If you're looking for information on Santa Ynez wedding venues, you have come to the right space.
Santa Ynez is a sophisticated town that showcases a lot of green land, horses, saloons, galleries, and more. It's wonderfully charming and picturesque.
I've divide the wedding venues into categories depending on the vibe you're going for!
European Inspired Santa Ynez Wedding Venues
Kestrel Park
This Santa Ynez wedding venue holds a very limited amount of weddings per year, so for this particular venue, one has to book well in advance. What’s it like? It reminds of an enchanted, storybook castle in the countryside somewhere in France. I am not exaggerating. It even comes with lavender fields, gardens, charming cottages, and a grand country house, all set amidst the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley.
Sunstone Winery & Vineyard
Sunstone Winery & Villa is a charming and elegant venue located in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley. This beautiful location offers stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills, making it the perfect backdrop for any wedding celebration. With its French-inspired architecture, lush gardens, and intimate spaces, Sunstone Winery & Villa is the ideal choice for couples looking for a romantic and unforgettable Santa Ynez wedding venue.
Sogno Del Fiore
This is an Italian style venue with twinkling lights. It’s in the middle of beautiful wine country.
Santa Ynez Spaces for Intimate Weddings or Elopements
The Lavender Inn
The Lavender Inn is a charming bed and breakfast located in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley. This intimate venue features beautifully landscaped gardens and a cozy gazebo for your wedding ceremony. The inn's elegant dining room provides an intimate setting for your reception, while the romantic guest rooms ensure a memorable stay for you and your loved ones. The Lavender Inn is an enchanting Santa Ynez wedding venue that is perfect for small, intimate weddings.
Nojoqui Falls Park
Nojoqui Falls Park is one of the few Santa Ynez wedding venues that's perfect for an intimate wedding or elopement. lThis beautiful park offers a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding ceremony, with its lush greenery, towering trees, and cascading waterfall.
Clairmont Lavender Farm
Clairmont Lavender Farm is a unique and fragrant location for couples looking to elope in Santa Ynez. This family-owned farm is surrounded by rows of vibrant lavender, providing a colorful and enchanting setting for your intimate elopement ceremony.
Gaviota Wind Caves
Gaviota Wind Caves is a unique and adventurous location for couples seeking an exciting and memorable elopement experience in Santa Ynez. The wind-carved caves provide a stunning and natural backdrop for your intimate ceremony, while the panoramic views of the coastline and mountains add to the romance of the setting.
Cachuma Lake
Cachuma Lake is a tranquil and picturesque location for couples seeking a serene elopement venue in Santa Ynez. The lake's sparkling waters and surrounding oak woodlands provide a breathtaking backdrop for your intimate ceremony.
Lincourt Vineyards
Lincourt Vineyards offers a romantic and serene setting for couples looking to elope in Santa Ynez. The venue's stunning views of the vineyards and surrounding hills provide a picturesque backdrop for your intimate elopement ceremony.
Figueroa Mountain
Figueroa Mountain is a breathtaking and secluded location for couples seeking a unique and intimate elopement venue in Santa Ynez. The mountain's stunning views of the surrounding valleys, meadows, and forests provide a serene and picturesque setting for your intimate ceremony.
Ranch Santa Ynez Wedding Venues
Whispering Rose Ranch
This Santa Ynez wedding venue is SO stunning. It includes a 120 year old cottage covered in roses, a well, and a beautiful barn. If there is one word I’d use to describe this venue, it would be “romantic.” It makes you feel like you’re in the English countryside, surrounded by large trees, roses, stone, and at night – an exquisite starry sky.
San Ysidro Ranch
As far as Santa Ynez wedding locations go, this space is nostalgic, luxurious, romantic, and tranquil. It sprawls over 17 miles of land, including gardens filled with lavender, jasmine, orange blossoms, and more. It's also located in between the mountains and the ocean. Plenty of celebrities have called it home, including Audrey Hepburn, Churchill, and JKF to name a few.
Circle Bar Guest Ranch
This is a private ranch filled with canyons, oak trees, views of the ocean and mountains. It has an elegant rustic quality.
Zaca Creek Ranch
This Santa Barbara wedding venue has a wild west charm. This is a venue where you can have dinner underneath the stars, go horseback riding, etc. A great Santa Ynez wedding venue option for more adventurous couples!
Rancho la Zaca
Rancho la Zaca offers a really private wedding space in the middle of Santa Ynez Valley. It includes stunning views of mountains, vineyards, and oak savannah lands.
The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort offers a luxurious and unique wedding venue in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley. This sprawling property features a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, including a picturesque lakeside setting and an elegant ballroom.
Monty Roberts' Flag Is Up Farms
Monty Roberts' Flag Is Up Farms is a unique and versatile wedding venue located in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley. This working horse farm offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, including a spacious arena, charming barn, and lush gardens. With its equestrian-themed decor, breathtaking views, and exceptional service, Monty Roberts' Flag Is Up Farms is a one-of-a-kind Santa Ynez wedding venue for couples seeking a truly memorable experience.
Unique Santa Ynez Wedding Venues
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum offers a unique and educational wedding venue for history-loving couples. The museum features beautiful grounds and a rustic carriage house, providing a charming setting for your ceremony and reception. With its fascinating exhibits and rich history, the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum is a truly memorable and unique Santa Ynez wedding venue.
Solvang Festival Theater
Solvang Festival Theater is a unique and enchanting outdoor wedding venue located in the heart of the Danish-inspired town of Solvang. This charming amphitheater is surrounded by lush gardens, providing a beautiful and tranquil setting for your wedding ceremony and reception.
