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Top Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

November 4, 2024 by jenni 2 Comments

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Need help finding the right location for your wedding day? Here are top wedding venues in El Dorado County, listed in alphabetical order within their wedding style type or genre.

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Sorted by wedding style type, additional details included in this list for each of the top wedding venues are the Location (closest city or region), Price Range (out of 5 $) and if Venue Catering is available (Yes) versus the venue requiring you to bring in your own caterer (No).


Camp Style Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

1. American River Resort

American River Resort can provide you an unforgettable wedding day experience. Say “I Do” next to the sweeping river, their tranquil pond or oak lined meadow. Guests will be lulled to sleep lodging in river front wood cabins or glamping in platform cabin tents. [link]

Bride and groom embrace atop a boulder next to a river.
Photo: Kim J Martin Photography
  • Location: Coloma, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

2. Coloma Resort

Coloma Resort has the ideal riverfront venue within view of Trouble Maker Rapid and a guest experience some say is the best in the area. Plan to spend the night in their luxurious reproduction wagon for a unique honeymoon-suite experience! [link]

Bride wearing white with her bridesmaids holding their bouquets in dusty pink dresses.
Photo: Juliana Aragon Photography
  • Location: Coloma, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

3. Roses & Acorns Creekside Weddings @ Camp Nauvoo

Roses & Acorns at Camp Nauvoo is located next to the year-round Weber Creek and offers a magical forest setting for celebrating your wedding day. Guests staying in the on-site glamping tents or teepees can enjoy morning yoga and evening fireside chats creating a getaway experience for all to enjoy. [link]

Bride and groom admire each other while strolling in front of their full bridal party.
Photo: Roses & Acorns Creekside Weddings Facebook
  • Location: Placerville, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

4. Tahoe Paradise Park

Tahoe Paradise Park has an impressive ceremony location on their lush lawn under a towering 1000 year old western juniper tree. Between the Lake Baron backdrop, views of Mt. Tallac and being steps from the Upper Truckee River, nature and romance collide at this intimate venue. [link]

Bride and groom hold hands beneath a giant juniper tree with a red gazebo in the background.
Photo: Hall Creations
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$-$$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

Farm & Ranch Style Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

5. The Davies Family Inn at ShadowRidge Ranch

The Davies Family Inn at ShadowRidge Ranch is fun venue with a cellar bar for shaking off pre-wedding nerves, on-site cabin lodging and carriage house pavilion perfect for a country chic wedding day. It was also my sister’s wedding venue – learn more details about her wedding day here! [link]

Groom and groomsmen toasting Coors Light cans inside a rock cellar bar.
Photo: Lauren Haley Photography
  • Location: Placerville, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

6. Indian Rock Tree Farm

“Imagine your special day. Family and friends enjoying themselves by a trout filled stream meandering amidst the towering pines and serenity of an Apple HillTM tree farm. Laughter and music filling the air as lifetime memories are created.” -from Indian Rock Tree Farm website. This was so well written I just had to give them a shoutout! [link]

Wedding ceremony set-up with wooden folding chairs, bohemian rugs down the aisle and a triangle arch adorned with pampas grass and flowers.
Photo: Indian Rock Tree Farm website
  • Location: Camino, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

7. The Ranch at Stoney Creek

The Ranch at Stoney Creek is an enchanting property with natural features “built by the hands of time”. An operating vineyard and tasting room, this venue also features two barns, an oak and walnut tree framed meadow, campgrounds, and bed-and-breakfast style rooms. [link]

Bride and groom embrace in a kiss with a view of the foothills behind them.
Photo: Rachel C. Photography
  • Location: Somerset, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

8. Sierra Banquet Center

Sierra Banquet Center’s handcrafted log cabin facility gives off rustic, yet elegant, mountain vibes to inspire a warm and romantic wedding celebration. Stroll hand-in-hand through the picturesque gardens or sneak away for a private moment together on the covered fireplace patio. [link]

Wedding ceremony set-up with white chiavari chairs lined up to a pine pole pergola.
Photo: Sierra Banquet Center website
  • Location: Camino, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

9. Smith Flat House

The Smith Flat House is an all-inclusive venue that will make planning your big day a breeze. They offer a variety of settings with their courtyard, glasshouse, carriage room, and hall. My sister actually had their rehearsal dinner here in the courtyard! [link]

Bride and groom embrace in a kiss in front of marquee lighted letters spelling "love".
Photo: Smith Flat House website
  • Location: Placerville, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

10. The White Barn at Powell Ponds

The White Barn at Powell Ponds is a beautiful property featuring a private pond and of course their iconic white barn. Nestled in the foothills, your wedding day will feel like a magical getaway from sunrise to sunset. [link]

Wedding couple embrace in front of a pond and white barn.
Photo: Hayley Culp Photography 
  • Location: Placerville, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

