Top 5 Napa Valley Wedding Venues

Welcome to Napa! If you are preparing for your Napa Valley wedding you’ve come to the right place. Wine country is a luxury destination for your one of a kind wedding. We have listed top Napa Valley wedding venues for your planning needs.

About Napa

Napa Valley, also known as wine country, is located in Northern California. It 50 miles northeast of San Francisco, which makes it a short drive from several airports and a quick drive if you’re in the bay area. 

Napa Valley is about 30 miles in length and five miles across at its widest point. There are five district towns: Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga. Each district has its own charm and unique offerings.

How to get married in Napa Valley – Choosing Between Napa Valley Wedding Venues

Once you have decided on the Northern California beauty of Napa Valley, it’s time to narrow down your venue search. Visit Napa has a comprehensive list of Napa Valley Wedding Venues. We understand that this can be both helpful and overwhelming so we are sharing the top four Napa wedding venues to help your search.

Carneros – Charming Luxury

Located in Napa district town, the Carneros Resort and spa has everything you need in one place. Stay in one of their gorgeous cottages with the floor-to-ceiling patio doors. Sip wine by the fire. Soak in an outdoor tub under a pomegranate tree! Experience Napa how it was meant to be lived, in style, luxury, and serenity. 

Your wedding at Carneros has several options to curate your dream wedding. Choose from their 9 unique venues indoor and outdoor with their largest space accommodating 300 guests. 

Vineyard Lawn is the largest outdoor space and includes eco-friendly lawns and landscaping. Choose this setting the stunning views of rolling vineyards and the picturesque countryside. Vineyard Lawn guest capacity: 300.

The Arbor includes a beautiful trellis, a stunning water feature, and lush landscaping. Arbor guest capacity: 200.

Carneros Courtyard is adjacent to the Napa and Sonoma Ballrooms. It is exclusively designed for outdoor gatherings with a spacious lawn. Carneros Courtyard guest capacity: 200.

Smaller Spaces for your Ceremony and Reception

Napa and Sonoma Ballrooms showcase a unique farm-inspired design with vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. Both ballrooms allow access to Carneros Courtyard. Napa Ballroom guest capacity: 200. Sonoma Ballroom guest capacity: 120.

Hilltop Dining Room is perfect for an elegant reception, featuring gorgeous views of the Napa Valley  countryside with floor-to-ceiling windows, high-ceilings, and adjacent outdoor patios. Hilltop guest capacity: 80.

Gathering Tables is a more intimate option. It is set within the resort’s culinary gardens, and includes three, 16-foot redwood tables for farm-to-table dining. Gathering Table guest capacity: 50.

In addition to the numerous ceremony and reception locations, the food is incredible! Their culinary team offers seasonal custom menus that highlight the bounty of the local harvest, including ingredients from their own FARM culinary garden. Their chefs will work with you to create a menu that perfectly complements your special day and fits your culinary tastes. Max guest capacity: 500.

Address: 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559

Stanly Ranch – Large and Versatile 

Located in Napa district town, the Stanly Ranch is a versatile venue with a lofty, modern and warm space. It’s divisible with both indoor and outdoor terrace space to flex depending on a couple’s wishes and needs.

The Glasshouse Barn is the largest of their event spaces. It features panoramic windows that overlook the vineyards and rolling hills of Stanly Ranch. This modern barn offers both indoor and outdoor space. Welcome your guests to cocktail hour on the Glasshouse Terrace and then guide them inside the barn for an unforgettable evening.  Glass House Barn guest capacity: 450.

Glasshouse Terrace/Patio overlooks the Lavender Pool. It provides guests with incredible views of the Mayacamas Mountains and eucalyptus trees at sunset. Offering a seamless indoor-outdoor transition, this open yet intimate space is perfect for hosting a cocktail hour or welcome reception prior to large events in the Glasshouse Barn. Glasshouse Terrace/Patio guest capacity: 300.

The Garden House is reminiscent of France. This event space boasts massive windows overlooking flower gardens and tons of natural light. The house features a large, romantic fireplace that is perfect for photos with you and your love. Garden House guest capacity:175.

Cutting Garden is adjacent to Garden House. This majestic lawn is the ideal outdoor event venue. Manicured and lush, with a trellised area at the top of the lawn, events are perfectly framed by this idyllic backdrop for a memorable day. Say “I do” on the lush Cutting Garden lawn before welcoming loved ones inside the Garden House for a rockin’ reception.

Intimate and Exclusive

Couples who book their wedding at Stanly Ranch wedding venue in Napa Valley have exclusive use of the property for the day. This creates a more intimate and personalized experience on the Ranch. Max guest capacity: 450.

To envision your own wedding day, take a look at a Stanly Ranch Wedding we photographed!

Address: 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, California 94559

The Four Seasons Napa – Farmhouse Chic

Located in Calistoga district, Calistoga | Four Seasons embodies farmhouse-chic with a variety of spaces for your Napa Valley wedding.

