Top 25+ Most Popular California Wedding Venues

I’ve gathered a list for you for the most popular California wedding venues. You’ll see we have everything from old warehouses, rustic barns, science museums, mansions, and gorgeous gardens. I will continue to update this information as time goes on.

What are the best Wedding Venues in Northern California?

1. Brighton Abbey
   European-influence estate venue with a beautiful glass chapel surrounded by enchanting woods and gardens.

2. Hillside Estates
   A French inspired luxury wedding venue that offers a personalized experience for those who want to celebrate the special times in their lives in the most fabulous way.

3. Hickory Street Annex
   This amazing warehouse space is one of my favorites. There are multiple nearby portrait locations, the venue is gorgeous and has nice light throughout the entire day.

4. Stony Ridge Villa
   You wouldn’t expect to find such a spectacular Mediterranian Tuscan Spanish styled venue to be located in North Texas. The outdoor ceremony area is the perfect spot to tie the knot, and its white stucco rooftop resembles the white buildings in Santorini, Greece. It’s a must-see venue!

5. The Olana
   A french-inspired venue. This is a jaw-dropping location for any wedding!

6. The Adolphus
   The luxury ballroom is a stunning spot for a ceremony. The ceremony area has large windows which brings in the best light for your ceremony. Located in Downtown Dallas, making it easy for us to hop outside for urban portraits.

7. Hotel Crescent Court
   The perfect venue for intimate and romantic weddings to lavish affairs. This place has outstanding views! The private Courtyard Garden is one of the best-kept secret in Dallas for beautiful, intimate ceremonies.

8. The McKinney Cotton Mill
   This historic space is a lovely spot for a wedding. Their outdoor space is ideal for any couple looking to have their ceremony outside. Located in just outside of Downtown McKinney.

9. Brik Venue
   An old brick warehouse that can be transformed to fit any style wedding- bohemian, rustic, elegant, traditional, etc. You’re also able to climb on top of their roof for the most beautiful sunset portraits.

10. The Modern Art Museum
    This historic art museum is perfect for a classic, modern, and artsy wedding.

11. The Ostreum
    A fairly new Fort Worth wedding venue, located right outside of downtown Fort Worth. An industrial wedding venue with modern touches. One of my favorite places for a romantic candlelit ceremony.

12. Fort Worth Club
    The Fort Worth Club is the preferred setting for the most elegant and romantic gatherings in the city. The downtown club is highly sought after for events large and small, from 50-person intimate celebrations to elaborate, 1,200-person high-profile events.

13. Brake and Clutch Warehouse
    This large warehouse space in Dallas a great location for an indoor wedding. It’s close to Deep Ellum if you’d like to sneak away for urban portraits.

14. The Carlisle Room
    Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas and is a spectacular setting for an art deco styled wedding.

15. Union Station
    This venue creates a dynamic and attention-commanding backdrop for your occasion. It’s large enough to handle decently sized weddings (300+ guests).

(Reception at The Post at River East)

Outdoor Wedding Venue:

1. Nasher Sculpture Center

2. Dallas Arboretum

3. Hollow Hill Event Center

4. The Venue at 400 North Ervay

5. The Wildflower Wedding Venue

6. Artspace111

7. The Empire Room

8. The Laurel

9. Stonebriar Country Club

10. Aristide | Mansfield

11. Le Meridien

(Wedding at Dallas Arboretum)

Hotels for Getting Ready:

1. The Adolphus Hotel

2. The Joule Hotel

3. The Statler

4. Hotel Indigo

5. Belmont Hotel

6. Magnolia Hotel Dallas

7. Canvas Hotel

8. The Worthington Renaissance

9. Aloft Dallas

10. The Lumen

11. Hotel ZaZa

12. Renaissance Dallas

Interested in exploring outside of California?

1. Ma Mansion
   The ideal venue if you’re craving an outdoor wedding with an elegant, French Chateau twist. Located in Dripping Springs.

2. Prospect House
   Located in Austin Texas, the Prospect House offers a STUNNING blank canvas to fit any style wedding.

3. Hotel Emma
   This is a must-see venue. The hotel’s breezy courtyard served as an idyllic ceremony site. Located in San Antonio.

4. The Carrington
   It’s the perfect mix of elegance, crumbly wall chic, and has an upstairs with several rooms bathed in wonderful natural light. Located in Buda, TX.

5. Camp Lucy

6. The Greenhouse at Driftwood
   This venue provides an elegant, unique setting for elopements, intimate weddings. Major bonus, there’s a greenhouse filled with gorgeous cactus we can go inside of for portraits.

7. Laguna Gloria
   Italian-style villa on the shores of Lake Austin in Austin, Texas. The property is incredibly beautiful and well-maintained, which makes this a no-brainer for bridal portraits, engagements, weddings.

8. Blanton Museum of Art
   Provides a stunning backdrop for the wedding of your dreams!

9. The Astorian
   An industrial-chic loft located in Houston. If you’re into 1920’s industrial venues, this is your place!!

10. Barr Mansion and Ballroom
    This venue’s breathtaking landscaped seven-acre estate is a perfect option for indoor and outdoor weddings.