Flower Garden Style Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

11. High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens

High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens is a seasonal outdoor wedding venue with beautiful flowers, trees and foliage.  Grab some photos on their stunning wedding staircase before heading up to the wedding gazebo and pond.  [link]

Bride and groom admiring each other while walking through an iris garden.
Photo: High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens website
  • Location: Camino, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

12. Silverthorn Meadows

Silverthorn Meadows is a desirable boutique farm that only hosts a few weddings each year. Say “I Do” with a backdrop of water fountains peaking out from their private pond, and dance the night away beneath their white tent and party lights. [link]

Bride and groom embrace in a rowboat.
Photo: Silverthorn Meadows Facebook
  • Location: Camino, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No

Lake Style Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

13. The Arch at Lakeside Beach

The Arch at Lakeside Beach is a private lakefront CEREMONY ONLY wedding venue. Pair with another location, like Margaritaville, for your reception. Their signature triangle Arch was built by a local artisan with beautiful cedar wood reclaimed from the 2021 Calder Fire. [link]

Wedding ceremony with guests seated in white resin folding chairs, bride and groom and officiant standing in front of a wood triangle arch adorned with flowers.
Photo: The Arch’s website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

14. Beach Resort & Lodge

The Beach Resort & Lodge provides venue options to host both your ceremony and reception at the lake’s edge. With one of the other beachfront reception tents, your wedding day dreams are about to come true with this venue. [link]

Wedding ceremony site on a beach with the lake backdrop behind a geometric arch and white resin folding chairs for the guests.
Photo: Beach Resort & Lodge website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

15. Camp Richardson Resort

Camp Richardson Resort sits on the shores of South Lake Tahoe with venue options ranging from rustic sandy beach to treelined Studebaker with a lake view. The Hotel Great Room and Marina Boat House are wonderful options for wedding receptions. [link]

Bride and groom walk back down the aisle holding hands, and groom shakes hands with a male guest.
Photo: WPJ MasterPiece
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

16. The Idle Hour

The Idle Hour is a South Lake Tahoe event venue spanning two interior levels with a spacious, panoramic deck that sits directly above the sparkling blue water of Lake Tahoe. [link]

Wedding ceremony with guests in white chairs, bride and groom and officiant standing beneath a flower adorned pergola, with a lake and mountains in the background.
Photo: The Idle Hour website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

17. Lake Tahoe Bleu Wave

Lake Tahoe Bleu Wave provides nautical intimate ceremonies and receptions. Their 1966 Million Dollar Classic Yacht measures in at over 70 feet long with capacity for up to 47 persons, with a wedding cruise package max capacity of 45 persons. Amenities include a fully stocked bar with fireplace, private lounge, stateroom, fly-bridge, gigantic party bow, restrooms and full climate controlled indoor facilities. [link]

Bride and groom embrace on a yacht while sailing a lake at sunset.
Photo: Sherry McManus with Associates in Photography
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

18. Lake & Wood at Apple Hill

The Lake at Apple Hill is a secluded gem within the Sierra Nevadas. Romance truly does meet nature with their lakeside ceremonies and elegant white canopy reception tent. Get ready in their vintage Airstream and take a breath of fresh mountain air before walking beneath the pines towards your forever partner in life. [link]

Bride and groom hold hands and admire each other while seated in rattan peacock chairs with a lake in the background.
Photo: Katelyn Bradley Photography
  • Location: Camino, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

19. The Landing Resort & Spa

The Landing Resort & Space is a year-round outdoor wedding venue on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Enjoy a snowy wedding ceremony or perfect summer reception on the Grand Rooftop Terrace with gorgeous lake views backed by the Sierra Nevada Mountains. [link]

Wedding ceremony with bride and groom and officiant standing under a flower adorned pergola with a lake and mountains in the background.
Photo: The Landing Resort & Space website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

20. Station House Inn

Station House Inn is a CEREMONY ONLY venue with honey suite and guest lodging options. Get reading in their hospitality suite before taking the brief stroll to your beachside ceremony. [link]

Wedding ceremony kiss with a lake in the background and guests seated in white resin chairs.
Photo: Station House Inn website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

21. Valhalla Tahoe

Valhalla Tahoe is the centerpiece of the Tallac Historical Site and boasts “Old Tahoe Style” with their 1924 pine lodge. For outdoor space there is their Grand Lawn surrounded by towering pines, and of course great photo opportunities on their private pier. [link]

Groom carrying his bride along a pier while sharing a kiss at the waters edge.
Photo: Valhalla Tahoe website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

22. Tahoe Cruises

Tahoe Cruises has two charters available: The Safari Rose with capacity for 67 passengers and The Spirit of Tahoe with capacity for about 90 passengers. Ceremonies can be performed by the Captain or officiant of your choice. [link]

