Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life and the wedding venue you choose for your ceremony and reception is one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your wedding.
A winery, a beach, a vineyard, a ballroom, a Victorian home, or ? Wedding venues can be found just about everywhere now with wineries and vineyards being the most popular. Ceremonies are sometimes done at the same site as the reception; often the ceremony will be held outdoors at one venue, then move (but on the same property) so the reception is done inside. Many ceremonies are still done in churches and the receptions are being held just about anywhere.
In this article I’ll mention a few beautiful wedding venues in, or, near Paso Robles, near California’s central coast area. This entire area is a long time favorite of mine. With friends, I used to regularly do craft shows in the are – the one in SLO every Thanksgiving Weekend brings out fond memories.
We used to drive over from the Central Valley once or twice every August to take in a show or two at the Mid State Fair in Paso – then, and now – best fair entertainment in the state.
The first beautiful wedding venue is Hummingbird House in the foothills near Templeton. This is a B & B with beautifully landscaped grounds, and features large lawns, ponds, waterfalls, fountains – even resident swans – which will look very elegant in your wedding photos. Go simple and casual or formal elegance in this charming outdoor setting or at its indoor event center. The outdoor areas are most suitable from spring to fall but the indoor area can be used year-round. (Visit for details.)
The various sites here can handle from 125 guests to 350 persons. There is a catering kitchen and BBQ and the staff will provide you with a list of preferred vendors. Wine and beer is allowed but amounts brought onto the premises are carefully monitored. Due to the abundance of water areas, a lifeguard is required for all events. In addition, maintenance and security staff may be necessary. On-site parking is available. There are two guest suites available for overnight guests. (Visit hummingbirdhouse.org for details.)
Another beautiful wedding venue is site is Meridian Vineyards in Paso Robles. This lovely winery has several sites for your ceremony and reception – choose from a wooded area, the lagoon, the courtyard, near a water feature or in a meadow. These venues can accommodate from 115 to 500 guests.
And, the barrel room makes a dramatic statement for an event. Meridian Vineyards has several events all year long so please book your wedding date as early as possible. There is also a tasting room and gift shop on the premises. (Please visit meridianvineyards.com for more information.)
The next beautiful wedding venue is a boutique hotel called La Bellasera Hotel and Suites. It is also the ome of a conference and event center for the area. This event center can hold up to 150 to 200 wedding guests. Here you’ll find a welcoming Mediterranean and Tuscan ambience surrounded by lush landscaping. Sixty guestrooms and suites are appointed with luxurious amenities and many feature fireplaces, wet bars, whirpools, and patios. What better place than La Bellasera Hotel for a destination wedding!
There is also a full service spa on the grounds, a swimming pool, a terrace for outdoor dancing and a restaurant and lounge (with fireplace) to entertain your guests for a day or two before, or, after your nuptials. (Check out labellasera.com for additional information)
Many of these wedding venues book up very quickly, sometimes 18 to 24 months in advance. Please be sure to reserve your site as early as possible.
There are many more beautiful wedding venues near Paso Robles. These are just a few places to help you get started in looking at the various wedding sites in this area.
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