By Jeffrey Brian
Southern California has every landscape within hours of each other-- the
beach, mountains, desert and valleys. There are lots of beautiful locations to get married at for every bride's tastes, needs and budgets making California one of the best places to have a wedding. Whether she wants to say "I do" at a winery, near the ocean, in the middle of nature or somewhere entirely distinctive, like three miles up in the sky, there is something for everyone here.
Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
The historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in downtown Riverside has a small but luxurious wedding site, the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. With hand-carved wooden seats and stained-glass windows it will give leave you in awe. Pat and Richard Nixon said "I do" here, then stayed in what is now called the Presidential Suite. The location is gorgeous and the staff provides on-site catering for the reception as well as overnight accommodations in the inn's 200-plus rooms.
Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
3649 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 784-0300
missioninn.com
Calamigos Ranch
With 130 acres of mountain and garden terrain in the highly desired Malibu area Calamigos Ranch is a site to insure the success of your wedding. The ranch can accommodate weddings from 75 to more than 500 people and has several different sites on the property for both the ceremony and reception. Lush greenery, waterfalls and even a lake cover the property so you can get married in the middle of nature without ever leaving Los Angeles County.
Calamigos Ranch
327 S. Latigo Canyon Road
Malibu, California 90265
calamigos.com
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Get married high above the world, up in the clouds. Located three miles above the Coachella Valley, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is a distinctive and beautiful place to get married. It offers three locations for the ceremony and reception depending on the size of the party, all with views of the surrounding desert. Ride in on the tramway and make a grand entrance unlike any other wedding sure to make for a memorable experience.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
pstramway.com
South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
South Coast Winery resort and Spa is a state of the art winery with 38 acres of land and beautiful options for the ceremony and/or reception site. Labeled a five star resort, this is one of the best places to stay in Southern California. There are 76 private villas for members of the wedding or guests to stay in after a long night of celebration. Additionally there is a full restaurant and spa on the premises as well as wine tours that guests can enjoy.
South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 587-9463
southcoastwinery.com
About the Author:
Jeffrey Brian is a professional writer specializing in fishing topics. He also uses his real estate training, sales abilities and general life knowledge to tackle a variety of other subjects.