Bride and groom dance on a boat as the sun sets behind the mountains.
Photo: Kevin Sawyer Photography
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

Resort & Hotel Style Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

23. Heavenly Mountain Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains rides the California and Nevada border. Vistas encapsulating evergreens, mountains and the glimmering Lake Tahoe below add the finishing touch to an already top-tier wedding day experience. [link]

Bride and groom embrace in the mountains.
Photo: Heavenly Resort website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

24. Lake Tahoe Golf Course

Lake Tahoe Golf Course will have you saying “I Do” on the tenth tee along the banks of the Upper Truckee River. The Clubhouse has the Tahoe charm and is a perfect canvas for your wedding day vision come to life. [link]

Bride and groom arm in arm with their entire bridal party walking across grass with mountains in the background.
Photo: Lake Tahoe Golf Course website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

25. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe offers exceptional catering and experienced staff, not to mention flawless event coordination. With specially priced room blocks, lively parties and grand celebrations, Margaritaville looks forward to toasting your love at their resort. [link]

Hotel lobby with fireplace seating and bar.
Photo: Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe website
  • Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

26. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort

Sierra-at-Tahoe invites you to enjoy their secluded mountain setting for your wedding day during their summer operations. With a variety of venues and menu options, there is something for every couple at this mountain resort. It was also my friend Aishlin’s wedding venue – learn more details about her wedding day here! [link]

Wedding ceremony atop a mountain.
Photo: Brianna Parks Photography
  • Location: Twin Bridges, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

Victorian Luxe Style Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

27. Brookshire Gardens

Brookshire Gardens’ features old-fashioned Victorian charm and historic beauty making it an ideal location for your dream wedding. The two-acre property hosts seasonal ceremonies under century old walnut trees, romantic receptions in front of a country-style barn, cocktail hour or smaller receptions on the gorgeous patio, and incredible photo opportunities to enjoy. [link]

Bride and groom embrace in a kiss beneath an ivy covered arch in front of a white staircase.
Photo: Lixxim Photography
  • Location: El Dorado, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

28. Sequoia Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings

Sequoia Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings blends 1800s Victorian charm with modern flair and all inclusion packages. Between original period details and towering sequoias, it will be hard to decide between the lush lawn, private patio or sunlit veranda for your wedding day events. [link]

Bride and groom hug while looking out a window standing on an enclosed victorian patio.
Photo: Kaboo Photography
  • Location: Placerville, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

Winery & Brewery Style Wedding Venues in El Dorado County

29. Black Oak Mountain Vineyard

Black Oak Mountain Vineyard will have you wondering if you ended up in Napa with their desert mountain villa and scenic vineyard views. With amazing scenery and a show-stopping estate, you will hardly need to bring in decor for a flawless wedding aesthetic. [link]

Wedding couple embrace under a large oak tree.
Photo: Terra Coast Events
  • Location: Cool, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No, BYO

30. Cielo Estate Winery

Cielo Estate Winery not only has spectacular wines to toast your future, but their vineyards and oaks also provide the perfect setting for weddings and special events. Their iconic gazebo has been the backdrop to countless ceremonies and the event center offers year-round, full-service opportunities. [link]

Bride and groom embrace in a kiss beneath a large white gazebo.
Photo: Doug Miranda Photography
  • Location: Shingle Springs, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

31. David Girard Vineyards

David Girard Vineyards is nestled in the heart of El Dorado Wine Country with unforgettable views from their scenic hilltop. Choose between their Vineyard Overlook or Elegant Pillars for your ceremony, and dance the night away inside The Galleria for your reception. [link]

Bride and groom stare off into the distance while standing amongst the vines.
Photo: Mandy Ford Photography
  • Location: Placerville, CA
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Venue Catering: No

32. Moonraker Millhouse

Moonraker Millhouse recently opened in 2023 with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating arrangements. They have taken their amazing craft beer and paired it with a craft kitchen unlike any other in the area. With capacity options up to 120, do not miss out on making this NEW VENUE your perfect spot to say “I Do” or simply celebrate your engagement. [link]

Picnic table dining area with party lights and a white building in the background.
Photo: Moonraker Millhouse Instagram
  • Location: Cameron Park, CA
  • Price Range: $$
  • Venue Catering: Yes

If you have a top wedding venue in El Dorado County you would like to see added to this list, please comment below or send me an email at jenni@anexcitingday.com!

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  1. Heidi

    December 9, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Wow, how amazing! I’m far removed from weddings these days, but looking at these pictures almost makes me want to do it over again, lol! Very beautiful and such a great way to organize the information.

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    • jenni

      December 12, 2024 at 2:22 am

      Thank you! I am glad you liked the way the information was presented. It was a toss up between the best formatting for mobile vs the best formatting for desktop. I chose the mobile layout and prayed it was good enough. Appreciate the vote of confidence!

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