Vineyard Barn opens up into the green lawn.The ceremony and reception location is nested within their Cabernet vineyard with expansive views of the Palisades. The barn is inspired by the rustic architecture that reflects the valley’s agricultural roots. 

Calistoga Ballroom is a light filled ballroom that epitomizes modern Napa Valley Style. The glass barn doors slide open to welcome your guests to enjoy the view from our Lakeside Terrace and Lawn. Add in dark colored florals for a deep and romantic wedding experience. Remember, a wedding is an opportunity to embrace your personal style!

Silverado Room and Terrace is our pick in small intimate Napa Valley wedding venues for the most private and secluded location. The space captures a warm Napa Valley boutique-style design with natural lighting for a timeless cocktail reception. For additional privacy on the Terrace, hedges are recommended and available for rent through their trusted partners. A microwedding is more intimate than a grand celebration while still allowing you the freedom to host friends and family.

Accommodations and Experiences

Stay at the Four Seasons and enjoy the gorgeous wine country views, luxurious double soaking tub, and a romantic indoor fireplace. Thoughtful design details make it easy to unwind and enjoy a Napa Valley luxury wedding. The multi-bedroom private villas are perfect for those looking for expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces with farmhouse-chic décor.

Staying on site alleviates wedding anxiety of traveling to the location day of. It also provides a fabulous dining opportunity. Guests at the Napa Valley luxury Resort experience the creativity of the culinary team at Calistoga’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, Auro. 

Add a little extra pop to your wedding. Napa Four Seasons can arrange for you and your guests to experience the winemaking process first-hand, just steps from your rooms. Elusa Winery and organically hand-farmed vineyard, led by award-winning winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, produces an estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Learn how to harvest grapes, sort and select the optimal fruit, blend and age the wine. Try as many tastings as you like!

Max guest capacity: 174.

Address: 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA 94515

SSS Ranch Napa – Napa Valley Wedding Venues Destination Dream

This 12-acre private estate, also known as Triple S, can sleep up to 60 of your friends and family for your luxury destination wedding. The rest of your guests can enjoy glamping on the property or stay in any of the many excellent hotels in Calistoga, only four miles away.

You can hold your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and brunch at SSS Ranch Napa and choose from their list of preferred wedding planners and/or hire your own caterers, alcohol, DJ or band, florists, and equipment.

TSSS Ranch Ceremony and Reception Choices

Main Vintners Hall & Antique Barn was built in 1880. It is 2,500 SF with 20’ high ceilings, 18’ long antique bar and crystal chandeliers. This space is best t o host a larger wedding with rustic charm.

Lower Vintners Stone Patio: The 2,000 sf stone patio is perfect for a more casual reception. It features a pizza oven and Argentine BBQ, redwood and fig trees with ambient market lighting.

Upper Vintners Stone Patio: The slightly smaller 1,500 sf stone patio leads to a wine cellar and 15’ long lower bar featuring a pergola. A true Napa Valley experience.

Deck under Old Growth Redwood: 800 sf deck showcases views over entire property and is shaded by old growth redwoods, perfect for an outdoor ceremony on warmer Northern California days.

200-year old Walnut Tree: Possibly the most magical location to share your vows the 1,000 sf lawn under magnificent canopy embraces the beautiful California outdoors. Celebrate with dinner and dancing in the Main Vintners Hall after.

Address: 4600 Mountain Home Ranch Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515

Beringer – A Fairytale Wedding

Can you have a wedding at Napa winery? Absolutely! Located in the St. Helena district town, Beringer Vineyards is the 2023 winner of the best winery tasting room. Not only is the wine top tier, the venue itself is straight out of a storybook. 

Beringer Ceremony and Reception Choices

Rhine House was completed in 1884 by architect Albert Schroepfer. Frederick Beringer’s former residence is now the centerpiece of the expansive Beringer property. Exhibiting the fine, detailed craftsmanship of the period, the Rhine House has beautiful exterior stonework, stained-glass windows and interior wood paneling. Rhine House is a classic example of ornate Victorian architecture with its many gables, turrets and ornaments. It is perfect for a micro wedding, or to visit for your first look and wedding party photos. When the evening falls and the castle lights up, your wedding night magic will be second to none. Rhine House guest capacity: 10.

For your large wedding ceremony choose between the inner courtyard and patio, or a spacious grand lawn overlooking the vineyards with the Chateau as a dramatic backdrop. Guest capacity: 200

Without an attached hotel, you and your guests will need to book accommodations at one of the fabulous hotels/inns in St. Helena. Our recommendation is Alila Napa Valley which is a tenth of a mile from Beringer. This five star, Hyatt hotel, is an adults only accommodation. With oversized balconies, wraparound terraces, private outdoor soaking tubs, and cozy fire pits, guests can unwind in luxurious seclusion and serenity.

Beringer Address: 2000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574

After you have chosen your venue, it’s time to choose your photographer! We have prepared our guide on why you should choose a Napa based photographer for your wedding. When you are ready to learn more about Alicia Parks Photography on your wedding day, contact us.