tossed, the incredible area makes for a grand honeymoon or a charming getaway.
4. Sea Ranch Lodge - Country Ocean Theme
Nature is never faraway. Perched above the coast, surrounded by golden meadows of wildflowers, Sea Ranch Lodge is one of those places so breathtakingly beautiful it cannot possibly be real. But it is, and you can march down a grassy aisle to the soothing sound of crashing surf, either at the small and secluded (25 people, standing only) Bihler Point, or on larger Black Point Lawn, under the gaze of a splendidly rustic 19th-century barn.
In addition, the Reception spaces vary from intimate and cozy (warm redwood walls, picture windows, stone fireplace...) to the festive and airy party tent surrounded by greenery and twinkling lights.
5. Adobe House - Charming Old Style Chapel
Take a step back to Old California. This venue is a pristine and elegant venue that is a recreation of the Hispanic heritage. The small downtown chapel is available for nuptials 7 days a week, holidays, weekends, and evenings.
Many couples choose to upgrade to the romantic Adobe House.
But what makes this place special is that you would be celebrating your special day while knowing that you helping others as well, for all venue proceeds are donated to charity and are 100% tax deductible.
6. Madonna's Inn - Funky 90's Theme
Madonna's Inn redefines unique. This place is for the free-spirited, with each of its six banquet rooms (which can accommodate anywhere from 40 to 250 people) flaunting a distinct personality, ranging from “The Gay 90s Room” to “The Venetian Room.”
You can even have some fun assigning guest rooms, since the 110 rooms are also themed. I’m talking all-out “Safari,” bubblegum pink “Sugar and Spice,” and the “Swiss Bell,” which could be the set of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. But the true selling point for me was the Madonna Inn’s personal pastry chef, who crafts a one-of-a-kind wedding cake to suit your style (I said I was all about the cake!).
7. Marvimon - Eco-Friendly
Formerly an automobile showroom in the heart of LA, Marvimon is now an eclectically decorated interior and exterior event space, accommodating up to 250 people. The vertical garden patio, mosaic mirrors, spiral tile flooring, and antique knickknacks lend an artful but uncluttered charm. And to the green-heart’s delight, the management strives to maintain a low carbon footprint by refurbishing recycled furniture, using skylights to reduce energy, and working with green companies.
