5 Sonoma County Wineries Perfect For Large Wedding Venues

Imagine a Wine Country dream wedding in a picturesque winery setting with many, many admiring guests. Finding a wine estate that can accommodate large gatherings is the first step in making that dream a reality.

Here are five Sonoma County wedding venues that say, ‘I do’ to celebrations with 200 or more guests.

Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa

Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Paradise Ridge offers a naturally romantic setting. The 155-acre estate has sweeping views of vineyards and the Russian River Valley. The iconic two-story LOVE sculpture, which illuminates in the evening, adds to the enchanting wine country setting.

This family-owned and operated winery provides a sophisticated setting with a European-style courtyard, expansive verandas, and a terrace with spectacular views. Featuring indoor and outdoor options for worry-free year-round weddings, this winery was specially designed for weddings and celebrations. Accommodating up to 250 guests June-September and 150 guests October-May, celebrations can continue past midnight, with the city’s lights sparkling below.

Trentadue Winery, Geyserville

All the charms of Alexander Valley are embraced in the spacious and romantic outdoor areas of Trentadue Winery. They exude old-world Italian charm, with vine-covered arbors, splashing fountains, shaded gardens, and sprawling lawns flowing to views of vineyards, redwood forests, and majestic mountains.

This Tuscan-style winery also features the grand Sala del Leone Vineyard Pavilion, elegant with high ceilings capped in exposed beams, and arched French doors overlooking the estate vineyards for a feeling of being outside while enjoying the comfort of the indoors.

The versatile space is perfect for up to 250 guests indoors and up to 500 guests outdoors, and all weddings are private since bookings include exclusive use of all special event areas, including the Garden Arbors, South Lawn and Gardens, Sala del Leone Vineyard Pavilion, and North Lawn.

Chateau St. Jean, Kenwood

Chateau St. Jean Winery is sumptuous, spanning 270 acres of lush Sugarloaf Ridge foothills, anchored by lavish formal gardens embracing a grand Mediterranean mansion capped by an elaborate turret. It is so lovely, in fact, it is a favorite of theknot.com, an online authority that showcases the world’s most fabulous weddings.

One of the best places for 300+ guests is the Grand Lawn, featuring the historic Chateau as a dramatic backdrop, plus vineyard and mountain views. Everything can be customized, too, from lantern lighting in the trees to a cocktail and bubble lounge and al fresco sit-down reception.

Imagery Estate Winery, Glen Ellen

Imagery Winery is the ideal location for private events in Sonoma Wine Country, with a variety of beautiful spaces to host your wedding celebration. Featuring a large lawn paired with a pavilion and two patio options to host a small wedding reception, or up to 300 guests surrounded by scenic views.

Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Santa Rosa, and an hour North of San Francisco, Imagery’s property is surrounded by vineyards and lush gardens, creating the perfect space for a memorable event customized for you.

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa

Accommodating groups of up to 220 guests, this Tuscan estate feels intimate, perhaps because it is cradled so eloquently by the Mayacamas mountains. Large groups take over the expansive lawn at St. Francis Winery, neatly framed by estate vineyards and sweeping views of the Sonoma Valley in the shadow of Hood Mountain. The Dining Room is an excellent reception area, too, with its coffered ceiling, fireplace, Palladian windows, and French doors opening onto the patio.

For more wedding locations in Sonoma County Wine Country, look at Unique Wedding Venues in Sonoma County.

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Written by Sonoma Insider Carey Sweet