1880 Union
This venue is from the 1880s, offering history and authenticity. They also offer a unique culinary experience.
Hotel Santa Ynez Wedding Venues
Root 246 at Hotel Corque
Root 246 at Hotel Corque is a stylish and contemporary wedding venue located in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley. The venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, including a chic ballroom and a beautiful outdoor patio. With its modern design, exceptional service, and gourmet cuisine, Root 246 at Hotel Corque is a sophisticated and trendy Santa Ynez wedding venue.
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is a sophisticated and versatile wedding venue situated in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. The venue offers a variety of elegant indoor spaces, including a grand ballroom and intimate salons, providing the perfect setting for your ceremony and reception. With its exceptional service, modern amenities, and convenient location, the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is a top choice for couples seeking a luxurious and memorable Santa Ynez wedding venue.
The Landsby
The Landsby is a stylish and contemporary boutique hotel located in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley. This chic venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your wedding ceremony and reception, including a beautiful courtyard and a modern ballroom.
Farmhouse Wedding Venues
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
Another gorgeous option as far as Santa Ynez wedding venues go! This wedding venue has a modern farmhouse atmosphere that caters to outdoor and indoor weddings, perfect for any time of the year.
Figueroa Farmhouse
This farmhouse ins in the middle of the mountains above the Santa Ynez Valley. It offers a fun and relaxing atmosphere.
Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse
Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse is a rustic and secluded wedding venue nestled in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley. This charming farmhouse offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for your wedding day. With its cozy accommodations, versatile event spaces, and warm hospitality, Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse is one of the most idyllic Santa Ynez wedding venues for couples seeking an intimate and memorable experience.
Santa Inez Winery / Vineyard Wedding Venues
There is no shortage of Santa Ynez wineries. Below are some of my favorite winery based wedding venues.
Roblar Winery
This wedding venue reflects the beauty of Santa Ynez valley - rustic, sophisticated, and romantic. It's a 40 acre vineyard complete with incredible food, gardens, etc. This is a perfect option if you're looking to have a Santa Ynez winery wedding.
Firestrone Vineyard
A Santa Ynez wedding venue with gorgeous views of rolling hills, breathtaking vineyards, and delicious wine.
Demetria Estate Winery
Demetria Estate Winery is a stunning wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. This picturesque venue features sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills, providing a serene and romantic backdrop for your wedding day.
Sanford Winery
A gorgeous winery with breathtaking sites. Truly a spectacular location for a Santa Ynez wedding.
Coquelicot Estate Vineyard
Coquelicot Estate Vineyard is a charming and intimate wedding venue located in the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley. This organic vineyard offers a stunning backdrop of rolling hills and vibrant vines, providing a serene setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. With its rustic charm, personalized service, and commitment to sustainability, Coquelicot Estate Vineyard is a perfect choice for couples seeking for eco-friendly and memorable Santa Ynez wedding venues.
Rideau Vineyard
Rideau Vineyard offers a romantic and serene wedding venue located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. With its enchanting Creole-style architecture, lush gardens, and stunning vineyard views, this venue provides a truly unique setting for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn offers understated luxury in the heart of Los Olivos.
Brave & Maiden Estate
Brave & Maiden Estate is a modern and elegant winery situated in the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley. The venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your wedding ceremony and reception, including a stunning terrace overlooking the vineyards and a contemporary tasting room.
Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery
Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery is a picturesque Santa Ynez wedding venue that combines the beauty of a working vineyard with the elegance of a sophisticated event space. The venue features stunning views of the vineyards, rolling hills, and oak trees, providing a serene backdrop for your ceremony and reception.
Santa Ynez Inn
Santa Ynez inn offers romantic gardens and twinkling lights, creating a really dreamy and elegant atmosphere. It's a luxurious wedding venue located in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley.
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Gainey Vineyard
With its lush vineyards, rustic barn, and elegant courtyard, Gainey Vineyard offers a variety of options for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Lincourt Vineyards
Located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, Lincourt Vineyards offers a romantic and serene setting for your wedding day. The venue features stunning views of the vineyards and surrounding hills, as well as a charming farmhouse and rustic barn for your ceremony and reception. With its exceptional service and picturesque scenery, Lincourt Vineyards is an idyllic choice as far as Santa Ynez wedding venues go.
Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard is a rustic and charming wedding venue located in the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley. The venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, including a beautiful vineyard setting and a cozy barn.
Carr Winery - Santa Ynez Warehouse
Carr Winery's Santa Ynez Warehouse offers a unique and industrial-chic wedding venue for couples seeking something a little different. The venue features a spacious warehouse setting, complete with barrel-lined walls and modern lighting, providing a distinctive backdrop for your ceremony and reception. With its urban vibe and excellent wine selection, Carr Winery's Santa Ynez Warehouse is truly one-of-a-kind when it comes to Santa Ynez wedding venues.
Benefits of a Santa Ynez Wedding
The Breathtaking Views & Natural Beauty
This is without a doubt one of the main perks of getting married in Santa Ynez. Often times, not much needs to be done to the venues because of the natural beauty everywhere. When there is a lot of natural beauty, a lot of time and energy is saved.
There is A lot To Do in the Area
These include Santa Barbara, Solvang, shopping, great restaurants, etc. Your guests will love spending a weekend here.
The Amazing Food
Santa Ynez is known to have delicious vino and food. Great cuisine is always a huge plus in my book!
Santa Ynez Hotels
If you're having a Santa Ynez wedding, you may be looking for different hotel options for your guests. Below are some fantastic options in the area.
- Santa Ynez Inn - This is also a wedding venue!
- Hotel Ynez
- The Landsby
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