California Wedding Venues

Every venue below is one I’ve actually photographed a wedding at, not just a spot on a map. That means real insider tips: where the light is best in the afternoon, how the timeline tends to flow, and what to plan for at that specific place. From Big Sur’s cliffs to Carmel and Monterey’s coastline to the redwoods around Santa Cruz, click through to a venue for photos, notes, and a real gallery from a wedding day there. If you’re still deciding on a location altogether, my location guides are a good place to start. And if the venue you have in mind isn’t listed below, reach out anyway. I love scouting a new location just as much as returning to a familiar one.