Beautiful Wedding Venues Near Placerville, California

He finally popped the question and now begins the fun, and yes some frustration, of planning your wedding.

Your wedding is very important part of your life as you move into life as a couple. The wedding venue you choose for both your ceremony and your reception is one of the most important decisions you'll make about your wedding day. It sets the tone for the entire day.

Will you choose a winery, a vineyard, a beach, a ballroom, a Victorian home, or some other location? Wedding venues can be found just about everywhere now with wineries and vineyards being the most popular right now. Ceremonies can be done at the same site as the reception; often the ceremony will be held outdoors at one venue, then move (still on the same property) so the reception is done indoors. Of course, many ceremonies are still done in churches or synagogues with receptions being held in just about any location you can imagine.

In this article I'll mention a few beautiful wedding venues near Placerville, California. Hangtown, as it was once known, is above Sacramento on Hwy. 50 en route to South Lake Tahoe. Consider the possibility of traffic on this popular road when you're planning your day -check to see if you need to allow time for wedding guests to travel from the ceremony to another site for the reception.

The first beautiful wedding venue is Gold Hill Vineyard which has a Placerville address but is actually located between the small historic towns of Columa and Sutter Creek. Situated on 40 acres, this vineyard offers spectacular views and a serene setting for your nuptials. They also have a brewery on site. The banquet room has a 2,500 square feet inside which can accommodate up to 150 guests with an expansive outside deck overlooking the vineyard and the American River Canyon. The deck can handle another 100 people. There is parking for about 100 cars, handicap facilities, a long service bar, dressing rooms for the bridal party, restrooms and a small kitchen. Outdoors, they feature Oak Knoll, perfect for your wedding ceremony. This grassy knoll is shaded by lovely old oak trees, seats 100 guests and has an interesting rock staircase leading down to it. And, for an all-outdoor wedding, there is Cornelia's Meadow at the Lower Pond with a deck, dance floor, small kitchen, stage and changing room. Due to the possibility of poor weather, the facilities are available from mid May through mid October. (Visit goldhillvineyard.com for details.)

Another beautiful wedding site is a wonderfully restored Victorian mansion, the Bee-Bennett House. They have four different banquet rooms which can hold up to 250 people in one venue. Their Atkinson Patio is a great place for an outdoor ceremony. Their staff offers various menus for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch; enjoy dishes such as Dungeness Crab Cakes, a Belgian Endive Salad, Seared Ahi with a Balsamic Glaze, Skirt Steak Skewers and other yummy items. Their restaurant has won numerous awards over the years including Placerville's Most Romantic Restaurant by both the Guide to El Dorado County and the local newspaper. They have many events during the year so you'll want to make your reservations as early as possible. (Please visit sequoiaplacerville.com for more information.)

The next beautiful wedding venue in Placerville is the David Giraud Vineyards. This 85-acre vineyard produces wines similar to those found in southern France. They offer three venues for weddings and similar events. Beautiful Tuscan columns and sparkling fountains grace the outdoor ceremony area and can seat 275 guests. Indoor tented areas can handle up to 200 guests and offer gorgeous views of the vineyards. Their staff will work with you to create a unique and memorable wedding day for you. (Check out davidgiraudvineyards.com for additional information)

Many of these wedding venues book up very quickly, sometimes 18 to 24 months in advance. Please be sure to reserve your site as early as possible.

There are many more terrific wedding venues in the Placerville area These are just a few places to help you get started in looking at the various sites in this area.

Happy Wedding Planning!